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• Education: When high fee doesn’t mean better academic performance

  20-08-2026 02:51 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Elizabeth OsayandeAs private school fees in Lagos and across Nigeria climb into millions of naira per session, many parents are asking one critical question: “Does the cost translate to better academic performance?”From N3 million to N5 million yearly fees in top-tier schools, to N500,000 – N1.5 million in mid-range private schools, the gap between tuition in private schools and public schools continues to widen. However, stakeholders argue that the link between high fees a
  
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• Video: Adeleke prostrates before elder brother in show of respect

  20-08-2026 12:31 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Adewale AdesewaOsun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has drawn attention online after a video showed him prostrating before his elder brother, Dr Adedeji Adeleke, following his victory in the state’s governorship election.The video, shared on X by media publisher Dele Momodu, captured Adeleke observing the traditional Yoruba gesture of respect as he greeted his elder brother. Adedeji, who is also the father of Afrobeats singer Davido, subsequently prayed for the governor and his admini
  
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• DSS nabs fake operative extorting Abuja motorists with toy gun

  20-08-2026 12:27 via punchng.com
  
  The DSS has arrested Moferewa Maiye for impersonating an officer and extorting Abuja motorists with a toy gun. Learn more about the DSS arrest.Read More: https://punchng.com/dss-nabs-fake-operative-extorting-abuja-motorists-with-toy-gun/
  
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• Oyo 2027: APC reconciliation deepens as Folarin, Adelabu, other aggrieved aspirants stay away

  20-08-2026 12:19 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Adeola BadruThe All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State has intensified efforts to resolve its internal disagreements ahead of the 2027 general elections, as its National Chairman, Nentawe Yilwatda, received the report of the state reconciliation committee in Ibadan.The meeting was conspicuously held in the absence of some of the party’s prominent aggrieved governorship aspirants, including former governor and Senator Teslim Folarin, Minister of Power, Bayo Adelabu, Akeem Agbaje,
  
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• FG urges states to support repatriation efforts, S’Africa returnees

  20-08-2026 12:11 via vanguardngr.com
  
  …Commends Imo, Abia, Enugu as 83 more evacuees arrive
  By Nkiruka NnoromThe Federal Government has called on state governments to complement its efforts in evacuating and resettling Nigerians at risk abroad, warning that no citizen should be abandoned to an uncertain fate.Minister of Foreign Affairs, Amb. Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, made the appeal in an update posted on her X handle, saying that states must assist in “cushioning the difficult process of relocation and resettlement of t
  
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• Nigerian newspapers review: Allocations can’t guarantee prosperity for states – Oyedele

  20-08-2026 12:02 via vanguardngr.com
  
  In today’s Nigerian newspapers review programme, Today in the News, Vanguard leads with the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Prof. Taiwo Oyedele, who said federal allocations alone cannot guarantee prosperity for states, urging them to develop sustainable sources of revenue and drive economic growth.Another headline features hoodlums shooting at Governor Ademola Adeleke’s convoy in Osogbo, Osun State capital.Vanguard also reports that former staff of Van
  
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• Uber, Bolt not banned at Nigerian airports, says FAAN

  20-08-2026 11:47 via punchng.com
  
  FAAN clarifies that Uber and Bolt e-hailing services are not banned at Nigerian airports, but are being integrated into a new framework for passenger safetRead More: https://punchng.com/uber-bolt-not-banned-at-nigerian-airports-says-faan/
  
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• FG won’t publish details of $5bn Abu Dhabi loan — Oyedele

  20-08-2026 11:47 via punchng.com
  
  Finance Minister Taiwo Oyedele states the Nigerian government will not publish specific details of the $5bn Abu Dhabi loan, citing transparency and refinanRead More: https://punchng.com/fg-wont-publish-details-of-5bn-abu-dhabi-loan-oyedele/
  
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• Iran Guards say Saudi Arabia won’t be able to contain Yemen’s Houthis

  20-08-2026 11:38 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Iran’s Revolutionary Guards warned on Thursday that Saudi Arabia will not be able to contain the Tehran-backed Houthis in Yemen as the rebels ramp up attacks on the kingdom.“Saudi Arabia will certainly be unable to contain Yemen and Ansarullah or remain safe from their attacks,” Guards spokesman Hossein Mohebi told Defa Press, using another name for the Houthis.“As we have seen in recent days, the more Saudi Arabia attacks, the more it is hit in return.”Yemen last
  
