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Anambra Police Intensifies Operational Monitoring Across The State

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Anambra Police Intensifies Operational Monitoring Across The State

The Commissioner of Police, Anambra State Command, CP Nnanna Oji Ama has instituted a strategic monitoring mechanism thru the Command’s Operational Control Rooms to closely monitor checkpoints, patrol teams and other operational activities across the State.

The initiative is aimed at strengthening effective policing, accountability and professionalism, following feedback received during the recent Anambra Security Stakeholders’ Interactive Sessions across the three Senatorial Districts.

It will also end extortion, harassment and other abuses against the public by police personnel.

The Command’s Operational Control Rooms, under the new strategy, will have a tighter grip on patrol formations and checkpoints while Area Commanders, Divisional Police Officers and Tactical Team Commanders will be expected to account for activities of personnel posted in strategic locations.

Reports and complaints concerning misconduct, extortion or any other unprofessional conduct will be received, monitored and escalated for appropriate action in a timely manner.

“The command will continue to provide effective security and to protect lives and property of the Anambra residents, no police officer will be allowed to abuse the responsibility given him or her by the Nigeria Police Force to exploit members of the public.

“Area Commanders, Divisional Police Officers and Tactical Team Commanders will ensure strict compliance of the directive, any personnel found engaging in extortion or other forms of misconduct will face appropriate disciplinary measures in accordance with the law and established regulations,” he explained

The Command, therefore, calls on the people and other members of the public to support this initiative by reporting incidents of extortion, harassment or other unprofessional conduct thru the Command’s established communication channels including the Operational Control Room on 07039194332 or the Police Public Relations Officer on 08039334002 as well as the dedicated WhatsApp number of the Commissioner of the Police 09169531886

The Command also reaffirmed its commitment to professional, people-oriented and accountable policing and assured members of the public that credible complaints will be attended to promptly and appropriate action will be taken.

INEC Declares Ademola Adeleke Winner of Osun Governorship Election

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INEC Declares Ademola Adeleke Winner of Osun Governorship Election

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), on Sunday, 16 August 2026, officially declared Governor Ademola Adeleke of the Accord Party (A) the winner of the Osun State governorship election.

It was reported that Adeleke who is seeking second term in office won nineteen local government areas, while his closest rival, Bola Oyebamiji of the All Progressives Congress (APC), won eleven local government areas.

Najeem Salaam of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) claimed a distant third.

Total of the announced results showed that Adeleke had a total of 511,067 votes while Oyebamiji gathered 444,815 votes, a difference of 66,256 votes.

Here are the local government area results officially released by INEC from the state:

