Six persons have died in a multiple-vehicle crash involving tankers, articulated trucks and cars at the Ibadan toll gate section of the Lagos-Ibadan expressway, the Oyo State Fire Service has confirmed. The accident, which occurred on Friday night, sparked a fire that left commuters stranded for hours on Saturday as traffic piled up along the […]
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The Sir Ahmadu Bello Memorial Foundation (SABMF), in collaboration with the Northern Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NNGF) and other strategic stakeholders have concluded arrangements to organise the Human Capital Development Summit for Northern Nigeria. The Summit is scheduled to hold on Tuesday, 24th June 2026, at the NAF Conference Centre, Abuja. This was contained in a […]
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The member representing Ekiti North Federal Constituency II in the House of Representatives, Kolawole David Akinlayo has expressed optimism over the prospects of the ruling party in the ongoing governorship election in Ekiti State, citing massive voter turnout across his constituency and strong support for Governor Biodun Oyebanji’s re-election bid.
Speaking with journalists shortly after casting his vote at Igogo Ward 2, Polling Unit 16 in Ikosun-Ekiti, Moba Local Government Area, Akinlayo said residents had come out in large numbers to vote for the candidate of his party, whom he identified as the incumbent governor seeking a second term in office.
The lawmaker described the turnout across the constituency as massive, attributing the large number of voters at polling units to sustained grassroots mobilisation and intensive campaigns carried out by party leaders ahead of the election.
According to him, the ruling party had embarked on rigorous campaigns across the three local government areas under his constituency to sensitise residents on the importance of participating in the electoral process and supporting the governor’s re-election.
Akinlayo revealed that as part of efforts to mobilise supporters and alleviate economic hardship, he distributed food items to residents across the three local government areas within his constituency on the eve of the election.
“The candidate of our party is the governor of the state. The governor is running for a second term and people are out to vote for him and return him as governor.
“We’ve campaigned rigorously. Yesterday, we advised them to come out as early as possible to vote for our candidate, which I believe they have done and will continue to do because they believe in us and they will cast their votes for the governor”.
Ekiti 2026: Reps member, Akinlayo expresses confidence in Oyebanji’s success
The military high command on Saturday said that the Troops of Sector 2, Joint Task Force North West Operation FANSAN YAMMA have successfully foiled a kidnap attempt and rescued 22 kidnapped victims in separate operations conducted in Sabon Birni and Isa local government areas of Sokoto State respectively. This was contained in a statement made […]
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Operatives of the Violent Crimes Response Unit (VCRU), Abia State Command, led by CSP Emeka Amanchukwu, have arrested the man seen physically assaulting a woman in a viral video that circulated widely on social media.
The suspect was arrested on Saturday, around the Ogbor Hill area of Aba following credible intelligence received by the unit. Acting swiftly on the information, operatives tracked down and apprehended the suspect
The VCRU reiterated its resolve to ensure that perpetrators of violent crimes are brought to justice and has urged residents to continue to provide useful information to aid security agencies in maintaining law and order across the state.
Recall that the Abia State Police Command had earlier announced that it has commenced an investigation into the viral video.
The Police Public Relations Officer of the Command, DSP Maureen Chinaka, confirmed that the Command has taken up the matter and initiated investigations to ascertain the circumstances surrounding the incident and identify all parties involved.
According to the statement, the Police strongly condemned the alleged assault, stressing that violence against any individual is a criminal offence punishable under Nigerian law.
The Command reiterated its commitment to protecting the rights and dignity of all citizens and ensuring that perpetrators of violence are brought to justice.
DSP Chinaka emphasized that domestic violence, physical abuse, and other forms of assault have no place in a civilized society.
She noted that the Police remain dedicated to enforcing the law without fear or favour and will take appropriate action based on the outcome of ongoing investigations.
As investigations continue, the Abia State Police Command assured residents that updates would be provided as necessary and reaffirmed its resolve to tackle all forms of violence and criminality within the state.
Abia Police Arrest Man For Assaulting Woman In Viral Video is first published on The Whistler Newspaper
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate, Wole Oluyede, has recorded a polling unit victory in the Ekiti State governorship election, according to results declared by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).
Oluyede won Polling Unit 002, Ward 03, Ugele/Akoru in Ikere Local Government Area, defeating incumbent Governor Biodun Oyebanji of the All Progressives Congress (APC).
INEC’s official result sheet showed that the PDP polled 119 votes, while the APC scored 113 votes in a closely contested race. The African Democratic Congress (ADC) recorded two votes, and the National Rescue Movement (NRM) secured one vote. Two ballots were declared void.
A total of 237 voters were accredited out of 790 registered voters at the polling unit, with voting and counting conducted peacefully under the supervision of electoral officials and in the presence of party agents.
The result is the first polling unit victory for the PDP candidate as collation continues across Ekiti State’s 16 local government areas.
Ekiti Election: PDP’s Oluyede Records First Polling Unit Victory is first published on The Whistler Newspaper
As part of sustained efforts to promote road safety consciousness and reduce road traffic crashes, the Road Safety Officers’ Wives Association, ROSOWA, in Ogun State, on Saturday, conducted a road safety sensitisation at Kuto Motor Park, Abeokuta.
The programme was led by the wife of the Ogun Sector Commander and Chairperson of ROSOWA, Mrs Morenikeji Ogunjobi.
Addressing motorists, commercial drivers, passengers, and other road users during the exercise, she emphasised the importance of compliance with traffic regulations and responsible road use.
Mrs Ogunjobi noted that many road traffic crashes are preventable when road users adhere strictly to established safety standards.
The sensitisation focused on key road safety concerns, including speeding, dangerous driving, overloading, use of mobile phones while driving, driving under the influence of alcohol, and the importance of seat belt use.
Participants were also enlightened on the need for regular vehicle maintenance and strict observance of traffic signs and regulations.
Members of ROSOWA engaged participants through interactive discussions and public enlightenment sessions aimed at enhancing awareness and encouraging safer road use practices.
They also urged road users to cultivate patience, discipline, tolerance, and courtesy while using the roads.
Mrs Ogunjobi reiterated the commitment of ROSOWA to supporting the Federal Road Safety Corps in its public enlightenment campaigns and advocacy programmes geared towards saving lives and preventing road crashes.
ROSOWA takes road safety sensitisation campaign to Ogun motor park
Results have started trickling in from the governorship election in Ekiti State.
The election was supposed to end at 2pm, but the law permits voters in the queue before the closing time to cast their votes.
In Polling Units where voting has ended and ballots counted, DAILY POST brings you live results.
Ekiti 2026 governorship election had 1.06m registered voters and 97.1% of Permanent Voter Cards were collected.
The election was conducted in 2,445 Polling Units in 177 Wards and 16 Local Government Areas.
14 candidates are vying for the state’s governorship sear in the polls.
RESULTS
Ugele/Akoku ward 3, PU003, Ikere LGA
APC: 104
PDP: 80
ADC: 2
Invalid: 9
Total votes: 195
Registered voters: 522
PU005, ward 06, Olope/Emila, Ijero LGA
APC: 143
ADC: 14
PDP: 10
PU011 ward 06, Oko-Agba, Ijero LGA
APC: 117
ADC: 9
PDP: 8
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