The Osun State governorship election holds this Saturday and the stakes are expectedly high, ADEOLU ADEYEMO, in this report examines the major factors, particularly defections across party lines that may likely shape the outcome of the poll The post Osun 2026: How the parties stand in a three horse race battle appeared first on Tribune Online.

The All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in Osun state, Asiwaju Munirudeen Bola Oyebamiji (AMBO), has challenged the claims of Governor Ademola Adeleke administration regarding the financial position it inherited from the immediate past administration of Gboyega Oyetola. Speaking at the Arise TV Town Hall Meeting held in Osun State, Oyebamiji fielded questions from journalists […]

Fadahunsi, who represents Osun East Senatorial District in the National Assembly, was invited by the police following a viral video in which he was alleged to have directed supporters to attack Accord members during a campaign event in Ilesa.

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has decried the high rate of abandoned projects across the country, attributing the development to alleged corruption and lack of political will by federal and state governments to complete projects initiated in the public interest. The party said it would uphold the principle of institutional continuity by ensuring that changes […]

Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has called on Senator Francis Fadahunsi to retract his alleged inflammatory remarks and apologise to the people of Osun State ahead of Saturday’s governorship election. OSUN DEFENDER report that Fadahunsi, who represents Osun East Senatorial District, came under criticism after a video surfaced in which […] The post Your Statement ‘Harmful’, Apologise To Osun People — Obi Tells Fadahunsi appeared first on OsunDefender.

Osun Police summon Senator Francis Fadahunsi over viral “Kill Accord” remarks allegedly made at an APC campaign rally in Ilesa ahead of Saturday’s governorship election. Police say the lawmaker is being questioned over statements considered threatening, inciting and intimidating, with the video already circulating widely across social media. Fadahunsi insists his comments were misinterpreted, maintaining […] The post ‘Kill Accord’ Video Lands APC Senator In Police Net As Osun Election Tension Boils Over appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.

Amid delay caused by the series of litigations resulting from internal leadership crisis rocking the party, the founder of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Dr. Boniface Aniebonam, yesterday disclosed that the party was able to field over 90 per cent candidates of all the elective positions in the 2027 general elections nationwide. Aniebonam stated […]

Senator Francis Fadahunsi’s viral “Kill Accord” comment has ignited fresh political tension ahead of Saturday’s Osun governorship election, prompting widespread condemnation over fears of escalating violence. The Osun East lawmaker insists his remarks were purely metaphorical, saying he urged APC supporters to “kill Accord with votes, not violence,” while maintaining he never advocated attacks on […] The post ‘Kill Accord’ Remark Sparks Outrage As Fadahunsi Claims He Meant Ballot, Not Blood appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.

Vice-Presidential candidate of the New Democratic Congress (NDC), Dr Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has condemned comments by Islamic scholar, Sheikh Sani Yahaya Jingir, on the Muslim-Muslim ticket, describing them as capable of promoting division and disunity in the country. Kwankwaso, who reacted in a statement posted on his verified Facebook page, said he was deeply concerned […]

Police issue strong warning that ballot snatching, voter intimidation, vote-buying and election violence will attract immediate arrest and prosecution, regardless of political status. NPF bars Amotekun, vigilante groups, hunters, CJTF and all other non-state security outfits from participating in election security operations across Osun. Joint security teams deployed across all 30 local government areas to […] The post Osun Poll: Police Draw Red Line, Warn Political Thugs, Outlaw Non-State Security Groups Ahead Of August 15 Election appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.

By Godwin Oritse The Seme Border Command of the Nigeria Customs Service, NCS, has intercepted explosive materials, expired noodles, narcotics, foreign rice, cigarettes and other prohibited items in a major crackdown on smuggling and cross-border criminal activities. Disclosing this to stakeholders at the border yesterday, Controller of the Command, Comptroller Abdullahi Kaila, said intelligence-led operations and […] The post Customs intercept explosives, expired noodles, narcotics at Seme Border appeared first on Vanguard News.

For decades, Nigeria’s economic story was defined by a paradox: a country with one of Africa’s largest economies and a vast population of potential taxpayers, yet one that struggled to generate enough domestic revenue to finance its development. Oil provided the lifeline, while borrowing increasingly became the bridge whenever government revenue fell short. But that […]

Former Nigeria President, Olusegun Obasanjo, on Tuesday, declared that there is no democracy in Africa but borrowed and forced Liberal Democracy that has caged Africans. The post No democracy in Africa, but forced liberal democracy — OBJ appeared first on Tribune Online.

“I am convinced beyond reasonable doubt that our people in Osun are ready for a change. I’m coming here as the incoming governor of Osun, come August 15, 2026,” he said.

…Push for region’s own pricing benchmark amid refining growth West Africa’s petroleum regulators have declared that crises in Western Europe and the Mediterranean should no longer determine fuel prices on the continent, insisting that the region’s expanding refining capacity now gives it every reason to build and rely on its own pricing benchmark. The Nigerian […]

The Nigeria Police Force has barred the Western Nigeria Security Network, popularly known as Amotekun, vigilante groups and other non-state security outfits from participating in security operations for Saturday’s governorship election in Osun State. The police said the groups had no role in securing the election and warned political parties, candidates and their supporters against […] The post Police Bar Amotekun, Vigilantes From Osun Gov Election appeared first on OsunDefender.

United States President Donald Trump has claimed that his country is now in “total control” of the Strait of Hormuz amid ongoing tensions with Iran over the reopening of the strategic waterway. Trump made the claim while speaking to reporters at Joint Base Andrews, saying the situation with Iran was progressing well despite continued disagreements […] The post Trump says US now in total control of Strait of Hormuz appeared first on Tribune Online.

The Advocacy for Nigeria Football Reforms Initiative has warned that Nigerian football is facing a critical period, accusing the authorities of failing to address what it described as deep-rooted administrative problems in the game. The group, in a statement signed by its Chairman, Prince Harrison Jalla, said the focus on the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) […]

Katsina United midfielder Ozoh Chinedu has died after collapsing during a pre-season friendly against Niger Tornadoes at the Muhammadu Dikko Stadium in Katsina on Tuesday. The club confirmed the death of the midfielder, who had recently joined Katsina United from Kano Pillars ahead of the 2026/27 season. According to a statement issued by the club’s […]

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has signed the Deep Offshore Oil and Gas Projects Incentives (Tax Remission) Order, 2026, a policy aimed at attracting up to $50 billion in investment into Nigeria’s deep offshore oil and gas sector. Tinubu disclosed this in a statement on X on Tuesday, saying the new framework was designed to provide […] The post Tinubu signs 2026 deep offshore oil and gas projects incentives order appeared first on Tribune Online.

Benue State Commissioner for Agriculture and Food Security, Benjamin Ashaver, has sought additional agricultural interventions and pledged the Ministry’s support for the International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT). Ashaver stated this on Tuesday when an ICRISAT delegation visited the Ministry’s Headquarters in Makurdi, to interface with him. The Commissioner expressed the state […]