Adeleke Defends Dancing, Highlights Projects Ahead of Osun Poll
Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has defended his public dancing, saying the hobby has not affected his performance in office as he seeks re-election in the August 15 governorship election. Adeleke spoke on Tuesday at a town hall meeting organised by Arise TV for candidates contesting the election, where he described himself as a “prudent […]
Families Demand Fair Trial for Soldiers Accused of Coup Plot
Families of soldiers accused of involvement in an alleged plot to overthrow President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s government have called for due process, fair trial and greater transparency in the military proceedings. Speaking in an interview with DCL English on Monday, A’isha Nana, whose husband is among the detained officers, said the situation had been difficult […]
Jingir’s ‘Infidels’ Remark Sparks Condemnation Ahead of 2027
Islamic cleric Sheikh Sani Jingir description of Christians as “infidels” while advocating a Muslim-Muslim presidential ticket ahead of the 2027 elections has drawn condemnation from former Kano State governor Rabiu Kwankwaso, Northern Christian Association chairman Rev. Joseph Hayab and human rights lawyer Deji Adeyanju. Jingir made the remarks at a political gathering organised by the […]
INEC Secures Osun Election Materials as 25,310 Security Personnel Deploy
Sensitive election materials have arrived in Osun State ahead of Saturday’s governorship election, with the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) preparing to deploy ad hoc personnel from a pool of more than 30,000 National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members. INEC Chief Press Secretary, Adedayo Oketola, disclosed this on Monday, saying the commission had already received […]
APC, PDP, SDP, NDC Complete 2027 Candidate Upload
The parties confirmed the development on Monday, as the commission’s deadline for candidate submission approached. The ruling APC said it completed the process ahead of the original deadline. Its National Chairman, Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, said the party had successfully uploaded candidates for all elective positions, from state Houses of Assembly seats to the […]
Rivers Youths Protest Against APC Ahead of 2027 Elections
A group of youths in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, has staged a street demonstration urging residents not to vote for the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 general elections. A 45-second video circulating on X showed the youths chanting against President Bola Tinubu’s administration, which they accused of worsening economic hardship through poor governance. […]
Gateway ICT polytechnic students recused as security forces kill 3 Abductor in Ogun
The Nigeria Police Force has confirmed that three suspected kidnappers who abducted five students of the Gateway ICT Polytechnic, Sapaade, Ogun State were neutralised in a gun duel with security operatives. The Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Ani Iniedu, confirmed this in a statement highlighting the police operational success across the country on Sunday. Iniedu […]
Oyo APC Urges Osun Voters to Back Oyebamiji
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State has urged voters in Osun State to support its governorship candidate, Bola Oyebamiji, in the August 15 election. The party said the poll presented an opportunity for Osun residents to elect a new administration focused on effective leadership, accountability and equitable distribution of resources. In a statement […]
Osun Poll: Omisore, Others Meet Akande Ahead of Election
Former Osun State Governor Bisi Akande has met with leaders and elders of the All Progressives Congress in the state to review the party’s preparations for Saturday’s governorship election. The meeting was held at Akande’s country home in Ila Orangun on Saturday, with his former deputy, Senator Iyiola Omisore, among those in attendance. A […]
Tinubu: Oyetola Had Enough Resources to Retain Osun Seat
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has said former Osun State Governor Gboyega Oyetola had sufficient political and campaign resources to secure re-election in the 2022 governorship election but failed to utilise them effectively. Tinubu made the remark during an emergency reconciliation meeting with about 76 All Progressives Congress leaders from Osun State at the Presidential […]
