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Ekiti Guber: Stop weaponising poverty via voter inducement – Yiaga Africa, IPC, urge political parties

June 20, 2026

Civil society organisations under the European Union Support for Democratic Governance in Nigeria, EU-SDGN, the Election Observation Hub, have called on political parties and candidates contesting the Ekiti State governorship election to refrain from voter inducement and uphold democratic values throughout the electoral process. The groups warned political actors against the weaponisation of poverty through […]

Nigeria

Ekiti 2026: Reps member, Akinlayo expresses confidence in Oyebanji’s success

June 20, 2026

The member representing Ekiti North Federal Constituency II in the House of Representatives, Kolawole David Akinlayo has expressed optimism over the prospects of the ruling party in the ongoing governorship election in Ekiti State, citing massive voter turnout across his constituency and strong support for Governor Biodun Oyebanji’s re-election bid. Speaking with journalists shortly after […]

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‘You want friendship after Iran defeat,’ Trump; ‘Your attacks senseless,’ Meloni fires back

June 20, 2026

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni fired back at US President Donald Trump on Saturday, saying his “constant, unprovoked attacks are senseless” after he escalated a diplomatic row by accusing her of repeatedly seeking a photograph with him. The clash has opened an unusually personal rift between Trump and one of Europe’s most prominent right-wing leaders, […]

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Massive turnout, calm conduct define Kano Federal Constituency bye-election – INEC REC Zango

June 20, 2026

The Federal House of Representatives bye-election in Dawakin Kudu–Warawa Federal Constituency has set an encouraging precedent for the forthcoming 2027 general election due to the massive turnout and peaceful conduct of the exercise, says the Resident Electoral Commissioner of INEC, Ambassador Abdu Zango. Addressing newsmen at a polling station in Warawa Local Government Area, the […]

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Ekiti 2026: Arise confident of APC’s victory, as Fayemi commends smooth voting process

June 20, 2026

Former senator representing Ekiti North Senatorial District, Senator Ayo Arise, has expressed confidence that the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, would emerge victorious in the ongoing governorship election despite the average voter turnout across parts of the state. Speaking with journalists shortly after casting his vote in Oye-Ekiti, Arise described the election process as peaceful, […]

Nigeria

Ben Nwoye commends peaceful election, blames material delay on INEC

June 20, 2026

By Chinedu Adonu The National Deputy Chairman (South) of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Enugu State, Chief Ben Nwoye, has commended voters for their peaceful conduct during the ongoing Enugu North Senatorial District by-election, despite delays in the commencement of voting in some polling units. Speaking with journalists after monitoring the exercise, Nwoye said […]

Nigeria

Lagos inaugurates Special Task Force on waste

June 20, 2026

….Warns Transport Unions Over Indiscriminate Dumping By Olasunkanmi Akoni The Lagos State Government has inaugurated a Special Task Force to oversee the immediate evacuation of refuse across transport parks, bus stops and garages in the metropolis, while issuing a strong warning against indiscriminate waste disposal and the proliferation of shanties within motor parks. The move […]

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Ogun relocates students of Ijebu-Ode School over methane gas pollution

June 20, 2026

By James Ogunnaike, Abeokuta The Ogun State Government has temporarily relocated students of Our Lady of Apostles Girls Grammar School, Ijebu-Ode, following renewed concerns over chemical inhalation linked to methane gas pollution on the school premises. Governor Dapo Abiodun announced the decision on Tuesday during an on-the-spot assessment of the school, explaining that the move […]

Nigeria

Ekiti Governorship Election: Fayemi commends smooth conduct, arise expresses APC confidence

June 20, 2026

By Rotimi Ojomoyela, Ado Ekiti Former Ekiti State Governor, Dr. Kayode Fayemi, has commended the conduct of Saturday’s governorship election, describing the accreditation and voting process as smooth and seamless across his polling unit. Fayemi cast his vote at Ward 11, Unit 9, Ogilolo, Isan-Ekiti, Isan-Ekiti Local Government Area, where he praised officials of the […]

Nigeria

Plateau Police impound 14 vehicles in crackdown on illegal number plates, unregistered cars

