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• Osun election: Ex-PDP guber aspirant endorses Adeleke

  12-08-2026 15:46 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Shina Abubakar, OsogboA former gubernatorial aspirant of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP,  in Osun State, Mr Adebayo Adedamola, popularly known as Fryo, has announced his endorsement of Governor Ademola Adeleke for the August 15, 2026 governorship election.Adedamola was nominated by a faction of the PDP for the August 15 poll. He polled 919 votes out of 957 cast in the primary held in Osogbo, the state capital.However, his name was not among the final list of candidates for the electi
  
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• Osun poll outcome, affirmation of people’s resolve to retain Adeleke — IPAC

  17-08-2026 19:56 via punchng.com
  
  The Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC) in Osun State congratulates Governor Adeleke on his re-election, stating the Osun election outcome affirms the peopRead More: https://punchng.com/osun-poll-outcome-affirmation-of-peoples-resolve-to-retain-adeleke-ipac/
  
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• NFF sacks Super Falcons technical crew after World Cup miss

  17-08-2026 19:56 via punchng.com
  
  The NFF has sacked the Super Falcons technical crew following their failure to qualify for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup. Read more on Punch.Read More: https://punchng.com/nff-sacks-super-falcons-technical-crew-after-world-cup-miss/
  
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• How to apply for FG loan to build, buy a house

  17-08-2026 19:56 via punchng.com
  
  Learn how to apply for the FG housing loan through the Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria (FMBN) to build, buy, or renovate your home. Get up to 50 millionRead More: https://punchng.com/how-to-apply-for-fg-loan-to-build-buy-a-house/
  
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• ECOWAS picks 60 startups from 6,000 for regional awards

  17-08-2026 19:56 via punchng.com
  
  The ECOWAS Commission has selected 60 startups from over 6,000 applicants for the second ECOWAS Startups Award, offering masterclasses, seed capital, and aRead More: https://punchng.com/ecowas-picks-60-startups-from-6000-for-regional-awards/
  
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• 200 Kaduna varsity lecturers resign, ASUU showdown looms

  17-08-2026 19:51 via vanguardngr.com
  
  The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Kaduna State University (KASU) chapter, has raised concern over the departure of more than 200 lecturers.Chairman of ASUU-KASU, Dr Abubakar Abdullahi, disclosed this at a press conference on Monday in Kaduna.He said the lecturers, including professors, left the institution due to poor conditions of service and non-implementation of the 2025 Federal Government-ASUU Agreement.The Union also issued a two-week ultimatum to the Kaduna State Government
  
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• Private universities deserve TETFund support, Baze varsity VC tells FG

  17-08-2026 19:50 via vanguardngr.com
  
  …Says private institutions face huge financial burden despite contribution to national developmentBy Joseph Erunke, AbujaThe Federal Government has been urged to extend stronger funding and institutional support to private universities, with the Vice-Chancellor of Baze University, Abuja, Prof. Abiodun Gabriel Adeniyi, arguing that the institutions are important contributors to Nigeria’s human capital development.Adeniyi made the call on Monday when Education Correspondents visited
  
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• Lagos gets 208MW boost as FG upgrades Ijora, Apapa substations

  17-08-2026 19:42 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Obas Esiedesa, AbujaThe Federal Government has commissioned upgraded transmission substations at Ijora and Apapa Road in Lagos, adding 208 megawatts (MW) of bulk transmission capacity to the national grid.The projects, commissioned on Monday by the Minister of Power, Joseph Tegbe, are expected to improve electricity supply to major commercial, industrial and residential areas of Lagos.At the Ijora 132/33kV transmission substation, two new 100MVA transformers increased the facility’s in
  
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• Ogun seals packaging company over illegal dumpsite, waste burning

  17-08-2026 19:38 via punchng.com
  
  Ogun State Waste Management Authority seals Quantum Packaging Nigeria Limited for operating an illegal dumpsite and burning waste, posing health risks.Read More: https://punchng.com/ogun-seals-packaging-company-over-illegal-dumpsite-waste-burning/
  
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• Norway monarch hospitalised, Crown Prince becomes Regent

  17-08-2026 19:38 via punchng.com
  
  King Harald V of Norway has been hospitalised for two weeks due to hemolytic anemia, with Crown Prince Haakon stepping in as Regent. Get the latest updatesRead More: https://punchng.com/norway-monarch-hospitalised-crown-prince-becomes-regent/
  
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• 10 Nollywood stars who died in 2026

  17-08-2026 19:38 via punchng.com
  
  Remembering 10 Nollywood stars who died in 2026, including veterans and contemporary actors. Their legacies live on in Nigerian cinema.Read More: https://punchng.com/10-nollywood-stars-who-died-in-2026/
  
