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An eyewitness said the attackers, riding motorcycles, invaded communities including Ayaba, Ukpen, Bom, Aboajio https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/16/tinubu-is-osun-son-i-endorse-him-for-2027-adeleke-speaks-after-victory/ https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/16/tinubu-is-osun-son-i-endorse-him-for-2027-adeleke-speaks-after-victory/ Sun, 16 Aug 2026 12:17:18 +0000 Daily Post Nigerian News Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has reaffirmed his endorsement of President Bola Tinubu for the 2027 general elections. Speaking after his declaration as winner of the just concluded governorship election, Adeleke said President Tinubu is a son of Osun State. Adeleke appreciated Tinubu for what https://leadership.ng/tinubu-congratulates-adeleke-says-osun-victory-strengthens-democracy/ https://leadership.ng/tinubu-congratulates-adeleke-says-osun-victory-strengthens-democracy/ Sun, 16 Aug 2026 12:16:38 +0000 Leadership Nigerian News President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated Osun State governor, Ademola Adeleke, on his victory in the just-concluded governorship election, saying the outcome strengthens the country’s democratic culture. Tinubu, in a statement issued on Sunday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, https://businessday.ng/politics/article/osun-victory-yoruba-youth-council-congratulates-adeleke-says-tinubus-democratic-leadership-will-pay-off-in-2027/ https://businessday.ng/politics/article/osun-victory-yoruba-youth-council-congratulates-adeleke-says-tinubus-democratic-leadership-will-pay-off-in-2027/ Sun, 16 Aug 2026 12:13:34 +0000 BusinessDay Nigerian News The Yoruba Youth Council (YYC) has congratulated the Governor of Osun State, Senator Ademola Jackson Adeleke, on his victory in read more Osun victory: Yoruba Youth Council congratulates Adeleke, says Tinubu’s democratic leadership will pay off in 2027 https://thesun.ng/osun-election-adeleke-dedicates-victory-to-god-people-extends-olive-branch-to-rivals/ https://thesun.ng/osun-election-adeleke-dedicates-victory-to-god-people-extends-olive-branch-to-rivals/ Sun, 16 Aug 2026 12:13:12 +0000 The Sun Nigerian News Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has dedicated his re-election victory to God and the people of the state, calling for an immediate cessation of hostilities and a collective push towards peace and unity. 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The agency’s spokesperson, Femi Babafemi, announced the developments in a statement issued on Su https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/16/osun-election-adelekes-victory-shows-voters-can-resist-political-pressure-laja-adeoye/ https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/16/osun-election-adelekes-victory-shows-voters-can-resist-political-pressure-laja-adeoye/ Sun, 16 Aug 2026 11:48:35 +0000 Daily Post Nigerian News The Lagos State governorship candidate of the Allied Peoples Movement, APM, Prince Laja Adeoye, has described Governor Ademola Adeleke’s victory in the Osun State governorship election as evidence that a determined electorate can resist political pressure and uphold its choice through the ballot. Ad https://tribuneonlineng.com/osun-election-apm-congratulates-adeleke-describes-victory-as-peoples-mandate/ https://tribuneonlineng.com/osun-election-apm-congratulates-adeleke-describes-victory-as-peoples-mandate/ Sun, 16 Aug 2026 11:46:54 +0000 Tribune Nigerian News The Allied People’s Movement (APM) has congratulated Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, on his re-election in the August 15, 2026, The post Osun election: APM congratulates Adeleke, describes victory as people’s mandate appeared first on Tribune Online. https://punchng.com/osundecides2026-apm-candidate-says-determined-voters-defeated-apc/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web https://punchng.com/osundecides2026-apm-candidate-says-determined-voters-defeated-apc/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web Sun, 16 Aug 2026 11:46:13 +0000 Punch Nigerian News APM candidate Prince Laja Adeoye says determined Osun election voters defeated APC, sending a