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• Adeleke’s camp to Keyamo: ‘There is no agreement’ with Tinubu

  16-08-2026 20:01 via vanguardngr.com
  
  ABUJA — The camp of Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has dismissed claims of an agreement between the governor and President Bola Ahmed Tinubu ahead of the 2027 presidential election.Pelumi Olajengbesi, spokesperson of the Imole Campaign Council, said this on Sunday in a post on X, insisting that the people of Osun State should be given credit for the governor’s victory in the recent governorship election.He said the outcome of the election was a reflection of the people’s
  
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• EPL: Late Szoboszlai penalty earns Liverpool 2-2 draw against Newcastle

  23-08-2026 21:58 via punchng.com
  
  Dominik Szoboszlai’s late penalty earned Liverpool a dramatic 2-2 draw against Newcastle United. Read about the thrilling match and the emotional tribute tRead More: https://punchng.com/epl-late-szoboszlai-penalty-earns-liverpool-2-2-draw-against-newcastle/
  
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• Tinubu renews tenure of NTA, NAN DGs for another three years

  23-08-2026 21:58 via punchng.com
  
  President Bola Tinubu renews the tenure of Abdulhamid Dembos (NTA) and Ali Mohammed Ali (NAN) for another three years, effective October 2026.Read More: https://punchng.com/tinubu-renews-tenure-of-nta-nan-dgs-for-another-three-years/
  
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• Seven die in Niger road crash

  23-08-2026 21:58 via punchng.com
  
  Seven people were killed and seven injured in a tragic Niger road crash involving a Toyota Sienna and Mazda on the Kutigi–Bida Road.Read More: https://punchng.com/seven-die-in-niger-road-crash-2/
  
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• 2027: Kwankwaso faults APC campaign council, urges Yari to reconsider DG role

  23-08-2026 21:56 via vanguardngr.com
  Vice-presidential candidate of the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC), Rabiu Kwankwaso, has criticised the composition of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council for the 2027 election, urging its Director-General, Abdul’aziz Yari, to reconsider his role.Kwankwaso, in a statement posted on X on Sunday, questioned the decision of Yari, a former Zamfara State governor and prominent APC figure, to lead the campaign for President Bola Tinubu’s re-election.He arg
  
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• 2027: Aiyedatiwa not backing opposition candidates, aide clarifies

  23-08-2026 21:47 via vanguardngr.com
  — Says gov stands with APC, Kekemeke in SouthBy Dayo Johnson, AkureGovernor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State has dismissed allegations that he is tactically supporting opposition candidates in the 2027 National Assembly elections, declaring that he will not abandon candidates of the All Progressives Congress (APC).The denial was contained in a statement issued in Akure by his Senior Special Assistant on Public Engagement, Steve Bayode Otaloro.The clarification followed claims that the gover
  
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• Ondo Assembly Crisis: Speaker safe for now as APC begs 24 lawmakers to sheathe sword

  23-08-2026 21:43 via vanguardngr.com
  — Why we intervened — APC
  — We’ve lost confidence in his leadership — Aggrieved memberBy Dayo Johnson, AkureThe impeachment plot against the Speaker of the Ondo State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Olamide Oladiji, may have been suspended following the intervention of the leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state.Vanguard gathered that 24 of the 26 lawmakers had backed the move to impeach the Speaker over alleged financial misconduct.The party lea
  
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• 15 things to know about late Nollywood actor Ogogo

  23-08-2026 21:42 via punchng.com
  
  Learn 15 essential things about late Nollywood actor Ogogo, Taiwo Hassan, from his career beginnings to his memorable roles and final days.Read More: https://punchng.com/15-things-to-know-about-late-nollywood-actor-ogogo/
  
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• 10-man Atletico snatch Villarreal draw as Alvarez returns

  23-08-2026 21:29 via vanguardngr.com
  Atletico Madrid salvaged a 2-2 draw against Villarreal in La Liga on Sunday despite having defender Robin Le Normand sent off.Giuliano Simeone grabbed his team a draw after Gerard Moreno and Georges Mikautadze’s penalties put Villarreal in front following Marc Pubill’s 59th-minute opener.Atletico coach Diego Simeone brought Julian Alvarez on as a second-half substitute to a chorus of boos from home supporters.The forward walked down the tunnel at the end by himself while his team-ma
  
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• Salah scores brace as Trabzonspor beat Istanbul Basaksehir 2-1

  23-08-2026 21:25 via punchng.com
  
  Mohamed Salah nets two goals in his first Turkish Super Lig start, leading Trabzonspor to a 2-1 victory over Istanbul Basaksehir.Read More: https://punchng.com/salah-scores-brace-as-trabzonspor-beat-istanbul-basaksehir-2-1/
  
