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Tinubu to Adeleke: ‘Your victory confirms Osun people’s confidence in you’

Tinubu to Adeleke: ‘Your victory confirms Osun people’s confidence in you’

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.
Updated: INEC declares Adeleke winner of Osun governorship election

Updated: INEC declares Adeleke winner of Osun governorship election

Benue attack

BLACK JULY: Benue killings worsen after Miyetti Allah leader shot dead

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Kwankwaso

2027: Governors bent on rigging will be disappointed – Kwankwaso

Vice-Presidential Candidate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Sen. Rabiu Kwankwaso, has said that some governors seeking re-election but banking on manipulation of election results in 2027 will be disappointed.

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Shekarau, Ganduje, Yusuf politically finished in Kano, says Kwankwaso

Shekarau, Ganduje, Yusuf politically finished in Kano, says Kwankwaso

Kwankwaso further said that his experience over the past two and a half decades had shown that those who betrayed their political allies usually go into political oblivion.

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el-Rufai

El-Rufai sues ICPC for allegedly denying family access to him

Former Gov. Nasir El-Rufai of Kaduna State has filed a fresh N10 billion suit against the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC).

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FG’s ranches: Alia seeks caution as Benue PDP demands clarity

FG’s ranches: Alia seeks caution as Benue PDP demands clarity

A fresh controversy has erupted in Benue State over the Federal Government’s proposed pilot ranching scheme, with Governor Hyacinth Alia urging restraint and careful consideration, while the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has challenged him to publicly declare whether his administration accepts or rejects the plan.

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NGF congratulates Gov Adeleke on re-election

NGF congratulates Gov Adeleke on re-election

The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) has congratulated Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun on his re-election to serve the state for another four years.

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Masoud Pezeshkian, President of Iran

Iran offers $30,000 bounty for killing, capturing US soldiers

Iran’s military announced on Sunday that it was offering a bounty equivalent to $30,000 for killing or capturing US soldiers, with the reward doubled if carried out by a woman.

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Otti salutes Osun voters, INEC over peaceful polls

Otti salutes Osun voters, INEC over peaceful polls

Governor of Abia State, Dr. Alex Otti, has commended the electorate in Osun State as well as the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, over what he described as the peaceful conduct of the just-concluded governorship election in the state.

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TMG commends INEC, Osun voters, calls for protection of people’s mandate ahead 2027

TMG commends INEC, Osun voters, calls for protection of people’s mandate ahead 2027

The Transition Monitoring Group (TMG) has commended the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for what it described as the relatively seamless conduct of the 15 August 2026 Osun State Governorship Election, particularly the absence of major technical glitches in most locations and the real-time uploading of polling-unit results on the INEC Result Viewing Portal (IReV).

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5 countries that have no official national currency

5 countries that have no official national currency

Several countries around the world do not issue or use a currency of their own, instead relying on the money of another country or adopting a widely recognised currency such as the US dollar or euro.

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Osun poll: We’re studying results across 332 wards – APC

Osun poll: We’re studying results across 332 wards – APC

Following the outcome of the just-concluded governorship election in Osun State, the All Progressives Congress, APC, has disclosed that it is studying the results before determining the next line of action.

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Politics

Jet Fuel Price Row: Keyamo cautions airline operators against airfare hike

‘Agreement is agreement’ — Keyamo thanks Adeleke for endorsing Tinubu’s re-election

Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has thanked Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, for publicly reaffirming his support for President Bola Tinubu’s bid for re-election in 2027. Keyamo reacted to Adeleke’s endorsement in a post on X, describing the governor as a “man of integrity and honour.” “Thank you, Governor Ademola Adeleke, for […]
Triumph against tyranny:  Dickson, Keyamo, Murray-Bruce, Dino, Rhodes-Vivour congratulate Adeleke

Triumph against tyranny: Dickson, Keyamo, Murray-Bruce, Dino, Rhodes-Vivour congratulate Adeleke

2027: Gov Adeleke reaffirms support for Tinubu’s re-election

2027: Gov Adeleke reaffirms support for Tinubu’s re-election

Full list: 19 Osun LGs where Adeleke won governorship election

Full list: 19 Osun LGs where Adeleke won governorship election

Osun Election Live Updates: INEC declares Adeleke winner of Osun governorship election

Osun Election Live Updates: INEC declares Adeleke winner of Osun governorship election

Top Podcasts

ONE VOTE: Will Nigerians vote with their stomachs?

ONE VOTE: Will Nigerians vote with their stomachs?

