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 08:21:39 +0000 60 https://naijadigest.ng/social-card.png https://naijadigest.ng/ https://punchng.com/osundecides2026-gov-adeleke-casts-vote-at-his-polling-unit/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web https://punchng.com/osundecides2026-gov-adeleke-casts-vote-at-his-polling-unit/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web Sat, 15 Aug 2026 09:12:39 +0000 Punch Nigerian News Governor Ademola Adeleke casts his vote in the ongoing Osun election, seeking re-election on the Accord Party platform. Follow live updates. Read More: https://punchng.com/osundecides2026-gov-adeleke-casts-vote-at-his-polling-unit/ https://punchng.com/kidnappers-free-anambra-businessman-reverend-sister/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web https://punchng.com/kidnappers-free-anambra-businessman-reverend-sister/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web Sat, 15 Aug 2026 08:57:39 +0000 Punch Nigerian News Anambra businessman and a reverend sister, abducted in Ifite-Awka, have been released after a reported N1.5 billion ransom payment. Police investigate the Read More: https://punchng.com/kidnappers-free-anambra-businessman-reverend-sister/ https://punchng.com/soldiers-repel-bandits-attack-in-kebbi/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web https://punchng.com/soldiers-repel-bandits-attack-in-kebbi/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web Sat, 15 Aug 2026 08:56:36 +0000 Punch Nigerian News Nigerian Army troops successfully repelled a bandits’ attack on construction workers in Kebbi, rescuing them and recovering abandoned motorcycles. Read More: https://punchng.com/soldiers-repel-bandits-attack-in-kebbi/ https://punchng.com/video-osun-poll-police-confront-lawmaker-over-gathering-of-voters-in-residence/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web https://punchng.com/video-osun-poll-police-confront-lawmaker-over-gathering-of-voters-in-residence/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web Sat, 15 Aug 2026 08:52:24 +0000 Punch Nigerian News Police confront Osun lawmaker Abiola Ibrahim over a large gathering of voters at his residence during the Osun election, raising concerns about electoral m Read More: https://punchng.com/video-osun-poll-police-confront-lawmaker-over-gathering-of-voters-in-residence/ https://punchng.com/photos-osun-2026-early-arrival-of-inec-ad-hoc-staff-in-ilesa-accreditation-begins/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web https://punchng.com/photos-osun-2026-early-arrival-of-inec-ad-hoc-staff-in-ilesa-accreditation-begins/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web Sat, 15 Aug 2026 08:43:08 +0000 Punch Nigerian News Ad hoc staff of INEC arrived early at polling units in Ilesa for the Osun 2026 governorship election. Accreditation has begun, with voters checking registe Read More: https://punchng.com/photos-osun-2026-early-arrival-of-inec-ad-hoc-staff-in-ilesa-accreditation-begins/ https://punchng.com/osun-2026-voters-turn-out-early-in-adelekes-hometown/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web https://punchng.com/osun-2026-voters-turn-out-early-in-adelekes-hometown/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web Sat, 15 Aug 2026 08:39:19 +0000 Punch Nigerian News Voters in Ede, Governor Adeleke’s hometown, showed early enthusiasm for the Osun 2026 election, with high turnout reported across polling units. Read More: https://punchng.com/osun-2026-voters-turn-out-early-in-adelekes-hometown/ https://leadership.ng/osun-election-2026-adeleke-arrives-at-polling-unit-to-cast-vote/ https://leadership.ng/osun-election-2026-adeleke-arrives-at-polling-unit-to-cast-vote/ Sat, 15 Aug 2026 08:21:19 +0000 Leadership Nigerian News Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has arrived at his polling unit in Ede North Local Government Area to cast his vote in the 2026 Osun State governorship election. Adeleke arrived at Polling Unit 009, Ward 02, Abogunde Compound, Ede North, on Saturday morning ahead of the commencement of voting. https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/15/zamfara-troops-intercept-180-explosives-neutralize-terrorists/ https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/15/zamfara-troops-intercept-180-explosives-neutralize-terrorists/ Sat, 15 Aug 2026 08:21:15 +0000 Daily Post Nigerian News Troops of the Joint Task Force North West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, have intercepted 180 explosive materials allegedly being transported to suspected terrorists. They also neutralized two terrorists during separate operations in Zamfara State. The development was contained in a statement issued on Sa https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c5y0zz63gero?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c5y0zz63gero?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss Sat, 15 Aug 2026 08:21:01 +0000 BBC News World World News The earthquake struck off Flores island in the country's east early on Saturday morning. https://leadership.ng/police-interrogate-osun-lawmaker-over-large-crowd-of-voters-at-private-residence/ https://leadership.ng/police-interrogate-osun-lawmaker-over-large-crowd-of-voters-at-private-residence/ Sat, 15 Aug 2026 08:19:24 +0000 Leadership Nigerian News Security operatives have questioned a member of the Osun State House of Assembly, Abiola Ibrahim, after about 146 people were found gathered at a private residence in Ikire on Saturday, the day of the state’s governorship election.   