message that political power cannot override the will of the Read More: https://punchng.com/osundecides2026-apm-candidate-says-determined-voters-defeated-apc/ https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/08/tinubu-to-adeleke-your-victory-confirms-osun-peoples-confidence-in-you/ https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/08/tinubu-to-adeleke-your-victory-confirms-osun-peoples-confidence-in-you/ Sun, 16 Aug 2026 11:45:05 +0000 Vanguard Nigerian News The President also said the re‑election of Governor Adeleke is a fitting assurance that democracy will continue to flourish in the country under the All Progressives Congress administration. The post Tinubu to Adeleke: Your victory confirms Osun people’s confidence in you appeared first on Van https://thesun.ng/dicon-d7g-nigerias-armoured-anti-drone-production-to-increase-self-sufficiency/ https://thesun.ng/dicon-d7g-nigerias-armoured-anti-drone-production-to-increase-self-sufficiency/ Sun, 16 Aug 2026 11:44:46 +0000 The Sun Nigerian News Nigeria is intensifying efforts to develop a self-reliant military-industrial base, with the Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria–D7G (DICON-D7G) advancing plans to establish local production lines for armoured vehicles, anti-drone systems and other specialised military hardware. 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A 2–1 loss to South Africa’s Banyana Ba https://newtelegraphng.com/fg-inaugurates-board-of-national-salaries-incomes-wages-commission/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=fg-inaugurates-board-of-national-salaries-incomes-wages-commission https://newtelegraphng.com/fg-inaugurates-board-of-national-salaries-incomes-wages-commission/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=fg-inaugurates-board-of-national-salaries-incomes-wages-commission Sun, 16 Aug 2026 11:42:35 +0000 New Telegraph Nigerian News The Federal Government has inaugurated the new Board of the National Salaries, Incomes and Wages Commission, (NSIWC) with a charge to provide strategic leadership that ensures fair remuneration, improved productivity, and industrial harmony in Nigeria. Speaking at the inauguration ceremony on Friday https://www.tvcnews.tv/tinubu-congratulates-adeleke-says-osun-victory-affirms-strength-of-democracy/ https://www.tvcnews.tv/tinubu-congratulates-adeleke-says-osun-victory-affirms-strength-of-democracy/ Sun, 16 Aug 2026 11:41:31 +0000 TVC News Nigerian News President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated Governor Ademola Adeleke on his re-election in the Osun State governorship election, describing the outcome as a confirmation of the confidence the people have in the governor. In a statement issued on Sunday by his Special Adviser on Information and Str https://tribuneonlineng.com/uk-ekiti-govt-move-to-accelerate-digital-transformation/ https://tribuneonlineng.com/uk-ekiti-govt-move-to-accelerate-digital-transformation/ Sun, 16 Aug 2026 11:41:02 +0000 Tribune Nigerian News The United Kingdom Government has partnered with the Ekiti State Government to accelerate digital transformation in The post UK, Ekiti govt move to accelerate digital transformation appeared first on Tribune Online. https://thesun.ng/osun-election-tinubu-congratulates-adeleke-says-victory-affirms-democracys-growth-in-nigeria/ https://thesun.ng/osun-election-tinubu-congratulates-adeleke-says-victory-affirms-democracys-growth-in-nigeria/ Sun, 16 Aug 2026 11:38:59 +0000 The Sun Nigerian News President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke on his re-election, describing the victory as a fitting assurance that democracy will continue to flourish in Nigeria. The post Osun election: Tinubu congratulates Adeleke, says victory affirms democracy’s growth in Nigeria https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/8/16/limited-options-for-many-iranians-as-war-with-us-chokes-economy?traffic_source=rss https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/8/16/limited-options-for-many-iranians-as-war-with-us-chokes-economy?traffic_source=rss Sun, 16 Aug 2026 11:38:50 +0000 Al Jazeera World News Millions of Iranians struggle to make ends meet as war with US devastates the economy and sends prices