In a development many never anticipated, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Sunday declared the Osun gubernatorial election inconclusive. Many had expected an outright declaration after the PDP candidate, Ademola Adeleke, polled majority votes of about 254,698 while Gboyega…
2019: SDP announces new date for primaries (PremiumTimes)
The Social Democratic Party (SDP) has announced new dates for its primary elections to nominate candidates for the various elective positions ahead of the 2019 general elections. The party made this known in a press release by its national publicity…
Aisha Buhari to deliver UN address on tuberculosis, funding, others (Sun)
Wife the President, Aisha Muhammadu Buhari, is scheduled to address the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA)’s High Level Meeting on Tuberculosis, where she will speak on issues of increased political commitment, funding and robust partnerships. Buhari left Abuja, yesterday, with…
Epe indigenes must go spiritual for Ambode’s second term bid – Ikuforiji (PMNews) *PDP, others kick as INEC declares Osun poll inconclusive (Punch)
PDP, others kick as INEC declares Osun poll inconclusive (PUNCH) The Peoples Democratic Party and other stakeholders protested on Sunday after the Independent National Electoral Commission declared the Osun State governorship election inconclusive. The commission also fixed the rerun poll…
INEC declares Osun governorship election inconclusive (PremiumTimes) *Atiku to Obasanjo: It’s your business if you’ve problem with me (Sun)
INEC declares Osun governorship election inconclusive (PremiumTimes) The electoral commission, INEC, has declared the Osun State governorship election “inconclusive.” The declaration was made by Joseph Fuwape, the presiding officer of the election at the INEC headquarters in Osun. At the…
Mourinho unhappy over Man Utd draw with Wolves (Goal)
Jose Mourinho was unhappy with his team’s attitude and also pointed the finger at his attacking players after Manchester United’s 1-1 draw with Wolves. The Red Devils were held draw by the promoted side on Saturday, and Mourinho blamed their…
#OsunDecides2018: Official results from polling units (PremiumTimes)
As voting ends in many polling units across Osun State, results from such polling units have started coming in. With the deployment of about 180 observers across the 30 local governments in the state, the Premium Times Centre for Investigative…
#OsunDecides2018: PDP floors APC in Bisi Akande’s polling unit (premiumTimes)
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has lost the election in the polling unit of its pioneer national chairman, Bisi Akande. PREMIUM TIMES reported how Mr Akande voted at his Polling Unit 12, Ward 4, Ita Aewogbade, Ila Local Government Area.…
Osun update: Oyetola delivers ward to APC (Sun)
All Progressive Congress (APC)’s governorship candidate Gboyega Isiaka Oyetola has delivered his ward, Oloti ward 1, unit 2 in Popo community of Iragbiji town in Boripe Local Government Area of Osun State. READ ALSO: Osun guber: Stakeholders commend process in…
Shittu has no justified ground to dodge compulsory national scheme- NYSC
The National Youth Service Corps has dismissed the claim by the Minister of Communications, Adebayo Shittu, that holding political office compensated for his refusal to participate in the compulsory national service. The spokesperson of the National Youths Service Corps (NYSC),…