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SDP Women’s Wing Applauds INEC Over Adebayo Presidential Candidacy
Ambassador Hajiya Sa’adatu Abdullahi of the SDP Women Parliament has praised INEC for confirming Prince Adewole Adebayo as the party's presidential candidate, viewing it as a positive step for the upcoming election.
Ademola Adeleke Campaign Claims Plot to Detain 46 Accord Leaders Ahead of Osun Poll
The Ademola Adeleke Campaign Council claims that 46 Accord Party leaders are being targeted for arbitrary arrest ahead of the upcoming Osun State gubernatorial election.
Osun Masterminds Expresses Worry Over Alleged Partisanship by Police and Traditional Leaders Ahead of Polls
The Osun Masterminds has raised alarms regarding the alleged use of police force against opposition members and warned traditional rulers against engaging in partisan politics before the August 15 governorship election.
Abia South APC Candidate Erondu Refutes Claims of Name Replacement
Abia South APC senatorial nominee Erondu Uchenna Erondu Jr. declares he has not been withdrawn from the 2027 race after reports surfaced claiming his name was replaced.
Governor Adeleke Defies Intimidation Amidst Ongoing Police Probe of State Officials
Governor Adeleke vowed that Osun citizens will resist intimidation ahead of the August 15 election, even as the police probe state officials for alleged vote buying and harboring wanted suspects.
Accord Party Calls for Osun Police Commissioner’s Removal Amid Wave of Arrests
The Accord party is demanding the release of its detained members and the firing of Osun State Police Commissioner Ibrahim Gotan, alleging partisan interference and voter intimidation ahead of the August 15 gubernatorial election.
Osun State Secretary Released from Police Custody
The Osun State Police Command has confirmed the release of Secretary to the State Government, Teslim Igbalaye, following his arrest for alleged involvement in vote-buying activities.
Osun Government Alleges Police Harassment of Officials Before Election
The Osun State government claims that police raids on officials' homes are politically motivated intimidation tactics ahead of the governorship election, while the police cite investigations into vote-buying.
Top 10 Nigerian News Headlines for Thursday Morning
This morning's summary covers the arrest of Osun State officials, new military appointments, political criticism of the President, rising insecurity in Sokoto and Kebbi, and updates on the Osun election process.
Osun SSG and five others apprehended by police over vote-buying allegations
Osun SSG Teslim Igbalaye and five others have been arrested by police following a raid that uncovered voter materials and cash, sparking a dispute between the state government and the opposition.