soaring. https://pmnewsnigeria.com/2026/08/16/davido-reacts-after-adelekes-victory-in-osun/ https://pmnewsnigeria.com/2026/08/16/davido-reacts-after-adelekes-victory-in-osun/ Sun, 16 Aug 2026 11:37:38 +0000 PM News Nigerian News Adeleke, who contested on the platform of the Accord Party, polled 511,067 votes to defeat his closest rival. His win secures a second term for Governor Adeleke, who first assumed office in 2022 https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/08/i-wish-him-great-success-tinubu-congratulates-adeleke-commends-inec/ https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/08/i-wish-him-great-success-tinubu-congratulates-adeleke-commends-inec/ Sun, 16 Aug 2026 11:37:06 +0000 Vanguard Nigerian News He wished the governor success in his second term, urging him to unite the people of the state irrespective of their political affiliations. The post ‘I wish him great success’ — Tinubu congratulates Adeleke, commends INEC appeared first on Vanguard News. https://newtelegraphng.com/osun-guber-adelekes-victory-fitting-assurance-democracy-ll-flourish-in-nigeria-says-tinubu/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=osun-guber-adelekes-victory-fitting-assurance-democracy-ll-flourish-in-nigeria-says-tinubu https://newtelegraphng.com/osun-guber-adelekes-victory-fitting-assurance-democracy-ll-flourish-in-nigeria-says-tinubu/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=osun-guber-adelekes-victory-fitting-assurance-democracy-ll-flourish-in-nigeria-says-tinubu Sun, 16 Aug 2026 11:37:06 +0000 New Telegraph Nigerian News President Bola Tinubu has described the re-election of Governor Ademola Adeleke in the just-concluded Osun election as a fitting assurance that democracy would continue to flourish in the country under the All Progressives Congress administration. According to a release by his spokesman, Bayo Onanug https://newtelegraphng.com/osun-elections-adelekes-victory-resounding-vote-of-confidence-nans/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=osun-elections-adelekes-victory-resounding-vote-of-confidence-nans https://newtelegraphng.com/osun-elections-adelekes-victory-resounding-vote-of-confidence-nans/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=osun-elections-adelekes-victory-resounding-vote-of-confidence-nans Sun, 16 Aug 2026 11:36:15 +0000 New Telegraph Nigerian News The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), Southwest Zone D, has congratulated Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, on his victory in the August 15, 2026 governorship election, describing the outcome as a resounding vote of confidence in his leadership. The students’ body also commended https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cn5nnlq2pwpo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cn5nnlq2pwpo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss Sun, 16 Aug 2026 11:35:25 +0000 BBC News World World News The 55.6-metre (182ft) concrete figure is head-and-shoulders above Rio de Jaineiro's Christ the Redeemer. https://newtelegraphng.com/proposed-ranching-in-benue-alias-silence-on-states-position-worrisome-says-pdp/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=proposed-ranching-in-benue-alias-silence-on-states-position-worrisome-says-pdp https://newtelegraphng.com/proposed-ranching-in-benue-alias-silence-on-states-position-worrisome-says-pdp/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=proposed-ranching-in-benue-alias-silence-on-states-position-worrisome-says-pdp Sun, 16 Aug 2026 11:35:05 +0000 New Telegraph Nigerian News The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Benue State has expressed deep concern over Governor Hyacinth Alia’s prolonged silence over the federal government’s proposed establishment of pilot ranches in the state, saying the governor’s inability to lucidly speak on the matter mean more https://leadership.ng/opposition-must-bury-egos-to-defeat-apc-in-2027-duke/ https://leadership.ng/opposition-must-bury-egos-to-defeat-apc-in-2027-duke/ Sun, 16 Aug 2026 11:33:37 +0000 Leadership Nigerian News   The presidential candidate of the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP), Donald Duke, has warned opposition politicians that they must bury their personal egos and ambitions if they are serious about defeating the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 presidential election.   