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• 2027: Gov Adeleke reaffirms support for Tinubu’s re-election

  16-08-2026 13:09 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Bayo WahabOsun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has reaffirmed his support for President Bola Tinubu’s bid for a second term in office in the 2027 presidential election.Adeleke re-endorsed the President on Sunday while delivering his victory speech following his re-election as governor of Osun State.The governor, who had earlier endorsed Tinubu for another term, commended the President for what he described as his support for a free and fair governorship election in the state.“At
  
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• Ligue 1: Spain’s World Cup hero Torres saves PSG’s blushes at Rennes

  24-08-2026 00:03 via punchng.com
  
  Spain’s World Cup hero Ferran Torres scored twice on his debut to secure a 2-2 draw for PSG against Rennes in their Ligue 1 season opener. Read more here.Read More: https://punchng.com/ligue-1-spains-world-cup-hero-torres-saves-psgs-blushes-at-rennes/
  
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• La Liga: Adeyemi scores on debut as Barcelona trounce Elche 5-0

  24-08-2026 00:03 via punchng.com
  
  Karim Adeyemi scores on his debut as Barcelona trounce Elche 5-0 in their La Liga opener. Raphinha and Fermin Lopez also shine for Barca.Read More: https://punchng.com/la-liga-adeyemi-scores-on-debut-as-barcelona-trounce-elche-5-0/
  
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• Barcelona thrash Elche 5-0 in La Liga opener

  23-08-2026 23:51 via vanguardngr.com
  Spanish champions Barcelona cruised to a 5-0 win over Elche on Sunday in their La Liga opener with Raphinha and Fermin Lopez scoring twice each and Anthony Gordon setting up two goals on his debut.After watching Jose Mourinho’s Real Madrid defeat Espanyol 2-1 on Saturday with a late winner, Barca’s display warned the Portuguese coach that the Catalans will not relinquish the title easily.Karim Adeyemi also found the net on his debut as Barca made light work of a vulnerable Elche sid
  
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• Ex-banker seeks help to sustain kidney transplant

  23-08-2026 23:44 via vanguardngr.com
  …Says N1.9m needed every three months for drugsBy Joseph Erunke, AbujaFor Mrs Kehinde Oluwatoyin Ugbede, a former banker whose career was cut short by kidney failure, a successful kidney transplant in March 2026 offered what she described as a second chance at life.But four months after the life-saving surgery, Ugbede says the battle is far from over as she struggles to raise about N1.9 million required every three months to purchase immunosuppressant drugs needed to keep her transplante
  
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• Zelensky rejects rival’s call for vote, says it would ‘split’ Ukraine

  23-08-2026 23:43 via punchng.com
  
  President Zelensky rejects calls for an election during wartime, stating it would “split Ukraine.” Discover the risks and political tensions in Kyiv.Read More: https://punchng.com/zelensky-rejects-rivals-call-for-vote-says-it-would-split-ukraine/
  
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• Magixx announces mother’s death, mourns painful loss

  23-08-2026 23:43 via punchng.com
  
  Nigerian singer Magixx shares emotional tribute after his mother’s death, describing her passing as one of the most painful experiences of his life.Read More: https://punchng.com/magixx-announces-mothers-death-mourns-painful-loss/
  
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• Atiku, Lagos mourn veteran actor Ogogo

  23-08-2026 23:43 via punchng.com
  
  Former VP Atiku Abubakar and the Lagos State Government mourn the passing of veteran Nollywood actor Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo, after a battleRead More: https://punchng.com/atiku-lagos-mourn-veteran-actor-ogogo/
  
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• Army intercepts three disassembled canoes procured for terrorist leader in Zamfara

  23-08-2026 23:43 via punchng.com
  
  Nigerian Army intercepts three disassembled canoes procured for notorious terrorist leader Shehu Bagewaye in Zamfara, disrupting his logistics.Read More: https://punchng.com/army-intercepts-three-disassembled-canoes-procured-for-terrorist-leader-in-zamfara/
  
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• Otu assures SPAR fire victims of government assistance

  23-08-2026 23:38 via vanguardngr.com
  By Emma UnaCALABAR — Cross River State Governor, Senator Bassey Otu, has assured victims of Saturday’s fire outbreak at SPAR shopping complex in Calabar of government assistance, promising immediate intervention to mitigate their losses and support the recovery of affected businesses.The governor’s assurance was conveyed by his Deputy, Dr Peter Odey, who visited the scene to assess the extent of the damage and sympathise with the management and traders affected by the inferno.
  
