Osun State

House Speaker Abbas Tajudeen has congratulated Ademola Adeleke on his re-election as Osun governor. Abbas said the election reflected the administration’s commitment to democratic principles. He urged Adeleke to justify his renewed mandate by delivering on voters’ expectations. ...

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...

The Nigeria Police Force has announced a statewide restriction of movement from midnight on Friday as part of sweeping security measures for Saturday's Osun governorship election. Helicopters, drones, Police Mobile Force squadrons and Special Protection Units have been...

Akwa Ibom CP warns deployed officers against extortion, partisanship and voter intimidation. Officers are barred from paying for their movement to Osun and back to Akwa Ibom. Police personnel are cautioned against sharing sensitive election-operation content online. Akwa...

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...

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...

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...

Accord Party House of Representatives candidate, Ladi Adebayo, accuses Senator Francis Fadahunsi of issuing veiled threats capable of inciting political violence ahead of the Osun governorship election. Adebayo announces plans to petition the International Criminal Court (ICC), ECOWAS...

Peter Obi urges INEC, security agencies and political actors to ensure the August 15 Osun governorship election is decided by ballots, not violence. NDC leader calls on security agencies to remain loyal to the Constitution, insisting every voter...