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The All Progressives Congress (APC) has defeated the Accord Party at the polling unit of former Osun State Governor and founding interim National Chairman of the APC, Chief Bisi Akande, in Saturday’s governorship election.

The APC governorship candidate, Bola Oyebamiji, secured 181 votes at Polling Unit 12, Ward 4, in the Atogbade area of Ila-Orangun, Ila Local Government Area, where Akande cast his ballot earlier in the day.

Incumbent Governor Ademola Adeleke, who is seeking re-election on the platform of the Accord Party, polled 121 votes at the polling unit.

The result gives Oyebamiji a 60-vote lead over Adeleke at the former governor’s polling unit.

Akande, fondly known among his political allies and supporters as ‘Baba Omokeekeeke,’ meaning ‘father of small children,’ was governor of Osun State from 1999 to 2003 on the platform of the Alliance for Democracy (AD).

He later emerged as the founding interim National Chairman of the APC, one of Nigeria’s major political parties.

The outcome at his polling unit is significant given Akande’s long-standing influence in Osun politics and his prominent role in the APC.

The result comes as counting and collation continue across the state following the conclusion of voting in the Osun governorship election.

Massive jubilation erupted in Ede, Osun State, on Saturday after Governor Ademola Adeleke, candidate of the Accord Party, recorded a landslide victory at his polling unit in the ongoing governorship election.

Adeleke polled 421 votes at Ward 02, Polling Unit 009, Abogunde Compound, Ede North Local Government Area, while the All Progressives Congress (APC) secured just 29 votes.

The result triggered celebrations among Adeleke’s supporters, and residents gathered around the polling unit, with the crowd chanting the governor’s campaign slogan, ‘Imole.’

Adeleke had earlier arrived at the polling unit and was accredited by the Presiding Officer at about 8:35 a.m. before casting his ballot.

Speaking shortly after voting, the governor expressed confidence in his chances of securing victory in the election and urged residents across the state to turn out in large numbers to exercise their franchise.

He also called on voters to protect their votes throughout the electoral process and remain vigilant during voting, sorting, counting and collation.

According to Adeleke, the election provides the people of Osun with an opportunity to freely determine who will govern the state for the next four years.

He appealed to voters and political supporters to remain peaceful and law-abiding, while urging them to stay at their polling units to monitor the process in line with guidelines issued by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).

The governor expressed optimism that the election would be peaceful, credible and reflective of the wishes of the electorate.

However, following the announcement of his overwhelming victory at the polling unit, supporters erupted in celebration, chanting ‘Imole’ and taunting the APC.

Some supporters also mocked the opposition party over an unverified allegation that it allegedly offered ?50,000 to voters in Ede to influence their votes.

The claim could not be independently verified at the time of filing this report.

Adeleke’s wide margin at his polling unit is expected to heighten the excitement among his supporters as counting and collation continue across Osun State.

The Police have listed 65-year-old man suspected secessionist, Ifeanyi Ogbuagbo, among seven suspects recently arrested by its operatives in two operations in Anambra State

Ogbuago was arrested Umudioka, Dunukofia Local Government Area of the state by operatives of the Violent Crime Response Unit of Anambra Command.

The other six suspected criminals, including a female were nabbed during a raid on identified black spots in Ekwulobia, Aguata LGA of the state.

The spokesperson for Anambra Police Command, SP Tochukwu Ikenga disclosed this in a statement on Friday in Awka.

According to him, continuous raid of suspected criminal hideout in the state was carried out in line with the directives of the Inspector-General of Police (I-G) Olatunji Disu.

‘The operation was also in furtherance of the command’s intensified operational strategy against violent crimes, cultism and illicit drug trafficking.

‘Acting on credible intelligence on Thursday, operatives of the Violent Crime Response Unit arrested a 65-year-old male, Ifeanyi Ogbuagbo, in Umudioka.

‘A careful search of his residence led to the recovery of an army uniform and expended shells of ammunition concealed in a black polythene bag.

‘Preliminary information linked the suspect to a criminal gang agitating for self-government,’ he said.

The police spokesman said that the suspect has been taken into custody for investigation, while efforts are ongoing to establish the full circumstances surrounding the recovered items and his alleged activities.

According to him, in the evening of the same day, operatives acting on credible intelligence and in furtherance of the directive to raid identified black spots and criminal hideouts, stormed a suspected criminal hideout in Ekwulobia, Aguata LGA.

