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Human rights group, Take It Back Movement, has disclosed plans to stage another round of protests on Monday, June 22, 2026 against insecurity. In a statement on Saturday, the National Coordinator of the Movement, Juwon Sanyaolu, said the protest will take place at Iwo Road, in Ibadan, Oyo State. Gumi defends Ibadan visit, denies links to Sharia controversy in Oyo 2027: Makinde lacks political reach beyond Ibadan – Rahman According to the coordinator, the protest is a part of series of actions by the organisation to press home demands bordering on insecurity especially the abduction of scores of children and teachers…

The Independent National Electoral Commission has said 188 polling units experienced delays during Saturday’s governorship election in Ekiti State. The figure represents 7.69 per cent of the total polling units used for the election. In a post on, INEC said all 2,445 polling units across the state opened for voting. The commission added that 2,257 polling units, representing 92.31 per cent, opened on schedule before 8:30am. According to INEC, the remaining 188 polling units had minor delays but began voting before 10:30am. The commission said voting officially ended in most polling units at 2:30pm. It also described the exercise as…

Governor Biodun Oyebanji of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has won his polling unit in Saturday’s Ekiti State governorship election. The APC candidate in the election results announced at Polling Unit 003, Ward 06, Okelele, Ikogosi Ekiti, polled 326 votes. READ RELATED STORY : Ekiti North Decides: Engr. Dipo Bamisaye Is the Man the Cap Fits Ekiti tension: APC warns as opposition targets members Ekiti governorship poll a key test for APC ahead of 2027, says Uba Sani The African Democratic Congress polled two votes, while the Action Democratic Party and African Action Congress recorded one vote each while three…

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) governorship candidate, Dare Bejide, lost his polling unit and ward to Governor Biodun Oyebanji of the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Saturday, as early results from the Ekiti State governorship election began to emerge. Read Related News Updates INEC defends appeal over 2027 election timetable dispute INEC declares 87% readiness for Enugu North senatorial by election ADC warns against court role in opposition crisis Bejide, who hails from Ward 2 in Ekiti South-West Local Government Area, polled 37 votes at Polling Unit 004, while Oyebanji secured 140 votes. The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) recorded two votes.…

By Alade Adisa  The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress(APC), Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, has called for the establishment of structured media teams among Nigerians in the diaspora to counter misinformation and promote the achievements of President Bola Tinubu’s administration. Yilwatda made the call during a Strategic Global Diaspora Conference organised by the Directorate of Diaspora and Global Affairs of the Renewed Hope Ambassadors. In a post seen on the X handle of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission on Thursday, Yilwatda said there was a need for greater unity among diaspora communities and more effective communication of government reforms and…

President Donald Trump of the United States has signed the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Iran at the Palace of Versailles, asserting that the agreement has prevented a potential ‘worldwide depression’. The specifics of the 14-point accord have been disclosed, with senior US officials declaring it a ‘major win’ despite considerable concessions made to Tehran. In remarkable comments made on Wednesday, Trump indicated that Iran possesses fundamental rights to enrich uranium for peaceful purposes. He added that he would not compel Tehran to relinquish its ballistic missile programme, and that the US would “have to return” billions of dollars in…

The naira traded relatively stable against the United States dollar on Thursday, June 18, 2026, across both the official and parallel foreign exchange markets as traders monitored liquidity levels and demand pressures. Data from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) showed the local currency trading around the ₦1,360 per dollar mark at the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM), reflecting continued stability amid ongoing foreign exchange reforms. At the parallel market, commonly known as the black market, the dollar exchanged at about ₦1,400, according to bureau de change operators and market sources. Buy rates were quoted between ₦1,392 and ₦1,395 per…

The El-Rufai Support Group Association (ERSGA) has engaged a United States-based advocacy firm to mount an international campaign over the ongoing trial and detention of former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai. In a statement issued on Tuesday by its Director of Strategic Partnership, Mohammed Salihu, the group said it had contracted Vanguard Africa, a Washington DC-based organisation, to interface with international stakeholders on developments surrounding the case. According to the association, the firm will engage policymakers, democracy advocates, and multilateral institutions, including officials of the United States government and members of Congress. The group said the move was necessary due…

The minority caucus in the House of Representatives has criticised the administration of President Bola Tinubu, accusing it of failing to address worsening insecurity, economic hardship and threats to democratic institutions while focusing on preparations for the 2027 general elections. Speaking at a press conference at the National Assembly in Abuja on Wednesday, House Minority Leader Fred Agbedi said Nigeria was facing one of its most challenging periods since the return to democratic rule in 1999. According to Agbedi, the opposition lawmakers convened the briefing to draw attention to what they described as the country’s deteriorating security and economic conditions.…

President Bola Tinubu has praised the Nigerian Armed Forces and other security agencies for a successful operation in Kogi State that led to the killing of a notorious bandit kingpin, Ibrahim Bastuji, describing the development as a breakthrough in the fight against insecurity. In a statement issued by presidential spokesperson Bayo Onanuga, the President said the operation dealt a significant blow to criminal networks responsible for violence, kidnappings, and attacks on communities across Kogi State and neighbouring areas. Tinubu commended the troops for their bravery and coordination, noting that the success reflects the renewed determination of security forces to rid…