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August 14, 2026

Osun Poll: EU-SDGN flags Osogbo, Irewole, 11 others as high-risk areas

The EU-SDGN EOH expressed concern over allegations of misuse of force, police brutality, among others. 

European Union
August 14, 2026

Osun Poll: Police ban Amotekun, other non-state security groups, restrict movement restriction

Mr Iniedu urged members of the public to comply fully with the restriction.

Amotekun
August 14, 2026

Osun Election: INEC office gets heavy security deployment

Personnel from various security formations have been stationed at INEC headquarters in Osogbo ahead of Saturday’s governorship election.

August 14, 2026

Osun Poll:  Gov Adeleke campaign group condemns release of APC candidate caught with gun

Mr Olajengbesi alleged that Mr Komolafe and his co-perpetrators were released following pressure from APC top shots.

Adeleke with Accord Party members
August 14, 2026

2027: Islamic cleric urges prayers for peaceful polls

The cleric urged politicians and their supporters to shun violence before, during, and after the elections.

A polling unit
August 14, 2026

Security operatives intensify patrols ahead of Osun poll

The election is scheduled for Saturday, August 15, and security agencies are expected to maintain law and order before, during, and after voting.

Armed policemen
August 14, 2026

Group calls for peaceful, transparent governorship election in Osun

The organisation expressed concern over reported killings and other security incidents in parts of the state ahead of the election.

Centre for Democracy and Development
August 14, 2026

Gov Adeleke vows to probe Osun election violence, killings

Mr Adeleke said a commission of inquiry would establish the circumstances surrounding the incidents and recommend appropriate actions.

Osun governor, Ademola Adeleke
August 14, 2026

Osun residents travel to polling units ahead of Saturday election

Residents of Osogbo on Friday besieged motor parks to travel to their registered polling units ahead of Saturday’s governorship election.

Osun State Map
August 14, 2026

APM ready to dislodge APC’s Tinubu in 2027 election, says party chieftain

The Lagos governorship candidate of the Allied Peoples Movement, Laja Adeoye, says the party is now ready to dislodge the All Progressives Congress and govern Nigeria in 2027

Adelaja Adeoye,