Morning Brief: EU Election Mission, Osun Poll Tensions and Other Top Stories — August 11, 2026

Here is a roundup of TheMatrix Newspapers’ leading stories for Tuesday, August 11, 2026. The European Union has denied reports that it plans to boycott Nigeria’s 2027 general election, saying it accepted INEC’s invitation and will deploy a smaller electoral expert mission. Political developments in Osun, including the ADC’s campaign push and allegations of intimidation, also dominate the headlines. Other major stories cover Customs’ N3.24 billion anti-smuggling operation, Wike’s denial of interest in an APC campaign role, domestic crude deliveries to local refineries, and the Nigerian Army’s short-service recruitment. The briefing also includes reports on alleged coup grievances, 2Baba, Aregbesola and the growing FIFA dispute.

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