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The final results of the 30 local government areas were announced by INEC officials at the INEC headquarters in Osogbo, the Osun State capital. The post BREAKING: #OsunDecides2026: Adeleke scores highest votes, set to be declared winner appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
However, there was no formal peace treaty, so technically the two Koreas are still at war. The post South Korean president proposes talks to officially end war with North Korea appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
The French press association said the AI overview has triggered a drop in internet traffic to original news articles. The post French press body demands action against Google AI summaries appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
Accord Party candidate and incumbent governor, Ademola Adeleke, has taken an early lead in the Osun State governorship election after results from 15 of the state’s 30 Local Government Areas were collated. The post #OsunDecides2026: Adeleke in early lead after results from 15 LGAs appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
The final collation of results from the 30 local government areas of Osun State has commenced in Osogbo, the state capital, with designated INEC Returning Officers presenting the results from their respective LGAs for final approval. The post #OsunDecides2026: Final results from collation centre (LIVE UPDATES) appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
Accord Party governorship candidate and incumbent Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has won his home Local Government Area, Ede North, by a wide margin in Saturday’s governorship election. The post #OsunDecides2026: Accord Party candidate Adeleke wins Ede North by landslide appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
The Accord Party has won the Iwo Local Government Area in the Osun State governorship election, defeating the All Progressives Congress (APC) by a margin of 7,425 votes. The post OsunDecides2026: Accord Party wins Iwo LG with a wide margin appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has won Obokun Local Government Area in the Osun governorship election, defeating the Accord Party by 4,097 votes, according to the result announced at the LGA collation centre. The post #OsunDecides2026: APC wins Obokun LGA appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
Ademola Adeleke who is seeking re-election polled a total of 36480 to defeat his closest rival, Bola Oyebamiji of the All Progressives Congress (APC) who scored 30474 votes. The post #OsunDecides2026: Adeleke’s Accord Party wins Osogbo LGA appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
Results from at least two polling units in Ife Central Local Government Area of Osun State were cancelled during the collation of results on Saturday after observers reported over-voting. The post #OsunDecides2026: INEC cancels results of some polling units in Ife Central appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
Nigeria also signed a strategic cooperation agreement with LinaTech, a Chinese company specialising in advanced radiation therapy solutions. The post Nigeria partners China to expand radiotherapy capacity appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
The Accord Party has won Ife Central Local Government Area in Saturday’s Osun governorship election, defeating the All Progressives Congress by 5,258 votes, according to the result announced at the LGA collation centre. The post #OsunDecides2026: Accord Party wins Ife Central with landslide margin appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
The centre reported operational issues with the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS), including slow processing and biometric verification problems. The post #OsunDecides2026: Governorship poll largely peaceful despite reports of vote-buying, BVAS glitches – CDD appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
The transport commissioner mandated that no posters, stickers, banners, advertisements, handbills, or public notices be affixed to any bus shelter or transport infrastructure without the ministry's explicit approval. The post Enugu to punish residents who deface transport infrastructure appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
Under Wike, the FCT’s domestic debt surged from N88.51 billion to N389.88 billion, catapulting Abuja from Nigeria’s ninth-lowest debtor to its second-highest, amid gaps in publicly available financial records. The post Under Wike, FCT moves from ninth-lowest to second-highest indebted in Nigeria appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
Super Falcons defender, Jumoke Alani has sealed a move to Turkish club, Yüksekova Spor Kulübü, DAILY POST reports. Alani joins Yüksekova Spor Kulübü from Nigeria Women Football League, NWFL, outfit, Nasarawa Amazons. She put pen to paper on a one-year contract with the club. The 21-year-old is moving to Europe after impressive spells in the […] Transfer: Super Falcons defender, Alani sign for Turkish club
