https://naijadigest.ng/ Nigeria’s one-stop hub for breaking news, tech, football, celebrity gossip, Naija music, live TV, exchange rates and trending topics. en-ng Sun, 16 Aug 2026 16:18:32 +0000 60 https://naijadigest.ng/social-card.png https://naijadigest.ng/ https://punchng.com/arsenal-thrash-man-city-3-0-in-community-shield-masterclass/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web https://punchng.com/arsenal-thrash-man-city-3-0-in-community-shield-masterclass/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web Sun, 16 Aug 2026 17:15:25 +0000 Punch Nigerian News Arsenal delivered a statement of intent, thrashing Manchester City 3-0 in the Community Shield. Read how the Gunners dominated their rivals. Read More: https://punchng.com/arsenal-thrash-man-city-3-0-in-community-shield-masterclass/ https://punchng.com/dicon-d7g-to-unveil-military-jetty-in-lagos/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web https://punchng.com/dicon-d7g-to-unveil-military-jetty-in-lagos/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web Sun, 16 Aug 2026 17:15:08 +0000 Punch Nigerian News DICON-D7G plans to launch a strategic military jetty in Lagos within three months, boosting Nigeria’s defence industry and creating jobs. Read More: https://punchng.com/dicon-d7g-to-unveil-military-jetty-in-lagos/ https://punchng.com/terrorists-attack-benue-communities-kill-injure-residents/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web https://punchng.com/terrorists-attack-benue-communities-kill-injure-residents/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web Sun, 16 Aug 2026 17:02:03 +0000 Punch Nigerian News Suspected herdsmen terrorists attacked communities in Benue’s Ukum LGA, killing and injuring residents. Governor Alia vows to protect citizens amid ongoing Read More: https://punchng.com/terrorists-attack-benue-communities-kill-injure-residents/ https://punchng.com/shekarau-ganduje-yusuf-politically-finished-in-kano-kwankwaso/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web https://punchng.com/shekarau-ganduje-yusuf-politically-finished-in-kano-kwankwaso/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web Sun, 16 Aug 2026 16:54:49 +0000 Punch Nigerian News Rabiu Kwankwaso declares former governors Shekarau, Ganduje, and incumbent Abba Yusuf “politically finished” in Kano politics, citing treachery and betraya Read More: https://punchng.com/shekarau-ganduje-yusuf-politically-finished-in-kano-kwankwaso/ https://punchng.com/adelekes-victory-shows-voters-ready-to-defend-their-mandate-kano-ndc-gov-candidate/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web https://punchng.com/adelekes-victory-shows-voters-ready-to-defend-their-mandate-kano-ndc-gov-candidate/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web Sun, 16 Aug 2026 16:44:46 +0000 Punch Nigerian News Kano NDC gov candidate, Aminu Gwarzo, says Adeleke’s victory in Osun shows voters are ready to defend their mandate and that power belongs to the people. Read More: https://punchng.com/adelekes-victory-shows-voters-ready-to-defend-their-mandate-kano-ndc-gov-candidate/ https://punchng.com/nsdc-mobilises-1bn-investment-pipeline-for-sugar-self-sufficiency/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web https://punchng.com/nsdc-mobilises-1bn-investment-pipeline-for-sugar-self-sufficiency/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web Sun, 16 Aug 2026 16:40:02 +0000 Punch Nigerian News The National Sugar Development Council (NSDC) is mobilising a $1bn investment to accelerate Nigeria’s sugar self-sufficiency drive, aiming to retain value Read More: https://punchng.com/nsdc-mobilises-1bn-investment-pipeline-for-sugar-self-sufficiency/ https://punchng.com/osun-people-have-spoken-loudly-unmistakably-natasha/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web https://punchng.com/osun-people-have-spoken-loudly-unmistakably-natasha/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web Sun, 16 Aug 2026 16:37:46 +0000 Punch Nigerian News Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan 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football at the end of this season. https://www.skysports.com/cricket/news/12040/13573734/the-hundred-trent-rockets-thrash-sunrisers-leeds-at-lords-to-win-womens-title-for-first-time https://www.skysports.com/cricket/news/12040/13573734/the-hundred-trent-rockets-thrash-sunrisers-leeds-at-lords-to-win-womens-title-for-first-time Sun, 16 Aug 2026 16:25:00 +0000 Sky Sports Football Football Trent Rockets stormed to a first women's Hundred title after demolishing defending champions SunRisers Leeds by eight wickets in a one-sided final at Lord's. https://www.skysports.com/racing/news/12040/13573743/deauville-rayif-roars-back-to-his-best-to-land-prix-jacques-le-marois https://www.skysports.com/racing/news/12040/13573743/deauville-rayif-roars-back-to-his-best-to-land-prix-jacques-le-marois Sun, 16 Aug 2026 16:19:00 +0000 Sky Sports Football Football French 2000 Guineas hero Rayif bounced back to form to repel a strong raiding party in the Aga Khan Studs Prix Jacques le Marois at Deauville. https://leadership.ng/osun-poll-afenifere-hails-adeleke-commends-tinubus-statesmanship/ https://leadership.ng/osun-poll-afenifere-hails-adeleke-commends-tinubus-statesmanship/ Sun, 16 Aug 2026 16:16:59 +0000 Leadership Nigerian News ‎The Pan-Yoruba Socio-Political Organisation, Afenifere, has congratulated Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, on his victory in the governorship election and commended President Bola Tinubu for demonstrating statesmanship by congratulating him. ‎Afenifere said Tinubu’s decision to telephone Adele https://leadership.ng/my-husband-did-not-start-dancing-today-adelekes-wife-ngozi-defends-husbands-dancing-governor-reputation/ https://leadership.ng/my-husband-did-not-start-dancing-today-adelekes-wife-ngozi-defends-husbands-dancing-governor-reputation/ Sun, 16 Aug 2026 16:16:24 +0000 Leadership Nigerian News Osun State First Lady, Ngozi Adeleke, has broken her silence on her husband, Governor Ademola Adeleke’s widely known reputation as “the dancing governor,” and she has nothing but pride about it. ‎Speaking in an interview with a national newspaper, Ngozi made clear that she never fo https://pmnewsnigeria.com/2026/08/16/marescas-nightmare-begins-arsenal-smash-man-city-to-win-community-shield/ https://pmnewsnigeria.com/2026/08/16/marescas-nightmare-begins-arsenal-smash-man-city-to-win-community-shield/ Sun, 16 Aug 2026 16:14:58 +0000 PM News Nigerian News In the 48th minute, Christos Tzolis produced a fine pass for Martin Odegaard inside the penalty area, and the Arsenal captain fired into the bottom-left corner to make it 3-0. https://leadership.ng/arsenal-thrash-man-city-3-0-to-lift-community-shield-fire-premier-league-warning/ https://leadership.ng/arsenal-thrash-man-city-3-0-to-lift-community-shield-fire-premier-league-warning/ Sun, 16 Aug 2026 16:14:55 +0000 Leadership Nigerian News Arsenal sent a powerful warning to their Premier League rivals as they swept aside Manchester City 3-0 to win the Community Shield and signal their determination to defend their league crown. Mikel Arteta’s side delivered an impressive performance from the outset, taking control of the contest befor https://punchng.com/fg-reaffirms-commitment-to-security-diaspora-engagement/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web https://punchng.com/fg-reaffirms-commitment-to-security-diaspora-engagement/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web Sun, 16 Aug 2026 16:12:40 +0000 Punch Nigerian News The Federal Government reiterates its commitment to Nigeria security, harnessing the diaspora for national development, and deepening strategic partnership Read More: https://punchng.com/fg-reaffirms-commitment-to-security-diaspora-engagement/ https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/16/community-shield-arsenal-thrash-man-city-to-win-first-silverware-of-season/ https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/16/community-shield-arsenal-thrash-man-city-to-win-first-silverware-of-season/ Sun, 16 Aug 2026 16:12:38 +0000 Daily Post Nigerian News Arsenal thrashed Manchester City 3-0 in this year’s Community Shield, to win first silverware of the 2026/2027 campaign. The Gunners came out flying in the game played at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff, South Wales. They took the lead within the opening seconds, after Myles Lewis-Skelly f https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/16/fct-wike-signs-26272-certificates-of-occupancy-under-tinubu/ https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/16/fct-wike-signs-26272-certificates-of-occupancy-under-tinubu/ Sun, 16 Aug 2026 16:12:33 +0000 Daily Post Nigerian News The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Administration has signed 26,272 Certificates of Occupancy (C-of-O) since President Bola Ahmed Tinubu assumed office, according to the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike. The figure is 17,575 higher than the 8,697 Certificates of Occupancy produced and signed between 2010 https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/08/arsenal-thrash-man-city-3-0-to-lift-community-shield/ https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/08/arsenal-thrash-man-city-3-0-to-lift-community-shield/ Sun, 16 Aug 2026 16:09:00 +0000 Vanguard Nigerian News Arsenal powered to a 3-0 win against Man City in the Community Shield on Sunday, delivering a swaggering statement The post Arsenal thrash Man City 3-0 to lift Community Shield appeared first on Vanguard News. https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/08/afenifere-to-adeleke-this-mandate-is-a-covenant-not-trophy/ https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/08/afenifere-to-adeleke-this-mandate-is-a-covenant-not-trophy/ Sun, 16 Aug 2026 16:07:41 +0000 Vanguard Nigerian News The Pan-Yoruba socio-political group, Afenifere, has congratulated Governor Ademola Adeleke on his re-election, saying the verdict of the people of Osun “must be respected without equivocation and their mandate regarded as sacrosanct. The post Afenifere to Adeleke: This mandate is a covenant, not tr https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/top-news/903403-el-rufai-sues-icpc-for-allegedly-denying-his-family-access-to-him.html https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/top-news/903403-el-rufai-sues-icpc-for-allegedly-denying-his-family-access-to-him.html Sun, 16 Aug 2026 16:07:02 +0000 Premium Times Nigerian News He also named the ICPC chairman and the Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) as the second and third defendants. The post El-Rufai sues ICPC for allegedly denying his family access to him appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. https://tribuneonlineng.com/sheikh-jingir-christianity-not-subordinate-to-any-religion-in-nigeria-pastor-enenche/ https://tribuneonlineng.com/sheikh-jingir-christianity-not-subordinate-to-any-religion-in-nigeria-pastor-enenche/ Sun, 16 Aug 2026 16:05:23 +0000 Tribune Nigerian News Senior Pastor of Dunamis International Gospel Centre, Pastor Paul Enenche, has declared that Christianity is not subordinate to any religion in Nigeria, while condemning comments linked to Islamic cleric Sheikh Yahya Jingir. Speaking during the church’s Sunday service at its headquarters in Abuja, E https://thesun.ng/arsenal-defeat-manchester-city-3-0-to-win-community-shield/ https://thesun.ng/arsenal-defeat-manchester-city-3-0-to-win-community-shield/ Sun, 16 Aug 2026 16:04:49 +0000 The Sun Nigerian News Arsenal have started the 2026/27 season on a winning note after defeating Manchester City 3-0 to lift the Community Shield at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff on Sunday. The post Arsenal defeat Manchester City 3-0 to win Community Shield appeared first on The Sun Nigeria. https://newtelegraphng.com/neiti-audit-heda-demands-transparency-on-senate-probes-of-oil-companies/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=neiti-audit-heda-demands-transparency-on-senate-probes-of-oil-companies https://newtelegraphng.com/neiti-audit-heda-demands-transparency-on-senate-probes-of-oil-companies/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=neiti-audit-heda-demands-transparency-on-senate-probes-of-oil-companies Sun, 16 Aug 2026 16:04:35 +0000 New Telegraph Nigerian News The Human and Environmental Development Agenda (HEDA Resource Centre) has called for full transparency and public accountability in the Senate’s ongoing investigation into audit queries involving Seplat Energy, Network E&P Nigeria, All Grace Energy and Aradel Energy. In a statement on Sunday by https://leadership.ng/osun-poll-credible-elections-possible-under-independent-inec-app/ https://leadership.ng/osun-poll-credible-elections-possible-under-independent-inec-app/ Sun, 16 Aug 2026 16:04:16 +0000 Leadership Nigerian News The Action Peoples Party (APP) has described the just-concluded Osun State governorship election as a major boost to Nigeria’s democratic development, declaring that the exercise has demonstrated that credible elections are possible when electoral institutions are allowed to operate independently. T https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/16/techcrunch-mobility-the-shifting-flight-path-of-electric-air-taxis/ https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/16/techcrunch-mobility-the-shifting-flight-path-of-electric-air-taxis/ Sun, 16 Aug 2026 16:04:00 +0000 TechCrunch Naija Tech Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility — your central hub for news and insights on the future of transportation. https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/08/ronaldo-says-2026-will-probably-be-his-final-year-in-football/ https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/08/ronaldo-says-2026-will-probably-be-his-final-year-in-football/ Sun, 16 Aug 2026 16:03:35 +0000 Vanguard Nigerian News Cristiano Ronaldo believes this year is "probably" his last as a professional footballer, the 41-year-old Portuguese superstar said in an interview with Vogue magazine published on Sunday. The post Ronaldo says 2026 will ‘probably’ be his final year in football appeared first on Vanguard News. https://www.thisdaylive.com/2026/08/16/dasuki-condemns-attack-on-kebbe-town-calls-for-more-proactive-security-measures/ https://www.thisdaylive.com/2026/08/16/dasuki-condemns-attack-on-kebbe-town-calls-for-more-proactive-security-measures/ Sun, 16 Aug 2026 16:02:18 +0000 ThisDay Nigerian News Deputy Minority Leader of the Federal House of Representatives and member representing Kebbe/Tambuwal Federal Constituency, Rep Abdussamad Dasuki, has strongly condemned the attack on Kebbe town and surrounding villages in https://newtelegraphng.com/anambra-state-police-command-move-to-crack-down-on-checkpoint-extortion/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=anambra-state-police-command-move-to-crack-down-on-checkpoint-extortion https://newtelegraphng.com/anambra-state-police-command-move-to-crack-down-on-checkpoint-extortion/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=anambra-state-police-command-move-to-crack-down-on-checkpoint-extortion Sun, 16 Aug 2026 16:02:17 +0000 New Telegraph Nigerian News The Anambra State Command of the Nigeria Police Force has introduced a strategic monitoring mechanism through the Command’s Operational Control Rooms to closely supervise police checkpoints, patrol teams and other operational activities across the state. The initiative, according to a statement issu https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/08/dickson-congratulates-adeleke-urges-opponents-to-work-with-him/ https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/08/dickson-congratulates-adeleke-urges-opponents-to-work-with-him/ Sun, 16 Aug 2026 16:02:08 +0000 Vanguard Nigerian News National Leader of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, Senator Seriake Dickson, has congratulated Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke, on his victory in the state governorship election. The post Dickson congratulates Adeleke, urges opponents to work with him appeared first on Vanguard News. https://newtelegraphng.com/2027-tinubus-future-bright-in-osun-says-orji-kalu/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=2027-tinubus-future-bright-in-osun-says-orji-kalu https://newtelegraphng.com/2027-tinubus-future-bright-in-osun-says-orji-kalu/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=2027-tinubus-future-bright-in-osun-says-orji-kalu Sun, 16 Aug 2026 16:01:56 +0000 New Telegraph Nigerian News Former Governor of Abia State and Senator representing Abia North Senatorial District, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, has declared that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s prospects in Osun State are “Very bright” ahead of the 2027 general elections. Orji Kalu said the President would enjoy strong support from s https://leadership.ng/fans-line-streets-of-mumbles-as-bonnie-tylers-coffin-returns-home-to-wales/ https://leadership.ng/fans-line-streets-of-mumbles-as-bonnie-tylers-coffin-returns-home-to-wales/ Sun, 16 Aug 2026 16:01:31 +0000 Leadership Nigerian News Hundreds gathered in the seaside Welsh village of Mumbles on Saturday to pay tribute to Bonnie Tyler as her coffin, draped in a Welsh flag, was brought home following her death last month in Portugal. The Grammy-nominated singer, celebrated globally for her 1983 hit “Total Eclipse of the Heart,” die https://tribuneonlineng.com/osun-adelekes-re-election-victory-for-democracy-adc/ https://tribuneonlineng.com/osun-adelekes-re-election-victory-for-democracy-adc/ Sun, 16 Aug 2026 16:00:32 +0000 Tribune Nigerian News The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has described the re-election of Governor Ademola Adeleke in Saturday’s governorship... The post Osun: Adeleke’s re-election, victory for democracy — ADC appeared first on Tribune Online. https://www.skysports.com/football/live-blog/12040/12507208/football-latest-news-gossip https://www.skysports.com/football/live-blog/12040/12507208/football-latest-news-gossip Sun, 16 Aug 2026 16:00:00 +0000 Sky Sports Football Football https://leadership.ng/5-opposition-parties-boycott-mondays-bauchi-lg-poll-allege-plan-to-rig-election/ https://leadership.ng/5-opposition-parties-boycott-mondays-bauchi-lg-poll-allege-plan-to-rig-election/ Sun, 16 Aug 2026 15:58:26 +0000 Leadership Nigerian News A coalition of opposition political parties in Bauchi State has announced its decision to boycott the local government elections scheduled for Monday, August 17, 2026, describing the exercise as a “kangaroo election” allegedly designed to favour the ruling party. The coalition, comprisin https://allafrica.com/stories/202608160012.html https://allafrica.com/stories/202608160012.html Sun, 16 Aug 2026 15:58:02 +0000 AllAfrica Africa News [Ayin Network] In northwestern Ethiopia, war doesn't need to cross the border to reach Sudan. Near the Tekeze-Setit River, villages on the Sudanese side can hear the explosions, and civilians begin searching for ways to flee towards the border. There, in the geography stretching between the Shiraro, https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/08/osun-nigerians-have-paid-apc-in-advance-balance-due-in-2027-pdp/ https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/08/osun-nigerians-have-paid-apc-in-advance-balance-due-in-2027-pdp/ Sun, 16 Aug 2026 15:55:56 +0000 Vanguard Nigerian News The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, on Sunday described Governor Ademola Adeleke’s victory in the Osun State governorship election as an ‘advance payment’ by Nigerians against the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, declaring that the balance would come in the 2027 general elections. The post Osun https://leadership.ng/davido-a-worthy-asset-to-governor-adelekes-re-election-campaign/ https://leadership.ng/davido-a-worthy-asset-to-governor-adelekes-re-election-campaign/ Sun, 16 Aug 2026 15:55:39 +0000 Leadership Nigerian News ‎The power of a brand, influencer and music export like Afrobeats artiste David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, indeed played out in the triumph of incumbent Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke, in the governorship election held on Saturday, August 15, 2026. ‎Having been appointed in Ap https://thewhistler.ng/el-rufai-files-fresh-n10bn-suit-against-icpc/ https://thewhistler.ng/el-rufai-files-fresh-n10bn-suit-against-icpc/ Sun, 16 Aug 2026 15:55:39 +0000 The Whistler Nigerian News Former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai has filed a fresh N10 billion fundamental rights suit against the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), alleging that the agency has prevented his wife and son from visiting him while in custody. The suit, filed at the https://leadership.ng/fct-natives-demand-clarity-on-proposed-ranching-programme-in-abuja/ https://leadership.ng/fct-natives-demand-clarity-on-proposed-ranching-programme-in-abuja/ Sun, 16 Aug 2026 15:55:32 +0000 Leadership Nigerian News Natives of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), under the aegis of the Abuja Original Inhabitants Youth Empowerment Organisation (AOIYEO), have demanded full disclosure from the federal government on the rationale, scope and legal framework of any proposed ranching programme in Abuja. The natives al https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/08/2007-im-not-bothered-about-spare-tyre-tag-for-vice-presidents-kwankwaso/ https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/08/2007-im-not-bothered-about-spare-tyre-tag-for-vice-presidents-kwankwaso/ Sun, 16 Aug 2026 15:55:27 +0000 Vanguard Nigerian News The former Kano State governor said his previous experience as a deputy speaker, minister and governor had prepared him for working within a leadership structure. The post 2007: I’m not bothered about ‘spare tyre’ tag for vice-presidents – Kwankwaso appeared first on Vanguard News. https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/16/npfl-kun-khalifat-fc-sign-mathias-mallen-from-solution-fc/ https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/16/npfl-kun-khalifat-fc-sign-mathias-mallen-from-solution-fc/ Sun, 16 Aug 2026 15:54:14 +0000 Daily Post Nigerian News Kun Khalifat FC have completed the signing of goalkeeper, Mathias Mallen, DAILY POST reports. Mallen joined the Owerri-based club from Nigeria National League, NNL, side Solution FC The shot stopper has signed a contract that will keep him at the club until the summer of 2028. Mallen becomes the lat https://newtelegraphng.com/basiec-moves-election-materials-to-20-lgas-ahead-of-bauchi-lg-polls/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=basiec-moves-election-materials-to-20-lgas-ahead-of-bauchi-lg-polls