…allegedly deployed from Port Harcourt to disrupt the election in Ede. “I have received reports on authority information, that there is one police officer that was deployed to come and do a hatchet job in Osun from Port Harcourt. They call his nickname London. He is here in Ede hiding. His own job is to come and destroy…

…after visiting Otukpo-Nobi and Efeyi-Ugboju communities, where several residents were reportedly killed, injured or abducted by non-state […] The post Peter Obi visits Benue communities, demands stronger action against insecurity appeared first on Tribune Online.

…will happen is in the hands of God, but we just have to play our own part,” he said. NAN reports that elderly men and women were given priority to vote first at the polling unit. NAN also reports that voting commenced at about 8:40 a.m., with political party agents voting after the INEC Presiding Officer allowed them t…

…service to appear on a scheduled date.How to qualify for US citizenshipEarlier, Legit.ng reported that the US government has published eligibility requirements showing how foreign nationals can qualify for citizenship in three years instead of the usual five.The faster route applies only to permanent residents who are…

…the ground, though no further details on subsequent action were available at the time of reporting.See

…materials and then appeared to release tear gas before departing the scene, Vanguard reports.Voting is disrupted at Modakeke Ward 10 following an alleged intervention by suspected police officers. Photo: GettyImages"All the election agents and corps members took to their heels as soon as they arrived," the witness said…

…₦450 million) at the time of submitting the application.In a related story, Legit.ng reported that the UAE had listed three categories of foreigners eligible for the Green Residence Permit without a sponsor.UAE job opportunity visa for foreignersMeanwhile, Legit.ng previously reported that the UAE had mentioned two cat…

…will happen is in the hands of God, but we just have to play our own part,” he said. NAN reports that elderly men and women were given priority to cast their ballots at the polling unit. NAN also reports that voting commenced at about 8:40 a.m., with political party agents voting after the INEC Presiding Officer allowe…

…With Disabilities, PWDs, were given preference as voting commenced. There was also reported case of BVAS machine glitch in Ward 1 Unit 10 Boripe L.G at 8:40am. The Osun INEC Public Relations Officer, Musa Olurode, clarifying the usage of BVAS, disclosed that the criteria for accreditation is either through finger print…

…we dey Uk but our mind dey Osun. It shall end in praise,” he wrote on X. DAILY POST reports that the incumbent governor of Osun State, Ademola Adeleke who is seeking re-election in the ongoing election, is an uncle to Davido. The artiste, who has been vigorously campaigning for his uncle, is expected to storm the state…

…in the hours before the governorship election opened across the state.Legit.ng reports that the council's spokesman, Pelumi Olajengbesi, said in a statement that soldiers arrived in more than 15 trucks on Friday night, August 14, and descended on the homes of Accord Party leaders in several parts of Osun state, with th…

…be tolerated.The Force also called on Osun residents to remain calm, obey the law, and report any suspicious or unlawful activity to constitutionally recognised security agencies.The NPF reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining order and ensuring that all political actors and eligible voters have equal access to a safe…

…the presence of Ugonyeka in Osun State before the governorship election. Ugonyeka reportedly arrived in Osun State ahead of the governorship election despite Osun not being her assigned state. Reacting to her continued stay in Osun, Davido wrote, “Mrs Pauline Ugonyeka, I heard you're still in Osun, your mission tomorro…

…billion, representing 69.24 per cent of the total value traded on Friday. DAILY POST reports that on August 6, 2026, the Board and Management of the Nigerian Exchange Group, led by its Chairman, Dr Umaru Kwairanga, and Group Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Temi Popoola, led a delegation on a visit to Pre…

…pistol loaded with 48 rounds of 7.62mm live ammunition was recovered. The suspect reportedly confessed to purchasing the firearm and ammunition from another state and transporting them to another person in a different state. Police said investigation was ongoing to trace and arrest other suspected accomplices in the il…

…today and be declared the winner of the gubernatorial race. However, Tribune Online reports that out of these candidates, three are major contenders, including the incumbent governor and candidate of the Accord Party, Ademola Adeleke; candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Oyebamiji; and Najeem Salam, c…

…and hospitalised. He also visited Efeyi-Ugboju, where he said "over 13 persons were reportedly killed and several others injured." Obi said he was also informed during the visit that 14 people had been kidnapped along Ankpechi Road earlier in the morning. "I joined the community in praying for the repose of the souls o…

…campaigning for the re-election of President Bola Tinubu in 2027. The directive has reportedly created tension among sections of the organised labour movement, particularly after the Lagos State Council Chairman of the NLC, Agnes Sessi, participated in the activities of WoPU on Wednesday despite the position of the nat…

…over how she died intensified after her fiancé, Prophet Itunu Onadeko, disputed reports that she died from poisoning or complications from breast cancer. The development took another turn on August 12, when the Osoba and Awonuga families indefinitely postponed her burial, which had been scheduled for the following day,…

…cash distribution began on Tuesday and was still ongoing as of the time of filing this report on Friday. “A sum of N700,000 was provided per polling unit, and we have been distributing it at N15,000 per voter since Tuesday. We are systematic about it because the Accord Party is also distributing money,” he said. Saturd…

…theme for several seasons. Despite joining Galatasaray on a permanent basis last summer, reports linking him to moves elsewhere have persisted into the current window.Victor Osimhen during Galatasaray's 2-2 draw against Corum FK. Photo by Arife Karakum.ImagesThe Telegraph reported that Arsenal have made enquiries with…

…Nigerian entrepreneurs, with applications opening on Wednesday, August 19, 2026.Legit.ng reports that the programme, called the NiYA × Cascador Founders Programme, is a partnership between the Nigerian Youth Academy, which operates under the federal ministry of youth development, and private firm Cascador. Minister of…

…the wives of two Anglican Bishops of Jos.Security analyst Zagazola Makama had earlier reported that a clergyman, Air Force and Navy personnel were arrested over the alleged plot. The suspects were arrested at about 2:10 p.m. on August 7, 2026 following credible intelligence received by the police regarding an alleged c…

…family, coming months after Churchill and his ex-wife, Nollywood actress Tonto Dikeh, reportedly resolved their long-standing co-parenting disputes, granting him full access to their son. Churchill shared photos and videos of the heartwarming reunion on social media, noting that it had been several years since his moth…

…public order, and peaceful coexistence. "Members of the public are urged to promptly report suspicious activities to the Police through 09039911876 or 07081074395. All information will be treated with utmost confidentiality." by Linda Ikeji at 14/08/2026 8:34 PM | Share this Story