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Osun election: Meet the 13 candidates battling for governorship seat
As Osun State set to elect its next governor on August 15, 2026, voters will have 13 candidates to choose from across the political spectrum. The contest features the incumbent,
Osun Election: Vote buying, hate speech, violence may mar exercise – Yiaga Africa
By Dapo Akinrefon An election observation group, Yiaga Africa, on Thursday expressed concern over the conduct of the Osun State governorship election, warning that vote buying, hate speech, violence and
Man City reject £55m Barcelona offer for Rodri
By Enitan Abdultawab Manchester City have rejected a £55m bid from Barcelona for midfielder Rodri, with the Spanish club still keen to sign the World Cup-winning midfielder. Barcelona had previously
Nigeria take on South Africa in World Cup playoff today – time and where to watch
African women’s football giants South Africa and Nigeria clash on Thursday in Casablanca under high-pressure circumstances neither team envisioned. Following shocking quarter-final exits at the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations
Abductors of Anambra billionaire businessman, Jezco, demand N1.5bn ransom
The abductors of the Chairman of Jezco Group, Chief Sir Joseph Ezeokafor, have reportedly increased their ransom demand to N1.5 billion, according to a report by Arise TV. Ezeokafor, a
‘It is criminal’, Lagos deputy gov vows to remove car spotters from streets
By Caleb Ayemere The Lagos State government has vowed to intensify enforcement against individuals harassing motorists and stopping luxury vehicles along the Lekki Epe Expressway, describing the disruptive actions as
Infantino’s future should be decided by election – CAF president
Confederation of African Football chief Patrice Motsepe says Gianni Infantino’s future should only be decided by elections after Ireland became the latest federation to withdraw their support for the embattled
Osun election: APC alleges assassination of campaign DG’s nephew
Tensions have escalated in Osun State ahead of Saturday’s governorship election following allegations by the All Progressives Congress (APC) that Dele Ayegbo, nephew of the party’s campaign Director-General, Wole Oke,
How much PSG, Aston Villa will earn after UEFA Super Cup final
PSG’s financial reward for beating Aston Villa 2-1 in the 2026 UEFA Super Cup has been revealed. PSG defeated the Premier League side at the Red Bull Arena on Wednesday
Ukraine, Russia exchange bodies of killed soldiers
Russia and Ukraine swapped bodies of killed soldiers on Thursday, in one of the few areas of cooperation between the warring sides. “The bodies of 261 deceased persons have been
