…governorship election. The EFCC personnel were said to have stormed the polling unit to monitor and crack down on suspected vote-buying activities. The voters were reportedly angered and resisted their presence and questioned their deployment, demanding their immediate departure. The voters were said to have chased off…

…is being conducted across seven local government areas-Khana, Gokana, Tai, Eleme, Andoni, Opobo and Oyigbo-to fill the vacant seat left by the death of Senator Barry Mpigi, who passed away in February. In several polling units, including B-Dere Ward 4 in Gokana LGA, strong voter participation was recorded, with residen…

Lebanon’s health ministry said Saturday that Israeli attacks since March 2 when the latest Israel-Hezbollah war began had reached 4,057 dead, including 135 health and emergency workers, and 12,121 people wounded. The ministry also raised the toll in Israeli attacks on Friday from 47 to “a final toll of 83 martyrs and 1…

…state. The governor made the position known in an interview with the BBC Hausa Service monitored in Kaduna, where he stressed that his government remains committed to a military-led approach to tackling insecurity. Lawal said it is unacceptable for any individual or group to broker peace agreements with bandits, adding…

…- A young man and his girlfriend have reportedly died from suspected carbon monoxide poisoning in Calabar, Cross River State capital, after inhaling fumes from a generator used overnight. The incident occurred on Friday night at Poultry Farm Road in Calabar South Local Government Area. It was gathered that the deceased…

…in the commencement of voting in some polling units. Speaking with journalists after monitoring the exercise, Nwoye said he was satisfied with voter turnout and the generally peaceful atmosphere across the constituency. "So far, people are coming out in their numbers to exercise their civic responsibility. APC members…

....Warns Transport Unions Over Indiscriminate Dumping By Olasunkanmi Akoni The Lagos State Government has inaugurated a Special Task Force to oversee the immediate evacuation of refuse across transport parks, bus stops and garages in the metropolis, while issuing a strong warning against indiscriminate waste disposal…

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni fired back at US President Donald Trump on Saturday, saying his “constant, unprovoked attacks are senseless” after he escalated a diplomatic row by accusing her of repeatedly seeking a photograph with him. The clash has opened an unusually personal rift between Trump and one of Eur…

…priority voting arrangements were implemented in more than 80 per cent of the locations monitored. However, a few operational challenges were recorded, including the initial denial of priority voting to a nursing mother in Ise/Orun Local Government Area and BVAS difficulties in capturing the biometrics of some elderly…

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…denied any wrongdoing, saying he was merely visiting polling units within his ward to monitor the electoral process when a disagreement occurred. According to him, the dispute arose after Bejide allegedly attempted to prevent him from moving around the polling area. Araoye insisted that he had every right to observe ac…

…for global oil shipments, and any disruption to traffic through the waterway is closely monitored by international markets and security analysts. Iran closes Strait of Hormuz over Israel strikes in Lebanon

…the Commission, Ambassador Desmond Akawor. RMAFC is the federal agency responsible for monitoring revenues accruing to and disbursed from the Federation Account, as well as promoting transparency and accountability in public financial management. Rivers govt assures support as RMAFC begins fiscal data verification exer…

…officials reportedly arrived at the polling unit shortly after voting commenced and monitored activities around the area. However, no arrests had been announced as of the time of filing this report. The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, anti-corruption agencies and civil society organisations had earlier…

…the highest standards of professionalism and respect for human rights. Colonel Appolonia Anele, acting Director of Army Public Relations, in a statement said the directive was given on Saturday, June 20, 2026, during the Passing Out Parade at Depot Nigerian Army, Zaria, Kaduna State. “The Army Chief underscored the cri…

Who did it better? Jason Rew recreates the iconic Geraint Jones catch during the second Test between England and New Zealand.

…towns where survival itself becomes a daily struggle. The Internal Displacement Monitoring Centre's (IDMC) Global Report on Internal Displacement 2026 paints a sobering picture. During 2025 alone, the world recorded 62.2 million internal displacement movements, comprising 32.3 million movements triggered by conflict an…

…is one of the largest fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) Internet service provider that is revolutionizing last-mile Internet in Nigeria by providing truly unlimited, top-quality Internet to offices and homes at a low price. While the company offers multiple unlimited plans distinguished by speed, the most affordable on the list…

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

…extension officers and crop protection specialists to affected communities to monitor bird movements, assess the extent of damage, and coordinate control operations. According to Mu'azu, surveillance teams have already identified nine major roosting sites across the affected areas, enabling authorities to target the bi…

…to INEC is to urgently ensure that things are working. If the machines are not functioning properly, they should find a way to address the problem immediately. We cannot allow voters to be stranded because of equipment failure," he urged. Drawing a comparison with modern banking technology, Ojudu questioned why electio…

…in Benue State over accountability, governance and the management of public resources. Ironically, observers have noted that upon assuming office in 2015, Ortom himself established investigative panels to probe the administration of his predecessor, former Governor Gabriel Suswam. The committees included a commission o…

…every part of the country, including the North, South, East, and West, hold the Obi of Onitsha in high esteem for his leadership style and commitment to national unity. He also praised the monarch's willingness to participate whenever called upon to contribute to national development. Obasanjo equally commended Lagos S…

…agricultural extension officers and crop protection specialists had been deployed to monitor bird movements, assess the extent of damage and coordinate control measures. According to him, surveillance teams have identified nine major roosting sites across the affected areas. Mu'azu added that ground spraying operations…

…well as other parties fielding candidates and accredited observers were equally sighted monitoring the exercise. There was security presence and peaceful conduct of people at the polling units in some of the polling units in the area. The security personnel comprised of the police, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Co…