The Commandant General of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Prof. Ahmed Abubakar Audi, has visited the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) office in Osun State ahead of the August 15 governorship election. Audi, who made the visit…
Political parties, security agencies, the electoral commission, media organisations and women’s groups in Osun State have signed a code of conduct to protect women in politics from violence, online abuse and AI-generated deepfakes ahead of the governorship election. The Joint…
Twenty coastal communities in Ilaje Local Government Area of Ondo State have threatened to boycott the 2027 general elections if the Federal and Ondo State governments fail to act against the ocean surge destroying their homes and livelihoods. The communities…
By Michael Omotosho | The Osun State Police Command has summoned the senator representing Osun East Senatorial District, Francis Fadahunsi, over alleged inciting remarks made during an APC campaign in Ilesa. The invitation followed the circulation of a video on…
By: Peter Emmanuel | The Nigeria Police Force has deployed Deputy Inspector-General of Police (DIG) Ishyaku Mohammed to coordinate security operations for the August 15, 2026 Osun State governorship election, with about 15,000 police officers expected to be deployed across…
By: Peter Emmanuel | With the August 15, 2026 Osun State governorship election approaching, Yiaga Africa has raised concerns over emerging electoral security threats, disruption of the Permanent Voter Card (PVC) collection exercise and political violence in parts of the…
By: Peter Emmanuel | With the August 15 Osun governorship election only days away, 14 candidates are competing for one seat, but the contest has increasingly centred on three political figures: incumbent Governor Ademola Adeleke of the Accord Party, All…
By Esther Olaoluwa | With one week to the 2026 Osun State governorship election, the Paradigm Leadership Support Initiative (PLSI) has urged voters to look beyond campaign promises and consider the credibility, feasibility and readiness of candidates’ policy commitments. PLSI…
By: Peter Emmanuel | The Kimpact Development Initiative (KDI) has warned of electoral threats, late deployment of election personnel and the spread of misinformation ahead of the August 15 Osun State governorship election. The warning was contained in KDI’s Osun…
By: Peter Emmanuel | Women in Osun State have taken to the streets to protest rising killings and pre-election violence ahead of the August 15 governorship election, calling for urgent action to protect residents and stop further bloodshed. The women…
