…of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Muslim-Muslim presidential ticket. Okonkwo insisted that Muslim and Christians must be accommodated in the presidency as the President and Vice President. He wrote: “The Same-Faith ticket is a no-no for Nigeria of today. It is against Sections 14(3), 42, and 15(2)(3)(d) of the 199…

…one proposal after another supposedly designed to resolve what the Federal Government persistently described as ‘farmer-herder conflicts’. “There was the attempted revival of grazing routes, cattle colonies, the controversial RUGA settlements, the National Livestock Transformation Plan and proposals connected with the…

…behind the action.” Reassuring the public on electoral protocols, the police emphasised that security personnel deployed to polling units are strictly prohibited from bearing arms or tactical gear within a designated radius of voting points. The Command also dismissed social media reports claiming the discharge was aim…

…of the state,” he said. Salaam also denied allegations of vote buying by the ADC, insisting that the party was focused on presenting its programmes and allowing voters to freely choose their preferred candidate. The candidate, who voted at Ward 4, expressed confidence that he would emerge victorious, attributing his op…

…stationed or deployed outside the United States, whether temporarily or on a permanent basis, cannot have their N-600 applications denied on grounds of abandonment due to a missed appointment. The exemption recognises that military obligations may make it impossible for applicants in active service to appear on a sched…

…told officers the property belonged to his late father, Raji Ibrahim, and insisted the people gathered there had come to participate in the election."They are voters for the election happening today," he told the officers on site.Questions over voter originsPolice pushed further, asking whether everyone present was a r…

…involvement in dealing in human parts for different ritual purposes and are currently assisting investigators in unraveling the circumstances surrounding the source, procurement and intended use of the recovered human parts. Meanwhile, efforts are ongoing to identify and arrest other members of the syndicate. by Linda…

Police interrogates Osun Lawmaker over large crowd of voters at private residence Security operatives have interrogated a member of the Osun State House of Assembly, Abiola Ibrahim, after about 146 people were found gathered at a private residence in Ikire on Saturday, the day of the state's governorship election. Ibra…

Nigerian and South African representatives clash at the Commonwealth Conference in Malawi over the xenophobic attacks in South Africa (video) Nigerian and South African lawmakers clashed during a session at the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) Africa Region Conference in Lilongwe, Malawi. The diplomatic dis…

…for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Ganiyu Hamzat, the governor emphasised the state government’s commitment to fostering industrial growth and attracting high-value investments for the collective benefit of the people. Abiodun said, “There is no doubt that as a responsible government, our administration has…

…first player to win multiple Golden Boot awards, netting 10 goals and providing four assists as Les Bleus finished in fourth place, losing 2-0 to eventual champions Spain in the semi-finals and 6-4 to England in the third-place match. LaLiga: Real Madrid star, Mbappe predicts team to win title this season

…political associations of elected labour officials, and whether such restrictions are consistent with the constitutional freedom of association invoked by WoPU. The immediate outcome of the NLC query to Sessi is expected to determine whether the dispute remains an internal disciplinary matter or develops into a wider c…

…in traffic. The family said the police later released her to her friend and two maternal sisters after her aunt, who was away at the time, requested that she be taken to her church for care. Instead, according to the family, Osoba was taken to another church for prayers before her maternal relatives decided to transpor…

…been a constant theme for several seasons. Despite joining Galatasaray on a permanent basis last summer, reports linking him to moves elsewhere have persisted into the current window.Victor Osimhen during Galatasaray's 2-2 draw against Corum FK. Photo by Arife Karakum.ImagesThe Telegraph reported that Arsenal have made…

…Diiadem wrote: "Or should we discuss how you were involved with your supposed friend's sister's husband? "Saint? Please! "Or should we talk about your obvious admiration for Olori Atuwatse's husband? Someone you couldn't stop gushing about? LOL." As Nigerians dragged her and asked her to leave the married Olu of Warri…

…but in the long run, it will be for the glory of Nigeria,” Ezenwa said. He emphasised the RHA’s commitment to working with APC candidates and other aligned political stakeholders to deepen grassroots engagement, improve coordination and build a stronger mobilisation framework ahead of the 2027 elections. The meeting wa…

…to conduct the election with the highest standards of professionalism and integrity, insisting that every vote must count. “I urge the Independent National Electoral Commission to conduct the election with the highest standards of professionalism and integrity. Every vote must count. Every lawful vote must be properly…

…However, Maresca refused to discuss players contracted to other clubs and insisted his focus remains on preparing his team for the new season. The Blues are looking to settle the future of Enzo Fernández before the 2026/27 season begins, which was the reason why they gave Manchester City a deadline. What happens next?…

…have surrounded me". Cambridge initially said claims of plagiarism regarding Arday's thesis and some journal publications had been investigated by Liverpool John Moores University (LMJU) and the journals in question. LJMU - which awarded Arday his PhD in 2015 - concluded that he had not plagiarised work. Earlier this w…

Businessman Olakunle Churchill hails ex-wife Tonto Dikeh as their son, King Andre, spends the holiday with grandma in Paris Businessman Olakunle Churchill has expressed delight following a summer reunion between his son, King Andre, and his paternal grandmother in Paris. The holiday marks a significant milestone for th…

…with alleged criminal conspiracy, abuse of religious books, use of spells and hypnosis, and inciting disturbance. According to the PPRO, on August 9, 2026, Musa and two other suspects, Rabi'u Tela and Hamza Zango, allegedly dug a pit and buried a copy of the Holy Qur'an, together with semen, white and red kolanuts, und…

…State, Sowore alleged that Adeleke has no control of the state as it is being run by his sister and Davido's billionaire father, Adedeji Adeleke. ''What I saw in Governor Adeleke's leadership is that the guy is not even control of his government. I did myself a little disservice. I watched him onthe Arise V town hall m…

…election incident reporting system deployed by the International Press Centre. The AI-assisted platform allows journalists to report and document incidents involving threats, harassment, attacks, detention, equipment seizure, denial of access and other forms of interference. Journalists can access the Safe Media WhatsA…

…the final phase of his captivity remain undisclosed.The region continues to face persistent security challenges and violent attacks driven by armed groups linked to al-Qaeda and the Islamic State, particularly along the tri-border zone connecting Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso. by Linda Ikeji at 14/08/2026 1:06 PM | Sha…

…nearly 11 years after a tragic fight gave him a brain haemorrhage that left him in a persistent vegetative state. Colón's d£ath was announced by his father and former coach, Richard Colón, in a Facebook post on Thursday. "Good morning my people. I regret to inform you of the passing of my son Prichard from this earthly…