Osun Election 2026: ‘Monitor their ballots; whoever does not vote appropriately …’ – Senator Fadahunsi
Imole Campaign Council described the remarks as “scandalous, unacceptable and undemocratic”, and called on security agencies to intervene
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Igbo leaders in Ondo back Tinubu’s re-election, hail reforms
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 […]
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How to apply: UK opens 2026 Commonwealth Fellowships for Nigerians
The United Kingdom has opened applications for the 2026/27 Commonwealth Fellowship Programme, offering Nigerian professionals and university academics an opportunity to undertake fully funded fellowships in the UK. Applications for the programme opened on July 28, 2026, and will close at 4:00 p.m. BST on August 25, 2026. The fellowship is designed for mid-career professionals […]
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Osun Election: INEC begins sorting, counting of votes in Osogbo
Officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) have commenced the sorting and counting of votes at Polling Unit 39, Ward 4, in Osogbo Local Government Area of Osun State. The exercise began shortly after the conclusion of voting in the ongoing Osun State governorship election. INEC officials were seen sorting the ballot papers according […]
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Osun Election: APC member challenges INEC over 2:34pm closure
An All Progressives Congress (APC) member on Saturday challenged an official of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) over the decision to close voting at Polling Unit 003, Alagba, Osogbo. The APC member protested the closure of voting at about 2:34 p.m., arguing that the polling unit commenced accreditation and voting at 8:37 a.m. and […]
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Real Madrid include Diomande in squad for Schalke friendly
Los Blancos take on Schalke on Sunday in Gelsenkirchen in their final friendly before they kick off their La Liga season on August 22 at Espanyol.
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Tear gas discharge at Osun RAC: Police arrest officer
The Osun State Police Command has arrested an officer who allegedly discharged tear gas at a Registration Area Centre (RAC) in Modakeke, Ife East Local Government Area, during the ongoing governorship election. The command, in a statement issued on Saturday, said the incident did not occur at a polling unit as earlier reported, but at […]
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Osun election: Adeleke will win with wide margin, campaign council boasts
The campaign council commended Osun residents for what it described as a vote of confidence in the governor, while urging voters to remain vigilant throughout the electoral process.
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Osun election: Adeleke’s wife expresses confidence in husband’s victory
The Wife of Osun Governor, Mrs Ngozi Adeleke, has expressed confidence that her husband, Gov. Ademola Adeleke, will emerge victorious at the end of Saturday’s governorship election in the state.
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Adeleke campaign DG alleges arrest of 52 voters in lawmaker’s residence
By Shina Abubakar, Osogbo The Director-General of the Imole Campaign Council, Senator Lere Oyewumi, has alleged that 52 persons were arrested at the residence of the lawmaker representing Irewole/Isokan State Constituency, Ibrahim Inaolaji, describing the incident as an act of intimidation ahead of the Osun governorship election. Oyewumi made the allegation while addressing journalists at […]
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Osun Election: ICPC monitors polling units amid vote-buying allegations
By Dayo Johnson, Osogbo Operatives of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) were deployed to Ejigbo on Saturday to monitor proceedings during the ongoing Osun governorship election. The anti-graft officials monitored activities at several polling units across the local government, including Unit 009, Ward 001; Unit 005, Ward 003; and Unit […]
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ADC blames Tinubu for Fadahunsi’s ‘kill Accord members’ remark
Abdullahi argued that statements made by political leaders could influence how their followers interpret the limits of acceptable conduct during elections.
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Cobhams, 2Baba, Teni, Dnfo Drivers, others thrill at Daddy Showkey’s unforgettable 50 yrs on stage concert
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2027: Atiku asks court to disqualify Tinubu over names, certificate controversy
Presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress ADC)l, Atiku Abubakar, on Friday personally appeared at the Registry of the Federal High Court, Abuja, where he deposed to an affidavit in support of a suit challenging the qualification of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to contest the 2027 presidential election.
Business
PenCom to sanction PFAs as only 17% of RSA holders recaptured
By Rosemary Iwunze The National Pension Commission (PenCom) has threatened to sanction Pension Fund Administrators (PFAs) that fail to meet prescribed targets under the ongoing Retirement Savings Account (RSA) data recapture exercise. PenCom, in its first-quarter 2026 report, disclosed that only 17.03 per cent of the industry’s legacy RSA holders had completed the mandatory data recapture […]
Sports
Real Madrid include Diomande in squad for Schalke friendly
Los Blancos take on Schalke on Sunday in Gelsenkirchen in their final friendly before they kick off their La Liga season on August 22 at Espanyol.
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Technology
Online shopping: Glovo cuts search stress with AI chat
By Juliet Umeh Shopping online may soon involve less scrolling, fewer filters and far more conversation, as Glovo moves its quick-commerce service into the growing world of generative artificial intelligence. The multi-category technology company has announced the integration of its shopping service with ChatGPT and Claude, allowing users to discover products, compare prices and find […]
Six Nigerian news creators get modern tools to tackle newsroom challenges
By Juliet Umeh Six Nigerian independent news creators have secured the backing of Google News Initiative, GNI, to sharpen their storytelling, grow their audiences and build more sustainable digital newsrooms. The creators- The Republic, More Branches TV, Onlinebanker, Adetunji Films, Wearegst and Iswellthecapitalist – are among about 20 emerging news voices from across Sub-Saharan Africa […]
Mastercard, TeamApt tackle payment barriers facing African businesses
By Juliet Umeh Businesses across Africa may soon find it easier to receive payments, serve customers and participate in cross-border commerce as Mastercard and TeamApt Ltd, a subsidiary of Moniepoint, move to tackle some of the barriers limiting digital payment adoption. The companies’ collaboration is designed to expand digital payment acceptance across in-store, online and […]
Yellow Card’s new funding ’ll improve cross-border payments
By Prince Osuagwu, Hi-Tech Editor Challenges facing businesses especially in the area of cross-border payment may soon be over as a stablecoin-based infrastructure, Yellow Card, has disclosed a fresh $40 million funding to scale its technology and expand its global operations. The latest funding brings the company’s total equity funding since inception to about $145 […]
Education
Accounts opening: NDPC probes Lotus Bank, UNILAG over unlawful use of students data
The Nigeria Data Protection Commission, NDPC, said yesterday it has commenced a forensic investigation into the University of Lagos, UNILAG, Lotus Bank and Hackerbella Ltd over alleged violations of data protection laws. Babatunde Bamigboye, Head of Legal, Enforcement and Regulations at the commission, disclosed this in a statement in Abuja. Efforts to get reaction of […]
FUPRE reopens admission window for candidates who missed first post UTME
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