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 19:18:03 +0000 60 https://naijadigest.ng/social-card.png https://naijadigest.ng/ https://punchng.com/epl-fernandez-booed-by-chelsea-fans-in-real-sociedad-win/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web https://punchng.com/epl-fernandez-booed-by-chelsea-fans-in-real-sociedad-win/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web Sat, 15 Aug 2026 20:16:16 +0000 Punch Nigerian News Enzo Fernández was booed by Chelsea fans during a pre-season win over Real Sociedad, following his desire to leave the club. 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Follow live updates Read More: https://punchng.com/osundecides2026-aregbesola-loses-unit-to-apc-accord-wins-pdp-treasurers-unit/ https://www.skysports.com/football/news/12040/13572887/scottish-league-cup-round-up-celtic-progress-with-win-at-dundee-united-aberdeen-kilmarnock-and-ross-county-also-through https://www.skysports.com/football/news/12040/13572887/scottish-league-cup-round-up-celtic-progress-with-win-at-dundee-united-aberdeen-kilmarnock-and-ross-county-also-through Sat, 15 Aug 2026 19:35:00 +0000 Sky Sports Football Football A round-up from the Scottish League Cup as Celtic eased through to the quarter-finals with 4-0 victory at Dundee United, Aberdeen beat Dundee, Kilmarnock won against Ayr United, while League One Ross County shocked Dunfermline. https://www.skysports.com/football/sheffield-united-vs-birmingham-city/report/560505 https://www.skysports.com/football/sheffield-united-vs-birmingham-city/report/560505 Sat, 15 Aug 2026 19:30:00 +0000 Sky Sports Football Football xxxxSheffield United and Birmingham made an underwhelming start to the Championship season as they played out a goalless draw at Bramall Lane. https://leadership.ng/abia-bans-manual-sewage-evacuation-after-2-workers-die-in-aba/ https://leadership.ng/abia-bans-manual-sewage-evacuation-after-2-workers-die-in-aba/ Sat, 15 Aug 2026 19:17:04 +0000 Leadership Nigerian News ‎ The Abia State Environmental Protection Agency (ASEPA) has banned the manual evacuation of sewage across the state following the deaths of two sewage evacuators in Aba. The Deputy General Manager (DGM), Aba Zone of ASEPA, Okezie Ezengwa, announced the ban while briefing journalists in Aba on the i https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/15/bandit-leader-kachalla-muhammadus-lieutenant-biliya-reportedly-dead/ https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/15/bandit-leader-kachalla-muhammadus-lieutenant-biliya-reportedly-dead/ Sat, 15 Aug 2026 19:16:55 +0000 Daily Post Nigerian News Bandits operating in Katsina State have reportedly confirmed the death of Biliya, a senior lieutenant to notorious bandit leader Kachalla Muhammadu, after their group came under attack by security forces in the Matazu axis. The development was reported by security analysts Zagazola Makama on Saturda https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/15/osun-decides-call-your-people-to-order-davido-to-tinubu/ https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/15/osun-decides-call-your-people-to-order-davido-to-tinubu/ Sat, 15 Aug 2026 19:13:28 +0000 Daily Post Nigerian News Nigerian musician, David Adeleka, also known as Davido has asked President Bola Tinubu to call members and supporters of the All Progressives Congress, APC, to order. Davido made the call in a post on his verified X handle on Saturday as sorting and announcement of election results were on https://thesun.ng/osun-election-inec-uploads-84-of-results-to-irev/ https://thesun.ng/osun-election-inec-uploads-84-of-results-to-irev/ Sat, 15 Aug 2026 19:11:46 +0000 The Sun Nigerian News The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, had uploaded 69.92% of Osun state gubernatorial election results to its results viewing portal, popularly known as the IReV. The post Osun election: INEC uploads 84% of results to IReV appeared first on The Sun Nigeria. https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/15/osun-decides-inec-uploads-over-80-per-cent-of-election-results-to-irev/ https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/15/osun-decides-inec-uploads-over-80-per-cent-of-election-results-to-irev/ Sat, 15 Aug 2026 19:11:22 +0000 Daily Post Nigerian News The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has uploaded over 80 per cent of the results from the Osun State governorship election to its Results Viewing Portal, IReV. A check by DAILY POST at exactly 7.53pm showed that the commission was keeping to its earlier promise to upload results fro https://leadership.ng/ranching-proposal-alia-vows-to-put-benues-interest-first/ https://leadership.ng/ranching-proposal-alia-vows-to-put-benues-interest-first/ Sat, 15 Aug 2026 19:10:27 +0000 Leadership Nigerian News Benue State governor, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia, has said he will take a decision on the federal government’s proposed pilot ranches in the state based on what is in the best interest of the people. Alia, through his chief press secretary, Sir Tersoo Kula, urged restraint and thoughtful consideration o https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/15/osun-decides-shooting-in-osogbo-as-alleged-apc-thugs-scare-security-agents-hijack-ballot-papers/ https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/15/osun-decides-shooting-in-osogbo-as-alleged-apc-thugs-scare-security-agents-hijack-ballot-papers/ Sat, 15 Aug 2026 19:09:14 +0000 Daily Post Nigerian News After what seemed to be a tranquil election in the Ogo-Oluwa, Golf Junction region of Osogbo, the Osun State capital, armed thugs, allegedly hired by the All Progressives Congress, APC, reportedly began shooting sporadically, in an effort to hijack the ballot box at Polling Unit 1, Ward 2. While the https://pmnewsnigeria.com/2026/08/15/osun-decides-apc-humiliates-aregbesola-in-own-polling-unit-crushes-adc/ https://pmnewsnigeria.com/2026/08/15/osun-decides-apc-humiliates-aregbesola-in-own-polling-unit-crushes-adc/ Sat, 15 Aug 2026 19:03:33 +0000 PM News Nigerian News Aregbesola, who served as governor of Osun from 2010 to 2018, voted at the polling unit earlier on Saturday before the results were announced. https://thesun.ng/osun-election-adeleke-urges-tinubu-to-direct-security-agencies-to-prevent-hijack-of-collation-centres/ https://thesun.ng/osun-election-adeleke-urges-tinubu-to-direct-security-agencies-to-prevent-hijack-of-collation-centres/ Sat, 15 Aug 2026 19:03:22 +0000 The Sun Nigerian News The Governor of Osun State, Senator Ademola Adeleke, has called on President Bola Tinubu to direct heads of security agencies deployed in the state to prevent desperate politicians from hijacking or disrupting collation centres in the governorship election in the state. The governor made the appeal https://www.marketwatch.com/story/think-interest-rates-are-high-now-these-charts-offers-a-different-perspective-ae5f28c6?mod=mw_rss_topstories https://www.marketwatch.com/story/think-interest-rates-are-high-now-these-charts-offers-a-different-perspective-ae5f28c6?mod=mw_rss_topstories Sat, 15 Aug 2026 19:01:00 +0000 MarketWatch Investment & Stocks Also in Weekend Reads: 10 remarkable housing markets, stock picks, and health-insurance battles. https://punchng.com/osundecides2026-protect-votes-during-collation-adeleke-urges-tinubu/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web https://punchng.com/osundecides2026-protect-votes-during-collation-adeleke-urges-tinubu/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web Sat, 15 Aug 2026 19:00:45 +0000 Punch Nigerian News Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, appeals to President Tinubu to ensure security agencies protect votes during the OsunDecides2026 collation process. Read More: https://punchng.com/osundecides2026-protect-votes-during-collation-adeleke-urges-tinubu/ https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/08/uk-pm-calls-for-reflection-after-death-of-ex-cambridge-professor/ https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/08/uk-pm-calls-for-reflection-after-death-of-ex-cambridge-professor/ Sat, 15 Aug 2026 19:00:22 +0000 Vanguard Nigerian News UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham has called for “reflection” following the death of former Cambridge University professor Jason Arday, as his family accused him of enduring years of harassment amid plagiarism allegations. Arday, 41, was found unresponsive at an address in south London on Friday, nine https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-08-15/bond-traders-agonize-over-ai-companies-70-billion-of-shadow-credit-backstops https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-08-15/bond-traders-agonize-over-ai-companies-70-billion-of-shadow-credit-backstops Sat, 15 Aug 2026 19:00:00 +0000 Bloomberg Markets Investment & Stocks Even before Nvidia Corp.’s splashy $500 billion financing partnership this week, investors were starting to fret over the roughly $70 billion in phantom liabilities that don’t appear on major AI companies’ balance sheets, but could materialize at the worst possible time. https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/15/anthropic-shares-more-details-about-how-claudes-new-watermarks-will-work/ https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/15/anthropic-shares-more-details-about-how-claudes-new-watermarks-will-work/ Sat, 15 Aug 2026 18:58:39 +0000 TechCrunch Naija Tech How will the watermarking actually work? Can it be hidden with editing? And how does this affect code? https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/08/osun-election-adeleke-raises-alarm-calls-on-tinubu-to-ensure-votes-count/ https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/08/osun-election-adeleke-raises-alarm-calls-on-tinubu-to-ensure-votes-count/ Sat, 15 Aug 2026 18:56:04 +0000 Vanguard Nigerian News The governor called on Tinubu to direct the heads of the security agencies to ensure the protection of voters and the integrity of the electoral process. The post Osun election: Adeleke raises alarm, calls on Tinubu to ensure votes count appeared first on Vanguard News. https://leadership.ng/osun-election-2026-akande-delivers-pollling-unit-to-apc/ https://leadership.ng/osun-election-2026-akande-delivers-pollling-unit-to-apc/ Sat, 15 Aug 2026 18:55:42 +0000 Leadership Nigerian News Former Osun State governor and ex-Interim National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief Bisi Akande, has delivered his polling unit in Ila Local Government Area for the All Progressives Congress (APC) in today’s governorship election in the state. The APC polled 181 votes at the po https://newtelegraphng.com/ekwunife-decorated-with-fcet-fellowship-award/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ekwunife-decorated-with-fcet-fellowship-award https://newtelegraphng.com/ekwunife-decorated-with-fcet-fellowship-award/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ekwunife-decorated-with-fcet-fellowship-award Sat, 15 Aug 2026 18:55:32 +0000 New Telegraph Nigerian News The Senatorial candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for Anambra Central District Iyom Uche Ekwunife has been formally decorated with the prestigious Fellowship Award of the Federal College of Education (Technical), Umunze, in recognition of her outstanding contributions and support towar https://thesun.ng/nigerian-democracy-retrogressing-udenta-warns/ https://thesun.ng/nigerian-democracy-retrogressing-udenta-warns/ Sat, 15 Aug 2026 18:55:12 +0000 The Sun Nigerian News Nigeria’s democracy is witnessing a dangerous regression, with shrinking civic space, weakened institutions and growing pressure on organised labour threatening the gains of the Fourth Republic, a founding member of the Alliance for Democracy (AD), Prof. Udenta Udenta, has warned. The post Nigerian https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/08/dickson-hosts-old-ad-leaders-associates-at-abuja-reunion/ https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/08/dickson-hosts-old-ad-leaders-associates-at-abuja-reunion/ Sat, 15 Aug 2026 18:54:49 +0000 Vanguard Nigerian News Former Bayelsa State Governor and National Leader of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Senator Henry Seriake Dickson, has hosted founding members, leaders and associates of the Alliance for Democracy (AD) at a reunion in Abuja. Dickson disclosed this in a post on his X handle on Saturday, sayin https://thesun.ng/chaos-in-adamawa-adc-as-atiku-recognises-kinsman-as-party-candidate/ https://thesun.ng/chaos-in-adamawa-adc-as-atiku-recognises-kinsman-as-party-candidate/ Sat, 15 Aug 2026 18:54:45 +0000 The Sun Nigerian News The crisis rocking the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Adamawa State has