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• Arrogance Personified, by Donu Kogbara

  31-07-2026 04:13 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Mary Habila, a young nurse on secondment from a federal teaching hospital named after him, was found unconscious on June 27th in a building owned by the Minister of Works, David Umahi. According to eyewitness accounts, she was naked, blood was oozing from her nose and mouth and she died en route to the hospital. The Minister remained silent when this scandal first hit the headlines. The Minister said not a single word publicly while lurid rumours and salacious speculations circulated in cy
  
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• Okpebholo pledges steady funding for Edo road projects

  24-08-2026 17:33 via punchng.com
  
  Governor Monday Okpebholo assures contractors of steady funding for Edo road projects, aiming for significant progress before Christmas despite rainy seasoRead More: https://punchng.com/okpebholo-pledges-steady-funding-for-edo-road-projects/
  
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• JUST IN: Poco Lee to appear in London court September 15 over assault — Nigerians in UK leader

  24-08-2026 17:33 via punchng.com
  
  Nigerian dancer Poco Lee is set to appear in a London court on September 15 over an alleged assault. Get the latest details on Poco Lee’s arrest and courtRead More: https://punchng.com/just-in-poco-lee-to-appear-in-london-court-september-15-over-assault-nigerians-in-uk-leader/
  
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• 2027: Nigeria needs faithful leaders, not Muslim or Christian president — Idowu-Fearon

  24-08-2026 17:29 via vanguardngr.com
  By Ibrahim Hassan-WuyoKADUNA — Former Secretary-General of the Anglican Communion Worldwide and founder of the Kaduna Centre for the Study of Christian-Muslim Relations, Bishop Josiah Idowu-Fearon, has urged Nigerians to look beyond religious identity when choosing political leaders in the 2027 general elections.Idowu-Fearon, who is also a former Chairman of the Kaduna State Peace Commission, said Nigeria needed a president who genuinely practised the values of his or her faith, rather th
  
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• Cause of Warri-Itakpe train derailment yet to be ascertained — NRC

  24-08-2026 17:26 via vanguardngr.com
  …Records four deaths, 64 injured in preliminary reportBy Olasunkanmi AkoniThe Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has released its preliminary report on the June 8, 2026, Warri-Itakpe Train Service (WITS) derailment, confirming that four people, comprising three adults and a child, died in the incident, while 64 others were injured.The corporation, however, said the definitive cause of the derailment had yet to be established.The incident occurred at about 4:17 p.m. near the Goodluck Jona
  
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• Ogun 2027: APC reaffirms Yayi’s candidacy, dismisses Hunye

  24-08-2026 17:23 via vanguardngr.com
  By Omeiza AjayiABUJA: The All Progressives Congress (APC) has reaffirmed Senator Adeola Solomon Olamilekan, popularly known as “Yayi,” as its authentic governorship candidate for the 2027 Ogun State election, dismissing the candidacy of Mr Abayomi Hunye as unauthorized.The party also said Hunye remained suspended from its membership.In a statement issued on Monday, APC National Secretary, Senator Ajibola Basiru, described Hunye as an “impostor” and said his claim to the
  
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• Crisis rocks Oyo NDC as chairman, secretary clash

  24-08-2026 17:21 via vanguardngr.com
  By Adeola BadruA fresh crisis has reportedly erupted within the Oyo State chapter of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), following a breakdown in relations between the State Chairman, Princess Oyeronke Akinlolu, and the State Secretary, Comrade Okunade Aderoju.The disagreement is said to be centred on allegations of misconduct, lack of internal consultation and unilateral decision-making by the state chairman.The development has reportedly heightened tension within the party’s state le
  
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• Canada seeks foreign nurses, pharmacists, social workers for employment

  24-08-2026 17:18 via vanguardngr.com
  Canada is seeking skilled professionals from around the world to join its workforce as the country looks to address labour shortages across several key and emerging industries.The Canadian government said international professionals with the right skills and experience can access various immigration pathways to build careers and settle in communities across the country.The recruitment drive covers several sectors, including science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM), healthcare, sk
  
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• Wills to 2027 Candidates: No Niger Delta cleanup, no vote

  24-08-2026 17:15 via vanguardngr.com
  By Samuel Oyadongha, YenagoaVeteran governance and environmental rights advocate, Iniruo Wills, has urged presidential and governorship candidates in the 2027 general elections to present clear and concrete plans for addressing decades of environmental pollution in the Niger Delta or risk losing the region’s votes.Wills, a former two-time Bayelsa State Commissioner for Information and Environment, made the call in an interview with Vanguard in Yenagoa.He spoke against the backdrop of the
  
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• INEC opens accreditation for September 2026 rerun elections

