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Gov Oborevwori hails Oyebanji's Ekiti re-election victory

…said their unity helped secure the governor's overwhelming support across Ekiti's 16 local government areas. "Your re-election is a clear endorsement of your administration's achievements and commitment to Ekiti State's development," he said. He expressed confidence that Oyebanji's second term would strengthen ongoing…

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Kano: Police recover four stolen vehicles, return to owners

…residence of its owner, Murtala Mohammed, in the Yan-Awaki area of Unguwa Uku, Tarauni Local Government Area of Kano State. The vehicle, reported stolen on June 15, was found abandoned two days later within Tarauni LGA. Police said efforts were ongoing to apprehend the fleeing suspects. Similarly, an ash-coloured Hyund…

Crime by nigerianewsfeed · 3 mons ago · 0 comments · 27 views
Ekiti poll: Oyebanji's victory reflects people's confidence - Gov Adeleke

…Party (PDP) and Dare Bejide of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) , across the 16 local government areas in the state.

Politics by nigerianewsfeedofficial · 3 mons ago · 0 comments · 38 views
Oyedele, Wike meet to finetune taxation in FCT

…Revenue Service, State Internal Revenue Services, the FCT Internal Revenue Service, Local Government Revenue Committees, tax practitioners and taxpayers nationwide.

Investment by nigerianewsfeedofficial · 3 mons ago · 0 comments · 46 views
Sanwo-Olu congratulates Oyebanji on re-election victory

…on Sunday in Ado-Ekiti. The Lagos governor said Oyebanji's victory across the 16 local government areas of the state, with 83.54 per cent of the total votes cast, reflected the governor's popularity and the confidence reposed in him by the electorate. Sanwo-Olu urged the Ekiti governor to remain committed to delivering…

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Kano: APC sweeps Dawakin Kudu/Warawa's by-election

…effectively coordinating activities across polling units in Dawakin Kudu and Warawa Local Government Areas. Observers noted the orderly conduct of voters and the smooth distribution of election materials, contributing to a hitch-free exercise. The APC's victory strengthens the party's representation in Kano State and m…

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Court to hear suit challenging Donald Duke's PRP presidential candidacy Monday

…who described himself as a politician, said he is from Auchi III Ward, Etsako West Local Government Area of Edo State, but is presently in Abuja, FCT. He averred that Duke was not a duly registered member of the PRP as at May 4, when the party's membership register was submitted to INEC. He said he validly purchased th…

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Gov Lawal commends police for recovering rustled cattle from bandits

On Saturday, the Violence Crime Response Unit (VCRU) of the Zamfara Police Command successfully recovered 329 cattle and 175 sheep from bandits in the Gambanda forest in Gummi Local Government

Crime by nigerianewsfeedofficial · 3 mons ago · 0 comments · 29 views
Nigeria's climate debuts in London as Onuigbo assumes global role

…global climate diplomacy, attracting ministers, lawmakers, investors, business leaders, local governments, civil society groups, academics and cultural institutions." She said this year's edition is expected to exceed the more than 700 climate-related events hosted across London in 2025 and will feature major summits o…

Politics by nigerianewsfeedofficial · 3 mons ago · 0 comments · 33 views
My victory, validation of Tinubu's government - Oyebanji

…political parties. The governor won his re-election by emerging victorious in all the 16 local government areas of the state, making him the first governor in the history of the state to win a consecutive election. Delivering his victory speech in Ado-Ekiti, the state capital, on Sunday, Oyebanji said the overwhelming…

Politics by nigerianewsfeedofficial · 3 mons ago · 0 comments · 36 views
Makarfi to Tinubu: Stop politicising insecurity, declare state of emergency now

…logistics. It has to be a combined effort involving the Federal Government, states and local governments," he added. Makarfi warned against politicising insecurity, insisting that the challenge affects all Nigerians irrespective of political affiliation. "I don't want this thing politicised. If we politicise it, we wil…

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Kwara APC LG chairmen affirm Danladi-Salihu as governorship candidate

The chairmen of the All Progressives Congress (APC) across the 16 local government areas of Kwara State have reaffirmed that the party's governorship primary was won by the Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Engineer Yakubu Danladi-Salihu. The party chairmen insisted that the primary that produced Danladi-Salihu a…

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NDC rejects Nasarawa North by-election result, demands fresh poll

…there was reportedly no provision for NDC agents to append their signatures at ward, local government and state collation levels. “The logo printed on the ballot paper does not belong to our party, the NDC. This, we believe, is a deliberate attempt by INEC to mislead our supporters and undermine our participation,” the…

Politics by nigerianewsfeedofficial · 3 mons ago · 0 comments · 31 views
Kano not safe haven for criminals, fraudsters - CP Bakori

…a red Dalhatsu Sirion reportedly stolen from outside its owner’s residence in Tarauni Local Government Area of Kano State. The vehicle was found abandoned, while efforts to apprehend the fleeing suspects are ongoing. The command also recovered an ash-coloured Hyundai Elantra allegedly stolen from an event centre in Kan…

