Homepage Lagos from Sunday, August 16th, 2026

The 2026 Osun governorship election produced a clear divide between the two leading candidates and the other contenders, with 13 candidates collectively polling only a small fraction of the votes.

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has congratulated Osun State Gov. Ademola Adeleke on his re-election, describing the result as a reflection of the choice of the people.

Osun state Governor, Ademola Adeleke has won the 2026 governorship election in the state, defeating his closest challenger, All Progressives Congress candidate Munirudeen Bola Oyebamiji.

Hawaii is bracing for potentially its first direct hurricane strike in decades as Category 1 Hurricane Lala moves toward the state, threatening the Big Island with damaging winds, flooding and landslides.

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung has proposed talks with North Korea on formally ending the Korean War, which has technically remained unresolved since an armistice was signed in 1953.