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• EPL: Liverpool make approach for Brighton winger Minteh — Reports

  20-08-2026 19:08 via punchng.com
  
  Liverpool have reportedly approached Brighton for winger Yankuba Minteh as they look to strengthen their attacking options. Get the latest on Liverpool’s tRead More: https://punchng.com/epl-liverpool-make-approach-for-brighton-winger-minteh-reports/
  
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• Attack on Adeleke’s convoy: Police reportedly recover thugs’ operational vehicle

  20-08-2026 20:30 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Shina Abubakar OsogboAftermath of the attack on Governor Ademola Adeleke’s convoy by hoodlums at the palace of Ataoja, one of the vehicles used by the thugs has been recovered by the police.It was gathered that personnel of the Violent Crimes Response Unit, VCRU, team “F” led by CSP Afolabi Lukman, trailed the political thugs to Gbeja area in Oke-Baale, Osogbo, where a Toyota Sienna vehicle was recovered.Security sources said the occupants of the vehicle had fled the scene
  
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• Reject extremism hate – FCT minister charges clerics

  20-08-2026 20:29 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Omeiza AjayiABUJA: As political activities gather momentum ahead of the 2027 general elections, the Minister of State in the Federal Capital Territory FCT, Dr Mariya Mahmoud, has called on religious leaders across the country to leverage their positions of authority to promote peaceful coexistence, discourage hate speech and reject violence, intolerance, and extremism.Special Assistant on Media to the minister, Austin Elemue, said in a statement that Mahmoud made the call on Thursday in Abuj
  
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• VIDEO: I don’t subscribe to Oyinbo life, Elumelu schools lady for calling him by first name

  20-08-2026 20:27 via punchng.com
  
  UBA Chairman Tony Elumelu corrected a lady for addressing him by his first name, sparking debate on corporate etiquette. Read more about the Tony Elumelu iRead More: https://punchng.com/video-i-dont-subscribe-to-oyinbo-life-elumelu-schools-lady-for-calling-him-by-first-name/
  
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• Tension mounts in Anambra community over killing of traditional title holder

  20-08-2026 20:25 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Vincent UjumaduAWKA — Tension has gripped the ancient Nri community in Anaocha Local Government Area of Anambra State following the killing of a prominent traditional title holder, Oba Maduka Arubaluezeama.Arubaluezeama, who held the traditional title of Oba Muozuluaru, was reportedly shot dead at about 7pm on Tuesday at a building site in an estate around the WAEC office area in Nise, a neighbouring community to Nri.It was gathered that the deceased had gone to supervise workers const
  
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• 46-yr-old Ronaldinho comes out of retirement, signs for Ravenna

  20-08-2026 20:23 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Brazilian football legend Ronaldinho is set to make a sensational return to professional football at the age of 46 after agreeing to join Italian Serie C side Ravenna FC.The former Barcelona and AC Milan star has not played a competitive professional match since 2015, when he featured for Brazilian club Fluminense.Ronaldinho’s return comes 11 years after his last professional appearance and marks a surprise second spell in Italian football, following his time with AC Milan between 2008 an
  
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• Presidency pledges support as Nigeria hosts world public relations conference in Abuja

  20-08-2026 20:18 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Johnbosco AgbakwuruABUJA — THE Presidency on Wednesday affirmed its readiness to support the forthcoming Global Alliance World Public Relations Forum billed for November 15 to 21, 2026 in Abuja, in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Information and National Orientation as well as the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations.Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy Bayo Onanuga, gave the assurance when he received members of the Planning Committee of WPRF Abuja
  
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• Video: Elumelu corrects lady addressing him by first name

  20-08-2026 20:14 via vanguardngr.com
  
  An encounter between United Bank for Africa (UBA) Chairman, Tony Elumelu, and a female graduand of the bank’s Graduate Management Acceleration Programme (GMAP) 2026 has sparked discussion on social media.In a video circulating online, the graduand was seen interacting with Elumelu during an engagement when she addressed him by his first name, “Tony.”Elumelu promptly corrected her, asking that she use a more formal form of address.
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• Tinubu, ICPC chairman in talks at Aso Rock

  20-08-2026 20:12 via punchng.com
  
  President Tinubu meets with the ICPC Chairman at Aso Rock, following directives for a forensic investigation into the Presidential Foreign Intervention ProRead More: https://punchng.com/tinubu-icpc-chairman-in-talks-at-aso-rock/
  
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• INEC promises better elections in 2027 after Osun poll

  20-08-2026 20:12 via punchng.com
  
  INEC pledges to improve 2027 general elections after receiving commendations for the successful conduct of the Osun State governorship poll.Read More: https://punchng.com/inec-promises-better-elections-in-2027-after-osun-poll/
  
