…Aba and Ohafia, citing security and public safety concerns. The ban, approved by Governor Alex Otti, will take effect from Monday, June 22, 2026, and is one of the most extensive transport regulations introduced by the administration. Announcing the decision, the Commissioner for Information, Prince Okey Kanu, said the…

Mr Oyebanji defeated 13 others to emerge victorious in Saturday's off-cycle governorship election.

…(INEC) to strengthen the security of its technological systems ahead of the August 15 governorship election. The party also warned against any form of manipulation that could undermine the credibility of the August 15 poll. In a statement issued on Sunday by the Osun APP Chairman, Odesola Oluseye Titus, the party urged…

... Akpe Recounts Journey From Humble Beginnings By Samuel Oyadongha Governor Douye Diri of Bayelsa State has revealed that he faced what he described as "spiritual pressure" before selecting Dr. Peter Akpe as his new deputy governor following the death of Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo on December 11, 2025. Akpe was lat…

By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA - The All Progressives Congress (APC) has congratulated Governor Biodun Oyebanji on his re-election as Governor of Ekiti State, describing his victory as "historic" and "epic." In a statement issued on Sunday in Abuja by its National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, the party said Oyebanji's re-e…

By Dayo Johnson, Akure Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa has congratulated his Ekiti State counterpart, Governor Biodun Oyebanji, on his re-election for a second term, describing the outcome as a strong endorsement of his leadership. Aiyedatiwa also felicitated Prof. Dayo Faduyile on his victory in the Ondo South Se…

…in the ruling Kwara State All Progressives Congress (APC) has continued to escalate as Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq’s group storms the party’s national headquarters in Abuja on Monday to meet with the national leadership over the crisis triggered by the alleged imposition of Speaker Yakubu Danladi Salihu as the part…

…unity, and economic prosperity in Nigeria. Among dignitaries who at the event were the Governors of Borno State, Prof. Babagana Umara Zulum; Yobe State, Mai Mala Buni; Jigawa State, Umar Namadi, as well as former Governors Usman Sa’idu Nasamu Dakingari and Tanko Al-Makura. Others included the Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammad…

The party also commended INEC, security agencies and voters for the peaceful conduct of Saturday's governorship election.

Delta Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, has congratulated his Ekiti State counterpart, Biodun Oyebanji, on his re-election victory. Oborevwori described the win as a reward for purposeful leadership and people-oriented governance in Ekiti State. He conveyed his message through his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Festus Ahon, on…

…letter reportedly sent by the Olisa of Ijebu-Ode, Chief Rasheed Adesanya, to Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, recommending names for consideration in the selection of a new Awujale. The council described the move as unauthorised, misleading and contrary to the established legal and traditional framework that guides t…

By Vincent Ujumadu The wife of the Governor of Anambra State, Nonye Soludo, has described her husband, Governor Charles Chukwuma Soludo, as an exceptional and devoted father who continues to serve as a source of inspiration to their family. In a message marking this year's Father's Day, she also celebrated fathers gene…

…is not a licence to cause any form of violence in the ancient city. Ladoja, a former governor of Oyo State, made this declaration in a statement signed by his media aide, Chief Adeola Oloko. The statement was made available to DAILY POST on Sunday in Ibadan, the state capital. DAILY POST gathered that the annual Egungu…

The Delta Youth Transformation Movement (DYTM) has congratulated the Delta State Governor Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori on the joyous occasion of his 63rd birthday. In a felicitation message signed by the President of the group, Sir. Isioma Odozi Melekwe, DYTM said the Governor's life and leadership have continued to inspi…

…his Ekiti counterpart, Abiodun Oyebanji, on his decisive victory in Saturday's governorship election in the state. In a congratulatory message issued by his spokesperson, Malam Olawale Rasheed, on Sunday in Osogbo, Adeleke said the renewal of Oyebanji's mandate reflected the people’s confidence in his leadership. The g…

…the aegis of the Concerned Fulani People of Nigeria, has asked President Bola Tinubu and Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State to call Yoruba nation agitator, Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, to order over ‘inflammatory remarks’ against Fulani communities in Oyo State. The group made the call in a stateme…

…has congratulated Gov. Biodun Oyebanji of Ekiti on his landslide victory in Saturday's governorship election. He described the victory as a reward for good governance and effective service delivery. Sanwo-Olu, who is also the chairman of the South-West Governors Forum, said this in a statement issued on Sunday by his S…

…risk being declared wanted. Speaking on the operation, squad spokesman Eribo Ewanta said Governor Monday Okpebholo directed the team to restore peace and ensure the arrest of all those connected to the killing. He added that the arrested suspects were already providing useful information to security agencies to facilit…

... says outcome mockery of democracy The governorship candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Saturday's Ekiti State governorship election, Ambassador Dare Bejide, has rejected the outcome of the poll, describing it as a "mockery of democracy" and insisting that the exercise lacked credibility. Addressin…

The Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has applauded the European Investment Bank (EIB) for its support towards the Omi

…serious threats to Nigeria's electoral integrity.” Yiaga Africa validates Ekiti 2026 governorship results

On Saturday, the Violence Crime Response Unit (VCRU) of the Zamfara Police Command successfully recovered 329 cattle and 175 sheep from bandits in the Gambanda forest in Gummi Local Government

…medical education, and research. She also expressed profound appreciation to the Governor of Anambra State, His Excellency Prof. Chukwuma Charles Soludo, the Oluatuegwu of Anambra, for giving her the opportunity to serve the state in such an important capacity. The CMD described the appointment as a homecoming after ye…

Ekiti State Governor and candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Biodun Oyebanji, on Sunday described his resounding victory in the just-concluded governorship election as a clear validation of the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. He declared that the unprecedented electoral outcome reflected th…

…across the 16 local government areas of Kwara State have reaffirmed that the party's governorship primary was won by the Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Engineer Yakubu Danladi-Salihu. The party chairmen insisted that the primary that produced Danladi-Salihu as the APC gubernatorial candidate was duly conducted…