Catholic Priest Allegedly Attacked by Knight After Mass at Enugu Church

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Catholic Priest Allegedly Attacked by Knight After Mass at Enugu Church

A Catholic priest, Rev. Fr. Valentine Chimaobi Nwajiagu, was allegedly attacked on Sunday following a Mass at St. Anthony Catholic Church, New GRA, Trans-Ekulu, in Enugu East Local Government Area of Enugu State. According to a reports, the alleged incident involved Sir Iyke Nwatakwocha, identified as a member of the Knights of St. John International….

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Adeleke Reaffirms Tinubu Endorsement After Osun Victory, Calls President a Son of the State

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Adeleke Reaffirms Tinubu Endorsement After Osun Victory, Calls President a Son of the State

Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has renewed his endorsement of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for a second term in the 2027 presidential election, describing the President as a “son of Osun State” in his victory address following his re-election. Adeleke made the declaration on Sunday, August 16, 2026, shortly after the Independent National Electoral Commission…

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INEC Declares Adeleke Winner of Osun Governorship Election, Defeats APC’s Oyebamiji

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INEC Declares Adeleke Winner of Osun Governorship Election, Defeats APC’s Oyebamiji

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has officially declared Governor Ademola Adeleke of the Accord Party the winner of the 2026 Osun State governorship election, securing a second term after defeating his closest challenger, Bola Oyebamiji of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Adeleke emerged victorious after polling 511,067 votes across the 30 local government areas…

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Osun Decides: Adeleke Wins 19 LGAs, Opens 66,252-Vote Lead Over APC’s Oyebamiji

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Osun Decides: Adeleke Wins 19 LGAs, Opens 66,252-Vote Lead Over APC’s Oyebamiji

Governor Ademola Adeleke of the Accord Party has emerged as the leading candidate in the 2026 Osun State governorship election, winning 19 of the state’s 30 local government areas as the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) concluded the collation of results. His closest challenger, All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate Asiwaju Munirudeen Bola Oyebamiji, popularly known…

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Osun Election: Adeleke Opens Over 60,000-Vote Lead Over APC’s Oyebamiji as Results Pour In

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Osun Election: Adeleke Opens Over 60,000-Vote Lead Over APC’s Oyebamiji as Results Pour In

Governor Ademola Adeleke of the Accord Party has taken an early lead over his closest challenger, Bola Oyebamiji of the All Progressives Congress (APC), as the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) continues the collation of results from the 2026 Osun State governorship election. The incumbent governor’s advantage emerged from results being announced from local government…

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Abuja Flood: Heavy Rain Triggers Flash Flood in Gaduwa, Nearly Sweeps Away Car

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Abuja Flood: Heavy Rain Triggers Flash Flood in Gaduwa, Nearly Sweeps Away Car

Heavy rainfall has triggered flooding in parts of Gaduwa, Abuja, leaving motorists and residents facing difficult conditions as large volumes of water accumulated on roads and surrounding areas. The flooding occurred following a downpour in the Federal Capital Territory, with images and videos circulating online showing water covering portions of the affected area. One particularly…

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Davido Accuses Faleke of Pressuring INEC as Osun Election Results Draw Fresh Controversy

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Davido Accuses Faleke of Pressuring INEC as Osun Election Results Draw Fresh Controversy

Afrobeats superstar David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has accused a prominent All Progressives Congress (APC) figure, James Faleke, of allegedly putting pressure on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) over the outcome of the Osun State governorship election. Davido made the allegation in a social media post as voting and the collation of results…

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BREAKING: Nigeria’s Defence Headquarters X Account Compromised, Military Warns Public

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BREAKING: Nigeria’s Defence Headquarters X Account Compromised, Military Warns Public

Nigeria’s Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has confirmed that its official X account has been subjected to an attempted unauthorised compromise, prompting the military authorities to activate measures to regain and secure control of the platform. The development was announced on Saturday, August 15, 2026, in a statement issued by the Director of Defence Information, Major General…

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Osun Election: Dino Melaye Alleges Plot to Withdraw Security as Accord Party Claims Lead

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Osun Election: Dino Melaye Alleges Plot to Withdraw Security as Accord Party Claims Lead

Former Senator Dino Melaye has alleged that the ongoing Osun State governorship election is being targeted for manipulation, claiming that security personnel are being withdrawn from polling areas because the Accord Party is allegedly leading in the contest. Melaye made the allegation on Saturday, August 15, 2026, as voting continued across the state. In a…

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Troops Foil ISWAP Attack on Borno Military Base, Recover AK-47s and RPG Launcher

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Troops Foil ISWAP Attack on Borno Military Base, Recover AK-47s and RPG Launcher

Troops of the Joint Task Force North East, Operation HADIN KAI, have repelled an attempted attack by Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists on a military base in Borno State. The attack reportedly targeted Forward Operating Base (FOB) Mandaragirau in Biu Local Government Area of the state in the early hours of Saturday, August…

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