‘The operation resulted in the arrest of six suspects identified as Chisom Okafor, female, 25; Onyedika Moses, male, 36; Iruka Nwaonu, male, 30; Joseph Nwankwo, male, 36; Chukwujekwu Nwoso, male, 32; and Akanimo Orok, male, 40,’ he said.

He said that during the operation, a sizeable quantity of dried weeds suspected to be Indian hemp and other substances suspected to be illicit drugs were recovered.

Ikenga quoted Anambra Commissioner of Police Nnanna Ama, as saying that the command would continue to deploy intelligence-led operations, strategic patrols and coordinated raids to dismantle criminal networks and deny criminals safe havens across the state.

The commissioner further directed that the ongoing raids operation of criminal hideouts, drug-selling spots and other identified areas of criminal activities in the state be intensified and sustained.

As electorate go out to exercise their franchise today (Saturday 15 August 2026) in the Osun governorship poll, the state’s council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ, has called on all stakeholders to ensure the safety and security of journalists who will be deployed across the state to cover the exercise.

In a statement by the Chairman, Comrade Adeyemi Aboderin and Secretary, Comrade Olalekan Akindoju, the council stressed that journalists must be allowed to perform their constitutional responsibility of informing the public without intimidation, harassment, assault, arrest, obstruction or any form of interference.

The NUJ therefore called on political parties, candidates, their supporters, security agencies, election officials and other stakeholders to respect press freedom and ensure that journalists are able to move freely and safely while carrying out their professional duties.

Journalists covering the election are also urged to prioritise their personal safety, exercise caution in volatile situations, avoid unnecessary confrontation and immediately document and report any incident that threatens their safety or ability to work.

‘In this regard, the Council encourages all journalists covering the election to take advantage of the WAFLO WhatsApp-enabled live election incident reporting system deployed by the International Press Centre (IPC).

‘The system is an AI-assisted technology platform designed to facilitate the real-time reporting, documentation and monitoring of incidents affecting journalists and press freedom during the election.

‘Journalists can access the reporting channel through the Safe Media WhatsApp prompt at https://dub.sh/safemedia, or by typing ‘safemedia’ and sending the text to 0805 877 8053.

‘The Council encourages journalists to make responsible use of the platform by promptly and accurately reporting incidents such as threats, harassment, physical attacks, detention, equipment seizure, denial of access or other forms of interference with their work.

‘The NUJ Osun State Council further urges security agencies to recognise journalists as essential actors in the democratic process and provide adequate protection for media personnel working at polling units, collation centres and other election-related locations.

‘The Council also calls on journalists to uphold the highest standards of professionalism, impartiality and accuracy throughout the election.

‘As Osun goes to the polls, the NUJ calls on all stakeholders to protect the peace and ensure that the election is conducted in an atmosphere where citizens can freely exercise their voting rights and journalists can safely report the process,’ the statement read.

Tension briefly flared at the polling unit of Osun State Deputy Governor and Accord Party deputy governorship candidate, Prince Kola Adewusi, during Saturday’s governorship election in Ile-Ife.

The incident occurred shortly after the All Progressives Congress (APC) deputy governorship candidate, Hon. Benjamin Kayode Adereti, arrived at Adewusi’s polling unit.

Adereti had earlier cast his ballot at his designated polling unit, Waasin Polling Unit 11, Ilaare Ward 3, before proceeding to the polling unit of the serving deputy governor.

His arrival, however, was met with resistance from some supporters of Adewusi who were at the polling unit, resulting in a heated confrontation.

The situation briefly disrupted the otherwise peaceful atmosphere at the polling location as supporters exchanged words and tensions rose.

Although the immediate reason for Adereti’s visit and the precise trigger for the confrontation were not immediately clear, the presence of the APC candidate appeared to have unsettled some of the deputy governor’s supporters.

The situation was, however, brought under control, with no injuries or arrests recorded at the polling unit.

Voting subsequently continued at the location as voters exercised their franchise in the closely contested Osun governorship election.

P.M. NEWS is monitoring developments across the state and will provide further updates as they emerge.

The National Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator Ajibola Basiru, and his wife, Mrs Abibat Basiru, on Saturday cast their votes in the ongoing Osun State governorship election at Ward 7, Unit 3, in Osogbo Local Government Area.

