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Osun 2026: Governor Adeleke’s Aides and Accord Party Leaders Defect to APC
Key aides to Governor Ademola Adeleke and prominent members of the Accord Party have defected to the APC in anticipation of the August 15 Osun governorship election.
Borno State opposition calls for inquiry into phantom N4 billion railway project
Borno State opposition leaders and residents are demanding an official investigation after the government claimed a 4 billion naira railway project listed in the 2025 budget was merely a clerical error.
Action Alliance candidate Dr. Douglas Fabeke contests Rivers senatorial election results
Dr. Douglas Fabeke of the Action Alliance has petitioned INEC and the police to investigate alleged electoral malpractice and violence during the Rivers South-East Senatorial bye-election.
Accord Party requests removal of Osun Police Chief due to election-related violence
The Accord Party is calling for the removal of the Osun State Commissioner of Police, citing a lack of response to political violence and the killing of a teenager ahead of the upcoming governorship election.
Niger State Assembly halts legislative activities citing friction with state executive
Niger State lawmakers have indefinitely suspended plenary sessions due to unresolved disputes with the executive arm of government, leading to a heated floor debate and a subsequent closed-door meeting.
Kogi Government Aide Excel Onuche Refutes Death Rumours
Kogi State official Excel Onuche David has dismissed false reports regarding his death, demanding retractions and apologies while confirming he is in good health.
Sani Shinkafi Requests Police Probe into Bello Matawalle’s Educational Credentials
Former APGA secretary Sani Shinkafi has petitioned the police to investigate the legitimacy of educational certificates submitted by Defence Minister Bello Mohammed Matawalle.
APM Gubernatorial Candidate Suggests Taxing Social Media Giants to Expand Bauchi State Revenue
Dr. Yakubu Adamu, the APM governorship candidate in Bauchi, proposes that the state should collect revenue from global social media platforms to improve local finances while emphasizing the need for a business-friendly environment to attract investors.
UK highlights election irregularities in Ekiti gubernatorial race
The British High Commission congratulated Governor Abiodun Oyebanji but cited vote trading, technical failures, and poor disability access as major setbacks during the Ekiti election.
Youth Arise Movement Calls for Sowore’s Release, Criticizes DSS Conduct
The Youth Arise Movement has demanded the immediate release of Omoyele Sowore, criticizing the DSS for alleged intimidation tactics against activists.