Osun Election: APM, NNPP agents absent as APC, ADC, Accord dominate units
Agents of several political parties participating in the Osun State governorship election were absent from some polling units monitored across Ejigbo on Saturday, leaving representatives of the All Progressives Congress (APC), African Democratic Congress (ADC) and Accord Party as the most visible. The absence was observed at several polling units as voting commenced, despite 17 […]
Only 3 countries have won the WAFCON in history – see list
Nigeria remain the most successful team in the history of the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), having won the continental championship a record 10 times.
Osun election: Large turnout in Oyebamiji’s hometown as voters await accreditation
There was a large turnout of voters in Ikire, Irewole Local Government Area of Osun State, on Saturday as residents trooped out to polling units to elect the next governor of the state. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that voters arrived at their polling units as early as 7 a.m., checking the registers […]
Energy consultants retract call for Ojulari’s removal, cite ‘high transparency’ at NNPCL
He said AEPDC had initially called for Ojulari’s resignation because the information available at the time suggested “a disturbing level of opacity and weak accountability” in the management of petroleum resources.
Osun Election: Suspected thugs disrupt voting at Aregbesola’s unit
Voting was reportedly disrupted on Saturday at the polling unit of former Osun State Governor and immediate past Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, after suspected thugs allegedly invaded the area. The incident reportedly forced some voters to leave the polling unit, temporarily interrupting the voting process and creating tension among those present. The development […]
Anambra billionaire, Rev Sister released after 10 days in captivity
By Vincent Ujumadu Awka—Anambra businessman and Managing Director of JEZCO Oil, Chief Joseph Ezeokafor, and a Reverend Sister whose identity was not disclosed have been released after spending 10 days in the custody of their abductors. The victims were abducted in the Ifite area of Awka, Anambra State. The Anambra State Police Command said the […]
Osun Election: Ede North BVAS fails as herdsmen graze cattle
Voting was yet to commence at Ward 1, Unit 9, in Ede North Local Government Area of Osun State on Saturday, as the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) was reportedly not functioning. The development occurred as voters across the state continued to cast their ballots in the ongoing governorship election. At the polling unit, some […]
Osun election will be peaceful, I will win – Adeleke
Adeleke spoke shortly after casting his vote at Sagba Agbogunde Ward 2, Unit 9, in Ede North Local Government Area.
Taliban authorities mark five years ruling Afghanistan
Hundreds of Afghans gathered around a square beside the former US embassy, with men, boys and young girls packed into pickup trucks and waving white Taliban government flags.
Benue must reject ‘resurrected RUGA’ ranching plan – Iortyom
A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Benue state and the party’s 2027 State Assembly candidate for Mata State Constituency, Chief Bemgba Iortyom, has rejected the Federal Government’s proposed National Ranching Policy, describing it as an attempt to revive the controversial RUGA settlement initiative rejected by the people of the state.
Iran fires back at Trump’s threat to declare Hormuz a US territory
“The Strait of Hormuz has been Iranian, is Iranian, and will remain Iranian,” Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi said on X.
