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• 2027: Oyo APC Rep aspirant sheaths sword, pledges support for party

  01-09-2026 14:27 via punchng.com
  
  An All Progressives Congress aspirant for Irepo/Orelope/Olorunsogo Federal Constituency in Oyo State, Abdullah Bello, on Tuesday, sheathed his sword and pledged to mobilise for the party ahead of the 2027 general elections, despite alleging irregularities in the primary process. Bello, in a statement issued in Ibadan, the state capital, said the decision followed a reconciliationRead More: https://punchng.com/2027-oyo-apc-rep-aspirant-sheaths-sword-pledges-support-for-party/
  
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• PHOTOS: Karibi-George Set For Miss World Finale In Nigeria-Inspired Looks

  05-09-2026 16:03 via punchng.com
  
  Miss World Nigeria 2026, Tamunosoye Karibi-George, will represent Nigeria in a series of home-inspired looks as she takes the stage at the Miss World finale in Nha Trang, Vietnam, on Saturday. Ahead of the final, the 26-year-old beauty queen unveiled her evening gown and costume, both of which draw inspiration from Nigeria and her NigerRead More: https://punchng.com/photos-karibi-george-set-for-miss-world-finale-in-nigeria-inspired-looks/
  
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• Police detain 6,240 suspects, rescue 211 kidnapped victims in Enugu

  05-09-2026 16:03 via punchng.com
  
  Enugu State Police Command details 17 months of operations, detaining 6,240 suspects, recovering 156 firearms, and rescuing 211 kidnapped victims.Read More: https://punchng.com/police-detain-6240-suspects-rescue-211-kidnapped-victims-in-enugu/
  
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• Barau names Kano North APC campaign council

  05-09-2026 16:03 via punchng.com
  
  Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau Jibrin, has unveiled the All Progressives Congress campaign council for Kano North ahead of the 2027 presidential and National Assembly elections. Barau, who represents Kano North in the Senate, charged the council to take the party’s campaign to the grassroots through house-to-house mobilisation across the senatorial district. HisRead More: https://punchng.com/barau-names-kano-north-apc-campaign-council/
  
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• Lab test showed my wife’s fresh orange juice unfit for consumption – Osinbajo 

  05-09-2026 15:48 via punchng.com
  
  Former VP Osinbajo reveals his wife’s fresh orange juice was unfit for consumption, highlighting widespread food safety issues and chemical use by NigerianRead More: https://punchng.com/lab-test-showed-my-wifes-fresh-orange-juice-unfit-for-consumption-osinbajo/
  
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• Newcastle rally from two goals down to earn Bournemouth draw

  05-09-2026 15:45 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Newcastle surged back from a two-goal deficit against Bournemouth on Saturday to draw 2-2 and extend their unbeaten start to the season after a period of intense upheaval at the club.Matthias Jaissle’s team found themselves 2-0 down in the 35th minute after Marcus Tavernier’s close-range effort and an own goal from Malick Thiaw, both helped by deflections.Newcastle winger Harvey Barnes changed the complexion of the match with a stunning curling effort less than two minutes later.The
  
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• Military aircraft crashes during airshow

  05-09-2026 15:22 via vanguardngr.com
  
  An F-4 Phantom military aircraft crashed Saturday at a base outside Athens during an airshow, Greek news agency ANA reported.Read Also: My wife had headaches from oranges preserved with chemicals – OsinbajoThe circumstances of the crash were unclear, as was the fate of the two pilots aboard, local media said.The aircraft had just taken off when it suddenly lost altitude and crashed, said a journalist from public broadcaster ERT who was at the scene.There was an explosion immediately after
  
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• Breaking: Military aircraft crashes during airshow

  05-09-2026 15:22 via vanguardngr.com
  
  An F-4 Phantom military aircraft crashed Saturday at a base outside Athens during an airshow, Greek news agency ANA reported.Read Also:
  The circumstances of the crash were unclear, as was the fate of the two pilots aboard, local media said.The aircraft had just taken off when it suddenly lost altitude and crashed, said a journalist from public broadcaster ERT who was at the scene.There was an explosion immediately after the crash, which happened before thousands of visitors watching the annual &
  
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• Nigeria,​‌‍‍‍‍⁠⁠‌‍‌⁠​‍​‌⁠‌​ 163 countries to back UN resolution for larger Africa on world map

  05-09-2026 15:09 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Nigeria has joined 163 other countries to endorse an African-led UN resolution seeking fairer world maps that accurately reflect Africa’s true geographical size.The UN General Assembly adopted the historic “Correct the Map” resolution by 164 votes to one, with six abstentions.The United States cast the sole opposing vote, while Estonia, Georgia, Lithuania, Moldova, Serbia and Ukraine abstained.The resolution is formally titled “Correct the Map: Rebalancing global cartogr
  
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• Nigerian woman missing in Qatar 72 hours after airport exit — NCAA official  