Residents of Osun State on Saturday cast their ballots to elect the next governor of the state. DAILY POST reports that Governor Ademola Adeleke is coasting to victory as the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, concludes the collation of results. The election was largely a two-horse race between Adeleke, the candidate of the Accord Party, […] Osun decides: Adeleke coasts to victory amid violence, BVAS failure, vote-buying allegations
The Accord Party governorship candidate and incumbent governor of Osun State, Ademola Adeleke, has polled a total of 511,067 votes in the just concluded governorship election in the state. This is as the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, concluded the collation of election results from all the local government areas of the state. The All […] Osun decides: Adeleke scores highest votes, set to be declared winner
Governor Ademola Adeleke of the Accord Party has retained a significant lead over his closest challenger, the All Progressives Congress, APC, candidate, Bola Oyebamiji, following the announcement of results from 25 of Osun State’s 30 local government areas. The results, announced by the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, at the state collation centre in Osogbo […] Osun decides: Adeleke wins 18 LGAs, leads Oyebamiji by 67,335 votes
Governor Ademola Adeleke of the Accord Party has opened a commanding lead over his All Progressives Congress, APC, rival, Bola Oyebamiji, following the announcement of results from 20 local government areas in the Osun State governorship election. The results, announced at the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, collation centre in Osogbo, showed Adeleke with 365,922 […] Osun decides: Adeleke extends lead over Oyebamiji to 78,227 votes
Manchester United legend, Paul Scholes, has named midfielder, Martin Zubimendi as the player Arsenal manager, Mikel Arteta should get rid of this summer’s transfer window instead of Myles Lewis-Skelly. According to Scholes, Zubimendi struggled last season, adding that he prefers Lewis-Skelly in centre midfield to the 27-year-old Spain international. Speaking on The Overlap’s Fan Debate, […] EPL: ‘He struggled’ – Paul Scholes names Arsenal player Arteta should get rid of
Real Madrid boss, Jose Mourinho, has released his side’s squad to face Schalke in today’s pre-season friendly match. Mourinho opted to include the likes of Kylian Mbappe, Vinicius Junior and Yan Diomande to lead his attack line against the Bundesliga club. Mourinho’s side head to the game after beating Deportivo 1-0 in their last match The […] Mourinho releases Real Madrid’s squad to face Schalke
Former Liverpool star, Robbie Fowler, has predicted Arsenal to win the Premier League again this 2026/27 season. Fowler also predicted Manchester City striker, Erling Haaland to win the Golden Boot. He stated this in a quickfire round during a recent interaction with GiveMeSport. The 51-year-old also named Arsenal’s Max Dowman as the young player he […] EPL: Robbie Fowler predicts title winners, player to win Golden Boot this season
The Accord Party governorship candidate and incumbent governor of Osun State, Ademola Adeleke, has secured the highest number of votes in Osogbo Local Government Area in the state’s governorship election held on Saturday, August 15. The result was announced by the Osogbo Local Government Collation Officer, Dr Udom, at the state collation centre in Osogbo. Adeleke, […] Osun decides: Adeleke wins Osogbo LGA with 36,480 votes
TikTok personality, Amadou Elizabeth Aminata, popularly known as Jarvis, has hit back at a Twitter user identified as Ruth over the comparison of her old and recent pictures. Jarvis addressed the issue in a video after Ruth and other Twitter users compared her livestream picture with another photo, describing the images as showing her appearance […] ‘You’ll not go and marry’ — Jarvis blasts X user, Ruth over alleged body-shaming [VIDEO]
Afrobeats singer, Davido has called out Senate majority leader, Opeyemi Bamidele, over an alleged move to upturn the result of the Osun state governorship election. This is coming amid the ongoing collation of election results in the state. Davido called out Opeyemi, alongside James Faleke, a member of the House of Representatives for Ikeja Federal […] Osun decides: Davido calls out Bamidele, Faleke, over alleged move to upturn election results
Some Osun youths gathered at the headquarters of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, in Osogbo, Saturday night, to monitor the collation of results from the governorship election. In a video from the scene, the youths could be heard chanting “Fadahunsi ole, your plans will not work”. The senator representing Osun East, Francis Fadahunsi, had earlier been […] Osun decides: ‘Fadahunsi ole’ – Youths chant at INEC headquarters [VIDEO]
Some residents of Osun State, Saturday night, mocked the All Progressives Congress, APC, governors as they (governors) left the collation centre of the governorship election. In a viral video sighted by DAILY POST, the residents were captured celebrating the moment a convoy, reportedly belonging to APC governors, was leaving the state. The residents could be heard […] Osun decides: Residents chant as APC govs reportedly leave collation centre [VIDEO]
