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• Adeleke’s support for Tinubu betrays Osun electorate — NRM

  20-08-2026 19:24 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Vincent UjumaduThe Nigeria Reset Movement (NRM), a non-governmental organisation, has accused Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke, of betraying his supporters by reaffirming his support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu ahead of the 2027 presidential election.The organisation’s Public Relations Officer, David Jones, made the allegation in a statement issued in Awka, Anambra State, on Thursday.Jones said Adeleke’s decision was at odds with the position he allegedly maintain
  
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• We don’t know if they’re alive, Borno parent laments schoolchildren’s captivity

  20-08-2026 19:56 via punchng.com
  
  Parents of Borno schoolchildren abducted 100 days ago lament their continued captivity, urging President Tinubu to intervene for their safe return.Read More: https://punchng.com/borno-parent-laments-prolonged-captivity-of-schoolchildren/
  
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• UK warns citizens against travel to 28 Nigerian states over terrorism, kidnap risk

  20-08-2026 19:55 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Nkiruka NnoromThe United Kingdom government has warned its citizens intending to visit Nigeria against all travel to 11 states and parts of the country, citing rising insecurity, terrorism, kidnapping and intercommunal violence.It also warned its citizens against “all but essential travel” to 17 other states and the Federal Capital Territory, and said they should exercise caution when traveling in Lagos, particularly on the mainland, “which attracts high levels of crime and
  
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• APC diaspora chieftain lauds Adeleke’s N500m fund for election victims

  20-08-2026 19:44 via vanguardngr.com
  
  A former Secretary and APC Committee of Diaspora Chairmen, Mr Ayoola Lawal, has commended Gov. Ademola Adeleke of Osun for unveiling a ₦500 million Fund to support victims and families affected by election violence.Lawal made the commendation in a statement on Thursday.Lawal said the initiative is a welcome, compassionate response to concerns previously raised by some stakeholders, including his own call for meaningful support for families who suffered losses during the electoral process.
  
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• 2027: I’ll do things differently as president, YPP candidate, Agada

  20-08-2026 19:40 via vanguardngr.com
  
  …Says ‘Ward Capitalism’ will Take Development to GrassrootsBy John Alechenu, ABUJAThe presidential candidate of the Young Progressives Party (YPP), Arch. Peter Agada, has said his administration would prioritise production, grassroots development and the integration of young Nigerians into the economy if elected president in 2027.Agada, who spoke in Abuja on Thursday, said he decided to enter the presidential race after becoming increasingly concerned about Nigeria’s ec
  
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• Google unveils 12-month free AI offer for Nigerian students

  20-08-2026 19:39 via punchng.com
  
  Nigerian students can get 12 months of free Google AI Plus, valued at ₦92,400, to access advanced AI tools for learning and skill development.Read More: https://punchng.com/google-unveils-12-month-free-ai-offer-for-nigerian-students/
  
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• Ondo South 2027: No rift with Aiyedatiwa, says Kekemeke

  20-08-2026 19:33 via vanguardngr.com
  
  —Says governor remains his benefactorBy Dayo Johnson, AkureThe All Progressives Congress (APC) senatorial candidate for Ondo South, Dr Isaacs Kekemeke, has dismissed reports of a rift between him and Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, describing the speculation as the handiwork of political opponents.Kekemeke, a former APC National Vice Chairman, South-West, spoke with journalists in Akure, where he said his relationship with the governor remained cordial.He said there was no basis fo
  
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• Shettima hails Fubara, inaugurates 33.5km Rivers road

  20-08-2026 19:32 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Daniel Abia, Port HarcourtVice President Kashim Shettima has commended Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, for prioritising road infrastructure as part of his administration’s development agenda.Shettima gave the commendation on Thursday while inaugurating the newly completed 33.5-kilometre Elele-Egbeda-Omoku dual carriageway in Rivers State.The road, which links communities across Ikwerre, Emohua and Ogba-Egbema-Ndoni Local Government Areas, is expected to improve connectivity a
  
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• CDS engages North-East veterans, highlights welfare initiatives

  20-08-2026 19:28 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Kingsley OmonobiThe Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Olufemi Oluyede, has reaffirmed the commitment of the Defence Headquarters (DHQ) to improving the welfare and dignity of Nigeria’s military veterans.Oluyede gave the assurance on Thursday, August 20, 2026, during an interactive engagement with veterans from the North-East geopolitical zone in Yola, Adamawa State.The engagement was the second in a series of zonal consultations with veterans across the country.According to a state
  
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• Nigerian man dies after detention at Indian railway station

