Tuesday, September 1, 2026

Politics

August 11, 2026

Obasanjo urges Africa to develop its own democracy model

He said the democratic model adopted by African countries lacked sufficient African context and often failed to meet the continent’s needs.

August 11, 2026

INEC, AYGF urge active youth involvement in democracy

Mr Salifu said youths had been systematically excluded, directly or indirectly, from meaningful participation in the democratic process and governance.

INEC, AYGF
August 11, 2026

Adeleke campaign council demands arrest of Fadahunsi over threat to kill Accord Party members

“Coming from a serving member of the National Assembly who swore to uphold the constitution, we feel compelled to demand the arrest of senator Fadahunsi,” the group said.

Imole Campaign Council, Senator Fadahunsi
August 11, 2026

Kill Accord Party members, senator Fadahunsi tells APC supporters; Adeleke campaign demands police intervention

“This is a serious threat to lives and the peaceful conduct of the August 15 election,” Mr Olajengbesi stated.

Francis Fadahunsi
August 11, 2026

Davido flags Osun violence to Trump as pre-election casualties climb

Fifteen thousand police operatives would be deployed for the August 15 election. An additional 10,000 NSCDC officers would be on the ground.

Trump, Davido
August 11, 2026

Adeleke, Oyebamiji are my juniors in politics; I’ll defeat them, ADC candidate declares

“Politically speaking, they (Adeleke and Oyebamiji) are my juniors in politics. Forget about the party they all belong to,” said Mr Salaam.

Adeleke, Oyebamiji, Najeem Salaam
August 11, 2026

Fresh killings in Osun days before governorship election, police say

The police command in Osun says three persons were killed in a cult-related clash in the Imo area of Osun on Monday.

Armed Cops
August 11, 2026

APC chieftains, supporters celebrate Solomon Adeola at 57

Chieftains and supporters of the All Progressives Congress in Ogun on Monday celebrated the party’s 2027 governorship candidate, Solomon Adeola, at 57.

Solomon Adeola,
August 11, 2026

Babachir Lawal draws battle line with ADC, Atiku over allegedly rigged Adamawa governorship primary

Mr Lawal has threatened to go to court, citing the African Democratic Congress’s substitution of the 2027 governorship candidate in Adamawa as a reason.

Babachir Lawal
August 11, 2026

Gov Adeleke inaugurates Ile-Ife flyover, preaches peace as Osun election looms

Speaking at its inauguration, Mr Adeleke urged residents and the electorate to shun violence before, during and after the August 15 governorship election.

Gov Adeleke inaugurates Ile-Ife flyover