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      <title>Ekiti probes foul odour, urges residents to remain calm</title>
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      <description>Ekiti State Government investigates reports of foul odour in Ado Ekiti, urging residents to remain calm while addressing environmental concerns and identif

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      <description>NANS congratulates Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke on his re-election, calling his victory a &amp;#8220;resounding vote of confidence&amp;#8221; from students and youth.

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      <description>Abia Governor Alex Otti congratulates Osun State on its peaceful governorship election, calling it a testament to Nigeria&amp;#8217;s democratic maturity.

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      <description>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.</description>
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      <description>Moscow also launched deadly strikes against Ukraine overnight, sparking fires across the capital Kyiv.</description>
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      <description>Some opposition political parties in Bauchi State have rejected the August 17, 2026 Local Government elections conducted by the Bauchi State Independent Electoral Commission (BASIEC), describing the process as unfair and financially burdensome. They&amp;#8217;re African Democratic Congress (ADC), Africa</description>
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      <description>The African Action Congress (AAC) governorship candidate in the August 15 Osun State governorship election, Olajide Esan, has vowed that his political movement will return stronger after finishing eighth in the poll. Esan made the declaration in a message posted on his official X handle on Sunday, w</description>
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      <title>Osun Guber Poll: Kwara PDP Felicitates Adeleke On Reelection</title>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 15:12:13 +0000</pubDate>
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      <description>The Kwara State Chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has congratulated the Governor of Osun State, Senator Ademola Adeleke, the Adeleke family and the resilient people of Osun State on the outcome of the just-concluded 2026 governorship election. The party, in a statement by its State Publi</description>
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      <description>Sixteen teams arrived in Morocco hoping to be crowned African champions. Three weeks later, after major upsets, dramatic knockout matches and results that overturned many pre-tournament expectations, the TotalEnergies CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2026 has produced a final few would have</description>
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      <title>#OsunDecides2026: PDP congratulates Adeleke, urges focus on peace, development</title>
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      <description>The PDP congratulates Governor Ademola Adeleke on his re-election in Osun State, urging him to focus on peace and development for the people.

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      <description>Professor of Political Economy, Pat Utomi, has reacted to the recently concluded Osun State governorship election. In a statement posted on his verified X handle on&amp;#160;Sunday, Utomi said the Osun election is a testament that voters can beat rigging. This came after the incumbent governor, Ademola</description>
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      <description>The presidential candidate of the African Action Congress, AAC, Omoyele Sowore, has slammed Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke over his endorsement of President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 general elections. Writing on his verified X handle on Sunday, Sowore said endorsing Tinubu is a mission to destr</description>
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      <description>Vice-Presidential Candidate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Sen. Rabiu Kwankwaso, has said that some governors seeking re-election but banking on manipulation of election results in 2027 will be disappointed.
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      <pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 15:06:46 +0000</pubDate>
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      <description>Ekiti State Governor Biodun Oyebanji has congratulated Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke on his re-election for another term in office following his victory in Saturday’s Osun State governorship election.
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      <title>Beef Prices Stay High as US Cattle Supply Shrinks</title>
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      <description>Tyson Foods is cutting beef-processing capacity as the US cattle herd nears a five-decade low driving up livestock costs and contributing to persistent losses in beef business. Bloomberg News Agriculture Reporter Ilena Peng is on Bloomberg This Weekend and explains to hosts Joe Mathieu and Carol Mas</description>
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      <title>Bauchi First Lady unveils N80m empowerment package for women</title>
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      <description>Bauchi First Lady, Aisha Mohammed, launches an N80m empowerment package and distributes cassava to boost women&amp;#8217;s economic independence and household income

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      <description>Suspected armed herdsmen have reportedly killed several people in a fresh attack on communities in Mbaterem, Ukum Local Government Area of Benue State, in the early hours&amp;#160;of Sunday. The attackers, reportedly riding motorcycles, invaded Ayaba, Ukpen, Bom, Aboajio and Yina communities at about 5</description>
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      <title>NPFL: Micheal Ibe nears a return to Katsina United</title>
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      <description>Micheal Ibe is close to a move back to Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, side Katsina United. Ibe previously played for the Chanji Boys during the 2023/24 season. The experienced forward was spotted at Katisna United&amp;#8217;s pre-season camping this week&amp;#160; Ibe left Remo Stars following the e</description>
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      <title>Shekarau, Ganduje, Yusuf politically finished in Kano, says Kwankwaso</title>
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      <description>Kwankwaso further said that his experience over the past two and a half decades had shown that those who betrayed their political allies usually go into political oblivion.