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• Oyedele faults Nigerians for attacking World Bank over loans

  20-08-2026 11:31 via punchng.com
  
  Finance Minister Taiwo Oyedele criticizes Nigerians for attacking the World Bank over loans to Nigeria, urging better understanding of economic systems.Read More: https://punchng.com/oyedele-faults-nigerians-for-attacking-world-bank-over-loans/
  
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• Edo deputy gov gifts student N1m for top WASSCE performance

  20-08-2026 11:31 via punchng.com
  
  Edo State Deputy Governor, Dennis Idahosa, gifts N1m to Delight Amayaenvbo for achieving straight As in WASSCE, encouraging academic excellence in Edo.Read More: https://punchng.com/edo-deputy-gov-gifts-student-n1m-for-top-wassce-performance/
  
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• Sewage, blocked drains worsen Abuja flooding — FG

  20-08-2026 11:23 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Folarin KehindeThe Federal Ministry of Environment has blamed blocked manholes and underground drainage channels for worsening the flash flood that occurred at Blantyre Crescent, Adetokunbo Ademola, Wuse II, Abuja, on Saturday, August 15, 2026.The ministry said silt, solid waste and debris found in several manholes and drainage inlets had restricted the flow of stormwater, causing the drainage system to surcharge during the heavy rainfall.This was contained in a technical report prepared by
  
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• 2027: Labour Party urges Abia NASS candidates to shun mudslinging

  20-08-2026 11:18 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Steve OkoThe Abia State chapter of the Labour Party has charged its National Assembly candidates to shun mudslinging and make issues, competence and their track records the centrepiece of their campaigns.The State Chairman, Hon. Peter Azubuike, gave the charge following the commencement of National Assembly campaigns by the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, on Wednesday.Azubuike also urged party leaders, members and supporters to embrace peaceful and responsible political enga
  
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• VIDEO: Adeleke prostrates before elder brother after re-election

  20-08-2026 11:16 via punchng.com
  
  Watch the viral video of Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke prostrating before his elder brother, Dr. Adedeji Adeleke, after his re-election victory.Read More: https://punchng.com/video-adeleke-prostrates-before-elder-brother-after-re-election/
  
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• 2027: Christian group cautions politicians against ethnic, religious campaigns

  20-08-2026 11:16 via punchng.com
  
  A Christian group urges politicians to focus on issues, not ethnic or religious sentiments, for the 2027 elections, promoting unity and development.Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-christian-group-cautions-politicians-against-ethnic-religious-campaigns/
  
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• Nigerian dies after detention at Indian railway station

  20-08-2026 11:01 via punchng.com
  
  A Nigerian national has died after being detained and questioned by railway police in India. Learn more about the investigation into his death.Read More: https://punchng.com/nigerian-dies-after-detention-at-indian-railway-station/
  
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• La Liga: Yamal a very good player, but I won’t sign him — Mourinho

  20-08-2026 11:01 via punchng.com
  
  Real Madrid coach José Mourinho praises Barcelona’s Lamine Yamal as a “very good player” but confirms he won’t sign him, citing confidence in his current sRead More: https://punchng.com/la-liga-yamal-a-very-good-player-but-i-wont-sign-him-mourinho/
  
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• IBB @85: Compassion must not erase history

  20-08-2026 11:01 via punchng.com
  
  Explore the complex legacy of Ibrahim Babangida at 85. This article argues that compassion should not erase history or accountability for his time in powerRead More: https://punchng.com/ibb-85-compassion-must-not-erase-history/
  
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• Cartoon: The gods are hungry, too

  20-08-2026 10:49 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Vanguard NewsThe post Cartoon: The gods are hungry, too appeared first on Vanguard News.
  
