The Accord Party has rejected the endorsement of the All Progressives Congress governorship candidate in Osun State, Munirudeen Bola Oyebamiji, by Professor Chris Imumolen, insisting that the former 2023 presidential candidate no longer represents the Party. The development has deepened the political disagreement within Accord ahead of the August 15, 2026, Osun State governorship election, … Read more
Oyo State Governor and presidential candidate of the Allied Peoples Movement, APM, Seyi Makinde, has named former Director-General of the Department of State Services, DSS, Lawal Musa Daura, as his running mate for the 2027 presidential election. Makinde reportedly unveiled Daura on Thursday, August 13, 2026, during the APM’s elective National Convention in Bauchi, where … Read more
Former Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo, former Lagos State Governor, Babatunde Fashola and other prominent Nigerians gathered in Lagos on Thursday to honour the late Anthony Adeosun, husband of former Minister of Finance, Kemi Adeosun. The funeral service attracted political leaders, public officials, business figures, friends and associates of the Adeosun family, who came together to … Read more
Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, on Thursday met with the British High Commissioner to Nigeria, Dr. Richard Montgomery, and other senior officials of the United Kingdom diplomatic mission, in an engagement that comes as political activities intensify ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 general elections. The meeting, which took place on Thursday, August 13, 2026, was disclosed … Read more
Former Enugu State House of Assembly member and ex-South-East spokesman for President Bola Tinubu, Denge Josef Onoh, has challenged a reported request by the South African Government for Nigeria to reimburse about R292 million, equivalent to roughly $18.5 million, reportedly spent on the repatriation of foreign nationals. Onoh said the reported financial demand should not … Read more
The Rivers State Government has dismissed reports of a fresh disagreement between Governor Siminalayi Fubara and members of the Rivers State House of Assembly over the delay in passing the State’s 2026 Appropriation Bill. The Government described the reports as misleading, saying the budget proposal remains before the legislature and is progressing through the required … Read more
The political battle ahead of the 2026 Osun State governorship election has taken a legal turn, with the campaign camp of Governor Ademola Adeleke threatening to sue Senator Francis Fadahunsi for ₦10bn over alleged defamatory remarks. Pelumi Olajengbesi, a spokesman for Adeleke’s campaign organisation, accused the Osun East Senator of making statements capable of damaging … Read more
The Nigeria Police Force has issued a fresh warning to political parties, governorship candidates, supporters and other stakeholders in Osun State against violence, ballot snatching, vote-buying and other forms of electoral malpractice ahead of Saturday’s governorship election. The warning came on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, just three days before residents of the State are expected … Read more
The Osun State Police Command has summoned Senator Francis Fadahunsi for questioning following a controversial statement in which he was allegedly heard telling supporters of the All Progressives Congress to “kill” members of the Accord Party ahead of the State’s governorship election. Fadahunsi, who represents Osun East Senatorial District, is expected to appear before the … Read more
Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has accused his predecessor and Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Gboyega Oyetola, of using his influence within the Federal Government to target his administration, including allegedly directing the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to freeze the State Government’s account. Adeleke made the allegation on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, … Read more