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Troops repel bandits’ attack on construction workers in Kebbi
By Haruna Aliyu, Birnin Kebbi Troops of the Nigerian Army have repelled an attack by suspected bandits on construction workers at Tsatsunbe village in Southern Kebbi State, rescuing the workers
Osun election: Early turnout of voters, heavy security presence in Osogbo, Ede, Ilesa
The Osun governorship election commenced peacefully on Saturday, with a heavy security presence observed around polling units in some parts of the state. The correspondents of the News Agency of
Osun Election: Soldiers restrict movement along INEC Office Road
Armed military personnel on Saturday took over the road leading to the office of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) along Abere Road in Osogbo, Osun State. The soldiers were
Jason Arday, ex-Cambridge professor accused of plagiarism, found dead
Black academic Jason Arday, who resigned from the University of Cambridge last week following a high-profile plagiarism scandal that raised claims of racism, was found dead Friday, the prestigious British
Armed personnel have surrounded Osun Speaker’s residence – Adeleke camp
The Adeleke Campaign Council has raised the alarm over the alleged deployment of armed security personnel to the residence of the Speaker of the Osun State House of Assembly, Adewale
Powerful earthquake off Indonesia kills 20, sparks mass evacuations
Rescuers combed through debris for survivors Saturday after a powerful earthquake struck off Flores island in eastern Indonesia, killing at least 20 people and sending thousands fleeing. As the full
Outrage grows as stakeholders raise airport security, safety concerns over picketing of Air Peace
By Dickson Omobola The decision of aviation unions to picket Nigeria’s largest airline, Air Peace, Tuesday, has elicited sharp criticism from stakeholders in the country’s air transport sector, with many
S’Korea president proposes talks with North to formally end Korean War
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung proposed talks with North Korea to formally end the long-running Korean War, as Pyongyang deepens ties with Russia while asserting its status as an
Soldiers trying to prevent my entry into Osun, Davido alleges
Afrobeats superstar David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has alleged that soldiers are attempting to prevent him from entering Osun State as residents prepare to vote in Saturday’s governorship election.
As Osun Votes Today: Will bread, rice, money determine winner?
*Money will influence outcome —Stakeholders; parties transferring N20,000, N10,000, N5000; violence, thuggery, hate speech take centre stage; politicians desert homes; competence, credibility will matter —Ex-lawmaker By Dapo Akinrefon & Shina