taken a dramatic turn following a statement by the party’s presidential candidate, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, in which he appeared to recognise a different person as the party’s governorship candidate in the sta https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/top-news/903189-osundecides2026-adelekes-accord-party-defeats-apc-in-oyinlolas-polling-unit.html https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/top-news/903189-osundecides2026-adelekes-accord-party-defeats-apc-in-oyinlolas-polling-unit.html Sat, 15 Aug 2026 18:50:41 +0000 Premium Times Nigerian News Mr Oyinlola withdrew his support for Governor Ademola Adeleke’s re-election bid a few weeks ago and endorsed Bola Oyebamiji of the APC. The post #OsunDecides2026: Adeleke’s Accord Party defeats APC in Oyinlola’s polling unit appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. https://punchng.com/osundecides2026-resident-alleges-error-in-votes-record/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web https://punchng.com/osundecides2026-resident-alleges-error-in-votes-record/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web Sat, 15 Aug 2026 18:48:05 +0000 Punch Nigerian News An Osun resident alleges an error in recording Accord Party votes during the governorship election. Learn more about the Osun election results controversy. Read More: https://punchng.com/osundecides2026-resident-alleges-error-in-votes-record/ https://www.tvcnews.tv/lagos-trains-council-planning-officers-on-data-driven-development/ https://www.tvcnews.tv/lagos-trains-council-planning-officers-on-data-driven-development/ Sat, 15 Aug 2026 18:46:44 +0000 TVC News Nigerian News The Lagos State Government has strengthened its focus on data-driven grassroots development with a capacity-building programme for Heads of Planning, Research and Statistics (HPRS) Departments across the state’s 20 Local Government Areas (LGAs) and 37 Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs). The sta https://www.completesports.com/pre-season-boniface-late-strike-helps-leverkusen-beat-newcastle-2-1/ https://www.completesports.com/pre-season-boniface-late-strike-helps-leverkusen-beat-newcastle-2-1/ Sat, 15 Aug 2026 18:44:35 +0000 Completesports Football Victor Boniface was on target as Bayer Leverkusen ended their pre-season with a 2-1 win against Newcastle United on Saturday. Boniface, alongside Nathan Tella, were introduced into the game with 10 minutes remaining in the game. Leverkusen got off to a perfect start as they took the lead in the firs https://newtelegraphng.com/oluwo-casts-vote-urges-peaceful-participation-in-osun-election/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=oluwo-casts-vote-urges-peaceful-participation-in-osun-election https://newtelegraphng.com/oluwo-casts-vote-urges-peaceful-participation-in-osun-election/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=oluwo-casts-vote-urges-peaceful-participation-in-osun-election Sat, 15 Aug 2026 18:44:28 +0000 New Telegraph Nigerian News The Oluwo of Iwoland, Oba Abdulrosheed Adewale Akanbi, has fulfilled his civic responsibility by casting his vote in the ongoing Osun State governorship election, urging eligible citizens across the state to participate actively in the electoral process. The monarch, who joined other voters to exerc https://businessday.ng/sports/article/pape-thiaw-demands-747000-from-senegal-fa-over-unpaid-salaries-bonuses/ https://businessday.ng/sports/article/pape-thiaw-demands-747000-from-senegal-fa-over-unpaid-salaries-bonuses/ Sat, 15 Aug 2026 18:42:54 +0000 BusinessDay Nigerian News Former Senegal head coach Pape Bouna Thiaw has issued an eight-day ultimatum to the Senegalese Football Federation (FSF), demanding approximately read more Pape Thiaw demands $747,000 from Senegal FA over unpaid salaries, bonuses https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/15/osun-decides-accord-defeats-apc-at-omisores-polling-unit/ https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/15/osun-decides-accord-defeats-apc-at-omisores-polling-unit/ Sat, 15 Aug 2026 18:42:13 +0000 Daily Post Nigerian News The Accord Party has secured victory at the polling unit of former Osun State Deputy Governor, Senator Iyiola Omisore, in the ongoing governorship election. Results published on the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Result Viewing Portal, IReV, showed that Accord polled 131 votes at P https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/15/osun-decides-inec-uploads-over-70-per-cent-of-election-results-to-irev/ https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/15/osun-decides-inec-uploads-over-70-per-cent-of-election-results-to-irev/ Sat, 15 Aug 2026 18:39:08 +0000 Daily Post Nigerian News The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has uploaded over 70 per cent of the results from the Osun State governorship election to its Results Viewing Portal, IReV. A check by DAILY POST at exactly 7pm showed that the commission was keeping to its earlier promise to upload results from t https://leadership.ng/osun-election-2026-adeleke-wins-1st-polling-unit-defeats-apc-adc-others/ https://leadership.ng/osun-election-2026-adeleke-wins-1st-polling-unit-defeats-apc-adc-others/ Sat, 15 Aug 2026 18:37:59 +0000 Leadership Nigerian News   Osun State governor, Ademola Adeleke, has recorded an early victory at his polling unit after the Accord Party defeated the All Progressives Congress (APC), African Democratic Congress (ADC) and other parties at Polling Unit 026, Ward 5, in Osogbo Local Government Area. According to the resul https://thesun.ng/osun-election-dickson-condemns-military-force-in-electoral-process/ https://thesun.ng/osun-election-dickson-condemns-military-force-in-electoral-process/ Sat, 15 Aug 2026 18:36:01 +0000 The Sun Nigerian News The National Leader of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Seriake Dickson, has raised concerns over the alleged militarisation and monetisation of Nigeria’s electoral process, warning that it is a threat to democracy. The post Osun election: Dickson condemns military force in electoral process https://thesun.ng/osun-election-accord-defeats-apc-at-omisores-polling-unit/ https://thesun.ng/osun-election-accord-defeats-apc-at-omisores-polling-unit/ Sat, 15 Aug 2026 18:35:54 +0000 The Sun Nigerian News The Accord Party has secured a decisive victory over the All Progressives Congress at the polling unit of former Osun State Deputy Governor, Senator Iyiola Omisore, in the ongoing governorship election. The post Osun election: Accord defeats APC at Omisore’s polling unit appeared first on The Sun Ni https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/15/osun-decides-resident-alleges-vote-recording-error-during-election/ https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/15/osun-decides-resident-alleges-vote-recording-error-during-election/ Sat, 15 Aug 2026 18:35:43 +0000 Daily Post Nigerian News An Osun State resident, David Adesina, has alleged that an error occurred during the recording of election results at a polling unit in Saturday’s governorship election.  