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APC and Adeleke factions trade accusations regarding inmate releases
The APC and Governor Adeleke’s campaign teams are in a heated debate over accusations that hardened criminals were released to destabilize the state ahead of the August 15 election, while the governor's camp rejects the claims as propaganda.
August 4, 2026
NNPP Faction Appeals to Abdulsalami-Led Peace Committee Over INEC Portal Dispute
A faction of the NNPP has petitioned the National Peace Committee to intervene in its dispute with INEC over access to the candidate nomination portal.
August 3, 2026
Osun IPAC Inaugurates Interim Leaders, Calls for Political Cohesion
Osun State's IPAC caretaker committee has been sworn in, with leadership urging political parties to unite and uphold integrity for the upcoming governorship election.
August 3, 2026
Michelle Bolsonaro Enters Senate Race as Stepson Pursues Presidency in Brazil
Former Brazilian First Lady Michelle Bolsonaro has launched a Senate campaign despite internal tensions with her stepson, Flavio Bolsonaro, who is running for president.
August 3, 2026
Journalists ambushed by alleged political thugs in Ebonyi
Twelve journalists narrowly escaped injury after suspected political thugs attacked their vehicle in Ebonyi State while they were en route to cover a PDP-related event.
August 2, 2026
Osun IPAC Members Oppose Caretaker Committee, Demand Fair Elections
Representatives from 15 political parties in Osun State are challenging the appointment of a caretaker committee, insisting that a formal election be held instead.
August 2, 2026
How Governor Aiyedatiwa’s Strategy for Ondo APC Legislative Tickets Failed
Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa’s attempt to impose preferred candidates for Ondo State legislative seats failed after the APC national leadership intervened to overturn the results due to irregularities.
August 2, 2026
Legal experts and activists demand action against judicial misconduct
Legal experts and civil society groups are urging the National Judicial Council to sanction judges who defy superior court orders, following a sharp rebuke from the Court of Appeal regarding the improper deregistration of political parties.
August 2, 2026
Osun IPAC Caretaker Chief Urges INEC to Dismiss Odeyemi’s Leadership Claims
Odesola Oluseye Titus, the Osun IPAC caretaker chairman, has formally requested that INEC disregard claims made by Tosin Odeyemi, asserting that he lacks the legal authority to represent the council.
August 1, 2026
Onaiyekan Questions INEC Independence Due to Presidential Appointments
Archbishop Emeritus John Cardinal Onaiyekan asserts that INEC cannot function as an independent body as long as the president continues to handpick its leadership and commissioners.
August 1, 2026