Paul Ibe, media aide to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, has urged voters in Osun State to remain vigilant amid the ongoing collation of results from Saturday’s governorship election. Ibe alleged that the Tinubu-led All Progressives Congress, APC, administration, in collaboration with the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, could attempt to alter the election results while […] Osun decides: No guarantee INEC, APC won’t change results if voters sleep – Atiku’s aide
The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has uploaded over 96 per cent of the results from the Osun State governorship election to its Results Viewing Portal, IReV. A check by DAILY POST at exactly 3am on Sunday showed that the commission was keeping to its earlier promise to upload results from the election to the […] Osun decides: Adeleke leads as INEC uploads over 96 per cent of election results to IReV
Imo State Government has banned street trading, hawking, illegal roadside structures, and the loading and offloading of goods along major roads within the state capital, Owerri. The roads affected include Rotobi, Royce, and Douglas, which are all located in the heart of the state capital. The directive was contained in a joint press statement issued […] Imo govt bans street trading, illegal parks on major roads
Good morning! Here is today’s summary from Nigerian Newspapers: 1. There was sporadic shooting on Saturday night at the premises of Union Baptist Primary School, where the Ataoja D Ward 4 collation centre is located in Osogbo, Osun State. The gunshots, reportedly fired by security personnel, were heard between 9.15pm and 9.30pm, causing residents and other people around the […] Nigerian Newspapers: 10 things you need to know Sunday morning
The Accord Party is on course to win the 2026 Osun State governorship election, with its candidate, Governor Ademola Adeleke, leading the candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Bola Oyebamiji, by more than 66,000 votes. DAILY POST’s collation of the results uploaded from the field on INEC Form EC8A shows that Accord polled 491,975 […] Osun Decides: Accord heads for victory as Adeleke leads Oyebamiji by over 66,000 votes
The European Union Support to Democratic Governance in Nigeria Election Observation Hub (EU-SDGN EOH) has identified delayed commencement of voting, challenges with the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS), and gaps in election logistics as some of the major issues observed during Saturday’s Osun State governorship election. The Hub said it deployed 823 accredited observers across […] EU observers flag delayed voting, BVAS challenges in Osun election
The Accord Party candidate in the ongoing Osun State governorship election, Governor Ademola Adeleke, is currently leading in the results uploaded by the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC. A recent check by DAILY POST shows that INEC has uploaded results from at least 24 of the 30 Local Government Areas in the state. Of the […] Osun Decides: Adeleke leads as INEC uploads results of 24 LGs
By Shina Abubakar, Osogbo Following the conclusion of collation of results at the headquarters of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Osun State, Governor Ademola Adeleke has won 19 of the 30 local government areas in the state. The results were collated in the early hours of Sunday by the respective Local Government Area […] The post Osun Election: Adeleke wins 19 LGAs, Oyebamiji takes 11 appeared first on Vanguard News.
By Christopher Ameh, Bauchi The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested two suspects in Alkaleri Local Government Area over alleged possession of rustled cattle and an attempt to bribe police officers with N400,000 to compromise the investigation. The Police Public Relations Officer in the state, SP Nafiu Habib, disclosed this in a statement, saying operatives […] The post Bribe fails as Bauchi police arrest two over cattle rustling appeared first on Vanguard News.
This further promoted institutional discipline as the hallmark of that policy is electronic correspondence across departments and agencies of the ministry of Interior. The post OLUBUNMI TUNJI-OJO: Beyond passport reforms appeared first on Vanguard News.
Mr Amachree asks Nigerians to accept a detailed account of the final hours of a Head of State on nothing but his own recollection, offered twenty-eight years after the fact. The post ABACHA: 28 years on, still no evidence appeared first on Vanguard News.
Attacks turn communities into fields of fear By Peter Duru, Makurdi For generations, the people of Benue South have been known for their resilience, rich cultural heritage and agricultural prowess. Stretching across communities where farming is more than an occupation but a way of life, the district has long been regarded as one of the […] The post BLACK JULY:Benue killings worsen after Miyetti Allah leader shot dead appeared first on Vanguard News.
