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• Canada unveils special immigration measures for disaster-affected foreign workers, students

  12-08-2026 15:58 via punchng.com
  
  Canada introduces special immigration measures for foreign workers, students, and visitors affected by natural disasters, offering extended time to restoreRead More: https://punchng.com/canada-unveils-special-immigration-measures-for-disaster-affected-foreign-workers-students/
  
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• My ancestry search ended in Lagos royal family — US-born Nigerian, Olomo

  15-08-2026 02:14 via punchng.com
  
  Olomo, a US-born Nigerian, shares her journey of tracing her ancestry, which led her to the Senlu Royal House of Imota in Lagos State. Discover her inspiriRead More: https://punchng.com/my-ancestry-search-ended-in-lagos-royal-family-us-born-nigerian-olomo/
  
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• India nabs Nigerian man over love scam

  15-08-2026 02:14 via punchng.com
  
  A Nigerian man has been arrested in India for an alleged love scam, defrauding a victim of N98.1m. Learn more about the cyber fraud operation.Read More: https://punchng.com/india-nabs-nigerian-man-over-love-scam/
  
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• SEC freezes assets allegedly linked to six terrorist financiers

  15-08-2026 01:58 via punchng.com
  
  The SEC has frozen assets linked to six individuals and three entities designated as terrorist financiers by the Nigeria Sanctions Committee.Read More: https://punchng.com/sec-freezes-assets-allegedly-linked-to-six-terrorist-financiers/
  
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• Parties to conduct primaries in new Delta, Kogi constituencies

  15-08-2026 01:58 via punchng.com
  
  INEC announces political parties will conduct primaries in newly restored Delta and Kogi constituencies between August 21-25, 2026. Get details on the newRead More: https://punchng.com/parties-to-conduct-primaries-in-new-delta-kogi-constituencies/
  
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• Osun poll: APC, Accord wage N20,000-per-vote war

  15-08-2026 01:58 via punchng.com
  
  Ahead of today’s Osun governorship election, APC and Accord Party face accusations of widespread vote-buying, offering up to N20,000 per vote.Read More: https://punchng.com/osun-poll-apc-accord-wage-n20000-per-vote-war/
  
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• ‘Nigeria humanitarian funding rises $17.9m in two months’

  15-08-2026 01:58 via punchng.com
  
  Nigeria’s humanitarian funding increased by $17.9m in two months, making it the highest-funded country in West and Central Africa. Learn more about the risRead More: https://punchng.com/nigeria-humanitarian-funding-rises-17-9m-in-two-months/
  
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• Lakurawa terrorists kill four soldiers in Sokoto

  15-08-2026 01:58 via punchng.com
  
  Suspected Lakurawa terrorists attacked Kebbe town in Sokoto, killing four soldiers and looting shops. Get the latest details on the Sokoto attack.Read More: https://punchng.com/lakurawa-terrorists-kill-four-soldiers-in-sokoto/
  
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• FG, stakeholders to develop new national peace policy

  15-08-2026 01:58 via punchng.com
  
  The Federal Government and key stakeholders are developing a new National Peace Policy to strengthen conflict prevention and resilience across Nigeria. LeaRead More: https://punchng.com/fg-stakeholders-to-develop-new-national-peace-policy/
  
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• BEA scholars demand 2025 full stipends

  15-08-2026 01:58 via punchng.com
  
  Nigerian students under the BEA scholarship scheme demand full 2025 stipends, expressing concern over budget cycle closures. Learn about the ongoing paymenRead More: https://punchng.com/bea-scholars-demand-2025-full-stipends/
  
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• Atiku, Obi, others’ summit shifted to August 31

  15-08-2026 01:58 via punchng.com
  
  The G-100 has shifted the opposition summit to August 31, 2026, allowing parties like Atiku and Obi to consult further on a united front for 2027.Read More: https://punchng.com/atiku-obi-others-summit-shifted-to-august-31/
  