June 20, 2026

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 Inspector General […]

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Fayose predicts landslide for Oyebanji as Afao-Ekiti records massive turnout

June 20, 2026

By Rotimi Ojomoyela, Ado-Ekiti There was a massive voter turnout on Saturday at Afao-Ekiti in Irepodun/Ifelodun Local Government Area of Ekiti State, the hometown of former Governor Ayodele Fayose, during the governorship election. All eight polling units in Afao-Ekiti Ward recorded high voter participation, as residents—young and old—trooped out early to exercise their civic rights. […]

Nigeria

Ondo Indigenes urge Interior Minister Tunji-Ojo to replicate achievements in state — Ahmed

June 20, 2026

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. Saka Ola Ahmed, […]

Nigeria

Government stronger than bandits, peace deals not an option — Gov Lawal

June 20, 2026

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, where he stressed that his government […]

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Niger Delta Ex-Agitators endorse Tinubu for 2027, cite Seyi’s humanitarian intervention

June 20, 2026

By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA — The Niger Delta Ex-Agitators Leadership Forum has endorsed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for re-election in 2027, citing his administration’s policies and the humanitarian interventions of his son, Seyi Tinubu, including a life-saving medical support for one of its members. The endorsement was announced on Saturday in a statement by the […]

Nigeria

Delta govt convicts 23 traffic offenders, acquits three others

June 20, 2026

A Mobile Court in Delta State has convicted twenty-three persons for traffic offences and ordered them to pay a fine commensurate with their respective offences, just as it discharged and acquitted three others. The Delta State Police Command disclosed this in a statement signed by the Police Public Relations Officer, Bright Edafe. The Police Image […]

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Ekiti Guber: Massive vote-buying as voters receive N10,000, N2,000 from APC, ADC [Video]

June 20, 2026

Allegations of vote-buying on Saturday surfaced in the ongoing Ekiti State governorship election. Several voters reportedly received cash inducements from political party agents in exchange for their votes. According to findings from Aramoko Ekiti, headquarters of Ekiti West Local Government Area, some voters admitted receiving money from representatives of political parties participating in the election. […]

Nigeria

COAS tasks new soldiers on decisive action against terrorists, criminals

June 20, 2026

The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has charged the newly trained soldiers of the 90 Regular Recruit Intake to be decisive in confronting terrorists and criminal elements while maintaining the highest standards of professionalism and respect for human rights. Colonel Appolonia Anele, acting Director of Army Public Relations, in a statement […]

Nigeria

Release kidnapped pregnant woman in two hours – Sunday Igboho to Fulani leaders

June 20, 2026

Yoruba Nation activist, Sunday Igboho, has issued a two-hour ultimatum to Fulani leaders to release the corpse of a pregnant woman who was kidnapped. Suspected Fulani gunmen had kidnapped a pregnant woman and her sibling in the middle of the night in the Igboho area of Oyo State. The gunmen were said to have demanded a ransom […]

Nigeria

Driver killed, 28 hospitalised after UK train collision

June 20, 2026

UK accident investigators were on Saturday probing the cause of a train collision north of London which killed a driver and injured scores of passengers, nine critically. The crash Friday afternoon near Bedford, a town around 90 kilometres (55 miles) north of the British capital, involved two London-bound trains on the same track, according to […]

Nigeria

IPOB backs Nnamdi Kanu, upholds DOS dissolution

June 20, 2026

By Chimaobi Nwaiwu NNEWI — The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has declared that its Code of Conduct remains the supreme governing authority of the movement, insisting that the dissolution of the 3rd Administration of its Directorate of State (DOS) is final and binding. In a statement issued on Friday by its Media and Publicity […]

Nigeria

Kano bye-election peaceful as police, INEC monitor process

June 20, 2026

By Hadiza Yusuf The Dawakin Kudu/Warawa Federal Constituency bye-election in Kano State has been largely peaceful, with security agencies and electoral officials closely monitoring the exercise across polling units. Officials of the Nigeria Police Force, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), and other security agencies were deployed across the constituency to ensure order and compliance […]

Nigeria

Abia lawmaker calls for fire service outstation in constituency as inferno destroys petrol station