https://newtelegraphng.com/basiec-moves-election-materials-to-20-lgas-ahead-of-bauchi-lg-polls/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=basiec-moves-election-materials-to-20-lgas-ahead-of-bauchi-lg-polls Sun, 16 Aug 2026 15:53:55 +0000 New Telegraph Nigerian News Bauchi State as the Bauchi State Independent Electoral Commission (BASIEC) begins the distribution of election materials to the 20 Local Government Areas. Accordingly, fifteen political parties are expected to participate in Monday’s local government elections in the State. The Secretary of the Inte https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/16/npfl-kwara-united-sign-onyeure-from-yobe-desert-stars/ https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/16/npfl-kwara-united-sign-onyeure-from-yobe-desert-stars/ Sun, 16 Aug 2026 15:52:41 +0000 Daily Post Nigerian News Kwara United have announced the signing of Onyeure Uche Daniel ahead of the new campaign, DAILY POST reports. The Harmony Boys announced the defender’s arrival on the social media. Onyeure joined Kwara United from Nigeria National League, NNL, club Yobe Desert Stars FC. The defender’s si https://tribuneonlineng.com/bauchi-lg-polls-opposition-parties-declare-boycott-call-election-kangaroo/ https://tribuneonlineng.com/bauchi-lg-polls-opposition-parties-declare-boycott-call-election-kangaroo/ Sun, 16 Aug 2026 15:52:19 +0000 Tribune Nigerian News A coalition of opposition political parties in Bauchi State has announced a boycott of the local government elections scheduled for Monday... The post Bauchi LG polls: Opposition parties declare boycott, call election ‘kangaroo’ appeared first on Tribune Online. https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/08/congo-ebola-outbreak-explodes-to-4665-cases-2184-deaths/ https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/08/congo-ebola-outbreak-explodes-to-4665-cases-2184-deaths/ Sun, 16 Aug 2026 15:51:29 +0000 Vanguard Nigerian News The deadly Bundibugyo virus disease (BVD) outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has escalated sharply, with 4,665 confirmed cases and 2,184 deaths recorded as of August 12, 2026, raising fresh concerns over the risk of international spread. The post Congo Ebola outbreak explodes to https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/8/16/moroccan-migrants-stage-sit-in-as-thousands-remain-stranded-in-ceuta?traffic_source=rss https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/8/16/moroccan-migrants-stage-sit-in-as-thousands-remain-stranded-in-ceuta?traffic_source=rss Sun, 16 Aug 2026 15:51:26 +0000 Al Jazeera World News Moroccan migrants are protesting in Ceuta, demanding asylum two weeks after more than a massive migrant surge. https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/16/nwfl-edo-queens-strengthen-squad-with-four-new-players/ https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/16/nwfl-edo-queens-strengthen-squad-with-four-new-players/ Sun, 16 Aug 2026 15:51:15 +0000 Daily Post Nigerian News Reigning Nigeria Women Football League, NWFL, champion Edo Queens have fortified their squad with four new signings ahead of the new season, DAILY POST reports. The new recruits are Kemi Adegbuyi, Ifeoma Ikenokwalu, Tarnum Dooshima and Vera Samuel. Dooshima and Samuel were signed from Bayelsa Queens https://newtelegraphng.com/tonlagha-honoured-among-top-100-african-women-at-uk-conference/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tonlagha-honoured-among-top-100-african-women-at-uk-conference https://newtelegraphng.com/tonlagha-honoured-among-top-100-african-women-at-uk-conference/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tonlagha-honoured-among-top-100-african-women-at-uk-conference Sun, 16 Aug 2026 15:51:01 +0000 New Telegraph Nigerian News Chief Executive Officer of the Esther Matthew Tonlagha Foundation (EMT Foundation), Pastor Mrs Esther Tonlagha, has been honoured among the Top 100 Reputable Women of African Descent 2026 for her humanitarian service and contributions to community development. Tonlagha received the honour at the Afr https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c1411pgje8xo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c1411pgje8xo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss Sun, 16 Aug 2026 15:50:12 +0000 BBC News World World News Moscow also launched deadly strikes against Ukraine overnight, sparking fires across the capital Kyiv. https://allafrica.com/stories/202608160010.html https://allafrica.com/stories/202608160010.html Sun, 16 Aug 2026 15:50:07 +0000 AllAfrica Africa News [Premium Times] Mr Kubiangha said the corps members adhered to instructions, operational guidelines and safety advisories issued during the sensitisation tour of the local government areas. https://tribuneonlineng.com/osun-election-serap-sends-petition-to-inec-others-over-alleged-vote-buying-violence/ https://tribuneonlineng.com/osun-election-serap-sends-petition-to-inec-others-over-alleged-vote-buying-violence/ Sun, 16 Aug 2026 15:50:01 +0000 Tribune Nigerian News The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC and the Independent... The post Osun election: SERAP sends petition to INEC, others over alleged vote-buying, violence appeared first on Tribune Online. https://allafrica.com/stories/202608160009.html https://allafrica.com/stories/202608160009.html Sun, 16 Aug 2026 15:48:46 +0000 AllAfrica Africa News [Premium Times] The incumbent governor defeated his closest challenger, Bola Oyebamiji of the APC, by 66,252 votes after polling 511,067 votes across the state. https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/08/wike-signs-26272-cs-of-o-in-3yrs-fcta/ https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/08/wike-signs-26272-cs-of-o-in-3yrs-fcta/ Sun, 16 Aug 2026 15:48:20 +0000 Vanguard Nigerian News The Federal Capital Territory Administration FCTA has disclosed that nearly three times as many Certificates of Occupancy have been issued to land allottees in the territory in the three years of the President Bola Tinubu administration as were issued across the 13 years of previous administrations. https://www.tvcnews.tv/apc-names-ibrahim-muhammad-augie-as-governor-nasir-idris-new-running-mate/ https://www.tvcnews.tv/apc-names-ibrahim-muhammad-augie-as-governor-nasir-idris-new-running-mate/ Sun, 16 Aug 2026 15:47:29 +0000 TVC News Nigerian News The Kebbi State All Progressives Congress, APC, has announced Ibrahim Muhammad Augie as the new running mate to Kebbi State Governor, Dr. Nasir Idris, ahead of the 2027 governorship election. The Declaration was announced by the APC National Organising Secretary, Suleiman Muhammad, on sunday alongsi https://pmnewsnigeria.com/2026/08/16/rihanna-congratulates-ayra-starr-on-album-release/ https://pmnewsnigeria.com/2026/08/16/rihanna-congratulates-ayra-starr-on-album-release/ Sun, 16 Aug 2026 15:46:49 +0000 PM News Nigerian News Fenty Beauty’s gesture comes after Ayra Starr previously met Rihanna at a Fenty event, where the Nigerian singer spoke publicly about her admiration for the global music star. https://leadership.ng/knowles-smith-and-walls-lead-winners-at-2026-stellar-gospel-music-awards/ https://leadership.ng/knowles-smith-and-walls-lead-winners-at-2026-stellar-gospel-music-awards/ Sun, 16 Aug 2026 15:46:41 +0000 Leadership Nigerian News Lisa Knowles-Smith and Darrel Walls dominated this year’s Stellar Gospel Music Awards, taped Saturday at Charlotte’s Spectrum Centre and hosted by Kirk Franklin. Knowles-Smith claimed five trophies, four tied to her album Revival: Live in Dallas with The Brown Singers. She took female artist of the https://punchng.com/ekiti-probes-foul-odour-urges-residents-to-remain-calm/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web https://punchng.com/ekiti-probes-foul-odour-urges-residents-to-remain-calm/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web Sun, 16 Aug 2026 15:46:26 +0000 Punch Nigerian News Ekiti State Government investigates reports of foul odour in Ado Ekiti, urging residents to remain calm while addressing environmental concerns and identif Read More: https://punchng.com/ekiti-probes-foul-odour-urges-residents-to-remain-calm/ https://punchng.com/adelekes-victory-a-resounding-vote-of-confidence-nans/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web https://punchng.com/adelekes-victory-a-resounding-vote-of-confidence-nans/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web Sun, 16 Aug 2026 15:45:12 +0000 Punch Nigerian News NANS congratulates Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke on his re-election, calling his victory a ‘resounding vote of confidence’ from students and youth. Read More: https://punchng.com/adelekes-victory-a-resounding-vote-of-confidence-nans/ https://leadership.ng/osun-adc-congratulates-adeleke-demands-explanation-from-inec-over-irev-interruption/ https://leadership.ng/osun-adc-congratulates-adeleke-demands-explanation-from-inec-over-irev-interruption/ Sun, 16 Aug 2026 15:44:23 +0000 Leadership Nigerian News       The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has congratulated Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, on his victory in Saturday’s governorship election, describing the outcome as a victory for democracy and the people of the state.     The party, however, demanded an explanat https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/08/osun-election-peoples-will-defeated-political-machinery-sen-natasha/ https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/08/osun-election-peoples-will-defeated-political-machinery-sen-natasha/ Sun, 16 Aug 2026 15:44:13 +0000 Vanguard Nigerian News The federal lawmaker congratulated Governor Ademola Adeleke on his re-election, describing the poll as a victory for democracy. The post Osun election: People’s will defeated political machinery – Sen. Natasha appeared first on Vanguard News. https://thesun.ng/cristiano-ronaldo-hints-at-possible-final-season-in-football/ https://thesun.ng/cristiano-ronaldo-hints-at-possible-final-season-in-football/ Sun, 16 Aug 2026 15:41:52 +0000 The Sun Nigerian News Portugal captain, Cristiano Ronaldo, has reportedly revealed that the 2026/27 season could be his final campaign in professional football. The post Cristiano Ronaldo hints at possible final season in football appeared first on The Sun Nigeria. https://tribuneonlineng.com/bauchi-apc-receives-new-members-to-boost-2027-chances/ https://tribuneonlineng.com/bauchi-apc-receives-new-members-to-boost-2027-chances/ Sun, 16 Aug 2026 15:40:48 +0000 Tribune Nigerian News The Bauchi State chapter of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), over the weekend, received thousands of defectors... The post Bauchi APC receives new members to boost 2027 chances appeared first on Tribune Online. https://www.tvcnews.tv/jamb-registrar-aina-pledges-customer-focused-service-delivery/ https://www.tvcnews.tv/jamb-registrar-aina-pledges-customer-focused-service-delivery/ Sun, 16 Aug 2026 15:40:42 +0000 TVC News Nigerian News The Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, Prof. Segun Aina, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to improving customer-oriented service delivery across the Board. Aina made the commitment on Friday, August 14, 2026, during his maiden official visit to some of JAMB’s ou https://www.france24.com/en/middle-east/20260816-iran-offers-30-000-bounty-for-killing-or-capturing-us-soldiers