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The United Nations Security Council is concerned about reports of military reinforcements by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) around El Obeid in Sudan, months after the massacre in El Fasher. The council, in a statement on Saturday, warned of the imminent risk of mass atrocities and demanded that the RSF immediately halt its assault on the city, capital of North Kordofan state. The body further expressed serious worry over continued violence across Sudan, where the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the RSF have been at war since mid-April 2023. Urging all parties to end the hostility, the UNSC urged them…

The Deputy Inspector-General of Police supervising the South-East Geopolitical Zone and in charge of Logistics and Supply, DIG Kenechukwu Onwuemelie, has called for a unified approach among security agencies within the South-East region to reduce crime and enhance security. He made the call while embarking on an operational visit to Imo State as part of his strategic assessment tour of the South-East Geopolitical Zone, in line with the directive of the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu. During the visit, the DIG paid an operational visit to the State Police Command, where he was received by the State Commissioner…

The Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has written to the Chief Judge of the state, Justice Daniel Okungbowa, urging him to constitute a special court for the purpose of trying offences relating to cultism and kidnapping in the state. DAILY POST reports that the governor also requested the Chief Judge to nominate three or any number of judges he deems fit to serve in the court. The governor’s request was contained in a letter dated June 19, 2026, signed by Umar Musa Ikhilor, the Secretary to the State Government, and addressed to the Chief Judge of the state. The letter,…

The incumbent Governor of Ekiti State and candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Biodun Oyebanji, has taken an early lead as results of the state governorship election begin to trickle in. Oyebanji had earlier floored the African Democratic Congress, ADC, candidate, Dare Bejide, in his own polling unit. The governor secured 140 votes while the ADC candidate only polled 37 votes. Across the state, the early results show the APC leading by a massive margin, with the PDP following behind and the ADC settling into third place. So far, the total results as uploaded on INEC IReV are as…

Rights activist and chieftain of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Aisha Yesufu, on Saturday accused the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, of being blinded to vote-buying and electoral malpractices during elections. Reacting to alleged vote-buying in Ekiti State, Yesufu said it should be decriminalised in Nigeria. Posting on X, the activist noted that law-abiding Nigerians are at the receiving end of vote-buying in Nigeria. He wrote: “At this rate, vote buying should be decriminalized in Nigeria. It does not make sense since it is those who are law abiding that gets punished for it! “They do not do the vote buying…

Sahara Reports: Ahead of 2027, APC’s new weapon is speed. Beat fake news by communicating faster and clearer. Global News— APC National Chairman, Prof Nentawe Yilwatda, told diaspora members to think beyond mobilisation. “You are image makers for Nigeria,” he said. “We need your credible voices to sell Mr President to the world.” His charge to 500+ Renewed Hope Ambassadors at Sunday’s virtual global conference: “Build counter-fake news strategies in every chapter.” The Directorate of Diaspora and Global Affairs organised the RHA summit. Hon Abike Dabiri-Erewa, NIDCOM Chairman/CEO, opened it at 8:00 PM. How APC Killed the 2014 Lie Former…

Former Kwara United captain Kabiru Muhammad is on the verge of sealing a move to Ranchers Bees ahead of the 2026-27 Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, season. Mohammed left Kwara United at the end of his three-and-a-half-year spell with the club. Ranchers Bees are looking to strengthen their squad ahead of the new season. The Kaduna-based side see Muhammad as a key addition to shore up their defence. Mohammed is expected to bring NPFL experience and leadership to the Bees.  Talks between Muhammad’s representatives and Ranchers Bees is reported to be progressing well. Both parties are close to agreeing terms…

Former Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, has cast his vote at Polling Unit 1, St. David Primary School, Afao-Ekiti, Irepodun/Ifelodun Local Government Area, in the ongoing governorship election in the state. Speaking with journalists shortly after voting, Fayose expressed confidence in the chances of Governor Biodun Oyebanji, declaring that the incumbent governor was on course for victory. According to the former governor, prevailing political developments and the mood among residents indicated strong support for Oyebanji across the state. “Oyebanji has already won the election,” Fayose said. “If you look at the state of things in the state and the body…

Kebbi State Government has intensified efforts to contain an invasion of quelea birds threatening rice farms in several parts of the state as farmers begin wet-season cultivation.The Commissioner for Agriculture and Food Security, Shehu Mu’azu, disclosed this during a press briefing in Birnin Kebbi on Friday. According to him, the migratory birds have invaded major Fadama farming areas, posing a threat to rice production and the livelihoods of farmers. Mu’azu said the infestation was detected within the last 72 hours, with reports indicating damage to some early-planted rice fields. He explained that quelea birds, regarded as one of Africa’s most…

The Italian government has strongly rejected comments attributed to U.S. President Donald Trump suggesting that Italian Prime Minister, Giorgia Meloni ‘begged’ him for a photograph during the recent G7 summit in France. The controversy erupted on Friday following Trump’s remarks in an interview aired on La7 television. The U.S. president reportedly claimed that Meloni requested a photo opportunity with him during the G7 meeting in Évian-les-Bains and said he obliged despite having no obligation to do so. The statement sparked swift backlash from Rome, with Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani describing the remarks as serious and offensive to both Prime…