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LIVE UPDATE: Winners Emerge as INEC Rolls Out Results Across LGAs in Osun Election

INEC begins uploading polling unit results from the Osun governorship election as collation progresses across the state's 30 local government areas. Over 400 polling unit results had been uploaded to the IReV portal as of 4:03 p.m., representing...

Osun Election: Fadahunsi’s ‘Monitor Their Ballot’ Remark Sparks Fresh Security Concern

Imole Campaign Council accuses Senator Francis Fadahunsi of attempting to intimidate voters after a viral video allegedly showed him urging supporters to "monitor their ballot." Campaign spokesman Pelumi Olajengbesi calls on security agencies to investigate the senator's conduct...

Civilians Backed Every Military Takeover – IBB Breaks Silence On Nigeria’s Coup History

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Former military president Ibrahim Babangida says every successful coup in Nigeria was driven not only by soldiers but also by civilians who provided political influence, financial backing and strategic support. The ex-Head of State reveals how a military...

Osun Poll: ADC Cries Foul Over Alleged Agent Exclusion As APC Eyes Victory

ADC alleges widespread irregularity: Governorship candidate Najeem Salaam claims the party's agents were not recognised in polling units across 10 local government areas despite submitting their names to INEC ahead of the election. Complaint escalates to authorities: Salaam...

#OsunDecides2026: Adeleke Votes, Claims Police Aiding APC

Governor Ademola Adeleke cast his vote in Ede and accused some police personnel of aiding the APC through alleged voter intimidation and security bias. The governor claimed police officers were tear-gassing voters in parts of Osun and alleged...

#OsunDecides2026: Voters Troop To Polling Units As Voting Begins

Voting has commenced across Osun State as eligible voters head to polling units in a governorship election widely regarded as a defining political test ahead of the 2027 general elections. Military and police personnel have taken control of...

Court Order Forces INEC To Restore Suppressed Delta, Kogi Constituencies, Sets September 19 Elections

INEC has restored four previously suppressed State House of Assembly constituencies in Delta and Kogi States after court judgements ordered their reinstatement, reopening legislative representation for thousands of voters in the affected areas. Political parties have been directed...

Osun 2026: Meet The 15 Governorship Candidates as Adeleke, Oyebamiji, Salam Lead High-Stakes Battle For Government House

Fifteen governorship candidates will battle for Osun Government House on Saturday as 1,906,390 registered voters with PVC prepare to decide the state's political future in one of Nigeria's most closely watched off-cycle elections. Governor Ademola Adeleke, APC's Asiwaju...

Jason Arday: Cambridge Professor Who Resigned Over Plagiarism Allegations Found Dead

Former Cambridge professor Jason Arday has been found dead at 41 in south London, the BBC reports. Police confirmed the death is treated as unexpected but not suspicious following emergency calls to Battersea. The tragic news follows his...

Local Refining Push Gains Momentum as NUPRC Unveils Crude Swap Plan to End Supply Bottlenecks

NUPRC has begun wide-ranging consultations with industry stakeholders on a domestic crude oil and gas swap initiative aimed at reducing logistics costs. The proposed swap mechanism is expected to improve compliance with the Domestic Crude Supply Obligation (DCSO)...