Monday, October 26, 2026

Politics

August 10, 2026

Edo: Gov Okpebholo appoints 4,800 special assistants, hails APC supporters

“We are taking the governance to the grassroots so that whatever is from the top will also go down to the bottom,” he said.

Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo
August 10, 2026

Osun Poll: Gov Adeleke’s wife leads women’s protest for peaceful election

Ms Adeleke led women in a peaceful protest to demand a violence-free election in Osun State.

Chief (Mrs.) Titilola Adebusola Adeleke
August 10, 2026

APC plotting to pressure INEC to end voting prematurely, Adeleke’s campaign group alleges

The group alleged that the APC intends to target local government areas considered strongholds of Mr Adeleke to “suppress votes and disenfranchise thousands of eligible voters.”

Imole Campaign Council
August 10, 2026

10,000 NSCDC operatives sent to Osun ahead of August 15 governorship election

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) says it has deployed 10,000 operatives for the August 15 Osun governorship election.

Armed female NSCDC operatives
August 9, 2026

Osun Poll: Diaspora group backs APC governorship candidate, urges support for Tinubu’s re-election

The group said it stands firmly behind the president’s Renewed Hope Agenda because of his visionary leadership and commitment to national development.

Bola Oyebamiji and President Bola Tinubu
August 9, 2026

Osun APC chieftain calls for restraint, credible poll

Mr Oyintiloye urged stakeholders to refrain from violence and ensure a peaceful electoral process, adding that no political ambition is worth the life of any citizen.

Olatunbosun Oyintiloye
August 9, 2026

2027: Afenifere seeks stronger Yoruba-Igbo ties, warns against ethnic division

Mr Wellington said the initiative was informed by growing mutual suspicion between the Yoruba and Igbo communities, which he described as unhealthy for national unity.

Afenifere
August 9, 2026

Osun Poll: Civil society coalition urges credible, violence-free election

The group urged the federal government and agencies involved in the August 15 election to ensure fairness, justice and security.

Osun State Logo
August 8, 2026

Osun Poll: Gunmen attack APC rally in Ilesa

Mr Omowaiye said a 12-year-old boy and other party members were attacked and shot during a peaceful campaign rally in Ilesa West.

APC LOGO
August 7, 2026

Tinubu well positioned to win 2027 election, says ex-Accord presidential candidate

He said Mr Tinubu’s re-election is inevitable because Nigerians are beginning to appreciate the benefits of the administration’s reform agenda despite prevailing challenges.

Christopher Imumolen