NPP regional election: Provisional results so far
Provisional results from the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) regional executive elections are emerging from voting centres across the country, with some key positions witnessing closely contested races.
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- Blue single-seat aircraft with letters FOFZ missing in Kawartha Lakes.
- Aircraft failed to return as expected, believed to have entered region.
- Police continue investigation, seek public assistance for information.
Odeneho Kwaku Appiah beats former EPA boss Kokofu, to emerge NPP Ashanti chair
Odeneho Kwaku Appiah has been elected Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the Ashanti Region after securing a landslide victory in the party’s regional executive elections.
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DAILY POST is providing live updates of the Osun State governorship election results as they are announced at polling units across the 30 local government areas of the state. The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, is conducting the election across 3,763 polling units, with 2,339,233 registered voters eligible to participate…
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- Historic flooding overwhelms White River in Indianapolis
- Authorities issue evacuations and conduct water rescues
- Governor requests presidential emergency declaration
Saudi ministry awards SR1.5 million to King Abdulaziz Quran contest participants
The Ministry of Islamic Affairs has begun distributing SR5,000 to each participant in the 46th King Abdulaziz International Quran Competition.
Russian attack on Kryvyi Rih sparks fire, injures three men, two seriously
Russian forces attacked Kryvyi Rih, sparking a fire and seriously injuring two men, while power outages were reported across the city on Aug. 15.
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Mexico sent help to Canada and Colombia this week, while the United States and the peso served up surprises of their own. Read what else shaped the national conversation in Mexico this week.
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Mumbai, August 15, 2026: Four candidates from Haryana were sent to judicial custody on Friday after five days of police remand over an alleged cheating attempt during a non-teaching staff examination…
Man’s body recovered after drowning at Bloubergstrand in Cape Town
The man had been surfing with his 23-year-old son when he collapsed and became unresponsive.
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Elvis Awonekai Figo Atiah, who is the immediate past Regional Secretary, is optimistic of galvanizing the grassroot base of any political party in the region with strong leadership skills.
Report: Iranian student who stripped in hijab protest forced into psychiatric treatment for 2 years
A friend says Ahoo Daryaei was beaten, restrained, forcibly hospitalized and still receives monthly psychiatric injections after her 2024 protest at a Tehran university
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Abu Ghanem marks the second young child to go missing in the Ashkelon area within a month, after four-year-old Yuval Kogan was found after he went missing from Hofit Beach.
Yemeni forces destroy Houthi arms depot as Marib hit by missile attack
Yemeni government forces struck Houthi positions and arms depots in Marib, accusing the group of firing three ballistic missiles at densely populated districts.
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The New Patriotic Party (NPP) is set to make illegal mining, commonly known as galamsey, a major campaign issue ahead of the 2028 general elections.
Wildfires: Fire in Belgium – Monschau prepares for evacuations
The North Rhine-Westphalian town of Monschau is calling on residents to prepare for possible evacuation. On the other side of the border, in the Belgian High Fens, around 1,600 hectares are burning.
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Chennai, August 15, 2026: BJP Tamil Nadu president Nainar Nagenthran landed himself in a controversy on Saturday by making certain inappropriate remarks directed at Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay. Facing backlash from his own party functionaries, Nagenthran came up with a weak denial.
Firefighters battle wildfire tearing through Belgian nature reserve
The fire burning through the major park was described as the country's worst in recent years.
Makafui Woanyah retains NPP Volta Regional Chairmanship
Makafui Kofi Woanyah has secured another term as the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) Volta Regional Chairman after winning the party’s regional executive elections.
Trump eyes millions from personal political funds for GOP amid midterm fears: Report
President Trump has reportedly greenlit substantial funding from his PAC to bolster Republican candidates ahead of the upcoming midterms.
Iran resumes flights at Bandar Abbas airport after wartime disruptions
Iran resumes flights at Bandar Abbas airport after wartime disruptions Flights at the port city of Bandar Abbas resumed on Saturday after repeated interruptions during war with the United States…
Abronye re-elected NPP Bono East Regional chairman
Kwame Baffoe, popularly known as Abronye DC, has been re-elected as the Bono East Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP). Abronye secured 201 votes to defeat four other contenders in the regional executive elections held on Saturday, August 15, 2026.
Osun Decides: INEC uploads 60 per cent of election results to IReV
The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, had uploaded 60% of Osun State gubernatorial election results to its results viewing portal, popularly known as the IReV. A check by DAILY POST at exactly 6.10pm indicated that the commission is keeping to its earlier promise to upload the election results to the IReV.
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Systemic, ritualized dishonesty undid the Cambridge professor.
Vande Mataram skipped at State-level Independence Day function in Kerala
Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan hoisted the national flag at the State-level Independence Day function at Central Stadium, and the ceremony was followed by the national anthem
‘Sinwar is a hero’: Antisemitism and threats against Israeli doctoral student in Portugal
Portugal’s attorney general has been asked to investigate alleged antisemitic posters, Hezbollah flags, death threats and an assault at Coimbra University
Maid in S'pore grabs 94-year-old employer's cane after he asks her to make food, he falls & hits head
She lost her cool after he knocked on her door repeatedly with the request.
Trump Tests Birthright Citizenship Again After Supreme Court Loss
After the Supreme Court affirmed birthright citizenship, Trump has taken to proclamations to try to limit the impact of the decision. What is fair and what isn't?