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      <title>#OsunDecides2026: This is democracy, Oyebanji hails Adeleke’s re-election</title>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 15:02:27 +0000</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>Punch</dc:creator>
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      <description>Ekiti Governor Biodun Oyebanji congratulates Ademola Adeleke on his re-election in Osun, calling it a reflection of voters&amp;#8217; wishes.

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      <title>Moneywise staff confesses worst money mistakes — from ignoring subscriptions to sacrificing first home 'must-haves'</title>
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      <title>Adeleke restates commitment to support Tinubu’s re-election</title>
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      <description>The Osun governor described the president as a “son of Osun State” while praising his support for what he called a free and fair governorship election.
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      <title>UBEC opens second-chance education pathway for out-of-school girls</title>
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      <description>The Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) has renewed its commitment to providing second-chance education for girls and young women whose schooling was disrupted by poverty, early motherhood, displacement, and other difficult circumstances.
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      <title>El-Rufai sues ICPC for allegedly denying family access to him</title>
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      <description>Former Gov. Nasir El-Rufai of Kaduna State has filed a fresh N10 billion suit against the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC).
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      <description>Arsenal produced a dominant first-half display to take a 2-0 lead over Manchester City at the break in the Community Shield. The Gunners opened the scoring after just one minute, with Riccardo Calafiori finding the net following an assist from Myles Lewis-Skelly. Manchester City struggled to respond</description>
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      <description>Action Alliance (AA) 2027 presidential hopeful Faduri Oluwadare Joseph, popularly known as Fadojoe, has congratulated Osun State Governor, Ademola Jackson Adeleke, on his victory in the 2026 governorship election, declaring that Nigerians would use the 2027 general elections to “rewrite the story of</description>
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      <dc:creator>Punch</dc:creator>
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      <description>Young Borno girls, married as teenagers, are appealing to the government for support to access Western education and redefine their future aspirations.

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      <description>Omah Lay also stressed that he is eventually going to die one day regardless of his habit, noting that smoking also gives him “artificial happiness” and a sense of rebellion.</description>
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      <description>TMG said the election was largely free of major technical glitches in most locations, while results were mostly uploaded in real time on the INEC Result Viewing Portal (IReV).
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      <pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 14:50:31 +0000</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>Punch</dc:creator>
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      <description>The Osun APC is studying the governorship election results across all wards, hinting at potential legal action. Stay updated on the Osun Election Results.

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      <description>The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has raised the alarm over the activities of fraudsters posing as Commission officials or agents and demanding money from Tour Operators and intending pilgrims in exchange for guaranteed 2027 Hajj slots. In a circular issued in Abuja, NAHCON warned tha</description>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 14:48:11 +0000</pubDate>
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      <description>“Babafemi said Onyebuchi confessed that he had sold off his marble business and every asset he owned to raise the N23 million he paid for the consignment,” the statement said.</description>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 14:48:01 +0000</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>Punch</dc:creator>
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      <description>Wrexham&amp;#8217;s Hollywood owners, Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney, reaffirm their ambition for the club to reach the Premier League after narrowly missing a pla

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      <dc:creator>The Sun</dc:creator>
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      <description>The G100 has congratulated Governor Ademola Adeleke on his re-election as Governor of Osun State, stating that his victory has provided the opposition with a template for the 2027 general election.
