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Yiaga Africa Commends Osun Voters’ Resilience, Seeks BVAS Improvement
Yiaga Africa praises resilient Osun voters while urging INEC to fix BVAS failures and strengthen election systems before 2027.
Aug 16, 2026
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Osun 2026: 15,000 Police, 30 CPs, Helicopters, Drones Deployed for Saturday Election
Aug 14, 2026
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State Police: Presidency Closes Public Submissions Today
Aug 13, 2026
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Police Summon Osun Senator Over Alleged Threat Against Accord Members
Aug 12, 2026
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Aug 11, 2026
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Osun Politics: Osun People Beat 16 Govs, Showed Tinubu Can Be Defeated Before 2pm in 2027 — Isaac Fayose
Isaac Fayose says Osun voters demonstrated that united Nigerians can defeat APC’s political influence in 2027.
Aug 16, 2026
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Osun Poll’s Outcome Shows Tinubu Will Lose to Makinde in 2027 — APM
APM says Osun’s opposition victory signals growing voter dissatisfaction and predicts Makinde could defeat Tinubu in 2027.
Aug 16, 2026
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Osun Poll: ADC Candidate Congratulates Adeleke, Says Democracy Has Prevailed
ADC candidate Najeem Salaam congratulates Adeleke, urging unity, peaceful politics and improved governance during the governor’s second term.
Aug 16, 2026
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Osun Poll: Your Strides Paid Off, NGF Hails Adeleke’s Re-election
NGF congratulates Adeleke on re-election, saying his performance, voter confidence and democratic resilience contributed to the victory.
Aug 16, 2026
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Osun Poll: Adeleke’s Camp Replies Keyamo, Says No Political Deal With Tinubu
Adeleke’s camp denies any political deal with Tinubu, saying his 2027 support is based on performance and reforms.
Aug 16, 2026
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OsunDecides2026: PDP Congratulates Adeleke, Urges Focus on Peace, Development
The PDP has congratulated Ademola Adeleke on his re-election as Osun governor, urging him and other political actors to prioritise peace, development and the welfare of residents above partisan interests.
Aug 16, 2026
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OsunDecides2026: ‘This Is Democracy,’ Oyebanji Hails Adeleke’s Re-election
Ekiti Governor Biodun Oyebanji has congratulated Ademola Adeleke on his re-election, describing the outcome as democracy in action and urging the governor to carry all Osun residents along.
Aug 16, 2026
Lifestyle
Troops Foil Kidnap Attempts in Sokoto, Rescue 22 Victims
Troops of Operation FANSAN YAMMA have foiled kidnapping attempts in Sokoto State, rescuing 22 victims during separate operations in Sabon Birni and Isa local government areas.
Jun 20, 2026
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OsunDecides2026: PDP Congratulates Adeleke, Urges Focus on Peace, Development
The PDP has congratulated Ademola Adeleke on his re-election as Osun governor, urging him and other political actors to prioritise peace, development and the welfare of residents above partisan interests.
Aug 16, 2026
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OsunDecides2026: ‘This Is Democracy,’ Oyebanji Hails Adeleke’s Re-election
Ekiti Governor Biodun Oyebanji has congratulated Ademola Adeleke on his re-election, describing the outcome as democracy in action and urging the governor to carry all Osun residents along.
Aug 16, 2026
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OsunDecides2026: We Are Studying Election Results, Says APC
The Osun APC says it is reviewing results from all 332 wards and will consult its lawyers before deciding whether to challenge Adeleke’s victory, urging its supporters to remain calm.
Aug 16, 2026
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OsunDecides2026: AAC Candidate Vows to Return Stronger After Defeat
AAC candidate Olajide Esan has vowed to return stronger after securing 1,458 votes in the Osun governorship election, saying the Irapada Osun movement was about political awakening and good governance beyond the election.
Aug 16, 2026
Politics
Yiaga Africa Commends Osun Voters’ Resilience, Seeks BVAS Improvement
Yiaga Africa praises resilient Osun voters while urging INEC to fix BVAS failures and strengthen election systems before 2027.
Aug 16, 2026
Politics
Osun Politics: Osun People Beat 16 Govs, Showed Tinubu Can Be Defeated Before 2pm in 2027 — Isaac Fayose
Isaac Fayose says Osun voters demonstrated that united Nigerians can defeat APC’s political influence in 2027.
Aug 16, 2026
Politics
Osun Poll’s Outcome Shows Tinubu Will Lose to Makinde in 2027 — APM
APM says Osun’s opposition victory signals growing voter dissatisfaction and predicts Makinde could defeat Tinubu in 2027.
