…by political parties and candidates, with no fewer than 870 people reportedly killed in election-related violence since the National Peace Committee began its intervention in 2015. The figure has renewed concerns over the effectiveness of the peace agreements, particularly with political parties and presidential candid…

…the youths. Ogun govt charges youths to embrace dialogue over disruption, shun election violence

…and those of many who were injured will not go in vain.” Inquiry, compensation fund over election violence Adeleke announced the establishment of a Commission of Inquiry into the recent electoral violence, saying it would receive memoranda from victims and residents affected by the incidents. “Our administration is set…

…Dr Bolaji Akinola, the minister also condemned what he described as escalating post-election violence in parts of the state. Oyetola described the attacks as a threat to the peace and democratic values of Osun State, stressing that no political ambition or commercial interest could justify the loss of human lives. “Pol…

…National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, cited the Osun governorship election violence as a key reason for the party's boycottAbdullahi accused the National Peace Committee of failing to hold political actors accountable for inflammatory statements, including those by President TinubuPAY ATTENTION: Find it fast…

…in 15 fatalities across the state. The organisation also reported cases of post-election violence and property destruction in Ilesa, Iperindo, Atakumosa East, Modakeke and Ikire. “These reports underscore that election-related security risks do not necessarily end when polling closes, and that the immediate post-electi…

…comes first,” the statement added. Imole Campaign Council finalises documentation of election violence victims

…contested election witnessed a remarkable turnout of voters despite the pockets of pre-election violence and threats by gladiators of the two major parties: Accord and All Progressives Congress (APC). The electoral contest, which was largely between Accord party’s candidate, Senator Ademola Adeleke and APC’s candidate,…

…have been made today as a result of electoral violence."Adeleke moves to probe pre-election violenceLegit.ng reports that the arrests followed a recent announcement by Governor Ademola Adeleke in which he said he would set up an independent commission of inquiry immediately after the election to look into reported kill…

…State. DAILY POST observed that despite the initial fears of voter apathy due to pre-election violence, there is massive turn out of voters. In Ward 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 ob…

A new security report found at least 73 election-related violent incidents in Osun State between October 2025 and July 2026Osogbo accounted for 41 per cent of all recorded incidents, with the KDI report classifying it and Ede South as critical electoral pressure zonesINEC described the pre-election atmosphere in Osun a…

…children and the future of the state. Five people were reportedly killed in Ilesa in pre-election violence just six days before the August 15 ballot. An earlier and heavier assault reportedly claimed about 30 lives across the state. These are grim figures for an exercise in which citizens are supposed to choose their l…

…end to the violence. Osigwe also noted that available data showed that about 73 reported election violence-related incidents have so far been recorded. “Recent incidents in the state made it imperative that we start this election observation earlier than Saturday. Statistics show that there were about 73 reported elect…

…support, which will enable us to effectively counter worrisome cases of disinformation, election violence and other related issues. “As elections continue to evolve in the digital age, strengthening our technological and editorial capacity is essential to ensuring that citizens have access to accurate, verified and tru…

…others to avoid a route because of traffic congestion. Whether it’s flooding in Lagos, election violence, a car accident, a building collapse, or a fuel tanker explosion, social media has become the country’s unofficial public alert system. Three young Nigerian founders believe that this behaviour deserves its own plat…

…the importance of peaceful election and discouragement of vote buying and encouraging of election violence. He advised that, “Everybody must come out with their PVC and participate during the election. I have instructed all the market women, all the Iyaloja and traditional chiefs to canvas for peaceful poll, support of…