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• Hardship: TUC demands decent jobs, fair distribution of wealth

  23-08-2026 23:36 via vanguardngr.com
  By Victor Ahiuma-YoungLAGOS: The Trade Union Congress of Nigeria, TUC, has called on the Federal Government, employers and other stakeholders to implement reforms that will create decent jobs, protect workers and ensure a fairer distribution of Nigeria’s wealth.The TUC Secretary-General, Nuhu Toro, made the call at the closing ceremony of the 2026 Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria, PENGASSAN, Energy and Labour Summit, PEALS.Toro expressed concern over the econo
  
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• Kebbe terror attack: Displaced families battle hunger, trauma

  23-08-2026 23:34 via vanguardngr.com
  — Council pays medical bills, distributes relief materialsBy Musa Ubandawaki, SokotoSOKOTO: Families displaced by recent terrorist attacks in Kebbe Local Government Area of Sokoto State are battling hunger, trauma and uncertainty, even as the local government council intensifies efforts to cushion their suffering.The attacks, which reportedly claimed lives and destroyed shops, vehicles and food reserves, forced hundreds of residents of Kebbe, Ungushi, Girkau, Umbutu, Asarara, Nasarawa and
  
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• 2027: APC must acknowledge Nigerians’ pains, assure relief — Kawu

  23-08-2026 23:30 via vanguardngr.com
  — Senator urges Yari-led campaign council to re-engage grassrootsBy Henry UmoruABUJA: Senator Suleiman Kawu, APC, Kano South, has urged the All Progressives Congress, APC, 2027 Presidential Campaign Council to acknowledge the economic hardships confronting Nigerians and assure citizens of meaningful relief as the party begins its campaign for President Bola Tinubu’s re-election.Kawu, who is the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Downstream Petroleum Sector, made the call in a lette
  
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• Osun: Tinubu’s restraint helped Adeleke win — Imumolen

  23-08-2026 23:29 via vanguardngr.com
  By Luminous JannamikeABUJA — Former presidential candidate, Prof. Chris Imumolen, has faulted the claim that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu offered no support to Governor Ademola Adeleke’s victory in the August 15 Osun governorship election, arguing that the President’s restraint helped create the conditions for the governor’s re-election.Imumolen said he was not claiming that Tinubu campaigned for Adeleke or funded his campaign. His argument was that the President chose no
  
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• Throwback: Ogogo’s ‘I would vomit blood’ account resurfaces after death

  23-08-2026 23:27 via punchng.com
  
  Veteran Nollywood actor Ogogo’s interview about his seven-year battle with illness, including vomiting blood, resurfaces following his death at 66.Read More: https://punchng.com/throwback-ogogos-i-would-vomit-blood-account-resurfaces-after-death/
  
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• LASU resolves missing results row, assures students of graduation

  23-08-2026 23:27 via punchng.com
  
  Lagos State University (LASU) has resolved the missing results row for English Department students, assuring all qualified students will graduate on time.Read More: https://punchng.com/lasu-resolves-missing-results-row-assures-students-of-graduation/
  
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• Osun guber: Adeleke’s Tinubu backing punctures opposition’s 2027 plan — Presidency

  23-08-2026 23:27 via vanguardngr.com
  By Johnbosco AgbakwuruABUJA: The Presidency has said Governor Ademola Adeleke’s decision to support President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid has undermined opposition efforts to use the Osun governorship election as a launching pad for a broader coalition against the All Progressives Congress, APC, ahead of the 2027 general elections.Adeleke’s victory in the August 15 Osun governorship election initially provided the opposition with a new political talking point, the Presidency
  
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• Onitsha traders demand removal of Ogbogwu market caretaker committee

  23-08-2026 23:25 via vanguardngr.com
  — Seek election of market executive after police shootingBy Nwabueze OkonkwoONITSHA: Aggrieved traders at the popular Ogbogwu Drug Market in Onitsha, Anambra State, have renewed calls for the removal of the market’s caretaker committee chairman, Mr Ndubuisi Chukwuleta, and the conduct of an election to usher in a democratically elected executive.The demand followed last Wednesday’s shooting incident involving some traders and policemen at the Onitsha Bridgehead, where several
  
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• Tinubu to chair AMSG roundtable on critical minerals development in Africa

  23-08-2026 23:20 via vanguardngr.com
  — As AMSG pushes for resource wealth, mineral value additionBy Gabriel EwepuABUJA: The Africa Minerals Strategy Group, AMSG, has disclosed that President Bola Tinubu will chair its third High-Level Roundtable on Critical Minerals Development in Africa in Manhattan, New York, United States, on September 21, 2026.The roundtable, themed “From Resources to Wealth: Continental Cooperation for Mineral Value Addition,” is aimed at promoting resource wealth and mineral value addition
  
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• Two security operatives reportedly killed in fresh Plateau attack

  23-08-2026 23:16 via vanguardngr.com
  By Golok Nanmwa, JosJOS: At least two security operatives have reportedly been killed, while several others were injured during a renewed attack on communities in Jol District of Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State.The attackers also reportedly carted away the firearms of the slain security personnel.The incident occurred on Sunday afternoon when suspected armed attackers stormed Tanjol and Tarai communities in the area and opened fire on residents.Sources in the community said the atta
  
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• I don’t hate Christians — Sheikh Jingir

  23-08-2026 23:13 via vanguardngr.com
  — Urges Tinubu, governors to ensure justice, fairness for all NigeriansBy Golok NanmwaJOS: Chairman of the Izalatil Bid’a Wa’ikamatis Sunnah, JIBWIS, Sheikh Sani Yahaya Jingir, has dismissed claims that he dislikes Christians, describing the allegations as “mere lies” and a misinterpretation of his recent remarks.The Islamic cleric came under criticism following comments he made at a mass wedding ceremony organised by the Kano State Government for 1,500 couples, wh
  
