Osun 2026: Adeleke Battles APC for Second Term
Osun's 2026 governorship election heats up as Governor Adeleke runs on Accord Party, facing APC's federal power. Analysis of the four-way race and its impact on governance.
Osun's 2026 governorship election heats up as Governor Adeleke runs on Accord Party, facing APC's federal power. Analysis of the four-way race and its impact on governance.
IBEDC apologises for prolonged power outages in Oyo, Ogun, Osun, and Kwara, citing reduced allocation from the national grid. The company is engaging with TCN for a solution. Read more.
NLC, NANS, TUC, NASU, and NUJ members in Osun State staged a protest against rising killings and kidnappings, calling on President Tinubu and governors to resign if overwhelmed. Read their demands.
Gunmen attacked Ora community on the Osun-Kwara border, kidnapping retired Customs officer Emmanuel Owolabi and killing a chief. Police have intensified search efforts. Read the full story.
The APC USA Chapter endorses Munirudeen Bola Oyebamiji for Osun's 2026 governorship, highlighting party unity as the critical factor to reclaim the state from the PDP. Read their full statement.
WACOT Limited disburses over N158m to 2,062 Osun cocoa farmers for sustainable practices. The initiative rewards quality and promotes financial inclusion in agriculture. Read more.
Senator Iyiola Omisore claims Minister Adegboyega Oyetola directed the disqualification of seven APC governorship aspirants in Osun, calling it a 'hatchet job' to favour a preferred candidate. Read the full details.
Ajogba Community in Ilesa East, Osun State, publicly abandons Female Genital Mutilation, vows to hand offenders to police. AHI and UNFPA-backed declaration marks a major step.
Nigeria's Supreme Court dismisses Osun State's suit over withheld LG allocations, ruling the AG lacked standing. The court condemned the FG's action as unconstitutional. Read the full details.
Osun Police arrest a 50-year-old man for allegedly defiling a 12-year-old neighbour since July 2025. The victim's mother discovered the crime. Police urge public vigilance.
Osun police arrest a neighbour for defiling a 12-year-old girl since July. The victim's malnutrition was discovered during medical care. CP Gotan condemns the act, urging vigilance.
Beneficiaries and officials in Osun State call for greater awareness and fairness in the Federal Government's social protection cash transfers, highlighting issues of exclusion and lack of transparency.
APC Screening Committee disqualifies Senator Iyiola Omisore and six aspirants from Osun governorship primary for failing to meet nomination rules. Only two aspirants cleared.
The Nigerian Exchange closed the first week of December positively, with investor wealth rising by nearly N1 trillion. The All-Share Index gained 1.08% as market sentiment remained strong. Discover the top gainers and most traded stocks.
The APC Screening Committee has disqualified seven major aspirants, including Senator Iyiola Omisore, from the Osun 2026 governorship primary. Only two candidates were cleared. Read the full details and implications.
The Supreme Court has struck out Osun State's suit to compel FG to release LG funds, citing lack of locus standi. Read the full details and implications of the judgment.
FirstPower announces a planned 3-hour power outage in parts of Anambra on Sunday, Dec 7, for a critical transformer upgrade. Details on affected areas and the reason behind the service disruption.
Nigeria's Supreme Court has called on the federal government to implement its judgment granting financial autonomy to 774 local governments. The court dismissed Osun state's suit. Full details inside.
Nigeria's Supreme Court has dismissed Osun State's suit to compel the Federal Government to release withheld local government allocations. Read the full details and implications of the verdict.
Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke announces the 2026 Osun Tech Festival, a 20-hectare Digital City, and a new electricity law to empower local innovators and attract global partners. Discover the state's tech roadmap.
Victor Fajemirokun narrates how he conspired with herbalists to kill his girlfriend, an FRSC officer, and her 12-year-old daughter in a suspected ritual murder in Osun state. Read the chilling details.
Osun Governor Ademola Adeleke will formally join a new political party before December 13, 2025, following his resignation from the PDP due to national-level crises. Get the full details.
Factional PDP delegates proceed with Osun governorship primary despite Governor Adeleke's resignation and state chairman's cancellation. Get the latest on the party crisis.
Adebayo Olugbenga Adedamola (FRYO) has been elected as the PDP flagbearer for the 2026 Osun governorship election, securing a decisive victory in the party primary held in Osogbo.
Your complete guide to the University of Ilesa (UNILESA). Get details on all accredited courses, updated school fees for all faculties, and the 2025/2026 admission cut-off mark. Learn how to apply and check your admission status.
Adebayo Adedamola secures the PDP nomination for Osun's 2026 governorship race with 919 votes. Get the full details on the primary held in Osogbo.
Adebayo Olugbenga Adedamola (FRYO) secures PDP ticket for Osun 2026 governorship race, polling 919 votes in a primary where Governor Adeleke's name appeared despite resignation. Read full details.
A faction of the PDP in Osun State is conducting its governorship primary election despite Governor Ademola Adeleke's resignation from the party. The exercise is ongoing in Osogbo under tight security.
Singer Davido reacts with 'Jeje' as Osun Governor Ademola Adeleke resigns from PDP. Get the full story on the political shift and its implications for the 2026 elections.
PDP delegates in Osun converged for a tense governorship primary under heavy security, proceeding despite Governor Adeleke's resignation and initial suspension claims. INEC monitored the exercise.