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• Osun Verdict: Voters have shattered APC’s ‘Invincibility’ ahead of 2027 — SDP

  17-08-2026 19:37 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Henry UmoruABUJA — The National Working Committee (NWC) of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) has described the outcome of the Osun State governorship election as a political warning to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), saying the result demonstrated that voters could overcome political structures and incumbency when determined to exercise their franchise.National Chairman of the SDP, Prof. Sadiq Gombe, stated this on Monday in Abuja while presenting the party’s assessme
  
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• Osun Election: South-East Youths urge voters to use PVCs wisely in 2027

  17-08-2026 19:34 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Dennis AgboENUGU — The National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), South-East Zone, has urged youths in the region to use their Permanent Voter’s Cards (PVCs) wisely in the 2027 general elections, saying the outcome of the recent Osun governorship election underscored the importance of allowing voters to freely choose their leaders.The NYCN South-East Vice President, Comrade Henry Atigwe, made the call on Monday during a press briefing on lessons from the Osun election and preparat
  
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• NANS urges Tinubu to release Osun LG allocations

  17-08-2026 19:32 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Adeola BadruIBADAN — The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), Southwest Zone D, has appealed to President Bola Tinubu to intervene in the continued withholding of statutory allocations meant for the 30 local government areas of Osun State.In an open letter to the President, the Coordinator of NANS Southwest Zone D, Comrade Adeyemo Josiah Kayode, urged Tinubu to extend what the association described as the democratic spirit demonstrated during the August 15, 2026 governorsh
  
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• Sokoto killings: Atiku urges FG to bring perpetrators to justice

  17-08-2026 19:21 via punchng.com
  
  Atiku Abubakar condemns the recent Sokoto killings, urging the Federal Government to take decisive action and bring perpetrators to justice. Read more on PRead More: https://punchng.com/sokoto-killings-atiku-urges-fg-to-bring-perpetrators-to-justice/
  
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• NDLEA destroys two cannabis farms in Edo, arrests 10

  17-08-2026 19:21 via punchng.com
  
  The NDLEA Edo State Command has destroyed two cannabis farms worth 4,628.9kg and arrested 10 suspected drug traffickers in various operations across the stRead More: https://punchng.com/ndlea-destroys-two-cannabis-farms-in-edo-arrests-10/
  
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• NDLEA destroys 4.6 tonnes of suspected cannabis farms in Edo

  17-08-2026 19:08 via vanguardngr.com
  
  The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Edo Command, has destroyed 4,628.9kg of suspected cannabis in two plantations and arrested 10 suspects in separate operations.The state Commander, NDLEA,  Dr Mitchell Ofoyeju, disclosed this in a statement on Monday in Benin.Ofoyeju said that the operations were carried out at Ugboku, Igbanke Forest, in Orhionmwon Local Government Area, and Oluku and Abuja Quarters in Benin City.He also said that the operations were conducted as part of the
  
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• Why I never won African Player of the Year award – Okocha

  17-08-2026 19:05 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Nigerian football legend Austin “Jay-Jay” Okocha has opened up on why he believes he never won the African Player of the Year award despite enjoying an illustrious career.Okocha was responding to a question, while on the ObiOne podcast, about whether his failure to secure a move to one of Europe’s biggest clubs may have affected his chances of winning the prestigious individual award.The former Super Eagles captain dismissed the suggestion, insisting that playing for a top clu
  
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• Scottish FA withdraws support for FIFA president Infantino

  17-08-2026 19:05 via vanguardngr.com
  
  The Scottish Football Association has withdrawn its support for embattled FIFA president Gianni Infantino after his failed attempt to sell off stakes in the World Cup.A host of European federations have already scrapped their backing of Infantino, including England, Ireland and Wales.And the Scottish FA on Monday became the latest to officially turn its back on Infantino, who hopes to survive the controversy as he bids for re-election at next year’s FIFA Congress.The governing body’
  
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• Osun people expressed their judgment through ballot — Bode George

  17-08-2026 19:04 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Dapo AkinrefonLAGOS — Former Deputy National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Chief Olabode George, has described the outcome of the Osun State governorship election as an affirmation of the power of the electorate and the importance of allowing the will of the people to prevail in a democracy.George, while congratulating Governor Ademola Adeleke on his victory, said the peaceful conduct and outcome of the election should serve as an example as Nigeria prepares for the 20
  
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• Taiwo Awoniyi joins Lampard’s Coventry for £9m

