Nigeria News in English

Good morning! It’s 16th August, and here’s your Nigeria daily news capsule.

Osun governorship poll largely peaceful despite reports of vote-buying and BVAS glitches.

Adeleke holds an unassailable lead with 95% of Osun poll results uploaded.

Adeleke raises alarm over alleged plot to hijack collation centres during elections.

Sporadic shootings force residents to flee ward collation centres in Osun.

Davido calls out Rep Faleke over alleged pressure on INEC during Osun gubernatorial poll.

China grants RMB 200 million to boost Nigeria’s economy, says Ambassador Dunhai.

Reports of vote buying surface across local government areas as parties offer cash incentives.

Junior D’Tigress silence Abidjan to secure World Cup ticket, setting up a rematch with Mali.

NFF probes Nigeria’s football setbacks after Super Falcons’ World Cup failure.

Ex-Cambridge professor at the center of plagiarism scandal found dead, sparking tributes.

SpaceX sets a new record by launching two Falcon 9 rockets just 38 minutes apart.

Inside Lagos communities where poverty steals children’s futures, experts raise concerns.

Can Nigeria take ownership of its HIV funding and response as donor support declines?

How stress and banditry contribute to mental health issues, according to experts.

That’s all for now — have a great day ahead!