  20-08-2026 19:27 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Indian authorities have launched an investigation into the death of a Nigerian national who collapsed and died after being detained and questioned at a railway station in Surat.The Government Railway Police (GRP) began the inquiry on Wednesday following the man’s death under circumstances being treated as suspicious.The deceased, whose identity has not been disclosed, was travelling from Mumbai to Delhi aboard the Golden Temple Express when he was detained at Surat Railway Station followi
  
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• Tinubu receives Adeleke in Aso Villa

  20-08-2026 19:26 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Johnbosco AgbakwuruABUJA — PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu is currently meeting with the Osun State governor Ademola Adeleke at the presidential villa, Abuja.Adeleke, who won his re-election on Saturday, August 15 on the platform of Accord party, arrived at the forecourt of the Villa at exactly 5:25pm.After the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC had declared Governor Adeleke winner of the governorship election, after polling 511,067 votes to defeat his closest rival, Bola Oyebamiji
  
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• Plateau gov visits scene of deadly attack, promises tighter security

  20-08-2026 19:24 via punchng.com
  
  Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, visits Bin Mper community after a deadly attack, promising tighter security measures to prevent further Plateau attRead More: https://punchng.com/plateau-gov-visits-scene-of-deadly-attack-promises-tighter-security/
  
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• EPL: Carrick rejects ‘easy start’ talk about Man United’s opening fixtures

  20-08-2026 19:24 via punchng.com
  
  Michael Carrick dismisses claims of an ‘easy start’ for Man United’s opening Premier League fixtures against newly promoted Hull and Ipswich.Read More: https://punchng.com/epl-carrick-rejects-easy-start-talk-about-man-uniteds-opening-fixtures/
  
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• Anambra CP summons area commander, DPOs over Onitsha shooting

  20-08-2026 19:24 via punchng.com
  
  Anambra CP Nnanna Ama summons Onitsha Area Commander and DPOs for a high-level meeting following a shooting incident at Head Bridge, Onitsha, injuring fiveRead More: https://punchng.com/anambra-cp-summons-area-commander-dpos-over-onitsha-shooting/
  
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• 2027: INEC must ensure electoral debates take place – Utomi

  20-08-2026 19:21 via vanguardngr.com
  
  .Urges Nigerians to demand greater accountability from politiciansBy Olayinka AjayiRenowned political economist, Professor Pat Utomi, has urged the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, to make electoral debates a mandatory feature of Nigeria’s electoral process.Speaking in a monitored interview with Arise News on Thursday, Utomi posited that debates provide voters with critical insight into the competence, preparedness and character of political candidates.He said the traditio
  
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• Wike defends subsidy removal, slams Atiku over u-turn on policy

  20-08-2026 19:08 via punchng.com
  
  FCT Minister Nyesom Wike defends the Federal Government’s fuel subsidy removal, criticising Atiku Abubakar’s inconsistency on the policy. Read more.Read More: https://punchng.com/wike-defends-subsidy-removal-slams-atiku-over-u-turn-on-policy/
  
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• Presidency blasts Atiku over fuel subsidy pledge

  20-08-2026 19:08 via punchng.com
  
  The Presidency criticises Atiku Abubakar’s pledge to restore fuel subsidy, calling it deceptive and harmful to Nigeria’s economic recovery.Read More: https://punchng.com/presidency-blasts-atiku-over-fuel-subsidy-pledge/
  
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• JUST IN: Tinubu, Adeleke in closed-door meeting at Aso Rock Villa

  20-08-2026 19:08 via punchng.com
  
  President Bola Tinubu meets Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke at Aso Rock Villa. This closed-door meeting follows Adeleke’s re-election victory.Read More: https://punchng.com/just-in-tinubu-adeleke-in-closed-door-meeting-at-aso-rock-villa/
  
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• EPL: Liverpool make approach for Brighton winger Minteh — Reports

  20-08-2026 19:08 via punchng.com
  
  Liverpool have reportedly approached Brighton for winger Yankuba Minteh as they look to strengthen their attacking options. Get the latest on Liverpool’s tRead More: https://punchng.com/epl-liverpool-make-approach-for-brighton-winger-minteh-reports/
  
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• Meta founder Zuckerberg buys historic Gothic castle in Ireland

  20-08-2026 19:05 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Tech billionaire Mark Zuckerberg and his wife Priscilla Chan have bought an Irish castle and are “excited” about the historic home, a spokesman for the businessman said in a statement Thursday.Meta’s founder and CEO bought the three-storey Gothic-style Strancally Castle from the Alen-Buckley family in recent weeks.“Mark and his family are excited to continue caring for this historic home and look forward to spending time in Ireland, where Meta maintains its international
  
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• 2027: We’ll exceed Osun election standards, INEC assures

