Tension gripped the agrarian Eleyewo community in Akure North council area of Ondo state, following the abduction of a couple and the murder of their neighbour by suspected gunmen. The post Tension in Ondo as gunmen abduct couple, shoot neighbour appeared first on Vanguard News.

The African Democratic Congress, ADC, has condemned the technical failure being witnessed at the Federal Staff Clinic Polling Unit in Gwarinpa, describing it as a clear case of voter disenfranchisement. It was reported that voters at the polling unit faced difficulties as the accreditation machine malfunctioned, preventing eligible citizens from casting their votes. According to […] FCT Election: Technical failures preventing residents from voting – ADC raises alarm (VIDEO)

The Kano State House of Assembly by-elections holding on Saturday have recorded a low voter turnout in several polling units across Kano Municipal Local Government Area, in spite of the The post Kano Assembly by-elections record low voter turnout  appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

By Harry Awurumibe, Editor, Abuja Bureau A Federal Capital Territory High Court sitting in Apo, on Thursday, ordered the remand of one Negedu Patrick Siaka for allegedly parading himself as a public relations consultant and trainer. According to a statement made available to the media by Duke Imandu, NIPR Acting Director, Public Relations, Siaka was [...]

By John Alechenu Accreditation and voting has commended at Chikakore New Layout (Kubwa) polling unit 038, Byazhin, Registration Area 08, Bwari. Security officials as well as those of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) arrived the polling unit on time and waited for voters to arrive. Eligible voters were sighted checking their names on the […] The post FCT Council Polls: Voting begins amidst security in Kubwa appeared first on Vanguard News.

While some areas saw a smooth start to the process, others were plagued by administrative bottlenecks well into the morning. The post FCT polls: Mixed turnout, logistics failure shape early election hours appeared first on Vanguard News.

Confusion trailed the early hours of the FCT Area Council Elections in parts of Lokogoma, Abuja, as a voter and media personality, Inya Ode, expressed frustration over the absence of her designated polling unit in EFAB Estate. In a post shared on her Facebook page on Saturday morning, Ode revealed that she arrived at Polling […]

The rerun elections into the State House of Assembly in Ungogo Local Government area of Kano, witnessed unexpected low turnout with polling units having only a few voters at about 11am. In Panisau polling unit, five electoral officers arrived about 8am and as at 10.30am only six persons had voted. Similarly at 003 Kera Panisau […] Voter apathy hits Kano rerun elections in Ungogo LGA

#FCTDecides2026: Few Voters Show Up as FCT Council Election Holds in Karu By Torkwase Nyiekaa, Abuja Voting commenced on Saturday in Karu, under the Abuja Municipal Area Council, for the…

Residents attempting to evacuate additional bodies were chased away by the attackers. The post Again, Bandits Attack Zamfara Community, Kill Eleven appeared first on Channels Television.

Nigerian social media personality Abike Raheem, popularly known as Papaya Ex, has accused a police officer of assaulting her during a late-night encounter in the Ajah area of Lagos State. Papaya Ex Alleges Assault By Police Officer During Late-Night Stop In Lagos The influencer made the allegation during an emotional TikTok live session on Friday, […]

There was, however, an early arrival of materials in the area councils. The post #FCTDecides2026: Low voter turnout characterises exercise in Bwari, Kuje appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

…ruling will bring development, win investors—Osun govt land developer An Osun State High Court sitting in Osogbo has set aside a consent judgment and warrant of possession covering 19.5 hectares The post Osun High Court nullifies consent judgment over 19.5 hectares of state land appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

As residents turned out to vote in the local government council elections across the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), the Commandant of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in The post FCT Polls: NSCDC deploys 4,000 personnel, warns against voter harassment appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

INEC has, however, declared its readiness to conduct what it described as a free, fair and credible by-election in the Municipal and Ungogo state constituencies. The post PDP, NNPP, ADC Missing As INEC Conducts Kano Bye-Election Amid Controversy appeared first on Channels Television.

