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Politics

August 17, 2026

Voter apathy mars Bauchi LG poll

At some polling centres in the Dawaki, Tirwun, Kofar, Ran and Yelwa areas of Bauchi, there were no voters or election officials, despite the deployment of security personnel.

Bauchi State
August 17, 2026

NDC hails Gov Adeleke, says Osun election triumph for democracy

The NDC said Mr Adeleke’s victory in Saturday’s governorship election was a triumph for democracy and the people’s will.

Governor Ademola Adeleke and Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC)
August 17, 2026

Ooni congratulates Gov Adeleke, urges unity in Osun

The monarch said the election’s conclusion should usher Osun into unity, reconciliation and purposeful governance for all communities.

Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi and Governor Ademola Adeleke
August 17, 2026

Osun election outcome nullified ‘votes don’t count’ narrative, says IPAC

The council described the election outcome as a positive development for Nigeria’s democracy.

Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC)
August 17, 2026

Continue to deliver good governance, Obasanjo tells Gov Adeleke

The former president urged Mr Adeleke to remain committed to good governance and delivering the dividends of democracy.

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo and Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State
August 17, 2026

PHOTOS: Hundreds of civil servants storm Osun state secretariat to celebrate Adeleke’s re-election

Hundreds of civil servants occupied the main entrance to the Osun State government secretariat on Monday to welcome Governor Ademola Adeleke, after his re-election.

Civil servants waiting at the Osun state secretariat
August 17, 2026

Edo assembly speaker Blessing Agbebaku resigns

Blessing Agbebaku, the speaker of the Edo State House of Assembly, has resigned.

Edo Assembly speaker Blessing Agbebaku
August 17, 2026

Former presidential candidate says Osun election turning point for Nigeria’s democracy

Ex-presidential candidate Martin Onovo of the National Conscience Party has described the outcome of the Osun governorship election as a turning point for Nigeria’s democracy.

Adeleke, Oyebamiji, Najeem Salaam
August 17, 2026

Election-related Violence: Adeleke orders headcount of Accord Party supporters killed, wounded

The headcount includes the wounded, the bereaved, persons whose properties were damaged or destroyed, and other identifiable victims of election-related violence.

Osun election violence
August 17, 2026

Nigerians must learn from Osun election, resist intimidation in 2027: CNPP

“Therefore, ahead of the 2027 general elections, Nigerians must emulate the courage demonstrated by Osun voters,” said CNPP.

Egbedore LGA