According to a video shared via X on Saturday by News Central TV, Adesina stated, after the ballots were coun https://newtelegraphng.com/osun-decides-adelekes-accord-in-early-lead/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=osun-decides-adelekes-accord-in-early-lead https://newtelegraphng.com/osun-decides-adelekes-accord-in-early-lead/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=osun-decides-adelekes-accord-in-early-lead Sat, 15 Aug 2026 18:35:16 +0000 New Telegraph Nigerian News …With 105,083 Votes Over APC’s 73,007 …Accord defeats Omisore in his ward; Oyinlola too …ADC in third position with 3,309 votes As the results of the Osun state gubernatorial election trickle in on Saturday evening, Governor Ademola Adeleke of Accord Party, has been taking th https://www.premiumtimesng.com/foreign/903184-cameroon-journalist-held-incommunicado-for-publishing-photo.html https://www.premiumtimesng.com/foreign/903184-cameroon-journalist-held-incommunicado-for-publishing-photo.html Sat, 15 Aug 2026 18:34:41 +0000 Premium Times Nigerian News The Anglophone crisis began in 2016 with protests by lawyers and teachers over the appointment of French-speaking officials in the minority English-speaking Northwest and Southwest regions, triggering a crackdown by the majority French-speaking government and a secessionist rebellion. The post Camer https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/15/guber-polls-osun-no-be-edo-davido-mocks-apc/ https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/15/guber-polls-osun-no-be-edo-davido-mocks-apc/ Sat, 15 Aug 2026 18:34:31 +0000 Daily Post Nigerian News Afrobeat singer, Davido has mocked the All Progressives Congress, APC, over its performance in the ongoing governorship election in Osun State. Asserting that Osun is not Edo State, Davido claimed that the APC had lost in the ward of former Osun State Governor, Bisi Akande. He said this in a se https://punchng.com/rmafc-concludes-revenue-formula-judicial-pay-review/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web https://punchng.com/rmafc-concludes-revenue-formula-judicial-pay-review/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web Sat, 15 Aug 2026 18:34:27 +0000 Punch Nigerian News The RMAFC has completed its review of Nigeria’s Revenue Allocation Formula and judicial remuneration, aiming for a more equitable and sustainable revenue-s Read More: https://punchng.com/rmafc-concludes-revenue-formula-judicial-pay-review/ https://www.ycombinator.com/companies/voltair/jobs/sSOD2Ox-flight-test-engineer https://www.ycombinator.com/companies/voltair/jobs/sSOD2Ox-flight-test-engineer Sat, 15 Aug 2026 18:33:25 +0000 Hacker News Naija Tech Article URL: https://www.ycombinator.com/companies/voltair/jobs/sSOD2Ox-flight-test-engineer Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49313047 Points: 0 # Comments: 0 https://thewhistler.ng/osun-guber-adeleke-holds-slim-lead-as-inec-uploads-73-results/ https://thewhistler.ng/osun-guber-adeleke-holds-slim-lead-as-inec-uploads-73-results/ Sat, 15 Aug 2026 18:32:43 +0000 The Whistler Nigerian News Governor Ademola Adeleke of the Accord party is holding a slim lead in the ongoing collation of results from Saturday’s governorship election in Osun State, as the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) continues uploading results to its Result Viewing (IReV) portal. As of 7:20 p.m. https://punchng.com/osundecides2026-shame-apc-we-are-winning-osun-no-be-edo-davido/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web https://punchng.com/osundecides2026-shame-apc-we-are-winning-osun-no-be-edo-davido/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web Sat, 15 Aug 2026 18:30:29 +0000 Punch Nigerian News Afrobeats star Davido claims Governor Ademola Adeleke is leading in the Osun Election 2026, urging vigilance as votes are counted across the state. Read More: https://punchng.com/osundecides2026-shame-apc-we-are-winning-osun-no-be-edo-davido/ https://www.skysports.com/cricket/news/12040/13573528/pakistan-win-warm-up-match-ahead-of-first-test-against-england-at-headingley-from-wednesday-live-on-sky-sports https://www.skysports.com/cricket/news/12040/13573528/pakistan-win-warm-up-match-ahead-of-first-test-against-england-at-headingley-from-wednesday-live-on-sky-sports Sat, 15 Aug 2026 18:30:00 +0000 Sky Sports Football Football Pakistan warmed up for their first Test against England at Headingley from Wednesday with a seven-wicket win over a County Select XI as Saud Shakeel hit an unbeaten hundred and Imam-ul-Haq scored 80. https://leadership.ng/osun-election-2026-accord-party-defeats-apc-at-oyinlola-omisore-polling-units/ https://leadership.ng/osun-election-2026-accord-party-defeats-apc-at-oyinlola-omisore-polling-units/ Sat, 15 Aug 2026 18:29:54 +0000 Leadership Nigerian News The Accord Party has secured victories at the polling units of former Osun State governor, Prince Olagunsoye Oyinlola, in Okuku, Odo-Otin Local Government Area, and former Deputy Governor and ex-National Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator Iyiola Omisore, in Ife East Local Gove https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/15/osun-decides-their-next-plan-is-to-inflate-figures-davido-raises-alarm/ https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/15/osun-decides-their-next-plan-is-to-inflate-figures-davido-raises-alarm/ Sat, 15 Aug 2026 18:27:09 +0000 Daily Post Nigerian News Afrobeats superstar, Davido has raised an alarm that the next plan of election manipulators is to inflate figures. He raised this alarm in a statement posted on his verified X handle on Saturday. Davido made the claims after