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• Chelle gets U-23 Eagles assistant coaches

  02-09-2026 03:20 via punchng.com
  
  Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle appoints Bright Ozebagbe and Deniran Ortega as U-23 Eagles assistant coaches for 2028 Olympic qualifiers.Read More: https://punchng.com/chelle-gets-u-23-eagles-assistant-coaches/
  
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• Martinelli joins Al Hilal for £60m, becomes Arsenal’s record sale

  03-09-2026 19:34 via vanguardngr.com
  By Adegboyega AdeleyeGabriel Martinelli has completed his move from Arsenal to Saudi Pro League club Al Hilal in a £60 million deal, bringing an end to his seven-year spell with the Gunners.According to Sky Sports, the deal comprises a fixed fee and a sell-on clause and eclipses Arsenal’s previous record sale, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain’s £40 million move to Liverpool in 2017.Martinelli, who joined Arsenal from Brazilian side Ituano as an 18-year-old, leaves the club as the
  
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• Saudi Pro League ‘is Premier League quality’, says Watkins

  03-09-2026 19:26 via punchng.com
  
  Ollie Watkins describes the Saudi Pro League as ‘Premier League quality’ after scoring on his Al-Hilal debut. Learn more about his move and impressions.Read More: https://punchng.com/saudi-pro-league-is-premier-league-quality-says-watkins/
  
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• Police inspector dies after weekly fitness exercise in Sokoto

  03-09-2026 19:26 via punchng.com
  
  A police inspector in Sokoto State collapsed and died shortly after participating in a weekly fitness walkathon. The command mourns the dedicated officer.Read More: https://punchng.com/police-inspector-dies-after-weekly-fitness-exercise-in-sokoto/
  
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• BPP unveils reform to digitalise, modernise public procurement

  03-09-2026 19:26 via punchng.com
  
  The Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP) unveils a major public procurement reform, focusing on digitalisation, transparency, and economic development in NigRead More: https://punchng.com/bpp-unveils-reform-to-digitalise-modernise-public-procurement/
  
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• Samsung Galaxy S26 FE: Delivering the Latest Flagship Experience, Focused on What Matters Most

  03-09-2026 19:11 via punchng.com
  
         …… First in the Galaxy S26 lineup to launch with One UI 9, Galaxy S26 FE pairs advanced camera capabilities with the latest Galaxy AI Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. announced Galaxy S26 FE, the newest addition to the Galaxy S26 family and the first in the lineup to launch with One UIRead More: https://punchng.com/samsung-galaxy-s26-fe-delivering-the-latest-flagship-experience-focused-on-what-matters-most/
  
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• Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs to leave prison sooner than expected

  03-09-2026 19:04 via vanguardngr.com
  By Adegboyega AdeleyeSean “Diddy” Combs is set to leave prison sooner than previously expected after his projected release date was moved up again, according to the Daily Mail.The 56-year-old music mogul is now expected to be released from the Federal Correctional Institution, Fort Dix, in New Jersey, on February 5, 2028, according to the US Federal Bureau of Prisons.The latest adjustment brings his projected release date forward by more than two weeks from February 20, 2028, which
  
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• Tinubu a lifelong democrat, says Sanwo-Olu

  03-09-2026 18:58 via punchng.com
  
  Lagos Governor Sanwo-Olu praises President Tinubu as a lifelong democrat, committed to strengthening Nigeria’s democratic institutions and ensuring free anRead More: https://punchng.com/tinubu-a-lifelong-democrat-says-sanwo-olu/
  
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• 2027: 30 governors can’t guarantee victory — Kwankwaso

  03-09-2026 18:57 via vanguardngr.com
  …NDC candidate warns governors’ numbers won’t guarantee victoryABUJA — Vice Presidential Candidate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Rabiu Kwankwaso, has warned political parties against relying on the number of governors they control as a guarantee of victory in the 2027 general election.Kwankwaso, a former Kano State governor, spoke on Thursday at the NDC Town Hall Meeting in Rivers State, where he argued that several governors, particularly in the North, had
  
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• Real Madrid star Asencio cleared after victims forgive him in private video case

  03-09-2026 18:56 via vanguardngr.com
  By Adegboyega AdeleyeReal Madrid defender Raul Asencio has been acquitted in a case involving the sharing of a sexually explicit video without the victims’ consent, after the women involved told a court in Gran Canaria that they had forgiven him.According to Reuters, prosecutors subsequently dropped the charges against Asencio and reduced their sentencing requests for three other former Real Madrid youth players after the victims forgave the defendants.The three former academy players, wh
  
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• Uber Exit: Nigeria now ‘graveyard of businesses’ — ADC

