Voters in Ekiti State will head to the polls today, Saturday, June 20, 2026, to select a governor for another four-year term in an off-cycle governorship election. As announced by the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, residents of the state have collected their Permanent Voter Cards, PVCs, essential for …
…international allegiance, Okon rejected the idea, affirming that there had been no serious overture from the three-time African champions. “Not really, South Africa is my home. That’s what I have to say,” he disclosed. The failure of the Super Eagles to qualify for the 2026 World Cup signifies that Nigeria has missed t…
…2026 FIFA World Cup tournament. They are Mexico and the United States of America, USA. USA is the latest team to qualify for the last-32 after beating Australia 2-0 in a Group D tie Yesterday. An own goal from Cameron Burgess and a goal from Alex Freeman ensured the USA defeated Australia at Seattle Stadium. The World…
…aircraft gifted to him by Qatar as a replacement for the older one, which has ferried US presidents over the years. President Trump did the unveiling on Friday. "The Air Force's VC-25B Bridge aircraft has officially arrived at the Presidential Airlift Group and will commence its initial commissioning flights, marking t…
Turkish Süper Lig powerhouse, Besiktas has identified Fiorentina midfielder, Rolando Mandragora as a replacement for Super Eagles star, Wilfred Ndidi, amid increasing uncertainty regarding the Nigerian’s future at the club. Ndidi, who made the switch to the Black and Whites from Leicester City, has become the focus of…
…on Saturday morning. Cunha scored twice within 13 minutes for the Selecao, before Vinicius Junior slotted home his second goal of the World Cup. It was Haiti’s second consecutive defeat at the tournament and sees them exit the tournament at the group stages. Brazil’s victory puts them top of Group C on goal difference.…
…final group game against Scotland. Neymar has been recovering from a calf injury he sustained before the World Cup started. The Santos forward missed Brazil’s first two games against Morocco and Haiti. Recall that Brazil played a 1-1 draw with Morocco and defeated Haiti 3-0 in the early hours of today. Speaking after B…
The Federal Government has announced major update in Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board, CDCFIB, recruitment. The new update is contained in a statement by the Head of Press for the Secretary to the Board, Okeh Juliet, on Friday. The Board advised applicants to disregard unofficial directi…
…ahead of Francois Omam-Biyik of Cameroon and Ghana's Asamoah Gyan, who both previously shared the record on 11 World Cup appearances. He has featured in three World Cups for Morocco and played all matches for his country. World Cup 2026: Hakimi becomes most-capped African player in history [Top 3]
…including £2 million worth of goods from Harrods, chauffeur-driven cars, and the use of properties in London and Buckinghamshire. UK ruined my reputation, integrity – Alison-Madueke
…there is no steady stream of young academy products getting these moves abroad. There used to be a time when Pepsi, for instance, funded one of the best academies in Nigeria, and they consistently produced top players for even the national teams. Names like John Obi Mikel, Osaze Odemwingie, Sunday Mba and Elderson Echi…
…Dr. Sam Ode commended the commission for what he described as a diligent and courageous assignment undertaken in public interest. The governor reiterated his administration’s commitment to transparency, accountability, and institutional reforms, expressing confidence that implementation of the recommendations would str…
By Musa Ubandawaki, Sokoto SOKOTO:Former Deputy Governor of Sokoto State and former Minister of Water Resources, Mukhtar Shehu Shagari, has commended Governor Ahmed Aliyu for what he described as a remarkable record of achievements in infrastructure development, social welfare, security, healthcare delivery and agricul…
…to bid farewell to one of their own. They travelled across the River Benue to Wadata, a bustling suburb of Makurdi, to attend the burial of a female member of their community. It was a journey they had made countless times before, one dictated by their location and sustained by necessity. But as dusk settled and they b…
•Victim's mattress gave suspect away - Villager By Evelyn Usman For decades, Abanyama community in Creek Town, Odukpani Local Government Area of Cross River State, was known as a peaceful riverine settlement where neighbours lived like one family. But that calm was shattered recently after the brutal murders of two pro…
…Also, four senatorial bye-polls will hold in Enugu, Rivers, Ondo and Nasarawa; and one House of Representatives and one state assembly bye-elections in Kano and Kebbi states. Ekiti governorship candidates Those gunning for Oyebanji’s seat are the African Democratic Congress, ADC, “consensus candidate”, Ambassador Dare…
…(ADC), Delta State Chapter, has been drawn to a statement credited to Dr. Emmanuel Usiwoghene Unuafe where he claimed to be the legitimate governorship candidate of the Delta State ADC. Akpewe said while the party respects Unuafe's right to express his views and pursue any legal or political options available to him, i…
…We are open to collaborations that will strengthen connectivity and create value for businesses in both countries. Furthermore, she emphasised that SAHCO was open to opportunities for collaboration with UAE Airlines emphasizing that stronger partnerships between aviation stakeholders in Nigeria and the UAE would contri…
…of this snag and the blight at Eda Oniyo, people should still go out to vote. We must not let the evil people among us appear to be winning; we must not give them that mileage. You must vote because a government must be in place for the state to effectively plan for its people. Ekiti electorate, please go all out today…
Both the governor and the president were obviously under competing pressures from several constituencies, but they resisted them and chose to throw their weight behind a candidate from a part of the state that has never produced a governor since the state's creation in 1967 and that has remained in its geographic, poli…
He narrated thus: "It all started when I was still very young. It all started with a fight between my late father and one of my brothers, Kokoite. Another of my brothers, Ekperite, also joined the fight against my father. My two brothers were always violent towards my father, and my mother was very worried and concerne…
…than a death sentence. "It's scary to be told nowadays that cooking gas in the house has been exhausted since it costs a fortune to refill," he stated. He and his family also supplement their cooking with charcoal, but he complained that its price is gradually slipping beyond the reach of the common man as a result of…
You can wear pads or leakproof underwear which is becoming pretty common to find these days. If the leakage is a lot, perhaps adult diapers might be a plan, at least on occasions where you know you might not find a bathroom available right when it's needed.
…behind the platform came from the traditional Yoruba concept of "alarina", a trusted intermediary who historically helped facilitate relationships and marriage discussions between families and prospective couples. "The idea behind the Yetunde app is pretty much the philosophy of using the old ways of doing things to so…
It is important to differentiate between regular bubbles and foam, as foam can stay in the toilet after flushing and may look like the foam from beer. If foamy urine is persistent, it is advisable to consult your doctor who will order some laboratory tests for further evaluation and potential treatment.