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• Earnings, macro trends to shape stock trading

  31-08-2026 02:00 via punchng.com
  
  Market sentiment is expected to remain mixed as investors weigh selective bargain-hunting in fundamentally solid equities against routine profit-taking. JIDE AJIA reports Trading volume and market direction over the coming sessions will depend heavily on upcoming corporate earnings reports, broader macroeconomic indicators and central bank policy signals. While volatility may linger in the short term,Read More: https://punchng.com/earnings-macro-trends-to-shape-stock-trading/
  
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• US troop drawdown won’t weaken Nigeria security ties — DHQ

  01-09-2026 18:45 via vanguardngr.com
  By Kingsley OmonobiThe Defence Headquarters has said the planned withdrawal of about 200 United States military personnel deployed to Nigeria will not affect the longstanding security partnership between both countries.The personnel were deployed to support intelligence, surveillance, training and logistics operations in the fight against terrorism, banditry and other security threats.The Director, Defence Information, Maj.-Gen. Samaila Uba, disclosed this on Tuesday in Abuja at a joint securit
  
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• Nigerian films must move beyond box office success – Moses Babatope

  01-09-2026 18:44 via vanguardngr.com
  By Juliet EbirimStakeholders in Nigeria’s film industry have been urged to look beyond box office performance and focus on building intellectual property capable of generating value across multiple platforms and markets.
  The call was made by the Managing Director of Nile Media Entertainment Group, Moses Babatope, during a solo presentation at the 2026 Nigerian International Film and TV Summit (NIFS), held August 26 at Glover Memorial Hall, Lagos. His presentation examined the evolution of
  
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• ‘Bring answers when you return’, Atiku tells Tinubu over ₦30trn FAAC, ₦34trn duty waivers

  01-09-2026 18:43 via vanguardngr.com
  By Omeiza AjayiABUJA: The camp of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has challenged President Bola Tinubu to return from his trip to Europe with concrete answers on the reconciliation of about ₦30 trillion in Federation Account Allocation Committee FAAC figures and roughly ₦34 trillion in Import Duty Exemption Certificate approvals, among other outstanding questions.This is contained in a statement issued in Abuja on Tuesday by Phrank Shaibu, Senior Special Assistant on Public Com
  
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• Zamfara recovers N23m from private schools after compliance screening

  01-09-2026 18:41 via vanguardngr.com
  By Idris Salisu, GusauThe Zamfara State Government has recovered over N23 million in taxes and levies from private schools following a regulatory compliance exercise carried out by the state Ministry of Education, Science and Technology.The recovery was disclosed on Tuesday when the committee established to enforce minimum standards and regulatory compliance in private schools submitted its report to the Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, Malam Abdulmalik Garba Gajam.Presenting
  
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• Umahi’s 28-year-old son sworn in as Ohaozara chairman

  01-09-2026 18:39 via vanguardngr.com
  By Chioma OkoyeOsborn Nweze Umahi, son of the Minister of Works and former Governor of Ebonyi State, Senator David Umahi, has been sworn in as Chairman of Ohaozara Local Government Area of the state.Osborn, a 28-year-old businessman and politician, took the oath of office on Tuesday following his victory in the recently concluded local government election.The inauguration was attended by political leaders, government officials and other dignitaries, including the Minister of Works, who witnesse
  
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• Police nab man for leading mob attack on suspected phone thief

  01-09-2026 18:37 via punchng.com
  
  Cross River Police arrested a 56-year-old man for instigating a mob attack on a suspected phone thief in Calabar. Learn more about the incident and policeRead More: https://punchng.com/police-nab-man-for-leading-mob-attack-on-suspected-phone-thief/
  
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• Man City agree deal to sign Chelsea star Fernandez — Reports

  01-09-2026 18:37 via punchng.com
  
  Manchester City reportedly agree a £125 million deal to sign Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez, equaling the British transfer record. Get the full detailsRead More: https://punchng.com/man-city-agree-deal-to-sign-chelsea-star-fernandez-reports/
  
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• Falconets draw South Korea in final World Cup friendly

  01-09-2026 18:37 via punchng.com
  
  Nigeria’s Falconets drew 1-1 with South Korea in their final friendly before the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup. Get ready for their opening match against SpaRead More: https://punchng.com/falconets-draw-south-korea-in-final-world-cup-friendly/
  
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• China’s Xi visits Egypt as US sanctions threat looms over Iran links

  01-09-2026 18:37 via punchng.com
  
  Chinese President Xi Jinping visits Egypt as both nations face potential US sanctions due to financial ties with Iran. Discover the strategic implications.Read More: https://punchng.com/chinas-xi-visits-egypt-as-us-sanctions-threat-looms-over-iran-links/
  
