Month: August 2026

” When the People Stand, Democracy Wins,” says Peter Obi on Osun State Poll.

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Photo: Mr Peter Obi By: Mandy Park The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) in the 2027 presidential election, Peter Obi, has congratulated Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, on his re-election, describing the victory as a significant democratic achievement and a demonstration of the power of the people. Obi, in a statement titled “Osun: When the People Stand, Democracy Wins,” stated that the people of Osun State had “spoken with courage and clarity,” reaffirming that the power to choose their leaders belongs to the people. He noted that…

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Adeleke Wins Osun Governorship Election, Secures Second Term

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Photo: Gov Adeleke By Mandy Park Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has been declared the winner of the 2026 governorship election, securing a second term in office after defeating his closest challenger, the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, Bola Oyebamiji. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) declared Adeleke, who contested under the platform of the Accord Party, winner of the election after he polled 511,067 votes across the state. Oyebamiji finished second with 444,815 votes, while the African Democratic Congress (ADC) candidate, Najeem Salaam, came a distant third with 17,180…

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OSUN ELECTION: TIME FOR REVIEW, UNITY AND FORWARD MARCH.

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Photo: Hon Rotimi Makinde. By: Rotimi Makinde. The Osun Governorship Election has come and gone. At this critical juncture, what our great party and our dear state require is not recrimination, but reflection; not blame, but building. History is a patient and impartial judge. Every role played and every action taken by individuals and groups during this process shall be recorded. The sacrifices, the commitment, and the interventions that helped change the narrative will not be forgotten. I sincerely appreciate the good attributes, courage, and resilience of our candidate, his…

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Osun Decides: Police Nab Ligislator With More Than 200 PVCs, 143 ‘Vote Buyers’ In His House

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Photo: Abiola Ibrahim Inaolaji, Osun legislator. By: Chika Joseph Some of the 143 suspects arrested during the operation brought to police station for interrogation. The Police in Osun State Friday night arrested a current member of the Osun State House of Assembly, Abiola Ibrahim Inaolaji, when his residence in Ikire was raided, allegedly discovering over 143 suspected electoral mercenaries. The lawmaker, who represents the Irewole/Isokan State Constituency, was arrested during a security operation ahead of the Local Government election. Police also said they recovered over 200 Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs)…

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Overlooked No More: Pa Okore Otaeze Kalu (Alias Shieldking), Ututu’s First Financial Genius and Billionaire

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Photo: Pa Otaeze Kalu By Dr. Nnaoke Ufere Every generation in Ututu chooses the people it celebrates. Some names become larger than life, while others quietly disappear, not because their achievements were small, but because time, changing values and fading memories pushed them aside. Ututu has such a man. His name was *Pa Okore Otaeze Kalu*, though most people knew him simply as Shieldking. Today, many young people have never heard of him. Yet there was a time when no discussion about business, money or opportunity in Ututu was complete…

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Peter Willie Applauds Governor Otu for Reclaiming Cross River’s Economic Rights

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Photo : Governor Otu By Mandy Park Development economist, Peter Willie, has applauded Governor Bassey Edet Otu for the restoration of Cross River State’s oil-producing status, describing the recovery of three oil wells as a significant economic milestone for the state. According to Willie, the development goes beyond the recovery of oil assets, as it represents the restoration of an important economic opportunity capable of strengthening Cross River’s revenue base, attracting investment, creating jobs and supporting sustainable development. He commended Governor Otu for his determination and persistence in pursuing the…

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Ekwunife’s Return to Anambra Central Senate Race Excites Supporters, As Okoye Celebrates ‘Madam Project’

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Photo: Sen. Uche Ekwunife By Mandy Park A supporter of Senator Uche Ekwunife, Mrs Nkiruka Chioma Okoye, has congratulated the former lawmaker on her decision to contest the Anambra Central Senatorial District seat, describing her as a politician with experience, courage, capacity and a proven record of public service. Okoye, who identified herself as a native of Nawfia and a beneficiary of one of the shops constructed by Ekwunife at Nkwo Enugukwu, said she was among the senator’s “strong but silent admirers.” In a congratulatory message, she said Ekwunife’s decision…

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Atiku Drags Tinubu to Court, Seeks Disqualification From 2027 Presidential Race

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Photo: Alhaji Atiku Abubakar By Daniel Kanu Former Vice President and presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar, has instituted a fresh legal challenge against President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, asking the Federal High Court in Abuja to disqualify him from contesting the 2027 presidential election. Atiku personally appeared at the registry of the Federal High Court in Abuja on Friday, where he deposed to an affidavit in support of the suit challenging Tinubu’s eligibility to seek re-election. The case centres on allegations concerning the authenticity of a…

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Ocean Surge Disaster: 20 Ilaje Communities Threaten 2027 Election Boycott Over Govt Neglect

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…. Demand Shoreline Protection, Emergency Intervention By: Mandy Park Twenty coastal communities in the oil-producing parts of Ilaje Local Government Area, Ondo State have threatened to boycott the 2027 general elections if the Federal and Ondo State governments fail to intervene to protect them from the devastating ocean surge threatening their existence. In a statement following a peaceful protest to the local government headquarters in Igbokoda, the communities said the advancing Atlantic Ocean had swallowed large parts of their settlements. They demanded urgent government intervention, including sea walls, groynes and…

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Lagos Water Concession, Prepaid Meter Expansion Will Deepen Crisis, CAPPA warns • Flags CHEC-Naston MOU

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Photo: By: Mandy Park Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) has cautioned the Lagos State Government against plans to place parts of the state’s public water infrastructure under private concession. The organisation described the move as a dangerous retreat from government’s responsibility to provide safe, affordable, and reliable water to residents. The warning follows the state’s signing of a one-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with China Harbour Engineering Company (CHEC) and Naston Engineering Nigeria Limited. The agreement is intended to scope and define components of a water infrastructure programme…

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