  03-09-2026 18:46 via vanguardngr.com
  By Luminous JannamikeABUJA — The African Democratic Congress, ADC, has described Uber’s exit from Nigeria as fresh evidence that the country is becoming a ‘graveyard of businesses’.The party said the departure of the global ride-hailing company after 12 years was at odds with the Federal Government’s claim of economic progress, as businesses contend with rising operating costs while workers and households struggle with declining purchasing power.In a statement by i
  
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• [VIDEO] 2027: Many northern governors can’t even campaign due to poor performance — Kwankwaso

  03-09-2026 18:43 via punchng.com
  
  Rabiu Kwankwaso warns that poor performance by northern governors could hinder their parties’ chances in the 2027 general election, despite controlling manRead More: https://punchng.com/video-2027-many-northern-governors-cant-even-campaign-due-to-poor-performance-kwankwaso/
  
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• Ondo varsity students protest 68-day strike

  03-09-2026 18:43 via punchng.com
  
  Students of Adekunle Ajasin University protest the 68-day Ondo varsity strike, demanding immediate reopening and resolution of workers’ union disputes.Read More: https://punchng.com/ondo-varsity-students-protest-68-day-strike/
  
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• Mourinho pays tribute to Messi after retirement

  03-09-2026 18:43 via punchng.com
  
  José Mourinho praises Lionel Messi as one of the greatest after his international retirement. Learn about Messi’s career and Mourinho’s tribute.Read More: https://punchng.com/mourinho-pays-tribute-to-messi-after-retirement/
  
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• VIDEO: Tinubu congratulating Adeleke proves democracy growing in Nigeria — Sanwo-Olu

  03-09-2026 18:43 via punchng.com
  
  Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has said President Bola Tinubu’s decision to congratulate Governor Ademola Adeleke after the APC’s defeat in the August 15 Osun governorship election is proof that Nigeria’s democracy is growing. Sanwo-Olu stated this on Thursday at the seventh annual lecture of Freedom Online. The governor noted that the APC candidate lostRead More: https://punchng.com/video-tinubu-congratulating-adeleke-proves-democracy-growing-in-nigeria-sanwo-olu/
  
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• 2027: Kogi PDP mobilises voters for Natasha’s return to Senate

  03-09-2026 18:43 via punchng.com
  
  Kogi PDP begins mobilisation for Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s re-election bid in 2027, citing her performance and commitment to constituents.Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-kogi-pdp-mobilises-voters-for-natashas-return-to-senate/
  
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• Starlink launches satellite internet in UAE after securing 10-year licence

  03-09-2026 18:37 via vanguardngr.com
  Starlink has officially launched its satellite internet service in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), days after receiving a 10-year licence from the country’s telecommunications regulator.
  The company announced the launch on Thursday, September 3, in a post on its official X account, confirming that its high-speed, low-latency internet service is now available in the UAE.
  Starlink's high-speed, low-latency internet is now available in the United Arab Emirates!→ https://t.co/MgzLvBNudz
  
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• Exam Malpractice: Alausa warns parents, teachers, school owners

  03-09-2026 18:36 via vanguardngr.com
  …FG tightens controls on public examinationsBy Joseph Erunke, AbujaABUJA — The Federal Government has warned parents, teachers, school proprietors, principals, invigilators and students involved in examination malpractice that they will face the consequences as it intensifies efforts to restore credibility to Nigeria’s public examination system.The Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, issued the warning on Thursday in Abuja during a meeting with the National Association of
  
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• Under Tinubu, APC can lose S’West state without chaos — Sanwo-Olu

  03-09-2026 18:28 via punchng.com
  
  Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has said the loss of the Osun governorship election by the ruling All Progressives Congress is evidence that democracy is taking firmer root in Nigeria. As reported by PM News, Sanwo-Olu made the remarks on Thursday at the seventh annual lecture organised by Freedom Online at the Sheraton Hotel inRead More: https://punchng.com/under-tinubu-apc-can-lose-swest-state-without-chaos-sanwo-olu/
  
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• Police recover pistol, ammunition from fleeing robbers in Anambra

  03-09-2026 18:28 via punchng.com
  
  Anambra State Police Command recovered a fabricated Beretta pistol and live ammunition from suspected motorcycle snatchers in Nnewi. Efforts are ongoing toRead More: https://punchng.com/police-recover-pistol-ammunition-from-fleeing-robbers-in-anambra/
  
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• Emir of Gumel, Ahmed Sani II, dies in Cairo

  03-09-2026 18:28 via vanguardngr.com
  DUTSE — The Emir of Gumel in Jigawa State, Alhaji Dr Ahmed Muhammad Sani II, CON, has died in Cairo, Egypt.Former Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Prof Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami, disclosed the monarch’s death in a condolence message issued on Thursday.According to Pantami, the emir died on Thursday, September 3, 2026, after reigning for nearly 46 years, having ascended the throne on December 16, 1980.Pantami described the late monarch as a distinguished scholar, a beaco
  