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• EXPLAINER: All you need to know about Google’s free 12-month AI Plus subscription

  20-08-2026 20:12 via punchng.com
  
  Nigerian students can get Google AI Plus free for 12 months! Learn how to claim your subscription and access premium AI tools for academic success.Read More: https://punchng.com/explainer-all-you-need-to-know-about-googles-free-12-month-ai-plus-subscription/
  
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• After protest, CDS assures military retirees of consequential pension rise

  20-08-2026 20:12 via punchng.com
  
  Following protests, the Chief of Defence Staff assures military retirees of a consequential pension increase, aligning with salary adjustments for servingRead More: https://punchng.com/after-protest-cds-assures-military-retirees-of-consequential-pension-rise/
  
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• N27trn subsidy funds: APM accuses Tinubu govt of ‘litany of lies’

  20-08-2026 20:08 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Luminous JannamikeABUJA – The Allied Peoples’ Movement, APM, has accused the Federal Government of giving Nigerians a false account of how more than N27 trillion generated from the removal of petrol subsidy was spent, describing its report as a ‘litany of lies, inconsistencies and false claims’.The party said the report raised fresh questions about how much was actually saved, how much was shared among the three tiers of government, and what the funds were used for.In
  
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• We don’t know if they’re alive, Borno parent laments schoolchildren’s captivity

  20-08-2026 19:56 via punchng.com
  
  Parents of Borno schoolchildren abducted 100 days ago lament their continued captivity, urging President Tinubu to intervene for their safe return.Read More: https://punchng.com/borno-parent-laments-prolonged-captivity-of-schoolchildren/
  
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• UK warns citizens against travel to 28 Nigerian states over terrorism, kidnap risk

  20-08-2026 19:55 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Nkiruka NnoromThe United Kingdom government has warned its citizens intending to visit Nigeria against all travel to 11 states and parts of the country, citing rising insecurity, terrorism, kidnapping and intercommunal violence.It also warned its citizens against “all but essential travel” to 17 other states and the Federal Capital Territory, and said they should exercise caution when traveling in Lagos, particularly on the mainland, “which attracts high levels of crime and
  
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• APC diaspora chieftain lauds Adeleke’s N500m fund for election victims

  20-08-2026 19:44 via vanguardngr.com
  
  A former Secretary and APC Committee of Diaspora Chairmen, Mr Ayoola Lawal, has commended Gov. Ademola Adeleke of Osun for unveiling a ₦500 million Fund to support victims and families affected by election violence.Lawal made the commendation in a statement on Thursday.Lawal said the initiative is a welcome, compassionate response to concerns previously raised by some stakeholders, including his own call for meaningful support for families who suffered losses during the electoral process.
  
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• 2027: I’ll do things differently as president, YPP candidate, Agada

  20-08-2026 19:40 via vanguardngr.com
  
  …Says ‘Ward Capitalism’ will Take Development to GrassrootsBy John Alechenu, ABUJAThe presidential candidate of the Young Progressives Party (YPP), Arch. Peter Agada, has said his administration would prioritise production, grassroots development and the integration of young Nigerians into the economy if elected president in 2027.Agada, who spoke in Abuja on Thursday, said he decided to enter the presidential race after becoming increasingly concerned about Nigeria’s ec
  
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• Google unveils 12-month free AI offer for Nigerian students

  20-08-2026 19:39 via punchng.com
  
  Nigerian students can get 12 months of free Google AI Plus, valued at ₦92,400, to access advanced AI tools for learning and skill development.Read More: https://punchng.com/google-unveils-12-month-free-ai-offer-for-nigerian-students/
  
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• Ondo South 2027: No rift with Aiyedatiwa, says Kekemeke

  20-08-2026 19:33 via vanguardngr.com
  
  —Says governor remains his benefactorBy Dayo Johnson, AkureThe All Progressives Congress (APC) senatorial candidate for Ondo South, Dr Isaacs Kekemeke, has dismissed reports of a rift between him and Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, describing the speculation as the handiwork of political opponents.Kekemeke, a former APC National Vice Chairman, South-West, spoke with journalists in Akure, where he said his relationship with the governor remained cordial.He said there was no basis fo
  
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• Shettima hails Fubara, inaugurates 33.5km Rivers road

  20-08-2026 19:32 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Daniel Abia, Port HarcourtVice President Kashim Shettima has commended Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, for prioritising road infrastructure as part of his administration’s development agenda.Shettima gave the commendation on Thursday while inaugurating the newly completed 33.5-kilometre Elele-Egbeda-Omoku dual carriageway in Rivers State.The road, which links communities across Ikwerre, Emohua and Ogba-Egbema-Ndoni Local Government Areas, is expected to improve connectivity a
  
