By Bashir Bello Electoral officers in Saturday’s by-election for two Kano State House of Assembly seats were seen waiting patiently for voters as low turnout marred the elections. Our correspondent, who observed the voting exercise in some parts of Ungogo Local Government Area, observed voter apathy in most of the polling units so far visited….
By Johnbosco Agbakwuru ABUJA — The Police enforced movement restrictions during the FCT council polls in Kubwa on Saturday, blocking the popular Liberty Junction that links key parts of the area. While some shops remained open and commercial motorcyclists operated, the blockade curtailed broader access. At the polling unit at Liberty Junction, Guinness Depot (with…
The Police Command in Ondo State has confirmed the abduction of a couple by gunmen on Friday evening in the Ilu-Abo Community in the Akure North Local Government Area of the state. DSP Abayomi Jimoh, the command’s spokesperson, who confirmed the incident in a statement on Saturday, said one other person also sustained a gunshot…
The Nigeria Police Force has released its version of events following claims by social media influencer Abike Raheem, widely known as Papaya Ex, that she was assaulted by a police officer during a late-night encounter in Lagos. Papaya Ex had alleged during a TikTok live session on Friday that an officer attacked her in the…
By Favour Ulebor Residents of Dutse in Bwari Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory turned out in noticeable numbers on Saturday as voting continued at Polling Unit 010. As of the time of filing this report, the exercise was still ongoing, with many voters already accredited and casting their ballots peacefully. The polling centre,…
Foreign election observers have arrived at Polling Units 081 and 080 located at Utako LEA Primary School in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) to monitor the ongoing Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC) election. The observers were seen engaging with electoral officials and assessing the voting process as accreditation and balloting continued at the polling units….
Former Newcastle United striker, Alan Shearer, has shared his predictions for this weekend’s Premier League fixtures. The title race is back in the balance after Arsenal dropped points at Wolves. Manchester City will play first against Newcastle, before the Gunners travel to Tottenham. This Game Week ends with Manchester United travelling to Everton. Shearer told…
By Peter Egwuatu, Assistant Business Editor With Brent crude trading around $69 per barrel above Nigeria’s 2026 federal budget benchmark of $64.8, the price rally would largely bolster the country’s fiscal revenues, foreign exchange reserves and promote exchange rate stability. Analysts posit that a full-scale conflict disrupting the Strait of Hormuz, a chokepoint for about…
Troops of the Joint Task Force, North-East, Operation Hadin Kai, have arrested suspected terrorist collaborators and recovered drones and other logistics during coordinated operations across Adamawa and Borno states. This is contained in a statement by the Media Information Officer of the Theatre Command, Lt. Col. Sani Uba, on Friday in Maiduguri. Uba said troops…
By Enitan Abdultawab Michael Carrick has described managing Manchester United as the “ultimate role,” saying he feels privileged to lead the club as caretaker head coach. In an interview with The Football Interview, Carrick opened up about taking charge at Old Trafford, his leadership style, his faith in young players and the uncertainty surrounding his…
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