Former Speaker of the Ekiti State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Karounwi Oladapo, has said the achievements of Governor Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji have justified the confidence reposed in him by the people of Ekiti State. Karounwi, who made the remarks during a programme on Voice FM, said the administration’s performance had continued to attract support…
Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has raised six issues for determination before the Governorship Election Petition Tribunal hearing petitions challenging the outcome of the June 20, 2026 governorship election in the state. The tribunal, chaired by Justice Abubakar Kutigi, is expected to continue sitting in Ado-Ekiti, the state capital, on Monday, with the Social Democratic…
The Premier League refereeing body, Pro Ref, has admitted an “error of judgement” in the decision surrounding Erling Haaland’s winning goal in Manchester City’s 1-0 victory over Manchester United. Haaland scored in the 60th minute at Old Trafford, turning in a cross from Josko Gvardiol at the back post. The goal was initially ruled out…
President Bola Tinubu has called for reforms of the United Nations Security Council and the international financial system, saying global institutions must become more representative, equitable and responsive to present-day realities. Tinubu made the call through Vice President Kashim Shettima, who represented him at the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi, India, on Sunday. The…
South African police have arrested five suspects, including two women, over the alleged kidnapping and rape of a 25-year-old e-hailing driver in Cape Town. The South African Police Service said the victim was rescued after his brother alerted authorities that the suspects had demanded R4,000 for his release. Police traced the victim through his vehicle…
The remains of former Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) National Chairman, Bamanga Tukur, have been laid to rest in his hometown, Yola, Adamawa State. Tukur’s funeral was conducted according to Islamic rites on Sunday, with prayers led by the Chief Imam of Modibbo Adama Central Mosque, Yola, Ahmadu Bobboi, at about 10:50am. His remains were later…
The Bayelsa State Independent Electoral Commission (BYSIEC) has suspended the electoral process for the conduct of the 2027 local government elections in the state.The commission also ordered the suspension of all political party primaries for the council elections following a suit filed by the Zenith Labour Party and Accord Party challenging aspects of the electoral…
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Ekiti State Sector Command, has announced a two-day special patrol enforcement operation across the state to tackle critical traffic offences and reduce road crashes. The exercise, code-named “Operation Emi Olaaro” (Life Has No Duplicate), will take place from September 14 to 15, 2026, as part of the command’s efforts…
Nigeria has reaffirmed its commitment to the World Trade Organisation (WTO) and the multilateral trading system, with Vice President Kashim Shettima saying no country can prosper in isolation from the global community. Shettima made the position known on Saturday during a meeting with the WTO Director-General, Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, on the sidelines of the ongoing…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has mourned the death of elder statesman, renowned businessman and former Governor of the old Gongola State, Alhaji Bamanga Muhammad Tukur, who died at the age of 90. In a statement issued by the State House, President Tinubu described Tukur’s death as the end of a remarkable chapter in Nigeria’s political…