Aug 16, 2026
Politics
Osun Poll: ADC Candidate Congratulates Adeleke, Says Democracy Has Prevailed
ADC candidate Najeem Salaam congratulates Adeleke, urging unity, peaceful politics and improved governance during the governor’s second term.
Aug 16, 2026
Sports
EPL: No Official Offer for Fernández as Chelsea Deadline Expires — Reports
Chelsea reportedly withdraw Enzo Fernández’s £120m verbal exit figure after no official bid arrived before the deadline.
Aug 14, 2026
Sports
Liverpool Sells Minority Stake to Jeff Bezos-Backed Consortium
Liverpool have secured a strategic minority investment from 1892 Holdings, while FSG retains majority ownership and operational control.
Aug 14, 2026
Sports
EPL: Arsenal Eager to Finalise Osimhen’s Transfer After Arteta’s Demand
Arsenal reportedly step up efforts to sign Victor Osimhen after Mikel Arteta identified the Nigerian striker as his priority.
Aug 14, 2026
Sports
Ex-Puerto Rican Boxer Prichard Colón Dies at 33
Former Puerto Rican boxer Prichard Colón has died at 33, nearly 11 years after suffering a severe brain injury during a 2015 fight that left him requiring lifelong care.
Aug 14, 2026
Tech & Education
ASUU Shuts Down IMSU, Declares Indefinite Strike Over Unimplemented 2025 FGN Agreement
ASUU's Imo State University branch has begun a total and indefinite strike, accusing the Imo State Government and university management of failing to implement the December 2025 FGN-ASUU agreement nearly eight months after it was signed.
Aug 12, 2026
Tech & Education
Baze University Establishes Chancellor’s Award to Honour Outstanding Scholarship
Baze University’s Board of Trustees has approved the Chancellor’s Annual Excellence Awards, beginning with prizes for the best PhD supervisor and best published academic staff, to be presented yearly at convocation.
Aug 12, 2026
Tech & Education
Oyo SUBEB Denies Common Entrance Exam Leakage, Threatens Legal Action Against Rumour Peddlers
The Oyo State Universal Basic Education Board has rejected claims of question paper leakage in the 2026 Common Entrance Examination and warned it will take legal action against those spreading false information.
Aug 12, 2026
Tech & Education
NANS Seeks NELFUND Access for Nigerians Studying Abroad
The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), Turkish Zone, has urged the Senate to amend the NELFUND law so that eligible Nigerians studying in accredited foreign institutions can access government-backed education loans
Aug 12, 2026
Agriculture
Bank of Agriculture, WACOT Target 10,000 Jigawa Farmers With Sesame Outgrower Programme
WACOT Limited and the Bank of Agriculture have launched the 2026 Sesame Outgrower Programme in Jigawa State, targeting over 10,000 smallholder farmers with input loans, extension services and guaranteed off-take under the Renewed Hope Smallholder Support and Value Chain Programme.
Aug 12, 2026
Agriculture
Japan Grants $3.5 Million to Boost Rice Seed Production and Food Security in Nigeria
Japan has committed $3.5 million to support improved rice seed development and distribution in Nigeria through a partnership with the Federal Government and research institutions.
Aug 12, 2026
Agriculture
BATN Foundation, Lagos Launch 'Chicks to Plate' Project to Train 200 Poultry Farmers
BATN Foundation and the Lagos State Government have launched a new poultry development project set to train 200 farmers in modern production methods, extending an eight-year agricultural partnership that began with aquaculture.
Aug 12, 2026
Agriculture
Nigeria, Africa Chart New Path to Disease-Free, Profitable Livestock Industry
At the 9th All Africa Conference on Animal Agriculture in Abuja, Nigeria and other African countries called for stronger regional cooperation to tackle transboundary livestock diseases, outdated farming practices and fragmented value chains, aiming to build a modern, disease-free and profitable livestock sector.
Aug 11, 2026
Health
Katsina Health Workers Issue 21-Day Ultimatum to Government Over Unpaid Salaries and Poor Conditions
Health workers in Katsina State, under NMA and NANNM, have given the state government 21 days to address unpaid salaries, allowances, and poor working conditions or face an indefinite strike.
Aug 12, 2026
Health
DR Congo Ebola Toll Hits 2,011, Nears Record as WHO Says Most Cases Going Undetected
The death toll from DR Congo's 17th Ebola outbreak has climbed to 2,011, with a 45.9% fatality rate, as WHO officials warn only about 30% of infections are being detected and a full-scale trial of an existing vaccine is now being planned.