OLORUNDA LG

Registered voters: 12,3063

Accredited voters: 51,172

Accord: 23,514

AA 133

AAC 94

ADC 666

ADP 167

APC 24,671

APGA 71

APM 08

APP 04

BP 06

NNPP 10

PRP 01

SDP 09

YPP 18

ZLP 86

TOTAL VALID: 49,458

REJECTED VOTES: 1335

TOTAL VOTE CAST: 50,793

Ilesa East

Registered voters: 89492

Accredited voters: 30371

Accord 12280

AA 84

AAC 71

ADC 504

ADP 119

APC 16208

APGA 68

APM 07

APP 06

BP 05

NNPP 05

PRP 07

SDP 03

YPP 18

ZLP 75

TOTAL VALID VOTES: 29460

REJECTED VOTES: 749

TOTAL VOTE CAST: 30209

EJIGBO LG

Registered voters: 87676

Accredited voters: 41173

Accord 18458

AA 84

AAC 97

ADC 5053

ADP 162

APC 16195

APGA 72

APM 18

APP 06

BP 09

NNPP 07

PRP 06

SDP 06

YPP 33

ZLP 106

TOTAL VALID VOTES: 40314

REJECTED VOTES: 811

TOTAL VOTE CAST 41,125

IFE SOUTH

Registered voters: 66255

Accredited voters: 29521

Accord: 13507

AA 53

AAC 43

ADC 290

ADP 98

APC 14674

APGA 66

APM 163

BP 06

PRP 04

ZLP 13

TOTAL VALID VOTES: 28906

REJECTED VOTES: 5555

TOTAL VOTES CAST: 29461

OLA-OLUWA LG

Registered voters: 44,761

Accredited voters: 21,599

Accord: 10,063

AA 24

AAC 16

ADC 213

ADP 58

APC 10782

APGA 24

APM 08

APP 0

BP 01

NNPP 01

PRP 0

SDP 01

HPP 03

ZLP 34

TOTAL VALID VOTES: 21228

REJECTED VOTES: 367

TOTAL VOTE CAST: 21,595

ISOKAN LG

Registered voters: 65,739

Accredited voters: 29,421

Accord: 13,765

AA 91

AAC 59

ADC 384

ADP 98

APC 14,063

APGA 42

APM 27

APP 09

BP 05

NNPP 06

PRP 04

SDP 10

YPP 18

ZLP 135

TOTAL VALID VOTES: 28,716

REJECTED VOTES: 689

TOTAL VOTE CAST: 29,405

AIYEDAADE LG

Registered voters: 77,649

Accredited voters: 34,232

Accord 16681

AAC 94

ADC 331

ADP 117

APC 15719

APGA 46

APM 12

APP 04

BP 02

NNPP 02

PRP 0

SDP 02

YPP 19

ZLP 76

TOTAL VALID VOTES: 33180

REJECTED VOTES: 621

TOTAL VOTE CAST: 33801

EGBEDORE LG

Registered voters: 67440

Accredited voters: 31867

Accord: 19,278

AA 57

AAC 50

ADC 363

ADP 58

APC 11,194

APGA 42

APM 07

APP 03

BP 0

NNPP 03

PRP 04

SDP 08

YPP 11

ZLP 77

TOTAL VALID VOTES: 311,555

REJECTED: 675

TOTAL VOTES CAST : 31830

ATAKUMOSA EAST LG

Registered voters: 47,767

Accredited voters: 19,253

Accord: 7872

AA 50

AAC 42

ADC 333

ADP 58

APC 9936

APGA 34

APM 06

APP 03

BP 02

NNPP 03

PRP 01

SDP 09

YPP 18

ZLP 75

TOTAL VALID VOTES: 18,442

REJECTED VOTES: 381

TOTAL VOTE CAST: 18,823

AIYEDIRE LG

Registered voters: 45,502

Accredited voters: 21,419

Accord: 11073

AA 14

AAC 11

ADC 148

ADP 29

APC 9910

APGA 13

APM 05

APP 0

BP 01

NNPP 01

PRP 0

SDP 0

YPP 03

ZLP 20

TOTAL VALID VOTES: 21,228

REJECTED VOTES: 186

TOTAL VOTE CAST: 21,414

IREWOLE LG

Registered voters: 96528

Accredited voters: 42858

Accord: 10,934

AA 69

AAC 41

ADC 275

ADP 129

APC 29,972

APGA 58

APM 08

APP 01

BP 06

NNPP 01

PRP 01

SDP 04

YPP 16

ZLP 60

TOTAL VALID: 41575

REJECTED VOTES: 1249

TOTAL VOTE CAST: 42824

ILA LOCAL GOVERNMENT

