…he said. The former APC publicity secretary in Niger State accused the party of abandoning internal democracy during its recent primaries, alleging that about 80 per cent of candidates in the state emerged through a “Government House-arranged consensus.” He described the process as “the biggest political deceit since 1…

…and net-zero implementation. Events will take place at some of London's most iconic venues, including the UK Parliament, Buckingham Palace, Kew Gardens, the Globe Theatre, Guildhall and Mansion House.

…health complications. His lower-body circulation has been affected, resulting in chronic swelling and skin discolouration. Volunteers and followers at the temple where he is carrying out the vow provide daily care, regularly cleaning his legs and applying ointments to reduce the risk of infection and manage his conditi…

…party identification, the NDC alleged that several polling units experienced malfunctioning Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) devices, a situation it said undermined the credibility of the electoral process. The party also alleged incidents of result manipulation and mutilation in favour of the candidate of the…

,,,Stakeholders Demand Stronger Monitoring By Davies Iheamnachor, Port Harcourt Stakeholders in the Niger Delta have called for stronger monitoring and accountability in the implementation of the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA), particularly in the operations of Host Community Development Trusts (HCDTs). They made the cal…

…government, stay on social media whipping up sentiments. Yesterday was their day of reckoning," he added. Oyebanji recorded a sweeping victory across all 16 local government areas of the state in the election. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) declared that he polled 319,224 votes to defeat his close…

…market moves toward the end of the first half of 2026, the key question for sector positioning is whether the Oil & Gas and Industrial Goods outperformance can be sustained, or whether mean reversion - already visible in the June correction - will narrow the gap with the lagging sectors.

…can whip up tribal sentiments for lifeKeep keeping people poor and hope that you can weaponiseHope that you can bank on all the hungry votes that you can buyJust to get it repeat the same cycle all the timeWe sefCome make we talk, gimme one secondHow many we go take before we don fed up?Inflation rate high like my bloo…

He urged the governor to closely monitor developments before, during and after the election, stressing that maintaining vigilance would be crucial to safeguarding his mandate. "The governor must follow them closely and ensure he has eyes on the ground because they have already concluded plans to go beyond the election…

At the height of imperialism, powerful European nations colonised vast parts of Africa, Asia and the Americas, bringing countries such as Nigeria, India, Algeria, Vietnam and Indonesia under foreign rule. Through a combination of military resistance, strategic diplomacy, geographical advantages and rapid modernisation,…

…President Bola Tinubu to get clearance for the 2023 general election. The group, championing good governance in Nigeria, has formally written the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Professor Joash Amupitan, demanding clarifications on the status of the degree certificate claimed to have be…

In a bid to ensure tighter security of crude oil and gas assets and infrastructure across the Niger Delta, stakeholders

…would be unprecedented. Variations already exist in major economies where regulators monitor ownership changes in sectors considered critical to national interests. For fintech companies, preparation should begin now. Boards should ensure ownership records are current, transparent, and capable of withstanding regulator…

…person. You are not even afraid of God. It’s your boys that did the job,” he said. Questioning what he described as a pattern in the abductions, he added: “Since you have been kidnapping here, have they ever abducted Fulani?” “No, it’s the Yorubas they have been kidnapping and it should not be like that. This should be…

…one cargo, and have it go straight from Guangzhou to Enugu. Then it can be delivered to Onitsha and Aba."

…money to voters during the exercise. Similar concerns were raised by some residents who monitored the election process. One voter, Juliet Uzoma, alleged that party agents openly attempted to influence voters at polling units. "The BVAS machine is not working. I met a party agent telling voters whom to vote. Election is…

…commended Ekiti voters for coming out enmasse to vote for Oyebanji and his deputy, Mrs Monisola Afuye, for a second term, adding that the action would facilitate more infrastructure and other development across the state. According to him, the continuity of Governor Oyebanji in the state will witness further transforma…

…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 the Rivers South East Senatorial Collation Centre at the Khana Local Government Council Secretariat in Bori, Rivers S…

…seek to repeat Argentina World Cup ‘miracle’ against Spain Saudi Arabia coach Georgios Donis said his side cannot show Spain too much respect as they aim to repeat a shock victory over eventual winners Argentina at the 2022 World Cup. Spain are under pressure to bounce back from a 0-0 draw against World Cup debutants C…

…commended the Federal Ministry of Livestock Development for its efforts toward repositioning Nigeria's livestock sector and stressed that peaceful coexistence among farmers, livestock traders, and host communities remains vital for sustainable agricultural growth. Earlier, the Minister of Livestock Development, Idi Muk…

…many voters experienced difficulties and were left waiting for hours due to malfunctioning devices. “Quite a number of people, the BVAS could not capture their fingerprints and they have been waiting there since morning,” Maku alleged. He called on the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, to deploy facial r…

…to ensure compliance with environmental sanitation laws. He also urged residents to patronise accredited waste managers operating in their areas and to desist from dumping refuse on roads and other public places.

By Olasunkanmi Akoni Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (National Drug Law Enforcement Agency) have arrested two elderly men, an 84-year-old Godfrey Orji and a 75-year-old Godwin Obulunbiya Obiora, over alleged involvement in the sale of illicit drugs to teenage secondary school students in Umuahia,…

…support from officers of the Anglo-Jos Division, Anti-Cybercrime and Narcotic Unit, Monitoring Unit, and the Eagle Eye Patrol Team. SP Alabo explained that 25 suspects were arrested during the operation, while cannabis, controlled drugs, and other prohibited substances were recovered from the scene. "The exercise was s…

…Ekiti governorship election that took place on Saturday, June 20, 2026. The election monitoring organization indicated that its preliminary estimates suggest that the turnout for this election ranged from 34.0% to 38.1%, based on data it gathered from polling units utilizing the Process and Results Verification for Tra…