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target=_blank>Delta: Police Impound 26 Vehicles Over Missing, Defaced Number Plates
The Delta State Police Command has impounded 26 vehicles for operating without registration number plates or with concealed, altered, defaced and unreadable number plates in the state. Daily Trust reports that the State Commissioner of Police, Yemi Oyeniyi, led the enforcement operation in Asaba and its environs. Oyeniyi said the enforcement was part of efforts
target=_blank>Zamfara: police raid bandits’ hideout, recover 329 cattle, AK-47
By Abdullahi Abdulrahaman Chakwa Gusau The Zamfara State Police Command has recovered 329 rustled cattle, 175 sheep, one AK-47 rifle and live ammunition during a joint operation in Gummi Local Government Area of the state. A statement by Police spokesperson, DSP Yazid Abubakar, said the operation, carried out by operatives of the Violence Crime Response
target=_blank>LP’s Labaran Maku Alleges Ballot Snatching in Nasarawa North By-Election
Labour Party candidate for the Nasarawa North Senatorial by-election, Labaran Maku, has alleged widespread irregularities during Saturday’s poll, citing malfunctioning Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS), inadequate data, and reported cases of ballot paper snatching. Speaking after casting his vote at Wakama Clinic, Maku said his accreditation and voting were “smooth,” but many voters at the
target=_blank>Admission: Over 10,000 candidates jostle for 7,000 slots at Gombe Varsity
The Vice Chancellor of the Gombe State University, Professor Sani Ahmed Yauta, said only 7,000 out of the over 10,000 candidates who applied for admission slots at the Gombe State University would be admitted for the 2026/2027 academic session. Prof. Yauta disclosed during a press conference held at the Senate Chamber to announce the commencement
target=_blank>2 Soldiers Killed as military van runs into explosive device in Sokoto
By Salim Ashir Mahuta, Sokoto At least two soldiers were reportedly killed and several others injured after an improvised explosive device (IED) allegedly exploded on a military vehicle conveying troops to Bargaja community in Isa Local Government Area of Sokoto State. The troops were said to be responding to a distress call following a bandit
target=_blank>Youth Chase EFCC Officials Away from Ekiti Polling Unit
Youths at a polling unit in Ekiti State, on Saturday chased away operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) who had arrived at the centre to monitor the governorship election. The incident occurred at Polling Unit 10, Ward B, Iyin-Ekiti, during the ongoing Ekiti State governorship election. A viral video of
target=_blank>World Cup Day 10 fixtures: Can Ivory Coast shock Germany as Netherlands, Sweden lock horns?
The second round of group matches are coming in thick and fast at the ongoing 2026 FIFA World Cup taking place in the USA, Mexico, and Canada. Turkey suffered a shock exit and Haiti also owed out on Day 9. Daily Trust previews the matches taking place at stipulated Nigerian time. Netherlands vs Sweden (6pm).
target=_blank>Low Turnout, Early Rainfall Mar Kebbi By-Election
Despite delays caused by early morning rainfall and low voter turnout, the by-election for the Zuru State Constituency seat in the Kebbi State House of Assembly was conducted peacefully across the 200 polling units in Zuru Local Government Area. The election recorded low turnout in some polling units, while voters arrived late at others due
target=_blank>#EkitiDecides2026: INEC uploads 21% of results on IREV
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has commenced uploading of the results of the ongoing Ekiti State governorship election on its Result Viewing Portal. The report from the portal indicted that 514 out of 2445 polling units where elections were conducted in the state have been uploaded to the portal. This represents 21.02 per cent
target=_blank>Sanwo-Olu: I’ve started counting my days in office
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State says he has 343 days to the end of his constitutionally guaranteed eight year tenure. Sanwo-Olu, who said this while delivering the keynote address at the Geo-Economic Optimization Summit 2026 organised by the Citadel School of Government, founded by the Presiding Overseer of the Citadel Global Community Church, Pastor
target=_blank>World Cup 2026: Players play for him – Petit identifies main difference between Ronaldo, Messi
Former France international, Emmanuel Petit, has identified the main difference between Argentina captain Lionel Messi and Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo. According to Petit, Argentine players play for Messi, while Portuguese players don’t play for Ronaldo. He also believes that it will be Portugal manager Roberto Martinez’s responsibility to address Ronaldo’s situation with his teammates. Speaking
