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TICC asks police to update public on Fadahunsi’s investigation
The Imole Campaign Council (TICC) has urged the Nigeria Police Force to provide the public with an update on its investigation into alleged threats by Senator Francis Fadahunsi against members of the Accord Party ahead of the August 15 Osun State governorship election. The council made the demand in a statement on Wednesday, following the reported invitation of Fadahunsi by…
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Ex-PDP aspirant backs Adeleke ahead of Osun governorship election
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – A former governorship aspirant of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Osun State, Adedamola Adebayo, popularly known as Fryo, has endorsed Governor Ademola Adeleke for the August 15, 2026, governorship election. Adebayo, who made the declaration in Osogbo on Wednesday, said his decision to support Adeleke, who is seeking re-election on the platform of the…
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Osun 2026: INEC adds SDP candidate to ballot
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has added the Social Democratic Party (SDP) governorship candidate, Dr Francis Olugbenga Ajala, and his running mate, Faseke Babajimi Oladipo, to the ballot for the August 15 Osun State governorship election. This was contained in a statement issued by the National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information and Voter…
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Osun APC alleges deployment of fake security personnel ahead of election
The Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has raised the alarm over alleged plans by the state government to deploy thugs posing as security personnel ahead of Saturday’s governorship election. The allegation was contained in a statement issued on Wednesday by the Head of the Media and Publicity Committee of the Osun State APC Governorship Campaign Council,…
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Fadahunsi accuses Adeleke of importing violence into Osun East
Says 30 APC members killed within one month By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – The senator representing Osun East Senatorial District, Francis Fadahunsi, has accused Governor Ademola Adeleke of allegedly importing political violence into the district ahead of Saturday’s governorship election, claiming that the development was aimed at intimidating voters. Addressing a press conference in Osogbo, Fadahunsi also alleged that more…
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Osun 2026: IGP deploys DIG Mohammed to coordinate security operations
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Disu, has deployed Deputy Inspector-General of Police, DIG Ishyaku Mohammed, to Osun State to coordinate security operations for the governorship election scheduled for Saturday, August 15, 2026. In a statement, the Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Ani Iniedu, said the deployment was part of the Nigeria Police Force’s operational…
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Ondo AG warns monarchs against turning palaces into courts, detention centres
By Boye Oyeyemi The Ondo State Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Dr. Olukayode Ajulo, SAN, has warned traditional rulers against exceeding their powers by turning their palaces into courts or detention centres. Ajulo said monarchs must operate within the law and resist using customary authority to handle criminal matters or impose personal judgments, stressing that such responsibilities belong to…
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Fadahunsi hits back at Peter Obi, says comments were misinterpreted
Senator Francis Fadahunsi has dismissed criticism from former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi over his remarks on the Accord Party in Osun State, accusing Obi of misinterpreting his comments and attempting to score political points. The response followed a statement by Obi condemning Fadahunsi over remarks concerning members of the Accord Party ahead of Saturday’s governorship election in Osun State.…
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Law School explains how 23-year-old student died in Lagos
A 23-year-old Nigerian Law School student, Faith Alayande, died after falling from the rooftop of a hostel at the school’s Lagos campus, the institution has said. The incident occurred at about 4am on Friday, August 7, 2026, while Alayande was undergoing an externship programme at the Lagos campus. According to the management, the student, who was originally enrolled at the…
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AbdulRazaq receives army battalion for Omu-Aran axis, thanks Tinubu
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq on Tuesday received a Nigerian Army battalion deployed to the Omu-Aran axis in Irepodun Local Government Area of the state. The governor received the troops at the 22 Armoured Brigade, Sobi Barracks, Ilorin, where he commended President Bola Tinubu for his prompt response to the security needs of the state. The…
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