The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has congratulated Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, on his victory in the August 15, 2026 governorship election, describing the outcome as a major demonstration of the power of voters and democratic choice. The opposition Party, however, has raised questions over the Independent National Electoral Commission’s (INEC) handling of its Result … Read more
Fresh attacks by suspected bandits in parts of Kebbe Local Government Area of Sokoto State have forced residents to abandon their homes, with women, children and elderly people among those seeking refuge in Kebbe town. The latest violence reportedly occurred in Ungushi and surrounding communities, where residents fled following an overnight assault by armed men. … Read more
YIAGA Africa has commended the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and security agencies for what it described as a largely satisfactory performance during the August 15, 2026, Osun State governorship election. The civil society organisation, which monitored the poll alongside other election observation groups, said the exercise provided evidence that Nigeria’s electoral process can continue … Read more
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State has said it is carefully reviewing the outcome of the 2026 governorship election before deciding its next course of action, amid the defeat of its candidate, Bola Oyebamiji, by the incumbent Governor, Ademola Adeleke. The opposition Party said its leadership was examining the results recorded across the … Read more
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has formally shut down its Situation Room for the 2026 Osun State governorship election following the conclusion of the poll and the declaration of Governor Ademola Adeleke as the winner. INEC Chairman, Professor Joash Amupitan, SAN, announced the closure on Sunday, August 16, 2026, after the Commission completed its … Read more
Governor Ademola Adeleke’s victory in the Osun State governorship election has triggered a wave of congratulatory messages from prominent political figures, with former Bayelsa State Governor, Henry Seriake Dickson, Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, former Senator, Ben Murray-Bruce, former Kogi State Senator, Dino Melaye and former Lagos State Labour Party governorship candidate, … Read more
A 25-year-old man suspected to have been associated with the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) has surrendered to Nigerian troops in Monguno Local Government Area of Borno State after reportedly spending about eight months with the terrorist organisation. The man, identified as Ali Gambo Kanuri, is said to be from Ngarinna village in Monguno … Read more
Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has renewed his support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s bid to secure a second term in the 2027 presidential election. Adeleke made the declaration on Sunday while delivering his victory speech after being declared the winner of the August 15 Osun State governorship election. The Governor, who had previously endorsed … Read more
The Federal Road Safety Corps has intercepted a truck carrying 15 passengers who were allegedly concealed beneath a covering alongside eight motorcycles and other goods during an enforcement operation. The discovery was made when FRSC officials stopped a Mitsubishi truck with registration number GDD 815 ZP and became suspicious of the manner in which its … Read more
The Federal Ministry of Finance has come under scrutiny over unresolved financial issues contained in the Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative’s audit of the oil and gas sector, with officials pointing to difficulties in obtaining records from key petroleum agencies, particularly the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited. The disclosure was made on Thursday, August 13, … Read more