  05-09-2026 14:55 via punchng.com
  
  The Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection at the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority, Michael Achimugu, has sought to establish the whereabouts of a 37-year-old Nigerian woman who has been unreachable since arriving in Doha, Qatar. The woman, who travelled from Lagos to Doha aboard Qatar Airways flight QR1408 on Tuesday, reportedly lost contact withRead More: https://punchng.com/nigerian-woman-missing-in-qatar-72-hours-after-airport-exit-ncaa-official/
  
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• American Airlines passenger duct-taped to seat after violence mid-air

  05-09-2026 14:46 via vanguardngr.com
  
  An American Airlines flight travelling from Dallas-Fort Worth to Newark was diverted to Baltimore after a passenger allegedly became violent and had to be restrained and duct-taped to his seat.The incident occurred about two hours into the flight on Thursday night, with witnesses saying the passenger’s behaviour suddenly escalated, creating chaos aboard the aircraft.Juan Mejia, a retired law enforcement officer who was on the flight, said the situation changed abruptly.“Just like a
  
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• UEFA suspends Greenwood, Guendouzi after Fenerbahce-Lyon brawl

  05-09-2026 14:42 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Fenerbahce duo Mason Greenwood and Matteo Guendouzi have been suspended for their part in the chaotic scenes after their club’s Champions League play-off second leg against Lyon.Last month’s 2-1 victory for Fenerbahce in France meant the Turks progressed 3-2 on aggregate and after the final whistle Greenwood and Guendouzi, who both previously played for Lyon’s bitter rivals Marseille, were involved in a brawl with players and coaching staff from both sides.Former Arsenal midfi
  
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• Putin orders halt in strikes on Kyiv for Trump envoys’ visit

  05-09-2026 14:41 via vanguardngr.com
  
  President Vladimir Putin has ordered a three-day halt in Russian strikes on Kyiv for a visit to the Ukrainian capital by US President Donald Trump’s envoys, the Kremlin said Saturday.Read Also:
  “The Russian president and commander in chief has given the order not to strike Kyiv for three days from midnight tonight,” Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov was quoted as saying by state news agency TASS, as US envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff prepares to depart Moscow for Kyiv.Mea
  
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• Osinbajo decries chemical use on fruits, says wife developed headaches from orange juice

  05-09-2026 14:26 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Ayobami OkerindeFormer Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo has raised concerns over the use of dangerous chemicals in ripening and preserving fruits, recounting how a laboratory test found his wife’s freshly squeezed orange juice “not fit for human consumption”.Osinbajo spoke at the Open Day for Gardeners’ Seminar themed “Leaving the Earth Better Than We Found It”, held in Lagos on August 28, with a video of the event shared on his YouTube channel on Wednesday.Os
  
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• My wife had headaches from oranges preserved with chemicals – Osinbajo

  05-09-2026 14:26 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Ayobami OkerindeFormer Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo has raised concerns over the use of dangerous chemicals in ripening and preserving fruits, recounting how a laboratory test found his wife’s freshly squeezed orange juice “not fit for human consumption”.Osinbajo spoke at the Open Day for Gardeners’ Seminar themed “Leaving the Earth Better Than We Found It”, held in Lagos on August 28, with a video of the event shared on his YouTube channel on Wednesday.Os
  
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• VIDEO: Can you go back to where you worked before?, IG Disu asks during Ogun station visit

  05-09-2026 14:20 via punchng.com
  
  Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, made an emotional return to Ago-Iwoye Police Division in Ogun State, where he served as DPO decades ago.Read More: https://punchng.com/video-can-you-go-back-to-where-you-worked-before-ig-disu-asks-during-ogun-station-visit/
  
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• Seyi Tinubu gets Christian youth peace ambassador award

  05-09-2026 14:20 via punchng.com
  
  President Bola Tinubu’s son, Seyi Tinubu, has been recognised as a Christian Youth Peace Ambassador by the Youth Wing of the Christian Association of Nigeria. The honour was conferred on Friday at the National Christian Youth Security Summit and Thanksgiving in Abuja, where the youth wing highlighted Tinubu’s contributions to peace, youth development and nationalRead More: https://punchng.com/seyi-tinubu-gets-christian-youth-peace-ambassador-award/
  
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• Fire destroys six houses, shops at Kano market

  05-09-2026 14:20 via punchng.com
  
  A fire outbreak at Kofar Wanbai Market in Kano State destroyed six houses, shops, and storage facilities. Learn about the Kano market fire incident.Read More: https://punchng.com/fire-destroys-six-houses-shops-at-kano-market/
  
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• Meet Oluwaseun Ogunsakin, the teenager who ended Nigeria’s wait at US Open Junior

  05-09-2026 14:12 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Nigeria’s teenage tennis sensation Oluwaseun ‘The Shark’ Ogunsakin has secured a place in the main draw of the 2026 US Open Junior Championships after defeating top seed Felix Roussel of Canada in the final round of qualifying.The victory marks Ogunsakin’s maiden appearance in the US Open Junior Championship main draw and represents another significant milestone in his developing tennis career.The Aurum Tennis Academy player won 6-3, 6-4 to book his spot in the main draw
  
