…is according to a new assessment published days before the Saturday, August 15, 2026, governorship election.73 violence incidents occur in Osun as campaigns heat up ahead of the governorship poll. Photo Adeleke/Bola Oyebamiji>The findings come from the 2026 Osun Election Integrity and Security Assessment report, releas…

The Osun governorship election is scheduled for Saturday, August 15, 2026, with over 1.9 million permanent voter cards (PVCs) holders eligible to voteAPC candidate Bola Oyebamiji has attracted support from a factional Accord Party and a PDP faction led by ex-governor Olagunsoye OyinlolaThe contest is widely seen as a t…

…media over his criticism of Osun StateSowore turned the insult around on Davido's uncle, Governor Ademola Adeleke, raising questions about the governor's educational backgroundThe activist also blasted Adeleke for endorsing President Tinubu's 2027 presidential bid despite belonging to a different political partyPAY ATT…

…importation of political thugs into the government house just less than 24 hours to the governorship election. Speaking with newsmen at the Correspondents’ Chapel in Osogbo, on behalf of the committee, Mr Kehinde Ayantunji disclosed that the thugs were imported from Lagos, led by one Olowe and Iberu and accommodated by…

…election officials and other stakeholders to protect journalists covering Saturday’s governorship election. In a statement signed by its Chairman, Adeyemi Aboderin, and Secretary, Olalekan Akindoju, the council said journalists must be allowed to carry out their duties without intimidation, harassment, assault, arrest…

By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA — Governors Abiodun Oyebanji of Ekiti State and Ahmed Usman Ododo of Kogi State on Friday met with former Osun State Deputy Governor, Senator Iyiola Omisore, as part of last-minute consultations ahead of Saturday’s governorship election in Osun State. The meeting was disclosed in a statement by th…

…cleric, Sheik Gumi, has backed the mass weddings carried out by some Northern state governors. In a post shared on Facebook, Gumi said in a Shariah state where prostitution, fornication, adultery, and promiscuity are prohibited, using public funds to facilitate the marriage of women who are in excess is a legitimate an…

…Board, Mujahid Aminuddeen, issued the warning on Thursday, August 13, 2026 shortly after Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf donated 10 operational vehicles and 50 motorcycles to reinforce Hisbah's activities. "Those who go out doing different immoral acts in Kano should know that Hisbah has commenced 'Operation Kano First' and…

…future of Nigeria The presidential candidate of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM) and Governor of Oyo State, Engr Seyi Makinde, on Thursday announced former Director-General of the Department of State Services (DSS), Lawal Musa Daura, as his running mate for the 2027 presidential election.Contents…says task before us i…

The political rift between Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, and his predecessor, Gbenga Daniel, has deepened, with both camps trading fresh claims over political loyalty ahead of the 2027 general elections. Abiodun on Thursday accused Daniel of appearing to have moved away from the mainstream of the All Progressives…

…of violence and intimidation have gathered over Osun State in the run-up to Saturday’s governorship election. Yet Osun people must not surrender to fear or allow violence to rob them of their democratic rights. They must troop out to vote. It is an important civic duty they owe themselves, their children and the future…

…sworn on the Qur'an to affirm his loyalty to Kwankwaso after falling out with Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, announced his resignation from the NDC in a letter addressed to the party chairman of Kofar Ruwa Ward in Dala Local Government Area. He said his decision was motivated by frustration over what he describe…

…of experience covering metro, government policy, and international issues The Osun State governorship race is shaping up as a predominantly two-horse contest, with 14 parties listed by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) but only a handful fielding candidates with any serious electoral weight.Public af…

…residents at the grassroots. The youths, who pledged to support the administration of Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, strengthen unity within the APC and mobilise grassroots support across the seven local government areas in the district, said the forum would serve as a platform for constructive engagement, grassroots…

…of the Senator calling for the ''k!lling' of Accord Party members ahead of the August 15 governorship election in Osun state. Following the outrage over his comment, the state police command invited him for questioning. While leaving the command headquarters, Fadanhusi spoke to newsmen insisting that his comment was mi…

…comments attributed to Senator Francis Fadahunsi ahead of Saturday’s Osun State governorship election. Abdullahi, who spoke on Arise News on Wednesday, said he did not blame Fadahunsi for the remarks, arguing that the senator could have interpreted the President’s earlier comments that “all is fair in politics” as appr…

…EVP and President of Ecolab; Peter Frosch of Greater MSP; U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar; Governor Tim Walz; Congressman Brad Finstad; Speaker Lisa Demuth; and Senator Ann Rest, among other state, city and project leaders, in marking the occasion. Commenting, Carter said “This facility is the culmination of a shared vision…

…inspected infrastructure and proposed sites for a temporary camp and permanent base. Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq said the deployment would strengthen security operations in the state. The governor, who disclosed this in a post on his official Facebook page on Wednesday, said he was joined by the GOC 9 Division Nige…

…National Electoral Commission has reproduced ballot papers for the Osun State governorship election to accommodate the candidate of the Social Democratic Party, Dr Olugbenga Ajala, three days to the poll. This is as the commission is set to distribute sensitive materials for Saturday’s governorship poll to the 30 local…

…support, the DG said he would table additional requests during an audience with the Governor of Abia State. “His Excellency has graciously agreed to grant me audience. From here I’m going to have an engagement with His Excellency and will be able to table further requests to him. His Excellency has been responsive, but…

…we invited Osun senator over killing comment — Police: With a few days to the August 15 governorship election in Osun State, the lawmaker representing Osun East Senatorial District, Francis Fadahunsi, has been invited to appear before the state police command over his viral ‘Kill Accord’ comment. Fadahunsi was seen in…

…the rising cases of political killings and violence in Osun State ahead of Saturday’s governorship election and urged security agents to remain professional. Osigwe, while addressing journalists in Osogbo, the state capital, on Wednesday, said he was in the state with his team to monitor the exercise. He expressed conc…

…State, Dr. Adegboyega Oyetola, has urged voters across the state to support the party’s governorship candidate, Bola Oyebamiji, in Saturday’s election. Oyetola made the call on Wednesday in Inisa, Odo-Otin Local Government Area, while addressing APC leaders, stakeholders and supporters during an interactive meeting ahe…

…"all is fair" comment has set the stage for extreme action ahead of the Osun State governorship election. Olarenwaju blamed Osun East senator, Francis Fadahunsi's alleged inflammatory comment on Tinubu's statement. Fadahunsi came under criticism after a video surfaced in which he was allegedly heard directing his suppo…

…Progressives Congress, APC, members dead and several others injured ahead of the state governorship election. The latest incident occurred on Tuesday morning at the Igbogi area of Ilesa, where APC supporters had gathered ahead of a final campaign rally scheduled for the community.Continue reading on the Daily Post app…