…trend more about leadership failure and dogmatism? Would you say the insecurity in the South-West has to do with failure of leadership? The insecurity in the North is stoked by poverty, ignorance and unemployment. That explains why the United Nations always advises the affected states to address the underlying causes o…

…in regional institutions such as the Odu'a Group, the DAWN Commission and the South-West Development Commission. Sanwo-Olu, who also chairs the South-West Governors' Forum, called for deeper regional economic integration among states, stressing that cooperation and strategic partnerships remain critical to sustainable…

…in Nigeria is becoming more adaptive and geographically fluid." "The assumption that the South-West is immune from extremist infiltration can no longer be sustained", he said. "What we are witnessing is an insurgent movement attempting to create new footholds while avoiding direct confrontation in areas where military…

…in the polling units spread across the 177 wards of the 16 local government areas in the South-west state. While the turnout for the election in which candidates of 14 parties jostled for the state’s top job was impressive in some areas, it was very low in several other places. Although 14 political parties participate…

…in the ongoing Ekiti State governorship election. Bejide, who hails from Ward 2 in Ekiti South-West Local Government Area, shares the area with IT expert and politician Makinde Araoye. Results from Polling Unit 004, Ward 2 showed Oyebanji polling 140 votes, while Bejide scored 37 votes. The Peoples Democratic Party (PD…

…it noted that security operatives in some areas, including Ikere, Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti South-West, Ekiti West and Ikole local government areas, restricted the movement of journalists, while some party agents allegedly obstructed media practitioners from carrying out their duties. The group urged INEC to promptly replace ma…

Over one million Ekiti voters will participate in the poll, which will be held in 2,445 Polling Units (PUs) spread across the 177 wards of the 16 Local Government Areas in the South-west state.

…won the presidency with roughly 37% of the vote, relying on a powerful base in the South-West and a steady spread of votes across the country. Watch video 2027: 'It'll be over for Tinubu' - Dele Momodu predicts election winner [VIDEO]

The election materials were accompanied by security personnel to the 16 area councils in the South-west state.