  17-08-2026 19:02 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Coventry signed Nigeria striker Taiwo Awoniyi from Nottingham Forest in a deal worth a reported £9 million ($12 million) on Monday.Awoniyi will link up with Frank Lampard’s side in time for their opening game of the Premier League season at champions Arsenal on Friday.He is Lampard’s latest recruit following the signings of Gus Hamer, Carl Rushworth, Loum Tchaouna, Aurele Amenda and Caleb Yirenkyi.Coventry are back in the Premier League for the first time in 25 years after win
  
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• LASU best graduating student, Oluolamide, wins N10m prize

  17-08-2026 19:02 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Elizabeth OsayandeEPE, LAGOS — The overall best graduating student of Lagos State University (LASU) for the 2025/2026 academic session, Adebanjo Samuel Oluolamide, has received a N10 million cash prize from the Sunbeth Excellence Partnership Programme (SEPP).Oluolamide, of the Department of Aerospace Engineering, graduated with a Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 4.97, earning First-Class Honours, at the 29th and 30th combined convocation of the university held on Monday at the
  
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• Gov Bala Mohammed hails Babangida’s ‘enduring legacy’ at 85

  17-08-2026 19:01 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Christopher Ameh, BauchiBAUCHI — Bauchi State Governor, Senator Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed, has congratulated former Military President, General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida, on his 85th birthday, describing him as one of the most influential figures in Nigeria’s political and military history.In a congratulatory message issued on behalf of his family, the Bauchi State Government and the people of the state, Mohammed said Babangida’s decades of military and public service had l
  
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• Osun poll proves APC, federal might can be defeated in 2027 — Wabara

  17-08-2026 18:58 via punchng.com
  
  Former Senate President Wabara says the Osun election outcome demonstrates that federal might and the APC can be defeated in the 2027 general elections.Read More: https://punchng.com/osun-poll-proves-apc-federal-might-can-be-defeated-in-2027-wabara/
  
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• Osun poll: Don’t be discouraged, APC chieftain tells party members

  17-08-2026 18:58 via punchng.com
  
  An APC chieftain in Osun State urges party members not to be discouraged by the recent governorship poll defeat, emphasizing unity and preparation for futuRead More: https://punchng.com/osun-poll-dont-be-discouraged-apc-chieftain-tells-party-members/
  
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• No victor, no vanquished, Accord chair calls for unity after Osun election

  17-08-2026 18:58 via punchng.com
  
  After the Osun election, Accord Party chairman Maxwell Mgbudem calls for unity, urging all parties to work with Governor Adeleke for the state’s progress.Read More: https://punchng.com/no-victor-no-vanquished-accord-chair-calls-for-unity-after-osun-election/
  
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• Aiyedatiwa approves 60% subvention increase for Ondo tertiary institutions

  17-08-2026 18:58 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Governor also approves implementation of FG-unions agreementBy Dayo Johnson, AkureAKURE — Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has approved a 60 per cent increase in the monthly subvention to all state-owned tertiary institutions in the state.The governor also approved the immediate implementation of the agreement reached between the Federal Government and university unions in the affected state-owned institutions.The approvals were contained in a statement issued in Akure on Monday by
  
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• Adeleke’s victory: People spoke loud with votes — Accord chairman

  17-08-2026 18:57 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Shina Abubakar, OsogboOSOGBO — The National Chairman of the Accord Party, Maxwell Mgbudem, has described Governor Ademola Adeleke’s re-election as a victory for democracy and the people of Osun State, saying the electorate had spoken through their votes.Mgbudem, who addressed journalists in Osogbo on Monday, said the outcome of the governorship election demonstrated the determination of the people to freely choose their leaders.He described the election as “a triumph of cou
  
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• 2027: SDP sets sights on Oyo governorship

  17-08-2026 18:55 via vanguardngr.com
  
  ..Agboola promises systemic reformsBy Adeola BadruIBADAN — The Social Democratic Party (SDP) has declared its readiness to challenge for political power in Oyo State in the 2027 governorship election, with its candidate, Mogaji Olusegun Agboola, promising to introduce systemic reforms and a new approach to governance.Agboola made the declaration on Monday at a stakeholders’ meeting held at the SDP secretariat in New Bodija, Ibadan, where he was formally introduced to party members a
  
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• Nigeria must return to fiscal federalism, governors should stop regional jamboree — Igali

  17-08-2026 18:52 via vanguardngr.com
  
  — PANDEF chair seeks restructuring, 15-region federation proposedBy Henry UmoruABUJA — The National Chairman of the Pan Niger Delta Forum, PANDEF, Ambassador Godknows Igali, has called for the restoration of fiscal federalism and greater devolution of powers to Nigeria’s regions, warning that excessive concentration of political and economic powers in Abuja is weakening the country’s productive capacity.Igali also criticised governors for what he described as turning reg
  
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