Registered voters: 57825

Accredited voters: 30028

Accord: 16,211

AA 41

AAC 11

ADC 259

ADP 70

APC 12,934

APGA 25

APM 05

APP 03

BP 01

NNPP 04

PRP 0

SDP 02

YPP 04

ZLP 05

TOTAL VALID VOTES: 29605

REJECTED VOTES : 416

TOTAL VOTE CAST: 30021

EDE NORTH LG

Registered voters: 96644

Accredited voters: 47262

Accord: 35,427

AA 94

AAC 56

ADC 307

ADP 108

APC 10283

APGA 45

APM 07

APP 04

BP 02

NNPP 02

PRP 03

SDP 2

YPP 28

ZLP 106

TOTAL VALID VOTES: 46474

REJECTED VOTES: 731

TOTAL VOTE CAST: 47205

Boluwaduro Local Government Area

Total votes 29797

Accredited voters 14662

Accord 7118

AA 29

AAC 08

ADC 179

ADP 46

ADC 7050

APGA 21

APM 02

APP 0

BP 01

NNPP 0

PRP 0

SDP 03

YPP 01

ZLP 20

TOTAL VALID VOTES: 14478

REJECT VOTES: 177

TOTAL VOTE CAST: 14655

IWO LG

Registered voters: 106814

Accredited voters: 48985

Accord: 27085

AA 130

AAC 62

ADC 588

ADP 191

APC 19660

APGA 74

APM 12

APP 02

BP 06

NNPP 03

PRP 04

SDP 03

YPP 26

ZLP 181

TOTAL VALID VOTES: 48027

REJECTED VOTES: 926

TOTAL VOTE CAST: 48953

OSOGBO LG

Registered voters: 167704

Accredited voters: 70840

Accord: 36,480

AA: 164

AAC 104

ADC 1503

ADP 222

APC 30,474

APGA 113

APM 09

APP 09

BP 09

NNPP 11

PRP 01

SDP 15

YPP 34

ZLP 159

TOTAL VALID VOTE: 69307

REJECTED VOTES: 1478

TOTAL VOTE CAST: 70785

ORIADE LG

Registered voters: 84283

Accredited voters: 37962

Accord: 21343

AA 79

AAC 43

ADC 423

ADP 76

APC 14863

APGA 52

APM 05

APP 04

BP 03

NNPP 05

PRP 03

SDP 07

YPP 30

ZLP 137

TOTAL VALID VOTES: 37073

REJECTED VOTES: 860

TOTAL VOTE CAST: 37933

ODO-OTIN LGA

Registered voters: 82574

Accredited voters: 34482

Accord: 18003

AA 27

AAC 26

ADC 377

ADP 49

APC 15435

APGA 34

APM 10

APP 03

BP 03

NNPP 01

PRP 12

SDP 04

YPP 08

ZLP 34

TOTAL VALID VOTE: 34026

REJECTED VOTES: 430

TOTAL VOTE CAST: 34456

IFE EAST

Registered voters: 128465

Accredited voters: 49065

Accord: 27201

AA 204

AAC 124

ADC 935

ADP 121

APC 18600

APGA 93

APM 14

APP 06

BP 06

NNPP 10

PRP 06

SDP 17

YPP 37

ZLP 145

TOTAL VALID VOTES: 47519

REJECTED VOTES: 1498

TOTAL VOTE CAST: 49017

IFELODUN LG

Registered voters: 94,870

Accredited voters: 41,156

Accord: 21,107

AA 77

AAC 35

ADC 509

ADP 131

APC 18,396

APGA 65

APM 05

APP 03

BP 03

PRP 04

SDP 05

YPP 29

ZLP 89

TOTAL VALID VOTES: 40,466

REJECTED VOTES: 677

TOTAL VOTE CAST: 41,143

ATAKUMOSA WEST LG

Registered voters: 44076

Accredited voters: 18707

Accord: 7479

AA 43

AAC 29

ADC 213

ADP 62

APC 10037

APGA 46

APM 03

APP 01

BP 00

NNPP 01

PRP 02

SDP 02

YPP 08

ZLP 59

TOTAL VALID VOTES: 17985

REJECTED VOTES: 414

TOTAL VOTE CAST: 18399

OROLU LG

Registered voters: 51021

Accredited voters: 25423

Accord: 12352

AA 34

AAC 19

ADC 236

ADP 59

APC 10622

APGA 29

APM 4

APP 5

BP 6

NNPP 3

PRP 1

SDP 2

YPP 13

ZLP 53

TOTAL VALID VOTE: 23438

REJECTED VOTES: 452

TOTAL VOTE CAST: 23890

OBOKUN LG

Registered voters: 64440

