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Stakeholders from the Ekunle Community in Iseyin Local Government Area of Oyo State have appealed to the leadership of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM) and other critical stakeholders to uphold the principles of fairness, equity and justice by allowing Ekunle Community to produce the next Chairman of Iseyin Local Government. The stakeholders, who spoke during a consultative meeting, expressed concern over what they described as political imbalance in the distribution of key offices and appointments in Iseyin, noting that Ekunle Community, despite having the majority voting strength and consistently supporting the party, has continued to experience marginalization in political representation. According to them, Ekunle Community has remained a strong pillar of the party through its large voting population, grassroots mobilisation and commitment to party activities. However, they alleged that major political positions have largely been concentrated in Isalu Community, creatin...

INEC Rejects 2027 Presidential Candidate, Gives Reasons  The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has rejected the presidential nomination of former President Goodluck Jonathan submitted by the faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) led by Kabiru Turaki ahead of the 2027 general elections. The development followed a move by the Turaki-led group to submit the names of its candidates manually after it claimed the electoral body failed to provide the access details needed for electronic submission. The faction had submitted Jonathan’s name as its presidential candidate alongside other candidates for governorship, National Assembly and state assembly positions. However, INEC said it only accepts candidate submissions through its approved electronic platform in line with its rules. INEC’s Director of Voter Education and Publicity, Victoria Eta-Messi, explained that political parties are expected to use the commission’s designated portal for the process and...

As we welcome the month of August, I extend my warmest greetings to the good people of Oyo Federal Constituency and all Nigerians. The beginning of a new month offers us another opportunity to renew our hope, strengthen our resolve, and continue working together for a brighter future. August is a reminder that every new season comes with fresh opportunities to make meaningful impact. It is my sincere prayer that this month brings peace to our homes, progress to our communities, prosperity to our businesses, and good health to every family. Our constituency is blessed with hardworking, resilient and visionary people. Together, we can build a society where quality representation, inclusive development, youth empowerment, improved education, better healthcare, economic growth and sustainable infrastructure remain our collective priorities. As we continue this journey, I reaffirm my commitment to listening to the aspirations of our people, promoting unity, and supporting initia...

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has assured Osun residents of a credible and peaceful governorship election on August 15, warning that anyone involved in vote buying, electoral violence or attempts to disrupt the poll will face the full weight of the law. The event, organised by the National Peace Committee, brought together political party leaders, security agencies, traditional rulers and other stakeholders to reinforce their commitment to peaceful, free and credible elections in the state. INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan (SAN), gave the assurance on Thursday at the signing of the Osun State Peace Accord in Osogbo, where political parties contesting the election pledged to conduct peaceful campaigns and abide by the outcome of the poll According to him, seven out of the nine scheduled electoral activities had already been completed, while the remaining milestones include the conclusion of campaigns on August 13 and the governorship election on Aug...

The Head of Service of the Federation, Didi Esther Walson-Jack, has strongly denied allocating office space or deploying any staff to the fraudulent Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council, even as mounting evidence confirms that the fake agency not only occupied a physical office at the Federal Secretariat but also mounted its signage and received a whopping ₦1.32 billion in the 2026 budget. Appearing before the House of Representatives ad-hoc committee investigating the scandal, Walson-Jack insisted that her office never approved any physical space for the PFIPC, clarifying that the approvals she granted were strictly limited to establishment and provisional recruitment waivers, which she now admits were based on fake documents presented by the agency's representatives. She conceded that her office failed to carry out proper due diligence, allowing the fraudulent entity to obtain key authorisations, but she maintained that the office space in question actual...

According to Olatunji Disu, Inspector-General of Police, security forces postponed the rescue effort of kidnapped teachers and students in Oyo State in order to protect the victims from harm. According to Disu, the decision was made in spite of growing pressure from Nigerians who criticized the operation's speed and contrasted Nigeria's security reaction with that of other nations. Reader discretion is advised. The Inspector-General of Police has given an account of how security agencies handled the rescue operation for pupils and teachers kidn@pped in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State, saying details were deliberately kept secret to prevent collateral damage. The IG, while speaking on the abd uction during a press briefing on Thursday, said security agencies held several meetings late into the night and kept details of their plans secret to prevent collateral damage. The victims were abd ucted in May 2026 when suspected t3rrorists att@cked schools in the ar...