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Ladipo Johnson: Osun Voters Defeated Political Tyranny

NewsDeskNgAug 17, 2026August 17, 20260

Ladipo Johnson says Osun voters rejected alleged inducements and intimidation to elect Adeleke, proving united electorates can defeat political tyranny. Bamofin Ladipo Johnson, Senatorial Candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) for Lagos Central, has congratulated the people of Osun State following Governor Ademola Adeleke’s re-election in the August 15...

Tinubu Support Groups Begin South East Tour To Woo Youths, Students

NewsDeskNgAug 17, 2026August 17, 20260

Tinubu support groups tour South East universities, urging youths and students to back his 2027 re-election bid. Some political support groups rooting for the reelection of President Bola Tinubu in 2027 have commenced a tour of the South East zone, to drum up Support for the president. The groups; Obidient...

Osun Poll: CDD Flags BVAS Failures, Vote Buying, Violence As Threats To Credible Election

NewsDeskNgAug 15, 2026August 15, 20260

CDD says Osun election shows early polling but flags BVAS failures, vote buying and violence threatening voter freedom. The Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD), through its Election Analysis Centre (CDD-EAC), has raised concerns over BVAS failures, vote buying and isolated cases of violence in the ongoing Osun State governorship...

ADC Vows To Unseat APC In Jigawa, Says Incumbency No Guarantee

NewsDeskNgAug 15, 2026August 15, 20260

ADC chairman Sani Gumel says growing grassroots support will help opposition party defeat APC and take over Jigawa in 2027. The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has expressed confidence that it will defeat the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 general elections and form the next government in Jigawa...

INEC Restores Four Suppressed Assembly Constituencies In Delta, Kogi

NewsDeskNgAug 15, 2026August 15, 20260

INEC restores three Delta and one Kogi Assembly constituencies following court judgments, with party primaries scheduled for August. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has restored four more previously suppressed State House of Assembly constituencies in Delta and Kogi states. It said this was pursuant to the judgement of the...

APC Dismisses Opposition Alliance, Says Tinubu’s Re-Election Bid Will Prevail

NewsDeskNgAug 15, 2026August 15, 20260

APC says opposition efforts to unite against Tinubu will fail, as G100 moves its planned summit to August 31. Ahead of the 2037 general election, the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has said that the proposed ‘Unity Summit’ championed by the G-100 coalition against the re-election of President Bola Tinubu...

Atiku Drags Tinubu To Court, Seeks Disqualification From 2027 Presidential Election

NewsDeskNgAug 15, 2026August 15, 20260

The 2027 presidential contest has taken a contentious turn, with former Vice President and presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar, dragging President Bola Ahmed Tinubu before the Federal High Court in Abuja in a bid to stop him from contesting the election. Atiku on Friday personally...

Makinde Picks Lawal Daura As Running Mate For 2027 Presidential Election

NewsDeskNgAug 14, 2026August 14, 20260

Oyo State Governor and Allied Peoples Movement (APM) presidential candidate, Seyi Makinde, has picked former Department of State Services (DSS) Director-General, Lawal Daura, as his running mate for the 2027 presidential election. Makinde unveiled Daura on Thursday at the APM national convention held at the Government House in Bauchi, according...

Tinubu Charges INEC, Security Agencies To Ensure Peaceful Osun Governorship Election

NewsDeskNgAug 14, 2026August 14, 20260

Tinubu urges INEC and security agencies to ensure peaceful, transparent Osun election, protect voters and officials, and uphold electoral integrity. President Bola Tinubu has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and security agencies to ensure a peaceful, transparent and credible governorship election in Osun State. The President made...

Jigawa Deputy Governor Usman Says Running Mate Nomination Is Renewed Call To Service

NewsDeskNgAug 14, 2026August 14, 20260

Jigawa Deputy Governor Aminu Usman describes his 2027 running mate nomination as a renewed call to serve the state. The Deputy Governor of Jigawa State, Engr. Aminu Usman, has described his nomination as running mate to Governor Umar Namadi for the 2027 governorship election as a renewed call to service...