Adeleke Takes Early Lead as Osun Vote Counting Begins
Governor Ademola Adeleke has taken an early lead in the ongoing Osun State governorship election as counting and collation of results begin across the state. Early results released from polling…
#OsunDecides2026: ‘No Intimidation’ — Adeleke’s Wife Urges Residents to Vote
The wife of Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke, Ngozi Adeleke, has urged residents across the state to come out and exercise their right to vote, assuring them that there is…
#OsunDecides2026: ‘I Will Win’ — Adeleke Sends Strong Message to AMBO, APC After Casting Vote
Osun State Governor and Accord Party governorship candidate, Ademola Adeleke, has expressed confidence in his victory in the ongoing Osun State governorship election after casting his ballot in Ede. Adeleke…
Osun Guber: We’ll Defeat Adeleke With Our Structure, Not Federal Might — Opeyemi Bamidele
The Senate Leader and Chairman of the South-West Caucus in the National Assembly, Opeyemi Bamidele, has expressed confidence that the All Progressives Congress (APC) will defeat Governor Ademola Adeleke in…
‘God Sent Me to Tell South-East That Tinubu Has Good Intentions’ — Umahi
Minister of Works, David Umahi, has said he believes President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has good intentions towards the South-East and is committed to integrating the region into the Federal Government’s…
OSUN GUBER: AKPABIO, UZODIMMA, APC GOVERNORS ARRIVE OSOGBO FOR MEGA RALLY
OSOGBO — The All Progressives Congress (APC) has intensified its final push ahead of the Osun State governorship election as Senate President Godswill Akpabio, Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma and…
2027: Tinubu Is Nigeria’s Worst President Ever, North Will Be ‘Finished’ If He Wins — Baba-Ahmed
The National Chairman of the People’s Redemption Party (PRP), Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, has described President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as the “worst President” in Nigeria’s history, warning that the North could face…
Osun Needs CEO, Not Entertainer — Tinubu’s Aide Backs APC Candidate Oyebamiji
The Senior Special Assistant to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Media and Publicity, Temitope Ajayi, has thrown his support behind the APC governorship candidate in Osun State, Bola Oyebamiji, ahead…
Osun 2026: PDP Candidate Adedamola Adebayo Withdraws, Backs Adeleke Three Days To Election
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate in Osun State, Adedamola Adebayo, popularly known as FRYO, has withdrawn from the August 15, 2026 governorship election and declared support for incumbent…
Tinubu, Peter Obi, Atiku, Others To Pay ₦150m Each For Cross River Campaign Billboards
The Cross River State Government has fixed ₦150 million as the tariff for presidential candidates seeking to mount outdoor campaign advertisements across the state ahead of the 2027 general elections.…
‘Tinubu Values Balance and Fairness’ — Kwankwaso Rejects Another Muslim-Muslim Ticket
Rabiu Kwankwaso, the vice-presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), has criticised calls for another Muslim-Muslim presidential ticket ahead of the 2027 general elections. Kwankwaso argued that President Bola…
‘I Stand by My Position, Muslims Have Suffered Enough’ — Sheikh Jingir Responds to Criticism
Islamic cleric and National Chairman of the Jama’atu Ahlus Sunnah Wal-Jama’ah (JIBWIS), Sheikh Muhammad Sani Yahya Jingir, has reaffirmed his support for Muslim-Muslim presidential tickets ahead of the 2027 general…
Osun Election: Davido Says US Government Reached Out After Trump Appeal
Afrobeats superstar David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has claimed that the United States Government has reached out to him following his public appeal to US President Donald Trump over…
Osun Election: ‘I Am a Bulldozer’ — Adeleke Dismisses Tinubu, APC Governors’ Pressure
Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has declared that he is not intimidated by the political weight of President Bola Tinubu and APC governors backing his opponent ahead of the August…
Adeleke Accuses Oyetola of Directing EFCC to Freeze Osun Government Account
Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has accused his predecessor, Gboyega Oyetola, of being behind the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission’s (EFCC) restriction on the state government’s account. Adeleke made the…
Peter Obi Denies Asking Soldiers to Reject Salary Increase
Former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi has denied reports claiming that he asked Nigerian soldiers to reject the recently approved salary increase for military personnel. Obi said the report…
ANAMBRA HAUSA, NORTHERN LEADERS DEFEND PETER OBI, REJECT CLAIMS OF DISCRIMINATION
Leaders of Hausa and other northern communities in Anambra State have rejected allegations that former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi discriminated against northerners or subjected them to discriminatory measures during…
