…and defeated the incumbent governor, Adegboyega Oyetola, with 403,371 votes, winning 17 LGAs. ‎ ‎Oyetola challenged the result, but the Court of Appeal and later the Supreme Court affirmed Adeleke’s victory. ‎ ‎He was sworn in as the 6th democratically elected governor of Osun State on Sunday, 27 November 2022 by the S…

…Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Zambia, Malawi, Rwanda, Niger, Chad, Gabon, Seychelles, Madagascar, the Republic of Congo and the DRC.The companies tested Starlink Mobile’s messaging and data capabilities in Kenya in March 2026, including areas outside Airtel’s terrestrial coverage.The DRC has now become the first market wher…

…when he received the Executive President of the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers, Salimon Oladiti, and members of the union at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The President’s declaration is coming against the backdrop of repeated doubts expressed by Obasanjo about the ability of the Port Harcourt, Warr…

…statement, said the group deployed 300 observers and 32 mobile observers across the 30 LGAs and based its findings on reports from 289 of the 300 sampled polling units. Maikudi also said the August 15 poll was a defining test of the Electoral Act 2026 and showed that when institutions, technology and citizens worked to…

…30 local government areas, while Oyebamiji secured victories in the remaining 11 LGAs. Osun Election: Adeleke's victory shows voters can resist political pressure – Laja Adeoye

…also called for an independent investigation into allegations that voters were tear-gassed in Modakeke and Obokun. It urged security agencies to maintain political neutrality, exercise restraint and protect all voters irrespective of their political affiliations. The CDD commended Osun voters, INEC officials and securi…

…downturn was driven by profit-taking in banking, consumer goods, industrial, and oil & gas stocks, despite mild gains recorded in the insurance sector.The market’s year-to-date return has dropped to 35.56% while the week’s return after 4 days of trading is in the red zone at –0.32%.

•Traditional rulers administer peace oaths ContentsAdeleke in early leadSkirmishes, tear gas, ballot box snatching mar votingLawmaker, others arrestedADC candidate’s polling unit attackedTension in ModakekeTraditional rulers administer oaths to gladiatorsLarge turnout despite fears •97-year-old man votes •Election reco…

…remuneration reviews, the chairman said RMAFC had intensified its monitoring of oil and gas production data to ensure that 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 discr…

…as some men dressed as Police Officers Allegedly Storm Centre in Modakeke, 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…

…Ward 10, Ife East Local Government Area, following the accidental discharge of tear gas that sparked panic during Saturday’s governorship election. The command’s response followed viral video clips on social media depicting a chaotic scene in Modakeke, where onlookers expressed anger in Yoruba at police officers, alleg…

…the stateAdeleke alleged that thugs were disrupting voting in Olorunda and Irewole LGAs, naming a man called Enuku as a key actorThe governor accused security personnel of siding with the APC while urging his supporters to remain calm and defend their votesPAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a preferred source, and our con…

…vote in the ongoing governorship election, alleging that some police personnel are tear-gassing voters in parts of the state to scare them away from polling units. Adeleke arrived at his polling unit, Unit 009, Ward 02, Agbogunde Sagba, in Ede North, at about 8:30 a.m. and joined other voters to exercise his franchise.…

…areaAn eyewitness said the men seized election materials and appeared to release tear gas before leaving the sceneElection agents and INEC officials fled the area as panic broke out among voters and polling staffPAY ATTENTION: Find it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! Tension gripped Modakeke Ward 10 in Osu…

…nationally by the immediate past President of the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers, Williams Akporeha. Saturday PUNCH gathered that the NLC national secretariat has queried Sessi over her association with the organisation. In a memo dated August 11, 2026, and signed by the NLC Deputy General Secretary…

…N20,000 per voter across polling units in Ilesa East, Ilesa West and Atakunmosa East LGAs. According to some of the beneficiaries, the money was being distributed at the house of an appointed APC chieftain in each polling unit. The voters disclosed that the vote-buying began on Tuesday and lasted until Friday. One of t…

…a building under construction collapsed on their residence in Dan Mani Community, Rigasa District, Kaduna State.The incident occurred at about 3:30am on Friday morning, August 14, 2026 at the Abuja Road, Kwanar Mai Dabino area of Rigasa. The woman's husband, Abubakar Abba Haruna, said he was not at home when the incide…

…incidents and two deaths.The report classified Osogbo and Ede South as the only two LGAs under critical electoral pressure. A further 11 LGAs — including Ede North, Iwo, Irewole, Obokun, Ilesa East, Ilesa West and Ife North — were placed in the high-pressure category, while nine were rated moderate and eight were rated…

…stocks, investment, and the economy for over a decade.The price of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), popularly known as cooking gas, has recorded fresh reductions at some major Nigerian depots, with Dangote Refinery and 11 Plc leading the latest downward movement.The latest PetroleumPriceNG data shows that Dangote is curr…

…D" Davis is reportedly doing "pretty good" in jail as his murder trial begins in Las Vegas, and sources say he is not particularly nervous about potentially receiving a life sentence if convicted.Davis' trial began Monday, August 10, with jury selection after he pleaded not guilty to the 1996 murder of Tupac Shakur. Pr…

…the race of incumbency: Can Adeleke outdance Oyebanji and Tinubu?. Photo 2026: 8 LGAs that may decide winner Recall that all three leading candidates in the August 15 Osun governorship poll hail from the same senatorial district, making vote distribution tightly contested. The Accord Party, APC and ADC camps each claim…

…to collate the yearnings, aspirations and concerns of residents across the seven LGAs and communicate them to the government through appropriate channels. It identified roads, water supply, healthcare, education, agriculture, youth employment, entrepreneurship, security and other community development needs as areas of…

The Nigerian Content Development Monitoring Board has urged stakeholders in the oil and gas industry to embrace its new digital platform, describing it as a bold step towards improving efficiency, transparency, innovation and global competitiveness in the sector. The Executive Secretary of the NCDMB, Felix Ogbe, made t…

…to Naira exchange rate today, August 11, 2026: Nigerian Naira depreciates, reverses gain Gas flaring: CSOs raise concern over poor enforcement of Methane emission laws in Nigeria Heirs Life Assurance appoints Pastor Jerry Eze as Non-Executive Director NNPCL reduces fuel pump price after DAILY POST report Air Peace flig…

…goal was ruled out for offside, sending the match to penalties. Como manager Cesc Fabregas introduced goalkeeper Noel Tornqvist before the shootout, but Raya quickly took centre stage by saving Smolcic’s penalty. Guimaraes converted Arsenal’s next attempt before Rodriguez levelled the shootout at 3-3 after Madueke stru…