The couple arrived at the polling unit and exercised their civic responsibility at about 8:45 a.m., shortly after voting commenced.

Speaking with journalists after voting, Basiru commended the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for the timely deployment of election materials and personnel to polling centres across the state.

He also praised voters for turning out in large numbers to participate in the electoral process, describing the turnout as an indication of the people’s commitment to democracy.

The APC chieftain further lauded security agencies for their effective arrangements, noting that the presence of security operatives had contributed to a peaceful and orderly atmosphere at polling units.

Basiru described the voting process as calm and hitch-free, expressing optimism that the election would be free, fair and credible.

He also expressed confidence in the chances of the APC in the election, saying he was hopeful that the party would emerge victorious at the end of the exercise.

Voting is currently ongoing in various parts of Osun State amid tight security and significant voter participation.

The Nigeria Police Force has arrested and repatriated one Mahadijiria Abdoulaye, a Chadian national who is wanted in her country over alleged torture and murder of one Nazik Mahamat Saleh.

Nigeria Police, in a statement by its spokesperson, CSP Ani Iniedu, said Abdoulaye, who is also linked to narcotics trafficking activities in Chad, fled to Nigeria following the murder of Mahamat Saleh, who was tortured and killed on 3rd May 2026.

An international warrant of arrest was issued by the Court of Appeal, N’Djamena, on 22nd June 2026, for Abdoulaye and her accomplice, Fatime Senoussi Mouktar, in connection with the case.

Subsequently, she was traced and arrested for repatriation by operatives INTERPOL National Central Bureau (NCB) Abuja at Railway Quarters, Nasarawa Local Government Area, Kano State, following coordinated intelligence operations on 5th August 2026.

Iniedu said following her arrest, she was successfully repatriated to N’Djamena, Chad, through Lomé, Togo, under established bilateral Police cooperation arrangements on 14, August 2025.

‘The operation was conducted by INTERPOL NCB Abuja in close collaboration with INTERPOL NCB N’Djamena to facilitate her return to Chad to face the judicial process’

The Force spokesperson quoted the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu as commending the operatives of INTERPOL NCB Abuja for their professionalism, diligence and effective coordination with their Chadian counterparts.

Disu further noted that the successful arrest and repatriation reflected the Force’s commitment to ensuring that fugitives do not evade justice by crossing international borders.

‘The Nigeria Police Force reiterates its commitment to leveraging established international policing channels and partnerships to track fugitives, disrupt trans-border criminal networks and ensure that persons wanted for serious crimes do not find safe haven in Nigeria’

Political thugs have attacked ADC governorship candidate, Dr Najeem Folasayo Salaam, at his polling unit during Saturday’s Osun governorship election.

The incident occurred at Ward 4, Polling Unit 13, in Ejigbo Local Government Area.

The incident has sparked allegations that the attackers attempted to assassinate the ADC candidate. However, P.M. NEWS has not independently established their identities or motive.

The attackers also disrupted voting, chased voters away, and interfered with electoral materials at the polling unit.

Footage obtained by PMNEWS showed a vehicle with its windows smashed and glass scattered around the scene.

A man described as one of the attackers was seen kneeling as security operatives swiftly moved in to contain the situation. He was subsequently arrested.

It was not immediately clear whether anyone sustained injuries during the attack.

The police and INEC had yet to issue official statements on the incident at the time of filing this report.

Afrobeats star Davido has reacted to the reported victory of the Accord Party in the hometown of former Osun State Governor, Gboyega Oyetola, during the ongoing governorship election in the state.

Davido reacted to the development in a post on his official X account on Saturday, August 15, 2026, as results from polling units across Osun State continued to emerge.

The singer, who is known for regularly commenting on political and social issues, appeared to be amused by the result recorded in Oyetola’s hometown.

Reacting to the result, Davido wrote, ‘We dey flog Oyetola for him hometown.’

The statement quickly attracted attention on social media, particularly because of Oyetola’s political history in the state and his influence in the area.

The result from the former governor’s hometown was among those that generated interest as voters, political parties, journalists and observers monitored the counting and announcement of results from different polling units.

The Osun governorship election has witnessed voting across the state, with voters turning out at various polling units to choose their preferred candidates.

As voting ended in many areas, electoral officials began the process of counting ballots and announcing results at the polling-unit level.

