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Sat, 15 Aug 2026 05:20:16 +0100

SEagles Scores Brace, but Gala Stumble in Super Lig Opener

Super Eagles striker, Victor Osimhen scored a brace for Galatasaray as they were held to a 2-2 draw by orum in their opening match of the Sper Lig season. Sper

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 12:17:32 +0100

#Osun Decides2026: Voting hitch-free in multiple polling units across LGAs CJID Situation Room

The Situation Room also reported that there is a large turnout of voters in many polling units, while the BVAS machines are also functioning properly.The post #Osun Decides2026: Voting hitch-free in multiple polling units across LGAs CJID Situation Room appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 15:17:31 +0100

#OsunDecide2026: 97-year-old voter advises Nigerians on elections

Mr Adesanmi was among some elderly voters spotted at NUD Primary School, Collation Centre, Unit 1, Ward 4, Ilase-Ijesa, in Obokun Local Government Area of Osun State, during Saturdays governorship election in the state.The post #OsunDecide2026: 97-year-old voter advises Nigerians on elections appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 12:17:32 +0100

#OsunDecide2026: ADC candidate, Najeem Salaam, alleges voter intimidation in Ifewara

Mr Salaam alleged that a group linked to a lawmaker was forcefully collecting voters cards and breaking them to prevent the affected voters from casting their ballots.The post #OsunDecide2026: ADC candidate, Najeem Salaam, alleges voter intimidation in Ifewara appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 15:17:31 +0100

#OsunDecide2026: Fadahunsi votes, charges APC supporters to be vigilant

Mr Fadahunsi described the voter turnout at the polling unit as encouraging and urged his supporters to encourage more residents to participate in the election.The post #OsunDecide2026: Fadahunsi votes, charges APC supporters to be vigilant appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 14:17:31 +0100

#OsunDecide2026: Low voter turnout witnessed in Ife Central, Oriade, Ilesa, others

At 11:37 a.m., only security agents, Accord Party and APC agents, and INEC ad hoc staff were seen at Polling Unit 028, Open Space Motion Ground, OAU, in Iremo/Ajebandele Registration Area, Ife Central Local Government Area.The post #OsunDecide2026: Low voter turnout witnessed in Ife Central, Oriade, Ilesa, others appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 16:45:32 +0100

#OsunDecides2026: (PICTORIAL) INEC commences sorting, counting of votes

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 10:17:32 +0100

#OsunDecides2026: 82-year-old voter casts ballot, urges govt to fullfill responsibilities

"It's my civic right to do, if I don't do it, I am cheating myself," the octogenarian said.The post #OsunDecides2026: 82-year-old voter casts ballot, urges govt to fullfill responsibilities appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 11:45:31 +0100

#OsunDecides2026: 85-year-old casts vote, demands good governance

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 13:45:31 +0100

#OsunDecides2026: ADC candidate raises the alarm over agent exclusion, denies vote buying

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 13:17:32 +0100

#OsunDecides2026: Adeleke accuses police of bringing personnel from Rivers to cause mayhem in hometown

"The police officer that they brought to comethe APC in Osun, is from Port Harcourt; they call him by his nickname 'London.' He's here in Ede. His own job is to come and destroy Ede, and then avoid, so that they can scare people... so that they block votes, the governor said.The post #OsunDecides2026: Adeleke accuses police of bringing personnel from Rivers to cause mayhem in hometown appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 10:45:32 +0100

#OsunDecides2026: Adeleke confident of victory, urges voters to protect ballots

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 18:45:31 +0100

#OsunDecides2026: Adeleke urges INEC, security agencies to protect votes during collation

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 16:17:31 +0100

#OsunDecides2026: Adeleke urges voters to protect their votes

I am winning this election with wide margins. I have God and the people, Governor Adeleke said.The post #OsunDecides2026: Adeleke urges voters to protect their votes appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 10:17:32 +0100

#OsunDecides2026: Adeleke votes, confident of victory

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the governor arrived at the polling unit at about 8:32 a.m, accompanied by a large number of supporters.The post #OsunDecides2026: Adeleke votes, confident of victory appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 06:36:32 +0100

#OsunDecides2026: Adeleke, Oyebamiji, Salaam, 12 others battle for governorship (LIVE UPDATES)

About 1.9 million voters in Osun State will today decide who governs the state in the next four years.The post #OsunDecides2026: Adeleke, Oyebamiji, Salaam, 12 others battle for governorship (LIVE UPDATES) appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 20:17:31 +0100

#OsunDecides2026: Adelekes Accord Party defeats APC in Oyinlolas polling unit

Mr Oyinlola withdrew his support for Governor Ademola Adelekes re-election bid a few weeks ago and endorsed Bola Oyebamiji of the APC.The post #OsunDecides2026: Adelekes Accord Party defeats APC in Oyinlolas polling unit appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 16:17:31 +0100

#OsunDecides2026: Adelekes campaign DG alleges arrest of 52 voters in lawmakers residence

He alleged that about 24 police officers stormed Inaolajis residence in the early hours of Saturday, damaged the gate and arrested those inside, including the Accord Party chairman in Irewole Local Government Area.The post #OsunDecides2026: Adelekes campaign DG alleges arrest of 52 voters in lawmakers residence appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 19:17:32 +0100

#OsunDecides2026: Adelekes campaign spokesperson wins polling unit

Mr Olajengbesi has been highly vocal in his support for Governor Adelekes second-term bid.The post #OsunDecides2026: Adelekes campaign spokesperson wins polling unit appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 14:45:31 +0100

#OsunDecides2026: APC deputy gov candidate hails voters turnout

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 16:17:31 +0100

#OsunDecides2026: APC deputy gov candidate says voters turnout is impressive

Mr Adereti, who is the running mate of Mr Oyebimiji, the APC governorship candidate, also said the election has been peaceful and security perfect.The post #OsunDecides2026: APC deputy gov candidate says voters turnout is impressive appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 13:45:31 +0100

#OsunDecides2026: APC national secretary commends INECs logistics, voters turnout

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 15:45:31 +0100

#OsunDecides2026: APC senator Fadahunsi tells supporters to monitor voters choices

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 20:45:31 +0100

#OsunDecides2026: Aregbesola loses unit to APC, Accord wins PDP treasurers unit

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 05:25:31 +0100

#OsunDecides2026: Army, police mount checkpoints as INEC moves sensitive materials to registration centres

In most of the INEC offices, the distribution of sensitive materials to Registration Area Centres (RACs) began as early as 10 a.m., with nearly all the offices visited having completed the distribution.The post #OsunDecides2026: Army, police mount checkpoints as INEC moves sensitive materials to registration centres appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 14:17:31 +0100

#OsunDecides2026: Ayeni, Fadahunsi, Oyintiloye hail voter turnout, poll conduct

The APC chieftains, who spoke with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Ilesa, Ibokun and Ilase-Ijesa, described the voter turnout as impressive.The post #OsunDecides2026: Ayeni, Fadahunsi, Oyintiloye hail voter turnout, poll conduct appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 15:17:31 +0100