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• CDS engages North-East veterans, highlights welfare initiatives

  20-08-2026 19:28 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Kingsley OmonobiThe Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Olufemi Oluyede, has reaffirmed the commitment of the Defence Headquarters (DHQ) to improving the welfare and dignity of Nigeria’s military veterans.Oluyede gave the assurance on Thursday, August 20, 2026, during an interactive engagement with veterans from the North-East geopolitical zone in Yola, Adamawa State.The engagement was the second in a series of zonal consultations with veterans across the country.According to a state
  
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• Nigerian man dies after detention at Indian railway station

  20-08-2026 19:27 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Indian authorities have launched an investigation into the death of a Nigerian national who collapsed and died after being detained and questioned at a railway station in Surat.The Government Railway Police (GRP) began the inquiry on Wednesday following the man’s death under circumstances being treated as suspicious.The deceased, whose identity has not been disclosed, was travelling from Mumbai to Delhi aboard the Golden Temple Express when he was detained at Surat Railway Station followi
  
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• Tinubu receives Adeleke in Aso Villa

  20-08-2026 19:26 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Johnbosco AgbakwuruABUJA — PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu is currently meeting with the Osun State governor Ademola Adeleke at the presidential villa, Abuja.Adeleke, who won his re-election on Saturday, August 15 on the platform of Accord party, arrived at the forecourt of the Villa at exactly 5:25pm.After the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC had declared Governor Adeleke winner of the governorship election, after polling 511,067 votes to defeat his closest rival, Bola Oyebamiji
  
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• Plateau gov visits scene of deadly attack, promises tighter security

  20-08-2026 19:24 via punchng.com
  
  Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, visits Bin Mper community after a deadly attack, promising tighter security measures to prevent further Plateau attRead More: https://punchng.com/plateau-gov-visits-scene-of-deadly-attack-promises-tighter-security/
  
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• EPL: Carrick rejects ‘easy start’ talk about Man United’s opening fixtures

  20-08-2026 19:24 via punchng.com
  
  Michael Carrick dismisses claims of an ‘easy start’ for Man United’s opening Premier League fixtures against newly promoted Hull and Ipswich.Read More: https://punchng.com/epl-carrick-rejects-easy-start-talk-about-man-uniteds-opening-fixtures/
  
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• Anambra CP summons area commander, DPOs over Onitsha shooting

  20-08-2026 19:24 via punchng.com
  
  Anambra CP Nnanna Ama summons Onitsha Area Commander and DPOs for a high-level meeting following a shooting incident at Head Bridge, Onitsha, injuring fiveRead More: https://punchng.com/anambra-cp-summons-area-commander-dpos-over-onitsha-shooting/
  
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• Adeleke’s support for Tinubu betrays Osun electorate — NRM

  20-08-2026 19:24 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Vincent UjumaduThe Nigeria Reset Movement (NRM), a non-governmental organisation, has accused Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke, of betraying his supporters by reaffirming his support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu ahead of the 2027 presidential election.The organisation’s Public Relations Officer, David Jones, made the allegation in a statement issued in Awka, Anambra State, on Thursday.Jones said Adeleke’s decision was at odds with the position he allegedly maintain
  
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• 2027: INEC must ensure electoral debates take place – Utomi

  20-08-2026 19:21 via vanguardngr.com
  
  .Urges Nigerians to demand greater accountability from politiciansBy Olayinka AjayiRenowned political economist, Professor Pat Utomi, has urged the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, to make electoral debates a mandatory feature of Nigeria’s electoral process.Speaking in a monitored interview with Arise News on Thursday, Utomi posited that debates provide voters with critical insight into the competence, preparedness and character of political candidates.He said the traditio
  
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• Wike defends subsidy removal, slams Atiku over u-turn on policy

  20-08-2026 19:08 via punchng.com
  
  FCT Minister Nyesom Wike defends the Federal Government’s fuel subsidy removal, criticising Atiku Abubakar’s inconsistency on the policy. Read more.Read More: https://punchng.com/wike-defends-subsidy-removal-slams-atiku-over-u-turn-on-policy/
  
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• Presidency blasts Atiku over fuel subsidy pledge

  20-08-2026 19:08 via punchng.com
  
  The Presidency criticises Atiku Abubakar’s pledge to restore fuel subsidy, calling it deceptive and harmful to Nigeria’s economic recovery.Read More: https://punchng.com/presidency-blasts-atiku-over-fuel-subsidy-pledge/
  
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