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• Lagos NIPR unveils LaPRIGA 2026, sets new standard for innovation, originality

  05-09-2026 14:11 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Moses NosikeThe Lagos State Chapter of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) has unveiled the 2026 Lagos Public Relations Industry Gala and Awards (LAPRIGA), scheduled to hold on Friday, 11th December 2026, at the MUSON Centre, Onikan, Lagos, with a renewed commitment to celebrating innovation, originality, excellence and measurable influence across the communication industry.The 2026 edition, which marks another significant chapter in the evolution of the prestigious industry aw
  
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• Low vaccination rates behind diphtheria resurgence, not rainy season — Expert

  05-09-2026 14:05 via punchng.com
  
  Public health expert, Dr. Isaac Egboja, attributes Nigeria’s diphtheria outbreak to low vaccination rates and incomplete immunisation, not the rainy seasonRead More: https://punchng.com/low-vaccination-rates-behind-diphtheria-resurgence-not-rainy-season-expert/
  
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• Oluremi Tinubu announces N500m relief for Calabar fire victims

  05-09-2026 13:41 via punchng.com
  
  First Lady Oluremi Tinubu announces a N500m presidential relief package for 18 business owners affected by the Calabar SPAR mall fire.Read More: https://punchng.com/oluremi-tinubu-announces-n500m-relief-for-calabar-fire-victims/
  
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• JAMB releases 2026 UTME results for underage candidates

  05-09-2026 13:41 via punchng.com
  
  JAMB has released 2026 UTME results for underage candidates. Learn about the strict conditions for exceptional admission and how to check your results.Read More: https://punchng.com/jamb-releases-2026-utme-results-for-underage-candidates/
  
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• How to check 2026 UTME results for underage candidates

  05-09-2026 13:41 via punchng.com
  
  Learn how to check your 2026 UTME results if you are an underage candidate. Follow these simple steps to get your JAMB score via SMS.Read More: https://punchng.com/how-to-check-2026-utme-results-for-underage-candidates/
  
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• Ebonyi PDP slams gov Nwifuru over 2027 threats, demands apology

  05-09-2026 13:41 via punchng.com
  
  Ebonyi PDP condemns Governor Nwifuru’s threats to LG chairmen regarding the 2027 election, demanding an apology and warning against political violence.Read More: https://punchng.com/ebonyi-pdp-slams-gov-nwifuru-over-2027-threats-demands-apology/
  
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• UK updates list of employers licensed to sponsor Nigerian, other foreign workers

  05-09-2026 13:41 via vanguardngr.com
  
  The UK Government has updated its official list of employers licensed to sponsor foreign workers, providing jobseekers with a current resource for identifying organisations that may be able to sponsor eligible workers.The Register of Licensed Sponsors: Workers, published on GOV.UK, contains organisations authorised to sponsor workers under the UK’s Worker and Temporary Worker immigration routes.The latest version of the register was updated on September 4, 2026, according to the UK Govern
  
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• Top 10 coldest countries in the world

  05-09-2026 13:36 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Hannah OgunlabiWhen we think of cold weather, we often picture snow-covered mountains, frozen lakes and people wrapped in thick winter clothing.While some countries experience freezing temperatures for several months of the year, others remain cold for much of the year due to their high latitudes, mountainous terrain or continental climates.From the frozen landscapes of Siberia to the icy regions of the Nordic countries, these nations are among the coldest in the world. Here are 10 countries
  
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• Flick hoping Barca’s Yamal can face Valencia after knock

  05-09-2026 13:35 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Barcelona coach Hansi Flick is hoping teenage star Lamine Yamal is fit to face Valencia in La Liga on Sunday after taking a knock.The 19-year-old winger did not train with his team-mates on Saturday but instead worked by himself at the training ground.“For tomorrow we have to wait, I cannot say it today,” Flick told reporters Saturday.“We have to decide if it’s better that he rests or he starts from the beginning, I’ll speak with him and we’ll decide that.&ld
  
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• Plateau shuts schools over diphtheria threat

  05-09-2026 13:09 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Golok Nanmwa, JosThe Plateau State Government has directed the temporary closure of all public and private primary and secondary schools across the state, effective Monday, September 7, 2026, as a preventive measure against a diphtheria outbreak.The directive, issued under the leadership of Governor Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, follows the detection of suspected cases in Jos North, Wase, Jos South and Bassa Local Government Areas.According to a statement signed by the Honourable Commissioner for
  
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• MKO Abiola documentary to hit Nigerian cinemas in October

  05-09-2026 13:02 via vanguardngr.com
  
  A new documentary chronicling the life of Moshood Kashimawo Olawale Abiola and the events surrounding the annulment of the June 12, 1993, presidential election is set to premiere in cinemas across Nigeria on October 2.Titled MKO, the documentary was directed by Ose Oyamendan and produced by American filmmaker Mark Jonathan Harris.The film examines the political crisis that followed the disputed annulment of the election, which Abiola was widely regarded as having won, as well as his subsequent
  
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