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 21:16:11 +0000 60 https://naijadigest.ng/social-card.png https://naijadigest.ng/ https://www.skysports.com/football/news/12040/13573576/man-city-transfer-news-ayyoub-bouaddi-talks-confirmed-by-lille-head-coach-davide-ancelotti-who-hopes-deal-falls-through https://www.skysports.com/football/news/12040/13573576/man-city-transfer-news-ayyoub-bouaddi-talks-confirmed-by-lille-head-coach-davide-ancelotti-who-hopes-deal-falls-through Sat, 15 Aug 2026 22:00:00 +0000 Sky Sports Football Football The top stories and transfer rumours from Sunday's newspapers... https://punchng.com/army-intercepts-courier-with-180-explosives-in-zamfara/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web https://punchng.com/army-intercepts-courier-with-180-explosives-in-zamfara/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web Sat, 15 Aug 2026 21:57:44 +0000 Punch Nigerian News Nigerian Army troops intercepted a courier with 180 Super Power explosives in Zamfara, disrupting a major supply to terrorists. 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Discover how Algeria achieved their first-ever podium fin Read More: https://punchng.com/wafcon-algeria-beat-morocco-on-penalties-to-claim-bronze/ https://punchng.com/iran-slams-trumps-threat-to-declare-hormuz-us-territory/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web https://punchng.com/iran-slams-trumps-threat-to-declare-hormuz-us-territory/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web Sat, 15 Aug 2026 21:24:30 +0000 Punch Nigerian News Iran fires back at Trump’s claim to declare the Strait of Hormuz US territory, asserting the crucial waterway “will remain Iranian” amid ongoing tensions. 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According to Engin, Lukaku and Osimhen had a feud in Naples during their time in the Italian Serie https://punchng.com/army-dismantles-ipob-esn-camps-in-anambra/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web https://punchng.com/army-dismantles-ipob-esn-camps-in-anambra/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web Sat, 15 Aug 2026 21:13:08 +0000 Punch Nigerian News Nigerian Army troops have successfully dismantled three suspected IPOB/ESN camps in Anambra State, recovering a cache of weapons and explosives. Read More: https://punchng.com/army-dismantles-ipob-esn-camps-in-anambra/ https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/15/belgium-durosinmi-scores-in-genk-westerlos-five-goal-thriller/ https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/15/belgium-durosinmi-scores-in-genk-westerlos-five-goal-thriller/ Sat, 15 Aug 2026 21:12:46 +0000 Daily Post Nigerian News Rafiu Durosinmi scored for the second consecutive game as Genk rallied to beat Westerlo 3-2 in their Belgian Pro League clash on Saturday night. 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In a post shared on his X accou https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/08/qatar-denies-detaining-downed-iranian-pilots/ https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/08/qatar-denies-detaining-downed-iranian-pilots/ Sat, 15 Aug 2026 20:58:53 +0000 Vanguard Nigerian News Qatar categorically denied it was detaining any Iranian pilots on Saturday, after an Iranian general demanded that Doha release three aviators shot down early in the Middle East war. 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Saturday Telegraph had earlier reported that the  commission commenced the uploading of pollin https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/15/nigerias-sec-orders-capital-market-firms-to-restrict-dealings-with-iran-two-other-countries/ https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/15/nigerias-sec-orders-capital-market-firms-to-restrict-dealings-with-iran-two-other-countries/ Sat, 15 Aug 2026 20:46:51 +0000 Daily Post Nigerian News Nigeria’s Securities and Exchange Commission, SEC, has ordered capital market firms to suspend dealings with financial institutions in North Korea, Iran and Myanmar. The SEC issued the directive in a circular released on Friday to listed entities and other Capital Market Regulated Entities, CMREs, c https://www.theverge.com/entertainment/980502/roleplay-as-an-ai-chatbot https://www.theverge.com/entertainment/980502/roleplay-as-an-ai-chatbot Sat, 15 Aug 2026 20:45:00 +0000 The Verge Naija Tech Your AI Slop Bores Me is brilliant in its simplicity. There are two tabs: human and LARP as an AI. 