At least 47 dead in eastern Indonesian earthquake
The national disaster management agency (BNPB) said the death toll rose from 38 to 40 and then 47. The post At least 47 dead in eastern Indonesian earthquake appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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The national disaster management agency (BNPB) said the death toll rose from 38 to 40 and then 47. The post At least 47 dead in eastern Indonesian earthquake appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
“So I’m not against any Enyimba Economic City, but I believe that there are things that were not properly done and they should be done properly,” the governor said. The post Otti speaks on controversies surrounding Enyimba Economic City appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
Despite finding the net twice, the Nigerian striker was far from satisfied with the result and described the outcome as a disappointment, urging his teammates to learn from the early warning The post ‘It will be a tough Season’ – Osimhen fires warning after Galatasaray stumble appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
The economics lecturer was suspended on Thursday over his Facebook post, in which he claimed that tricycle riders earn more than professors at ABSU. The post APC condemns suspension of lecturer who claimed tricyclists earn more than professors appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
The Cross River State Government attributed the hospital collapse to what it described as a “serious natural disaster” that had persisted in the area for about two weeks. The post Hospital collapses in Cross River after landslide appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
He expressed optimism that the APC candidate, Bola Oyebamiji, would win the election. The post #OsunDecides2026: Ex-NPC commissioner commends security agencies, INEC appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
He alleged that about 24 police officers stormed Inaolaji’s residence in the early hours of Saturday, damaged the gate and arrested those inside, including the Accord Party chairman in Irewole Local Government Area. The post #OsunDecides2026: Adeleke’s campaign DG alleges arrest of 52 voters in lawmaker’s residence appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
“By 8:30 a.m., INEC officials had arrived at 78% of the 300 polling units where our #WatchingTheVote observers are reporting from.” The post #OsunDecides2026: INEC officials arrive at 78% of polling units by 8:30 a.m. – Yiaga Africa appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
The situation escalated when individuals reportedly associated with the materials arrived at the scene and allegedly attempted to whisk a young resident away. The post #OsunDecides2026: INEC officials, voters flee as violence erupts at Ejigbo PU appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
Results are expected from 3,763 polling units in the 30 local government areas of Osun State. The post #OsunDecides2026: Results from polling units (LIVE UPDATES) appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
Mr Adereti, who is the running mate of Mr Oyebimiji, the APC governorship candidate, also said the election has been peaceful and “security perfect.” The post #OsunDecides2026: APC deputy gov candidate says voters’ turnout is impressive appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
Mrs Adeleke spoke after she and her husband voted on Saturday at Sagba Abogunde Ward 2, Unit 9, Ede. She said she was happy that reports so far indicated the exercise was going on peacefully. The post #OsunDecides2026: Gov Adeleke’s wife expresses confidence in husband’s victory appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
“I am winning this election with wide margins. I have God and the people,” Governor Adeleke said. The post #OsunDecides2026: Adeleke urges voters to protect their votes appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
The situation escalated when individuals reportedly associated with the materials arrived at the scene and allegedly attempted to whisk a young resident away. The post #OsunDecides2026: INEC officials, voters flee as violence erupts in Ejigbo LGA appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
Mr Adesanmi was among some elderly voters spotted at NUD Primary School, Collation Centre, Unit 1, Ward 4, Ilase-Ijesa, in Obokun Local Government Area of Osun State, during Saturday’s governorship election in the state. The post #OsunDecide2026: 97-year-old voter advises Nigerians on elections appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
Activist lawyer, Maduabuchi Idam, has said the decision of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, to institute legal action against President Bola Tinubu over certificate discrepancies is an “action that is dead on arrival.” Idam explained that the judicial system lacks the courage to allow justice to be done in such a […] 2027: Atiku suing Tinubu over certificate discrepancy dead on arrival – Lawyer Idam