Duke, https://www.france24.com/en/middle-east/20260816-hamas-begins-crucial-talks-with-egypt-on-trump-s-gaza-peace-plan https://www.france24.com/en/middle-east/20260816-hamas-begins-crucial-talks-with-egypt-on-trump-s-gaza-peace-plan Sun, 16 Aug 2026 11:33:32 +0000 France 24 World News A Hamas delegation began a meeting with Egypt's spy chief on Sunday to discuss ways to advance the implementation of a post-war plan for Gaza, an official from the Palestinian group told AFP. https://newtelegraphng.com/oborevwori-hails-renewed-push-for-sustainable-peace-in-warri/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=oborevwori-hails-renewed-push-for-sustainable-peace-in-warri https://newtelegraphng.com/oborevwori-hails-renewed-push-for-sustainable-peace-in-warri/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=oborevwori-hails-renewed-push-for-sustainable-peace-in-warri Sun, 16 Aug 2026 11:29:59 +0000 New Telegraph Nigerian News Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, has commended the renewed efforts to promote peace, unity and harmonious coexistence among the diverse ethnic communities in Warri and its environs. The governor, who spoke through the Commissioner for Higher Education, Prof. Nyerhovwo Tonukari, at the closi https://leadership.ng/osun-election-makinde-congratulates-adeleke-commends-osun-people/ https://leadership.ng/osun-election-makinde-congratulates-adeleke-commends-osun-people/ Sun, 16 Aug 2026 11:29:05 +0000 Leadership Nigerian News Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has congratulated Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, on his re-election, describing the victory as a triumph for democracy and the people of Osun State. Makinde, in a statement on Sunday, said Adeleke’s victory was a reward for his commitment to serving the peopl https://www.informationng.com/2026/08/tinubu-congratulated-adeleke-before-result-was-declared-accord-party-chieftain.html https://www.informationng.com/2026/08/tinubu-congratulated-adeleke-before-result-was-declared-accord-party-chieftain.html Sun, 16 Aug 2026 11:27:59 +0000 Information Nigeria Celebrity President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, on his victory in the governorship election, according to Accord Party chieftain, Pelumi Olajengbesi. Olajengbesi disclosed this while addressing journalists at the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, collatio https://pmnewsnigeria.com/2026/08/16/adeleke-thanks-tinubu-reaffirms-2027-endorsement-commitment/ https://pmnewsnigeria.com/2026/08/16/adeleke-thanks-tinubu-reaffirms-2027-endorsement-commitment/ Sun, 16 Aug 2026 11:26:25 +0000 PM News Nigerian News “At this point, I must deeply appreciate Mr. President, His Excellency Senator Bola Ahmed Tinubu, for his strong support for a free and fair election." https://www.tvcnews.tv/tinubu-deserves-commendation-for-free-fair-osun-election-olajengbesi/ https://www.tvcnews.tv/tinubu-deserves-commendation-for-free-fair-osun-election-olajengbesi/ Sun, 16 Aug 2026 11:25:12 +0000 TVC News Nigerian News The spokesperson for the Imole Campaign Council, Pelumi Olajengbesi, has commended President Bola Tinubu for what he described as his commitment to ensuring a free and fair governorship election in Osun State. Olajengbesi spoke on Sunday shortly after the Independent National Electoral Commission de https://www.tvcnews.tv/ndlea-arrests-businessman-with-1-55kg-cocaine-hidden-in-luggage-at-lagos-airport/ https://www.tvcnews.tv/ndlea-arrests-businessman-with-1-55kg-cocaine-hidden-in-luggage-at-lagos-airport/ Sun, 16 Aug 2026 11:24:46 +0000 TVC News Nigerian News The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested a 48-year-old businessman, Nwankwo Onyebuchi, after allegedly discovering 1.550kg of cocaine concealed inside the walls and railings of his luggage at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos. The NDLEA Director, Media and Advoca https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/16/osun-decides-face-your-music-leave-politics-faleke-replies-davido/ https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/16/osun-decides-face-your-music-leave-politics-faleke-replies-davido/ Sun, 16 Aug 2026 11:24:16 +0000 Daily Post Nigerian News The lawmaker representing Ikeja Federal Constituency of Lagos State at the House of Representatives, James Faleke, has replied Afrobeats superstar, Davido, over allegations of influencing the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, in the just concluded governorship election in Osun State. https://leadership.ng/adelekes-victory-assurance-democracy-will-flourish-tinubu/ https://leadership.ng/adelekes-victory-assurance-democracy-will-flourish-tinubu/ Sun, 16 Aug 2026 11:24:14 +0000 Leadership Nigerian News President Bola Ahmed Tinubu said the re-election of Governor Ademola Adeleke in the just-concluded Osun election is a fitting assurance that democracy will continue to flourish in our country under the All Progressives Congress administration. According to a statement by Presidential spokesman, Bayo https://leadership.ng/osun-election-olawepo-hashim-hails-adeleke-accord-party-says-victory-is-evidence-of-peoples-power/ https://leadership.ng/osun-election-olawepo-hashim-hails-adeleke-accord-party-says-victory-is-evidence-of-peoples-power/ Sun, 16 Aug 2026 11:21:25 +0000 Leadership Nigerian News Presidential Candidate of the Accord Party, Dr. Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim, has congratulated the Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke, on his re-election, describing the outcome of the governorship election as a victory for democracy and the people of Osun State. Olawepo-Hashim, in a congratulat https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/08/arsenal-face-man-city-in-community-shield-as-maresca-begins-new-era/ https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/08/arsenal-face-man-city-in-community-shield-as-maresca-begins-new-era/ Sun, 16 Aug 2026 11:20:48 +0000 Vanguard Nigerian News Arsenal and Manchester City will begin their 2026/27 campaign on Sunday when they take on each other in the Community Shield at Cardiff’s Principality Stadium. The post Arsenal face Man City in Community Shield as Maresca begins new era appeared first on Vanguard News. https://www.tvcnews.tv/rivers-to-commission-10-major-projects-across-state/ https://www.tvcnews.tv/rivers-to-commission-10-major-projects-across-state/ Sun, 16 Aug 2026 11:20:35 +0000 TVC News Nigerian News The Rivers State Government is set to begin the commissioning of 10 major projects across the state as part of Governor Siminalayi Fubara’s efforts to expand infrastructure and drive development across local communities. The commissioning exercise will run from August 17 to August 28 and will featur https://www.tvcnews.tv/abuja-residents-lament-flooding-in-wuse-2-area/ https://www.tvcnews.tv/abuja-residents-lament-flooding-in-wuse-2-area/ Sun, 16 Aug 2026 11:17:58 +0000 TVC News Nigerian News Residents of Abuja have expressed concern over flooding in parts of the Federal Capital Territory following a heavy downpour, with social media users sharing images and videos showing floodwaters in some areas. The flooding was reported in parts of Wuse 2, with motorists and residents reportedly aff https://www.informationng.com/2026/08/we-did-it-uncle-davido-reacts-as-adeleke-wins-osun-election-2.html https://www.informationng.com/2026/08/we-did-it-uncle-davido-reacts-as-adeleke-wins-osun-election-2.html Sun, 16 Aug 2026 11:17:28 +0000 Information Nigeria Celebrity Presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress ADC, Atiku Abubakar, has told President Bola Tinubu to stop blaming former President Muhammadu Buhari for the country’s refinery woes and instead account for the trillions of naira sunk into the facilities under his own watch. Atiku’s Senior https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/08/triumph-against-tyranny-dickson-keyamo-murray-bruce-dino-rhodes-vivour-congratulate-adeleke/ https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/08/triumph-against-tyranny-dickson-keyamo-murray-bruce-dino-rhodes-vivour-congratulate-adeleke/ Sun, 16 Aug 2026 11:14:51 +0000 Vanguard Nigerian News By Nwafor Sunday Former Bayelsa State Governor, Henry Seriake