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Navy Allegedly Arrests Osun Assembly APC Candidate Komolafe, Others With Gun 0

August 14, 2026

The All Progressives Congress (APC) House of Assembly candidate for Atakumosa East/West Local Government Area of Osun State, Babatunde Komolafe Festus, has reportedly been apprehended by personnel of the Nigerian Navy over alleged possession of a firearm. Tinubu Makes Promises On Osun Governorship Election Komolafe was said to have been arrested on Thursday in his hometown,

Tinubu Makes Promises On Osun Governorship Election 0

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August 14, 2026

OSOGBO, Nigeria — President Bola Tinubu has assured residents of Osun State of adequate security before, during and after Saturday’s governorship election, urging eligible voters to come out and exercise their democratic rights without fear or intimidation. Gbajabiamila Announces Fresh Deadline For State Police Referendum Speaking through Senate President Godswill Akpabio at the All

Poverty Must Be Tackled To Defeat Insecurity – PENGASSAN 0

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August 13, 2026

The Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) has warned that Nigeria’s fight against insecurity will remain difficult unless governments at all levels take urgent steps to reduce poverty and improve the living conditions of citizens. The association also called for the repositioning of local governments to make them more effective and

Federal Government Begins Distribution Of Starter Packs To 18,510 Trained Artisans 0
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- August 12, 2026
The Federal Government has commenced the distribution of starter packs to 18,510 trained artisans across Nigeria as part of efforts to promote entrepreneurship, create jobs and strengthen the country’s skilled workforce. The initiative is aimed at enabling beneficiaries to establish or expand their businesses after completing various vocational and technical training programmes. Obasanjo: Courts Should
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Osun 2026: PDP Governorship Candidate Steps Down, Backs Adeleke 0
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- 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candidate in the August 15, 2026, Osun State governorship election, Adedamola Adebayo, popularly known as FRYO, has withdrawn from the race and endorsed the re-election bid of incumbent Governor Ademola Adeleke of the Accord Party (A).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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Trump Secretly Switched Planes Over Alleged Iranian Threat – Report 0
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- 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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