results from the Osun election began to trickle in from the various ro https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/15/2027-atiku-meets-daniel-bwala-ribadu-calls-for-adc-unity/ https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/15/2027-atiku-meets-daniel-bwala-ribadu-calls-for-adc-unity/ Sat, 15 Aug 2026 18:26:34 +0000 Daily Post Nigerian News The African Democratic Congress, ADC, presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, on Saturday met with party leaders, led by the Deputy National Chairman North East, Daniel Bwala, and the Adamawa State Chairman of the party, Sadiq Ibrahim Dasin. Atiku urged the party leaders to reconcile and u https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/08/osun-election-apc-defeats-adeleke-adc-at-aregbesolas-polling-unit/ https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/08/osun-election-apc-defeats-adeleke-adc-at-aregbesolas-polling-unit/ Sat, 15 Aug 2026 18:25:54 +0000 Vanguard Nigerian News The polling unit had attracted attention ahead of the election, with Aregbesola’s presence adding to interest in the voting exercise in the area. The post Osun election: APC defeats Adeleke, ADC at Aregbesola’s polling unit appeared first on Vanguard News. https://punchng.com/police-intercept-illegal-arms-arrest-suspected-robbers-cattle-thieves-in-kano/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web https://punchng.com/police-intercept-illegal-arms-arrest-suspected-robbers-cattle-thieves-in-kano/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web Sat, 15 Aug 2026 18:23:58 +0000 Punch Nigerian News Kano State Police Command records major breakthroughs, intercepting illegal arms and arresting suspected robbers and cattle thieves in Kano. Read more on P Read More: https://punchng.com/police-intercept-illegal-arms-arrest-suspected-robbers-cattle-thieves-in-kano/ https://www.marketwatch.com/story/owning-a-home-is-overrated-renting-is-now-often-a-much-better-money-move-711288a6?mod=mw_rss_topstories https://www.marketwatch.com/story/owning-a-home-is-overrated-renting-is-now-often-a-much-better-money-move-711288a6?mod=mw_rss_topstories Sat, 15 Aug 2026 18:23:00 +0000 MarketWatch Investment & Stocks There are better ways to think about investments than homeownership. https://www.premiumtimesng.com/regional/south-south-regional/903183-2027-cross-river-pdp-governorship-candidate-vows-to-do-single-term-if-elected.html https://www.premiumtimesng.com/regional/south-south-regional/903183-2027-cross-river-pdp-governorship-candidate-vows-to-do-single-term-if-elected.html Sat, 15 Aug 2026 18:22:31 +0000 Premium Times Nigerian News “I will serve only one term because it represents the balance of the tenure of the Southern Senatorial District,” he said. The post 2027: Cross River PDP governorship candidate vows to do single term if elected appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. https://dailytrust.com/two-herders-shot-dead-in-plateau-2/ https://dailytrust.com/two-herders-shot-dead-in-plateau-2/ Sat, 15 Aug 2026 18:22:18 +0000 Daily Trust Nigerian News Gunmen shot two herders dead and injured one other in separate attacks around Kpanchuku in Jebbu Bassa and Gana Ropp Local Government Areas of Plateau State. According to the State Secretary of the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN), Muhammad Salihu Isa, the deceased, Sani https://punchng.com/2027-hajj-nahcon-warns-against-fraudulent-special-slot-scams/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web https://punchng.com/2027-hajj-nahcon-warns-against-fraudulent-special-slot-scams/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web Sat, 15 Aug 2026 18:21:28 +0000 Punch Nigerian News NAHCON warns intending pilgrims and tour operators against fraudulent ‘special slot’ scams for the 2027 Hajj. Learn how to avoid Hajj scams. Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-hajj-nahcon-warns-against-fraudulent-special-slot-scams/ https://www.bellanaija.com/2026/08/kikifoodies-crispy-nigerian-plantain-chips-recipe/ https://www.bellanaija.com/2026/08/kikifoodies-crispy-nigerian-plantain-chips-recipe/ Sat, 15 Aug 2026 18:20:57 +0000 BellaNaija Celebrity Kikifoodies details how to make crispy Nigerian plantain chips at home using green or semi-ripe plantains, a mandoline slicer, and a simple frying technique for the ultimate crunch. The post Kikifoodies’ Guide to Making the Best Crispy & Delicious Nigerian Plantain Chips appeared first on Bella https://leadership.ng/osun-election-apc-deputy-gov-candidate-commends-voters-for-massive-turnout/ https://leadership.ng/osun-election-apc-deputy-gov-candidate-commends-voters-for-massive-turnout/ Sat, 15 Aug 2026 18:20:46 +0000 Leadership Nigerian News The All Progressives Congress (APC) deputy governorship candidate in the ongoing Osun State governorship election, Kayode Adereti, has commended voters for the massive turnout recorded across the state. ‎Adereti spoke shortly after casting his vote at Ward 11, Unit 3, Ilare, in Ife Central Local Gov https://tribuneonlineng.com/osundecides2026-adeleke-takes-early-lead-in-ongoing-collation/ https://tribuneonlineng.com/osundecides2026-adeleke-takes-early-lead-in-ongoing-collation/ Sat, 15 Aug 2026 18:20:38 +0000 Tribune Nigerian News Governor Ademola Adeleke of the Accord Party has maintained his lead in the ongoing collation of results from The post #OsunDecides2026: Adeleke takes early lead in ongoing collation appeared first on Tribune Online. https://pmnewsnigeria.com/2026/08/15/breaking-residents-chase-block-bus-over-alleged-ballot-snatching-in-ife-east/ https://pmnewsnigeria.com/2026/08/15/breaking-residents-chase-block-bus-over-alleged-ballot-snatching-in-ife-east/ Sat, 15 Aug 2026 18:20:06 +0000 PM News Nigerian News “I think those inside the bus were trying to carry the people’s votes, and those on motorcycles quickly double-crossed them. This was the little video I could record before I ran inside,” she said. https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/2026/8/15/la-liga-real-madrid-key-talking-points-heading-into-new-2026-27-season?traffic_source=rss https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/2026/8/15/la-liga-real-madrid-key-talking-points-heading-into-new-2026-27-season?traffic_source=rss Sat, 15 Aug 2026 18:19:23 +0000 Al Jazeera World News Real Madrid welcome back Jose Mourinho as manager as they attempt to stop