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CSO Decries Hardship, Demand Accountability, Urge Peaceful Campaigns

Samuel Oladayo — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 15:02:48 +0000

An Osun-based Civil Society, The Osun Masterminds, TOM, has expressed concern over worsening economic hardship in Nigeria, urging all tiers of government to take urgent and practical measures to ease the burden on citizens. The Society made its position known during its April 2026 State of the State Address, delivered by its Executive Director, Wasiu […]

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Opposition Leaders Converge in Oyo for National Summit on Democratic Unity

Samuel Oladayo — Sat, 25 Apr 2026 16:20:46 +0000

National opposition leaders on Saturday, April 25, 2026 converged at the Banquet Hall of the Oyo State Government House for a summit aimed at strengthening unity and coordination among opposition political parties. The summit, themed “That We May Work Together for a United Opposition to Sustain Our Democracy,” drew stakeholders from the Peoples Democratic Party […]

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Challenges of Youth Participation in Nigerian Politics

Boluwatife Ajayi — Sat, 25 Apr 2026 14:20:30 +0000

Nigeria is a country governed largely by older political leaders. According to the National Population Commission, over 60% of the population is under the age of 35, and nearly 75% below 40. Young people make up the largest percentage of Nigeria’s population. Yet, this number has not translated into balanced political power. Instead, Nigerian youths […]

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Adeleke Launches Osun Security Trust Fund, Commits N300m to Boost State Security

Samuel Oladayo — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 18:36:52 +0000

Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke has defended the activation of the Osun State Security Trust Fund, citing rising insecurity and dwindling public sector funding across all levels of government. To demonstrate his commitment, the governor announced a donation of N300 million to the fund. A philanthropist and his brother, Deji Adeleke, also contributed N500 million, […]

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Motorists Decry Poor Governance, Fake Election Promises

Bukola Ajayi — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 16:09:23 +0000

Motorists have voiced growing frustration over what they describe as poor governance and unfulfilled promises made during election periods. During campaigns, drivers often become a key target for political messaging, with pledges of better roads, reduced fuel prices and improved transport systems. However, many say these assurances rarely translate into tangible improvements after elections. Transport […]

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Vote Buying in Nigeria

Boluwatife Ajayi — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 09:03:52 +0000

Recent election cycles have raised concerns about vote buying, which has also dominated discussions about Nigeria’s democratic process. Despite measures taken by institutions like the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, designed to address the menace, the practice continues to undermine the electoral process. Vote buying is the exchange of votes for money or other incentives […]

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Tinubu Sacks Wale Edun as Finance Minister, Elevates Oyedele

Boluwatife Ajayi — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 16:50:03 +0000

President Bola Tinubu has relieved the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun. This was announced in a memo disclosed by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume. According to the memo, Edun was relieved alongside Umar Dangiwa, Minister of Housing and Urban Development. Edun is to […]

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Osogbo Stadium Upgrade: Adeleke Commends Progress, Capacity to Rise to 15,000

Samuel Oladayo — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 11:24:01 +0000

Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has praised the pace and quality of work on the ongoing remodelling of the Osogbo Stadium, revealing that the facility’s seating capacity will increase from 4,000 to 15,000 upon completion. The upgrade is part of the state government’s plan to transform the stadium into a modern sporting complex capable of […]

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Addressing The Challenges of Political Godfatherism in Nigeria

Boluwatife Ajayi — Sat, 18 Apr 2026 18:43:00 +0000

Political godfatherism is a system in which influential individuals support candidates vying for political office and control them once they are in office. It is generally regarded as a transactional relationship, where the godfather makes it possible for the candidate to scale all political and electoral hurdles, in exchange for a promise of some reward, […]

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PVC Registration: Your Vote Counts — Adeleke

Samuel Oladayo — Fri, 17 Apr 2026 21:11:07 +0000

Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has implored all eligible residents who are yet to register for their Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) to take advantage of the final day of the ongoing voter registration exercise, scheduled to end on Saturday, April 18, 2026. In a statement released on the state Government’s X handle and signed by […]

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