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• Bauchi Gov declares Monday work-free day for LG poll

  14-08-2026 21:54 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Christopher Ameh, BauchiBAUCHI — Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, has declared Monday, August 17, 2026, a work-free day across the state to enable workers to participate in the forthcoming local government council elections.The declaration covers civil and public servants, including workers at the local government, state and federal levels in the state, as well as employees in the banking sector.The state government said the decision followed the announcement by the Bauchi State I
  
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• Saudi Arabia to invest $7bn in theme parks near Paris — French presidency

  24-08-2026 20:09 via punchng.com
  
  France and Saudi Arabia on Monday signed a memorandum of understanding for a six-billion-euro ($7 billion) Saudi investment to create three theme parks near Paris, including one likely to be manga-themed, the office of the French president said. The French presidency’s Elysee Palace said the agreement for the “colossal” project was signed during a two-dayRead More: https://punchng.com/saudi-arabia-to-invest-7bn-in-theme-parks-near-paris-french-presidency/
  
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• Ogun SUBEB hails Abiodun over N12bn counterpart funding payment

  24-08-2026 20:09 via punchng.com
  
  Ogun State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) commends Governor Abiodun for N12bn counterpart funding, clearing 13 years of obligations in 7 years toRead More: https://punchng.com/ogun-subeb-hails-abiodun-over-n12bn-counterpart-funding-payment/
  
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• I missed a big opportunity, Bunmi Nelson regrets ignoring Funke Akindele

  24-08-2026 20:09 via punchng.com
  
  Actress Bunmi Nelson expresses regret over missing a big opportunity by ignoring Funke Akindele’s calls early in her career. Learn from her experience.Read More: https://punchng.com/i-missed-a-big-opportunity-bunmi-nelson-regrets-ignoring-funke-akindele/
  
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• Awujale stool: Ruling house sues Abiodun, kingmakers over delayed selection

  24-08-2026 20:09 via punchng.com
  
  The Fusengbuwa Ruling House has sued Governor Abiodun and kingmakers over the delayed selection process for the Awujale stool in Ijebuland. Learn more.Read More: https://punchng.com/awujale-stool-ruling-house-sues-abiodun-kingmakers-over-delayed-selection/
  
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• Adult, betting, AI websites dominate Nigerian web traffic in July – Report

  24-08-2026 20:09 via punchng.com
  
  Adult, betting, and AI websites saw significant traffic in Nigeria during July 2026, according to a new Semrush report on Nigerian web traffic trends.Read More: https://punchng.com/adult-betting-ai-websites-dominate-nigerian-web-traffic-in-july-report/
  
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• Sowore, Amaechi trade words at NBA conference

  24-08-2026 20:09 via vanguardngr.com
  By Enitan AbdultawabPresidential candidate Omoyele Sowore and former Rivers State governor Rotimi Amaechi, who represented former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar, clashed on Monday during a political session at the 66th Annual General Conference of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) in Port Harcourt, Rivers State.The conference, themed “Beyond Limits,” brought together legal practitioners and political figures, with the political session focusing on Nigeria’s political future ah
  
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• 2027: Obi disagrees with Atiku on subsidy, faults mismanagement of proceeds

  24-08-2026 20:07 via vanguardngr.com
  The Presidential candidate of the Nigerian Democratic Party, Peter Obi, has disagreed with the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar, over his proposed return of fuel subsidy if elected in 2027.Obi also accused the federal government of mismanaging the savings from the proceeds of fuel susidy removal.The ex-governor of Anambra State spoke on Monday at the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) conference in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, while reacting to the deb
  
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• DSS probes NFF

  24-08-2026 20:06 via vanguardngr.com
  BY TONY UBANI
  The Department of State Services, DSS, has joined other security operatives in investigating the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) into the utilisation of the N17bn Federal Government intervention fund released to the Nigeria Football Federation for players’ wages and bonuses.The fund was approved by President Bola Tinubu in 2024 to clear outstanding payments owed to Nigeria’s national teams. An authoritative source informed Vanguard yesterday that the DSS has beamed t
  
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• Nigerian NHS worker faces ban after driving against traffic in UK

  24-08-2026 20:05 via vanguardngr.com
  A Nigerian NHS worker in Manchester, United Kingdom, Innocent Ayodele could lose his driving license after he was caught driving the wrong way on a motorway slip road while trying to avoid a traffic jam.Ayodele was stopped after driving against the flow of traffic on an entry slip road to the M61.He reportedly told police that he was trying to get home to his pregnant wife after finishing work.However, a police officer who confronted him said the manoeuvre was dangerous, noting that Ayodele cou
  
