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August 13, 2026
Pelumi Olajengbesi
August 13, 2026

Ex-Accord presidential candidate Christopher Imumolen withdraws support for Gov Adeleke, endorses APC’s Oyebamiji

He said the party’s National Working Committee (NWC) had resolved to support Mr Oyebamiji.

Christopher Imumolen
August 13, 2026

Osun Poll: Tinubu assures residents of security, urges support for Oyebamiji

Mr Tinubu said the necessary security arrangements had been made to ensure a peaceful exercise.

Bola Oyebamiji and President Bola Tinubu
August 13, 2026

UK govt issues travel advisory to citizens ahead of Osun governorship poll

“Your travel insurance could be invalidated if you travel against advice from the Foreign Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO),” it said.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO)
August 13, 2026

PDP to train 100 youths on vocational, entrepreneurial skills

The Peoples Democratic Party youth leader, Ibrahim Bala-Aboki, has announced a plan by its youth arm to train 100 youths in different vocational and entrepreneurial skills.

Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)
August 13, 2026

Submission of views on state police closes today, Nigerians should contribute: Presidency

The presidency urged Nigerians to submit their thoughts on the National Policing Bill, announcing that submissions close on Thursday (today) by 5:00 p.m.

Armed Cops
August 13, 2026

ADC doubts Osun election will be free, calls Fadahunsi’s ‘kill Accord Party members’ denial ‘ridiculous’

“The manner of mobilisation and the kind of vehemence you see from the federal government on what is about to unfold in Osun is scary,” said ADC.

Armed security operatives in Osun
August 13, 2026

Osun govt declares Friday public holiday as Adeleke seeks re-election

Governor Ademola Adeleke hdeclared Friday as a work-free day to give public service workers in Osun the chance to prepare for and participate in Saturday’s governorship election.

Governor Ademola Adeleke
August 13, 2026

‘Kill Accord Party Members’: APC blames Gov Adeleke, supporters for Osun violence

“Governor Adeleke has not justified himself as the chief security officer of the state to rein in his supporters in terms of violence happening in the state,” said APC.

Adeleke, Fadahunsi
August 13, 2026

India backs stronger Nigeria’s role in BRICS

India has urged a stronger role for Nigeria in BRICS, saying the country could enhance Global South representation and influence.

India’s high commissioner to Nigeria, Abhishek Singh