  20-08-2026 19:03 via vanguardngr.com
  
  …As CSO demands: Make Osun national baseline for general electionBy Omeiza AjayiABUJA: The Independent National Electoral Commission INEC has pledged to surpass the performance recorded in the August 15 Osun State governorship election during the upcoming 2027 general elections.Speaking on Thursday in Abuja during a solidarity visit to the commission’s headquarters by the African Centre for Justice and Human Rights, INEC National Commissioner and Chairman of its Information and Vot
  
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• Killings: Plateau won’t surrender ancestral land — Gov Mutfwang

  20-08-2026 19:01 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Golok NanmwaJOS — Plateau State Governor, Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, has described the deadly attack on Bin Mper community in Kombun District of Mangu Local Government Area as a direct attack on his person, vowing that his administration would do everything within its powers to protect the people and prevent the takeover of their ancestral lands.Mutfwang stated this on Thursday when he visited the community to sympathise with victims and families of those killed in the attack, which occu
  
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• Okpebholo woos investors as Edo inaugurates solar grid

  20-08-2026 18:52 via punchng.com
  
  Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, inaugurates a mini solar power grid in Gbelebu, urging investors to partner with the government for development.Read More: https://punchng.com/okpebholo-woos-investors-as-edo-inaugurates-solar-grid-from-adeyinka-adedipe-benin-the-edo-state-governor-monday-okpebholo-has-called-on-investors-and-businesses-operating-in-the-state-to-partner/
  
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• EPL: We are happy with Fernandez – Alonso

  20-08-2026 18:52 via punchng.com
  
  Chelsea head coach Xabi Alonso confirms the club is “happy” with Enzo Fernandez amid transfer speculation, stating the midfielder is not for sale this summRead More: https://punchng.com/epl-we-are-happy-with-fernandez-alonso/
  
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• NDLEA discovers fentanyl chemical in Ogun meth laboratory, arrests 10

  20-08-2026 18:52 via punchng.com
  
  NDLEA operatives found a fentanyl precursor chemical in an Ogun State meth lab, leading to 10 arrests and a N480bn drug seizure. Learn more about this dangRead More: https://punchng.com/ndlea-discovers-fentanyl-chemical-in-ogun-meth-laboratory-arrests-10/
  
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• Cameroon President Paul Biya returns to country after 73 days away

  20-08-2026 18:49 via vanguardngr.com
  
  President Paul Biya, 93, returned to Cameroon on Thursday, AFP journalists noted, after a 73-day absence that fuelled speculation about his health.The world’s oldest serving head of state landed in the capital Yaounde at around 1600 GMT after having left for Geneva on June 7 for what his office called “a short private stay”. He waved to supporters from his car as he left the airport.AFP
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• University suspends academic behind Jason Arday plagiarism charges

  20-08-2026 18:47 via vanguardngr.com
  
  A Belgian university on Thursday suspended a US academic who spearheaded accusations of plagiarism against Jason Arday, the black ex-Cambridge professor found dead last week after resigning over the scandal.Researcher Nathan Cofnas — a self-defined “race realist” who was himself sacked from his Cambridge post two years ago — posted on X: “I was just suspended by Ghent University. They will almost certainly fire me.”Without naming Cofnas, the University of Ghe
  
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• NANS threatens campus takeover over Atiba Law Students’ deadlock

  20-08-2026 18:43 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Adeola BadruThe National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has issued a seven-day ultimatum to Atiba University, Oyo State, to resolve the crisis preventing students and graduates of its Law programme from proceeding to the Nigerian Law School.NANS threatened to relocate its National Secretariat to the university and remain on campus indefinitely if the institution fails to address the matter within the stipulated period.The ultimatum followed complaints from affected students and grad
  
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• Bayelsa group backs Tompolo’s door-to-door drive for Tinubu

  20-08-2026 18:37 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Commends Diri, deputy over massive Yenagoa turnoutBy Samuel Oyadongha, YenagoaA political pressure group, Bayelsa One Mandate (BOM), has declared its support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s re-election bid in 2027, backing the PBAT Door-to-Door Movement initiated under the patronage of High Chief Government Ekpemupolo, popularly known as Tompolo.The group, in a statement issued in Yenagoa and signed by its Director-General, Claudius Egba, described the large turnout at the launch of the
  
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• Gospel singer Asu Ekiye announces end of 28-year marriage

  20-08-2026 18:36 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Nigerian gospel singer Asu Ekiye has announced the end of his 28-year marriage to his wife, Kunemofa Asu.The Bayelsa State-born singer, popularly known as the “Prince of the Niger Delta,” made the announcement in a Facebook post titled “Public Notice” on Thursday.Ekiye described the marriage as a deeply personal journey marked by growth, experience and reflection.According to the singer, the marriage officially ended a year ago, but he chose to make the development publi
  
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