Ahead of the 2027 general elections, a former Political Adviser to President Bola Tinubu, Hakeem Baba-Ahmed has said the All Progressives Congress, APC, is having sleepless nights over fear of being rejected in a free and fair election. Baba-Ahmed noted that the APC has all the money and most of the politicians needed…
…who noted that criminal networks could exploit Nigeria's borders during the upcoming election cycle. The Comptroller General vowed to intensify security operations while tackling internal complicity. Adeniyi called on Nigerians to provide credible intelligence as the service works with sister security agencies to comba…
…that no presidential candidate should campaign in Osun State ahead of the 2027 general election except President Bola Tinubu. Adenola described the monarch's declaration as unconstitutional, arguing that the rights of political candidates to campaign across the country could not be restricted by a traditional ruler. Th…
…Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, to prepare for defeat in Saturday’s governorship election, saying his endorsement of President Bola Tinubu would not save his administration. Oyetola spoke on Saturday while addressing All Progressives Congress stakeholders and supporters in Osun State. The former governor, who los…
…the world, FIFA will not support, facilitate or tolerate any process concerning the election of the FIFA President that is inconsistent with FIFA's Statutes, democratic procedures and established governance framework. The FIFA President was democratically elected by FIFA's Member Associations and continues to serve wit…
Fear has gripped Osun State ahead of the August 15 governorship election, with residents and even politicians avoiding caps, T-shirts and other items bearing party colours or insignia amid a wave of politically motivated killings. The Nigeria Police Force documented at least 30 politically motivated killings in the sta…
…abduction” aimed at weakening the opposition ahead of the August 15 governorship election. Adejoorin, a prominent Accord leader from Ikiyinwa in Obokun Local Government Area, was arrested on Friday under circumstances the party described as “disturbing” and politically motivated.Briefing journalists at a press conferen…
…presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) for the 2027 elections added that families are spending everything they earn on food, transport, electricity and school fees, leaving nothing for savings or asset acquisition.The Jollof Rice ComparisonAtiku also pointed to the latest SBM Jollof Index, whic…
…succeeded as the Democratic nominee by Vice President Kamala Harris, who later lost the election to Donald Trump. The former president’s memoir, Promise Me, America, is scheduled for publication in November.
…of supporters, volunteers and constituents who stood by her during the 2023 general elections. She said, "Sustainable empowerment remains one of the most effective approaches to tackling poverty, reducing youth unemployment and stimulating grassroots economic development. "I urge the beneficiaries to make productive us…
…of Osun state government account by the EFCC a few days to the state's governorship election. President Bola Tinubu had swiftly ordered the anti-graft agency to immediately vacate the court order that froze the Osun government account. Airing his opinion, Tietie said, “It is a case of hindrance of law enforcement and n…
…Funds and FAAC allocations. Coming barely days before the August 15 governorship election, however, the action inevitably acquired a political colour. Tinubu apparently recognised the danger. In a personally signed statement, he directed the EFCC to return to court immediately to vacate the order. He said he was “deepl…
…remarks, White House spokesman Davis Ingle released a statement pointing to her 2016 election loss. Ingle stated that Clinton never had the opportunity to decorate the Oval Office as president because she suffered a humiliating defeat at the hands of Donald Trump from which she has never recovered.The administration ha…
…is not going quietly. He called for mass protests in major cities on Friday, claiming election fraud without providing evidence. De la Espriella’s victory is yet another notch in the belt for Latin American right-wingers after electoral wins from Chile to Costa Rica on the back of security promises. Plan Colombia Calli…
…his goalscoring performances earned him international recognition. He was a surprise selection for England’s World Cup squad and started the team’s 6-4 victory over France in the bronze medal match. His only other appearance at the tournament came as a late substitute in England’s 2-1 semi-final defeat by Argentina. Th…
…Congress (APC) campaign rally ahead of the upcoming August 15 Osun State governorship election. While addressing the crowd, Governor Okpebholo urged Osun residents to vote Adeleke out of office, claiming the incumbent governor focuses entirely on dancing rather than fulfilling his executive duties. Responding early Fri…
…President Donald Trump if anything goes wrong in the forthcoming Osun state governorship election. Davido issued the warning during a live session with comedian Carter Efe. He emphasized the importance of a free, fair and credible election, stating that he would not remain silent if the electoral process was compromise…
…Davido with loss of Grammy Awards to South Africa's Tyla as they clash over Osun guber election" Former presidential aide, Bashir Ahmad, and singer Davido engaged in a heated social media clash on Thursday evening, August 6, ahead of the August 15 Osun State governorship election. The feud began after Davido posted abo…
The Peoples Democratic Party candidate in the just-concluded Ekiti State governorship election, Wole Oluyede, has expressed confidence that President Bola Tinubu can get overwhelming support in the state with strategic grassroots mobilisation and collective commitment. The PDP chieftain, who reiterated unflinching supp…
…of funds under investigation and was not connected to the forthcoming governorship election.Governor Adeleke has maintained that the action is unconstitutional and capable of disrupting the state's ability to carry out its constitutional responsibilities. The lawsuit also comes after President Bola Tinubu directed the…
…bank accounts on August 5, 2026, just ten days before the state governorship election. President Tinubu released a personal statement saying he was "deeply embarrassed" by the timing, noting it could look like federal interference in the upcoming election. Presidential aide Bayo Onanuga confirmed that Tinubu called Gov…
…Nigeria, Bishop Matthew Ndagoso. According to him, the bishops called for free and fair elections, improved security and good governance for the common good. They also requested the return of schools to their original proprietors and the extension of constitutional guarantees on freedom of religion. He said President T…
…of the All Progressives Congress, Munirudeen Oyebamiji, in the August 15 governorship elections in Osun State. Speaking at an APC campaign rally at the party secretariat in Osogbo, the state capital, Okpebholo described Oyebamiji as the candidate capable of delivering infrastructure, improving education and driving sus…
Prepare to sign your uncle as a dancer in your music band after his loses Aug 15 election- Gov Uzodinma replies Davido Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma has responded to comments made by Afrobeats star David "Davido" Adeleke, who called on an unnamed politician to give room for a free and fair governorship election in O…
No N11bn was looted in Osun- Commissioner replies EFCC The Osun State Government has denied claims made by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission EFCC that it looted N11 billion ecological funds. The agency froze the state government account on Wednesday, August 5. In a statement released last night, the agency s…