a three-peat by Barcelona in La Liga. https://tribuneonlineng.com/osundecides2026-adcs-aregbesola-loses-polling-unit/ https://tribuneonlineng.com/osundecides2026-adcs-aregbesola-loses-polling-unit/ Sat, 15 Aug 2026 18:19:07 +0000 Tribune Nigerian News Former Osun State Governor and African Democratic Congress (ADC) National Secretary, Rauf Aregbesola, has lost his polling unit to the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Saturday’s governorship election in the state. Results announced at PU001, Coop. Building Junction, Isare, Ward 08, in Ilesa East https://leadership.ng/osun-election-2026-1386-of-3763-results-uploaded-on-inecs-irev-portal/ https://leadership.ng/osun-election-2026-1386-of-3763-results-uploaded-on-inecs-irev-portal/ Sat, 15 Aug 2026 18:19:06 +0000 Leadership Nigerian News The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has uploaded 36.83 per cent of results from Saturday’s Osun State governorship election to its Result Viewing Portal (IReV). Checks by our correspondent on the portal as of 5:30pm showed that results from 1,386 polling units had been uploaded out https://newtelegraphng.com/bauchi-police-warn-against-violence-vote-buying-ahead-of-lg-polls/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=bauchi-police-warn-against-violence-vote-buying-ahead-of-lg-polls https://newtelegraphng.com/bauchi-police-warn-against-violence-vote-buying-ahead-of-lg-polls/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=bauchi-police-warn-against-violence-vote-buying-ahead-of-lg-polls Sat, 15 Aug 2026 18:17:33 +0000 New Telegraph Nigerian News The Bauchi State Police Command has warned politicians and other stakeholders against electoral violence, ballot box snatching, thuggery, vote buying and other acts capable of disrupting Monday’s Local Government elections. The State Commissioner of Police, CP Sani-Omolori Aliyu, said perpetrators, https://businessday.ng/news/article/osun-decides-eu-observers-record-323-electoral-offences-38-security-incidents/ https://businessday.ng/news/article/osun-decides-eu-observers-record-323-electoral-offences-38-security-incidents/ Sat, 15 Aug 2026 18:17:17 +0000 BusinessDay Nigerian News The European Union Support to Democratic Governance in Nigeria Election Observation Hub (EU-SDGN EOH) said it has recorded 323 cases read more Osun Decides: EU observers record 323 electoral offences, 38 security incidents https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/more-news/903179-osundecides2026-adelekes-campaign-spokesperson-wins-polling-unit.html https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/more-news/903179-osundecides2026-adelekes-campaign-spokesperson-wins-polling-unit.html Sat, 15 Aug 2026 18:15:06 +0000 Premium Times Nigerian News Mr Olajengbesi has been highly vocal in his support for Governor Adeleke’s second-term bid. The post #OsunDecides2026: Adeleke’s campaign spokesperson wins polling unit appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. https://leadership.ng/massive-turnout-peaceful-election-in-osun-west-senatorial-district/ https://leadership.ng/massive-turnout-peaceful-election-in-osun-west-senatorial-district/ Sat, 15 Aug 2026 18:14:15 +0000 Leadership Nigerian News Voting in the Osun State governorship election was largely peaceful and orderly across the Osun West Senatorial District on Saturday, with voters turning out early in large numbers, although isolated incidents of violence were reported in Ejigbo. In several polling units visited, voters arrived as e https://davidepiffer.com/p/ai-isnt-outthinking-mathematicians https://davidepiffer.com/p/ai-isnt-outthinking-mathematicians Sat, 15 Aug 2026 18:13:02 +0000 Hacker News Naija Tech Article URL: https://davidepiffer.com/p/ai-isnt-outthinking-mathematicians Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49312845 Points: 99 # Comments: 69 https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/8/15/15-08-sv-oil-spill-oman-on?traffic_source=rss https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/8/15/15-08-sv-oil-spill-oman-on?traffic_source=rss Sat, 15 Aug 2026 18:11:12 +0000 Al Jazeera World News Cleanup crews are responding along 12 kilometres of Omani coastline following an oil spill from the grounded tanker. https://www.tvcnews.tv/lagos-urges-use-of-ai-to-improve-government-communication/ https://www.tvcnews.tv/lagos-urges-use-of-ai-to-improve-government-communication/ Sat, 15 Aug 2026 18:10:32 +0000 TVC News Nigerian News The Lagos State Government has advocated the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to strengthen public communication, with the Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Gbenga Omotoso, urging senior communication managers to embrace emerging technologies. Omotoso said AI could facilitate the dissemi https://blog.thunderbird.net/2026/08/desktop-calendar-a-design-journey/ https://blog.thunderbird.net/2026/08/desktop-calendar-a-design-journey/ Sat, 15 Aug 2026 18:09:42 +0000 Hacker News Naija Tech Article URL: https://blog.thunderbird.net/2026/08/desktop-calendar-a-design-journey/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49312823 Points: 8 # Comments: 2 https://tribuneonlineng.com/osunelectionresults-senator-oyewumi-delivers-ikire-polling-unit-to-adeleke/ https://tribuneonlineng.com/osunelectionresults-senator-oyewumi-delivers-ikire-polling-unit-to-adeleke/ Sat, 15 Aug 2026 18:08:58 +0000 Tribune Nigerian News Senator Lere Oyewumi, Director General of Accord Party's Imole Campaign and Senator representing Osun West in the Senate, has won his polling unit 9, ward 9, SS Peter and Paul, Sunmoye Primary School, Ikire, the hometown of All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, Bola Oyebamiji. The post #OsunEle https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/aug/15/moroccan-police-arrest-more-than-100-people-as-they-attempt-to-enter-ceuta https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/aug/15/moroccan-police-arrest-more-than-100-people-as-they-attempt-to-enter-ceuta Sat, 15 Aug 2026 18:08:21 +0000 The Guardian World News Border security tightened after social media posts call for another mass crossing into Spain’s north African territoryMoroccan police have arrested 111 people as they tried to enter Spain’s north African territory of Ceuta, amid ⁠tightened security on both sides after social media posts ​called for