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• 12 dead, two missing after migrant boat sinks off Tunisia

  24-08-2026 10:29 via punchng.com
  
  Tragedy strikes as a migrant boat sinks off Tunisia’s coast, leaving 12 dead and two missing. Learn more about the perilous journey across the MediterraneaRead More: https://punchng.com/12-dead-two-missing-after-migrant-boat-sinks-off-tunisia/
  
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• We are not in alliance with Otti, LP — Abia APC

  24-08-2026 16:22 via vanguardngr.com
  By Ugochukwu AlaribeUMUAHIA — The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Abia State has dismissed reports of an alleged alliance between the party, Governor Alex Otti and the Labour Party (LP) ahead of the 2027 general elections.The state APC chairman, Hon. Chijioke Chukwu, stated this during a stakeholders’ meeting at the party secretariat in Umuahia, saying he had consulted key stakeholders in the state and could confirm that no such agreement or alliance existed.Chukwu insisted that
  
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• Afreximbank H1 profit jumps 30% to $535m as lending hits $35.4bn

  24-08-2026 16:21 via vanguardngr.com
  By Udeme AkpanThe African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) recorded a 30 per cent increase in net income to $534.7 million in the first half of 2026, as stronger lending boosted earnings while the bank’s asset quality improved.Net income rose from $412.7 million in the first half of 2025, while net interest income increased 22 per cent to $1 billion. Net loans and advances also grew 5.7 per cent to $35.4 billion, from $33.5 billion at the end of 2025.The bank’s total assets and cont
  
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• Armoured vehicles boosting security in Sokoto community – LG boss

  24-08-2026 16:19 via punchng.com
  
  Sabon Birni LG Chairman reports significant improvement in Sokoto security following the deployment of armoured vehicles, reducing bandit attacks.Read More: https://punchng.com/armoured-vehicles-boosting-security-in-sokoto-community-lg-boss/
  
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• Mangu Attacks: Death toll hits 28, MDA demands sustained military action

  24-08-2026 16:18 via vanguardngr.com
  By Golok NanmwaJOS — The Mwaghavul Development Association (MDA) has condemned recent attacks on communities in Mwaghavul land, saying 28 people were killed in separate attacks on Bin Mper and Murish communities in Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State.The association also called on the Federal, Plateau State and local governments to prioritise the protection of lives and property, stressing that sustained and decisive military action was needed to end attacks on vulnerable communi
  
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• Court of Appeal sets aside ruling against Presco, restores AGM, rights issue

  24-08-2026 16:13 via vanguardngr.com
  By Henry OjeluThe Court of Appeal, Benin Judicial Division, has set aside the December 11, 2025 ruling of the Federal High Court, Benin, which had nullified Presco Plc’s 2025 Annual General Meeting, AGM, and restrained the company from proceeding with its rights issue and other corporate actions.The appellate court also resolved the three issues canvassed by Presco in its favour in Appeal No. CA/B/220/2025.The dispute arose from Suit No. FHC/B/CS/37/2024 instituted by parties who claimed
  
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• Industrial capacity key to prosperity, stability — Defence Minister

  24-08-2026 16:11 via vanguardngr.com
  By Kingsley OmonobiABUJA — The Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa (retd.), has identified industrialisation, strategic leadership and regional economic integration as critical drivers of national security, economic prosperity and sustainable development across Africa.Musa spoke at the graduation lecture for participants of Course 34 of the National Defence College (NDC), Abuja, where former President Goodluck Jonathan delivered a lecture titled, “Harnessing Industrial Cap
  
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• Troops intercept gun runners, rescue six kidnapped victims in Zamfara

  24-08-2026 16:08 via vanguardngr.com
  By Kingsley OmonobiABUJA — Troops of Operation Fansan Yamma have thwarted an attempt to smuggle weapons and rescued six kidnapped victims in two separate operations conducted in Zamfara State.The operations, carried out on Sunday, August 23, 2026, also led to the arrest of three suspected gun runners and the recovery of an AK-103-2 rifle, a magazine and 30 rounds of ammunition.The Media Information Officer of Operation Fansan Yamma, Lieutenant Colonel Aliyu Danja, disclosed this in a stat
  
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• Tinubu deserves to be president for long term - Olubadan

  24-08-2026 16:07 via vanguardngr.com
  The Olubadan of Ibadan, Oba Rasheed Ladoja, has said President Bola Tinubu deserves to remain in office for a long time, citing his administration’s performance.Ladoja made the remarks on Monday at the flag-off ceremony for the dualisation of Ibadan-Ijebu Road in Ogun State, where Tinubu was represented by the Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun.The monarch said the event should not be viewed as an All Progressives Congress (APC) rally, despite repeated references to the ruling party during
  
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• PH Refinery: N’Delta coalition backs Senate, demands EFCC, CCB probe of Kyari

