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• As Osun Votes Today: Will bread, rice, money determine winner?

  15-08-2026 07:07 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Money will influence outcome —Stakeholders; parties transferring N20,000, N10,000, N5000; violence, thuggery, hate speech take centre stage; politicians desert homes; competence, credibility will matter —Ex-lawmaker
  By Dapo Akinrefon & Shina Abubakar
  The die is cast. Tension in the polity is palpable. No fewer than 1.9 million registered voters, who collected their permanent voters cards, PVCs, will head to the ballot box to decide the winner of today’s governorship contest
  
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• Strikes kill 19 in Russia, Ukraine

  16-08-2026 21:31 via punchng.com
  
  Recent strikes in Russia and Ukraine have killed 19 civilians, marking the highest death toll since 2022. Both nations escalate long-range attacks.Read More: https://punchng.com/strikes-kill-19-in-russia-ukraine/
  
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• Misery for Maresca as Man City make dismal start to life after Guardiola

  16-08-2026 21:27 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Enzo Maresca urged Manchester City to learn from their chastening Community Shield defeat against Arsenal after the Italian made a dismal start to the daunting task of replacing Pep Guardiola.For the first time in a decade, Guardiola was missing from the touchline in a showpiece match for City and the Spaniard’s absence was keenly felt as Maresca’s men slumped to a 3-0 defeat in Cardiff on Sunday.The sight of Maresca patrolling the technical area was jarring for City following their
  
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• Yiaga Africa commends Osun voters’ resilience, seeks BVAS improvement

  16-08-2026 21:23 via vanguardngr.com
  
  — Calls for stronger security, action against vote buyingBy Shina Abubakar, OsogboElection observation organisation, Yiaga Africa, has commended voters in Osun State for their resilience during the governorship election held on Saturday.The organisation also praised residents who not only participated in the election but remained at polling units to protect their votes and the integrity of the ballot.Addressing journalists during the presentation of its post-election report at Adolak Hote
  
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• 10 feared killed as suspected herdsmen attack Benue communities

  16-08-2026 21:12 via vanguardngr.com
  
  — Alia condemns attack, commends security agencies’ interventionBy Peter Duru, MakurdiNo fewer than 10 people are feared dead and several others injured following attacks by suspected armed herdsmen on communities in Ukum Local Government Area of Benue State on Sunday.The attacks reportedly occurred in parts of Mbazun Mbaterem, including Tse Yawe, Ikpuu (Kpuu), Ter Ukum Orkaa Kaave and Tse Kyaave communities, forcing hundreds of residents to flee their homes for neighbouring communi
  
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• Osun poll: ADC candidate congratulates Adeleke, says democracy has prevailed

  16-08-2026 21:11 via punchng.com
  
  ADC candidate Najeem Salaam congratulates Governor Ademola Adeleke on his re-election in the Osun election, stating that democracy has prevailed.Read More: https://punchng.com/osun-poll-adc-candidate-congratulates-adeleke-says-democracy-has-prevailed/
  
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• Man arrested for setting wife on fire in Kogi

  16-08-2026 21:11 via punchng.com
  
  A man has been arrested in Kogi for setting his wife ablaze after a domestic dispute over burnt clothes. The victim is receiving treatment.Read More: https://punchng.com/man-arrested-for-setting-wife-on-fire-in-kogi/
  
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• Residents count losses as flood sweeps through parts of Abuja

  16-08-2026 21:11 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Omeiza AjayiABUJA: Residents of parts of Abuja have been counting their losses after a heavy downpour triggered flooding in several districts of the Federal Capital Territory over the weekend.The flooding submerged vehicles, damaged fences and gates and forced some residents from their homes.As of the time of filing this report, officials of the Federal Capital Territory Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) had yet to respond to enquiries on the extent of the damage or the number of persons an
  
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• El-Rufai slams fresh N10bn suit against ICPC, alleges denial of access to family

  16-08-2026 21:04 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Ikechukwu NnochiriABUJA— The detained former Governor of Kaduna State, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, has filed a N10billion suit against the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), alleging gross violation of his fundamental rights.In the suit, marked FHC/ABJ/CS/1852/2026, which he lodged before the Federal High Court in Abuja, the embattled former governor accused the ICPC of denying his wife, Aichatou Asabe, and son, Abba El-Rufai, access to him.He is pra
  
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• Osun election outcome exposes deepening rift in Ondo APC

  16-08-2026 21:02 via vanguardngr.com
  
  — Aiyedatiwa’s associates allegedly back loyalists in Wike-led PDP
  — Gov committed to APC, all its candidates — CPSBy Dayo Johnson, AkureThe outcome of the Osun State governorship election appears to have renewed concerns over alleged anti-party activities and deepening divisions within the Ondo State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC).The APC candidate in Osun State, Bola Oyebamiji, lost the election to the incumbent governor, Ademola Adeleke, of the Accord
  
