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 Sat, 15 Aug 2026 09:21:08 +0000 60 https://naijadigest.ng/social-card.png https://naijadigest.ng/ https://punchng.com/church-leaders-must-stay-non-partisan-avoid-political-endorsements-cleric/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web https://punchng.com/church-leaders-must-stay-non-partisan-avoid-political-endorsements-cleric/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web Sat, 15 Aug 2026 10:10:46 +0000 Punch Nigerian News A cleric urges church leaders to stay non-partisan and avoid political endorsements, preserving the spiritual integrity of the church and focusing on bibli Read More: https://punchng.com/church-leaders-must-stay-non-partisan-avoid-political-endorsements-cleric/ https://punchng.com/osundecides2026-large-turnout-of-voters-at-apc-candidates-ward/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web https://punchng.com/osundecides2026-large-turnout-of-voters-at-apc-candidates-ward/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web Sat, 15 Aug 2026 10:06:51 +0000 Punch Nigerian News Voters show large turnout at APC candidate Bola Oyebamiji’s ward in Ikire for OsunDecides2026. The process is peaceful, with voters confident their votes w Read More: https://punchng.com/osundecides2026-large-turnout-of-voters-at-apc-candidates-ward/ https://punchng.com/osun-poll-accord-party-lawmaker-146-suspects-arrested-police/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web https://punchng.com/osun-poll-accord-party-lawmaker-146-suspects-arrested-police/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web Sat, 15 Aug 2026 10:03:10 +0000 Punch Nigerian News Police arrest Osun Accord Party lawmaker and 146 suspects in Ikire for allegedly harbouring mercenaries during the Osun election. Read more on Punch. Read More: https://punchng.com/osun-poll-accord-party-lawmaker-146-suspects-arrested-police/ https://punchng.com/osundecides2026-adeleke-confident-of-victory-urges-voters-to-protect-ballots/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web https://punchng.com/osundecides2026-adeleke-confident-of-victory-urges-voters-to-protect-ballots/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web Sat, 15 Aug 2026 09:58:25 +0000 Punch Nigerian News Governor Ademola Adeleke expresses confidence in winning the Osun Election 2026, urging voters to protect their ballots and ensure a peaceful process. Read More: https://punchng.com/osundecides2026-adeleke-confident-of-victory-urges-voters-to-protect-ballots/ https://punchng.com/osundecides2026-large-turnout-in-oyebamijis-hometown-as-voters-await-accreditation/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web https://punchng.com/osundecides2026-large-turnout-in-oyebamijis-hometown-as-voters-await-accreditation/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web Sat, 15 Aug 2026 09:37:16 +0000 Punch Nigerian News Voters in Ikire, Osun, show a large turnout for OsunDecides2026, awaiting accreditation in Oyebamiji’s hometown. 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L Read More: https://punchng.com/taliban-celebrates-five-years-in-power-with-military-parades-celebrations/ https://www.completesports.com/coppa-italia-udinese-boss-confirms-okoye-fit-for-padova-clash/ https://www.completesports.com/coppa-italia-udinese-boss-confirms-okoye-fit-for-padova-clash/ Sat, 15 Aug 2026 09:21:22 +0000 Completesports Football Udinese head coach Kosta Runjaic has confirmed that Maduka Okoye is available for the club’s Coppa Italia clash with Padova,reports Completesports.com. Okoye sustained a shoulder injury during Udinese’s pre-season training camp in Lienz, Austria. The Nigeria international was initially expected to m https://pmnewsnigeria.com/2026/08/15/osun-election-police-arrest-lawmaker-146-suspected-electoral-mercenaries-in-ikire/ https://pmnewsnigeria.com/2026/08/15/osun-election-police-arrest-lawmaker-146-suspected-electoral-mercenaries-in-ikire/ Sat, 15 Aug 2026 09:20:50 +0000 PM News Nigerian News The Osun State Police Command has arrested a serving member of the State House of Assembly, Hon. Abiola Ibrahim Inaolaji, alongside 146 suspected electoral mercenaries allegedly found at his residence in Ikire, Irewole Local Government Area of the state. https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/08/osun-2026-accord-party-deputy-governorship-candidate-expresses-optimism-of-victory/ https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/08/osun-2026-accord-party-deputy-governorship-candidate-expresses-optimism-of-victory/ Sat, 15 Aug 2026 09:18:12 +0000 Vanguard Nigerian News According to him, the late arrival of election officials at some polling units could affect the smooth commencement of voting. The post Osun 2026: Accord Party deputy governorship candidate expresses optimism of victory appeared first on Vanguard News. https://newtelegraphng.com/wild-africa-premieres-on-channels-tv-spotlighting-continents-conservation-heroes/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=wild-africa-premieres-on-channels-tv-spotlighting-continents-conservation-heroes https://newtelegraphng.com/wild-africa-premieres-on-channels-tv-spotlighting-continents-conservation-heroes/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=wild-africa-premieres-on-channels-tv-spotlighting-continents-conservation-heroes Sat, 15 Aug 2026 09:17:55 +0000 New Telegraph Nigerian News A new Pan-African wildlife television series, Wild Africa, premieres on Channels Television on Saturday, August 15, bringing stories of Africa’s endangered wildlife, conservation heroes and natural heritage to Nigerian audiences. The 13-part magazine-style series, created specifically for African au https://thewhistler.ng/borno-families-sell-houses-as-kidnappers-hold-52-victims/ https://thewhistler.ng/borno-families-sell-houses-as-kidnappers-hold-52-victims/ Sat, 15 Aug 2026 09:17:36 +0000 The Whistler Nigerian News Families of 52 people abducted across Borno State have been pushed into severe financial hardship, with some relatives reportedly selling their homes in anticipation of ransom demands from the kidnappers. The victims were abducted by gunmen from different parts of the state on April 15, according to https://leadership.ng/osun-election-2026-suspected-thugs-chase-voters-disrupt-voting-at-aregbesolas-polling-unit/ https://leadership.ng/osun-election-2026-suspected-thugs-chase-voters-disrupt-voting-at-aregbesolas-polling-unit/ Sat, 15 Aug 2026 09:16:16 +0000 Leadership Nigerian News Voting was disrupted at the polling unit of former Osun State Governor and immediate past Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, following reports that suspected thugs chased voters away from the area. The incident reportedly forced voters to leave the polling unit as the situation became ten https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/08/you-all-feed-off-nigerians-pain-sowore-blasts-davido-adeleke-family-in-war-of-words/ https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/08/you-all-feed-off-nigerians-pain-sowore-blasts-davido-adeleke-family-in-war-of-words/ Sat, 15 Aug 2026 09:15:27 +0000 Vanguard Nigerian News Award-winning Nigerian singer Davido and human rights activist Omoyele Sowore have engaged in a heated exchange on social media following comments about Ademola Adeleke, the Osun State governor and Davido’s uncle. The post ‘You all feed off Nigerians pain’ — Sowore blasts Davido, Adeleke https://thesun.ng/police-arrest-10-suspected-human-parts-merchants-recover-heart-flesh-charms-in-oyo/ https://thesun.ng/police-arrest-10-suspected-human-parts-merchants-recover-heart-flesh-charms-in-oyo/ Sat, 15 Aug 2026 09:14:56 +0000 The Sun Nigerian News The Oyo State Police Command said it has arrested ten suspected human parts merchants at their various hideouts within Iseyin and Saki areas of the state. The post Police arrest 10 suspected human parts merchants, recover heart, flesh, charms in Oyo appeared first on The Sun Nigeria. https://thewhistler.ng/soldiers-trying-to-prevent-me-from-entering-osun-davido/ https://thewhistler.ng/soldiers-trying-to-prevent-me-from-entering-osun-davido/ Sat, 15 Aug 2026 09:13:41 +0000 The Whistler Nigerian News Afrobeats superstar David Adeleke, also known as Davido, has alleged that soldiers are trying to stop him from entering Osun State on Saturday, during its governorship election. In a post on his verified X account early on Saturday, Davido wrote, “I’ve been reliably informed that soldiers are trying https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/15/osun-decides-voting-commences-in-osogbo-olorunda-lgs/ https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/15/osun-decides-voting-commences-in-osogbo-olorunda-lgs/ Sat, 15 Aug 2026 09:13:19 +0000 Daily Post Nigerian News Voting has commenced across polling units in Osogbo and Olorunda local government areas of Osun State. DAILY POST observed that despite the initial fears of voter apathy due to pre-election violence, there is massive turn out of voters. In Ward 2, Units 3 and 5,Olorunda local government area, voters https://www.france24.com/en/afghans-rebuild-their-lives-in-france-five-years-after-taliban-takeover https://www.france24.com/en/afghans-rebuild-their-lives-in-france-five-years-after-taliban-takeover Sat, 15 Aug 2026 09:13:06 +0000 France 24 World News Five years after the Taliban seized power, thousands of Afghans who fled to France are rebuilding their lives while facing challenges including language, housing and employment. For women like refugee doctor Fardina Samadi, France offers freedoms denied under Taliban rule, but rebuilding a career an https://newtelegraphng.com/osun-decides-police-arrest-lawmaker-146-suspected-electoral-mercenaries-in-ikire/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=osun-decides-police-arrest-lawmaker-146-suspected-electoral-mercenaries-in-ikire https://newtelegraphng.com/osun-decides-police-arrest-lawmaker-146-suspected-electoral-mercenaries-in-ikire/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=osun-decides-police-arrest-lawmaker-146-suspected-electoral-mercenaries-in-ikire Sat, 15 Aug 2026 09:12:44 +0000 New Telegraph Nigerian News The Osun State Police Command has arrested a serving member of the State House of Assembly, Hon. Abiola Ibrahim Inaolaji, alongside 146 suspected electoral mercenaries allegedly camped at his residence in Ikire, Irewole Local Government Area of the state. Inaolaji, who represents Irewole/Isokan Stat https://punchng.com/osundecides2026-gov-adeleke-casts-vote-at-his-polling-unit/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web https://punchng.com/osundecides2026-gov-adeleke-casts-vote-at-his-polling-unit/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web Sat, 15 Aug 2026 09:12:39 +0000 Punch Nigerian News Governor Ademola Adeleke casts his vote in the ongoing Osun election, seeking re-election on the Accord Party platform. Follow live updates. Read More: https://punchng.com/osundecides2026-gov-adeleke-casts-vote-at-his-polling-unit/ https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/08/osun-election-panic-in-modakeke-as-alleged-policemen-cart-away-materials/ https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/08/osun-election-panic-in-modakeke-as-alleged-policemen-cart-away-materials/ Sat, 15 Aug 2026 09:12:30 +0000 Vanguard Nigerian News Voting was reportedly disrupted in Modakeke Ward 10, Osun State, on Saturday after persons suspected to be policemen allegedly seized election materials and dispersed voters and election officials. According to an eyewitness, the incident occurred after the polling area had remained peaceful. The wi https://thesun.ng/osun-election-accreditation-begins-at-ward-4-unit-6-in-ejigbo/ https://thesun.ng/osun-election-accreditation-begins-at-ward-4-unit-6-in-ejigbo/ Sat, 15 Aug 2026 09:12:15 +0000 The Sun Nigerian News Accreditation of voters has commenced at Ward 4, Polling Unit 6, in Ejigbo Local Government Area of Osun State as residents participate in Saturday’s governorship election. The post Osun election: Accreditation begins at Ward 4, Unit 6 in Ejigbo appeared first on The Sun Nigeria. https://pmnewsnigeria.com/2026/08/15/osun-2026-bvas-causing-serious-problems-deputy-governor-kola-adewusi-laments/ https://pmnewsnigeria.com/2026/08/15/osun-2026-bvas-causing-serious-problems-deputy-governor-kola-adewusi-laments/ Sat, 15 Aug 2026 09:11:42 +0000 PM News Nigerian News The Deputy Governor of Osun State, Prince Kola Adewusi, has cast his vote in the ongoing Osun State governorship election, while expressing concern over the malfunctioning of the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) at his polling unit. https://www.thisdaylive.com/2026/08/15/live-updates-osun-governorship-election-2026/ https://www.thisdaylive.com/2026/08/15/live-updates-osun-governorship-election-2026/ Sat, 15 Aug 2026 09:10:00 +0000 ThisDay Nigerian News Saturday 15, August 2026 9:40AM Osogbo Calm, Peaceful as Voters Gather at Polling Units Yinka Kolawole in Osogbo Osogbo, the Osun State capital, remained calm in the early hours of https://www.france24.com/en/france-approves-assisted-dying-law-but-rejects-social-media-ban-for-under-15s https://www.france24.com/en/france-approves-assisted-dying-law-but-rejects-social-media-ban-for-under-15s Sat, 15 Aug 2026 09:09:04 +0000 France 24 World News France’s Constitutional Court has upheld Emmanuel Macron’s landmark assisted dying law, while striking down a ban on social media for children under 15. The Council said the social media measure disproportionately infringed on children’s freedoms, prompting the government to work on a revised bill. https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/top-news/903031-osundecides2026-early-turnout-of-voters-heavy-security-presence-in-osogbo-ede-ilesa.html https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/top-news/903031-osundecides2026-early-turnout-of-voters-heavy-security-presence-in-osogbo-ede-ilesa.html Sat, 15 Aug 2026 09:08:45 +0000 Premium Times Nigerian News In Ilesa East, Ilesa West, Ede North, Boripe and Osogbo local government areas, voters were seen as early as 6:45 a.m. at some polling units The post #OsunDecides2026: Early turnout of voters, heavy security presence in Osogbo, Ede, Ilesa appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. https://leadership.ng/osun-election-2026-icpc-official-confronts-man-counting-voters-at-ede-polling-unit/ https://leadership.ng/osun-election-2026-icpc-official-confronts-man-counting-voters-at-ede-polling-unit/ Sat, 15 Aug 2026 09:08:45 +0000 Leadership Nigerian News An official of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has confronted a man attempting to count voters at Akoda Ward 9, Unit 1, in Ede, Osun State. The incident, captured in a video shared by TVC News on Saturday, occurred as voters gathered at the polling unit https://pmnewsnigeria.com/2026/08/15/troops-intercept-suspected-terrorists-courier-with-explosives-in-zamfara/ https://pmnewsnigeria.com/2026/08/15/troops-intercept-suspected-terrorists-courier-with-explosives-in-zamfara/ Sat, 15 Aug 2026 09:08:42 +0000 PM News Nigerian News Lieutenant Colonel Aliyu Danja, Media Information Officer, Joint Task Force (North West) Operation FANSAN YAMMA in a statement on Saturday said the suspect, vehicle and recovered explosives are currently in custody for further investigation. https://thesun.ng/osun-election-huge-turnout-in-oyebamijis-hometown-as-voters-await-accreditation/ https://thesun.ng/osun-election-huge-turnout-in-oyebamijis-hometown-as-voters-await-accreditation/ Sat, 15 Aug 2026 09:07:38 +0000 The Sun Nigerian News There was a large turnout of voters in Ikire, Irewole Local Government Area of Osun State, on Saturday as residents arrived at polling centres to participate in the governorship election. The post Osun election: Huge turnout in Oyebamiji’s hometown as voters await accreditation appeared first on The https://newtelegraphng.com/gyang-mourns-ex-plateau-speaker-peter-ajang-azi/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=gyang-mourns-ex-plateau-speaker-peter-ajang-azi https://newtelegraphng.com/gyang-mourns-ex-plateau-speaker-peter-ajang-azi/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=gyang-mourns-ex-plateau-speaker-peter-ajang-azi Sat, 15 Aug 2026 09:05:44 +0000 New Telegraph Nigerian News Senator Istifanus Dung Gyang, who represented Plateau North in the 9th National Assembly, has expressed sorrow over the passing of Rt. Hon. Peter Ajang Azi, the former Speaker of the Plateau State House of Assembly. Senator Gyang, in a press statement issued on Saturday, reflected on the life and le https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/top-news/903026-osundecides2026-adeleke-votes-confident-of-victory.html https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/top-news/903026-osundecides2026-adeleke-votes-confident-of-victory.html Sat, 15 Aug 2026 09:04:29 +0000 Premium Times Nigerian News The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the governor arrived at the polling unit at about 8:32 a.m, accompanied by a large number of supporters. The post #OsunDecides2026: Adeleke votes, confident of victory appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/clyqrd749d5o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/clyqrd749d5o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss Sat, 15 Aug 2026 09:03:55 +0000 BBC Sport Football Football Crystal Palace sign Israel international Ana Khalaili on a deal which runs until 2031. https://www.premiumtimesng.com/opinion/902994-when-the-voice-of-humanity-reverberated-in-a-man-by-owei-lakemfa.html https://www.premiumtimesng.com/opinion/902994-when-the-voice-of-humanity-reverberated-in-a-man-by-owei-lakemfa.html Sat, 15 Aug 2026 09:03:12 +0000 Premium Times Nigerian News “In a world where selfishness, war, and injustice are resurgent, Fidel’s legacy calls upon us to: defend the sovereignty of peoples against any form of domination; practice internationalist solidarity; work towards and trust in unity as an invincible force; and foster values of justice and ethics.” https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/08/osun-election-tension-as-voters-protest-agents-clustering-at-ikire-unit/ https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/08/osun-election-tension-as-voters-protest-agents-clustering-at-ikire-unit/ Sat, 15 Aug 2026 09:02:53 +0000 Vanguard Nigerian News There was tension at AUD Primary School, Atile, Ikire, in Irewole Local Government Area of Osun State on Saturday as some voters complained about the alleged clustering of party agents around the voting area. Security personnel were seen intervening to calm the situation and ensure that the voting p https://soccernet.ng/2026/08/moses-usor-lask-ried-austrian-league.html https://soccernet.ng/2026/08/moses-usor-lask-ried-austrian-league.html Sat, 15 Aug 2026 09:02:22 +0000 Soccernet NG Football Nigerian forward Moses Usor was in superb form for LASK as they cruised to a dominant 4-1 victory over Ried in the Austrian Bundesliga on Friday, Soccernet.ng reports. The 24-year-old, who helped LASK win the