14 Osun Gubernatorial Candidates Sign Peace Accord Ahead of Poll
By Oluwakemi Kindness Candidates of the 14 political parties contesting the August 15 Osun governorship election have signed a peace accord, pledging to ensure a peaceful and violence-free poll. The candidates signed the agreement on Thursday as part of efforts to promote peaceful political competition ahead of the election. Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, who […]
Bende Monarchs Endorse Kalu, Reject Zoning Claims
By Oluwakemi Kindness Traditional rulers in Bende South State Constituency have endorsed the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, for a third term in the House, dismissing claims that the Bende Federal Constituency seat is subject to a zoning arrangement. A statement on Wednesday by Udora Orizu, SA Press Affairs to the […]
Imole Campaign Predicts APC Defeat In Osun Poll
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Imole Campaign Council (TICC) has dismissed the All Progressives Congress (APC)’s confidence ahead of the August 15, 2026 Osun State governorship election. it is insisting that the party is headed for defeat because the outcome will be determined by voters rather than political heavyweights. The council was reacting to remarks credited […]
Adeleke Declares Work-Free Day for PVC Collection
By Oluwakemi Kindness Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has declared Tuesday, July 28, 2026, a work-free day for all state public servants to enable them collect their Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) ahead of the state’s governorship election. The directive covers employees in the state civil service, local government councils and tertiary institutions. The governor’s spokesperson, […]
Hashim Camp Rejects Tinubu Endorsement by Osun Accord Bloc
By Mardiyyah Abubakar The Gbenga Hashim Solidarity Movement (GHSM) has rejected the reported endorsement of President Bola Tinubu by Governor Ademola Adeleke and some Accord Party officials at the Osun State Government House. In a statement issued on Monday, GHSM National Coordinator described the gathering as “illegal, politically contrived and inconsequential,” insisting it has no […]
Group Urges Youths to Complete PVC Registration Ahead of Polls
By Julian Osamoto Pamia Africa, an advocacy group, has urged young Nigerians to complete their Permanent Voter Card (PVC) registration ahead of future elections, stressing that online pre-registration alone does not qualify anyone to vote without completing biometric capture by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The group who delivered the message during a voter […]
COPDEM Urges INEC To Extend Voter Registration
By Anayo Akwitti The Coalition for the Protection of Democracy (COPDEM) has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to extend the ongoing Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise and keep it open until at least 90 days before the 2027 General Elections. it cited that this is in line with a Federal High Court […]
Kogi East Leaders Hail Tinubu, Ododo Over Key Projects
By Mardiyyah Abubakar Political and community leaders in Kogi East have praised President Bola Tinubu and Kogi State Governor Usman Ododo for delivering major infrastructure projects across the district. They also pledged support for both leaders in the 2027 elections. The commendation came on Tuesday as the Renewed Hope Ambassadors and the Presidential Communications Team […]
Osun Guber: Ooni Calls for Peace
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, has urged political parties, candidates and supporters to shun violence and embrace peace ahead of the August 15 governorship election in Osun State. The monarch made the appeal on Tuesday when the National Secretary of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Rauf Aregbesola, the party’s governorship […]
Tinubu Names New Heads For Key Federal Agencies
By Mardiyyah Abubakar President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of 26 officials to lead 10 federal agencies and commissions, in a major reshuffle aimed at strengthening governance across critical sectors of the economy. The appointments, which take immediate effect, were announced on Monday in a statement by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and […]