The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Nasarawa State has declared that the recent governorship election in Osun State has bolstered its resolve to challenge the power of the incumbent in the 2027 general elections. Dr David Ombugadu, the party’s governorship candidate in Nasarawa State, stated that the results of the Osun election demonstrated that political … Read more
Nigerian businessman and social commentator Prince Isaac Fayose has expressed disappointment with the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, on the outcome of the just concluded Osun State governorship election. Wike said in an interview with media on Tuesday that the Federal Government did not use its influence to defeat Accord Party … Read more
Farouq Aliyu, a leader of the All Progressives Congress, APC, has blamed the party’s defeat in the Osun State governorship race on internal differences among its members. Aliyu claimed that some APC members were dissatisfied with the party’s candidate and refused to support his campaign, which contributed to the party’s defeat at the polls. On … Read more
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has advised Supervisory Presiding Officers (SPOs) and transport unions against partisanship. It asked them to oversee the timely deployment of workers and election materials throughout the state. The warning comes ahead of the August 15 Osun State governorship election. Prof. Joash Amupitan, the INEC Chairman, made the directions on … Read more
Residents of the Akinlalu community in Osun State have made a public commitment to stop the practice of female genital mutilation and to report any offenders to the authorities. This announcement was made during a community event organized by Action Health Incorporated, a non-profit organization, with support from the United Nations Population Fund. A statement … Read more