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• OLUBUNMI TUNJI-OJO: Beyond passport reforms

  16-08-2026 08:05 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Olufemi SalakoWhen President Bola Ahmed Tinubu promised Nigerians a Renewed Hope Agenda, the skepticism among Nigerians was so strong because of many unfulfilled campaign promises, and were dismissive of it as another hope raised to soon be dashed. While some school of thoughts were of the opinion that the new administration should be given a benefit of the doubt, both skeptics and optimists agreed it will take a while for the vision and promises to become a reality and definitely not in fou
  
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• Morning recap: INEC declares Adeleke winner of Osun poll, Islamic leaders caution against anti-Christian rhetoric, other top stories

  16-08-2026 09:27 via punchng.com
  
  The Independent National Electoral Commission has declared Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, winner of the August 15 governorship election after he secured 19 of the state’s 30 local government areas. Meanwhile, Islamic leaders have warned against anti-Christian rhetoric over the 2027 Muslim-Muslim presidential ticket, while the Academic Staff Union of Universities in Abia State UniversityRead More: https://punchng.com/morning-recap-inec-declares-adeleke-winner-of-osun-poll-islamic-lea
  
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• Messi sees penalty saved as Nashville routs Inter Miami in MLS

  16-08-2026 09:17 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Lionel Messi missed yet another penalty and was booked as Inter Miami suffered a 4-1 loss at Nashville on Saturday in a top-of-the-table MLS clash.England’s Sam Surridge and Germany’s Hany Mukhtar scored second-half goals for the hosts in a showdown between the Major League Soccer overall leaders.Argentina and Miami captain Messi was denied from the penalty spot in the first half and issued a yellow card in the 59th minute but also assisted Inter’s lone goal.Messi struck both
  
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• Video: ‘We did it, Uncle’, Davido reacts as Adeleke wins Osun election

  16-08-2026 09:12 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Nigerian music star Davido has reacted to the re-election of his uncle, Ademola Adeleke, as the governor of Osun State.Celebrating the victory, Davido took to X and simply wrote, “We did it.”
  WE DID IT UNC !!!@aadeleke_01 pic.twitter.com/xlUz2bC5Kl— Davido (@davido) August 16, 2026
  The singer’s reaction came after the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) declared Adeleke, the Accord Party candidate, winner of the Osun State governorship election.Adeleke polle
  
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• Atiku to Tinubu: Stop blaming Buhari, account for ₦4trn refinery spend

  16-08-2026 09:12 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Omeiza AjayiPresidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress ADC, Atiku Abubakar, has told President Bola Tinubu to stop blaming former President Muhammadu Buhari for the country’s refinery woes and instead account for the trillions of naira sunk into the facilities under his own watch.Atiku’s Senior Special Assistant on Public Communication, Phrank Shaibu, said in a statement on Sunday in Abuja that the combined obligations of the Port Harcourt, Warri and Kaduna refiner
  
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• ‘Tinubu has congratulated Adeleke’ — Accord Party chieftain

  16-08-2026 09:09 via vanguardngr.com
  
  President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, on his victory in the governorship election, according to Accord Party chieftain, Pelumi Olajengbesi.Olajengbesi disclosed this while addressing journalists at the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) collation centre in Osogbo, following Adeleke’s declaration as winner of the poll.He said Tinubu personally called Adeleke to congratulate him, adding that the President deserved commendation for not in
  
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• Moscow region targeted by 600 drones overnight, three wounded — Official

  16-08-2026 08:58 via punchng.com
  
  A massive overnight drone attack targeted the Moscow region with 600 drones, wounding three people as Ukraine escalates long-range strikes into Russia.Read More: https://punchng.com/moscow-region-targeted-by-600-drones-overnight-three-wounded-official/
  
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• ‘Bulldozer’: How Adeleke defeated APC, others to secure second term in Osun

  16-08-2026 08:54 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Nwafor Sunday, Online News EditorGovernor Ademola Adeleke’s victory in the 2026 Osun State governorship election was driven by a combination of strong performances in his traditional strongholds, decisive victories in key local government areas and an ability to accumulate large vote margins that the All Progressives Congress (APC) could not overturn.The results from the 30 local government areas collated by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) showed Adeleke, who conte
  
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• Breaking: INEC declares Adeleke winner of Osun governorship election

  16-08-2026 08:49 via vanguardngr.com
  
  The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared the incumbent governor of Osun State and Accord Party candidate, Ademola Adeleke, winner of the state’s governorship election.Adeleke secured 511,067 votes to defeat his closest challenger, Bola Oyebamiji of the All Progressives Congress (APC), who polled 444,815 votes.The returning officer Prof Joshua Olalekan Ogunwole announced the result on Sunday after collation was completed across the state’s 30 local government
  
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• I faced three years of online insults after BBNaija — Erica