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Nasarawa by-election: APC accused of electoral fraud as Maku seeks poll cancellation

…the demand on Sunday during a press briefing at his residence in Wakama, Nasarawa Eggon Local Government Area, describing the election as a “sham” and accusing the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) of failing to uphold electoral laws. The LP candidate alleged that electoral irregularities occurred across…

Politics by nigerianewsfeedofficial · 3 mons ago · 0 comments · 33 views
Maku rejects Nasarawa North bye-election, demands cancellation over irregularities

…the call on Sunday during a press briefing at his country home in Wakama, Nasarawa Eggon Local Government Area. He said he called to become necessary in view of the non-adherence to electoral laws by officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) during the exercise. Maku alleged that the Returning O…

Politics by nigerianewsfeedofficial · 3 mons ago · 0 comments · 31 views
No Polling Units on Social Media' - Oyebanji fires critics

…their day of reckoning," he added. Oyebanji recorded a sweeping victory across all 16 local government areas of the state in the election. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) declared that he polled 319,224 votes to defeat his closest rival, Wole Oluyede of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), who score…

Politics by nigerianewsfeedofficial · 3 mons ago · 0 comments · 33 views
Victory secured by APC in Ekiti will be replicated in Osun - APC chieftain 

…aimed at reconnecting with the electorate and consolidating support across all wards and local government areas. He expressed optimism that the people of Osun would support the APC candidate, Bola Oyebamiji, whom he described as competent, experienced and people-oriented. "The people of Ekiti have reaffirmed their beli…

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APC's Asogwa wins Enugu North Senatorial by-election

…an alleged ballot-snatching incident at Ogwu/Umuodu Polling Unit in Obollo Afor, Udenu Local Government Area, PDP candidate Nestor Ezeme accused the APC of orchestrating violence and voter suppression. Describing the exercise as a “charade” and a “rape of democracy,” Ezeme alleged that armed thugs disrupted voting, fir…

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NBA backs Special Courts for kidnapping, banditry cases

…judiciary is one of the best in Nigeria in terms of infrastructure. If you visit the local government areas, you will find some of the best courtroom facilities in the country,” he said. According to Sampson, inadequate infrastructure and security concerns previously compelled judges to sit in Yenagoa rather than in so…

Crime by nigerianewsfeedofficial · 3 mons ago · 0 comments · 37 views
Ondo Pastor's son regains freedom after three weeks in captivity

…and reassurance to the victim's family, the people of Idogun, and residents across Ose Local Government Area. Ajanaku recalled that the unfortunate incident occurred on June 5, 2026, when unknown gunmen invaded Ugbosi Quarters in Idogun at midnight, destroying two buildings in an attempt to abduct the landlords. While…

Religion by nigerianewsfeedofficial · 3 mons ago · 0 comments · 38 views
Delta Police arrest suspected cultists, recover pump action, cartridges, cutlass, charms, drugs 

…Unit, CACU, have arrested two suspected cultists in Ibusa Community, Oshimili North Local Government Area. The suspects were arrested on 19 June 2026 at about 23:45hrs, DAILY POST reports. The Police also recovered from the suspects, one English pump-action gun loaded with five live cartridges, one cutlass, charms, and…

Crime by nigerianewsfeedofficial · 3 mons ago · 0 comments · 35 views
Full List: APC sweeps Ondo, Nasarawa, Kano, Kebbi by-elections as PDP holds Rivers seat

…was conducted across Okitipupa, Ilaje, Ese-Odo, Irele, Odigbo and Ile-Oluji/Oke-Igbo local government areas to fill the vacancy created by the appointment of Senator Jimoh Ibrahim as Nigeria’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations. Ondo State Resident Electoral Commissioner, Dr. Mutiu Agboke, described the exe…

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Anambra: Police arrest three armed robbery, drug peddling, cult suspects

…intelligence arrested one Oluchukwu Onyekwe, male, 21 years old, at Agukwu Nri, Anaocha Local Government Area of Anambra State. The suspect was found in possession of appreciable quantities of dried weeds suspected to be Cannabis Sativa. Preliminary investigations also linked the suspect to cult-related activities in t…

Crime by nigerianewsfeedofficial · 3 mons ago · 0 comments · 41 views
Nasarawa North by-election: Maku loses as INEC declares APC's Envu-Alanza winner

…This was announced by the Returning Officer, Prof Aminu Ali, on Sunday in Akwanga Local Government Area of the state. Ali stated that Envu-Alanza secured 45,362 votes to defeat the Labour Party candidate and former Minister of Information, Labaran Maku, who polled 12,931 votes. Following Maku was Emmanuel David Ombugad…

Politics by nigerianewsfeedofficial · 3 mons ago · 0 comments · 28 views
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