Argentina and Miami captain Messi was denied from the penalty spot in the first half and issued a yellow card in the 59th minute but also assisted Inter's lone goal. The post Messi misses penalty as Nashville hammer Inter Miami 4-1 in MLS appeared first on Vanguard News.
By Dickson Omobola Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority, NCAA, has concluded plans to mandate the use of Radio Frequency Identification, RFID, baggage tracking technology across Nigerian airports. The move is part of the regulator’s efforts to eliminate the growing incidence of delayed, missing and mishandled baggage at domestic and international terminals. The automated system will replace […] The post NCAA to automate baggage tracking appeared first on Vanguard News.
•As monarch, Ovie of Agbarha ‘commit to peace, growth’ in oil-rich city By Jimitota Onoyume Olu of Warri Ogiame Atuwatse III and his counterpart, His Royal Majesty Kingsley Emakpo Orereh, Igbi II, the Ovie of Agbarha, have both committed to unity, peace and unhindered development in Warri, Delta State. The monarchs, in their separate speeches […] The post Olu of Warri warns: We shouldn’t call our neighbours slaves again appeared first on Vanguard News.
A wise politician must always embrace this principle to ensure cohesion. Consequently, under my leadership, Burutu remains united, with no factions within the ruling APC in Burutu local government area. The post N24BN DELTA LG MONEY: My blackmailers claimed to have EFCC, ICPC in their pockets – Burutu council chair appeared first on Vanguard News.
By Babajide Komolafe, Economy Editor The Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission, RMAFC, has completed the review of the remuneration of political office holders, 18 years after their salaries were last reviewed by law, saying the proposed new remuneration and revenue allocation Bills will reach the National Assembly before the end of the year. Chairman […] The post 18 Years After: RMAFC moves to review president, governors, lawmakers’ pay appeared first on Vanguard News.
Kim added that he had a "firm belief" that Russia would thrive and defend its "territorial integrity" under Putin's "wise leadership". The post North Korea’s Kim tells Putin he is ‘proud’ of strong ties appeared first on Vanguard News.
By Michael Tidi History occasionally presents a people with moments they cannot afford to waste. Such moments are often disguised as anniversaries, festivals and celebrations. They arrive with colour and pageantry, yet beneath the excitement lies a more enduring question: Will this generation merely celebrate its inheritance, or will it enlarge it? The Itsekiri nation has […] The post The Itsekiri Moment appeared first on Vanguard News.
By Emeka Mba There is a proverb the Igbo publicly render with relish and pride: Uwa bu afia — the world is a marketplace. We say it to explain our pursuit of communal and personal value, our enterprise, our presence in every corner of the globe where commerce thrives. From Ariaria, in Abia state to Alaba, in […] The post Uwa Bu Ahia: Trading ideas for development appeared first on Vanguard News.
Governor Ademola Adeleke of the Accord Party jumped into early lead over his All Progressives Congress, APC, challenger, Mr Bola Oyebamiji, in the tightly contested Osun State governorship election, last night. With results from 3,292 polling units or 87.5 percent of the 3,763 polling units uploaded by the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, as of press time, Adeleke had garnered over 439,132 votes compared to Oyebamiji's 379,255 votes. The post Osun election: Adeleke leads Oyebamiji appeared first on Vanguard News.
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By Bunmi Sofola A Reader wrote: I have followed your columns way back from your Punch days when I was in the university. Most of the times, your articles are so down-to-earth they speak to me – as if you are writing about me. In one of the editions of Sunday Vanguard a few months back, […] The post ‘I regret snatching my friend’s husband’ — Reader appeared first on Vanguard News.
A scathing recent remark by the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress NDC, Mr. Peter Obi that Nigerian professors now help illiterates to rig elections in the country must have disconcerted many citizens. It is certainly a remark which keeps Nigeria quite low in the comity of nations more so as it shows the irony […] The post Election rigging: Universities should reply Obi, by Tonnie Iredia appeared first on Vanguard News.
Beloved, we thank God for life as we progress in the month of a new beginning. A new beginning means an end to old challenges, it is the time when we sing a new song, it could also mean the time that people call one by a new name. New signifies a departure from the old. […] The post Deliverance is key to a new beginning, by Funmi Komolafe appeared first on Vanguard News.