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• Terrorists abduct monarch, others in Kwara

  23-08-2026 21:22 via vanguardngr.com
  By Demola Akinyemi IlorinTerrorists have reportedly launched a fresh attack on  Igbesi community in the Isin local government area of Kwara State, abducting the traditional ruler, Oba Moses Oyinloye Iwedunmoye I, the Kabiyesi Onigbesi of Igbesi land.Meanwhile, the state Commissioner of Police, Ojo Adekimi, has confirmed the monarch’s abduction by the terrorists.Igbesi is a community within Oke-Onigbin town in Isin Local Government Area, Kwara South senatorial district.Oke-Onigbin is
  
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• Dangote Refinery’s free fuel delivery expands to Kano, Imo, other states

  23-08-2026 21:19 via vanguardngr.com
  …Marketers applaud initiative as refinery absorbs logistics costs to lower distribution expenses
  By Udeme AkpanDangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals has expanded its free petroleum product delivery initiative to Kano, Imo, Anambra and Nasarawa States, a move expected to reduce distribution costs for independent petroleum marketers and create room for lower petrol prices.
  The initiative, which initially covered Lagos, Ogun, Rivers, Kaduna, Abuja and Delta, is designed to take pe
  
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• Tinubu renews tenure of NTA DG, NAN MD

  23-08-2026 21:12 via vanguardngr.com
  By Johnbosco AgbakwuruABUJA – PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu has renewed the tenure of the Director-General of the National Television Authority (NTA) and the Managing Director of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) for another three-year term.President Tinubu first appointed Abdulhamid Salihu Dembos of the NTA and Ali Mohammed Ali of the NAN on October 20, 2023. Their second term will begin on October 20, 2026.Salihu Dembos, from Yola, Adamawa State, is a former National President of the Radio, Tele
  
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• Actor Taiwo Hassan ‘Ogogo’ to be buried Monday in Ilaro

  23-08-2026 21:05 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Veteran Nollywood actor, Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo, will be buried on Monday, August 24, 2026, in his hometown, Ilaro, Ogun State.Hassan died at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday at the age of 66, according to a burial announcement by veteran actor Jide Kosoko.Kosoko, in a statement shared on his Instagram page, said the late actor’s remains would be taken to Ilaro on Sunday ahead of the burial ceremony scheduled for Monday.The statement read, “With heavy hearts and profound sadness,
  
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• Ogogo’s death monumental loss to creative, entertaiment industry – Yayi

  23-08-2026 21:02 via punchng.com
  
  Senator Solomon Adeola (Yayi) expresses sadness over veteran actor Ogogo’s death, calling it a monumental loss to the creative industry. Ogogo died after bRead More: https://punchng.com/ogogos-death-monumental-loss-to-creative-entertaiment-industry-yayi/
  
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• Actor Ogogo to be buried Monday

  23-08-2026 21:02 via punchng.com
  
  Veteran Nollywood actor, Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo, will be buried in Ilaro, Ogun State, on Monday. Learn more about Ogogo’s burial arrangemenRead More: https://punchng.com/actor-ogogo-to-be-buried-monday/
  
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• 10 things to know about late Nollywood actor Taiwo Hassan ‘Ogogo’

  23-08-2026 20:54 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Veteran Nollywood actor Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo, has died at the age of 66 after battling cancer.Hassan’s death was confirmed by his daughter, Kira Taiwo, during a live video on Sunday, August 23, 2026. Overcome with emotion, Kira repeatedly said, “My daddy is dead.”The confirmation came five days after the family dismissed an earlier report of his death as false.As tributes pour in for the veteran actor, here are 10 things to know about the life and career of T
  
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• Tinubu to chair Africa minerals summit in New York

  23-08-2026 20:46 via punchng.com
  
  President Bola Tinubu will chair a high-level Africa minerals summit in New York, aiming to boost continental control and value addition for critical minerRead More: https://punchng.com/tinubu-to-chair-africa-minerals-summit-in-new-york/
  
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• Osun poll: Tinubu’s restraint helped Adeleke win, says Accord Party chieftain

  23-08-2026 20:46 via punchng.com
  
  Accord Party chieftain, Prof Chris Imumolen, argues President Tinubu’s democratic restraint, not lack of support, helped Adeleke win the Osun election.Read More: https://punchng.com/osun-poll-tinubus-restraint-helped-adeleke-win-says-accord-party-chieftain/
  
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• Anti-party remarks: Abia APC lifts ultimatum on Kalu, Nkwonta

