…was popular and therefore had no reason to buy votes. He expressed optimism that the party’s governorship candidate, Bola Oyebamiji, would emerge victorious. Similarly, Sen. Francis Fadahunsi, representing Osun East Senatorial District in the National Assembly, commended the large voter turnout and urged more eligible…

…Osun State, Najeem Salaam, has raised concerns over the alleged non-recognition of his party agents in several areas across the state during Saturday’s election. Salaam, who arrived at his polling unit to vote at 10:39 a.m., said he received reports that ADC agents were not being recognised despite the party uploading…

…VDM was reacting to the presence of several APC governors and senators from different parts of the country in Osun State. While stating that Tinubu’s plan is to bully, oppress, and manipulate the election results, he said, “Sending your APC governors and senators to OSUN shows the election won’t be credible and fair.”…

…not provided for the INEC ad hoc staff members. But reacting to the allegation, ADC party agent, Samson Grace, said chairs and tables had been provided. “The issue has been resolved. Voting is going on now. We had a little delay, but we have resolved the situation,” she said. Meanwhile, Aregbesola had not voted as of 1…

…centres across the state. “I also commend voters for turning out in large numbers to participate in the electoral process. The turnout is an indication of the people’s commitment to democracy,” he said.

…voting at Unit 3, Ward 9, AUD School Atile in Ikire, Irewole Local […] The post Why I’m participating in #OsunDecides2026 despite my age — 85-year-old voter appeared first on Tribune Online.

…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. Shortly after votin…

…efforts to protect lives and property following recent attacks and kidnappings in parts of Benue State. Obi made the call after visiting Otukpo-Nobi and Efeyi-Ugboju communities, where several residents were reportedly killed, injured or abducted by non-state […] The post Peter Obi visits Benue communities, demands str…

…leaders. “What will happen is in the hands of God, but we just have to play our own part,” he said. NAN reports that elderly men and women were given priority to vote first at the polling unit. NAN also reports that voting commenced at about 8:40 a.m., with political party agents voting after the INEC Presiding Officer…

USCIS has updated its policy on what happens to foreigners who miss their citizenship application appointments in the USThe US government clarified that N-600 applicants who skip ASC appointments without a valid excuse risk having their applications deemed abandonedMilitary personnel serving outside the US are protecte…

…to his late father, Raji Ibrahim, and insisted the people gathered there had come to participate in the election."They are voters for the election happening today," he told the officers on site.Questions over voter originsPolice pushed further, asking whether everyone present was a registered voter living within the Ik…

…took away the election materials and then appeared to release tear gas before departing the scene, Vanguard reports.Voting is disrupted at Modakeke Ward 10 following an alleged intervention by suspected police officers. Photo: GettyImages"All the election agents and corps members took to their heels as soon as they arr…

…leaders. “What will happen is in the hands of God, but we just have to play our own part,” he said. NAN reports that elderly men and women were given priority to cast their ballots at the polling unit. NAN also reports that voting commenced at about 8:40 a.m., with political party agents voting after the INEC Presiding…

…HURIWA alleged that supporters of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and Accord Party had offered prospective voters between N10,000 and N20,000 in exchange for their votes. It described the alleged practice as “despicable and reprehensible” and criticised what it described as the apparent inability of law enforcement…

…her franchise despite her condition because she understood the importance of civic participation and the role of elections in choosing leaders in a democratic society. She urged relevant authorities and stakeholders to create more opportunities for persons with disabilities, particularly in employment and education. Ac…

Oyo police arrest ten suspected human parts merchants; recover human parts and charms The Oyo State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of ten suspected human parts merchants following several months of sustained intelligence gathering, discreet surveillance and close monitoring of their activities. The command say…

…election. Ibrahim, who represents Irewole/Isokan Constituency and is a member of Accord party, was confronted by armed police officers at the residence in the early hours of today, August 15, as voting got underway across the state. A video of the incident circulating on social media showed the lawmaker responding to q…

…and arrested by operatives of INTERPOL NCB Abuja on 5th August, 2026, at Railway Quarters, Nasarawa Local Government Area, Kano State, following coordinated intelligence operations. ''On 14th August, 2026, the suspect was successfully repatriated to N'Djamena, Chad, through Lomé, Togo, under established bilateral Polic…

…has called on traditional rulers to prioritise the development of their domains and partner with the government to achieve rapid development at the grassroots. Abiodun made the call in a statement on Saturday during the official installation and presentation of the instruments of office to the Alaye of Imobi Land, Oba…

…Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has chided the opposition political parties ahead of their planned summit for 2027 general elections. In a post on his verified X handle on Saturday, Keyamo described the move as ‘journey to nowhere’. Recall that there is a new coalition of opposition political parties…

…2, Units 3 and 5,Olorunda local government area, voters turned out enmasse as voting started at few minutes to 9am due to late arrival of INEC ad-hoc staff. It was also observed that police personnel at the polling units were not armed and conducted themselves accordingly. In Ward 5, Unit 14, Olorunda local government…

…popularly known as Cubana Chief Priest, has declared his support for the Accord Party candidate and incumbent governor of Osun State, Ademola Adeleke, in the ongoing governorship election. The businessman made his position public in a post he shared on verified X handle. Chief Priest, who shared a video of himself with…

…Campaign Council alleged that soldiers riding in over 15 trucks raided homes of Accord Party leaders across Osun state on Friday night, August 14, 2026A Special Adviser to Governor Ademola Adeleke and a top Accord Party campaigner were allegedly held at a military cantonment in Ede as of Saturday morningThe council urg…

The Nigeria Police Force banned Amotekun Corps and other non-state groups from taking part in security operations for the Osun governorship electionThe Force announced a movement restriction across Osun State from midnight on August 14 to 6:00 p.m. on August 15, 2026Police warned political parties, candidates, and supp…

…Big Brother Naija (BBNaija) housemate Erica Nlewedim has revealed that she would not participate in the reality show again, despite acknowledging that the experience significantly improved her finances. Erica said the years of insults and online criticism she faced after the show affected her emotionally and eventually…