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• 83 Nigerians return from South Africa

  20-08-2026 05:24 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Favour UleborEighty-three Nigerians have returned to the country from South Africa following a repatriation exercise facilitated by private individuals.The Ministry of Foreign Affairs disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday night, saying the returnees arrived at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos aboard a South African Airways flight from Johannesburg.The returnees were accompanied by two officials of the Consulate-General of Nigeria in Johannesburg.According to the ministr
  
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• Allocations can’t guarantee prosperity for states —Oyedele

  20-08-2026 06:50 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Emma Ujah, Abuja Bureau Chief & Emmanuel IheakaThe Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Prof. Taiwo Oyedele, has said federal allocations alone cannot guarantee prosperity for states, urging them to develop sustainable sources of revenue and drive economic growth.
  He also said Nigeria recorded estimated savings of N15.8 trillion from the removal of fuel subsidy and the liberalisation of the foreign exchange market between June 2023 and December 2025, but insisted
  
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• Accolades for Vanguard, Uncle Sam as ex-staff launch book, reunite, plan media library

  20-08-2026 06:37 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Osa Amadi,  Adesina Wahab, Juliet Umeh, Cynthia Alo, Providence  Ayanfeoluwa and Chiamaka AnicheFormer staff of Vanguard Media Limited, the publishers of Vanguard Newspapers, yesterday converged on Lagos to launch a book detailing their experiences while they worked with the media outfit.The launch of the book, titled “The Vanguard Chronology: 40 years of Nigeria’s leading tabloid,” turned out to be an occasion where encomium poured in torrents for the media house
  
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• Under fire while grazing: Amotekun’s daring rescue of kidnapped Fulani boys in Ondo

  20-08-2026 06:32 via vanguardngr.com
  
  *A criminal is a criminal; we don’t discriminate — Amotekun boss*Says border gaps complicate security*97 suspects paradedBy Dayo Johnson, AkureOWO — It started like any other grazing day. Abubakar Umaru and Abdullahi Umaru, both teenagers, led their family’s cattle towards the grasslands near Owo, on the boundary between Ondo and Edo states.They carried sticks, not phones. They knew the paths by memory. By dusk, they were not home. Neither were the cows.In border communi
  
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• Listing fintechs on the Stock Exchange

  20-08-2026 04:58 via vanguardngr.com
  
  The call by the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) for President Bola Tinubu to mandate major fintechs to list on the Nigerian stock market deserves serious attention. NGX Group Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer Temi Popoola made the appeal during an engagement with the President, against the background of the Exchange’s drive to deepen Nigeria’s capital market and ensure that businesses creating value in the country also create investment opportunities for Nigerians.Fintechs are f
  
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• Osun election: Matters arising, by Ikechukwu Amaechi

  20-08-2026 04:13 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Nigerians are an excitable lot. It is, therefore, not surprising that the outcome of the August 15 off-cycle Osun governorship election is generating so much buzz. To be sure, the outcome calls for celebration because for the first time in a long while, the will of the people prevailed in an election. And it prevailed not because attempts were not made by the powers-that-be to replicate the September 21, 2024, Edo State governorship election heist. Till date, the beneficiary of that a
  
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• Obasanjo-Atiku’s ding-dong battle: Who is fooling who? By Olu Fasan

  20-08-2026 04:11 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Over the past several years, especially during presidential election seasons, a war of words usually breaks out between former President Olusegun Obasanjo and Atiku Abubakar, his vice-president. Obasanjo always fires the first salvo, presenting Atiku as the devil incarnate. But Atiku never shies away from responding in kind. The self-indulgent, long-running feud is frustratingly irritating because its genesis is clouded by a fog of deception. I take no sides, but, if truth be told, Ob
  
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• The most expensive communication mistake professionals make, by Ruth Oji

  20-08-2026 03:15 via vanguardngr.com
  
  A colleague once sent me a project brief that was, by any measure, impressively detailed. Three pages of specifications, timelines broken down by week, deliverables listed with precision. When I asked a clarifying question about the project’s underlying purpose, she seemed surprised. “It’s all in the document,” she said. And it was. Every word was clear, and every sentence was grammatically sound. Yet I had no idea what problem we were actually trying to solve or wh
  
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• World Energy Council: Why Nigeria’s membership matters