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      <pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 14:46:36 +0000</pubDate>
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      <description>The president wished Adeleke success as he prepares to lead the state for another four years.
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      <title>#OsunDecides2026: We’re studying Osun election results — APC</title>
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      <dc:creator>Premium Times</dc:creator>
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      <description>The party said it would explore all constitutional avenues to determine its next course of action.
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      <description>Article URL: https://vectoral.com/blog/who-are-the-token-brokers
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      <pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 14:44:53 +0000</pubDate>
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      <description>A fresh controversy has erupted in Benue State over the Federal Government’s proposed pilot ranching scheme, with Governor Hyacinth Alia urging restraint and careful consideration, while the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has challenged him to publicly declare whether his administration accepts or r</description>
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      <title>‘The Mediterranean is a bridge, not a border’</title>
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      <description>Chris Fearne says Europe must look beyond its borders to solve its migration problem.</description>
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      <title>NGF congratulates Gov Adeleke on re-election</title>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 14:39:01 +0000</pubDate>
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      <description>The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) has congratulated Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun on his re-election to serve the state for another four years.
The post NGF congratulates Gov Adeleke on re-election appeared first on Vanguard News.</description>
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      <title>NiRA moves to cut .ng domain costs, tighten protection for Nigerian brands</title>
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      <description>The Nigeria Internet Registration Association (NiRA) is exploring measures to make internet domain names more affordable and accessible to small and medium-sized businesses as part of efforts to encourage more Nigerian businesses to establish digital identities using the .ng domain.
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      <title>Iran offers $30,000 bounty for killing, capturing US soldiers</title>
      <link>https://punchng.com/iran-offers-30000-bounty-for-killing-capturing-us-soldiers/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&amp;utm_medium=web</link>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 14:36:47 +0000</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>Punch</dc:creator>
      <category>Nigerian News</category>
      <description>Iran&amp;#8217;s military announced a $30,000 bounty for killing or capturing US soldiers, doubled for women. Learn more about this controversial Iran US bounty.

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      <title>As Senate grills oil firms over NEITI audit concerns, HEDA demands transparency</title>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 14:36:18 +0000</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>The Sun</dc:creator>
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      <description>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&amp;#038;P Nigeria, All Grace Energy and Aradel Energy.
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      <title>Vanguard @ 40: Journalism is madness best unleashed in youth</title>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 14:36:03 +0000</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>BusinessDay</dc:creator>
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      <description>It was in October 1983, well past midnight, when Chris Okojie and I missed our way in Isolo, close to
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      <title>Ben-Gvir calls for nightly killings of Palestinians in Gaza</title>
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      <dc:creator>Al Jazeera</dc:creator>
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      <description>Israel’s far-right national security minister Itamar Ben-Gvir has called for nightly killings in Gaza.</description>
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      <title>The rising cost of building materials: Can Nigerians still afford to build their dream homes?</title>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 14:34:16 +0000</pubDate>
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      <description>For generations, owning a home has represented one of the greatest aspirations of the average Nigerian. It is more than
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      <title>Iran offers $30,000 bounty for killing, capturing US soldiers</title>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 14:33:44 +0000</pubDate>
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      <description>Iran's military announced on Sunday that it was offering a bounty equivalent to $30,000 for killing or capturing US soldiers, with the reward doubled if carried out by a woman.
