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2027: Adebutu woos Ogun traditionalists, promises LG autonomy
Ladi Adebutu, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate for Ogun State, sought the support and prayers of traditionalists in Egbaland for the 2027 election, promising accountability, prudent resource management, and local government autonomy if elected.
Greta Thunberg joins 10,000 climate marchers in Stockholm
Around 10,000 people marched through central Stockholm on Sunday to demand stronger climate action, three weeks before Sweden's general election on 13 September. Climate ranks among voters' top concerns.
Dan Sullivan, a Republican former mayor of Anchorage, has endorsed incumbent GOP Sen. Dan S. Sullivan for re-election in the Alaska Senate race, which is considered one of the most competitive this cycle. The endorsement comes as a third Dan Sullivan, a retired teacher, f…
Fifa president Gianni Infantino has risked alienating numerous Concacaf nations by hijacking a meeting of the Caribbean Football Union (CFU) to announce Fifa-funded development projects for the region.
Aisha Wahab has won the special election to serve out the remainder of former Rep. Eric Swalwell's term in California's 14th Congressional District, according to The Associated Press. Wahab will represent the district until January 2027.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has escalated tensions with Turkish President Erdogan over Syria in a bid to 'unify' his voter base ahead of a tough re-election fight.
GOP Sen. Dan Sullivan and Democrat Mary Peltola will face off in November for Alaska's Senate seat, with NBC News projecting that both candidates will advance to the general election.
Florida GOP Sen. Ashley Moody and Democratic state Rep. Angie Nixon will face off in November after winning their primaries for U.S. Senate on Tuesday night, The Associated Press projects.
FIFA Chief Operating Officer Kevin Lamour left the organization after criticizing President Gianni Infantino's commercial rights plan. The plan aimed to raise $4.2 billion by selling a 20% stake to private equity investors, but Lamour said FIFA staff had been misled about…
Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema has been re-elected for a second term with approximately 60% of the vote, amidst unusual political tensions and opposition arrests.
Hakainde Hichilema has been re-elected as Zambia's president for a second term, securing 60% of the vote. The election faced challenges with opposition claims of irregularities and arrests of opposition figures.
Zambia's Hakainde Hichilema wins re-election with 60% of vote, officials say
Zambia's President Hakainde Hichilema won re-election with around 60% of votes cast, the electoral commission announced. The result was widely expected, with Hichilema facing a crowded field of 13 challengers led by a former provincial minister, Brian Mundubile.
Aregbesola congratulates Adeleke, urges governor to unite Osun
Former Osun State Governor Rauf Aregbesola congratulated Governor Ademola Adeleke on his re-election, urging him to unite the state and govern all residents irrespective of political affiliations.
Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke's re-election has been hailed by PDP National Treasurer Diran Odeyemi as a testament to public trust. A former aspirant, Samuel Oyedotun, called the victory 'divinely arranged.'
Dr. Deji Adeleke, elder brother to Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke, expressed unwavering confidence in his brother's victory in the governorship election, attributing it to divine power despite opposition backing from the presidency.
Nigeria: Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan Congratulates Adeleke, Says 'People's Will' Has Triumphed
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan congratulates Osun State governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke, on his re-election, describing the outcome as a triumph of democracy and the popular will of the people.
Nigerian police arrested 295 suspects in connection with various incidents during the Osun State governorship election, with 293 released on bail and two remaining in custody for prosecution.
Otti hails Osun poll, charges Adeleke to consolidate democratic gains
Governor Alex Otti of Abia State has congratulated Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State on his election for a second term in office, describing the poll as a testament to democratic maturity.
President Bola Tinubu reportedly congratulated Governor Ademola Adeleke on his victory in the Osun State governorship election even before the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) officially declared the results.
#OsunDecides2026: It’s Official: INEC declares Accord’s Ademola Adeleke winner of governorship election
Incumbent Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has secured his re-election, defeating 14 other candidates in the recent governorship election. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) officially declared Adeleke, representing the Accord party, as the winner.
Officials of the All Progressives Congress (APC) were absent from the final collation of results for the Osun governorship election, signaling their concession as Adeleke neared victory.
The Democratic National Committee has approved a new presidential nominating calendar for 2028, cementing South Carolina's place as the first official Democratic primary state. The new calendar gives greater influence to Black and Latino voters, who make up key parts of t…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has begun sorting and counting votes in polling units across Osun State following the conclusion of Saturday's governorship election.
Nigeria's Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has commenced uploading results from the Osun State governorship election to its Result Viewing portal, with 402 out of 3,763 polling unit results, or 10.68%, uploaded as of 4:03 pm on election day.
Osun State Governor's wife, Ngozi Adeleke, has called on eligible voters to participate peacefully in the ongoing governorship election, assuring them of a calm voting environment.
#OsunDecides2026: Adeleke, Oyebamiji, Salaam, 12 others battle for governorship (LIVE UPDATES)
About 1.9 million voters in Osun State, Nigeria, are heading to the polls to elect their next governor in an off-cycle election. Incumbent Governor Ademola Adeleke is seeking re-election against 14 other candidates, though two have withdrawn to endorse others.
Zambia resumes counting after violence disrupts election process
Zambia has resumed vote counting after a nationwide suspension over election-related violence. The Electoral Commission said security threats have been contained, and the first presidential results are expected at 10:00 p.m. local time.
Voters in Nigeria's Osun State will choose their next governor in an election that could offer an early indication of whether President Bola Tinubu's political influence in the southwest still translates into votes.
Osun decides: From dance steps to war footing
Osun State has a reputation for controversies bigger than its size. It ranks 26th nationally in terms of voter population and is six out of six in the Southwest. The state is set to hold an election on Saturday, with Governor Ademola Adeleke seeking reelection on the plat…
Zambians are voting in a presidential and parliamentary election, with incumbent President Hakainde Hichilema seeking a second term amidst concerns over political freedoms and high living costs. The election is a crucial test for Zambia's democratic stability.