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• Patronise indigenous digital solutions, Finance minister urges Nigerians

  24-08-2026 19:59 via vanguardngr.com
  The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr Taiwo Oyedele, has urged Nigerians citizens and organisations to patronise indigenous digital solutions to promote economic growth and data sovereignty.Oyedele made the call during a courtesy visit to Galaxy Backbone Ltd. (GBB) on Monday in Abuja.He called on Nigerians to support the Federal Government’s “Buy Nigeria, Make Nigeria” initiative by patronising locally developed software, hardware and other digit
  
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• Ikire killings: APC, Accord trade blame over violence

  24-08-2026 19:57 via vanguardngr.com
  By Shina Abubakar, OsogboThe All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Accord Party in Osun State have traded accusations over the violence in Ikire, Irewole Local Government Area, which reportedly left two persons dead.The incident occurred after hoodlums reportedly mobilised to the Naira and Kobo area of the town in an alleged attempt to take over the motor park and local government secretariat, leading to a confrontation with the police.Reacting to the development, the APC accused Governor Ade
  
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• Singapore to give every child nearly $70,000 in government support

  24-08-2026 19:53 via punchng.com
  
  Singapore announces a new child support package, providing every child with almost $70,000 in direct financial support from birth to age 17. Learn about thRead More: https://punchng.com/singapore-to-give-every-child-nearly-70000-in-government-support/
  
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• Police nab 68, 70-year-old men over attempted assault of 12-year-old girl

  24-08-2026 19:53 via punchng.com
  
  Cross River Police arrested two men, aged 68 and 70, for alleged attempted child assault of a 12-year-old girl in Calabar. Investigation ongoing.Read More: https://punchng.com/police-nab-68-70-year-old-men-over-attempted-assault-of-12-year-old-girl/
  
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• Atiku’s position on subsidy puts Tinubu under pressure – ADC chieftain

  24-08-2026 19:53 via punchng.com
  
  Atiku Abubakar’s stance on fuel subsidy removal is pressuring the Tinubu administration to account for savings and address economic hardship. Nigerians demRead More: https://punchng.com/atikus-position-on-subsidy-puts-tinubu-under-pressure-adc-chieftain/
  
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• APC, Accord Party trade blame over Osun Motor Park crisis

  24-08-2026 19:53 via punchng.com
  
  APC and Accord Party exchange accusations over the violent Osun Motor Park crisis in Ikire, with both sides alleging political thuggery and police misconduRead More: https://punchng.com/apc-accord-party-trade-blame-over-osun-motor-park-crisis/
  
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• Poco Lee: “There’s more than people have heard – Rahman Jago

  24-08-2026 19:46 via vanguardngr.com
  Nigerian socialite Tiamiu Abdulrahman Kayode, popularly known as Rahman Jago has spoken out following the reported arrest of his colleague and friend, Poco Lee, in the United Kingdom.Poco Lee, whose real name is Iweh Odinaka, is reportedly being held on remand in the UK over an alleged assault offence and is expected to appear before the Snaresbrook Crown Court in London in September.
  Reacting to the situation, Rahman Jago expressed concern over what his friend is going through while urging peo
  
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• Mangu attacks- death toll hits 28, MDA demands sustained military action

  24-08-2026 19:45 via vanguardngr.com
  By Golok NanmwaJOS – The Mwaghavul Development Association, MDA, has condemned the 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 the need for sustained and decisive military operations to end attacks on vulnerable co
  
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• FULL LIST: Ogogo, Temitope Osoba, other Nollywood stars we lost in 2026

  24-08-2026 19:37 via punchng.com
  
  Remembering the Nollywood stars who passed away in 2026, including veterans like Ogogo, Temitope Osoba, and Alexx Ekubo. See the full list of Nollywood staRead More: https://punchng.com/10-nollywood-stars-who-died-in-2026/
  
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• Adeleke unveils 10-man election violence victims committee, invites petitions 

  24-08-2026 19:37 via punchng.com
  
  Governor Adeleke establishes a 10-man committee to verify claims and disburse N500m relief to election violence victims in Osun State.Read More: https://punchng.com/adeleke-unveils-10-man-election-violence-victims-committee-invites-petitions/
  
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• TUC pickets Abuja Continental, says workers treated like slaves

  24-08-2026 19:30 via vanguardngr.com
  —Vows to occupy premises till Friday before reviewing situationBy Johnbosco AgbakwuruABUJA — THE Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) on Monday picketed the Abuja Continental Hotel, accusing management of violating workers’ fundamental rights and treating employees like “slaves” by denying them the chance to unionize and engage in collective bargaining.TUC officials and members of its affiliates — including the Hotels and Personal Services Senior Staff Assoc
  
