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• Fani-Kayode to Sultan, Tinubu: Publicly caution Jingir before it’s too late

  13-08-2026 17:28 via vanguardngr.com
  
  ….Condemns cleric’s reported remarks, urges religious leaders to defend peaceful coexistenceFormer Minister of Aviation, Chief Femi Fani-Kayode, has called on the Sultan of Sokoto and President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to publicly caution Sheikh Sani Yahaya Jingir over comments attributed to the Islamic cleric concerning Christians and Christianity.Fani-Kayode made the call in a lengthy statement titled “The Gospel According to Sheik Jingir,” in which he expressed concern over
  
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• Osun election: Large turnout in Oyebamiji’s hometown as voters await accreditation

  15-08-2026 10:49 via vanguardngr.com
  
  There was a large turnout of voters in Ikire, Irewole Local Government Area of Osun State, on Saturday as residents trooped out to polling units to elect the next governor of the state.The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that voters arrived at their polling units as early as 7 a.m., checking the registers pasted on walls for their names ahead of accreditation.NAN reports that officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) had also arrived at and set up at some polling un
  
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• Osun Election: Suspected thugs disrupt voting at Aregbesola’s unit

  15-08-2026 10:46 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Voting was reportedly disrupted on Saturday at the polling unit of former Osun State Governor and immediate past Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, after suspected thugs allegedly invaded the area.The incident reportedly forced some voters to leave the polling unit, temporarily interrupting the voting process and creating tension among those present.The development occurred amid the ongoing Osun State governorship election, with concerns raised over the safety of voters and the smoot
  
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• Taliban celebrates five years in power with military parades, celebrations

  15-08-2026 10:39 via punchng.com
  
  The Taliban government marks five years in power in Afghanistan with military parades and celebrations, despite critics decrying tightening restrictions. LRead More: https://punchng.com/taliban-celebrates-five-years-in-power-with-military-parades-celebrations/
  
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• #OsunDecides2026: Large turnout in Oyebamiji’s hometown as voters await accreditation 

  15-08-2026 10:39 via punchng.com
  
  Voters in Ikire, Osun, show a large turnout for OsunDecides2026, awaiting accreditation in Oyebamiji’s hometown. Follow live updates on the governorship elRead More: https://punchng.com/osundecides2026-large-turnout-in-oyebamijis-hometown-as-voters-await-accreditation/
  
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• Anambra billionaire, Rev Sister released after 10 days in captivity

  15-08-2026 10:37 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Vincent UjumaduAwka—Anambra businessman and Managing Director of JEZCO Oil, Chief Joseph Ezeokafor, and a Reverend Sister whose identity was not disclosed have been released after spending 10 days in the custody of their abductors.The victims were abducted in the Ifite area of Awka, Anambra State.The Anambra State Police Command said the two victims were picked up by a family member at a location near the Anambra-Enugu boundary following their release.The command said security agencies
  
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• Osun Election: Ede North BVAS fails as herdsmen graze cattle

  15-08-2026 10:35 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Voting was yet to commence at Ward 1, Unit 9, in Ede North Local Government Area of Osun State on Saturday, as the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) was reportedly not functioning.The development occurred as voters across the state continued to cast their ballots in the ongoing governorship election.At the polling unit, some electorate were seen waiting for the accreditation process to commence, while efforts were reportedly being made to resolve the technical challenge.Meanwhile, Fulan
  
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• Osun election will be peaceful, I will win – Adeleke

  15-08-2026 10:26 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Gov. Ademola Adeleke of Osun on Saturday expressed confidence that the ongoing governorship election in the state would be peaceful and that he would emerge victorious.Adeleke spoke shortly after casting his vote at Sagba Agbogunde Ward 2, Unit 9, in Ede North Local Government Area.The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the governor arrived at the polling unit at about 8:32 a.m., accompanied by a large number of supporters.He was accredited by the Presiding Officer at the polling unit at
  
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• #OsunDecides2026: Gov Adeleke casts vote at his polling unit

  15-08-2026 10:23 via punchng.com
  
  Governor Ademola Adeleke casts his vote in the ongoing Osun election, seeking re-election on the Accord Party platform. Follow live updates.Read More: https://punchng.com/osundecides2026-gov-adeleke-casts-vote-at-his-polling-unit/
  
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• Taliban authorities mark five years ruling Afghanistan

  15-08-2026 10:18 via vanguardngr.com
  
  The Taliban government celebrated five years of ruling Afghanistan on Saturday, with flags galore and convoys of military vehicles, while critics decried tightening restrictions in all areas of daily life.Afghans riding rickshaws and motorbikes decorated with flags drove around Kabul on a day that government spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid said “will be written in golden lines in the history of Afghanistan”.Hundreds of Afghans gathered around a square beside the former US embassy, with
  
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• Iran fires back at Trump’s threat to declare Hormuz a US territory