  16-08-2026 08:44 via punchng.com
  
  BBNaija star Erica Nlewedim shares her experience of enduring three years of online insults and criticism, leading her to seek therapy.Read More: https://punchng.com/i-faced-three-years-of-online-insults-after-bbnaija-erica/
  
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• FULL LIST: 19 Osun LGs where Adeleke recorded highest votes

  16-08-2026 08:28 via punchng.com
  
  See the full list of 19 Osun LGAs where Governor Ademola Adeleke secured the highest votes in the recent governorship election. Get detailed Osun electionRead More: https://punchng.com/full-list-19-osun-lgas-where-adeleke-recorded-highest-votes/
  
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• Osun Election: Adeleke wins 19 LGAs, Oyebamiji takes 11

  16-08-2026 08:25 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Shina Abubakar, OsogboFollowing the conclusion of collation of results at the headquarters of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Osun State, Governor Ademola Adeleke has won 19 of the 30 local government areas in the state.The results were collated in the early hours of Sunday by the respective Local Government Area (LGA) collation officers following the conclusion of voting on Saturday.Adeleke won in Ede-North, Ede-South, Osogbo, Ife-Central, Ife-East, Ila, Boluwaduro,
  
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• Bribe fails as Bauchi police arrest two over cattle rustling

  16-08-2026 08:16 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Christopher Ameh, BauchiThe Bauchi State Police Command has arrested two suspects in Alkaleri Local Government Area over alleged possession of rustled cattle and an attempt to bribe police officers with N400,000 to compromise the investigation.The Police Public Relations Officer in the state, SP Nafiu Habib, disclosed this in a statement, saying operatives recovered three of the rustled cattle and intercepted the alleged bribe money.According to him, the incident followed a report lodged on
  
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• Osun gov poll largely peaceful, says CDD

  16-08-2026 08:12 via punchng.com
  
  The Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) reports the Osun governorship election was largely peaceful despite some operational challenges and vote buyRead More: https://punchng.com/osun-gov-poll-largely-peaceful-says-cdd/
  
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• EPL: Alonso hails Chelsea fans’ warm reception

  16-08-2026 08:12 via punchng.com
  
  Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso praises the warm reception from Chelsea fans at Stamford Bridge, emphasizing the importance of their support for the new seasonRead More: https://punchng.com/epl-alonso-hails-chelsea-fans-warm-reception/
  
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• BREAKING: INEC declares Adeleke winner of Osun gov poll

  16-08-2026 08:00 via punchng.com
  
  Ademola Adeleke of the Accord party has been declared the winner of the Osun State governorship election, securing another term in office.Read More: https://punchng.com/breaking-inec-declares-adeleke-winner-of-osun-gov-poll/
  
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• BLACK JULY:Benue killings worsen after Miyetti Allah leader shot dead

  16-08-2026 07:59 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Attacks turn communities into fields of fearBy Peter Duru, MakurdiFor generations, the people of Benue South have been known for their resilience, rich cultural heritage and agricultural prowess.Stretching across communities where farming is more than an occupation but a way of life, the district has long been regarded as one of the food-producing hubs of Nigeria.Today, however, the songs of harvest have largely been replaced by the echoes of gunfire, cries of bereaved families and the silence
  
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• BLACK JULY: Benue killings worsen after Miyetti Allah leader shot dead

  16-08-2026 07:59 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Attacks turn communities into fields of fearBy Peter Duru, MakurdiFor generations, the people of Benue South have been known for their resilience, rich cultural heritage and agricultural prowess.Stretching across communities where farming is more than an occupation but a way of life, the district has long been regarded as one of the food-producing hubs of Nigeria.Today, however, the songs of harvest have largely been replaced by the echoes of gunfire, cries of bereaved families and the silence
  
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• Messi misses penalty as Nashville hammer Inter Miami 4-1 in MLS

  16-08-2026 07:34 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Lionel Messi missed yet another penalty and was booked as Inter Miami suffered a 4-1 loss at Nashville on Saturday in a top-of-the-table MLS clash.England’s Sam Surridge and Germany’s Hany Mukhtar scored second-half goals for the hosts in a showdown between the Major League Soccer overall leaders.Argentina and Miami captain Messi was denied from the penalty spot in the first half and issued a yellow card in the 59th minute but also assisted Inter’s lone goal.Messi struck both
  
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• NCAA to automate baggage tracking

  16-08-2026 07:33 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Dickson OmobolaNigeria Civil Aviation Authority, NCAA, has concluded plans to mandate the use of Radio Frequency Identification, RFID, baggage tracking technology across Nigerian airports.The move is part of the regulator’s efforts to eliminate the growing incidence of delayed, missing and mishandled baggage at domestic and international terminals.The automated system will replace the traditional barcode-based framework, enabling airlines and passengers to track checked baggage in real
  
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• Olu of Warri warns: We shouldn’t call our neighbours slaves again

