37 min agoAugust 15, 2026 7:38 am #OsunDecides2026: 15 political parties, candidates race to Bola Ige House Welcome to the live coverage of the Osun Gubernatorial Election 2026. #OsunDecides2026 happening today, August 15, 2026, across the 30 local government areas of the state, is the last off-cycle election to the 20…

…insecurity," Obi said. The former Anambra State governor said governments must be reminded of their responsibility when communities are left vulnerable. "The primary purpose of government is the security and welfare of its citizens. When government fails in this responsibility, as it has with the people of Otukpo-Nobi,…

Celebrated singer Fireboy DML has reached out to a former roommate after the man's post about their university days at Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) went viral. Advertisements Tweep @ayo_solace, who previously revealed that he lived with Fireboy for three years while they were students at OAU, later shared an update…

…has conveyed his belief that his team will reclaim their status as major title contenders this season. Los Blancos have experienced two consecutive seasons without securing a significant trophy. Since his arrival at the Santiago Bernabeu two summers ago on a free transfer following a highly successful period with Paris…

…sex,” she said. The actress, however, clarified that happiness in marriage largely depended on the kind of spouse a woman had. She noted that a lot of women were happy in their marriage because they were married to good men. Single mothers living happier than married women – Iyabo Ojo claims

…of the Congress, promoting or supporting a parallel organisation to the Congress and undermining the authority of the national body.” The action has now opened a wider debate within labour circles over the extent to which the NLC’s national leadership can regulate the political activities of its officials and members,…

…The development took another turn on August 12, when the Osoba and Awonuga families indefinitely postponed her burial, which had been scheduled for the following day, shortly after a candlelight procession and artists’ night were held in her honour in Lagos. In a statement, the families said the postponement was to all…

…programme, Permanent Secretary, Lagos State Ministry of Health, Dr. Dayo Lajide, commended Steps2Walk and GHCTF for supporting specialised orthopaedic care in the state. Lajide described the collaboration with NOHIL as significant, stressing the importance of partnerships in expanding access to quality healthcare. Also…

…Voter Cards are expected to participate in the election. Findings by our correspondents revealed that both Accord and the APC started distributing cash between Monday and Tuesday. In some instances, the voter inducement, which included the distribution of food items and cash gifts, was laced with spirituality, as benef…

…def!ling 5-year-old girl in Lagos An Ikeja Chief Magistrates' Court on Friday remanded a 43-year-old man, Friday Okiye, at the Kirikiri Correctional Centre for allegedly def!ling a five-year-old girl. The defendant, a trader residing in the Ojo area of Lagos, faces a charge of def!lement. The Chief Magistrate, C.M. Kus…

…and consequential,” it said. The rescheduling comes at a time opposition parties are under increasing pressure to clarify their political direction ahead of the 2027 general elections. The proposed summit is expected to provide a platform for the parties to examine possible areas of collaboration and develop a more str…

…Telegraph reported that Arsenal have made enquiries with Galatasaray to understand the terms under which a deal for the Nigerian striker could be arranged, with several other European clubs also said to be monitoring his situation.Osimhen reacts to transfer rumoursThe 26-year-old Super Eagles forward addressed the repo…

…queen Nehita Ofure Irieme delivered a powerful performance in the stage play ‘Surrounded’, staged at the recently concluded Building Forever Friendships, BFF, Festival 2026 in Lagos. Her performance was one of the highlights of the festival, with the emotional weight of the story leaving members of the audience in tear…

…in Obio/Akpor Local Government Area for inauguration. Wokoma continued, “The Agba-Ndele Road and Bridge in Ndele, Emohua Local Government Area, will be commissioned on August 26, while the New Zonal Hospital, Omoku, in Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni Local Government Area, will follow on August 27. “Two major health facilities — the…

…"obvious admiration for Olori Atuwatse's husband" Beauty entrepreneur, Dabota has responded to the allegation that she has an "obvious admiration" for the Olu of Warri, who is married wih kids. Dabota and Diiadem Adeola, both makeup brand owners and former friends, have been dragging themselves and leaking their secret…

Mexico World Cup star Raul Jimenez saved Wolves from an embarrassing start to the Championship campaign as his late penalty rescued a 2-2 draw against Blackburn in the opening game of the season on Friday. Playing in the Championship for the first time in eight years following their relegation from the Premier League l…

…he said the government had performed exceptionally, Ezenwa said President Tinubu was undertaking what he described as a fundamental restructuring of an economy weakened by years of accumulated challenges. He, however, stated that the process would not produce immediate results, stressing that economic reforms required…

The federal ministry of youth development announced the NiYA × Cascador Founders Programme, a new initiative targeting early-stage Nigerian entrepreneursSelected founders will go through a four-week intensive programme covering business fundamentals, pitch preparation and one-on-one mentorshipApplications for the progr…

…Daniel ABUJA — Chairman of the Trade Union Congress, TUC, Comrade Festus Osifo, has commended the Department of State Services, DSS, for the arrest and prosecution of suspected terrorists and bandits across the country. Speaking in Abuja on Tuesday, Osifo said the arrests and prosecutions were sending a strong message…

…provide maximum security at polling units and protect voters. Tinubu also charged the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, with ensuring a transparent, free and fair election. The ICC said the directives were particularly important given the heightened political tension surrounding the election. According t…

…and should never cost the life of any Nigerian President Bola Tinubu has urged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to ensure that every lawful vote cast in Saturday’s Osun State governorship election is properly recorded. Tinubu also called on security agencies to protect voters, electoral officials an…

…Maresca has admitted his side will not meet Chelsea's 5pm deadline to sign Enzo Fernández, casting major doubt over the possibility of a reunion with his former midfielder. Chelsea had informed City they must match their £120 million valuation before the end of Friday, August 14, 2026, otherwise the Argentine midfielde…

The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has clarified that its Results Viewing Portal, IReV, is designed solely for the public display of polling unit results and not for the automatic collation or addition of election results. INEC National Commissioner, Prof. Kunle Ajayi, made this known while speaking o…

…resignation should not "be mistaken for an acceptance of the narratives that have surrounded me". Cambridge initially said claims of plagiarism regarding Arday's thesis and some journal publications had been investigated by Liverpool John Moores University (LMJU) and the journals in question. LJMU - which awarded Arday…

…Local Government Area.Upon receiving the intelligence, police operatives led by the Commander of the Vigilance and Criminal Response Unit (VCRU) immediately commenced an operation that resulted in the arrest of the three suspects.On interrogation, the suspects confessed to the crime. The Commissioner of Police, CP Ayod…