Edo Govt Faults Davido’s Call to Trump on Osun Election
The Edo State Government has criticised music star David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, over his appeal to United States President Donald Trump and the international community to closely monitor Saturday’s governorship election in Osun State. Speaking during a press briefing in Benin City on Thursday, the Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Prince Kassim […]
Osun Election Is Between Adeleke and Tinubu — Momodu
A chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Dele Momodu, has described the August 15 Osun State governorship election as a contest between Governor Ademola Adeleke and President Bola Tinubu. Speaking on Wednesday, Momodu argued that the All Progressives Congress (APC) lacked the political strength to defeat Adeleke without the backing and influence of the Tinubu-led […]
PDP Youth Leader Demands Action on Insecurity, Governance in Kwara
The Kwara State Youth Leader of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Olori-Odo Adio Odunjo Obbo-Ile, has called for stronger security measures, greater transparency and improved opportunities for young people in the state. Speaking at a press conference at the PDP State Secretariat in Ilorin on Wednesday to commemorate International Youth Day 2026, Obbo-Ile said […]
NDC Ticket Dispute Deepens in Anambra Assembly Constituency
A dispute over the Nigeria Democratic Congress ticket for Anaocha 1 Constituency in the Anambra State House of Assembly has created uncertainty within the party ahead of the 2027 elections. The controversy involves the incumbent lawmaker, Nkechi Ogbuefi, and Azubuike Okoye, both of whom have been linked to the party’s ticket for the constituency. Ogbuefi, […]
Rufai Oseni Criticises Osun Governorship Candidates’ Debate Performance
Arise Television anchor, Rufai Oseni, has criticised the performance of candidates at the Osun State governorship debate, saying they failed to present clear ideas and a compelling vision for the state. Oseni made the assessment on Wednesday, a day after the town hall debate involving candidates contesting the August 15 governorship election. He said the […]
Two Killed, Others Injured in Osun APC Campaign Attack
Tension has risen in Ilesa, Osun State, after an attack on All Progressives Congress supporters left two people dead and several others injured ahead of Saturday’s governorship election. The latest incident occurred on Tuesday morning at Igbogi, where APC supporters had gathered for a final campaign rally. Witnesses said suspected political thugs arrived around 7:30 […]
PSC Deploys Team to Monitor Police Conduct in Osun Election
The Police Service Commission (PSC) has deployed a delegation to Osun State to monitor the conduct of police personnel ahead of Saturday’s governorship election. The delegation, led by retired Deputy Inspector-General of Police Taiwo Lakanu, a PSC board member and chairman of its Standing Committee on Police Matters, will oversee officers deployed for election […]
Obi, Kwankwaso Meet NDC Governorship Candidates Ahead of 2027
The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, Peter Obi, and his running mate, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, have met with the party’s governorship candidates for Bauchi, Sokoto and Borno states as part of preparations for the 2027 general elections. The meeting was held at Kwankwaso’s residence in Maitama, Abuja, and was attended by the party’s […]
Ndume Urges Tinubu to Pay Military Salaries Directly
Borno South Senator Ali Ndume has urged President Bola Tinubu to ensure that funds approved for the recently announced salary increase for military personnel are transferred directly to the Armed Forces. Ndume, a former Chairman of the Senate Committee on Army, made the call in a statement on Tuesday, describing the salary review as a […]
Adeleke Accuses Oyetola of Orchestrating EFCC Account Freeze
Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has accused his predecessor, Gboyega Oyetola, of influencing the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission to freeze the state government’s accounts ahead of Saturday’s governorship election. Adeleke made the allegation on Tuesday during an Arise TV town hall meeting for candidates contesting the August 15, 2026, Osun governorship election. The governor […]
