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• Bezos holds talks with group interested in buying Liverpool stake – Reports

  22-07-2026 11:40 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Amazon founder Jeff Bezos has held talks about joining the Amit Bhatia-fronted consortium that has expressed interest in buying a minority stake in Liverpool, according to reports on Wednesday.Bezos, one of the world’s richest men, could become part of the group led by British-Indian businessman Bhatia, the son-in-law of billionaire steel tycoon Lakshmi Mittal.Sky News reported Bezos’ interest but said he is not certain to proceed with the potential plan.The 62-year-old American is
  
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• NAQS releases recruitment shortlist, fixes CBT for August 20

  19-08-2026 10:15 via punchng.com
  
  The Nigeria Agricultural Quarantine Service (NAQS) has released its recruitment shortlist. Applicants can now check their status and prepare for the CBT onRead More: https://punchng.com/naqs-releases-recruitment-shortlist-fixes-cbt-for-august-20/
  
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• Meet Wilfred Obasi, TenTrade’s New Regional Director for Africa

  19-08-2026 10:15 via punchng.com
  
  Meet Wilfred Obasi, TenTrade’s new Regional Director for Africa. Learn his vision for building trust and driving growth in African trading communities.Read More: https://punchng.com/meet-wilfred-obasi-tentrades-new-regional-director-for-africa/
  
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• Cagliari forward Trepy regains consciousness after pool accident

  19-08-2026 10:15 via punchng.com
  
  Cagliari forward Yael Trepy has regained consciousness and is off ventilation after a pool accident. Learn more about his recovery and condition.Read More: https://punchng.com/cagliari-forward-trepy-regains-consciousness-after-pool-accident/
  
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• Army arrests 18 illegal miners, recovers N2.4m in Niger

  19-08-2026 10:15 via punchng.com
  
  Nigerian Army arrests 18 illegal miners in Niger State, recovering N2.4 million and equipment. NSCDC Mining Marshals commend the operation and will prosecuRead More: https://punchng.com/army-arrests-18-illegal-miners-recovers-n2-4m-in-niger/
  
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• BRB Capital Group Marks Major Milestone as BRB Securities Secures SEC Issuing House Registration

  19-08-2026 10:05 via punchng.com
  
  BRB Securities, a member of BRB Capital Group, has secured SEC Issuing House registration, enabling it to originate and manage securities issuances in NigeRead More: https://punchng.com/brb-capital-group-marks-major-milestone-as-brb-securities-secures-sec-issuing-house-registration/
  
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• Throwback: KC Luxury’s lavish lifestyle resurfaces online after NDLEA arrest

  19-08-2026 09:59 via punchng.com
  
  Throwback videos of social media influencer KC Luxury’s lavish lifestyle have resurfaced online following his arrest by the NDLEA for alleged cocaine traffRead More: https://punchng.com/throwback-kc-luxurys-lavish-lifestyle-resurfaces-online-after-ndlea-arrest/
  
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• Soldiers rescue 14 kidnapped victims in Katsina

  19-08-2026 09:59 via punchng.com
  
  Nigerian soldiers successfully rescued 14 kidnapped victims, including six males and eight females, during a counter-terrorism operation in Katsina State.Read More: https://punchng.com/soldiers-rescue-14-kidnapped-victims-in-katsina/
  
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• Kano hands Dangote skills centre to foundation in 20-year deal 

  19-08-2026 09:59 via punchng.com
  
  Kano State Government signs 20-year deal with Aliko Dangote Foundation to manage the Aliko Dangote Skills Acquisition Centre, boosting youth vocational traRead More: https://punchng.com/kano-hands-dangote-skills-centre-to-foundation-in-20-year-deal/
  
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• Iran’s armed forces warn Gulf countries against assisting US military

  19-08-2026 09:59 via punchng.com
  
  Iran’s armed forces issue a stern warning to Gulf countries: assisting the US military is akin to joining their operations against Iran. Stay informed on tRead More: https://punchng.com/irans-armed-forces-warn-gulf-countries-against-assisting-us-military/
  
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• Court nullifies PENGASSAN Chevron election, orders fresh poll

  19-08-2026 09:48 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Jimoh BabatundeThe National Industrial Court of Nigeria, Lagos Division, has nullified the September 16, 2025 election conducted by the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) for its Chevron branch and ordered the association to conduct a fresh poll within 30 days of the judgment.The court also directed the South-West Zonal Director of Labour, Federal Ministry of Labour, Lagos, to supervise the fresh election and submit a compliance report to the court with
  
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• Minister’s aide tackles Deji, says Abuja flooding predates Wike

