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• EKEDP cuts ATC&C losses to 19.7% as Senate backs reforms

  31-07-2026 16:52 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Udeme Akpan, Energy EditorThe Senate Committee on Privatisation has commended Eko Electricity Distribution Plc (EKEDP) for improving its operational performance since the privatisation of Nigeria’s power sector, while promising to escalate the challenges of mounting government debts and transmission constraints to the Minister of Power.
  The assurance was given during an oversight visit by the committee to EKEDP’s headquarters in Marina, Lagos, where lawmakers reviewed the company
  
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• Police hand over recovered drugs, suspects to NDLEA in Abuja

  25-08-2026 01:11 via punchng.com
  
  FCT Police Command transfers recovered illicit drugs and suspects to NDLEA, strengthening inter-agency collaboration in the fight against drug-related crimRead More: https://punchng.com/police-hand-over-recovered-drugs-suspects-to-ndlea-in-abuja/
  
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• US plans mass visa revocation for asylum seekers — Report

  25-08-2026 00:55 via punchng.com
  
  The US government plans to revoke B1/B2 visas for 200,000 asylum seekers. Learn what this mass US visa revocation means for Nigerians and other foreign natRead More: https://punchng.com/us-plans-mass-visa-revocation-for-asylum-seekers-report/
  
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• C’River gov threatens to dethrone traditional rulers over communal violence

  25-08-2026 00:55 via punchng.com
  
  Cross River State Governor Bassey Otu warns traditional rulers of dethronement if communal violence persists, following recent conflicts in Yakurr LGA.Read More: https://punchng.com/criver-gov-threatens-to-dethrone-traditional-rulers-over-communal-violence/
  
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• Supreme Court upholds Trump bid to curb mail-in ballots for now

  25-08-2026 00:30 via vanguardngr.com
  The US Supreme Court gave President Donald Trump a temporary victory on Monday, lifting a lower court block on his executive order curbing the use of mail-in ballots.The Republican president signed an order in March seeking to restrict mail-in voting ahead of the November midterm elections but it was immediately met with multiple legal challenges.Democratic-led states sued the administration on grounds that under the US Constitution, states — and not the federal government — retain
  
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• Man commits suicide in C’River market, community demands N300,000 for cleansing rituals

  25-08-2026 00:16 via punchng.com
  
  A 56-year-old man commits suicide in Obudu Main Market, Cross River State. Community demands N300,000 for cleansing rituals to reopen the market.Read More: https://punchng.com/man-commits-suicide-in-criver-market-community-demands-n300000-for-cleansing-rituals/
  
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• Obi defends fuel subsidy removal, rejects Atiku’s restoration plan

  25-08-2026 00:12 via vanguardngr.com
  By Henry UmoruPresidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC ahead of the January 16 election, Peter Obi, has thrown his weight behind the removal of petrol subsidy, but was quick to say that poor management of the savings from the policy should not be a reason to reverse it.The former Anambra State Governor said that subsidy removal was necessary, stressing that the Federal Government failed to put proper measures in place to protect Nigerians from the immediate effects of the
  
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• Adeleke receives new Osun CP, demands release of detainees

  24-08-2026 23:54 via vanguardngr.com
  Osun State Government has formally received the newly deployed Commissioner of Police, Ibrahim Zungura, with Governor Ademola Adeleke urging him to reform the state police command and secure the release of persons he described as political detainees.Zungura, who assumed office in Osun on Monday, visited the governor alongside senior officers of the command. During the meeting, he pledged to collaborate with the state government to strengthen peace, stability and public confidence in the police.
  
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• UNIZIK suspends lecturer for three months over sexual misconduct

  24-08-2026 23:46 via punchng.com
  
  Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK) has suspended a lecturer for three months over alleged sexual misconduct and regulatory contraventions. Investigations cRead More: https://punchng.com/unizik-suspends-lecturer-for-three-months-over-sexual-misconduct/
  
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• Palmer stars as Chelsea edge Fulham 3-2 in thrilling London derby

  24-08-2026 23:46 via punchng.com
  
  Cole Palmer starred as Chelsea secured a 3-2 victory over Fulham in a thrilling West London derby, giving new manager Xabi Alonso a winning start.Read More: https://punchng.com/palmer-stars-as-chelsea-edge-fulham-3-2-in-thrilling-london-derby/
  
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• BBNaija S11: Chimsom wins HoH again, 14 face eviction

  24-08-2026 23:46 via punchng.com
  
  Chimsom Chuka secures Head of House for the second time in BBNaija Season 11, granting him immunity. Find out which 14 housemates now face eviction.Read More: https://punchng.com/bbnaija-s11-chimsom-wins-hoh-again-14-face-eviction/
  
