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• Benue PDP challenges Alia over FG grazing reserve plan

  17-08-2026 02:05 via punchng.com
  
  The PDP in Benue State challenges Governor Hyacinth Alia to declare his stand on the Federal Government’s grazing reserve plan amidst growing opposition anRead More: https://punchng.com/benue-pdp-challenges-alia-over-fg-grazing-reserve-plan/
  
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• Jamie Carragher faces bankruptcy over unpaid tax bill

  27-08-2026 17:54 via vanguardngr.com
  Former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher has been the subject of a bankruptcy petition filed by His Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (HMRC) over an unpaid tax bill.The 48-year-old former England international appeared in court on Wednesday after HMRC brought the case against him.A bankruptcy petition is a formal application to a court seeking repayment of an outstanding debt.
  HMRC describes bankruptcy proceedings as a “last resort” when pursuing unpaid taxes.HMRC does not commen
  
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• PHOTOS: NAF chief commends First Lady’s support for fallen heroes’ widows

  27-08-2026 17:51 via punchng.com
  
  Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, provides financial support to fallen heroes’ widows through the Renewed Hope Initiative. NAF chief commends the gestuRead More: https://punchng.com/photos-naf-chief-commends-first-ladys-support-for-fallen-heroes-widows/
  
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• Obi demands urgent action after mass abduction in Niger

  27-08-2026 17:51 via punchng.com
  
  The Nigerian Democratic Congress presidential candidate has described the reported mass abduction and killing of residents in Borgu Local Government Area of Niger State as an emergency requiring urgent government action. Obi, in a statement on Thursday, said reports of residents being attacked and abducted in their communities and places of worship should “shake theRead More: https://punchng.com/obi-demands-urgent-action-after-mass-abduction-in-niger/
  
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• NBA conference: Falana questions invitation of VeryDarkMan as panelist

  27-08-2026 17:50 via vanguardngr.com
  Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Femi Falana, has questioned the decision of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) to invite social media personality Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan, as a panelist at its ongoing annual conference in Port Harcourt, Rivers State.Falana made his position known on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily on Thursday, arguing that discussions on national security at the NBA conference should have involved individuals with established professional
  
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• Oil Block: Niger Delta CSOs give FG September 1 ultimatum

  27-08-2026 17:49 via vanguardngr.com
  By Chiamaka Ekwuwe
  The Coalition of Niger Delta Civil Society Organisations (CNDCSOs) has given the Federal Government until September 1, 2026, to address alleged irregularities and conflict of interest concerns surrounding the award of two oil blocks, or face protests in parts of the Niger Delta and Abuja.
  The coalition, comprising more than 35 civil society organisations, community stakeholders and concerned citizens, conveyed the ultimatum in a letter addressed to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu
  
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• LASUTH doctors give Lagos govt 7-day ultimatum over unpaid allowances, salary arrears

  27-08-2026 17:47 via vanguardngr.com
  By Chioma ObinnaLAGOS — Resident doctors at the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital, LASUTH, have given the Lagos State Government a seven-day ultimatum to implement the Specialist Allowance for Grade Level 14 doctors and pay outstanding salary and promotion arrears owed affected members.The doctors, under the aegis of the Association of Resident Doctors, LASUTH, LASUTH-ARD, warned that failure to address the issues within the stipulated period could lead to further industrial action
  
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• C’River Commissioner appeals to ASUU-UEE to shelve planned strike

  27-08-2026 17:43 via vanguardngr.com
  By Ike Uchechukwu, CalabarCALABAR — Cross River State Commissioner for Education, Prof. Stephen Odey, has appealed to the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), University of Education and Entrepreneurship (UEE) chapter, to suspend its planned strike, assuring the union of swift government action on its outstanding demands.Odey made the appeal on Wednesday in Calabar when he received the university’s management team and ASUU-UEE executives, led by the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Pa
  
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• Ex-Liverpool legend Carragher faces bankruptcy over £700,000 tax debt

  27-08-2026 17:35 via punchng.com
  
  Former Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher is facing a bankruptcy petition due to an unpaid tax bill of £700,000. Learn more about Carragher’s tax debt.Read More: https://punchng.com/ex-liverpool-legend-carragher-faces-bankruptcy-over-700000-tax-debt/
  
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• UEFA prepare complaint for ‘criminal mismanagement’ against Infantino

  27-08-2026 17:35 via vanguardngr.com
  European football’s governing body UEFA is preparing a complaint accusing FIFA president Gianni Infantino of “criminal mismanagement” over his now shelved plan to bring private financing into the World Cup, according to a document seen by AFP.“UEFA is actively considering legal action arising out of and in connection with the…plan proposed by FIFA,” read the legal document filed in a Florida court in the United States.“More specifically, UEFA and other
  