Anderson Cooper Blasts Trump for Selling Early Access to Truth Social Posts: ‘No Shame Anymore’
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- Anderson Cooper criticizes Trump for monetizing early access to Truth Social posts.
- Truth API subscription costs $100,000 per month with 10 contracts secured.
- Rep. Jamie Raskin compares Trump's actions to insider trading.
2027 Hajj: NAHCON warns against fraudulent ‘special slot’ scams
NAHCON warns intending pilgrims and tour operators against fraudulent ‘special slot’ scams for the 2027 Hajj. Learn how to avoid Hajj scams.
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Afrobeats star Davido claims Governor Ademola Adeleke is leading in the Osun Election 2026, urging vigilance as votes are counted across the state.
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Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State says the people of the state are speaking with one voice in the ongoing governorship election in the state.
Conservation officers confirm bear shot by RCMP mauled child in Maple Ridge
- Black bear killed by RCMP in Maple Ridge attack.
- Three-year-old girl injured on August 9 back deck.
- Conservation officers confirmed bear responsible after DNA analysis.
NPP Savannah Regional Chairman- elect Alhaji Iddrisu Sulemana calls for unity
Speaking to journalists after they were sworn into office, Savannah Regional Chairman, Alhaji Iddrisu Sulemana assured that the new crop of leaders will focus on rebuilding the party towards election 2028.
Jeddah authorities shut down two illegal sites, destroy over 3.4 tons of unsafe food
Jeddah Municipality has closed two illegal sites in Umm Al-Salam for storing and preparing unregulated food and operating an unauthorized bakery.
Zelensky orders government to prepare law protecting Ukraine's cultural monuments
"Today, I signed a decree on measures at the state level to protect Ukraine's national shrines," Zelensky said on the 975th anniversary of the Kyiv Pechersk Lavra.
Several police, correctional services officers receive PSM and MSM medals
In all, 27 officers selected for GM, PSM and MSM medals for the year 2026
Hezbollah drone seriously wounds 3 IDF troops; Radwan commander killed in response
Two soldiers remain in serious condition and one improved to moderate after the overnight attack; Lebanon says 11 were killed in Israeli strikes
COKA elected NPP Ashanti Regional Chairman
Odeneho Kwaku Appiah, popularly known as COKA, has been elected the new Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP).
Iran business leader admits U.S. blockade will inflict more economic damage than war, and the ‘worst thing that could happen’ is trying to evade it
The head of the Iran-China Joint Chamber of Commerce said "the consequences of the blockade far outweigh those of a direct war."
FM Sikorski advocates for creation of “European Legion” with participation of Ukrainians
Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski advocates for the creation of a “European Legion” that would include Ukrainian soldiers who have gained combat experience in the war against Russia.
Trump Scores Border Wall Legal Win: Map Shows Impacted Area
A federal judge rejected The Tohono O'odham Nation's request to block construction of a 62-mile border wall in southern Arizona.
Security forces kill 10 terrorists in Khuzdar IBO
Security forces killed 10 terrorists during a successful intelligence-based operation (IBO) in the mountainous area of Shor Parod, Khuzdar district, while several others were injured.
MP High Court stays FSSAI's ban on whisky, Khargone firm rum; 11 TASMAC brands cleared
The Madhya Pradesh High Court stayed an FSSAI ban on pre-packaged whisky and rum, while Tamil Nadu lifted its three-day-old restriction on the sale of 11 liquor brands through TASMAC outlets.
Latvia drone incident may have been a false-flag operation – Lithuanian PM
Lithuanian Prime Minister Mindaugas Sinkevičius said the possibility that a drone downed over Latvia was part of a false-flag operation cannot be ruled out, he told LNK Žinios in an interview on Aug. 14.
Iran calls for release of three pilots allegedly held in Qatar
Iran calls for release of pilots captured in Qatar during Middle East war
Migration: Morocco detains over 100 migrants near Spanish exclave Ceuta
Again, migrants have tried to cross the border to the Spanish exclave of Ceuta. Previously, there had been calls for mass migration on social media. There were arrests.
Local Mar Menor charity actively seeking new volunteers
Locals and residents in the Los Alcazares area have a chance to make a positive impact in the area, meet […]
Osun Decides: Oyebamiji in early lead in 508 polling units
Bola Oyebamiji, the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has taken an early lead as the collation of read more Osun Decides: Oyebamiji in early lead in 508 polling units
22 more bodies recovered in Zimbabwe ferry disaster, bringing death toll to 68, police say
HARARE, Zimbabwe (AP) — Eighteen children were among the nearly 70 people killed when an overloaded ferry capsized on Lake Kariba in Zimbabwe this week, police said Saturday after…
- 22 more bodies recovered, death toll rises to 68
- 18 children among victims, including 1-year-olds
- Accident occurred on Tuesday due to strong waves
16 motorists arrested for alleged drunk driving in Newcastle
The arrests were made during the first-ever End-of-Snow party.
- 16 motorists arrested for alleged drunk driving in Newcastle.
- Arrests part of inaugural End-of-Snow party road safety operation.
- Over 6,500 motorists apprehended since August of previous year.
Captured Russian soldier describes 28-km crawl that killed most of his group before reaching Ukrainian lines
There, they were cut down from 16 to four and surrendered, the 71st Brigade says.
Multiple-entry Umrah pilgrims must fulfill service package requirements
JEDDAH — The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has instructed pilgrims holding multiple-entry visas to fully adhere to the regulations issued by it with regard to booking service packages with licensed Umrah service providers.