Amnesty Urges Action Against Fadahunsi Over Remarks
By Oluwakemi Kindness Amnesty International has called on Nigerian authorities to hold Osun East, Senator Francis Fadahunsi accountable over alleged comments inciting violence ahead of Saturday’s governorship election. Amnesty made the call in a statement posted on its official X account on Wednesday. The rights group said a viral video showed the All Progressives Congress […]
Kogi Sets N150m Billboard Fee for Presidential Candidates
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Kogi State Government has approved a N150 million fee for presidential candidates seeking to place campaign billboards and promotional materials across the state. The new fees will apply ahead of the 2027 general elections and October 2026 local government polls. The Commissioner for Information and Communications, Kingsley Fanwo, announced the rates […]
Group Warns APC Against Sanctioning Orji Kalu
By Anayo Akwitti A socio-political group, Reality Organisation, has condemned the Abia State Working Committee of the All Progressives Congress (APC) over its threat to sanction Senator Orji Uzor Kalu for alleged anti-party activities, warning that the move could deepen divisions within the party ahead of the 2027 elections. The group, in a statement signed […]
Adeleke Defends Dancing, Says It Has Not Affected Duties
By Oluwakemi Kindness Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has defended his penchant for dancing, saying the hobby has not affected his responsibilities or performance as governor. Adeleke spoke on Tuesday at a town hall meeting organised by Arise TV for candidates contesting Saturday’s Osun State governorship election. The governor said dancing was part of his […]
Kalu Flags Off Skills Programme for 150 Abia Youths
By Oluwakemi Kindness Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, has flagged off a four-month skills development programme for 150 youths in Abia State. The programme will equip participants with practical skills in building projects, with training running from August to November 2026. Of the 150 trainees selected across the state, 130 are […]
2027: Ezekwesili Backs Obi, Urges Nigerians to Reject Decline
By Mardiyyah Abubakar Former Minister of Education, Dr Oby Ezekwesili, has urged Nigerians to reject the belief that the country’s decline is inevitable, describing the situation as the result of a flawed national design that citizens must challenge. Ezekwesili also reaffirmed her support for former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi ahead of the 2027 presidential […]
Osun 2026: Gunmen Attack APC Supporters, Kill Two
By Mardiyyah Abubakar Tension gripped Ilesa, Osun State, on Tuesday morning after suspected political thugs attacked supporters of the All Progressives Congress (APC), killing two people and critically injuring two others. The attack reportedly occurred around 7:30am at the Igbogi area of Ilesa, where APC supporters had gathered ahead of the party’s final rally scheduled […]
Osun poll: KDI warns fear of violence may affect turnout
By Julian Osamoto Kimpact Development Initiative, KDI, has warned, that fear of electoral violence could suppress voter participation in parts of Osun State ahead of Saturday’s governorship election. The Executive Director of KDI Bukola Idowu, gave the warning in Abuja, during the presentation of the organisation’s 2026 Election Security Risk Assessment, ESRA. He explained that […]
Accord Demands EFCC Chair Resignation Over Osun Freeze
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Accord Party has called for the immediate resignation of the Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, over the freezing of the Osun State Government’s bank accounts. The party also praised President Bola Tinubu for directing the anti-graft agency to unfreeze the accounts, describing the intervention as […]
Osun Poll: IGP Vows Neutrality as CSOs Flag Risks
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has assured Nigerians that the Nigeria Police Force will remain neutral and ensure a peaceful, free and credible governorship election in Osun State, as civil society organisations warned of rising security threats ahead of the poll. Speaking on Friday during a meeting with civil society leaders […]