  15-08-2026 10:12 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Iran on Saturday fired back at US President Donald Trump’s claim that he would soon declare the Strait of Hormuz part of US territory, saying the crucial energy waterway it has blockaded “will remain Iranian”.Trump has repeatedly said the strait, which Tehran effectively closed at the start of the Middle East war in late February, is under US control — an assertion the Islamic republic denies.“The Strait of Hormuz has been Iranian, is Iranian, and will remain Irani
  
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• (VIDEO) Osun poll: Police confront lawmaker over gathering of voters in residence

  15-08-2026 10:08 via punchng.com
  
  Police confront Osun lawmaker Abiola Ibrahim over a large gathering of voters at his residence during the Osun election, raising concerns about electoral mRead More: https://punchng.com/video-osun-poll-police-confront-lawmaker-over-gathering-of-voters-in-residence/
  
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• Soldiers repel bandits’ attack in Kebbi

  15-08-2026 10:08 via punchng.com
  
  Nigerian Army troops successfully repelled a bandits’ attack on construction workers in Kebbi, rescuing them and recovering abandoned motorcycles.Read More: https://punchng.com/soldiers-repel-bandits-attack-in-kebbi/
  
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• Kidnappers free Anambra businessman, reverend sister

  15-08-2026 10:08 via punchng.com
  
  Anambra businessman and a reverend sister, abducted in Ifite-Awka, have been released after a reported N1.5 billion ransom payment. Police investigate theRead More: https://punchng.com/kidnappers-free-anambra-businessman-reverend-sister/
  
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• Atletico complete €40m Romero signing from Tottenham

  15-08-2026 10:08 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Atletico Madrid signed 2022 World Cup-winning centre-back Cristian Romero from Tottenham on Saturday for a fee reported to be 40 million euros ($46 million) including add-ons.“(Romero) signs for our club until June 30, 2031,” said Atletico in a statement.The Argentina international — who was also a member of the robust Argentina side that lost in last month’s World Cup final to Spain — is Atletico’s fourth signing this summer after Alejandro Grimaldo, Kang-in
  
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• Video: Police arrest Accord Party lawmaker with over 200 PVCs, 146 mercenaries

  15-08-2026 10:04 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Shina Abubakar OsogboThe Osun State Police Command has arrested a serving member of the State House of Assembly, Hon. Abiola Ibrahim Inaolaji, alongside 146 suspected electoral mercenaries camped at his residence in Ikire.The lawmaker, who represents Irewole/Isokan State Constituency in the Osun State House of Assembly, was arrested on Friday night during a police operation. More than 200 Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) were reportedly recovered during the operation.In a video clip, Ibrahim was
  
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• Video: Police arrest Accord Party lawmaker with over 200 PVCs, 143 mercenaries

  15-08-2026 10:04 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Shina Abubakar OsogboThe Osun State Police Command has arrested a serving member of the State House of Assembly, Hon. Abiola Ibrahim Inaolaji, alongside 143 suspected electoral mercenaries camped at his residence in Ikire.The lawmaker, who represents Irewole/Isokan State Constituency in the Osun State House of Assembly, was arrested on Friday night during a police operation. More than 200 Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) were reportedly recovered during the operation.In a video clip, Ibrahim was
  
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• Video: Police arrest 146 suspected voters, Accord Party lawmaker in Osun

  15-08-2026 10:04 via vanguardngr.com
  
  The police have reportedly arrested 146 persons suspected of being brought into Osun State to participate in Saturday’s governorship election.The suspects were allegedly arrested at the residence of Hon. Abiola Ibrahim, a member of the Osun State House of Assembly representing Irewole-Isokan Constituency and a member of the Accord Party.A video circulating online showed the lawmaker explaining the presence of the large number of people at his father’s residence.The circumstances sur
  
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• Over 20 killed in Niger community, households flee as violence escalates

  15-08-2026 10:03 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Ibrahim Hassan-WuyoMore than 20 people have reportedly been killed in Kokoli community, Borgu Local Government Area of Niger State, in a fresh outbreak of violence between rival local groups.Over 300 households have also fled their homes and taken refuge in neighbouring bushes for safety.The latest incident has heightened fears among residents of Borgu and Agwara areas, where communities have already been grappling with persistent attacks by bandits. Many residents, according to reports, hav
  
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• Updated: Gov Adeleke casts vote in Ede

  15-08-2026 10:01 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Osun State Governor and Accord Party governorship candidate, Ademola Adeleke, has cast his vote in the ongoing governorship election in the state.Adeleke arrived at Polling Unit 009, Ward 02, Abogunde Compound, Ede North Local Government Area, at about 8:10 a.m. and subsequently exercised his franchise.There was an early turnout of voters in Ede, the governor’s hometown, as well as parts of Ilesha and Osogbo, as residents trooped to polling units to participate in the election.In Ede, som
  
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• Osun election: Gov Adeleke arrives polling unit in Ede