”Nobody is worth being called a friend unless he is prepared to suffer attacks on account of defending you” – Anonymous Annual tributes to former military President Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida, IBB, has become a ritual; shared by several highly respected individuals than most people realize. Despite the determined efforts by the June 12 opportunists, all they […] The post GENERAL BABANGIDA AT 85: Another tribute, by Dele Sobowale appeared first on Vanguard News.
See the full list of 19 Osun LGAs where Governor Ademola Adeleke secured the highest votes in the recent governorship election. Get detailed Osun election Read More: https://punchng.com/full-list-19-osun-lgas-where-adeleke-recorded-highest-votes/
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Governor Ademola Adeleke of the Accord Party has won the Osun governorship election, securing 19 out of 30 LGAs. Get the full breakdown of results here. Read More: https://punchng.com/breaking-adeleke-wins-19-lgs-apcs-oyebamiji-secures-11-lgs/
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Get live updates and final results from all 30 LGAs as Adeleke edges towards victory in the Osun State governorship election. See full Osun election result Read More: https://punchng.com/osundecides2026-live-update-inec-begins-collation-announcement-of-results/
The Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) has completed its review of Nigeria’s Revenue Allocation Formula and proposed new pay for Read More: https://punchng.com/rmafc-completes-revenue-sharing-review-proposes-new-pay/
An Ondo State ex-pastor, Olabanjo Felix, reveals the “deceit in Christianity” as his reason for renouncing the faith and embracing Ifa. Read his full story Read More: https://punchng.com/real-reasons-i-left-christianity-for-ifa-ex-pastor/
Balmoral Promotions and Stamina For Sale launch a new boxing academy in Nigeria to develop the next generation of Nigerian boxing talent. Discover more her Read More: https://punchng.com/balmoral-stamina-launch-boxing-academy-in-nigeria/
Elderly Osun residents explain why they risked their lives to vote in the governorship election, prioritising development and good governance over vote-buy Read More: https://punchng.com/why-we-risked-our-lives-to-vote-osun-senior-citizens/
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Victor Osimhen hints at a potential move to Arsenal, giving the Gunners a “green light” amidst transfer speculation. Read more on Punch Sports Extra. Read More: https://punchng.com/osimhen-gives-arsenal-transfer-green-light/
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BetCorrect engaged Lagos bettors to gather unscripted reactions to its social gaming features, including peer-to-peer challenges and verifiable track recor Read More: https://punchng.com/betcorrect-takes-social-gaming-campaign-to-lagos-streets/
Nigeria’s Junior YellowGreens secured their return to Division One of African youth cricket after a dominant performance in the ICC U19 Men’s Cricket World Read More: https://punchng.com/junior-yellowgreens-clinch-division-one-return/
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Debutants Malawi face Cameroon in the WAFCON Final for their first-ever Women’s Africa Cup of Nations crown. Discover who will lift the trophy! Read More: https://punchng.com/debutants-battle-lionesses-for-first-ever-crown/
Nigeria’s Junior D’Tigress face Mali in the U-18 AfroBasket final today, aiming to win the title after securing a spot in the 2027 World Cup. Read More: https://punchng.com/junior-dtigress-battle-mali-in-u-18-afrobasket-final/
UBEC rehabilitates the Alternative High School for Girls in Agboju, Lagos, offering a second chance at education for dropout girls and young women. Read More: https://punchng.com/ubec-rehabilitates-lagos-school-for-dropout-girls/
Governor Ademola Adeleke leads in the Osun governorship election as INEC collates results. Top politicians lose their polling units amidst reports of vote- Read More: https://punchng.com/adeleke-takes-early-lead-as-bigwigs-lose-polling-units/
Governor Ademola Adeleke, candidate of the Accord Party in the governorship election held on Saturday, has won 19 of the 30 local governments in the state, according to the results
SUNDAY 16 AUGUST 2026 OSUN GOVERNORSHIP ELECTION RESULTS 2026 (As announced by INEC) S/N LGA ACCORD ADC APC WINNER 1 Aiyedaade 16,681 331 15,719 ACCORD
SUNDAY 16 AUGUST 2026 4:45AM Collation Underway at INEC Scretariat in Osogbo OLORUNDA Accord 23,514ADC 666APC 24,671 EJIGBO Accord 18,458ADC 5,053APC 16,195 IFE SOUTH Accord 13,507ADC 290APC 14,678 OLAOLUWA Accord
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Kayode Tokede Nigeria’s overnight financing market recorded an all-time high trading volume of N104.9 trillion in July 2026, sustaining the sharp expansion in activity since the Nigerian Overnight Financing Rate
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Mr Frank Olize, the legendary broadcaster, was one of those who made NTA tick in the 1980s and 1990s. He once travelled around the country in search of the “common
Chuks Okocha in Abuja The presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar, has raised the alarm over what he described as the President Bola Tinubu administration’s excessive
Travellers entering or leaving the United Kingdom with large amounts of money may be required to declare it to customs authorities before or upon arrival. Under UK customs rules, anyone
Festus Akanbi Nigerian banks are steadily redirecting credit towards agriculture and other emerging areas of the economy, with lending to the agricultural sector rising to N3.86 trillion in March 2026.
