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Politics

August 6, 2026

EFCC says Osun account frozen to prevent alleged diversion of ₦11bn public

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has defended its decision to freeze the Osun State Government’s bank account, saying the action was taken to prevent the alleged diversion of public funds under investigation. In a statement released on

Politics

August 6, 2026

Osun APC alleges ₦20,000 palliatives amount to vote-buying

The Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has accused the state government of using the disbursement of ₦20,000 palliatives to workers and other beneficiaries as a vote-buying strategy ahead of the August 15 governorship election. In

Entertainment

August 6, 2026

Osun election: Davido urges candidates to respect voters’ decision, shun violence

Afrobeats star David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has appealed to candidates in the August 15 Osun State governorship election to respect the will of the electorate and ensure the poll is conducted peacefully. Speaking at a press conference

Politics

August 6, 2026

Adeleke urges Osun voters to reject APC, cites workers’ welfare

Osun State Governor and Accord Party governorship candidate, Ademola Adeleke, has urged residents to vote against the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the August 15 governorship election, alleging that civil servants suffered hardship under the party’s previous administration. In

Politics

August 6, 2026

Osun denies ₦11bn looting allegation, accuses EFCC of political witch-hunt

The Osun State Government has denied allegations that about ₦11 billion was misappropriated from its coffers, describing the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission’s (EFCC) claims as baseless and politically motivated. In a statement issued on Thursday by the Commissioner

Judiciary Politics

August 6, 2026

NBA faults EFCC over Osun account freeze, says action unconstitutional

The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has criticised the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over its decision to freeze Osun State Government’s statutory allocation account, arguing that the anti-graft agency lacks the constitutional authority to impose a blanket restriction on

EFCC says Osun account frozen to prevent alleged diversion of ₦11bn public

Osun APC alleges ₦20,000 palliatives amount to vote-buying

Osun election: Davido urges candidates to respect voters’ decision, shun violence

Adeleke urges Osun voters to reject APC, cites workers’ welfare

Osun denies ₦11bn looting allegation, accuses EFCC of political witch-hunt

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