Tinubu summons 76 Osun APC leaders over party crisis

President Bola Tinubu has summoned 76 APC leaders from Osun State to the Presidential Villa amid growing concerns over divisions within the party ahead of the August 15 governorship election. Meanwhile, MTN Nigeria has warned subscribers against a fake 25GB anniversary data giveaway circulating online, while fear has gripped Osun residents as politically motivated killings prompt many to avoid wearing party colours. Elsewhere, the marital crisis involving music star 2Baba and Natasha Osawaru has come under renewed public scrutiny following a reported nightclub altercation, while Nigerian law professor Akasoba Duke-Abiola has accepted her nomination for the position of United Nations Secretary-General. Below are the stories: 1. Osun: Inside Tinubu’s emergency meeting with 76 APC leaders President Bola Tinubu summoned no fewer than 76 APC leaders in Osun State to the Aso Rock Villa, Abuja, over growing disquiet within the party ahead of the August 15 governorship election. The meeting reportedly followed a security report by the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, indicating that several APC leaders in the state were unhappy and had been sidelined in the party’s affairs. Read here: https://punchng.com/osun-inside-tinubus-emergency-meeting-with-76-apc-leaders/ 2. MTN warns subscribers against fake 25GB anniversary data giveaway MTN Nigeria has warned subscribers against fake 25GB anniversary giveaway offers circulating online, urging customers to use only its official platforms to access genuine promotions. The telecommunications company cautioned Nigerians against clicking suspicious links, sharing personal information or making payments on platforms claiming to offer the data bundle. Read here: https://punchng.com/mtn-warns-subscribers-against-fake-25gb-anniversary-data-giveaway/ Related News Osun poll: Oyo APC rallies support for Oyebamiji Osun poll: Avoid bloodshed, APC chieftain urges voters Lagos Accord Party rejects Tinubu endorsement claim 3. 2Baba, Natasha’s nightclub drama deepens marital crisis The relationship between music star Innocent Idibia, popularly known as 2Baba, and his wife, Natasha Osawaru, has come under renewed scrutiny following a reported altercation involving the couple outside a nightclub in Abuja. The incident, which reportedly occurred during the opening of 90s Lounge, has generated widespread discussion on social media. Read here: https://punchng.com/2baba-natashas-nightclub-drama-deepens-marital-crisis/ 4. Osun residents hide party colours amid cult-fuelled killings Fear has gripped Osun State ahead of the August 15 governorship election, with residents and politicians avoiding caps, T-shirts and other items bearing party colours amid a wave of politically motivated killings. The Nigeria Police Force has documented at least 30 politically motivated killings in the state, heightening concerns over the safety of residents and political supporters. Read here: https://punchng.com/osun-residents-hide-party-colours-amid-cult-fuelled-killings/ 5. Duke-Abiola accepts UN secretary-general nomination Nigerian law professor and diplomat Akasoba Duke-Abiola has accepted her nomination and endorsement by the African Policy and Research Consortium for the position of Secretary-General of the United Nations. Duke-Abiola, widow of the late businessman and politician Moshood Abiola, disclosed this in a statement responding to the endorsement. Read here: https://punchng.com/duke-abiola-accepts-un-secretary-general-nomination/ Samuel Omotere Samuel Omotere is an experienced journalist covering human interest stories, pop culture, and digital trends. He combines his background as a language graduate with a focus on sustainable digital storytelling.