  24-08-2026 17:12 via vanguardngr.com
  The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has opened its online accreditation portal for media organisations seeking to cover the September 2026 rerun elections in selected constituencies across the country.INEC announced that the accreditation process commenced on Monday, August 24, 2026, through its INEC Media Accreditation Portal (IMAP).The affected constituencies include Sakwa State Constituency in Bauchi State, Udu State Constituency in Delta State and Dawakin Kudu State Constit
  
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• Why flooding is ravaging Nigeria — Sliding Towers

  24-08-2026 17:09 via vanguardngr.com
  By Vincent UjumaduA Nigerian building construction and consultancy company, Sliding Towers Global Ltd, has attributed the recurring flooding in parts of the country to poor adherence to building regulations and urban planning standards.The company, in a statement issued in Awka, said flooding had become a recurring feature of Nigeria’s rainy season, stressing that although rainfall often triggers flooding, the severity of the resulting damage is frequently linked to decisions made long be
  
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• Two feared killed as crisis rocks Osun motor park

  24-08-2026 17:08 via punchng.com
  
  Two people are feared dead in Ikire, Osun State, following an alleged attempt to take over a motor park. Learn more about the Osun motor park crisis.Read More: https://punchng.com/two-feared-killed-as-crisis-rocks-osun-motor-park/
  
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• PHOTOS: Nollywood stars, family, friends gather to bid Ogogo farewell

  24-08-2026 17:08 via punchng.com
  
  Nollywood stars, family, and friends gathered in Ilaro, Ogun State, to bid farewell to veteran actor Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo, who died at 66Read More: https://punchng.com/photos-nollywood-stars-family-friends-gather-to-bid-ogogo-farewell/
  
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• 5 newest countries in Africa

  24-08-2026 17:07 via vanguardngr.com
  Africa is home to 54 recognised countries, but some of them are considerably younger than others.While many African nations gained independence in the 1950s and 1960s, a handful became independent much later.
  The continent’s newest country is South Sudan, which gained independence in 2011 after decades of conflict and a referendum on self-determination.Here are the five newest countries in Africa, based on their dates of independence:1. South Sudan – 2011South Sudan is the newest co
  
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• Atiku celebrates Sultan of Sokoto at 70

  24-08-2026 17:06 via vanguardngr.com
  Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has congratulated the Sultan of Sokoto, His Eminence Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar III, on his 70th birthday.Atiku, in a message posted on his X handle on Monday, prayed for continued good health, strength and wisdom for the Sultan as he provides leadership and guidance to Muslims and Nigerians.“On behalf of my family, I warmly felicitate with His Eminence, Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar III, the Sultan of Sokoto, on the occasion of his 70th birthday,
  
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• FHA boss hails Tinubu on jobs, security, reforms

  24-08-2026 16:53 via vanguardngr.com
  …says administration has delivered on recruitment, prison reforms, public safetyBy John AlechenuABUJA — Executive Director of the Federal Housing Authority (FHA), Oyetunde Ojo, has commended President Bola Tinubu’s administration for what he described as its achievements in job creation, security and people-oriented reforms.Speaking on an Arise Television programme monitored in Abuja on Monday, Ojo said the FHA had not recruited staff for more than 20 years until the Tinubu a
  
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• Ogogo used his talent to tell Nigerian stories, Tinubu mourns veteran actor

  24-08-2026 16:51 via punchng.com
  
  President Tinubu mourns the passing of veteran Nollywood actor Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo, highlighting his immense contributions to Nigerian cRead More: https://punchng.com/ogogo-used-his-talent-to-tell-nigerian-stories-tinubu-mourns-veteran-actor/
  
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• Oyo acting gov sympathises with traders over market fire, pledges support

  24-08-2026 16:51 via punchng.com
  
  Oyo Acting Governor Abdulraheem Lawal sympathises with traders affected by the Oranyan Market fire in Ibadan, pledging state government support and reliefRead More: https://punchng.com/oyo-acting-gov-sympathises-with-traders-over-market-fire-pledges-support/
  
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• Ogun gov, Mr Latin, others bid Ogogo farewell

  24-08-2026 16:51 via punchng.com
  
  Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, Mr Latin, and other Nollywood stars gathered to bid farewell to veteran actor Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo, whRead More: https://punchng.com/ogun-gov-mr-latin-others-bid-ogogo-farewell/
  
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• Legal council bans Atiba varsity from offering law for 10 years

  24-08-2026 16:51 via punchng.com
  
  The Council of Legal Education has banned Atiba University from offering law for 10 years due to inadequate facilities and admission policy violations. LeaRead More: https://punchng.com/legal-council-bans-atiba-varsity-from-offering-law-for-10-years/
  
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• Another demolition looms as Lagos moves against illegal occupants

