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Read More: https://punchng.com/tottenham-agree-romero-transfer-to-atletico-madrid/ https://www.skysports.com/football/live-blog/12040/13573022/championship-live-scores-match-updates-and-free-highlights-plus-efl-latest-from-league-one-and-league-two https://www.skysports.com/football/live-blog/12040/13573022/championship-live-scores-match-updates-and-free-highlights-plus-efl-latest-from-league-one-and-league-two Sat, 15 Aug 2026 11:30:00 +0000 Sky Sports Football Football https://www.thisdaylive.com/2026/08/15/osun-2026-pwds-advocate-inclusive-voting-greater-oppotunities/ https://www.thisdaylive.com/2026/08/15/osun-2026-pwds-advocate-inclusive-voting-greater-oppotunities/ Sat, 15 Aug 2026 11:14:28 +0000 ThisDay Nigerian News People with Disabilities (PWDs) have encouraged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to improve voting accessibility, making the electoral process more convenient and inclusive for everyone, especially persons with disabilities https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/top-news/903070-osundecides2026-inec-reports-smooth-start-says-94-5-of-polling-units-opened-by-830-a-m.html https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/top-news/903070-osundecides2026-inec-reports-smooth-start-says-94-5-of-polling-units-opened-by-830-a-m.html Sat, 15 Aug 2026 11:12:58 +0000 Premium Times Nigerian News INEC says 3,556 of Osun’s 3,763 polling units opened by 8:30 a.m. Saturday, while delayed units became operational by 9 a.m. The post #OsunDecides2026: INEC reports ‘smooth start’, says 94.5% of polling units opened by 8:30 a.m. appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. https://leadership.ng/dabota-lawson-addresses-fallout-with-diiadem-and-those-telling-her-to-avoid-lagos-friendships/ https://leadership.ng/dabota-lawson-addresses-fallout-with-diiadem-and-those-telling-her-to-avoid-lagos-friendships/ Sat, 15 Aug 2026 11:11:18 +0000 Leadership Nigerian News   ‎‎Beauty entrepreneur and former beauty queen, Dabota Lawson, has addressed her fallout with Diiadem. ‎‎In a lengthy post on one of her social media pages, she noted how people told her to ignore Diiadem because of her brand and image; however, she believes leadership doesn’t mean tolerating https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/08/cobhams-2baba-teni-dnfo-drivers-others-thrill-at-daddy-showkeys-unforgettable-50-yrs-on-stage-concert/ https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/08/cobhams-2baba-teni-dnfo-drivers-others-thrill-at-daddy-showkeys-unforgettable-50-yrs-on-stage-concert/ Sat, 15 Aug 2026 11:10:58 +0000 Vanguard Nigerian News ….Marvelous Benjy, Tony Tetuila, Baba Fryo, 9ice, African China, Korede Bello also performed By Benjamin Njoku Eko Hotels and Suites, Lagos was more than just a venue last Sunday night. It was filled with lovers of old-school music, nostalgia, and a massive celebration of a legend. The crowd didn’t https://www.tvcnews.tv/osundecides2026-police-apprehend-officer-seen-in-viral-video-says-situation-room/ https://www.tvcnews.tv/osundecides2026-police-apprehend-officer-seen-in-viral-video-says-situation-room/ Sat, 15 Aug 2026 11:10:29 +0000 TVC News Nigerian News The Nigeria Civil Society Situation Room says a police officer seen in a video that came to its attention has been apprehended. The Situation Room said its partner, CLEEN Foundation, engaged the leadership of the police in charge of the 2026 Osun State Governorship Election following the emergence o https://www.thisdaylive.com/2026/08/15/domestic-observers-hail-peaceful-conduct-voter-turnout-in-ede/ https://www.thisdaylive.com/2026/08/15/domestic-observers-hail-peaceful-conduct-voter-turnout-in-ede/ Sat, 15 Aug 2026 11:09:51 +0000 ThisDay Nigerian News Some domestic observers monitoring the ongoing Osun governorship election have commended the peaceful conduct of the exercise and the large turnout of voters across Ede. The observers were seen monitoring https://leadership.ng/dabota-lawson-diiadem-trade-words-online-as-bitter-feud-escalates/ https://leadership.ng/dabota-lawson-diiadem-trade-words-online-as-bitter-feud-escalates/ Sat, 15 Aug 2026 11:08:24 +0000 Leadership Nigerian News     Beauty entrepreneurs Dabota Lawson and Adeola Adeyemi, popularly known as Diiadem, have engaged in a public social media fallout following allegations of financial disagreement, blog leaks, and personal betrayals.     The conflict escalated after Diiadem posted transaction re https://thesun.ng/osun-election-apc-accused-of-forcing-residents-to-vote-for-party-in-olorunda/ https://thesun.ng/osun-election-apc-accused-of-forcing-residents-to-vote-for-party-in-olorunda/ Sat, 15 Aug 2026 11:08:05 +0000 The Sun Nigerian News There was tension at Ward 1, Unit 19, in Olorunda Local Government Area of Osun State on Saturday after a social media post alleged that supporters of the All Progressives Congress (APC) were forcing voters to cast their ballots for the party. The post Osun election: APC accused of forcing residents https://www.aljazeera.com/opinions/2026/8/15/what-the-taliban-achieved-and-failed-to-achieve-in-five-years?traffic_source=rss https://www.aljazeera.com/opinions/2026/8/15/what-the-taliban-achieved-and-failed-to-achieve-in-five-years?traffic_source=rss Sat, 15 Aug 2026 11:07:05 +0000 Al Jazeera World News The Taliban government brought security and stability but is facing increasing alienation of the general population. https://leadership.ng/socialite-jowizazas-father-abducted-cleric-regain-freedom-in-anambra/ https://leadership.ng/socialite-jowizazas-father-abducted-cleric-regain-freedom-in-anambra/ Sat, 15 Aug 2026 11:06:56 +0000 Leadership Nigerian News The Anambra State Police Command has confirmed the release and safe return of businessman Chief J. J. Ezeokafor, father of socialite Jowizaza, alongside a Catholic reverend sister following their abduction in Awka.   