Just 18 voters out of the 1,464 registered voters had cast their ballots as of 11:15am at Galadima Gwarimpa, Abuja Model City, Polling Units 001 and 009 in the ongoing Federal Capital Territory (FCT) area council elections on Saturday. Presiding officers of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, who spoke on condition of anonymity, confirmed […] FCT Election: Only 16 of 1,464 registered voters turned out in Galadima, Gwarimpa

Voting has commenced in Ahoada East Constituency II as part of the ongoing bye-elections in Rivers State. At about 10:17 a.m., electoral activities were underway at Unit 16, Ward 5, The post Rivers bye-election: Voting begins in Ahoada East appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

FCTDecides2026: APC Opens National Situation Room For  Polls Anthony Ufoh The Party’s monitoring team at the National Secretariat, alongside field operatives and the monitoring application, is actively transmitting reports of…

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. The post Low turnout mars Kano Assembly by-election appeared first on Vanguard News.

Adamawa South Senator Binos Yaroe has resigned from the PDP, blaming party's deep internal crises as his exit marked another high-profile defection.

At his peak, he was widely considered boxing's pound-for-pound king, dominating the welterweight division for more than a decade. The post Floyd Mayweather To Come Out Of Retirement appeared first on Channels Television.

Conservation group Wild Africa has called on the Nigerian government to strengthen legal protections for pangolins and fast-track the proposed Endangered Species Conservation and Protection Bill, warning that the species faces extinction without urgent action. Marking World Pangolin Day 2026, the organisation stressed that Nigeria’s role as a major transit and source country in the […] The post NGO urges stronger laws to save pangolins appeared first on Vanguard News.

The group said citizens must recognise the power of participation in shaping local governance. The post #FCTDecides2026: Situation Room urges turnout as voting begins across six councils appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

A video making the rounds on social media has captured the moment a Nigerian bride cancelled her wedding on the D-Day and stormed out with her friends.

NNPP Not on Ballot in Kano By-Polls By Ahmad Tijjani Abdul KANO – As Kano residents go to the polls on Saturday to elect two members of the State House…

By Harry Awurumibe, Editor, Abuja Bureau Voting has started in most polling units as of 9:36 am. Saturday morning across the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) as the electorates cast their votes to elect chairmen of the six Area Councils and several Councillors during the 2026 FCT Area Council Election, Prompt News reports. For example, voting commenced [...]

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. The post Police blockade slows polls in Kubwa amid low turnout appeared first on Vanguard News.

“During the incident, a neighbour, Mr Patrick Ilumaro, who was seated in front of his residence, sustained a gunashot wound. The post Couple abducted, 1 shot in Ondo community — Police appeared first on Vanguard News.

A growing number of Nigerian citizens usually seek cost-effective pathways to relocate abroad. Although visa processes can be stringent, certain countries offer relatively affordable migration routes through government-backed schemes, scholarships The post Top seven affordable destinations Nigerians can relocate to with reduced cost appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

According to Hundeyin, the influencer “bluntly refused” the search, saying, “You cannot search my car. Don’t you know Papaya? Even your bosses know me.” The post ‘Papaya Ex refused to cooperate during stop’ – Police counter assault claim appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS  Victor Osimhen has been ruled out of Galatasaray’s Turkish Super Lig clash with Konyaspor, Prompt News reports. The Nigeria international is nursing a knee injury, according to information made available on Galatasaray’s official website. It is however not a serious injury, but a precautionary measure. “Victor Osimhen, who is experiencing pain [...]

“I am impressed with the turnout today; you can see it yourself that my people are out here to vote. I am satisfied with the process. In less than three minutes, I cast my vote. I think everything is okay.” The post #FCTDecides2026: AMAC chairman lauds process, calls for improved logistics appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

As of the time of filing this report, the exercise was still ongoing, with many voters already accredited and casting their ballots peacefully. The post FCT polls: Voting ongoing at PU 10 in Dutse, Bwari as turnout improves appeared first on Vanguard News.

TikToker Peller has narrowly avoided a fire outbreak involving his generator, according to a video shared on his Instagram page. The blaze, which occurred in the early hours of Saturday, The post TikToker Peller escapes fire outbreak in new Lagos home appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Content creator Peller expresses gratitude to God after a fire nearly destroys his house, supported by fans, friends, and ex-girlfriend Jarvis during the ordeal.

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. […] Foreign election observers arrive at Utako for AMAC council election