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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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• Your N600bn cash-transfer arithmetic doesn’t add up, Atiku tells Tinubu

  27-08-2026 20:46 via vanguardngr.com
  By Omeiza AjayiABUJA: Presidential Candidate of the African Democratic Congress ADC, Atiku Abubakar, has questioned the arithmetic behind the President Bola Tinubu administration’s claim that more than N600 billion has been disbursed in cash transfers to vulnerable households, saying the figures do not reconcile with the government’s own stated payment structure.Atiku, in a statement issued by his Senior Special Assistant on Public Communication, Phrank Shaibu, on Thursday in Abuja
  
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• FAAN alerts public to fake recruitment letters

  27-08-2026 20:44 via vanguardngr.com
  The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has warned members of the public against a fraudulent employment offer being circulated by individuals falsely claiming to represent the agency.FAAN issued the warning on Thursday through its official X platform, describing the circulating document as a fake “Letter of Provisional Offer of Employment.”The authority said it was not currently conducting any recruitment exercise and therefore had no connection with the employment letter
  
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• Video: Nigerian woman cries out after discovering ₦3m missing from bank account

  27-08-2026 20:40 via vanguardngr.com
  A Nigerian woman has raised the alarm after returning from Dubai to discover that her savings of about ₦3 million had allegedly disappeared from her bank account.In a video she shared online and has since gone viral, the woman said she had been saving the money since 2022 and expected to have about ₦3 million in the account when she returned from Dubai.However, she was shocked to find that almost all the money was gone.
  A Nigerian woman who worked in Dubai has gone public after clai
  
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• 2027: Adelabu withdraws from APC governorship contest, demands reconciliation

  27-08-2026 20:39 via vanguardngr.com
  By Adeola BadruFormer Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has withdrawn from the legal and internal battle over the 2027 governorship ticket of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State, urging the party’s national leadership to address grievances arising from its recent nomination process.Adelabu, in a personally signed statement issued on Thursday, said he decided to end his pursuit of the party’s governorship ticket after extensive consultations with party leaders, support
  
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• Court orders ADC to maintain status quo in Kebbi candidate dispute

  27-08-2026 20:37 via vanguardngr.com
  By Haruna Aliyu, Birnin KebbiThe Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and other parties to maintain the status quo in a legal dispute over the substitution of Abubakar Sadiq Sa’adu Fakai as the party’s candidate for the Zuru/Fakai/Danko Wasagu/Sakaba Federal Constituency in Kebbi State.The order followed a suit filed by Fakai challenging the decision of the ADC to conduct another primary election aimed at replacing his candidacy with that of
  
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• Woro: 163 freed Kwara abductees reunite with families

  27-08-2026 20:36 via vanguardngr.com
  By Demola Akinyemi, IlorinILORIN — A total of 163 residents abducted from Woro community in Kaiama Local Government Area of Kwara State have reunited with their families after spending more than two weeks receiving medical treatment in Ilorin.The victims were among residents abducted during the February 3 attack on Woro community and were later rescued following a coordinated security operation in the Kainji Lake National Park forest.They were subsequently brought to Ilorin for medical at
  
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• Police shut facility after man dies in Rivers hotel

  27-08-2026 20:34 via punchng.com
  
  Police have shut down a hotel in Rivers State after a young man, Charles, died under questionable circumstances. Family demands CCTV footage amid ongoing iRead More: https://punchng.com/police-shut-facility-after-man-dies-in-rivers-hotel/
  
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• Chelsea agree £7.5m deal for Villa’s Martínez – Reports

  27-08-2026 20:34 via punchng.com
  
  Chelsea have reportedly agreed a £7.5m deal to sign Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez from Aston Villa, addressing concerns over their current goalkeeRead More: https://punchng.com/chelsea-agree-7-5m-deal-for-villas-martinez-reports/
  
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• Tinubu directs Dikko, NFF Secretariat to ensure football administration continuity

  27-08-2026 20:31 via vanguardngr.com
  …Orders comprehensive reform of Nigerian footballABUJA — President Bola Tinubu has directed the Chairman of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Malam Shehu Dikko, to work with the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) Secretariat and relevant football stakeholders to ensure continuity in essential football administration and facilitate a broad reform of the country’s football sector.The directive is part of a comprehensive reform ordered by the President to address Nigeria&rsqu
  
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• Navy intercepts illicit petroleum products, drugs in Lekki