Aug 12, 2026
Health
Lassa Fever: Nigeria Records 237 Deaths as Fatality Rate Rises to 23.7%
Nigeria has recorded 1,000 confirmed Lassa fever cases and 237 deaths in the first 30 epidemiological weeks of 2026, with the case fatality rate rising to 23.7 per cent, up from 18.8 per cent in the same period in 2025, the NCDC said.
Aug 12, 2026
Health
NUJ Urges Bauchi Government to Intensify Response as Cholera Outbreak Spreads Across the State
The Nigeria Union of Journalists, Bauchi State Council, has called on the state government to urgently scale up its response to a rapidly spreading cholera outbreak that has claimed lives across multiple local government areas.
Aug 11, 2026
Security
Police Begin Rescue Operation For Abducted Oyo Headmaster
The Oyo State Police Command has launched a rescue operation for an abducted headmaster following the recent wave of school attacks in the state. Security operatives say efforts are ongoing to track down the suspects and secure the victim’s release.
Jul 13, 2026
Security
Again, Four ISWAP Family Members Surrender to Nigerian Army in Borno
Four family members linked to ISWAP have surrendered to troops in Borno State as the military continues its counter-insurgency pressure in the North-East. The latest development adds to a growing pattern of defections and surrenders from terrorist enclaves in the region.
Jul 11, 2026
Security
Nigerian Air Force Bombs ISWAP Enclave in Borno, Inflicts Heavy Casualties
The Nigerian Air Force has carried out precision airstrikes on an ISWAP enclave in Borno State, killing multiple terrorists and destroying key infrastructure including weapons caches and vehicles
Jul 11, 2026
Security
Nigerian Army Captures Suspected ISWAP Logistics Supplier in Borno State
Troops of Operation HADIN KAI have arrested a high-value suspected logistics supplier to ISWAP in Borno State, dealing another blow to the terrorist group’s supply network.
Jul 11, 2026
Youth Empowerment
Group Empowers 200 Osun Women with Cash, Food Items, Rallies Support for APC's Oyebamiji
A socio-political group, Peculiar Peoples Progress, has given over 200 women in Aiyedire LGA food items and ₦10,000 each, urging them to back APC governorship candidate Bola Oyebamiji ahead of Saturday's Osun election.
Aug 12, 2026
Youth Empowerment
NASENI Trains Osun Youths, Women in Photography, Drone Ops, Shoemaking, Hands Over Equipment
NASENI has concluded a three-day skills training in Ile-Ife, Osun State, equipping youths and women with practical skills in drone photography, shoemaking, CCTV installation and tailoring, alongside the tools needed to start businesses immediately.
Aug 11, 2026
Youth Empowerment
Enactus Nigeria Marks 25 Years, Says 20,000 Students Trained as National Finals Hold August 13
Enactus Nigeria says it has empowered over 20,000 tertiary students with entrepreneurial skills over 25 years, as the 2026 National Competition, themed "Re-Imagining Transformation," holds in Lagos this week.
Aug 11, 2026
Youth Empowerment
Awka Lawmaker Orogbu Empowers Over 500 Constituents with Cars, Tricycles, Scholarships
Rep. Oby Orogbu has rolled out the second phase of her empowerment programme in Awka, distributing vehicles, business equipment and scholarships to over 500 constituents, with NDC's Peter Obi and Senator Victor Umeh in attendance
Aug 8, 2026
Pacesetters
Meet Abena Serwaah: the 23-year-old leading Ghana's agri-tech revolution
At just 23, Abena Serwaah has built a thriving hydroponic container farm business supplying premium vegetables to Accra's top hotels and restaurants.
Feb 20, 2025
Pacesetters
Kofi Acheampong: the teacher who built a library in a fishing village
A retired schoolteacher's dream to bring books to children in a remote Brong-Ahafo fishing village has grown into a community library serving 400 students.
Jan 10, 2025
Programs
Oxfam, Partners Empower North-East Communities to Take Charge of Post-Insurgency Development in Adamawa, Borno
Oxfam Nigeria and its implementing partners have trained community stakeholders and local government officials in Adamawa and Borno states to take ownership of their development priorities, as part of a broader push to reposition the North East in the post-insurgency era.
Aug 2, 2026
Programs
NABCO begins Phase 3 recruitment with focus on ICT and healthcare graduates
The Nation Builders Corps has opened applications for Phase 3 targeting 50,000 graduates in ICT, healthcare, education and agriculture.
Mar 5, 2025
Programs
Free SHS programme records 1.2 million enrolments in 2024/25 academic year
The Ghana Education Service reports 1.2 million students enrolled in the Free Senior High School programme in the current academic year.
Feb 1, 2025