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• Presidency attacks Atiku’s $1.2m US lobbying deal

  01-09-2026 18:36 via vanguardngr.com
  The Special Adviser to the President on Media and Public Communications, Dr Sunday Dare, has criticised former Vice President Atiku Abubakar over his reported $1.2 million lobbying agreement with a Washington-based firm, describing the campaign emanating from the United States as politically motivated speculation.Dare, in a statement, alleged that the media campaign surrounding the activities of Von Batten-Montague-York, L.C. was an attempt by Atiku’s political camp to secure foreign vali
  
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• Man City agree to sign Enzo Fernandez for record £125m – Reports

  01-09-2026 18:30 via vanguardngr.com
  Manchester City have agreed to sign Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez in a blockbuster £125 million deal ($167 million) that would equal the British transfer record, according to reports on Tuesday.City have been chasing Fernandez for several months and the Argentina international is on the verge of moving to the Etihad Stadium on deadline day.Fernandez’s switch would equal the fee paid by Liverpool to Newcastle for Sweden striker Alexander Isak last year.Enzo Maresca worked with Fe
  
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• 22-year-old arrested for attempted murder, motorcycle theft in Kebbi

  01-09-2026 18:30 via vanguardngr.com
  By Haruna Aliyu, Birnin KebbiThe Kebbi State Police Command has arrested a 22-year-old man, Bello Abubakar of Ganwo Village, Yauri Local Government Area, in connection with the attempted culpable homicide of a commercial motorcycle rider and theft of his motorcycle.The Police Public Relations Officer, SP Bashir Usman, disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday, saying the incident occurred on August 23, 2026, at about 4pm.According to him, the victim, Bello Umar, 22, a commercial motorcycle rider
  
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• Former British PM Starmer steps down as MP

  01-09-2026 18:24 via vanguardngr.com
  Former British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Tuesday announced his decision to step down as Member of Parliament (MP) for Holborn and St Pancras.Starmer, in a statement, said: “Now is the right time to step down as MP for Holborn and St Pancras and hand the baton over to a successor.”He said he would now focus on “international affairs including defence, security, trade and technology in a fast-changing world.”Starmer’s resignation will trigger a by-election in th
  
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• Diphtheria claims 23 lives in Plateau, 143 suspected cases recorded

  01-09-2026 18:24 via vanguardngr.com
  By Golok NanmwaJOS – No fewer than 23 persons have died following a suspected outbreak of diphtheria in Plateau State, with health authorities recording 143 suspected cases in the last two weeks.The Plateau State Commissioner for Health, Dr Nicholas Baamlong, disclosed this in a telephone interview with Channels Television in Jos, saying the state government had intensified efforts to contain the spread of the highly infectious disease.Baamlong said nine patients were currently receiving
  
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• Presidency rejects US lobbyist reports as politically motivated

  01-09-2026 18:20 via punchng.com
  
  The Presidency dismisses US lobbyist reports on Bola Tinubu’s records as politically motivated, accusing Atiku Abubakar’s firm of creating pre-2027 electioRead More: https://punchng.com/presidency-rejects-us-lobbyist-reports-as-politically-motivated/
  
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• Police deploy 250 officers to Kano border LGAs to boost security

  01-09-2026 18:20 via punchng.com
  
  Kano State Police Command deploys 250 newly trained officers to border LGAs to boost security and rapid response, enhancing safety in frontline communitiesRead More: https://punchng.com/police-deploy-250-officers-to-kano-border-lgas-to-boost-security/
  
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• NAPTIP decries CSOs’ involvement in human trafficking

  01-09-2026 18:20 via punchng.com
  
  NAPTIP raises alarm over human traffickers using CSOs as fronts to exploit vulnerable communities in Nigeria. Learn how to identify and report suspicious aRead More: https://punchng.com/naptip-decries-csos-involvement-in-human-trafficking/
  
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• Musk defends AI data centres, slams EU rules at G20

  01-09-2026 18:20 via punchng.com
  
  Elon Musk urges G20 to ease AI regulation, defending data centres and criticising EU rules for stifling innovation. Learn more about the global debate.Read More: https://punchng.com/musk-defends-ai-data-centres-slams-eu-rules-at-g20/
  
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• INEC issues certificates of return to new Anambra LG chairmen

  01-09-2026 18:20 via punchng.com
  
  INEC has issued certificates of return to the 21 newly elected local government chairmen in Anambra State following Saturday’s LG election.Read More: https://punchng.com/inec-issues-certificates-of-return-to-new-anambra-lg-chairmen/
  
