…follow ur helper fight"Gov Adeleke's billionaire brother spotted at polling unitLegit.ng reported that Davido's billionaire father, Deji Adeleke, also exercised his civic duty in Osun state.The businessman was captured on camera in the queue with other voters at his polling unit. His humble appearance sparked reactions…

…of the New Nigeria People's Party.Osun 2026: List of 3 major contendersEarlier, Legit.ng reported that Osun State is heading into its most watched political contest in years, with 14 candidates on the ballot for the governorship election set for Saturday, August 15, 2026.While the field is broad, three candidates have…

Afrobeats singer Davido has reacted to the reported victory of Accord in the hometown of former Osun State Governor, Gboyega Oyetola, during the ongoing governorship election. Davido reacted in a post on his official X handle on Saturday, August 15, 2026, celebrating the result from Oyetola's hometown. "We dey flog Oye…

…from the Osun election began to trickle in from the various rolling units. DAILY POST reports that the incumbent governor, Ademola Adeleke, who is also Davido’s uncle, won in a couple of polling units. Davido alleged, “Osun people, their new plan now is to inflate number of void votes so they can declare the election i…

…revenue trends and comparative federal systems, culminating in a harmonised report and legislative proposals that are now ready for transmission to the appropriate authorities. “The Commission has completed a comprehensive review of Nigeria’s Revenue Allocation Formula. It has completed the review of remuneration for j…

…from Wamba, Akwanga and Nasarawa Eggon Local Government Areas. Our correspondent reports that some of the beneficiaries, including Usman Mohammed, Peter Joe and Ahmed Usuf, appreciated the SUBEB chairman for remembering the less-privileged people in the area and prayed for his continued success. They also assured him t…

…15, with the breach going unaddressed for several hours before any intervention was reported.Bashir Ahmad, OON, a former presidential aide to ex-president Muhammadu Buhari, drew public attention to the incident through a post on his own Twitter account, urging the Defence Intelligence Agency to respond without delay.Th…

…with 90 votes. The African Democratic Congress (ADC) managed just two votes, TheCable reports.Accord Leads in Deputy Governor's WardParty members were seen jubilating at the polling unit following the declaration of the result. The outcome is seen as a symbolic development, given that the unit is where Adewusi himself…

…Nguroje, said the incident occurred at No Vex Hotel, Girei, on Friday. “Following a report of an altercation at No Vex Hotel, Girei LGA, on 14th August 2026, operatives from Girei Divisional Police Headquarters swiftly responded to the scene. “The victim was found with severe injuries and in a pool of blood. She was im…

…at everyone's votes. Anyone who votes for someone else is not from Ilase." DAILY POST reports that Fadahunsi is a member of the major opposition party, the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Osun State. https://www.instagram.com/reel/DcD0u61FUsx/?igsh=MXQ4amhzbTRiMzVyMw==&igsi=MXQ4amhzbTRiMzVyMw== Osun Decides: Again,…

…different parts of the state in Saturday's governorship election. PUNCH Online earlier reported that three major candidates in the Osun governorship election had expressed confidence in emerging victorious as the polls entered the sorting and collation stage, with each candidate and their supporters optimistic about se…

…and were eligible to vote, the Hub said. On the security incidents, the EU observer hub reported 25 cases of thuggery, 12 attacks on electoral officials and 9 cases of voter intimidation by security personnel. It separately recorded 323 cases of electoral offences across the polling units observed, including 103 cases…

…beneficiaries.SEC launches campaign to recover unclaimed dividends Legit.ng earlier reported that the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has kicked off a nationwide campaign to help Nigerian investors reclaim approximately N270 billion in unclaimed dividends and other outstanding capital market funds. The exercis…

…how he danced from one morning all the way through to the next. Governor Adeleke reportedly brought veteran musician Shina Peters to perform at the event, turning the occasion into what she described as a full carnival.PAY ATTENTION: From breaking news to viral moments. Follow Legit.ng on Instagram!"I don't think my vi…

…The election was held across the 30 Local Government Areas of Osun State, with varying reports of voter turnout across communities. NAN reports that voting commenced early in some polling units, while some areas experienced delays. Voting was still ongoing in some locations as of the time of filing the report. The post…

…not be found on the register, leaving her unable to participate in the election. Field reports indicated that at least five other voters at the polling unit experienced similar challenges. According to Sahara Reporters, sources at the polling unit alleged that the issue may have affected multiple voters. "There are abo…

…Fire Tear Gas and Disrupt Distribution of Osun Election Material.” The incident reportedly occurred as election officials prepared materials for distribution ahead of the Osun State governorship election. Voters across the state are expected to elect the next occupant of the Bola Ige Government House for a four-year te…

…within a designated radius of voting points. The Command also dismissed social media reports claiming the discharge was aimed at scaring away voters. Apologising to affected residents and election observers, the Command reiterated its pledge to maintain a peaceful environment throughout the voting and collation exercis…

…and Ekiti statesGovernor Ademola Adeleke announced plans for an independent inquiry into reported killings and violence tied to the election processPAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a preferred source, and our content will appear higher in your Google feed!Legit.ng journalist Ridwan Adeola Yusuf has over nine years of ex…

…person who raised them.It said the suspension had become particularly concerning amid reported industrial action and growing dissatisfaction among lecturers in the state’s higher institutions.The party said:“We call on the university authorities and the state government to reverse this suspension, recall the professor…

…From breaking news to viral moments. Follow Legit.ng on Instagram!Legit.ng previously reported that the governor arrived at Polling Unit 009, Ward 02, Abogunde Compound, in Ede North Local Government Area at approximately 8:10 a.m. and exercised his franchise amid an early voter turnout in the area.What stood out to ma…

…allegations made by the governor could not be independently verified at the time this report was filed. There was no immediate response from the Independent National Electoral Commission or the Osun State Police Command to the claims.Police conduct faces scrutiny as Adeleke questions their role in aiding APC during the…

…Democratic Congress (ADC) governorship candidate in Osun State, Najeem Salaam, has reportedly escaped an alleged assassination attempt in Ejigbo, Osun State. According to the party’s Publicity Secretary, Abosede Busayo Oluwaseun, the incident occurred at Ward 4, Unit 13, in Ejigbo Local Government Area shortly after Sa…

…Salaam, who arrived at his polling unit to vote at 10:39 a.m., said he received reports that ADC agents were not being recognised despite the party uploading their names ahead of the election. He said the alleged non-recognition of party agents occurred in 10 local government areas, prompting him to report the matter t…

…they used belongs to the APC, and their logo is on it," the voter said. The incident reportedly occurred at the polling unit of Najeem Folasayo Salaam, popularly known as Iwaloye, the African Democratic Congress, ADC, governorship candidate. However, the voters alleged that the people caught sharing the money were link…