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• Why I backed APC’s Oyebamiji over Adeleke — Oyinlola

  13-08-2026 22:54 via punchng.com
  
  Former Osun Governor Olagunsoye Oyinlola reveals why he supported APC’s Bola Oyebamiji instead of Governor Ademola Adeleke, citing PDP crisis and lack of cRead More: https://punchng.com/why-i-backed-apcs-oyebamiji-over-adeleke-oyinlola/
  
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• #OsunDecides2026: (PICTORIAL) INEC commences sorting, counting of votes

  15-08-2026 17:21 via punchng.com
  
  See pictorial updates as INEC officials commence sorting and counting of votes in polling units across Osun State for the governorship election.Read More: https://punchng.com/osundecides2026-pictorial-inec-commences-sorting-counting-of-votes/
  
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• Osun Election: Amnesty demands probe of Fadahunsi over alleged incitement

  15-08-2026 17:11 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Amnesty International Nigeria has called for an urgent investigation into alleged remarks attributed to Senator Francis Fadahunsi ahead of the Osun State governorship election.The organisation made the call in a post on its X handle on Saturday, saying allegations of incitement to violence required prompt action by the relevant authorities.Amnesty International Nigeria urged authorities to conduct a “prompt, impartial and thorough investigation” into the reported remarks and ensure
  
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• Full list: Players with the longest goal-scoring runs

  15-08-2026 17:11 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Ten years after Jamie Vardy made history, he remains the player with the longest Premier League goalscoring streak, having scored in 11 consecutive matches.The Leicester City striker achieved the feat between August 29 and November 28, 2015, during the club’s unforgettable 2015/16 title-winning campaign.Vardy’s scoring run broke the previous record held by Manchester United legend Ruud van Nistelrooy, who had scored in 10 successive league appearances between March 22 and August 23,
  
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• Osun election: INEC begins uploading of results on IReV

  15-08-2026 17:03 via vanguardngr.com
  
  The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has commenced the uploading of results from the ongoing Osun State governorship election to its Result Viewing (IReV) portal.The uploading began shortly after voting ended at several polling units across the state, following the conclusion of the voting period.INEC had fixed 2:30 p.m. as the closing time for voting in the election.As of the time of filing this report, 267 polling unit results had been uploaded to the IReV portal, representing
  
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• Benue must reject ‘resurrected RUGA’ ranching plan — Iortyom

  15-08-2026 17:01 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Peter Duru, MakurdiA chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Benue State and the party’s 2027 State Assembly candidate for Mataa State Constituency, Chief Bemgba Iortyom, has rejected the Federal Government’s proposed National Ranching Policy, describing it as an attempt to revive the controversial RUGA settlement initiative previously rejected by the people of the state.Iortyom, in a statement at the weekend, said the disclosure by the Minister of Livestock Developmen
  
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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 Election: Petty traders record brisk sales during poll

  15-08-2026 16:57 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Some petty traders around polling units in Ede and its environs recorded brisk sales on Saturday, attributing the increase in patronage to the large turnout of voters during the Osun governorship election.The traders, who spoke in separate interviews with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), said the election provided a significant boost to their businesses, with some expressing a wish for similar opportunities to occur more frequently.A bean cake and bread seller, Mrs Toyin Aina, said she made mo
  
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• Osun Election: Davido questions INEC over delay in uploading results

  15-08-2026 16:53 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Nigerian singer David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has questioned the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) over the delay in uploading election results to its Result Viewing (IReV) portal.In a post on X, Davido expressed concern that results had not been uploaded to the portal as of 2:33 p.m. on Saturday, August 15, 2026, amid voting in the Osun State governorship election.
  INEC (@inecnigeria ), it is now 2:33 p.m., yet no result has been uploaded to the IReV portal. What is
  
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• Osun Election: Imole Campaign Council demands immediate fix of BVAS malfunctions

  15-08-2026 16:50 via vanguardngr.com
  
  The Imole Campaign Council has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to immediately address reported malfunctions of the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) at polling units across Osun State.The campaign council, in a statement issued by its spokesman, Pelumi Olajengbesi, said it had received multiple complaints about BVAS failures, describing the development as a threat to voters’ ability to participate in the ongoing governorship election.The council alle
  
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• INEC must address BVAS malfunction — Adeleke’s camp

  15-08-2026 16:49 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Dapo AkinrefonThe Imole Campaign Council has urged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to urgently address complaints of malfunctioning Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) devices at several polling units across Osun State.The campaign council, in a statement by its spokesperson, Pelumi Olajengbesi, described the reported technical challenges as disturbing, alleging that some BVAS devices were unable to capture the faces of elderly voters.The statement read: “The
  