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The post Osun Decides: Situation Room Raises Concerns Over BVAS, Vote Buying, Security appeared first on Trending News. https://www.aljazeera.com/gallery/2026/8/15/california-tackles-multiple-wildfires-as-firefighter-workforce-faces-strain?traffic_source=rss https://www.aljazeera.com/gallery/2026/8/15/california-tackles-multiple-wildfires-as-firefighter-workforce-faces-strain?traffic_source=rss Sat, 15 Aug 2026 20:40:48 +0000 Al Jazeera World News The federal wildland firefighting workforce, faced with low pay and cost of living issues, copes with Trump-era cuts. https://www.france24.com/en/middle-east/20260815-israeli-strikes-kill-11-in-southern-lebanon-hezbollah-threatens-to-retaliate https://www.france24.com/en/middle-east/20260815-israeli-strikes-kill-11-in-southern-lebanon-hezbollah-threatens-to-retaliate Sat, 15 Aug 2026 20:37:34 +0000 France 24 World News Israeli airstrikes on southern Lebanon killed at least 11 people Saturday, some of the deadliest since deals in June eased hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah. 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The post Alaves rout Getafe as new La Liga season begins appeared first on Vanguard News. https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/15/osun-decides-akpabio-has-ordered-stop-to-collation-davido-alleges/ https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/15/osun-decides-akpabio-has-ordered-stop-to-collation-davido-alleges/ Sat, 15 Aug 2026 20:34:35 +0000 Daily Post Nigerian News Afrobeats superstar, Davido has alleged that Senate President Godswill Akpabio ordered the collation of the Osun State governorship election results to be stopped. Davido made this allegation known in a statement posted on his verified X handle on Saturday. This is as the results from the vario https://newtelegraphng.com/nigeria-needs-better-management-allocation-of-resources-donq/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=nigeria-needs-better-management-allocation-of-resources-donq https://newtelegraphng.com/nigeria-needs-better-management-allocation-of-resources-donq/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=nigeria-needs-better-management-allocation-of-resources-donq Sat, 15 Aug 2026 20:33:40 +0000 New Telegraph Nigerian News A Professor of Construction Project Management at the Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA), Oyewale Ojo has called for more effective management and allocation of project resources as a critical pathway to improving project delivery in Nigeria. He made the call while delivering the 204th i https://punchng.com/epl-coventry-city-agree-deal-to-sign-awoniyi/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web https://punchng.com/epl-coventry-city-agree-deal-to-sign-awoniyi/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web Sat, 15 Aug 2026 20:33:35 +0000 Punch Nigerian News Coventry City has agreed a deal to sign Nigerian striker Taiwo Awoniyi from Nottingham Forest. Get the latest on Awoniyi’s permanent transfer to Frank Lamp Read More: https://punchng.com/epl-coventry-city-agree-deal-to-sign-awoniyi/ https://leadership.ng/waiya-wins-national-award-for-crisis-communication/ https://leadership.ng/waiya-wins-national-award-for-crisis-communication/ Sat, 15 Aug 2026 20:30:11 +0000 Leadership Nigerian News Kano State Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, Comrade Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya, has been honoured as an Outstanding Crisis Communicator at the 2026 National Spokespersons Awards in Abuja. 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Davido, who actively campaigned for the incumbent governor durin https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/crmrr7kjy9vo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/crmrr7kjy9vo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss Sat, 15 Aug 2026 20:28:30 +0000 BBC News World World News In a worst-case scenario, category one Lala could dump up to 25in (63cm) of rain on Big Island. https://www.tvcnews.tv/osun-election-oyebamiji-urges-supporters-to-remain-calm-as-collation-begins/ https://www.tvcnews.tv/osun-election-oyebamiji-urges-supporters-to-remain-calm-as-collation-begins/ Sat, 15 Aug 2026 20:28:26 +0000 TVC News Nigerian News The All Progressives Congress governorship candidate in the Osun State election, Bola Oyebamiji, has called on his supporters and residents to remain calm as the collation of results begins across the state. The post Osun Election: Oyebamiji Urges Supporters To Remain Calm As Collation Begins appear https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/08/osun-davido-tells-faleke-respect-peoples-verdict-dont-pressure-inec/ https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/08/osun-davido-tells-faleke-respect-peoples-verdict-dont-pressure-inec/ Sat, 15 Aug 2026 20:27:29 +0000 Vanguard Nigerian News Afrobeats star, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has called on House of Representatives member, Hon. 