Nicolas Jackson and Liam Delap are absent from Chelsea’s squad for their final pre-season friendly against Real Sociedad. This comes amid doubts over their futures at the club. Jackson spent last season on loan at Bayern Munich, and several Premier League and European clubs, including Aston Villa, are keen to sign him. Meanwhile, Como are […] Transfer: Two strikers to leave Chelsea as Alonso names squad to face Sociedad
Former Galatasaray striker, Ümit Karan, has claimed that his old club will finish in 6th position without Victor Osimhen in the team. Karan stated this while reacting to Galatasaray’s 2-2 draw with Çorum in the Turkish Super Lig on Friday. Osimhen scored two goals as Galatasaray drew with Çorum at home. Speaking on the SporON […] Turkey: Without Osimhen, Galatasaray will finish 6th position in league table – Ümit Karan
Real Madrid forward, Kylian Mbappe, has named two major qualities of the club’s new manager, Jose Mourinho. Mbappe spoke to Realmadrid TV ahead of the Los Blancos’ final pre-season friendly against Schalke on Sunday, before the new season starts. The France captain said that Mourinho someone who ‘knows how to win and how to guide players […] LaLiga: ‘He knows where he’s going’ – Mbappe names two major qualities of Mourinho
The Bauchi State Police Command has assured residents that adequate security will be provided before, during and after the local government elections scheduled for Monday, August 17, 2026. The Commissioner of Police, Sani-Omolori Aliyu, gave the assurance in a statement signed by the command’s spokesperson, SP Nafiu Habib, and made available to journalists on Saturday. The command […] Police assure residents of security ahead Bauchi LG elections
Former Senator Shehu Sani has described the political atmosphere surrounding the ongoing Osun State governorship election as one that is heavily stacked against incumbent Governor Ademola Adeleke. In a post on his verified X account, Sani noted that several influential figures of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) were present in Osun State for the […] Osun Decides: Adeleke fighting for his political survival — Shehu Sani
Oil and gas experts have explained why they withdrew their demand for the removal of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, NNPCL, Group Chief Executive Officer, Bayo Ojulari. In a statement on Saturday by its President, Ibrahim Danjuma, the Association of Energy Policy Development said it had relied on incomplete and misleading information when it […] Why we withdrew demand for NNPCL boss Ojulari’s removal — Experts
The European Union Support to Democratic Governance in Nigeria Election Observation Hub, EU-SDGN EOH, has urged the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, security agencies, political parties, the media and voters to take immediate steps to address identified gaps and ensure a peaceful, credible conclusion to the Osun State governorship election. The Hub made the recommendations […] Osun Decides 2026: Address identified gaps, ensure credible election — EU-SDGN EOH urge INEC, stakeholders
Afrobeats singer David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has criticised the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, over the delay in uploading results from the ongoing Osun State governorship election to the IReV portal. Davido raised the concern in a post on X on Saturday, questioning why no result had been uploaded to the portal as of […] Osun decides: Its 2:33pm – Davido tackles INEC over delay in IReV results upload
The National Secretary of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, has cast his vote in the ongoing Osun State governorship election. Aregbesola voted at Ward 08, Unit 01, Ifofin, in Ilesa East Local Government Area of the state. The former Osun State governor joined other voters across the state to participate in the […] Osun decides: ADC National Secretary, Aregbesola casts his vote
Afrobeats singer Davido has alleged that the Osun State Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Sunday Bisi, was arrested by police officers at his residence in Ilesa during Saturday’s governorship election. Davido made the allegation in a post shared on his official X handle on Saturday, August 15, 2026, claiming that the police arrested Bisi at about 2 […] Osun Decides: ‘Sunday Bisi has been arrested’ – Davido
Afrobeats superstar, Davido has called on the public to regard any election result emanating from the social media handles of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in the ongoing governorship election in Osun State. In a statement posted on his verified X handle on Saturday, Davido said such results are fake. The election is supposed to […] Osun Decides: Disregard any election result from APC social media, it’s fake – Davido
The senator representing Osun East, Francis Fadahunsi, has been captured in a video on social media threatening voters at his polling unit. A video cited by DAILY POST showed Fadahunsi intimidating and threatening voters in the presence of a police officer. This came a few days after he was invited by the police following a […] Osun Decides: Again, Senator Fadahunsi captured at polling unit threatening voters in presence of police [VIDEO]
