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Stand by your vote, don’t be intimidated – PDP urges Ogun residents ahead of polls

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The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Ogun State has urged residents to remain vigilant after casting their votes and follow the electoral process through to the collation centres to safeguard their ballots.

The party said voters should not leave polling units immediately after voting but should remain to ensure that their votes are properly counted and transmitted.

The party made the appeal on Wednesday during the official flag-off of its campaigns for the 2027 presidential and National Assembly elections.

Speaking at the flag-off, the Chairman of the Campaign Committee and governorship candidate of the party in the state, Ladi Adebutu, assured residents that better days were ahead.

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Adebutu expressed optimism that Nigerians would once again experience improved living conditions.

“I know the happy days are coming again in January. By the grace of God, the leader in Nigeria has asked me to say one prayer. The prayer is that we shall banish poverty,” he said.

He urged PDP supporters to remain committed to the party and ensure that their votes count during the elections, calling on them to resist intimidation and stand firmly by their choices at the polls.

Similarly, his running mate, Lateefat Sowunmi-Kolapo, urged residents not to be intimidated during the exercise, stressing that elections are about the people and their right to choose their leaders.

“After voting, don’t say that you are done and leave. Cast your vote and stay at the polling unit. Stand by your vote and follow the process to the collation centre.

“Do not be intimidated. The vote belongs to the people, so let’s come out and exercise our franchise. May God give us victory. Vote for the PDP from top to bottom,” she stated.

Also, the party’s senatorial candidate, Iyabo Obasanjo, said her desire to restore the senatorial district to its pride of place necessitated her return to the PDP after a brief sojourn in the All Progressives Congress, APC.

Obasanjo, daughter of former President Olusegun Obasanjo, noted that having previously represented the senatorial district from 2007 to 2011, she was shocked that the gains recorded during her tenure had been eroded by successive representatives.

“My desire to take our senatorial district back to where it was when I represented it is the reason I returned to the PDP to take up the challenge of restoring our lost glory,” she said.

DAILY POST reports that thousands of residents and party supporters stormed the streets of the three federal constituencies in Ogun Central Senatorial District.

They pledged their unwavering support for the PDP candidates and assured them of their votes in January.

“We will vote for the PDP and stand by our votes,” many of them said.

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Troops arrest two suspected herders after attack in Plateau community

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Troops of Sector 8, Operation Enduring Peace (OPEP), have arrested two suspected herders following an alleged attack on residents harvesting crops in Sabon Layi village, Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State.

The incident occurred at about 1:30 pm on Monday, August 24, 2026, according to a post shared on X on Wednesday by security analyst Zagazola Makama.

Makama said the troops, deployed in Sabon Layi under Operation Hard Knock, responded to a distress call reporting an attack allegedly carried out by Fulani herders.

On arriving at the scene, the troops found an elderly woman who had sustained injuries during the incident.

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“The troops arrested two suspected herders, while other members of the group reportedly escaped from the area.

“The injured woman was evacuated to the Missionary Hospital in Sabon Layi for medical treatment,” Makama wrote.

The two suspects were later handed over to the Keystone Mangu Divisional Police Command for further investigation and possible legal action.

Security agencies are continuing operations in the area, with efforts focused on maintaining peace and preventing further attacks or escalation in the community.

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Ajibade, Echegini Return to PSG Training Ahead of Champions League Qualifier

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Super Falcons stars Rasheedat Ajibade and Jennifer Echegini have returned to Paris Saint-Germain training following their involvement with Nigeria at the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON).

Sport247 reports that the Nigerian duo rejoined their PSG teammates on Wednesday as the French club intensified preparations for their upcoming UEFA Women’s Champions League qualifying clash against Eintracht Frankfurt.

Both Ajibade and Echegini looked sharp during the training session, marking an important step in their transition back to club football after representing Nigeria on the continental stage.

Their return provides a significant boost to PSG as the club prepares for a demanding Champions League qualification fixture.

Ajibade has established herself as an important figure for both club and country, while Echegini has continued to develop her reputation as one of Nigeria’s exciting attacking midfielders.

The pair will now turn their attention back to PSG as they look to regain full match fitness and compete for places in the squad ahead of the new season.

PSG are scheduled to face Eintracht Frankfurt in the UEFA Women’s Champions League qualifiers on Thursday at 6:00pm.

The encounter will provide Ajibade and Echegini with an opportunity to make an immediate impact following their return from international duty, although the final decision on their involvement will rest with the PSG technical team.

Their presence could prove valuable for the French side as they begin their European campaign, with PSG targeting progression to the next stage of the competition.

For the Nigerian internationals, the fixture also represents the beginning of another demanding club season after a busy period with the Super Falcons.

Both players will be hoping to carry their international form into the PSG setup and play important roles as the French giants pursue success domestically and in Europe.

With Ajibade and Echegini back in the fold, PSG have welcomed two key Nigerian internationals back at a crucial stage of their preparations.

The focus now shifts to Frankfurt, where the Super Falcons duo could make their presence felt on the European stage once again.

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