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• Akwa Ibom gov names five new aides

  01-09-2026 18:20 via punchng.com
  
  Akwa Ibom Governor Umo Eno has approved five new aides for youth, women, senior citizens, and grassroots mobilisation. Learn about the new Akwa Ibom appoinRead More: https://punchng.com/akwa-ibom-gov-names-five-new-aides/
  
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• AfroPari app: Everything for gaming — in one mobile app

  01-09-2026 18:19 via vanguardngr.com
  Mobile behavior has become dominant in Africa: more than 70% of all betting and gaming activity in the region takes place on smartphones. Although the main features are also available in the web version, the mobile app is becoming the primary way people interact thanks to its speed, convenience, and adaptation to user behavior. As a result, the smartphone has become the main device for interacting with products in the African betting and gaming market.Today, users expect more from an app than j
  
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• 2027: Step down, support Orji Kalu – Cleric tells Bourdex, Nkole

  01-09-2026 18:14 via vanguardngr.com
  A Baptist cleric, Reverend Samson Okoro Elekwa, has urged the Labour Party candidate, David Ogba Onuoha Bourdex, and Uko Nkole of the NDC to step down and support Senator Orji Uzor Kalu of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the Abia North senatorial seat.Elekwa said Senator Kalu’s record of representation and development across Abia North had distinguished him, arguing that the district should consolidate on what he described as the senator’s achievements rather than change cou
  
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• Bank of America employee killed, suspect shot dead by Police

  01-09-2026 18:12 via vanguardngr.com
  By Efe OnodjaeA 32-year-old Bank of America employee, Erin Piacenti, has been killed following an alleged random stabbing attack in New York City’s Times Square, while another victim is receiving treatment in hospital.The incident occurred on Monday afternoon along Seventh Avenue, with Police saying two people were attacked within about 20 seconds of each other.The suspect, identified as 49-year-old Pamela Cisneros of Queens, was later shot by officers after she allegedly refused repeated
  
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• Kwara assembly suspends two members, declares seats vacant

  01-09-2026 18:03 via punchng.com
  
  The Kwara State House of Assembly has declared the seats of two of its members, Saaba Issa Gideon and Olusola Odetundun, vacant following their defection from the All Progressives Congress to the Peoples Democratic Party. The lawmakers represent Edu and Irepodun State constituencies, respectively. The decision was taken during plenary on Tuesday after the stateRead More: https://punchng.com/kwara-assembly-suspends-two-members-declares-seats-vacant/
  
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• Abuja hospital denies organ trafficking, suspends kidney transplant services

  01-09-2026 18:03 via punchng.com
  
  Abuja’s Wellington Clinics denies involvement in alleged organ trafficking linked to a kidney transplant, suspending services amid police investigation.Read More: https://punchng.com/abuja-hospital-denies-organ-trafficking-suspends-kidney-transplant-services/
  
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• 2027 AFCON qualifiers: Super Eagles to face Madagascar, Guinea-Bissau in September

  01-09-2026 18:03 via punchng.com
  
  The Super Eagles begin their 2027 AFCON qualifiers this September, facing Madagascar and Guinea-Bissau. Get details on Nigeria’s path to the tournament.Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-afcon-qualifiers-super-eagles-to-face-madagascar-guinea-bissau-in-september/
  
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• JAMB, WAEC end multiple O’Level verification charges, fix N4,000 one-off fee

  01-09-2026 17:57 via vanguardngr.com
  By Joseph Erunke, AbujaCandidates seeking admission into Nigerian tertiary institutions will now pay N4,000 only once to verify their West African Senior School Certificate Examination, WASSCE, or O’Level results, under a new arrangement jointly introduced by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, JAMB, and the West African Examinations Council, WAEC.The development is expected to bring relief to admission seekers who have often been subjected to repeated verification of their acad
  
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• US personnel withdrawal routine, won’t affect counterterrorism cooperation – DHQ

  01-09-2026 17:47 via punchng.com
  
  The Defence Headquarters clarifies that the US personnel withdrawal is routine and will not impact US Nigeria security cooperation or counterterrorism effoRead More: https://punchng.com/us-personnel-withdrawal-routine-wont-affect-counterterrorism-cooperation-dhq/
  
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• Osun warns against fake sports trust fund website

  01-09-2026 17:47 via punchng.com
  
  Osun State Government warns the public against a fraudulent website, osunsportstrustfund.com, impersonating the official Osun Sports Trust Fund.Read More: https://punchng.com/osun-warns-against-fake-sports-trust-fund-website/
  
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