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The post Osun Decides: Adeleke Appeals To Tinubu To Protect Collation Centres appeared first o https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/top-news/903209-x-account-of-nigerian-military-headquarters-hacked-official.html https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/top-news/903209-x-account-of-nigerian-military-headquarters-hacked-official.html Sat, 15 Aug 2026 20:23:04 +0000 Premium Times Nigerian News PREMIUM TIMES ran a quick check on the account and found that it has been flooded with many cryptocurrency-related posts. The post X account of Nigerian military headquarters hacked – Official appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/cnvnndmz4reo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/cnvnndmz4reo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss Sat, 15 Aug 2026 20:23:00 +0000 BBC Sport Football Football Aston Villa are in negotiations over Zion Suzuki, boosting Juventus' hope of signing Emiliano Martinez, while Arsenal are told price for Victor Osimhen, plus more. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c4gjygx4gjeo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c4gjygx4gjeo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss Sat, 15 Aug 2026 20:21:14 +0000 BBC News World World News Israel's military said it had struck "Hezbollah terror infrastructure" in response to what it described as earlier action against its soldiers. https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/c77ggr5nk7jo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/c77ggr5nk7jo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss Sat, 15 Aug 2026 20:19:40 +0000 BBC Sport Football Football West Ham United pay a £22m fee, a new EFL record, to sign Celtic's Belgium international midfielder Arne Engels. https://dailytrust.com/there-are-plans-to-declare-osun-election-inconclusive-adeleke-campaign/ https://dailytrust.com/there-are-plans-to-declare-osun-election-inconclusive-adeleke-campaign/ Sat, 15 Aug 2026 20:18:51 +0000 Daily Trust Nigerian News The Campaign Council of Governor Ademola Adeleke has alleged plans to declare the ongoing governorship election inconclusive. In a statement by Rep. Bamidele Salam, Chairman, Media and Publicity Committee of The Imole Campaign Council, the governor’s team asked observers to be at alert. &#8220 https://www.completesports.com/musiala-collapses-during-bayern-friendly-game-with-leipzig/ https://www.completesports.com/musiala-collapses-during-bayern-friendly-game-with-leipzig/ Sat, 15 Aug 2026 20:18:15 +0000 Completesports Football Jamal Musiala collapsed during Bayern Munich’s pre-season friendly with RB Leipzig at the Allianz Arena on Saturday, Daily Express reports. The game was played in temperatures as high as 33 degrees. It was the soaring heat that appeared to impact Musiala in the closing stages of the game. Musiala wa https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/08/wafcon-2026-morocco-lose-again-on-penalties-as-algeria-finish-third/ https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/08/wafcon-2026-morocco-lose-again-on-penalties-as-algeria-finish-third/ Sat, 15 Aug 2026 20:17:35 +0000 Vanguard Nigerian News Morocco suffered more penalty shootout heartache in the Women's Africa Cup of Nations on Saturday, losing 3-2 to Algeria after a 1-1 draw in the third place play-off. The post WAFCON 2026: Morocco lose again on penalties as Algeria finish third appeared first on Vanguard News. https://leadership.ng/osun-election-2026-apc-secures-landslide-victory-in-ward-of-oyebamijis-wife/ https://leadership.ng/osun-election-2026-apc-secures-landslide-victory-in-ward-of-oyebamijis-wife/ Sat, 15 Aug 2026 20:16:46 +0000 Leadership Nigerian News The All Progressives Congress (APC) has secured a landslide victory in