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• Osun gets new CP as Adeleke demands police reforms, release of detainees

  24-08-2026 23:13 via punchng.com
  
  Governor Adeleke welcomes new Osun CP, Ibrahim Zungura, demanding immediate police reforms, disciplinary action against a DPO, and the release of politicalRead More: https://punchng.com/osun-gets-new-cp-as-adeleke-demands-police-reforms-release-of-detainees/
  
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• Alonso makes winning start with Chelsea; Rogers scores on debut

  24-08-2026 23:13 via vanguardngr.com
  Xabi Alonso won his first game as Chelsea boss thanks to Morgan Rogers’s debut goal and Joao Pedro’s strike after just 31 seconds of a pulsating 3-2 victory against Fulham on Monday.Alonso has been hired to revive Chelsea after their dismal 10th place finish in the Premier League last season.The former Real Madrid boss has a point to prove after being sacked by the Spanish club following less than eight months in charge.Alonso’s side ensured he delivered a good first impressio
  
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• Conserve lithium other strategic minerals, geophysicists urge FG

  24-08-2026 22:59 via punchng.com
  
  Geophysicists urge the Nigerian government to conserve lithium and other strategic minerals to prevent future imports and ensure long-term industrial develRead More: https://punchng.com/conserve-lithium-other-strategic-minerals-geophysicists-urge-fg/
  
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• Two elderly men arrested over attempted rape of 12-yr-old in Calabar

  24-08-2026 22:42 via vanguardngr.com
  By Ike Uchechukwu, CalabarCross River State Police Command has arrested two elderly men, aged 68 and 70, over the alleged attempted rape of a 12-year-old girl in Calabar.The incident, Vanguard gathered, occurred at Thomas Henshaw Street, Calabar South LGA in Cross River State and the arrest was carried out following a petition by the victim’s father.The suspects, identified as Moris Monday, a shoe repairer, and Asuquo Effiom, were apprehended on Saturday, August 23, 2026, after community
  
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• Two elderly men arrested over alleged attempted rape of 12-yr-old

  24-08-2026 22:42 via vanguardngr.com
  By Ike Uchechukwu, CalabarCross River State Police Command has arrested two elderly men, aged 68 and 70, over the alleged attempted rape of a 12-year-old girl in Calabar.The incident, Vanguard gathered, occurred at Thomas Henshaw Street, Calabar South LGA in Cross River State and the arrest was carried out following a petition by the victim’s father.The suspects, identified as Moris Monday, a shoe repairer, and Asuquo Effiom, were apprehended on Saturday, August 23, 2026, after community
  
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• Lagos announces three-week diversion for Oke-Afa Bridge repairs

  24-08-2026 22:36 via punchng.com
  
  Lagos State Government announces a three-week temporary closure of Oke-Afa Bridge in Isolo for repairs. Find out about traffic diversions and alternative rRead More: https://punchng.com/lagos-announces-three-week-diversion-for-oke-afa-bridge-repairs/
  
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• Kaduna sets up panel, approves N300m for KASU lecturers

  24-08-2026 22:20 via punchng.com
  
  Kaduna State Government approves N300m Earned Academic Allowance and forms a committee to address demands from KASU lecturers and other staff unions, aiminRead More: https://punchng.com/kaduna-sets-up-panel-approves-n300m-for-kasu-lecturers/
  
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• Trump to double tariffs on Canadian autos as trade tensions escalate

  24-08-2026 22:14 via vanguardngr.com
  US President Donald Trump vowed Monday to double tariffs on Canadian vehicles beginning next year, as the historically friendly neighbors spiral into an escalating trade war.Trump’s threat comes after the historic North American allies failed Friday to reach a deal to avert new 50-percent US tariffs on select Canadian goods. The duties took effect Saturday, and Ottawa laid out plans for retaliation.“On January First, 2027, Tariffs on all Cars, Trucks, both large and small, Automotiv
  
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• Trump says to double tariffs on Canada autos as trade fight heats up

  24-08-2026 22:14 via vanguardngr.com
  US President Donald Trump vowed Monday to double tariffs on Canadian vehicles beginning next year, as the historically friendly neighbors spiral into an escalating trade war.Trump’s threat comes after the historic North American allies failed Friday to reach a deal to avert new 50-percent US tariffs on select Canadian goods. The duties took effect Saturday, and Ottawa laid out plans for retaliation.“On January First, 2027, Tariffs on all Cars, Trucks, both large and small, Automotiv
  
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• ‘Don’t be overwhelmed by Tinubu’s appointment’ – PDP tells Yari

