Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has condemned what he described as “incendiary” comments allegedly made by Senator Francis Fadahunsi ahead of Saturday’s governorship election in Osun State, warning that inflammatory political rhetoric could undermine the credibility of the electoral process. In a statement shared on his...
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Amnesty international has called on the Nigerian authorities to fulfil their obligation to promote, protect, respect, and fulfil human rights amidst disturbing signs of violence, intimidation and allegations of interference, ahead of the Osun State gubernatorial election slated for 15 August 2026. Amnesty International in a statement on Tuesday...
Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke has expressed appreciation to traditional rulers in Ile-Ife and Modakeke for their prayers and support, saying the endorsements reflect growing confidence in his administration’s developmental strides across Osun State. In a post shared on his X account on Tuesday, Adeleke described his visit to...
Presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar, has raised concerns over the use of the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS), warning that the technology powering Nigeria’s elections is outdated and poses serious cyber and operational risks ahead of the 2027 general elections. Atiku’s concerns followed the...
Nigerian music star Davido has appealed to United States President Donald Trump and the international community to closely monitor the forthcoming governorship election in Osun State amid concerns over possible violence. The award-winning singer made the appeal in a post shared on his official X account on Tuesday, where...
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...
Popular Nigerian music star David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has stirred political debate ahead of the August 15, 2026, Osun State governorship election after declaring that anyone supporting the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state is “an enemy of progress.” The award-winning singer made the remark in...
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar on Monday arrived in Osogbo, the Osun State capital, to participate in the grand finale of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) governorship campaign ahead of Saturday’s election. Atiku, who disclosed his arrival in a post on his official X account, said he was accompanied...
Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has approved an extension of the deadline for the submission (upload on the dedicated portal) of the list of candidates for the Governorship and State Houses of Assembly Elections for the February 2027 General Election. National Commissioner & Chairman, Information & Voter Education Committee,...
Afrobeats star David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has stirred controversy after declaring that he would seek the intervention of United States President Donald Trump if he believes the forthcoming Osun State governorship election is compromised. The award-winning singer made the remarks during a livestream with content creator Carter...
Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has engaged representatives of Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) on security concerns surrounding the forthcoming Osun State Governorship Election scheduled for 15th August, 2026. The delegation was led by the Executive Director, CISLAC, Auwal Musa Rafsanjani, and comprised representatives of YIAGA Africa, Nigerian...
Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke has announced the completion and opening of the 10-span Oke Fia Flyover in Osogbo, describing the project as a major milestone in his administration’s commitment to improving infrastructure and easing traffic congestion in the Osun State capital. The governor made the announcement in a...
Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodimma, has dissociated himself from a report circulating on social media where his person has directly or indirectly been linked to the success or otherwise of Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State, the candidate of the Accord Party in the August 15, 2026 governorship election....
President Bola Tinubu has informed Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke that he has directed the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to vacate the court order freezing the state’s account. The latest development was disclosed on Thursday in an update from the Presidency, which confirmed that the President personally...
Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has sued the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over the freezing of the state’s Federal Statutory Allocation Account. The suit was filed before the Federal High Court in Abuja by a legal team led by M. T. Adekilekun, SAN. The Attorney General of...
African Democratic Congress (ADC) has welcomed President Bola Tinubu’s directive to reverse the freezing of the Osun State Government’s accounts but questioned his claim that the EFCC acted on the basis of a court order, noting that the President was either misinformed or he had deliberately misrepresented the situation....
Former Governor of Sokoto State and Senator representing Sokoto South Senatorial District, Senator Aminu Tambuwal, has expressed grave concern over the persistent wave of terrorist attacks ravaging several communities across Sokoto State, calling for an immediate and more decisive security response to halt the violence. Tambuwal lamented that the...
Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has appealed to residents of the state to remain steadfast ahead of the August 15 governorship election, urging them to reject any attempt to return the state to what he described as an era of hardship and unpaid wages. In a message shared on...
Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has expressed concern over the reported freezing of the Osun State Government’s bank accounts by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), describing the development as one capable of raising questions about the integrity of democratic institutions. In a statement posted...
* Says anti-graft agency’s action days before governorship poll could undermine confidence in electoral process By TOM CHIAHEMEN – ABUJA – In a dramatic intervention just days before the Osun State governorship election, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Thursday ordered the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to immediately...