National Youth Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr Dayo Israel, has explained why the party must learn from its defeat in the Osun State governorship election and review its strategy ahead of the 2027 general election. Israel said the outcome of the election should prompt the APC to address its internal d…

National Youth Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and member of its National Working Committee, Dayo Israel, has delivered assessment of the party’s performance in the weekend’s Osun State governorship election, saying the ruling party failed to connect with the electorate. In a post on his official X handle…

…Usman Suphi. Saraki, who was represented at the commissioning by a former Acting National Chairman of the PDP, Kawu Baraje, congratulated the people of Bauchi State for having Suphi as one of their sons. He commended Suphi's commitment to youth empowerment, education and community development, describing the initiative…

…as a significant demonstration of how technology, citizen vigilance and institutional preparedness could strengthen electoral integrity. Yiaga Africa, in its Process and Results Verification for Transparency (PRVT) statement on the election released on Sunday in Osogbo, said its statistical estimates closely matched th…

Dapper Damm finally responds to money allegations by Seyi Vibez, Shallipopi and other former artistes Music executive Dapper Damm has broken his silence following allegations of unpaid money made by Seyi Vibez, Shallipopi and other former artistes. In a series of posts on X, Dapper said records relating to the allegati…

…of his two-year-old son. Lucas Kgosi Mmakgathi, 49, was sentenced by the Madikwe Regional Court on Friday, 14 August 2026. He k!lled his son at Siga Village on Saturday, 4 May 2024. The court heard evidence that Mmakgathi had asked the child's mother for permission to take the two-year-old to Rustenburg to buy him toys…

Photos from Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodríguez' intimate wedding ceremony held in their living room in Portugal Details of Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodríguez's intimate wedding ceremony have emerged. The billionaire footballer, 41, made headlines last week when he got married to his long-time partner, 32, i…

…Ademola Adeleke's re-election victory.Legit.ng reported that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) declared Adeleke, running on the Accord Party ticket, the winner of the August 15, 2026 Osun governorship election after he polled 511,067 votes against All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate Bola Oyebam…

…The position was contained in two separate statements signed by the party’s Interim National Working Committee, Comrade Ini Ememobong, and National Publicity Secretary, Hon. Jungudo Haruna Mohammed. While Ememobong focused on the wider political implications of the election and alleged institutional interference, Jungu…

The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, and the Independent Corrupt Practices Commission, ICPC, were on Sunday asked to investigate alleged vote-buying, violence and other electoral offences in the 2026 Osun State governorship election. The request is con…

The national leader of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Seriake Dickson, says the outcome of the Osun State governorship election showed that Nigerians can still decide who governs them. In a post on his verified X handle on Sunday, Dickson congratulated Governor Ademola Adeleke on his re-election. He said the vic…

…to prioritising security, harnessing the Nigerian diaspora as a critical asset for national development, and deepening strategic partnerships anchored on mutual respect and trust. This was contained in a statement issued on Sunday by the Special Assistant, Media and Strategic Communications to the Minister of State for…

The National Sugar Development Council has said it is mobilising a $1bn investment pipeline to accelerate Nigeria’s drive towards sugar self-sufficiency. The council said the initiative was anchored on a $1bn engineering, procurement and construction-plus-finance partnership with SINOMACH of China and a N10bn Sugar Pro…

…governorship election in the state. In a statement issued on Sunday and personally signed by Otti, the governor said, “The orderly manner in which Osun people came out to exercise their franchise, and the peaceful conduct before, during and after the election, in spite of some observed irregularities, is a testament to…

…confidence reposed in him by the people of the state. In a statement signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Jungudo Mohammed, the party said it acknowledged the significance of Adeleke’s re-election and wished him success as he begins another four-year term in office. “The Peoples Democratic Party warmly congratul…

…Celebrates His In-LawsCubana Chiefpriest, a known Tinubu supporter and vocal personality on social media, made clear that his admiration for Adedeji goes beyond family ties. He positioned the elder Adeleke as a man whose influence operates in the background but with decisive effect, a sentiment that resonated strongly…

…to place eighth among the 15 candidates who contested the election. The Independent National Electoral Commission Returning Officer, Prof Joshua Ogunwole, declared the Accord Party candidate, Governor Ademola Adeleke, the winner after he polled 511,067 votes. Adeleke defeated his closest challenger, Bola Oyebamiji of t…

…on the platform of the Accord Party, was declared the winner by the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, after securing 511,067 votes. His closest challenger, the APC candidate, Bola Oyebamiji, polled 444,815 votes, while the African Democratic Congress candidate, Najeem Salaam, finished third with 17,180 v…

Traditional marriage list in Cross River State with N100,000 for "removing of shame" sparks reactions A traditional marriage list in Cross River State has sparked reactions over its unusual content. The list posted by a Cross River publication, includes the "removing of shame" which costs N100,000. by Linda Ikeji at 16…

…ENDURING PEACE (OPEP), have arrested three suspected kidnappers during a raid on a criminal hideout at Mista-Ali in Bassa Local Government Area of Plateau State. The operation was conducted at about 5:30 p.m. on August 14, 2026 following intelligence reports on the activities of suspected kidnappers operating in the ar…

Vice-Presidential Candidate of the National Democratic Congress, Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso, says the Peter Obi-Rabiu Kwankwaso ticket is unbeatable in terms of credibility and capacity. Kwankwaso made the assertion while featuring on the News Agency of Nigeria Personality Interview Series on Sunday in Abuja. According to…

…Osun State, lowered himself fully to the ground before his older sister in the traditional Yoruba manner, a gesture that many viewers found deeply moving and culturally significant.Adeleke's Victory Sparks Family CelebrationThe prostration took place amid broader festivities following Adeleke's declaration as winner of…

…Congress (APC) governorship candidate Bola Oyebamiji, widely known as Ambo, in the final days of the Osun campaign.Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo mocked Osun Governor Ademola Adeleke's dancing during a campaign. Photo remarks about AdelekeIn the footage, Okpebholo addressed Osun voters directly, questioning whethe…

…Congress (APC) to join the NDC. Kwankwaso said he received the defectors personally and offered them a warm welcome into the party.

GistReel A US soldier has broken down emotionally while heading to her duty post, revealing that she is struggling to remain strong as her daughter battles an illness in Nigeria. In an emotional video shared on social media, the soldier addressed US President Donald Trump, explaining that she was overwhelmed by the sit…