Chief Ezeokafor was kidnapped on Tuesday, August 4, while traveling from his r https://www.informationng.com/2026/08/osun-election-must-be-free-fair-tinubu-charges-inec-security-agencies.html https://www.informationng.com/2026/08/osun-election-must-be-free-fair-tinubu-charges-inec-security-agencies.html Sat, 15 Aug 2026 11:06:40 +0000 Information Nigeria Celebrity President Bola Tinubu has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, and the security agencies to ensure a peaceful and transparent election in Osun State. He cautioned security agencies against giving room to troublemakers to cause chaos during the election. The people of Osun S https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/08/tinubu-has-ended-south-east-marginalisation-umahi/ https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/08/tinubu-has-ended-south-east-marginalisation-umahi/ Sat, 15 Aug 2026 11:06:01 +0000 Vanguard Nigerian News …Says FG to pay compensation to property owners on Ebonyi-Abuja highway By Jeff Agbodo, Abakaliki The Minister of Works, Sen. David Umahi, has said President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is committed to ending the marginalisation of the South-East through inclusive governance and massive infrastructure develop https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/08/osun-election-i-will-win-this-poll-adc-candidate-votes-expresses-confidence/ https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/08/osun-election-i-will-win-this-poll-adc-candidate-votes-expresses-confidence/ Sat, 15 Aug 2026 11:03:52 +0000 Vanguard Nigerian News The former Speaker of the Osun State House of Assembly said he believed voters across the state were ready for a change and would support his candidacy. The post Osun election: ‘I will win this poll’ — ADC candidate Najeem votes, expresses confidence appeared first on Vanguard News. https://www.tvcnews.tv/osun-election-former-speaker-bello-urges-losers-to-accept-results-in-good-faith/ https://www.tvcnews.tv/osun-election-former-speaker-bello-urges-losers-to-accept-results-in-good-faith/ Sat, 15 Aug 2026 11:03:11 +0000 TVC News Nigerian News A former Speaker of the Osun State House of Assembly, Adejare Bello, has commended the conduct of the ongoing governorship election, describing the voting process in his area as smooth and peaceful. The post Osun Election: Former Speaker, Bello, Urges Losers To Accept Results In Good Faith appeared https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/top-news/903066-osundecide2026-adc-candidate-najeem-salaam-alleges-voter-intimidation-in-ifewara.html https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/top-news/903066-osundecide2026-adc-candidate-najeem-salaam-alleges-voter-intimidation-in-ifewara.html Sat, 15 Aug 2026 11:03:00 +0000 Premium Times Nigerian News Mr Salaam alleged that a group linked to a lawmaker was forcefully collecting voters’ cards and breaking them to prevent the affected voters from casting their ballots. The post #OsunDecide2026: ADC candidate, Najeem Salaam, alleges voter intimidation in Ifewara appeared first on Premium Times Niger https://www.bellanaija.com/2026/08/doing-life-with-omowunmi-dada/ https://www.bellanaija.com/2026/08/doing-life-with-omowunmi-dada/ Sat, 15 Aug 2026 11:00:46 +0000 BellaNaija Celebrity Doing Life With… is a BellaNaija Features series showcasing how people live, the work they do and the philosophies that guide how they live and what they do. Through Doing Life With…, we continue documenting the lives of all people and ensure everyone is well-represented at BN. Today, we’re doing li https://newtelegraphng.com/osun-decides-bvas-fails-to-capture-elderly-voters-in-ijebu-jesa/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=osun-decides-bvas-fails-to-capture-elderly-voters-in-ijebu-jesa https://newtelegraphng.com/osun-decides-bvas-fails-to-capture-elderly-voters-in-ijebu-jesa/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=osun-decides-bvas-fails-to-capture-elderly-voters-in-ijebu-jesa Sat, 15 Aug 2026 11:00:20 +0000 New Telegraph Nigerian News There was a glitch in Ijebu-Jesa, in Oriade Local Government Area of Osun State, as the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) failed to capture the faces of some elderly voters at Ward 3, Unit 6, Ijebu-Jesa, in Oriade Local Government Area of the state. About six elderly voters were affected by https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/08/osun-election-theres-no-intimidation-of-any-kind-says-adelekes-wife/ https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/08/osun-election-theres-no-intimidation-of-any-kind-says-adelekes-wife/ Sat, 15 Aug 2026 11:00:17 +0000 Vanguard Nigerian News The wife of the Osun State Governor, Ngozi Adeleke, has urged eligible voters across the state to come out and exercise their franchise in the ongoing governorship election. Ngozi made the call on Saturday shortly after casting her ballot, assuring residents that the voting process was peaceful at h https://www.theverge.com/tech/980359/ground-truth-justin-blinder-housing-affordable-bike-pedal https://www.theverge.com/tech/980359/ground-truth-justin-blinder-housing-affordable-bike-pedal Sat, 15 Aug 2026 11:00:00 +0000 The Verge Naija Tech Justin Blinder had just been laid off when he first came up with the idea for Ground Truth. 