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Sunday, 16 August 2026

Olowu Of Kuta Congratulates Adeleke, Urges Magnanimity In Governance

The Olowu of Kuta, HRM Oba Dr. Hammed Adekunle Oyelude Makama, Tegbosun III, CON, has congratulated Governor Ademola Nurudeen Jackson Adeleke on his victory in the Osun State governorship election.

In a congratulatory statement issued from his palace, the traditional ruler commended the governor for securing the renewed mandate of the people of Osun State.

Oba Oyelude urged Governor Adeleke to approach the victory with magnanimity, calling for an inclusive style of governance that would unite the people and accommodate diverse interests across the state.

The monarch also reminded the governor of the commitments contained in his victory speech, urging him to translate his promises into concrete actions as he begins the next phase of his administration.

He charged the governor to “hit the ground running” by consolidating on ongoing development initiatives and ensuring that projects already commenced across the state receive sustained attention.

Olowu Kuta urged the Governor to vigorously reinforce his people-oriented policies that have earned him the love of the masses across the state, by targeting rural development in his second tenure, as most urban areas have benefited immensely from his first tenure.

He further urged the governor to place greater emphasis on security and the general welfare of the people.

The Olowu expressed confidence that the governor’s renewed mandate would provide an opportunity to consolidate the gains of his administration, address areas requiring greater attention and pursue policies that would bring tangible benefits to people across the state.

Osun Guber Poll: Gov. Adeleke Appreciates Osun People, Dedicates Victory To The Masses

Governor Ademola Adeleke has expressed deep appreciation to the people of Osun State for re-electing him for a second term, describing the victory as a triumph of the masses over politics of exclusion.

In a statement issued shortly after INEC declared him winner, the Governor thanked voters across the 30 local government areas for turning out in large numbers to defend democracy and good governance.

"I dedicate this victory to the good people of Osun. You stood by me, you believed in the ‘Imole’ agenda, and you have spoken loudly with your votes," Adeleke said.

He added that the overwhelming support across the state was a clear endorsement of his administration’s focus on workers’ welfare, infrastructure, education, health, and grassroots development.

The Governor assured residents that their trust will not be taken for granted, promising to deepen people-centered policies that directly impact livelihoods.

"To every market woman, artisan, student, civil servant and youth who voted for continuity, this victory belongs to you. We will not rest until every part of Osun feels the impact of government," he stated.

Friday, 14 August 2026

Gold Cup 2026: Ikorodu City, Inter Lagos, Sunshine Stars Record Wins

. Grassrunners FC shock Stormers SC

Ikorodu City, Inter Lagos, Sunshine Stars asserted their dominance in their MatchDay 2 fixtures of the Ogunjobi Gold Cup, with the heavyweights recording emphatic wins.

Inter Lagos set the pace for the day, putting two goals past Abakaliki FC inside the MKO Abiola Stadium, Abeokuta.

It was a drab opening 45 minutes that had few shots on target, with Inter Lagos not converting their half chances, while De Rice Boys couldn't break their opponent's backline.

The second half was dominated by Inter Lagos, and at the end, they got rewarded for their good team play with Monday Emmanuel scoring a brace in the 51st and 72nd minutes respectively.

The second fixture had Ikorodu City bounce back from its derby draw against Inter Lagos on MatchDay One to record a 3-0 win over Dokkal Khairu FC. It took 20 minutes for Ikorodu City to get their second goal of the tournament, off the boots of Moses Ali.

With 17 minutes to end the tie, two more goals came from Shola Bada, who doubled the lead for the 'Oga Boys' in the 73rd minute, while Ikechukwu Junior did the damage, putting the icing on the cake with the third goal in the 84th minute.

It was a mix of events for Stormers SC and Doma United, as both teams, who are yet to earn a point, suffered a second loss each.

Grassrunners FC go top of the log on 6points after a shocking lone-goal win against Stormers SC. Ogunrombi Boris ' 39th-minute goal from a tap-in was enough to earn the Nationwide League One (NLO) club a second win in the Gold Cup 14th edition.

Doma United paid the price for not taking their chances; at the end shipped in two goals, one a penalty, within six minutes, from Abass Yakubu 71th and Gabriel Adepoju on 77'th minute.

MatchDay 3 action continues today with interesting fixtures.

Report Threats, Attacks In Real-Time: Osun NUJ Urges Journalists To Use IPC’s SafeMedia

As voters prepare to exercise their franchise in Saturday’s Osun State governorship election, The Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ, Osun State Council, 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 calls 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.

Shooting Stars Appoint Salisu Yusuf As New Technical Adviser

_Oluyole Warriors turn to experienced tactician to drive domestic and continental ambitions_

Shooting Stars Sports Club have named Coach Salisu Yusuf as their new Technical Adviser, with the Oluyole Warriors hoping his two decades of experience can power a fresh push for silverware.

The Ibadan club confirmed the appointment on Thursday, describing Yusuf as the right man to lead the team into the new NPFL season and beyond.

Yusuf’s journey began at Nasarawa United in 2002, and since then he has handled some of the biggest names in Nigerian football.
His CV includes stints with Kano Pillars, Rangers International, and Enyimba, and his most recent job was with Coton Sport in Benin Republic.

The 64-year-old is also no stranger to the national team setup. He has served as an assistant coach of the Super Eagles, and has led both the Super Eagles B and Nigeria U-23 sides.

His biggest international highlight came in 2018 when he guided the home-based Super Eagles to the final of the African Nations Championship, CHAN, in Morocco.

In a club statement, Shooting Stars said Yusuf’s "wealth of experience, deep understanding of Nigerian football and proven ability to work with and develop homegrown talent" made him the ideal fit.

The club added that they are confident he will bring "strong leadership, tactical expertise and a winning mentality" as 3SC chase success both at home and on the continent.

"We warmly welcome Coach Salisu Yusuf to Shooting Stars Sports Club and wish him a successful and rewarding tenure with the club," the statement read.

For the Oluyole Warriors, the appointment signals intent. After years of inconsistency, 3SC are banking on a coach who knows the NPFL terrain inside out and has a track record of building competitive teams with local players.

With the new season around the corner, all eyes will be on how quickly Yusuf can stamp his style on the team and get Shooting Stars back among Nigeria’s elite.