Politics

Adeleke's Accord Party delivers a symbolic victory, defeating the APC at former Governor Olagunsoye Oyinlola's polling unit despite his open support for Bola Oyebamiji. Accord polls 125 votes against APC's 85, while the ADC trails with just five...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...