Dickson; Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo; former Senator Ben Murray-Bruce; and other political figures have congratulated Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, on his victory in Saturday’s governorship electi https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/8/16/trump-threatens-to-make-the-strait-of-hormuz-a-us-territory-can-he?traffic_source=rss https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/8/16/trump-threatens-to-make-the-strait-of-hormuz-a-us-territory-can-he?traffic_source=rss Sun, 16 Aug 2026 11:14:23 +0000 Al Jazeera World News US president has yet another outlandish threat for Iran, with no end to war in sight. https://www.tvcnews.tv/peter-obi-congratulates-adeleke-on-osun-re-election/ https://www.tvcnews.tv/peter-obi-congratulates-adeleke-on-osun-re-election/ Sun, 16 Aug 2026 11:13:51 +0000 TVC News Nigerian News Former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi has congratulated Governor Ademola Adeleke on his re-election as Governor of Osun State, describing the outcome as a victory for democracy. Obi, in a post on his official X account on Sunday, also congratulated the people of Osun State, saying the https://www.informationng.com/2026/08/we-did-it-uncle-davido-reacts-as-adeleke-wins-osun-election.html https://www.informationng.com/2026/08/we-did-it-uncle-davido-reacts-as-adeleke-wins-osun-election.html Sun, 16 Aug 2026 11:10:42 +0000 Information Nigeria Celebrity Nigerian music star Davido has reacted to the re-election of his uncle, Ademola Adeleke, as the governor of Osun State. Celebrating the victory, Davido took to X and simply wrote, “We did it.” The singer’s reaction came after the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) declared Adeleke, the https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/08/2027-gov-adeleke-reaffirms-support-for-tinubus-re-election/ https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/08/2027-gov-adeleke-reaffirms-support-for-tinubus-re-election/ Sun, 16 Aug 2026 11:09:20 +0000 Vanguard Nigerian News The governor, who had earlier endorsed Tinubu for another term, commended the President for what he described as his support for a free and fair governorship election in the state. The post 2027: Gov Adeleke reaffirms support for Tinubu’s re-election appeared first on Vanguard News. https://newtelegraphng.com/kwankwaso-hails-adeleke-on-osun-election-victory/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=kwankwaso-hails-adeleke-on-osun-election-victory https://newtelegraphng.com/kwankwaso-hails-adeleke-on-osun-election-victory/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=kwankwaso-hails-adeleke-on-osun-election-victory Sun, 16 Aug 2026 11:06:35 +0000 New Telegraph Nigerian News Former Kano State Governor and Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) Vice-Presidential candidate for the 2027 election, Rabiu Kwankwaso, has congratulated Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, on his victory in Saturday’s governorship election. Speaking in a statement posted on his verified X acco https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/08/osun-election-huriwa-commends-voters-inec-security-agencies-condemns-vote-buying/ https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/08/osun-election-huriwa-commends-voters-inec-security-agencies-condemns-vote-buying/ Sun, 16 Aug 2026 11:05:55 +0000 Vanguard Nigerian News — Says poll offers Nigeria roadmap for peaceful, credible elections By Chioma Obinna The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) on Sunday commended the people of Osun State for their courage and vigilance during Saturday’s governorship election, saying the largely peaceful conduct of t https://newtelegraphng.com/tinubu-called-to-congratulate-me-on-osun-guber-victory-adeleke/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tinubu-called-to-congratulate-me-on-osun-guber-victory-adeleke https://newtelegraphng.com/tinubu-called-to-congratulate-me-on-osun-guber-victory-adeleke/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tinubu-called-to-congratulate-me-on-osun-guber-victory-adeleke Sun, 16 Aug 2026 11:05:19 +0000 New Telegraph Nigerian News Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, on