…back. It increases latency and also increases the cost of data retrieval," he said. On security, Adebayo argued that local control offers stronger protection than relying on foreign providers. "No one can protect your house better than yourself. You have more at stake in terms of security and safety than somebody else…

Security operatives deployed to Owa-Onire in Kwara State found no resident in the town.

…that the government is fully committed to protecting their livelihoods and ensuring food security across the state," Mu'azu stated. He disclosed that Governor Nasir Idris had directed the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security to activate emergency response measures immediately after receiving reports of the infesta…

…that we did yield positive results. "I have to commend the INEC as well and our security agencies. They really prepared for this election. You can see that nobody is being intimidated and I believe if we continue like this, this election may turn out being the best in Ekiti history." Asked to predict the outcome of the…

…in captivity, I saw that they were constantly afraid of being attacked or challenged by security forces or other groups," he stated. Tsiga, however, argued that focusing solely on the armed criminals ignores the broader ecosystem enabling their operations. "It is not only the bandits that matter. What about the people…

…relevant and competitive. According to him ,the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security is implementing the National Cooperative Reform and Revamp Programme, a five-year agenda designed to reposition the cooperative sector as a major contributor to national development and economic prosperity. He explained th…

…assailants abducted several passengers during the attack and killed one civilian before security forces arrived. "Troops immediately mobilised to the scene and launched a coordinated pursuit operation supported by aerial surveillance," Danja said. "The swift response and sustained pressure mounted on the terrorists com…

…accredited and allowed to vote more than an hour after polling began. He also accused security operatives in the area of intimidating voters and alleged that some of them were operating from unofficial vehicles. According to him, evidence of the alleged incidents had been documented. The PDP candidate further questione…

"This doesn't reflect what a good democratic process should be. I hereby condemn this process and conclude no election in Ekiti State," Mr Falegan said.

…state as farmers begin wet-season cultivation.The Commissioner for Agriculture and Food Security, Shehu Mu'azu, disclosed this during a press briefing in Birnin Kebbi on Friday. According to him, the migratory birds have invaded major Fadama farming areas, posing a threat to rice production and the livelihoods of farme…

…preached in mosques.The incident was contained in a post shared on X on Saturday by security analyst Bakatsine. According to the post, the group arrived in the community shortly after Maghrib prayers and moved from one mosque to another, gathering worshippers to share their ideology and explain their mission. “Yesterda…

…on vehicular movement from midnight on Friday until 6 p.m. on Saturday as part of security arrangements for the election. Markets visited within the state capital included Eleyele Market, Oja Oba Erekesan and Oja Bisi, where electoral activities had already commenced. One commercial motorcyclist, Oluwadare Adeleye, sai…

…the NAF’s unwavering resolve to deny criminal elements freedom of action and reinforce security across the theatre.The statement revealed that acting on credible intelligence, NAF aircraft successfully struck a confirmed terrorist stronghold within the Joint Operations Area, disrupting the activities of criminal elemen…

…or face the full weight of the law, while assuring residents of continued safety and security across Ogun State. Police bust armed robbery, car snatching syndicate in Ogun

…State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, was expected to cast his vote. Officials of the three security agencies arrived at the polling centre at about the same time, suggesting a coordinated security operation around the venue. The operatives were strategically stationed within and around the polling area to maintain order, p…

…added. Voting commenced in several polling units across the state amid the presence of security operatives and electoral officials supervising the exercise. Ekiti Decides: Fayose votes, predicts victory for Oyebanji [PHOTOS]

…of the electoral officials. However, personnel of the Nigeria Police Force, the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), and the Federal Road Safety Corps were present to maintain order. The situation is different at Ikogosi-Ekiti in Ekiti West Local Government Area, as impressive turnout and early accreditati…

…of voters had been processed more than an hour after polling commenced. Oluyede accused security operatives deployed to the area of intimidating voters, claiming some of them were operating in unofficial vehicles. He said he had documented the alleged incidents and would make the evidence available at an appropriate ti…

…— valued in the hundreds of millions of dollars — has raised ethical, constitutional and security concerns. Trump has previously said it would be “stupid” to reject the gift, while also stoking further concern by saying the plane would eventually be donated to his presidential library. At the unveiling Friday at Joint…

…abducted persons in separate operations, reinforcing ongoing military efforts to restore security across the North-West region. The successful rescue missions, carried out in Sabon Birni and Isa local government areas, followed swift military responses to intelligence reports and distress calls from affected communitie…

…opponents", questioning why he needed to sit at home. Adeleye also noted that the security operatives on the ground for the election were very friendly, unlike in the past elections. On his part, Mr Moses Ajibade, a tricyclist, said he was aware of the restriction of movement order by the police, adding, however, that…

…Madam Oyedade, on Saturday appealed to political leaders to tackle the worsening insecurity in the country, saying no Nigerian feels safe anymore. Speaking with Vanguard in Yoruba while awaiting accreditation at Polling Unit 001, Aye Ward, Aye Ekiti in Ido/Osi Local Government Area of Ekiti State, the centenarian said…

…so far is good. This time around, INEC did a wonderful job in collaboration with the security agencies; that is what they have been doing across our local government and the electoral ward.” Andaha, who is also the Chairman of the Association of Local Government in Nigeria (ALGON) Nasarawa State chapter, said he is imp…

…movement from 6.00a.m. to 6.00p.m. across the senatorial district on Saturday to ensure security during the election. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the by-election is being held across the six local government areas of Okitipupa, Ilaje, Ese-Odo, Irele, Odigbo and Ile-Oluji/Oke-Igbo. A check by NAN corre…

…would certainly be much higher," he said. Aiyedatiwa also assured residents of adequate security, describing Ondo as one of the safest and most peaceful states in the country. He urged eligible voters not to be intimidated and to participate peacefully in the electoral process. "I want to encourage everyone to come out…