Osun Election: Panic in Modakeke as alleged policemen cart away materials
Voting was reportedly disrupted in Modakeke Ward 10, Osun State, on Saturday after persons suspected to be policemen allegedly seized election materials and dispersed voters and election officials. According to an eyewitness, the incident occurred after the polling area had remained peaceful. The witness alleged that the suspected policemen took away election materials before releasing […]
Troops repel bandits’ attack on construction workers in Kebbi
Troops of the Nigerian Army have repelled an attack by suspected bandits on construction workers at Tsatsunbe village in Southern Kebbi State, rescuing the workers and recovering three motorcycles abandoned by the attackers.
Osun election: Early turnout of voters, heavy security presence in Osogbo, Ede, Ilesa
At Ward D1, Unit 8 in Ilesa West council area, INEC officials were on the ground, while voters were seen checking their names on the pasted voters’ list.
Osun Election: Soldiers restrict movement along INEC Office Road
Armed military personnel on Saturday took over the road leading to the office of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) along Abere Road in Osogbo, Osun State. The soldiers were stationed along the route and were seen stopping and frisking motorists and searching vehicles plying the road. Some residents travelling through the area were also […]
Osun election in photos: Elderly, physically challenged voters turn out
Elderly men and women, as well as physically challenged persons, were among voters who turned out early on Saturday to cast their ballots in the Osun State governorship election. The aged voters were seen at various polling units across the state, joining other residents to exercise their franchise and elect the next governor of Osun. […]
Jason Arday, ex-Cambridge professor accused of plagiarism, found dead
Arday’s family criticised what they called a “campaign of harassment” that followed allegations about his academic work and personal life.
Armed personnel have surrounded Osun Speaker’s residence – Adeleke camp
The campaign council alleged that the security personnel arrived at the Speaker’s residence in more than 10 black Hilux vehicles and subsequently surrounded the premises.
Powerful earthquake off Indonesia kills 20, sparks mass evacuations
Rescuers combed through debris for survivors Saturday after a powerful earthquake struck off Flores island in eastern Indonesia, killing at least 20 people and sending thousands fleeing.
World Cup, Super Eagles’ AFCON heartbreak, others dominate Google searches
“January belonged to AFCON, and to heartbreak,” Google said. “Nigeria vs Morocco” became one of the biggest individual queries of 2026.
Outrage grows as stakeholders raise airport security, safety concerns over picketing of Air Peace
By Dickson Omobola The decision of aviation unions to picket Nigeria’s largest airline, Air Peace, Tuesday, has elicited sharp criticism from stakeholders in the country’s air transport sector, with many saying the action constituted serious safety and security concerns. From the early hours of Tuesday until about noon, members of the National Union of Air […]
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.