June 20, 2026

The Member representing Umuahia North constituency in the Abia State House of Assembly, Anderson Akaliro, has appealed to the Abia State government to establish a functional fire service outstation in his Ohuhu constituency. His appeal followed the recent fire outbreak that destroyed a petrol station at Nkwoegwu, Ohuhu, when a petrol tanker exploded inside the […]

Nigeria

NANS threatens nationwide protest over delayed NELFUND allowances

June 20, 2026

The National Association of Nigerian Students, NANS, has raised concerns over the prolonged delay in the payment of upkeep allowances under the Nigerian Education Loan Fund, NELFUND, warning that students across the country may embark on peaceful nationwide protests if the issue is not urgently addressed. The President of NANS, Comrade Akinteye Babatunde Afeez, disclosed […]

Nigeria

Troops rescue 22 kidnap victims, foil abduction attempts in Sokoto

June 20, 2026

By Kingsley Omonobi Troops of Sector 2, Joint Task Force North-West, Operation Fansan Yamma, have rescued 22 kidnapped victims in separate operations conducted in Sabon Birni and Isa Local Government Areas of Sokoto State. The successful operations also foiled an attempted mass abduction by terrorists, further reinforcing ongoing efforts to safeguard lives and property across […]

Nigeria

Accord Party reaffirms support for Gbenga Hashim’s 2027 presidential bid in Ekiti

June 20, 2026

The Accord Party in Ekiti State has restated its support for the presidential ambition of Dr. Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim ahead of the 2027 general elections, pledging to mobilise grassroots backing for his candidacy across the state. The endorsement was made on Thursday during the party’s governorship rally in Ado-Ekiti, which drew party leaders, women groups, youths, […]

Nigeria

Police detain popular Kano TikToker over boyfriend’s death

June 20, 2026

Police in Kano State have detained a popular TikTok personality, Fati Cele, following the death of her boyfriend, Isma’il Makaye, at her residence in circumstances that are currently under investigation.Fati Cele, a native of Borno State, resides in a rented apartment in the Danbare area of Kano and commands a sizeable following on TikTok, where […]

Nigeria

Troops record operational successes against Boko Haram, ISWAP in North-East

June 20, 2026

Nigerian Army troops of Operation HADIN KAI have recorded successes in ongoing counter-terrorism operations across the North-East, including the destruction of improvised explosive devices, IEDs, recovery of logistics supplies and the arrest of suspected terrorist collaborators. The development was disclosed in a statement issued on Saturday by Captain Mohammed Goni, Acting Military Information Officer, Headquarters Joint Task […]

Nigeria

Ekiti 2026: One hospitalized as APC, ADC supporters clash over alleged vote buying

June 20, 2026

Tension erupted on Saturday at Unit 4, Ward 2, Ilawe-Ekiti, during the ongoing Ekiti State governorship election, as supporters of the All Progressives Congress, APC, and the African Democratic Congress, ADC, reportedly clashed over allegations of vote buying. The confrontation, which disrupted the voting process briefly, reportedly left one ADC supporter injured, who was later rushed to […]

Nigeria

Ondo by-election: INEC assures smooth process despite network challenges

June 20, 2026

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has expressed satisfaction with the conduct of the Ondo South Senatorial District by-election. The commission said the exercise has so far been peaceful despite some network-related challenges. The Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) in Ondo State, Mr Mutiu Agboke, in an interview with newsmen said on Saturday in Okitipupa while […]

Nigeria

Ekiti Governorship Poll: Vote-buying clash rocks Ilawe-Ekiti

June 20, 2026

…ADC Supporter Injured By Dayo Johnson ADO-EKITI — Drama erupted on Saturday at Unit 4, Ward 2, Ilawe-Ekiti in Ekiti South-West Local Government Area during the governorship election, as supporters of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the African Democratic Congress (ADC) clashed over alleged vote-buying. The incident occurred shortly after the ADC governorship candidate, […]

Nigeria

Francis Duru debunks terminal illness as his appearance raises concern online [VIDEO]

