Chris Ezema, the chairman of the All Progressives Congress in Nsukka Local Government Area and his Peoples Democratic Party counterpart, Desmond Onah expressed satisfaction with the conduct of the by-election.

Mr Fayemi and his wife, Bisi, cast their votes at exactly 12:12 p.m. at Polling Unit 009, Akpata House, Isan, Ward 11, Oye Local Government Area of the state.

…are not taken to control them," he said. The 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…

…that enforcing the laws has become increasingly difficult across federal, state, and local government levels in recent times. "We need to look into our relationship with the government because government and town planning are more or less the same. "There cannot be any government without the activities of town planners…

…as the only area of focus now, we are getting the same information from some of our local governments and towns about how our voters are coming out in large numbers. I am happy about this. This shows that the rigorous campaigns that we did yield positive results. "I have to commend the INEC as well and our security age…

…development, troops responded to another terrorist attack at Chohi Village in Isa Local Government Area, where armed men attempted to abduct farmers working on their farms. Danja said troops rapidly deployed to the area after receiving a distress call and tracked the terrorists along their escape route. "The aggressive…

…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 reported irregular transfers of public funds to certain financial institutions,…

He observed that Local governments are the closest level of government to the 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…

Small-scale business owners around some polling units in Ekiti West Local Government Area are enjoying brisk sales as the Ekiti governorship election progresses.

…he said. The commissioner identified Birnin Kebbi, Gwandu, Argungu, Kalgo and Bunza local government areas as the worst affected, noting that large concentrations of the birds had been sighted in the areas. He said agricultural extension officers and crop protection specialists had been deployed to monitor bird movemen…

Residents of Soba town in Mashegu Local Government Area of Niger State have raised fresh concerns after suspected members of an armed group reportedly entered the community and openly preached in mosques.The incident was contained in a post shared on X on Saturday by security analyst Bakatsine. According to the post, t…

…and forestall any form of violence capable of disrupting the electoral process. The local government election is being conducted across the 16 local government areas of Ekiti State under the supervision of the Ekiti State Independent Electoral Commission, EKSIEC, with voters electing chairmen and councillors for the va…

…cast his vote at Polling Unit 1, St. David Primary School, Afao-Ekiti, Irepodun/Ifelodun Local Government Area, in the ongoing governorship election in the state. Speaking with journalists shortly after voting, Fayose expressed confidence in the chances of Governor Biodun Oyebanji, declaring that the incumbent governor…

…present to maintain order. The situation is different at Ikogosi-Ekiti in Ekiti West Local Government Area, as impressive turnout and early accreditation of voting were recorded in the polling units visited. At Polling Unit 003, Ward 6, Ikogosi-Ekiti, the electoral officials commenced accreditation and voting as early…

…Agbo There is an alleged result sheet snatching at Umuokara village Hall in Orba, Udenu local government area of Enugu State. The suspect was identified as “Okadigbo” by people who said they knew him as a thug. But at the polling unit, the presiding officer denied the allegation, saying the result sheet was with them.…

…North-West region. The successful rescue missions, carried out in Sabon Birni and Isa local government areas, followed swift military responses to intelligence reports and distress calls from affected communities, according to the military. In the first operation, conducted on June 18, troops responded to credible inte…

…of security operatives in most of the wards and polling units visited in the Ado Local Government Area of the state. In Ward 10, Unit 7 and Ward 8, Unit 9, accreditation and voting commenced exactly at 8:30 a.m., as election officials had arrived at the units as early as 7 a.m. At Ward 8, Unit 9, a former senator repre…

…Yoruba while awaiting accreditation at Polling Unit 001, Aye Ward, Aye Ekiti in Ido/Osi Local Government Area of Ekiti State, the centenarian said she turned out to vote because she wanted the most qualified candidate to emerge victorious in the governorship election. "I came out to vote because I want the best candida…

…collaboration with the security agencies; that is what they have been doing across our local government and the electoral ward.” Andaha, who is also the Chairman of the Association of Local Government in Nigeria (ALGON) Nasarawa State chapter, said he is impressed by the process, which is orderly across his LGA. “Indee…

Some residents of Okitipupa in Okitipupa Local Government Area of Ondo State moved freely on Saturday despite a restriction order announced ahead of the Ondo South Senatorial by-election. The police command in the state had announced restrictions on human and vehicular movement from 6.00a.m. to 6.00p.m. across the sena…

…who spoke with newsmen at his Polling Unit 05 in Ugbo Ward 4, Obenla community, Ilaje Local Government Area of Ondo State, said the political atmosphere in the district had remained active ahead of the election. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the by-election is being conducted to fill the vacant Senate s…

…woman and a young man during a fresh attack on Dyan community in Rim Village, Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State. Sources in the community said the attackers stormed the area at about 10 p.m. on Friday and opened fire, killing the victims and throwing residents into mourning. The deceased were identified as M…

…deployment of election personnel. At Amube Wards 1 and 2 in Ohom Orba Community, Udenu Local Government Area of Enugu State, voter accreditation had not commenced as of 10:45 a.m. because election materials arrived only shortly before that time. Speaking with journalists, the All Progressives Congress (APC) agent for A…

…Twitter): @cspiniedu." Anietie Okokon Edem Iniedu background Iniedu hails from Etinan Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State and holds a Bachelor's degree in Pure Chemistry from the University of Uyo. Over the course of his career, he has completed several specialised trainings covering investigative interviewing, cr…

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.