A leading independent monitoring group, Yiaga Africa, has said that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) achieved a “marked and significant improvement” in election logistics for the 2026 Ekiti State governorship election. Samson Itodo, Executive Director of the civil society organisation, noted a dramatic shift in efficiency compared to the state’s previous poll in 2022. […] The post EkitiDecides2026: Vote-buying overshadowed logistics improvement — Yiaga Africa appeared first on Tribune Online.

Nigeria’s Youth Parliament Leader, Engineer Martins Egwakhide, has advocated innovative solutions to address Nigeria’s housing deficit during his participation at the 13th Session of the World Urban Forum (WUF13) held in Baku, Azerbaijan. The global forum, convened by the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat), brought together policymakers, urban planners and development stakeholders from across […]

By Harry Awurumibe, Editor, Abuja Bureau Renowned public affairs commentator and Executive Director of Development Specs Academy, Professor Okey Ikechukwu, has criticised those now identifying themselves as friends and associates of the late Major-General Rabe Abubakar (retd.), accusing them of failing to rally around the former military spokesman when he needed support most. Major-General Abubakar, [...]

The Minority Caucus of the House of Representatives, on Saturday, vowed to continue speaking for Nigerians. The caucus’ position was contained in a statement issued by its spokesman, Hon. Victor Ogene, in which the opposition parties frowned at the reaction of the House spokesman, Rep. Akin Rotimi, to the legitimate concerns raised by the Minority […] The post Insecurity: Legislature not ‘lapdog’ of Executive — Minority caucus replies Reps spokesman appeared first on Tribune Online.

The Oba of Benin, His Royal Majesty, Omo N’Oba N’Edo, Uku Akpolokpolo, Ewuare II,l has convened an emergency meeting of  priestesses and traditional doctors across the Benin Kingdom as part of efforts to address the prevailing security challenges in Edo State and Nigeria at large. According to a Palace Public Announcement dated June 19, 2026, […]

A multiple-vehicle crash involving fuel tankers, articulated trucks and passenger cars has claimed six lives and left eight others injured along the Ibadan Toll Gate axis of the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway. The incident, which occurred on Friday night, quickly escalated into a fire outbreak that engulfed several vehicles and caused a major traffic standstill stretching into […]

Governor Biodun Oyebanji of the All Progressives Congress (APC) recorded a resounding victory at the polling unit of former Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, in Saturday’s governorship election, polling 448 votes to defeat his closest rivals by a wide margin. Results from Polling Unit 001, St David’s Primary School/Maternity Area, Afao-Ekiti, in Irepodun/Ifelodun Local Government […] The post EkitiDecides2026: Oyebanji sweeps Fayose’s polling unit, secures 448 votes appeared first on Tribune Online.

The Oranje wasted little time asserting their authority. Brian Brobbey opened the scoring in the fifth minute after being set up by Gakpo, calmly finishing from close range to give Ronald Koeman's men an early advantage.

As Ekiti State residents trooped out on Saturday to elect a new governor, an 80-year-old man and a 20-year-old physically challenged hairdresser have appealed to whoever emerges victorious in the election to prioritise the welfare of vulnerable citizens and address the worsening economic hardship in the state. The octogenarian, Pa Ojo Sunday, who voted at […] The post Ekiti guber: Octogenarian, physically challenged hairdresser plead for better living conditions appeared first on Tribune Online.

Profit taking dominated the domestic stock market this week with the All-Share Index closing lower in all five trading sessions as investors locked in gains across select large capitalized stocks. The All-Share Index (ASI) shed 3.59 per cent to close the week at 235,941.27 points, while market capitalisation depreciated by N5.643 trillion to close at […]

  The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has said 92.31 per cent of polling units across Ekiti State opened on schedule during Saturday’s governorship election, with only 188 polling units recording delays. The commission disclosed this on its X account in an update issued on Saturday as voting concluded across the state. According to INEC, […]

PMNEWS had reported at 4;38 pm that INEC had uploaded 338 polling-unit results to its Results Viewing (IReV) portal in the ongoing Ekiti State governorship election. The figure represented 13.82 per cent of the expected 2,445 polling-unit results across the state.

Taraba State governor, Dr. Agbu Kefas, has approved the establishment of a Zonal Security Consultative Team as part of efforts to strengthen collaboration among key stakeholders in addressing insecurity across the state. The initiative, according to the state government, is designed to provide a structured platform for regular engagement on security challenges across different zones, […]

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) scored two votes; the Action Democratic Party, one vote, while… The post #EkitiDecides2026: Oyebanji wins own unit with 326 of 333 votes appeared first on Tribune Online.

Ekiti South West also posted a strong performance with 184 of its 188 polling unit results already available on the portal, while Oye uploaded 175 out of 191 expected results.

June 20 (THEWILL) — Incumbent Governor of Ekiti State and candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Biodun Oyebanji, has recorded early victories in Saturday’s governorship election, winning overwhelmingly at his own polling unit and defeating Dare Bejide of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), at the opposition candidate’s polling unit. Results announced at Polling Unit […] The post Oyebanji Clears Own Polling Unit, Defeats ADC’s Bejide In His Polling Unit appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.

Nollywood actress Mo Bimpe melted hearts online after she shared photos of a special gift from husband Lateef Adedimeji weeks after she welcomed triplets

The renewed violence has also disrupted diplomatic efforts aimed at stabilising the wider Middle East situation.