…out in large numbers and are speaking with one voice,” he said. Adeleke also commended security agencies deployed for the election, urging them to remain vigilant as results are collated from polling units to wards and local government areas. “The safety and protection of our people is paramount. I commend the security…

…and the beginning of the result announcement at the Polling Unit level. He applauded the security agencies deployed for the election and urged them to remain vigilant till the last phase of the election exercise. The governor, who is the candidate of Accord Party also called on the Independent National Electoral Commis…

…major threats to government revenue. The commission is also looking beyond the petroleum sector for additional sources of revenue. Shehu said RMAFC was exploring partnerships with the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria and the National Space Research and Development Agency, including the deployment of satellite and…

…has been hacked for hours now. The Defense Intelligence Agency needs to act swiftly to secure the account and restore control," Ahmad wrote.What Legit.ng observed on the hacked accountA check carried out by Legit.ng confirmed that the account had clearly been taken over by unauthorised individuals. The profile picture…

…Kola Adewusi cast his vote during the 2026 governorship electionAPC came a distant second at the deputy governor's unit as party members were seen celebrating the Accord resultPAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a preferred source, and our content will appear higher in your Google feed!Accord Party has won at the polling u…

…sorting and collation stage, with each candidate and their supporters optimistic about securing the mandate of the electorate. Governor Ademola Adeleke of the Accord Party, on Saturday, expressed confidence in emerging victorious in the ongoing governorship election after casting his vote at Sagba Abogunde Ward 2, Unit…

…Governance in Nigeria Election Observation Hub (EU-SDGN EOH) says it recorded 38 security incidents and 323 cases of electoral offences and irregularities in the 726 polling units monitored as of 12 noon on Saturday, as voting held in the Osun off-cycle governorship election. In a preliminary statement issued at 2:00 p…

SEC has launched an initiative to help families recover unclaimed dividends and dormant investment accounts of deceased investorsAn awareness clinic educates beneficiaries on probate processes and documentation needed for asset recovery. The SEC said that Limited awareness hinders recovery; proper estate planning is cr…

…across the state’s 30 local government areas amid heightened political interest and security arrangements. The outcome of the exercise will determine who governs Osun State for the next four years. The post Osun Election: INEC begins sorting, counting of votes in Osogbo appeared first on Vanguard News.

The National Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator Ajibola Basiru, has delivered his polling unit to the party’s governorship candidate, Bola Oyebamiji, in the ongoing Osun State governorship election. Oyebamiji polled 177 votes at Polling Unit 003, Alagba, Osogbo, where Basiru voted, defeating Acco…

…Go and do your work... Go and cast your vote," he added. The confrontation occurred as security agencies and election observers intensified monitoring across Osun State to prevent electoral malpractice and ensure a peaceful governorship election. Osun Decides: ICPC official stops man from counting voters in Ede

…He wrote: “The Same-Faith ticket is a no-no for Nigeria of today. It is against Sections 14(3), 42, and 15(2)(3)(d) of the 1999 Constitution. “With the recent comment by one Shiekh Sani Yahaya Jingir that he will repeat his support for a Muslim-Muslim ticket in 2027 to sustain the unconstitutional dominance and enslave…

…to establish ranches by legally acquiring land on their own. The former state publicity secretary of the PDP was reacting to the Federal Government’s plan to select Benue among the five states to implement pilot ranching as a panacea to farmers-herders’ clashes. The statement read in part, “As livestock farming is a le…

The National Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Sen. Ajibola Basiru, has commended the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and security agencies for their roles in the ongoing Osun governorship election. Basiru gave the commendation on Saturday after casting his vote alongside his wife, Mrs…

…fire during which the combat team decisively defeated the attackers on that front. “The second group of terrorists attempted to bypass the ambush team and infiltrate the camp, but they were equally met with superior firepower and successfully defeated,” he explained. The coordinated and aggressive response, according t…

…the action.” Reassuring the public on electoral protocols, the police emphasised that security personnel deployed to polling units are strictly prohibited from bearing arms or tactical gear within a designated radius of voting points. The Command also dismissed social media reports claiming the discharge was aimed at s…

Security operatives arrested about 100 people allegedly brought from neighbouring states to interfere with the Osun governorship electionThe Commissioner of Police overseeing the election confirmed the suspects were linked to Ondo and Ekiti statesGovernor Ademola Adeleke announced plans for an independent inquiry into…

…by Abia State University management over alleged social media postsThe party's publicity secretary spoke to journalists in Umuahia on Friday, August 15, calling for dialogue and transparencyAPC urged the state government to engage with the professor's concerns about staff welfare and working conditions at ABSUPAY ATTEN…

…younger brother, Osun state Governor Ademola Adeleke, hopes to return to office for a second term.PAY ATTENTION: From breaking news to viral moments. Follow Legit.ng on Instagram!Legit.ng previously reported that the governor arrived at Polling Unit 009, Ward 02, Abogunde Compound, in Ede North Local Government Area at…

…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 content will appear higher in your Google feed!Osun State Governo…

…alleged assassination attempt in Ejigbo, Osun State. According to the party’s Publicity Secretary, Abosede Busayo Oluwaseun, the incident occurred at Ward 4, Unit 13, in Ejigbo Local Government Area shortly after Salaam cast his vote. Oluwaseun said the candidate was swiftly taken away by concerned residents who interv…

…fire during which the combat team decisively defeated the attackers on that front. “The second group of terrorists attempted to bypass the ambush team and infiltrate the camp but they were equally met with superior firepower and successfully defeated. “The coordinated and aggressive response forced the insurgents to wi…

…held across the state. Ifofin Unit 001, Ward 8, Ilesa, Osun State, is where the National Secretary of the African Democratic Congress, Rauf Aregbesola, is registered as a voter. A voter, Adeniyi Taye, commended the electorate in the area for coming out to vote. “We are many in the area. You can see from the large turno…

The National Secretary of the All Progressives Congress, Senator Ajibola Basiru, has commended the Independent National Electoral Commission for the hitch-free deployment of materials and personnel for Saturday’s Osun State governorship election. Basiru, who voted at Ward 7, Unit 3, in Osogbo Local Government Area, not…

…not vote,” he said. The governor called on the Inspector-General of Police and other security agencies to investigate the allegation and ensure that security personnel remained neutral throughout the election. He also alleged that the APC had printed fake ballot papers as part of an attempt to manipulate the election.…