…that the turnout at his polling unit was lower than he had anticipated. The former lawmaker explained that the flow of voters leaving immediately after voting may have made it difficult to accurately assess the total turnout, stressing that his observations were limited to the period he was present at the polling unit.…

…governorship election in Ekiti State. The election was supposed to end at 2pm, but the law permits voters in the queue before the closing time to cast their votes. In Polling Units where voting has ended and ballots counted, DAILY POST brings you live results. Ekiti 2026 governorship election had 1.06m registered voter…

…NDP, caucus in the House of Representatives. According to the statement, the Anambra lawmaker was selected based on his extensive legislative experience, strong grasp of parliamentary procedures, and commitment to democratic governance. The caucus noted that Ogene, a ranking member of the House and former journalist, i…

…units and collation centres. "Three, they should admonish their supporters to remain law-abiding and refrain from acts of thuggery and violence. "And five, for the political parties and candidates, they should respect the choice of the Ekiti people. "This is a preliminary time-bound assessment based on information avai…

…Liquor will make a good bride... @sagadeolu Consider this and make us your online in-laws," one fan wrote. Another, @Dis-gyal1, commented: "And I hereby pronounce you husband and wife." Despite the buzz, Liquorose insists there's nothing romantic between them for now. She has repeatedly called Saga her "gossip partner…

By Lawani Mikairu Ondo indigenes residing within and outside the state have called on the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, to replicate his achievements at the federal level by taking a leadership role in the state after the current administration. The appeal was made in Lagos by a prominent Ondo indigene, Mr.…

By Ibrahim Hassan-Wuyo Governor Dauda Lawal 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, wh…

…say something," he said. The Managing Director of the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA), Dr. Muyiwa Gbadegesin, said the state generates about 13,000 tonnes of waste daily, warning that indiscriminate dumping must stop. "We need your support. Lagos is our home and we must keep it clean. Waste should be collected…

…system functions effectively and to maintain public confidence in existing immigration laws. New visa requirements Earlier, the Government of Ireland announced new visa requirements. The updated rules mandate that citizens from specific global regions must secure entry documents before arrival. Under the new directive,…

"I am here to cast my vote but the INEC officials told us that BVAS is not capturing the aged voters, saying we should wait," lamented an elderly man.

The ADC governorship candidate noted that law enforcement officers failed to act on his complaints.

The lawmaker said the Ekiti governorship election, alongside by-elections being conducted in other parts of the country, provides an opportunity to assess the effectiveness of the existing electoral framework

…observers, alongside analyses of voting patterns and election outcomes, would help lawmakers determine whether further reforms were needed. He said any identified gaps would form the basis of future legislative reviews of Nigeria's electoral framework. Drawing an analogy between lawmaking and human development, Bamidel…

…of the election depends on the ability of relevant institutions to enforce the law without fear or favour.

…structure created by the Supreme Leader under the Constitution of IPOB cannot lawfully claim independence from the constitutional authority that established it" He pointed out that to suggest otherwise is to invert the very foundation upon which the Directorate of State was created. He said that the simple question eve…

…U.S.-Iran peace efforts. President Trump's special envoy, Steve Witkoff, and his son-in-law, Jared Kushner, were in Switzerland on Saturday working on what Vice President JD Vance described as the technical aspects of the negotiations. Speaking before Iran announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, Vance said he ex…

…governorship poll. Bejide, who cast his vote at Polling Unit 004, Ward 2, Oke Adura, Ilawe-Ekiti, accused members of the All Progressives Congress, APC, of openly distributing money to voters in an attempt to influence the outcome of the election. Speaking with journalists shortly after voting, the ADC candidate allege…

…discharging its contents. In a motion of Urgent Public Importance during plenary, the Lawmaker noted that the devastating effects of the incident make it necessary that a fire service outstation should be established in the area to meet with the growing population of humans and commercial establishments. Akaliro, howev…

The Plateau State Police Command has commenced enforcement of vehicle registration laws and improper use of number plates across the State. In a press statement signed by SP Alfred Alabo, Public Relations Officer of the Command, the Commissioner of Police, Bassey Ewah, said the operation is "in line with the directive…

…of the Command to promoting road safety, public order, and compliance with extant laws, is aimed at addressing traffic violations that endanger lives and compromise the orderly use of the roads. “At the conclusion of the court proceedings, twenty-three (23) offenders were convicted and ordered to pay fines commensurate…

…all operations must be conducted in strict adherence to the Rules of Engagement and the Law of Armed Conflict. The COAS highlighted the continued support of the President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Nigeria, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, in strengthening the capacity of the Armed Forces. “Nigerians exp…

…Olatunji said Nigeria's approach of conducting regular reviews of its data protection law sets it apart from several other countries that continue to operate under data protection legislation enacted more than a decade ago. He said Nigeria intends to keep reviewing the NDPA periodically to prevent the legislation from…

Mr Bejide accused an unidentified woman of buying votes near his polling unit in Ilawe-Ekiti.

…my aspiration to serve as the next Governor of Ogun State. "Nevertheless, I welcome any lawful investigation and remain confident that the truth will prevail. I will not be distracted by these antics. Instead, I remain focused on my vision for Ogun State and committed to serving the people with integrity and purpose,"…

…failures in town planning practice, lamented the difficult enforcement of town planning laws. Ogbonna, a Fellow of the Nigerian Institute of Town Planners (FNITP), said that enforcing the laws has become increasingly difficult across federal, state, and local government levels in recent times. "We need to look into our…