  24-08-2026 22:09 via vanguardngr.com
  By Luminous JannamikeThe Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, on Monday, dismissed Senator Abdul’Aziz Yari’s projection that the All Progressives Congress, APC, will retain the presidency beyond 2031, accusing the newly appointed Director-General of the APC Presidential Campaign Council of getting carried away by his new position.The party said Yari should first prove his mettle by delivering the mandate given to him by President Bola Tinubu before making projections about elections that
  
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• Abia begins payment of gratuities, resolves ABSU strike issues 

  24-08-2026 22:03 via punchng.com
  
  Abia State Government commences payment of N61.8bn gratuities to retirees and resolves the Abia State University (ABSU) strike, ensuring workers’ welfare.Read More: https://punchng.com/abia-begins-payment-of-gratuities-resolves-absu-strike-issues/
  
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• Domestic petrol supply falls 20.6%, imports rise in July — NMDPRA

  24-08-2026 22:01 via vanguardngr.com
  By Obas Esiedesa, AbujaAverage daily petrol supply from domestic refineries fell by 20.6 per cent to 25.8 million litres in July 2026, from 32.5 million litres per day recorded in June, data from the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) has shown.The latest figures obtained from the Authority’s monthly oil and gas data also showed that the decline in domestic supply was partly offset by an increase in imported petrol, which rose to 19.7 million litres
  
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• Benue ranching: NKST alleges 5,987 members killed, 753 churches destroyed

  24-08-2026 21:44 via vanguardngr.com
  By Peter Duru, MakurdiThe Universal Reformed Christian Church, popularly known as NKST Church, has rejected the Federal Government’s proposed pilot ranching programme in Benue State, citing the killing of 5,987 of its members and the destruction of 753 worship centres during attacks blamed on armed herdsmen.The Church said the proposed ranching scheme was unacceptable in a state where thousands of indigenous people had been displaced by violence and many communities were still unable to r
  
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• Eid-El-Maulud: Emulate Prophet Mohammed’s virtues, Remi Tinubu urges Muslims

  24-08-2026 21:39 via vanguardngr.com
  By Johnbosco AgbakwuruTHE First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has encouraged all Muslim faithful to emulate the noble virtues of Prophet Mohammed and continue to promote peace in their homes, communities and nation.The advice was contained in her message to the Muslim community on the commemoration of the birth of Prophet Mohammed.The message read: “As we commemorate Eid-el-Maulud 2026, I extend my warm greetings to Muslim faithful across Nigeria.“The celebration of the birth of Pro
  
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• Economic Impact of Extracted Precious Metals from Electronic Waste in South Western, Nigeria; Review of Extraction Methods

  24-08-2026 21:37 via punchng.com
  
  Discover the economic impact of extracting precious metals from e-waste in Southwestern Nigeria. Learn about extraction methods and the benefits of e-wasteRead More: https://punchng.com/economic-impact-of-extracted-precious-metals-from-electronic-waste-in-south-western-nigeria-review-of-extraction-methods/
  
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• Five wounded as transport unions’ members clash in Kwara

  24-08-2026 21:33 via vanguardngr.com
  By Demola Akinyemi, IlorinNo fewer than five persons were reportedly injured during a clash between members of rival transport unions in Ilorin, Kwara State on Monday.Vanguard reliably gathered that pandemonium erupted around Idi-Araba and Itakudimo areas of the metropolis following an alleged attack on an office of the National Association of Road Transport Owners (NARTO).The incident forced residents and motorists to flee the area as the clash escalated.A resident of the area, Mr Mubaraq Bell
  
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• US removes Syria from state sponsor of terrorism list

  24-08-2026 21:27 via vanguardngr.com
  The United States on Monday delisted Syria as a state sponsor of terrorism, rescinding a decades-old designation that had severely impeded investment.The US Department of State also revoked its designation of al-Nusrah Front — also known as Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) — as a global terrorist organization.The Treasury Department followed through with sanctions relief.“Today’s action will help foster additional investment in Syria to promote political and economic st
  
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• Women’s EuroVolley 2026: Italy Set the Standard, but the Draw Is Built for Upsets

  24-08-2026 21:22 via punchng.com
  
  Italy enters Women’s EuroVolley 2026 as world champions, but the draw is built for upsets. Get ready for thrilling matches and unexpected turns.Read More: https://punchng.com/womens-eurovolley-2026-italy-set-the-standard-but-the-draw-is-built-for-upsets/
  
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• Evening recap: Tears as Ogogo is laid to rest, Poco Lee faces UK court appearance, and other top stories

  24-08-2026 21:19 via punchng.com
  
  Tears flowed as Nollywood legend Ogogo was laid to rest. Get the full evening recap, including Poco Lee’s UK court appearance and FG’s admission list.Read More: https://punchng.com/evening-recap-tears-as-ogogo-is-laid-to-rest-poco-lee-faces-uk-court-appearance-and-other-top-stories/
  
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