Austrian Cup last season, once again played a key role as his side maintained their perfect https://leadership.ng/osun-election-2026-men-in-police-uniform-invade-rac-center-in-ife-fire-tear-gas-cart-away-election-materials/ https://leadership.ng/osun-election-2026-men-in-police-uniform-invade-rac-center-in-ife-fire-tear-gas-cart-away-election-materials/ Sat, 15 Aug 2026 09:01:30 +0000 Leadership Nigerian News Governor Ademola Adeleke’s campaign council and a member of the House of Representatives have called for an investigation after armed policemen allegedly invaded a Registration Area Centre (RAC) in Ife East Local Government during the ongoing Osun State governorship election, carting away election m https://thewhistler.ng/suspected-lakurawa-terrorists-attack-sokoto-community-four-soldiers-feared-dead/ https://thewhistler.ng/suspected-lakurawa-terrorists-attack-sokoto-community-four-soldiers-feared-dead/ Sat, 15 Aug 2026 09:00:22 +0000 The Whistler Nigerian News Terrorists suspected to be members of the Lakurawa group attacked Kebbe community in Kebbe Local Government Area of Sokoto State on Friday, targeting both residents and soldiers. The attack, which reportedly triggered a fierce gun battle between the terrorists and troops, was confirmed by the milita https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/08/osun-election-i-was-treated-with-respect-physically-challenged-woman-says/ https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/08/osun-election-i-was-treated-with-respect-physically-challenged-woman-says/ Sat, 15 Aug 2026 09:00:09 +0000 Vanguard Nigerian News A physically challenged voter, Aminat Akinsola, on Saturday expressed satisfaction with the treatment she received while casting her ballot in the ongoing Osun governorship election. Akinsola, who voted at Ejigbo Ward 4, Unit 6, said she was particularly pleased with the attention and assistance giv https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/more-news/903023-osundecides2026-calm-atmosphere-moderate-turnout-in-ejigbo.html https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/more-news/903023-osundecides2026-calm-atmosphere-moderate-turnout-in-ejigbo.html Sat, 15 Aug 2026 08:59:55 +0000 Premium Times Nigerian News The atmosphere remained peaceful across the area, with no major incident recorded as of the time of this report. The post #OsunDecides2026: Calm atmosphere, moderate turnout in Ejigbo appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/08/only-3-countries-have-won-the-wafcon-in-history-see-list/ https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/08/only-3-countries-have-won-the-wafcon-in-history-see-list/ Sat, 15 Aug 2026 08:59:28 +0000 Vanguard Nigerian News Nigeria remain the most successful team in the history of the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), having won the continental championship a record 10 times. The post Only 3 countries have won the WAFCON in history – see list appeared first on Vanguard News. https://soccernet.ng/2026/08/osimhen-galatasaray-corum.html https://soccernet.ng/2026/08/osimhen-galatasaray-corum.html Sat, 15 Aug 2026 08:58:45 +0000 Soccernet NG Football Super Eagles forward Victor Osimhen has revealed what Galatasaray must improve after their disappointing 2-2 draw with newly promoted Corum on Friday night, Soccernet.ng reports. The Cimbom began their title defence and quest for a fifth consecutive Turkish Super Lig crown at Rams Park, but they wer https://punchng.com/kidnappers-free-anambra-businessman-reverend-sister/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web https://punchng.com/kidnappers-free-anambra-businessman-reverend-sister/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web Sat, 15 Aug 2026 08:57:39 +0000 Punch Nigerian News Anambra businessman and a reverend sister, abducted in Ifite-Awka, have been released after a reported N1.5 billion ransom payment. Police investigate the Read More: https://punchng.com/kidnappers-free-anambra-businessman-reverend-sister/ https://www.tvcnews.tv/trump-dismisses-crew-welfare-concerns-as-us-faces-iran-standoff-over-hormuz/ https://www.tvcnews.tv/trump-dismisses-crew-welfare-concerns-as-us-faces-iran-standoff-over-hormuz/ Sat, 15 Aug 2026 08:57:26 +0000 TVC News Nigerian News President Donald Trump dismissed concerns Friday over living conditions and the mental health of service members on a US aircraft carrier deployed against Iran, while confirming the ship would soon rotate out. Asked by reporters whether family members were worried about the situation on the USS Abra https://punchng.com/soldiers-repel-bandits-attack-in-kebbi/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web https://punchng.com/soldiers-repel-bandits-attack-in-kebbi/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web Sat, 15 Aug 2026 08:56:36 +0000 Punch Nigerian News Nigerian Army troops successfully repelled a bandits’ attack on construction workers in Kebbi, rescuing them and recovering abandoned motorcycles. Read More: https://punchng.com/soldiers-repel-bandits-attack-in-kebbi/ https://pmnewsnigeria.com/2026/08/15/osun-decides-atmosphere-calm-as-voters-turn-out-early-amidst-heavy-security-presence-in-osogbo-ede-others/ https://pmnewsnigeria.com/2026/08/15/osun-decides-atmosphere-calm-as-voters-turn-out-early-amidst-heavy-security-presence-in-osogbo-ede-others/ Sat, 15 Aug 2026 08:56:36 +0000 PM News Nigerian News Voters have also turned out largely in Gbongan, Ayedaade Local Government Area with voting commencing at about 9:20 am. https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/top-news/903020-osundecides2026-82-year-old-voter-casts-ballot-urges-govt-to-fullfill-responsibilities.html https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/top-news/903020-osundecides2026-82-year-old-voter-casts-ballot-urges-govt-to-fullfill-responsibilities.html Sat, 15 Aug 2026 08:55:05 +0000 Premium Times Nigerian News "It's my civic right to do, if I don't do it, I am cheating myself," the octogenarian said. The post #OsunDecides2026: 82-year-old voter casts ballot, urges govt to fullfill responsibilities appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/15/nigerian-police-arrest-repatriate-chadian-mahadijiria-abdoulaye-wanted-for-murder/ https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/15/nigerian-police-arrest-repatriate-chadian-mahadijiria-abdoulaye-wanted-for-murder/ Sat, 15 Aug 2026 08:54:37 +0000 Daily Post Nigerian News The Nigeria Police Force has arrested and repatriated a Chadian national, Mahadijiria Abdoulaye, who was wanted by authorities in N’Djamena over the alleged murder of Nazik Mahamat Saleh. The Force, in a statement on Saturday by its spokesperson, CSP Ani Iniedu, said Abdoulaye was arrested by operat https://businessday.ng/news/article/osun-decides-adeleke-urges-igp-to-check-alleged-disruption-plan/ https://businessday.ng/news/article/osun-decides-adeleke-urges-igp-to-check-alleged-disruption-plan/ Sat, 15 Aug 2026 08:53:10 +0000 BusinessDay Nigerian News Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun state has called on Olatunji Disu, the Inspector General of Police to closely monitor the read more Osun Decides: Adeleke urges IGP to check alleged disruption plan https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c5y0zz63gero?