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• Army recovers arms cache in Mangu, hunts cattle rustling suspects

  20-08-2026 15:09 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Kingsley OmonobiABUJA — Troops of the Nigerian Army operating under Sector 8, Operation Enduring Peace, have foiled an alleged planned attack on Mwar community in Chakfem Kingdom, Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State, following intelligence on a suspected threat by bandit militias.The operation, conducted on August 19, was launched after the military received credible human intelligence indicating an imminent attack on the community.According to a statement by the Army, prelimi
  
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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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• 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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• Christian elders back US concerns over persecution, Nigeria’s security crisis

  20-08-2026 18:33 via vanguardngr.com
  
  — Says lives of Christians, Muslims, traditional worshippers matterBy Chimaibi NwaiwuNNEWI — The Christian Elders and Professionals Consultative Council of Nigeria (CEPCCN) has expressed support for concerns raised by the United States over the safety of Christian communities and the worsening security situation in Nigeria.The group, however, stressed that all Nigerian lives were equally valuable, irrespective of religious affiliation, saying Christians, Muslims and traditional reli
  
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• 47 dead as boat capsizes in Sokoto

  20-08-2026 18:27 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Officials have told the Associated Press that 47 people died when a boat capsized in a river in Sokoto State on Thursday.The boat was carrying people who were heading to farms for work in Gorau town in the Goronyo local government area of the state.Abdulkadir Yusuf, Sokoto state manager at the National Inland Waterways Authority, said the death toll was 47 people “so far”.Resident Samaila Garba, 55, said his 13-year-old granddaughter, Jamila Usman, was among those who died in t
  
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• Army raises battle-readiness bar, tasks young officers to stay combat-ready

  20-08-2026 18:25 via vanguardngr.com
  
  The Nigerian Army has urged young officers to make fitness and continuous training a personal culture, saying operational readiness cannot be achieved through occasional exercises.Maj.-Gen. Kevin Ukandu, Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Post-Service Housing Development Limited (PHDL), made the call on Thursday in Abuja at the closing of the 2026 Army Headquarters Garrison Combat Proficiency Competition.Ukandu said that the training was crucial to preparing young commanders for the inc
  
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• DSS warns of planned terrorist, bandit attacks on Sokoto tertiary institutions

  20-08-2026 18:23 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Musa Ubandawaki, SokotoSOKOTO — The Department of State Services (DSS), Sokoto State Command, has raised the alarm over intelligence indicating plans by terrorist and bandit groups to attack tertiary institutions across the state.The Service warned that students, lecturers, non-academic staff and their family members could be targeted for abduction if urgent security measures were not taken.The warning was contained in a security alert dated July 18, 2026, addressed to the Sokoto State
  
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• Credit, growth and CBN’s balancing act

  20-08-2026 18:20 via punchng.com
  
  Explore how the CBN’s monetary policy navigates the delicate balance between achieving price stability and fostering economic growth and credit availabilitRead More: https://punchng.com/credit-growth-and-cbns-balancing-act/
  
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• Full list of Nigerian states where the UK advises against travel

  20-08-2026 18:17 via vanguardngr.com
  
  The United Kingdom, UK has warned travelers to Nigeria that their travel insurance could be invalidated if they travel to areas against which the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) has issued travel warnings.The latest FCDO travel advice for Nigeria, updated on August 20, 2026, categorises several states as areas where the UK advises against all travel or all but essential travel.The FCDO said travellers should research their destinations and obtain appropriate travel insuran
  
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• Terrorists planning to attack Sokoto tertiary institutions – DSS

  20-08-2026 18:08 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Musa Ubandawaki, SOKOTOThe Department of State Services, DSS, Sokoto State Command, has issued a stark security warning over intelligence indicating plans by terrorists and bandit groups to attack tertiary institutions across the state, raising fears of possible abductions of students, lecturers, staff and their family members.The warning, contained in a letter dated July 18, 2026, addressed to the Sokoto State Government and signed on behalf of the State Director of Security, B. Abdulaziz,
  