  24-08-2026 16:06 via vanguardngr.com
  By Omeiza AjayiABUJA — A coalition of more than 28 civil society organisations across the Niger Delta has backed the Senate’s call for an investigation into the controversial rehabilitation of the Port Harcourt Refinery undertaken during the tenure of the former Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Mallam Mele Kyari.The Senate Committee on Public Accounts had in June ordered the arrest of Kyari following his failure to appear befo
  
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• Funke Akindele faces backlash over birthday post on Ogogo’s burial day

  24-08-2026 16:03 via punchng.com
  
  Funke Akindele sparks mixed reactions after sharing a birthday message on the same day veteran actor Ogogo was buried. Read why she’s facing backlash.Read More: https://punchng.com/funke-akindele-faces-backlash-over-birthday-post-on-ogogos-burial-day/
  
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• Underage drinking: NAFDAC begins street-by-street alcohol crackdown

  24-08-2026 16:02 via vanguardngr.com
  …Says almost half of minors procure drinks in prohibited packsBy Chioma ObinnaLAGOS — The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, NAFDAC, on Monday commenced a nationwide street-level crackdown on alcoholic beverages packaged in sachets and bottles below 200ml, following findings that almost half of minors who procure alcohol do so through the prohibited packaging formats.The agency said the intensified enforcement would target markets, motor parks, retail out
  
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• Kebbi bandit attack: Police honour 10 fallen officers, vow relentless pursuit of criminals

  24-08-2026 15:59 via vanguardngr.com
  By Kingsley OmonobiABUJA — The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has vowed that the Nigeria Police Force will not relent in its fight against banditry and other violent crimes following the killing of 10 officers of the Special Intervention Squad in an encounter with suspected bandits in Kebbi State.Disu made the pledge on Monday, August 24, 2026, at a memorial parade held at the Force Headquarters, Abuja, in honour of the fallen officers.The IGP said the officers pai
  
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• Taiwo Hassan ‘Ogogo’ buried in Ilaro amid tears, tributes

  24-08-2026 15:57 via vanguardngr.com
  By James Ogunnaike, AbeokutaILARO — Tears and grief enveloped Ilaro, Ogun State, on Monday as family members, friends, colleagues and fans gathered to bid a final farewell to veteran Nollywood actor, Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo.The 66-year-old Yoruba film icon was buried in his hometown in accordance with Islamic rites, a day after his death was confirmed.Mourners conveyed his remains to the burial ground, where Islamic prayers were offered before his interment.Among those who
  
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• APC Campaign Council: Meet 14 governors tasked with delivering Tinubu in 2027

  24-08-2026 15:54 via vanguardngr.com
  As the 2027 general elections approach, political parties are gearing up for the contest, with the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) seeking to retain the presidency and strengthen its hold across the country.The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has opened the 2027 electioneering season, paving the way for political parties to roll out their manifestoes, campaign programmes and promises to the electorate.Against this backdrop, the APC on Saturday unveiled its Presidential C
  
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• Risk-On or Risk-Off? How to Read Global Sentiment Before You Trade

  24-08-2026 15:51 via punchng.com
  
  Understand risk-on and risk-off market sentiment to make informed trading decisions. Learn how global sentiment affects asset classes and your trades.Read More: https://punchng.com/risk-on-or-risk-off-how-to-read-global-sentiment-before-you-trade/
  
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• VIDEO: Ogogo’s body buried in Ogun

  24-08-2026 15:30 via punchng.com
  
  Veteran Nollywood actor, Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo, has been buried in Ilaro, Ogun State. Watch the video of Ogogo buried amid tears and tribuRead More: https://punchng.com/video-ogogos-body-buried-in-ogun/
  
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• Ekiti partners group to expand reproductive healthcare access

  24-08-2026 15:30 via punchng.com
  
  Ekiti State Government collaborates with Onelife Initiative to expand access to comprehensive reproductive health services for women and girls, training heRead More: https://punchng.com/ekiti-partners-group-to-expand-reproductive-healthcare-access/
  
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• Nigerian Founder Benjamin Akindote Is Building Eego to Power Africa’s Next Generation of Online Sellers

  24-08-2026 15:20 via vanguardngr.com
  Nigerian tech founder Benjamin Akindote has just launched the future of e-Commerce and a creative hub for freelancers, event planners, entrepreneurs, and side hustlers in Nigeria and Africa at large.He believes that Nigeria does not lack creativity. It has a shortage of infrastructure that helps creativity become a sustainable business. The opportunity is already enormous: Nigeria had 109 million internet users and 47.8 million social media user identities by the end of 2025, with social media
  
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• ‘Join APC, align Oyo with centre’ – Tinubu’s minister tells Makinde