Bola Oyebamiji, the All Progressives Congress, APC, governorship candidate, has floored the incumbent governor and Accord Party candidate, Ademola Adeleke, in Boluwaduro Local Government Area, at Ward 6, Polling Unit 006, during the ongoing governorship election in Osun State. According to a result sheet shared by Akinsola Akin on X after vote counting ended at […] Osun election results: Oyebamiji floors Adeleke at Boluwaduro LG polling unit
Residents in Iree, Osun State, have reportedly confronted and subdued suspected political thugs during the ongoing governorship election. A video circulating on social media showed a group of residents confronting an individual they alleged was an All Progressives Congress, APC, thug. The development comes amid heightened concerns over vote buying and election-related violence in parts […] Osun decides: Voters neutralise APC thugs [VIDEO]
Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has condemned the arrest of the state Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Sunday Bisi, and called for his immediate release. Adeleke made the call in a statement issued on Saturday, August 15, 2026, and signed by his spokesperson, Mallam Olawale Rasheed, as voting continued in the Osun governorship […] Adeleke demands immediate release of arrested PDP chairman
The Osun State Governor and candidate of the Accord Party in the ongoing governorship election, Ademola Adeleke, has won his first polling unit result. The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC officials declared Accord Party winner of the polling unit 026 Ward 5, Oshogbo Local Government Area of the state. While the Accord Party scored 57 […] Adeleke wins first polling unit as results trickles in [VIDEO]
The Osun State African Democratic Congress, ADC, governorship candidate, Najeem Salaam, has reacted to the violent attack at his polling unit at Ejigbo in the ongoing governorship election in the state. Speaking to newsmen after the incident, Salaam said it was a planned attack, stressing that he was the target. DAILY POST had reported that […] Osun decides: ‘I was the target’ – ADC candidate, Salaam reacts to Ejigbo attack
Afrobeats singer, Davido has disclosed that Osun State youths are seizing All Progressives Congress, APC, money meant for vote buying in the ongoing governorship election in the state. Davido revealed this in a post on his verified X handle on Saturday during the voting exercise. The singer also charged the youths not to leave their […] Osun Decides: Youths seizing APC money meant for vote buying – Davido
The Osun State Police Command has arrested an officer after tear gas was accidentally discharged at the Registration Area Centre (RAC) in Modakeke Ward 10, Ife East Local Government Area, during Saturday’s governorship election. Videos of the incident went viral on social media, showing a tense scene as residents confronted police officers and accused them of […] Osun election: Police arrest officer over tear gas incident
By Henry Umoru ABUJA — National Leader of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Senator Seriake Dickson, has raised the alarm over what he described as the decline of Nigeria’s political culture, calling for a return to the ideals, values and sacrifices that shaped the country’s early democratic politics. Dickson, a former governor of Bayelsa State, […] The post Nigeria’s political culture is dying, time to reclaim lost ideals — Dickson appeared first on Vanguard News.
The national disaster management agency (BNPB) raised the death toll from 40 late Saturday, and rescue official Fathur Rahman said 50 people were injured in the 7.7-magnitude quake. The post Indonesia earthquake death toll hits 47, rescuers search for survivors appeared first on Vanguard News.
Paris Saint-Germain's 2-1 victory over Aston Villa in the UEFA Super Cup has added another layer to the race for the 2026 Ballon d'Or. The post 2026 Ballon d’Or rankings after PSG won UEFA Super Cup appeared first on Vanguard News.
By Olasunkanmi Akoni Amid panic among residents, emergency responders on Saturday contained a fire that gutted the Purple Crown Hotel on Balogun Street, along Awolowo Road, Ikeja, Lagos. No casualty was recorded in the incident, according to emergency management agencies. An eyewitness said the fire broke out at about 9:30 a.m. from a room on […] The post Panic as fire razes hotel in Lagos, no casualty recorded appeared first on Vanguard News.
Galatasaray have reportedly ruled out the possibility of selling Victor Osimhen to Arsenal before the end of the transfer window, despite growing interest from the Premier League club. The post Galatasaray makes decision on Osimhen transfer amid Arsenal link appeared first on Vanguard News.
By Chinedu Adonu The Enugu State governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2027 election, Uche Nnaji, has signed an undertaking to serve only one term of four years if elected governor. Nnaji signed the pact on Friday at Akpugo, Nkanu West Local Government Area, during a grand reception organised in his […] The post Enugu 2027: Nnaji signs one-term pact, vows to quit after four years appeared first on Vanguard News.
