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Osun guber: INEC tasks media on ethical reporting, warns against misinformation
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash Amupitan, has urged media organisations to uphold professionalism and ethical journalism ahead of the Aug. 15 Osun State governorship election. Amupitan made the call on Saturday during an interactive session with media executives at the INEC State Office in Osogbo, describing the media’s role…
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SDP leaders hail Adebayo’s INEC clearance, eye 2027 victory
The publication of the 2027 presidential candidates by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), confirming Prince Adewole Adebayo as the Social Democratic Party (SDP) presidential candidate, has drawn congratulatory messages from party leaders and supporters nationwide. Delta State SDP Chairman, Mr. Felix Obuseh, described the confirmation as the start of a historic journey to the Presidency, saying it renewed hope…
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AAC knocks APC, Accord, ADC for shunning Osun governorship debate
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – The African Action Congress (AAC) in Osun State has criticised the governorship candidates of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Accord Party and African Democratic Congress (ADC) for boycotting the governorship debate organised by media organisations, saying their absence showed a lack of willingness to face public scrutiny. The debate, scheduled for Saturday in Osogbo, was…
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Osun political parties reject IPAC caretaker committee, seek NEC’s resignation
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – Some registered political parties in Osun State on Saturday rejected the caretaker committee constituted for the state chapter of the Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC), describing a letter purportedly signed by the council’s National Chairman, Dr. Yusuf Dantalle, and National Secretary, Barr. Maxwell Mgbudem, as “a joke taken too far”. The parties also called for the…
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I chose Nigeria over Obasanjo’s third-term ambition — Atiku
Former Vice President and African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has defended his opposition to former President Olusegun Obasanjo’s alleged third-term agenda, describing it as one of the defining moments of his political career and a victory for Nigeria’s constitutional democracy. Reacting to Obasanjo’s recent comments about him, Atiku, in a statement issued on Saturday by his Senior…
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INEC conducts mock accreditation in Osun, confirms BVAS readiness for governorship poll
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Saturday conducted a mock accreditation exercise across selected polling units in Osun State to test the functionality of its Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) ahead of the August 15 governorship election. The exercise was monitored by the Chairman of INEC, Prof. Joash Amupitan, who visited several polling units…
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Oluremi Tinubu urges youths to aim higher, donates buses to APC youth wing
First Lady Oluremi Tinubu, has urged young Nigerians to remain focused on achieving greater success, warning against complacency over modest accomplishments. Speaking on Friday while receiving the leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) National Youth Wing at the State House in Abuja, the First Lady said diligence, patience, integrity and hard work were essential virtues for personal growth and…
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INEC seeks peaceful Osun poll, says ballot will determine winner
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has stepped up preparations for the Aug. 15 governorship election in Osun State, assuring residents that the outcome of the poll will be decided by ballots and not violence. INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, gave the assurance on Friday during a visit to the palace of the Ataoja of Osogbo, Oba Jimoh Olanipekun Oyetunji,…
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Makinde inaugurates APM campaign committee for 2027 elections, urges unity
By Adejayan Gbenga Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has inaugurated the apex campaign committee of the Allied People’s Movement (APM) in Oyo State ahead of the 2027 general elections, charging members to build an inclusive structure that accommodates both old and new members. The inauguration was held on Friday at the Conference Room of the Governor’s Office, Agodi, Ibadan. Makinde,…
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Ondo APC crisis deepens as disqualified Reps aspirant protests exclusion
By Boye Oyeyemi The campaign organisation of Morufu Tosin Ibrahim has faulted his disqualification from the All Progressives Congress House of Representatives primary for Akoko North East/Akoko North West Federal Constituency, describing the action as a breach of the party’s constitution and a threat to internal democracy. In a statement signed by Femi Elegbeleye, the group said Ibrahim was duly…
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