• Monitors Lebanon, Monaco, Others Kayode Tokede The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has directed all capital market regulated entities to terminate correspondent banking relationships and restrict business dealings involving
Emmanuel Addeh in Abuja The Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi, has said President Bola Tinubu has transformed states across the country into construction sites through massive infrastructure development. Umahi
Governor Ademola Adeleke, candidate of the Accord Party in the Osun governorship election held on Saturday has won in Orolu, Osogbo, Oriade, Odo-Otin and Ife East, bringing the number of
James Emejo in Abuja The Pension Transitional Arrangement Directorate (PTAD) said it has disbursed ₦3.82 billion in accrued pension arrears to 30,356 pensioners under the Defined Benefit Scheme (DBS), as
Chuks Okocha in Abuja The presidential candidate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Mr. Peter Obi, has urged the federal government to intensify efforts to protect lives and property following
ons and ammunition were also recovered. He said troops arrested suspected logistics facilitators in Adamawa and Borno states, including five suspected terrorist collaborators and cattle rustlers at a checkpoint along
Wale Igbintade Amnesty International Nigeria has called for an urgent investigation into alleged inflammatory remarks attributed to Senator Francis Fadahunsi ahead of the Osun State governorship election. The organisation made
Hammed Shittu in Ilorin The opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kwara State has set up a reconciliation committee to resolve lingering internal disagreements, strengthen unity and reposition the party
The Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) has completed its review of Nigeria’s revenue allocation formula and concluded work on the review of salaries and allowances for political and public office
David-Chyddy Eleke in Awka A billionaire businessman and Chairman of Jezco Group, Chief Joseph Ezeokafor, who was kidnapped alongside a reverend sister by yet-to-be-identified gunmen at Ifite-Awka, Awka South Local Government
Okon Bassey in Uyo Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, is set to take delivery of lbom Air’s latest brand-new Airbus A220 aircraft after pre-inspection of the facility in
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1. Boluwaduro Local Government Total registered voters – 29797 No of accredited voters- 14662 Scores A- 7118 ADC- 179 APC- read more Osun Governorship election results
August 16, 6:09 am: Adeleke leads as INEC reveals 30 LG results 1. Boluwaduro Local Government Total registered read more Osun decides LIVE UPDATES: Adeleke leads as INEC reveals 30 LG results
The education standard gap between Nigerian and United Kingdom universities may be reduced in the near future if Nigerian education read more Capital flight: How Nigerian universities can meet UK standards and reverse education tourism, by Middlesex University admissions official
As Nigerian households increasingly embrace technology to simplify everyday living, laundry care is evolving beyond a routine household chore into read more LG introduces smarter washing solutions to redefine laundry care
Joseph Fasanmi, the Deeper Life Bible Church State Overseer for Ogun West, says the forthcoming Global Crusade with Kumuyi (GCK) read more Ogun West GCK offers moral renewal, spiritual awakening for Nigerians – Fasanmi
X account of Nigerian military headquarters hacked – Official Premium Times Nigeria
China Approves RMB200m Grant To Support Nigeria’s Economic Development Channels Television
