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Ekiti 2026: PVCs Triumph Over Social Media Hype
The outcome of the 2026 Ekiti State governorship election has once again underscored a fundamental truth in democratic politics: elections are decided at the polling units by voters wielding their Permanent Voters Cards (PVCs), not on social media platforms driven by hashtags and viral trends.
OPERATION HADIN KAI TROOPS RESCUE 47 CAPTIVES FROM ISWAP HIDEOUT IN BORNO
Troops of the Joint Task Force (North East), Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), have successfully rescued 47 persons, mostly women and children, who were held captive by ISWAP terrorists in Kangarwa, Kukawa Local Government Area of Borno State.
Obi’s call for Tinubu’s resignation childish, hollow – Presidency
The Presidency has strongly rejected calls by former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, for President Bola Tinubu to resign, describing the demand as “childish,” “hollow,” and a distraction from the government’s efforts to address Nigeria’s challenges.
IED Explosion Rocks Mushin Market, One Injured as Police Launch Investigation
A suspected Improvised Explosive Device (IED) exploded at the Shoe Materials Market in Mushin, Lagos State, on Monday morning, causing panic among traders and residents in the bustling commercial area.
NEC Disowns Fake Public Notice on APC House of Representatives Candidates in Lagos
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has debunked a document circulating on social media claiming to be an official public notice containing the names of the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidates for the Federal House of Representatives elections in Lagos State ahead of the 2027 General Election.
Oorelope LG Chairman Dismisses Reports of Victims’ Release, Says Abductees Still in Captivity
The Executive Chairman of Oorelope Local Government, Hon. Ogundiran Jacob Oluwale, has debunked reports claiming that victims of a recent kidnapping incident in the area have regained their freedom, describing the information as false, misleading, and unverified.
Tinubu Hails Oyebanji’s Victory, Urges Opposition To Rally Round Re-Elected Governor
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Governor Biodun Oyebanji of Ekiti State on his re-election but told the opposition to rally around him.
INEC declares Oyebanji winner of Ekiti gov poll
The Independent National Electoral Commission has declared the All Progressives Congress candidate, Governor Biodun Oyebanji, the winner of the Ekiti State governorship election held on Saturday.
Jubilation in Igboho as Kidnapped Family Regains Freedom After Sunday Igboho’s Ultimatum
Residents of Igboho in Oyo State erupted in celebration after a kidnapped family, including a pregnant woman, her children, and a sibling, reportedly regained their freedom following a two-hour ultimatum issued by Yoruba nation activist, Chief Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho.
FATHER’S DAY: AKOD Hails Fathers as Pillars of Families, Nation Builders
As the world marks Father's Day, the Executive Chairman of Ikeja Local Government, Comrade Akeem Olalekan Dauda (AKOD), has celebrated fathers across Ikeja and beyond, describing them as the backbone of families and key drivers of societal development.