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• Fire guts Lagos hotel

  15-08-2026 16:58 via punchng.com
  
  LASEMA successfully contained a fire outbreak at Purple Crown Hotel in Ikeja, Lagos, with no casualties. The Lagos hotel fire was caused by an electrical fRead More: https://punchng.com/fire-guts-lagos-hotel/
  
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• Osun poll: We’re studying results across 332 wards – APC

  16-08-2026 15:43 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Shina Abubakar, OsogboFollowing 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.Governor Ademola Adeleke, while addressing newsmen after he was declared victorious, disclosed that he is expecting his opponent, Mr Bola Oyebamiji, to call and congratulate him.However, the APC, in a statement issued by its Director of Media and Information, Kola Ola
  
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• Oyebanji felicitates Adeleke on re-election, hails Tinubu

  16-08-2026 15:37 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Rotimi Ojomoyela The Governor of Ekiti State, Biodun Oyebanji, has congratulated Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke, on his re-election for another term of office following his victory in Saturday’s Osun State governorship election.Governor Adeleke, the candidate of the Accord Party, was declared winner of the August 15, 2026 election by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Sunday morning.Governor Oyebanji, in a statement by his Special Adviser on Medi
  
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• #OsunDecides2026: AAC candidate vows to return stronger after defeat

  16-08-2026 15:36 via punchng.com
  
  AAC governorship candidate Olajide Esan, after his defeat in OsunDecides2026, vows his movement will return stronger, criticising money in politics.Read More: https://punchng.com/osundecides2026-aac-candidate-vows-to-return-stronger-after-defeat/
  
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• Osun poll: Group urges opposition to adopt Adeleke’s victory template for 2027

  16-08-2026 15:36 via punchng.com
  
  A political group, G-100, urges opposition parties to adopt Governor Adeleke’s Osun election template for unity and victory in the 2027 general elections.Read More: https://punchng.com/osun-poll-group-urges-opposition-to-adopt-adelekes-victory-template-for-2027/
  
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• Presidency, NSIB craft new funding model

  16-08-2026 15:32 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Dickson OmobolaNigerian Safety Investigation Bureau, NSIB, has disclosed that it is working with the Presidency to develop a more sustainable funding framework for the agency.Director-General of the NSIB, Capt Alex Badeh Jr, also opposed the proposed bill seeking to reduce the agency’s share of the Ticket Sales Charge, TSC, from six per cent to four per cent, saying the move would weaken its capacity to investigate accidents and enhance transportation safety.Addressing newsmen during a
  
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• ASUU rejects ABSU lecturer’s suspension, vows to sustain strike

  16-08-2026 15:29 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Ugochukwu AlaribeThe Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, Abia State University, ABSU, Uturu Branch, has rejected the suspension of one of its members, Professor Nnamdi Nwaeze, describing the action as unacceptable and vowing to sustain its ongoing indefinite strike until the suspended academic is recalled.The union commenced an indefinite strike action on Tuesday, August 11, over unpaid salaries.The next day, the management of the university suspended Professor Nwaeze, a lecturer in
  
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• Nigeria targets local production of armoured vehicles, anti-drone systems

  16-08-2026 15:12 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Musa Ubandawaki, SokotoNigeria is stepping up efforts to break its longstanding dependence on imported military hardware as the Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria D7G (DICON-D7G) advances plans to establish local production lines for armoured vehicles, anti-drone platforms and other specialised defence equipment.The ambitious initiative, being pursued in partnership with Eagles International for Defence Systems, is expected to deepen technology transfer, expand Nigeria’s indigen
  
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• Plateau police arrest officer over shooting of trader

  16-08-2026 15:08 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Golok NanmwaThe Plateau State Police Command has arrested and detained a police officer who allegedly shot an unarmed trader in the leg at a checkpoint in Riyom Local Government Area of the state.The incident occurred on August 11 when the trader, identified as Danladi, who moves goods with his van, was stopped at a checkpoint while conveying vegetables to the Southeast.The Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO, of the Plateau State Police Command, Superintendent Alfred Alabo, confirmed that
  
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• #OsunDecides2026: Keyamo congratulates Adeleke, says ‘agreement is agreement’

