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The Transition Monitoring Group (TMG), a democracy advocacy group, has commended the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and voters in Osun State for the conduct of Saturday’s governorship election, urging political actors and the judiciary to protect the mandate given by the electorate. TMG said the election was largely free of major technical glitches in most locations, while results were mostly uploaded in real time on the INEC Result Viewing Portal (IReV). The group made its position known in a statement shared on Sunday by its chairman, Auwal Musa, who is also the executive director of the Civil Society Legislative…

Nigeria is intensifying efforts to strengthen its indigenous defence industry with plans to establish local production lines for armoured vehicles, anti-drone systems and other specialised military equipment. The initiative is being driven by the Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria–D7G in partnership with Eagles International for Defence Systems, to increase technology transfer, expand domestic manufacturing capacity and reduce the country’s dependence on imported military hardware. Chief Executive Officer of DICON-D7G, Mr Osman Chennar, disclosed this in a statement following a two-day inspection tour of factories and military production facilities in Cairo, Egypt, by the Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle,…

Jordyn Woods and New York Knicks star Karl-Anthony Towns are officially married! Woods, 28, and Towns, 30, said “I do” in Malibu, California, on Saturday, August 15, according to photos obtained by Page Six. The influencer looked radiant in a strapless ballgown and a lengthy veil as she kissed Towns, who looked dapper in a black tuxedo. Woods and Towns have yet to publicly address their nuptials. Us has reached out a rep for both for comment. The pair’s big day comes nearly two months after Towns celebrated the Knicks’ 2026 NBA Finals victory. Related: Jordyn Woods and Karl-Anthony Towns’…

The Vice-Chancellor of Osun University (UNIOSUN), Odunayo Adebooye, has congratulated Ademola Adeleke on his re-election to a second term in office, praising the mandate and its democratic significance for Osun citizens across the state. This is contained in a statement issued by the university’s Public Relations Officer, Ademola Adesoji, on Sunday in Osogbo. Adebooye said Adeleke’s victory strongly affirmed the confidence and trust reposed in his administration by the people of Osun, reflecting widespread support for his leadership and policies across the state. He said the victory was a testament to the governor’s commitment to the development and well-being of…

Millwall winger Femi Azeez was forced off with a hamstring injury during their 2-0 Championship victory over Bristol City on Saturday, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Azeez started the season opener at Ashton Gate Stadium but lasted only 30 minutes before being replaced by Kyrell Lisbie after feeling discomfort in his hamstring. The extent of the injury is yet to be established, with Millwall manager Alex Neil saying the club would have to wait before determining the severity of the problem. “He just says he felt something in his hamstring,” Neil told NewsAtDen in quotes revealed by Southwark News. “We’re hoping…

Kylie Jenner is celebrating her 29th birthday by vacationing alongside her famous sisters. In a Saturday, August 15, Instagram post, Kylie, 29, shared a series of snaps from her birthday festivities, including one image of her smiling with sister Kendall Jenner. In another pic, Kylie and Kendall, 30, sported athletic wear, bandanas and goggles while posing with sisters Kim Kardashian and Khloé Kardashian. Kylie was seen taking a “birthday ride” with Kim’s boyfriend, Lewis Hamilton, as the pair drove an ATV on a dirt course. The bash included several odes to Kylie, including a coconut that read, “Happy Birthday Kylie”…

Former Governor of Abia State and Senator representing Abia North Senatorial District, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, has declared that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s prospects in Osun State are “very bright” ahead of the 2027 general elections. Mr Kalu said the President would enjoy strong support from stakeholders across the political spectrum, including members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Accord Party in Osun State. He made the statement in a release issued by his media office on Sunday, following President Tinubu’s congratulatory message to Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, on his re-election. Mr Kalu congratulated Governor Adeleke on…

Political allies of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, and the camp of Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, appear to be closing ranks as efforts to reconcile the rival factions gather momentum. This comes as the reconciliation committee of the Rainbow Coalition disclosed that none of its members, regardless of their past political disagreements, would be victimised or discriminated against in the ongoing moves to achieve peace and fully restore the political family. The disclosure came on Sunday as members of the committee met with the Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, at the Government House, Port Harcourt.…

CLARITY odds narrow as bill enters the final straightGalaxy Digital has lowered its estimate of the CLARITY Act’s chances of passing in 2026 to just 10%. In May it had estimated the chance of passage at 75%.Multiple political issues remain unresolved and the Senate only has 14 days in session to pass the bill after it reconvenes on Sept. 14.Unless an initial motion to proceed vote occurs immediately upon lawmakers’ return to Washington, there would only be enough time for the CLARITY Act to pass if it “dominates basically the entire working session,” wrote Galaxy head of research, Alex Thorn.If the bill…

Meghan Trainor and Daryl Sabara are settling into life as parents of three. “Lake Tahoe trip part 1 🌲,” Trainor, 32, captioned a carousel of Instagram photos on Sunday, August 16, sharing moments from the family’s recent California camping trip. Trainor and Sabara, 34, are the proud parents of sons Riley, 5, and Barry, 3, as well as daughter Mikey, who was born in January. In the adorable new photos, Trainor offered a glimpse of her three kids’ bright red hair that further demonstrates how much they resemble the Spy Kids actor. The pop star, however, is well aware that…