…The EU-SDGN Election Observation Hub and Kimpact Development Initiative (KDI), which deployed hundreds of observers across the state's 16 local government areas, also reported cases of vote-buying and voter intimidation. In a joint statement, the groups said they recorded 24 incidents of electoral offences across nine…

…of whom received timely assistance through the prompt intervention of LASTMA personnel deployed to accident scenes across Lagos State. Bakare-Oki said the figures highlight the agency’s commitment to preserving lives while also drawing attention to the dangers road users face during periods of adverse weather. He expla…

…staff on the ground in each of these LGAs to quickly reconfigure another B-VAS to replace the malfunctioning B-VAS. "Each of the seven LGAs had additional B-VAS to serve as backups. These are all the things INEC is doing to ensure that those gaps are "Each of the seven LGAs had additional B-VAS to serve as backups. The…

…think Yamal is maybe this period the biggest talent in the world. I think he started to replace Messi in Barcelona in the best way. “I didn’t see a player at this age to make this difference and to have this quality and to play with this maturity. “For me the most important is not about the skills, but about the maturi…

…Professor Bakori said, "Extension officers and veterinary personnel would be deployed to work closely with the cooperatives, while quarterly review meetings would be held to address challenges in real time. The Commissioner added that the state government had secured partnerships with microfinance institutions and priv…

…by Governor Biodun Oyebanji in Saturday’s Ekiti State governorship election would be replicated in Osun during the August 15, 2026 governorship poll. Oyintiloye, who spoke with journalists in Osogbo on Sunday, described Oyebanji’s re-election as well deserved and attributed the outcome to the governor’s performance in…

…Following the incident, the Commissioner of Police in Kebbi State ordered the immediate deployment of additional security personnel to the community to strengthen security and safeguard lives and property. The command added that efforts were ongoing to rescue the abducted victim and track down those responsible for the…

…Maku alleged. He called on the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, to deploy facial recognition technology in situations where fingerprint verification fails, arguing that voters’ photographs are already contained in the electoral register. The former minister further claimed that similar technical challen…

…Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, who scored 9,299 votes. The by-election was conducted to replace late Senator Okey Ezea, who was representing the district at the time he died on November 18, 2025, at the age of 62. Announcing the result on Sunday in Nsukka, the Returning Officer of the election, Prof Christian Ezeibe, t…

…train drivers’ union, ASLEF. ASLEF General Secretary, Dave Calfe, said the tragedy had deeply affected railway workers across the country. “The whole railway network will be feeling the sadness and sorrow of his death,” he said. A spokesperson for Network Rail also expressed condolences to the driver’s family, friends…

…advancement and shared progress." Speaking as council chairman, Sani said he was "deeply delighted" to deliver on the APC's assignment and thanked fellow governors, National Assembly members, the Special Adviser on Political and Other Matters, and council members for their dedication, unity of purpose, and tireless eff…

…collaboration between security personnel and community members. According to him, the deployment of the trained personnel would help bring governance and security presence to previously ungoverned and underserved areas. He assured the trainees that the government would continue to provide periodic training, supervision…

…utilized the Process and Results Verification for Transparency, PRVT, 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

…resident abducted. The attack, which occurred late on Saturday, prompted the immediate deployment of tactical security personnel to the area. According to the police, armed assailants invaded the community on the night of June 20, firing sporadically and setting several structures ablaze, including a makeshift checkpoi…

…Sometimes, exhaustion is not just physical, it is emotional, psychological, and deeply human. This is where awareness becomes important. Not to fear what we feel, but to understand it, respond to it, and give ourselves permission to recover. And so, as we close this edition, the conversation does not end here. As we co…

…She explained that most clients seeking second citizenship are already successful and deeply rooted in Nigeria, using additional passports primarily to enhance travel freedom, improve family opportunities, and strengthen wealth planning strategies. "These individuals are not necessarily looking to leave Nigeria. They a…

…while troops were on duty. Sources said the soldiers, who are part of the 12 Brigade deployed in the Pipeline area of Agboja, sustained minor injuries in the crash. “They were immediately taken to a medical facility, where they are currently receiving treatment and responding well. “The military vehicle involved in the…

…minor hiccups observed would help the commission prepare better, adding that all staff deployed to riverine areas returned safely, with no negative incidents reported.

…It is a timely reminder, because what Adeyemi, Okafor, and Adegoke describe - the sleeplessness, the relentless pressure, the neglected bodies, the silent mental load - is precisely the kind of cumulative strain that men tend to dismiss until it becomes a crisis. In an interview with Sunday Tribune, Ayokunle Badmus, a…

…into those operations. Then imagine releasing them back into the field. It would be deeply demoralising." Alarming developments One of the most alarming developments, according to security experts, is the changing character of insecurity in Nigeria. Inegbenijie warned that the country is increasingly facing threats lin…

…Security specialists argued that safeguarding schools required more than military deployments. It demanded improved intelligence gathering, stronger community partnerships, better emergency response systems and sustained investment in rural security infrastructure. Technology may also play a growing role. Early warning…

…expressed concern over narratives capable of escalating tensions. "Government is deeply concerned by the manner in which the subject has generated heated public debates and commentaries capable of heightening tension among communities that have coexisted peacefully for decades," the statement read. It reaffirmed that c…

…has reverberated from every part of our great state, and the message is clear. "I am deeply humbled by the scale of this victory. Securing a clean sweep across all 16 local government areas and 85 per cent of the popular vote is a humbling vote of confidence from Ekiti Kete. "From our urban centres to our most remote c…

…or action may result in or from another event or action. Some Nigerian users would replace either of these particles with the particle to or into. They would say, for example, "The violent clash resulted to the death of the union leader" or "The heavy rain resulted into massive flooding." The appropriate particle in ea…

…their governors critical questions about how state and local government resources are deployed, just as they must raise same question against the Federal Government. The hypocrisy of Bwala's mission in Ibadan would make anyone want to puke. Isaac Brown, for instance, asked Bwala if he hadn't seen the road infrastructur…