…African Democratic Congress (ADC) candidate, Najeem Salaam, received three votes, while candidates of the Action Alliance (AA), Young Progressives Party (YPP) and Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) scored one vote each. Basiru and his wife, Abibat, had earlier cast their ballots at the polling unit. After voting, the APC c…

…and acts of violence linked to the electoral period.Saturday's vote pits three main candidates against each other in what is widely regarded as a closely watched contest. Adeleke, who won the 2022 governorship on a Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) ticket, is now seeking re-election under the Accord Party platform. He fac…

…identify those responsible, and ensure the safety of all voters, party agents and candidates.” Oluwaseun added that Salaam was alive and remained resolute in his bid to “rescue Osun from the shackles of bad governance.” Speaking in an interview, Salaam expressed confidence in winning the election if the process was con…

…that Osun State is heading into its most watched political contest in years, with 14 candidates on the ballot for the governorship election set for Saturday, August 15, 2026.While the field is broad, three candidates have emerged as the most prominent contenders: incumbent Governor Ademola Adeleke of the Accord Party,…

…midnight on August 14 to 6:00 p.m. on August 15, 2026Police warned political parties, candidates, and supporters to conduct themselves peacefully or face consequences for disrupting the electoral processPAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a preferred source, and our content will appear higher in your Google feed!The Nigeri…

…Governor Ademola Adeleke seeking re-election on the platform of the Accord Party. Two candidates, Adesina Adeyemi-Doro of the All Progressives Grand Alliance, APGA, and Simon Adewale of the Allied Peoples Movement, APM, had announced their withdrawal from the contest. While Adeyemi-Doro declared support for the All Pro…

37 min agoAugust 15, 2026 7:38 am #OsunDecides2026: 15 political parties, candidates race to Bola Ige House Welcome to the live coverage of the Osun Gubernatorial Election 2026. #OsunDecides2026 happening today, August 15, 2026, across the 30 local government areas of the state, is the last off-cycle election to the 20…

…to compel affiliates and workers to support the Labour Party and its preferred candidates ahead of the 2027 elections. The group also accused some NLC officials of attempting to dictate the political choices of individual workers. “It is unfortunate that some persons in NLC are now arrogating powers they do not possess…

…President Atiku Abubakar, ex-Anambra State governor, Peter Obi, who are the presidential candidates of the African Democratic Congress and the Nigeria Democratic Congress respectively, as well as other political parties to forge a united front and present a single presidential candidate to confront President Bola Tinub…

…have pledged to mobilise massive votes for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and other candidates of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 general elections in the state. They said their votes would serve as a gesture of appreciation to President Tinubu for what they described as his numerous achievements, particul…

…Osun State to come out peacefully and exercise their franchise, urging them to vote for candidates of their choice without fear or intimidation. It, however, called on supporters of Governor Adeleke to back his re-election bid, saying the governor had demonstrated what it described as capacity and empathy during his fi…

…The President also appealed to residents of Osun to turn out peacefully and vote for candidates of their choice, while respecting the rights of other citizens to make their own choices. “To the people of Osun State, I ask you to come out in your numbers and exercise your civic responsibility peacefully. Vote for the ca…

…of the document violates Section 137(1)(j) of the Constitution, which prohibits candidates who present forged credentials to the electoral body from seeking executive office. Speaking after taking the oath, Atiku emphasized that his physical presence at the court registry was intended to underscore the gravity of the c…

…of the Electoral Act 2026 which Atiku and the ADC contend restrict the ability of candidates or political parties to challenge the qualification of presidential candidates at the pre-election stage. They further argue that the legislation cannot prevent the enforcement of constitutional provisions concerning presidenti…

…as a three-way race, with several smaller parties stepping aside to back the leading candidatesPAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a preferred source, and our content will appear higher in your Google feed!Legit.ng journalist Ridwan Adeola Yusuf has over nine years of experience covering politics, elections, public affairs…

…information about available positions, including some opportunities open to foreign candidates.Special categories and exemptionsIRCC has separate rules for certain groups, including international graduates, students, participants in International Experience Canada programmes and some family members of foreign workers.S…

The Nigeria Agricultural Quarantine Service has postponed the publication of shortlisted candidates for its ongoing recruitment exercise, which was initially scheduled for Thursday, August 13. NAQS said the decision was made to ensure a thorough, transparent and accurate recruitment process. The agency announced the po…

…campaign season would inevitably feature political slogans, promises and declarations by candidates but argued that Nigerians should demand more from those seeking to lead them. According to him, the 2027 election should be about measurable outcomes rather than government announcements, policies and promises that do no…

…decision to align with the APC and work together for the success of the party and its candidates across Ogun East senatorial district. He said political actors who share common interests should be able to speak with one voice, particularly in an election year, rather than dissipate their energy working for different po…

…law. Osun people should troop out peacefully on Saturday and cast their votes for the candidates of their choice. They should reject every attempt to intimidate them, whether through violence, threats, rhetoric or abuse of state power. Their votes are their voice. They must not surrender that voice to fear.

…by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) but only a handful fielding candidates with any serious electoral weight.Public affairs analyst Donald Okwuosa has broken down the race into three principal contenders: incumbent Governor Ademola Adeleke of the Accord Party, APC candidate Bola Oyebamiji, and Dr Na…

…confronting residents.It also declared its readiness to mobilise support for APC candidates in future elections through voter education, political enlightenment, community engagement and peaceful grassroots mobilisation. The group urged APC leaders and members across Kwara South to close ranks and work collectively to…

…to reflect the inclusion of the SDP candidate. The commission assured political parties, candidates and the general public of its commitment to conducting a free, fair and credible election in Osun State. Following his inclusion, Ajala said the party was poised for victory. Ajala disclosed this during a telephone inter…

…vacancy notice provided, recruitment opportunities are available for suitably qualified candidates across different categories, ranging from trainee positions to experienced management-level roles. The listed locations include Lagos, Port Harcourt, Onne, Warri and Calabar. Nigerian Ports Authority Recruitment Portal Ca…

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