Sunday, said President Bola Tinubu called and congratulated him shortly after he was declared winner of the August 15 governorship election. Adeleke made the disclosure while speaking to journalists after the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) d 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. Read More: https://punchng.com/osundecides2026-adeleke-thanks-tinubu-says-he-expects-oyebamijis-congratulatory-call/ https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/16/osun-decides-tinubu-not-neutral-political-atmosphere-forced-him-solomon-dalung/ https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/16/osun-decides-tinubu-not-neutral-political-atmosphere-forced-him-solomon-dalung/ Sun, 16 Aug 2026 11:03:48 +0000 Daily Post Nigerian News Former Minister of Sports and Youths Development, Solomon Dalung, says President Bola Tinubu was not neutral as believed in the just concluded governorship election in Osun State. In a post on his verified Facebook page on Sunday, Dalung said the political atmosphere forced the President not to https://thesun.ng/bauchi-police-arrest-two-suspects-over-stolen-cattle-attempted-bribery-in-alkaleri/ https://thesun.ng/bauchi-police-arrest-two-suspects-over-stolen-cattle-attempted-bribery-in-alkaleri/ Sun, 16 Aug 2026 11:03:44 +0000 The Sun Nigerian News The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested two suspects over alleged possession of stolen cattle and attempted bribery in Alkaleri Local Government Area of the state. The post Bauchi: Police arrest two suspects over stolen cattle, attempted bribery in Alkaleri appeared first on The Sun Nigeria. https://tribuneonlineng.com/osun-election-apm-candidate-adebayo-hails-adelekes-victory/ https://tribuneonlineng.com/osun-election-apm-candidate-adebayo-hails-adelekes-victory/ Sun, 16 Aug 2026 11:01:38 +0000 Tribune Nigerian News The governorship candidate of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM) in Osun State, Adebayo, who withdrew from the race a few hours before the The post Osun election: APM candidate , Adebayo, hails Adeleke’s victory appeared first on Tribune Online. https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/16/osun-election-pdp-warns-tinubu-after-adelekes-victory/ https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/16/osun-election-pdp-warns-tinubu-after-adelekes-victory/ Sun, 16 Aug 2026 11:01:01 +0000 Daily Post Nigerian News The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has warned President Bola Tinubu and the All Progressives Congress, APC, after Governor Ademola Adeleke won the Osun governorship election. The party said Adeleke’s victory was a message ahead of the 2027 general election, accusing the APC of deploying what it desc https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/c4g442me1k8o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/c4g442me1k8o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss Sun, 16 Aug 2026 11:00:14 +0000 BBC Sport Football Football Manchester United defender Harry Maguire says he hopes Marcus Rashford will stay at the club because he can improve Michael Carrick's team. https://www.marketwatch.com/story/walmart-and-target-are-about-to-reveal-the-health-of-the-u-s-consumer-d5b89491?mod=mw_rss_topstories https://www.marketwatch.com/story/walmart-and-target-are-about-to-reveal-the-health-of-the-u-s-consumer-d5b89491?mod=mw_rss_topstories Sun, 16 Aug 2026 11:00:00 +0000 MarketWatch Investment & Stocks Earnings reports from the two major retailers will show how shoppers are holding up in an era of persistent inflation. https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/liveblog/2026/8/16/arsenal-vs-manchester-city-live-fa-community-shield?traffic_source=rss https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/liveblog/2026/8/16/arsenal-vs-manchester-city-live-fa-community-shield?traffic_source=rss Sun, 16 Aug 2026 11:00:00 +0000 Al Jazeera World News Follow updates from the Community Shield, including the build-up, analysis and live text commentary of the game. http://www.stelladimokokorkus.com/2026/08/drama-king-teejays-corner_01846670690.html http://www.stelladimokokorkus.com/2026/08/drama-king-teejays-corner_01846670690.html