Grok AI predicts Governor Ademola Adeleke will narrowly win the Osun governorship election on August 15, 2026, with about 69% prediction market pricing, ahead of APC's Bola Oyebamiji and ADC's Najeem Salaam.
Omoyele Sowore claps back at Davido, questioning Governor Adeleke's academic credentials and political loyalty amid Osun election tensions.
Governor Ademola Adeleke lost the 2018 Osun governorship by 482 votes, won in 2022, faced annulment, and was restored by the Supreme Court. He now seeks re-election as Accord Party candidate.
Osun voters head to polls on August 15, 2026. APC faces hurdles from 2022 loss, Adeleke's incumbency, and Oyebamiji's steep challenge, analysts say.
The U.S. Mission in Nigeria has announced the arrival of a new Consul General in Lagos, who will oversee consular services and bilateral relations in the region.
Australia's Department of Home Affairs has outlined five conditions for foreigners aged 60 and above to get citizenship, including permanent residency and four years of residence.
The Osun governorship election is set for August 15, 2026. Over 1.9 million PVC holders are eligible to vote. APC's Bola Oyebamiji gains cross-party support, boosting his chances.
Osun Governor Ademola Adeleke prostrated fully before the Ooni of Ife in a viral video, sparking mixed reactions as the governorship election nears.
A KDI report found 73 election-related violent incidents in Osun State from October 2025 to July 2026, with Osogbo as a critical pressure zone.
Osun Governor Ademola Adeleke prostrated before the Ooni of Ife in a viral video, sparking mixed reactions online ahead of the August 15 governorship election.
Ibrahim Adefila, Youth Party senatorial candidate, appeals for peace and non-violence ahead of Saturday's Osun governorship election, urging security agencies to act impartially and youths to reject being used as tools of violence.
Atiku Abubakar filed a suit at the Federal High Court in Abuja to bar Tinubu and APC from the 2027 election, citing an allegedly forged NYSC certificate and constitutional supremacy.
The Trump administration filed an emergency request to the US Supreme Court to resume construction of a $400 million White House ballroom, after a federal appeals court blocked the project pending congressional approval.
INEC began distributing sensitive materials to all 30 LGAs in Osun on Thursday, August 13, 2026, ahead of Saturday's governorship election.
Australia requires new citizens to pledge loyalty, share democratic beliefs, and obey laws at the citizenship ceremony before recognition.
PTAD has disbursed N3.8 billion in arrears to 30,356 pensioners under the Defined Benefit Scheme, clearing inherited liabilities across various sectors.
Ahead of Osun governorship election, YIAGA Africa explains the two constitutional conditions a candidate must meet to be declared winner: highest votes and 25% in 20 of 30 LGAs.
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Osun State holds its governorship election on August 15, 2026, with 15 candidates, over 2.3 million voters, and heightened security. Key facts on voting, BVAS, and movement restrictions.
Spain's CCSE citizenship test for foreigners has 25 multiple-choice questions, 45-minute duration, and a 4-year certificate validity, as confirmed by Instituto Cervantes.
Nigeria's NIMC Act 2026 makes NIMC the Root Certification Authority, boosting digital trust but clashing with the Digital Economy Bill, affecting businesses and banks.
The UAE requires skilled workers to earn at least AED 15,000 (N5,553,083) monthly to qualify for the Green Residence permit, alongside other conditions.
Sweden's Migration Agency exempts five groups from the maintenance requirement for citizenship, including full-time students, pensioners, and disabled individuals, as published in guidelines.
Spain exempts minors and those with modified legal capacity from the CCSE citizenship test. Others may get waivers with Justice Ministry approval.
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Oyo Governor Seyi Makinde has chosen former DSS Director-General Lawal Musa Daura as his running mate for the 2027 presidential election, replacing Ibrahim Adamu Bala. Daura brings decades of intelligence experience but also a history of controversies.
Sweden's Migration Agency sets 7-year residency for foreign spouses of Swedish citizens, with conditions, while the general rule is 8 years.
President Tinubu directs INEC and security agencies to guarantee a free, fair, and credible Osun governorship election on August 15, 2026, urging voters to participate without fear.
Nigerian lawyer Kalu Kalu petitions the European Commission in Brussels over allegations of certificate forgery and a $460,000 US forfeiture against President Tinubu, raising constitutional concerns.
The U.S. Mission Nigeria has appointed Brandon Hudspeth as the new Consul General at the U.S. Consulate General Lagos, marking his return after serving as Political-Economic Section Chief.
President Tinubu has charged INEC and security agencies to ensure a peaceful, transparent, and credible governorship election in Osun State on Saturday, August 15, 2026, with 15 candidates contesting.
The United States has appointed Brandon Hudspeth as its new Consul General in Lagos, Nigeria, according to an official announcement. He will oversee consular services and diplomatic engagement in the region.