…the inaugural beneficiaries following a rigorous assessment process.They include The IREDE Foundation, which provides prosthetic limbs and support services for child amputees; Asido Foundation, which supports the rehabilitation and reintegration of people living with severe mental health conditions; and Cerebral Palsy…

…against Tinubu to the European Commission in Brussels over alleged false academic credentialsAtiku filed a suit at the Federal High Court in Abuja seeking Tinubu's disqualification over an alleged forged NYSC certificatePAY ATTENTION: Find it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! The Independent National Electo…

By Adeola Badru Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has said the “sheer display of federal might” could not override the will of the people of Osun State, as he congratulated Governor Ademola Adeleke on his re-election. Makinde, in a congratulatory message made available to journalists on Sunday, described Adeleke’s vic…

…that there were moments when the broader democratic interest should take precedence over individual ambitions and party interests. “The significance of what has happened in Osun goes far beyond the re-election of one governor. Osun has provided a template for 2027,” the statement read. G100 said it had argued for weeks…

…him on his victory before INEC formally announced the result. The election had been preceded by a tense campaign characterised by accusations between the ruling Accord Party and the APC over political violence, security and the conduct of the poll. In the weeks leading to the election, Adeleke had appealed to Tinubu to…

…such problems were reported in Irepodun, Ejigbo, Obokun, Osogbo, Olorunda, Ola Oluwa, Ede North and Ede South local government areas. The organisation called on INEC to ensure that functional backup equipment and rapid technical assistance are available whenever BVAS devices develop problems. The CDD-EAC also expressed…

…irregularities during the poll. The State Returning Officer, Vice-Chancellor of the Federal University, Oye Ekiti, Prof Joshua Ogunwole, declared Adeleke the winner at about 7:24 am on Sunday. Adeleke polled 511,067 votes to defeat his closest challenger, the All Progressives Congress candidate, Bola Oyebamiji, who sco…

…33 suspected electoral mercenaries at Babs Hotel, located behind the State High Court in Ede. Preliminary investigations suggested that these suspects had been brought into Osun State from Ondo State for alleged unlawful electoral activities, with four voter cards reportedly recovered from them. The suspects purportedl…

…state’s 30 local government areas. State Retuning Officer: Prof. Joshua Ogunwole, VC Federal University, Oye Ekiti 1. Boluwaduro LG Returning Officer: Prof Sola Omotola A: 7,118 APC: 7,050 ADC: 179 Accredited voters: 14, 662 Total valid votes: 14,478 Total vote cast: 14,655 2 Ede South LG Returning Officer: Raji Oluwak…

…the presidency says had no lawful existence was able to penetrate several layers of the Federal Government, obtain official recognition, secure office accommodation within the Federal Secretariat and appear in the 2026 Appropriation Act with an allocation exceeding N1.3bn.” While commending the committee for investigat…

…She added that she would show the same level of respect to anyone whose space she needed to use, regardless of their status. Watch the video she shared concerning why she asked to use Ehi's home years ago below.. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Lindaikejiblog (@lindaikejiblogofficial) by Linda Ikeji at 15/…

…to the closing stages of the count. The margin held as fresh results arrived from Ife, Ede, Osogbo and Iwo local government areas, leaving Oyebamiji with no realistic path to overturn the deficit. The outstanding polling units, numbering about 130, include a number of units where voting was cancelled, and are not expec…

…are determined to undermine the will of the people. This reflects the nature of the federal government we have. The citizens have expressed their desire for the incumbent to remain in power, yet here we are, facing attempts to seize control of the state by any means necessary.” Osun Decides: Shooting in Osogbo as alleg…

…conduct of the Osun State governorship election, despite the charged atmosphere that preceded the poll. The group said voters turned out early and demonstrated their commitment to exercising their civic rights and participating in the democratic process. Speaking on behalf of the coalition on Saturday, its Co-Convener,…

…on the ballot were Adesina Adeyemi-Doro of APGA, Saliu Oyelami of the People's Redemption Party, Ogunsakin Olalekan of the Young Progressives Party, Adefemi Adesuyi of the Zenith Labour Party, Adewale Adebayo of the Allied People's Movement, Clement Adesuyi of the Action Peoples Party, Masilo Adeleke of the Boot Party,…

…in the professionalism of the institutions involved in the election, saying the Federal Government had provided adequate security for the exercise. He stressed that democracy was strongest when the wishes of voters were respected and the sanctity of their votes protected. “Democracy is at its strongest when we honour t…

…of Osun State have turned out in large numbers and are speaking with one voice. “The federal government has provided adequate security, and I am confident in the professionalism of all institutions involved. “Democracy is at its strongest when we honour the wishes of our people and protect the sanctity of their votes.…

…Allocation Formula, paving the way for a new framework for sharing revenues among the Federal, state and local governments. The commission also said it had concluded the review of remuneration for judicial office holders, while the review of salaries and allowances for executive and legislative office holders had reach…

…She added that she would show the same level of respect to anyone whose space she needed to use, regardless of their status. by Linda Ikeji at 15/08/2026 5:49 PM | Share this Story

…due to its association with the incumbent deputy governor.The APC, which controls the federal government, trailed Accord by 128 votes at the unit, a margin that party faithful at the scene found difficult to absorb. No spoilt ballots or rejected votes were immediately reported for the unit.Counting and collation of res…

…governorship election after casting his vote at Sagba Abogunde Ward 2, Unit 9, in Ede North Local Government Area. Opposition candidate of the All Progressives Congress in Osun State, Bola Oyebamiji, who also voted at his Ward 09, Unit 011, Ikire, in the Irewole Local Government Area, expressed confidence in victory wh…

…awareness clinic educates beneficiaries on probate processes and documentation needed for asset recovery. The SEC said that Limited awareness hinders recovery; proper estate planning is critical for claiming deceased relatives' investmentsPAY ATTENTION: Find it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! Pascal Opara…

…candidates of the Action Alliance (AA), Young Progressives Party (YPP) and Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) scored one vote each. Basiru and his wife, Abibat, had earlier cast their ballots at the polling unit. After voting, the APC chieftain commended the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for what he desc…

Some petty traders around polling units in Ede and its environs recorded brisk sales on Saturday, attributing the increase in patronage to the large turnout of voters during the Osun governorship election. The traders, who spoke in separate interviews with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), said the election provided a…

…ICPC, confronted a man who was allegedly counting voters at Akoda Ward 9, Unit 1, in Ede, Osun State, during Saturday's governorship election. The incident, captured in a video shared by TVC News, showed the ICPC official challenging the man over his attempt to keep a record of the number of people present at the polli…