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Passengers are stuck at Abuja's Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport as airlines cancel flights due to a union strike. The situation has also affected Lagos airport.
Najeem Salaam, the African Democratic Congress candidate for Osun State, promises to hire 20,000 people in his first 100 days if he wins the election.
Bola Oyebamiji is confident of victory against Governor Adeleke in the upcoming Osun election. He emphasizes support from the people over federal backing.
Governor Ademola Adeleke claims his administration has built several federal roads in Osun without receiving payment from the federal government.
Governor Ademola Adeleke highlights his administration's successes and addresses vote-buying claims during a town hall meeting ahead of the Osun election.
Guinea is at risk from terrorism as attacks rise in Mali. The government is taking steps to combat this threat, but internal issues need attention.
Nentawe Yilwatda, APC chairperson, calls on religious leaders to foster peace in places of worship during a conference on security and national unity.
Solomon Onaola, 27, has been arrested for allegedly abusing a 15-year-old girl in Ondo State. The police are committed to ensuring justice.
A Syrian court has sentenced former President Bashar al-Assad to death for premeditated murder during the civil war. This ruling is the first against him since his exile in 2024.
Troops of Operation Enduring Peace have stopped a bandit ambush in Plateau State, recovering an AK-47 rifle and ammunition. One bandit was killed and another arrested during the operation.
Khaleed Oladipo, a Nigerian student, was killed in Leicester after a dispute over a fake Rolex debt. His former friend is accused of the murder.
Ademola Adeleke, the Osun State Governor, is unafraid of federal support for his opponent ahead of the election. He insists he is ready to face any challenges.