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Nigeria — Osun State

Tracked across 98 events · 3604 articles · First seen Dec 01, 2025 · Last active Aug 24, 2026

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Impact: Nigeria — Osun State is the location where the unrest and subsequent curfew occurred, directly impacting its governance and security.
Dec 01, 2025 · 7 articles
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Regulatory
Impact: Nigeria — Osun State is accused of covering up ghost workers by Sally Tibbot Consulting Nigeria Limited, which could damage its reputation and financial standing. The state government denies these claims and accuses the consulting firm of inflating figures for profit.
Jan 10, 2026 · 6 articles
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Impact: Nigeria — Osun State is the location where the governorship election is taking place, and the pledges made by Bola Oyebamiji are aimed at its residents and governance.
Apr 19, 2026 · 9 articles
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Impact: Nigeria — Osun State is experiencing an increase in political violence, cult-related killings, and thuggery ahead of its governorship election, raising concerns about public safety and the credibility of the electoral process.
Jun 09, 2026 · 48 articles
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Impact: The security situation in Nigeria — Osun State>>> is the central focus of the event, with its government actively working to address public concerns and implement security strategies.
Jun 02, 2026 · 8 articles
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Impact: The state is the epicenter of pre-election violence, with 30 killings reported. Security has been beefed up ahead of the election.
Jul 07, 2026 · 6 articles
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Impact: The Nigeria — Osun State Government is the central actor, issuing directives and clarifications regarding the NURTW dispute.
Jul 20, 2026 · 38 articles
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A faction of the Nigeria — People s Democratic Party (PDP) in Nigeria — Osun State, led by former Governor Olagunsoye Oyinlola, publicly endorsed the Nigeria — All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate, Bola Oyebamiji,…
Impact: The political realignment affects the state's governance and electoral dynamics, with potential implications for policy continuity.
Aug 09, 2026 · 6 articles
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Domestic
The Nigeria — Osun State governorship election held on August 15, 2026, was marked by heightened political tension, allegations of violence, and security concerns. Incumbent Governor Ademola Adeleke of the Nigeria — Accord Party sought…
Impact: The state is the focus of the election. Tension and violence could affect its governance and development.
Jul 18, 2026 · 451 articles
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Incumbent Nigeria — Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke of the Nigeria — Accord Party won re-election in the August 15, 2026 governorship election, defeating Nigeria — All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate Bola Oyebamiji. The Nigeria…
Impact: The state where the election took place. The re-election of Adeleke ensures continuity of his administration's policies, potentially affecting local governance and development.
Aug 01, 2026 · 372 articles
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The Nigeria — Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) froze an Nigeria — Osun State Government account with FirstBank of Nigeria on August 5, 2026, citing an ongoing investigation into alleged fraudulent handling of N11…
Impact: Subject of account freeze; filed lawsuit and denied allegations, facing governance disruption and political tension.
Aug 05, 2026 · 297 articles
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Following the August 15 governorship election in Nigeria — Osun State, the state government issued a statement on Sunday urging all political actors and residents to embrace post-election reconciliation and peace-building. The government, through Commissioner…
Impact: Central actor; the state government issued the reconciliation call and is seeking to maintain peace after the election.
Aug 23, 2026 · 10 articles
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Accidents
Impact: Nigeria — Osun State is taking precautionary measures to prevent school kidnappings from spilling over from Nigeria — Oyo State, with its governor, Ademola Adeleke, ordering the revitalization of the Safe School Initiative.
May 15, 2026 · 312 articles
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Impact: The governorship election is scheduled to take place in Nigeria — Osun State>>>, making it the central geographical focus of the event and directly impacted by the electoral preparations.
Jun 01, 2026 · 6 articles
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Impact: Location of the political violence and upcoming election; instability could deter investment and development.
Jul 13, 2026 · 11 articles
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Impact: The governorship election in Nigeria — Osun State is the focus; misinformation could lead to violence.
Jul 24, 2026 · 6 articles
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Impact: Nigeria — Osun State is directly affected by the temporary restriction of one of its statutory accounts. It faces legal challenges and potential financial constraints, though other accounts remain operational.
Aug 06, 2026 · 7 articles
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On August 15, 2026, as Nigeria — Osun State held its governorship election, Afrobeats star Davido alleged on X that soldiers were trying to prevent him from entering the state. He stated, 'I've been reliably…
Impact: Nigeria — Osun State is the location of the governorship election and the subject of the movement restriction. The election and Davido's allegation have drawn attention to the state's political and security situation.
Aug 15, 2026 · 19 articles
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The Nigeria — Lagos State Police Command, through Commissioner of Police (Election) Samuel Erale and Police Public Relations Officer Abiodun Ojelabi, issued a stern warning on Monday against any forceful takeover of local government secretariats…
Impact: Nigeria — Osun State is the jurisdiction where the potential unrest could occur. The warning aims to prevent disruption to local government operations and maintain peace, which is crucial for the state's stability.
Aug 17, 2026 · 7 articles
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Nigeria — Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke, after winning re-election on August 15, 2026, directed the state Attorney-General to withdraw the lawsuit against the Nigeria — Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over the freezing…
Impact: The Nigerian state whose statutory allocation account was frozen by the EFCC, leading to the legal dispute. The withdrawal of the lawsuit allows the state to move past the controversy and focus on governance.
Aug 16, 2026 · 37 articles
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Impact: Nigeria — Osun State is the location where the disputed governorship primary election took place, causing political instability.
Dec 03, 2025 · 6 articles
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Impact: Nigeria — Osun State is the location of the governorship primary election and the political events unfolding within the Nigeria — All Progressives Congress.
Dec 05, 2025 · 21 articles
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Impact: The governorship election for Nigeria — Osun State in 2026 is the context for this primary election.
Dec 10, 2025 · 6 articles
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Impact: Nigeria — Osun State is the geographical and political focus of the event, as the meeting addresses the upcoming governorship election within its jurisdiction.
Dec 10, 2025 · 8 articles
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Impact: Nigeria — Osun State is the primary location where the political defection and subsequent re-election bid of Ademola Adeleke are taking place, affecting its political landscape.
Dec 09, 2025 · 11 articles
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Impact: Nigeria — Osun State is the Nigerian state where Ademola Adeleke serves as governor, and the political events discussed, including his re-election bid and party defection, directly pertain to its governance.
Dec 10, 2025 · 8 articles
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Impact: Public hospitals in Nigeria — Osun State>>> are experiencing staff shortages and patients are required to provide their own consumables, despite some improvements in services.
Jun 07, 2026 · 8 articles
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Impact: Nigeria — Osun State faces potential disruption of tertiary education and reputational damage due to political violence and NANS' ultimatum.
Jul 20, 2026 · 10 articles
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Impact: Nigeria — Osun State is the location of the upcoming governorship election and the mock accreditation exercise.
Jul 26, 2026 · 8 articles
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Impact: The attack heightens pre-election tensions in Nigeria — Osun State, potentially affecting the credibility of the upcoming governorship election.
Jul 26, 2026 · 23 articles
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