Ekiti decides: Poll peaceful, turnout impressive – Gov Oyebanji, Senate leader, Opeyemi declare Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, on Saturday praised the conduct of the election across the state, noting that the exercise was largely peaceful, organised, and without significant interruptions in all 16 local government areas. The governor, who voted at Okelele Ward 6,…
Ekiti decides: Drama at polling unit as ADC candidate, Bejide alleges assault, vote-buying . Allegations untrue, APC Chieftain Araoye Allegations of vote-buying and assault marred the Ekiti State local government election on Saturday as the African Democratic Congress (ADC) governorship candidate, Dare Bejide, accused leaders of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) of compromising the…
Ekiti Decides: PDP candidate, Oluyede votes, raises alarm over alleged election irregularities By Kunle Michael Tension trailed the Ekiti State governorship election on Saturday as the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate, Dr. Wole Oluyede, raised concerns over alleged irregularities, claiming that delays and the conduct of electoral officials threatened the integrity of the voting process….
Early turnout, swift deployment of materials signal smooth start to Ekiti Governorship poll. By Dally Iyamu There was early voter turnout in Ado-Ekiti on Saturday as sensitive election materials were distributed promptly to polling units ahead of the commencement of the Ekiti State governorship election. At the Registration Area Centre (RAC) located at St. Thomas…
Federal Govt. Launches Free TV Platform, projects Major Boost for Jobs, Content Industry, Economy By Shalom Oludele The Federal Government has officially launched Nigeria’s Digital Switch Over (DSO) Platform, describing it as a major investment in the country’s future and projecting significant benefits for job creation, local content development, the creative industry, and the broader…
Ondo Bye-Election: Aiyedatiwa Rallies Support for APC Candidate Faduyile Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State has urged voters in Ondo South Senatorial District to turn out en masse and elect the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Prof. Dayo Faduyile, in Saturday’s bye-election, describing him as the most qualified aspirant to represent the district…
Media, Security Agencies Must Unite to Safeguard Nigeria’s Peace — Minister By Shalom Oludele The Honourable Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has called for stronger collaboration between the media and security agencies to safeguard national security and advance Nigeria’s nation-building efforts. Idris, fnipr, made the call on Thursday in Abuja as Chairman…
“No Evidence to Back Assassination Threat, Phone Hack Claims by Turaki” — Police Witness Tells Court. …as Turaki Faces False information Trial In the ongoing criminal trial of the factional chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Kabiru Tanimu Turaki, in the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, before Justice Peter Kekemeke, on…
FG unveils National Compendium to unlock economic, tourism potentials of 36 states, FCT By Shalom Oludele The economic and tourism potentials of Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory have been brought into sharper focus with the launch of a National Compendium. Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, said the publication would…
Canada’s population shrinks, loses 55,000 residents in first quarter By Lai Gidado Canada’s population continued its downward trend in the first quarter of 2026, shrinking by about 55,000 people as lower immigration levels and a natural decrease in population weighed on growth, according to new data released by Statistics Canada. The agency estimated the country’s…