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Iwoye: Àwọn ọlọ́pàá mú ènìyàn mẹ́ta ní ìlú Jos nítorí ikú Ibrahim ti won fi esun ole kan…

Iwoye: Àwọn ọlọ́pàá mú ènìyàn mẹ́ta ní ìlú Jos nítorí ikú Ibrahim ti won fi esun ole kan…

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ONE VOTE: Where are the Senate and House of Reps candidates for 2027?

ONE VOTE: Where are the Senate and House of Reps candidates for 2027?

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Ìwòye: NSCDC gba àwọn akẹ́kọ̀ọ́ ọgọ́jọ sílẹ̀ ní ilé ẹ̀kọ́ gíga ayédèrú; Ilé ẹjọ́ dá ẹjọ́ ikú fún òjíṣẹ́ Ọlọ́run, Ubong Basi, tó pa ọmọ ẹ̀ nítorí àìlera

Ìwòye: NSCDC gba àwọn akẹ́kọ̀ọ́ ọgọ́jọ sílẹ̀ ní ilé ẹ̀kọ́ gíga ayédèrú; Ilé ẹjọ́ dá ẹjọ́ ikú fún òjíṣẹ́ Ọlọ́run, Ubong Basi, tó pa ọmọ ẹ̀ nítorí àìlera

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BBNaija contestants who fail to plan for life after show will fall by road side – Seyi Awolowo

BBNaija contestants who fail to plan for life after show will fall by road side – Seyi Awolowo

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Favour pa ara rẹ̀ nítorí pé arákùnrin Ifáyín Ọ̀gbọ́nnà fi ipá bá a lòpọ̀ ní Ìpínlẹ̀ Delta; Musbau pa ìyàwó rẹ̀ nítorí oúnjẹ ní Ìpínlẹ̀ Nasarawa

Favour pa ara rẹ̀ nítorí pé arákùnrin Ifáyín Ọ̀gbọ́nnà fi ipá bá a lòpọ̀ ní Ìpínlẹ̀ Delta; Musbau pa ìyàwó rẹ̀ nítorí oúnjẹ ní Ìpínlẹ̀ Nasarawa

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ONE VOTE: Your Vote Starts Before Election Day

ONE VOTE: Your Vote Starts Before Election Day

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US ends temporary protection for 4 African countries, deportations fear rise – See list

US ends temporary protection for 4 African countries, deportations fear rise – See list

The Trump administration has ended Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for nationals of Cameroon, Ethiopia, Somalia and South Sudan living in the United States, as part of a wider rollback of the humanitarian immigration programme.
Being Wife of Dancing Governor: ‘What I discovered about the Adeleke family’

Being Wife of Dancing Governor: ‘What I discovered about the Adeleke family’

OSUN DECIDES: Candidates talk tough, unveil plans for state

Nigerian newspapers review: Factors that’ll decide Adeleke, Oyebamiji, Salaam, others’ fates

Naira

Dollar to Naira exchange rate today, August 14, 2026

‘My chairman sir’: How begging, extortion have become new normal at airports

‘My chairman sir’: How begging, extortion have become new normal at airports

Osun election

Tinubu to Adeleke: ‘Your victory confirms Osun people’s confidence in you’

Tinubu to Adeleke: ‘Your victory confirms Osun people’s confidence in you’

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.
Triumph against tyranny:  Dickson, Keyamo, Murray-Bruce, Dino, Rhodes-Vivour congratulate Adeleke

Triumph against tyranny: Dickson, Keyamo, Murray-Bruce, Dino, Rhodes-Vivour congratulate Adeleke

‘Democracy has won’: Tambuwal congratulates Adeleke

‘Democracy has won’: Tambuwal congratulates Adeleke

I can’t influence INEC, face your music — Faleke replies Davido

I can’t influence INEC, face your music — Faleke replies Davido

Nigerian Economy

Osun election: Atedo Peterside questions INEC over ‘missing results’ from 62 polling units

Metro

Six girls, 2 staff of engravers Boarding School Kaduna released by kidnappers

Captors fed us with garri without water, Eda Oniyo worshippers relive horror in kidnappers’ den

After more than two months in captivity, 14 worshippers of the Christ Apostolic Church, CAC, Eda Oniyo, Ekiti State, have regained their freedom after N25.5 million ransom was said to have been paid.
2km of Chaos: How Asaba-Onitsha Expressway punishes road users, businesses

2km of Chaos: How Asaba-Onitsha Expressway punishes road users, businesses

Marriage as a redeeming feature for vulnerable girls

More knocks on Kano mass wedding: ‘Same compassion should go to schools, hospitals’

I served university for six months, sent away without receiving any salary – Physically-challenged Nwosu