  23-08-2026 20:46 via punchng.com
  
  Abia APC lifts ultimatum on Senator Orji Kalu and Rep. Chris Nkwonta for alleged anti-party remarks, promoting unity ahead of 2027 elections.Read More: https://punchng.com/anti-party-remarks-abia-apc-lifts-ultimatum-on-kalu-nkwonta/
  
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• Cassi evicted from BBNaija season 11

  23-08-2026 20:40 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Big Brother Naija Season 11 housemate, Cassi, has been evicted from the reality TV show.Cassi’s eviction was announced during the live eviction show on Sunday, ending his stay in the ‘Show Ya Sef’ house.He was among the housemates put up for possible eviction in the fourth week of the competition, alongside Araga, Gerard, Nomy, Tram, Sheba, Aikou, Yusuf, Goddessa and Temi Nkem.
  His departure further reduces the number of contestants still competing for the grand prize as the r
  
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• Panic as petrol tanker falls, causes obstruction on Anambra road

  23-08-2026 20:30 via punchng.com
  
  A petrol tanker fell on Onitsha-Owerri Road in Anambra, causing panic and obstruction. Emergency services are on-site to prevent an explosion.Read More: https://punchng.com/panic-as-petrol-tanker-falls-causes-obstruction-on-anambra-road/
  
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• Insecurity: Sokoto gov’s aide urges unity against banditry

  23-08-2026 20:16 via punchng.com
  
  Sokoto State Governor’s aide calls for unity among political leaders and stakeholders to fight banditry, stressing that Sokoto insecurity should not be polRead More: https://punchng.com/insecurity-sokoto-govs-aide-urges-unity-against-banditry/
  
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• BREAKING: Nollywood actor Taiwo Hassan ‘Ogogo’ is dead

  23-08-2026 20:01 via punchng.com
  
  Nollywood mourns as veteran actor Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo, is confirmed dead after a battle with stage-four cancer.Read More: https://punchng.com/breaking-nollywood-actor-taiwo-hassan-ogogo-is-dead/
  
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• Szoboszlai’s last-gasp leveller rescues Liverpool in Newcastle draw

  23-08-2026 19:56 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Liverpool midfielder Dominik Szoboszlai scored a penalty with the last kick of the game to rescue a dramatic 2-2 draw against Newcastle in Andoni Iraola’s first match in charge of the Reds.Iraola is the figurehead of a new era for Liverpool after Arne Slot’s close-season sacking and Mohamed Salah’s departure to Trabzonspor.Liverpool’s first steps into the future were uncomfortable, with Newcastle exposing the defensive flaws that proved fatal for Slot last season.Anthony
  
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• Oyo congratulates TUC chairman on emergence as PENGASSAN president

  23-08-2026 19:46 via punchng.com
  
  Oyo State Government congratulates Bosun Olabiyi-Agoro, state TUC chairman, on his emergence as the new PENGASSAN President.Read More: https://punchng.com/oyo-congratulates-tuc-chairman-on-emergence-as-pengassan-president/
  
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• Nollywood actor Taiwo Hassan ‘Ogogo’ is dead

  23-08-2026 19:43 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Veteran Nollywood actor Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo, has died at the age of 66 after battling cancer.The actor reportedly died on Sunday, following his struggle with the illness.A video circulating on social media captured his daughter, Kira Taiwo, in tears as she announced her father’s death, saying repeatedly, “My daddy is dead.”The development comes days after Kira and her sister, Haleemah, revealed that their father had been diagnosed with Stage 4 cancer and app
  
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• EPL: Man City beat Bournemouth 2-1 in Maresca’s debut

  23-08-2026 18:52 via punchng.com
  
  Enzo Maresca secures a dramatic 2-1 victory for Man City against Bournemouth in his Premier League debut, with late goals from Guehi and Gvardiol.Read More: https://punchng.com/epl-man-city-beat-bournemouth-2-1-in-marescas-debut/
  
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• ‘I was born without fingerprint’ – Nigerian lady recalls JAMB, bank biometric issues

  23-08-2026 18:49 via vanguardngr.com
  
  A Nigerian woman who was born without fingerprints has shared her experience navigating biometric identification systems, recounting the difficulties she encountered during JAMB registration, the National Youth Service Corps programme and banking transactions.The woman, known on Instagram as J for Jidds, shared her experience in a video posted on Saturday, explaining that she discovered she had the condition in 2017 while registering for her first Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board examina
  
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• FULL LIST: Umahi’s son, 12 others win Ebonyi LG chairmanship seats

  23-08-2026 18:35 via punchng.com
  
  The APC swept all 13 chairmanship seats in the Ebonyi LG election, including Osborn Umahi. Discover the full list of winners and election details.Read More: https://punchng.com/full-list-umahis-son-12-others-win-ebonyi-lg-chairmanship-seats/
  
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