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• Belgium’s Pocognoli appointed new Scotland manager

  16-08-2026 21:00 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Former Monaco coach Sebastien Pocognoli was named as the new manager of the Scotland national team on Sunday, replacing Steve Clarke who stood down following the World Cup.The Scottish Football Association said the 39-year-old Belgian had signed an initial two-year contract and would lead Scotland into the forthcoming UEFA Nations League campaign.Pocognoli takes over from Clarke, who resigned after Scotland’s group-stage elimination from the World Cup in June.Pocognoli, a former Belgium i
  
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• Barcelona agree deal to sign Rodri from Man City

  16-08-2026 20:59 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Barcelona have reached an agreement with Manchester City to sign Spanish midfielder Rodri, according to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano.Romano announced the blockbuster transfer on Sunday, using his trademark “Here we go!” to indicate that the deal has been agreed.The journalist reported that Manchester City gave the green light to Barcelona’s latest bid for the former Ballon d’Or winner, paving the way for Rodri to move to the Catalan club.The agreement brings an end to
  
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• Tambuwal congratulates Adeleke on re-election, says democracy has won

  16-08-2026 20:55 via punchng.com
  
  Former Sokoto Governor Aminu Tambuwal congratulates Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke on his re-election, calling it a victory for democracy and the peopRead More: https://punchng.com/tambuwal-congratulates-adeleke-on-re-election-says-democracy-has-won/
  
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• Kebbi gov replaces deputy, picks new running mate for 2027

  16-08-2026 20:55 via punchng.com
  
  Kebbi State Governor Nasir Idris has replaced his deputy, Senator Umar Tafida, with Alhaji Ibrahim Augie as his running mate for the 2027 governorship elecRead More: https://punchng.com/kebbi-gov-replaces-deputy-picks-new-running-mate-for-2027/
  
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• Kamsy evicted from BBNaija season 11

  16-08-2026 20:54 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Kamsy has been evicted from the Big Brother Naija Season 11 reality show after spending three weeks in the ‘Ya Sef’ house.The event planner and gift curator became one of the housemates to leave the competition during Sunday’s live eviction show, bringing her journey on the reality show to an end.Kamsy was among 16 housemates nominated for possible eviction in the third week of the competition.
  The nomination list also included Abi, Araga, Barry, Bells, Gerard, Goddessa, Keivo
  
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• Rainbow Coalition: No member will be victimised, says reconciliation committee

  16-08-2026 20:51 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Daniel Abia, Port HarcourtThe Reconciliation Committee of the Rainbow Coalition in Rivers State has assured members of the political group that none of them would be victimised or discriminated against because of past political disagreements.The committee gave the assurance on Sunday when its members met with Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, at Government House, Port Harcourt, for the second time in about two weeks.The committee said that under the emerging atmosphere of peace and r
  
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• Osun will dance again, Onoh congratulates Adeleke, Davido

  16-08-2026 20:46 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Dennis AgboFormer South-East Spokesman to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Chairman of the Forum of Former Members of the Enugu State House of Assembly, Denge Josef Onoh, has congratulated Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, on his victory in the just-concluded 2026 governorship election.Onoh also congratulated global music star David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, praising his support for his uncle, the governor, during the election campaign.In a statement, Onoh described Davido&rsquo
  
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• Scotland names Belgium’s Pocognoli as new manager

  16-08-2026 20:40 via punchng.com
  
  Sebastien Pocognoli, former Monaco coach, has been named Scotland’s new manager, replacing Steve Clarke. He will lead the team into the UEFA Nations LeagueRead More: https://punchng.com/scotland-names-belgiums-pocognoli-as-new-manager/
  
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• Four workers, 14-year-old student killed in Kano building collapse

  16-08-2026 20:40 via punchng.com
  
  Tragedy strikes Kano as two building collapses claim five lives, including a 14-year-old student, and injure ten others. Investigations into the Kano buildRead More: https://punchng.com/four-workers-14-year-old-student-killed-in-kano-building-collapse/
  
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• Osun people have spoken, democracy has prevailed, says ADC candidate Salaam

  16-08-2026 20:34 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Shina Abubakar, OsogboThe governorship candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in the just-concluded Osun State governorship election, Dr Najeem Salaam, has congratulated Governor Ademola Adeleke on his re-election, saying the people have spoken and their decision must be respected.Salaam, in a congratulatory message personally signed and addressed to Adeleke, said the essence of democratic contests was to give citizens the opportunity to make their choice.He said once the people
  
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• Osun Election: Candidate, not party, determines electoral victory — NRM

