By Emem Idio, Yenagoa YENAGOA — A governorship aspirant in Bayelsa State, Dr Domor Mienye, has called for sustained investment in education, technology, enterprise and productive sectors to create an environment where young people can develop their talents and build sustainable livelihoods. Mienye made the call in a keynote address delivered on his behalf by […]

The police added that a fourth suspect escaped during the operation and that a manhunt had been launched to apprehend him.

According to him, the late arrival of election officials at some polling units could affect the smooth commencement of voting.

Award-winning Nigerian singer Davido and human rights activist Omoyele Sowore have engaged in a heated exchange on social media following comments about Ademola Adeleke, the Osun State governor and Davido’s uncle.

Voting was reportedly disrupted in Modakeke Ward 10, Osun State, on Saturday after persons suspected to be policemen allegedly seized election materials and dispersed voters and election officials. According to an eyewitness, the incident occurred after the polling area had remained peaceful. The witness alleged that the suspected policemen took away election materials before releasing […]

There was tension at AUD Primary School, Atile, Ikire, in Irewole Local Government Area of Osun State on Saturday as some voters complained about the alleged clustering of party agents around the voting area. Security personnel were seen intervening to calm the situation and ensure that the voting process was not disrupted. An Accord Party […]

A physically challenged voter, Aminat Akinsola, on Saturday expressed satisfaction with the treatment she received while casting her ballot in the ongoing Osun governorship election. Akinsola, who voted at Ejigbo Ward 4, Unit 6, said she was particularly pleased with the attention and assistance given to her because of her condition. “I’m so happy because […]

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.

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 […]

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.

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Adeleke spoke shortly after casting his vote at Sagba Agbogunde Ward 2, Unit 9, in Ede North Local Government Area.

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.