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From thrillers to sci-fi to romantic comedies and the renewal of hope with a superhero film, “Spider-Man,” there has been something to watch and add to your top highest-rated films of 2026 every mo https://thesun.ng/osun-election-voting-commences-at-ward-4-unit-13-in-ejigbo/ https://thesun.ng/osun-election-voting-commences-at-ward-4-unit-13-in-ejigbo/ Sat, 15 Aug 2026 10:59:26 +0000 The Sun Nigerian News Voting has commenced at Ward 4, Polling Unit 13, Iroyin Ayo, in Ejigbo Local Government Area of Osun State as voters participate in Saturday’s governorship election. The post Osun election: Voting commences at Ward 4, Unit 13 in Ejigbo appeared first on The Sun Nigeria. https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/08/full-list-clubs-with-most-fa-community-shield-titles/ https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/08/full-list-clubs-with-most-fa-community-shield-titles/ Sat, 15 Aug 2026 10:58:56 +0000 Vanguard Nigerian News Manchester United are the most successful club in the history of the FA Community Shield, having won the competition 21 times. The post Full list: Clubs with most FA Community Shield titles appeared first on Vanguard News. https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/15/2027-those-planning-to-write-fake-election-results-living-in-the-past-seriake-dickson/ https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/15/2027-those-planning-to-write-fake-election-results-living-in-the-past-seriake-dickson/ Sat, 15 Aug 2026 10:58:23 +0000 Daily Post Nigerian News The national leader of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Seriake Dickson, has warned against intimidation in the 2027 general elections. Writing on his verified X handle on Saturday, Dickson said those planning to write fake election results are living in the past, stressing that they will fail. https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/08/dont-give-up-on-elections-97-year-old-voter-urges-nigerians/ https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/08/dont-give-up-on-elections-97-year-old-voter-urges-nigerians/ Sat, 15 Aug 2026 10:56:46 +0000 Vanguard Nigerian News On his advice for the youths and other Nigerians, he said, "I will advise youths to vote because if they do not, the kind of leaders they want will not be there. The post Don’t give up on elections; 97-year-old voter urges Nigerians appeared first on Vanguard News. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cy0j60p0d29o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cy0j60p0d29o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss Sat, 15 Aug 2026 10:56:22 +0000 BBC News World World News A father and his two young sons spent a night adrift before being rescued off the coast of the island of Koh Samui. https://leadership.ng/unesco-names-cjid-among-key-players-shaping-nigerias-ai-ecosystem/ https://leadership.ng/unesco-names-cjid-among-key-players-shaping-nigerias-ai-ecosystem/ Sat, 15 Aug 2026 10:56:01 +0000 Leadership Nigerian News The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) has identified the Centre for Journalism Innovation and Development (CJID) among civil society organisations contributing to Nigeria’s artificial intelligence (AI) ecosystem. The recognition is contained in UNESCO’s 2026 A https://pmnewsnigeria.com/2026/08/15/police-arrest-10-over-alleged-human-parts-trade-in-oyo/ https://pmnewsnigeria.com/2026/08/15/police-arrest-10-over-alleged-human-parts-trade-in-oyo/ Sat, 15 Aug 2026 10:55:59 +0000 PM News Nigerian News The Oyo State Police Command has detained 10 people suspected of dealing in human body parts, following an intelligence-driven operation https://www.icirnigeria.org/bvas-malfunctions-delay-voting-in-irepodun-olorunda-lgas-others/ https://www.icirnigeria.org/bvas-malfunctions-delay-voting-in-irepodun-olorunda-lgas-others/ Sat, 15 Aug 2026 10:54:16 +0000 ICIR Nigeria Nigerian News AS voting continues in Osun State, voters are complaining about technical glitches involving the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) which have delayed the voting process in parts of Irepodun, Olorunda and Ede Local Government Areas in the state. The CJID reporter in the state observed that at https://thesun.ng/fgs-pilot-ranching-benue-socio-cultural-leaders-give-conditions-demand-security-idp-resettlement/ https://thesun.ng/fgs-pilot-ranching-benue-socio-cultural-leaders-give-conditions-demand-security-idp-resettlement/ Sat, 15 Aug 2026 10:54:09 +0000 The Sun Nigerian News The three major socio-cultural organizations in Benue State have expressed mixed feelings over the Federal Government’s proposed pilot ranching scheme in Benue, Nasarawa and Plateau states, saying peace, security and the resettlement of Internally Displaced Persons must be prioritized and precede an https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/15/npfl-niger-tornadoes-bolster-squad-with-five-new-players/ https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/15/npfl-niger-tornadoes-bolster-squad-with-five-new-players/ Sat, 15 Aug 2026 10:53:01 +0000 Daily Post Nigerian News Niger Tornadoes have added five new players to their squad for the new season, DAILY POST reports. The Ikon Allah Boys announced the players’ arrival on their X account. Top on the list of the new signings is Moses Ibrahim Amatsaka, who joined from El-Kanemi Warriors. Others are Alhassan Moham https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/15/osun-decides-adeleke-cries-out-over-police-officer-imported-from-rivers-to-disrupt-election/ https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/15/osun-decides-adeleke-cries-out-over-police-officer-imported-from-rivers-to-disrupt-election/ Sat, 15 Aug 2026 10:50:31 +0000 Daily Post Nigerian News Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has alleged that a police officer identified as “London” from Port Harcourt, Rivers State, has been imported to cause unrest and disrupt the ongoing governorship election. The governor raised the alarm shortly after casting his vote at Sagba Abogunde Ward 2, Uni https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/08/osun-election-apc-national-secretary-votes-commends-inec-security/ https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/08/osun-election-apc-national-secretary-votes-commends-inec-security/ Sat, 15 Aug 2026 10:50:13 +0000 Vanguard Nigerian News Basiru described the voting process as calm and hitch-free, expressing optimism that the election would be free, fair and credible. The post Osun election: APC National Secretary votes, commends INEC, security appeared first on Vanguard News. https://www.completesports.com/nigeria-secure-qualification-for-2027-fiba-u-19-womens-basketball-world-cup/ https://www.completesports.com/nigeria-secure-qualification-for-2027-fiba-u-19-womens-basketball-world-cup/ Sat, 15 Aug 2026 10:48:51 +0000 Completesports Football Côte d’Ivoire’s smooth run at