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• FG launches nationwide AI training for 11,700 unity schools’ teachers

  31-07-2026 12:31 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Joseph ErunkeThe Federal Government has launched a nationwide Artificial Intelligence (AI) training
  capacity-building programme for teachers in federal unity colleges, a landmark initiative expected to equip about 11,700 educators with cutting-edge digital skills and transform classroom teaching across the country.The initiative took a major step forward on Thursday with the signing of the Terms of Reference (ToR) between the Federal Ministry of Education and ICEDT Consult Limited, paving th
  
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• US shot down 300 cartel drones on Mexico border – Military

  05-09-2026 01:04 via punchng.com
  
  The US military has shot down over 300 cartel drones along the Mexico border since 2026, used for smuggling and surveillance by criminal organizations.Read More: https://punchng.com/us-shot-down-300-cartel-drones-on-mexico-border-military/
  
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• US shoots down over 300 cartel drones along Mexico border

  05-09-2026 00:59 via vanguardngr.com
  
  The United States military has shot down more than 300 drones operated by drug cartels along its border with Mexico since the beginning of 2026, the US Northern Command said Friday.The command, known as USNORTHCOM, said 100 of the drones were shot down in August alone, although it did not specify whether the interceptions took place on the US or Mexican side of the border.USNORTHCOM, which oversees military operations in the United States and neighbouring countries, linked the drones to drug tr
  
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• EPL: Isak scores brace as Liverpool beat Ipswich 2-0

  05-09-2026 00:17 via punchng.com
  
  Alexander Isak scored two early goals, securing Liverpool’s first win under new manager Andoni Iraola with a 2-0 victory over Ipswich.Read More: https://punchng.com/epl-isak-scores-brace-as-liverpool-beat-ipswich-2-0/
  
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• Three killed, 10 injured in multiple crash on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway

  05-09-2026 00:14 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By James Ogunnaike, AbeokutaThree persons were killed while 10 others sustained varying degrees of injuries in a multiple road crash involving three vehicles on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway on Friday.The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Ogun State Sector Command, confirmed that the crash occurred at about 5:10 p.m. at the Long Bridge, opposite Mikano.According to a statement issued by the command’s Public Education Officer, Chief Route Commander Afolabi Odunsi, 16 persons were involved in
  
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• PSG lose 2-1 to Monaco, remain winless in Ligue 1

  05-09-2026 00:02 via punchng.com
  
  Paris Saint-Germain’s slow start to the French season continues as they lose 2-1 at home to Monaco, remaining winless in Ligue 1 after three games.Read More: https://punchng.com/psg-lose-2-1-to-monaco-remain-winless-in-ligue-1/
  
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• 2027: Yobe APC chairman sparks controversy, asks women to divorce anti-APC husbands

  05-09-2026 00:01 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Maryam Abdul-aziz UsmanThe Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Yobe State, Mohammed Gadaka, has stirred controversy after urging married women to divorce husbands who prevent them from voting for the party in the 2027 general elections.Gadaka made the remarks at a political gathering in the state, where he appealed to women to remain committed to the APC despite opposition from their spouses.In a video circulating on social media, the APC chairman was heard telling women that
  
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• Okpebholo inaugurates 18 council chairmen, urges them to serve the people

  04-09-2026 23:51 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Ozioruva AliuBENIN CITY — Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has charged the newly inaugurated chairmen of the 18 local government areas in the state to prioritise grassroots development and shun corruption in the discharge of their duties.Okpebholo gave the charge on Friday at the swearing-in ceremony for the elected council chairmen held at Festival Hall, Government House, Benin City, describing their emergence as the beginning of a new chapter in grassroots governance and develop
  
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• Three killed as vehicle falls from Lagos-Ibadan Expressway bridge

  04-09-2026 23:46 via punchng.com
  
  Three women died and 10 injured after a vehicle plunged from the Long Bridge on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway. Learn more about this tragic accident.Read More: https://punchng.com/three-killed-as-vehicle-falls-from-lagos-ibadan-expressway-bridge/
  
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• La Liga: Mbappe misses penalty as Betis beat Real Madrid 1-0

