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Osun Election: ADC Candidate Salaam Whisked Away as Violence Erupts at Polling Unit
ADC governorship candidate Najeem Salaam was evacuated by security operatives after violence disrupted voting at his polling unit in Ejigbo, halting the election there.
Police Foil Bandit Attack, Rescue Kidnap Victims in Katsina
The Katsina State Police Command foiled a bandit attack in Fulalawa village, Musawa LGA, rescuing several kidnap victims and recovering two motorcycles.
Osun Election: Voting Concludes, Counting Underway Across State
Voting has concluded in Saturday's Osun governorship election, with INEC uploading results to its IReV portal as counting continues across the state's 30 local government areas.
APM, PDP Candidates Withdraw From Osun Race, Endorse Adeleke
Two governorship candidates have withdrawn from Saturday's Osun election and endorsed incumbent Governor Ademola Adeleke, a day before Nigerians head to the polls.
Katsina Governor, DSS Chief Call for Stronger North-West Security Collaboration
Katsina Governor Dikko Radda and DSS Director-General Oluwatosin Ajayi have called for stronger inter-agency collaboration to tackle terrorism and banditry across Nigeria's North-West.
Luigi Mangione Pleads Guilty in Killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO
Luigi Mangione pleaded guilty to federal stalking charges in the 2024 killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, admitting he shot Thompson outside an investor conference in Manhattan.
Congo Ebola Death Toll Passes 2,000 in Fastest-Growing Outbreak on Record
More than 2,000 people have died in Congo's Ebola outbreak, which is spreading faster than any recorded outbreak in history and is now the second-largest ever.
Edo Governor Okpebholo Appoints 4,800 Special Assistants Across 192 Wards
Edo Governor Monday Okpebholo has approved 4,800 Special Assistants across the state's 192 wards, with 25 SAs per ward, sparking debate over the scale of the appointments.
Amnesty International Vows to "Name and Shame" Senator Fadahunsi in 150 Countries
Amnesty International Nigeria says it will publicize Senator Francis Fadahunsi's case across 150 countries, calling him an example in its campaign against politicians who incite electoral violence.