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• NOHIL, partners tackle foot deformities, train specialists in Lagos

  15-08-2026 01:50 via vanguardngr.com
  
  …400 patients get free medical care
  By Chioma ObinnaThe National Orthopaedic Hospital, Igbobi, NOHIL, Lagos, in collaboration with Steps2Walk and the Global Health Charity and Training Foundation, GHCTF, has commenced a specialised foot and ankle surgical training and free medical outreach aimed at expanding access to quality orthopaedic care and reducing the burden of untreated foot deformities in Nigeria.
  The five-day programme, which began Monday, August 10, combines specialist surgic
  
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• Nestlé backs 50 Zaria women as rural retail initiative hits five-year milestone

  15-08-2026 01:48 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Chioma ObinnaFive years after launching its Empowering Rural Women Initiative, Nestlé Nigeria is expanding its support for women-led businesses, with 50 retailers in Zaria, Kaduna State, receiving business training and product grants to strengthen their enterprises.
  The latest beneficiaries were equipped with practical skills in bookkeeping, stock management, merchandising, financial management and customer service, alongside Nestlé products valued at three times the value of t
  
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• Lagos water concession, prepaid meters’ll deepen hardship — CAPPA

  15-08-2026 01:44 via vanguardngr.com
  
  … Demands publication of CHEC-Naston MoU, suspension of prepaid metering
  By Chioma ObinnaCorporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa, CAPPA, has warned the Lagos State Government against moves to concession parts of the state’s public water infrastructure, saying the policy could deepen hardship for residents and undermine access to affordable and reliable water.
  CAPPA’s warning followed the state government’s signing of a one-year Memorandum of Understandi
  
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• JKing returns with 6 new songs

  15-08-2026 01:43 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Benjamin NjokuKing Izonebi Alfred fondly called Jking, the indescribably talented Nigerian highlife musician, has shaken the music world with six new songs. The six songs — ‘Biri Bein Ghan’, ‘Chief Adowei Binaebi’, ‘Chief Boro Opudu’, ‘Hon.Seles Saboh’, ‘Traditional Series (Bini Ebi)’ and ‘Izon Fiye’ — are thematically and instrumentally built to tell great stories as a guide for any society suffocated by mor
  
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• Nehita Ofure leads emotional stage play ‘Surrounded’ at BFF festival

  15-08-2026 01:42 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Benjamin NjokuAward-winning actress and beauty queen Nehita Ofure Irieme delivered a powerful performance in the stage play ‘Surrounded’, staged at the recently concluded Building Forever Friendships, BFF, Festival 2026 in Lagos.Her performance was one of the highlights of the festival, with the emotional weight of the story leaving members of the audience in tears.‘Surrounded’ explores the complexities of friendship, betrayal and emotional healing, presenting a raw a
  
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• WAPTV to thrill viewers with Indian hit series, ‘Rajjo’

  15-08-2026 01:41 via punchng.com
  
  WAPTV makes history as the first Nigerian channel to air the popular Indian romantic drama ‘Rajjo’, offering premium family entertainment to viewers.Read More: https://punchng.com/waptv-to-thrill-viewers-with-indian-hit-series-rajjo/
  
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• Very remarkable encounters (III)

  15-08-2026 01:41 via punchng.com
  
  Discover heartwarming encounters and profound lessons on elderly care, vulnerability, and the power of human connection in this touching narrative.Read More: https://punchng.com/very-remarkable-encounters-iii/
  
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• Ogun varsity gets programmes approval

  15-08-2026 01:41 via punchng.com
  
  McPherson University in Ogun State receives NUC approval for four new postgraduate programmes, including Mass Communication and Business Management, startiRead More: https://punchng.com/ogun-varsity-gets-programmes-approval/
  
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• Nurture your marriage through midlife crises with kindness and compassion

