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Adeleke Takes Lead in Osun Governorship Election
Ademola Adeleke is poised to win the Osun governorship election. He currently leads by over 50,000 votes against Bola Oyebamiji.
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South Korean President wants to talk peace with North Korea
President Lee Myung-bak has proposed discussions with North Korea to end the Korean War. He hopes for peaceful coexistence and a halt to nuclear advancements.
Politics
French Press Group Wants Action Against Google’s AI Summaries
The Alliance of General Information Press in France is challenging Google over its AI-generated summaries that they believe hurt traditional media. They seek fair compensation for content use.
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Adeleke Takes Early Lead in Osun Governorship Election
Ademola Adeleke is in the lead in the Osun governorship election with 283,235 votes. His closest rival, Bola Oyebamiji, has 216,003 votes.
Metro
Police nab kidnapper over N1.6m gun deal in Kwara
Sanda Aliyu was arrested by Kwara police while attempting to buy an AK-47 rifle for N1.6 million. The police are investigating his criminal connections.
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APC's Bola Oyebamiji Wins in Obokun LGA
Bola Oyebamiji has secured a victory in Obokun LGA during the Osun governorship election, beating Ademola Adeleke by 4,097 votes.
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B-Red Sees Happiness on His Dad's Face During Election
B-Red shares his optimism about his father's election chances, noting the happiness on Governor Adeleke's face during the vote counting process.
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Adeleke's Accord Party Leads in Osogbo LGA Election
Ademola Adeleke from the Accord Party has won the Osogbo LGA election with 36,480 votes, ahead of APC's Bola Oyebamiji who received 30,474 votes.
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INEC Cancels Results in Some Polling Units in Ife Central, Osun State
The Independent National Electoral Commission has canceled results from polling units in Ife Central, Osun State, citing over-voting as a major issue. The Accord Party emerged as the leading party in the area.
Metro
Nigeria joins forces with China to boost cancer treatment
Nigeria has partnered with China to enhance cancer care, focusing on technology, training, and research. This collaboration aims to tackle the rising cancer cases in the country.
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Accord Party wins Ife Central in Osun election by a large margin
The Accord Party has secured a significant victory in Ife Central, winning with a margin of 5,258 votes over the APC. This result strengthens their position in the ongoing election.
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Peaceful Voting in Osun 2026, But Vote-Buying and BVAS Issues Reported
The 2026 Osun governorship election saw a peaceful process, though vote-buying and BVAS problems were reported. CDD-West Africa monitored the election closely.