June 20, 2026

Veteran Nollywood actor, Francis Duru, has debunked a viral report about him battling terminal illness. DAILY POST reports that the rumors gained traction on social media after a video showing the actor in a frail state went viral. The development sparked concern about his health status among colleagues and fans . Speaking amid the development […]

Nigeria

Ekiti Poll: ADC candidate alleges vote buying, assault, intimidation as APC Chieftain denies claims

June 20, 2026

The governorship candidate of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, in the Ekiti State election, Dare Bejide, has alleged incidents of vote buying and assault of his driver at his polling unit during Saturday’s governorship poll. Bejide, who cast his vote at Polling Unit 004, Ward 2, Oke Adura, Ilawe-Ekiti, accused members of the All Progressives Congress, […]

Nigeria

Ekiti poll could rewrite state’s political history, says Senate leader Bamidele

June 20, 2026

By Dayo Johnson ADO-EKITI — Senate Leader, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele, has said the ongoing governorship election in Ekiti State could mark a historic turning point in the state’s political landscape, citing impressive voter turnout and widespread enthusiasm among the electorate. Bamidele made the remark on Saturday after casting his vote at Eyelori Compound, Unit 003, […]

Nigeria

Ekiti guber: Oyebanji commends voters for ‘impressive turnout’ confident of victory

June 20, 2026

By Rotimi Ojomoyela ADO-EKITI—GOVERNOR Biodun Oyebanji of Ekiti State has commended residents for the impressive turnout recorded during Saturday’s governorship election across the state, describing the large turnout as a demonstration of the people’s commitment to democracy and good governance. The governor expressed satisfaction with the conduct of the exercise, noting that eligible voters trooped […]

Nigeria

2027: Ex-Ondo First Lady, Betty Anyanwu-Akeredolu clinches LP ticket in Imo

June 20, 2026

A former First Lady of Ondo State, Betty Anyanwu-Akeredolu, has secured the Labour Party, LP, ticket to contest for Owerri Federal Constituency seat in the 2027 general elections. Speaking after receiving the party’s Certificate of Return as its flagbearer, Anyanwu-Akeredolu, expressed appreciation to the LP leadership for the confidence reposed in her. She described her […]

Nigeria

Lagos to reduce commute time through Omi Eko project — Sanwo-Olu

June 20, 2026

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has said the Omi Eko Project will significantly reduce travel time for residents, improve urban mobility and boost economic productivity across the state. A statement by the Lagos statement Government said Governor Sanwo-Olu spoke while receiving a delegation from the European Investment Bank, EIB, led by its Vice President, Ambroise […]

Nigeria

No electoral act amendment before 2027 polls, says Senate leader Bamidele

June 20, 2026

By Dayo Johnson ADO-EKITI — Senate Leader, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele, has ruled out any amendment to the Electoral Act before the 2027 general elections, saying the National Assembly will allow the current law to operate fully before considering further reforms. Bamidele made the declaration on Saturday after casting his vote in Iyin-Ekiti during the Ekiti […]

Nigeria

Ekiti Decides: Senator Fasuyi predicts victory for Oyebanji

June 20, 2026

Ekiti North senator, Cyril Fasuyion, on Saturday expressed optimism about the outcome of the ongoing governorship election in Ekiti State, declaring that Governor Biodun Oyebanji is certain to win the poll. Speaking with journalists shortly after arriving at his polling unit, Isape Ward 1, Unit 16, Ido-Ekiti, Fasuyi said he joined other voters on the queue in […]

Nigeria

Ondo by-election: Aiyedatiwa predicts strong turnout, urges vigilance

June 20, 2026

Gov. Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State on Saturday expressed optimism about a significant voter turnout in the Ondo South Senatorial District by-election. Aiyedatiwa, who spoke with newsmen at his Polling Unit 05 in Ugbo Ward 4, Obenla community, Ilaje Local Government Area of Ondo State, said the political atmosphere in the district had remained active […]

Nigeria

Bolivian president declares state of emergency after weeks of protests

June 20, 2026

Bolivian President Rodrigo Paz declared a state of emergency across the Latin American country on Saturday after more than six weeks of road blockades and protests demanding his resignation, saying he had exhausted “all avenues of dialogue.” The decision came hours after Paz signed an agreement with the country’s main trade union federation, Bolivian Workers’ […]

