…care, supervision and emotional support, while investigations continue. He said that the Commissioner of Police (CP), Anambra Command, Ikioye Orutugu, commended the vigilance and sense of responsibility demonstrated by the complainant and other members of the public, whose timely information contributed significantly t…

…southeast senatorial bye-election held weekend. The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, declared Nwogu of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, as the winner of the election. Out of more than 20, only four political parties and their candidates were cleared by the INEC to contest the June 20 bye-election, inc…

…value chain. In his welcome address, Professor Ahmed Bakori Mohammad, Katsina State Commissioner of Livestock Development, explained that the Ministry had already commenced sensitisation tours across the 34 local government areas to mobilise beneficiaries and ensure grassroots ownership of the goat rearing empowerment.…

…turnout of people, and we truly commend the umpires, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), for conducting such a fair and transparent process. "We also want to take this opportunity to commend the law enforcement agencies because there was no case of anybody as much as stepping on another person. I went…

…agencies for maintaining law and order. He charged the Independent National Electoral Commission “to continue to invest in conducting a peaceful, free, fair and credible election as we approach the Osun governorship election in August and the general election next year.” With his overwhelming victory in the election, O…

…and escaped to an unknown destination," the statement said. Following the incident, the Commissioner of Police in Kebbi State ordered the immediate deployment of additional security personnel to the community to strengthen security and safeguard lives and property. The command added that efforts were ongoing to rescue…

…there since morning,” Maku alleged. He called on the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, to deploy facial recognition technology in situations where fingerprint verification fails, arguing that voters’ photographs are already contained in the electoral register. The former minister further claimed that sim…

…governor not to relent as there are plans to pressure the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, to compromise. He said: "In Osun election, God has already anointed Ademola Adeleke to secure a second term in office. He will win the election, but the APC are working towards the aftermath of the win. They will…

…by his lawyer, D.A. Sulyman, had sued PRP, Mr Duke and Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) as 1st to 3rd defendants respectively. He sought three questions for determination in the originating summons filed on June 10. The plaintiff wants the court to determine whether Duke was duly returned as the preside…

…the hostages have been safely released," the command said, adding that the Oyo State Commissioner of Police had not confirmed Igboho's involvement in any operation. The Command also cautioned against relying on unverified social media reports, stressing that official investigations were still ongoing and no operational…

…the confidence reposed in them by the government and the people. Also speaking, the Commissioner of Police, CP Sani-Omolori Aliyu, urged the newly trained vigilantes and forest security personnel to remain vigilant in the discharge of their duties while strictly adhering to human rights principles and the provisions of…

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared the All Progressive Congress (APC) candidate, Rabiu Shuaibu, winner of the Dawakin Kudu/Warawa Federal Constituency by-election. The Returning Officer, Prof. Umar Sani, declared Shuaibu the winner of the election held on Saturday. He said that Shuaibu po…

…of involvement of the suspects and to uncover possible links to wider criminal networks. Commissioner of Police, CP Bassey Ewah, commended the officers involved in the raid and praised their commitment to fighting drug-related crimes in the state. 25 nabbed as police raid notorious drug spots in Jos

…issued early Sunday, the Police Public Relations Officer, Bashir Usman, said the Commissioner of Police had ordered the immediate deployment of additional security personnel to the affected community. "The Kebbi State Police Command has deployed tactical personnel to Tsamiya Town following an attack by suspected terror…

The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has declared Nwoku Olaka Johnson of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, winner of the bye-election for the Rivers South-East Senatorial District held on Saturday. The announcement of result took place at the INEC collation centre in Bori, Khana Local Government Area b…

…Rabiu Garba Aiki, in Saturday's bye-election. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) declared Aiki winner of the poll after the conclusion of collation at the Zuru collation centre. Announcing the result, the Returning Officer, Professor Muhammad Bashar Danladi of the Federal University Birnin Kebbi, said…

…within the UN system, including Prof. Olufemi Elias' election to the International Law Commission following renewed diplomatic engagement by Nigeria. He also referenced Nigeria's leadership of the Fifth Committee on Budgetary and Administrative Matters, which he was elected just two weeks ago. "We are presenting Esther…

…were not engaging the right stakeholders. He also noted that few states have commissioners responsible for technology or innovation, limiting their capacity to promote AI adoption at the subnational level. Aboh described Lagos as Nigeria's leading innovation hub because of its fintech activity, although he said the sta…

…citing its participation 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…

…the electoral body which conducted the election, I was the official spokesperson of the commission. It was my duty to publicise all election results announced by the electoral body. I had arranged to among other things display results as they arrived from different parts of the country on the large Bill Board mounted i…

By Dayo Johnson Akure The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared Prof. Dayo Faduyile of the All Progressives Congress (APC) winner of the Ondo South Senatorial District bye-election held on Saturday. Faduyile was a former National President of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) and currently…

…of the suspects' involvement and uncover possible links to wider criminal activities. Commissioner of Police in Plateau State, CP Bassey Ewah, commended officers who participated in the operation and reaffirmed the Command's commitment to combating drug-related crimes across the state. He said the police would sustain…

…the state. Oyebanji made the pledge shortly after the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, declared him winner of Saturday's governorship election. The governor, who contested on the platform of the All Progressives Congress, APC, described the outcome of the poll as a profound expression of confidence and…

The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has declared Professor Dayo Faduyile of the All Progressives Congress, APC, as the winner of the Ondo South Senatorial District by-election held on Saturday. The result was announced on Sunday at the collation centre in Okitipupa Local Government Area by the Returnin…

…criminal enterprise into a sophisticated and highly lucrative industry. To a retired Commissioner of Police, Akika Austines, the situation has reached a dangerous stage. "The kidnappers are desperate," he told Sunday Vanguard. "And when you are dealing with desperate people, you must be prepared to take desperate measu…