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      <title>Troubling Adversity of the Nigerian Child</title>
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      <dc:creator>ThisDay</dc:creator>
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      <description>By Timiebi Koripamo-Agary In the last year, I have become increasingly troubled by the trauma our children and grandchildren are being subjected to simply because they are trying to begin</description>
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      <title>Osun election shows Nigerians can still decide who governs them – Seriake Dickson</title>
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      <description>The national leader of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Seriake Dickson, says the outcome of the Osun State governorship election showed that Nigerians can still make decision of who governs them. In a post on his verified X handle on&amp;#160;Sunday, Dickson congratulated Governor Ademola Adeleke</description>
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      <title>Osun IPAC condemns alleged vote buying, congratulates Gov Adeleke on re-election</title>
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      <description>The Inter-Party Advisory Council, IPAC, in Osun State has condemned reported incidents of alleged vote buying during the 2026 governorship election. IPAC also described the practice as a threat to the integrity of the democratic process. The Osun IPAC Chairman, Odesola Oluseye Titus, stated this on&amp;</description>
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      <title>NADF trains 250 mechanisation experts to drive food security</title>
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      <dc:creator>BusinessDay</dc:creator>
      <category>Nigerian News</category>
      <description>In a strategic bid to tackle the high rate of agricultural equipment downtime and scale up local productivity, the National
read more NADF trains 250 mechanisation experts to drive food security</description>
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      <title>Nigeria’s renewable energy push is creating new injustices, study finds</title>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 14:30:03 +0000</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>Nairametrics</dc:creator>
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      <description>For more than a decade, Nigeria has been trying to change the way it produces and consumes energy, driven by two problems that have become increasingly difficult to separate — the country's persistent electricity deficit and the growing pressure to reduce its dependence on fossil fuels.
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      <title>What is Tokyo’s Yasukuni Shrine, linked to Japan’s wartime atrocities?</title>
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      <description>About 2.5 million people, including Japanese war criminals who fought for the country, are enshrined at Yasukuni.</description>
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      <title>2027: We must give Nigerians real choice, not just seek power — Makinde</title>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 14:29:04 +0000</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>BusinessDay</dc:creator>
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      <description>The presidential candidate of the Allied People&amp;#8217;s Movement (APM) and Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde, has said the task
read more 2027: We must give Nigerians real choice, not just seek power — Makinde</description>
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      <title>NDLEA intercepts large consignments of opioids, others in six states</title>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 14:27:28 +0000</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>PM News</dc:creator>
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      <description>Meanwhile, Babafemi said that a Toyota Corolla car with registration number MKD 341 EA was intercepted by NDLEA operatives along Riyom-Jos road. This, he said, was where 239,490 caps of tramaforce, a brand of tramadol, were recovered and a suspect arrested.</description>
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      <title>Osun election: Yiaga Africa rates poll high, charges INEC, police on reforms ahead of general elections</title>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 14:26:05 +0000</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>The Sun</dc:creator>
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      <description>Pro-democracy civil society organisation Yiaga Africa has declared that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and security agencies largely passed the test of electoral integrity during the Osun State governorship election.
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      <title>Omah Lay Opens Up About Struggle To Quit Smoking</title>
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      <description>Nigerian singer Omah Lay has spoken candidly about his difficulty giving up smoking, admitting that despite making attempts to quit, he has struggled to break the habit. During a recent podcast interview with DJ Dan, the singer said he enjoys smoking but has previously tried to force himself to stop</description>
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      <title>APM guber candidate urges Lagos voters to replicate Osun ‘democratic change’ in 2027</title>
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      <description>Laja Adeoye, Lagos State governorship candidate of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM) in the 2027 election, has urged Lagos voters
read more APM guber candidate urges Lagos voters to replicate Osun ‘democratic change’ in 2027</description>
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      <title>DATA STORY: #OsunDecides2026: The figures that define Adeleke’s victory</title>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 14:19:54 +0000</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>Premium Times</dc:creator>
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      <description>While Mr Adeleke emerged victorious in 19 LGAs, Mr Oyebamiji won in the remaining 11.
The post DATA STORY: #OsunDecides2026: The figures that define Adeleke&amp;#8217;s victory appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.</description>
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      <title>Osun election: YPP scores INEC high</title>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 14:19:36 +0000</pubDate>
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      <description>The Young Progressives Party (YPP) has scored the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) highly in the just-concluded Osun State governorship election.