the electoral ward of the wife of its governorship candidate, Asiwaju Munirudeen Bola Oyebamiji, in the ongoing Osun State governorship election. The development was recorded as results from various polling units and wards across https://punchng.com/epl-fernandez-booed-by-chelsea-fans-in-real-sociedad-win/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web https://punchng.com/epl-fernandez-booed-by-chelsea-fans-in-real-sociedad-win/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web Sat, 15 Aug 2026 20:16:16 +0000 Punch Nigerian News Enzo Fernández was booed by Chelsea fans during a pre-season win over Real Sociedad, following his desire to leave the club. 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The post Ebonyi inaugurates https://www.skysports.com/rugby-league/news/12040/13573404/super-league-st-helens-keep-slim-play-off-hopes-alive-after-stirring-second-half-earns-46-16-win-over-wakefield-trinity https://www.skysports.com/rugby-league/news/12040/13573404/super-league-st-helens-keep-slim-play-off-hopes-alive-after-stirring-second-half-earns-46-16-win-over-wakefield-trinity Sat, 15 Aug 2026 20:15:00 +0000 Sky Sports Football Football St Helens produced a blistering second-half performance to stun Wakefield Trinity with a 46-16 victory and keep their slim Super League play-off hopes alive. https://pmnewsnigeria.com/2026/08/15/osun-decides-adeleke-cries-out-to-tinubu-over-alleged-plot-to-disrupt-results/ https://pmnewsnigeria.com/2026/08/15/osun-decides-adeleke-cries-out-to-tinubu-over-alleged-plot-to-disrupt-results/ Sat, 15 Aug 2026 20:13:22 +0000 PM News Nigerian News Adeleke also claimed he had been reliably informed that “some unscrupulous persons” had directed the withdrawal of security agents from polling units and collation centres across Osun State. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/8/15/canadian-petition-to-expel-us-ambassador-gains-over-170000-signatures?traffic_source=rss https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/8/15/canadian-petition-to-expel-us-ambassador-gains-over-170000-signatures?traffic_source=rss Sat, 15 Aug 2026 20:09:33 +0000 Al Jazeera World News The petition is set to be discussed by House of Commons in a sign of discontent with policies of US President Trump. https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/top-news/903205-osundecides2026-ask-security-agencies-to-protect-votes-adeleke-tells-tinubu.html https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/top-news/903205-osundecides2026-ask-security-agencies-to-protect-votes-adeleke-tells-tinubu.html Sat, 15 Aug 2026 20:09:06 +0000 Premium Times Nigerian News Mr Adeleke, who is seeking re-election, urged President Tinubu to use his “good office" to issue a warning to “the heads of security agencies deployed to protect and safeguard the integrity of the electoral process.” The post #OsunDecides2026: Ask security agencies to protect votes, Adeleke tells Ti https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/8/15/moroccan-police-intercept-migrants-heading-for-ceuta-enclave?traffic_source=rss https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/8/15/moroccan-police-intercept-migrants-heading-for-ceuta-enclave?traffic_source=rss Sat, 15 Aug 2026 20:07:07 +0000 Al Jazeera World News Security forces in Fnideq have stepped up operations to prevent migrants from crossing into Ceuta. https://newtelegraphng.com/osun-poll-oyebamiji-urges-vigilance-from-supporters-as-collation-begins/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=osun-poll-oyebamiji-urges-vigilance-from-supporters-as-collation-begins https://newtelegraphng.com/osun-poll-oyebamiji-urges-vigilance-from-supporters-as-collation-begins/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=osun-poll-oyebamiji-urges-vigilance-from-supporters-as-collation-begins Sat, 15 Aug 2026 20:06:43 +0000 New Telegraph Nigerian News The All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in the Osun State governorship election, Asiwaju Munirudeen Bola Oyebamiji, has urged his supporters to remain calm, vigilant and resolute as the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) begins the collation of results. Oyebamiji, in https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/08/atedo-peterside-osun-election-key-test-for-inec-ahead-of-2027/ https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/08/atedo-peterside-osun-election-key-test-for-inec-ahead-of-2027/ Sat, 15 Aug 