The movement restriction imposed by the Ondo State Police Command ahead of the Ondo South Senatorial District bye-election on Saturday

Technical glitches have slowed the voting process at a major polling station in the Ekiti State capital, leaving scores of

The World Cup 2026 opened on Thursday, June 11, with Mexico playing South Africa. It appeared the entire Africa turned out against our sister African country. In the 1990s, this would have been the reverse. That was when South Africa held a lot of promise for the human race as it busted Apartheid and announced […]

Security operatives deployed to Owa-Onire in Kwara State found no resident in the town.

Mr Bejide accused an unidentified woman of buying votes near his polling unit in Ilawe-Ekiti.

…commissioner identified the affected local government areas as Birnin Kebbi, Gwandu, Argungu, Kalgo, and Bunza, where large concentrations of the birds have been sighted. He acknowledged the concerns of farmers and assured them that the state government was taking immediate action to prevent widespread crop losses. "We…

…banking records, procurement documents, contract awards, and payment schedules to uncover the truth. "As sons and daughters of Ogun State, we are deeply concerned about the exploitation of public office for selfish interests. If Mr. Abayomi Hunye indeed abused his powers by facilitating contract awards to entities cont…

…appeal to INEC is to urgently ensure that things are working. If the machines are not functioning properly, they should find a way to address the problem immediately. We cannot allow voters to be stranded because of equipment failure," he urged. Drawing a comparison with modern banking technology, Ojudu questioned why…

…development challenges. Ogbonna, speaking at the institute's 60th Anniversary and Founders' Day Symposium in Ibadan on Thursday, said that town planning and governance were inseparable. He noted that effective governance could not exist without the work of planners, and planners could not succeed without government sup…

There was an impressive turnout of voters across polling units in Ekiti State on Saturday as the off-cycle gubernatorial election commenced smoothly with the early arrival of electoral officials and materials. Many of the ad hoc staff arrived early to prepare for the exercise, while voters also turned out in large numb…

…in Ekiti history." Asked to predict the outcome of the poll, Afuye said her boss, Biodun Oyebanji, has served Ekiti with every fiber in his body and is widely adjudged to have performed excellently well, exuding confidence that the APC candidate will triumph in the election. "Governor Oyebanji is not only winning this…

…on Sections Three and Four of the highway located in Cross River, Akwa Ibom, Ogun and Ondo states. He said that difficult terrains, deep swampy areas and environmental considerations had necessitated redesigns and route adjustments in some locations. "Engineering is dynamic. As we move and encounter difficult swampy te…

…been here for about one and a half hours, and only five people have voted in my polling unit. That's what they do all the time, so I am suspecting that there is something wrong with the INEC process. "They have called the RATech for the last 45 minutes, and he hasn't been here. You cannot disenfranchise these people. I…

…they will not support any negotiation. They are part of the problem," he added. Recounting one of the incidents he witnessed while in captivity, Tsiga revealed that bandit leaders maintained communication with individuals allegedly involved in the illegal supply of ammunition. "One day around 2 am, someone called the b…

…The stakeholder was later seen consulting with other individuals at the polling unit in an apparent effort to address the concern. Despite the brief development, there was no disruption to the voting process, and electoral activities continued without interruption. Officials and party representatives at the polling uni…

A Professor of Political Science and Dean of the Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Lagos (UNILAG), Adelaja Odukoya, has warned that Nigeria cannot achieve enduring economic growth by exhausting its workforce. Odukoya cautioned that any nation neglecting the wellbeing of its workers gradually undermines its own…

…transport operators, civil servants, women, youths, and vulnerable groups across the country. He stressed that the rapidly changing global economy requires cooperative societies to become more knowledge-driven, technologically enabled, professionally managed, and inclusive to remain relevant and competitive. According…

…before security forces arrived. "Troops immediately mobilised to the scene and launched a coordinated pursuit operation supported by aerial surveillance," Danja said. "The swift response and sustained pressure mounted on the terrorists compelled them to abandon the kidnapped passengers and flee." He disclosed that 17 v…

…presidential hopeful offers Nigerians a credible alternative capable of restoring hope, unity and prosperity to the country. "Hashim will rescue Nigeria from the misgovernance and hardship Nigerians are experiencing under the current administration," Adeniji added. Also addressing supporters at the rally, the Southwest…

Oluyede, who voted at Osaguru Hall, Unit 6, Ward 3, expressed dissatisfaction with the pace of the exercise, noting that only a few voters had been accredited and allowed to vote more than an hour after polling began. He also accused security operatives in the area of intimidating voters and alleged that some of them w…

…support. The ministry also stated that life-saving antiretroviral drugs are largely funded by the South African government and would not be affected by the US decision. South Africa has more than eight million people living with HIV, the highest number in the world. Relations between Washington and Pretoria have deteri…

Justice Idrisu stated that the investigation uncovered several questionable financial transactions, including loan arrangements involving financial institutions and local government councils, as well as repayments that allegedly exceeded the original loan amounts without adequate documentation. The commission also repo…

"This unfortunate situation has generated widespread anxiety among Nigerian students who are beneficiaries across the country," he stated. Akinteye stressed that the primary objective of the NELFUND initiative was to provide financial relief and support to Nigerian students, noting that any delay in accessing the funds…

…said. The former president revealed that traditional rulers from every part of the country, including the North, South, East, and West, hold the Obi of Onitsha in high esteem for his leadership style and commitment to national unity. He also praised the monarch's willingness to participate whenever called upon to contr…

…citizens and play a vital role in providing essential services and infrastructure to communities. Therefore, projects undertaken by the councils must be carried out in accordance with approved specifications and with the best interests of the people in mind. Hon. Sanni emphasized that the oversight exercise is not inte…