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Adeleke Wins Second Term as Osun Governor, Defeats APC’s Oyebamiji
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Adeleke Wins Second Term as Osun Governor, Defeats APC’s Oyebamiji

Governor Ademola Adeleke has secured another four years in office after winning the 2026 Osun State governorship election, defeating his closest challenger, Bola Oyebamiji of the All Progressives Congress (APC). The election was held on Saturday, August 15, 2026, across the 30 local government areas of Osun State. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) declared Adeleke the winner in the early hours of Sunday, August 16, after the collation of results at the state collation centre in Osogbo.

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GOODNESS EKUNKE: THE YOUNG NIGERIAN CHESS PRODIGY THINKING HIS WAY TO GREATNESS
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August 13, 2026 • 131 views

GOODNESS EKUNKE: THE YOUNG NIGERIAN CHESS PRODIGY THINKING HIS WAY TO GREATNESS

At an age when most children are still discovering the world through play, Goodness Ekunke was already mastering one of its oldest games. From Nigeria, this young chess prodigy has risen through junior competitions, conquered African youth competition and earned a FIDE rating above 2200 at just 14. His story is one of discipline, intelligence, patience and Africa’s growing presence on the chessboard.

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South Africa Leads Africa’s Historic Mission to the Moon, Set for 2029
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August 12, 2026 • 114 views

South Africa Leads Africa’s Historic Mission to the Moon, Set for 2029

Africa is preparing to make its first major scientific journey to the Moon, and South Africa is at the centre of it. The mission, known as Africa2Moon, is an African-led space project designed to place a radio telescope on the lunar surface in 2029. The project is being developed by African scientists and engineers, with South African institutions playing a major role in its design, engineering and coordination. Africa2Moon was selected in April 2025 as one of the international payloads for China's Chang’e-8 lunar mission. The Chinese spacecraft is scheduled to travel to the Moon in 2029, carrying the African technology demonstrator to the lunar south-pole region.

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Adeleke Wins Second Term as Osun Governor, Defeats APC’s Oyebamiji
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Adeleke Wins Second Term as Osun Governor, Defeats APC’s Oyebamiji

Governor Ademola Adeleke has secured another four years in office after winning the 2026 Osun State governorship election, defeating his closest challenger, Bola Oyebamiji of the All Progressives Congress (APC). The election was held on Saturday, August 15, 2026, across the 30 local government areas of Osun State. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) declared Adeleke the winner in the early hours of Sunday, August 16, after the collation of results at the state collation centre in Osogbo.

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GOODNESS EKUNKE: THE YOUNG NIGERIAN CHESS PRODIGY THINKING HIS WAY TO GREATNESS
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GOODNESS EKUNKE: THE YOUNG NIGERIAN CHESS PRODIGY THINKING HIS WAY TO GREATNESS

At an age when most children are still discovering the world through play, Goodness Ekunke was already mastering one of its oldest games. From Nigeria, this young chess prodigy has risen through junior competitions, conquered African youth competition and earned a FIDE rating above 2200 at just 14. His story is one of discipline, intelligence, patience and Africa’s growing presence on the chessboard.

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South Africa Leads Africa’s Historic Mission to the Moon, Set for 2029
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South Africa Leads Africa’s Historic Mission to the Moon, Set for 2029

Africa is preparing to make its first major scientific journey to the Moon, and South Africa is at the centre of it. The mission, known as Africa2Moon, is an African-led space project designed to place a radio telescope on the lunar surface in 2029. The project is being developed by African scientists and engineers, with South African institutions playing a major role in its design, engineering and coordination. Africa2Moon was selected in April 2025 as one of the international payloads for China's Chang’e-8 lunar mission. The Chinese spacecraft is scheduled to travel to the Moon in 2029, carrying the African technology demonstrator to the lunar south-pole region.

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At 16, Osasere Okundaye Makes History as Nigeria’s Youngest Chartered Accountant
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At 16, Osasere Okundaye Makes History as Nigeria’s Youngest Chartered Accountant

At an age where many teenagers are still trying to decide what they want to study at university, Osasere Okundaye has already achieved a professional milestone that usually takes years of education, examinations and experience. At just 16 years old, Okundaye has become Nigeria’s youngest chartered accountant, after successfully completing the professional qualification process of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN). Her achievement was announced publicly on Monday, June 29, 2026, by the Minister of Youth Development, Ayodele Olawande. The achievement also means that Okundaye has broken the previous national record held by Jonathan Adewale, who became Nigeria’s youngest chartered accountant at 17 in 2022.