Nigeria must export better, not more under China zero-tariff — FG Punch Newspapers
Evaluating Nigeria – China bilateral relationship The Guardian Nigeria News
World Cup dream over: Six major takeaways from Nigeria’s painful defeat to South Africa Premium Times Nigeria
South Africa end Nigeria’s Women’s World Cup hope, Ghana beat Ivory Coast Al Jazeera
Ibrahim Gusau resignation calls: Wetin dey happun to Nigerian football, why Eagles, Falcons, odas dey struggle BBC
Nigeria, U.S. conclude talks to deepen counter-terrorism cooperation The Guardian Nigeria News
US Nigeria meeting: Country of particular concern tag remain as NSA Ribadu visit Washington BBC
US: Nigeria joint working group discussed Christian protection, accountability TheCable
Nigerian football: Westerhof writes President Tinubu Vanguard News
Rwanda: Security Expert Urges Nigeria To Avoid Ethnic Religious Crisis The Guardian Nigeria News
Tinubu Woos Diaspora Nigerians to Invest in Nigeria THISDAYLIVE
President Tinubu Urges Diaspora To Invest In Nigeria Channels Television
Tinubu woos diaspora capital, says Nigeria now ready for investment The Guardian Nigeria News
Why Air Peace? The Selective Targeting of Nigeria’s Largest Airline Must Stop THISDAYLIVE
Nigeria’s SEC orders capital market firms to restrict dealings with Iran, two other countries Daily Post Nigeria
Why Osun’s election matters for Nigeria’s 2027 vote Al Jazeera
#OsunDecides2026: INEC uploads 87.48% of results Premium Times Nigeria
Osun election result: Adeleke, Oyebamiji, ADC Osun governorship election result across 30 LGAs BBC
As petrol prices soar, electric bikes gain ground in Nigeria Al Jazeera
Balmoral, Stamina Launch Boxing Academy in Nigeria Punch Newspapers
We are Still Here, Investing and Excited About Nigeria’s Future, Says CEO of Multichoice, Omotosho THISDAYLIVE
South Africa Vs Nigeria: Nnadozie Retained As Oshoala, Ordega Make Starting XI Channels Television
Nigeria’s universities must turn Degrees into capacity, innovation and economic value — Oluwaseun Ajayi Tribune Online
Nigeria Going Through Wildlife Crisis, Lost Over 70% Of Elephants, Pangolins To Illegal Trafficking, Poaching Sahara Reporters
Nigeria’s Diversity Is Our Strength, Unity Must Remain Our Greatest Asset – Information Minister Federal Ministry of Information and National Orientation
PRESIDENT TINUBU URGES NIGERIANS IN DIASPORA TO INVEST IN THE COUNTRY The State House, Abuja
Nigeria partners China to expand radiotherapy capacity Premium Times Nigeria
South Africa anti-immigration protests: 'We neva receive any request' - Nigeria react to South Africa request for pay back ova repatriated citizens BBC
IBB: No Successful Coup in Nigeria Without Civilian Backing THISDAYLIVE
South Africa beat Nigeria: Super Falcons lost to Bayana Bayana, Ghana qualify for intercontinetal play-offs BBC
Ten police and 17 ‘bandits’ killed in firefight in northwestern Nigeria Al Jazeera
Nigeria’s Costly Refinery Obsession THISDAYLIVE
Dickson raises concern over monetisation of Nigerian elections Premium Times Nigeria
US: We Are Committed to Working With Nigeria to Combat Terrorism, Violent Extremism THISDAYLIVE
Refining the possibilities in Nigeria’s chequered social cohesion, By Adéwálé Àjàdí Premium Times Nigeria
At N104.9tn, Nigeria’s Overnight Financing Market Hits New Monthly Record in July 2026 THISDAYLIVE
Nigeria’s dollar millionaires rise for first time in four years Business News Nigeria
Don Cautions Nigerian Youths Against Overdependence On AI News Agency of Nigeria
WAFCON Exit, World Cup Miss: Has Nigeria Lost It Completely? Independent Newspaper Nigeria
Nigeria Targets Local Production Of Cancer Equipment By 2030 – Salako News Agency of Nigeria