  19-08-2026 09:44 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Lere Olayinka, Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and Social Media to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has dismissed criticism of the FCT Administration following flooding in parts of Abuja after a heavy downpour on Saturday.Olayinka argued that flooding in the nation’s capital predated Wike’s tenure as FCT minister, accusing lawyer and activist Deji Adeyanju of using the incident to attack the administration.In a statement titled, &ld
  
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• Why Madrid did not sign Rodri — Mourinho

  19-08-2026 09:36 via punchng.com
  
  José Mourinho explains why Real Madrid’s pursuit of Rodri collapsed despite a strong offer, citing the midfielder’s hesitation as the key factor.Read More: https://punchng.com/why-madrid-did-not-sign-rodri-mourinho/
  
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• Manx Grand Prix: Rider dies in crash during qualifying

  19-08-2026 09:36 via punchng.com
  
  A rider has died following a two-competitor crash during qualifying for the 2026 Manx Grand Prix. An investigation is underway into the fatal incident.Read More: https://punchng.com/manx-grand-prix-rider-dies-in-crash-during-qualifying/
  
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• Five Premier League stars to watch as new season begins

  19-08-2026 09:35 via vanguardngr.com
  
  The new Premier League season kicks off on Friday, setting the stage for a galaxy of stars to shine in the 2026-27 campaign.AFP Sport looks at five players to watch:Morgan Rogers (Chelsea)Signed for a British record £117 million ($158 million) from Aston Villa, the England midfielder will be expected to lead the Xabi Alonso revolution at Stamford Bridge.Rogers is Chelsea’s marquee close-season recruit and must live up to his eye-watering price tag if Alonso is to revitalise the Blue
  
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• Liberia to receive about 1,200 US deportees

  19-08-2026 09:28 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Liberia said Tuesday it would receive up to 1,200 foreign nationals deported from the United States, as President Donald Trump pursues an unprecedented immigration crackdown.The Trump administration has launched a sweeping expansion to deportations where the government has argued it can send people to a country that is not their home nation.“Liberia intends to accept up to 1,200 persons to be transferred from the United States of America within a year,” the Liberian g
  
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• Wande Coal to Davido: ‘Come My Way’ did well without you

  19-08-2026 09:20 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Nigerian singers Wande Coal and Davido have clashed on social media over an unreleased collaboration, “Come My Way”.The disagreement was sparked by comments made by Davido during a recent podcast interview, which he shared on his Instagram Story.The “I know Who I be” crooner said that the collaboration was shelved after he disagreed with Wande Coal on how the song should be released.According to Davido, Wande Coal initially approached him to feature on the song, after wh
  
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• Tinubu to address world leaders at UN September 23

  19-08-2026 09:13 via vanguardngr.com
  
  President Bola Tinubu will join world leaders to address the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA 81) General Debate on Wednesday, Sept. 23, in New York.Tinubu is scheduled as the 10th speaker during the morning session on day two of the high-level General Debate holding from Sept. 22 to Sept. 28 at the UN headquarters.A provisional list of speakers obtained by the Correspondent of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), shows Tinubu will deliver his statement during the morning
  
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• 30 years after Tupac’s death, ‘Keffe D’ Davis on trial for orchestrating 1996 Killing

  19-08-2026 09:02 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Thirty years after, former South Side Compton Crips gang leader Duane “Keffe D” Davis, 63, appeared in court Monday for his trial over the alleged murder of rap icon Tupac Shakur, who was gunned down in Las Vegas.
  He is the first person to be brought to trial in the case.
  He is charged on a one count charge of murder with a deadly weapon in the 1996 killing of the hip-hop legend.
  Opening statements kicked off with prosecutors calling Shakur’s death “an act of revenge.&rd
  
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• New terminal responsible for Kirikiri – Apapa traffic

  19-08-2026 09:01 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Ebunoluwa Sessou, Providence Ayanfeoluwa & Peace LouisLAGOS — MOTORISTS, truck drivers and other road users in the Mile 2-Kirikiri area of Apapa in Lagos State, yesterday, lamented the worsening gridlock in the area, as the situation disrupted deliveries and forced motorists to spend several hours on the road.
  The development, according to some truck drivers, had become particularly severe in recent months following the commencement of operations of a new terminal in the area.
  This
  
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• Abattoirs silently ravaging Nigerians, animal experts warn

  19-08-2026 08:58 via vanguardngr.com
  •Create diseases, tumor, cancer, high BP, stroke
  By Gabriel Ewepu
  Meat has its primary source from livestock including cows, goats, sheep, poultry products, and among others. This important source of protein is now a dangerous means of deadly parasites causing terminal diseases which are contracted from animals slaughtered at the abattoirs by butchers and sold to Nigerians.
  According to a report, titled ‘Public Health Perspective of Public Abattoirs in Nigeria, Challenges and Solutio
  