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Segun Aina Assumes Office as New JAMB Registrar, Succeeds Oloyede
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Segun Aina Assumes Office as New JAMB Registrar, Succeeds Oloyede

Professor Segun Aina, a professor of Computer Engineering and systems expert, has officially assumed office as the new Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), taking over from Professor Is-haq Oloyede, whose 10-year tenure came to an end on July 31, 2026. The official handover took place on Friday, July 31, 2026, at the JAMB headquarters in Bwari, Abuja, marking the beginning of a new chapter for the examination body. Aina's appointment had earlier been announced by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on May 21, 2026, ahead of Oloyede's departure.

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How a 19-Year-Old Ugandan Queen Became the world's Latest Fascination
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How a 19-Year-Old Ugandan Queen Became the world's Latest Fascination

There are beautiful women everywhere. You'll find them hurrying to lectures in Kampala, bargaining in markets in Lagos, sharing laughter on the streets of Nairobi, or heading home after a long day in Accra. most will never wear a crown or trend online. They simply live their lives, unaware that they carry the kind of beauty that can stop people in their tracks.

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Meet David Jonsson, Marvel's Next Black Panther
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Meet David Jonsson, Marvel's Next Black Panther

Wakanda has found its next king. Marvel Studios has officially cast David Jonsson, the British actor of Nigerian and Sierra Leonean heritage, as the new Black Panther, ushering in a fresh chapter for one of cinema's most celebrated African-inspired franchises. But who exactly is the man stepping into one of Hollywood's most iconic roles?

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At 7-Foot-6, Jongkuch Mach Is More Than a Basketball Giant;He's South Sudan's Next Global Story
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At 7-Foot-6, Jongkuch Mach Is More Than a Basketball Giant;He's South Sudan's Next Global Story

Jongkuch "JK" Mach is commanding the world's attention before either. Standing at a staggering 7 feet 6 inches, the South Sudanese-Australian basketball prospect has become one of the most intriguing young talents in the sport. Across social media, highlight reels and sports platforms, his name is spreading rapidly as fans marvel at a teenager whose height alone places him among the tallest basketball players on the planet. But behind the viral fascination lies a story far bigger than numbers. Born in Australia to South Sudanese parents, Mach represents a generation of young Africans whose roots stretch across continents while their ambitions reach global heights. His emergence comes at a pivotal moment for South Sudanese basketball, a movement that continues to challenge expectations and produce talents capable of competing on the world's biggest stages.

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DANGOTE ISN'T JUST BUILDING A COMPANY ANYMORE. HE'S BUILDING AFRICA'S ENERGY MAP.
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DANGOTE ISN'T JUST BUILDING A COMPANY ANYMORE. HE'S BUILDING AFRICA'S ENERGY MAP.

Let's get the number out of the way first, because it deserves to sit there uncomfortably for a second: $46 billion. That's what Dangote Industries has committed to spend between 2026 and 2028 — not over a decade, not as an aspiration, but as a stated, three-year investment programme spanning refining, cement, and fertiliser. It's the kind of figure that usually belongs to a national budget, not a single privately-controlled African conglomerate. And it's on top of the $20 billion already sunk into the Lagos refinery alone.

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THE RICHEST MAN ALIVE CUT AID TO THE POOREST PEOPLE ON EARTH. SIT WITH THAT.
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THE RICHEST MAN ALIVE CUT AID TO THE POOREST PEOPLE ON EARTH. SIT WITH THAT.

Elon Musk is worth close to a trillion dollars. The programme he shut down was keeping millions of Africans alive on a budget his net worth could cover for generations. That contradiction is the story. Let's start with the number, because the number is the whole point: Elon Musk's net worth sits at roughly $975 billion. Not million. Billion — with a 'b' that keeps adding zeroes faster than most economies can grow. In 2025, he took a chainsaw, literally his word for it, to the United States Agency for International Development, the arm of American foreign policy that had spent decades keeping the poorest parts of the world's poorest continent alive.

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Tinubu Declines Meeting With South African Envoy Amid Xenophobic Tensions
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Tinubu Declines Meeting With South African Envoy Amid Xenophobic Tensions

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Monday, July 27, 2026, declined to receive a special delegation from South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, choosing instead to have the visiting officials meet with Nigeria's Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Sola Enikanolaiye. The decision comes as diplomatic tensions continue over renewed xenophobic attacks targeting Nigerians and other African nationals in South Africa. The South African delegation, led by Ronald Lamola, South Africa's Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, reportedly arrived in Abuja on Friday, July 24, carrying a message from President Ramaphosa and seeking an audience with President Tinubu. However, Presidency sources said the request was not scheduled in advance, and the President later directed the delegation to engage with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs instead.

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How Africa Is Transforming the Fashion Industry
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How Africa Is Transforming the Fashion Industry

Africa is no longer waiting for a seat at fashion's global table , it is building its own, and the world is pulling up a chair. What was once framed as a source of inspiration for others has become a source of direction: innovation, craftsmanship, sustainability, entrepreneurship, and an unapologetic cultural authenticity now radiate outward from the continent rather than being filtered through it. Nowhere is this more evident than in Nigeria, one of

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