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• Adeleke’s victory a ‘resounding vote of confidence’ – NANS

  16-08-2026 17:22 via punchng.com
  
  NANS congratulates Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke on his re-election, calling his victory a ‘resounding vote of confidence’ from students and youth.Read More: https://punchng.com/adelekes-victory-a-resounding-vote-of-confidence-nans/
  
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• W’Cup: Falconets replace captain Igbokwe, Abdulwahab after visa issues

  27-08-2026 01:15 via punchng.com
  
  The Falconets have replaced captain Joy Igbokwe and Faridat Abdulwahab due to visa issues ahead of the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup in Poland.Read More: https://punchng.com/wcup-falconets-replace-captain-igbokwe-abdulwahab-after-visa-issues/
  
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• Unpaid arrears: ASUU declares indefinite strike at Plateau varsity

  27-08-2026 01:15 via punchng.com
  
  Plateau State University faces an indefinite ASUU strike over unpaid arrears and unaddressed demands. Learn more about the ongoing ASUU strike.Read More: https://punchng.com/unpaid-arrears-asuu-declares-indefinite-strike-at-plateau-varsity/
  
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• Sor reassures fans after slow Amedspor start

  27-08-2026 01:15 via punchng.com
  
  Super Eagles winger Yira Sor says he is gradually settling into life at Turkish Super Lig side Amedspor and is confident that goals and assists will soon follow, despite a scoreless start to his spell at the club, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Sor has featured twice for the newcomers since his move but is yetRead More: https://punchng.com/sor-reassures-fans-after-slow-amedspor-start/
  
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• Rowe Park gets new look ahead of Intermediate Games

  27-08-2026 01:15 via punchng.com
  
  One of the designated venues for the maiden National Intermediate Games, tagged EKO 2026, the Rowe Park Sports Centre, Yaba, is back in the spotlight as its indoor sports hall and squash courts get a striking new look ahead of the competition scheduled for October 1-15. With just over a month to the start ofRead More: https://punchng.com/rowe-park-gets-new-look-ahead-of-intermediate-games/
  
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• NPFL ends 10-year title sponsorship drought with $7.5m EuroMatch deal

  27-08-2026 01:15 via punchng.com
  
  The Nigeria Premier Football League board has secured a new three-year title sponsorship agreement with Poland-based investment group EuroMatch, signing a deal worth $7.5m to end the league’s decade-long wait for a title sponsor. The deal, unveiled by the NPFL board on Wednesday in Abuja ahead of the 2026/27 season, which begins on Friday, isRead More: https://punchng.com/npfl-ends-10-year-title-sponsorship-drought-with-7-5m-euromatch-deal/
  
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• LASK boss lauds Usor, others after Celtic comeback

  27-08-2026 01:15 via punchng.com
  
  LASK manager Dietmar Kühbauer has hailed his players, including Nigerian forward Moses Usor, after the Austrian champions produced one of the greatest comebacks in Champions League qualifying history to eliminate Celtic 5-4 on aggregate. LASK trailed 3-0 from the first leg and fell four goals behind on aggregate inside the first half of the returnRead More: https://punchng.com/lask-boss-lauds-usor-others-after-celtic-comeback/
  
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• Lampard hails Awoniyi after Carabao Cup win

  27-08-2026 01:15 via punchng.com
  
  Coventry City manager Frank Lampard has praised Taiwo Awoniyi for his impressive performance in their 4-2 Carabao Cup win over Plymouth Argyle on Tuesday, as the Nigerian got a goal and an assist to help his new club advance to the next round, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Awoniyi opened his Coventry account with a well-takenRead More: https://punchng.com/lampard-hails-awoniyi-after-carabao-cup-win/
  
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• Gusau didn’t honour fact-finding committee’s invitation – Amun

  27-08-2026 01:15 via punchng.com
  
  Ex-international Fanny Amun reveals NFF President Ibrahim Gusau failed to appear before the committee investigating national team failures, urging full repRead More: https://punchng.com/gusau-didnt-honour-fact-finding-committees-invitation-amun/
  
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• Farmers-herders crisis: Southern, M’Belt leaders reject FG ranching plan

  27-08-2026 01:15 via punchng.com
  
  Southern and Middle Belt leaders reject the Federal Government’s proposed ranching plan, citing concerns over land grabbing and ancestral land takeover.Read More: https://punchng.com/farmers-herders-crisis-southern-mbelt-leaders-reject-fg-ranching-plan/
  
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• Diphtheria outbreak: Kano appeals for vaccines after 50 deaths

  27-08-2026 01:15 via punchng.com
  
  Kano State appeals for more diphtheria vaccines after 50 deaths. Learn about the outbreak, government response, and importance of early reporting.Read More: https://punchng.com/diphtheria-outbreak-kano-appeals-for-vaccines-after-50-deaths/
  