https://punchng.com/osundecides2026-jubilation-as-adeleke-wins-polling-unit-with-421-votes/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web https://punchng.com/osundecides2026-jubilation-as-adeleke-wins-polling-unit-with-421-votes/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web Sat, 15 Aug 2026 18:07:47 +0000 Punch Nigerian News Jubilation erupts as Governor Ademola Adeleke secures victory at his polling unit with 421 votes in the ongoing OsunDecides2026 governorship election. Read More: https://punchng.com/osundecides2026-jubilation-as-adeleke-wins-polling-unit-with-421-votes/ https://newtelegraphng.com/ophk-amphibious-troops-foil-iswap-attack-on-borno-fob-kill-scores/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ophk-amphibious-troops-foil-iswap-attack-on-borno-fob-kill-scores https://newtelegraphng.com/ophk-amphibious-troops-foil-iswap-attack-on-borno-fob-kill-scores/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ophk-amphibious-troops-foil-iswap-attack-on-borno-fob-kill-scores Sat, 15 Aug 2026 18:07:23 +0000 New Telegraph Nigerian News The Joint Task Force (North East), Operation HADIN KAI announced on Saturday that troops of 162 Amphibious Battalion foiled attempts by Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists to attack their location at Forward Operating Base Mandaragirau, Biu Local government Area of Borno State. A s https://www.marketwatch.com/story/an-active-fund-holding-a-whopping-800-stocks-is-beating-major-indexes-heres-how-6bf73062?mod=mw_rss_topstories https://www.marketwatch.com/story/an-active-fund-holding-a-whopping-800-stocks-is-beating-major-indexes-heres-how-6bf73062?mod=mw_rss_topstories Sat, 15 Aug 2026 18:05:00 +0000 MarketWatch Investment & Stocks For diversification in the stock market, there are actively managed alternatives to index funds. https://leadership.ng/adeleke-wins-polling-unit-with-421-votes-as-supporters-celebrate/ https://leadership.ng/adeleke-wins-polling-unit-with-421-votes-as-supporters-celebrate/ Sat, 15 Aug 2026 18:04:46 +0000 Leadership Nigerian News Supporters of Osun State Governor and Accord Party governorship candidate, Ademola Adeleke, erupted in celebration on Saturday after he secured victory at his polling unit in the ongoing governorship election. Results announced at Ward 02, Polling Unit 009, Abogunde Compound in Ede North local gover http://www.stelladimokokorkus.com/2026/08/billionaire-bizman-seyi-tinubu-shares.html http://www.stelladimokokorkus.com/2026/08/billionaire-bizman-seyi-tinubu-shares.html Sat, 15 Aug 2026 18:03:59 +0000 SDK Celeb Celebrity Billionaire Bizman Seyi Tinubu shared that he is on summer holiday with his lovely family...See as him wife set come fine join.....Obe toh dun, owo lo pa! https://newtelegraphng.com/osun-decides-inec-uploads-2183-polling-unit-results-to-irev/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=osun-decides-inec-uploads-2183-polling-unit-results-to-irev https://newtelegraphng.com/osun-decides-inec-uploads-2183-polling-unit-results-to-irev/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=osun-decides-inec-uploads-2183-polling-unit-results-to-irev Sat, 15 Aug 2026 18:02:14 +0000 New Telegraph Nigerian News The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has commenced the uploading of polling unit results from the Osun State governorship election to its Result Viewing Portal (IReV). As of 6pm on Saturday, 2,183 polling unit results had been uploaded to the portal out of the 3,763 results expected https://leadership.ng/osun-election-2026-gov-adeleke-is-cruising-to-victory-shame-apc-davido-declares/ https://leadership.ng/osun-election-2026-gov-adeleke-is-cruising-to-victory-shame-apc-davido-declares/ Sat, 15 Aug 2026 18:01:32 +0000 Leadership Nigerian News Afrobeats star David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has claimed that his uncle and incumbent Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, is ahead in Saturday’s governorship election. The singer made the claim in a series of social media posts as the counting of votes got underway across the state. Da https://www.skysports.com/cricket/news/12040/13573509/the-hundred-trent-rockets-target-two-titles-at-lords-on-sunday-but-sunrisers-leeds-and-manchester-super-giants-stand-in-their-way https://www.skysports.com/cricket/news/12040/13573509/the-hundred-trent-rockets-target-two-titles-at-lords-on-sunday-but-sunrisers-leeds-and-manchester-super-giants-stand-in-their-way Sat, 15 Aug 2026 18:00:00 +0000 Sky Sports Football Football There could be a Trent Rockets double and a Sam Billings four-peat at Lord's on Sunday as the 2026 edition of The Hundred draws to a close. https://newtelegraphng.com/ex-rep-ayeni-wins-pu-as-apc-defeats-accord-at-ward-10-unit-13-ilesa-west/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ex-rep-ayeni-wins-pu-as-apc-defeats-accord-at-ward-10-unit-13-ilesa-west https://newtelegraphng.com/ex-rep-ayeni-wins-pu-as-apc-defeats-accord-at-ward-10-unit-13-ilesa-west/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ex-rep-ayeni-wins-pu-as-apc-defeats-accord-at-ward-10-unit-13-ilesa-west Sat, 15 Aug 2026 17:57:53 +0000 New Telegraph Nigerian News Former member of the House of Representatives, Hon. Lawrence Babatunde Ayeni, has recorded a victory for the All Progressives Congress (APC) at his polling unit in the ongoing Osun State governorship election. At Ward 10, Unit 13, in Ilesa West Local Government Area, the APC polled 90 votes, defeati https://www.icirnigeria.org/dashboard-2026-osun-governorship-election-result/ https://www.icirnigeria.org/dashboard-2026-osun-governorship-election-result/ Sat, 15 Aug 2026 17:57:47 +0000 ICIR Nigeria Nigerian News This will be updated with election results when they are announced by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC)   The post Dashboard: 2026 Osun Governorship Election Result appeared first on The ICIR- Latest News, Politics, Governance, Elections, Investigation, Factcheck, Covid-19. https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/08/osun-election-accord-beats-apc-at-omisores-polling-unit/ https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/08/osun-election-accord-beats-apc-at-omisores-polling-unit/ Sat, 15 Aug 2026 17:57:41 +0000 Vanguard Nigerian News APC finished second with 85 votes, while ADC got 10 votes. Other parties recorded marginal votes. The post Osun election: Accord beats APC at Omisore’s polling unit appeared first on Vanguard News. https://pmnewsnigeria.com/2026/08/15/noor-takaful-noor-health-distribute-n427-96m-surplus-to-participants/ https://pmnewsnigeria.com/2026/08/15/noor-takaful-noor-health-distribute-n427-96m-surplus-to-participants/ Sat, 15 Aug 2026 17:50:26 +0000 PM News Nigerian News Also speaking at the event, the Vice Chairman of Noor Takaful Insurance Limited, Aminu Tukur, stated that the 2024 surplus distribution was based on the performance of the participants’ risk pool after claims and other obligations had been settled. