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 Sun, 16 Aug 2026 10:17:49 +0000 60 https://naijadigest.ng/social-card.png https://naijadigest.ng/ https://punchng.com/osundecides2026-adeleke-thanks-tinubu-says-he-expects-oyebamijis-congratulatory-call/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web https://punchng.com/osundecides2026-adeleke-thanks-tinubu-says-he-expects-oyebamijis-congratulatory-call/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web Sun, 16 Aug 2026 11:04:08 +0000 Punch Nigerian News Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke thanks President Tinubu for his role in the Osun election and expects a congratulatory call from Bola Oyebamiji. 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Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-lp-will-begin-mobilisation-after-court-judgment-lagos-secretary/ https://www.tvcnews.tv/trump-ends-temporary-protection-program-for-somali-south-sudan-others/ https://www.tvcnews.tv/trump-ends-temporary-protection-program-for-somali-south-sudan-others/ Sun, 16 Aug 2026 10:14:09 +0000 TVC News Nigerian News The administration of United States President Donald Trump has terminated Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for nationals of Somalia, South Sudan, Cameroon and Ethiopia living in the United States. The move marks a further rollback of the humanitarian immigration programme, which allows eligible fore https://thewhistler.ng/obi-congratulates-adeleke-urges-osun-style-vigilance-for-2027/ https://thewhistler.ng/obi-congratulates-adeleke-urges-osun-style-vigilance-for-2027/ Sun, 16 Aug 2026 10:13:14 +0000 The Whistler Nigerian News Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (ADC), Peter Obi, has congratulated Governor Ademola Adeleke on his re-election, describing the outcome of Saturday’s Osun State governorship election as a democratic victory for the people of the state. In a statement on Sunday after A https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/08/osun-election-atedo-peterside-questions-inec-over-missing-results-from-62-polling-units/ https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/08/osun-election-atedo-peterside-questions-inec-over-missing-results-from-62-polling-units/ Sun, 16 Aug 2026 10:10:39 +0000 Vanguard Nigerian News Peterside raised the concerns in a post on X on Sunday, a day after INEC declared Governor Ademola Adeleke of the Accord Party winner of the election. The post Osun election: Atedo Peterside questions INEC over ‘missing results’ from 62 polling units appeared first on Vanguard News. https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/08/nothing-kills-women-faster-than-low-self-esteem-sarah-martins/ https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/08/nothing-kills-women-faster-than-low-self-esteem-sarah-martins/ Sun, 16 Aug 2026 10:10:36 +0000 Vanguard Nigerian News By Ayo Onikoyi Nollywood actress and entrepreneur Sarah Martins has spoken in support of women who choose to undergo body enhancement procedures, saying such decisions can help boost their confidence and self-esteem. Martins, who spoke in an interview with Potpourri, said women should be free to mak https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c1411pgje8xo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c1411pgje8xo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss Sun, 16 Aug 2026 10:09:10 +0000 BBC News World World News Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky accuses Russia of targeting civilian infrastructure, while Moscow reports that a warehouse was hit. https://tribuneonlineng.com/atiku-to-tinubu-n4trn-added-to-refineries-obligations-under-your-watch/ https://tribuneonlineng.com/atiku-to-tinubu-n4trn-added-to-refineries-obligations-under-your-watch/ Sun, 16 Aug 2026 10:08:29 +0000 Tribune Nigerian News Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has told President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to stop blaming past administrations and account for The post Atiku to Tinubu: N4trn added to refineries’ obligations under your watch appeared first on Tribune Online. https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/top-news/903350-premium-times-journalist-five-others-selected-for-unccd-cop17-media-fellowship-in-mongolia.html https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/top-news/903350-premium-times-journalist-five-others-selected-for-unccd-cop17-media-fellowship-in-mongolia.html Sun, 16 Aug 2026 10:06:58 +0000 Premium Times Nigerian News PREMIUM TIMES journalist Abdulkareem Mojeed has been selected as one of six journalists globally for the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) COP17 Media Reporting Fellowship in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. The post PREMIUM TIMES journalist, five others selected for UNCCD COP17 Medi https://tribuneonlineng.com/osundecides2026-adelekes-victory-sparks-jubilation-in-osogbo-others/ https://tribuneonlineng.com/osundecides2026-adelekes-victory-sparks-jubilation-in-osogbo-others/ Sun, 16 Aug 2026 10:01:24 +0000 Tribune Nigerian News There was jubilation across major towns in Osun State on Sunday following the declaration of Governor Ademola Adeleke as the The post #OsunDecides2026: Adeleke’s victory sparks jubilation in Osogbo, others appeared first on Tribune Online. https://newtelegraphng.com/osun-victory-when-people-stand-democracy-wins-obi/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=osun-victory-when-people-stand-democracy-wins-obi https://newtelegraphng.com/osun-victory-when-people-stand-democracy-wins-obi/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=osun-victory-when-people-stand-democracy-wins-obi Sun, 16 Aug 2026 10:00:32 +0000 New Telegraph Nigerian News The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) in the 2027 presidential election, Peter Obi, has congratulated Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, on his re-election, describing the victory as an important democratic achievement and a demonstration of the power of the people. https://www.completesports.com/u-20-wwc-falconets-line-up-poland-korea-friendlies/ https://www.completesports.com/u-20-wwc-falconets-line-up-poland-korea-friendlies/ Sun, 16 Aug 2026 10:00:21 +0000 Completesports Football Nigeria’s Falconets will take on Poland and Korea Republic in friendly matches as part of their preparations for the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup. Moses Aduku’s side are currently in camp in Abuja, where they are stepping up preparations for the biennial competition. The Falconets are expected t https://www.skysports.com/football/news/12040/13572631/wrexhams-premier-league-bid-how-ready-are-the-hollywood-owned-club-from-wales-for-a-championship-promotion-race https://www.skysports.com/football/news/12040/13572631/wrexhams-premier-league-bid-how-ready-are-the-hollywood-owned-club-from-wales-for-a-championship-promotion-race Sun, 16 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0000 Sky Sports Football Football “We've come a long way in five years". A post from Ryan Reynolds back in May, reflecting on another touchstone of his Wrexham revolution: the club's best finish in their 162-year history. "We have so much to be proud of, Reds". https://thesun.ng/osun-election-till-we-meet-again-apc-rest-in-peace-dino-melaye/ https://thesun.ng/osun-election-till-we-meet-again-apc-rest-in-peace-dino-melaye/ Sun, 16 Aug 2026 09:58:14 +0000 The Sun Nigerian News Former Kogi State governorship candidate, Dino Melaye, has reacted to the outcome of the Osun State governorship election, mocking the All Progressives Congress (APC) and President Bola Tinubu over the party’s performance. The post Osun election: Till we meet again APC, rest in peace — Dino Melaye a https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/16/osun-election-sign-of-what-will-happen-in-2027-oyo-adp-guber-candidate/ https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/16/osun-election-sign-of-what-will-happen-in-2027-oyo-adp-guber-candidate/ Sun, 16 Aug 2026 09:55:38 +0000 Daily Post Nigerian News The gubernatorial candidate of Action Democratic Party, ADP, in Oyo State, Kunle Olatunji, has declared that the outcome of the Osun governorship election is an indication of what will happen in the 2027 general elections. Olatunji spoke in a statement made available to DAILY POST on Sunday. In https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/08/osun-election-adelekes-victory-our-template-for-2027-says-opposition-coalition/ https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/08/osun-election-adelekes-victory-our-template-for-2027-says-opposition-coalition/ Sun, 16 Aug 2026 09:54:15 +0000 Vanguard Nigerian News By Omeiza Ajayi, Abuja A coalition of opposition leaders and stakeholders under the aegis of G100 has congratulated Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, on his re-election, describing the outcome as a template the national opposition should replicate ahead of the 2027 general elections. In a statem https://www.france24.com/en/europe/20260816-live-moscow-targeted-by-600-drones-overnight-explosions-heard-in-kyiv https://www.france24.com/en/europe/20260816-live-moscow-targeted-by-600-drones-overnight-explosions-heard-in-kyiv Sun, 16 Aug 2026 09:53:40 +0000 France 24 World News https://punchng.com/obi-saraki-congratulate-adeleke-on-re-election/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web https://punchng.com/obi-saraki-congratulate-adeleke-on-re-election/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web Sun, 16 Aug 2026 09:52:31 +0000 Punch Nigerian News Peter Obi and Bukola Saraki congratulate Governor Ademola Adeleke on his re-election in Osun State, highlighting the people’s power and democratic victory. Read More: https://punchng.com/obi-saraki-congratulate-adeleke-on-re-election/ https://thesun.ng/osun-election-sowore-fires-back-at-davido-after-adelekes-victory/ https://thesun.ng/osun-election-sowore-fires-back-at-davido-after-adelekes-victory/ Sun, 16 Aug 2026 09:50:26 +0000 The Sun Nigerian News The political disagreement between activist Omoyele Sowore and Afrobeats superstar David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has intensified following the victory of Governor Ademola Adeleke in the Osun State governorship election. The post Osun election: Sowore fires back at Davido after Adeleke’s https://www.premiumtimesng.com/features-and-interviews/903341-analysis-irev-performance-in-the-2026-osun-governorship-election.html https://www.premiumtimesng.com/features-and-interviews/903341-analysis-irev-performance-in-the-2026-osun-governorship-election.html Sun, 16 Aug 2026 09:49:15 +0000 Premium Times Nigerian News An analysis of INEC's IReV portal performance during the 2026 Osun governorship election, highlighting transmission progress and identifying critical transparency gaps that must be addressed to ensure electoral readiness for the 2027 general elections. The post ANALYSIS: IReV Performance in the 2026 https://punchng.com/osundecides2026-kwankwaso-congratulates-adeleke-on-osun-election-victory/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web https://punchng.com/osundecides2026-kwankwaso-congratulates-adeleke-on-osun-election-victory/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web Sun, 16 Aug 2026 09:49:13 +0000 Punch Nigerian News Rabiu Kwankwaso congratulates Governor Ademola Adeleke on his Osun election victory under the Accord Party, commending Osun citizens and INEC. Read More: https://punchng.com/osundecides2026-kwankwaso-congratulates-adeleke-on-osun-election-victory/ https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/2026/8/16/mohamed-salah-trabzonspor-debut-draw-kasimpasa-turkish-super-lig?traffic_source=rss https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/2026/8/16/mohamed-salah-trabzonspor-debut-draw-kasimpasa-turkish-super-lig?traffic_source=rss Sun, 16 Aug 2026 09:48:42 +0000 Al Jazeera World News The Egyptian forward, who joined the Turkish club on a free transfer, came off the bench early in the second half. https://www.skysports.com/football/news/12040/13573640/newcastle-transfer-news-club-agree-deal-to-sign-defender-amar-dedic-from-benfica https://www.skysports.com/football/news/12040/13573640/newcastle-transfer-news-club-agree-deal-to-sign-defender-amar-dedic-from-benfica