Accredited voters: 29183

Accord: 12023

AA 47

AAC 28

ADC 205

ADP 99

APC 16120

APGA 42

APM 11

APP 02

BP 04

NNPP 03

PRP 01

SDP 04

YPP 14

ZLP 84

TOTAL VALID VOTES: 28687

REJECTED VOTES: 460

TOTAL VOTE CAST: 29147

IREPODUN LG

Registered voters: 67131

Accredited voters: 31291

Accord: 14504

AA 42

AAC 17

ADC 249

ADP 85

APC 15713

APGA 35

APM 06

APP 07

BP 02

NNPP 0

PRP 04

SDP 02

YPP 06

ZLP 45

TOTAL VALID VOTES: 30717

REJECTED VOTES: 565

TOTAL VOTES CAST: 31282

BORIPE LG

Registered voters: 81067

Accredited voters: 33943

Accord: 12448

AA 51

AAC 33

ADC 379

ADP 122

APC 19963

APGA 41

APM 01

APP 03

BP 01

NNPP 02

PRP 03

SDP 04

YPP 23

ZLP 42

TOTAL VALID VOTES: 33116

REJECTED VOTES: 597

TOTAL VOTE CAST: 33713

IFE CENTRAL

Registered voters: 122454

Accredited voters: 39990

Accord: 21171

AA 137

AAC 90

ADC 747

ADP 86

APC 15913

APGA 71

APM 03

APP 07

BP 08

NNPP 05

PRP 03

SDP 12

YPP 25

ZLP 102

TOTAL VALID VOTES: 38380

REJECTED VOTES: 950

TOTAL VOTE CAST: 39330

Ifedayo LG

Registered voters 28361

Accredited voters 14703

Accord 7427

AA 04

AAC 08

ADC 115

ADP 24

APC 6836

APGA 12

APM 01

APP 0

BP 0

NNPP 0

PRP 0

SDP 0

YPP 03

ZLP 15

Total valid votes: 14449

Rejected votes: 254

Total votes cast: 14703

Ilesa West LG

Registered voters: 86699

Accredited voters: 31333

Accord 16196

AA 130

AAC 85

ADC 673

ADP 153

APC 12756

APGA 69

APM 04

APP 10

BP 05

NNPP 07

PRP 5

SDP 5

YPP 27

ZLP 119

TOTAL VALID VOTES: 30244

REJECTED VOTES; 990

TOTAL VOTES CAST: 31234.

EDE SOUTH

Total votes: 67727

Accredited voters: 24011

Accord 26188

AA 131

AAC 41

ADC 390

ADP 69

APC 6219

APGA 27

APM 7

APP 5

BP 3

NNPP 3

PRP 1

SDP 4

YPP 20

ZLP 102

Total valid votes: 33210

Rejected votes: 740

Total vote cast: 33950

IFE NORTH

Registered voters: 65718

Accredited voters: 24772

Accord 13879

AA 87

AAC 40

ADC 333

ADP 80

APC 9613

APGA 45

APM 06

APP 01

BP 05

NNPP 04

PRP 03

SDP 04

YPP 18

ZLP 98

Total valid votes: 24216

Rejected votes: 488

Total vote cast: 24704.

Indonesia Earthquake: Death Toll Rises After Powerful 7.7-Magnitude Quake

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Indonesia Earthquake: Death Toll Rises After Powerful 7.7-Magnitude Quake

At least 47 people have died after a magnitude 7.7 earthquake, and dozens of aftershocks hit off ​eastern Indonesia on Saturday, the National Disaster Mitigation Agency (BNPB) said in its latest statement.

Tsunami waves of less than 1 meter (3 feet) were registered in several parts of the ​Southeast Asian country after the early-morning quake. The tsunami warning was lifted about three hours later.

Earlier, rescuers found 20 dead, six injured and two people trapped under rubble in the port town of Maumere, said Fathur Rahman, head of the city’s rescue agency.

Maumere ⁠ is the principal town in Sikka Regency on Flores Island in eastern Indonesia.

