…of the African People's Movement (APM), who scored 268 votes, while Abubakar Yahaya Muhammad of the Labour Party (LP) recorded 98 votes. Declaring the result, the Returning Officer stated: "I hereby certify that I am the Returning Officer for the 2026 Dawakin Kudu Federal Constituency by-election held on 20th June 2026…

…told attendees. “A Governor, elected by the people, accountable to the people, cannot command a single officer in his own state. Something is structurally wrong.” Oteri pointed to varied, localized threats: “Banditry ravages the North-West. Insurgency persists in the North?East. The South?East is restless. Violent crim…

…Akoni Operatives of the Violent Crimes Response Unit (VCRU) of the Abia State Police Command have arrested a man seen physically assaulting a woman in a viral video that circulated widely on social media. The arrest was carried out by officers led by Chief Superintendent of Police (CSP) Emeka Amanchukwu following credi…

Emmanuel Okotie-Eboh, son of ex-finance Minister, Chief Festus Okotie-Eboh, has described Federal Capital Territory Minister, Nyesom Wike, as one of the most influential, outspoken and result-oriented political figures in contemporary Nigeria. Okotie-Eboh hailed Wile, saying he has established a reputation as a leader…

…The ghost of June 12 continued to haunt Nigeria until 2018 when former President Muhammadu Buhari formally accepted Abiola as the winner of the election and posthumously awarded him Nigeria's highest honour, the Grand Commander of the Federal Republic GCFR. It is instructive that former President Ibrahim Babangida (IBB…

Officers of the Violent Crimes Response Unit, VCRU, of Abia State Command, has apprehended a man seen in a viral video punching a woman in the face. The man, believed to be from Abia North part of Abia State, was seen in the video, pummelling the woman with hard blows, and was threatening to kill her, at Ogbo Hill area…

…relentless violation of the ceasefire in southern Lebanon”, Iran’s central military command said “the Strait of Hormuz will be closed to vessel traffic”. Hormuz, a key conduit for oil and gas shipments, was blockaded by Iran for much of the war, sending shockwaves through global energy markets. Tehran had agreed to reo…

By Golok Nanmwa Jos - The Plateau State Police Command has arrested 25 suspects and recovered cannabis, controlled drugs and other prohibited substances during a coordinated raid on identified drug hotspots in Jos. The operation, carried out on Saturday evening, targeted locations around Old Airport Junction and Fwavei…

…players from covering their mouths entirely; they are still allowed to do so with teammates, for instance, during free kick situations to prevent the opposing team from discerning who will take the set piece. FIFA's prohibition applies specifically when the action occurs in a 'confrontational situation.' Paraguay’s coa…

Abia State Police Command has impounded fifteen vehicles and arrested fifteen suspects across the State for violating registration and number plate regulations. According to the Police Command, the actions were taken in line with the directive of the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu and the State Command's co…

…when looking at the issue at stake.The Supreme Court (e.g., in cases like Anyanwu v. Emmanuel and Uba v. Ozigbo) holds that "a party's internal management, conventions, and disciplinary actions are exclusively for the party to resolve without external judicial intervention." Also, the Electoral Act strictly prohibits c…

…situation has now moved to a situation whereby terrorists demand the release of top commanders and operatives captured and detained by security forces in exchange for hostages. A video surfaced recently showing Mrs. Alani, the school principal kidnapped alongside teachers and schoolchildren in Ogbomoso, Oyo State, spea…

…from Baptist Nursery and Primary School, Yawota; L.A. Primary School; and Community Grammar School, Esiele, on May 15 sent shockwaves across Nigeria. It was not merely another kidnapping incident. It represented something far more troubling: the apparent expansion of extremist violence into a region long considered out…

From the capital, Ado Ekiti, to rural councils such as Moba and Ekiti East, Mr Oyebanji maintained commanding leads, leaving the opposition without a single local government area.

The Adamawa State Police Command has intercepted 117 vehicles seen to be operating without registration number or with concealed, altered, or defaced registration details. The operation, carried out by the dpecial task force constituted by the State Commissioner of Police, CP Kabiru Hassan as part of a nationwide crack…

…and unity among communities, stressing that all parties must avoid blame and inflammatory comments. "This is not a time for apportioning blame, whether to the court or the local government council. All hands must be on deck, devoid of emotions and parochial sentiments, to dispassionately seek ways of resolving the situ…

The Kaduna State Police Command has recorded major breakthrough in its fight against crime, arresting 12 suspected kidnappers, 13 suspects

Good morning! Here is today's summary from Nigerian Newspapers: 1. The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has uploaded 2,048 results out of 2,445 polling units on its Result Viewing Portal as of 7pm on Saturday, representing 83.7 percent of total results from the Ekiti State governorship election. The fig…

…ADC - 245 APC - 11,116 PDP - 9,872 Emure Local Government Collation Officer: Prof. Emmanuel Oluwafemi ADC - 732 APC - 14,325 PDP - 851 Ekiti South West Local Government Collation Officer: Prof. Kola Oladunmoye ADC - 1,076 APC - 14,705 PDP - 1,800 Ido/Osi Local Government Collation Officer: Prof. Otalobi Akintunde ADC -…

…from his London doctors and told the country he was advised to sleep more. That was a commander-in-chief no longer available for emergencies! And it would be foolish for him to disregard the doctors' advice! At least he would need to be alive to be C-in-C! For his successor, we don't even know what his doctors told him…

…the other theories in explaining how certain states emerged. Harold J. Laski, in his Grammar of Politics, aligned with the Hobbesian view and concluded that modern humans live under the authority of government and the obligation to obey its orders, arising "from the facts of his nature." Man, according to Laski, is by…

…until 1805 when another expedi- tion, under the auspices ofthe British Government and commanded by Mungo Park, was sent out to discover the actual course and termination of the Niger. From this expedition, Park never returned. He, together with his four surviving and ailing white companions and three Africa slaves, per…

…institutions, and ensuring that our music, our creators, and our stories continue to command their rightful place on the world stage," he said. Animashaun further maintained that taking the award ceremony beyond Nigeria should be viewed as a strategic move to elevate African entertainment and amplify its influence in k…

…and scholars to engage in dialogue and explore restitution across material and immaterial culture. It focuses on stretching, rather than fixing, the definition of restitution. "We're interested in taking an active approach to restitution. We acknowledge that conversations have been going on for decades, but we wanted t…

Award-winning actress, scriptwriter, filmmaker, and entrepreneur, Nuella Njubigbo has built an impressive career spanning more than 90 Nollywood productions. In this interview with Segun Adebayo, she reflects on her creative journey, business ventures, personal values, and what continues to inspire her. Your latest You…