the FIBA U-18 Afrobasket came to an end on Friday last night following their 53-50 defeat to the Junior D’Tigress of Nigeria, who will now play Mali in Sunday’s final. With the win, Nigeria secured one of the two spots for African teams for the 2027 FIBA U-19 Wome https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/2026/8/15/world-cup-winner-ferran-torres-joins-paris-saint-germain-from-barcelona?traffic_source=rss https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/2026/8/15/world-cup-winner-ferran-torres-joins-paris-saint-germain-from-barcelona?traffic_source=rss Sat, 15 Aug 2026 10:48:41 +0000 Al Jazeera World News The 26-year-old striker cost the Ligue 1 champions a reported 50 million euros ($58m) and has signed a five-year deal. https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/15/osun-decides-fight-breaks-out-as-apc-running-mate-arrives-deputy-govs-polling-unit-video/ https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/15/osun-decides-fight-breaks-out-as-apc-running-mate-arrives-deputy-govs-polling-unit-video/ Sat, 15 Aug 2026 10:47:57 +0000 Daily Post Nigerian News A fight broke out at the polling unit of Osun State Deputy Governor and Accord Party deputy governorship candidate, Prince Kola Adewusi, during Saturday’s governorship election in Ile-Ife. The incident occurred when the deputy governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Benjamin Ka https://punchng.com/world-cup-hero-ferran-torres-joins-psg-until-2031/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web https://punchng.com/world-cup-hero-ferran-torres-joins-psg-until-2031/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web Sat, 15 Aug 2026 10:46:11 +0000 Punch Nigerian News World Cup hero Ferran Torres has officially joined Paris Saint-Germain on a long-term contract until 2031. Discover details of his move to PSG. Read More: https://punchng.com/world-cup-hero-ferran-torres-joins-psg-until-2031/ https://www.tvcnews.tv/osun-decides-oyebamiji-calls-for-calm-says-security-agencies-should-handle-suspicions/ https://www.tvcnews.tv/osun-decides-oyebamiji-calls-for-calm-says-security-agencies-should-handle-suspicions/ Sat, 15 Aug 2026 10:46:04 +0000 TVC News Nigerian News The All Progressives Congress governorship candidate in the Osun State election, Asiwaju Munirudeen Bola Oyebamiji, has called for calm as voting continues across the State. The post Osun Decides: Oyebamiji Calls For Calm, Says Security Agencies Should Handle Suspicions appeared first on Trending Ne https://punchng.com/prioritise-development-of-your-domain-abiodun-urges-traditional-rulers/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web https://punchng.com/prioritise-development-of-your-domain-abiodun-urges-traditional-rulers/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web Sat, 15 Aug 2026 10:44:19 +0000 Punch Nigerian News Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun has called on traditional rulers to prioritise the development of their domains and partner with the government for rapid Read More: https://punchng.com/prioritise-development-of-your-domain-abiodun-urges-traditional-rulers/ https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/2026/8/15/arsenal-vs-manchester-city-community-shield-prediction-lineups-teams?traffic_source=rss https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/2026/8/15/arsenal-vs-manchester-city-community-shield-prediction-lineups-teams?traffic_source=rss Sat, 15 Aug 2026 10:43:09 +0000 Al Jazeera World News Premier League winners Arsenal and FA Cup holders Man City prepare to trade blows as English top-flight season nears. https://newtelegraphng.com/osun-decides-3556-pus-opened-by-830am-inec/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=osun-decides-3556-pus-opened-by-830am-inec https://newtelegraphng.com/osun-decides-3556-pus-opened-by-830am-inec/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=osun-decides-3556-pus-opened-by-830am-inec Sat, 15 Aug 2026 10:43:01 +0000 New Telegraph Nigerian News The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Saturday said 3,556 out of 3,763 Polling Units (PUs) in Osun State opened by 8:30 am for the governorship election. According to the electoral umpire’s situation report, 207 polling units, accounting for 5.5 per cent, experienced minor de https://businessday.ng/news/article/osun-decides-oyebamiji-says-large-turnout-shows-voters-not-intimidated/ https://businessday.ng/news/article/osun-decides-oyebamiji-says-large-turnout-shows-voters-not-intimidated/ Sat, 15 Aug 2026 10:42:19 +0000 BusinessDay Nigerian News Asiwaju Munirudeen Bola Oyebamiji, the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in the Osun State election, has said the large read more Osun Decides: Oyebamiji says large turnout shows voters not intimidated https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/08/police-arrest-10-suspected-human-parts-dealers-in-oyo/ https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/08/police-arrest-10-suspected-human-parts-dealers-in-oyo/ Sat, 15 Aug 2026 10:41:16 +0000 Vanguard Nigerian News The Police Command in Oyo State has arrested 10 suspected merchants of human parts and recovered suspected body parts and charms. The post Police arrest 10 suspected human parts dealers in Oyo appeared first on Vanguard News. https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/08/osun-election-apc-deputy-gov-candidate-aderetiwife-vote-commend-bvas-turnout/ https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/08/osun-election-apc-deputy-gov-candidate-aderetiwife-vote-commend-bvas-turnout/ Sat, 15 Aug 2026 10:40:36 +0000 Vanguard Nigerian News The deputy governorship candidate urged eligible voters who were yet to cast their ballots to come out and exercise their franchise.   