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• Brighton keen on Azeez

  27-08-2026 01:15 via punchng.com
  
  Brighton are keen to sign Millwall forward Femi Azeez as they continue an unprecedented scale of business during the summer transfer window, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. According to The Athletic, the Seagulls have already brought in eight players this summer while sending out ten others on sale or loan, and are now weighing a moveRead More: https://punchng.com/brighton-keen-on-azeez/
  
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• Aduku’s girls intensify U-20 W’Cup prep in Poland

  27-08-2026 01:15 via punchng.com
  
  Nigeria’s U-20 Women’s National Team, the Falconets, have intensified preparations for the 2026 U-20 Women’s World Cup after settling into their training base in Trzebnica, Poland, ahead of the global showpiece, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The two-time U-20 Women’s World Cup silver medallists took to the pitch on Wednesday for their first training session atRead More: https://punchng.com/adukus-girls-intensify-u-20-wcup-prep-in-poland/
  
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• The problem with Nigerian sports

  27-08-2026 01:15 via punchng.com
  
  The Nigeria Football Federation has been in the news headlines lately. The news has not been good because Nigeria’s national teams, from U17 to the flagship Super Eagles and Super Falcons, have failed to qualify for World Cup outings. For the Super Eagles, it was back-to-back. The news has been compounded by the upcoming electionsRead More: https://punchng.com/the-problem-with-nigerian-sports/
  
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• Resurgent D’Tigers face Cameroon in World Cup qualifiers

  27-08-2026 01:15 via punchng.com
  
  After bouncing back in the last window to keep their World Cup dreams alive, Nigeria’s D’Tigers will begin their campaign in the second round of the 2027 World Cup qualifiers with a clash against group leaders Cameroon on Thursday (today), PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Led by coach David Fizdale, Nigeria’s 12-man roster have been fine-tuningRead More: https://punchng.com/resurgent-dtigers-face-cameroon-in-world-cup-qualifiers/
  
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• Questions over Abuja flooding

  27-08-2026 01:15 via punchng.com
  
  IMAGES of the devastating flooding that swept through parts of the Federal Capital Territory on August 15 were genuinely shocking. Homes and businesses were overwhelmed. Vehicles were submerged, commuters stranded, and some families forced to move to upper floors for safety. In Maitama, Asokoro and Wuse, where residents would ordinarily expect the highest standards ofRead More: https://punchng.com/questions-over-abuja-flooding/
  
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• LOC unveils official website for Eko 2026

  27-08-2026 01:15 via punchng.com
  
  The Local Organising Committee of the maiden National Intermediate Games, tagged Eko 2026, has unveiled the official website — eko2026.org — to provide real-time information and seamless access to details about the multi-sport fiesta. The newly launched platform is designed with simplicity and user experience at its core. Featuring clean fonts, easy-to-read text, and anRead More: https://punchng.com/loc-unveils-official-website-for-eko-2026/
  
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• Fury resumes training amid Joshua fight doubts

  27-08-2026 01:15 via punchng.com
  
  Tyson Fury has resumed training in Miami as doubts continue to trail his proposed showdown with fellow Briton Anthony Joshua, even as promoters insist the fight remains on course despite an unresolved dispute over venue, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Fury’s promoter, Frank Warren, confirmed that the former world heavyweight champion has already begun preparing forRead More: https://punchng.com/fury-resumes-training-amid-joshua-fight-doubts/
  
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• Barca reignite Osimhen interest – Report

  27-08-2026 01:15 via punchng.com
  
  Barcelona have renewed their interest in Nigeria striker Victor Osimhen after failing to make headway in their pursuit of Atletico Madrid forward Julian Alvarez, according to a report by Todomercatoweb. The Italian digital sports news outlet reported that having failed to achieve the desired outcome in the Alvarez chase, the Spanish club now regard OsimhenRead More: https://punchng.com/barca-reignite-osimhen-interest-report/
  
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• Atubolu to join Onyedika at Frankfurt

  27-08-2026 01:15 via punchng.com
  
  Super Eagles-eligible goalkeeper Noah Atubolu is set to join Raphael Onyedika at Eintracht Frankfurt after SC Freiburg made a key step towards resolving his transfer situation, with the shot-stopper now expected to extend his contract before a possible loan move to the Bundesliga club. According to Kicker, Freiburg and Atubolu have reached an agreement inRead More: https://punchng.com/atubolu-to-join-onyedika-at-frankfurt/
  
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• Angry Itauma reacts to Hrgovic comments

  27-08-2026 01:15 via punchng.com
  
  British heavyweight prospect Moses Itauma has admitted he is being ‘wound up’ by Filip Hrgovic’s pre-fight taunts ahead of their IBF heavyweight world title clash on Saturday at the O2 Arena in London. Itauma, 21, said he had tried to stay unbothered by Hrgovic’s jibes but conceded the Croatian’s mind games were beginning to getRead More: https://punchng.com/angry-itauma-reacts-to-hrgovic-comments/
  
