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OSOGBO, Osun State — August 16, 2026: The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has moved into the final stages of collating results from Saturday’s Osun State governorship election, as attention shifts to the official declaration of the winner. INEC’s Result Viewing Portal (IReV) showed that 3,292 of the 3,763 expected polling-unit results had been uploaded by Saturday night, representing 87.48 per cent of the results. Further uploads resumed after a pause, with subsequent reports putting the number at 3,482 results. The election has attracted significant attention as incumbent Governor Ademola Adeleke of the Accord Party and APC candidate Bola Oyebamiji…

Hamas chief Khalil al-Hayya to meet Egyptian intelligence chief Hassan Rashad in Cairo amid ongoing Gaza tensions.Published On 16 Aug 202616 Aug 2026Hamas political leader and chief negotiator Khalil al-Hayya is travelling to Cairo for talks with Egyptian officials, according to Hamas sources, ahead of a planned Middle East visit by US President Donald Trump’s envoy, Jared Kushner.In his first visit to the country since taking over Hamas’s leadership in late July, al-Hayya is expected to meet Egyptian intelligence chief Hassan Rashad on Sunday morning, Hamas sources told the AFP and Anadolu news agencies.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemsend of listNext…

The Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Umo Eno, has led a delegation of State Executives and members of the Ibom Air’s management team to a pre-delivery inspection of the airline’s third Airbus A220-300 aircraft at the Airbus production facility in Mirabel, Canada, ahead of its formal delivery and reception in Akwa Ibom. This is contained in a press statement issued by Aniekan Essienette, the group manager, marketing and communication, Ibom Airlines Limited, on Friday in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State. According to the statement, the inspection marks another significant milestone in Ibom Air’s fleet modernisation and growth strategy and is part…

Puerto Rico is experiencing a historic drought that’s led to water rationing following the driest month on record in July.Yet one ready-made solution is barely being tapped: the normally copious rainfall. Anywhere from 30 to 169 inches of precipitation falls on the territory annually, but the government doesn’t require US citizens in Puerto Rico to install catchment systems to take advantage of the free resource—unlike some other island states. As climate change increases the odds of more intense droughts on the island, that type of decentralized infrastructure may be just what Puerto Ricans need in an emergency.“One of the best…

Syrian army helicopters have dropped roses on crowds at the Summer Syria festival at Damascus Citadel, as part of a wider push to revive cultural events after years of civil war.Published On 16 Aug 202616 Aug 2026Click here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharegoogleAdd Al Jazeera on Googleinfo

Plant based diets support health in several ways, including benefits for the gut, immune system, metabolism, and cardiovascular system. Part of that effect comes from encouraging a diverse population of bacteria in the intestines. Scientists have long known that dietary fiber contributes to these benefits because gut microbes help break it down. Plants also contain colorful “phytochemicals” that help protect them from environmental threats and may influence human health. Even so, researchers are still working to understand exactly how gut bacteria process the many components of plant foods and how those interactions produce beneficial effects. Two studies led by Ludwig…

Novak Djokovic suffered defeat and struggled physically in his first match since Wimbledon as he was upset by Thiago Agustin Tirante in a sapping three-set contest at the Cincinnati Open.Djokovic, inactive on the ATP Tour since losing to Jannik Sinner at the grass-court Grand Slam on July 10, won the first set 6-2 but then lost the next two 6-4 as he battled the heat and humidity in Ohio, even appearing to vomit at one stage. The 24-time major champion won an 18-minute third game of the second set, fending off four break points over nine deuces, before taking a…

Shantay you stay! “RuPaul’s Drag Race,” “All Stars” and “Untucked” have all been renewed for new seasons at MTV and Paramount+. The franchise’s main show, “RuPaul’s Drag Race” will return to MTV for its 19th season. This follows a successful season 18 which delivered double-digit growth over the previous season and set a new franchise premiere viewership record. The series was up 19% on P18-49 rating (0.564 vs. 0.472) and up 7% in P18-49 share (2.43 vs. 2.27). Season 18 of “Drag Race” ranked among the Top 3 cable series in 2026 to date in the key demo. Season 18…

Hanson says Australians should be able to use super for cost-of-living pressuresTom McIlroyThe One Nation leader, Pauline Hanson, says compulsory superannuation rules are too rigid in Australia and called for people under financial pressure or trying to buy their first home to get access to their retirement savings.“A lot of Australians are doing it tough now and struggling to pay off their mortgages,” Hanson told News24. double quotation markIn some ways, I feel that you should give them their money now, and let them help them with the cost of living. It is their money; they’ve they’ve sacrificed it in…

The All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate, Bola Oyebamiji, has won Obokun Local Government Area in the ongoing Osun governorship election. Mr Oyebamiji defeated his closest challenger, the Accord Party candidate and incumbent governor, Ademola Adeleke, by 4,097 votes. According to the final result announced at the Obokun LGA collation centre at about 11:15 p.m., the APC polled 16,120 votes, while the Accord Party secured 12,023 votes. A total of 29,147 votes were cast, comprising 28,687 valid votes and 460 rejected votes. Other parties recorded the following results: ADC, 205 votes; ADP, 99; AA, 47; APGA, 42; AAC, 28; ZLP,…