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• Atiku’s subsidy proposal’ll wreck Nigeria’s recovery — Rep Ahmed

  23-08-2026 23:13 via vanguardngr.com
  By Dapo AkinrefonLAGOS: The lawmaker representing Agege Federal Constituency, Dr Wale Ahmed, has faulted former Vice President Atiku Abubakar’s proposal to restore petrol subsidy, warning that the policy could derail Nigeria’s economic recovery.Ahmed, in a statement, described the proposal by the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, as economically unsustainable and politically expedient.Atiku had promised to restore petrol subsidy if elected president in
  
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• Police uncover adulterated drinks warehouse in Warri

  23-08-2026 23:11 via vanguardngr.com
  The Police Command in Delta says it has uncovered a warehouse in Warri used for adulterated beverages.The command spokesman, SP Bright Edafe, said this in a statement on Sunday in Warri.Edafe said the State Anti-Kidnapping Unit (SAKU) of the command discovered the warehouse on Monday.He said the police team was conducting a stop-and-search operation on the Warri–Agbarho Expressway when they intercepted a Toyota Sienna carrying quantities of the beverage.“The operatives intercepted a
  
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• Hamzat, Oshiomhole, Shekarau push stronger national identity

  23-08-2026 23:10 via vanguardngr.com
  — Urge Nigerians to shun ethnicity, religious bigotryBy Olasunkanmi AkoniLagos State Deputy Governor, Dr. Kadri Obafemi Hamzat, has stressed the need for Nigerians to make deliberate efforts to build a stronger national identity that transcends ethnic, religious and cultural differences.Senator representing Edo North, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole, and former Kano State Governor, Mallam Ibrahim Shekarau, also supported the call, urging Nigerians to shun ethnic and religious biases.Speaking at
  
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• Atiku mourns Ogogo, says actor’s death leaves ‘painful void’ in Nollywood

  23-08-2026 23:06 via vanguardngr.com
  Former Vice-President and presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress, Atiku Abubakar, has mourned veteran Nollywood actor Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo, who died on Sunday at the age of 66.Atiku, in a statement posted on X, described the actor’s death as “deeply saddening,” noting that it came only days after the public became aware of his battle with cancer.“The news of the passing of celebrated Nollywood actor, Alhaji Taiwo Hassan, is deeply sad
  
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• La Liga: Álvarez booed by Atlético Madrid fans in Villarreal draw

  23-08-2026 23:03 via punchng.com
  
  Julián Álvarez was booed by Atlético Madrid fans during their 2-2 draw with Villarreal amid transfer speculation. Learn more about why Álvarez was jeered.Read More: https://punchng.com/la-liga-alvarez-booed-by-atletico-madrid-fans-in-villarreal-draw/
  
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• Jide Kosoko, others pay tribute to late Taiwo ‘Ogogo’ Hassan

  23-08-2026 22:57 via vanguardngr.com
  Colleagues of veteran Yoruba actor, Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo, have expressed grief over his death.The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Hassan’s family confirmed his passing on Sunday at the age of 66.Hassan, who rose to prominence in the 1990s, was celebrated for his roles in Yoruba action and epic films such as Ogogo, Eegun Mogaji and Igbekun.He was known for his commanding screen presence and dedication to promoting Yoruba culture through cinema.Renowned actor, Ji
  
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• Atiku politicizing nation’s economy with his flip-flops on subsidy – Presidency

  23-08-2026 22:57 via vanguardngr.com
  By Johnbosco AgbakwuruABUJA — The Presidency has accused former Vice President Atiku Abubakar of politicising Nigeria’s economy after he renewed calls to restore the petrol subsidy, saying the stance sharply contradicts the economic position he took during the 2023 presidential campaign.The Presidency described Atiku’s recent stance as political opportunism that seeks to capitalize on Nigerians’ economic hardships for electoral gain, instead of proposing a viable alterna
  
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• Weah calls for independent judiciary to safeguard democracy

  23-08-2026 22:53 via vanguardngr.com
  — As Fubara charges judges to consider effect of judgments on nation’s polityBy Daniel Abia, P/HarcourtWith barely six months to the 2027 presidential election, former Liberian President George Opong Weah has urged legal practitioners to remain neutral in the administration of justice, describing an independent judiciary as crucial to safeguarding democracy.Weah, who delivered a keynote address at the 66th Annual General Conference of the Nigerian Bar Association, NBA, in Port Harco
  
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• Let’s turn our challenges to opportunities, Olu of Warri enjoins Itsekiri nation

  23-08-2026 22:47 via punchng.com
  
  The Olu of Warri, Ogiame Atuwatse III, urges the Itsekiri nation to transform challenges into opportunities for growth and advancement.Read More: https://punchng.com/lets-turn-our-challenges-to-opportunities-olu-of-warri-enjoins-itsekiri-nation/
  
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