Osun Election: Police Arrest Officer After Tear Gas Discharge Sparks Panic in Modakeke

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Osun Election: Police Arrest Officer After Tear Gas Discharge Sparks Panic in Modakeke

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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Atiku, Peter Obi, Others’ Opposition Summit Shifted to August 31 as Coalition Talks Intensify

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Atiku, Peter Obi, Others’ Opposition Summit Shifted to August 31 as Coalition Talks Intensify

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…

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Davido Raises Alarm Over Alleged Military Move to Block His Entry Into Osun on Election Day

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Davido Raises Alarm Over Alleged Military Move to Block His Entry Into Osun on Election Day

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…

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Osun Election: Accord Party Member Reportedly Killed in Fresh Attack Hours Before Poll

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Osun Election: Accord Party Member Reportedly Killed in Fresh Attack Hours Before Poll

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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Modi Invites Tinubu to 2026 BRICS Summit in New Delhi as India Deepens Ties with Nigeria

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Modi Invites Tinubu to 2026 BRICS Summit in New Delhi as India Deepens Ties with Nigeria

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…

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Diplomacy and International Relations

2027: Makinde Stuns Political Scene, Picks Ex-DSS Boss Lawal Daura as Running Mate

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2027: Makinde Stuns Political Scene, Picks Ex-DSS Boss Lawal Daura as Running Mate

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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2027 General Elections, Politics

Heartbreak in Casablanca: South Africa End Super Falcons’ Historic World Cup Run

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Heartbreak in Casablanca: South Africa End Super Falcons’ Historic World Cup Run

Nigeria’s Super Falcons have been eliminated from the race for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup after suffering a 2-1 defeat to South Africa in a decisive qualification play-off in Casablanca, Morocco, on Thursday. The loss marks a historic setback for Nigeria, which had previously qualified for every edition of the FIFA Women’s World Cup…

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Football, Women Football

ECOWAS Targets 2027 for ECO Currency Launch as Regional Bloc Adopts Phased Approach

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ECOWAS Targets 2027 for ECO Currency Launch as Regional Bloc Adopts Phased Approach

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has reaffirmed its commitment to introducing the long-awaited ECO single currency in 2027, marking a renewed push to deepen economic integration and facilitate trade across the West African region. The decision was reaffirmed at the 69th Ordinary Session of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and…

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Finance and Economy, Uncategorized

Kwara Police Foil AK-47 Procurement Deal, Arrest Suspected Kidnap Gang Member

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Kwara Police Foil AK-47 Procurement Deal, Arrest Suspected Kidnap Gang Member

The Kwara State Police Command has disrupted an alleged attempt to procure an AK-47 rifle in Kaiama Local Government Area of the state, arresting a suspect identified as Sanda Aliyu before the firearm could be delivered. The Command disclosed this in a statement issued on Thursday, August 13, 2026, by its Public Relations Officer, SP…

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Crime Watch

Osun Election: Amnesty International Predicts Low Turnout, Reveals Why

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Osun Election: Amnesty International Predicts Low Turnout, Reveals Why

Amnesty International Nigeria has warned that the August 15, 2026, Osun State governorship election could record low voter turnout, citing growing fear among residents following a series of violent incidents and reports of intimidation ahead of the poll. The organisation said the security situation could discourage many eligible voters from going to the polling units….

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