I served university for six months, sent away without receiving any salary – Physically-challenged Nwosu

bandits

Deployment tearing military homes apart: Experts propose 12-point rescue plan

Columns

Election rigging: Universities should reply Obi, by Tonnie Iredia

Election rigging: Universities should reply Obi, by Tonnie Iredia

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Deliverance is key  to a new beginning, by Funmi Komolafe

Deliverance is key  to a new beginning, by Funmi Komolafe

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GENERAL BABANGIDA AT 85: Another tribute, by Dele Sobowale

GENERAL BABANGIDA AT 85: Another tribute, by Dele Sobowale

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Fatality of Gusau’stenure, by Patrick Omorodion

Fatality of Gusau’stenure, by Patrick Omorodion

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Lecturer made her uncomfortable; supervisor asking to see her after hours, a hint that her academic future depends on becoming more accommodating

The Door Must Stay Open: What women in Nigerian universities have learned to fear, by Stephanie Shaakaa

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Solving Nigeria’s unending sports development challenge!, by Segun Odegbami

SEGUN ODEGBAMI: National Sports Commission – take the lead and solve Nigeria’s football problems

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Osun and the Demons of Our Doomed Democracy, by Ugoji Egubjo

Osun and the Demons of Our Doomed Democracy, by Ugoji Egubjo

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Entertainment

Nothing kills women faster than low self-esteem! — Sarah Martins

Nothing kills women faster than low self-esteem! — Sarah Martins

By Ayo Onikoyi Nollywood actress and entrepreneur Sarah Martins has spoken in support of women who choose to undergo body enhancement procedures, saying such decisions can help boost their confidence and self-esteem. Martins, who spoke in an interview with Potpourri, said women should be free to make choices about their bodies if those choices help […]
5TH ANNIVERSARY: Inside Olu’s e-scooter ride in Warri

5TH ANNIVERSARY: Inside Olu’s e-scooter ride in Warri

Family battles over late billionaire Bode Akindele’s Will

Family battles over late billionaire Bode Akindele’s Will

Omotola’s heart of gold on display

Omotola’s heart of gold on display

Brain Burster set to make bigger impact with new single

Brain Burster set to make bigger impact with new single

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One judgment, thirty-six rulebooks: the compliance bill facing Nigeria’s digital gaming operators

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American Cola launches Ilupeju Creative Court with sports contests

How Ridima Is Changing the Way Nigerians Buy, Sell and Think About Gift Cards

How Ridima Is Changing the Way Nigerians Buy, Sell and Think About Gift Cards

Zedcrest Group Convenes Market Leaders to Navigate a New Era of Global Investing

Zedcrest Group Convenes Market Leaders to Navigate a New Era of Global Investing

Videos

Don’t shake hands indiscriminately with men

Don’t shake hands indiscriminately with men

People Talk: If You Could Ask President Tinubu One Question Today, What Would It Be

People Talk: If You Could Ask President Tinubu One Question Today, What Would It Be

VIDEO: An accusation. A mob. A young life cut short

VIDEO: An accusation. A mob. A young life cut short

Xenophobia: How they turned Nigerians to slaves in South Africa – Princewill, returned after 17 yrs

Xenophobia: How they turned Nigerians to slaves in South Africa – Princewill, returned after 17 yrs

ICYMI

Osun Election Live Updates: INEC declares Adeleke winner of Osun governorship election

Osun Election Live Updates: INEC declares Adeleke winner of Osun governorship election

Adeleke secured 511,067 votes to defeat his closest challenger, Bola Oyebamiji of APC, who polled 444,815 votes
2027: Atiku asks court to disqualify Tinubu over names, certificate controversy

2027: Atiku asks court to disqualify Tinubu over names, certificate controversy

Inciting comments: Police grill Fadahunsi for 2hrs

Inciting comments: Police grill Fadahunsi for 2hrs

Osun Election: Accord alleges 29 deaths, seeks EU intervention

Osun Election: Accord alleges 29 deaths, seeks EU intervention

Video: Osun APC Senator, Fadahunsi honours police invitation over ‘Kill Accord Members’ remark

Video: Osun APC Senator, Fadahunsi honours police invitation over ‘Kill Accord Members’ remark

Today’s toons

Cartoon: Generational 'wealth'

Cartoon: Generational ‘wealth’

Cartoon: Takes prodigal father to know prodigal son

Cartoon: Takes prodigal father to know prodigal son

Cartoon: ‘Is amnesty the name of an animal, place or thing?’

Cartoon: ‘Is amnesty the name of an animal, place or thing?’