  20-08-2026 03:11 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Gabriel Tanimu AdudaNigeria’s return to the World Energy Council, WEC, is as significant as the formal announcement of the constitution of a new National Member Committee and Governing Board. At a time when the country is struggling to translate its enormous energy resources into reliable electricity, industrial growth, affordable energy and sustainable development, rejoining the century-old global energy community could provide Nigeria with an important platform for influencing i
  
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• Nigeria’s future depends on deliberate choices

  20-08-2026 03:07 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Sunny IkhioyaThis was how Blakey Ijezie titled his keynote address on the occasion of his 6th national economic conference, held in Lekki on 16 April 2026. It has become obvious that the position we have found ourselves in today is a consequence of the choices we have made as a people: the choices we make and the choices the leadership make on our behalf. Every great revolution and development we see today in the world is a result of this factor, the same way we can link every failure t
  
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• Education: When high fee doesn’t mean better academic performance

  20-08-2026 02:51 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Elizabeth OsayandeAs private school fees in Lagos and across Nigeria climb into millions of naira per session, many parents are asking one critical question: “Does the cost translate to better academic performance?”From N3 million to N5 million yearly fees in top-tier schools, to N500,000 – N1.5 million in mid-range private schools, the gap between tuition in private schools and public schools continues to widen. However, stakeholders argue that the link between high fees a
  
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• ASUU declares indefinite strike at Bayelsa varsities over CBA, 19‑month arrears

  20-08-2026 02:40 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Wahab AdesinaAcademic activities at two of Bayelsa State’s foremost tertiary institutions ground to a halt on Tuesday as the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) declared an indefinite strike over the state government’s alleged refusal to honour agreements signed with the unions.The industrial action, which affects Niger Delta University (NDU) and Bayelsa Medical University (BMU), followed separate enlarged congresses held at the Amassoma and Yenagoa campuses, with hundred
  
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• Fee hike crisis hits private schools

  20-08-2026 02:36 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Wahab AdesinaLAGOS — Parents with children in private schools are facing difficulties as some schools have increased their fees, making it harder for families to afford their children’s education.The increase in school fees has affected tuition and other payments such as transportation, uniforms, textbooks, and other levies.Some parents said the increase has added to their financial problems, especially as the prices of food, transportation, and other basic needs continue to rise.
  
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• Writers urged to promote inclusive maritime sector

  20-08-2026 02:28 via punchng.com
  
  Participants at the 6th Annual Maritime Writes Project Creative Writing Bootcamp were advised to use their voices to promote Nigeria’s maritime and port seRead More: https://punchng.com/writers-urged-to-promote-inclusive-maritime-sector/
  
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• The politics of devious faith

  20-08-2026 02:28 via punchng.com
  
  Explore the dangerous use of religious rhetoric in Nigerian politics, particularly the ‘infidel’ narrative, and its impact on national unity and governanceRead More: https://punchng.com/the-politics-of-devious-faith/
  
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• ‘Single window processed N11.27bn payment in five months’

  20-08-2026 02:28 via punchng.com
  
  Nigeria’s National Single Window platform processed N11.27bn and 114,122 licences/permits in five months, boosting trade efficiency and transparency.Read More: https://punchng.com/single-window-processed-n11-27bn-payment-in-five-months/
  
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• 2027: Peter Obi and opposition’s search for strongest path

  20-08-2026 02:28 via punchng.com
  
  Explore Peter Obi’s unique position and the opposition’s search for a strong, united path to challenge the ruling APC in Nigeria’s 2027 presidential electiRead More: https://punchng.com/2027-peter-obi-and-oppositions-search-for-strongest-path/
  
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• IOC divestments: Job security, welfare of workers our priority — PENGASSAN

  20-08-2026 02:27 via vanguardngr.com
  
  • Says rift with Dangote Refinery overBy Victor Ahiuma-YoungAs international oil companies, IOCs,  continue to divest from Nigeria’s oil and gas industry, concerns over job losses and the welfare of workers have remained at the heart of the transition. But the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria, PENGASSAN, says it has made job security and improved welfare its foremost priorities, insisting that workers should not bear the brunt of the industry&rs
  
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• Benue 2027: How far can Alia, Tinubu’s synergy go?