Political supporters also followed the process closely, sharing results and reactions on social media as they awaited the official declaration.

Davido’s comment added to the growing online conversation surrounding the election, with his followers and other social media users reacting to his post.

The singer has previously used his social media platforms to comment on political developments and issues affecting Nigeria, particularly events in Osun State.

However, the results being circulated online are subject to the official collation and declaration by the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC.

The commission is expected to collate results from the various polling units and wards before announcing the final outcome of the governorship election.

Nigerian Afrobeats superstar and Bullion Records artiste, Abdul Rahman Yusuf, popularly known as Harcher, has released a new single, ‘Angelina,’ as he continues to gain momentum with his ongoing United Kingdom tour.

The new song, released on Saturday, August 15, 2026, is now available on major digital streaming platforms, including Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube Music, Audiomack and Boomplay, as well as other recognised streaming platforms worldwide.

The release comes at a significant moment in Harcher’s career, following two energetic UK performances in Birmingham and London, while he continues with a series of scheduled appearances across the United Kingdom.

Harcher performed at Forum Digbeth, Birmingham, on Friday, August 7, before taking his music to Outernet London on Sunday, August 9, where he delivered another vibrant performance that further showcased his talent to music lovers and members of the African entertainment community.

The release of ‘Angelina’ on the same day as his scheduled Cardiff performance adds another dimension to the artiste’s UK campaign, combining live performances with the promotion of fresh music to an increasingly international audience.

Speaking on the new release, Harcher described ‘Angelina’ as another important expression of his musical growth, expressing excitement about finally sharing the song with his fans.

‘Angelina is a special song for me because it represents another side of my creativity. I have been working on my sound and trying to create music that people can enjoy, connect with and remember. I am excited that the song is finally out, and I cannot wait for people to listen to it and tell me what they think,’ Harcher said.

The young singer and songwriter has continued to establish himself with a sound that draws from Afrobeats, R and B, pop and street-hop, while maintaining an energetic and engaging performance style.

His growing catalogue includes ‘Peace,’ ‘L.O.V.E,’ ‘Dance to It (Jo Si),’ ‘Stamina’ and ‘Mey Suya,’ featuring Fido. The addition of ‘Angelina’ further expands his body of work as he seeks to strengthen his identity within Nigeria’s competitive music industry.

For Harcher, however, the release is more than simply adding another song to his catalogue. It is also an opportunity to introduce his music to new listeners across the world, particularly at a time when his UK tour is giving him greater international exposure.

‘This UK tour has been a big learning experience for me. Performing in Birmingham and London showed me that music can connect people regardless of where they come from. Releasing ‘Angelina’ during this period is another way of taking my sound to more people,’ he said.

The artiste also expressed appreciation to fans who have continued to stream his music, attend his performances and support his career.

‘I really appreciate everyone who has supported me, from the people streaming my songs to those coming to the shows and sharing my music. Every message, every stream and every person who sings along at a show means a lot to me. I want to keep giving my fans music they can enjoy,’ Harcher added.

The timing of the release is particularly significant as Harcher continues his UK tour, which has already taken him to Birmingham and London and is now extending to other cities.

Following his Birmingham and London performances, Harcher is scheduled to perform in Cardiff on August 15, before appearing at Albert Hall, Manchester, on August 16.

The series of performances provides the Bullion Records artiste with an opportunity to connect directly with audiences in different parts of the United Kingdom while promoting his growing catalogue, including his latest release, ‘Angelina.’

The new single is expected to benefit from the increased exposure generated by the tour, as Harcher continues to use his live performances to introduce his sound to new audiences and strengthen his relationship with existing fans.

He also acknowledged the support of Bullion Records in his developing career, saying the record label has provided him with the platform and backing needed to pursue his musical ambitions both in Nigeria and internationally.

‘I am grateful to Bullion Records for believing in me and giving me the opportunity to grow. This journey is still beginning, and I know there is a lot more work to do. My goal is to keep improving, release good music and make everyone supporting me proud,’ Harcher said.

With ‘Angelina’ now streaming on Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube Music, Audiomack, Boomplay and other digital platforms, Harcher is inviting music lovers in Nigeria, the UK and around the world to discover and support his latest offering.

As his UK tour progresses, the young artiste appears determined to use every stage and every new release to expand his audience, sharpen his craft and push his music further into the international spotlight.