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• Shettima, Fubara unveil 33.5km Rivers road

  20-08-2026 18:05 via punchng.com
  
  Vice President Kashim Shettima and Governor Siminalayi Fubara unveil the 33.5km Elele–Egbeda–Omoku Dual Carriageway in Rivers State, improving connectivityRead More: https://punchng.com/shettima-fubara-unveil-33-5km-rivers-road/
  
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• Vehicle dealers fault Lagos VIS over number plate enforcement

  20-08-2026 18:04 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Efe OnodjaeVehicle dealers in Lagos have faulted the Lagos State Vehicle Inspection Service (VIS) over a viral video on enforcing regulations governing the use of number plates, describing the claims in the video as “wrong and misleading.”The reaction followed a viral video released by the Lagos State VIS in connection with an enforcement operation over alleged violations of number plate regulations by vehicle dealers.In response, the dealers’ union said the video had creat
  
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• Aiyedatiwa appoints commissioner, 3 SAs, 90 SSAs, 910 Special Assistants

  20-08-2026 17:43 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Dayo Johnson, AKURE  Governor Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa Ondo State has approved a fresh round of appointments involving 1 Commissioner, 3 Special Advisers, 90 Senior Special Assistants and 910 Special Assistants in a bid to strengthen governance and improve service delivery across the state.The appointments were announced in a statement signed by the Governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Prince Ebenezer Adeniyan.According to the statement, the Governor nominated Erelu Taibat Yemi
  
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• Fuel Subsidy: Atiku a ‘voodoo economist’, not a leading presidential candidate — Wike

  20-08-2026 17:37 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Omeiza AjayiABUJA: Minister of the Federal Capital Territory FCT, Nyesom Wike, has described the Presidential Candidate of the African Democratic Congress ADC, Atiku Abubakar, as a “voodoo economist” who does not qualify as a leading contender in the 2027 presidential election, faulting his shifting position on fuel subsidy.Wike, who spoke while responding to questions from journalists during an inspection of ongoing road projects in the territory, dismissed suggestions that Atik
  
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• Kogi West: APC aspirant opposes transfer of case to Abuja

  20-08-2026 17:36 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Boluwaji Obahopo, LokojaAn aspirant of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the May 18, 2026 Kogi West senatorial primary, Bamidele Samuel Aro, has opposed the transfer of a suit challenging the candidacy of Senator Sunday Karimi from the Federal High Court in Lokoja to Abuja.Aro had approached the court seeking, among other reliefs, a determination of whether the APC was bound by its constitution, electoral guidelines and the Electoral Act in the nomination of its candidate for the 2027 K
  
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• Prince Harry, Meghan to face new UK security assessment

  20-08-2026 17:34 via punchng.com
  
  Prince Harry and Meghan are set for a new UK security assessment as they plan to relocate to Britain with their children. Learn about the factors influenciRead More: https://punchng.com/prince-harry-meghan-to-face-new-uk-security-assessment/
  
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• Video: NFSS vehicle obstructs pedestrian walkway at Mile 2

  20-08-2026 17:27 via vanguardngr.com
  
  A vehicle belonging to the Nigeria Forest Security Service, NFSS, has been spotted obstructing a pedestrian walkway at Mile 2 in Lagos State, thereby raising questions about the agency’s activities in the area.Residents wondered whether the security vehicle had been deployed to the area in connection with forest security operations or for another official assignment.The NFSS is responsible for supporting efforts to protect Nigeria’s forests and combat criminal activities in forested
  
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• Tinubu’s second term campaign gains momentum with RECAP endorsement

  20-08-2026 17:20 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Christopher Ameh, BauchiThe Renewal Congress of Aladura & Celestial Churches in Politics (RECAP) has officially endorsed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for a second term in office.RECAP’s National Coordinator, Professor Adebayo Adeniji, announced the endorsement during an interview on Thursday, stating that the faith-based political movement believes Tinubu needs consecutive terms to fully realize his economic and institutional reforms.Professor Adeniji praised Tinubu for implementing
  