  20-08-2026 02:22 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Soni DanielSOMETHING positive appears to be stirring in Benue State.For a state long associated with insecurity, deaths, abandoned infrastructure and economic hardship, a new narrative of roads, bridges, industries and improved healthcare is beginning to emerge, with residents expressing renewed optimism over the direction of the state.Across communities visited recently, one phrase has become almost a refrain:  “Our Governor is working.”  And, almost immediately, anoth
  
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• Ondo APC Crisis: Reconciliation must be genuine, address root causes – Akinjo

  20-08-2026 02:17 via vanguardngr.com
  
  * Aiyedatiwa not doing enough unite partyBy Dayo JohnsonKolade Victor Akinjo was a member of the 8th and 9th House of Representatives representing Ilaje/Ese-Odo Constituency, Ondo State, from 2015 to 2023. He was appointed by former President Olusegun Obasanjo as Personal Assistant between 2006 and 2007, and later as Special Assistant to the President on Student and Youth Affairs. In this interview, he speaks on the crisis in the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Ondo state, the last NASS prim
  
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• Uche undergoes successful knee surgery

  20-08-2026 02:06 via punchng.com
  
  Getafe midfielder Christantus Uche has undergone successful knee surgery after a serious injury, beginning his lengthy recovery process. Read more here.Read More: https://punchng.com/uche-undergoes-successful-knee-surgery/
  
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• Syndicate held 42 victims hostage promising fake jobs – NSCDC

  20-08-2026 02:06 via punchng.com
  
  NSCDC uncovers a transnational job scam syndicate in Calabar, rescuing 42 victims lured with fake promises of foreign jobs and held hostage in a pyramid scRead More: https://punchng.com/syndicate-held-42-victims-hostage-promising-fake-jobs-nscdc/
  
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• S’East youths vow to reject bad leaders

  20-08-2026 02:06 via punchng.com
  
  South-East youths, under NYCN, warn politicians against electoral manipulation and urge active PVC use to reject incompetent leaders in the 2027 elections.Read More: https://punchng.com/seast-youths-vow-to-reject-bad-leaders/
  
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• Lagos revives monthly cadet table tennis tourney

  20-08-2026 02:06 via punchng.com
  
  Lagos State Table Tennis Association revives its monthly cadet tournament to discover and nurture young talents. Learn how Lagos table tennis is fosteringRead More: https://punchng.com/lagos-revives-monthly-cadet-table-tennis-tourney/
  
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• IEA: LPG crisis threatens Africa’s clean cooking progress

  20-08-2026 02:06 via punchng.com
  
  The IEA warns that the global LPG crisis, driven by Strait of Hormuz disruptions, threatens Africa’s clean cooking progress, impacting health and developmeRead More: https://punchng.com/iea-lpg-crisis-threatens-africas-clean-cooking-progress/
  
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• Hearn threatens to sue White over Joshua, Fury fight

  20-08-2026 02:06 via punchng.com
  
  Matchroom promoter Eddie Hearn threatens to sue Dana White over claims of brokering the Anthony Joshua vs. Tyson Fury fight. Get the latest on the Joshua FRead More: https://punchng.com/hearn-threatens-to-sue-white-over-joshua-fury-fight/
  
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• Fizdale names D’Tigers roster for World Cup qualifiers

  20-08-2026 02:06 via punchng.com
  
  Coach David Fizdale names the 12-man D’Tigers roster for the crucial FIBA World Cup qualifiers in Tunisia, featuring key players like Chimezie Metu and ChiRead More: https://punchng.com/fizdale-names-dtigers-roster-for-world-cup-qualifiers/
  
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• Ekiti community gets monarch after 25-year chieftaincy dispute

  20-08-2026 02:06 via punchng.com
  
  After 25 years of dispute, Oke-Ako Ekiti finally gets a new monarch, Prince Olarewaju Oni. This appointment aims to restore unity and development in the EkRead More: https://punchng.com/ekiti-community-gets-monarch-after-25-year-chieftaincy-dispute/
  
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• Bolt opens ride-hailing to ChatGPT’s 900m users

  20-08-2026 02:06 via punchng.com
  
  Bolt now allows users to book rides directly through ChatGPT, expanding its reach to 900 million users. Discover how this AI integration simplifies ride-haRead More: https://punchng.com/bolt-opens-ride-hailing-to-chatgpts-900m-users/
  
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• Apapa Customs record historic N28.10bn daily collection

  20-08-2026 02:06 via punchng.com
  
  Apapa Customs Command achieves a historic N28.10bn daily revenue collection, the highest ever, demonstrating improved compliance and digital efficiency.Read More: https://punchng.com/apapa-customs-record-historic-n28-10bn-daily-collection/
  
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