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• 166 players compete at 9th Lagos Int’l Badminton Classics

  27-08-2026 01:15 via punchng.com
  
  The 9th Lagos International Badminton Classics got underway on Wednesday at the Indoor Sports Hall of the National Institute for Sports, National Stadium, Lagos, with 166 players from 27 countries competing. President of the Badminton Federation of Nigeria, Francis Orbih, had declared Nigeria fully prepared to host the tournament, which will run until August 29,Read More: https://punchng.com/166-players-compete-at-9th-lagos-intl-badminton-classics/
  
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• Breaking: NFF Chair, other board members resign

  27-08-2026 01:09 via vanguardngr.com
  The Chairman of Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, and other board members have resigned.
  Vanguard NewsThe post Breaking: NFF Chair, other board members resign appeared first on Vanguard News.
  
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• 2026/27 Champions League: Full List of clubs to play in league stage

  27-08-2026 00:50 via vanguardngr.com
  The clubs that will compete in the league stage of the 2026/27 UEFA Champions League have been confirmed, with several of Europe’s biggest teams among those set to feature.Defending champions Paris Saint-Germain are included in the line-up, alongside European heavyweights such as Bayern Munich, Real Madrid, Liverpool, Inter Milan, Manchester City, Arsenal and Barcelona.The English contingent also includes Manchester United and Aston Villa, while Spain will be represented by Atlétic
  
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• FG launches $1bn HOPE programme to move vulnerable Nigerians to self-reliance

  27-08-2026 00:49 via vanguardngr.com
  — Programme to transition vulnerable households from temporary aid to sustainable self-reliance –First LadyBy Johnbosco AgbakwuruABUJA— THE Federal Government on Wednesday, launched a $1 billion social protection programme designed to shift vulnerable Nigerians from temporary relief to lasting economic empowerment and self‑reliance.The Household Prosperity and Empowerment Social Protection Project (HOPE-SP) was launched at the State House Banquet Hall in Abuja, alongside
  
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• Nearly 1 in 4 men fail paternity tests – report

  27-08-2026 00:42 via vanguardngr.com
  By Chioma ObinnaNearly one in four men who underwent paternity testing at Smart DNA Nigeria was excluded as the biological father during the laboratory’s 2025/2026 reporting period, even as the rate of negative results recorded a marginal decline.
  According to the latest data from the laboratory, 23.6 per cent of recorded paternity test outcomes were negative, compared with 24 per cent in the preceding reporting period and 26.1 per cent in 2023.
  The figures indicate a gradual decline in n
  
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• FG’s $1bn social programme will empower Nigerians — Oluremi Tinubu

  26-08-2026 23:48 via punchng.com
  
  First Lady Oluremi Tinubu launches FG’s $1bn social programme, HOPE-SP, to empower vulnerable Nigerians and move them from palliatives to self-reliance.Read More: https://punchng.com/fgs-1bn-social-programme-will-empower-nigerians-oluremi-tinubu/
  
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• Tinubu urges NLNG to turn gas flaring into economic benefit

  26-08-2026 23:33 via punchng.com
  
  President Tinubu calls on NLNG to maximise Nigeria’s gas reserves, reduce gas flaring, and convert it into economic benefits for Nigerians. Learn more.Read More: https://punchng.com/tinubu-urges-nlng-to-turn-gas-flaring-into-economic-benefit/
  
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• Shettima pushes for Nigeria-Thailand ties beyond crude oil, rice

  26-08-2026 23:33 via punchng.com
  
  Vice President Kashim Shettima on Wednesday in Abuja called for Nigeria’s relationship with Thailand to go beyond transactions in crude oil and rice production, urging both countries to deepen cooperation in technology, agriculture, commerce and renewable energy. Shettima made the call when he received a delegation from Thailand led by its Deputy Prime Minister andRead More: https://punchng.com/shettima-pushes-for-nigeria-thailand-ties-beyond-crude-oil-rice/
  
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• Mbappe hits hat-trick as Real Madrid thrash Real Sociedad 4-1

  26-08-2026 23:11 via vanguardngr.com
  Kylian Mbappe scored a brilliant hat-trick to help Real Madrid thrash Real Sociedad 4-1 in La Liga in Jose Mourinho’s first home match back at the Santiago Bernabeu as the club’s coach.Mourinho’s Madrid made it two wins from two with Vinicius Junior also on the scoresheet, while Jude Bellingham provided two assists as the star trio picked apart their Basque visitors.Veteran Portuguese coach Mourinho selected the same side that snatched a late 2-1 win at Espanyol in his first m
  
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