Osun governorship debate cancelled over security concerns

By John Dike, Osogbo The much-anticipated Osun 2026 Governorship Debate, scheduled to hold on Saturday in Osogbo, has been cancelled following security concerns and the reluctance of some of the leading governorship candidates to participate. The debate, jointly organised by Uniq FM, Rave FM, Diamond FM and Fresh FM, was expected to bring together the […]

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Dark recollections of Abacha’s terror regime

Late Gen. Sani Abacha NIGERIA must never endure another Sani Abacha. That is the stark warning contained in the memoir, DSS @40: My Journey Behind the Shield, by former Department of State Services officer Dennis Amachree. The book once again casts a harsh light on the brutal dictatorship of former Head of State, Sani Abacha, […]

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I would have jumped off the balcony, Davido recounts first negative experience with fame

Afrobeats star David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido. Photo: Davido Nigerian singer, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has recalled a terrifying early encounter with fame that made him question if celebrity status was worth the exposure. He said the experience happened barely two months after his breakout songs took over the airwaves. Davido disclosed […]

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Osun governor will emerge through free, fair election – INEC chair

INEC Chairman, Professor Joash Amupitan The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Prof. Joash Amupitan, has assured residents of Osun State that the winner of the August 15 governorship election will emerge through the ballot, not violence. He gave the assurance on Friday during a courtesy visit to the Ataoja of Osogbo, Oba Jimoh […]

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I know who I be, Adeleke references Davido’s ‘Oriadé’ tracks in campaign

Governor Ademola Adeleke and Davido. Photo credit: Adeleke Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has declared, “I know who I be,” while campaigning for re-election, borrowing several track titles from his nephew Davido’s newly released album, Oriadé, to reinforce his message. In a post shared on X on Friday, the governor dismissed criticism of his call […]

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IG deploys new CP to oversee Osun election

New Osun CP, Samuel Etaifo The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has deployed Erale Samuel Etaifo to Osun State as Commissioner of Police to oversee the security architecture for the forthcoming governorship election. Etaifo’s deployment was announced in a statement signed by the Osun State Police Command Public Relations Officer, Abiodun Ojelabi, and obtained in […]

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CJN bans use of ‘Barrister’ title as name prefix at Supreme Court

Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun The Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, has directed lawyers and court officials to stop using the title “Barrister” as a prefix to their names in all official engagements at the Supreme Court. The directive was contained in a memorandum dated July 13, 2026, and signed by […]

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