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August 12, 2026

Tinubu: No difference worth breaking Nigeria apart

President Bola Tinubu has urged Nigerians to preserve the unity of the country despite their differences, stressing the need for dialogue to sustain Nigeria as a united nation.   Tinubu, represented by the Deputy President of the Senate, Barau Jibrin,
Security
August 12, 2026

Police bar Amotekun, vigilantes from Osun governorship poll

The Nigeria Police Force has barred the Western Nigeria Security Network, popularly known as Amotekun, vigilante groups and other non-state security outfits from participating in security operations for Saturday’s Osun State governorship election.   The police warned political parties, candidates
Politics
August 12, 2026

Police summon Osun senator over alleged killing threat

The Osun State Police Command has summoned the lawmaker representing Osun East Senatorial District, Senator Francis Fadahunsi, over an alleged threat against members of the Accord Party ahead of Saturday’s governorship election in the state.   The command’s spokesperson, Abiodun
Politics
August 12, 2026

Osun 2026: Adeleke defends record as Oyebamiji, Salaam unveil plans

The three leading candidates in Saturday’s Osun State governorship election on Tuesday made their final pitches to voters, with the incumbent governor and Accord candidate, Ademola Adeleke, defending his administration’s record, while his All Progressives Congress counterpart, Bola Oyebamiji, and