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Sowore Slams Adeleke Over Tinubu Endorsement, Calls It a Mission to Destroy NigeriaOmoyele Sowore, presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), has criticized Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke for endorsing President Bola Tinubu ahead of the 2027 general elections. Writing on his verified X handle on Sunday, Sowore described Adeleke’s endorsement as an attempt to extend what he…
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, has revealed that the FCT Administration has signed 26,272 Certificates of Occupancy (C-of-O) since President Bola Ahmed Tinubu assumed office. According to a statement issued on Sunday by Lere Olayinka, Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and Social Media, the figure represents a sharp increase compared to previous…
National leader of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Seriake Dickson, has said the outcome of the Osun State governorship election proves that Nigerians retain the power to determine who governs them. In a post on his verified X handle on Sunday, Dickson congratulated Governor Ademola Adeleke on his re-election, describing the victory as significant not only for Osun State but also for…
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi Central, has congratulated Governor Ademola Adeleke on his re-election in Osun State, describing the outcome as a resounding victory for democracy and the will of the people. In a statement issued by her media aide, Mike Idoko, on Sunday, Akpoti-Uduaghan commended President Bola Tinubu for allowing Osun voters to freely choose their governor…
Vice-Presidential Candidate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) for the 2027 election, Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso, has said that former governors Ibrahim Shekarau and Abdullahi Ganduje, along with incumbent Governor Abba Yusuf, are politically finished in Kano State. Speaking during the News Agency of Nigeria Personality Interview Series in Abuja on Sunday, Kwankwaso reflected on the fate of…
Oladipupo Adebutu, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate in Ogun State for the 2027 election, has described Governor Ademola Adeleke’s re-election in Osun as proof that Nigerians no longer trust the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). In a congratulatory message issued on Sunday, Adebutu praised Adeleke’s victory as a validation of the people’s will and a reward for…
Otunba Segun Showunmi, a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and convener of the Alternative, has hailed Governor Ademola Adeleke’s re-election in Osun State as proof that grassroots performance now outweighs federal influence in Nigerian politics. In a statement on Sunday, Showunmi argued that the outcome of the Osun governorship election sent a strong message: voters are increasingly…
Married adolescent girls in Tashan Kangele community, Maiduguri, Borno State, have urged the government to expand access to Western education, saying it would help them reshape their futures and contribute meaningfully to society. The young women, many of whom married between ages 13 and 16, lamented that they were unaware of adult or second-chance learning centres in the state. They called for…
Nigeria is intensifying efforts to reduce reliance on imported military hardware as the Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria (DICON-D7G) advances plans to establish domestic production lines for armoured vehicles, anti-drone platforms, and other specialised defence equipment. The initiative, developed in partnership with Eagles International for Defence Systems, aims to boost technology…
The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has welcomed remarks by Israeli strategic advisor Noga Arbel, who publicly called for Biafra’s independence and condemned Britain’s continued influence in Nigeria. Arbel, a former Israeli Foreign Ministry official, made the comments during a programme aired on Israel’s Channel 14 on August 14, 2026. She argued that Britain’s support had enabled Nigeria’s…
The Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has announced that it is carefully studying the results of the governorship election across all 332 wards before deciding on its next course of action. In a statement issued on Sunday by party spokesperson Kola Olabisi, the APC emphasized that elections are a process that extends beyond voting to include possible tribunal and court…
Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso, the vice-presidential candidate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has declared that the joint ticket of Peter Obi and himself stands unmatched in credibility and capacity ahead of the 2027 presidential election. Kwankwaso made the remarks during an appearance on the News Agency of Nigeria Personality Interview Series in Abuja on Sunday.He stated that the…
The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has congratulated Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke on his re-election, describing the victory as historic. In two separate posts on X on Sunday, Keyamo joined other political figures in extending congratulations to Adeleke after the Independent National Electoral Commission declared him the winner of the Osun governorship…
Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has reaffirmed his endorsement of President Bola Tinubu for a second term in the 2027 presidential election, describing him as a son of the state. Adeleke made the statement during a press conference on Sunday, shortly after the Independent National Electoral Commission declared him the winner of the August 15 governorship election. The governor also praised…
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has secured a one-month jail sentence for a truck driver after officials discovered 15 passengers concealed beneath a cargo cover during an enforcement operation. A video shared on the FRSC’s official X account showed marshals inspecting a Mitsubishi truck, marked GDD 815 ZP, and pulling back a green cover to reveal passengers hidden among sacks and…
Former Kano State Governor and Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) vice-presidential candidate for the 2027 election, Rabiu Kwankwaso, has congratulated Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke on his victory in the 15 August 2026 governorship election. In a statement posted on his verified X account on Sunday, Kwankwaso described Adeleke as his friend and congratulated him on winning the election on the…