Ibrahim, who represents Irewole/Isokan Constituency, was conf https://leadership.ng/man-detained-for-killing-lady-in-hotel-room/ https://leadership.ng/man-detained-for-killing-lady-in-hotel-room/ Sat, 15 Aug 2026 08:18:39 +0000 Leadership Nigerian News Operatives of the Adamawa State Police Command have arrested a man for beheading a lady in a hotel in Girei local government area of the state. The State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje, confirmed the incident and the arrest to LEADERSHIP Weekend. Yahaya said investigatio https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/08/taliban-authorities-mark-five-years-ruling-afghanistan/ https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/08/taliban-authorities-mark-five-years-ruling-afghanistan/ Sat, 15 Aug 2026 08:18:15 +0000 Vanguard Nigerian News Hundreds of Afghans gathered around a square beside the former US embassy, with men, boys and young girls packed into pickup trucks and waving white Taliban government flags. The post Taliban authorities mark five years ruling Afghanistan appeared first on Vanguard News. https://pmnewsnigeria.com/2026/08/15/breaking-gov-adeleke-casts-vote-in-ede/ https://pmnewsnigeria.com/2026/08/15/breaking-gov-adeleke-casts-vote-in-ede/ Sat, 15 Aug 2026 08:18:07 +0000 PM News Nigerian News Osun State Governor and Accord Party governorship candidate, Ademola Adeleke, has cast his vote in the ongoing governorship election in the state. Adeleke arrived at Polling Unit 009, Ward 02, Abogunde Compound, Ede North Local Government Area, at about 8:10 a.m. and subsequently exercised his franc https://leadership.ng/notorious-ritualist-nabbed-in-kebbi/ https://leadership.ng/notorious-ritualist-nabbed-in-kebbi/ Sat, 15 Aug 2026 08:17:51 +0000 Leadership Nigerian News The Police in Kebbi State have arrested a notorious ritualist, Abubakar Musa, in Zuru local government area of the state. Confirming the incident in a statement by the spokesman of the Police command, SP Bashir Usman on Friday, he said the suspect was arrested in connection with a case of criminal c https://thewhistler.ng/adeleke-rep-demand-probe-as-police-invade-ife-rac-cart-election-material/ https://thewhistler.ng/adeleke-rep-demand-probe-as-police-invade-ife-rac-cart-election-material/ Sat, 15 Aug 2026 08:17:10 +0000 The Whistler Nigerian News Governor Ademola Adeleke’s campaign council and a member of the House of Representatives have called for an investigation after armed policemen allegedly invaded a Registration Area Centre (RAC) in Ife East Local Government during the ongoing Osun State governorship election, carting away elec http://www.stelladimokokorkus.com/2026/08/police-confirm-socialite-jowizazas-dad.html http://www.stelladimokokorkus.com/2026/08/police-confirm-socialite-jowizazas-dad.html Sat, 15 Aug 2026 08:15:47 +0000 SDK Celeb Celebrity The Anambra State Police Command confirmed that Chief J.J Ezeokafor and a Reverend sister who were earlier abducted by criminals at Ifite-Awka have been released and have safely returned today, Saturday August 15, 2026. The Commissioner of Police, Anambra State Command, CP Nnanna Oji, commended the https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/15/2027-journey-to-nowhere-keyamo-mocks-opposition-summit/ https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/15/2027-journey-to-nowhere-keyamo-mocks-opposition-summit/ Sat, 15 Aug 2026 08:15:35 +0000 Daily Post Nigerian News Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has chided the opposition political parties ahead of their planned summit for 2027 general elections. In a post on his verified X handle on Saturday, Keyamo described the move as ‘journey to nowhere’. Recall that there is a n https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/more-news/902990-troops-foil-terrorists-attack-in-katsina.html https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/more-news/902990-troops-foil-terrorists-attack-in-katsina.html Sat, 15 Aug 2026 08:14:54 +0000 Premium Times Nigerian News The troops of 17 Brigade, in conjunction with the police, acted on intelligence on terrorists moving on motorcycles around Dandume in Dandume LGA. The post Troops foil terrorists’ attack in Katsina appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. https://leadership.ng/osun-election-observers-warn-against-unverified-reports/ https://leadership.ng/osun-election-observers-warn-against-unverified-reports/ Sat, 15 Aug 2026 08:14:35 +0000 Leadership Nigerian News   Ahead of Saturday’s Osun State governorship election, election observers have cautioned other accredited observers against reporting unverified information that could undermine the credibility of the electoral process. The warning was issued on Friday,during a joint operational briefing betwe https://www.tvcnews.tv/osun-decides-adeleke-votes-in-ede-as-voting-commences-statewide/ https://www.tvcnews.tv/osun-decides-adeleke-votes-in-ede-as-voting-commences-statewide/ Sat, 15 Aug 2026 08:14:20 +0000 TVC News Nigerian News Voting has commenced across Osun State as residents turn out to elect the governor who will lead the state for the next four years. The post Osun Decides: Adeleke Votes In Ede As Voting Commences Statewide appeared first on Trending News. https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/902996-osundecides2026-voters-troop-to-polling-units-in-ede.html https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/902996-osundecides2026-voters-troop-to-polling-units-in-ede.html Sat, 15 Aug 2026 08:12:33 +0000 Premium Times Nigerian News Ede is the home town of Governor Ademola Adeleke, the governorship candidate of the Accord party. The post #OsunDecides2026: Voters troop to polling units in Ede appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/08/iran-fires-back-at-trumps-threat-to-declare-hormuz-a-us-territory/ https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/08/iran-fires-back-at-trumps-threat-to-declare-hormuz-a-us-territory/ Sat, 15 Aug 2026 08:12:17 +0000 Vanguard Nigerian News "The Strait of Hormuz has been Iranian, is Iranian, and will remain Iranian," Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi said on X. The post Iran fires back at Trump’s threat to declare Hormuz a US territory appeared first on Vanguard News. https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/15/osun-election-adeleke-arrives-polling-unit-to-cast-his-vote-photos/ https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/15/osun-election-adeleke-arrives-polling-unit-to-cast-his-vote-photos/ Sat, 15 Aug 2026 08:11:04 +0000 Daily Post Nigerian News Governor Ademola Adeleke, candidate of the Accord Party, has arrived at his polling unit to cast his vote in the Osun State governorship election. Adeleke arrived at Polling Unit 009, Ward 02, Abogunde compound, Ede North Local Government Area, at about 8:10 am on Saturday. The governor is seeking r https://leadership.ng/police-arrest-suspects-over-plot-to-abduct-bishops-wives-in-plateau/ https://leadership.ng/police-arrest-suspects-over-plot-to-abduct-bishops-wives-in-plateau/ Sat, 15 Aug 2026 08:11:02 +0000 Leadership Nigerian News The Plateau State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of some suspects in connection with an alleged attempt to kidnap the wives of two Anglican Bishops in Jos. Commissioner of Police, Ayodeji Faniyan, disclosed this yesterday during his maiden press briefing