2026 20:06:16 +0000 Vanguard Nigerian News Peterside said the Osun election was the last major off-cycle governorship election before the 2027 general elections, making its conduct and outcome significant to public confidence in Nigeria’s electoral process. The post Atedo Peterside: Osun election key test for INEC ahead of 2027 appeared firs https://www.completesports.com/gabriel-arsenal-eager-to-win-every-trophy-this-season/ https://www.completesports.com/gabriel-arsenal-eager-to-win-every-trophy-this-season/ Sat, 15 Aug 2026 20:04:23 +0000 Completesports Football Arsenal defender Gabriel Magalhães has disclosed that the team’s painful UEFA Champions League final defeat serves as major fuel and motivation heading into the Community Shield. He emphasized that the squad is eager to bounce back, turn the disappointment into positive energy, and target mult https://nairametrics.com/2026/08/15/nigeria-targets-local-radiotherapy-production-by-2030-in-new-china-deal/ https://nairametrics.com/2026/08/15/nigeria-targets-local-radiotherapy-production-by-2030-in-new-china-deal/ Sat, 15 Aug 2026 20:02:44 +0000 Nairametrics Nigerian News Nigeria is targeting technology transfer and local assembly of radiotherapy and imaging equipment by 2030, as the government pursues a partnership with China to close critical gaps in the country's cancer care infrastructure. The post Nigeria targets local radiotherapy production by 2030 in new Chin 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 20:00:15 +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://popular.info/p/meta-will-train-its-ai-on-far-right https://popular.info/p/meta-will-train-its-ai-on-far-right Sat, 15 Aug 2026 20:00:14 +0000 Hacker News Naija Tech Article URL: https://popular.info/p/meta-will-train-its-ai-on-far-right Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49313778 Points: 12 # Comments: 6 https://www.marketwatch.com/story/im-63-and-a-retired-cpa-i-have-a-1-2-million-401-k-do-i-need-a-roth-conversion-0a227302?mod=mw_rss_topstories https://www.marketwatch.com/story/im-63-and-a-retired-cpa-i-have-a-1-2-million-401-k-do-i-need-a-roth-conversion-0a227302?mod=mw_rss_topstories Sat, 15 Aug 2026 20:00:00 +0000 MarketWatch Investment & Stocks “I don’t expect my marginal tax rate to be materially different in the future.” https://tribuneonlineng.com/osundecides2026-176-arrests-made-dss/ https://tribuneonlineng.com/osundecides2026-176-arrests-made-dss/ Sat, 15 Aug 2026 19:57:59 +0000 Tribune Nigerian News A total of 177 arrests were made by the police, while one person was apprehended by the Department of State Services (DSS). The arrests consist of 33 persons arrested in Ede on Friday and 143 others nabbed in the early hours of Saturday opposite Irewole Local Government Area over an allegation that https://www.completesports.com/wafcon-2026-algeria-beat-morocco-on-penalty-shootout-to-claim-bronze-medal/ https://www.completesports.com/wafcon-2026-algeria-beat-morocco-on-penalty-shootout-to-claim-bronze-medal/ Sat, 15 Aug 2026 19:56:03 +0000 Completesports Football Algeria secured a historic bronze medal at the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations after overcoming Morocco 3-2 on penalties following a 1-1 draw in the third-place play-off, SABC Sport reports. Morocco appeared on course for victory after Kautar Azraf broke the deadlock, giving the hosts a 1-0 adva https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/08/dhq-alerts-public-over-attempts-to-breach-official-x-account/ https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/08/dhq-alerts-public-over-attempts-to-breach-official-x-account/ Sat, 15 Aug 2026 19:55:33 +0000 Vanguard Nigerian News The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) alerted members of the public, the media and all stakeholders that it has detected an attempted unauthorised compromise of its official X (formerly Twitter) account. The post DHQ alerts public over attempts to breach official X account appeared first on Vanguard News. https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/headlines/903200-osundecides2026-results-from-registration-areas-wards-live-updates.html https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/headlines/903200-osundecides2026-results-from-registration-areas-wards-live-updates.html Sat, 15 Aug 2026 19:54:50 +0000 Premium Times Nigerian News After the results are announced at polling units, they are collated at the wards and