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c5y0zz63gero?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss Sat, 15 Aug 2026 08:52:55 +0000 BBC News World World News A search and rescue operation is under way to find survivors in Flores, an island in eastern Indonesia. https://punchng.com/video-osun-poll-police-confront-lawmaker-over-gathering-of-voters-in-residence/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web https://punchng.com/video-osun-poll-police-confront-lawmaker-over-gathering-of-voters-in-residence/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web Sat, 15 Aug 2026 08:52:24 +0000 Punch Nigerian News Police confront Osun lawmaker Abiola Ibrahim over a large gathering of voters at his residence during the Osun election, raising concerns about electoral m Read More: https://punchng.com/video-osun-poll-police-confront-lawmaker-over-gathering-of-voters-in-residence/ https://www.france24.com/en/us-urges-netanyahu-to-condemn-settlers-besieging-palestinians-in-west-bank https://www.france24.com/en/us-urges-netanyahu-to-condemn-settlers-besieging-palestinians-in-west-bank Sat, 15 Aug 2026 08:52:10 +0000 France 24 World News The United States is urging Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to publicly condemn Israeli settlers who have besieged Palestinian homes in Qusra, while France is calling for their arrest and prosecution. As residents remain cut off from food and other supplies, settler violence is putting fur https://thesun.ng/osun-police-allegedly-invade-rac-fire-tear-gas-disrupt-election-materials-distribution-in-ife-east/ https://thesun.ng/osun-police-allegedly-invade-rac-fire-tear-gas-disrupt-election-materials-distribution-in-ife-east/ Sat, 15 Aug 2026 08:51:13 +0000 The Sun Nigerian News Palpable tension enveloped a Registration Area Centre (RAC) in Ife East Local Government of Osun State, as armed policemen allegedly fired teargas at voters, election officials and other stakeholders, disrupting the distribution of election materials. The post Osun: Police allegedly invade RAC, fire https://leadership.ng/osun-election-large-voter-turnout-recorded-in-ilesa-east/ https://leadership.ng/osun-election-large-voter-turnout-recorded-in-ilesa-east/ Sat, 15 Aug 2026 08:51:03 +0000 Leadership Nigerian News A large turnout of voters was recorded on Saturday at Ward 8, Polling Unit 7, in Ilesa East Local Government Area of Osun State, as residents participated in the ongoing governorship election. Voters gathered at the polling unit to exercise their franchise and choose their preferred candidate in the https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/2026/8/15/bangladesh-rock-australia-as-historic-test-win-in-sight?traffic_source=rss https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/2026/8/15/bangladesh-rock-australia-as-historic-test-win-in-sight?traffic_source=rss Sat, 15 Aug 2026 08:50:56 +0000 Al Jazeera World News Australia close Day Three of the first Test against Bangladesh on 161-4, trailing the record-chasing tourists by 67. https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/15/osun-decides-election-will-be-peaceful-i-will-win-gov-adeleke/ https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/15/osun-decides-election-will-be-peaceful-i-will-win-gov-adeleke/ Sat, 15 Aug 2026 08:50:32 +0000 Daily Post Nigerian News Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has expressed optimism that the ongoing governorship election in the state will be peaceful and that he will emerge victorious. Adeleke spoke shortly after casting his vote at Sagba Agbogunde Ward 2, Unit 9, in Ede North Local Government Area. DAILY POST reports https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/903014-army-rescues-nine-kidnap-victims-foils-attacks-in-niger.html https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/903014-army-rescues-nine-kidnap-victims-foils-attacks-in-niger.html Sat, 15 Aug 2026 08:50:07 +0000 Premium Times Nigerian News The operations also led to the recovery of an AK-47 rifle, motorcycles and suspected rustled livestock. The post Army rescues nine kidnap victims, foils attacks in Niger appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. https://www.france24.com/en/five-years-of-taliban-rule-afghan-women-face-deepening-repression https://www.france24.com/en/five-years-of-taliban-rule-afghan-women-face-deepening-repression Sat, 15 Aug 2026 08:49:40 +0000 France 24 World News Five years after the Taliban returned to power, Afghan women face sweeping restrictions on education, work, movement and public life, with the UN describing Afghanistan as the world’s worst country for women’s rights. As international aid funding falls, the UN is urging donors not to abandon program https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/08/osun-election-large-turnout-in-oyebamijis-hometown-as-voters-await-accreditation/ https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/08/osun-election-large-turnout-in-oyebamijis-hometown-as-voters-await-accreditation/ Sat, 15 Aug 2026 08:49:17 +0000 Vanguard Nigerian News There was a large turnout of voters in Ikire, Irewole Local Government Area of Osun State, on Saturday as residents trooped out to polling units to elect the next governor of the state. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that voters arrived at their polling units as early as 7 a.m., checking t https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/more-news/903016-osundecides2026-large-turnout-in-ikire.html https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/more-news/903016-osundecides2026-large-turnout-in-ikire.html Sat, 15 Aug 2026 08:49:11 +0000 Premium Times Nigerian News Voters arrived at their polling units as early as 7 a.m., checking the registers pasted on walls for their names ahead of accreditation. The post #OsunDecides2026: Large turnout in Ikire appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. https://www.tvcnews.tv/voting-disrupted-at-aregbesolas-polling-unit-in-osun/ https://www.tvcnews.tv/voting-disrupted-at-aregbesolas-polling-unit-in-osun/ Sat, 15 Aug 2026 08:48:49 +0000 TVC News Nigerian News Voting was reportedly disrupted at the polling unit of former Osun State Governor and former Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, during Saturday’s governorship election. The post Voting Disrupted At Aregbesola’s Polling Unit In Osun appeared first on Trending News. https://thesun.ng/osun-election-live-updates/ https://thesun.ng/osun-election-live-updates/ Sat, 15 Aug 2026 08:48:25 +0000 The Sun Nigerian News 09: 58am: APC deputy governorship candidate hails impressive voter turnout, smooth BVAS operation The All Progressives Congress (APC) deputy governorship candidate in the ongoing Osun State governorship election, Kayode Adereti, has described the voter turnout as impressive while commending the secu https://www.bellanaija.com/2026/08/nathaniel-bassey-the-life-recording-live-worship-album/ https://www.bellanaija.com/2026/08/nathaniel-bassey-the-life-recording-live-worship-album/ Sat, 15 Aug 2026 08:48:04 +0000 BellaNaija Celebrity Nathaniel Bassey’s new 7-track live album, "The Life Recording", features a guest appearance by Mirabel Ekezie and songs co-written with Apostle Joshua Selman. The post Nathaniel Bassey Brings the Sanctuary to You with The Life Recording appeared first on BellaNaija - Showcasing Africa to the world. https://nairametrics.com/2026/08/15/bonny-light-nears-95-as-strait-of-hormuz-tensions-keep-oil-markets-on-edge/ https://nairametrics.com/2026/08/15/bonny-light-nears-95-as-strait-of-hormuz-tensions-keep-oil-markets-on-edge/ Sat, 15 Aug 2026 08:48:02 +0000 Nairametrics Nigerian News The popular Nigerian crude contract, Bonny Light, approached the $95 per barrel mark amidst heightened market uncertainty driven by persistent geopolitical tensions, particularly in the Middle East and crucial global trade chokepoints such as the Strait of Hormuz. The post Bonny Light nears $95 as S https://www.france24.com/en/indonesia-earthquake-kills-at-least-38-as-rescue-operation-continues https://www.france24.com/en/indonesia-earthquake-kills-at-least-38-as-rescue-operation-continues Sat, 15 Aug 2026 08:47:43 +0000 France 24 World News A powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck off Indonesia’s Flores region, killing at least 38 people and injuring six, while rescuers search through collapsed buildings for survivors. Aftershocks, power outages and widespread destruction are hampering rescue efforts, highlighting the persistent seis https://www.tvcnews.tv/troops-intercept-courier-with-explosive-materials-in-zamfara/ https://www.tvcnews.tv/troops-intercept-courier-with-explosive-materials-in-zamfara/ Sat, 15 Aug 2026 08:47:22 +0000 TVC News Nigerian News The troops of Joint Task Force North West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, have neutralised terrorists, recovered weapons and intercepted 180 explosive materials being conveyed to terrorist elements in Zamfara State. According to a statement signed by the Media Information Officer, Joint Task Force (North W https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/08/osun-election-suspected-thugs-disrupt-voting-at-aregbesolas-unit/ https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/08/osun-election-suspected-thugs-disrupt-voting-at-aregbesolas-unit/ Sat, 15 Aug 2026 08:46:31 +0000 Vanguard Nigerian News Voting was reportedly disrupted on Saturday at the polling unit of former Osun State Governor and immediate past Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, after suspected thugs allegedly invaded the area. The incident reportedly forced some voters to leave the polling unit, temporarily interrupt https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/15/osun-election-adeleke-casts-vote-at-his-ward/ https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/15/osun-election-adeleke-casts-vote-at-his-ward/ Sat, 15 Aug 2026 08:45:50 +0000 Daily Post Nigerian News Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has cast his vote at Ward 02, Abogunde Sagba, in Ede North Local Government Area of the state. The governor had arrived at Polling Unit at about 8:10 am on Saturday. He is seeking re-election under the platform of Accord Party after he defected from the Peoples https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/2026/8/15/coe-cites-olympics-and-fifa-world-cup-in-warning-on-interference-in-sport?traffic_source=rss https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/2026/8/15/coe-cites-olympics-and-fifa-world-cup-in-warning-on-interference-in-sport?traffic_source=rss Sat, 15 Aug 2026 08:44:36 +0000 Al Jazeera World News World Athletics' president says political influence in sport must be kept in check with LA Olympics on horizon. https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/15/osun-election-men-dressed-as-police-officers-allegedly-disrupt-material-distribution-with-teargas-video/ https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/15/osun-election-men-dressed-as-police-officers-allegedly-disrupt-material-distribution-with-teargas-video/ Sat, 15 Aug 2026 08:44:14 +0000 Daily Post Nigerian News There was drama in Modakeke, Osun State, Saturday, after some men dressed as police officers allegedly stormed a distribution centre and disrupted the distribution of election materials. An X user, identified as Oyindampla, made the claim in a post on Saturday. He wrote: “Serious drama this morning https://leadership.ng/osun-election-voters-materials-arrive-early-at-egbedore-polling-unit/ https://leadership.ng/osun-election-voters-materials-arrive-early-at-egbedore-polling-unit/ Sat, 15 Aug 2026 08:43:52 +0000 Leadership Nigerian News Election materials and voters arrived early at Ward 5, Oroki, in Egbedore Local Government Area of Osun State, ahead of the commencement of voting