…his vote, the former governor predicted a landslide victory for APC candidate Abiodun Oyebanji, citing what he described as strong indicators from across the state. "So far, so good. There is no incident, no issue, no disruption. It has a clear resemblance to a process that will be credible. INEC is alert to its duties…

…of Zamfara State has reaffirmed his administration's rejection of negotiations with bandits, insisting that peace deals with criminal groups are not an option in the 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…

…Ambassador Dare Bejide, has lost his polling unit and ward to Governor Biodun Oyebanji of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the ongoing Ekiti State governorship election. Bejide, who hails from Ward 2 in Ekiti South-West Local Government Area, shares the area with IT expert and politician Makinde Araoye. Results f…

…unions is critical, given their presence across parks and garages. "We are not abandoning this responsibility, neither are we doing it alone. What we are asking for is collaboration because this fight is for all of us," he added. Osiyemi warned that individuals found engaging in illegal waste disposal would henceforth…

…and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), and experts from Olabisi Onabanjo University to investigate possible geological causes, including suspected fault lines. "Preliminary findings suggest there may be geological factors involved, possibly fault lines common to these locations, which could be responsi…

…in a long, strappy gown and wearing deep red lipstick, in a country where women are banned from singing in public. They are also required to dress modestly and wear the headscarf. Ahmadi livestreamed the concert on her own channel in December 2024, where it has been viewed three million times. It has also been viewed m…

…In one of the early results confirmed, the governor and candidate of the APC, Biodun Oyebanji, defeated the African Democratic Congress (ADC) candidate, Ambassador Dare Bejide, at Polling Unit 4, Ward 2, in Ekiti South West Local Government Area, securing 140 votes against Bejide’s 37, while the Peoples Democratic Part…

The NUJ has called on the National Judicial Council to investigate and sanction a magistrate accused of humiliating and ejecting journalists from an open court, escalating concerns over press freedom and transparency in Akwa Ibom judiciary.

…an indication of his rapid pace to burst onto a Smith kick and pass inside for George Furbank, who had nothing but the try-line ahead of him, only to spill the ball.A stunning Varney 50:22 soon put Exeter back attacking in the right areas, but their lineout - which struggled throughout the final - went awry at the most…

Oyebanji expressed confidence in securing victory, declaring that the APC would surpass its target of 500,000 votes. He said the turnout and general reception across the state were indications that the party was well-positioned for a decisive victory, adding that the electorate had responded positively to its campaign…

...casts his vote at St. David's Primary School, Afao-Ekiti He added: "Oyebanji has already won the election if you look at the state of affairs in Ekiti and the body language of the people. I am predicting an overwhelming victory for him." The former governor also commended security agencies for their professionalism…

…Israel of violating a ceasefire agreement through continued deadly attacks in southern Lebanon. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy warned ships against entering the strait, saying the safety of vessels could not be guaranteed. The move comes despite Iran's earlier commitment to reopen the route under an interim…

…of the National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, Brig-Gen Maharazu Tsiga, rtd, says bandits terrorising communities may be receiving backing from powerful individuals in government and other positions of authority. Tsiga made this statement at a press conference in Kaduna while speaking about late Major-General Rabe Abubakar…

…for voter accreditation and balloting. He expressed confidence that Governor Biodun Oyebanji would secure re-election, arguing that the governor's performance in office had earned him widespread support among residents. Addressing allegations that he was involved in a confrontation with Bejide at the polling unit, Arao…

…Police Command has recovered 329 rustled cattle following a fierce gun battle with armed bandits in Gummi Local Government Area of the state. The development was contained in a post shared on X on Saturday by security analyst Zagazola Makama. According to the post, the operation was carried out by operatives of the Vio…

…need for enhanced security around educational institutions. Condemning the activities of bandits and other criminal elements, Amba lamented the continued loss of lives, describing the killings as senseless and unacceptable. "People are being killed indiscriminately as if they were animals," he said. The NUT leader furt…

…of the strategic Strait of Hormuz, citing Israeli military operations in southern Lebanon and describing the actions as a violation of Tehran's understanding with the United States. The announcement was made on Saturday by the Khatam-al Anbiya Central Headquarters and broadcast on state television. According to the sta…

…Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, visited Polling Unit 003, Foutage of Oyebanji Okelele, Ward 06, Ikogosi, in Ekiti West Local Government Area, amid concerns over vote-buying during the election. About 10 EFCC officials reportedly arrived at the polling unit shortly after voting commenced and monitored ac…

…us to Alhaji’s residence and they removed them from there in the middle of the night to Bani’s compound, they took them to Baale’s compound, where they currently are. “We don’t have any ransom to pay, you Fulanis should raise that ransom among yourselves and pay because we don’t have such money to pay. They started fro…

…and refresh on this page automatically. Party Candidate Votes % Share APC Leading Oyebanji Abiodun Abayomi 6,513 86.6% PDP Leading Oluyede Olumayokun Oluwole 603 8% ADC Leading Bejide Oluwadare Patrick 198 2.6% APM Leading Anifowose Joseph Olanrewaju 134 1.8% ADP Leading Ojo Ayodeji 22 0.3% A Leading Falegan Opeyemi Da…

…children through rising floodwaters in South Sudan; farmers in northern Nigeria abandoning ancestral lands because armed groups have turned villages into battlefields; and children sleeping under plastic tarpaulins after cyclones tear through coastal communities in Mozambique. As the world remembers refugees today, it…

…Monthly subscription cost: N15,500 Lasts 30 days Speed: Up to 20 Mbps 1. Wifiber Broadband (Home Smart: N15,380) Wifiber Broadband offers Fiber to the Home and Fibre to the Office broadband service. According to the company, its Fiber Optic technology guarantees high-speed Internet for streaming, downloading, browsing…

…able to," he said. What you should know Nairametrics earlier reported that the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has ordered banks, fintech companies, mobile money operators, and other payment service providers to keep all payment transaction data generated in Nigeria within the country. The directive was issued in a circu…

Before now, Mr Fayose, despite remaining a PDP chieftain, openly broke ranks with his party's traditional stance to endorse APC's candidate and incumbent governor, Mr Oyebanji, for re-election.

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