at the Police Officers’ Mess in Jos, https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/08/atletico-complete-e40m-romero-signing-from-tottenham/ https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/08/atletico-complete-e40m-romero-signing-from-tottenham/ Sat, 15 Aug 2026 08:08:54 +0000 Vanguard Nigerian News Romero arrives days after compatriot and fellow World Cup-winning defender Nahuel Molina left Atletico for Serie A side AS Roma, for a fee reported to be 17 million euros. The post Atletico complete €40m Romero signing from Tottenham appeared first on Vanguard News. https://www.tvcnews.tv/osundecides2026-voting-begins-at-830am-in-ikire-polling-unit-as-party-agents-insist-on-monitoring-bvas/ https://www.tvcnews.tv/osundecides2026-voting-begins-at-830am-in-ikire-polling-unit-as-party-agents-insist-on-monitoring-bvas/ Sat, 15 Aug 2026 08:08:51 +0000 TVC News Nigerian News Voting commenced at exactly 8:30 am at Ward 009, Polling Unit 004, in Ikire, Irewole Local Government Area of Osun State. The exercise began peacefully, with the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) functioning properly at the polling unit. Party agents were initially asked to leave the polling https://newtelegraphng.com/osun-decides-pwd-among-voters-in-ilesa-west/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=osun-decides-pwd-among-voters-in-ilesa-west https://newtelegraphng.com/osun-decides-pwd-among-voters-in-ilesa-west/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=osun-decides-pwd-among-voters-in-ilesa-west Sat, 15 Aug 2026 08:08:09 +0000 New Telegraph Nigerian News Physically challenged individuals were among the people who turned out to vote in Ilesa West Local Government Area of Osun State. Accreditation and voting have begun in Ilesa East and West Local Government Areas of the state as the Osun State governorship election commenced. The post Osun Decides: P https://punchng.com/osun-speakers-residence-surrounded-by-armed-personnel-says-adeleke-campaign/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web https://punchng.com/osun-speakers-residence-surrounded-by-armed-personnel-says-adeleke-campaign/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web Sat, 15 Aug 2026 08:05:09 +0000 Punch Nigerian News Adeleke campaign raises alarm as Osun Speaker’s residence is surrounded by armed personnel on election day, preventing movement. Clarification sought. Read More: https://punchng.com/osun-speakers-residence-surrounded-by-armed-personnel-says-adeleke-campaign/ https://leadership.ng/davido-alleges-soldiers-trying-to-stop-him-from-entering-osun/ https://leadership.ng/davido-alleges-soldiers-trying-to-stop-him-from-entering-osun/ Sat, 15 Aug 2026 08:04:46 +0000 Leadership Nigerian News Afrobeats star David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has alleged that soldiers are attempting to prevent him from entering Osun State ahead of Saturday’s governorship election. Davido made the allegation in a post on his verified X account early Saturday, claiming he had been informed that soldi https://www.france24.com/en/tv-shows/sports/20260815-liverpool-announce-sale-of-stake-in-club-to-jeff-bezos-backed-consortium https://www.france24.com/en/tv-shows/sports/20260815-liverpool-announce-sale-of-stake-in-club-to-jeff-bezos-backed-consortium Sat, 15 Aug 2026 08:04:46 +0000 France 24 World News On Friday, Liverpool's majority owners Fenway Sports Group announced the sale of a minority stake in the club a consortium including Jeff Bezos and Facebook co-founder Eduardo Savarin. Former Queens Park Rangers owner Amit Bhatia is expected to become the club's new vice-chairman as part of the deal https://www.tvcnews.tv/osun-2026-early-voters-turn-out-in-ikire-as-officials-security-operatives-arrive-polling-units/ https://www.tvcnews.tv/osun-2026-early-voters-turn-out-in-ikire-as-officials-security-operatives-arrive-polling-units/ Sat, 15 Aug 2026 08:04:43 +0000 TVC News Nigerian News Early voting is underway in various polling units visited by TVC News Online in Ikire, Osun State, as voters turned out to participate in Saturday’s governorship election. Election officials arrived at the polling units early and were seen making preparations for the commencement of the exercise. Se https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/15/osun-election-corpers-ran-for-their-lives-woman-claims-police-teargassed-voters-video/ https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/15/osun-election-corpers-ran-for-their-lives-woman-claims-police-teargassed-voters-video/ Sat, 15 Aug 2026 08:04:29 +0000 Daily Post Nigerian News A woman has alleged that police officers fired tear gas at people at Modakeke Ward 10 in Ife East Local Government Area of Osun State, claiming that some corps members ran for their lives. The allegation was made in a video circulating on social media on Saturday, August 15, 2026, as voting commence https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/08/video-police-arrest-accord-party-lawmaker-with-over-200-pvcs-146-mercenaries/ https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/08/video-police-arrest-accord-party-lawmaker-with-over-200-pvcs-146-mercenaries/ Sat, 15 Aug 2026 08:04:27 +0000 Vanguard Nigerian News By Shina Abubakar Osogbo The Osun State Police Command has arrested a serving member of the State House of Assembly, Hon. Abiola Ibrahim Inaolaji, alongside 146 suspected electoral mercenaries camped at his residence in Ikire. The lawmaker, who represents Irewole/Isokan State Constituency in the Osu https://newtelegraphng.com/massive-turnout-as-electorates-arrive-early-at-ward-8-unit-7-ilesa-east-pu/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=massive-turnout-as-electorates-arrive-early-at-ward-8-unit-7-ilesa-east-pu https://newtelegraphng.com/massive-turnout-as-electorates-arrive-early-at-ward-8-unit-7-ilesa-east-pu/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=massive-turnout-as-electorates-arrive-early-at-ward-8-unit-7-ilesa-east-pu Sat, 15 Aug 2026 08:04:21 +0000 New Telegraph Nigerian News Electorates in Ward 8, Unit 7, Ilesa, Ilesa East Local Government Area of Osun State, turned out in large numbers on Saturday to exercise their franchise in the ongoing governorship election. The polling unit witnessed an early arrival of voters, with electorates turning up to verify their names and https://leadership.ng/osun-election-over-100-suspected-imported-voters-arrested/ https://leadership.ng/osun-election-over-100-suspected-imported-voters-arrested/ Sat, 15 Aug 2026 08:03:26 +0000 Leadership Nigerian News Over one hundred suspected “imported” voters allegedly brought into Osun State ahead of Saturday’s governorship election have been arrested by security operatives. The voters, who were reportedly carrying newly issued Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs), were allegedly camped at the residence of Hon. Abiol https://leadership.ng/139-suspected-thugs-arrested-in-niger/ https://leadership.ng/139-suspected-thugs-arrested-in-niger/ Sat, 15 Aug 2026 08:03:16 +0000 Leadership Nigerian News Operatives of the Niger state Police Command have arrested 139 suspects and prosecuted 64 for alleged unlawful assembly and attack on innocent members of the public in Suleja. The Command’s Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), SP Wasiu Abiodun, disclosed this yesterday in Minna while giving updat https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/08/over-20-killed-in-niger-community-households-flee-as-violence-escalates/ https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/08/over-20-killed-in-niger-community-households-flee-as-violence-escalates/ Sat, 15 Aug 2026 08:03:12 +0000 Vanguard Nigerian News More than 20 people have reportedly been killed in Kokoli community, Borgu Local Government Area of Niger State, in a fresh outbreak of violence between rival local groups. The post Over 20 killed in Niger community, households flee as violence escalates appeared first on Vanguard News. https://newtelegraphng.com/osun-decides-adeleke-casts-vote-in-ede/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=osun-decides-adeleke-casts-vote-in-ede https://newtelegraphng.com/osun-decides-adeleke-casts-vote-in-ede/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=osun-decides-adeleke-casts-vote-in-ede Sat, 15 Aug 2026 08:02:57 +0000 New Telegraph Nigerian News Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has cast his vote in the ongoing Osun governorship election. Adeleke arrived at his polling unit in Sagba Abogunde, Ede, where he was accredited and proceeded to cast his ballot at about 8:40 a.m. The governor’s appearance at the polling unit attracted attention https://leadership.ng/osun-election-2026-netizens-react-as-davido-alleges-soldiers-trying-to-stop-him-from-entering-state-on-poll-day/ https://leadership.ng/osun-election-2026-netizens-react-as-davido-alleges-soldiers-trying-to-stop-him-from-entering-state-on-poll-day/ Sat, 15 Aug 2026 08:02:27 +0000 Leadership Nigerian News Reactions have trailed a post by Afrobeats star, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, alleging that soldiers are attempting to prevent him from entering Osun State on Saturday as the state holds its governorship election. In a post on his verified X account early on Saturday, Davido wrote, “I’v https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/15/osun-decides-osogbo-calm-as-voters-head-to-poll/ https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/15/osun-decides-osogbo-calm-as-voters-head-to-poll/ Sat, 15 Aug 2026 08:01:35 +0000 Daily Post Nigerian News Osogbo, the Osun State capital, remained calm in the early hours of Saturday as voters began making their way towards polling units for the governorship election. Checks by DAILY POST across several parts of the city showed a largely peaceful atmosphere, with residents moving about as preparations c https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/08/osun-election-gov-adeleke-arrives-polling-unit-in-ede/ https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/08/osun-election-gov-adeleke-arrives-polling-unit-in-ede/ Sat, 15 Aug 2026 08:01:06 +0000 Vanguard Nigerian News In Ede, some voters were at their polling units as early as 6:40 a.m., while vehicles were seen conveying voters and National Youth Service Corps members to different locations from about 6:30 a.m. The post Updated: Gov Adeleke casts vote in Ede appeared first on Vanguard News. https://thesun.ng/2027-ex-commissioner-wants-niger-deltans-declare-no-cleanup-no-vote/ https://thesun.ng/2027-ex-commissioner-wants-niger-deltans-declare-no-cleanup-no-vote/ Sat, 15 Aug 2026 08:00:22 +0000 The Sun Nigerian News Environmental advocate and former Commissioner for Environment, Bayelsa State, Dr. Iniruo Wills, has charged Niger Deltans to make cleanup of the region a condition for votes in the 2027 elections. The post 2027: Ex-commissioner wants Niger Deltans declare ‘No cleanup, no vote’ appeared https://www.skysports.com/football/news/12040/13573213/cristian-romero-tottenham-captain-completes-move-to-atletico-madrid https://www.skysports.com/football/news/12040/13573213/cristian-romero-tottenham-captain-completes-move-to-atletico-madrid Sat, 15 Aug 2026 08:00:00 +0000 Sky Sports Football Football Tottenham captain Cristian Romero has completed his £34.2m move to Atletico Madrid. http://www.stelladimokokorkus.com/2026/08/sunday-laughs_01019800137.html http://www.stelladimokokorkus.com/2026/08/sunday-laughs_01019800137.html Sat, 15 Aug 2026 08:00:00 +0000 SDK Celeb Celebrity   https://www.tvcnews.tv/osun-decides-2026-ademola-adeleke-votes-in-ede/ https://www.tvcnews.tv/osun-decides-2026-ademola-adeleke-votes-in-ede/ Sat, 15 Aug 2026 07:59:03 +0000 TVC News Nigerian News Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has vioted in his polling unit in Ede as the voting gets uinderway in the Osdun State governorship election. The post Osun Decides 2026: Ademola Adeleke Votes In Ede appeared first on Trending News. https://newtelegraphng.com/osun-decides-voters-security-operatives-inec-officials-arrive-oyetolas-pu/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=osun-decides-voters-security-operatives-inec-officials-arrive-oyetolas-pu https://newtelegraphng.com/osun-decides-voters-security-operatives-inec-officials-arrive-oyetolas-pu/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=osun-decides-voters-security-operatives-inec-officials-arrive-oyetolas-pu Sat, 15 Aug 2026 07:56:43 +0000 New Telegraph Nigerian News Electorate, security personnel and officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) have arrived early at Ward 10, Unit 01, Oloti area of Iragbiji, Boripe Local Government Area of Osun State, where the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, is expected to cast his https://nairametrics.com/2026/08/15/lagos-island-land-prices-soar-ikoyi-hits-n2-5-million-per-sqm/ https://nairametrics.com/2026/08/15/lagos-island-land-prices-soar-ikoyi-hits-n2-5-million-per-sqm/ Sat, 15 Aug 2026 07:55:07 +0000 Nairametrics Nigerian News The Lagos Island Residential Market Report 2026 by real estate company Lagos Realty, seen by Nairametrics, tracks residential rental prices, sales values and land costs across the market between 2022 and 2026. The post Lagos Island land prices soar, Ikoyi hits N2.5 million per sqm appeared first on https://soccernet.ng/2026/08/osimhen-arsenal-spurs-galatasaray-future.html https://soccernet.ng/2026/08/osimhen-arsenal-spurs-galatasaray-future.html Sat, 15 Aug 2026 07:54:42 +0000 Soccernet NG Football Victor Osimhen has refused to shut the door on a possible move away from Galatasaray, despite his strong connection with the Turkish champions, Soccernet.ng reports. The Super Eagles striker scored twice to help Galatasaray rescue a dramatic 2-2 draw against newly-promoted Çorum FK on matchday one o https://allafrica.com/stories/202608150002.html https://allafrica.com/stories/202608150002.html Sat, 15 Aug 2026 07:54:15 +0000 AllAfrica Africa News [Bird Story Agency] Once primarily worn as wrappers and ceremonial dress, Akwete cloth is finding new life in contemporary clothing and university training. Weavers, educators and heritage specialists say expanding its market could preserve generations of knowledge while creating new livelihoods. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c9982znvyk4o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c9982znvyk4o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss Sat, 15 Aug 2026 07:53:48 +0000 BBC News World World News His family said they were "in shock" to have lost him, adding a "campaign of misinformation" had been too much. https://punchng.com/morning-recap-osun-gov-poll-holds-amid-vote-buying-allegations-atiku-sues-tinubu-other-top-stories/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web https://punchng.com/morning-recap-osun-gov-poll-holds-amid-vote-buying-allegations-atiku-sues-tinubu-other-top-stories/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web Sat, 15 Aug 2026 07:52:56 +0000 Punch Nigerian News The Osun governorship election is marred by vote-buying allegations. Also, Atiku sues Tinubu over alleged forged documents. Get the full morning recap. Read More: https://punchng.com/morning-recap-osun-gov-poll-holds-amid-vote-buying-allegations-atiku-sues-tinubu-other-top-stories/ https://www.completesports.com/supercomputer-reveals-2026-27-premier-league-title-winners/ https://www.completesports.com/supercomputer-reveals-2026-27-premier-league-title-winners/ Sat, 15 Aug 2026 07:52:45 +0000 Completesports Football The opening day of the Premier League season is fast approaching, with a supercomputer backing Arsenal to defend their title in the 2026-27 campaign. Mikel Arteta’s side ended a 22-year wait to be crowned champions last term, with the Gunners holding off Man City after finishing as runners-up http://www.stelladimokokorkus.com/2026/08/news-in-brief_0533739655.html http://www.stelladimokokorkus.com/2026/08/news-in-brief_0533739655.html Sat, 15 Aug 2026 07:51:51 +0000 SDK Celeb Celebrity The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has assured that the governorship election being conducted in Osun State today, Saturday, will be free, fair and transparent. The commission spoke as the ballot papers and result sheets arrived in Osogbo, the state capital on Friday. Presiden https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/08/osun-election-ede-voters-troop-to-polling-units/ https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/08/osun-election-ede-voters-troop-to-polling-units/ Sat, 15 Aug 2026 07:51:40 +0000 Vanguard Nigerian News Residents of Ede in Osun State on Saturday trooped out to various polling units to exercise their civic rights in the ongoing governorship election. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that as early as 6:30 a.m., vehicles were seen conveying voters and some National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) m https://thesun.ng/osun-guber-armed-security-personnel-in-10-black-hilux-vehicles-surround-speakers-residence/ https://thesun.ng/osun-guber-armed-security-personnel-in-10-black-hilux-vehicles-surround-speakers-residence/ Sat, 15 Aug 2026 07:51:03 +0000 The Sun Nigerian News Tension rose in Osogbo early on gubernatorial election day as armed security personnel in more than 10 black Hilux vehicles surrounded the residence of the Speaker of the Osun State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Adewale Egbedun. The post Osun guber: Armed security personnel in 10 black Hilux vehicles https://newtelegraphng.com/voting-begins-amidst-heavy-military-presence-in-osun/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=voting-begins-amidst-heavy-military-presence-in-osun https://newtelegraphng.com/voting-begins-amidst-heavy-military-presence-in-osun/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=voting-begins-amidst-heavy-military-presence-in-osun Sat, 15 Aug 2026 07:50:52 +0000 New Telegraph Nigerian News Voters have turned out at several polling units in Osun State as military personnel mounted roadblocks leading to major Local Government Areas on Saturday. At Ilesa West, many voters have turned out to cast their votes. Despite the restriction of vehicular movement, voters trekked to polling units. https://pmnewsnigeria.com/2026/08/15/osundecides2026-early-turnout-voter-enthusiasm-across-ife-polling-units/ https://pmnewsnigeria.com/2026/08/15/osundecides2026-early-turnout-voter-enthusiasm-across-ife-polling-units/ Sat, 15 Aug 2026 07:50:31 +0000 PM News Nigerian News From Modakeke to Fajuyi Hall, Moremi High School and Ilare, voters arrived to participate in the election, while INEC officials prepared for voting and party agents took their positions. https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/08/troops-repel-bandits-attack-on-construction-workers-in-kebbi/ https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/08/troops-repel-bandits-attack-on-construction-workers-in-kebbi/ Sat, 15 Aug 2026 07:50:29 +0000 Vanguard Nigerian News Troops of the Nigerian Army have repelled an attack by suspected bandits on construction workers at Tsatsunbe village in Southern Kebbi State, rescuing the workers and recovering three motorcycles abandoned by the attackers. The post Troops repel bandits’ attack on construction workers in Kebbi appe