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Voters in Ikire, Osun, show a large turnout for OsunDecides2026, awaiting accreditation in Oyebamiji’s hometown. Follow live updates on the governorship el
Governor Ademola Adeleke expresses confidence in winning the Osun Election 2026, urging voters to protect their ballots and ensure a peaceful process.
Police arrest Osun Accord Party lawmaker and 146 suspects in Ikire for allegedly harbouring mercenaries during the Osun election. Read more on Punch.
Voters show large turnout at APC candidate Bola Oyebamiji’s ward in Ikire for OsunDecides2026. The process is peaceful, with voters confident their votes w
A cleric urges church leaders to stay non-partisan and avoid political endorsements, preserving the spiritual integrity of the church and focusing on bibli
Voting was reportedly disrupted in Modakeke Ward 10, Osun State, on Saturday after persons suspected to be policemen allegedly seized election materials and dispersed voters and election officials. According to an eyewitness, the incident occurred after the polling area had remai...
In Ilesa East, Ilesa West, Ede North, Boripe and Osogbo local government areas, voters were seen as early as 6:45 a.m. at some polling units The post #OsunDecides2026: Early turnout of voters, heavy security presence in Osogbo, Ede, Ilesa appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the governor arrived at the polling unit at about 8:32 a.m, accompanied by a large number of supporters. The post #OsunDecides2026: Adeleke votes, confident of victory appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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There was tension at AUD Primary School, Atile, Ikire, in Irewole Local Government Area of Osun State on Saturday as some voters complained about the alleged clustering of party agents around the voting area. Security personnel were seen intervening to calm the situation and ensu...
A physically challenged voter, Aminat Akinsola, on Saturday expressed satisfaction with the treatment she received while casting her ballot in the ongoing Osun governorship election. Akinsola, who voted at Ejigbo Ward 4, Unit 6, said she was particularly pleased with the attentio...
The atmosphere remained peaceful across the area, with no major incident recorded as of the time of this report. The post #OsunDecides2026: Calm atmosphere, moderate turnout in Ejigbo appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
Nigeria remain the most successful team in the history of the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), having won the continental championship a record 10 times. The post Only 3 countries have won the WAFCON in history – see list appeared first on Vanguard News.
"It's my civic right to do, if I don't do it, I am cheating myself," the octogenarian said. The post #OsunDecides2026: 82-year-old voter casts ballot, urges govt to fullfill responsibilities appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun state has called on Olatunji Disu, the Inspector General of Police to closely monitor the read more Osun Decides: Adeleke urges IGP to check alleged disruption plan
The operations also led to the recovery of an AK-47 rifle, motorcycles and suspected rustled livestock. The post Army rescues nine kidnap victims, foils attacks in Niger appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
There was a large turnout of voters in Ikire, Irewole Local Government Area of Osun State, on Saturday as residents trooped out to polling units to elect the next governor of the state. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that voters arrived at their polling units as early a...
Voters arrived at their polling units as early as 7 a.m., checking the registers pasted on walls for their names ahead of accreditation. The post #OsunDecides2026: Large turnout in Ikire appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
Voting was reportedly disrupted on Saturday at the polling unit of former Osun State Governor and immediate past Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, after suspected thugs allegedly invaded the area. The incident reportedly forced some voters to leave the polling unit, t...
Alaraoye, 85, who spoke with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) at Sagba Agbogunde Ward 2 Unit 9, urged the electorate, especially elderly voters, to come en masse and exercise their civic rights The post #OsunDecides2026: Ede octogenarian backs Adeleke appeared first on Premium Ti...
Traffic through the Strait has been central to peace negotiations between the US and Iran. The post Trump threatens to make Strait of Hormuz US territory appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
By Vincent Ujumadu Awka—Anambra businessman and Managing Director of JEZCO Oil, Chief Joseph Ezeokafor, and a Reverend Sister whose identity was not disclosed have been released after spending 10 days in the custody of their abductors. The victims were abducted in the Ifite are...
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Voting was yet to commence at Ward 1, Unit 9, in Ede North Local Government Area of Osun State on Saturday, as the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) was reportedly not functioning. The development occurred as voters across the state continued to cast their ballots in the ...
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The 2026 Osun State governorship election has been overshadowed by allegations of widespread vote-buying, with agents of the All Progressives read more Osun Poll: APC, Accord accused of wage war over N20,000 votes
The development comes a day after WAEC defended the credibility of the 2026 WASSCE results following criticism on social media. The post WASSCE 2026: Education group threatens to sue WAEC, gives 14-day ultimatum appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
Gov. Ademola Adeleke of Osun on Saturday expressed confidence that the ongoing governorship election in the state would be peaceful and that he would emerge victorious. Adeleke spoke shortly after casting his vote at Sagba Agbogunde Ward 2, Unit 9, in Ede North Local Government A...
Voters across Ilesa on Saturday turned out in large numbers to exercise their franchise in the ongoing governorship election. At read more Osun Decides: Massive turnout as voters arrive early at Ward 8, Unit 7, Ilesa East polling unit