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Politics

June 20, 2026

#EkitiDecides2026: Oyebanji commends massive voters turnout, hails peaceful conduct

According to him, the enthusiasm displayed by voters reflects the growing confidence of the electorate in the democratic system. 

Biodun Oyebanji
June 20, 2026

Nigeria is working again, criminal hideouts are disappearing in Abuja: Tinubu

“My fellow residents of Abuja, we did not stop at the road. Abuja’s real life is coming back. Criminal hideouts are disappearing,” Mr Tinubu said.

Nyesom Wike and President Bola Tinubu (credit: Guardian)
June 19, 2026
security presence
June 19, 2026

EkitiDecides2026: INEC distributes election materials to ad hoc officials ahead of governorship poll

The officials are expected to move from the designated registration area centres to their respective polling units early on Saturday.

INEC distributes election materials
June 19, 2026

#EkitiDecides2026: Group launches anti-vote-buying campaign ahead of governorship poll

The group urged residents to protect the sanctity of their votes by rejecting electoral inducements and making informed choices at the polls.

Ekiti
June 19, 2026

Bauchi electoral commission fixes August 17 for council elections

The Bauchi State Independent Electoral Commission (BASIEC) has issued a 60-day notice for the local council election scheduled for August 17, 2026.

Bauchi State governor, Bala Mohammed
June 19, 2026

#EkitiDecides2026: Police restrict movement ahead of governorship poll

The police said the restriction would take effect from midnight (12:00 a.m.) to 6:00 p.m. and cover both intra-state and inter-state roads within Ekiti.

Armed police officers on duty
June 19, 2026

Rivers By-election: Police restrict movement in seven LGAs

The police have announced movement restrictions in seven local government areas ahead of the Rivers South-East senatorial district by-election scheduled for Saturday.

Governor Siminalayi Fubara
June 19, 2026

Confusion in court as different lawyers appear for PDP in lawsuit against INEC

There was confusion in the Federal High Court, Abuja Division, on Friday as two lawyers appeared for the Peoples Democratic Party.

PDP chieftains
June 19, 2026

Under-40 Candidates: Nigerian youngsters who want to be Ekiti governor

The Not Too Young To Run Bill allows Nigeria’s youngsters to move beyond advocacy and channel their energy into challenging the system that has emasculated them for decades.