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• APC National Secretary, Senator Ajibola wins polling unit

  15-08-2026 16:38 via vanguardngr.com
  
  The National Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator Ajibola Basiru, has delivered his polling unit to the party’s governorship candidate, Bola Oyebamiji, in the ongoing Osun State governorship election.Oyebamiji polled 177 votes at Polling Unit 003, Alagba, Osogbo, where Basiru voted, defeating Accord Party candidate and incumbent Governor Ademola Adeleke, who secured 60 votes.The African Democratic Congress (ADC) candidate, Najeem Salaam, received three votes, while ca
  
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• We have a wedding to plan, actress Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde celebrates daughter’s engagement

  15-08-2026 16:35 via punchng.com
  
  Nollywood star Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde celebrates her daughter Meriah’s engagement, sharing the exciting news and a video of the occasion. Get all the detaiRead More: https://punchng.com/we-have-a-wedding-to-plan-actress-omotola-jalade-ekeinde-celebrates-daughters-engagement/
  
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• Why Real Madrid, Barcelona are not playing in LaLiga’s opening weekend

  15-08-2026 16:33 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Real Madrid and Barcelona will not play their opening LaLiga fixtures when the 2026/27 season gets underway on August 15, with both clubs receiving a schedule adjustment following the 2026 FIFA World Cup.The two Spanish giants were originally scheduled to begin their campaigns against Real Sociedad and Athletic Club respectively. However, both fixtures have been postponed until later in August.The decision is not related to a suspension or disciplinary sanction. Instead, it is part of a special
  
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• Osun Poll: Davido alleges arrest of PDP chairman Sunday Bisi

  15-08-2026 16:19 via vanguardngr.com
  
  The Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Osun State, Sunday Bisi, has reportedly been arrested by the police at his residence in Ilesa.The claim was made by Nigerian singer David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, in a post on X on Saturday, as voting commenced in the 2026 Osun State governorship election.Davido alleged that Bisi was arrested at about 2pm after police officers invaded his residence.“Just in! Osun PDP Chairman, Sunday Bisi has been arrested in his Ilesa Resid
  
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• #OsunDecides2026: Ex-minister decries slow BVAS performance

  15-08-2026 16:18 via punchng.com
  
  Former Minister Jelili Adesiyan expresses concern over the slow BVAS performance at his polling unit during the Osun election, impacting voter turnout.Read More: https://punchng.com/osundecides2026-ex-minister-decries-slow-bvas-performance/
  
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• #OsunDecides2026: Davido queries delay in uploading results to INEC IReV

  15-08-2026 16:18 via punchng.com
  
  Davido demands transparency from INEC regarding the delay in uploading Osun election results to the IReV portal. Stay updated on Osun Election Results.Read More: https://punchng.com/osundecides2026-davido-queries-delay-in-uploading-results-to-inec-irev/
  
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• Community Shield: Arteta hails Guardiola as ‘best coach in history’

  15-08-2026 16:18 via punchng.com
  
  Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta praises Pep Guardiola as the “best coach in history” ahead of the Community Shield clash, reflecting on his time under GuardioRead More: https://punchng.com/community-shield-arteta-hails-guardiola-as-best-coach-in-history/
  
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• Arteta admits Arsenal may sell players before transfer deadline

  15-08-2026 16:18 via punchng.com
  
  Mikel Arteta confirms Arsenal may sell players before the transfer deadline, while also discussing squad strength, Nwaneri’s future, and player availabilitRead More: https://punchng.com/arteta-admits-arsenal-may-sell-players-before-transfer-deadline/
  
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• Operation Clean Sweep: Troops repel attack on construction workers, rescue abductees

  15-08-2026 16:07 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Kingsley OmonobiTroops conducting Operation Clean Sweep IV under the Joint Task Force North West, Operation Fansan Yamma, have thwarted terrorist attacks in Katsina and Kebbi states, neutralised two terrorists and rescued abducted construction workers.The troops also recovered an AK-47 rifle and motorcycles and supported the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in an operation that led to the seizure of illicit drugs in Katsina State.The Media Information Officer, Operation Clean Swe
  
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• Igbo leaders in Ondo back Tinubu’s re-election, hail reforms

  15-08-2026 16:05 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Dayo JohnsonIgbo community leaders in Ondo State have endorsed President Bola Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima for a second term in office.Representatives of the community from the state’s 18 local government areas gave the endorsement on Saturday at an event organised by the Grassroots Movement for Tinubu (GMT) in Akure.The programme was sponsored by the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo.The community said its decision was based on what it described as the administrati
  
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• #OsunDecides2026: APC senator Fadahunsi tells supporters to monitor voters’ choices