  27-08-2026 20:20 via vanguardngr.com
  By: Kingsley OmonobiThe Nigerian Navy has intercepted 500 litres of products suspected to be illegally sourced Automotive Gas Oil (AGO) and substances believed to be Cannabis sativa during an operation in Folu Community, Ibeju-Lekki area of Lagos StateThis was disclosed on Wednesday by the Director, Naval Information, Navy Captain Abiodun FolorunshoFolorunsho said the operation was carried out by personnel of the Forward Operating Base (FOB) Lekki as part of ongoing efforts to curb the illegal
  
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• UCL Fixtures: Arsenal to Host Madrid, Man City, Villa to Face Champions PSG

  27-08-2026 20:18 via punchng.com
  
  Get the full UCL fixtures! Arsenal to host Real Madrid, while Man City and Aston Villa face defending champions PSG in the 2026/27 Champions League.Read More: https://punchng.com/ucl-fixtures-arsenal-to-host-madrid-man-city-villa-to-face-champions-psg/
  
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• Police recover two stolen motorcycles in C’River arrest one suspect

  27-08-2026 20:18 via punchng.com
  
  Cross River Police recover two stolen motorcycles and arrest one suspect in connection with an armed robbery syndicate in Calabar. Efforts ongoing to recovRead More: https://punchng.com/police-recover-two-stolen-motorcycles-in-criver-arrest-one-suspect/
  
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• Anambra at 35: Soludo declares state of emergency on environment

  27-08-2026 20:18 via punchng.com
  
  Governor Soludo declares a state of emergency on the Anambra environment due to gully erosion and flooding, unveiling a renewed “Clean and Green InitiativeRead More: https://punchng.com/anambra-at-35-soludo-declares-state-of-emergency-on-environment/
  
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• NFF Crisis: Tinubu orders comprehensive reform of Nigerian Football

  27-08-2026 20:17 via vanguardngr.com
  ABUJA — President Bola Tinubu has ordered a “comprehensive reform” of Nigerian football following a string of failures by the country’s national teams to qualify for major international competitions.The directive came on Thursday, hours after Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) President Ibrahim Musa Gusau, General Secretary Mohammed Sanusi and members of the federation’s Executive Committee resigned amid mounting pressure over the state of Nigerian football.The NFF
  
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• Trump signs executive order to rename Lake Ontario as Lake America

  27-08-2026 20:16 via vanguardngr.com
  President Donald Trump announced Thursday that he is renaming Lake Ontario — a large body of water shared by the United States and Canada — “Lake America.”Trump signed an order in the White House in a move that comes amid a spiraling trade war between the world’s largest economy and its northern neighbor.“We’re going to be changing the name of Lake Ontario effective immediately to Lake America,” the 80-year-old Republican told reporters in the Ova
  
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• CSOs back NLC, demand transparency in fuel pricing

  27-08-2026 20:09 via vanguardngr.com
  By John AlechenuABUJA — Civil Society Organisations have backed the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) over its allegations of collusion between the Federal Government and petroleum marketers, insisting that Nigerians deserve greater transparency and fairer pricing in the downstream oil sector.The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) accused the government of paying more attention to protecting business interests in the petroleum sector than addressing the hardship faced by cit
  
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• RHI supports families of 1,638 fallen police officers

  27-08-2026 20:07 via vanguardngr.com
  By Kingsley OmonobiABUJA — The Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI) Social Investment Programme of the First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, on Thursday provided financial support to 1,638 families of police officers who lost their lives in the line of duty.The support was presented to the beneficiaries at a ceremony held at the Banquet Hall of the Presidential Villa, Abuja, and witnessed by the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu.The Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Aniete In
  
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• Halt Northern bloodshed, Reps Minority Caucus tells Tinubu

  27-08-2026 20:05 via vanguardngr.com
  …Proposes $5bn security intervention from external reserves…Demands immediate release of El-RufaiBy Gift ChapiOdekina, AbujaABUJA — The Minority Caucus of the House of Representatives has urged President Bola Tinubu to take immediate and decisive action to halt the worsening wave of terrorism, banditry, killings and abductions across Northern Nigeria.The lawmakers also proposed the withdrawal of $5 billion from the nation’s external reserves to fund an extraordinary se
  
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• Champions League power ranking: Barcelona emerge favourite to win title [top 10]

  27-08-2026 20:04 via vanguardngr.com
  Barcelona have emerged as the leading favourites to win the 2026/27 UEFA Champions League, according to prediction market odds following the league-phase draw.The Spanish giants currently have a 17 per cent chance of lifting the trophy, putting them ahead of last season’s finalists Arsenal, who have a 16 per cent probability.Paris Saint-Germain, the defending champions, are third with a 15 per cent chance of retaining the title.The odds, per PolyMarket, reflect the perceived chances of th
  
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• ₦14bn Contract: Umahi orders arrest of Hartland MD

