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Osun Election: Tinubu Tasks INEC, Security Agencies on Credibility

August 14, 2026

President Bola Tinubu has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, and security agencies to ensure a peaceful, transparent and credible governorship election in Osun State. The Osun election is scheduled for Saturday, August 15, 2026, with 15 candidates competing for the governorship seat. Among those contesting are the incumbent Governor Ademola Adeleke of […]

Osun Election: APM, PDP Candidates Withdraw, Endorse Adeleke

August 14, 2026

Two governorship candidates have withdrawn from Saturday’s Osun State election and thrown their support behind incumbent Governor Ademola Adeleke. The candidates are Adebayo Simon Adewale of the Allied Peoples Movement, APM, and Adedamola Adebayo of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP. Their decisions came less than 48 hours before voters are scheduled to elect the next […]

Osun Election: ADC Blames Tinubu for Fadahunsi’s Controversial Remark

August 13, 2026

The African Democratic Congress, ADC, has linked President Bola Tinubu’s recent political comments to remarks attributed to Senator Francis Fadahunsi ahead of Saturday’s Osun election. The party’s National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, made the allegation during an appearance on Arise News on Wednesday, arguing that political statements from senior leaders could influence how their supporters […]

Osun Election: Accord Seeks EU Intervention Over Alleged Violence

August 12, 2026

The Osun election violence concerns have prompted the Accord Party to appeal to the European Union (EU) for diplomatic intervention ahead of Saturday’s governorship poll. The party asked the EU to closely monitor developments in Osun State and use its diplomatic influence to encourage Nigerian authorities to ensure that the election is peaceful, credible and […]

Osun Election: Salaam Says Voters Will Choose Him to End Thuggery

August 11, 2026

The African Democratic Congress, ADC, governorship candidate in Osun State, Najeem Salaam, has expressed confidence that voters will support his bid in Saturday’s governorship election. Salaam said his experience in government and grassroots politics positioned him to address political violence and restore peace across the state. He made the remarks during an Arise News Town […]

Adeleke: Dancing Doesn’t Affect My Work as Osun Governor

August 11, 2026

Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has defended his well-known dancing hobby, insisting that his public displays of dance have not affected his responsibilities as governor. Adeleke spoke during the Arise Town Hall for Osun governorship candidates ahead of Saturday’s governorship election. The governor was responding to a question on whether his dancing had affected the […]

Atiku, Obi, Kwankwaso, Makinde, Others Set for Opposition Unity Summit

August 10, 2026

Opposition political leaders are expected to meet in Abuja on August 18 as consultations intensify over possible cooperation ahead of the 2027 general elections. The planned summit follows a series of discussions between the G100, a coalition of concerned Nigerians, and leaders of six opposition political parties. Among those involved in the consultations are former […]

Osun Rally Shooting: Three Injured as APC, Accord Trade Blame

August 9, 2026

At least three people were injured after gunshots disrupted an All Progressives Congress, APC, street rally in Ilesa, Osun State, on Saturday, triggering conflicting allegations between the APC and Accord Party. One of those injured was identified as 14-year-old Tobi Ilesanmi, who was reportedly shot around the Isokun area of Ilesa. The incident also resulted […]

NDC Leaders Disagree Over Gombe Structure Ahead of 2027 Campaigns

August 6, 2026

Less than two weeks before the official commencement of campaigns for the 2027 general elections, disagreement has emerged within the National Democratic Coalition (NDC) over the strength of its grassroots organisation in Gombe State, with party leaders offering conflicting assessments of the party’s preparedness. The disagreement involves the Northeast Zonal Coordinator of the Coalition Alliance […]

Makinde Condemns Osun Account Freeze, Warns Against Politicising Federal Institutions

August 6, 2026

Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has criticised the reported Osun account freeze by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), alleging that the move reflects a growing pattern of deploying federal institutions against opposition-controlled states. Makinde said while public officials must remain accountable, law enforcement agencies should carry out their responsibilities with fairness, professionalism and […]