The post Osun election: APC deputy gov candidate, Adereti,wife vote, commend BVAS, turnout appeared first on Vanguard News. https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/08/obi-urges-fg-to-strengthen-security-after-benue-attacks/ https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/08/obi-urges-fg-to-strengthen-security-after-benue-attacks/ Sat, 15 Aug 2026 10:40:12 +0000 Vanguard Nigerian News Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has urged the Federal Government to intensify efforts to protect lives and property following recent attacks on communities in Benue State. Obi made the call in a post on his X platform on Saturday after visiting Otukpo-Nobi and Efeyi-Ugb https://newtelegraphng.com/customs-accelerates-cargo-delivery-time-with-oss-at-apapa-port/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=customs-accelerates-cargo-delivery-time-with-oss-at-apapa-port https://newtelegraphng.com/customs-accelerates-cargo-delivery-time-with-oss-at-apapa-port/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=customs-accelerates-cargo-delivery-time-with-oss-at-apapa-port Sat, 15 Aug 2026 10:39:46 +0000 New Telegraph Nigerian News Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Apapa Area Command has said that the One-Stop Shop (OSS) initiative has accelerated its cargo delivery time and has created a more predictable business environment that encourages legitimate importation in the port. Also, it noted that the Authorised Economic Operator https://leadership.ng/osun-election-2026-i-was-treated-with-respect-physically-challenged-voter-akinsola-praises-officials/ https://leadership.ng/osun-election-2026-i-was-treated-with-respect-physically-challenged-voter-akinsola-praises-officials/ Sat, 15 Aug 2026 10:39:35 +0000 Leadership Nigerian News A physically challenged voter, Aminat Akinsola, has commended election officials at her polling unit in Ejigbo, Osun State, for making the voting process more accessible during Saturday’s governorship election. Akinsola, who cast her ballot at Polling Unit 6, Ward 4, said officials took her conditio https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/15/osun-decides-accord-party-agent-raises-alarm-as-unknown-persons-monitor-video-voters-at-polling-unit/ https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/15/osun-decides-accord-party-agent-raises-alarm-as-unknown-persons-monitor-video-voters-at-polling-unit/ Sat, 15 Aug 2026 10:38:57 +0000 Daily Post Nigerian News An Accord Party agent, Ajayi Ayodele, has raised the alarm over the invasion of voters’ privacy in the Ikire area of Osun State. Ajayi raised the concern amid the ongoing governorship election in Osun State. Speaking in a live interview with TVC at PU 003, Ward 9, Ikire, Irewole LGA, the party https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/15/no-military-coup-without-civilian-involvement-ibb/ https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/15/no-military-coup-without-civilian-involvement-ibb/ Sat, 15 Aug 2026 10:37:42 +0000 Daily Post Nigerian News Former military Head of State, Ibrahim Badamosi Babangida, popularly known as IBB, has said wealthy civilians have historically helped support and fund military coups in Nigeria. IBB made the assertion in an interview on Badeggi 90.1 FM in Minna, Niger State, as part of events to celebrate his 85th https://thewhistler.ng/police-arrest-10-with-human-heart-skull-flesh-in-oyo/ https://thewhistler.ng/police-arrest-10-with-human-heart-skull-flesh-in-oyo/ Sat, 15 Aug 2026 10:36:56 +0000 The Whistler Nigerian News The Police Command in Oyo State has arrested 10 suspected merchants of human parts and recovered suspected body parts and charms. The Command’s Public Relations Officer in the state, DSP Olayinka Ayanlade, disclosed this in a statement made available to newsmen on Saturday in Ibadan. Ayanlade said t https://leadership.ng/cibn-tasks-banks-on-msme-financing/ https://leadership.ng/cibn-tasks-banks-on-msme-financing/ Sat, 15 Aug 2026 10:36:40 +0000 Leadership Nigerian News The new capital base of Nigerian banks has provided a stronger capital buffer for the industry, but lenders must now deploy the fresh capital more strategically to support micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and drive economic growth, the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN) has http://www.stelladimokokorkus.com/2026/08/reality-tv-star-diiadem-denies-being.html http://www.stelladimokokorkus.com/2026/08/reality-tv-star-diiadem-denies-being.html Sat, 15 Aug 2026 10:36:39 +0000 SDK Celeb Celebrity Diiadem also denied being pregnant for a married ex and explains why she used the phrase that was used by former BFF Dabota during their recent altercation.She posted''One more thing; I never admitted to being pregnant for anyone, nor did I confirm any of the narratives currently being circulated.Th https://pmnewsnigeria.com/2026/08/15/osun-election-domestic-observers-give-early-verdict/ https://pmnewsnigeria.com/2026/08/15/osun-election-domestic-observers-give-early-verdict/ Sat, 15 Aug 2026 10:34:34 +0000 PM News Nigerian News He commended the electorate for the large turnout, while urging all political actors participating in the election to accept the outcome in good faith and avoid any form of violence. https://www.bellanaija.com/2026/08/evelyn-okafor-nigerian-freestyle-football-champion-africa/ https://www.bellanaija.com/2026/08/evelyn-okafor-nigerian-freestyle-football-champion-africa/ Sat, 15 Aug 2026 10:34:20 +0000 BellaNaija Celebrity Nigerian freestyle footballer Evelyn Okafor made history as the first African woman to qualify for the World Freestyle Football Championship Finals. The post Meet Evelyn Okafor, the First African Woman to Reach the World Freestyle Football Championship Finals appeared first on BellaNaija - Showcasin https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/more-news/903033-osundecides2026-person-with-disability-excited-over-special-treatment-at-polling-unit.html https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/more-news/903033-osundecides2026-person-with-disability-excited-over-special-treatment-at-polling-unit.html Sat, 15 Aug 2026 10:34:19 +0000 Premium Times Nigerian News Ms Akinsola, who cast her vote at Ejigbo Ward 4, Unit 6, said she was excited by the special attention accorded to her because of her condition. The post #OsunDecides2026: Person with disability excited over special treatment at polling unit appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. https://newtelegraphng.com/zamfara-agile-graduates-2250-girls-women-trained-on-market-driven-trades/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=zamfara-agile-graduates-2250-girls-women-trained-on-market-driven-trades https://newtelegraphng.com/zamfara-agile-graduates-2250-girls-women-trained-on-market-driven-trades/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=zamfara-agile-graduates-2250-girls-women-trained-on-market-driven-trades Sat, 15 Aug 2026 10:34:09 +0000 New Telegraph Nigerian News The Zamfara State Adolescent Girls Initiative For Learning Empowerment (AGILE) has trained 2,250 girls and young women on various market-driven trades, who have been formally issued certificates after ten months training programme at various training centres in the state. Speaking during the award o https://leadership.ng/group-woos-tcn-to-get-more-women-into-engineering-power-sector/ https://leadership.ng/group-woos-tcn-to-get-more-women-into-engineering-power-sector/ Sat, 15 Aug 2026 10:33:23 +0000 Leadership Nigerian News The Nigeria Female Youth Organization (NFYO), in collaboration with Michelle Youth Initiative for Sustainable Development, has sought the partnership of the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) to encourage more young women to pursue careers in engineering and the power sector. The group made the c https://leadership.ng/firm-strengthens-sickle-cell-support-with-free-medication-for-200-beneficiaries/ https://leadership.ng/firm-strengthens-sickle-cell-support-with-free-medication-for-200-beneficiaries/ Sat, 15 Aug 2026 10:33:12 +0000 Leadership Nigerian News   Dufil Prima Foods, has reaffirmed its commitment to improving the quality of life of Nigerians living with Sickle Cell Disorder by providing free essential medication to 200 beneficiaries in Lagos. The intervention was delivered under the company’s decade-long partnership with the Sickle Cell https://www.skysports.com/football/news/12040/13573232/ferran-torres-psg-sign-world-cup-final-hero-from-barcelona-for-42-7m https://www.skysports.com/football/news/12040/13573232/ferran-torres-psg-sign-world-cup-final-hero-from-barcelona-for-42-7m Sat, 15 Aug 2026 10:32:00 +0000 Sky Sports Football Football PSG have completed the signing of Spain's World Cup final hero Ferran Torres from Barcelona for £42.7m. http://www.stelladimokokorkus.com/2026/08/reality-tv-star-diiadem-denies-that-she.html http://www.stelladimokokorkus.com/2026/08/reality-tv-star-diiadem-denies-that-she.html Sat, 15 Aug 2026 10:31:33 +0000 SDK Celeb Celebrity In Diiadem's altercation with co star and former BFF Dabota,.... it was mentioned that Diiadem and Mr Churchill had a thing together ....She made a post that she was moving on from the whole brouhaha but has come back to clear this air that nothing happened.......It is good to clear the air and hope https://leadership.ng/police-arrest-suspected-human-part-merchants-recover-flesh-skull-charms-in-oyo/ https://leadership.ng/police-arrest-suspected-human-part-merchants-recover-flesh-skull-charms-in-oyo/ Sat, 15 Aug 2026 10:30:26 +0000 Leadership Nigerian News The Oyo State Police Command has arrested 10 suspected human parts merchants following several months of sustained intelligence gathering, discreet surveillance and close monitoring of their activities. The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), DSP Ayanlade Olayinka, who disclosed this on Saturday https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/more-news/903063-osun-decides2026-voting-hitch-free-in-multiple-polling-units-across-lgas-cjid-situation-room.html https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/more-news/903063-osun-decides2026-voting-hitch-free-in-multiple-polling-units-across-lgas-cjid-situation-room.html Sat, 15 Aug 2026 10:30:12 +0000 Premium Times Nigerian News The Situation Room also reported that there is a large turnout of voters in many polling units, while the BVAS machines are also functioning properly. The post #Osun Decides2026: Voting hitch-free in multiple polling units across LGAs – CJID Situation Room appeared first on Premium Times Niger https://thewhistler.ng/2027-inec-obeys-court-order-restores-suppressed-constituencies/ https://thewhistler.ng/2027-inec-obeys-court-order-restores-suppressed-constituencies/ Sat, 15 Aug 2026 10:30:07 +0000 The Whistler Nigerian News The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has restored four previously suppressed State House of Assembly constituencies in Delta and Kogi states in compliance with court judgments ahead of the 2027 General Election. The electoral body announced that the restored constituencies comprise A http://www.stelladimokokorkus.com/2026/08/actors-lateef-adedimeji-and-mo-bimpe.html http://www.stelladimokokorkus.com/2026/08/actors-lateef-adedimeji-and-mo-bimpe.html Sat, 15 Aug 2026 10:30:00 +0000 SDK Celeb Celebrity  Awwwwwww......My favourite couple! https://thesun.ng/alawuje-urges-tinubu-to-address-regional-religious-concerns-ahead-of-2027/ https://thesun.ng/alawuje-urges-tinubu-to-address-regional-religious-concerns-ahead-of-2027/ Sat, 15 Aug 2026 10:29:45 +0000 The Sun Nigerian News The National Coordinator of Disciples of Jagaban (DOJ), Abdulhakeem Adegoke Alawuje, has urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to pay closer attention to concerns over perceived regional and religious imbalance in his administration, warning that political opposition ahead of the 2027 election must not https://thesun.ng/bbnaija-erica-opens-up-on-seeking-therapy-years-after-show/ https://thesun.ng/bbnaija-erica-opens-up-on-seeking-therapy-years-after-show/ Sat, 15 Aug 2026 10:28:12 +0000 The Sun Nigerian News Former Big Brother Naija (BBNaija) housemate Erica Nlewedim has opened up about the emotional challenges she experienced during her time on the reality show, describing the experience as traumatic. The post BBNaija: Erica opens up on seeking therapy years after show