The Action Democratic Party (ADP) governorship candidate in Oyo State, Kunle Olatunji, has described the just-concluded Osun State governorship election as a clear pointer to what awaits Nigeria in the 2027 general elections. In a statement made available to the media on Sunday, Olatunji said the outcome of the August 15, 2026, off-cycle poll in Osun offered important lessons and indicators for…
Former Kogi West Senator and African Democratic Congress (ADC) chieftain Dino Melaye has celebrated the All Progressives Congress (APC) defeat in the Osun State governorship election, describing it as a major setback for President Bola Tinubu and the ruling party. In a post shared on his X (formerly Twitter) handle on Sunday, Melaye wrote: “Till we meet again APC. Rest in Peace. 34 Governors,…
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke on his re-election, describing the outcome of the August 15, 2026, governorship election as a reflection of the people’s will and an assurance that democracy will continue to flourish in Nigeria. In a statement issued on Sunday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the President said he…
Former Speaker of the House of Representatives and Senator representing Sokoto South, Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, has congratulated Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke on his re-election, describing the outcome as a victory for democracy and the people of the state. In a statement posted on his X handle on Sunday, Tambuwal said the August 15, 2026, governorship election had once again given Osun…
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has congratulated Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke on his re-election following the 15 August 2026 governorship election. In a post on X on Sunday, Atiku, the African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate, said the result reflected the will of the people of Osun as expressed at the ballot box. “I congratulate Governor Ademola Adeleke, @AAdeleke_01…
The Imo State Government has banned street trading, hawking, illegal roadside structures, and the loading and offloading of goods along major roads in the state capital, Owerri. The affected roads include Rotobi, Royce, and Douglas, all located in the heart of the city. The directive was contained in a joint press statement issued by the General Manager of the Owerri Capital Development Authority…
Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has expressed gratitude to President Bola Tinubu following his victory in the 15 August 2026 governorship election.INEC declared Adeleke, the Accord Party candidate, the winner on Sunday after he secured 511,067 votes against APC’s Bola Oyebamiji (444,815). Speaking to journalists after the formal declaration, Adeleke confirmed that the President had called to…
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) to urgently investigate alleged vote-buying, financial inducement, violence and other electoral offences linked to the 2026 Osun State…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has clarified that it published only the documents submitted by candidates for the 2027 presidential election and has no authority to question or alter them. A top-ranking official at the commission, who spoke on condition of anonymity, told Sunday PUNCH that the publication of credentials was meant to enable public scrutiny and allow anyone…
Petroleum marketers have received fresh cargoes of petrol and diesel at major coastal terminals in Lagos and Warri, helping to replenish inventories. According to the latest tanker position report monitored by Petroleumprice.ng, several vessels carrying petrol and diesel have either discharged or are scheduled to berth at terminals in the two cities. Lagos remained the busiest receiving hub, with…
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has warned of an attempted unauthorised compromise of its official X account, treating the incident as a cybersecurity matter. In a statement issued on Saturday by Director of Defence Information Major General Samaila Uba, the military said appropriate technical measures had been activated to secure the account and block further unauthorised access. Efforts are…
Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, was on Sunday declared elected, having won 19 out of the 30 local government areas in the governorship election held across the state on Saturday. The State Returning Officer, the Vice-Chancellor of the Federal University, Oye Ekiti, Prof Joshua Ogunwole, declared the result of the poll at about 7:24 am on Sunday. Adeleke polled a total of 511,067 votes to…
Nigerian music star Davido has reacted to the re-election of his uncle, Ademola Adeleke, as the governor of Osun State. Celebrating the victory, Davido took to X and simply wrote, “We did it.” WE DID IT UNC !!! 🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬 @aadeleke_01 pic.twitter.com/xlUz2bC5Kl — Davido (@davido) August 16, 2026 The singer’s reaction came after the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) declared…
Osun State Governor and candidate of the Accord Party, Ademola Adeleke, has expressed appreciation to God and the people of the state following his victory in the governorship election, saying he expects the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, Bola Oyebamiji, to call and congratulate him. Adeleke, speaking after the declaration of the election result, described his victory as a triumph for…
Incumbent Osun State Governor and Accord Party candidate, Ademola Adeleke, has been declared winner of the governorship election held on Saturday. The results were presented by the state’s Returning Officer, Vice-Chancellor of the Federal University, Oye-Ekiti, Prof. Joshua Ogunwole, at the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) collation centre in Osogbo on Sunday. Adeleke won 19 local…
Jubilation erupted across Osun State on Sunday following the declaration of Governor Ademola Adeleke as the winner of the August 15 governorship election. The celebrations were particularly pronounced in Osogbo, the state capital, and Ede, Adeleke’s hometown, where supporters trooped onto the streets singing, dancing and chanting in celebration of the governor’s victory. At the Independent…
