…at the polling unit with large sums of money for vote-buying purposes. He further claimed that his driver sustained injuries during an altercation at the polling unit while trying to shield him from being pushed. According to Bejide, the injured driver was subsequently taken to a hospital for treatment. The ADC flagbea…

…with armed bandits in Gummi Local Government Area of the state. The development was contained in a post shared on X on Saturday by security analyst Zagazola Makama. According to the post, the operation was carried out by operatives of the Violent Crime Response Unit (VCRU) in collaboration with military personnel. The…

…of education in the country. Speaking with journalists in Jalingo at the weekend, Amba said the increasing attacks on schools, teachers, and students could undermine efforts aimed at improving the nation's education sector. He noted that parents entrust schools with the responsibility of educating their children and pr…

…“Verbal agreement sealed with all parties involved and all formal steps resolved, now waiting to sign and announce the Brazilian. “Casemiro wants to play with Messi. Future in MLS.” Casemiro is currently with the Brazilian national team at the 2026 World Cup. Transfer: Inter Miami confirm deal for ex-Man Utd midfielder…

Former England international, Jay Bothroyd, has insisted that Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo is never going to be like Argentina captain Lionel Messi. Bothroyd wants Ronaldo to step away from Portugal’s FIFA World Cup starting XI, as he cannot deliver like his eternal rival, Messi. According to him, the 41-year-old…

Iran's central military command has announced the renewed closure of the strategic Strait of Hormuz, citing Israeli military operations in southern Lebanon and describing the actions as a violation of Tehran's understanding with the United States. The announcement was made on Saturday by the Khatam-al Anbiya Central He…

…mechanisms across the State. In a related development, Abia State government has said it would establish a functional fire station within the Abia State University Uturu, to swiftly respond to any fire incident or other emergencies and protect students and staff of the institution from harm. The plan was announced by t…

The National Association of Nigerian Students, NANS, has raised concerns over the prolonged delay in the payment of upkeep allowances under the Nigerian Education Loan Fund, NELFUND, warning that students across the country may embark on peaceful nationwide protests if the issue is not urgently addressed. The President…

…House, Port Harcourt. The delegation is in Rivers State to update information available to the Commission and assess fiscal data required for effective revenue allocation. Speaking at an earlier stakeholders' engagement, the Commissioner for Finance, Kenneth Lekue, said the state government recognises the importance of…

…Public Relations Officer of the Command, the Commissioner of Police, Bassey Ewah, said the operation is "in line with the directive of the Inspector General of Police, Olatunji Disu". Adding that, “It is aimed at addressing security concerns associated with unregistered vehicles, concealed, defaced, or altered number p…

…signed by the Police Public Relations Officer, Bright Edafe. The Police Image maker said conviction follows the statewide enforcement of traffic regulations by the Delta State Police Command. He said,”Twenty-six(26 vehicles were arrested for various traffic-related offences and subsequently charged before the Mobile Co…

…agents were allegedly seen approaching prospective voters with cash offers. Witnesses said the inducements were made openly within the vicinity of the polling unit despite the presence of election officials and security personnel. Some voters interviewed during the exercise confirmed receiving money from political acto…

The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has charged the newly trained soldiers of the 90 Regular Recruit Intake to be decisive in confronting terrorists and criminal elements while maintaining the highest standards of professionalism and respect for human rights. Colonel Appolonia Anele, acting…

…her sibling in the middle of the night in the Igboho area of Oyo State. The gunmen were said to have demanded a ransom of N300 million but later reduced it to N150 million. However, Igboho declared that the ransom should be paid by Fulani leaders in Igboho town, stressing that the victims will never pay the money. Addr…

Former Kwara United captain Kabiru Muhammad is on the verge of sealing a move to Ranchers Bees ahead of the 2026-27 Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, season. Mohammed left Kwara United at the end of his three-and-a-half-year spell with the club. Ranchers Bees are looking to strengthen their squad ahead of the new…

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…PDP, came third in the polling unit with 17 votes. The ADC candidate Dare Bejide had raised an alarm, alleging violence against his supporters. DAILY POST reports that results from different polling units have started coming in. BREAKING: Ekiti 2026: ADC wins first polling unit

…(REC), Abdu Zango, expressed satisfaction with the peaceful conduct of the election, praising the police and other security agencies for a job well done. “So far so good, you have seen for yourself, elections have gone on very well, no violence, nothing. The massive turnout, especially in Warawa, is a reflection of the…

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…markets. The initiative also aligns with broader continental efforts to liberalise air transport through the Single African Air Transport Market (SAATM), an African Union-backed programme designed to remove barriers to air connectivity and improve the movement of goods and people across the continent. Keyamo has been o…

Often, they remain trapped in conflict zones, disaster-hit communities, overcrowded camps, or unfamiliar towns where survival itself becomes a daily struggle. The Internal Displacement Monitoring Centre's (IDMC) Global Report on Internal Displacement 2026 paints a sobering picture. During 2025 alone, the world recorded…

…today we can specifically mention Artificial Intelligence, robotics and big data," he said. "Ten years ago, nobody was talking about AI the way we are doing now, but today it has become central to virtually every aspect of digital transformation. We need to be more specific about what constitutes emerging technologies…

…of service providers offering fully unlimited data, the days of unlimited service with Fair Usage Policy (FUP) are gradually coming to an end. While there now many operators offering unlimited data access, including mobile network operators and core ISPs, here are the top 10 cheapest unlimited data plans in Nigeria as…