  16-08-2026 15:04 via punchng.com
  
  Festus Keyamo congratulates Governor Ademola Adeleke on his historic re-election in the Osun Election 2026, emphasizing the importance of political agreemeRead More: https://punchng.com/osundecides2026-keyamo-congratulates-adeleke-says-agreement-is-agreement/
  
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• INEC closes Osun election situation room, prepares for 2027

  16-08-2026 14:47 via punchng.com
  
  INEC has officially closed its Osun election situation room after the governorship poll, with Chairman Prof. Joash Amupitan commending staff and looking ahRead More: https://punchng.com/inec-closes-osun-election-situation-room-prepares-for-2027/
  
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• Adebutu, Ogun PDP chieftain hail Adeleke on Osun governorship victory

  16-08-2026 14:47 via punchng.com
  
  Ogun PDP chieftains Oladipupo Adebutu and Segun Showunmi congratulate Governor Ademola Adeleke on his re-election, calling his victory a win for democracy.Read More: https://punchng.com/adebutu-ogun-pdp-chieftain-hail-adeleke-on-osun-governorship-victory/
  
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• ‘Agreement is agreement’ — Keyamo thanks Adeleke for endorsing Tinubu’s re-election

  16-08-2026 14:39 via vanguardngr.com
  
  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 the public and unequivocal endorsement of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for the 2027 Presidential Election,&
  
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• 2027: Obi ticket unbeatable in credibility, capacity – Kwankwaso

  16-08-2026 14:23 via punchng.com
  
  Rabiu Kwankwaso asserts the Peter Obi-Rabiu Kwankwaso ticket is unbeatable for the 2027 presidential election, citing their credibility and capacity.Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-obi-ticket-unbeatable-in-credibility-capacity-kwankwaso/
  
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• Violence erupts in western Kenya ahead of opposition rally

  16-08-2026 13:52 via punchng.com
  
  Violence erupts in western Kenya ahead of an opposition rally, raising concerns about political thuggery and security as national polls approach.Read More: https://punchng.com/violence-erupts-in-western-kenya-ahead-of-opposition-rally/
  
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• Anambra CP introduces checkpoint monitoring to curb police extortion

  16-08-2026 13:52 via punchng.com
  
  Anambra State Commissioner of Police introduces checkpoint monitoring to curb police extortion and harassment, ensuring accountability and professionalism.Read More: https://punchng.com/anambra-cp-introduces-checkpoint-monitoring-to-curb-police-extortion/
  
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• Tinubu to Adeleke: ‘Your victory confirms Osun people’s confidence in you’

  16-08-2026 13:45 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Johnbosco AgbakwuruABUJA — President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State on his re-election on Saturday, August 15, 2026, saying the governor’s victory confirms the confidence the people of the state have in him.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.President Tinubu, in a statement by his spo
  
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• Tinubu to Adeleke: Your victory confirms Osun people’s confidence in you

  16-08-2026 13:45 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Johnbosco AgbakwuruABUJA — President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State on his re-election on Saturday, August 15, 2026, saying the governor’s victory confirms the confidence the people of the state have in him.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.President Tinubu, in a statement by his spo
  
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• ‘I wish him great success’ — Tinubu congratulates Adeleke, commends INEC

  16-08-2026 13:37 via vanguardngr.com
  
  President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, on his victory in the August 15 governorship election, wishing him success as he begins another four-year term.Tinubu, in a statement reacting to the election outcome, said Adeleke’s re-election demonstrated the confidence the people of Osun State had in his leadership.“I called Governor Ademola Adeleke earlier today to congratulate him on his election victory in Osun State. His victory once again confirmed
  
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• Tinubu congratulates Adeleke, says victory reflects people’s will

  16-08-2026 13:36 via punchng.com
  
  President Tinubu congratulates Governor Ademola Adeleke on his re-election in Osun State, stating the victory reflects the people’s will and strengthens deRead More: https://punchng.com/tinubu-congratulates-adeleke-says-victory-reflects-peoples-will/
  
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• I’ll not disappoint you, Adeleke tells Osun residents after re-election