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• Police to crack down on traffic violations in Ogun

  20-08-2026 10:31 via punchng.com
  
  Ogun State Police reactivate Operation VELVET to enforce traffic regulations and improve road safety. Learn about targeted Ogun traffic violations and enfoRead More: https://punchng.com/police-to-crack-down-on-traffic-violations-in-ogun/
  
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• Oyebanji pledges support for cultural growth at Ekiti festival

  20-08-2026 10:31 via punchng.com
  
  Governor Oyebanji reiterates commitment to promoting Ekiti’s cultural heritage and tourism, pledging support for the expansion of the Udiroko Festival.Read More: https://punchng.com/oyebanji-pledges-support-for-cultural-growth-at-ekiti-festival/
  
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• New Airbus aircraft signals consistency, expansion of Ibom Air, says Eno

  20-08-2026 10:31 via punchng.com
  
  Akwa Ibom Governor Umo Eno hails Ibom Air’s new Airbus, marking significant expansion and consistency in the state’s aviation investment. Learn more aboutRead More: https://punchng.com/new-airbus-aircraft-signals-consistency-expansion-of-ibom-air-says-eno/
  
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• Iran slams Trump’s economic pressure plan as more ‘failed policies’

  20-08-2026 10:13 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Thursday dismissed US President Donald Trump’s economic punishment plan for Tehran as a continuation of “failed policies”, which he said would bring Washington “further defeat”.“The so-called ‘Economic D-Day’ is a diversion from America’s own crisis: unprecedented debt & surging interest costs. Doubling down on failed policies will only bring further defeat — and enmity of Iranians,&r
  
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• Ndume urges military to intensify efforts to rescue Borno abductees

  20-08-2026 10:08 via punchng.com
  
  Senator Ndume calls on the Nigerian military to intensify efforts to rescue school children and travellers abducted from Borno communities, held for over 1Read More: https://punchng.com/ndume-urges-military-to-intensify-efforts-to-rescue-borno-abductees/
  
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• Katsina gov combats food insecurity with 90,000-bag grain relief

  20-08-2026 10:08 via punchng.com
  
  Katsina State Governor, Dikko Radda, flags off distribution of 90,000 bags of grains to vulnerable households, strengthening food security and cushioning eRead More: https://punchng.com/katsina-gov-combats-food-insecurity-with-90000-bag-grain-relief/
  
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• Friends-turned-foes: How a woman became central to Odumodublvck, BlaqBonez feud

  20-08-2026 10:08 via punchng.com
  
  Explore the bitter feud between Nigerian rappers Odumodublvck and BlaqBonez, revealing how a woman became central to their personal and musical dispute.Read More: https://punchng.com/friends-turned-foes-how-a-woman-became-central-to-odumodublvck-blaqbonez-feud/
  
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• 2027: Corps members must help curb misinformation – NYSC DG

  20-08-2026 10:08 via punchng.com
  
  NYSC Director-General urges corps members to verify information before sharing, stressing their role in curbing misinformation ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 elecRead More: https://punchng.com/2027-corps-members-must-help-curb-misinformation-nysc-dg/
  
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• Ndume seeks rescue of abducted Mussa, Lassa schoolchildren, others

  20-08-2026 09:58 via vanguardngr.com
  
  …. As Army pledges to engage 1,000 Youth for recruitmentBy Ndahi Marama, MaiduguriSenator Mohammed Ali Ndume, representing Borno South Senatorial District, has called on the Nigerian military to intensify efforts towards the rescue of victims abducted from communities across Southern Borno, including the schoolchildren from Mussa and Lassa, passengers abducted along the Buratai axis and the remaining victims from Ngoshe.Ndume made the appeal during a visit to the Theatre Command, North E
  
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• DSS nabs man impersonating personnel in Abuja

  20-08-2026 09:52 via vanguardngr.com
  
  …Arrested in tactical uniform with fake pistol, allegedly extorting motoristsBy Soni DanielABUJA — The Department of State Services (DSS) has arrested a man identified as Moferewa Maiye for allegedly impersonating a personnel of the Service in Abuja.Maiye, who claimed to be from Agbajojun Village in Mopamuro Local Government Area of Kogi State, was trailed and arrested by DSS operatives at his hideout around NITEL Junction, along Adetokunbo Ademola Way, Wuse II, Abuja.He was report
  
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• Don’t search corps members phones indiscriminately, Kwara CP warns officers

  20-08-2026 09:45 via punchng.com
  
  Kwara State Commissioner of Police warns officers against indiscriminately searching corps members’ phones, assuring them of security during their serviceRead More: https://punchng.com/dont-search-corps-members-phones-indiscriminately-kwara-cp-warns-officers/
  
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