  15-08-2026 16:03 via punchng.com
  
  APC Senator Fadahunsi tells supporters to monitor voters’ choices in the Osun governorship election. Learn more about the controversial call for Osun electRead More: https://punchng.com/osundecides2026-apc-senator-fadahunsi-tells-supporters-to-monitor-voters-choices/
  
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• Osun Election: INEC begins sorting, counting of votes in Osogbo

  15-08-2026 16:02 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) have commenced the sorting and counting of votes at Polling Unit 39, Ward 4, in Osogbo Local Government Area of Osun State.The exercise began shortly after the conclusion of voting in the ongoing Osun State governorship election.INEC officials were seen sorting the ballot papers according to the political parties and candidates before counting the votes cast by eligible voters at the polling unit.Party agents and other stakeholde
  
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• How to apply: UK opens 2026 Commonwealth Fellowships for Nigerians

  15-08-2026 16:02 via vanguardngr.com
  
  The United Kingdom has opened applications for the 2026/27 Commonwealth Fellowship Programme, offering Nigerian professionals and university academics an opportunity to undertake fully funded fellowships in the UK.Applications for the programme opened on July 28, 2026, and will close at 4:00 p.m. BST on August 25, 2026.The fellowship is designed for mid-career professionals and university academics from eligible Commonwealth countries, including Nigeria. Successful applicants will spend between
  
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• Osun Election: APC member challenges INEC over 2:34pm closure

  15-08-2026 15:58 via vanguardngr.com
  
  An All Progressives Congress (APC) member on Saturday challenged an official of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) over the decision to close voting at Polling Unit 003, Alagba, Osogbo.The APC member protested the closure of voting at about 2:34 p.m., arguing that the polling unit commenced accreditation and voting at 8:37 a.m. and should therefore remain open until 2:37 p.m.“You started at 8:37 a.m., you should stop voting at 2:37 p.m. I will never agree with you. You e
  
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• Real Madrid include Diomande in squad for Schalke friendly

  15-08-2026 15:56 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho on Saturday named new record signing Yan Diomande and stars Kylian Mbappe and Jude Bellingham in his team’s squad for the first time, to face German side Schalke in a friendly this weekend.Los Blancos take on Schalke on Sunday in Gelsenkirchen in their final friendly before they kick off their La Liga season on August 22 at Espanyol.Marc Cucurella, Thibaut Courtois and Ibrahima Konate were also named in the squad for the first time under Mourinho, following
  
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• Tear gas discharge at Osun RAC: Police arrest officer

  15-08-2026 15:49 via vanguardngr.com
  
  The Osun State Police Command has arrested an officer who allegedly discharged tear gas at a Registration Area Centre (RAC) in Modakeke, Ife East Local Government Area, during the ongoing governorship election.The command, in a statement issued on Saturday, said the incident did not occur at a polling unit as earlier reported, but at the RAC where the officer was deployed.According to the command, the officer accidentally discharged the tear gas due to negligence while attempting to ease himsel
  
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• Osun election: Adeleke will win with wide margin, campaign council boasts

  15-08-2026 15:45 via vanguardngr.com
  
  The Imole Campaign Council, the campaign organisation backing Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke, has expressed confidence that the governor will secure victory in Saturday’s governorship election by a wide margin.The council, in a statement issued by its spokesperson, Pelumi Olajengbesi, attributed its optimism to what it described as the “overwhelming support” Adeleke received from voters across the state during the ongoing election.“Going by the overwhelming support
  
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• Osun election: Adeleke’s wife expresses confidence in husband’s victory

  15-08-2026 15:43 via vanguardngr.com
  
  The Wife of Osun Governor, Mrs Ngozi Adeleke, has expressed confidence that her husband, Gov. Ademola Adeleke, will emerge victorious at the end of Saturday’s governorship election in the state.Ngozi spoke after she and her husband voted on Saturday at Sagba Abogunde Ward 2 Unit 9, Ede, and said she was happy that reports so far indicated that the exercise was going on peacefully.She urged eligible voters across the state to come out and exercise their franchise to ensure Adeleke emerged
  
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• Adeleke campaign DG alleges arrest of 52 voters in lawmaker’s residence

  15-08-2026 15:39 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Shina Abubakar, OsogboThe Director-General of the Imole Campaign Council, Senator Lere Oyewumi, has alleged that 52 persons were arrested at the residence of the lawmaker representing Irewole/Isokan State Constituency, Ibrahim Inaolaji, describing the incident as an act of intimidation ahead of the Osun governorship election.Oyewumi made the allegation while addressing journalists at his polling unit, Unit 9, St Peter and Paul/Sumoye Primary School, Ikire, on Saturday.He said about 24 police
  
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