…third. SERAP, in a petition dated August 16, 2026, and signed by its Deputy Director, Kolawole Oluwadare, urged INEC, EFCC and ICPC to “…Urgently, jointly and transparently investigate reported cases of vote-buying, financial inducement, illegal election financing, voter intimidation, violence, misuse of public resourc…

…oaths ContentsAdeleke in early leadSkirmishes, tear gas, ballot box snatching mar votingLawmaker, others arrestedADC candidate’s polling unit attackedTension in ModakekeTraditional rulers administer oaths to gladiatorsLarge turnout despite fears •97-year-old man votes •Election records impressive turnouts Nigerians are…

…the collation process continues."To every Osun citizen: I urge you to remain peaceful, law-abiding, and committed to this democratic moment. Let the people's will prevail," Adeleke said.Security agencies stay alert while Adeleke calls for safeguarding votes and ensuring fairness in the ongoing collation process. Photo…

…as fictitious and accusing Adeyemi of forging official documents to aid his alleged unlawful conduct. In a separate investigation, the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission cleared the Presidency of wrongdoing in the controversy and recommended Adeyemi’s prosecution. Although Gagdi had, ab…

…gospel music and ministry. Moses Bliss emerged Artiste of the Year, while Gaise Baba and Lawrence Oyor’s No Turning Back II was one of the biggest winners of the night, claiming Song of the Year, Best Collaboration and Afro-Gospel Song of the Year. Frank Edwards won Album of the Year for Heart of Worship, while Sunmiso…

…Hub called on political parties and candidates to ensure that their agents focused on lawful observation of the electoral process rather than intimidation or vote trading. It urged contestants to “abstain from vote buying and discourage polling agents and supporters from vote trading at the polling units." The observer…

…insisting that it was a statutory entitlement for former governors under Osun State law, specifically a vehicle replacement due every four years, and that the state actually still owed him additional vehicles.See Davido's post boasting of election victory below:Fans react to Davido's postsDavido's comments drew a range…

…the sanctity of their votes,” Adeleke said. He urged Osun residents to remain peaceful, law-abiding and committed to the democratic process. “To every Osun citizen: I urge you to remain peaceful, law-abiding, and committed to this democratic moment. “Let the people’s will prevail,” he added. The post Osun Election: Let…

…the sanctity of their votes. To every Osun citizen: I urge you to remain peaceful, law-abiding, and committed to this democratic moment. Let the people's will prevail,” he tweeted. Guber Polls: Osun people speaking with one voice – Gov Adeleke

…counter allegations made during a broader online clash involving former besties, Dabota Lawson and Diiadem. During the exchange, Diiadem alleged that one of the reasons her friendship with Lawson soured was because her "big brother," Olakunle Churchill, rejected Lawson's attempt to introduce him to Ehi. In response to…

…members of the public that anyone found culpable would face the full weight of the law. It further urged the public to remain calm, avoid spreading unverified information and refrain from jungle justice while allowing the police to conclude their investigation. However, when Weekend Punch visited the scene on Saturday,…

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…the Hub said. It urged political parties and candidates to pursue grievances through lawful and judicial channels in line with the Peace Accord signed on 30 July, and called for calm as the process moves toward conclusion.

…private business, those who engage in it must shoulder the burden of acquiring land lawfully and ranch their animals, just as crop farmers and other private entrepreneurs bear the burden of acquiring land and the facilities required for their businesses.” He raised some posers, asking if the problem was truly a farmer-…

…for providing an enabling environment for voters to exercise their franchise. The former lawmaker, however, denied allegations of vote-buying, saying that APC was popular and therefore had no reason to buy votes. He expressed optimism that the party’s governorship candidate, Bola Oyebamiji, would emerge victorious. Sim…

…Abiola Ibrahim with about 146 people at a private residence in Ikire on election dayThe lawmaker confirmed the crowd included both local and non-local voters, raising questions about illegal voter mobilisationArmed police officers found Permanent Voter Cards at the scene and pressed Ibrahim on whether he was working fo…

…and reprehensible” and criticised what it described as the apparent inability of law enforcement agencies to effectively prevent or stop vote-buying. National Coordinator of HURIWA, Comrade Emmanuel Nnadozie Onwubiko, said the organisation had repeatedly warned that vote-buying was evolving from an electoral offence in…

Police interrogates Osun Lawmaker over large crowd of voters at private residence Security operatives have interrogated a member of the Osun State House of Assembly, Abiola Ibrahim, after about 146 people were found gathered at a private residence in Ikire on Saturday, the day of the state's governorship election. Ibra…

Nigerian and South African representatives clash at the Commonwealth Conference in Malawi over the xenophobic attacks in South Africa (video) Nigerian and South African lawmakers clashed during a session at the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) Africa Region Conference in Lilongwe, Malawi. The diplomatic dis…

…was chaired by the Orimolusi of Ijebu-Igbo and Paramount Ruler of Ijebu-Igbo, Oba Lawrence Jaiyeola Adedeji Adebajo. Stakeholders noted that despite criticisms and doubts expressed by some individuals during the process, the eventual confirmation and installation of Oba Abdul Fatai Balogun by the Ogun State Government…

…on the Chief of Army Staff, Lt-Gen Waidi Shaibu, to act in accordance with the extant laws of the land."The allegations could not be independently verified at the time of this report. The development unfolded on the same day Osun residents go to the polls to elect the state's next governor.Read Olajengbesi’s full post…

…only agencies recognised and established under the Nigerian Constitution and federal law are permitted to carry out security and law-enforcement duties in connection with the election. Vigilante organisations, non-state security groups, and any other unauthorised bodies fall outside that category."Accordingly, such gro…

…suspects were identified as Basiru Ibrahim, 25; Saidu Madaki, 23; Sa'adu Ibrahim, 25; Lawan Yusuf, 24; and Muktar Salisu, 21. The statement revealed that preliminary investigation linked the suspects to four alleged cases involving criminal trespass, criminal conspiracy and armed robbery in Jajaye Village and surroundi…

…Speaking at the commencement of the programme, Medical Director of NOHIL, Dr. Wakeel Lawal, described the collaboration as a major opportunity to strengthen specialist capacity and improve access to advanced foot and ankle care in Nigeria. Lawal said exposure to contemporary global practices would enable participating…

…victim. The prosecutor stated that the offence contravened Section 137 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State, 2015. He stated that Section 137 provides for life imprisonment upon conviction. by Linda Ikeji at 14/08/2026 8:58 PM | Share this Story