Sun, 16 Aug 2026 09:48:00 +0000 Sky Sports Football Football Newcastle United have reached an agreement with Benfica to sign defender Amar Dedic. https://www.france24.com/en/south-lebanon-doctor-describes-escalating-humanitarian-toll https://www.france24.com/en/south-lebanon-doctor-describes-escalating-humanitarian-toll Sun, 16 Aug 2026 09:46:15 +0000 France 24 World News Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon have killed at least 11 people, in what local authorities describe as the largest escalation since the June agreement. Speaking to FRANCE 24, Pierre Catoire, an emergency doctor working in the area, described a deteriorating humanitarian situation, saying some doc https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/08/osun-election-when-the-people-stand-democracy-wins-peter-obi/ https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/08/osun-election-when-the-people-stand-democracy-wins-peter-obi/ Sun, 16 Aug 2026 09:44:54 +0000 Vanguard Nigerian News The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has congratulated Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, on his re-election, saying the outcome of the governorship election demonstrated the power of citizens to determine their leaders through the ballot. Obi, in a stat https://www.completesports.com/why-salah-will-struggle-to-adapt-in-turkey-waddle/ https://www.completesports.com/why-salah-will-struggle-to-adapt-in-turkey-waddle/ Sun, 16 Aug 2026 09:44:11 +0000 Completesports Football Former Tottenham star Chris Waddle has warned that Mohamed Salah will face a tough challenge adapting to the Turkish Süper Lig following his surprising transfer to Trabzonspor. Waddle in a chat with Snabbare, noted that passionate Turkish fans turn on high-profile players quickly if early performanc https://tribuneonlineng.com/democracy-wins-peter-obi-natasha-laud-adelekes-re-election-victory/ https://tribuneonlineng.com/democracy-wins-peter-obi-natasha-laud-adelekes-re-election-victory/ Sun, 16 Aug 2026 09:44:08 +0000 Tribune Nigerian News Former Anambra State governor and Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential hopeful, Peter Obi, and Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan have The post ‘Democracy wins’, Peter Obi, Natasha laud Adeleke’s re-election victory appeared first on Tribune Online. https://www.premiumtimesng.com/sports/football/903344-boniface-chukwueze-adams-shine-as-nigerians-set-europe-aglow-ahead-of-new-season.html https://www.premiumtimesng.com/sports/football/903344-boniface-chukwueze-adams-shine-as-nigerians-set-europe-aglow-ahead-of-new-season.html Sun, 16 Aug 2026 09:42:25 +0000 Premium Times Nigerian News From match-winning goals and assists to a long-awaited return from injury, the weekend provided plenty of encouragement for Nigeria’s international stars and those hoping to break into Eric Chelle’s Super Eagles squad The post Boniface, Chukwueze, Adams shine as Nigerians set Europe aglow ahead of n https://leadership.ng/osun-2026-election-tinubu-called-to-congratulate-me-on-my-victory-adeleke/ https://leadership.ng/osun-2026-election-tinubu-called-to-congratulate-me-on-my-victory-adeleke/ Sun, 16 Aug 2026 09:39:12 +0000 Leadership Nigerian News   Osun State Governor and Accord Party candidate, Ademola Adeleke, has disclosed that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu personally called to congratulate him on his victory in the governorship election. Adeleke, speaking after the election, thanked the President for his role in ensuring that democrac https://newtelegraphng.com/atiku-congratulates-adeleke-over-osun-guber-victory/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=atiku-congratulates-adeleke-over-osun-guber-victory https://newtelegraphng.com/atiku-congratulates-adeleke-over-osun-guber-victory/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=atiku-congratulates-adeleke-over-osun-guber-victory Sun, 16 Aug 2026 09:37:03 +0000 New Telegraph Nigerian News The presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar has extended his congratulations to Governor Ademola Adeleke on his re-election as Governor of Osun State. In a post on his X account on Sunday, Atiku praised Governor Adeleke’s victory as a clear expression of the w https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/16/osun-election-tinubu-senate-president-33-govs-lost-dino-melaye-mocks-apc/ https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/16/osun-election-tinubu-senate-president-33-govs-lost-dino-melaye-mocks-apc/ Sun, 16 Aug 2026 09:36:58 +0000 Daily Post Nigerian News Former lawmaker, Dino Melaye, has mocked the All Progressives Congress, APC, following the party’s defeat in the just-concluded governorship election in Osun State. DAILY POST reports that the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, on Sunday morning declared Governor Ademola Adel https://thesun.ng/osun-election-adelekes-victory-is-a-message-of-hope-for-tarabans-nyame/ https://thesun.ng/osun-election-adelekes-victory-is-a-message-of-hope-for-tarabans-nyame/ Sun, 16 Aug 2026 09:36:04 +0000 The Sun Nigerian News The governorship candidate of the Accord Party in Taraba State, Professor Jerome Nyame, has described the victory of Governor Ademola Adeleke as a message of hope for the people of Taraba following his declaration as the winner of Saturday's Osun Guber election. The post Osun election: Adeleke&#8217 https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/08/osun-election-large-voter-turnout-best-antidote-to-rigging-peterside/ https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/08/osun-election-large-voter-turnout-best-antidote-to-rigging-peterside/ Sun, 16 Aug 2026 09:35:16 +0000 Vanguard Nigerian News Economist and former banker, Atedo Peterside, has said the large voter turnout recorded in the 2026 Osun governorship election demonstrated that mass participation remained one of the strongest safeguards against electoral malpractice. Peterside stated this in a post on his X handle on Sunday while https://tribuneonlineng.com/osun-election-lp-applauds-outcome-expresses-worries-over-2027/ https://tribuneonlineng.com/osun-election-lp-applauds-outcome-expresses-worries-over-2027/ Sun, 16 Aug 2026 09:33:00 +0000 Tribune Nigerian News The Labour Party (LP) has applauded the outcome of the Osun State governorship election, saying it demonstrated the will of the people to retain Governor Ademola Adeleke in office. The post Osun election: LP applauds outcome, expresses worries over 2027 appeared first on Tribune Online. https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/16/two-escape-death-as-truck-overturns-on-lagos-ikeja-road/ https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/16/two-escape-death-as-truck-overturns-on-lagos-ikeja-road/ Sun, 16 Aug 2026 09:32:52 +0000 Daily Post Nigerian News At least two people narrowly escaped death on Saturday after a 20-foot container truck overturned following a collision with another truck at New Garage, along Ikorodu Road in the Ojota area of Lagos State. The accident, which involved a truck with registration number SUL 460 ZY, caused si https://www.tvcnews.tv/davido-celebrates-uncle-adelekes-osun-governorship-re-election-victory/ https://www.tvcnews.tv/davido-celebrates-uncle-adelekes-osun-governorship-re-election-victory/ Sun, 16 Aug 2026 09:31:45 +0000 TVC News Nigerian News Afrobeats star David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has celebrated the re-election of his uncle, Ademola Adeleke, as governor of Osun State. Davido took to his X account on Sunday to celebrate Adeleke’s victory, writing, “We did it Unc.” In a video accompanying the post, the singer was seen lyi https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/08/fubara-to-commission-10-major-projects-across-rivers/ https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/08/fubara-to-commission-10-major-projects-across-rivers/ Sun, 16 Aug 2026 09:31:08 +0000 Vanguard Nigerian News By Daniel Abia, Port Harcourt The Rivers State Government will on Monday commence the commissioning of 10 major projects across the state as part of efforts by the administration of Governor Siminalayi Fubara to deepen development at the grassroots. The commissioning programme, which will run throug https://leadership.ng/osun-2026-atiku-says-adelekes-re-election-shows-peoples-choice/ https://leadership.ng/osun-2026-atiku-says-adelekes-re-election-shows-peoples-choice/ Sun, 16 Aug 2026 09:30:04 +0000 Leadership Nigerian News   The presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar, has congratulated Governor Ademola Adeleke on his re-election as Governor of Osun State, saying his victory reflected the choice of the people as expressed at the ballot box. Atiku, in a post shared on his X https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/16/kwankwaso-congratulates-adeleke-on-osun-re-election/ https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/16/kwankwaso-congratulates-adeleke-on-osun-re-election/ Sun, 16 Aug 2026 09:29:41 +0000 Daily Post Nigerian News Former Kano State Governor and Nigeria Democratic Congress, ADC, vice presidential candidate for the 2027 election, Rabiu Kwankwaso, has congratulated Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, following his victory in Saturday’s governorship election. Kwankwaso, in a statement shared on his v https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/08/ndlea-arrests-india-bound-businessman-with-cocaine-recovers-n3-6bn-colos-codeine/ https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/08/ndlea-arrests-india-bound-businessman-with-cocaine-recovers-n3-6bn-colos-codeine/ Sun, 16 Aug 2026 09:29:29 +0000 Vanguard Nigerian News Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have arrested a 48-year-old businessman, Nwankwo Innocent Onyebuchi, who liquidated all his assets to chase a dream of quick riches in the illicit drug trade. The post NDLEA arrests India-bound businessman with cocaine; recovers N3.6bn c https://thesun.ng/osun-re-election-adeleke-vows-to-transform-state-from-civil-service-to-industrial-hub/ https://thesun.ng/osun-re-election-adeleke-vows-to-transform-state-from-civil-service-to-industrial-hub/ Sun, 16 Aug 2026 09:29:28 +0000 The Sun Nigerian News Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has pledged to use his second term to accelerate the development of the state and transform its economy from one largely driven by the civil service into an industry-based economy. The post Osun re-election: Adeleke vows to transform state from civil service to https://punchng.com/osundecides2026-adelekes-victory-reflects-osun-peoples-choice-atiku/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web https://punchng.com/osundecides2026-adelekes-victory-reflects-osun-peoples-choice-atiku/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web Sun, 16 Aug 2026 09:29:01 +0000 Punch Nigerian News Atiku Abubakar congratulates Governor Ademola Adeleke on his re-election as Osun State Governor, stating his victory reflects the people’s choice. Read More: https://punchng.com/osundecides2026-adelekes-victory-reflects-osun-peoples-choice-atiku/ https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-08-16/malaysia-s-dap-hands-anwar-reprieve-with-vote-to-stay-in-cabinet https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-08-16/malaysia-s-dap-hands-anwar-reprieve-with-vote-to-stay-in-cabinet Sun, 16 Aug 2026 09:28:24 +0000 Bloomberg Markets Investment & Stocks Malaysia’s Democratic Action Party voted on Sunday to remain in Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s cabinet, giving him a reprieve after a string of electoral setbacks and turmoil within his own party. https://punchng.com/full-list-winners-and-losers-of-osun-governorship-election/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web https://punchng.com/full-list-winners-and-losers-of-osun-governorship-election/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web Sun, 16 Aug 2026 09:28:14 +0000 Punch Nigerian News See the full list of winners and losers from the Osun governorship election, including Governor Ademola Adeleke’s re-election and key political figures. Read More: https://punchng.com/full-list-winners-and-losers-of-osun-governorship-election/ https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/top-news/903339-davido-celebrates-adelekes-victory-in-osun-governorship-election.html https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/top-news/903339-davido-celebrates-adelekes-victory-in-osun-governorship-election.html Sun, 16 Aug 2026 09:28:07 +0000 Premium Times Nigerian News The Afrobeats star shared a brief celebratory message and video on X after the Osun governor was declared the winner of Saturday’s governorship election. The post Davido celebrates Adeleke’s victory in Osun governorship election appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cj4kk8kz271o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cj4kk8kz271o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss Sun, 16 Aug 2026 09:27:58 +0000 BBC News World World News Iran claims they have been held since Qatar downed two fighter jets at the start of the US-Iran war. https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/16/why-i-stopped-trying-to-quit-smoking-omah-lay/ https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/16/why-i-stopped-trying-to-quit-smoking-omah-lay/ Sun, 16 Aug 2026 09:26:40 +0000 Daily Post Nigerian News Nigerian Afrobeats singer, Omah Stanley Didia, popularly known as Omah Lay, says he has decided to stop “forcing” himself to quit smoking. Speaking in a recent podcast interview with DJ Dan, Omah Lay revealed that he had tried to quit smoking several times but found himself struggling wi https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/8/16/live-video-captures-panic-as-gunman-opens-fire-at-park-in-kentucky?traffic_source=rss https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/8/16/live-video-captures-panic-as-gunman-opens-fire-at-park-in-kentucky?traffic_source=rss Sun, 16 Aug 2026 09:24:22 +0000 Al Jazeera World News Live video captures panic as gunman opens fire at park in Kentucky https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/08/troops-dismantle-three-ipob-esn-camps-neutralise-three-in-anambra/ https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/08/troops-dismantle-three-ipob-esn-camps-neutralise-three-in-anambra/ Sun, 16 Aug 2026 09:23:31 +0000 Vanguard Nigerian News By Kingsley Omonobi Troops of the newly established 15 Brigade, Nigerian Army, operating under the Joint Task Force South-East, Operation Udoka, have dismantled three camps allegedly operated by members of the Indigenous People of Biafra/Eastern Security Network (IPOB/ESN) in Anambra State. The oper https://www.france24.com/en/video/20260816-chad-opposition-figure-succ%C3%A8s-masra-speaks-to-france-24 https://www.france24.com/en/video/20260816-chad-opposition-figure-succ%C3%A8s-masra-speaks-to-france-24 Sun, 16 Aug 2026 09:23:29 +0000 France 24 World News Chadian opposition leader and former Prime Minister Succès Masra, who founded the opposition party Les Transformateurs and challenged President Mahamat Idriss Déby in the 2024 presidential election, was jailed for more than a year after being sentenced to 20 years in 2025. Pardoned by Déby on August https://www.skysports.com/other-sports/news/12040/13573635/european-athletics-medal-ceremonies-postponed-after-police-arrest https://www.skysports.com/other-sports/news/12040/13573635/european-athletics-medal-ceremonies-postponed-after-police-arrest Sun, 16 Aug 2026 09:23:00 +0000 Sky Sports Football Football Medal ceremonies at the European Athletics Championships in Birmingham were postponed on Saturday evening and transport services suspended after a man was arrested on suspicion of fraud. https://tribuneonlineng.com/osundecides2026-thank-you-mr-president-adeleke-appreciates-tinubu-over-re-election/ https://tribuneonlineng.com/osundecides2026-thank-you-mr-president-adeleke-appreciates-tinubu-over-re-election/ Sun, 16 Aug 2026 09:22:05 +0000 Tribune Nigerian News Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has expressed gratitude to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu after securing a second term in office, following his victory in the August 15 governorship election. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Sunday declared Adeleke winner of the poll after https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/16/osun-election-the-people-have-spoken-nyameh/ https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/16/osun-election-the-people-have-spoken-nyameh/ Sun, 16 Aug 2026 09:21:21 +0000 Daily Post Nigerian News Professor Jerome Nyameh, the Accord Party’s gubernatorial candidate in the 2023 Taraba State governorship election, has described the outcome of the  just concluded governorship election in Osun State as a strong affirmation of the people’s democratic choice. In a press statement issued in Jali https://www.france24.com/en/sport/20260816-wafcon-malawi-and-cameroon-face-off-for-historic-first-crown https://www.france24.com/en/sport/20260816-wafcon-malawi-and-cameroon-face-off-for-historic-first-crown Sun, 16 Aug 2026 09:21:20 +0000 France 24 World News Malawi and Cameroon will face off this Sunday in Rabat at 9pm Paris time in the final of the Women's Africa Cup of Nations. A surprising matchup, with each nation hoping to secure the first continental title in its history. https://www.france24.com/en/why-france-s-under-15-social-media-ban-was-blocked https://www.france24.com/en/why-france-s-under-15-social-media-ban-was-blocked Sun, 16 Aug 2026 09:20:06 +0000 France 24 World News France's attempt to ban social media for under-15s has been blocked by the Constitutional Council, which ruled the measure unconstitutional. Speaking to FRANCE 24, Peter Craddock, Senior Attorney advising social media companies, said the decision was unsurprising, arguing that the proposed law impos https://thesun.ng/child-survival-nigeria-must-build-trust-at-household-level-says-white-paper/ https://thesun.ng/child-survival-nigeria-must-build-trust-at-household-level-says-white-paper/ Sun, 16 Aug 2026 09:19:54 +0000 The Sun Nigerian News Nigeria must strengthen trust and engagement at the household level to improve child survival, particularly in northern states, a new white paper has said. The post Child Survival: Nigeria must