By Dayo Johnson, Osogbo The EU Support to Democratic Governance in Nigeria Election Observation Hub (EU-SDGN EOH) has reported 323 cases of electoral offences and 38 security incidents in the ongoing Osun State governorship election as of noon on Saturday. In a preliminary statement issued at 2 p.m., the Hub said the figures were based […] The post Osun Election: EU observers report 103 vote-trading cases, BVAS glitches appeared first on Vanguard News.
Amnesty International Nigeria has called for an urgent investigation into alleged remarks attributed to Senator Francis Fadahunsi ahead of the Osun State governorship election. The organisation made the call in a post on its X handle on Saturday, saying allegations of incitement to violence required prompt action by the relevant authorities. Amnesty International Nigeria urged […] The post Osun Election: Amnesty demands probe of Fadahunsi over alleged incitement appeared first on Vanguard News.
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As of the time of filing this report, 1011 polling unit results had been uploaded to the IReV portal, representing 26.87 per cent of the total results expected. The post Osun election: INEC uploads over 25 percent of results on IReV [Updated] appeared first on Vanguard News.
By Peter Duru, Makurdi A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Benue State and the party’s 2027 State Assembly candidate for Mataa State Constituency, Chief Bemgba Iortyom, has rejected the Federal Government’s proposed National Ranching Policy, describing it as an attempt to revive the controversial RUGA settlement initiative previously rejected by the people […] The post Benue must reject ‘resurrected RUGA’ ranching plan — Iortyom appeared first on Vanguard News.
Some petty traders around polling units in Ede and its environs recorded brisk sales on Saturday, attributing the increase in patronage to the large turnout of voters during the Osun governorship election. The traders, who spoke in separate interviews with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), said the election provided a significant boost to their […] The post Osun Election: Petty traders record brisk sales during poll appeared first on Vanguard News.
Nigerian singer David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has questioned the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) over the delay in uploading election results to its Result Viewing (IReV) portal. The post Osun Election: Davido questions INEC over delay in uploading results appeared first on Vanguard News.
The Imole Campaign Council has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to immediately address reported malfunctions of the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) at polling units across Osun State. The post Osun Election: Imole Campaign Council demands immediate fix of BVAS malfunctions appeared first on Vanguard News.
By Dapo Akinrefon The Imole Campaign Council has urged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to urgently address complaints of malfunctioning Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) devices at several polling units across Osun State. The campaign council, in a statement by its spokesperson, Pelumi Olajengbesi, described the reported technical challenges as disturbing, alleging that some […] The post INEC must address BVAS malfunction — Adeleke’s camp appeared first on Vanguard News.
Oyebamiji polled 177 votes at Polling Unit 003, Alagba, Osogbo, where Basiru voted, defeating Accord Party candidate and incumbent Governor Ademola Adeleke, who secured 60 votes. The post APC National Secretary, Senator Ajibola wins polling unit appeared first on Vanguard News.
Real Madrid and Barcelona will not play their opening LaLiga fixtures when the 2026/27 season gets underway on August 15, with both clubs receiving a schedule adjustment following the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The post Why Real Madrid, Barcelona are not playing in LaLiga’s opening weekend appeared first on Vanguard News.
The Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Osun State, Sunday Bisi, has reportedly been arrested by the police at his residence in Ilesa. The claim was made by Nigerian singer David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, in a post on X on Saturday, as voting commenced in the 2026 Osun State governorship election. […] The post Osun Poll: Davido alleges arrest of PDP chairman Sunday Bisi appeared first on Vanguard News.
By Kingsley Omonobi Troops conducting Operation Clean Sweep IV under the Joint Task Force North West, Operation Fansan Yamma, have thwarted terrorist attacks in Katsina and Kebbi states, neutralised two terrorists and rescued abducted construction workers. The troops also recovered an AK-47 rifle and motorcycles and supported the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in […] The post Operation Clean Sweep: Troops repel attack on construction workers, rescue abductees appeared first on Vanguard News.
By Dayo Johnson Igbo community leaders in Ondo State have endorsed President Bola Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima for a second term in office. Representatives of the community from the state’s 18 local government areas gave the endorsement on Saturday at an event organised by the Grassroots Movement for Tinubu (GMT) in Akure. The […] The post Igbo leaders in Ondo back Tinubu’s re-election, hail reforms appeared first on Vanguard News.
