The Governor of Osun State and candidate of the Accord Party (A), Ademola Adeleke, has been officially declared by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) as the winner of the 2026 governorship election. Newsextra24 had earlier reported that Adeleke, who contested against the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), …
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Osun 2026: Deputy Gov, Kola Adewusi candidate expresses optimism of victory
The Deputy Governorship Candidate of the Accord Party in Osun, Kola Adewusi, has expressed optimism that the party will emerge victorious in the governorship election. Adewusi, after casting his vote on Saturday in Ile-Ife, said adequate security personnel had been deployed to ensure a peaceful exercise across the state. He, …
Read More »Osun Election: Adeleke Condemns Esa-Oke killings, destruction of Property
Gov. Ademola Adeleke of Osun has condemned the recent killings in Esa-Oke, Obokun Local Government Area of the state and the destruction of property, while commiserating with the families of the victims. This is contained in a statement by the governor’s spokesperson, Malam Olawale Rasheed, on Thursday in Osogbo. It …
Read More »APC Candidate wins Councillorship By-election in Nasarawa State
Adi Ibrahim-Idasho of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has won the councillorship by-election in Obi Electoral Ward of Obi Local Government Area of Nasarawa State. Ibrahim-Idasho polled 8,573 votes to defeat his opponent, Adi Yusuf-Ismaila of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), who scored 177 votes. The by-election, conducted on Saturday, …
Read More »SDP Presidential Candidate, Adewole Adebayo seeks focus on leadership, governance
Dr Adewole Adebayo, presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), has called for greater focus on leadership, governance and development issues in addressing Nigeria’s challenges. Adebayo stated this at a closed-door meeting with former and serving lawmakers, party members and politicians in Abuja on Thursday, where he also spoke …
Read More »Niger inaugurates 1,000 hospital beds, targets 6.9m residents with N2.5bn malaria drugs
The Niger Government has received malaria drugs and commodities valued at more than N2.5 billion, and inaugurated 1,000 hospital beds to strengthen healthcare delivery and reduce malaria prevalence across the state. The Deputy Governor of the state, Mr Yakubu Garba, disclosed this during the inauguration and distribution of malaria drugs, …
Read More »APC begins LGA polls campaign in Ebonyi
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ebonyi on Monday, began its campaign for the Aug. 22 Local Government Areas (LGA) elections at Ikwo with the resolve to garner massive grassroots mobilisation. The party’s leaders from Ikwo LGA and beyond in unison, emphasised the need for increased collection of Permanent Voter …
Read More »2027: INEC Publishes Particulars of Tinubu, Atiku, Obi, Others
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Saturday published the personal particulars of candidates contesting the 2027 Presidential and National Assembly elections. The publication was carried out at INEC state offices nationwide in accordance with the commission’s revised timetable and schedule of activities for the 2027 general elections. The published …
Read More »2027: The Future of Lagos Rests in Your Hands – Doherty Urges Voters
The governorship candidate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) for the 2027 Lagos State governorship election, Mr Funsho Doherty, has urged eligible voters to vote according to their conscience and elect credible candidates capable of transforming the state. Doherty made the appeal on Sunday at the 40th Anniversary celebration of …
Read More »2027: Turaki-led PDP faction submits Jonathan’s name, others to INEC
The Tanimu Turaki-led Interim National Working Committee (INWC) of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) says it has submitted the names of its presidential candidate, Goodluck Jonathan to Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) ahead of 2027 general elections. The National Publicity Secretary of the faction, Mr Ini Ememobong, said at a news …
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