…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…

…attacking officials of the Hisbah Board during an operation in Furagirke community, Rimi Local Government Area of Katsina State. The incident was disclosed in a statement issued by the Rimi Local Government Hisbah Board, which said the attack occurred while its operatives were carrying out a routine enforcement exercis…

Concerned citizens and health workers in Kurmi local government council of Taraba State have appealed to the state government to urgently intervene in the deteriorating condition of the First Referral Hospital, FRH, in Baissa, describing the facility as being in a critical state and struggling to fulfill its role as a…

…Confusion has continued to surround the fate of victims abducted in Igboho, Oorelope Local Government Area of Oyo State, as the council chairman, Jacob Ogundiran, and the Oyo State Police Command have dismissed widespread reports claiming the captives had regained their freedom. The development came amid growing contro…

…of Enugu State, Barr. Ifeanyi Ossai; our party leadership at the national, state, local government, ward, and unit levels; local government chairmen; party stakeholders and faithful; community leaders; traditional rulers; religious leaders; youth and women groups; security agencies; electoral body, members of the media…

…to the police in Ondo StateThe suspects were formally handed over at Ajagba in Irele Local Government Area by GSSL Security Manager, retired Navy Lieutenant Zakari Abdullahi, for onward transfer to the Okitipupa Area Command for further investigation and prosecution.Speaking on the rescue of the victim and arrest of th…

…attempt by a 21-year-old woman to sell her newborn baby girl in Igbariam, Anambra East Local Government Area (LGA) of the state. The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) in the state, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, disclosed this in a statement made available to newsmen on Sunday in Awka. "Operatives of the Anambra Police Comma…

…his polling unit after casting his ballot at Oke Adura Polling Unit in Ekiti South West Local Government Area. Bejide accused members of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) of distributing money to voters during the exercise. Similar concerns were raised by some residents who monitored the election process. One…

…Senator Barry Mpigi, who died on in February this year. The election covered seven local government areas that make up the Rivers South-East senatorial District which include Khana, Gokana, Tai. Eleme, Andoni. Oyigbo and Opobo. INEC's Returning Officer for the election, Professor Rosemary Ogu, announced the result at t…

…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. Professor Bakori said, "Extension officers and veterinary personnel would be deployed to work closely with the cooperative…

…and focused on reconnecting with voters and consolidating support across wards and local government areas. He urged party members and supporters to remain united and committed to securing victory at the forthcoming poll, stressing that every member had a role to play in achieving the party’s objectives. Expressing conf…

…elect, said the outcome reflected the overwhelming support of the residents of the six local government areas that made up the Enugu North Senatorial Zone. He promised to give the senatorial zone quality and effective representation to justify the massive support and confidence residents had expressed through their vot…

Speaking, residents called on the Ogun Waterside Local Government to construct efficient drainage system within and around Ode-Omi Town. "We are calling on the Ogun Waterside Local Government to come to our aid and help us construct efficient drainage system within Ode-Omi Town," a cross section of residents appealed.…

…at about 6:00 a.m. on June 20 at Sierra 7, a military defensive location in Damboa Local Government Area of the state. Security sources told Makama that the soldier accidentally discharged his weapon while inside the military position, resulting in a gunshot injury to a colleague. “According to the sources, the soldier…

…three suspected female collaborators of ISWAP terrorists during an operation in Konduga Local Government Area of Borno State. This was made known in a post on X by Zagazola Makama, a counter-insurgency and security expert in the Lake Chad region. Makama disclosed that the suspects were apprehended following intercepted…

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

…and his loyalists are conducting weapons training and tactical drills in parts of Isa Local Government Area of Sokoto State. The development has sparked renewed fear among residents of border communities who have long suffered repeated bandit attacks, kidnappings, and cattle rustling along the Sokoto-Zamfara corridor.…

…Sunday Igboho, played any role in the release of kidnapped victims in Igboho, Oorelope Local Government Area of Oyo State, despite widespread reports that the captives regained freedom shortly after he issued a two-hour ultimatum to suspected kidnappers. The police, reacting to viral videos and social media reports, sa…

…to perform their duties with utmost dedication and professionalism. He further called on local government authorities, communities, and traditional institutions to support the Forest Guard Corps in achieving its mandate. He warned that the administration would not tolerate any form of collusion with criminal elements a…

…methodology and deployed 250 observers along with 22 mobile observers throughout all 16 local government areas, LGAs, in addition to 16 LGA results collation observers. Ekiti 2026: Yiaga Africa releases report on voter turn out

…to be Fulani bandits on Friday, invaded the Dyan community in Rim Village of Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State, killing a 32-year-old pregnant woman, Mrs Happiness Pam, and a 24-year-old man identified as Daniel Luka. National Publicity Secretary of the Berom Youth Moulders Association, BYM, Rwang Tengwong,…

The Kogi State Government has announced sweeping security measures in Kabba/Bunu Local Government Area, including a ban on commercial motorcycle

By Adeola Badru Residents of Igboho in Oorelope Local Government Area of Oyo State erupted in celebration following the reported release of a family abducted by suspected kidnappers, hours after Yoruba Nation activist, Sunday Adeyemo, issued a two-hour ultimatum demanding their freedom. The victims, said to include a p…

…Also, on the elements of restructuring, the Tinubu campaign is likely to point to the local government (LG) autonomy reform enacted during his administration - the Supreme Court judgment on LG financial autonomy forced by his Ministry of Justice - as evidence of progress on the devolution question, although the vast ma…

…The announcement of result took place at the INEC collation centre in Bori, Khana Local Government Area by the returning officer, Professor Rosemary Ogu of the University of Port Harcourt. According to the result, Nwoku Olaka Johnson scored a total of 47,961 votes with the candidate of the All Progressives Congress, AP…