  16-08-2026 13:36 via punchng.com
  
  Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke assures residents he will not disappoint them after his re-election, promising to consolidate achievements and correctRead More: https://punchng.com/ill-not-disappoint-you-adeleke-tells-osun-residents-after-re-election/
  
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• Arsenal face Man City in Community Shield as Maresca begins new era

  16-08-2026 13:20 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Arsenal and Man City will begin their 2026/27 campaign on Sunday when they take on each other in the Community Shield at Cardiff’s Principality Stadium.The clash, scheduled for 3pm UK time, pits last season’s Premier League champions against a Manchester City side entering a new era following Pep Guardiola’s departure.Mikel Arteta will be aiming to start the new campaign with silverware, while City’s new manager Enzo Maresca will look to mark his first competitive game i
  
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• #OsunDecides2026: Makinde congratulates Adeleke, says voters’ will prevailed

  16-08-2026 13:18 via punchng.com
  
  Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde congratulates Ademola Adeleke on his re-election as Osun State Governor, stating that the will of the voters prevailed.Read More: https://punchng.com/osundecides2026-makinde-congratulates-adeleke-says-voters-will-prevailed/
  
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• #OsunDecides2026: APM candidate says determined voters defeated APC

  16-08-2026 13:18 via punchng.com
  
  APM candidate Prince Laja Adeoye says determined Osun election voters defeated APC, sending a message that political power cannot override the will of theRead More: https://punchng.com/osundecides2026-apm-candidate-says-determined-voters-defeated-apc/
  
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• Adeleke reaffirms endorsement of Tinubu for 2027, calls him Osun son

  16-08-2026 13:18 via punchng.com
  
  Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, reaffirms his endorsement of President Bola Tinubu for a second term in the 2027 presidential election, calling him aRead More: https://punchng.com/adeleke-reaffirms-endorsement-of-tinubu-for-2027-calls-him-osun-son/
  
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• 15 passengers found hidden under truck cover, driver jailed

  16-08-2026 13:18 via punchng.com
  
  A truck driver was jailed for one month after FRSC marshals found 15 passengers dangerously concealed under his truck’s cover. Read more on this incident.Read More: https://punchng.com/15-passengers-found-hidden-under-truck-cover-driver-jailed/
  
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• Triumph against tyranny: Dickson, Keyamo, Murray-Bruce, Dino, Rhodes-Vivour congratulate Adeleke

  16-08-2026 13:14 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Nwafor SundayFormer Bayelsa State Governor, Henry Seriake Dickson; Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo; former Senator Ben Murray-Bruce; and other political figures have congratulated Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, on his victory in Saturday’s governorship election.The politicians, in separate messages on X on Sunday, described Adeleke’s re-election as significant for democracy and the people of Osun State, while urging political actors to draw le
  
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• 2027: Gov Adeleke reaffirms support for Tinubu’s re-election

  16-08-2026 13:09 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Bayo WahabOsun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has reaffirmed his support for President Bola Tinubu’s bid for a second term in office in the 2027 presidential election.Adeleke re-endorsed the President on Sunday while delivering his victory speech following his re-election as governor of Osun State.The governor, who had earlier endorsed Tinubu for another term, commended the President for what he described as his support for a free and fair governorship election in the state.“At
  
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• Osun election: HURIWA commends voters, INEC, security agencies, condemns vote buying

  16-08-2026 13:05 via vanguardngr.com
  
  — Says poll offers Nigeria roadmap for peaceful, credible electionsBy Chioma ObinnaThe Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) on Sunday commended the people of Osun State for their courage and vigilance during Saturday’s governorship election, saying the largely peaceful conduct of the poll offers Nigeria a roadmap for credible elections.In a statement signed by its National Coordinator, Comrade Emmanuel Nnadozie Onwubiko, HURIWA said Osun voters deserved particular co
  
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• #OsunDecides2026: Rhodes-Vivour hails voters’ ‘spectacular triumph against tyranny’

  16-08-2026 13:00 via punchng.com
  
  Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour congratulates Osun voters on Governor Ademola Adeleke’s re-election in the Osun Election 2026, calling it a triumph against tyranny.Read More: https://punchng.com/osundecides2026-rhodes-vivour-hails-voters-spectacular-triumph-against-tyranny/
  
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