An election observer organisation, Kimpact Development Initiative, has said 17 election-related violence incidents were recorded across 10 Local Government Areas of Osun State during the August 15, 2026 governorship election, with more than 44 victims recorded. KDI stated that the incidents, which included gunshots, ph…
Afrobeats singer David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has spoken candidly on the current state of the Nigerian music industry. Featuring in a recent episode of the Uncut Podcast, the ‘Oriade’ crooner pointed out that Afrobeats is now more lucrative than it used to be, but noted that the relationship among Afrobeat…
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo made a surprise congratulatory visit to Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke after Saturday's governorship electionAdeleke, who ran on the Accord Party platform, was declared winner on Sunday after defeating APC's Bola Oyebamiji by over 66,000 votesThe Osun governor secured victories i…
The Independent National Electoral Commission has begun the collation and announcement of results for the Osun State governorship election held on Saturday. INEC’s move came hours after the election concluded across the state’s 30 local government areas. State Retuning Officer: Prof. Joshua Ogunwole, VC Federal Univers…
Political calculations, shifting alliances and growing security concerns have make the forthcoming Osun State governorship election one of the most closely watched contests. Ismaeel Uthman examines the chances and challenges facing Governor Ademola Adeleke as he seeks a second term Fith three weeks to the Osun State go…
GistReel A video circulating on social media has sparked widespread reactions after a young man was allegedly arrested for ordering drinks and collecting cash worth about ₦9 million at a nightclub despite reportedly having no money in his bank account. According to reports, the incident occurred after the young man all…
The Osun State Police Command on Tuesday confirmed the killing of 19-year-old Timileyin Oni in Ijebu-Jesa by yet-to-be-identified individuals. The command also said three other people were injured and hospitalised in the incident that claimed Oni's life. Speaking with The PUNCH, the state Police Public Relations Office…
It marks a major milestone as he celebrates 15 years in the music industry.
– Police warn parties against lawlessness. By Shina Abubakar Osogbo A fresh crisis hits local government council secretariats across Osun State following attempts by members of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, and some elected officials under the platform to take over the administration of the third tier of governmen…