build trust at household level, says white paper appeared first on The Sun Nigeria. https://leadership.ng/osun-2026-election-peter-obi-congratulates-adeleke-commends-citizens-for-defending-their-votes/ https://leadership.ng/osun-2026-election-peter-obi-congratulates-adeleke-commends-citizens-for-defending-their-votes/ Sun, 16 Aug 2026 09:19:49 +0000 Leadership Nigerian News   Presidential candidate of Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has congratulated Governor Ademola Adeleke on his re-election in the 2026 Osun State governorship election, while also commending the people of the state for what he described as a courageous defence of their democratic https://leadership.ng/kwankwaso-congratulates-adeleke-on-osun-governorship-victory/ https://leadership.ng/kwankwaso-congratulates-adeleke-on-osun-governorship-victory/ Sun, 16 Aug 2026 09:19:29 +0000 Leadership Nigerian News Former Kano State governor and Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) vice-presidential candidate for the 2027 election, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has congratulated Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, on his victory in the state’s governorship election. Kwankwaso described Adeleke as his friend and commend https://tribuneonlineng.com/videos-how-primate-ayodele-predicted-adelekes-victory-back-to-back-since-2025/ https://tribuneonlineng.com/videos-how-primate-ayodele-predicted-adelekes-victory-back-to-back-since-2025/ Sun, 16 Aug 2026 09:18:42 +0000 Tribune Nigerian News “I am now giving you God’s words that you, Governor Adeleke, will win the 2026 governorship election, no matter how it..." The post VIDEOS: How Primate Ayodele predicted Adeleke’s victory back-to-back since 2025 appeared first on Tribune Online. https://www.france24.com/en/morocco-tightens-security-as-migrants-gather-near-ceuta-border https://www.france24.com/en/morocco-tightens-security-as-migrants-gather-near-ceuta-border Sun, 16 Aug 2026 09:17:50 +0000 France 24 World News Morocco has deployed heavy security around the border city of Fnideq after false social media rumours claimed the border to Spain's Ceuta enclave would open. Hundreds of migrants, mostly from sub-Saharan Africa, have gathered nearby, raising fears of another mass crossing just weeks after tens of th https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/08/sheer-display-of-federal-might-could-not-stop-adelekes-victory-says-makinde/ https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/08/sheer-display-of-federal-might-could-not-stop-adelekes-victory-says-makinde/ Sun, 16 Aug 2026 09:17:46 +0000 Vanguard Nigerian News By Adeola Badru Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has said the “sheer display of federal might” could not override the will of the people of Osun State, as he congratulated Governor Ademola Adeleke on his re-election. Makinde, in a congratulatory message made available to journalists on Sunday, des https://www.tvcnews.tv/makinde-congratulates-adeleke-says-peoples-will-will-always-prevail/ https://www.tvcnews.tv/makinde-congratulates-adeleke-says-peoples-will-will-always-prevail/ Sun, 16 Aug 2026 09:16:52 +0000 TVC News Nigerian News Governor of Oyo state, Seyi Makinde, has congratulated his Osun State counterpart, Ademola Adeleke, on his re-election, describing the victory as a triumph for democracy and the people of Osun State. In a statement by his Special Adviser on Media, Sulaimon Olanrewaju, Makinde said Adeleke’s victory https://thesun.ng/osun-election-adelekes-victory-shows-peoples-will-must-prevail-kwankwaso/ https://thesun.ng/osun-election-adelekes-victory-shows-peoples-will-must-prevail-kwankwaso/ Sun, 16 Aug 2026 09:16:34 +0000 The Sun Nigerian News Vice presidential candidate of Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Rabiu Kwankwaso has congratulated Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke on his re-election. The post Osun election: Adeleke’s victory shows people’s will must prevail – Kwankwaso appeared first on The Sun Nigeria. https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/08/gov-poll-osun-people-have-spoken-with-courage-clarity-peter-obi/ https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/08/gov-poll-osun-people-have-spoken-with-courage-clarity-peter-obi/ Sun, 16 Aug 2026 09:14:55 +0000 Vanguard Nigerian News Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Mr Peter Obi, on Sunday, congratulated Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State, noting that the people of the state have spoken with clarity and courage. The post Gov poll: Osun people have spoken with courage, clarity – Peter Obi https://pmnewsnigeria.com/2026/08/16/osun-2026-election-jubilations-in-ile-ife-osogbo-ede-as-adeleke-wins-poll/ https://pmnewsnigeria.com/2026/08/16/osun-2026-election-jubilations-in-ile-ife-osogbo-ede-as-adeleke-wins-poll/ Sun, 16 Aug 2026 09:14:23 +0000 PM News Nigerian News Jubilant residents of Ile-Ife celebrated the governor’s victory and expressed satisfaction over the peaceful conduct of election. https://leadership.ng/osun-election-2026-my-victory-is-triumph-for-democracy-adeleke/ https://leadership.ng/osun-election-2026-my-victory-is-triumph-for-democracy-adeleke/ Sun, 16 Aug 2026 09:11:48 +0000 Leadership Nigerian News ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has described his victory in the August 15 governorship election as a triumph for democracy and an endorsement of his administration by the people of the state. ‎ ‎Adeleke, who spoke shortly after the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) decla https://leadership.ng/interpol-arrests-chadian-woman-wanted-over-alleged-murder-in-kano/ https://leadership.ng/interpol-arrests-chadian-woman-wanted-over-alleged-murder-in-kano/ Sun, 16 Aug 2026 09:10:54 +0000 Leadership Nigerian News The National Central Bureau (NCB), Abuja, of the International Criminal Police Organisation (INTERPOL) has arrested a Chadian national, Mahadijiria Abdoulaye, who was declared wanted by authorities in Chad over her alleged involvement in the murder of Nazik Mahamat Saleh. Abdoulaye was arrested on A