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 […]
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 […]