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Business

18 Years After: RMAFC moves to review president, governors, lawmakers’ pay

18 Years After: RMAFC moves to review president, governors, lawmakers’ pay

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 […]
PenCom to sanction PFAs as only 17% of RSA holders recaptured

PenCom to sanction PFAs as only 17% of RSA holders recaptured

Recapitalisation: NIA backs NAICOM as 7 more insurance firms clear hurdle

Recapitalisation: NIA backs NAICOM as 7 more insurance firms clear hurdle

Crude oil, aviation fuel top import chart at Lekki deep-sea port

Crude oil, aviation fuel top import chart at Lekki deep-sea port

Oil output declines to 1.67m barrels

Oil output declines to 1.67m barrels

Health

Ovary Syndrom: No one wants to marry a ‘diseased’ woman!

Ovary Syndrom: No one wants to marry a ‘diseased’ woman!

NOHIL, partners tackle foot deformities, train specialists in Lagos

NOHIL, partners tackle foot deformities, train specialists in Lagos

Nestlé backs 50 Zaria women as rural retail initiative hits five-year milestone

Nestlé backs 50 Zaria women as rural retail initiative hits five-year milestone

NAMDA warns of indefinite strike over unpaid medical lecturers’ allowances

NAMDA warns of indefinite strike over unpaid medical lecturers’ allowances

Sports

Shekarau, Ganduje, Yusuf politically finished in Kano, says Kwankwaso

Shekarau, Ganduje, Yusuf politically finished in Kano, says Kwankwaso

Kwankwaso further said that his experience over the past two and a half decades had shown that those who betrayed their political allies usually go into political oblivion.
Arsenal face Man City in Community Shield as Maresca begins new era

Arsenal face Man City in Community Shield as Maresca begins new era

Messi sees penalty saved as Nashville routs Inter Miami in MLS

Messi sees penalty saved as Nashville routs Inter Miami in MLS

Messi misses penalty as Nashville hammer Inter Miami 4-1 in MLS

Messi misses penalty as Nashville hammer Inter Miami 4-1 in MLS

Coventry City agree deal to sign Taiwo Awoniyi

Coventry City agree deal to sign Taiwo Awoniyi

Relationships

‘I regret snatching my friend’s husband’ — Reader

‘I regret snatching my friend’s husband’ — Reader

Put your wife down at your peril!

Put your wife down at your peril!

Dear Bunmi, I know it sounds strange that at this time and age, there could be a virgin in her thirties but that’s exactly what I am

Dear Bunmi, I’m a virgin at 30; nervous with my boyfriend

How to handle the ‘teenage demon’ when it visits your children!

How to handle the ‘teenage demon’ when it visits your children!

Special Report

AFCON 2025: Nigeria beat Egypt 4-2 on penalties to win bronze

World Cup, Super Eagles’ AFCON heartbreak, others dominate Google searches

“January belonged to AFCON, and to heartbreak,” Google said. “Nigeria vs Morocco” became one of the biggest individual queries of 2026.

Being Wife of Dancing Governor: ‘What I discovered about the Adeleke family’

Being Wife of Dancing Governor: ‘What I discovered about the Adeleke family’

While tribal relations in Southern Nigeria have deteriorated of late, many marriages between Yorubas and Igbos continue to thrive in all strata of society

NIMR crisis deepens as research professors face premature retirement

NIMR crisis deepens as research professors face premature retirement

At the Nigerian Institute of Medical Research (NIMR), the corridors once alive with the hum of discovery now echo with uncertainty

Gov Peter Mbah

Enugu International Hospital, a vision to reverse Nigeria’s medical tourism

in Enugu, a different story is beginning to unfold courtesy of the government of Peter Mbah which set out to change the narrative 16 months ago

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Technology

Online shopping: Glovo cuts search stress with AI chat

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

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

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

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 […]

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Education

UNILAG : I regret signing report – Visitation Panel Chairman

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

FUPRE reopens admission window for candidates who missed first post UTME

EFFURUN, Delta State Prospective students who missed the first Post UTME screening exercise of the Federal University of Petroleum Resources, Effurun, FUPRE, have been given another chance to pursue admission into the institution for the 2026/2027 academic session. The university has announced a supplementary screening exercise scheduled for August 24 and 25, providing a fresh […]

King’s College

PTA teachers to rescue?

Henry and teachers like him, dubbed PTA Teachers, have somehow become the backbone of the teaching staff in almost all unity colleges in the country

PAU Press partners with CLOCKSS to digitally preserve journal of creative media

PAU Press partners with CLOCKSS to digitally preserve journal of creative media

The journal aims to advance scholarship and foster dialogue between academia, industry, and policymakers

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