Nigerian and South African lawmakers clashed at the Commonwealth Conference in Malawi over labeling attacks on foreigners as xenophobia, with Nigeria demanding the term and South Africa rejecting it.
Osun lawmaker Abiola Ibrahim was interrogated by police after 146 people gathered at his late father's residence in Ikire on election day, August 15.
Suspected uniformed policemen stormed a polling area in Modakeke Ward 10, Osun State, seizing election materials and disrupting voting during the governorship election.
Suspected thugs chased voters away at former Governor Rauf Aregbesola's polling unit in Ilesa during the Osun governorship election, halting voting and causing tension.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott ordered a review of state grants to DFW and Houston airports after DFW scrapped Islamic ablution station plans, referring both to USDOT for investigation.
Osun Governor Ademola Adeleke voted at Sagba Agbogunde Ward 2, Unit 9, Ede North LGA, on Saturday, urging voters to stay and protect their ballots until collation ends.
Osun Assembly member Abiola Ibrahim was intercepted with 146 people at a private residence in Ikire on election day, raising questions about voter mobilisation.
The UAE has outlined two categories of foreigners eligible for a Job Opportunity Visit Visa without a sponsor, requiring a bachelor's degree and financial security.
APC and Accord Party agents distributed N10,000-N20,000 to Osun voters across multiple LGAs days before the governorship election, with eight killed in related violence.
Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke voted at his polling unit in Ede on August 15, 2026, after completing accreditation, as residents across the state cast ballots in the governorship election.
A Legit.ng poll on X reveals 80% of respondents predict Governor Ademola Adeleke will win the Osun 2026 governorship election, with APC's Oyebamiji at 15.3% and ADC's Salam at 4.5%.
UAE names investors, skilled workers, and self-employed foreigners eligible for Green Residence Permit without sponsor in 2026, per ICA and MOHRE rules.
New Zealand's Pacific Access Category Resident Visa requires citizenship of Fiji, Kiribati, Tonga, or Tuvalu, age 18-45, a job offer or partner's, sufficient income, and English literacy for indefinite stay.
Imole Campaign Council alleges soldiers detained Adeleke's aide and an Accord campaigner before Osun governorship election, urging army chief to intervene.
Nigeria's exports to China surged 80% year-on-year to $2.3 billion in H1 2026, driven by increased crude oil shipments, according to the National Bureau of Statistics.
Presidential aide Bashir Ahmad rebukes Davido for complaining about Osun election movement restriction, calling it a standard security measure, not a violation of rights.
Afrobeats star Davido claims soldiers plan to block his entry into Osun for the governorship election, citing citizens' right to movement. Police impose movement restrictions.
Ahead of Saturday's Osun governorship poll, analysts say Adeleke's weak party platform, governance record, and violence risks could hand victory to APC's Oyebamiji.
Ahead of the August 15, 2026 Osun governorship election, Governor Ademola Adeleke leads with 79% support per GSI, boosted by road projects, salary payments, and a divided opposition.
Sweden's Migration Agency checks unpaid taxes, fines, maintenance, and transferred private debts before granting citizenship. Even cleared debts require a two-year wait.
INEC restored four State House of Assembly constituencies in Delta and Kogi states following court judgments, with primaries set for August 21-25 and elections on September 19, 2026.
FCC Chairman Ayo Hulayat Omidiran urges Nigerian youths to reject political violence and embrace democratic ownership at a Nigeria Youth Organisation event in Abuja.
Australia's Home Affairs outlines three steps for foreigners who fail the citizenship test, including visa validity, rebooking, and the three-attempt rule.
Binzak Azeez, a legal practitioner, has condemned APC Senator Francis Fadahunsi's alleged incitement ahead of the Osun 2026 governorship election, also faulting police response.
Atiku Abubakar files suit at Federal High Court to disqualify President Tinubu from 2027 election over alleged NYSC certificate discrepancies, invoking constitutional provisions.
Bauchi Governor Bala Mohammed declares Monday, August 17, 2026, a work-free day for civil servants and bank workers to vote in local government elections, exempting essential services.
Australia's Department of Home Affairs requires applicants to arrive 10 minutes early, verify identity, review application, and take photo before citizenship test.
Ahead of the August 15, 2026 Osun governorship election, INEC reports 1,906,390 PVCs collected, security heightened at its Osogbo office, and election materials distribution underway.
Australia's Department of Home Affairs lists five strict rules for foreigners taking the citizenship test, including bans on electronic devices and speaking, with violations risking application refusal.
The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority says ECOWAS unified fuel standard talks are advanced, aiming to harmonize specifications across the region.