…to the command, “the police and other security agencies have been strategically deployed across Osun State to maintain law and order during the post-election period”. The command reassured residents that their safety remained its utmost priority and urged citizens to respect one another and remember that no political v…

…his older sister in the traditional Yoruba manner, a gesture that many viewers found deeply moving and culturally significant.Adeleke's Victory Sparks Family CelebrationThe prostration took place amid broader festivities following Adeleke's declaration as winner of the 2026 Osun governorship election. The scene gave Ni…

…and Tactical Team Commanders expected to account for the activities of personnel deployed to strategic locations. “Reports and complaints relating to misconduct, extortion or other forms of unprofessional conduct will be promptly received, monitored and escalated for necessary action.” According to him, CP Nnanna Ama s…

…Federal Constituency of Lagos State at the House of Representatives, James Faleke, has replied Afrobeats superstar, Davido, over allegations of influencing the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, in the just concluded governorship election in Osun State. In a post on his verified X handle on Sunday, the la…

…as his support for a free and fair election in the state. “At this point, I must deeply appreciate Mr. President, His Excellency Senator Bola Ahmed Tinubu, for his strong support for a free and fair election. “Mr. President is a son of Osun State, and I hereby reaffirm my earlier endorsement of him for a second term in…

…by voting for their preferred candidate despite what he described as violence and the deployment of federal institutions and powers in an attempt to suppress and subvert their will. Makinde said the election had exposed the limits of political power when confronted by a determined electorate, stressing that the will of…

…on his re-election, describing the outcome as a template the national opposition should replicate ahead of the 2027 general elections. In a statement issued on Sunday in Abuja and signed by Salihu Moh. Lukman, G100 congratulated not only Adeleke but, more importantly, the people of Osun State, whose determination it sa…

…the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, recorded a generally successful deployment, with officials arriving at 89.1 per cent of the polling units observed before 8:30 a.m. The remaining 10.9 per cent of polling units monitored recorded the arrival of officials between 8:30 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. The centre als…

…SERAP further urged the agencies “to trace the sources and movement of funds allegedly deployed for vote-buying or other unlawful electoral purposes and identify those who provided, authorised, distributed, financed or facilitated the alleged conduct.” It also called for the preservation and examination of banking and…

…expressed confidence in victory and alleged that the APC was preparing fake results to replace genuine polling-unit results. The governor also claimed there were moves to relocate some local government collation centers to the state capital, a development he said could facilitate the manipulation of results. “I have vo…

…and economic resilience. By 2026, BOI must already be well into this growth curve, deploying capital at scale into priority sectors and correcting structural bottlenecks that limit Nigeria’s productivity.” Against the backdrop of elevated borrowing costs, unstable exchange rates, rising energy expenses and weak infrast…

…entertain and preserve culture in Nigeria in ways that digital media cannot fully replicate. Today, it is easy to access content from virtually anywhere in the world with just a click. With the rise of streaming platforms, people can binge-watch Nollywood films, follow skit makers and influencers, and consume digital e…

…collationThe governor directed his message specifically at the security personnel deployed across the state, asking them to maintain their guard as votes moved up the chain from polling units to ward level and then to local government areas.PAY ATTENTION: From breaking news to viral moments. Follow Legit.ng on Instagra…

…of Amnesty International Nigeria, Isa Sanusi, said the PFIPC controversy showed how deeply institutional weaknesses had affected governance in the country. He said, “The incident of the fake government agency is an indictment of the Nigerian government. It is a practical indication of the rampant corruption within and…

…issues observed during Saturday's Osun State governorship election. The Hub said it deployed 823 accredited observers across the state's 30 local government areas to monitor the election. Presenting the Hub's preliminary election-day statement in Osogbo, the executive director of the International Press Centre (IPC), L…

…on Saturday, its Co-Convener, Celestine Odo, said the Situation Room observed the deployment of electoral personnel and materials, as well as the timely commencement of voting in 87 per cent of polling units. However, the coalition raised concerns over congestion and delays at some polling units, particularly those wit…

…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 of responses online:@ad…

…and are speaking with one voice,” he said. Adeleke also commended security agencies deployed for the election, urging them to remain vigilant as results are collated from polling units to wards and local government areas. “The safety and protection of our people is paramount. I commend the security agencies deployed fo…

…the result announcement at the Polling Unit level. He applauded the security agencies deployed for the election and urged them to remain vigilant till the last phase of the election exercise. The governor, who is the candidate of Accord Party also called on the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, to uphold…

…the 13 per cent derivation principle was accurately applied. He said the commission had deployed verification exercises, geospatial mapping and collaboration with relevant agencies to address discrepancies in oil well attribution and ensure that states received the revenues due to them. One of the major interventions,…

…Women Trust Fund (NWTF), TAF Africa, The Kukah Centre (TKC) and Yiaga Africa, said it deployed 823 accredited observers across polling units in all 30 local government areas to monitor the election, which was contested by 15 candidates. Of 2,339,233 registered voters, 1,906,390, representing 81.50 per cent, had collect…

…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. Basiru further commended security agencies f…

…terrorists through emplaced early warning and surveillance systems, leading to the deployment of a combat team to interdict the terrorists along one of the axes of advance. The Acting Military Information Officer, North-East Joint Task Force, Operation Hadin Kai, Captain Muhammed Goni, in a statement on Saturday, said…

…the public on electoral protocols, the police emphasised that security personnel deployed to polling units are strictly prohibited from bearing arms or tactical gear within a designated radius of voting points. The Command also dismissed social media reports claiming the discharge was aimed at scaring away voters. Apol…

…questions their role in aiding APC during the governorship election. Photo operatives deployed to monitor Osun governorship electionLegit.ng earlier reported that officers of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) were deployed to polling units across Osun State on Saturday to mo…