Popular Muslim singer Ere Asalatu clarifies why he sang a Christian hymn in church, addressing criticisms and emphasizing religious tolerance and unity. Read More: https://punchng.com/why-i-sang-christian-song-in-church-popular-muslim-singer-ere-asalatu/
INEC has begun uploading Osun election results to its portal. Stay updated on the Osun State governorship election with real-time results and collation pro Read More: https://punchng.com/osundecides2026-inec-uploads-402-of-3763-osun-election-results/
See pictorial updates as INEC officials commence sorting and counting of votes in polling units across Osun State for the governorship election. Read More: https://punchng.com/osundecides2026-pictorial-inec-commences-sorting-counting-of-votes/
LASEMA successfully contained a fire outbreak at Purple Crown Hotel in Ikeja, Lagos, with no casualties. The Lagos hotel fire was caused by an electrical f Read More: https://punchng.com/fire-guts-lagos-hotel/
A 55-year-old Osun resident appeals to INEC after BVAS facial recognition failure prevents him from voting. Don’t miss this #OsunDecides2026 update. Read More: https://punchng.com/osundecides2026-i-want-to-vote-voter-cries-out-after-bvas-facial-recognition-failures/
Osun Governor Ademola Adeleke condemns the alleged arrest of PDP Chairman Sunday Bisi, demanding his immediate release and calling it an attack on democrac Read More: https://punchng.com/adeleke-claims-arrest-of-osun-pdp-chairman-demands-immediate-release/
Nollywood star Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde celebrates her daughter Meriah’s engagement, sharing the exciting news and a video of the occasion. Get all the detai Read More: https://punchng.com/we-have-a-wedding-to-plan-actress-omotola-jalade-ekeinde-celebrates-daughters-engagement/
Former Minister Jelili Adesiyan expresses concern over the slow BVAS performance at his polling unit during the Osun election, impacting voter turnout. Read More: https://punchng.com/osundecides2026-ex-minister-decries-slow-bvas-performance/
Davido demands transparency from INEC regarding the delay in uploading Osun election results to the IReV portal. Stay updated on Osun Election Results. Read More: https://punchng.com/osundecides2026-davido-queries-delay-in-uploading-results-to-inec-irev/
Mikel Arteta confirms Arsenal may sell players before the transfer deadline, while also discussing squad strength, Nwaneri’s future, and player availabilit Read More: https://punchng.com/arteta-admits-arsenal-may-sell-players-before-transfer-deadline/
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta praises Pep Guardiola as the “best coach in history” ahead of the Community Shield clash, reflecting on his time under Guardio Read More: https://punchng.com/community-shield-arteta-hails-guardiola-as-best-coach-in-history/
APC Senator Fadahunsi tells supporters to monitor voters’ choices in the Osun governorship election. Learn more about the controversial call for Osun elect Read More: https://punchng.com/osundecides2026-apc-senator-fadahunsi-tells-supporters-to-monitor-voters-choices/
APC deputy governorship candidate, Kayode Adereti, praises impressive voter turnout and smooth BVAS operation in the Osun Election 2026. Read more here. Read More: https://punchng.com/osundecides2026-apc-deputy-gov-candidate-hails-voters-turnout/
Voters in Osun State allege APC supporters shared money in polythene bags during the governorship election. Discover claims of Osun election inducement. Read More: https://punchng.com/osundecides2026-they-fled-with-money-in-polythene-bags-voters-claim-inducement/
A Benue PDP chieftain rejects the Federal Government’s plan to fund ranches for herders, urging livestock owners to acquire land themselves. Learn more. Read More: https://punchng.com/benue-pdp-chieftain-rejects-proposed-fg-funded-ranches-for-herders/
Get the first Osun election results as voting ends and collation begins across polling units. Stay updated with Punch newspaper on OsunDecides2026. Read More: https://punchng.com/osundecides2026-first-results-emerge-as-voting-ends-collations-begins-in-units/
Morocco and Algeria battle for third place at WAFCON 2026. Discover the historic North African derby and who will claim bronze. Read More: https://punchng.com/preview-wafcon-morocco-algeria-clash-in-third-place-tie/