subsequently at each of the 30 local governments in Osun State. The post #OsunDecides2026: Results from registration areas, wards (LIVE UPDATES) appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. https://newtelegraphng.com/osun-poll-apc-secures-landslide-win-in-oyebamijis-wifes-ward/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=osun-poll-apc-secures-landslide-win-in-oyebamijis-wifes-ward https://newtelegraphng.com/osun-poll-apc-secures-landslide-win-in-oyebamijis-wifes-ward/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=osun-poll-apc-secures-landslide-win-in-oyebamijis-wifes-ward Sat, 15 Aug 2026 19:51:22 +0000 New Telegraph Nigerian News The All Progressives Congress (APC) has secured a landslide victory in the ward of the wife of its governorship candidate, Asiwaju Munirudeen Bola Oyebamiji, in the ongoing Osun State governorship election. The APC polled 563 votes against 126 votes recorded by the Accord Party at Polling Unit 003, https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/08/security-agents-ordered-to-withdraw-from-polling-units-collation-centres-adeleke-alleges/ https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/08/security-agents-ordered-to-withdraw-from-polling-units-collation-centres-adeleke-alleges/ Sat, 15 Aug 2026 19:51:01 +0000 Vanguard Nigerian News Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has alleged that security agents have been asked to withdraw from polling units and collation centres across Osun State. The post Security agents ordered to withdraw from polling units, collation centres, Adeleke alleges appeared first on Vanguard News. https://pmnewsnigeria.com/2026/08/15/osun-election-inec-uploads-84-8-of-results-to-irev-portal/ https://pmnewsnigeria.com/2026/08/15/osun-election-inec-uploads-84-8-of-results-to-irev-portal/ Sat, 15 Aug 2026 19:48:15 +0000 PM News Nigerian News With 3,191 result sheets now available on the portal, 572 polling-unit results remain to be uploaded, according to the latest figures displayed by INEC. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/8/15/moroccan-police-arrest-over-100-migrants-trying-to-reach-spanish-enclave?traffic_source=rss https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/8/15/moroccan-police-arrest-over-100-migrants-trying-to-reach-spanish-enclave?traffic_source=rss Sat, 15 Aug 2026 19:46:20 +0000 Al Jazeera World News A social media campaign encouraged people to flock to Ceuta just weeks after many died while making the crossing. https://www.tvcnews.tv/breaking-algeria-beat-hosts-morocco-3-2-on-penalties/ https://www.tvcnews.tv/breaking-algeria-beat-hosts-morocco-3-2-on-penalties/ Sat, 15 Aug 2026 19:45:34 +0000 TVC News Nigerian News Algeria have stunned hosts Morocco 3-2 on penalties after a dramatic encounter that ended in a 1-1 draw in regulation time. Morocco took the lead in the first half and went into the break in control of proceedings, with the hosts looking set to secure a place in the next round. Algeria, however, ret https://leadership.ng/smedan-unveils-%e2%82%a6250000-weekly-seed-funding-for-young-startup-entrepreneurs/ https://leadership.ng/smedan-unveils-%e2%82%a6250000-weekly-seed-funding-for-young-startup-entrepreneurs/ Sat, 15 Aug 2026 19:42:37 +0000 Leadership Nigerian News The Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN) has unveiled a new entrepreneurship initiative that will provide ₦250,000 in weekly seed funding to selected young startup entrepreneurs as part of a broader plan to support more than 100,000 young Nigerians annually. The initia https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cn9nnxrxg4qo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cn9nnxrxg4qo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss Sat, 15 Aug 2026 19:41:57 +0000 BBC News World World News The declaration was made on the national day of the central European country, which has a population of just 44,000. https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/more-news/903199-osundecides2026-apc-wins-campaign-dg-oluwole-okes-polling-unit.html https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/more-news/903199-osundecides2026-apc-wins-campaign-dg-oluwole-okes-polling-unit.html Sat, 15 Aug 2026 19:40:26 +0000 Premium Times Nigerian News The Accord Party came second behind the APC in the polling unit. The post #OsunDecides2026: APC wins campaign DG Oluwole Oke’s polling unit appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. https://www.completesports.com/i-joined-atletico-madrid-to-win-trophies-romero/ https://www.completesports.com/i-joined-atletico-madrid-to-win-trophies-romero/ Sat, 15 Aug 2026 19:39:55 +0000 Completesports Football Atletico Madrid’s new signing Cristian Romero has disclosed that he joined the club with the mindset of winning trophies. The Argentina international completed a €40 million transfer from Tottenham Hotspur, signing a contract until June 2031. 