INEC has successfully uploaded 2,048 out of 2,445 election results onto its portal for the Ekiti State governorship race, reaching an 83.7 percent completion rate as of Saturday evening.
In Oyo State, the community of Igboho erupted in joy following the release of a kidnapped family. Local reports indicate the victims were freed shortly after Yoruba activist Sunday Adeyemo, known as Sunday Igboho, issued a two-hour ultimatum.
Rabiu Garba Aiki of the APC has been officially named the winner of the Zuru State Constituency by-election in Kebbi State. Prof. Muhammad Bashar of the Federal University Birnin Kebbi confirmed the outcome at the collation center.
The Take It Back Movement plans to hold a protest in Ibadan on June 22. Coordinator Dimeji Salako stated the demonstration at Iwo Road will address ongoing insecurity and the abduction of educators and students.
Police in Zamfara State seized 329 cattle, 175 sheep, an AK-47, and live ammunition during a recent security mission. DSP Yazid Abubakar confirmed the recovery in a statement on Saturday.
Customs officials in Apapa intercepted 1.8 tonnes of Cannabis sativa and blocked a shipment of expired drugs from reaching the market, according to spokesperson Isah Sulaiman.
Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo has asked the Chief Judge to create a Special Court focused on prosecuting kidnapping and cult-related activities to ensure faster judicial resolutions.
In Kebbi State, police and allied agencies killed a kidnapping leader named Jiji Mujugu during a raid in Bagudo, acting on information from a previously captured associate.
The Nigerian Army’s 12 Brigade successfully stormed a bandit hideout in Kogi, resulting in the rescue of two hostages following a focused intelligence operation.
Bauchi State has officially deployed 2,187 newly trained forest guards and vigilante members. Deputy Governor Auwal Jatau emphasized that these personnel will help secure forests and improve overall state safety.
