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The All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate for the upcoming August 15, 2026 election in Osun State, Asiwajy Munirudeen Bola Oyebamiji, popularly known as AMBO, has declared that he remains the sole candidate endorsed by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for the forthcoming poll. Oyebamiji made this assertion during the inauguration of 7,830 polling unit canvassers ...
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The Osun State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has raised the alarm over what it described as a purported plot to carry out high-profile political assassinations ahead of the August 15 governorship election in the state. The PDP, in a statement on Sunday signed by its Chairman, Hon. Sunday Bisi, stated that credible ...
Politics
The governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the forthcoming Osun State governorship election, Bola Oyebamiji, has congratulated Ekiti State Governor, Mr. Abiodun Oyebanji, on his re-election victory, describing the outcome as a clear endorsement of the governor's performance in office. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) declared Oyebanji the winner of the ...
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...as Suspect says he was under the influence of illicit drugs The Osun State Police Command has denied reports of an alleged assassination attempt on the Ataoja of Osogbo, Oba Jimoh Oyetunji Olanipekun, Larooye II, clarifying that the suspect apprehended at the palace was not found with any firearm or offensive weapon. According to a ...
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…inaugurates over 7,000 canvassers in federal constituency The governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the August 15, 2026 election in Osun State, Munirudeen Bola Oyebamiji popularly known as AMBO has declared that he remains the only candidate endorsed by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for the forthcoming poll. Oyebamiji made the assertion during ...
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...as Governor's spokesperson accuses opposition party of trying to shift attention The Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has condemned an alleged attack on one of its members, Mr. Ibrahim Taoreed, popularly known as Arabambi, accusing the Chief of Staff to Governor Ademola Adeleke, Alhaji Kazeem Akinleye, of involvement in the incident. ...
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The Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has advised Governor Ademola Adeleke to begin preparing his handover note, claiming that recent political developments point to his defeat in the 2026 governorship election. The party, in a statement by its Director of Media and Information, Kola Olabisi, said events surrounding the governor’s political ...
Judiciary
Following public reactions and commentaries arising from a recent judgment of the Plateau State High Court concerning Jos North Local Government Area and the issuance of certificates of indigeneship and residency, the Plateau State Government has called for calm. The government made the call on Tuesday in a statement issued by the Commissioner for Information ...
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...hails security forces for neutralising bandit Kingpin, Ibrahim Bastuji Nigeria's President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu has declared that Nigeria will mo longer be safe for terrorists to hide. In a statement on Tuesday signed by his Special Adviser to the President Information & Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the President assured Nigerians that his administration will not surrender any ...
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...as APC moves to appeal judgement, insists Chairmen, Councillors will remain in office Following a Federal High Court ruling dismissing a motion seeking a stay of execution filed by the sacked All Progressives Congress (APC) “Yes/No” local government chairmen, the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Osun State Council, has directed members of the Nigeria Union of ...
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Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke has formally launched his re-election campaign with a massive show of political strength at Freedom Park, Osogbo, where thousands of supporters, political leaders, labour unions, market associations, youths and women groups gathered to endorse his bid for a second term in office. The campaign flag-off, which marked the official commencement ...
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… commends troops for neutralising bandit Kingpin Ibrahim Bastuji, rescuing the widow of late Gen. Rabe Abubakar Pres. Bola Ahmed Tinubu has assured Nigerians that his administration will not surrender any part of the country territory to criminals, commending the Nigerian Armed Forces and other security agencies involved in the successful operation in Kogi State ...
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Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has assured his supporters that attempts by the opposition All Progressives Congress (APC) to prevent his re-election have failed. Governor Adeleke at a press briefing by on the recent political developments in the state, said his administration remained focused on victory in the forthcoming August 15 governorship election, urging residents ...
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Following a Federal High Court ruling dismissing a motion seeking a stay of execution filed by the sacked All Progressives Congress (APC) “Yes/No” local government chairmen, the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Osun State Council, has directed members of the Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE) and other affiliates to secure local government secretariats across ...
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As the Osun State governorship election approaches, the political temperature appears to be rising, with fresh concerns over alleged violence and the activities of suspected political thugs threatening to cast a shadow over the state’s democratic process. A recent report of a daylight shooting incident in some parts of the state has triggered public outcry ...
Judiciary
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has urged judges of the Court of Appeal to uphold the integrity of the judiciary by ensuring justice is delivered swiftly, fairly and without bias. The President gave the charge on Monday in Abuja while commissioning the new Court of Appeal, Abuja Division building complex in Dakibiyu, where he stressed that ...
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The Network of Osun Civil Society Groups has called on the Inspector-General of Police to immediately redeploy the Osun State Commissioner of Police, CP Ibrahim Gotan, citing growing concerns over political tension and declining public confidence ahead of the August 15, 2026 governorship election. They made the call on Monday at a peaceful protest in ...
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The leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osogbo, Osun State capital, on Sunday demanded probe into the alleged assassination attempt on the Ataoja of Osogbo, Oba Jimoh Oyetunji. The party leaders noted that the Ataoja's assassination claim has further exposed Governor Ademola Adeleke's gross incompetence, ineptitude and total loss of the control of ...
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The Osun State chapter of the All Commons Congress (APC) has urged the police and other security agencies to intensify surveillance on political activities in the state, including conducting stop-and-search operations on Accord Party-branded vehicles. The party made the call while reacting to allegations by the Accord Party that the APC was rebranding its campaign ...
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The Osun State Government has accused the Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) of engaging in a misinformation campaign following allegations by the group that Governor Ademola Adeleke was marginalising Muslims in his administration. The government, through the Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, Oluomo Kolapo Alimi, said the claim by MURIC’s Executive Director, Professor Ishaq Akintola ...