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/8/15/us-aircraft-carrier-expected-to-relieve-uss-lincoln-in-middle-east?traffic_source=rss https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/8/15/us-aircraft-carrier-expected-to-relieve-uss-lincoln-in-middle-east?traffic_source=rss Sat, 15 Aug 2026 17:49:42 +0000 Al Jazeera World News The USS Washington's movement comes amid reports of dire conditions on the USS Lincoln amid the ongoing Iran war. https://thesun.ng/osun-election-inec-uploads-69-92-per-cent-of-results-to-irev/ https://thesun.ng/osun-election-inec-uploads-69-92-per-cent-of-results-to-irev/ Sat, 15 Aug 2026 17:49:03 +0000 The Sun Nigerian News The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, had uploaded 69.92% of Osun state gubernatorial election results to its results viewing portal, popularly known as the IReV. The post Osun election: INEC uploads 69.92% per cent of results to IReV appeared first on The Sun Nigeria. https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/2026/8/15/inter-milan-sign-englands-djed-spence-from-tottenham-hotspur?traffic_source=rss https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/2026/8/15/inter-milan-sign-englands-djed-spence-from-tottenham-hotspur?traffic_source=rss Sat, 15 Aug 2026 17:48:32 +0000 Al Jazeera World News The 26-year-old, who has signed a five-year deal, cost the Italian champions about $40m, according to media reports. https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/08/how-to-apply-fg-opens-access-to-250000-free-business-name-registrations/ https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/08/how-to-apply-fg-opens-access-to-250000-free-business-name-registrations/ Sat, 15 Aug 2026 17:47:51 +0000 Vanguard Nigerian News The Federal Government has opened access to 250,000 free business name registrations for eligible entrepreneurs across Nigeria as part of efforts to support the growth and development of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs). The post How to apply: FG opens access to 250,000 free business name https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/08/adc-candidate-sues-party-inec-over-alleged-forged-withdrawal/ https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/08/adc-candidate-sues-party-inec-over-alleged-forged-withdrawal/ Sat, 15 Aug 2026 17:47:46 +0000 Vanguard Nigerian News By Haruna Aliyu, Birnin Kebbi The African Democratic Congress (ADC) candidate for the Zuru/Fakai/Sakaba/Danko-Wasagu Federal Constituency of Kebbi State, Abubakar Sadiq Saadu, has challenged an alleged forged affidavit purportedly withdrawing his candidature ahead of the 2027 general election. Saadu https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cp8eex1nmpvo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cp8eex1nmpvo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss Sat, 15 Aug 2026 17:47:42 +0000 BBC News World World News The fire burning through the major park was described as the country's worst in recent years. https://nairametrics.com/2026/08/15/brics-weighs-linking-instant-payments-digital-currencies-across-member-states/ https://nairametrics.com/2026/08/15/brics-weighs-linking-instant-payments-digital-currencies-across-member-states/ Sat, 15 Aug 2026 17:47:13 +0000 Nairametrics Nigerian News The BRICS countries are in discussions about integrating their national instant payment systems and central bank digital currencies as a way to reduce the cost and improve the efficiency of cross-border transactions among the group's member nations. The post BRICS weighs linking instant payments, di https://thesun.ng/osun-election-oyebamiji-defeats-adeleke-at-bisi-akandes-polling-unit/ https://thesun.ng/osun-election-oyebamiji-defeats-adeleke-at-bisi-akandes-polling-unit/ Sat, 15 Aug 2026 17:45:39 +0000 The Sun Nigerian News All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate Bola Oyebamiji has won the polling unit of former Osun State Governor Bisi Akande in Saturday’s governorship election. The post Osun election: Oyebamiji defeats Adeleke at Bisi Akande’s polling unit appeared first on The Sun Nigeria. https://thesun.ng/osun-election-supporters-jubilate-as-adeleke-wins-polling-unit/ https://thesun.ng/osun-election-supporters-jubilate-as-adeleke-wins-polling-unit/ Sat, 15 Aug 2026 17:45:12 +0000 The Sun Nigerian News Supporters of incumbent Governor and candidate of Accord Party in the Osun governorship election, Senator Ademola Adeleke took to the streets after he claimed victory in his polling unit on Saturday afternoon. 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Adeleke made the call in a post on his https://pmnewsnigeria.com/2026/08/15/accord-stuns-in-oyetolas-hometown-davido-reacts/ https://pmnewsnigeria.com/2026/08/15/accord-stuns-in-oyetolas-hometown-davido-reacts/ Sat, 15 Aug 2026 17:42:40 +0000 PM News Nigerian News The commission is expected to collate results from the various polling units and wards before announcing the final outcome of the governorship election https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c0l5583903yo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c0l5583903yo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss Sat, 15 Aug 2026 17:42:36 +0000 BBC News World World News Police responded to reports of a shooting outside a residence halls at about 01:28 local time (05:28 GMT) on Saturday. https://www.tvcnews.tv/osun-decides-inec-uploads-2463-results-on-i-rev-portal/ https://www.tvcnews.tv/osun-decides-inec-uploads-2463-results-on-i-rev-portal/ Sat, 15 Aug 2026 17:40:04 +0000 TVC News Nigerian News The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has uploaded 2,463 polling unit results from the ongoing Osun State governorship election to its I-REV results viewing portal. 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