Around 2,000 people in Nagekeo were evacuated and there were reports of damage to homes, warehouses and government buildings, the BNPB said. Power outages and traffic congestion were also reported in parts of the regency, authorities said.

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East Nusa Tenggara Governor Emanuel Melkiades Laka Lena told a press conference that at least five people died when buildings collapsed while they were sleeping.

Preliminary data from BNPB showed 157 homes were heavily damaged, 41 moderately damaged and 148 lightly damaged. Damage was also reported at 87 schools, 18 health facilities, five places of worship, and six office buildings, along with other infrastructure.

The first quake was recorded at 4.58 a.m. (2158 GMT) at a depth of 15 km (9 miles) by Indonesian geophysics agency BMKG, which also recorded several aftershocks.

The same area was hit by a magnitude 7.5 earthquake in 1992 that caused widespread destruction, the BMKG said.

Indonesia lies on the “Pacific Ring of Fire”, an active seismic belt where tectonic plates converge causing ​frequent earthquakes and volcanic eruptions.

A 7.5-magnitude earthquake and tsunami struck the city of Palu on the island of Sulawesi in 2018, killing more than 4,000 people.

Osun Election Results: INEC Uploads Over 40% on IReV Portal

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Osun Election Results: INEC Uploads Over 40% on IReV Portal

Just hours after the Osun State governorship election ended, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has posted about 40 percent of the results on its Result Viewing Portal (IREV).

The portal shows that 1,517 results submitted out of 3,763 have been uploaded so far, Naija News reports.

According to the portal, so far, the results uploaded are 40.31 per cent.

A few minutes after the delay in uploading results was queried by award-winning singer, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, INEC started the uploading.

In a series of posts on his official 𝕏 handle on Saturday, the Nigerian singer called on the electoral body to ensure transparency and timely update the public on the results of the election.

“INEC, it is now 2:33 p.m. and no result has been uploaded to the IReV portal,” Davido wrote. What’s the hold-up? Nigerians deserve timely and transparent updates”.

In a bid to ensure transparency, Davido charged voters to remain at their polling units until their results are uploaded to the IReV portal and ensure that figures are entered on the electronic EC8A result form.

“Ensure your polling unit results are uploaded on IReV in your presence and ensure the figures are entered on eEC8A (electronic EC8A)”. “Bumper to bumper we will follow our votes!”

Army Repels ISWAP Attack From Multiple Fronts in Biu

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Army Repels ISWAP Attack From Multiple Fronts in Biu

The Nigerian Army has repelled a coordinated ISWAP assault on a Nigerian Army forward base in Borno State. Troops defeated attackers advancing from two directions, and neutralized several terrorists.

Weapons and other combat equipment were also recovered by the Army Officers, and there were no casualties among their ranks.

This was stated in a statement by the Acting Military Information Officer, Headquarters Joint Task Force (North East), Operation HADIN KAI, Captain Mohammed Goni.

The attempted attack on Forward Operating Base Mandaragirau in Biu Local Government Area began at about 02:00 hours on 15 August when ISWAP terrorists launched a simultaneous attack on the base from two fronts, Capt. Goni said.

Early warning and surveillance systems detected the advancing fighters and enabled troops to send a combat team to intercept one axis before the attackers could arrive at the position.

“The engagement that followed resulted in a heavy exchange of fire during which the troops defeated the attacking group.

A second group attempted to go around the intercepting force and get into the base but met with equally stiff resistance and was compelled to fall back under continued fire. Troops immediately pursued the retreating terrorists, exploiting both the contact area and their withdrawal routes. Several terrorists were neutralized and troops recovered AK-47 rifles with loaded magazines, a rocket propelled grenade launcher with bombs and chargers, a camcorder and other combat enabling equipment.

The statement also said that subsequent to the engagement, surveillance footage provided further evidence of the impact of the engagement, showing terrorists dragging away several bodies of their colleagues toward the Timbuktu Triangle. There were no casualties among the Nigerian troops in the operation.

