Morning recap: Tinubu summons 76 Osun APC leaders over party crisis, MTN warns against fake 25GB giveaway, other top stories

President Bola Tinubu convened an emergency meeting with 76 APC leaders from Osun State at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, amid internal party tensions prior to the August 15 governorship election. The National Security Adviser's report revealed dissatisfaction and sidelining of several APC leaders within the party.

MTN Nigeria cautioned subscribers against a circulating fake 25GB anniversary data giveaway on social media. The telecommunications firm urged customers to access genuine promotions exclusively through its official platforms, warning against clicking suspicious links, sharing personal information, or making payments on fraudulent websites.

The marital troubles of music star 2Baba (Innocent Idibia) and wife Natasha Osawaru intensified following a reported nightclub altercation near the opening of the 90s Lounge in Abuja. The incident has sparked conversation on social media regarding the couple's relationship.

Osun residents have been avoiding party colors, caps, and T-shirts amidst escalating politically motivated killings in the state. The Nigeria Police Force has recorded at least 30 such killings, causing concern over the safety of residents and political supporters ahead of the upcoming election.

Nigerian law professor and diplomat Akasoba Duke-Abiola, widow of the late businessman and politician Moshood Abiola, accepted her nomination for the position of United Nations Secretary-General. She endorsed the nomination through a statement in response to the endorsement by the African Policy and Research Consortium.