  24-08-2026 15:19 via vanguardngr.com
  Minister of State for Works, Bello Muhammad Goronyo, has urged Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, to join the All Progressives Congress (APC), saying the move would enable the state to align more closely with the Federal Government.Goronyo made the call on Monday during the flag-off of the dualisation of the Ibadan-Ijebu Road in Ogun State, where President Bola Tinubu was represented by Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun.Makinde, who is seeking to contest the 2027 presidential election on the pla
  
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• 2026 Ballon d’Or top 5 favourites ahead of shortlist

  24-08-2026 15:16 via vanguardngr.com
  With the official 30-man shortlist for the 2026 Ballon d’Or set to be unveiled, the debate over who will lift football’s most prestigious individual award in Paris has reached a fever pitch.
  A thrilling 2025–26 campaign, capped by a dramatic summer at the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America, has set up one of the most unpredictable and tightly contested voting races in recent memory.The jury of top-100 FIFA-ranked international journalists will weigh extraordinary individual
  
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• 5 longest bridges in Africa

  24-08-2026 15:08 via vanguardngr.com
  By Deborah OyekaleBridges are more than concrete and steel; and across Africa, they link cities, support trade, and carry millions of people every day.As of 2026, here are the 5longest bridges in Africa:1.6th October Bridge — approximately 20.5 km long and located in Cairo.
  This is Africa’s longest bridge. It crosses the Nile River twice and runs through the middle of the city. Built over several decades, it serves millions of commuters daily and remains one of Egypt’s most im
  
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• UEFA sets September 2 deadline for Champions League squad registration

  24-08-2026 15:07 via punchng.com
  
  UEFA has set September 2 as the deadline for clubs to register their Champions League squad for the 2026/27 season. Learn about squad limits and player eliRead More: https://punchng.com/uefa-sets-september-2-deadline-for-champions-league-squad-registration/
  
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• Kremlin threatens to destroy Ukraine missile plants over UK support

  24-08-2026 15:07 via punchng.com
  
  The Kremlin warns it will destroy Ukraine missile plants producing SCALP missiles, accusing Britain of fueling the conflict by providing production informaRead More: https://punchng.com/kremlin-threatens-to-destroy-ukraine-missile-plants-over-uk-support/
  
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• Grow thick skin to survive fame, says Timi Dakolo

  24-08-2026 15:07 via punchng.com
  
  Timi Dakolo advises aspiring celebrities to develop thick skin to navigate the harsh realities of fame, including rumors and public scrutiny.Read More: https://punchng.com/grow-thick-skin-to-survive-fame-says-timi-dakolo/
  
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• 2027: Amnesty boss urges IYC to mobilise support for Tinubu’s re-election

  24-08-2026 15:07 via punchng.com
  
  The Presidential Amnesty Programme Administrator, Dennis Otuaro, urges the Ijaw Youth Council to mobilise support for President Bola Tinubu’s re-election iRead More: https://punchng.com/2027-amnesty-boss-urges-iyc-to-mobilise-support-for-tinubus-re-election/
  
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• Bayelsa disburses N90m, empowerment packages to 600 entrepreneurs

  24-08-2026 15:00 via punchng.com
  
  Bayelsa State empowers 600 young entrepreneurs with N150,000 each and PoS terminals, disbursing N90m to boost local businesses and skills acquisition.Read More: https://punchng.com/bayelsa-disburses-n90m-empowerment-packages-to-600-entrepreneurs/
  
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• Police will not be intimidated, IG vows as force honours fallen officers

  24-08-2026 14:33 via punchng.com
  
  The Inspector-General of Police honours 10 fallen officers, vowing the force will not be intimidated and remains committed to protecting lives and propertyRead More: https://punchng.com/police-will-not-be-intimidated-ig-vows-as-force-honours-fallen-officers/
  
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• Ogogo carried himself with uncommon grace, Ogun govt mourns

  24-08-2026 14:19 via vanguardngr.com
  The Ogun Government has expressed deep sadness over the death of veteran actor and filmmaker, Alhaji Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as ‘Ogogo’.Mr Kayode Akinmade, Special Adviser to the Governor on Information and Strategy, expressed the government’s condolences in a statement issued on Monday in Abeokuta.Akinmade described Hassan’s death as a monumental loss to Ogun, Nigeria’s creative industry and the nation at large.He said the late actor was not only an accompli
  
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• Priscilla Ojo unveils son’s face on first birthday

  24-08-2026 14:14 via vanguardngr.com
  Nigerian influencer Priscilla Ojo and her husband, Tanzanian singer Juma Jux, have unveiled their son Rakeem’s face as he marks his first birthday.The couple shared photographs of Prince Rakeem Mkambala on Instagram on Monday, after keeping his face private since his birth in Canada on Aug. 24, 2025.”To our dearest son, watching you grow has been the biggest blessing. You are the most cheeky, happy, cleverest little pumpkin. You light up every room you walk into and we’re so p
  
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