…Ado Ekiti The Progressive Governors Forum (PGF) has congratulated Governor Biodun Oyebanji on his victory in the 2026 Ekiti State governorship election, describing the outcome as a strong endorsement of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and its governance agenda. Oyebanji was declared winner of Saturday's poll after…

By Steve Oko The Abia State Government has banned commercial motorcycle operations in the metropolitan areas of Umuahia, 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 regulation…

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

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) have introduced a new layer of regulatory oversight that

…ongoing public debate involving his marriage to actress Judy Austin and her former husband, Mr Obasi. In a Facebook post on Sunday, Edochie said he has faced false claims for years but maintained that they have failed to affect him. "My aura gives my enemies sleepless nights. In the last 4 years they've told all sorts…

…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-election ma…

…on Sunday, saying the enforcement exercise followed the state government's directive banning Okada operations on highways and other restricted routes under the Lagos State Transport Sector Reform Law, 2018. He said the operation was part of efforts to restore order on Lagos roads and strengthen the state's security fra…

…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 Senatorial bye-election, commending voters fo…

…Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar III, represented by Yahaya Abubakar; Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Dr Muttaqha Rabe Darma; Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Abubakar Atiku Bagudu, and Executive Secretary of the National Commission for Almajiri and Out-of-School Children, Dr. Mohammed Sani Idris, among oth…

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

The 2027 Ekiti North Senatorial District hopeful, however, stressed the need for unity, justice and fairness within the APC in the state ahead of the 2027 general elections.

…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 Sunday…

Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem on Sunday rejected any Israeli security zone in Lebanon, after Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed his troops would remain in the country’s south for “as long as necessary”. Israeli troops “remaining on Lebanese land is impossible. There are no security zones for Israel… we have…

…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 generally for t…

…- The Kaduna State Police Command has condemned the killing of a woman by a mob in Maraban Jos, Kaduna State, following allegations of child theft. The Command described the incident as barbaric, criminal, and a direct assault on the rule of law, vowing to ensure that those involved are brought to justice. According to…

…Local Government Area of Kano State. The vehicle, reported stolen on June 15, was found abandoned two days later within Tarauni LGA. Police said efforts were ongoing to apprehend the fleeing suspects. Similarly, an ash-coloured Hyundai Elantra 2015 model worth N12 million, stolen from an event centre in Kano, was recov…

…its commitment to sustaining the current operational momentum until terrorist and bandit networks operating within the region are decisively dismantled.

Gov. Ademola Adeleke of Osun has congratulated 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 t…

…to the scene, where preliminary observations revealed signs of forced entry and disturbance within the premises. “The corpse of the security guard was discovered within the security post, while the body of Ms. Kitan Oyesiku was later found inside her apartment. The victim’s vehicle was also observed missing from the pr…

…with particular commendation for the FCT Minister’s focus on completing previously abandoned projects to unlock value for residents.” Mr. Oyedele, last week, issued the General Guidelines for the implementation of the Tax Acts 2025, setting out the process for transition from the repealed tax laws to the new tax framew…

…immediate effect. Those expelled were listed as Chika Edoziem, Tony Nzurumike, Austin Agbanyim, Chukwudi Oforma, Isaiah Ubah, Colins Chinedu, Chinasa Nworu Fidelis Ejiogu, Chidinma Nworu a.k.a Juliet Edward Filatro and Keke Uda. “I, Onyendu Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, Supreme Leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) Worl…

…to the scene, where preliminary assessment revealed signs of forced entry and disturbance. Babaseyi noted that her vehicle was also discovered missing. He called for calm and assured members of the public that an investigation has commenced to unravel all the circumstances surrounding their death. He said, “The inciden…

…peace and security. The group emphasized that Fulani people are opposed to terrorism, banditry, kidnapping and other forms of criminality, maintaining that criminal acts should not be attributed to an entire ethnic group. It stated that Fulani communities across the country are made up of law-abiding citizens who shoul…

…in recent days between the Israeli army and Hezbollah, an Iranian ally in southern Lebanon. "Iran must immediately stop their highly paid PROXIES in Lebanon from causing trouble. “If they don't, we'll hit Iran very hard again, just like we did last week, only harder,” Trump wrote. The memorandum of understanding signed…

Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State 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 i…