  16-08-2026 07:32 via vanguardngr.com
  
  •As monarch, Ovie of Agbarha ‘commit to peace, growth’ in oil-rich cityBy Jimitota OnoyumeOlu of Warri Ogiame Atuwatse III and his counterpart, His Royal Majesty Kingsley Emakpo Orereh, Igbi II, the Ovie of Agbarha, have both committed to unity, peace and unhindered development in Warri, Delta State.
  The monarchs, in their separate speeches yesterday at the Warri Unity Football Game held at the Federal Government College Warri, as part of the activities for the 5th coronation a
  
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• N24BN DELTA LG MONEY: My blackmailers claimed to have EFCC, ICPC in their pockets – Burutu council chair

  16-08-2026 07:31 via vanguardngr.com
  
  · Wants anti-graft agencies to interveneBy Chancel Bomadi SundayChief Julius Takeme is the Chairman of Burutu Local Government Area of Delta State. Previously, he held the position of Transition Chairman for the council area and is a native of Obotebe community in the riverine council area. In this interview, Takeme reveals that his administration has made significant strides in enhancing infrastructural development and preserving the essential peace and stability in the oil-rich council
  
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• 18 Years After: RMAFC moves to review president, governors, lawmakers’ pay

  16-08-2026 07:28 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Babajide Komolafe, Economy EditorThe Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission, RMAFC, has completed the review of the remuneration of political office holders, 18 years after their salaries were last reviewed by law, saying the proposed new remuneration and revenue allocation Bills will reach the National Assembly before the end of the year.
  Chairman of RMAFC, Dr Mohammed Bello Shehu, disclosed this yesterday at a breakfast session with members of the Guild of Editors in Lagos.
  
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• North Korea’s Kim tells Putin he is ‘proud’ of strong ties

  16-08-2026 07:22 via vanguardngr.com
  
  North Korean leader Kim Jong Un told Russian President Vladimir Putin he was “proud” of their countries’ strong ties, state media reported Sunday, after providing military support for Moscow’s war against Ukraine.Since Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, North Korea has become a key ally of the Kremlin, sending troops to support Moscow’s war effort in return for economic benefits and military technology, analysts say.“I am always proud
  
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• BREAKING: Adeleke wins 19 LGs, APC’s Oyebamiji secures 11 LGs

  16-08-2026 07:22 via punchng.com
  
  Governor Ademola Adeleke of the Accord Party has won the Osun governorship election, securing 19 out of 30 LGAs. Get the full breakdown of results here.Read More: https://punchng.com/breaking-adeleke-wins-19-lgs-apcs-oyebamiji-secures-11-lgs/
  
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• Adeleke wins 19 LGs, APC’s Oyebamiji secures 11 LGs

  16-08-2026 07:22 via punchng.com
  
  Get the full breakdown of the Osun election results as Governor Ademola Adeleke secures 19 LGs and Bola Oyebamiji wins 11. See how Osun indigenes voted.Read More: https://punchng.com/breaking-adeleke-wins-19-lgs-apcs-oyebamiji-secures-11-lgs/
  
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• The Itsekiri Moment

  16-08-2026 06:19 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Michael TidiHistory occasionally presents a people with moments they cannot afford to waste. Such moments are often disguised as anniversaries, festivals and celebrations. They arrive with colour and pageantry, yet beneath the excitement lies a more enduring question: Will this generation merely celebrate its inheritance, or will it enlarge it?The Itsekiri nation has arrived at such a moment. From August 14 to 23, 2026, the Warri Kingdom will welcome Itsekiri sons and daughters from acr
  
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• Uwa Bu Ahia: Trading ideas for development

  16-08-2026 06:02 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Emeka MbaThere is a proverb the Igbo publicly render with relish and pride: Uwa bu afia — the world is a marketplace. We say it to explain our pursuit of communal and personal value, our enterprise, our presence in every corner of the globe where commerce thrives. From Ariaria, in Abia state to Alaba, in Lagos state; from Onitsha Main Market in Anambra state to the trading grounds of Guangzhou, in China as well as Houston, in Texas, USA, the Igbo proves repeatedly that his li
  
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• Inside Lagos’ waste, flood crisis (2): LAWMA, refuse collectors shift blame

  16-08-2026 05:45 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Olasunkanmi Akoni, Esther Onyegbula, Juliet Umeh & Cynthia AloIn the first part of this report published last Sunday, Lagos residents and council chairmen traded claims on refuse heaps ‘decorating’ roads in the state. Today, the regulator of waste, Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA), and refuse collectors under the aegis of PSP Operators share their perspectives. Read on. Addressing the issue of waste on roads’ median in Lagos, Managing Di
  
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• ‘I regret snatching my friend’s husband’ — Reader

  16-08-2026 05:42 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Bunmi SofolaA Reader wrote:  I have followed your columns way back from your Punch days when I was in the university.  Most of the times, your articles are so down-to-earth they speak to me – as if you are writing about me.  In one of the editions of Sunday Vanguard a few months back, you wrote about why second marriages might not work.  I am a living example of that.  I’d been married for over 12 years with three children when I changed jobs for a c
  
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