The post Osun election: YPP scores INEC high appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.</description>
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      <title>J-Agro Workers Seek Permanent Jobs After Two Years Of Service In Jigawa</title>
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      <description>More than 1,700 agricultural extension workers under Jigawa State&amp;#8216;s J-Agro programme have called on the state government to absorb them into the civil service after two years of providing support to farmers and livestock owners across the state. The workers made the call while marking the seco</description>
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      <title>Otti salutes Osun voters, INEC over peaceful polls</title>
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      <description>Governor of Abia State, Dr. Alex Otti, has commended the electorate in Osun State as well as the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, over what he described as the peaceful conduct of the just-concluded governorship election in the state.
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      <title>FG rewards excellence as civil servant receives brand-new car</title>
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      <description>A senior civil servant, Dr Clarice Ujah of the Federal Ministry of Education, emerged the biggest individual winner at the 2026 Federal Civil Service Rewards and Recognition Award Ceremony, taking home a brand-new car for outstanding performance and career excellence.
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      <title>Iran announces $30,000 reward to anyone who captures, kills US soldiers</title>
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      <dc:creator>Daily Post</dc:creator>
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      <description>Iran’s military has announced a reward of about $30,000 for anyone who kills or captures a US soldier, with women promised twice that amount if they carry out the act. Army Chief, Amir Hatami said the initiative was introduced following what he described as numerous requests from individuals seeking</description>
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      <title>“Face Your Music”: Faleke fires back at Davido over Osun INEC pressure allegation</title>
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      <dc:creator>PM News</dc:creator>
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      <description>Faleke, who represented the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the contest and was in Osun to support the party’s governorship candidate, Bola Oyebamiji, responded on Sunday, denying that he had the ability or intention to influence the commission.</description>
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      <title>Udinese Boss Praises Okoye After Coppa Italia Win Over Padova</title>
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      <description>Udinese head coach Kosta Runjaic has heaped praise on Maduka Okoye following the goalkeeper’s impressive performance against Padova. The Zebras secured a 1-0 victory over Padova in their Coppa Italia clash at the Bluenergy Stadium on Sunday. Keinan Davis scored the decisive goal for Udinese in the 3</description>
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      <title>“I will not disappoint you,” Adeleke tells Osun residents</title>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 14:06:57 +0000</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>Premium Times</dc:creator>
      <category>Nigerian News</category>
      <description>The re-elected governor pledged to strengthen his administration’s successes, address its shortcomings and expand development across the state.
The post “I will not disappoint you,” Adeleke tells Osun residents appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.</description>
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      <title>Osun election proves Nigerians have rejected APC – Adebutu</title>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 14:06:26 +0000</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>Daily Post</dc:creator>
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      <description>The Ogun State governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, for the 2027 election, Oladipupo Adebutu, has said the outcome of the Osun governorship election is proof that Nigerians have lost confidence in the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC. Adebutu stated this on&amp;#160;Sunday&amp;#</description>
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      <title>2027: Why Obi-Kwankwaso ticket will defeat any 2027 contender — Kwankwaso</title>
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      <dc:creator>The Sun</dc:creator>
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      <description>Former Kano State Governor Rabiu Kwankwaso has expressed confidence that a potential Peter Obi-Kwankwaso presidential ticket would defeat other contenders in the 2027 election.