Osun State Police Command clarifies accidental tear gas discharge in Modakeke during the 2026 governorship election, arresting an officer for negligence. Read More: https://punchng.com/osundecides2026-police-clarify-tear-gas-discharge-incident-arrest-officer/
Dr. Sekinah Oyebamiji expresses strong confidence in her husband’s victory in the OsunDecides2026 governorship election, citing peaceful conduct and impres Read More: https://punchng.com/osundecides2026-oyebamijis-wife-confident-of-husbands-victory/
Nigerian Army troops successfully repelled a simultaneous ISWAP attack on a Borno base, neutralizing terrorists and recovering a cache of weapons. Read mor Read More: https://punchng.com/army-repels-iswap-attack-on-borno-base-recovers-weapons/
UBEC stresses that no Nigerian child should be denied access to quality education due to difficult circumstances, highlighting alternative learning pathway Read More: https://punchng.com/no-child-should-be-denied-quality-education-says-ubec/
Tension erupted at Deputy Governor Adewusi’s polling unit during OsunDecides 2026 as APC candidate Adereti’s presence sparked a confrontation. Read more. Read More: https://punchng.com/osundecides2026-tension-breaks-out-at-deputy-governor-adewusis-polling-unit/
Davido captivated London fans at Crystal Palace Bowl and announced a major 2027 stadium tour. Get details on the Afrobeats star’s upcoming Davido London To Read More: https://punchng.com/davido-thrills-london-fans-announces-2027-stadium-tour/
ADC governorship candidate Najeem Salaam raises alarm over alleged exclusion of party agents in OsunDecides2026, denying vote-buying claims. Read More: https://punchng.com/osundecides2026-adc-candidate-raises-the-alarm-over-agent-exclusion-denies-vote-buying/
Oyo State Police Command arrests 10 suspects and recovers human body parts and charms in Iseyin and Saki. Investigations are ongoing into the syndicate. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-arrest-10-in-oyo-recover-human-body-parts/
Bauchi State Police Command has beefed up security across the state to ensure a peaceful and credible Bauchi LG election. Voters are urged to participate w Read More: https://punchng.com/police-beef-up-security-ahead-of-bauchi-lg-poll/
APC National Secretary, Senator Ajibola Basiru, commends INEC’s logistics and impressive voter turnout in the Osun Election 2026, highlighting commitment t Read More: https://punchng.com/osundecides2026-apc-national-secretary-commends-inecs-logistics-voters-turnout/
Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke expresses unhappiness over BVAS malfunctions and alleged voter intimidation during OsunDecides2026. Read more here. Read More: https://punchng.com/osundecides2026-i-am-not-happy-at-all-adeleke-decries-bvas-delays-voter-intimidation/
High voter turnout recorded at Ifofin Unit 001, Ward 8, Ilesa East LGA, Rauf Aregbesola’s polling unit, during the OsunDecides2026 governorship election. Read More: https://punchng.com/osundecides2026-high-voter-turnout-recorded-at-aregbesolas-polling-unit/
APC candidate Bola Oyebamiji casts his vote in OsunDecides2026, expressing confidence in victory and reporting peaceful elections across the state. Read More: https://punchng.com/osundecides2026-oyebamiji-casts-ballot-says-everything-under-control/
Linus Aleke in Abuja Troops of 162 Amphibious Battalion, operating under the Joint Task Force North-East, Operation Hadin Kai, successfully thwarted an attempted attack by ISWAP terrorists on their location
Sunday Okobi WAPTV, The Family Entertainment Channel, has reached another ground-breaking milestone, as it will be the first TV channel in Nigeria to broadcast the smash-hit Indian Romantic Drama, ‘Rajjo’.
Onuminya Innocent in Sokoto The Sokoto State Government has challenged members of the 2026 Batch B’ Stream 11 of the National Youth Service Corps posted to the state to position themselves
Funmi Ogundare A Counselling and Mental Health professional and senior lecturer at the Lagos State University of Education (LASUED), Epe, Dr. Shade Adeyemi, has urged young people to develop a
Olusegun Samuel in Yenagoa Environmental activist and executive Director and founder of the Health of Mother Earth (HOMEF), Dr. Nnimmo Bassey, has revealed that Bayelsa is the most polluted state in Nigeria, regarding
Trading activity on the nation’s bourse recorded a sharp increase in the week ended August 14, 2026, as investors exchanged 12.153 billion shares valued at N176.058 billion across 224,146 deals.
