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Tinubu Endorsement Won’t Save Adeleke From Defeat in Osun, Oyetola Says

9Aug

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Tinubu Endorsement Won’t Save Adeleke From Defeat in Osun, Oyetola Says

Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, has predicted that Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, will lose his bid for re-election in the August 15 governorship election. Oyetola made the statement on Saturday while speaking to supporters and stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State. The former governor was reacting to Adeleke’s recent claims that members and leaders of the APC and Accord Party were being subjected to intimidation ahead of the election. According to Oyetola, the governor’s allegations showed that the Accord Party candidate was becoming concerned about his chances at the polls. Speaking in Yoruba, the former governor maintained that Adeleke’s endorsement of President Bola Tinubu would not prevent the APC from reclaiming ...

JUST IN : INEC extends candidate submission deadline to Tuesday August 11, 2026.

8Aug

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JUST IN : INEC extends candidate submission deadline to Tuesday August 11, 2026.

The Independent National Electoral Commission has extended the deadline for political parties to submit the list of candidates for the 2027 governorship and state Houses of Assembly elections from Saturday, August 8, to Tuesday, August 11, 2026. The commission announced the extension in a statement issued on Saturday and signed by the National Commissioner and Chairman of its Information and Voter Education Committee, Mohammed Haruna. According to INEC, the decision followed appeals by political parties for additional time to complete the submission process through the dedicated online portal. “The submission window, which according to the revised Timetable and Schedule of Activities for the General Election was originally scheduled to close on Saturday, 8th August, 2026, has been...

Actress Doris Ogala reacts after man who donated to her campaign asked for refund

8Aug

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Actress Doris Ogala reacts after man who donated to her campaign asked for refund

Doris Ogala has reacted after a supporter asked her to refund the money he donated to her political campaign. The actress is contesting to be the next Governor of Abia State. She took to Facebook to share her account details while asking for financial support to make her political ambition a reality. She added that no amount is too small. A “marketing executive” on Facebook donated one thousand Naira (N1,000) and made a public announcement that he has donated. Doris responded, thanking him for donating but mentioned that she knows his aim was to mock her. Shortly after donating, the man began asking for a refund and publicly called Doris out as he made his demand. He wrote: "Doris Ogala, You have 24 hrs to refund my donation Send me back my money!!...

Nigerians Urge Davido to Broaden Political Activism Beyond Osun Election

7Aug

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Nigerians Urge Davido to Broaden Political Activism Beyond Osun Election

Nigerians have urged Afrobeats superstar David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, to extend his political advocacy beyond the forthcoming Osun State governorship election and speak out more consistently on national issues. Some also challenged him to make good on his comments by reporting President Bola Tinubu to U.S. President Donald Trump over broader governance concerns. The reactions followed Davido's warning that he would seek Trump's intervention if the August 15 Osun governorship election is allegedly manipulated. The statement sparked widespread debate on social media, with many users arguing that the singer appears more outspoken when political matters concern his family or Osun State than when addressing nationwide issues affecting millions of Nigerians. Several comment...

2026 Osun Governorship Election More Than a Contest for Victory – Adeleke

6Aug

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2026 Osun Governorship Election More Than a Contest for Victory – Adeleke

Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has described the upcoming August 15 governorship election as more than a battle for political victory, saying it represents a chance for residents to defend their democratic choice and demand respect for the will of the people. The governor also accused former Osun State Governor, Gboyega Oyetola, and former Managing Director of the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA), Bola Oyebamiji, of using their influence within the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) to work against the interests of Osun State following the 2022 governorship election. In a statement issued on Thursday, Adeleke alleged that the two APC leaders used their connections at the federal level to punish Osun residents for electing his administration. According to him, ...