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• Saudi Arabia league quality same as Premier League – Watkins

  03-09-2026 18:27 via vanguardngr.com
  Ollie Watkins has claimed that the level of football in the Saudi Pro League is comparable to the Premier League after making a scoring debut for Al Hilal.The England international came off the bench to score as Al Hilal defeated Al Ahli 3-0, with Watkins finding the net with a late back-post header.Watkins, who joined Al Hilal from Aston Villa during the summer, said he was impressed by the standard of football after his first competitive appearance in Saudi Arabia.“The level I saw here
  
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• Police probe officer who resigned over two-year salary access issue

  03-09-2026 18:14 via punchng.com
  
  Bauchi Police Command investigates an officer’s resignation over alleged two-year salary access issues, citing BVN discrepancies. Learn more about the poliRead More: https://punchng.com/police-probe-officer-who-resigned-over-two-year-salary-access-issue/
  
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• 2027: Falana, Obe demand strict adherence to electoral rules

  03-09-2026 18:11 via vanguardngr.com
  ….Lawyers warn vote buying, intimidation may undermine pollsBy Adesina WahabLAGOS — Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Mr Femi Falana, and human rights lawyer, Ms Ayo Obe, have warned that the 2027 general elections may not be credible if flaws associated with previous electoral exercises persist.The duo spoke on Thursday at the 25th Mike Okonkwo Annual Lecture in Lagos, where they identified strict adherence to electoral laws and guidelines by the Independent National Electoral Com
  
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• Greenwood, Guendouzi face UEFA probe after Fenerbahce-Lyon clash

  03-09-2026 18:09 via vanguardngr.com
  By Adegboyega AdeleyeMason Greenwood and Matteo Guendouzi are facing a UEFA disciplinary investigation following Fenerbahce’s Champions League playoff victory over Lyon, the Turkish club has confirmed.Fenerbahce’s 2-1 win away to Lyon ended in heated scenes involving Greenwood and Guendouzi, who both previously played for Marseille, Lyon’s Ligue 1 rivals.Guendouzi was seen raising his middle finger towards Lyon supporters during the warm-up and after the match, while also shou
  
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• No reprisal for journalists who criticise me — Tinubu

  03-09-2026 18:07 via vanguardngr.com
  By Chidinma Chukwu, AbujaABUJA — President Bola Tinubu has assured journalists of his administration’s commitment to press freedom, saying those who criticise or attack him should have no fear of government reprisal.Tinubu spoke on Thursday in Abuja at the centenary celebration of the Daily Times and the unveiling of the Nigerian Grand Book and Times Heroes Awards.Represented by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, the President said the med
  
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• Niger Republic: Nigeria won’t support military Coup — Minister

  03-09-2026 18:03 via vanguardngr.com
  By Favour UleborABUJA — The Federal Government has dismissed claims circulating on social media that Nigeria and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) supported the recent failed coup attempt in Niger Republic.The Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Sola Enikanolaiye, in a statement on Thursday, described the claims as baseless, irresponsible and a deliberate attempt to misinform the public and tarnish Nigeria’s image.Enikanolaiye said Nigeria had neve
  
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• 3 countries already qualified for 2027 AFCON

  03-09-2026 18:03 via vanguardngr.com
  The qualification race for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) is officially underway, with 21 spots remaining to complete the final 24-nation lineup.Officially branded as the TotalEnergies CAF AFCON PAMOJA 2027, the 36th edition of the showpiece tournament marks a historic milestone as the first ever hosted jointly across three nations: Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda.The Qualified Triad: East Africa Takes Center StageUnder the banner of “Pamoja”—the Swahili word for “tog
  
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• ‘A player we’ll miss’— Mourinho pays tribute to Messi

  03-09-2026 18:00 via vanguardngr.com
  By Adegboyega AdeleyeReal Madrid manager Jose Mourinho has paid tribute to Lionel Messi following the Argentina captain’s retirement from international football, describing the eight-time Ballon d’Or winner as a player the football world will miss.Messi, 39, announced his retirement from the Argentina national team on Monday, bringing an end to his international career after leading the country to the 2022 World Cup title and the 2026 World Cup final. He remains a player for Major L
  
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• 2027: We won’t boycott polls despite INEC’s provocation — ADC

  03-09-2026 17:59 via vanguardngr.com
  …says party ready to stand against illegality, intimidationBy Davies Iheamnachor, Port HarcourtThe African Democratic Congress (ADC) has declared that it would not boycott any aspect of the 2027 general elections, despite what it described as regrettable and provocative administrative decisions by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in the state.The State Publicity Secretary of the ADC, Chizy Enyi, Esq., who spoke in Port Harcourt, Thursday, disclosed that the party was
  
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