Osun 2026: Protesters storm INEC Office, demand transparent election, charge new REC on credibility

By John Dike, Osogbo Tension is gradually mounting in Osun State ahead of the August 15, 2026 governorship election, as residents on Thursday staged a peaceful protest at the headquarters of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Osogbo, demanding transparency, neutrality, and credibility in the electoral process. The protesters, drawn from market men and […]

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Osun to launch security Trust fund Thursday

Governor Ademola Adeleke says fund will boost safety, seeks public-private support By John Dike, Osogbo Osun State Government has announced plans to launch the Osun State Security Trust Fund on Thursday as part of efforts to strengthen security architecture and enhance safety across the state. The initiative, spearheaded by Governor Ademola Adeleke, is designed to […]

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Fresh turmoil in PDP as Wike camp rolls out primaries plan

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike-backed Peoples Democratic Party camp declared that the era of uncertainty within the party is over and directed immediate preparations for party primaries in line with Independent National Electoral Commission guidelines. Leaders of the Wike camp stated this on Monday during the 108th National Executive Committee meeting […]

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I did my best as President, Jonathan counters Atiku

Former President, Dr Goodluck Jonathan, has defended his administration, adding that he did his best while in office. His reply followed the criticism of his administration by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar during an interview on Prime Time on Arise TV. Atiku, a presidential aspirant on the platform of the African Democratic Congress, had, during […]

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FG files 13-count charge against alleged coup plotters

The Federal Government has filed a 13-count charge before the Federal High Court in Abuja against six individuals, including two retired senior military officers and a serving police inspector, over an alleged plot to wage war against Nigeria and commit acts of terrorism. The defendants—retired Major General Mohammed Gana, retired Naval Captain Erasmus Victor, Inspector […]

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APC imposes two-week deadline for presidential, governorship, National Assembly forms

The All Progressives Congress has fixed May 16 and May 23, 2026 for the conduct of its presidential and governorship primary elections ahead of the 2027 general elections. APC National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, who made this public on Monday, disclosed that in the ruling party’s timetable signed by the National Organising Secretary, Sulaiman Argungu, […]

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APC releases timetable, announces dates of primaries for 2027 polls

The All Progressives Congress (APC) on Monday released its Timetable and Schedule of Activities for the 2027 General Elections. The details were contained in the Schedule of Activities signed by the Party’s National Organising Secretary, Sulaiman Muhammad Argungu. The timetable outlines, among other activities, timelines for screening, appeals, and primary elections, as well as directives […]

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Aiyedatiwa assures Ondo people of adequate security

Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa has assured people of the state of adequate security. He pledged that coordinated efforts are on to tackle the security situation in the state headlong. The governor gave the assurance against the backdrop of the arrest of some suspected individuals who allegedly attempted to bomb government infrastructures […]

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