https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/08/osun-election-early-turnout-of-voters-heavy-security-presence-in-osogbo-ede-ilesa/ https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/08/osun-election-early-turnout-of-voters-heavy-security-presence-in-osogbo-ede-ilesa/ Sat, 15 Aug 2026 07:49:23 +0000 Vanguard Nigerian News At Ward D1, Unit 8 in Ilesa West council area, INEC officials were on the ground, while voters were seen checking their names on the pasted voters’ list. The post Osun election: Early turnout of voters, heavy security presence in Osogbo, Ede, Ilesa appeared first on Vanguard News. https://pmnewsnigeria.com/2026/08/15/osun-decides-imole-alleges-speakers-residence-surrounded-by-armed-personnel/ https://pmnewsnigeria.com/2026/08/15/osun-decides-imole-alleges-speakers-residence-surrounded-by-armed-personnel/ Sat, 15 Aug 2026 07:46:50 +0000 PM News Nigerian News The Imole Campaign Council has alleged that armed security personnel have surrounded residence of the Speaker of the Osun State House of Assembly, Adewale Egbedun, as the state decides in an off-cycle governorship election today. https://www.tvcnews.tv/sokoto-badagry-super-highway-will-boost-agriculture-information-minister/ https://www.tvcnews.tv/sokoto-badagry-super-highway-will-boost-agriculture-information-minister/ Sat, 15 Aug 2026 07:46:25 +0000 TVC News Nigerian News The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has said the Sokoto-Badagry Super Highway will boost agriculture and open new economic opportunities for communities and states along the 1,000-kilometre corridor, including Kebbi State. The Minister stated this when he received t https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/c20dyz4vrero?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/c20dyz4vrero?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss Sat, 15 Aug 2026 07:44:59 +0000 BBC Sport Football Football Cristian Romero says he "wasn't perfect" during his five years with Tottenham Hotspur as his move to Atletico Madrid is confirmed. https://newtelegraphng.com/osun-decides-inec-official-educates-voters-at-ilesa-west-polling-unit/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=osun-decides-inec-official-educates-voters-at-ilesa-west-polling-unit https://newtelegraphng.com/osun-decides-inec-official-educates-voters-at-ilesa-west-polling-unit/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=osun-decides-inec-official-educates-voters-at-ilesa-west-polling-unit Sat, 15 Aug 2026 07:44:54 +0000 New Telegraph Nigerian News An Assistant Presiding Officer of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Festus Akinlolu, has been educating voters on the voting process at Ward 8, Unit 3, Ilesa in Ilesa West Local Government Area of Osun State. Akinlolu was seen explaining the voting procedures to the electorate an https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-08-15/xi-urges-shift-to-prevention-in-disaster-management-xinhua-says https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-08-15/xi-urges-shift-to-prevention-in-disaster-management-xinhua-says Sat, 15 Aug 2026 07:44:52 +0000 Bloomberg Markets Investment & Stocks President Xi Jinping called for China to shift disaster management toward prevention, saying safety and resilience should be integrated into planning and development, Xinhua News Agency reported on Saturday. https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/2026/8/15/arteta-assures-arsenal-fans-over-contract-ahead-of-man-city-clash?traffic_source=rss https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/2026/8/15/arteta-assures-arsenal-fans-over-contract-ahead-of-man-city-clash?traffic_source=rss Sat, 15 Aug 2026 07:44:35 +0000 Al Jazeera World News Mikel Arteta, who ended Arsenal's 22-year wait for a Premier League title, says contract negotiations will be resolved. https://www.completesports.com/im-not-selling-galatasaray-chief-makes-firm-decision-on-osimhens-future/ https://www.completesports.com/im-not-selling-galatasaray-chief-makes-firm-decision-on-osimhens-future/ Sat, 15 Aug 2026 07:44:14 +0000 Completesports Football Galatasaray president Dursun Özbek has declared that the club will not entertain any offers for Victor Osimhen this summer, reports Completesports.com. The 27-year-old has been linked with a move to Premier League champions Arsenal, who are reportedly keen on bringing the Nigeria international to En https://www.tvcnews.tv/osun-decides-2026-the-figures-battlegrounds-risks-behind-the-election/ https://www.tvcnews.tv/osun-decides-2026-the-figures-battlegrounds-risks-behind-the-election/ Sat, 15 Aug 2026 07:43:29 +0000 TVC News Nigerian News The Osun State governorship election is being decided against the backdrop of a large electorate, a fiercely contested political landscape and concerns over security, logistics and the credibility of the electoral process. At stake are the votes of 2,339,233 registered voters spread across 30 local https://www.thisdaylive.com/2026/08/15/6-ticket-charge-cut-will-affect-nsib-operations-says-nsib-dg/ https://www.thisdaylive.com/2026/08/15/6-ticket-charge-cut-will-affect-nsib-operations-says-nsib-dg/ Sat, 15 Aug 2026 07:43:23 +0000 ThisDay Nigerian News Sumaina Kasim in Abuja  The Director General, Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB), Captain Alex Badeh Jr., has warned that the proposed reduction of the Ticket Sales Charge (TSC) from six per https://thesun.ng/osun-election-voters-turn-up-early-at-unit-7-oke-oja-osogbo/ https://thesun.ng/osun-election-voters-turn-up-early-at-unit-7-oke-oja-osogbo/ Sat, 15 Aug 2026 07:43:21 +0000 The Sun Nigerian News Voters arrived early at Unit 7, Oke-Oja, Osogbo, on Saturday to participate in the Osun State governorship election. The post Osun election: Voters turn up early at Unit 7, Oke-Oja, Osogbo appeared first on The Sun Nigeria. https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/08/osun-election-soldiers-restrict-movement-along-inec-office-road/ https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/08/osun-election-soldiers-restrict-movement-along-inec-office-road/ Sat, 15 Aug 2026 07:42:33 +0000 Vanguard Nigerian News Armed military personnel on Saturday took over the road leading to the office of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) along Abere Road in Osogbo, Osun State. The soldiers were stationed along the route and were seen stopping and frisking motorists and searching vehicles plying the ro https://www.thisdaylive.com/2026/08/15/gov-eno-to-take-delivery-of-ibom-airs-third-airbus-a220-inspects-aircraft-in-canada/ https://www.thisdaylive.com/2026/08/15/gov-eno-to-take-delivery-of-ibom-airs-third-airbus-a220-inspects-aircraft-in-canada/ Sat, 15 Aug 2026 07:41:25 +0000 ThisDay Nigerian News .Aircraft to commence operations ahead of Christmas Charles Ajunwa Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has conducted a pre-delivery inspection of Ibom Air’s latest brand-new Airbus A220-300 aircraft and https://tribuneonlineng.com/her-baby-is-too-dark-to-be-my-son-man-tells-court/ https://tribuneonlineng.com/her-baby-is-too-dark-to-be-my-son-man-tells-court/ Sat, 15 Aug 2026 07:40:00 +0000 Tribune Nigerian News A MAN sued for child support shocked Matero Local Court, Zambia, when he refused to pay, claiming the baby was too dark-skinned and bore no resemblance to him. Gift Zulu, who is light-complexioned, also asked the court not to order him to support his girlfriend’s child because she had given the baby https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/15/kano-police-arrest-armed-robbery-suspects-recover-arms-stolen-livestock/ https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/15/kano-police-arrest-armed-robbery-suspects-recover-arms-stolen-livestock/ Sat, 15 Aug 2026 07:39:55 +0000 Daily Post Nigerian News The Kano State Police Command has announced the arrest of nine suspects in separate operations involving illegal firearms, armed robbery and livestock theft across the state. According to a statement signed by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, CSP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, the operations were c https://newtelegraphng.com/osun-decides-bashir-ahmad-replies-davido-calls-him-dramatic/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=osun-decides-bashir-ahmad-replies-davido-calls-him-dramatic https://newtelegraphng.com/osun-decides-bashir-ahmad-replies-davido-calls-him-dramatic/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=osun-decides-bashir-ahmad-replies-davido-calls-him-dramatic Sat, 15 Aug 2026 07:39:34 +0000 New Telegraph Nigerian News Former presidential media aide, Bashir Ahmad has reacted to Afrobeats singer, Davido’s allegation that soldiers were trying to prevent him from entering Osun State during Saturday’s governorship election. Davido had earlier claimed that he was reliably informed that soldiers were attempting to stop https://tribuneonlineng.com/omotola-jalade-ekeindes-daughter-meraiah-announces-engagement/ https://tribuneonlineng.com/omotola-jalade-ekeindes-daughter-meraiah-announces-engagement/ Sat, 15 Aug 2026 07:38:59 +0000 Tribune Nigerian News Wedding bells are ringing in the family of veteran Nollywood actress Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde following the engagement of her daughter, Meraiah Ekeinde. Meraiah announced her engagement on Wednesday, August 12, through a romantic beachside video shared on social media. The 26-year-old apparel product https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/15/jezco-chairman-rev-sister-regain-freedom-from-kidnappers-in-anambra/ https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/15/jezco-chairman-rev-sister-regain-freedom-from-kidnappers-in-anambra/ Sat, 15 Aug 2026 07:38:35 +0000 Daily Post Nigerian News Chief Sir Joseph Ebere Ezeokafor, chairman of Jezco Group of Companies and father of popular social media personality, Jowi Zaza, has regained his freedom after days in the custody of his abductors. Anambra State Police Command, Saturday, confirmed the release of Ezeokafor and a Rev Sister who were https://nairametrics.com/2026/08/15/anthropics-revenue-surges-1360-to-11-5-billion-as-ipo-looms/ https://nairametrics.com/2026/08/15/anthropics-revenue-surges-1360-to-11-5-billion-as-ipo-looms/ Sat, 15 Aug 2026 07:37:48 +0000 Nairametrics Nigerian News Anthropic, the artificial intelligence startup behind the Claude chatbot, has reported a staggering 1,360% surge in quarterly revenue to more than $11.5 billion, highlighting the company’s rapid growth as it prepares for a potential public listing. The post Anthropic’s revenue surges 1,360% to $11.5 https://allafrica.com/stories/202608150001.html https://allafrica.com/stories/202608150001.html Sat, 15 Aug 2026 07:37:43 +0000 AllAfrica Africa News [allAfrica] There was a time when cotton was more than just another crop in Kenya. In parts of the country, it was white gold. Farmers planted it knowing that the harvest could pay school fees, put food on the table and keep money circulating in rural communities. Cooperatives provided a link betwee https://www.thisdaylive.com/2026/08/15/sylva-aide-faults-reports-linking-ex-minister-to-coup/ https://www.thisdaylive.com/2026/08/15/sylva-aide-faults-reports-linking-ex-minister-to-coup/ Sat, 15 Aug 2026 07:37:16 +0000 ThisDay Nigerian News Blessing Ibunge in Port Harcourt Special Assistant on Media and Public Affairs to former Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Chief Timipre Sylva, Julius Bokoru, has questioned the pattern and sourcing of https://businessday.ng/markets/article/ngx-trading-volume-surges-127-as-investors-trade-n176-06bn-stocks-in-one-week/ https://businessday.ng/markets/article/ngx-trading-volume-surges-127-as-investors-trade-n176-06bn-stocks-in-one-week/ Sat, 15 Aug 2026 07:36:08 +0000 BusinessDay Nigerian News Trading activity on the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) recorded a sharp increase in the week ended August 14, 2026, as read more NGX trading volume surges 127% as investors trade N176.06bn stocks in one week https://newtelegraphng.com/osun-decides-inec-officers-take-delivery-of-materials/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=osun-decides-inec-officers-take-delivery-of-materials https://newtelegraphng.com/osun-decides-inec-officers-take-delivery-of-materials/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=osun-decides-inec-officers-take-delivery-of-materials Sat, 15 Aug 2026 07:34:45 +0000 New Telegraph Nigerian News The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) officers for the 2026 Osun State governorship election have commenced the distribution of election materials across the state. Saturday Telegraph reports that polling officers are already positioned at the registration centre in CAC Grammar School https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/15/nut-officials-have-no-authority-to-authorise-salary-deductions-taraba-teachers/ https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/15/nut-officials-have-no-authority-to-authorise-salary-deductions-taraba-teachers/ Sat, 15 Aug 2026 07:33:16 +0000 Daily Post Nigerian News Primary school teachers across the 16 local government councils of Taraba State have rejected the explanation offered by the Taraba State Universal Basic Education Board (TSUBEB) and the state wing of the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) over the deduction of N5,000 from their salaries and arrears. T https://tribuneonlineng.com/mr-ps-i-love-you-because-sparks-reactions/ https://tribuneonlineng.com/mr-ps-i-love-you-because-sparks-reactions/ Sat, 15 Aug 2026 07:32:40 +0000 Tribune Nigerian News Nigerian singer, Peter Okoye, popularly known as Mr P, has generated conversations among music lovers following the release of his latest single, I Love You Because. The song, released on August 7, has attracted attention from listeners as the singer continues preparations for his forthcoming studio https://businessday.ng/politics/article/osun-election-voters-materials-arrive-early-at-some-polling-units/ https://businessday.ng/politics/article/osun-election-voters-materials-arrive-early-at-some-polling-units/ Sat, 15 Aug 2026 07:30:55 +0000 BusinessDay Nigerian News Voters and election officials arrived early at some polling units across Osun State on Saturday as preparations for the governorship read more Osun election: Voters, materials arrive early at some polling units https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/15/zero-tariff-china-africa-trade-reaches-207-billion-in-six-months-ambassador/ https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/15/zero-tariff-china-africa-trade-reaches-207-billion-in-six-months-ambassador/ Sat, 15 Aug 2026 07:30:36 +0000 Daily Post Nigerian News China has announced that its zero-tariff policy for African nations is already enhancing trade and may further accelerate Nigeria’s industrial development. Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria, Yu Dunhai, made the statement on Friday during a seminar titled ‘China’s Zero-Tariff Measures and Africa’s https://pmnewsnigeria.com/2026/08/15/why-im-embarking-on-220-hour-reading-marathon-of-sgbv-laws-abuja-lawyer/ https://pmnewsnigeria.com/2026/08/15/why-im-embarking-on-220-hour-reading-marathon-of-sgbv-laws-abuja-lawyer/ Sat, 15 Aug 2026 07:30:29 +0000 PM News Nigerian News The organisers said the initiative was designed to move beyond the record attempt and contribute meaningfully to practical policy reforms and legislative improvements addressing SGBV challenges. https://businessday.ng/bd-weekender/article/elizie-shadows-of-a-woman-netflix-reviews/ https://businessday.ng/bd-weekender/article/elizie-shadows-of-a-woman-netflix-reviews/ Sat, 15 Aug 2026 07:30:18 +0000 BusinessDay Nigerian News ELIZIE: SHADOWS OF A WOMAN (2026) If you are a fan of crime drama movies, then this new movie that read more Elizie: Shadows Of A Woman (Netflix reviews) https://tribuneonlineng.com/i-want-him-to-provide-for-our-daughter-pay-her-school-fees-girlfriend/ https://tribuneonlineng.com/i-want-him-to-provide-for-our-daughter-pay-her-school-fees-girlfriend/ Sat, 15 Aug 2026 07:30:00 +0000 Tribune Nigerian News •Her school fee is high, I can’t afford it —Man A businessman, Harisu Yahaya, has told a Grade I Area Court in Kubwa, Abuja, Federal Capital Territory (FCT), that the devil pushed him into getting his girlfriend, Maryam Muhammad pregnant. According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), Harisu was res https://thesun.ng/troops-rescue-nine-abductees-foil-terror-attacks-in-niger/ https://thesun.ng/troops-rescue-nine-abductees-foil-terror-attacks-in-niger/ Sat, 15 Aug 2026 07:29:47 +0000 The Sun Nigerian News Troops of 18 Brigade, Nigerian Army have recorded major gains against terrorists in Mariga and Rijau Local Government Areas of Niger State, rescuing nine kidnapped victims and foiling multiple attempted attacks The post Troops rescue nine abductees, foil terror attacks in Niger appeared first on The https://newtelegraphng.com/obi-visits-benue-attack-victims-urges-fg-to-protect-lives/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=obi-visits-benue-attack-victims-urges-fg-to-protect-lives https://newtelegraphng.com/obi-visits-benue-attack-victims-urges-fg-to-protect-lives/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=obi-visits-benue-attack-victims-urges-fg-to-protect-lives Sat, 15 Aug 2026 07:29:08 +0000 New Telegraph Nigerian News Former Anambra State governor and Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has called on President Bola Tinubu’s Government to intensify efforts to protect lives and property following recent attacks in Benue State. Obi made this call after visiting Otukpo-No https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/15/dino-melaye-names-politicians-who-sold-pdp-to-tinubu/ https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/15/dino-melaye-names-politicians-who-sold-pdp-to-tinubu/ Sat, 15 Aug 2026 07:28:07 +0000 Daily Post Nigerian News Former lawmaker, who represented Kogi West Senatorial District, Dino Melaye, has accused three ex-officials of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, of selling the party to President Bola Tinubu and the All Progressives Congress, APC. 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That is despite the Blues previously labelling the academy graduate as untouchable heading into this summer’s transfer window. talkSPORT reported in June that https://thewhistler.ng/fmbn-targets-20bn-diaspora-remittances-with-new-mortgage-scheme/ https://thewhistler.ng/fmbn-targets-20bn-diaspora-remittances-with-new-mortgage-scheme/ Sat, 15 Aug 2026 07:25:12 +0000 The Whistler Nigerian News …Sets 500,000 Diaspora Target For National Housing Fund The Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria (FMBN) has unveiled a new Diaspora National Housing Fund (NHF) Mortgage Scheme aimed at attracting a larger share of the estimated $20bn annual remittances from Nigerians living abroad into long-term housing https://soccernet.ng/2026/08/alebiosu-blackburn-wolves.html https://soccernet.ng/2026/08/alebiosu-blackburn-wolves.html Sat, 15 Aug 2026 07:25:10 +0000 Soccernet NG Football Super Eagles and Blackburn Rovers defender Ryan Alebiosu has reacted to the controversial penalty decision that went against him during his side’s 2-2 draw against Wolves on Friday night, Soccernet.ng reports. 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