appeared first on The Sun Nigeria https://leadership.ng/inec-restores-4-state-assembly-constituencies-in-delta-kogi/ https://leadership.ng/inec-restores-4-state-assembly-constituencies-in-delta-kogi/ Sat, 15 Aug 2026 10:27:22 +0000 Leadership Nigerian News The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has restored four previously suppressed State House of Assembly constituencies in Delta and Kogi States following court judgments directing their reinstatement. INEC’s National Commissioner and Chairman of its Information and Voter Education Comm https://thesun.ng/umahi-tinubu-has-turned-nigeria-to-construction-sites-ended-seast-marginalization/ https://thesun.ng/umahi-tinubu-has-turned-nigeria-to-construction-sites-ended-seast-marginalization/ Sat, 15 Aug 2026 10:24:36 +0000 The Sun Nigerian News Minister of Works, Sen. David Umahi has said that President Bola Tinubu has turned the country to construction sites. The post Umahi: Tinubu has turned Nigeria to construction sites, ended S’East marginalization appeared first on The Sun Nigeria. https://newtelegraphng.com/debunking-the-biggest-myths-about-high-paying-casinos/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=debunking-the-biggest-myths-about-high-paying-casinos https://newtelegraphng.com/debunking-the-biggest-myths-about-high-paying-casinos/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=debunking-the-biggest-myths-about-high-paying-casinos Sat, 15 Aug 2026 10:23:07 +0000 New Telegraph Nigerian News The phrase “high-paying casino” tends to conjure up images of secret algorithms, guaranteed windfalls, or hidden switches operators can flip at will — and these misconceptions have taken firm root across the Australian gaming community, where digital platform engagement runs high. Separating genuine https://thesun.ng/osun-election-party-agents-demand-ballot-count-before-voting-in-ejigbo/ https://thesun.ng/osun-election-party-agents-demand-ballot-count-before-voting-in-ejigbo/ Sat, 15 Aug 2026 10:23:04 +0000 The Sun Nigerian News Party agents at a polling centre in Ejigbo Local Government Area of Osun State have insisted on counting the ballot papers brought to the unit before voting begins. The post Osun election: Party agents demand ballot count before voting in Ejigbo appeared first on The Sun Nigeria. https://www.premiumtimesng.com/regional/ssouth-west/903057-osundecides2026-lawmaker-146-suspected-political-thugs-arrested.html https://www.premiumtimesng.com/regional/ssouth-west/903057-osundecides2026-lawmaker-146-suspected-political-thugs-arrested.html Sat, 15 Aug 2026 10:22:25 +0000 Premium Times Nigerian News The police have arrested a serving member of the Osun State House of Assembly, Abiola Inaolaji, alongside 146 suspected political thugs in Ikire, Irewole Local Government Area The post #OsunDecides2026: Lawmaker, 146 suspected political thugs arrested appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. https://thewhistler.ng/how-enugu-families-lost-n30-5m-98700-to-kidnappers/ https://thewhistler.ng/how-enugu-families-lost-n30-5m-98700-to-kidnappers/ Sat, 15 Aug 2026 10:22:19 +0000 The Whistler Nigerian News Families abducted by suspected kidnappers in Enugu State paid at least N30.5m and $98,700 in ransom before police arrested 14 suspects linked to multiple kidnapping cases across the state. Police also recovered five AK-47 rifles, two pump-action guns, one locally made firearm and 310 rounds of ammun https://www.tvcnews.tv/osun-2026-oyebamiji-commends-voter-turnout-urges-security-operatives-to-prevent-violence/ https://www.tvcnews.tv/osun-2026-oyebamiji-commends-voter-turnout-urges-security-operatives-to-prevent-violence/ Sat, 15 Aug 2026 10:21:32 +0000 TVC News Nigerian News The governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State, Bola Oyebamiji, has commended the turnout of voters in Ikire as the state votes to elect its next governor. Oyebamiji spoke on Saturday, August 15, after casting his vote at Open Space Gantry, Sawmill, Ward 009, Polling https://dailytrust.com/troops-kill-2-terrorists-intercept-180-explosives-in-zamfara/ https://dailytrust.com/troops-kill-2-terrorists-intercept-180-explosives-in-zamfara/ Sat, 15 Aug 2026 10:21:04 +0000 Daily Trust Nigerian News Troops of the Joint Task Force North West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, have neutralised two terrorists and intercepted a suspected explosives courier carrying 180 units of 20mm Super Power explosives in Zamfara State. The operations, conducted on Friday, came as troops intensified offensive operations a https://pmnewsnigeria.com/2026/08/15/osun-election-peaceful-i-will-win-gov-adeleke/ https://pmnewsnigeria.com/2026/08/15/osun-election-peaceful-i-will-win-gov-adeleke/ Sat, 15 Aug 2026 10:20:39 +0000 PM News Nigerian News The governor arrived at the polling unit at about 8 am, accompanied by a large number of supporters. https://businessday.ng/news/article/osun-poll-apc-deputy-candidate-adereti-commends-impressive-turnout-smooth-bvas-operation/ https://businessday.ng/news/article/osun-poll-apc-deputy-candidate-adereti-commends-impressive-turnout-smooth-bvas-operation/ Sat, 15 Aug 2026 10:20:05 +0000 BusinessDay Nigerian News The All Progressives Congress (APC) deputy governorship candidate in the ongoing Osun State governorship election, Kayode Adereti, has described the read more Osun Poll: APC deputy candidate Adereti commends impressive turnout, smooth BVAS operation https://newtelegraphng.com/osun-decides-massive-turnout-at-aregbesolas-polling-unit-in-ilesa/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=osun-decides-massive-turnout-at-aregbesolas-polling-unit-in-ilesa https://newtelegraphng.com/osun-decides-massive-turnout-at-aregbesolas-polling-unit-in-ilesa/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=osun-decides-massive-turnout-at-aregbesolas-polling-unit-in-ilesa Sat, 15 Aug 2026 10:19:22 +0000 New Telegraph Nigerian News There was a massive turnout of voters at the polling unit of former Osun State Governor, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, in the Ifofin