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…

…lives in society. Also, Special Adviser to the governor on Narcotics and Illicit Drugs Monitoring, Chief Ezechukwu Obonna, commended officers and men of the NDLEA for their relentless efforts to tackle the cancer of drug abuse. Obonna said that the event was "a clear testimony that the state has zero tolerance for drug…

…wine cannot taste differently. Furthermore, as long as the politics of identity called zoning holds sway, the North would expect to produce the president in 2031 after serving eight years in the South. The South, in part, would also try to complete the eight years. Anything that would disrupt zoning is unlikely to be t…

…remain in a constant state of activation. Over time, this may contribute to burnout, chronic fatigue, sleep disturbances, weakened emotional regulation, hypertension, depression, weakened immunity, and other stress-related health conditions. The body was not designed to stay in survival mode indefinitely. Yet for many…

…equity also grew strongly to N62.21 billion, reflecting solid financial positioning and long-term value creation capacity. Total assets rose significantly to N82.69 billion, supported by investments in property, plant, and equipment, as well as improved liquidity and overall balance sheet strength.

…Aymen Dahmen was also working overtime, and had to claw away a shot that just went agonisingly short of crossing the goalline. Japan though finally added to their tally in the 31st minute, with striker Ueda taking advantage of some hesitant Tunisian defending to surge forward and thunder a low shot into the bottom corn…

…had 28 shots, including 15 on target, in Kansas City but Room stood firm in an astonishing display. The 0-0 draw in Group E keeps alive Curacao’s hopes of reaching the knockout phase, extending their fairytale journey at their first World Cup. The tiny country — the smallest by population ever to play on football’s big…

The Permanent Representative of Nigeria to the United Nations, Amb. Jimoh Ibrahim says President Bola Tinubu will confer national honours on some Nigerians serving within the United Nations system. Jimoh made the announcement at a dinner hosted by the United Nations Staff Recreation Council (UNSRC) - Nigeria Associatio…

On insecurity, he said AI could support drone surveillance, CCTV monitoring, intelligence gathering and facial recognition to track criminal activities. He argued that Nigeria must invest in data centres and other infrastructure required to store and process data locally, adding that Nigeria had conditions that could a…