…to secure victory for President Bola Tinubu’s party. “The people of Osun have shown Nigerians that no political machine is greater than a determined electorate,” Abdullahi said. The party alleged that the heavy security deployment, coupled with what it described as violence, arrests and intimidation, failed to discoura…

…including some APC governors, during their appearance in Osun State demonstrated that Nigerians were becoming increasingly dissatisfied with the ruling party. He said the development showed that the APC and the President would struggle to command genuine public support during the 2027 campaigns, insisting that Nigerian…

…holders. “These leaders are important, but we must ask a hard question: how many young Nigerians do they genuinely inspire, mobilise or emotionally connect with?” he queried. Israel also criticised the National Working Committee for failing to formally review the campaign’s progress since the inauguration of the counci…

…Together, we can shape destinies. Together, we can build a stronger and more prosperous Nigeria," he said.

…star Davido.The controversial actress also used the moment to mock APC governors across Nigeria's 31 states.Alongside the video, Doris Ogala wrote:"YOU CANNOT BE NORMAL IN THIS COUNTRY TO WIN ANY ELECTION. ALL OF US GET OUR MADNESS. NA WHO MAD PASS DE WIN ELECTION. @davido YOU DO THIS FOR THE COMMON NIGERIANS. IMOLE AL…

…Adeleke’s victory in the Osun State governorship election as an ‘advance payment’ by Nigerians against the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, declaring that the balance would come in the 2027 general elections. The party said Osun result was a warning that Nigerians could still resist political pressure and defend…

…Referencing preliminary reports from the EU Support to Democratic Governance in Nigeria Election Observation Hub, EU-SDGN EOH, SERAP maintained that civil society observers recorded 323 electoral offences across 726 polling units observed as of noon on election day. The breakdown includes 103 cases of vote trading, 28…

The national leader of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Seriake Dickson, says the outcome of the Osun State governorship election showed that Nigerians can still decide who governs them. In a post on his verified X handle on Sunday, Dickson congratulated Governor Ademola Adeleke on his re-election. He said the vic…

…Government has reiterated its commitment to prioritising security, harnessing the Nigerian diaspora as a critical asset for national development, and deepening strategic partnerships anchored on mutual respect and trust. This was contained in a statement issued on Sunday by the Special Assistant, Media and Strategic Co…

…Development Council has said it is mobilising a $1bn investment pipeline to accelerate Nigeria’s drive towards sugar self-sufficiency. The council said the initiative was anchored on a $1bn engineering, procurement and construction-plus-finance partnership with SINOMACH of China and a N10bn Sugar Project Acceleration F…

Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has congratulated the Governor of Osun State, Senator Ademola Adeleke, and the people of Osun State on the peaceful and successful conduct of the just-concluded governorship election in the state. In a statement issued on Sunday and personally signed by Otti, the governor said, “The orde…

…welfare of the people, urging political actors to put the interests of Osun State and Nigeria above partisan considerations. “May this victory mark the beginning of an even greater chapter of progress, unity and prosperity for the people of Osun State,” the party said. It further urged all political actors to respect t…

…remained a potent instrument for defending democracy. "The Osun electorate has shown Nigeria once again that votes, when protected and courageously cast, remain the ultimate weapon against political tyranny," he stated. Adeleke, who contested the August 15 election on the platform of the Accord Party, was declared the…

…hope you and your family, led by Governor Adeleke now understand that the APC has failed Nigerians and that Tinubu's presidency has been a spectacular failure. “You guys must stop fooling around, stop treating the Osun State treasury like a family jackpot, and face the harsh reality millions of Nigerians are living thr…

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"The happiest Governor in Nigeria" - APC chieftain Joe Igbokwe conglatulates Adeleke All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain, Joe Igbokwe, has congratulated Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, on his victory in the 2026 governorship election. The Independent Electoral Commission (INEC) declared Adeleke winner of th…

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…and capacity. Kwankwaso made the assertion while featuring on the News Agency of Nigeria Personality Interview Series on Sunday in Abuja. According to him, the combination of Obi and himself is capable of defeating any other contender in the 2027 presidential election. The former governor said the decision for both of…

…a family celebration, quickly spread across social media and drew widespread attentionNigerians flooded the comments section with reactions to the governor's show of respect and the family's close bondPAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a preferred source, and our content will appear higher in your Google feed!A heartwarmi…

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…defectorsPreviously, Legit.ng reported that the vice presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, announced that a group of defectors from Madobi Local Government Area had left the All Progressives Congress (APC) to join the NDC. Kwankwaso said he received the defectors persona…

…revealing that she is struggling to remain strong as her daughter battles an illness in Nigeria. In an emotional video shared on social media, the soldier addressed US President Donald Trump, explaining that she was overwhelmed by the situation involving her daughter while still trying to fulfil her responsibilities as…

…as significant not only for the governor and the people of Osun State but also for Nigeria’s democracy. He said the outcome demonstrated that citizens could still assert their democratic will through the ballot despite the challenges confronting the country’s political environment. “I warmly congratulate the Governor o…

…a people determined not to return under the yoke of their oppressors,” he said. He urged Nigerians to draw lessons from the Osun election ahead of the 2027 general elections. “Let us take the lessons from Osun and build on it towards the general elections,” Rhodes-Vivour added. Dino Melaye: Opposition wins in Osun Form…

…officer would be permitted to abuse the responsibility entrusted to him or her by the Nigeria Police Force to exploit members of the public. “The commissioner further directed all Area Commanders, Divisional Police Officers and Tactical Team Commanders to ensure strict compliance with the directive, warning that any pe…