  16-08-2026 20:29 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Luminous JannamikeABUJA – The National Rescue Movement, NRM, has said Governor Ademola Adeleke’s re-election in Saturday’s Osun governorship election showed that a candidate’s credibility, competence and connection with the people could matter more than the political platform under which he contests.The NRM said the result offered a simple lesson: when voters get the chance to choose, they look beyond the party logo to the person asking for their mandate and what he r
  
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• Five die, 10 rescued in two Kano building collapses

  16-08-2026 20:26 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Hadiza YusufKANO — Five people have died while 10 others were rescued following two separate building collapses in Kano State.The incidents occurred on Saturday at Gaida in Kumbotso Local Government Area and Kurna in Fagge Local Government Area.The Public Relations Officer of the Kano State Fire Service, ACFO Saminu Yusif Abdullahi, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday.He said the Fire Service received distress calls about the incidents at about 2:34 p.m. and 2:40 p.m., respectively
  
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• Regular exercise keeps elderly fit, Obasanjo says

  16-08-2026 20:23 via punchng.com
  
  Former President Olusegun Obasanjo stresses the importance of regular exercise for elderly people to maintain health and live gracefully.Read More: https://punchng.com/regular-exercise-keeps-elderly-fit-obasanjo-says/
  
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• Benin-Onitsha Road concessioned, not neglected, says Umahi

  16-08-2026 20:21 via vanguardngr.com
  
  ..FG engaging concessionaire, lists ongoing South-East projectsBy John AlechenuABUJA — The Minister of Works, Engr. David Umahi, has dismissed claims that the Federal Government has neglected the Benin–Onitsha Road, explaining that the 125-kilometre Benin–Asaba section is under a 25-year concession and cannot be arbitrarily terminated.Umahi, in a statement signed by the Director of Information and Public Relations in the ministry, Mohammed A. Ahmed, said criticism of the condi
  
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• ADP hails Adeleke, describes Osun result as political breakthrough

  16-08-2026 20:15 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Henry UmoruABUJA — The Action Democratic Party (ADP) has congratulated Governor Ademola Adeleke on his declaration by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) as the winner of the Osun State governorship election.In a statement on Sunday, the National Chairman of the party, Engr. Yabagi Yusuf Sani, described the outcome as a significant development in the state’s democratic journey.The party also described the fourth-place finish of its governorship candidate, Adeagbo
  
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• Man arrested for allegedly setting wife ablaze in Lokoja

  16-08-2026 20:13 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Boluwaji ObahopoThe Kogi State Police Command has arrested a man, identified as Jacob Irewa, for allegedly setting his wife, Berida Irawo, ablaze following a domestic disagreement at Oworo Estate, Felele, Lokoja.The incident reportedly occurred on Friday, August 14, 2026, at about 8:30 p.m.The command’s Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Saliu Afusat, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday, saying operatives of the B Division Surveillance Team, Felele, were alerted to the incident a
  
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• Osun: Adeleke’s victory signals 2027 upset — APM

  16-08-2026 20:10 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Luminous JannamikeABUJA – The Allied Peoples Movement (APM) has described Governor Ademola Adeleke’s victory in Saturday’s Osun governorship election as a warning of an upset in the 2027 presidential election, saying Nigerians are ready for a change of leadership.According to the party, what happened in Osun is a sign that voters can overturn even the most entrenched political machinery when they decide they have had enough.In a statement signed by its National Publicity Se
  
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• Osun Election: PSC commends police for professionalism, orderliness

  16-08-2026 20:09 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Kingsley OmonobiABUJA — The Police Service Commission (PSC) has commended the Nigeria Police Force for what it described as a high level of professionalism, orderliness and cordiality during the August 15, 2026 Osun State governorship election.The commission said its assessment of police conduct across the state showed that officers were generally courteous, approachable and professional while carrying out their election duties.In an interim report released on Sunday, the PSC said its
  
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• This is probably my last year of football, Ronaldo hints retirement

  16-08-2026 20:06 via punchng.com
  
  Cristiano Ronaldo suggests he may retire from football after the 2026-27 season, aiming to leave a “spectacular legacy.” Read his full comments.Read More: https://punchng.com/this-is-probably-my-last-year-of-football-ronaldo-hints-retirement/
  
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• 2027: Tinubu’s future bright in Osun, says Orji Kalu

  16-08-2026 20:04 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Former Governor of Abia State and Senator representing Abia North Senatorial District, Orji Uzor Kalu, has said President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s prospects in Osun State remain “very bright” ahead of the 2027 general elections.Kalu said Tinubu would enjoy strong support from stakeholders across the political spectrum, including members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Accord Party in Osun State.He made the assertion in a statement issued by his media office on Sunday
  
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