…Act that we should not have done", Salam lamented. He cited the decision to narrow options for party primaries. "Some of us warned then that restricting parties would create chaos. Unfortunately, many lawmakers have now become victims of those same amendments." He added that Nigeria should never again amend major elect…

…decisive action against banditry rather than negotiated settlements. He expressed optimism that the state would overcome the security challenges confronting it.

…remaining captives are not freed. Govt stronger than any terrorist, peace deals not an option - Gov Dauda Lawal …says those negotiating with kidnappers on their own By Ibrahim Hassan-Wuyo Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State has reaffirmed his administration's opposition to negotiating with bandits, insisting that see…

…to miss. Now, the president is rarely seen publicly doing the job and also MIA at optically significant political events. For someone who needs to market his deeds to the electorate though the campaign hasn't officially kicked off? What's really up? Except someone with compromised faculties, no one comes into a job as…

…almost abdicated by Britain in 1865. On 26 June of that year, the House of Commons adopted the recommendation ofa Committee to the following effect: That all further extension of territory or assumption of government, or new treaties offering any protection to native tribes, would be inexpedient, and that the object of…

…and let the devil be ashamed! Mr. President then ended this part of his address on an optimistic note: "We must stand united and be assured that the enemies of our nation shall soon be history. We will triumph over terror and continue to build a more prosperous nation." Even if we keep being economical with the truth?…

…or socialist principles? How do we model Nigeria on Lee Kuan Yew's Singapore without adopting a few embedded authoritarian principles? How do these authoritarian principles square with Awolowo's vision of a good state? Is a state becoming and being a democratic socialist state sufficient to enable the kind of negotiati…

…Oke said management remains focused on operational efficiency, customer retention, cost optimisation and strategic business development initiatives to drive sustainable growth. "We remain focused on operational excellence, customer retention, cost optimisation and strategic business development initiatives aimed at sus…

…Cup? After two opening victories, by an aggregate 6-1 scoreline, that is the wildly optimistic question being posed to many US television pundits, including Fox’s Zlatan Ibrahimovic, who answered a simple “Yes.” While aware they are still vast underdogs against traditional powerhouses like Spain, France and Argentina,…

…the election, we had calls to update our BVAS to ensure that they were at their best for optimum performance. "And it's reflected in the outcome, and we are very proud of that. And I can guarantee you that INEC will upscale this so that BVAS becomes more efficient. "We have had no problem anywhere, no incidents of malf…

He recalled his optimism about high voters' turnout in the election during a press briefing on Thursday, which he said had been confirmed at various polling units across the state, describing it as unprecedented. The CP linked the turnout to the high level of confidence that voters had expressed over security arrangeme…

…we are widening that corridor, opening more routes and giving our exporters more options to compete. With eight businesses receiving AfCFTA Certificates of Origin today, we are also showing that this is not just about policy-it is about real businesses, real exports and real market access. This is AfCFTA in action,” sh…

…language when reporting on immigration enforcement activities if the change is adopted. "For them to say, 'We went to a NICE Facility today,' as opposed to 'ICE' or 'NICE Agents have deported a violent drug dealer,' they won't be able to handle it, they will go totally crazy!" he said, adding that the change would invo…

…through skills development and entrepreneurship, promoting innovation, technology adoption, and private sector partnerships, as well as strengthening inter-state collaboration and policy coherence across Northern Nigeria. Speaking on the upcoming Summit, Engr. Abubakar Gambo Umar FNSE, Director General of the Sir Ahmad…

…worked so well. Two or three days before the election, we updated our devices to ensure optimum performance, and it reflected in the outcome," he stated. He added that INEC would continue improving the technology ahead of future elections, emphasizing that no cases of BVAS malfunction were reported from any polling uni…

…cent functionality rate across polling units monitored, describing its performance as optimal. It, however, noted discrepancies in election materials, including differences in the number of political parties listed on ballot papers and result sheets. The hub also reported strong participation by women in the electoral…

…this feature on the Watch Ultra 2 this year. A few other details remain open. Color options for the Watch Ultra 2 have not leaked yet. The proprietary band system on the current Ultra has not been confirmed to change either. Some fans want a rotating bezel, but that seems unlikely, as it could compromise the watch’s du…

…former lawmaker representing Ekiti North Senatorial District, Sen. Ayo Arise, expressed optimism that the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) would emerge victorious in the election. Speaking with newsmen shortly after casting his vote in Oye-Ekiti, Arise described the election process as peaceful, smooth and effici…

…Constituency II in the House of Representatives, Kolawole David Akinlayo has expressed optimism over the prospects of the ruling party in the ongoing governorship election in Ekiti State, citing massive voter turnout across his constituency and strong support for Governor Biodun Oyebanji’s re-election bid. Speaking wit…

…10:20 a.m. Speaking after voting, Abe described the process as peaceful and expressed optimism about the overall conduct of the election. "The election is very peaceful. There is no problem here. The weather has slowed turnout a bit, but I think it is improving. We are very confident that this exercise will be successf…

…of negotiations with bandits, insisting that peace deals with criminal groups are not an option in the state. The governor made the position known in an interview with the BBC Hausa Service monitored in Kaduna, where he stressed that his government remains committed to a military-led approach to tackling insecurity. La…

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…candidate," Faduyile said. As voting continued across the district, residents expressed optimism that the peaceful conduct of the election would further strengthen democratic participation and ensure the emergence of a credible representative for the Ondo South Senatorial District in the National Assembly.

...says ‘I understand the game they are playing’ Nestor Ezene, senatorial candidate of the People's Democratic Party (PDP) in the

…information such as rewards balances, debit account balances, and available pay-later options. Later this year, Apple says users will also be able to add funds directly to eligible debit cards through Wallet or during Apple Pay checkout. For merchants, Apple is expanding "Tap to Pay" on iPhone with a new feature called…