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• Plateau police ban Keke operations in Jos, Bukuru for Eid Maulud

  24-08-2026 19:28 via vanguardngr.com
  By Golok NanmwaJOS — The Plateau State Police Command has announced a temporary ban on the operation of commercial tricycles, popularly known as Keke NAPEP, in the Jos-Bukuru metropolis and other major towns across the state during the Eid El Maulud celebration.The command said the restriction would take effect on Tuesday as part of measures to ensure a peaceful and orderly celebration.In a statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO, SP Alfred Alabo, on Monday, the comm
  
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• Trump govt proposes $103k fee for skilled worker visa

  24-08-2026 19:25 via vanguardngr.com
  US President Donald Trump’s administration on Monday moved to impose a more than $100,000 fee on employers hiring foreign workers through a highly-skilled visa program, after facing a legal setback in an earlier effort.The $103,265 fee for H-1B visas would serve as a “revenue mechanism” to recoup the costs of administering the lawful immigration system, the Department of Homeland Security said in its new proposed rule.The Trump administration has argued the visa program has be
  
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• Edo Assembly converts ex-Speaker’s resignation to impeachment

  24-08-2026 19:24 via vanguardngr.com
  ​‌‍‍‍The Edo House of Assembly, on Monday, rejected the purported resignation of former Speaker, Blessing Agbebaku.The House, instead, converted the resignation to impeachment during plenary session in Benin.Moving the motion for Agbebaku’s impeachment, the Majority Leader, Sunday Ojezele, said the alleged resignation letter was not received by the House.Ojezele, who represents Esan South-East, said that the verbal resignation process “was unknown to parliament
  
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• Soldiers intercept gun runners, rescue six kidnap victims in Zamfara

  24-08-2026 19:22 via punchng.com
  
  Nigerian soldiers in Zamfara have rescued six kidnap victims and intercepted three suspected gun runners, recovering an AK-103-2 rifle and ammunition.Read More: https://punchng.com/soldiers-intercept-gun-runners-rescue-six-kidnap-victims-in-zamfara/
  
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• Sokoto FRSC zonal commander retires 

  24-08-2026 19:22 via punchng.com
  
  Sokoto FRSC Zonal Commanding Officer, ACM Shoba Akande, retires after an impactful tenure. Learn about his leadership and legacy in Zone RS10.Read More: https://punchng.com/sokoto-frsc-zonal-commander-retires/
  
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• Rehabs: Lagos to shut Oke-Ifa Bridge, Isolo for 3weeks

  24-08-2026 19:21 via vanguardngr.com
  …Releases travel advisoryBy Olasunkanmi AkoniThe Lagos State Government has concluded plans to commence rehabilitation works on Oke-Afa Bridge in Isolo Local Government Area, LGA, for three weeks.Commissioner for Transportation Oluwaseun Osiyemi, announced this on Monday, ahead of the commencement scheduled for Friday, August 28 to Friday, September 18, 2026, about three weeks.Oluwaseun explained that the works will be carried out in two phases; the first phase will cover the outbound Is
  
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• Colombia president orders illegal migrant deportations

  24-08-2026 19:06 via punchng.com
  
  Colombia’s President Abelardo de la Espriella orders immediate deportation of illegal migrants, prioritizing those convicted of crimes.Read More: https://punchng.com/colombia-president-orders-illegal-migrant-deportations/
  
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• We’ve reduced gas glaring by 98% – Chevron

  24-08-2026 19:06 via vanguardngr.com
  By Ochuko AkuophaASABA – CHEVRON Nigeria Limited, Monday, said it has reduced gas flaring by 98 percent in its efforts to promote environmental sustainability.Chevron’s General Manager, Corporate Affairs, Oduselu Olusoga, stated  this at Asaba, Delta State, during a one-day workshop on Oil and Gas reporting, held in partnership with the the Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ, Delta State Council.Olusoga, represented by the company’s Manager Communications, Dr Vic
  
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• We’ve reduced gas flaring by 98% – Chevron

  24-08-2026 19:06 via vanguardngr.com
  By Ochuko AkuophaASABA – CHEVRON Nigeria Limited, Monday, said it has reduced gas flaring by 98 percent in its efforts to promote environmental sustainability.Chevron’s General Manager, Corporate Affairs, Oduselu Olusoga, stated  this at Asaba, Delta State, during a one-day workshop on Oil and Gas reporting, held in partnership with the the Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ, Delta State Council.Olusoga, represented by the company’s Manager Communications, Dr Vic
  
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