President Bola Tinubu, Peter Obi and other presidential candidates on Tuesday signed a national peace accord ahead of the 2027 general elections, pledging to conduct issue-based campaigns and reject violence, hate speech, misinformation and personal attacks. The peace accord was signed in Abuja at a ceremony organised by the National Peace Committee in partnership with …
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has fixed Saturday, August 22, 2026, for its primary elections to select candidates for four restored State House of Assembly constituencies in Delta and Kogi states and legislative bye-elections in Gombe, Bauchi, Delta and Kano states. The party announced the timetable and schedule of activities in a statement signed by …
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has claimed it worked with the Accord Party during the August 15 Osun State governorship election to prevent the All Progressives Congress (APC) from returning to power in the state. The ADC National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, made the claim on Monday during an interview with Trust TV while discussing …
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State says it will announce its official position on the August 15 governorship election after completing its review of the poll. The Director-General of the APC Governorship Campaign Committee, Oluwole Oke, said the party was still examining the election results and would not be pressured into congratulating Governor …
Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has firmly refuted claims that his support for President Bola Tinubu’s 2027 re-election bid was the result of a secret political pact. Former Kaduna Central senator, Shehu Sani, had on Monday confirmed that the opposition is angry with Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State for thanking President Bola Tinubu over …
A fresh batch of 83 Nigerians is expected to arrive in Lagos from South Africa on Wednesday, August 19, as part of a privately sponsored repatriation exercise. The spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kimiebi Ebienfa, said the returnees would arrive at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, at about 8:45 p.m. aboard South …
With the election fever over in Osun State, tension is beginning to ease off as supporters, family members, and friends of Governor Ademola Adeleke continue to celebrate his victory. Governor Adeleke has received greetings and congratulations from across the political spectrum, including top opposition leaders like Rabiu Kwankwaso, NDC vice presidential candidate, who viewed the victory …
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has formally closed its Situation Room for the 2026 Osun State governorship election following the conclusion of the poll and declaration of the result in the early hours of Sunday. INEC Chairman, Professor Joash Amupitan, announced the closure on Sunday while addressing officials at the Situation Room. Amupitan Commends …
Former Kano State governor and 2027 Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) vice-presidential candidate, Rabiu Kwankwaso, has congratulated Governor Ademola Adeleke on his victory in the election held on Saturday. Kwankwaso also praised the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for the conduct of the Osun State governorship election. In a statement posted on his verified Facebook page …
Governor Ademola Adeleke of the Accord Party has won the Osun State 2026 governorship election held on Saturday, August 16, paving the way for his return for a second term in office. Pinnacle Daily reports that although the election featured 14 candidates, it was a keenly contested race between Adeleke and other major party candidates, including …