NDA intelligence expert warns Nigeria risks Rwanda-style crisis The Sun Nigeria
BREAKING: #OsunDecides2026: Adeleke scores highest votes, set to be declared winner Premium Times Nigeria
Nigeria’s Productivity Challenge: What if better data is part of the answer? Business News Nigeria
How Nigeria’s Cloud Migration Mandate Is Forcing Hard Decisions in Financial Services Encomium Magazine
Under Wike, FCT moves from ninth-lowest to second-highest indebted in Nigeria Premium Times Nigeria
Concern Swells Over Mounting Flaws In Nigerian Democratic Process Independent Newspaper Nigeria
Umahi: Tinubu Has Turned Nigeria into Construction Site with Massive Projects THISDAYLIVE
Nigeria, Africa won’t transform by accident — Igbuzor The Guardian Nigeria News
Economists back US, fault Nigeria’s fiscal transparency Punch Newspapers
Former AD Chieftains Meet In Abuja, Reflect On Nigeria’s Future LEADERSHIP Newspapers
100 GSM digital Nigeria pioneers: Players who made the revolution Realnews Magazine
Lessons for Nigeria from US’ Reopening of Murder Cases THISDAYLIVE
Scholars Urge Stronger Nigeria-China Partnership On Technology News Agency of Nigeria
Minister Tasks Nigerians On Nation’s Diversity, Unity LEADERSHIP Newspapers
Making Nigeria’s oil wealth work harder for Nigerians The Nation Newspaper
Hackers Hijack Nigerian Military’s X Account, Push Crypto Scam The Whistler Newspaper
Ebonyi inaugurates task force to tackle illegal mining Premium Times Nigeria
Bala Wunti And The Energy Future Nigeria Must Build secretsreporter.com
How Nigeria built 101,000km of fibre that bypasses 130m Nigerians Business News Nigeria
Nigeria vs Cameroon highlights: Cameroon beat Super Falcons for Wafcon second round match BBC
Catholics in Borno Pray for Lasting Peace Voice of Nigeria
China grants RMB 200m to boost Nigeria’s economy, says Amb Dunhai The Guardian Nigeria News
Nigeria, China Strengthen Partnership on Health Innovation Voice of Nigeria
India attaches very high importance to its relationship with Nigeria – Chockalingam Vanguard News
Makinde-backed group urges Nigerians to seek better leadership The Guardian Nigeria News
After a deadly raid, a displaced Nigerian mother finds a lifeline in sewing Al Jazeera
Oba Elegushi Leads Royalty and Power Brokers to Abuja for Nigeria Golf Summit THISDAYLIVE
Nigeria needs economic development, religious tolerance, national unity, not division – Prince Ewenla Vanguard News
Oghara stakeholders seek accountable state policing dailynewsngr.com.ng
2027: All those denigrating Tinubu should ask themselves where Nigeria would be today without his reforms The Nation Newspaper
Atiku Accuses Tinubu of Failing Fiscal Transparency Test, Suffocating Nigerians with Excessive Taxation THISDAYLIVE
Nigerian Army Lauds NDA Cadets Warfare Training Skills Voice of Nigeria
Nigeria’s Junior YellowGreens Secure Promotion Back to ICC U19 Div. One THISDAYLIVE
Julius Rone Sets September Target for Nigeria’s First Floating LNG Plant THISDAYLIVE
SMEDAN Launches New Product to Empower Young Entrepreneurs Voice of Nigeria
South Africa’s $18.5m repatriation bill meets resistance as Nigeria denies request, Ghana rejects liability Business Insider Africa
China imports from Nigeria surge 80% to $2.3bn under zero-tariff regime Business News Nigeria
Nigerian military raises alarm over attempt to hack its X account Daily Post Nigeria
US to impose $20,000 visa bond on Nigeria, other African nations Vanguard News
Nigeria Football Federation and the failed hope blueprint.ng
Martial Arts: WUMAFP to launch 40-day pilot training in Nigeria The Guardian Nigeria News
Kaduna Cleric Honours Muslim Scholar After 50 Years Teaching Voice of Nigeria
Nigeria’s year of women in law TheNiche
