INEC Declares Adeleke Winner of Osun Governorship Election

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The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared Governor Ademola Adeleke of the Accord Party winner of the 2026 Osun State governorship election. Adeleke, who sought re-election for a second term, defeated his closest challenger, the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, Bola Oyebamiji, in the keenly contested poll held on Saturday, August 15, 2026. The Returning Officer for the election, Professor Joshua Olalekan Ogunwale, declared Adeleke the winner after the final results from the 30 local government areas in the state were collated. The incumbent governor secured a total of…

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History-Making Cambridge Professor Jason Arday Dies at 41 Days After Resignation Amid Plagiarism Row

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Professor Jason Arday, who made history as the youngest Black professor at the University of Cambridge, has died at the age of 41. Arday was found dead at a property in Battersea, south London, on Friday, August 14, 2026, days after resigning from his prestigious academic position amid intense scrutiny over allegations concerning his academic credentials and plagiarism. The Metropolitan Police said officers were called to the property after receiving a report from the London Ambulance Service. A 41-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene. Police said the death…

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Wife Allegedly Stabs Husband to Death Eight Months After Wedding in Abia

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A newlywed woman, identified as Mrs. Serah Innocent, has been arrested by the Abia State Police Command for allegedly stabbing her husband, Mr. Innocent Nworji, to death, barely eight months after their wedding. The tragic incident occurred on Saturday, August 8, 2026, at the couple’s residence in Ohuru-Isimiri community, Obingwa Local Government Area of Abia State. According to the police, the couple had a misunderstanding during which Serah allegedly stabbed her husband in the chest with a kitchen knife. The victim was reportedly rushed to a hospital but was later…

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Polaris Bank Hosts Children for a Day of Fun, Learning and Workplace Discovery

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Polaris Bank has hosted some children of its employees to a memorable day of fun, learning and workplace discovery as part of its commitment to strengthening employee engagement and creating meaningful experiences for staff and their families. The “Bring Your Child to Work” programme, which welcomed children aged six years and above, provided the young participants with an opportunity to experience the workplace from a different perspective, see where their parents work, meet their colleagues, and gain a better understanding of what their parents do every day. The children, selected…

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Kidnapped Billionaire Joseph Ezeokafor’s Daughter Blames Jowizaza’s ‘Fake Lifestyle’ as Ransom Hits ₦1.5bn

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The family of kidnapped Anambra billionaire businessman and Jezco Group chairman, Chief Sir Joseph Ezeokafor, has reportedly been thrown into further turmoil following explosive allegations by his eldest daughter, Blessing Ezeokafor, against her younger brother, socialite Eberechukwu Ezeokafor, popularly known as Jowizaza. The development came after the kidnappers reportedly increased their ransom demand from ₦700 million to ₦1.5 billion for the release of the 72-year-old businessman. Ezeokafor was reportedly abducted in Anambra State after leaving his residence in the early hours of Tuesday for a prayer ground at Ifite Awka.…

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Pastor Dumps Christianity to Become a Traditional Priest

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Pastor Olabanjo Felix Gold of Image of God Evangelical and Prophetic Ministries has reportedly abandoned Christianity and embraced Ìṣẹ̀ṣe, the traditional Yoruba religious practice centred on Ifá. The cleric announced his conversion in a video shared online, declaring that his spiritual journey had led him to the traditional faith and his new identity as a Babalawo. In the video, Olabanjo introduced himself as a former pastor and founder of Image of God Evangelical Ministries before announcing his new spiritual identity. “I am Pastor Olabanjo Felix Gold, who was formerly the…

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Nigerian Man Augustine Maazi Arrested Over Alleged Bank Robbery Plot in Ghana

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A Nigerian national, identified as Augustine Okechuku Maazi, has been arrested by the Ghana Police Service in connection with an alleged planned robbery targeting three banks in Accra. The incident occurred on Thursday, August 13, 2026, in the Labone area of Accra, where the police said a robbery syndicate was preparing to attack GCB Bank, Ecobank and Zenith Bank. According to the Ghana Police Service, it received intelligence about the planned operation at about 10:45am and immediately deployed officers to the area. The suspected robbers were reportedly spotted in two…

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Abuja Murder: Children of Anambra Billionaire Lucky Adimike Remanded Over Alleged Killing

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The alleged killing of Anambra State-born philanthropist and businessman, Lucky Adimike, has taken a dramatic turn following the arraignment of three suspects before a court in Abuja. Adimike was reportedly killed at his mansion in Guzape, Abuja, in circumstances that have continued to attract public attention. Those facing charges over the alleged killing are identified as his children, Adimike Odirachukwu Anthony and his sister, Adimike Chinyere Stephany, alongside Comfort Ajibade, who is alleged to be Stephany’s partner. According to the allegations presented by the police, the three suspects allegedly conspired…

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63-Year-Old Nigerian Woman Pleads Guilty to Illegal Voting in Five US Elections

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A 63-year-old Nigerian woman living in Texas, Ada Ngozi Otuka, has pleaded guilty to illegally voting in five federal elections in the United States despite not being a US citizen. Otuka, who resides in Katy, Texas, admitted that she falsely represented herself as a US citizen in order to register and vote in federal elections. According to the case, she cast ballots in the 2012, 2016, 2018, 2020 and 2024 elections, even though she was not legally eligible to participate in US federal elections. The offence came to light after…

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NPS Processes Over 26million Transactions as First Bank and Fidelity Bank Lead in Volume and Value

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The Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement System (NIBSS) Plc, Nigeria’s foremost payments infrastructure provider, has commenced the rollout of the National Payment Stack (NPS), a sovereign, ISO 20022 compliant digital infrastructure designed to succeed legacy NIBSS Instant Payment (NIP) system and modernize Nigeria’s financial ecosystem. Unifying payments, identity, and data onto a single intelligent rail, the multi-currency architecture bridges transaction processing and payment intelligence while establishing robust cross-border capabilities. Initial operational metrics highlight rapid commercial adoption, with the NPS platform already recording 26.55 million transactions valued at ₦1.4 trillion across 48 participating…

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