Politics

Governor Douye Diri stated that Nigeria’s democracy is struggling due to the absence of justice, equity, and fairness, warning that true democracy cannot thrive without fiscal federalism and the rule of law. Citing Oloibiri and the Niger Delta,...

Timi Frank alleges Senator Francis Fadahunsi's controversial "Kill Accord" remark exposes what he describes as a broader APC plot to manipulate the August 15 Osun governorship election and intimidate political opponents. The former APC deputy spokesman demands Fadahunsi's...

IGP Olatunji Disu deploys DIG Ishyaku Mohammed to coordinate police security operations for Saturday's Osun governorship election. Senior police officers spread across Osun's three senatorial districts to lead intelligence-driven operations and ensure rapid response to security threats. Police...

Obasanjo Rejects Africa's Democratic Model: Former President Olusegun Obasanjo says Africa does not practice genuine democracy but a Western liberal system imposed by colonial powers, arguing that the imported model has failed to deliver accountable governance and sustainable...

Osun Police summon Senator Francis Fadahunsi over viral "Kill Accord" remarks allegedly made at an APC campaign rally in Ilesa ahead of Saturday's governorship election. Police say the lawmaker is being questioned over statements considered threatening, inciting and...

Senator Francis Fadahunsi's viral "Kill Accord" comment has ignited fresh political tension ahead of Saturday's Osun governorship election, prompting widespread condemnation over fears of escalating violence. The Osun East lawmaker insists his remarks were purely metaphorical, saying he...

Police issue strong warning that ballot snatching, voter intimidation, vote-buying and election violence will attract immediate arrest and prosecution, regardless of political status. NPF bars Amotekun, vigilante groups, hunters, CJTF and all other non-state security outfits from participating...

Atiku says the closure of schools across about 40 local government areas exposes the failure of the Tinubu administration's ₦144.86 billion Safe Schools Programme despite massive public spending. The ADC presidential candidate demands a full audit of the...

SERAP warns that rising political violence could undermine the credibility of Saturday's Osun governorship election if urgent preventive action is not taken. Rights group urges INEC to document, publicly report, and promptly refer all cases of electoral violence...

Police Service Commission deploys a high-powered monitoring delegation to Osun to oversee police conduct before, during, and after Saturday's governorship election. Retired Deputy Inspector-General of Police, Dr Taiwo Lakanu, to lead the team in ensuring officers remain impartial,...