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• Oil resumption: No individual is bigger than Ogoniland, KAGOTE tells ODC

  27-08-2026 17:30 via vanguardngr.com
  By Daniel Abia, Port HarcourtPORT HARCOURT — The apex socio-cultural organisation of the Ogoni people, KAGOTE, has intensified its call for transparency and accountability in the ongoing Ogoni Dialogue process, declaring that no individual, organisation or committee is bigger than the collective interest of Ogoniland.KAGOTE, in a response to the Facilitators of the Ogoni Dialogue Committee, ODC, said its intervention was aimed at seeking clarity and accountability rather than confrontatio
  
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• Plateau govt fortifies NIPSS against fresh attacks — Commissioner

  27-08-2026 17:25 via vanguardngr.com
  By Golok NanmwaJOS — The Plateau State Government has stepped up security measures around the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies, NIPSS, Kuru, following a series of attacks on the institution.The State Commissioner for Environment, Climate Change and Mineral Development, Ubandoma Laven Joshua, disclosed this during an interactive session with journalists in Jos on Thursday.Joshua said the measures included the installation of solar-powered lights and other security infras
  
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• Why I resigned as NFF president – Gusau

  27-08-2026 17:20 via punchng.com
  
  Ibrahim Gusau confirms his resignation as NFF President, citing love for Nigeria and football development. Learn why he stepped down after nearly four yearRead More: https://punchng.com/why-i-resigned-as-nff-president-gusau/
  
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• UN chief appeals for $1bn in Ebola aid for DR Congo

  27-08-2026 17:20 via punchng.com
  
  UN chief Antonio Guterres appeals for $1.1 billion to combat the Ebola epidemic in DR Congo, where over 5,600 cases and 2,700 deaths have occurred.Read More: https://punchng.com/un-chief-appeals-for-1bn-in-ebola-aid-for-dr-congo/
  
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• Police recover stolen electricity cables in Kebbi, arrest suspect

  27-08-2026 17:20 via punchng.com
  
  Kebbi Police Command recovers large quantities of stolen electricity cables and arrests a suspect, Mustapha Abubakar, disrupting power supply to communitieRead More: https://punchng.com/police-recover-stolen-electricity-cables-in-kebbi-arrest-suspect/
  
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• JUST IN: UEFA opens criminal proceedings against FIFA, Infantino

  27-08-2026 17:20 via punchng.com
  
  UEFA has initiated criminal proceedings against FIFA and President Gianni Infantino over a scrapped plan to sell World Cup commercial rights. Learn more abRead More: https://punchng.com/just-in-uefa-opens-criminal-proceedings-against-fifa-infantino/
  
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• FG launches 2026–2030 alcohol policy to curb health, social harm

  27-08-2026 17:19 via vanguardngr.com
  By Chidinma Chukwu, AbujaABUJA — The Federal Government has launched the Nigeria Alcohol Policy and its Multisectoral Implementation Plan (2026–2030), aimed at reducing the health, social and economic consequences associated with harmful alcohol consumption in the country.The five-year policy provides a unified national framework for the production, distribution, marketing and consumption of alcohol, while promoting responsible practices across the industry.The Coordinating Minister
  
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• Alia assures Benue farmers of ready market, urges increased production

  27-08-2026 17:18 via vanguardngr.com
  By Peter Duru, MakurdiBenue State Governor, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia, has urged farmers across the state to expand their agricultural activities, assuring them that the revival of agro-allied industries will create a ready market for their produce and reduce post-harvest losses.Alia gave the assurance during his statewide Thank-You Tour, where he engaged stakeholders from the Gwer East/Gwer West and Makurdi/Guma Federal Constituencies.The Governor said the revival of Taraku Mills in Gwer East, al
  
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• Canada lists 7 skilled worker categories eligible for express entry invitations

  27-08-2026 17:10 via vanguardngr.com
  Canada has highlighted seven categories of skilled workers it is seeking to attract through its Express Entry immigration system as the country looks to strengthen its workforce and respond to labour shortages in key sectors.The categories target experienced professionals whose skills are considered valuable to the Canadian economy.According to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada, the Express Entry categories include:1. Healthcare and social services professionalsCanada is seeking expe
  
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• Ayra Starr to become first Afrobeats star to headline NFL halftime show