World Cup 2026: Players play for him – Petit identifies main difference between Ronaldo, Messi
target=_blank>Transfer: Real Madrid release statement on Olise
Real Madrid on Saturday released a statement on Bayern Munich winger Michael Olise amid the ongoing summer transfer window. The Los Blancos denied any agreement on personal terms with the France international, pointing at relationship with Bayern Munich. This comes after reports recently suggested that both Madrid and Olise had reached an agreement over the
Transfer: Real Madrid release statement on Olise
target=_blank>Bauchi deploys 2,187 forest guards to strengthen security, protect natural resources
Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed has deployed 2,187 newly trained personnel of the Bauchi State Vigilante and Forest Security Services (BSVFSS) to strengthen security surveillance and protect the state’s forest reserves and natural resources. The deployment followed a passing-out parade held on Saturday at the Police Training School, Yelwa, where the governor, represented by Deputy Governor Mohammed
Bauchi deploys 2,187 forest guards to strengthen security, protect natural resources
target=_blank>Six dead as tankers, trucks, cars collide on Lagos–Ibadan Expressway
Six persons have lost their lives in a multiple-vehicle crash involving tankers, articulated trucks and passenger cars at the Ibadan Toll Gate axis of the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway, the Oyo State Fire Service has confirmed. The fatal accident, which occurred on Friday night, triggered a fire outbreak that led to severe traffic congestion, leaving commuters stranded for several
Six dead as tankers, trucks, cars collide on Lagos–Ibadan Expressway
target=_blank>Ibadan indigenes go spiritual, hold interfaith prayers for release of abducted students, teachers
Indigenes of Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, under the platform of Omo Aj’orosun Club, Ibadan, have organised interfaith prayers to ensure the quick release of abducted students and teachers in Oriire Local Government Area of the state. The club also noted that the prayers were organised to address the persistent insecurity in the ancient city
Ibadan indigenes go spiritual, hold interfaith prayers for release of abducted students, teachers
target=_blank>Lagos inaugurates Special Task Force to tackle waste in parks, bus stops
The Lagos State Government has inaugurated a Special Task Force to coordinate the immediate evacuation of refuse from transport parks, bus stops, and garages across the metropolis, while also warning against indiscriminate waste dumping and the emergence of illegal structures within motor parks. The initiative is part of renewed efforts to restore environmental order in
Lagos inaugurates Special Task Force to tackle waste in parks, bus stops
target=_blank>Ekiti Decides 2026: EFCC blinded, vote-buying should be decriminalised – Aisha Yesufu
Rights activist and chieftain of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Aisha Yesufu, on Saturday accused the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, of being blinded to vote-buying and electoral malpractices during elections. Reacting to alleged vote-buying in Ekiti State, Yesufu said it should be decriminalised in Nigeria. Posting on X, the activist noted that law-abiding Nigerians are
Ekiti Decides 2026: EFCC blinded, vote-buying should be decriminalised – Aisha Yesufu
target=_blank>Ekiti 2026: Reps member, Akinlayo expresses confidence in Oyebanji’s success
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
Ekiti 2026: Reps member, Akinlayo expresses confidence in Oyebanji’s success
target=_blank>ADC: Why Amaechi yet to be unveiled as running mate -Atiku’s camp
The camp of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has explained why former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, is yet to be unveiled as their principal’s running mate. In a post on X on Saturday, one of Tiku’s media aides, Abdulrasheed Shehu, attributed the delay to the presidential candidate’s current travel schedule.
ADC: Why Amaechi yet to be unveiled as running mate -Atiku’s camp
target=_blank>Ekiti Decides: EFCC operatives reportedly chased off as vote buying continue VIDEO
Voters on Saturday chased away operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, in Iyin-Ekiti during the ongoing 2026 Ekiti State governorship election. The EFCC personnel were said to have stormed the polling unit to monitor and crack down on suspected vote-buying activities. The voters were reportedly angered and resisted their presence and questioned
Ekiti Decides: EFCC operatives reportedly chased off as vote buying continue VIDEO
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