https://soccernet.ng/2026/08/marseille-bid-super-eagles-target-reject.html https://soccernet.ng/2026/08/marseille-bid-super-eagles-target-reject.html Sun, 16 Aug 2026 09:10:28 +0000 Soccernet NG Football Olympique Marseille have had their first offer for SC Freiburg goalkeeper Noah Atubolu rejected, Soccernet.ng reports. Freiburg turned down the French club's opening bid because it was considered too low, according to German football magazine Kicker, as reported by BuliNews. Marseille are now expect http://www.stelladimokokorkus.com/2026/08/singer-ayra-starr-reveals-her-love.html http://www.stelladimokokorkus.com/2026/08/singer-ayra-starr-reveals-her-love.html Sun, 16 Aug 2026 09:10:21 +0000 SDK Celeb Celebrity https://www.tvcnews.tv/saraki-congratulates-adeleke-on-osun-re-election/ https://www.tvcnews.tv/saraki-congratulates-adeleke-on-osun-re-election/ Sun, 16 Aug 2026 09:09:57 +0000 TVC News Nigerian News Former Senate President Bukola Saraki has congratulated Governor Ademola Adeleke on his re-election as Governor of Osun State. Saraki, in a post on his official X page on Sunday, described Adeleke as his “dear brother and friend” and said the people of Osun State had clearly expressed their decision https://thesun.ng/osun-election-adelekes-wife-hails-voters-pledges-more-support-for-administration/ https://thesun.ng/osun-election-adelekes-wife-hails-voters-pledges-more-support-for-administration/ Sun, 16 Aug 2026 09:09:02 +0000 The Sun Nigerian News The wife of Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke, Erelu Ngozi Abeni Adeleke, has commended residents of the state for turning out in large numbers to support her husband’s re-election. The post Osun election: Adeleke’s wife hails voters, pledges more support for administration appeared first on The S https://thesun.ng/osun-election-adeleke-is-man-of-the-people-imole-campaign-council/ https://thesun.ng/osun-election-adeleke-is-man-of-the-people-imole-campaign-council/ Sun, 16 Aug 2026 09:07:31 +0000 The Sun Nigerian News The spokesperson of the Imole Campaign Council in Osun State, Pelumi Olajengbesi, has described Governor Ademola Adeleke’s victory in the governorship election as the will of the people, saying the result demonstrated their support for his administration. The post Osun election: Adeleke is man of th https://www.ripplesnigeria.com/osun-election-serap-urges-inec-efcc-icpc-to-probe-vote-buying-violence/ https://www.ripplesnigeria.com/osun-election-serap-urges-inec-efcc-icpc-to-probe-vote-buying-violence/ Sun, 16 Aug 2026 09:07:28 +0000 Ripples Nigeria Nigerian News The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) “to urgently, jointly and transparently investig https://nairametrics.com/2026/08/16/five-best-performing-insurance-stocks-in-2026-amid-recapitalization/ https://nairametrics.com/2026/08/16/five-best-performing-insurance-stocks-in-2026-amid-recapitalization/ Sun, 16 Aug 2026 09:06:22 +0000 Nairametrics Nigerian News Five insurance stocks- Fortis Global Insurance, International Energy Insurance, Custodian Investment, Consolidated Hallmark Holdings and NEM Insurance are currently the best-performing insurance stocks on the NGX amid the ongoing recapitalization exercise. The post Five best-performing insurance sto https://www.tvcnews.tv/police-report-five-dead-multiple-arrests-kidnap-rescues-across-10-states/ https://www.tvcnews.tv/police-report-five-dead-multiple-arrests-kidnap-rescues-across-10-states/ Sun, 16 Aug 2026 09:05:32 +0000 TVC News Nigerian News The Nigeria Police Force has reported five deaths in a boat mishap in Niger State, alongside several arrests, kidnapping rescues and other major operational developments across the country in the past 48 hours. In a post on its X page, the Force said its latest operational summary covered incidents https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/16/osun-decides-victory-for-democracy-adeleke-reacts-as-inec-declares-him-winner/ https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/16/osun-decides-victory-for-democracy-adeleke-reacts-as-inec-declares-him-winner/ Sun, 16 Aug 2026 09:03:56 +0000 Daily Post Nigerian News Osun State governor, Ademola Adeleke of Osun State says his victory in the just-concluded governorship election in the state is a victory for democracy and the people of the state. DAILY POST reports that the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, on Sunday declared Adeleke winne https://thesun.ng/osun-election-peter-obi-congratulates-adeleke-says-when-the-people-stand-democracy-wins/ https://thesun.ng/osun-election-peter-obi-congratulates-adeleke-says-when-the-people-stand-democracy-wins/ Sun, 16 Aug 2026 09:03:44 +0000 The Sun Nigerian News Nigeria Democratic Congress 2027 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has congratulated Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, on his re-election, describing the outcome as an important victory for democracy. The post Osun election: Peter Obi congratulates Adeleke, says ‘When the people stand, democrac https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/16/osun-decides-osun-people-have-spoken-peter-obi-congratulates-adeleke/ https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/16/osun-decides-osun-people-have-spoken-peter-obi-congratulates-adeleke/ Sun, 16 Aug 2026 09:03:43 +0000 Daily Post Nigerian News The 2027 presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Peter Obi, has congratulated Osun State governor, Ademola Adeleke, on his re-election. Obi, in a statement on Sunday, August 16, 2026, said the election reflected the choice of Osun voters. He also commended youths in the https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/2026/8/16/cincinnati-open-djokovic-stunned-by-tirante-in-second-round?traffic_source=rss https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/2026/8/16/cincinnati-open-djokovic-stunned-by-tirante-in-second-round?traffic_source=rss Sun, 16 Aug 2026 09:03:05 +0000 Al Jazeera World News Novak Djokovic struggled in the hot conditions and was ousted from Cincinnati Open in his first match since Wimbledon. https://www.tvcnews.tv/my-vision-is-to-transform-osun-from-civil-servant-state-to-industrial-state-adeleke/ https://www.tvcnews.tv/my-vision-is-to-transform-osun-from-civil-servant-state-to-industrial-state-adeleke/ Sun, 16 Aug 2026 09:02:00 +0000 TVC News Nigerian News Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has said his administration will focus on transforming the state from a predominantly civil servant economy into an industrial state during his second term. Adeleke stated this in an interview with TVC News at his residence shortly after he was declared winner o https://thesun.ng/osun-election-oriyomi-hamzat-congratulates-adeleke-says-victory-call-to-do-more/ https://thesun.ng/osun-election-oriyomi-hamzat-congratulates-adeleke-says-victory-call-to-do-more/ Sun, 16 Aug 2026 09:02:00 +0000 The Sun Nigerian News The 2027 gubernatorial candidate of Accord Party in Oyo State, Alhaji Oriyomi Hamzat, has congratulated the Governor of Osun State, Senator Ademola, on his re-election, describing the renewed mandate as a vote of confidence in the governor’s leadership The post Osun election: Oriyomi Hamzat congratu https://leadership.ng/why-im-not-carried-away-by-osun-election-result-atedo-peterside/ https://leadership.ng/why-im-not-carried-away-by-osun-election-result-atedo-peterside/ Sun, 16 Aug 2026 08:58:57 +0000 Leadership Nigerian News Founder of the GoNigeria Initiative, a civic engagement platform backed by the ANAP Foundation, Atedo Peterside has given insight into why he is not carried away by the outcome of the 2026 Osun State governorship election, which was won by incumbent Governor Ademola Adeleke. Peterside said the major https://tribuneonlineng.com/fg-urged-to-cut-energy-costs-strengthen-api-policy-to-boost-local-drug-production/ https://tribuneonlineng.com/fg-urged-to-cut-energy-costs-strengthen-api-policy-to-boost-local-drug-production/ Sun, 16 Aug 2026 08:58:35 +0000 Tribune Nigerian News With energy costs gulping more than 40 per cent of revenue, pharmaceutical manufacturers have urged the Federal Government to The post FG urged to cut energy costs, strengthen API policy to boost local drug production appeared first on Tribune Online. https://newtelegraphng.com/osun-poll-this-is-the-will-of-osun-people-accord-hails-adelekes-victory/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=osun-poll-this-is-the-will-of-osun-people-accord-hails-adelekes-victory https://newtelegraphng.com/osun-poll-this-is-the-will-of-osun-people-accord-hails-adelekes-victory/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=osun-poll-this-is-the-will-of-osun-people-accord-hails-adelekes-victory Sun, 16 Aug 2026 08:57:52 +0000 New Telegraph Nigerian News The official spokesperson for the Imole Campaign Council, Pelumi Olajengbesi, has described Governor Ademola Adeleke’s victory in Saturday’s governorship election as the will of the people of Osun State. Olajengbesi, who spoke shortly after the results were declared by the Independent National https://www.france24.com/en/video/20260816-italy-recovers-millions-of-euros-worth-of-stolen-renoir-c%C3%A9zanne-and-matisse-paintings https://www.france24.com/en/video/20260816-italy-recovers-millions-of-euros-worth-of-stolen-renoir-c%C3%A9zanne-and-matisse-paintings Sun, 16 Aug 2026 08:56:50 +0000 France 24 World News Italian authorities have recovered three paintings by Renoir, Cézanne and Matisse, worth more than €9 million, months after they were stolen from a private museum near Parma. Five Moldovan suspects have been detained, with police saying the gang had carefully planned the heist and was equipped to di https://businessday.ng/news/article/osun-2026-adelekes-victory-and-the-political-shockwave-beyond-the-ballot/ https://businessday.ng/news/article/osun-2026-adelekes-victory-and-the-political-shockwave-beyond-the-ballot/ Sun, 16 Aug 2026 08:55:18 +0000 BusinessDay Nigerian News The 2026 Osun governorship election has produced a result that is bigger than a routine second-term victory: Governor Ademola Adeleke read more Osun 2026: Adeleke’s victory and the political shockwave beyond the ballot https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/top-news/903333-osundecides2026-adelekes-victory-sparks-jubilation-in-osogbo-ile-ife-ede.html https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/top-news/903333-osundecides2026-adelekes-victory-sparks-jubilation-in-osogbo-ile-ife-ede.html Sun, 16 Aug 2026 08:54:34 +0000 Premium Times Nigerian News Residents celebrated Governor Ademola's victory and expressed satisfaction over the peaceful conduct of Saturday's election. The post #OsunDecides2026: Adeleke’s victory sparks jubilation in Osogbo, Ile-Ife, Ede appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. https://www.france24.com/en/us-hawaii-narrowly-avoids-direct-hit-as-hurricane-lala-brings-severe-weather https://www.france24.com/en/us-hawaii-narrowly-avoids-direct-hit-as-hurricane-lala-brings-severe-weather Sun, 16 Aug 2026 08:53:56 +0000 France 24 World News Hawaii has narrowly avoided a historic direct hit from Hurricane Lala, but torrential rain and hurricane-force winds are still causing widespread flooding, mudslides and power outages across the islands. Authorities are urging residents to shelter in place as the storm moves west and dangerous condi https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/8/16/3-year-old-girl-rescued-100-hours-after-colombia-earthquake?traffic_source=rss https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/8/16/3-year-old-girl-rescued-100-hours-after-colombia-earthquake?traffic_source=rss Sun, 16 Aug 2026 08:53:14 +0000 Al Jazeera World News A three-year-old girl and a 75-year-old man have been pulled alive from the rubble days after Colombia’s earthquake. https://tribuneonlineng.com/full-list-11-lgas-won-votes-secured-by-apcs-oyebamiji-in-osun-governorship-election/ https://tribuneonlineng.com/full-list-11-lgas-won-votes-secured-by-apcs-oyebamiji-in-osun-governorship-election/ Sun, 16 Aug 2026 08:53:02 +0000 Tribune Nigerian News The All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate, Bola Oyebamiji, won 11 Local Government Areas in the August 15, 2026 Osun State governorship election. 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