area of Ilesa, Ilesa East Local Government Area on Saturday. The polling unit, Ward 8, Unit 1, witnessed a large number of voters, who arrived early to participate in the on https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/8/15/at-scene-of-deadly-israeli-strike-on-lebanon-home?traffic_source=rss https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/8/15/at-scene-of-deadly-israeli-strike-on-lebanon-home?traffic_source=rss Sat, 15 Aug 2026 10:18:40 +0000 Al Jazeera World News An overnight Israeli strike on a family home in Ansar, southern Lebanon, killed at least seven people. https://www.thisdaylive.com/2026/08/15/osun-2026-apc-spokesperson-olabisi-commissioner-lament-inadequate-bvass/ https://www.thisdaylive.com/2026/08/15/osun-2026-apc-spokesperson-olabisi-commissioner-lament-inadequate-bvass/ Sat, 15 Aug 2026 10:15:31 +0000 ThisDay Nigerian News Yinka Kolawole in Osogbo Though there was mass turnout of voters at Ward 3, Unit 25, Ifelodun, Modakeke, the All Progressives Congress (APC) Director of Media and Information, Kola Olabisi, https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/15/sending-govs-senators-to-osun-shows-election-wont-be-credible-verydarkman-calls-out-tinubu/ https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/15/sending-govs-senators-to-osun-shows-election-wont-be-credible-verydarkman-calls-out-tinubu/ Sat, 15 Aug 2026 10:14:45 +0000 Daily Post Nigerian News Nigerian social media activist, VeryDarkMan, has called out President Bola Tinubu over his alleged involvement in the ongoing Osun State governorship election. Accusing the President of sending All Progressives Congress, APC, governors and senators to manipulate the Osun election, VeryDarkMan told T https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/15/osun-decides-use-front-camera-davido-reacts-to-bvas-issues/ https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/15/osun-decides-use-front-camera-davido-reacts-to-bvas-issues/ Sat, 15 Aug 2026 10:14:25 +0000 Daily Post Nigerian News Afrobeats singer, Davido, has urged election officials to use the front camera on the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System, BVAS, when its main camera is not working in the ongoing Osun governorship election. Davido made the call in a post shared on his official X handle on Saturday, August 15, 2026, https://www.premiumtimesng.com/opinion/903059-the-poison-we-consume-by-osmund-agbo.html https://www.premiumtimesng.com/opinion/903059-the-poison-we-consume-by-osmund-agbo.html Sat, 15 Aug 2026 10:11:44 +0000 Premium Times Nigerian News I used to be an avid consumer of daily news. 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The post World Cup winner Ferran Torres signs for Paris Saint-Germain appeared first on Vanguard News. https://thewhistler.ng/osun-guber-police-aiding-apc-to-rig-says-adeleke/ https://thewhistler.ng/osun-guber-police-aiding-apc-to-rig-says-adeleke/ Sat, 15 Aug 2026 10:10:59 +0000 The Whistler Nigerian News Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has accused the Nigeria Police Force of aiding the All Progressives Congress (APC) to rig Saturday’s governorship election, alleging that officers were assisting the party to disrupt voting in some parts of the state. Speaking shortly after casting his vo https://tribuneonlineng.com/trans-sahara-highway-40-per-cent-complete-umahi/ https://tribuneonlineng.com/trans-sahara-highway-40-per-cent-complete-umahi/ Sat, 15 Aug 2026 10:10:45 +0000 Tribune Nigerian News … says over 2,000 jobs created in South East The Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi, has said Section One of the Trans-Sahara Highway is 40 per cent complete, with over 2,000 Nigerians already employed, as part of President Bola Tinubu’s push to end South East marginalisation. Umahi stated this https://pmnewsnigeria.com/2026/08/15/chadian-murder-suspect-hiding-in-nigeria-arrested-repatriated/ https://pmnewsnigeria.com/2026/08/15/chadian-murder-suspect-hiding-in-nigeria-arrested-repatriated/ Sat, 15 Aug 2026 10:09:30 +0000 PM News Nigerian News An international warrant of arrest was issued by the Court of Appeal, N’Djamena, on 22nd June 2026, for Abdoulaye and her accomplice, Fatime Senoussi Mouktar, in connection with the case. https://newtelegraphng.com/lagos-calabar-highway-fg-contract-award-went-through-competitive-bidding-umahi/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=lagos-calabar-highway-fg-contract-award-went-through-competitive-bidding-umahi https://newtelegraphng.com/lagos-calabar-highway-fg-contract-award-went-through-competitive-bidding-umahi/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=lagos-calabar-highway-fg-contract-award-went-through-competitive-bidding-umahi Sat, 15 Aug 2026 10:08:26 +0000 New Telegraph Nigerian News The Minister of Works, David Umahi, has reemphasised that the award of contracts for the construction of the Lagos/Calabar Coastal Highway and other legacy projects of the Federal Government went through competitive bidding. Umahi made this remark at the weekend in Abakaliki, the Ebonyi State capita https://ynaija.com/davido-is-influential-in-osun-politics-but-how-much-does-that-influence-actually-matter/ https://ynaija.com/davido-is-influential-in-osun-politics-but-how-much-does-that-influence-actually-matter/ Sat, 15 Aug 2026 10:08:14 +0000 YNaija Celebrity Davido has spent the past few months doing something unusual for one of Africa’s biggest music stars: putting his music career aside to campaign for his uncle. In May, he was unveiled as chairman of the Imole Youth Campaign Team and announced a two-month music hiatus to support his uncle’s re-electi https://www.tvcnews.tv/osun-election-inec-says-94-5-of-polling-units-opened-by-830am/ https://www.tvcnews.tv/osun-election-inec-says-94-5-of-polling-units-opened-by-830am/ Sat, 15 Aug 2026 10:08:05 +0000 TVC News Nigerian News The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says 3,556 of the 3,763 polling units in Osun State had opened for voting as of 8:30am on Saturday. 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