  15-08-2026 01:41 via punchng.com
  
  Navigate your marriage through midlife crisis with kindness and compassion. Discover strategies to support your spouse and strengthen your connection durinRead More: https://punchng.com/nurture-your-marriage-through-midlife-crises-with-kindness-and-compassion/
  
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• NLC moves against pro-Tinubu group, queries Lagos chairman

  15-08-2026 01:41 via punchng.com
  
  A fresh internal crisis brews within the NLC as its national secretariat queries the Lagos chairman over her involvement with a pro-Tinubu group, WoPU.Read More: https://punchng.com/nlc-moves-against-pro-tinubu-group-queries-lagos-chairman/
  
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• Losing music catalogue taught me to protect my brand— Justice Obaro

  15-08-2026 01:41 via punchng.com
  
  Nigerian singer Justice Obaro shares how losing his music catalogue taught him the importance of brand protection and understanding the music business.Read More: https://punchng.com/losing-music-catalogue-taught-me-to-protect-my-brand-justice-obaro/
  
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• I don’t have to choose between acting, influencing – Susan Pwajok

  15-08-2026 01:41 via punchng.com
  
  Nigerian actress and influencer Susan Pwajok discusses her career, cultural background, and the evolving entertainment industry. Learn how Susan Pwajok balRead More: https://punchng.com/i-dont-have-to-choose-between-acting-influencing-susan-pwajok/
  
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• I attract guys who can handle strong women — Mummy Wa

  15-08-2026 01:41 via punchng.com
  
  Popular content creator, Mummy Wa (Kemi Ikuseedun), discusses her relationships, career challenges, and financial pressures in the Nigerian entertainment iRead More: https://punchng.com/i-attract-guys-who-can-handle-strong-women-mummy-wa/
  
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• How I turned UTME disappointment into first-class success — Babcock varsity graduate

  15-08-2026 01:41 via punchng.com
  
  Discover how a Babcock University first-class graduate turned UTME disappointment into academic excellence, achieving a 4.52 CGPA in Public Administration.Read More: https://punchng.com/how-i-turned-utme-disappointment-into-first-class-success-babcock-varsity-graduate/
  
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• Fresh concerns over actress Temitope Osoba’s death

  15-08-2026 01:41 via punchng.com
  
  Conflicting accounts and new allegations surrounding actress Temitope Osoba’s death have raised fresh concerns. Learn more about the controversy.Read More: https://punchng.com/fresh-concerns-over-actress-temitope-osobas-death/
  
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• Diiadem, Dabota Lawson trade accusations in bitter feud

  15-08-2026 01:41 via punchng.com
  
  Beauty entrepreneurs Diiadem and Dabota Lawson are embroiled in a bitter social media feud, trading accusations over a N5m gift, relationships, and jealousRead More: https://punchng.com/diiadem-dabota-lawson-trade-accusations-in-bitter-feud/
  
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• Cyberstalking: Court stalls fresh trial of ex-NBA chairman

  15-08-2026 01:41 via punchng.com
  
  A Federal High Court in Abuja has stalled the fresh cyberstalking trial of former NBA Chairman, Gabriel Tsenyen, over objections of double jeopardy. The coRead More: https://punchng.com/cyberstalking-court-stalls-fresh-trial-of-ex-nba-chairman/
  
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• Brain Burster set for music breakthrough

  15-08-2026 01:41 via punchng.com
  
  Nigerian singer Brain Burster is poised for a major music breakthrough with a new single. Discover his unique blend of Afrobeats, hip-hop, and R&B.Read More: https://punchng.com/brain-burster-set-for-music-breakthrough/
  
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• Before Stardom With… Abisola Areola

  15-08-2026 01:41 via punchng.com
  
  Meet Abisola Areola, founder of Skills Co-op, a data and digital transformation strategist opening AI-skills pathways for overlooked talent. Learn about heRead More: https://punchng.com/before-stardom-with-abisola-areola/
  
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