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Osun 2026: PDP Governorship Candidate Steps Down, Backs Adeleke 0
- NEWS, SLIDE
- August 12, 2026
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate in the August 15, 2026, Osun State governorship election, Adedamola Adebayo, popularly known as FRYO, has withdrawn from the race and endorsed the re-election bid of incumbent Governor Ademola Adeleke of the Accord Party (A). Adebayo announced his decision on Wednesday during a press conference in Osogbo, directing
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Police Summon APC Senator Fadahunsi Over Threat To ‘Kill Accord Members’0
- SECURITY & CRIME, SLIDE
- August 12, 2026
The Osun State Police Command has summoned the Senator representing Osun East Senatorial District, Francis Fadahunsi, over a viral comment in which he allegedly urged supporters to “kill Accord” ahead of Saturday’s governorship election. The invitation followed widespread public reactions to remarks attributed to the senator during an All Progressives Congress (APC) campaign rally in
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Five Killed In 12 Hours As Cult Clashes Rock Osun Community 0
- CRIME, SLIDE
- August 12, 2026
No fewer than five people have been killed within 12 hours in Ilesa, Osun State, following suspected clashes and reprisal attacks involving rival cult groups, raising fresh security concerns just days before Saturday’s governorship election. According to the Osun State Police Command, the first attack occurred around the Imo area of Ilesa at about 8:00
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Osun Election: Police Issue Warning To Thugs, Vote-buyers, Ban Amotekun, Vigilantes 0
- SECURITY & CRIME, SLIDE
- August 12, 2026
The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has warned political parties, candidates and their supporters against engaging in violence, voter intimidation, ballot snatching and other electoral offences during Saturday’s Osun State governorship election, declaring that anyone found disrupting the poll will be arrested and prosecuted regardless of political affiliation or status. Trump Secretly Switched Planes Over Alleged
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Trump Secretly Switched Planes Over Alleged Iranian Threat – Report 0
- NEWS, SLIDE
- August 12, 2026
United States President Donald Trump was secretly moved from one aircraft to another during a security operation following intelligence about a possible Iranian threat to his flight, according to US media reports. The incident occurred last month as Trump prepared to leave Ankara, Turkey, after attending a NATO summit. The Washington Post, which first reported details of
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US Govt Reaches Out To Davido After Appeal To Trump 0
- NEWS, SLIDE
- August 11, 2026
Nigerian Afrobeats singer, David Adeleke, better known as Davido, says the United States Government has reached out to him following the concerns he raised about Saturday’s gubernatorial election in Osun State. News reports that Davido made the call in a post on his official 𝕏 account as political activities intensified ahead of the poll. His uncle,
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Passengers Stranded As NLC Protest Disrupts Air Peace Flights 0
- NEWS, SLIDE
- August 11, 2026
Flight operations at Lagos airport were disrupted on Tuesday after members of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) staged an early morning protest that prevented passengers from boarding an Air Peace flight. The demonstration, which reportedly began around 5:00 a.m., saw the Zulu Terminal gate locked, forcing the airline’s scheduled 6:30 a.m. departure to be delayed
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Over 25,000 Security Personnel Deployed As Osun Guber Election Preparations Intensify 0
- SECURITY & CRIME, SLIDE
- August 11, 2026
No fewer than 25,310 security personnel have been deployed across Osun State ahead of Saturday’s governorship election as authorities step up efforts to ensure a peaceful, free and credible poll. The deployment comprises 15,000 Nigeria Police Force officers, 10,210 Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) personnel and about 100 Economic and Financial Crimes
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Osun 2026: ‘APC Is Just Backward’ – Davido Knocks Ruling Party 0
- POLITICS, SLIDE
- August 11, 2026
Award-winning Nigerian singer, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has criticised the All Progressives Congress (APC), describing the party as “backward” and accusing it of attempting to hinder development in Osun State. The music star made the remarks on Monday after witnessing a large turnout of residents at the inauguration of the Lagere Flyover
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