  24-08-2026 16:50 via vanguardngr.com
  …gives Ojo General Hospital encroachers seven-day ultimatumBy Nnamdi OjiegoLAGOS — Another round of demolition may be imminent in Lagos as the State Informal Space Management Authority (LASISMA) on Monday commenced enforcement action against illegal occupants of public spaces around the newly constructed Ojo General Hospital, along the Lagos-Badagry Expressway, near the LASU-Iba Road junction.The authority issued a seven-day ultimatum to traders, squatters and other occupants of st
  
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• Reactions trail Funke Akindele’s birthday photos amid Ogogo’s burial

  24-08-2026 16:41 via vanguardngr.com
  Reactions have begun to trail Nollywood actress Funke Akindele’s birthday post after she shared new photos to mark her birthday on Monday, August 24, the same day veteran actor Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo, was laid to rest.Ogogo died on Sunday, August 23, at the age of 66, with his death triggering an outpouring of grief across the Nigerian entertainment industry.
  His burial followed on Monday, as colleagues, friends, family members and fans gathered to pay their final respects
  
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• UEFA boss Ceferin rules out FIFA presidency run

  24-08-2026 16:35 via punchng.com
  
  UEFA chief Aleksander Ceferin rules out replacing Gianni Infantino but warns the FIFA president must quit or face a leadership challenge amid growing pressRead More: https://punchng.com/uefa-boss-ceferin-rules-out-fifa-presidency-run/
  
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• 2027: Makinde best man to defeat Tinubu — APM

  24-08-2026 16:35 via punchng.com
  
  The Allied Peoples Movement (APM) endorses Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde as the strongest opposition candidate to defeat President Tinubu in the 2027 preRead More: https://punchng.com/2027-makinde-best-man-to-defeat-tinubu-apm/
  
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• US warns Nigerians over fake documents in visa applications

  24-08-2026 16:30 via vanguardngr.com
  The United States Mission in Nigeria has warned visa applicants against submitting forged or misleading documents, saying such cases are escalated to relevant US government agencies when detected.The mission disclosed this in a post on its official X account as part of its ongoing #VisaWiseTravelSmart campaign, which seeks to educate applicants about the US visa process.According to the mission, consular officers do more than reject applications when they discover fraudulent documents or inform
  
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• We are not in alliance with Otti, LP — Abia APC

  24-08-2026 16:22 via vanguardngr.com
  By Ugochukwu AlaribeUMUAHIA — The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Abia State has dismissed reports of an alleged alliance between the party, Governor Alex Otti and the Labour Party (LP) ahead of the 2027 general elections.The state APC chairman, Hon. Chijioke Chukwu, stated this during a stakeholders’ meeting at the party secretariat in Umuahia, saying he had consulted key stakeholders in the state and could confirm that no such agreement or alliance existed.Chukwu insisted that
  
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• Afreximbank H1 profit jumps 30% to $535m as lending hits $35.4bn

  24-08-2026 16:21 via vanguardngr.com
  By Udeme AkpanThe African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) recorded a 30 per cent increase in net income to $534.7 million in the first half of 2026, as stronger lending boosted earnings while the bank’s asset quality improved.Net income rose from $412.7 million in the first half of 2025, while net interest income increased 22 per cent to $1 billion. Net loans and advances also grew 5.7 per cent to $35.4 billion, from $33.5 billion at the end of 2025.The bank’s total assets and cont
  
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• Armoured vehicles boosting security in Sokoto community – LG boss

  24-08-2026 16:19 via punchng.com
  
  Sabon Birni LG Chairman reports significant improvement in Sokoto security following the deployment of armoured vehicles, reducing bandit attacks.Read More: https://punchng.com/armoured-vehicles-boosting-security-in-sokoto-community-lg-boss/
  
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• Mangu Attacks: Death toll hits 28, MDA demands sustained military action

  24-08-2026 16:18 via vanguardngr.com
  By Golok NanmwaJOS — The Mwaghavul Development Association (MDA) has condemned recent attacks on communities in Mwaghavul land, saying 28 people were killed in separate attacks on Bin Mper and Murish communities in Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State.The association also called on the Federal, Plateau State and local governments to prioritise the protection of lives and property, stressing that sustained and decisive military action was needed to end attacks on vulnerable communi
  
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• Court of Appeal sets aside ruling against Presco, restores AGM, rights issue

  24-08-2026 16:13 via vanguardngr.com
  By Henry OjeluThe Court of Appeal, Benin Judicial Division, has set aside the December 11, 2025 ruling of the Federal High Court, Benin, which had nullified Presco Plc’s 2025 Annual General Meeting, AGM, and restrained the company from proceeding with its rights issue and other corporate actions.The appellate court also resolved the three issues canvassed by Presco in its favour in Appeal No. CA/B/220/2025.The dispute arose from Suit No. FHC/B/CS/37/2024 instituted by parties who claimed
  
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