“The result is important beyond the immediate defense of the Mandaragirau position. “The ability to detect the assault prior to infiltration, engage the attackers on separate axes, and then pursue them after their withdrawal demonstrates the value of layered surveillance, rapid tactical response and aggressive exploitation in protecting forward operating bases from complex terrorist attacks.”

The Theater Command commended the troops of 162 Amphibious Battalion for their courage, professionalism and tactical proficiency, while reiterating its resolve to dominate the battlespace and sustain operations toward restoring lasting peace and security in the Northeast.

‘Only People Who Are Mentally Secure Will Be Attracted To Me’ – Skit Maker, Mummy Wa

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‘Only People Who Are Mentally Secure Will Be Attracted To Me’ – Skit Maker, Mummy Wa

Kemi Ikuseedun aka Mummy Wa, a Nigerian content creator cum Nollywood actress, has responded to the insinuation that her being a strong and independent woman affects her relationships.

Mummy Wa in an interview with Punch said she does not entertain people who feel intimidated by strong women, according to reports.

“I would say no because only mentally secure people will be attracted to me. I’m not going to put up with people intimidated by strong women. “I attract men who like strong women.

Ikuseedun said one of the hardest things about being a creative is consistency, particularly when juggling multiple projects and ideas.

“The hardest part for me is showing up and being consistent amidst other things one is doing,” she said. There’s so many projects and ideas so in the midst of all these one has to consistently show up for the things one has already done and it’s crazy. “Just showing up, being better than your version of yesterday, consistently.”

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She said the biggest challenge facing creatives in Nigeria is finance. “You need money to bring your ideas to life,” she stressed.

“Yeah, I think money is a problem for everybody in Nigeria,” she said. I think the biggest challenge, especially in the entertainment industry, is the financial part of it. Sometimes it’s the money that’s just not there to bring the passion, creativity and ideas to life. “Sometimes one asks himself, ‘Should I keep on doing what I like to do or go for something else that will bring in so much money and one won’t have to stress oneself so much?’”

NSIB Seeks Faster Accident Reports, Stronger Safety Measures

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NSIB Seeks Faster Accident Reports, Stronger Safety Measures

The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) is taking steps to enhance the speed and effectiveness of accident investigations thru specialized manpower, modern equipment and stronger collaboration with relevant agencies.

This was revealed by the Director-General of the Bureau, Capt. Alex Badeh Jr., at a virtual media interaction on the activities, projects and policy initiatives of the NSIB in the first half of 2026.

Badeh said the Bureau intended to acquire breathalyzers and internationally certified testing kits to enhance preliminary testing at accident scenes, especially in aviation investigation.

He said the equipment would allow investigators to carry out initial testing before samples were sent to laboratories for further analysis.

He stressed that NSIB investigations were non-punitive and aimed at establishing the facts, identifying the contributing factors and making safety recommendations to prevent similar accidents.

Badeh said on maritime investigations, the Bureau had made significant progress following the deployment of dedicated maritime investigators and specialized investigative software.

He said that several maritime reports were at the stakeholder-review stage, and about four are ready for release after the relevant stakeholders submit their comments.

The development had helped overcome some of the delays that occurred when aviation investigators were largely responsible for maritime investigations, he said.

But Badeh said the Bureau was still hampered by inadequate funding and lack of specialized equipment.

He said the lack of remotely operated vehicles (ROVs) was a big gap, because such equipment was needed to help investigators recover evidence and bodies from sunken ships, especially in waterways with poor underwater visibility.

NSIB’s growing responsibilities for aviation, rail and maritime transport were largely funded by aviation-related revenue, putting pressure on its resources and contributing to budget constraints.

Badeh said the repositioning of NSIB to the Presidency thru the Office of the National Security Adviser would help address some of its institutional and funding challenges.

He said the NSIB currently had about 407 employes but needed more people with specialized expertise in aviation, maritime and rail accident investigation.

He said the Bureau was focusing on training and upskilling existing staff, while plans to recruit additional specialists would depend on available funding and other institutional considerations.

