Politics

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,...

Governor Ademola Adeleke says 12 years of APC rule left Osun burdened with unpaid salaries, stalled development, and economic hardship before his administration took over. Incumbent dismisses former Governor Olagunsoye Oyinlola's endorsement of the APC, insisting it poses...

Atiku challenges President Tinubu to personally explain the alleged $20 billion (₦27 trillion) worth of projects reportedly linked to businessman Gilbert Chagoury, describing the issue as a test of his administration's transparency. The ADC presidential candidate says The...

Adeleke declares he is unafraid of APC's alleged 'federal might', insisting Osun voters—not visiting governors—will decide the August 15 governorship election. Governor alleges ex-governor Gboyega Oyetola orchestrated the EFCC's freezing of Osun's account by invoking President Bola Tinubu's...