…corridor. Chairman of the Oyo State Fire Service, Mr Moroof Akinwande, confirmed the incident in a statement on Saturday, noting that eight other victims were rescued from the wreckage and handed over to officials of the Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, for medical attention. According to him, the agency received a dis…

...urges sustained peace in Isan-Ekiti ...says Friday incident unconnected to politics ...APC positioned for victory - Senator Arise Former Governor of Ekiti State, Dr. Kayode Fayemi, on Saturday commended the smooth conduct of the ongoing governorship election in the state, describing the accreditation and voting proc…

…previous elections, where hundreds of suspects were arrested for electoral offences, no incidents involving violence, weapons, or criminal activity were recorded during the bye-election. "In the last election, we arrested over 300 suspects with arms and weapons. Today, not even a stick was seen. No case of violence has…

…took Cele into custody for questioning as part of the ongoing investigation into the incident. Friends of the deceased and acquaintances of the TikTok influencer stated that the couple had experienced relationship difficulties in the past and had reportedly separated before reconciling recently. Makaye, a cosmetics tra…

There was a voter apathy in I?an-Ekiti, the hometown of immediate past Governor Kayode Fayemi on Saturday as many residents

Ambassador Dare Bejide, the governorship candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), on Saturday raised concerns over an incident that

…money. Addressing the Fulani leaders in Igboho in Yoruba, he expressed outrage over the incident and warned that he would not tolerate criminal activities in his ancestral home. "You can't be kidnapping in my father's land and expect me to keep quiet. I'm an original indigene of Igboho land." "You kidnapped a pregnant…

…(BVAS) during the Ekiti governorship Election. The hub, however, expressed concern over incidents of vote-buying, voter intimidation and ballot-paper irregularities. The hub, comprising the Kukah Centre, TAF Africa, Nigerian Women Trust Fund (NWTF), Yiaga Africa, International Press Centre (IPC) and the Centre for Medi…

…it would appear to have been a process that was seamless. "In spite of the unfortunate incident that we experienced here last night, which had nothing to do with politics, the process has been well ordered," Fayemi said. Also, a former lawmaker representing Ekiti North Senatorial District, Sen. Ayo Arise, expressed opt…

…to an alternative location as investigations into the recent chemical inhalation incident on the school premises intensify. Governor Dapo Abiodun disclosed this during an on-the-spot assessment of the school, noting that preliminary findings have confirmed the presence of methane gas in the affected area. The governor…

…side, it would appear to have been a process that was seamless. “Despite the unfortunate incident that we experienced here last night, which had nothing to do with politics, the process has been well ordered”. Addressing concerns that the incident may have affected voter turnout, Fayemi clarified that the altercation w…

…he described as strong indicators from across the state. "So far, so good. There is no incident, no issue, no disruption. It has a clear resemblance to a process that will be credible. INEC is alert to its duties. This is an improvement from the past," he said. According to him, Oyebanji had already secured victory bas…

…Cross River State capital, after inhaling fumes from a generator used overnight. The incident occurred on Friday night at Poultry Farm Road in Calabar South Local Government Area. It was gathered that the deceased had recently moved into a new apartment and brought in his girlfriend to stay with him. Due to power outag…

…wellbeing of ordinary Nigerians," the statement read. The forum added that beyond the incident, Seyi Tinubu has continued to support youth empowerment and humanitarian initiatives across the country, describing his efforts as commendable. It therefore declared its support for President Tinubu's re-election bid, urging…

…added. Abiodun disclosed that gas analysers had earlier been installed after the first incident and that results now point to methane emissions. According to him, the state government is working with the Ministries of Environment and Health, the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA),…

…things would be this smooth," he said. Fayemi noted that although there was a reported incident in the community the previous night, the election itself remained peaceful, clarifying that the altercation was unrelated to the electoral process. "This is ordinarily a peaceful community... we are also a peaceful community…

Observers and journalists report incidents of vote inducement and electoral malpractice at some polling units in the ongoing Ekiti governorship election.

Police authorities in Ekiti State dismissed reports linking unrest in Isan Ekiti to the governorship election, insisting the incident stemmed from a football match while describing the poll as peaceful with high voter turnout.

The orderly conduct of voters and the absence of major incidents further underscored the calm atmosphere that prevailed in most polling units. Speaking shortly after casting his vote at Polling Unit 05, Igbo Ward 4, Obenla Community in Ilaje Local Government Area, Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa expressed satisfac…

…here is terrible," he said. Bejide also claimed that he was physically shoved during the incident and nearly fell to the ground, adding that the presence of political actors around the polling centre contributed to the tension. "They pushed me and I almost fell. All the APC leaders concentrated here because this is my…

…also noted substantial participation by persons with disabilities, with no major incidents of harassment or discrimination recorded. The report indicated that nearly 90 per cent of polling units observed were physically accessible to PWDs, while priority voting arrangements were implemented in more than 80 per cent of…

…African Democratic Congress, ADC, in the Ekiti State election, Dare Bejide, has alleged incidents of vote buying and assault of his driver at his polling unit during Saturday's governorship poll. Bejide, who cast his vote at Polling Unit 004, Ward 2, Oke Adura, Ilawe-Ekiti, accused members of the All Progressives Congr…

…decisive action to tackle the growing insecurity threatening schools. He cited recent incidents in Borno, Oyo, and Kogi states, including the killing of two teachers during the conduct of the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) examinations, as evidence of the urgent need for enhanced security around educational i…

…Public Importance during plenary, the Lawmaker noted that the devastating effects of the incident make it necessary that a fire service outstation should be established in the area to meet with the growing population of humans and commercial establishments. Akaliro, however, thanked the Abia State Fire Service, whose t…

…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 bandits asking…