https://www.france24.com/en/middle-east/20260816-iran-offers-30-000-bounty-for-killing-or-capturing-us-soldiers Sun, 16 Aug 2026 15:40:26 +0000 France 24 World News The Iranian military announced on Sunday it would be offering a $30,000 reward for killing or capturing US soldiers, with the bounty doubled if conducted by a woman. There have been no known deployments of US ground troops in Iran during the war except for a rescue mission carried out in April. https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/more-news/903401-2027-tinubus-future-is-bright-in-osun-orji-kalu.html https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/more-news/903401-2027-tinubus-future-is-bright-in-osun-orji-kalu.html Sun, 16 Aug 2026 15:39:34 +0000 Premium Times Nigerian News Mr Kalu says the outcome of the election should not be interpreted as a setback for President Bola Tinubu. 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They stressed the need for women, young peop https://allafrica.com/stories/202608160006.html https://allafrica.com/stories/202608160006.html Sun, 16 Aug 2026 15:37:32 +0000 AllAfrica Africa News [The Conversation Africa] Every electric vehicle, smartphone and laptop battery begins with one essential ingredient: lithium. https://www.tvcnews.tv/osun-2026-adeleke-reaffirms-support-for-tinubus-2027-re-election/ https://www.tvcnews.tv/osun-2026-adeleke-reaffirms-support-for-tinubus-2027-re-election/ Sun, 16 Aug 2026 15:37:27 +0000 TVC News Nigerian News Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has reaffirmed his support for President Bola Tinubu’s bid for a second term in the 2027 presidential election, describing the President as a son of the state. Adeleke made the declaration on Sunday during a press conference shortly after the Independent Nationa https://tribuneonlineng.com/yeep-alumni-nigeria-seeks-meaningful-youth-participation-in-decision-making-against-violent-extremism/ https://tribuneonlineng.com/yeep-alumni-nigeria-seeks-meaningful-youth-participation-in-decision-making-against-violent-extremism/ Sun, 16 Aug 2026 15:36:53 +0000 Tribune Nigerian News YEEP Alumni Nigeria has called for greater and more meaningful participation of young people in decision-making processes as part of efforts to prevent violent extremism and strengthen peace and security in the country. The post YEEP Alumni Nigeria seeks meaningful youth participation in decision-ma https://businessday.ng/life/article/how-nigeria-can-move-beyond-being-predominantly-crude-producer-ogbidi/ https://businessday.ng/life/article/how-nigeria-can-move-beyond-being-predominantly-crude-producer-ogbidi/ Sun, 16 Aug 2026 15:36:32 +0000 BusinessDay Nigerian News Lymmy Ogbidi is the Reservoir Engineering Solutions Technical Lead at SLB, Crawley UK. In this interview, Ogbidi emphasises the need read more How Nigeria can move beyond being predominantly crude producer – Ogbidi https://tribuneonlineng.com/lautech-discourse-ui-registrar-advocates-digital-transformation-of-university-registries/ https://tribuneonlineng.com/lautech-discourse-ui-registrar-advocates-digital-transformation-of-university-registries/ Sun, 16 Aug 2026 15:36:04 +0000 Tribune Nigerian News The Registrar of the University of Ibadan, Mr. Ganiyu Saliu, has called for a fundamental transformation of university registries in Nigeria, urging them to move beyond traditional bureaucratic functions and become strategic drivers of institutional development. Saliu made the call on Friday while d https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/8/16/16-08-sv-ukraine-largest-drone-attack-russia-ua?traffic_source=rss https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/8/16/16-08-sv-ukraine-largest-drone-attack-russia-ua?traffic_source=rss Sun, 16 Aug 2026 15:35:53 +0000 Al Jazeera World News Ukraine launched hundreds of drones across Russia, killing at least six people and striking a Wildberries logistics hub. https://tribuneonlineng.com/osun-election-seek-inputs-from-other-candidates-oyebanji-urges-adeleke/ https://tribuneonlineng.com/osun-election-seek-inputs-from-other-candidates-oyebanji-urges-adeleke/ Sun, 16 Aug 2026 15:35:21 +0000 Tribune Nigerian News Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has congratulated Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke, on his re-election... The post Osun election: Seek inputs from other candidates, Oyebanji urges Adeleke appeared first on Tribune Online. https://www.bloomberg.com/news/videos/2026-08-16/fed-s-internal-rate-debate-faces-new-scrutiny-video https://www.bloomberg.com/news/videos/2026-08-16/fed-s-internal-rate-debate-faces-new-scrutiny-video Sun, 16 Aug 2026 15:34:42 +0000 Bloomberg Markets Investment & Stocks Minutes from the Federal Reserve’s July meeting will offer a closer look at the debate that produced three dissents in favor of a quarter-point rate increase, an unusually visible split as policymakers contend with elevated inflation and mixed economic data. Joining Joe Mathieu and Carol Massar on B https://www.tvcnews.tv/nans-congratulates-adeleke-demands-stronger-student-focused-policies/ https://www.tvcnews.tv/nans-congratulates-adeleke-demands-stronger-student-focused-policies/ Sun, 16 Aug 2026 15:33:59 +0000 TVC News Nigerian News The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), South-West Zone D, has congratulated Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, on his victory in the August 15 governorship election. In a report by Punch, the association, in a statement signed by its Coordinator, Adeyemo Kayode, described the outco https://businessday.ng/life/article/africas-growth-depends-on-the-quality-of-leaders-it-builds-ayanyemi/ https://businessday.ng/life/article/africas-growth-depends-on-the-quality-of-leaders-it-builds-ayanyemi/ Sun, 16 Aug 2026 15:33:41 +0000 BusinessDay Nigerian News With more than two decades of experience spanning human resources, executive search, organisational transformation and business leadership, Patience Ayanyemi has read more Africa’s growth depends on the quality of leaders it builds – Ayanyemi https://newtelegraphng.com/abbas-empowers-1000-constituents-with-start-up-kits-capital/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=abbas-empowers-1000-constituents-with-start-up-kits-capital https://newtelegraphng.com/abbas-empowers-1000-constituents-with-start-up-kits-capital/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=abbas-empowers-1000-constituents-with-start-up-kits-capital Sun, 16 Aug 2026 15:31:47 +0000 New Telegraph Nigerian News The Speaker of the House of Representatives Hon. Tajudeen Abbas on Saturday empowered 1,000 of his constituents with business start-up kits and capital. He said the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Tinubu has trickled down to them. Speaker Abbas said this while addressing constituents at the di https://newtelegraphng.com/cbns-hakama-sidi-ali-emerges-nigerias-2026-spokesperson-of-the-year/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=cbns-hakama-sidi-ali-emerges-nigerias-2026-spokesperson-of-the-year https://newtelegraphng.com/cbns-hakama-sidi-ali-emerges-nigerias-2026-spokesperson-of-the-year/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=cbns-hakama-sidi-ali-emerges-nigerias-2026-spokesperson-of-the-year Sun, 16 Aug 2026 15:31:03 +0000 New Telegraph Nigerian News Mrs. Hakama Sidi-Ali, Acting Director of Corporate Communications and Investor Relations at the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), has been named Nigeria’s 2026 Spokesperson of the Year at the 6th National Spokespersons Awards held in Abuja. The honour marks a historic hat-trick for Sidi-Ali, who previo https://thewhistler.ng/adc-congratulates-adeleke-demands-explanation-over-irev-results-upload-halt/ https://thewhistler.ng/adc-congratulates-adeleke-demands-explanation-over-irev-results-upload-halt/ Sun, 16 Aug 2026 15:30:30 +0000 The Whistler Nigerian News The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has congratulated Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, on his victory in Saturday’s governorship election, describing the outcome as a triumph for the people of the state and democracy. In a statement issued on Sunday by its National Publicity Secretary, Mallam https://www.theguardian.com/money/2026/aug/16/the-weekend-is-100-years-old-skiveday-fridays-and-hybrid-working-ruined-it https://www.theguardian.com/money/2026/aug/16/the-weekend-is-100-years-old-skiveday-fridays-and-hybrid-working-ruined-it Sun, 16 Aug 2026 15:30:15 +0000 Hacker News Naija Tech Article URL: https://www.theguardian.com/money/2026/aug/16/the-weekend-is-100-years-old-skiveday-fridays-and-hybrid-working-ruined-it Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49320984 Points: 19 # Comments: 1 https://www.skysports.com/football/watford-vs-southampton/report/560508 https://www.skysports.com/football/watford-vs-southampton/report/560508 Sun, 16 Aug 2026 15:30:00 +0000 Sky Sports Football Football Southampton discovered that the Championship will be an unforgiving arena this season as they were baited about Spygate on their way to being beaten 2-1 by a new-look Watford side at Vicarage Road. https://allafrica.com/stories/202608160004.html https://allafrica.com/stories/202608160004.html Sun, 16 Aug 2026 15:28:57 +0000 AllAfrica Africa News [Nile Post] The Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) has suspended the counting and announcement of election results across the country following reports of violence targeting election officials and the alleged theft of marked ballot papers. https://tribuneonlineng.com/ndlea-arrests-india-bound-businessman-with-cocaine-seizes-n3-6bn-colos-codeine/ https://tribuneonlineng.com/ndlea-arrests-india-bound-businessman-with-cocaine-seizes-n3-6bn-colos-codeine/ Sun, 16 Aug 2026 15:27:27 +0000 Tribune Nigerian News The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested a 48-year-old businessman, Nwankwo Innocent Onyebuchi... The post NDLEA arrests India-bound businessman with cocaine, seizes N3.6bn colos, codeine appeared first on Tribune Online. https://newtelegraphng.com/oyo-fire-service-recovers-two-bodies-from-petroleum-tanker-accident-in-ibadan/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=oyo-fire-service-recovers-two-bodies-from-petroleum-tanker-accident-in-ibadan https://newtelegraphng.com/oyo-fire-service-recovers-two-bodies-from-petroleum-tanker-accident-in-ibadan/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=oyo-fire-service-recovers-two-bodies-from-petroleum-tanker-accident-in-ibadan Sun, 16 Aug 2026 15:27:13 +0000 New Telegraph Nigerian News Personnel of the Oyo State Fire Service have recovered two bodies from a road accident involving a petroleum products tanker that summersalted in Ibadan. The incident occurred on Saturday around the Sat Guru Mahraj Ji area along the Ibadan/Lagos Expressway. It was learnt that the petroleum tanker wi https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/top-news/903395-osundecides2026-uniosun-vc-congratulates-adeleke-on-re-election-hails-osun-voters.html https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/top-news/903395-osundecides2026-uniosun-vc-congratulates-adeleke-on-re-election-hails-osun-voters.html Sun, 16 Aug 2026 15:27:05 +0000 Premium Times Nigerian News He added that the outcome clearly reflected citizens’ participation and democratic choice. 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