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• AskProf Pushes Learning-Focused AI for Students

  13-08-2026 20:56 via punchng.com
  
  Discover AskProf, an AI learning platform by Prof. Badiru, designed to deepen student understanding and support teachers, not just provide answers.Read More: https://punchng.com/askprof-pushes-learning-focused-ai-for-students/
  
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• Report tracks Nigerian courts’ decisions on technology law

  14-08-2026 01:30 via punchng.com
  
  A new report, the Nigerian Technology Law Report 2026, documents 10 key judgements by Nigerian courts on legal issues arising from technology use. Learn moRead More: https://punchng.com/report-tracks-nigerian-courts-decisions-on-technology-law/
  
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• Kogi PDP rejects N150m presidential campaign signage fee

  14-08-2026 01:30 via punchng.com
  
  Kogi State PDP rejects the N150m presidential campaign signage fee and other charges, calling them excessive and undemocratic.Read More: https://punchng.com/kogi-pdp-rejects-n150m-presidential-campaign-signage-fee/
  
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• Gov poll: Police lock down Osun, DIG, 30 CPs deployed

  14-08-2026 01:30 via punchng.com
  
  Ahead of the Osun governorship election, police deploy a DIG, 30 CPs, and 15,000 operatives, locking down the state to ensure security.Read More: https://punchng.com/gov-poll-police-lock-down-osun-dig-30-cps-deployed/
  
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• 2027: Abia monarch asks Kalu to respect zoning

  14-08-2026 01:30 via punchng.com
  
  An Abia monarch urges Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu to respect the Bende Federal Constituency zoning arrangement for 2027, promoting equity and stability.Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-abia-monarch-asks-kalu-to-respect-zoning/
  
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• VIDEO: Ex-Anambra debate star turns bricklayer after mother’s death

  14-08-2026 01:30 via punchng.com
  
  Richard Abraham, an Anambra debate star, now works as a bricklayer after his mother’s death forced him to abandon his education. Learn his inspiring story.Read More: https://punchng.com/video-ex-anambra-debate-star-turns-bricklayer-after-mothers-death/
  
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• Vatsa’s 1985 coup plot left me devastated – IBB

  14-08-2026 01:30 via punchng.com
  
  Former Military President Ibrahim Babangida (IBB) reveals his devastation over Mamman Vatsa’s 1985 coup plot, a childhood friend’s alleged betrayal.Read More: https://punchng.com/vatsas-1985-coup-plot-left-me-devastated-ibb/
  
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• Super Falcons miss first Women’s World Cup after 2-1 S’Africa loss

  14-08-2026 01:30 via punchng.com
  
  Nigeria’s Super Falcons will miss the FIFA Women’s World Cup for the first time in history after a 2-1 loss to South Africa. Read more on this historic defRead More: https://punchng.com/super-falcons-miss-first-womens-world-cup-after-2-1-safrica-loss/
  
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• Police warn officers against bias

  14-08-2026 01:30 via punchng.com
  
  Kwara and Akwa Ibom Police Commissioners warn officers deployed for the Osun governorship election against political bias and unprofessional conduct.Read More: https://punchng.com/police-warn-officers-against-bias/
  
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• Police probe runway blockage, hold three Air Peace buses

  14-08-2026 01:30 via punchng.com
  
  Police confirm three Air Peace buses are in custody following allegations they blocked the runway at Lagos airport during a union strike. Investigation ongRead More: https://punchng.com/police-probe-runway-blockage-hold-three-air-peace-buses/
  
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• Paramilitary recruitment ongoing – FG

  14-08-2026 01:30 via punchng.com
  
  The Federal Government confirms paramilitary recruitment is ongoing, dismissing fake reports of deferment until after the 2027 general elections. Apply nowRead More: https://punchng.com/paramilitary-recruitment-ongoing-fg/
  
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• Osun poll countdown: Tinubu assures voters of security

  14-08-2026 01:30 via punchng.com
  
  President Tinubu assures Osun voters of adequate security for the upcoming governorship election. Exercise your franchise without fear of intimidation.Read More: https://punchng.com/osun-poll-countdown-tinubu-assures-voters-of-security/
  
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• Oil output, reforms sustain Nigeria’s economic growth – OPEC

  14-08-2026 01:30 via punchng.com
  
  OPEC reports Nigeria’s economic growth remains positive, sustained by steady oil output, macroeconomic stability, and ongoing reforms. Learn more about NigRead More: https://punchng.com/oil-output-reforms-sustain-nigerias-economic-growth-opec/
  
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• Obi urges peace, credible poll

  14-08-2026 01:30 via punchng.com
  
  Peter Obi calls for a peaceful, free, and credible governorship election in Osun State, urging all stakeholders to ensure the integrity of the Osun electioRead More: https://punchng.com/obi-urges-peace-credible-poll/
  
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• Nigeria, W’African onion traders sign pact to ease trade

  14-08-2026 01:30 via punchng.com
  
  Nigerian and West African onion traders sign a pact to strengthen cross-border onion trade, improve market access, and resolve disputes, ensuring smootherRead More: https://punchng.com/nigeria-wafrican-onion-traders-sign-pact-to-ease-trade/
  
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• Nigeria risks future crisis without scalable innovations – NESG

  14-08-2026 01:30 via punchng.com
  
  The NESG warns Nigeria faces a future crisis if it fails to scale innovations to underserved communities, impacting its rapidly growing young population.Read More: https://punchng.com/nigeria-risks-future-crisis-without-scalable-innovations-nesg/
  
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• NADF trains 250 tractor drivers, mechanics