  15-08-2026 10:01 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Osun State Governor and Accord Party governorship candidate, Ademola Adeleke, has arrived at his polling unit in Ede North Local Government Area to cast his vote in the ongoing governorship election.Adeleke arrived at Polling Unit 009, Ward 02, Abogunde Compound, Ede North, at about 8:10 a.m.There was an early turnout of voters across parts of Ede, the governor’s hometown, as well as in Ilesha and Osogbo, with residents arriving at polling units to participate in the election.In Ede, some
  
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• (PHOTOS) Osun 2026: Early arrival of INEC ad hoc staff in Ilesa, accreditation begins

  15-08-2026 09:51 via punchng.com
  
  Ad hoc staff of INEC arrived early at polling units in Ilesa for the Osun 2026 governorship election. Accreditation has begun, with voters checking registeRead More: https://punchng.com/photos-osun-2026-early-arrival-of-inec-ad-hoc-staff-in-ilesa-accreditation-begins/
  
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• Osun 2026: Voters turn out early in Adeleke’s hometown

  15-08-2026 09:51 via punchng.com
  
  Voters in Ede, Governor Adeleke’s hometown, showed early enthusiasm for the Osun 2026 election, with high turnout reported across polling units.Read More: https://punchng.com/osun-2026-voters-turn-out-early-in-adelekes-hometown/
  
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• Osun Election: Ede voters troop to polling units

  15-08-2026 09:51 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Residents of Ede in Osun State on Saturday trooped out to various polling units to exercise their civic rights in the ongoing governorship election.The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that as early as 6:30 a.m., vehicles were seen conveying voters and some National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members to different polling units ahead of the exercise.Some voters arrived at their polling units as early as 6:40 a.m., waiting for officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC)
  
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• Troops repel bandits’ attack on construction workers in Kebbi

  15-08-2026 09:50 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Haruna Aliyu, Birnin KebbiTroops of the Nigerian Army have repelled an attack by suspected bandits on construction workers at Tsatsunbe village in Southern Kebbi State, rescuing the workers and recovering three motorcycles abandoned by the attackers.The incident occurred on Friday, August 14, 2026, following a tip-off about an attack on the workers by the terrorists.The spokesman for the 8 Division, Nigerian Army, Lt. Col. Olaniyi Osoba, disclosed this to our correspondent on Saturday.Osoba
  
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• Osun election: Early turnout of voters, heavy security presence in Osogbo, Ede, Ilesa

  15-08-2026 09:49 via vanguardngr.com
  
  The Osun governorship election commenced peacefully on Saturday, with a heavy security presence observed around polling units in some parts of the state.The correspondents of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), who monitored the election in Ilesa East, Ilesa West, Ede North, Boripe and Osogbo Local Government Areas, report that voters were seen as early as 6:45 a.m. at some of the polling units visited.At Ward D1, Unit 8 in Ilesa West council area, INEC officials were on the ground, while voters
  
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• Osun Election: Soldiers restrict movement along INEC Office Road

  15-08-2026 09:42 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Armed military personnel on Saturday took over the road leading to the office of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) along Abere Road in Osogbo, Osun State.The soldiers were stationed along the route and were seen stopping and frisking motorists and searching vehicles plying the road.Some residents travelling through the area were also stopped by the military personnel and prevented from proceeding to their destinations.
  The development occurred as voters across Osun State head
  
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• Osun election in photos: Elderly, physically challenged voters turn out

  15-08-2026 09:39 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Elderly men and women, as well as physically challenged persons, were among voters who turned out early on Saturday to cast their ballots in the Osun State governorship election.The aged voters were seen at various polling units across the state, joining other residents to exercise their franchise and elect the next governor of Osun.Physically challenged voters were also spotted at polling units, waiting in queues to cast their votes.As early as 7:30 a.m., ad hoc staff of the Independent Nation
  
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• Jason Arday, ex-Cambridge professor accused of plagiarism, found dead

  15-08-2026 09:32 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Black academic Jason Arday, who resigned from the University of Cambridge last week following a high-profile plagiarism scandal that raised claims of racism, was found dead Friday, the prestigious British institution confirmed.Arday, 41, was found unresponsive Friday afternoon at an address in south London, according to the capital’s Metropolitan Police Service, which did not confirm the identity of the deceased person at the time of discovery.“We are desperately saddened to hear th
  
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• Armed personnel have surrounded Osun Speaker’s residence – Adeleke camp

  15-08-2026 09:20 via vanguardngr.com
  
  The Adeleke Campaign Council has raised the alarm over the alleged deployment of armed security personnel to the residence of the Speaker of the Osun State House of Assembly, Adewale Egbedun, on Saturday as the state holds its governorship election.The campaign council, in a statement issued by its spokesperson, Pelumi Olajengbesi, alleged that the security personnel arrived at the Speaker’s residence in more than 10 black Hilux vehicles and subsequently surrounded the premises.According
  
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