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August 14, 2026

US missionary regains freedom after nine months in Niger captivity

An American Christian missionary, Kevin Rideout, has regained his freedom after spending more than nine months in captivity following his abduction in Niger, his organisation, SIM International, has confirmed. According to the BBC on Friday, Rideout was kidnapped outside

Politics

August 14, 2026

Osun election must be free, fair, Tinubu charges INEC ahead of Saturday

President Bola Tinubu has charged the Independent National Electoral Commission and security agencies to ensure a peaceful, transparent and credible governorship election in Osun State. The election is scheduled to hold on Saturday, August 15, 2026, with 15 candidates

Politics

August 14, 2026

Osun poll: Police deploy helicopters, drones, MOPOL for Saturday’s election

The Nigeria Police Force has assured residents of Osun State of adequate security ahead of Saturday’s governorship election, announcing the deployment of helicopters, drones, Mobile Police personnel and other security operatives across the state. The Force Public Relations Officer,

Politics

August 14, 2026

Osun Election: INEC begins distribution of sensitive materials, explains delay

The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has commenced the distribution of sensitive electoral materials across the 30 local government areas of Osun State ahead of Saturday’s governorship election. INEC National Commissioner in charge of the Osun election, Kunle Ajayi,

Politics

August 13, 2026

Osun Election: PDP endorses Adeleke, directs members to rally behind him

The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has endorsed Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, for Saturday’s governorship election and directed its members to support his re-election bid on the platform of the Accord Party. The party’s decision followed a Court of

Politics

August 13, 2026

Osun Guber: Accord endorses Oyebamiji, withdraws support for Adeleke

The National Chairman of the Accord Party, Professor Christopher Imumolen, has announced the withdrawal of the party’s support for Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, ahead of Saturday’s governorship election. Imumolen made the declaration on Thursday at the All Progressives

US missionary regains freedom after nine months in Niger captivity

Osun election must be free, fair, Tinubu charges INEC ahead of Saturday

Osun poll: Police deploy helicopters, drones, MOPOL for Saturday’s election

Osun Election: INEC begins distribution of sensitive materials, explains delay

Osun Election: PDP endorses Adeleke, directs members to rally behind him

Osun Guber: Accord endorses Oyebamiji, withdraws support for Adeleke

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