Badeh said the Bureau was deepening cooperation with regulatory and law-enforcement agencies, emphasizing that NSIB was set up to complement their work rather than compete or replace them.

He said the Bureau was collaborating with agencies such as the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA), the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) and railroad authorities to enhance safety within the country’s transport system.

He said the Bureau was engaged in a formal Memorandum of Understanding with NIWA in a bid to reduce accidents and fatalities on Nigeria’s inland waterways.

Regarding the overall state of transport safety, Badeh stated that he was not fully pleased with recent developments in aviation, especially after the VMO Aero and Enugu Air incidents which are still under investigation.

He did say, however, that road safety had improved and there were fewer major incidents involving tankers.

He added that the NSIB would continue to strengthen its technical capacity, improve access to modern investigative equipment and deepen collaboration with interested parties to make the nation’s transport system safer.

BBNaija: Erica Reveals Why She Turned to Therapy After Reality Show

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BBNaija: Erica Reveals Why She Turned to Therapy After Reality Show

Four State House of Assembly constituencies in Delta and Kogi states have been restored by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) ahead of the 2027 general election.

The move comes after court rulings directing the electoral commission to restore the constituencies that had earlier been suppressed.

This was contained in a statement by INEC National Commissioner and Chairman of its Information and Voter Education Committee, Mohammed Haruna, on Friday.

In Delta, three constituencies restored are Abraka, Isoko North II and Ughelli South II. In Kogi State, Yagba West II is restored.

The commission said political parties will hold primaries for candidates to contest the restored seats between August 21 and 25, 2026.

INEC said the exercise is within the same period slated for primaries for other upcoming bye-elections across the country.

The elections in the affected constituencies are to be held on 19 September 2026.

The commission urged political parties intending to conduct primaries for the revived constituencies to submit the requisite notices in advance of their respective dates.

INEC also said all other activities and timelines in its earlier released timetable for the 2027 general election would apply to the restored constituencies.

The electoral body reiterated its commitment to holding credible, transparent and inclusive elections.

2027 Elections: INEC Restores Three Delta, One Kogi Assembly Constituencies

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2027 Elections: INEC Restores Three Delta, One Kogi Assembly Constituencies

Four State House of Assembly constituencies in Delta and Kogi states have been restored by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) ahead of the 2027 general election.

The move comes after court rulings directing the electoral commission to restore the constituencies that had earlier been suppressed.

INEC National Commissioner and Chairman of its Information and Voter Education Committee, Mohammed Haruna, said this in a statement issued on Friday.

In Delta, the three restored constituencies are Abraka, Isoko North II and Ughelli South II. In Kogi State, Yagba West II has been restored.

The commission said political parties will hold primaries for candidates to contest the restored seats between August 21 and 25, 2026.

INEC said the exercise is within the same period slated for primaries for other upcoming bye-elections across the country.

The elections in the affected constituencies are to be held on 19 September 2026.

The commission urged political parties intending to conduct primaries for the revived constituencies to submit the requisite notices in advance of their respective dates.

INEC also said all other activities and timelines in its earlier released timetable for the 2027 general election would be applicable to the restored constituencies.

The electoral body reiterated its commitment to holding credible, transparent and inclusive elections.

Osun Decides: Security Operatives Arrest Over 100 Alleged ‘Imported’ Voters

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Osun Decides: Security Operatives Arrest Over 100 Alleged ‘Imported’ Voters

Over hundred intending voters allegedly imported by an Accord Party member ahead of the gubernatorial election in Osun State have been arrested.

The voters carrying new Permanent Voter Cards, PVCs, were camped at the residence of one Hon Abiola Ibrahim ahead of the election.

In a video clip going viral on social media, the alleged imported voters were seeing being interrogated by security operatives.

When questioned, Abiola Ibrahim confessed that the large group of persons were camped at his residence to vote for the Accord Party in the election already kicking off.

Ibrahim is reportedly a member of the Osun State House of Assembly representing Irewole-Isokan Constituency.

Efforts to reach the Osun State Police Command for immediate reaction were unsuccessful at press time.

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