…State and an encouragement to deliver more development and good governance during his second term. He also commended the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for what he described as the smooth conduct of the electoral process. Makinde said the Osun governorship election was particularly significant because…

…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 intervene over alleged killings and what he described as political repression in the state. The APC, however, rejected the all…

…investigate credible allegations of vote buying and ensure that proven offences are prosecuted. On security, the centre said voting proceeded peacefully in many parts of the state but noted reports of violence in Ejigbo and Modakeke. It said suspected thugs allegedly disrupted voting at Ward 4, Polling Unit 13, in Ejig…

…Party and emerged victorious after the conclusion of the electoral process. Adeleke secured 511,067 votes to defeat his closest challenger, Bola Oyebamiji of the All Progressives Congress (APC), who polled 444,815 votes. The African Democratic Congress (ADC) candidate, Najeem Salaam, finished third with 17,180 votes. W…

…at Gana Ropp village in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State. Credible security sources told security analyst Zagazola Makama that the incident occurred at about 10:45 p.m. on August 14, 2026 when troops of Sector 4, Operation ENDURING PEACE (OPEP), responded to a distress report of an attack in the commu…

…for their peaceful conduct during the exercise, and wished the governor a successful second term. “I commend the people for their passion and peaceful participation. I wish Governor Adeleke continued success as he continues to serve them,” he added. Adeleke, of the Accord Party, was on Sunday declared winner of the gov…

…the incidents included 103 cases of vote trading, 28 cases of inducement of polling and security officials, 31 cases of voter obstruction, 38 cases of campaigning at polling units, 14 cases of voter impersonation, 12 cases of multiple voting, seven cases of election-official misconduct and 85 cases involving exposure o…

Nigeria's SEC directed capital market operators to freeze funds tied to six people and three bureau de change companies named by the Sanctions CommitteeThe six individuals were designated in June 2025 under Nigeria's Terrorism Prevention and Prohibition Act over alleged links to ISWAP financing networksOperators who fa…

…riseThe CBN rolled out new financial market reforms, including expanded access to OMO securities for non-bank investorsPAY ATTENTION: Find it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! Legit.ng journalist Dave Ibemere has over a decade of business journalism experience with in-depth knowledge of the Nigerian economy…

…the Grammy-nominated artist's overwhelming joy. TAdeleke, popularly known as "Imole," secured the governorship in what many observers described as a hard-fought contest. His victory drew widespread celebrations across the state and beyond.In related news, Legit.ng previously reported that Davido and his uncle were seen…

…to examine the liability his own administration has become.” Atiku warned against a second term for the president, saying: “President Tinubu’s scorecard after more than three years is increasingly a story of fire and smoke — enormous expenditure, extravagant announcements and very little Nigerians can hold in their han…

…throughout the state. These incidents occurred despite a significant presence of security personnel and traditional measures in certain communities, where local monarchs had administered oaths to discourage political actors from disrupting the election or inciting violence. Nonetheless, many polling units reported a ge…

The National Secretary of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, has lost his Ilesa East local government to the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Oyebamiji. According to the results announced from the local government area, Oyebamiji’s APC emerged victorious in Ilesa East w…

Governor Ademola Adeleke of the Accord Party secured 18,458 votes in Ejigbo Local Government Area in the 2026 Osun governorship electionAdeleke's closest rival, APC's Bola Oyebamiji, polled 16,195 votes, leaving a margin of 2,263 votes between the two candidatesNajeem Folasayo Salaam, the ADC candidate and ally of form…

…that will see 80 per cent of its lending to large enterprises channelled into priority sectors, including power, manufacturing, agribusiness, pharmaceuticals and digital infrastructure, as it positions itself at the centre of Nigeria’s industrial revival efforts. The development finance institution said the move forms…

…used the stage to explore issues such as corruption, gender inequality, unemployment, insecurity and governance. By presenting these issues through compelling stories and performances, theatre encourages audiences to reflect on society while remaining entertained. Despite its importance, theatre in Nigeria continues to…

…for turning out in large numbers for Saturday's governorship electionAdeleke called on security agencies to stay alert as results moved from polling units to wards and local government areasThe governor also urged INEC to maintain the highest standards of integrity throughout the collation processPAY ATTENTION: Mark Le…

…cleared the Presidency of wrongdoing in the controversy and recommended Adeyemi’s prosecution. Although Gagdi had, about two weeks ago, indicated that the committee would address a press conference after questioning the government institutions involved in the matter, no such briefing has been held. The committee had al…

…centre in Osogbo on Saturday night, August 15, during the 2026 Osun governorship electionSecurity personnel fired shots into the air and released canisters within the Union Baptist Primary School premises for over 15 minutesThe shooting sent residents and people near the collation centre fleeing for safety as result co…

…accreditation, turnout, participation of women and persons with disabilities (PWDs), security, and other aspects of the electoral process. According to the Hub: "Out of the 823 polling units where our observers were deployed, polling officials with a complete complement of both sensitive and non-sensitive materials wer…

…and are not expected to alter the outcome. DAILY POST reports that Adeleke is seeking a second term in the Bola Ige Government House, having won the 2022 election on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, before defecting to the Accord Party. A victory would be the first governorship election win for the Ac…

…a shared history of service to our country,” he said. Also speaking, a former National Secretary of the AD, Professor Udenta Udenta, dismissed suggestions that the reunion was primarily about reviving the defunct party or forming an immediate political alliance. Udenta noted that although the AD no longer exists as a p…

…and safely recovered the item,” it said. Daso noted that the recovered UXO had been secured for further examination, while investigation was ongoing to ascertain its origin and the circumstances surrounding its discovery. “The Commissioner of Police commends the vigilance of the members of the public who promptly alert…

…indiscriminately and instilling fear in voters present at the polling unit. However, the security personnel assigned to the unit manged to safeguarded some of the ballot box while the remaining were carted away by the thugs. Regarding the delay in counting, the Presiding Officer clarified that the voters themselves cau…

…15, to react to early results from the Osun State governorship electionAccord Party secured 125 votes against APC's 85 at former Governor Oyinlola's own polling unit in OkukuDavido's car remark sparked a wave of reactions online as collation of results continued across the statePAY ATTENTION: Find it fast with our new…