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Afrobeats superstar David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has accused a prominent All Progressives Congress (APC) figure, James Faleke, of allegedly putting pressure on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) over the outcome of the Osun State governorship election. Davido made the allegation in a social media post as voting and the collation of results…
Nigeria’s Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has confirmed that its official X account has been subjected to an attempted unauthorised compromise, prompting the military authorities to activate measures to regain and secure control of the platform. The development was announced on Saturday, August 15, 2026, in a statement issued by the Director of Defence Information, Major General…
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Former Senator Dino Melaye has alleged that the ongoing Osun State governorship election is being targeted for manipulation, claiming that security personnel are being withdrawn from polling areas because the Accord Party is allegedly leading in the contest. Melaye made the allegation on Saturday, August 15, 2026, as voting continued across the state. In a…
Troops of the Joint Task Force North East, Operation HADIN KAI, have repelled an attempted attack by Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists on a military base in Borno State. The attack reportedly targeted Forward Operating Base (FOB) Mandaragirau in Biu Local Government Area of the state in the early hours of Saturday, August…
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The Osun State Police Command has arrested an officer following a tear gas incident that caused panic at a Registration Area Centre (RAC) in Modakeke, Ife East Local Government Area, during Saturday’s governorship election. The incident occurred at the RAC serving Modakeke Ward 10, where election personnel and security officials were gathered as voting materials…
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The much-anticipated opposition political summit involving former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi and other political stakeholders has been rescheduled from August 18 to August 31, 2026. The summit is being convened by the G-100, a group pushing for greater cooperation among opposition parties ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 general elections. The…
Afrobeats superstar David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has raised an alarm over an alleged attempt by soldiers to prevent him from entering Osun State as residents head to the polls to elect their governor. Davido made the allegation in the early hours of Saturday, August 15, 2026, through a post on his official X…
Tension has risen in Osun State following the reported killing of a member of the Accord Party, just hours before residents are scheduled to vote in Saturday’s governorship election. The incident reportedly occurred early Friday morning in the Omi Eran Atijo community, with sources cited by multiple Nigerian news outlets putting the time of the…
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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has invited President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to attend the 2026 BRICS Leaders’ Summit scheduled to take place in New Delhi on September 12 and 13. The invitation signals India’s interest in strengthening Nigeria’s participation in the emerging global economic and diplomatic bloc. The invitation was disclosed by India’s High Commissioner…
Oyo State Governor and presidential candidate of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM), Seyi Makinde, has unveiled former Director-General of the Department of State Services (DSS), Lawal Musa Daura, as his running mate for the 2027 presidential election. The announcement was made on Thursday at the APM’s elective National Convention in Bauchi. The choice of Daura…
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