August 20, 2026

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APC releases timetable for Delta, Kogi restored constituencies, legislative by-elections in 5 states APC

APC releases timetable for Delta, Kogi restored constituencies, legislative by-elections in 5 states

By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja August 19, 2026
All Progressives Congress (APC) has unveiled the timetable and schedule of activities for its primary elections ahead of the 2026 polls in the newly restored State House of Assembly constituencies in Delta and Kogi states, as well as legislative by-elections in Gombe, Bauchi, Delta and Kano states. The party...
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Jonathan warns against ‘political invasion’ of off-cycle elections after Osun poll Former President Goodluck Jonathan

Jonathan warns against ‘political invasion’ of off-cycle elections after Osun poll

By OFFOR CALLISTUS, Abuja August 18, 2026
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has called for new standards of political conduct during Nigeria’s off-cycle elections, warning that the growing practice of influential politicians converging on states during governorship polls could undermine the country’s democracy. In a statement posted on his X account on Tuesday, Jonathan commended the peaceful...
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Adeleke thanks Tinubu for upholding democracy after Osun re-election victory President Bola Tinubu and Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke

Adeleke thanks Tinubu for upholding democracy after Osun re-election victory

By OLA MODUPE, Osogbo August 17, 2026
Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has expressed appreciation to President Bola Tinubu for congratulating him following his victory in the August 15 governorship election. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) officially declared Adeleke the winner of the poll on Sunday, securing him a second term in office after defeating...
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Sowore: Adeleke has endorsed Tinubu’s ‘mission of destroying Nigeria’ beyond 2027 President Bola Tinubu congratulated Adeleke over Osun State Governorship election Victory

Sowore: Adeleke has endorsed Tinubu’s ‘mission of destroying Nigeria’ beyond 2027

By OFFOR CALLISTUS, Abuja August 17, 2026
Human rights activist and former presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), Omoyele Sowore, has alleged that Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has thrown his support behind President Bola Tinubu’s bid to remain in office beyond the 2027 general elections. Sowore made the remarks in a post shared...
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Osun election signals APC’s 2027 defeat, PDP declares after Adeleke’s victory Osun State Governor, Adeleke in PDP

Osun election signals APC’s 2027 defeat, PDP declares after Adeleke’s victory

By OFFOR CALLISTUS, Abuja August 17, 2026
Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has described the outcome of the Osun State governorship election as a strong indication of what Nigerians should expect in the 2027 general elections, following Governor Ademola Adeleke’s decisive victory at the polls. In a statement issued on Sunday by its National Publicity Secretary, Comrade...
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Tinubu: Adeleke’s victory, a fitting assurance that democracy will continue to flourish in Nigeria President Bola Tinubu and Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke

Tinubu: Adeleke’s victory, a fitting assurance that democracy will continue to flourish in Nigeria

By DAVID IORJA, Abuja August 16, 2026
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu said the re-election of Governor Ademola Adeleke in the just-concluded Osun election is a fitting assurance that democracy will continue to flourish in our country under the All Progressives Congress administration. “I called Governor Ademola Adeleke earlier today to congratulate him on his election victory...
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Osun Governorship: Adeleke re-elected with 511,067 votes Osun election: Adeleke votes, alleges police intimidation, expresses confidence of victory

Osun Governorship: Adeleke re-elected with 511,067 votes

accord August 16, 2026
By OLA MODUPE, Osogbo – Incumbent governor and flagbearer of the Accord Party, Senator Ademola Adeleke, has been declared winner of Saturday’s Gubernatorial election in Osun State, south-West Nigeria. Declaring the results on in Osogbo on Sunday, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), said Senator Adeleke polled a total...
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Osun decides: Adeleke demands release of PDP chairman, alleges political arrest after voting Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke

Osun decides: Adeleke demands release of PDP chairman, alleges political arrest after voting

By OLA MODUPE, Osogbo August 16, 2026
Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke, has condemned the arrest of the Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the state, Hon. Sunday Bisi, describing the development as a politically motivated attempt to intimidate opposition supporters during the ongoing governorship election. In a statement issued on Saturday by...
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Osun election: Adeleke votes, alleges police intimidation, expresses confidence of victory Osun election: Adeleke votes, alleges police intimidation, expresses confidence of victory

Osun election: Adeleke votes, alleges police intimidation, expresses confidence of victory

By OLA MODUPE, Osogbo August 15, 2026
Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke has cast his vote in the ongoing governorship election, expressing confidence that he would secure another four-year mandate. The governor voted on Saturday at Sagba Abogunde Ward 2, Unit 9 in Ede North Local Government Area, arriving at the polling unit at about 8:32...
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Osun 2026: APC’s Oyebamiji votes, expresses confidence of governorship victory Osun 2026: APC’s Oyebamiji votes, expresses confidence of governorship victory