in the ongoing governorship election. The early arrival of electoral materials allowed officials to begin preparations at the polling area before voting https://www.france24.com/en/afghan-women-are-erased-from-public-life https://www.france24.com/en/afghan-women-are-erased-from-public-life Sat, 15 Aug 2026 08:42:06 +0000 France 24 World News Five years into Taliban rule in Afghanistan, women have been particularly affected by the government’s restrictions. They are banned from public places including parks and excluded from most jobs, while girls are barred from education beyond the age of 12. FRANCE 24’s Peter O’Brien spoke to independ https://nairametrics.com/2026/08/15/pwc-flags-tax-traps-in-nigerias-new-virtual-assets-guidelines/ https://nairametrics.com/2026/08/15/pwc-flags-tax-traps-in-nigerias-new-virtual-assets-guidelines/ Sat, 15 Aug 2026 08:40:37 +0000 Nairametrics Nigerian News PwC Nigeria has identified several areas of ambiguity in the Nigeria Revenue Service’s newly issued Guidelines on the Taxation of Virtual Assets, even as it urged tax payers to brace for the implementation. The post PwC flags tax traps in Nigeria’s new virtual assets guidelines appeared first on Nai https://thewhistler.ng/osun-guber-adeleke-casts-vote/ https://thewhistler.ng/osun-guber-adeleke-casts-vote/ Sat, 15 Aug 2026 08:40:29 +0000 The Whistler Nigerian News Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has cast his vote in Saturday’s governorship election. Adeleke voted at Ward 02, Unit 09, Sagba, Ede North Local Government Area, at about 8:33 a.m. The governor had earlier visited his family compound in Ede, where he offered prayers, before proceeding t https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/more-news/903011-osundecides2026-ede-octogenarian-backs-adeleke.html https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/more-news/903011-osundecides2026-ede-octogenarian-backs-adeleke.html Sat, 15 Aug 2026 08:39:45 +0000 Premium Times Nigerian News Alaraoye, 85, who spoke with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) at Sagba Agbogunde Ward 2 Unit 9, urged the electorate, especially elderly voters, to come en masse and exercise their civic rights The post #OsunDecides2026: Ede octogenarian backs Adeleke appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. https://leadership.ng/osun-election-bvas-failure-delays-voting-in-ede-north/ https://leadership.ng/osun-election-bvas-failure-delays-voting-in-ede-north/ Sat, 15 Aug 2026 08:38:46 +0000 Leadership Nigerian News Voting has yet to commence at Ward 1, Unit 9 in Ede North Local Government Area of Osun State following a reported malfunction of the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS). The technical issue has prevented electoral officials from commencing voter accreditation at the polling unit, leaving resi https://www.premiumtimesng.com/foreign/903009-trump-threatens-to-make-strait-of-hormuz-us-territory.html https://www.premiumtimesng.com/foreign/903009-trump-threatens-to-make-strait-of-hormuz-us-territory.html Sat, 15 Aug 2026 08:38:08 +0000 Premium Times Nigerian News Traffic through the Strait has been central to peace negotiations between the US and Iran. The post Trump threatens to make Strait of Hormuz US territory appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. https://thesun.ng/osun-election-adewusi-confident-of-accord-victory/ https://thesun.ng/osun-election-adewusi-confident-of-accord-victory/ Sat, 15 Aug 2026 08:37:56 +0000 The Sun Nigerian News The Deputy Governorship Candidate of the Accord Party in the Osun State governorship election, Prince Kola Adewusi, has expressed optimism that the party will emerge victorious in Saturday’s election. The post Osun election: Adewusi confident of Accord victory appeared first on The Sun Nigeria. https://thesun.ng/ihs-nigeria-osun-state-government-begin-capacity-training-for-209-teachers/ https://thesun.ng/ihs-nigeria-osun-state-government-begin-capacity-training-for-209-teachers/ Sat, 15 Aug 2026 08:37:43 +0000 The Sun Nigerian News IHS Nigeria Limited, in partnership with the Osun State Board of Technical and Vocational Education (OSSBTVE), on Monday 3rd August commenced the Osun Teacher-Shift 2.0 programme, a capacity-building initiative for 209 Technical and Vocational education teachers aimed at strengthening technical and https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/08/anambra-billionaire-rev-sister-released-after-10-days-in-captivity/ https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/08/anambra-billionaire-rev-sister-released-after-10-days-in-captivity/ Sat, 15 Aug 2026 08:37:13 +0000 Vanguard Nigerian News By Vincent Ujumadu Awka—Anambra businessman and Managing Director of JEZCO Oil, Chief Joseph Ezeokafor, and a Reverend Sister whose identity was not disclosed have been released after spending 10 days in the custody of their abductors. The victims were abducted in the Ifite area of Awka, Anambra Sta https://businessday.ng/bd-weekender/article/15-countries-that-may-not-exist-in-their-current-form-by-2076/ https://businessday.ng/bd-weekender/article/15-countries-that-may-not-exist-in-their-current-form-by-2076/ Sat, 15 Aug 2026 08:37:12 +0000 BusinessDay Nigerian News Political borders have changed throughout history, with countries disappearing through war, political unions, independence movements and state collapse. In the read more 15 countries that may not exist in their current form by 2076 https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/15/boat-mishaps-nema-blames-ageing-wood-overloading/ https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/15/boat-mishaps-nema-blames-ageing-wood-overloading/ Sat, 15 Aug 2026 08:36:42 +0000 Daily Post Nigerian News The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has identified ageing wooden boats, overloading and submerged trees as major factors responsible for frequent boat accidents and capsizing incidents on Nigerian waterways. There have been growing concerns over the frequent occurrence of boat mishaps ac https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/08/osun-election-ede-north-bvas-fails-as-herdsmen-graze-cattle/ https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/08/osun-election-ede-north-bvas-fails-as-herdsmen-graze-cattle/ Sat, 15 Aug 2026 08:35:09 +0000 Vanguard Nigerian News Voting was yet to commence at Ward 1, Unit 