“Is Osun State not tired of having a dancing governor? For 4 years he has been dancing – Gov Okpebholo taunts Gov Adeleke {VIDEO}

6Aug

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“Is Osun State not tired of having a dancing governor? For 4 years he has been dancing – Gov Okpebholo taunts Gov Adeleke {VIDEO}

Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, on Thursday, August 6, mocked Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, over his love for dancing. This comes ahead of the August 15 governorship election in Osun. While speaking at a political gathering in support of the APC governorship candidate, Okpebholo repeatedly ridiculed Adeleke’s dancing, claiming it reflected poor leadership and distracted him from governance. “Before somebody signs paper, he will dance. Are you not tired? For four years, this man has been dancing. Before he takes breakfast, before he drinks tea, he will dance. That man is Obaseki’s friend. You know we kicked Obaseki out of Edo. So, we have to kick his friend out of this place too. A lot of people ‘chopped’ Obaseki’s money, but they never voted for him. If they...

Ondo Assembly Puts Speaker Oladiji’s Impeachment on Hold Pending APC Intervention

6Aug

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Ondo Assembly Puts Speaker Oladiji’s Impeachment on Hold Pending APC Intervention

Lawmakers in the Ondo State House of Assembly have suspended moves to impeach Speaker Olamide Oladiji, pending guidance from the leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC). The Speaker has been under pressure from fellow lawmakers over allegations of financial misconduct and dissatisfaction with his leadership style. Reports indicate that 21 of the Assembly's 26 lawmakers signed an impeachment notice, giving Oladiji until Sunday, August 2, to step down. However, the deadline expired without any formal impeachment proceedings. Speaking with journalists on Wednesday, Chairman of the House Committee on Information, Olatunji Ifabiyi, said the impeachment process had only been paused, not abandoned. According to him, lawmakers are awaiting the APC leadership's directive befor...

Osun must not return to era of half salaries, says Adeleke

6Aug

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Osun must not return to era of half salaries, says Adeleke

Osun State Governor and Accord Party governorship candidate, Ademola Adeleke, has urged residents to vote against the All Progressives Congress in the August 15 governorship election, accusing the opposition of neglecting civil servants during its time in office. In a post on X on Thursday, Adeleke alleged that workers in the state suffered hardship under the APC administration and appealed to eligible voters to support his re-election bid. He wrote, “We will not allow APC to take Osun back to the days when civil servants had to beg their neighbours for food. “I call on the good people of Osun State to brace up for just a few more days. “Those who once weaponised poverty by paying workers half salaries, leaving civil servants to struggle to feed their families, and deny...

Osun Election: Davido Calls for Peaceful Poll, Urges Voters to Shun Violence {VIDEO}

5Aug

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Osun Election: Davido Calls for Peaceful Poll, Urges Voters to Shun Violence {VIDEO}

Afrobeats star David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has appealed to residents of Osun State to shun violence and intimidation ahead of the forthcoming governorship election, urging them to come out peacefully and exercise their civic rights. Speaking during a youth campaign mobilisation event in support of Governor Ademola Adeleke which was shared on his Instagram page on Wednesday, the singer described the governor as one of the best leaders the state has had and expressed confidence that he would secure another term in office. “We’re all here for one reason. It’s for the Executive Governor of Osun State, the only Chief Security Officer of Osun State. One of the best, if not the best, governor to ever have ruled this state. We have our projects to show for it. We have our integ...

INEC Mix-Up: NDC Affirms Osayuki as Edo South Senatorial Candidate

5Aug

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INEC Mix-Up: NDC Affirms Osayuki as Edo South Senatorial Candidate

The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has reaffirmed that Mrs. Epelle-Asemota Osayuki remains its validly nominated candidate for the Edo South Senatorial District, despite discrepancies in the particulars published by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). In a statement issued on Wednesday in Abuja, the party's Director of New Media and Strategic Communication, Agada Theophilus, attributed the confusion to an administrative error by INEC. According to the NDC, the electoral commission correctly published Osayuki's name and personal information but mistakenly attached the photograph of another aspirant and the credentials belonging to a different individual. The party insisted that it duly submitted Osayuki's nomination documents, including her passport photograph ...