*Say lawmaker’s efforts restored safe, easy movement Udi Local Government Area Traditional Rulers Council has commended the Senator representing Enugu West Senatorial Zone, Sen. Osita Ngwu, for his efforts toward
The Philippines has challenged Nigeria to move beyond policy declarations on gender equality and strengthen its laws, institutions and accountability mechanisms to ensure that women’s inclusion becomes an enforceable reality
By Chinedu Okafor The Anambra Man of the Year (AMTY) Awards may have ended with the glamour, applause and presentation of plaques, but the stories behind some of the recognitions
Mr Bola Oyebamiji, the All Progressive Congress (APC) candidate for the Osun 2026 governorship election, has cast his vote, expressing confidence that he would win the election. Oyebamiji, who arrived
Yinka Kolawole in Osogbo The National Treasuer of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Diran Odeyemi, has revealed that the traditional ruler of his hometown, Ibokun, the headquarters of Obokun Local
People with Disabilities (PWDs) have encouraged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to improve voting accessibility, making the electoral process more convenient and inclusive for everyone, especially persons with disabilities
Saturday 15, August 2026 3:20PM Accord Party Campaign DG Decries Arrest of 52 Electorate in Residence of Lawmaker Yinka Kolawole in Osogbo The Director-General of Accord Party Campaign Council, Senator
Some domestic observers monitoring the ongoing Osun governorship election have commended the peaceful conduct of the exercise and the large turnout of voters across Ede. The observers were seen monitoring
Yinka Kolawole in Osogbo Though there was mass turnout of voters at Ward 3, Unit 25, Ifelodun, Modakeke, the All Progressives Congress (APC) Director of Media and Information, Kola Olabisi,
Yinka Kolawole in Osogbo The deputy governorship candidate of the Accord Party in the Osun State governorship election, Prince Kola Adewusi, has expressed optimism that the party will emerge victorious
There was a large turnout of voters in Ikire, Irewole Local Government Area of Osun State, on Saturday as residents trooped to polling centres to elect the next governor of
Party agents and the electorate on Saturday commended the early arrival of ad hoc staff for the Osun State governorship election, describing their prompt deployment as a positive development that
Osun State Police Command has arrested a serving member of the state House of Assembly, Abiola Inaolaji, alongside 146 suspected political thugs in Ikire, Irewole Local Government Area of the
Francis Sardauna writes that through peace committees, youth empowerment, early-warning systems, livelihoods and psychosocial support, IOM’s EU-funded intervention is restoring peace in banditry-torn communities in Katsina and Zamfara States For
.Cautions against bad handling, transport of medicines Onyebuchi Ezigbo in Abuja The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has confirmed Deleject Disposable Needles safe for use. It
Sumaina Kasim in Abuja The Director General, Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB), Captain Alex Badeh Jr., has warned that the proposed reduction of the Ticket Sales Charge (TSC) from six per
.Aircraft to commence operations ahead of Christmas Charles Ajunwa Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has conducted a pre-delivery inspection of Ibom Air’s latest brand-new Airbus A220-300 aircraft and
Blessing Ibunge in Port Harcourt Special Assistant on Media and Public Affairs to former Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Chief Timipre Sylva, Julius Bokoru, has questioned the pattern and sourcing of
Emmanuel Addeh in Abuja A former national President of the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) Williams Akporeha, has kicked against a directive by the Nigeria Labour
Afrobeats star David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has questioned the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) over the delay in read more Davido questions delay in uploading Osun Governorship results to IReV Portal
The Oyo State Police Command has arrested ten suspected human parts merchants following several months of sustained intelligence gathering, discreet read more Oyo police command nab 10 suspected human parts merchants, recover human parts, charms
The Initiative for School Excellence and Education Foundation has threatened legal action against WAEC over the 2026 Computer-Based West African read more 2026 CB-WASSCE: Foundation threatens legal action against WAEC
Airtel Africa has commercially launched Starlink’s satellite-to-mobile service in the Democratic Republic of Congo, becoming the first mobile operator in read more Airtel becomes first African operator to commercially deploy Starlink mobile, starting in Congo
Nigerians are working harder, but that does not necessarily mean businesses are becoming more productive. Across the country, manufacturers contend read more What if better data is part of the answer?
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