The Accord Party has defeated the All Progressives Congress (APC) at the polling unit of former Osun State Deputy Governor and ex-National Secretary of the APC, Senator Iyiola Omisore, in the ongoing Osun State governorship election. Results uploaded to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Result Viewing Portal (IReV) showed that Accord secured 131 votes at Polling Unit 003, Ife…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has uploaded more than 70 per cent of the results from the Osun State governorship election to its Results Viewing Portal (IReV). A check by Daily Post at exactly 7pm on Saturday, August 15, 2026, confirmed the uploads, showing the commission was fulfilling its commitment to make polling unit results publicly available on the portal in real…
Former Senator Dino Melaye has alleged that the All Progressives Congress (APC) is attempting to rig the ongoing Osun State governorship election by withdrawing security personnel from polling units and collation centres. In a video shared on his X account on Saturday, Melaye claimed the Accord Party was currently leading in the poll. He accused the APC of planning to pull soldiers and use…
Hon. Muhammad Bello Yakubu Bakyasuwa, a prominent member of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Dosara/Birnin Kaya Ward, Maradun Local Government Area of Zamfara State, has announced his resignation from the party, citing frustration with the Federal Government’s handling of insecurity in the state. In a letter addressed to the APC Ward Chairman, Bakyasuwa said his decision was driven by…
Governor Ademola Adeleke, the Accord Party governorship candidate in Osun State, recorded a decisive victory at his polling unit during Saturday’s election, sparking jubilation among his supporters. At Ward 02, Polling Unit 009, Abogunde Compound in Ede North Local Government Area, Adeleke secured 421 votes. Supporters erupted in celebration as the result was announced.The election, which saw…
Former Senator Shehu Sani has described the ongoing Osun State governorship election as a defining moment for incumbent Governor Ademola Adeleke, warning that the political odds are stacked against him. In a post on his verified X account, Sani observed that leading figures of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) were present in Osun to bolster their candidate, Bola Oyebamiji, while…
Bola Oyebamiji, the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has defeated incumbent Governor Ademola Adeleke of the Accord Party at Ward 6, Polling Unit 006 in Boluwaduro Local Government Area during the ongoing Osun State governorship election. According to a result sheet shared on X by Akinsola Akin, Oyebamiji secured 68 votes, while Adeleke polled 39.Voting across the…
Activist lawyer Maduabuchi Idam has dismissed former Vice President Atiku Abubakar’s legal challenge against President Bola Tinubu, describing it as “dead on arrival.” Atiku, the African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate, had filed a suit seeking Tinubu’s disqualification from the 2027 election over alleged discrepancies in the president’s academic certificates submitted to the…
The Osun State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of a police officer who was captured on video accidentally discharging tear gas during Saturday’s governorship election in Modakeke, Ife East Local Government Area. The incident, which went viral on social media, was initially alleged to have occurred at a polling unit. However, the command clarified in a statement that the discharge happened…
Troops of Operation Hadin Kai in the early hours of Saturday repelled a coordinated assault by fighters of the Islamic State of West Africa Province (ISWAP) on a Forward Operating Base in Mandaragirau, Biu Local Government Area of Borno State. According to Acting Military Information Officer, Captain Muhammed Goni, the attack occurred around 0200 hours on 15 August 2026, when terrorists launched a…
Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has strongly condemned the arrest of the state Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Sunday Bisi, and called for his immediate release. In a statement issued on Saturday, August 15, 2026, and signed by his spokesperson, Mallam Olawale Rasheed, Adeleke described the arrest as an attempt to intimidate his supporters during the ongoing Osun governorship…
Veteran Nollywood actress and filmmaker, Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde, has joyfully announced the engagement of her daughter, Meriah, drawing warm reactions from fans and followers. Sharing a video of the proposal moment on Instagram, Omotola captioned: “Have you heard? My twinnie is engaged! I guess we have a wedding to plan! Congratulations to the lovebirds.” Meriah, 26, an apparel product developer…
Kenneth Okonkwo, spokesperson for African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar, has called on Christians and Muslims to reject any same-faith presidential ticket in the 2027 elections, stressing that such an arrangement undermines Nigeria’s unity and democracy. Okonkwo argued that the Nigerian Constitution opposes same-faith tickets, citing Sections 14(3), 42, and…
The governorship candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Dr. Najeem Salaam, was whisked away by security operatives after violence broke out at his polling unit in Ejigbo during the ongoing Osun State governorship election. The incident occurred at Polling Unit 003, Iroyin Ayo Open Space, Ward 004, shortly after Salaam and his wife cast their votes. The unrest sparked panic among…
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) governorship candidate in Osun State, Dr. Najeem Salaam, has expressed confidence in his chances at the ongoing election, declaring that he would emerge victorious if the process remains free and fair. Speaking after casting his ballot at Polling Unit 003, Iroyin Ayo Open Space in Ejigbo, Salaam said the strong support he has received across the state shows…
Former Majority Leader of the 10th Benue State House of Assembly, Saater Tiseer, has resigned from the All Progressives Congress (APC), citing injustice and impunity within the party’s state chapter. In a resignation letter addressed to the APC Chairman of Mbaanyam Ward, Ushongo Local Government Area, Tiseer announced his immediate withdrawal from the party. He recalled joining the APC during the…
Akwa Ibom State Governor, Umo Eno, has led a delegation of state executives and Ibom Air management to the Airbus production facility in Mirabel, Canada, for a pre-delivery inspection of the airline’s third Airbus A220-300 aircraft. In a statement issued in Uyo on Saturday, Ibom Air’s Group Manager for Marketing and Communication, Aniekan Essienette, described the inspection as a major milestone…