‘WHO ARE THE INFIDELS?’ — DALUNG FIRES BACK AT JINGIR OVER MUSLIM-MUSLIM TICKET
Former Minister of Youth and Sports, Solomon Dalung, has criticised Islamic cleric Sheikh Yahaya Jingir over comments concerning the Muslim-Muslim presidential ticket ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 general elections. Dalung’s response…
Days to Osun Election, Political Thugs Allegedly Destroy Billboards, Attack Accord Party Office
An Accord Party office in Ilesa, Osun State, has reportedly been attacked days before the August 15 governorship election, with billboards and party materials allegedly destroyed. An Accord Party office…
Falana Condemns Murder of 30 Persons Ahead of Osun Election, Warns of More Violence
Human rights lawyer Femi Falana has condemned the killing of about 30 people ahead of the Osun governorship election, warning that perpetrators could escalate violence on election day. Human rights…
Osun Account Freeze: State Counsel Says No Court Order Was Served
Counsel to the Osun State Government, Prof. Mubarak Adekilekun (SAN), says neither the state government nor First Bank was served with a court order alongside the directive restricting access to…
Osun Poll: Gani Adams Urges Politicians To Shun Violence Ahead Of August 15 Election
Aare Ona Kakanfo of Yorubaland, Gani Adams, has appealed to politicians and their supporters in Osun State to avoid violence ahead of the August 15 governorship election. Aare Ona Kakanfo…
Tinubu Has A Master Plan For Nigeria’s Future, APC Chairman Yilwatda Says
APC National Chairman Nentawe Yilwatda has defended President Bola Tinubu’s economic reforms, saying the administration’s policies are laying the foundation for long-term economic growth. The National Chairman of the All…
Police To Deploy Four Officers Per Polling Unit For Osun Governorship Election — IGP
Inspector-General of Police Olatunji Disu says at least four police officers will be deployed to each polling unit during the August 15 Osun State governorship election as authorities intensify security…
Tinubu Tells EFCC to Return to Court Over Osun Account Freeze, Cites Electoral Fairness
President Bola Tinubu has directed the EFCC to return to court and vacate the order freezing the Osun State Government’s account, citing concerns over electoral confidence. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu…
ADELEKE SUES EFCC, FIRST BANK OVER OSUN ACCOUNT FREEZE
Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has filed a ₦2 billion lawsuit against the EFCC and First Bank over the restriction placed on the state’s statutory allocation account. OSOGBO — Osun…
EFCC Freezes Osun Government Account 10 Days Before Governorship Election
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has reportedly frozen an Osun State Government account domiciled with First Bank, just days before the state’s governorship election. The development comes amid…
‘We Didn’t Visit Tinubu to Convert Him to Catholic Church’ — Onaiyekan Replies Presidency
Archbishop Emeritus of Abuja, John Cardinal Onaiyekan, has said the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) did not visit President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to convert him to the Catholic faith.…
‘Osun Will Not Accept Any Rigging’ — Adeleke Warns Ahead of August 15 Governorship Election
Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has warned against any attempt to rig the state’s August 15, 2026 governorship election, declaring that the state will not accept electoral manipulation. Adeleke, who…
Goodluck Jonathan Meets Tinubu in Closed-Door Meeting at Aso Rock
Former President Goodluck Jonathan on Sunday met with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, with details of their discussions remaining private. Jonathan’s visit to the Aso…
Bwala Takes Aim at Onaiyekan: ‘You’re Speaking for Catholics, Not Christians’
Presidential aide Daniel Bwala has launched a fresh attack on Cardinal John Onaiyekan, accusing the cleric of expressing a Catholic position rather than speaking for Nigeria’s wider Christian community. A…
Onaiyekan Blows Open Tinubu-Bishops Clash: ‘We Said Nigeria Is Bleeding, He Said Economy Is Fine’
Archbishop John Onaiyekan has revealed details of a tense meeting between President Bola Tinubu and Catholic bishops, saying the President rejected their assessment of Nigeria’s economic hardship, insecurity and political…
Umahi Takes 2027 Battle to South-East, Urges Voters to Reject Peter Obi for Tinubu
Minister of Works David Umahi has intensified the 2027 political battle in the South-East, urging voters in the region to reject former Anambra State governor Peter Obi and back President…
Kenneth Okonkwo Tears Into Peter Obi, Brands Former Ally ‘Classless’ and ‘Unfit’ for Nigeria’s Presidency
Former Labour Party presidential campaign spokesman and African Democratic Congress (ADC) chieftain Kenneth Okonkwo has launched one of his strongest attacks yet on Peter Obi, describing the former Anambra State…
Keyamo Declares 2027 Election ‘Already Won,’ Says Atiku, Obi and Rivals Stand No Chance Against Tinubu
Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development Festus Keyamo has expressed confidence that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will secure re-election in 2027, describing the next presidential contest as a “coronation exercise”…
Publish Chassis Numbers, Suppliers of ₦15.13bn SUVs or Admit Nigerians Were Defrauded — Atiku Dares Tinubu
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has challenged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration to publicly disclose the chassis numbers, suppliers, contract documents and delivery records for the 39 Sport Utility Vehicles…
‘You’d Be Rotting in Jail if You Were Chinese’ — Presidency Blasts Atiku Over Petitions to Trump
The Presidency has accused former Vice President Atiku Abubakar of attempting to internationalise domestic politics after reports that a U.S.-based lobbying firm acting on his behalf submitted documents relating to…
ADC, APM Dismiss Trump’s Letter to Tinubu as Political Endorsement, Fault Presidency’s Interpretation
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) and the Allied People’s Movement (APM) have rejected the Presidency’s portrayal of a letter from U.S. President Donald Trump to President Bola Tinubu as an…
‘Stop Deceiving Nigerians, Publish Trump’s Letter to Tinubu’ — Timi Frank Challenges Presidency
Former Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Timi Frank, has challenged the Presidency to release the full version of the letter reportedly sent by U.S. President…
Trump’s Letter Shows Tinubu’s Security Efforts Are Gaining Global Recognition — Presidency
The Presidency says a letter from U.S. President Donald Trump commending President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s efforts against terrorism demonstrates growing international recognition of Nigeria’s security gains and strengthening bilateral relations…
US Lobby Firm Questions Authenticity of Trump’s Letter to Tinubu, Says Nigerians Should Not Be Misled
A Washington-based lobbying firm, Von Batten-Montague-York (VBMY), has questioned the authenticity of the version of a letter purportedly sent by U.S. President Donald Trump to President Bola Tinubu, saying the…
2027: Five South-East Governors Have Agreed to Back Tinubu’s Re-Election, Says Uzodimma
Imo State Governor and Chairman of the South-East Governors’ Forum, Hope Uzodimma, says the governors of the region have resolved to support President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s re-election bid in 2027,…
PFIPC Probe: Reps Summon NSA, Foreign Affairs Minister Over Alleged ‘Fake’ Presidential Council
The House of Representatives Ad-hoc Committee investigating the alleged establishment of the Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council (PFIPC) without legal backing has summoned the National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu,…
Fayose’s Old ‘I’d Rather Stay at Home Than Work for APC’ Remark Resurfaces After Tinubu Appoints Him REA Chairman
A 2023 statement by former Ekiti State Governor Ayo Fayose rejecting the idea of serving under an APC-led administration has resurfaced following his appointment as Chairman of the Rural Electrification…
2027: US More Concerned About Another Muslim-Muslim Ticket Than Previous Allegations Against Me — Kwankwaso
NDC vice-presidential candidate Rabiu Kwankwaso says the United States is now more focused on the prospect of another Muslim-Muslim presidential ticket in Nigeria than on previous allegations raised against him,…
2027: Kwankwaso Says Obi Administration Would Talk to Terrorists, Other Criminals to End Insecurity
NDC vice-presidential candidate Rabiu Kwankwaso says a Peter Obi-led administration would combine dialogue with stronger security operations and intelligence gathering to tackle Nigeria’s security challenges. The vice-presidential candidate of the…
Tinubu Appoints Fayose as REA Chairman, Names 25 Others to Federal Boards, Commissions
President Bola Tinubu approves 26 appointments across 10 federal agencies and commissions, with former Ekiti State Governor Ayo Fayose emerging as Chairman of the Rural Electrification Agency board. President Bola…
APC Chieftain Says Christians Are Now More Comfortable With Tinubu’s Muslim-Muslim Ticket
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Farouk Aliyu, has claimed that many Nigerian Christians who initially opposed President Bola Tinubu’s Muslim-Muslim presidential ticket have become more accepting of…
Dickson Says APC Faces Defeat in Free and Fair 2027 Election, Defends NDC
NDC National Leader Seriake Dickson says the APC would face defeat in a credible 2027 election, while insisting the party will challenge attempts to nullify its registration and remain on…
NDC Alleges INEC Denied Access Code for Candidate Upload Ahead of 2027 Polls
The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) says the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has yet to provide the access code required to upload its candidates’ details to the commission’s nomination portal,…