  14-08-2026 01:30 via punchng.com
  
  The National Agricultural Development Fund (NADF) has trained 250 tractor drivers and mechanics to boost agricultural mechanisation and food security in NiRead More: https://punchng.com/nadf-trains-250-tractor-drivers-mechanics/
  
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• Keyamo to brief Tinubu on aviation dispute resolution

  14-08-2026 01:30 via punchng.com
  
  Festus Keyamo will brief President Tinubu on the resolution of the aviation dispute between unions and airline operators, addressing TSC payments and unionRead More: https://punchng.com/keyamo-to-brief-tinubu-on-aviation-dispute-resolution/
  
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• Four arrested for Lagos-Ibadan Expressway streetlight theft

  14-08-2026 01:30 via punchng.com
  
  Ogun State Police have arrested four suspects for the theft of solar-powered streetlights and telecommunications infrastructure along the Lagos-Ibadan ExprRead More: https://punchng.com/four-arrested-for-lagos-ibadan-expressway-streetlight-theft/
  
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• FG unveils charter to strengthen taxpayer protection

  14-08-2026 01:30 via punchng.com
  
  Nigeria’s Federal Government is set to launch a Taxpayers’ Bill of Rights and Obligations to strengthen taxpayer protection, improve transparency, and builRead More: https://punchng.com/fg-unveils-charter-to-strengthen-taxpayer-protection/
  
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• Fani-Kayode condemns Jingir’s ‘no regrets’ stance over anti-Christian comments

  14-08-2026 01:30 via punchng.com
  
  Femi Fani-Kayode condemns Islamic cleric Sheikh Sani Jingir’s ‘no regrets’ stance over anti-Christian comments and advocacy for a Muslim-Muslim ticket.Read More: https://punchng.com/fani-kayode-condemns-jingirs-no-regrets-stance-over-anti-christian-comments/
  
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• Fake soldier, 17 others arrested for car snatching, kidnapping

  14-08-2026 01:30 via punchng.com
  
  Rivers State Police Command arrests 18 suspects, including a fake soldier, for car snatching, kidnapping, and other crimes, recovering 47 firearms.Read More: https://punchng.com/fake-soldier-17-others-arrested-for-car-snatching-kidnapping/
  
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• Collapsed Plateau mining pit claims seven lives

  14-08-2026 01:30 via punchng.com
  
  Seven miners have died after a mining pit collapsed in Plateau State’s Kassa community. Calls for urgent government intervention in mining safety grow afteRead More: https://punchng.com/collapsed-plateau-mining-pit-claims-seven-lives/
  
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• Abuja tremor poses no threat, says NGSA

  14-08-2026 01:30 via punchng.com
  
  The Nigerian Geological Survey Agency assures Abuja residents that the recent Abuja tremor has subsided, posing no ongoing seismic threat to the FCT.Read More: https://punchng.com/abuja-tremor-poses-no-threat-says-ngsa/
  
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• 2027: Makinde picks ex-DSS DG Daura as running mate, rallies opposition

  14-08-2026 01:30 via punchng.com
  
  Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde announces former DSS DG Lawal Daura as his running mate for the 2027 presidential election, rallying opposition.Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-makinde-picks-ex-dss-dg-daura-as-running-mate-rallies-opposition/
  
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• APM candidate steps down for Adeleke in Osun governorship election

  14-08-2026 01:07 via punchng.com
  
  The APM governorship candidate, Adebayo Adewale, withdraws from the Osun election and declares support for incumbent Governor Ademola Adeleke’s re-electionRead More: https://punchng.com/apm-candidate-steps-down-for-adeleke-in-osun-governorship-election/
  
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• I ignored warnings before backing Gbenga Daniel for Senate in 2023 – Abiodun

  14-08-2026 00:50 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun has disclosed that he was advised not to support former governor and current senator representing Ogun East, Gbenga Daniel, for the Senate during the 2023 general election because of fears that the former governor might later oppose him politically.The governor made the revelation while receiving members of Daniel’s political family and loyalists of the late Senator Buruji Kashamu into the mainstream of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Abeokuta.In a
  
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• 2 African countries qualify for 2027 Women World Cup playoffs

  14-08-2026 00:46 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Ghana and South Africa have secured Africa’s two places in the inter-confederation play-offs for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup after both countries recorded crucial victories in Casablanca on Thursday.The Black Queens booked their place first after coming from behind to defeat Côte d’Ivoire 2-1.Inès Konan put the Elephants ahead from the penalty spot in the fourth minute, giving Côte d’Ivoire an early advantage.Ghana responded strongly after the brea
  
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• Police mopped up 34 illegal weapons in Osun ahead poll – Force PRO

  14-08-2026 00:45 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Shina Abubakar, OsogboThe Nigeria Police Force has disclosed that it has mopped up 34 illegal firearms ahead of the governorship election in Osun State.This was disclosed by the Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Aniete Iniedu, while fielding questions from stakeholders at the town hall meeting held at the Osun State police command headquarters in Osogbo on Thursday.He said investigation is ongoing into the sources of the weapons after which the illegal owners will be prosecuted in line wit
  
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• South Africa beat Nigeria 2-1 to end Super Falcons’ World Cup hopes

  14-08-2026 00:43 via vanguardngr.com
  
  South Africa defeated Nigeria 2-1 in Casablanca on Thursday to secure a place in the Inter-Confederation Playoff preliminary round for next year’s FIFA Women’s World Cup in Brazil.The defeat ended the Super Falcons’ hopes of qualifying for the tournament for the first time in their history.Nigeria entered the decisive encounter after suffering a 1-0 defeat to Cameroon in the quarter-finals of the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, while South Africa were beaten 2-1 by hosts
  
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