Osun 2026: APC’s Oyebamiji votes, expresses confidence of governorship victory

Tom Chiahemen August 15, 2026
All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in the 2026 Osun State election, Bola Oyebamiji, has cast his vote, expressing optimism that he will emerge victorious when the ballots are counted. Oyebamiji, popularly known as AMBO, arrived at Polling Unit 11, Ward 9, Open Space Gantry Sawmill, Ikire, Irewole Local...
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2027: Kogi approves ₦150m campaign signage fee for presidential candidates, PDP rejects policy Kogi State Governor, Usman Ododo

2027: Kogi approves ₦150m campaign signage fee for presidential candidates, PDP rejects policy

By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja August 15, 2026
Kogi State Government has approved new fees for campaign billboards, posters and other promotional materials ahead of the 2027 general elections and the 2026 local government polls. Commissioner for Information and Communications, Kingsley Fanwo, said presidential candidates will pay ₦150 million, while senatorial, House of Representatives and State Assembly...
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Tinubu calls for peaceful election in Osun, charges security agencies to protect voters, INEC officials President Bola Tinubu

Tinubu calls for peaceful election in Osun, charges security agencies to protect voters, INEC officials

By DAVID IORJA, Abuja August 14, 2026
President Bola Tinubu has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission and the security agencies to ensure a peaceful and transparent election in Osun State. The people of Osun State will go to the polls on Saturday, August 15, 2026, to elect their governor in an election where 15 candidates...
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Osun election: PDP backs Adeleke despite Appeal Court victory Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke

Osun election: PDP backs Adeleke despite Appeal Court victory

By OLA MODUPE, Osogbo August 14, 2026
Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has thrown its support behind the governorship candidate of the Accord Party, Governor Ademola Adeleke, for Saturday’s Osun State governorship election, despite securing a Court of Appeal judgment affirming the nomination of its own candidate. The decision was announced in a statement on Friday by...
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Osun election: Accord dismisses Imumolen’s endorsement of APC candidate, predicts landslide victory Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke

Osun election: Accord dismisses Imumolen’s endorsement of APC candidate, predicts landslide victory

By OLA MODUPE, Osogbo August 14, 2026
National leadership of the Accord Party has distanced itself from its expelled former presidential candidate, Chris Imumolen, over his public endorsement of the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in Osun State, Senator Bola Oyebamiji, insisting that he neither represents the party nor possesses the political influence to sway...
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US report vindicates Atiku on Tinubu govt’s lack of fiscal transparency – Aide US report vindicates Atiku on Tinubu govt’s lack of fiscal transparency – Aide

US report vindicates Atiku on Tinubu govt’s lack of fiscal transparency – Aide

By OFFOR CALLISTUS, Abuja August 13, 2026
Presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and former Vice President of Nigeria, Atiku Abubakar, has been vindicated by the recent report by the United States Department of State highlighting concerns over fiscal transparency in Nigeria, with specific reference to the federal government’s failure to disclose revenues and...
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Inibehe Effiong demands prosecution of Senator Fadahunsi over alleged call for ‘blood bath’ in Osun Senator Francis Fadahunsi,

Inibehe Effiong demands prosecution of Senator Fadahunsi over alleged call for ‘blood bath’ in Osun

By JOY ADARA, Abuja August 13, 2026
Human rights lawyer Inibehe Effiong has called for the prosecution of Senator Francis Fadahunsi over an alleged call for the killing of Accord Party supporters ahead of the Osun State governorship election. Effiong, in a statement, described the senator’s alleged remarks in a viral video as reckless and capable...
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Osun election: IPAC warns politicians against violence, says ‘you can’t kill people you want to govern’ IPAC

Osun election: IPAC warns politicians against violence, says ‘you can’t kill people you want to govern’

By OLA MODUPE, Osogbo August 11, 2026
Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC) has urged political leaders in Osun State to shun violence ahead of Saturday’s governorship election. IPAC National Chairman, Yusuf Dantalle, expressed concern over rising political tension and reported incidents of violence in parts of the state. He said it was wrong for politicians to attack...
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Edo Governor Okpebholo approves 4,800 Special Assistants to strengthen grassroots governance Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo

Edo Governor Okpebholo approves 4,800 Special Assistants to strengthen grassroots governance

By EMMANUEL JIMOH, Benin August 11, 2026
Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo has approved the appointment of 4,800 Special Assistants to expand government presence across the state’s 192 wards. The governor announced the decision on Monday during a meeting with leaders and members of the APC from the 18 local government areas at the Government House...
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2027 elections: PDP says EU observer pullout raises fresh concerns ober Nigeria’s electoral credibility PDP

2027 elections: PDP says EU observer pullout raises fresh concerns ober Nigeria’s electoral credibility

By OFFOR CALLISTUS, Abuja August 10, 2026
Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has expressed concern over the European Union’s (EU) decision to withdraw from observing Nigeria’s 2027 general elections, describing the move as a troubling indication of declining confidence in the country’s electoral process. In a statement issued on Monday by its Interim National Publicity Secretary, Comrade...
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