Homepage News from Saturday, August 15th, 2026

Algeria claimed the bronze medal at the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations after beating hosts Morocco 3-2 on penalties following a 1-1 draw Saturday.

The clash between African Energy Week and the WPC Energy Congress has revealed a deeper weakness: Africa still lacks a coordinated strategy for protecting the timing, relevance and political weight of its own major energy gatherings.

The Universal Basic Education Commission has rehabilitated the Alternative High School for Girls in Agboju, Lagos, to help girls and young mothers whose education was disrupted by pregnancy, poverty and other social challenges return to school.

Election observers reported 323 electoral offences and irregularities across 726 polling units monitored during Saturday’s Osun governorship election, alongside 38 security incidents.

All Progressives Congress governorship candidate Munirudeen Oyebamiji has described Saturday’s Osun governorship election as largely peaceful in his area and expressed confidence in winning the poll.

Osun Deputy Gov. Kola Adewusi has described Saturday’s governorship election as largely peaceful, despite an earlier disruption at his polling unit in Ile-Ife.

The Independent National Electoral Commission’s IReV portal has recorded 1,279 uploaded results out of the 3,763 results expected from polling units across Osun State.

Osun Gov. Ademola Adeleke has demanded the immediate release of Peoples Democratic Party state chairman Sunday Bisi, alleging that he was arrested shortly after voting in Saturday’s governorship election.

At least 11 people have died and 34,533 others have been affected by tropical windstorms, heavy rainfall and flash floods across 15 local government areas of Yobe State since May, according to the Yobe State Emergency Management Agency, YOSEMA.

The beauty brand of music star Rihanna, Fenty Beauty, has congratulated Nigerian music star Ayra Starr on the release of her third studio album, ‘Starrgirl’.

The United Arab Emirates has accused Iran of attacking a vessel belonging to state-owned oil giant ADNOC while it was transiting the Strait of Hormuz.

Morocco and Algeria will meet Saturday in the third-place match of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, with both sides looking to finish their campaigns with a bronze medal.

More than 100 suspected “imported” voters have been arrested by security operatives in Osun State as voters cast ballots Saturday in the governorship election.

The chairman of Jezco Group of Companies, Chief Sir Joseph Ebere Ezeokafor, and a reverend sister have regained their freedom after spending several days in the custody of kidnappers in Anambra State.

Troops of Operation FANSAN YAMMA have killed several terrorists and intercepted a suspected courier carrying 180 explosives in Zamfara State, the military said Saturday.

The All Progressives Congress and Accord Party have been accused of widespread vote-buying ahead of Saturday’s governorship election in Osun State, with voters reportedly offered between ₦10,000 and ₦20,000.

Osun State Gov. Ademola Adeleke has expressed confidence that Saturday’s governorship election will be peaceful, saying he expects to win another term in office.

The Taliban marked five years in power in Afghanistan on Saturday with military convoys, national flags and celebrations in Kabul, while critics condemned the group’s restrictions on women and girls.

Iran has rejected U.S. President Donald Trump’s threat to declare the Strait of Hormuz U.S. territory, saying the strategic waterway remains under Iranian control.

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has asked the Federal High Court in Abuja to disqualify President Bola Tinubu from contesting the 2027 presidential election over an alleged forged National Youth Service Corps certificate.

Groups representing persons with disabilities have sued the Federal Government at the Federal High Court in Abuja, demanding ₦66 trillion in damages over what they described as decades of abuse, exclusion and neglect.

An education advocacy group has given the West African Examinations Council, WAEC, 14 days to address concerns over the credibility of the 2026 West African Senior School Certificate Examination results or face legal action.