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Friday, August 14, 2026

Politics

August 14, 2026

Osun APM governorship flag bearer withdraws from race, backs Gov Adeleke

Mr Adewale, in a statement on Thursday, said his decision to support Mr Adeleke was a “conscious choice to place Osun state’s interest above personal ambition”.

Adeleke, Adebayo Adewale
August 14, 2026

Osun Election: YIAGA urges EFCC, ICPC to arrest vote buyers

Yiaga Africa calls for better coordination with the EFCC and the ICPC in arresting party leaders, agents, and anyone attempting to buy votes.

Ademola Adeleke and Oyebamiji
August 13, 2026

2027: Makinde picks former SSS DG Daura as running mate

Mr Daura previously served as the SSS director-general between 2015 and 2018.

Lawal Daura and Seyi Makinde
August 13, 2026

Appeal Court sets aside judgement recognising Gabam as SDP chairman

Mr Adebayo said the judgement marked the conclusion of the prolonged legal dispute over the leadership of the party.

Appeal Court and SDP logo
August 13, 2026
Pelumi Olajengbesi
August 13, 2026

Ex-Accord presidential candidate Christopher Imumolen withdraws support for Gov Adeleke, endorses APC’s Oyebamiji

He said the party’s National Working Committee (NWC) had resolved to support Mr Oyebamiji.

Christopher Imumolen
August 13, 2026

Osun Poll: Tinubu assures residents of security, urges support for Oyebamiji

Mr Tinubu said the necessary security arrangements had been made to ensure a peaceful exercise.

Bola Oyebamiji and President Bola Tinubu
August 13, 2026

UK govt issues travel advisory to citizens ahead of Osun governorship poll

“Your travel insurance could be invalidated if you travel against advice from the Foreign Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO),” it said.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO)
August 13, 2026

PDP to train 100 youths on vocational, entrepreneurial skills

The Peoples Democratic Party youth leader, Ibrahim Bala-Aboki, has announced a plan by its youth arm to train 100 youths in different vocational and entrepreneurial skills.

Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)
August 13, 2026

Submission of views on state police closes today, Nigerians should contribute: Presidency

The presidency urged Nigerians to submit their thoughts on the National Policing Bill, announcing that submissions close on Thursday (today) by 5:00 p.m.

Armed Cops