  27-08-2026 20:03 via vanguardngr.com
  …Minister demands refund of contract money….Fumes over vandalism on Second Niger BridgeBy Egufe Yafugborhi & Ochuko AkuophaASABA — Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi, on Wednesday ordered the arrest of the Managing Director of Hartland Nigeria Ltd over the alleged non-performance of an 11-kilometre road contract for which the company reportedly received about N14 billion.Umahi gave the directive during an inspection of road infrastructure along the Agbor-Asaba-Onitsh
  
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• Nigeria-China festival highlights food sector tourism potential

  27-08-2026 20:01 via punchng.com
  
  Discover how the Nigeria-China Food Festival is boosting Nigeria’s food tourism and cultural identity, creating jobs and promoting gastronomy.Read More: https://punchng.com/nigeria-china-food-festival-highlights-gastronomys-tourism-potential/
  
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• JUST IN: 163 freed Kwara abductees reunite with families

  27-08-2026 20:01 via punchng.com
  
  163 Kwara abductees from Woro community have reunited with their families after being freed and receiving medical care. Learn more about their emotional reRead More: https://punchng.com/just-in-163-freed-kwara-abductees-reunite-with-families/
  
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• FG sets up committee to cut Nigeria’s fish imports

  27-08-2026 20:01 via punchng.com
  
  The Federal Government has set up a committee to tackle Nigeria’s fish production deficit, aiming to reduce fish imports and strengthen the aquaculture valRead More: https://punchng.com/fg-sets-up-committee-to-cut-nigerias-fish-imports/
  
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• AGF seeks UN’s protection, says P&ID case would have crippled Nigeria’s economy

  27-08-2026 20:01 via vanguardngr.com
  By Ikechukwu NnochiriABUJA— The Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Prince Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, has urged the United Nations to reform its framework to ensure protection of national sovereignty in disputes involving member states and investors.He maintained that such reforms should reinforce rather than bypass domestic courts in Investor-State Dispute Settlement (ISDS).Speaking during a heads of delegations roundtable at the Chief Legal Advisors Forum (CLAF) 2026 i
  
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• AANI backs NIPSS push to unlock Nigeria’s creative economy

  27-08-2026 19:58 via vanguardngr.com
  By Joseph Erunke, AbujaABUJA — The Alumni Association of the National Institute (AANI) has thrown its weight behind efforts by the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS) to unlock Nigeria’s creative economy, describing the sector as one of the country’s most valuable but underexploited economic assets.President of AANI, Ambassador Emmanuel Obi Okafor, said Nigeria’s vast creative talent pool could become a stronger economic force than oil if properly
  
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• Navy intercepts illicit petroleum products, suspected Cannabis in Lekki

  27-08-2026 19:45 via vanguardngr.com
  By Kingsley OmonobiLAGOS — The Nigerian Navy has intercepted 500 litres of products suspected to be illegally sourced Automotive Gas Oil (AGO) and substances suspected to be Cannabis sativa in Folu Community, Ibeju-Lekki, Lagos State.The Director of Naval Information, Navy Capt. Abiodun Folorunsho, disclosed this on Wednesday.Folorunsho said the interception was carried out by personnel of the Forward Operating Base (FOB) Lekki as part of ongoing efforts to curb the illegal trade and stor
  
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• Trump orders Lake Ontario renamed ‘Lake America’

  27-08-2026 19:40 via vanguardngr.com
  President Donald Trump announced Thursday that he is renaming Lake Ontario – a large body of water shared by the United States and Canada – “Lake America”.Trump signed an order in the White House, telling reporters the change was “effective immediately”.President Trump had said, Tuesday, he was considering renaming Lake Ontario as “Lake America” as his trade war with Canada escalated.The threat – which Trump backed up with a map featuring th
  
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• Tottenham land Marmoush from Manchester City

  27-08-2026 19:38 via vanguardngr.com
  Tottenham Hotspur continued their summer binge when they signed Egyptian striker Omar Marmoush on loan from Manchester City.The 27-year-old joined on a season-long loan but Tottenham said that “the deal includes an obligation to make the move permanent next summer”.That will cost £60 million pounds ($82mn), British media reported.Marmoush became Tottenham’s second signing from City in a matter of days, after Brazil winger Savio joined Tuesday for a reported initial fee o
  
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• JUST IN: Tinubu in talks with APC governors at Aso Villa

  27-08-2026 19:31 via punchng.com
  
  President Tinubu is currently in talks with APC governors at the Presidential Villa. Discover the latest updates on this crucial meeting and its implicatioRead More: https://punchng.com/just-in-tinubu-in-talks-with-apc-governors-at-villa/
  
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