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Monday, August 17, 2026
On air · The briefing · NigeriaOne story, several papersnew story · 3 papers
Osun State Governorship Election Preparations
Lower third · where the papers splitOsun State is preparing for a governorship election with heightened security and material distribution.

Ademola Adeleke (Governor) · Bola Oyebamiji (Candidate)

The briefing · Nigeria · №02 · 6 papersOsun State Governorship Election Developments

Vanguard and Punch focus on the election logistics and candidate profiles, while Premium Times emphasizes the controversy surrounding Senator Fadahunsi's remarks.

The Briefing · World

One story, several countries

All running stories

Today 12 stories are being told in more than one country. About 3 minutes to read.

01 · 15 countries · 25 newspapersTrump scales back US-South Korea military exercises

US and Australian media emphasize the connection to Iran and North Korea, while some international outlets focus primarily on the relationship with Kim Jong-un.

Donald Trump (US President) · Kim Jong-un (North Korean leader) · Pete Hegseth (Secretary of War)

02 · 6 countries · 6 newspapersCameroon wins Women's Africa Cup of Nations

The coverage varies between focusing on the historic nature of the win for Cameroon and highlighting the underdog journey of Malawi.

Marie Ngah Manga (Player) · Naomi Eto (Player) · Gianni Infantino (FIFA President) · Patrice Motsepe (CAF President) · Fouzi Lekjaa (CAF Vice-president)

03 · 6 countries · 6 newspapersDeadly earthquake strikes Colombia

International reports focus on the death toll and the request for tariff relief, while local Colombian coverage emphasizes rescue protocols and the risks of crush syndrome.

Abelardo De La Espriella (Colombian President) · Donald Trump (US President) · Jaime Gilinski (Businessman)

  1. 04Forest fire in Belgium spreads toward Germany8 countries · 12 newspapers
  2. 05Rodri transfers to Barcelona6 countries · 6 newspapers
  3. 06Deadly bus accident in Hungary3 countries · 5 newspapers
  4. 07Deadly earthquake in Indonesia6 countries · 6 newspapers
  5. 08Jared Kushner meets with Hamas leaders5 countries · 5 newspapers
  6. 09Arsenal wins Community Shield against Manchester City3 countries · 4 newspapers
  7. 10European Athletics Championships results7 countries · 14 newspapers
  8. 11Lens defeats PSG in French Champions Trophy6 countries · 6 newspapers
  9. 12Ukraine launches major drone attack on Russia7 countries · 9 newspapers
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Public funding of marriage legitimate under Shariah — Gumi

Sheikh Gumi defends public funding for marriages under Shariah law, citing it as legitimate governance in states prohibiting promiscuity. Learn more about Read More: https://punchng.com/public-funding-of-marriage-legitimate-under-shariah-gumi/

Farage wins Clacton by-election, defeats rival Count Binface

Nigel Farage secures victory in the Clacton by-election, comfortably beating satirical opponent Count Binface. Get the full details of Farage’s win. Read More: https://punchng.com/farage-wins-clacton-by-election-defeats-rival-count-binface/

Osun Election: APM, PDP candidates withdraw, endorse Adeleke

Two governorship candidates in Saturday’s Osun State election, Adebayo Simon Adewale of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM) and Adedamola Adebayo of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), have withdrawn from the race and endorsed the incumbent governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke. Adewal

IPFLOA founder appeals to P-Square brothers to reconcile

By Jimoh Babatunde Founder of the Initiative for Peace, Forgiveness and Love for One Another (IPFLOA), Ambassador Kingsley Atoe, has appealed to Nigerian music stars, Peter and Paul Okoye of the defunct P-Square duo, to forgive one another and reconcile their differences. Atoe ma

Gumi defends public funding of marriages in Shariah states

Islamic cleric, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, has defended the use of public funds to support marriage arrangements in states operating under Shariah law, describing the practice as a legitimate responsibility of government. Gumi made the position known in a statement shared on Facebook on

Economic hardship: South-East traders lament low patronage, high costs

…Residents demand government intervention as traders seek grants, lower levies By Ugochukwu Alaribe, Chinedu Adonu, Vincent Ujumadu, Jeff Agbodo, Chimaobi Nwaiwu and Emma Iheaka UMUAHIA — Residents and traders across the South-East have lamented the rising cost of goods and servi

Thousands stranded as heavy rain kills at least four in Japan

Those killed included a man in his 60s or 70s found floating in a flooded road and a 66-year-old woman stuck in her submerged car, the Chiba Prefecture Disaster Management Office said. The post Thousands stranded as heavy rain kills at least four in Japan appeared first on Vangua

Nigeria’s Kanyinsola Ajayi turns professional, signs with Adidas

Commonwealth Games bronze medallist Kanyinsola Ajayi has announced the start of his professional athletics career with global sportswear brand Adidas. The post Nigeria’s Kanyinsola Ajayi turns professional, signs with Adidas appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .

NAHCON approves five airlines for 2027 Hajj airlift

NAHCON urged all stakeholders to cooperate with the designated carriers to ensure a safe, seamless, and comfortable airlift operation for Nigerian pilgrims. The post NAHCON approves five airlines for 2027 Hajj airlift appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .

Why we built Enugu International Hospital – Gov Mbah

The governor said the facility was part of his administration’s deliberate plan to position Enugu as a medical tourism destination. The post Why we built Enugu International Hospital – Gov Mbah appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .

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