9, in Ede North Local Government Area of Osun State on Saturday, as the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) was reportedly not functioning. The development occurred as voters across the state continued to cast their ballots in the ongoing governorship https://thesun.ng/osun-election-police-question-lawmaker-over-146-voters-found-at-private-residence/ https://thesun.ng/osun-election-police-question-lawmaker-over-146-voters-found-at-private-residence/ Sat, 15 Aug 2026 08:34:24 +0000 The Sun Nigerian News Security operatives questioned a member of the Osun State House of Assembly, Abiola Ibrahim, after about 146 people described as intending voters were found gathered at a private residence in Ikire on Saturday. The post Osun election: Police question lawmaker over 146 voters found at private residen https://leadership.ng/tinubu-hails-abubakars-appointment-as-cepi-chief-executive/ https://leadership.ng/tinubu-hails-abubakars-appointment-as-cepi-chief-executive/ Sat, 15 Aug 2026 08:34:19 +0000 Leadership Nigerian News President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Prof Ibrahim Abubakar as the new chief executive officer of the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI). Abubakar is a Nigerian epidemiologist, global health expert and Professor of Infectious Disease Epidemiology at University College London (U https://leadership.ng/osun-election-2026-voters-turn-out-early-in-adelekes-hometown/ https://leadership.ng/osun-election-2026-voters-turn-out-early-in-adelekes-hometown/ Sat, 15 Aug 2026 08:33:45 +0000 Leadership Nigerian News Voters in Ede, the hometown of Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke, trooped out early on Saturday to cast their ballots in the ongoing governorship election. As early as 6:30am, vehicles were seen conveying the voters and some youth corps members to various polling units in preparation for the exerc https://newtelegraphng.com/el-rufais-son-celebrates-parents-27th-wedding-anniversary/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=el-rufais-son-celebrates-parents-27th-wedding-anniversary https://newtelegraphng.com/el-rufais-son-celebrates-parents-27th-wedding-anniversary/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=el-rufais-son-celebrates-parents-27th-wedding-anniversary Sat, 15 Aug 2026 08:33:38 +0000 New Telegraph Nigerian News Mohammed Bello El-Rufai, member representing Kaduna North Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, has celebrated his parents, former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai and his wife, Asia El-Rufai, as they mark their 27th wedding anniversary. Bello El-Rufai, in a message on Friday, A https://leadership.ng/osun-election-early-arrival-of-voters-at-polling-units-in-ede/ https://leadership.ng/osun-election-early-arrival-of-voters-at-polling-units-in-ede/ Sat, 15 Aug 2026 08:32:51 +0000 Leadership Nigerian News   Electorate at various polling units arrived early this morning at different polling units, waiting for the arrival of election officials in Ede, Osun West Senatorial District of the state. At Ogooluwa Kitan 1, voters arrived as early as 7:00 a.m., while the officials arrived at 7:18 a.m. to p https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/2026/8/15/venus-williams-hits-13-game-tennis-losing-streak-with-cincinnati-open-exit?traffic_source=rss https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/2026/8/15/venus-williams-hits-13-game-tennis-losing-streak-with-cincinnati-open-exit?traffic_source=rss Sat, 15 Aug 2026 08:32:07 +0000 Al Jazeera World News Seven-time Grand Slam winner Venus Williams defeated 6-2, 6-2 by Emiliana Arango in the first round of Cincinnati Open. https://businessday.ng/bd-weekender/article/ten-best-countries-to-work-abroad-in-2026/ https://businessday.ng/bd-weekender/article/ten-best-countries-to-work-abroad-in-2026/ Sat, 15 Aug 2026 08:31:42 +0000 BusinessDay Nigerian News For people considering a move abroad for work in 2026, the choice of country often depends on career opportunities, visa read more Ten best countries to work abroad in 2026 https://businessday.ng/news/article/osun-poll-apc-accord-accused-of-wage-war-over-n20000-votes/ https://businessday.ng/news/article/osun-poll-apc-accord-accused-of-wage-war-over-n20000-votes/ Sat, 15 Aug 2026 08:30:55 +0000 BusinessDay Nigerian News The 2026 Osun State governorship election has been overshadowed by allegations of widespread vote-buying, with agents of the All Progressives read more Osun Poll: APC, Accord accused of wage war over N20,000 votes https://www.tvcnews.tv/osun-police-arrest-lawmaker-146-suspected-electoral-mercenaries-in-ikire/ https://www.tvcnews.tv/osun-police-arrest-lawmaker-146-suspected-electoral-mercenaries-in-ikire/ Sat, 15 Aug 2026 08:30:40 +0000 TVC News Nigerian News The Osun State Police Command has arrested a serving member of the State House of Assembly, Abiola Ibrahim Inaolaji, alongside 146 suspected electoral mercenaries allegedly camped at his residence in Ikire. The post Osun Police Arrest Lawmaker, 146 Suspected Electoral Mercenaries In Ikire appeared f https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/headlines/903004-wassce-2026-education-group-threatens-to-sue-waec-gives-14-day-ultimatum.html https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/headlines/903004-wassce-2026-education-group-threatens-to-sue-waec-gives-14-day-ultimatum.html Sat, 15 Aug 2026 08:30:35 +0000 Premium Times Nigerian News The development comes a day after WAEC defended the credibility of the 2026 WASSCE results following criticism on social media. The post WASSCE 2026: Education group threatens to sue WAEC, gives 14-day ultimatum appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. https://nairametrics.com/2026/08/15/banks-shift-n3-86-trillion-into-agriculture-as-oil-and-gas-credit-shrinks/ https://nairametrics.com/2026/08/15/banks-shift-n3-86-trillion-into-agriculture-as-oil-and-gas-credit-shrinks/ Sat, 15 Aug 2026 08:30:06 +0000 Nairametrics Nigerian News Credit to Nigeria’s agriculture sector rose to N3.86 trillion in March 2026, even as lending to the oil and gas sector fell by N335 billion over the first three months of the year. This is according to the latest Quarterly Statistical Bulletin published by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). 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