Osun Election: BVAS glitches, vote-buying allegations, arrests cast shadow over voting
As voters across Osun State turn out to elect their governor, a pattern of technical failures, alleged voter inducement, disruption and arrests is emerging from some polling locations, casting a shadow over an exercise that began with expectations of a peaceful and credible election.
Osun and the Demons of Our Doomed Democracy, by Ugoji Egubjo
We no longer have a sick democracy. We have a counterfeit one. Osun lays it bare. Every pathology is on open display. The capture of institutions. Tthe hunting of opposition. The casual slaughter of ordinary people. And the near-total resignation of the public to the farce. We have lost the capacity for shame. In Osun, […]
Harcher releases ‘Angelina’, gathers momentum at UK tour
Nigerian Afrobeats superstar and Bullion Records artiste, Abdul Rahman Yusuf, popularly known as Harcher, has released a new single, “Angelina,” as he continues to gain momentum with his ongoing United Kingdom tour. The new song, released on Saturday, August 15, 2026, is now available on major digital streaming platforms, including Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube Music, […]
2027 polls: Atiku, Amaechi, Ogboru alliance will offer fresh breath — ADC
As Nigeria moves closer to the 2027 general elections, political realignments and coalition-building are increasingly shaping the national political conversation, with the possibility of a strategic alliance involving former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, former Rivers State Governor Rotimi Amaechi and veteran Delta politician, Chief Great Ogboru generating interest.
Osun: Three Candidates, One Verdict and a State at the Crossroads, by Emmanuel Aziken
With campaign activities concluded and the electorate voting today for a governor, the contest has moved beyond the noise of rallies, endorsements and political promises. What remains is the hard arithmetic of voter mobilisation and the capacity of the leading parties to translate their structures into ballots. Fifteen candidates are on the ballot, but the […]
How not to honour the national honour, by Muyiwa Adetiba
We have known each other for more than four decades. Way back to the days when I and his expatriate wife worked for the same newspaper. He was always friendly, always polished. Then it turned out we had some mutual friends and that helped improve our social interactions. We must have exchanged phone numbers along […]