Sun, 16 Aug 2026 11:00:00 +0000 SDK Celeb Celebrity Would you relocate abroad?A couple of days ago I was talking with someone about relocation, and she was surprised by what I said.I told her I no longer have the same enthusiasm for traveling abroad that I had a few years ago. I think it comes with age. There comes a point in life when things that us https://ynaija.com/ranking-our-7-best-self-titled-afrobeat-albums/ https://ynaija.com/ranking-our-7-best-self-titled-afrobeat-albums/ Sun, 16 Aug 2026 11:00:00 +0000 YNaija Celebrity Nigerian artists have always released timeless albums and monumental music, but the self-titled albums are some of our favorites. 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Tambuwal, in a statement posted on his X handle on Sunday, said the electi https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/8/16/why-has-israel-escalated-attacks-in-southern-lebanon-despite-ceasefire?traffic_source=rss https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/8/16/why-has-israel-escalated-attacks-in-southern-lebanon-despite-ceasefire?traffic_source=rss Sun, 16 Aug 2026 10:59:10 +0000 Al Jazeera World News At least 11 people killed in one day of Israeli attacks despite truce extension brokered by US in June. https://www.informationng.com/2026/08/osun-voters-came-prepared-to-stop-rigging-rufai-farotimi.html https://www.informationng.com/2026/08/osun-voters-came-prepared-to-stop-rigging-rufai-farotimi.html Sun, 16 Aug 2026 10:58:03 +0000 Information Nigeria Celebrity Osun State voters came prepared to protect their votes and prevent alleged manipulation during the collation of results in Saturday’s governorship election, media personalities Oseni Rufai and Dele Farotimi have said. Farotimi made the observation in a post on his X handle on Sunday while commenting https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/16/trump-ends-temporary-protection-status-for-four-african-countries-full-list/ https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/16/trump-ends-temporary-protection-status-for-four-african-countries-full-list/ Sun, 16 Aug 2026 10:58:02 +0000 Daily Post Nigerian News United States President, Donald Trump, has stopped Temporary Protected Status, TPS, for nationals of Cameroon, Ethiopia, Somalia and South Sudan living in the US. The development was disclosed in updated information on the US Citizenship and Immigration Services, USCIS, website. According to the USC https://www.bellanaija.com/2026/08/ademola-adeleke-wins-2026-osun-governorship-election/ https://www.bellanaija.com/2026/08/ademola-adeleke-wins-2026-osun-governorship-election/ Sun, 16 Aug 2026 10:56:20 +0000 BellaNaija Celebrity Ademola Adeleke of the Accord Party has been declared winner of the 2026 Osun State governorship election, securing a second four-year term with 511,067 votes. He defeated APC’s Bola Oyebamiji (444,815 votes) across 19 of 30 LGAs. The post Ademola Adeleke Defeats APC’s Bola Oyebamiji to Win Second T https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/16/u-20-wwc-falconets-gear-up-with-poland-korea-friendlies/ https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/16/u-20-wwc-falconets-gear-up-with-poland-korea-friendlies/ Sun, 16 Aug 2026 10:54:28 +0000 Daily Post Nigerian News Nigeria’s Falconets will face Poland and Korea Republic in friendlies ahead of the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup, DAILY POST reports. Moses Aduku’s side are currently preparing for the biennial competition in Abuja. The Falconets are expected to travel to Poland for their final https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/16/nnl-el-kanemi-warriors-will-be-ready-for-the-new-season-goni/ https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/16/nnl-el-kanemi-warriors-will-be-ready-for-the-new-season-goni/ Sun, 16 Aug 2026 10:54:05 +0000 Daily Post Nigerian News El-Kanemi Warriors assistant coach, Ishaq Hussain Goni, says that the team will be ready for the new season, DAILY POST reports. The Borno Army were relegated from the Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, last season. El-Kanemi Warriors, however, won the 2026 President Federation Cup. 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