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The post Enugu gives roadside traders ultimatum to vacate roads appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/top-news/903195-dickson-raises-concern-over-monetisation-of-nigerian-elections.html https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/top-news/903195-dickson-raises-concern-over-monetisation-of-nigerian-elections.html Sat, 15 Aug 2026 19:29:37 +0000 Premium Times Nigerian News The National Leader of the Nigeria Democratic Congress made this statement on Saturday in Abuja, following a meeting with former leaders and members of the Alliance for Democracy. The post Dickson raises concern over monetisation of Nigerian elections appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. https://leadership.ng/osun-election-2026-adeleke-takes-early-lead-polls-177572-votes-as-303-wards-report-results/ https://leadership.ng/osun-election-2026-adeleke-takes-early-lead-polls-177572-votes-as-303-wards-report-results/ Sat, 15 Aug 2026 19:27:21 +0000 Leadership Nigerian News Incumbent Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has taken an early lead in the ongoing collation of results from Saturday’s governorship election, polling 177,572 votes as results from 303 of the state’s 332 wards are being reported. Adeleke, who is seeking re-election on the platform of the Accord https://www.tvcnews.tv/osun-decides-apc-records-landslide-win-at-aregbesolas-polling-unit-in-ilesaosun-decides-apc-records-landslide-win-at-aregbesolas-polling-unit-in-ilesa/ https://www.tvcnews.tv/osun-decides-apc-records-landslide-win-at-aregbesolas-polling-unit-in-ilesaosun-decides-apc-records-landslide-win-at-aregbesolas-polling-unit-in-ilesa/ Sat, 15 Aug 2026 19:27:10 +0000 TVC News Nigerian News The All Progressives Congress (APC) has secured a decisive victory at the polling unit of former Osun State Governor, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, in Ilesa, in the ongoing 2026 governorship election. 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The post Full list: Highest rated club teams in EAFC 27 appeared first on Vanguard News. https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/cg5ll71pqv1o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/cg5ll71pqv1o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss Sat, 15 Aug 2026 19:25:09 +0000 BBC Sport Football Football Manchester United finish their pre-season campaign with a 4-2 defeat by Ruben Amorim's AC Milan in Poland, as Marcus Rashford returns to Red Devils action. https://tribuneonlineng.com/osundecides2026-civil-society-situation-room-commends-peaceful-poll/ https://tribuneonlineng.com/osundecides2026-civil-society-situation-room-commends-peaceful-poll/ Sat, 15 Aug 2026 19:25:02 +0000 Tribune Nigerian News Nigeria Civil Society Situation Room has commended the peaceful conduct of the Osun State governorship election, despite the The post #OsunDecides2026: Civil Society Situation Room commends peaceful poll appeared first on Tribune Online. https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/c62v1e64x41o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/c62v1e64x41o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss Sat, 15 Aug 2026 19:24:45 +0000 BBC Sport Football Football Espanyol sporting director Monchi explains why he believes England's Championship is an undervalued source of talent, and outlines his ambitions to restore Espanyol to the top end of Spanish football. https://tribuneonlineng.com/osundecides2026-protect-our-votes-respect-our-mandate-adeleke-urges-tinubu-security-operatives/ https://tribuneonlineng.com/osundecides2026-protect-our-votes-respect-our-mandate-adeleke-urges-tinubu-security-operatives/ Sat, 15 Aug 2026 19:23:02 +0000 Tribune Nigerian News The governor urged Tinubu to direct the heads of security agencies to ensure the safety of residents and protect the votes cast during the election. 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