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Voting was disrupted in Ejigbo, Osun State, after violence broke out at a polling unit during the ongoing Osun State Governorship election. It was gathered that voters, residents and officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) fled the polling unit as tension escalated around the area. According to Channels TV, people were seen running in different directions while motorcycles and vehicles moved through the area as residents attempted to escape the unfolding situation. The immediate cause of the violence was not clear, as the chaos temporarily halted the ongoing electoral process. The incident comes as voters come out in…

Operatives of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) from the Federal Bureau of Investigation-Intelligence Response Team, on Saturday, confirmed the arrest of the lawmaker representing Irewole/Isokan State Constituency in the Osun State House of Assembly, Abiola Ibrahim, in Ikire. This online medium had earlier reported that Ibrahim was apprehended for allegedly harbouring about 146 suspected mercenaries. It was gathered that the voters carrying new Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) were camped at the residence of Osun State House of Assembly member. In a video clip going viral on social media, one of the alleged imported voters was seen being interrogated by security operatives. The Osun State…

Over hundred intending voters allegedly imported by an Accord Party member ahead of the gubernatorial election in Osun State have been arrested. The voters carrying new Permanent Voter Cards, PVCs, were camped at the residence of one Hon Abiola Ibrahim ahead of the election. In a video clip going viral on social media, the alleged imported voters were seeing being interrogated by security operatives. When questioned, Abiola Ibrahim confessed that the large group of persons were camped at his residence to vote for the Accord Party in the election already kicking off. Ibrahim is reportedly a member of the Osun…

Turkish football pundit, Serdar Ali Çelikler has insisted that Galatasaray striker, Victor Osimhen will go to Arsenal on one condition. Osimhen has been linked with a move to the Premier League champions in this summer transfer window. Speaking on the Neo Spor YouTube channel, Ali Çelikler said that the Nigerian international will join Arsenal if the Gunners are serious about signing him. “There’s no way any Nigerian footballer could say ‘no’ to England, especially to Arsenal,” Ali Çelikler said. “If Arsenal are serious, Osimhen will go,” he said. Osimhen was on target for Galatasaray as he scored two goals in…

Voters in Osun State turned out early on Saturday to exercise their franchise in the governorship election, with some prospective voters waiting for the arrival of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, officials and election materials. As of 7:13 am, voters were seen waiting at Gulf Junction, Ogo Oluwa Ward 4, Unit 2, Osogbo, the state capital. Osun voters are electing a governor who will occupy the Bola Ige Government House for the next four years. A total of 15 political parties are participating in the off-cycle election, with incumbent Governor Ademola Adeleke seeking re-election on the platform of the…

Arise Television anchor, Rufai Oseni has called on President Bola Tinubu to explain to Nigerians how $3 billion was spent on the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, NNPCL, refinery in Port Harcourt. Speaking during Arise Television’s Morning Show on Friday, Rufai criticised the Nigerian government regarding the ‘inconsistent’ claims surrounding the refinery’s revitalisation. He highlighted a contradiction where President Tinubu congratulated the NNPCL on the refinery’s successful operation in 2024 but is now claiming that it would work again. Rufai questioned the effectiveness of the $3 billion spent on the turnaround maintenance, suggesting that the money may have been wasted or…

Afrobeats superstar, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has raised concerns about the presence of Ebonyi State Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC), Pauline Ugoyenka, in Osun State ahead of the governorship election. CityNews learnt that the INEC REC from Ebonyi State reportedly arrived in Osun State for the governorship election, despite Osun not being her assigned state. However, Davido, in a post via his on Thursday, alleged that Ugoyenka was sent by the Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodimma, to rig the election and vowed that she would be resisted. He wrote, “She was not deployed by INEC. What is she doing in Osun?…

A Magistrate’s Court sitting in Wuse Zone 6, Abuja, has ordered the police to investigate Senator Francis Fadahunsi over alleged comments interpreted as calling for violence against members of the Accord Party ahead of Saturday’s Osun State governorship election. The Presiding Magistrate II, Farida Ibrahim, directed the Assistant Inspector-General of Police, Zone 7, Abuja, to investigate the criminal complaint and submit a report within two weeks. The directive was contained in a letter dated August 13, 2026, signed by the Registrar of the Magistrate’s Court, Abdulraham Yusuf. The letter, titled, “Direct Criminal Complaint Between Pelumi Olajengbesi and Senator Francis Fadahunsi,” was…

President Bola Tinubu has said the Federal Government will soon publish details of how funds saved from the removal of petrol subsidy have been utilised. CityNews reports that Tinubu disclosed this on Thursday while receiving the leadership of the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG), where he defended the subsidy removal and highlighted infrastructure projects being financed by his administration. The President recalled discussions with the union before his election, saying NUPENG had raised concerns about the policy and the possibility of industrial action. He described the engagement as “a very, very friendly and frank discussion,” adding that he had…

Nigeria’s non-oil export sector continues to present significant opportunities for businesses and entrepreneurs, and Zenith Bank is hosting a free virtual seminar focused on the industry’s future. For the past decade, the bank has brought together exporters, industry leaders and policymakers to discuss practical ways to grow Nigeria’s export economy beyond oil. Theme Unlocking Value and Harnessing Growth Event Details ● Date: Tuesday, August 25, 2026 ● Time: 9:00 AM ● Venue: Virtual via Zoom ● Livestream: YouTube, Instagram, X and TikTok Whether you’re already exporting or you’re interested in understanding opportunities in products like cocoa, cashew, sesame, hibiscus, gemstones…