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#EkitiDecides2026: Isan-Ekiti violence not linked to Ekiti election - Police

Nigeria, June 20 -- The police have dismissed reports linking the violence in Isan-Ekiti to the ongoing governorship election, stating that the incident was unrelated to the electoral process. Commis... Read More


NSA backs bill to establish Strategic Intelligence Management Institute

Nigeria, June 20 -- The National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu, has thrown his weight behind a Bill seeking the establishment of the Strategic Intelligence Management Institute (SIMI), describin... Read More


Why tracking organised crime matters now more than ever, By Umar Barde Usman

Nigeria, June 20 -- For decades, the fight against organised crime has been undermined by a recurring institutional flaw, the tendency to mistake activity for achievement. We gather at high-level symp... Read More


Two police officers injured as attackers set Ekiti police station ablaze

Nigeria, June 20 -- Two police officers were injured after suspected assailants attacked and set ablaze the Isan Police Station in Oye Local Government Area of Ekiti State on Friday evening, PREMIUM T... Read More


TikTok, ICC launch Digital Commerce Labs in Nigeria

Nigeria, June 20 -- TikTok and the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) have launched the Digital Commerce Labs, an initiative designed to help micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) bui... Read More


Cape Verde's World Cup Sensation Vozinha Reunited with Mother Ahead of Uruguay Clash

Nigeria, June 20 -- One of the most heartwarming stories of the 2026 FIFA World Cup reached a new emotional milestone on Friday as Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha welcomed his mother to the United State... Read More


#EkitiDecides2026: NSCDC deploys 5,500 officers, warns against partisanship

Nigeria, June 20 -- The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) says it has deployed a total of 5,500 operatives for the Ekiti Governorship election on Saturday. The Deputy Commandant-Genera... Read More


ANALYSIS: #EkitiDecides2026: Can ex-governors' endorsements help Oyebanji's quest for a second term?

Nigeria, June 20 -- As Ekiti voters prepare to elect a governor on Saturday, one of the most remarkable features of the campaign season has been the unprecedented alignment of the state's political he... Read More


'South Africa is my home' - Bafana Bafana World Cup star Ime Okon ends Nigeria speculation

Nigeria, June 20 -- South Africa defender Ime Okon has firmly shut down suggestions that he was courted by Nigeria, insisting that his commitment to Bafana Bafana was never in doubt despite being elig... Read More


#EkitiDecides2026: Heavy security in Ekiti INEC in Ekiti moves election material, deploys officials

Nigeria, June 20 -- The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) commenced the distribution of electoral materials to Registration Area Centres for the Ekiti governorship election and the depl... Read More