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• Trump pauses 50% tariffs on Canadian goods for three days

  19-08-2026 08:56 via vanguardngr.com
  
  US President Donald Trump paused the planned rollout of punishing new tariffs on Canadian goods late Tuesday, as both sides indicated they were close to a broader trade agreement after weeks of talks.Trump announced the three-day reprieve from 50-percent duties on select goods just hours before a midnight deadline.The delay was “based on the fact that Canada and the U.S.A., subject to the finalization of documents, have a DEAL!” Trump wrote on his Truth Social platform.Canadian Prim
  
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• Palm oil import bill rises 194% to N23bn

  19-08-2026 08:55 via vanguardngr.com
  
  … Stakeholders tie rise to urbanisation, population growth, others
  By Cynthia Alo
  Nigeria’s import bill on palm oil rose by 194.4 percent year-on- year (yoy) to N23.16 billion in the first quarter of 2026 (Q1’26) from N7.87 billion in the corresponding period of 2025 (Q1’25).
  This is contained in the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) Foreign Trade in Goods Report which added that the Q1’26 figure also indicates a 65.4 percent quarter-on-quarter rise from N14 bil
  
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• Morning recap: Tinubu, Obi sign peace pact, states’ budgets jump 47%, other top stories

  19-08-2026 08:52 via punchng.com
  
  President Bola Tinubu and Peter Obi sign a peace pact ahead of 2027 elections. Also, states’ budgets jump 47%, NDLEA nabs cocaine baron, and more top storiRead More: https://punchng.com/morning-recap-tinubu-obi-sign-peace-pact-states-budgets-jump-47-other-top-stories/
  
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• Campaigns kick off in Nigerian presidential race

  19-08-2026 08:52 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Campaigning kicks off in Nigeria Wednesday, five months ahead of elections set to be dominated by crushing inflation and President Bola Tinubu’s economic reforms.Africa’s most populous country is straining from years of economic turmoil and violence from armed groups — though a divided opposition works in favour of Tinubu, seeking a second term.“The economy is the biggest issue. That’s the one thing that cuts across different parts of the country and it continues t
  
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• UK inflation rises 2.9% in July on higher energy bills

  19-08-2026 08:49 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Britain’s annual inflation rate climbed in July in line with analysts’ expectations, official data showed Wednesday, driven by higher energy bills.The Consumer Prices Index rose 2.9 percent in the 12 months to July, up from 2.6 percent in June, the Office for National Statistics said in a statement.The rise was spurred by a 13 percent hike in the price cap on household energy bills that took effect last month, a consequence of the ongoing US-Iran war.The ONS called it “the lar
  
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• UAE suspends trade, financial dealings with Iran

  19-08-2026 08:45 via vanguardngr.com
  
  The United Arab Emirates has said it is suspending all trade and financial dealings with Iran after reporting an Iranian missile attack directed at its ships.The announcement comes after a period of relative calm in the UAE, with no Iranian missiles aimed at the country since May after it bore the brunt of attacks in the early weeks of the Middle East war.Abu Dhabi has however accused Tehran of repeatedly targeting its tankers at sea in recent weeks.“In light of regional escalations&helli
  
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• NPERA commences operations as port economic regulator

  19-08-2026 08:40 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Godwin OritseThe Nigeria Ports Economic Regulatory Agency (NPERA) has formally commenced operations, ushering in a new era of economic regulation designed to make Nigeria’s ports more transparent, competitive, predictable and efficient.
  The agency’s commencement follows President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s assent to the Nigeria Ports Economic Regulatory Agency Bill, 2026, which established NPERA as the statutory authority responsible for the economic regulation of the nation&rsquo
  
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• NAICOM revokes  Universal Insurance’s licence, appoints receiver

  19-08-2026 08:34 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Innocent AnabaThe National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) has revoked the license  of Universal Insurance Plc and appointed a receiver/provisional liquidator to commence the process of winding up the company’s affairs.The cancellation, which took effect on August 14, 2026, followed the company’s alleged failure to meet the prescribed Minimum Capital Requirement (MCR) applicable to its category of licence within the stipulated compliance period.In a notice dated August 13
  
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• FAAC: FG, States, LGs share N3 trn 

  19-08-2026 08:30 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Emma Ujah, Abuja Bureau ChiefThe three tiers of government have shared N3.007 trillion as July 2026 revenue.The revenue was shared at the Federation Account Allocation Committee, FAAC, meeting held, yesterday,  on the sidelines of the ongoing National Council on Federation and Economic Development, NACOFED, jn Owerri, Imo State.This moth’s shared revenue was  higer than the ?2.551 trillion shared in the month of July 2026, where the total distributable sum comprised ?1.8
  
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