Politics

#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

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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...

Osun Decides: Tinubu Demands Credible Poll, Orders Security Agencies to Keep Troublemakers Away

President Bola Tinubu has directed INEC to conduct a transparent, free and fair governorship election in Osun, insisting the outcome must reflect the will of the people. The President challenged the electoral umpire to use the August 15...

Tinubu’s 2027 Bid Faces Fresh Legal Battle as Atiku Seeks Court-Ordered Disqualification Over Certificate Allegations

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar personally appeared before the Federal High Court in Abuja to swear to an affidavit challenging President Bola Tinubu’s eligibility for the 2027 presidential election. The suit alleges that Tinubu submitted an NYSC certificate...

Osun Decides: Police Move To Calm NYSC Fears, Guarantee Maximum Security For Election Duty

The Nigeria Police Force has assured NYSC members deployed for Saturday's Osun governorship election of comprehensive security before, during and after the poll. The reassurance was delivered by senior police officers during a confidence-building visit ordered by the...

Osun Poll: Turaki-Led PDP Backs Adeleke Despite Court Victory Restoring Party Candidate

Court of Appeal restores Adebayo Olugbenga Adedamola as PDP's governorship candidate and orders INEC to include the party's logo on Saturday's ballot. Turaki-led PDP, however, throws its weight behind Governor Ademola Adeleke, saying the late judgement left its...

Court Orders Police Probe Into Fadahunsi’s ‘Kill Accord’ Remarks, Gives AIG Two Weeks To Report

Abuja Magistrate Court orders the Assistant Inspector-General of Police, Zone 7, to investigate Senator Francis Fadahunsi over alleged inciting comments targeting Accord Party members. The court directs police to conclude the investigation and submit a report within two...

‘He’s the Only Nigerian Without Classmates’ — Dino Melaye Reopens Tinubu’s Academic Record Controversy in Viral Video

Senator Dino Melaye has revived the controversy surrounding President Bola Tinubu’s academic history. The former lawmaker claims no former primary or secondary school classmate of Tinubu has publicly emerged. Melaye also referenced disputed photographs allegedly used to support...