…persistent issue in Nigeria’s capital market, with significant amounts effectively disconnected from the families entitled to them.He said the regulator’s responsibility to protect investors did not end when a shareholder died.Instead, the SEC must also ensure that beneficiaries can access inherited investments without…

Officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) have commenced the sorting and counting of votes at Polling Unit 39, Ward 4, in Osogbo Local Government Area of Osun State. The exercise began shortly after the conclusion of voting in the ongoing Osun State governorship election. INEC officials were see…

…voting, the APC chieftain commended the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for what he described as the timely deployment of personnel and election materials across the state. He also praised voters for turning out in large numbers, saying the participation demonstrated their commitment to democracy. Basi…

…body to ensure transparency and provide timely updates on the election results. “INEC, it is now 2:33 p.m., yet no result has been uploaded to the IReV portal. What is the delay? Nigerians deserve transparency and timely updates,” he wrote. Davido also urged voters to remain at their polling units until their results h…

…Governor, Kola Adewusi, also criticised the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, after the BVAS machine at his polling unit developed technical faults. "Election was going well until the BVAS started malfunctioning and started giving issues and it has slowed down the process leaving many persons not voting,…

…RUGA settlements, the National Livestock Transformation Plan and proposals connected with the Water Resources Bill. “Benue people rejected all of those policies which sought to place the burden of resolving the crisis on their shoulders, despite the fact that they were the ones being killed, displaced and dispossessed.…

…Sen. Ajibola Basiru, has commended the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and security agencies for their roles in the ongoing Osun governorship election. Basiru gave the commendation on Saturday after casting his vote alongside his wife, Mrs Abibat Basiru, at Ward 7, Unit 3, in Osogbo […] The post #OsunD…

Security operatives arrested about 100 people allegedly brought from neighbouring states to interfere with the Osun governorship electionThe Commissioner of Police overseeing the election confirmed the suspects were linked to Ondo and Ekiti statesGovernor Ademola Adeleke announced plans for an independent inquiry into …

…party."People came out to vote, but the machine is slow. It is not working well. INEC should find a solution. My people are being chased in Ikire. I am still watching them. I don't know if the police are working for APC. I am still watching," he added.Governor urges supporters to hold their groundDespite his frustratio…

…during an interview with journalists, said chairs and tables were not provided for the INEC ad hoc staff members. But reacting to the allegation, ADC party agent, Samson Grace, said chairs and tables had been provided. “The issue has been resolved. Voting is going on now. We had a little delay, but we have resolved the…

…the turnout as an indication of the people’s commitment to democracy. “I commend INEC for the timely deployment of election materials and personnel to polling centres across the state. “I also commend voters for turning out in large numbers to participate in the electoral process. The turnout is an indication of the pe…

…across the state as early as 7:20 a.m., including at Unit 7, Oke-Oja in Osogbo, where INEC officials prepared for the commencement of voting. Two queues were provided at the polling unit, with one designated for elderly voters and the other for younger voters.

…that voting commenced at about 8:40 a.m., with political party agents voting after the INEC Presiding Officer allowed them to inspect the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) and ballot papers. (NAN)

…materials and appeared to release tear gas before leaving the sceneElection agents and INEC officials fled the area as panic broke out among voters and polling staffPAY ATTENTION: Find it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! Tension gripped Modakeke Ward 10 in Osun State on Saturday after individuals suspected…

…that voting commenced at about 8:40 a.m., with political party agents voting after the INEC Presiding Officer allowed them to inspect the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) and ballot papers. (NAN) The post Osun Election: I want good governance entrenched in Osun – Octogenarian appeared first on Vanguard News.

…inducements. It therefore challenged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) and security agencies to investigate alleged vote-buying networks. HURIWA called for the investigation an…

…with Disabilities (PWDs) have called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to improve accessibility at polling units and make the electoral process more convenient and inclusive for persons with disabilities across the country. Mrs Justina Obozokhai, a wheelchair user, made the call after casting her…

…Mahadijiria Abdoulaye, a Chadian national wanted by authorities in N'Djamena in connection with the m#rder of an individual identified as Nazik Mahamat Saleh, who was tortured and k!lled on 3rd May, 2026. An international warrant of arrest was issued by the Court of Appeal, N'Djamena, on 22nd June, 2026, for Abdoulaye…

…turned out enmasse as voting started at few minutes to 9am due to late arrival of INEC ad-hoc staff. It was also observed that police personnel at the polling units were not armed and conducted themselves accordingly. In Ward 5, Unit 14, Olorunda local government area, voters complained of an alleged BVAS glitch which…

The Imole Campaign Council alleged that soldiers riding in over 15 trucks raided homes of Accord Party leaders across Osun state on Friday night, August 14, 2026A Special Adviser to Governor Ademola Adeleke and a top Accord Party campaigner were allegedly held at a military cantonment in Ede as of Saturday morningThe c…

…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 groups are directed to stay away from election-related security operations a…

…over the road leading to the office of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) along Abere Road in Osogbo, Osun State. The soldiers were stationed along the route and were seen stopping and frisking motorists and searching vehicles plying the road. Some residents travelling through the area were also stopp…

…that Shinkafi's name was uploaded on the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, portal as the party's governorship candidate, describing the development as an alleged manipulation of the electoral process. The former deputy governor maintained that he remains the candidate produced by the ADC governorship pri…

…superstar, Davido has told the Ebonyi State Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Resident Electoral Commissioner, Pauline Ugonyeka, that her mission will fail in the Osun State governorship election. Davido said this in a statement posted on his verified X handle on Friday. Recall that the singer had questi…

…voters waiting for the arrival of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, officials and election materials. As of 7:13 am, voters were seen waiting at Gulf Junction, Ogo Oluwa Ward 4, Unit 2, Osogbo, the state capital. Osun voters are electing a governor who will occupy the Bola Ige Government House for th…