Nigeria

Police bust armed robbery, car snatching syndicate in Ogun

June 20, 2026

The Anti-Robbery Squad of the Ogun State Criminal Investigation Department, SCID, Eleweran, has apprehended three suspects for armed robbery and vehicle theft across Abeokuta and its environs. The suspects are 38-year-old Ismaila Israel Sokunbi, the suspected kingpin Kayode Adeyemi, aged 37, and Kola Taiwo, 55. In a statement made available to newsmen on Saturday, the Police […]

Nigeria

Gunmen attack Plateau community, kill pregnant woman, youth

June 20, 2026

…BYM raises alarm over fresh kidnapping along Kassa–Barkin Ladi road By Golok Nanmwa, Jos Gunmen have killed a pregnant woman and a young man during a fresh attack on Dyan community in Rim Village, Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State. Sources in the community said the attackers stormed the area at about 10 p.m. […]

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Brazilian legend Ronaldinho signs with Serie C side Ravenna

June 20, 2026

Brazilian football legend and World Cup winner Ronaldinho has agreed a surprise deal with Italian third-tier club Ravenna FC, more than a decade after bringing his illustrious playing career to an end. The 46-year-old, who retired after a brief spell with Brazilian side Fluminense in 2015, is set to be unveiled by Ravenna at an […]

Nigeria

Why attacks against Peter Obi can’t succeed – Sam Amadi

June 20, 2026

Director of the Abuja School of Social Thought and Politics, Sam Amadi, has said that attacks against presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Mr Peter Obi, have failed to diminish his popularity because there are no credible allegations of corruption or scandal against him. Amadi made the remarks in a post on X […]

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Ekiti decides: Okada riders, tricyclists, traders defy movement restriction

June 20, 2026

Commercial motorcyclists and tricycle operators in Ado-Ekiti on Saturday continued their activities despite the restriction of movement imposed by the police for the ongoing governorship election in Ekiti State. According to News Agency of Nigeria, NAN, as early as 8 a.m., when accreditation and voting were scheduled to begin, some traders in major markets across […]

Nigeria

Voting commences in Nasarawa North bye-election

June 20, 2026

…as Akwanga chairman praises INEC By Edwin Philip, Lafia The senatorial bye-election for Nasarawa North Senatorial District has commenced, with electoral materials arriving as early as 8 am. Commenting on the process, the chairman of Akwanga LGA, Hon. Safiyanu Isa Andaha, who voted at Konfar Sarkin 003, said he voted at about 8:32 am. Andaha […]

Nigeria

Voting commences in Nasarawa North bye-election

June 20, 2026

…as Akwanga chairman praises INEC By Edwin Philip, Lafia The senatorial bye-election for Nasarawa North Senatorial District has commenced, with electoral materials arriving as early as 8 am. Commenting on the process, the chairman of Akwanga LGA, Hon. Safiyanu Isa Andaha, who voted at Konfar Sarkin 003, said he voted at about 8:32 am. Andaha […]

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NDPC seeks clarification from INEC over alleged data breach

June 20, 2026

The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) says it has twice requested the Records of Processing Activities (ROPA) of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) over allegations of a data breach. The National Commissioner of NDPC, Dr Vincent Olatunji, disclosed this in Abuja during a media parley to mark three years of the commission. Olatunji said […]

Nigeria

NDPC seeks clarification from INEC over alleged data breach

June 20, 2026

The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) says it has twice requested the Records of Processing Activities (ROPA) of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) over allegations of a data breach. The National Commissioner of NDPC, Dr Vincent Olatunji, disclosed this in Abuja during a media parley to mark three years of the commission. Olatunji said […]

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Ondo South by-election: Commercial motorists, residents defy movement restriction order

June 20, 2026

Some residents of Okitipupa in Okitipupa Local Government Area of Ondo State moved freely on Saturday despite a restriction order announced ahead of the Ondo South Senatorial by-election. The police command in the state had announced restrictions on human and vehicular movement from 6.00a.m. to 6.00p.m. across the senatorial district on Saturday to ensure security […]

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