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• Many feared dead in Sokoto boat accident

  20-08-2026 17:19 via punchng.com
  
  Tragedy strikes Gorau community in Sokoto as a boat capsizes, with many feared dead. Rescue efforts are underway following the Sokoto boat accident.Read More: https://punchng.com/many-feared-dead-in-sokoto-boat-accident-2/
  
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• Mali junta using cybercrime laws to silence journalists, IPI warns

  20-08-2026 17:19 via punchng.com
  
  The IPI warns Mali’s military authorities are increasingly using cybercrime laws to target journalists and suppress critical reporting. Learn more about prRead More: https://punchng.com/mali-junta-using-cybercrime-laws-to-silence-journalists-ipi-warns/
  
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• FIFA releases schedule for 2027 Women’s World Cup

  20-08-2026 17:19 via punchng.com
  
  FIFA has unveiled the full match schedule for the 2027 Women’s World Cup in Brazil, detailing venues and dates for all 64 matches across eight host cities.Read More: https://punchng.com/fifa-releases-schedule-for-2027-womens-world-cup/
  
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• Aiyedatiwa names commissioner, three advisers, 1,000 aides

  20-08-2026 17:19 via punchng.com
  
  Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has approved new appointments, including a commissioner, three special advisers, and 1,000 aides to strengthen goverRead More: https://punchng.com/aiyedatiwa-names-commissioner-three-advisers-1000-aides/
  
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• Pinco Casino and the Social Side of Turkish Online Gaming

  20-08-2026 17:13 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Across Turkey, online entertainment has grown into far more than simple recreation. Friends compare favorite titles, families talk about new releases, and communities form around shared digital interests. Platforms such as  Pinco casino have become part of this cultural shift, providing Turkish players with a familiar space to gather, chat, and enjoy their free time together. This social dimension is reshaping how people across the country think about leisure and connection online. Wh
  
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• Panic as gunmen kill two Rivers LG chair’s aides

  20-08-2026 17:08 via vanguardngr.com
  
  …LG boss prays God for help
  …police commence investigationBy Davies IheamnachorPORT HARCOURT: Unidentified gunmen have killed two aides of the Local Government Area Chairman of Rivers State, Dr Thomas Bariere.The victims were identified as Philip Barikui, protocol aide, and Barikpe Barimamma, who were killed by the gunmen at Bori, the traditional headquarters of the Ogoni ethnic nationality, on Monday.This came less than a month after the former Chief Security Officer of the same
  
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• Osun poll: Adeleke campaign spokesman withdraws remarks against Okpebholo

  20-08-2026 17:03 via punchng.com
  
  Pelumi Olajengbesi, Adeleke campaign spokesman, withdraws remarks against Edo Governor Monday Okpebholo after Osun election disagreements. Read more.Read More: https://punchng.com/osun-poll-adeleke-campaign-spokesman-withdraws-remarks-against-okpebholo/
  
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• FULL LIST: UK warns citizens against travel to 11 Nigerian states

  20-08-2026 17:03 via punchng.com
  
  The UK has issued a new travel advisory, warning citizens against travel to 11 Nigerian states and essential travel to 19 others. See the full list here.Read More: https://punchng.com/full-list-uk-warns-citizens-against-travel-to-11-nigerian-states/
  
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• Subsidy Savings: Account for ₦10.4tn received, NECA tells states, LGs

  20-08-2026 17:01 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Olayinka AjayiThe Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA) has urged state and local governments to account for the ₦10.4 trillion shared among them from savings generated by the removal of the petrol subsidy.Director-General of NECA, Adewale-Smatt Oyerinde, made the call in an interview on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily on Thursday.He was reacting to the disclosure by the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele, that the r
  
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