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• Ogun varsity gets programmes approval

  15-08-2026 01:41 via punchng.com
  
  McPherson University in Ogun State receives NUC approval for four new postgraduate programmes, including Mass Communication and Business Management, startiRead More: https://punchng.com/ogun-varsity-gets-programmes-approval/
  
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• Ghana Police kill two, arrest Nigerian over alleged bank robbery attempt

  15-08-2026 11:29 via vanguardngr.com
  
  The Ghana Police Service say they have arrested a Nigerian identified as Augustine Okechuku Maazi and killed two other suspected members of a robbery gang during an intelligence-led operation in Accra.The police said the operation, which took place on Thursday, foiled an alleged plan by a robbery syndicate to attack banks in the Labone area of Accra.According to a statement by the Police Service, it received intelligence at about 10:45am that the gang was preparing to attack GCB Bank, Ecobank a
  
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• #OsunDecides2026: Physically-challenged voter praises officials for priority treatment

  15-08-2026 11:27 via punchng.com
  
  A physically-challenged voter in Osun State praises election officials for priority treatment during OsunDecides2026, ensuring a smooth voting experience.Read More: https://punchng.com/osundecides2026-physically-challenged-voter-praises-officials-for-priority-treatment/
  
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• Church leaders must stay non-partisan, avoid political endorsements — Cleric

  15-08-2026 11:27 via punchng.com
  
  A cleric urges church leaders to stay non-partisan and avoid political endorsements, preserving the spiritual integrity of the church and focusing on bibliRead More: https://punchng.com/church-leaders-must-stay-non-partisan-avoid-political-endorsements-cleric/
  
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• Osun 2026: Accord Party deputy governorship candidate expresses optimism of victory

  15-08-2026 11:18 via vanguardngr.com
  
  The Deputy Governorship Candidate of the Accord Party in Osun, Kola Adewusi, has expressed optimism that the party will emerge victorious in the governorship election.Adewusi, after casting his vote on Saturday in Ile-Ife, said adequate security personnel had been deployed to ensure a peaceful exercise across the state.He, however, raised concerns over the uneven arrival of Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) officials at some polling units, noting that while officials arrived earl
  
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• ‘You all feed off Nigerians pain’ — Sowore blasts Davido, Adeleke family in war of words

  15-08-2026 11:15 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Award-winning Nigerian singer Davido and human rights activist Omoyele Sowore have engaged in a heated exchange on social media following comments about Ademola Adeleke, the Osun State governor and Davido’s uncle.The disagreement began after Sowore criticised Adeleke during a recent interview on the forthcoming Osun governorship election.In the interview, Sowore described the governor as “brainless” and said he had “nothing upstairs”. He also criticised the state o
  
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• Osun Election: Panic in Modakeke as alleged policemen cart away materials

  15-08-2026 11:12 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Voting was reportedly disrupted in Modakeke Ward 10, Osun State, on Saturday after persons suspected to be policemen allegedly seized election materials and dispersed voters and election officials.According to an eyewitness, the incident occurred after the polling area had remained peaceful.The witness alleged that the suspected policemen took away election materials before releasing what was described as tear gas and leaving the area.“All the election agents and corps members took to the
  
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• #OsunDecides2026: Adeleke confident of victory, urges voters to protect ballots

  15-08-2026 11:11 via punchng.com
  
  Governor Ademola Adeleke expresses confidence in winning the Osun Election 2026, urging voters to protect their ballots and ensure a peaceful process.Read More: https://punchng.com/osundecides2026-adeleke-confident-of-victory-urges-voters-to-protect-ballots/
  
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• #OsunDecides2026: Large turnout of voters at APC candidate’s ward

  15-08-2026 11:11 via punchng.com
  
  Voters show large turnout at APC candidate Bola Oyebamiji’s ward in Ikire for OsunDecides2026. The process is peaceful, with voters confident their votes wRead More: https://punchng.com/osundecides2026-large-turnout-of-voters-at-apc-candidates-ward/
  
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• Osun poll: Accord Party lawmaker, 146 suspects arrested — Police

  15-08-2026 11:11 via punchng.com
  
  Police arrest Osun Accord Party lawmaker and 146 suspects in Ikire for allegedly harbouring mercenaries during the Osun election. Read more on Punch.Read More: https://punchng.com/osun-poll-accord-party-lawmaker-146-suspects-arrested-police/
  
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• Osun Election: Tension as voters protest agents’ clustering at Ikire unit

  15-08-2026 11:02 via vanguardngr.com
  
  There was tension at AUD Primary School, Atile, Ikire, in Irewole Local Government Area of Osun State on Saturday as some voters complained about the alleged clustering of party agents around the voting area.Security personnel were seen intervening to calm the situation and ensure that the voting process was not disrupted.An Accord Party agent, Ajayi Ayodele, accused agents of the All Progressives Congress (APC) of allegedly monitoring voters as they cast their ballots.The allegation reportedly
  
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• Osun Election: ‘I was treated with respect,’ physically challenged woman says

  15-08-2026 11:00 via vanguardngr.com
  
  A physically challenged voter, Aminat Akinsola, on Saturday expressed satisfaction with the treatment she received while casting her ballot in the ongoing Osun governorship election.Akinsola, who voted at Ejigbo Ward 4, Unit 6, said she was particularly pleased with the attention and assistance given to her because of her condition.“I’m so happy because I was treated with respect while I was trying to cast my vote. I was even the first person to be accredited,” she said.She co
  
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• Only 3 countries have won the WAFCON in history – see list

  15-08-2026 10:59 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Nigeria remain the most successful team in the history of the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), having won the continental championship a record 10 times.The Super Falcons claimed their latest title in 2025 after producing a remarkable comeback to defeat hosts Morocco 3-2 in the final, extending their dominance in African women’s football.Since the tournament was first held in 1991, only three countries have lifted the WAFCON trophy: Nigeria, Equatorial Guinea and South Africa
  
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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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