Osun election: Imole Campaign raises alarm over alleged presence of Ebonyi REC in Osun

Questions election materials By John Dike, Osogbo The Imole Campaign Council (TICC) has raised concerns over what it described as disturbing developments ahead of Saturday’s Osun State governorship election, alleging the unofficial presence of the Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) for Ebonyi State, Mrs. Pauline Ugoyenka, in Osun and questioning the use of what it termed […]

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Civil Society Group raises alarm over alleged pre-election violence, BVAS concerns ahead of Osun poll

By John Dike, Osogbo With 72 hours to the August 15 Osun State governorship election, the Centre for Credible Leadership and Citizens Awareness (CCLCA) has expressed concern over what it described as worsening security threats, inflammatory political rhetoric and technical concerns surrounding the Independent National Electoral Commission’s (INEC) Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS). The organisation, […]

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Osun speaker, Organised Labour raise alarm Over alleged electoral Violence, Demand Police Action ahead of governorship election

By John Dike, Osogbo The Speaker of the Osun State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Adewale Olumide Egbedun, and the leadership of Organised Labour in Osun State have separately raised concerns over alleged threats of electoral violence, voter intimidation and incitement ahead of Saturday’s governorship election, calling on security agencies to take immediate action to […]

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Albinism merely genetic, not contagious – Aiyedatiwa

Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa has declared that contrary to wide belief, albinism is not contagious but an ordinary genetic condition. He urged Nigerians to discard the erroneous myths, misconceptions and discrimination against persons with albinism as he provided sunscreens, sunblocks and financial assistance to 360 persons with albinism across the 18 local government areas […]

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Why we invited Osun senator over killing comment — Police

Senator Francis Fadahunsi The Commissioner of Police in charge of the 2026 Osun State Governorship Election, Samuel Etaifo, on Wednesday explained why the lawmaker representing Osun East Senatorial District, Francis Fadahunsi, was invited by the command following a comment attributed to him. Etaifo, in a statement signed by the command’s Public Relations Officer, Abiodun Ojelabi, […]

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ADC raises the alarm over plan to arrest Aregbesola

The African Democratic Congress has raised the alarm over an alleged plan to arrest its National Secretary, Rauf Aregbesola, ahead of Saturday’s governorship election in Osun State. It said it had received what it described as “credible reports” of plans to arrest the former Osun State governor in the days leading to the poll. In […]

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Osun election: 10 battleground LGs that may decide Adeleke, Oyebamiji race

Governor Ademola Adeleke and APC governorship candidate, Bola Oyebamiji Ahead of Saturday’s governorship election, the three leading candidates in the poll have intensified their campaigns as they seek to secure victory. The incumbent Governor, Ademola Adeleke, who is running on the platform of the Accord Party; the candidate of the All Progressives Congress, Bola Oyebamiji; […]

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Osun senator Fadahunsi arrives police headquarters

Senator Francis Fadahunsi Senator representing Osun East Senatorial District, Francis Fadahunsi, has arrived at the Osun State Police Command headquarters in Osogbo for questioning over alleged inciting comments. Fadahunsi arrived at about 2:35 p.m. on Wednesday, accompanied by the Commissioner of Police in charge of election and security, Samuel Erale, Channels TV reports. His invitation […]

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Election: Osun declares Friday work-free

By John Dike, Osogbo Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke, has declared Friday, August 14, a work-free day for public servants across the state to enable them prepare for Saturday’s governorship election and exercise their civic responsibilities. The declaration was contained in a circular issued on Wednesday by the Osun State Head of Service, Mr. […]

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