The post 2027: Why Obi-Kwankwaso ticket will defeat any 2027 contender — Kwankwaso appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.</description>
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      <title>Jigawa PDP open to candidate swaps ahead of 2027 elections</title>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 14:03:03 +0000</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>Daily Post</dc:creator>
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      <description>The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Jigawa State says it is open to swapping some of its candidates as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen the party ahead of the 2027 general elections. The governorship candidate of the party, Mustapha Sule Lamido, disclosed this while speaking during the Jigawa</description>
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      <title>Death toll from Zimbabwe capsized ferry accident rises to 80</title>
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      <dc:creator>France 24</dc:creator>
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      <description>Rescue workers recovered eight more bodies on Sunday following a ferry capsizing accident that occured earlier this week on Lake Kariba in Zimbabwe, bringing the death toll to at least 80. The search continues, as authorities fear the number of casualties could rise even further.</description>
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      <title>TMG commends INEC, Osun voters, calls for protection of people’s mandate ahead 2027</title>
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      <dc:creator>Vanguard</dc:creator>
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      <description>The Transition Monitoring Group (TMG) has commended the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for what it described as the relatively seamless conduct of the 15 August 2026 Osun State Governorship Election, particularly the absence of major technical glitches in most locations and the rea</description>
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      <title>Osun: ‘Get ready for me’ – Davido writes Gov Okpebholo after Adeleke’s victory</title>
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      <dc:creator>Daily Post</dc:creator>
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      <description>Afrobeat singer, Davido, has promised to come after the Edo State Governor,&amp;#160;Monday&amp;#160;Okpebholo over his remarks about the Osun Governor, Ademola Adeleke. Davido made the comments on&amp;#160;Sunday&amp;#160;hours after governor Ademola Adeleke&amp;#8217;s victory in the just concluded 2026 Osun State go</description>
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      <title>President Tinubu Congratulates Osun State Gov Adeleke On His Victory At The Guber Polls</title>
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      <description>President Bola Ahmed Tinubu said the re-election of Governor Ademola Adeleke in the just-concluded Osun election is a fitting assurance that democracy will continue to flourish in our country under the All Progressives Congress administration."I called Governor Ademola Adeleke earlier today to congr</description>
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      <title>Man City latest: Savinho and Reijnders left out of Community Shield squad</title>
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      <dc:creator>Sky Sports Football</dc:creator>
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      <title>Bill Ackman's $5 billion fund trades 20% below its NAV as S&amp;P 500 soars — and high fees aren't helping</title>
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      <dc:creator>Yahoo Finance</dc:creator>
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      <title>Stock-Market Calm Masks Fast Shifting Investor Sentiment</title>
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      <description>While the recent equity-market turbulence is subsiding, options positioning shows how quickly investor sentiment can switch between the extremes of fear and greed.</description>
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      <description>&amp;#160; The Reset Nigeria Movement has congratulated Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, following the outcome of the 2026 Osun election, saying the result demonstrated that the power of voters could prevail despite political challenges and intense competition. In a statement signed by its National</description>
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      <description>The president urged the re-elected governor to unite Osun residents and focus on growth, stability and socio-economic progress regardless of their political affiliations.
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      <description>Several countries around the world do not issue or use a currency of their own, instead relying on the money of another country or adopting a widely recognised currency such as the US dollar or euro.
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      <description>Member of the House of Representatives, James Faleke, has responded to Afrobeats singer David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, following the singer’s allegation that the lawmaker was pressuring the Independent National Electoral Commission to alter the outcome of the Osun governorship election.
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      <description>The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has formally closed its Situation Room following the conclusion of the 2026 Osun State Governorship Election and the declaration of the final results in the early hours of Sunday, August 16. INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, SAN, announced the</description>
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      <description>Kuni Tyessi in Abuja The Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) has launched a renewed effort to bring girls, who left school, back into classrooms, with a focus on teenage mothers</description>
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      <description>The Ondo Division of the National Industrial Court, presided over by Justice K.D. Damulak, has ordered the Federal Road...
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      <description>Following the outcome of the just-concluded governorship election in Osun State, the All Progressives Congress, APC, has disclosed that it is studying the results before determining the next line of action.
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      <description>Blessing Ibunge in Port Harcourt Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, will on Monday, begin the inauguration of 10 new major people-oriented projects across the state as part of his administration’s</description>
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      <description>The Ekiti State Government has called for calm and assured residents of its commitment to protecting lives and property...
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      <description>The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State has said its leadership is currently studying the results of Saturday’s governorship election. This is contained in a statement by the APC</description>
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      <description>Kwankwaso said the alliance would prioritise competence in the appointment of ministers and other officials, with power shared according to the needs of the country rather than for political patronage.</description>
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