  27-08-2026 17:06 via vanguardngr.com
  Nigerian Afrobeats singer Ayra Starr has been announced as the headline performer for an NFL halftime show during the league’s international match in London this autumn.The singer will perform at halftime when the Philadelphia Eagles face the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday, October 11, at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in north London.The game is scheduled for 2:30 p.m. BST (9:30 a.m. ET).Starr becomes the first Afrobeats artiste to headline an NFL International Game Halftime Show, marking ano
  
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• WHO, Africa CDC declare Uganda Ebola outbreak over

  27-08-2026 17:04 via punchng.com
  
  WHO and Africa CDC declare Uganda’s Ebola outbreak officially over after 42 days without new cases. Learn about the successful containment of the Uganda EbRead More: https://punchng.com/who-africa-cdc-declare-uganda-ebola-outbreak-over/
  
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• TCN blames Eko Disco feeders for Lekki transmission fault

  27-08-2026 17:04 via punchng.com
  
  The Transmission Company of Nigeria has blamed faults on the Eko Electricity Distribution Company’s feeders for the recent transmission fault at the Lekki Transmission Substation. TCN, in a statement issued by its management on Thursday, said the clarification became necessary following what it described as misinformation circulated by EKEDP on the incident. According to theRead More: https://punchng.com/tcn-blames-eko-disco-feeders-for-lekki-transmission-fault/
  
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• Okpebholo swears in ecological, electricity commissions chairmen, others

  27-08-2026 17:04 via punchng.com
  
  Governor Monday Okpebholo swears in chairmen and members for Edo State’s Ecological Funding and Management Commission and Electricity Regulatory CommissionRead More: https://punchng.com/okpebholo-swears-in-ecological-electricity-commissions-chairmen-others/
  
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• NCoS assures staff of Osun election allowance payment

  27-08-2026 17:04 via punchng.com
  
  The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) in Osun State assures staff that their Osun election allowance will be paid soon, addressing payment delays.Read More: https://punchng.com/ncos-assures-staff-of-osun-election-allowance-payment/
  
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• Bayelsa deputy gov applauds community for peaceful election of paramount ruler

  27-08-2026 17:04 via punchng.com
  
  The chiefs, elders, women and youths of Yenezue-Gene Community in Yenagoa Local Government Area of Bayelsa State have been commended for conducting a peaceful election of a new paramount ruler for the community. The Deputy Governor, Dr Peter Akpe, gave the commendation while receiving a report on the election from the Obenibe of Epie Kingdom,Read More: https://punchng.com/bayelsa-deputy-gov-applauds-community-for-peaceful-election-of-paramount-ruler/
  
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• Ayra Starr to headline NFL London Game halftime show

  27-08-2026 16:41 via punchng.com
  
  Afrobeats sensation Ayra Starr makes history as the first African artist to headline an NFL London Game halftime show. Don’t miss her performance!Read More: https://punchng.com/ayra-starr-to-headline-nfl-london-game-halftime-show/
  
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• $1bn social fund: Reform without relief is cruelty — ADC tells Tinubu

  27-08-2026 16:34 via vanguardngr.com
  By Luminous JannamikeABUJA — The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has described the Federal Government’s $1 billion social protection programme as a belated response to the hardship caused by President Bola Tinubu’s economic reforms, saying its presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, had warned against such consequences.The party said Nigerians had endured soaring food, transport and energy costs for three years, only for government to suddenly unveil a huge intervention as t
  
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• U.S. to Withdraw 200 Troops Sent to Nigeria Under Trump

  27-08-2026 16:30 via nytimes.com
  Officials say the small, limited deployment could serve as a model. But terrorists in the country have continued to attack and kill.
  
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• 2027: Deliver 10m votes for Tinubu, Alausa tells NANS

  27-08-2026 16:26 via vanguardngr.com
  …Says Tinubu has students’ back, Renewed Hope reforms must continueBy Joseph Erunke, AbujaABUJA — The Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, has urged the National Association of Nigerian Students, NANS, and other student leaders to mobilise 10 million votes for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the 2027 presidential election.Alausa said continuity of the Tinubu administration was critical to sustaining ongoing reforms in student financing, skills development, infrastructure an
  
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• Gorau under siege: Bandits kill four, shoot seven, abduct four

  27-08-2026 16:24 via vanguardngr.com
  By Musa Ubandawaki, SokotoSOKOTO — Gorau village in Goronyo Local Government Area of Sokoto State was plunged into fresh mourning on Wednesday after armed bandits invaded the community, killing four residents, shooting seven others and abducting four people.The attack came only days after a devastating boat accident at the Gorau crossing point reportedly claimed the lives of 65 passengers, including women and children.Residents said the armed men stormed the community and opened fire, thr
  
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