  04-09-2026 23:46 via punchng.com
  
  Real Madrid’s perfect start to the La Liga season ends as Kylian Mbappe misses a late penalty in a 1-0 defeat to Real Betis. Read the match report.Read More: https://punchng.com/la-liga-mbappe-misses-penalty-as-betis-beat-real-madrid-1-0/
  
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• Mbappe misses penalty as Parrott lifts Betis past Real Madrid

  04-09-2026 23:46 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Kylian Mbappe missed a late penalty as Troy Parrott scored his first goal for Real Betis in a 1-0 win over Real Madrid on Friday, ending Jose Mourinho’s side’s perfect start to the La Liga season.Madrid had won each of their first three matches under Mourinho in his second spell in charge, but Betis goalkeeper Alvaro Valles denied Mbappe from the spot deep into stoppage time to seal a memorable victory at La Cartuja.Vinicius Junior hit the post in the first half from Arda Guler&rsqu
  
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• Northern senators mourn two monarchs, hail contributions to peace

  04-09-2026 23:41 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Henry UmoruABUJA — Senators from the 19 Northern states and the Federal Capital Territory, under the aegis of the Northern Senators Forum (NSF), have mourned the deaths of the Emir of Gumel, Dr Ahmed Muhammad Sani, CON, and the Emir of Zurmi, Alhaji Bello Sulaiman.The lawmakers described the deaths of the two monarchs as a major loss to the traditional institution and the people of their respective emirates, saying they played significant roles in promoting peace, unity and community d
  
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• Bwala thanks Wike’s aide, Lere, Rufai vows to speak truth to power

  04-09-2026 23:35 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Following a heated exchange involving Arise TV presenters Oseni Rufai and Olayinka Lere during a programme on Friday, former presidential aide Daniel Bwala and Rufai have reacted to the development on social media.Rufai, in a post on his X platform, thanked Nigerians who expressed support for him, saying the experience had further strengthened his resolve to speak truth to power.“I will like to thank you all for your messages of support and calls too numerous to respond to. I am embarrass
  
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• Sultan mourns Emir of Gumel, hails 46-year reign

  04-09-2026 23:31 via vanguardngr.com
  
  The Sultan of Sokoto and President-General of the Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, has mourned the death of the Emir of Gumel in Jigawa State, Alhaji (Dr.) Ahmed Muhammad Sani II, CON.The Emir died on Thursday, September 3, 2026, in Cairo, Egypt, after 46 years on the throne.The Sultan, in a condolence message signed by Prince Bashir Adefaka on behalf of his media team and made available yesterday, described the late Emir as a distinguis
  
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• Shettima mourns Emir of Gumel, says death huge loss

  04-09-2026 23:30 via punchng.com
  
  Vice President Kashim Shettima mourns the passing of the Emir of Gumel, Alhaji Ahmed Muhammad-Sani II, describing his death as a profound loss to Nigeria.Read More: https://punchng.com/shettima-mourns-emir-of-gumel-says-death-huge-loss/
  
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• Meet Nigerian professor appointed dean at Canadian university

  04-09-2026 23:30 via punchng.com
  
  Dr. Ibironke Odumosu-Ayanu, a Nigerian-born law professor, has been appointed dean of the College of Law at the University of Saskatchewan, Canada.Read More: https://punchng.com/meet-nigerian-professor-appointed-dean-at-canadian-university/
  
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• First Lady unveils food bank, donates N500m in Cross River

  04-09-2026 23:30 via punchng.com
  
  First Lady Oluremi Tinubu launches the National Community Food Bank Programme in Cross River to combat food insecurity, distributing N500m in aid.Read More: https://punchng.com/first-lady-unveils-food-bank-donates-n500m-in-cross-river/
  
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• Meet Nigerian-American Navy veteran crowned Miss Grand USA 2026

  04-09-2026 23:16 via vanguardngr.com
  
  The United States Mission in Nigeria has celebrated the emergence of Victoria Oluwakotanmi, a Nigerian-American and U.S. Navy Reserve veteran, as Miss Grand USA 2026.The U.S. Mission Nigeria disclosed this in a post on its official X platform on Friday, describing Oluwakotanmi as an example of excellence, leadership and service.According to the mission, Oluwakotanmi is a chemical engineer, mentor to young leaders and a former member of the U.S. Navy Reserve.“Victoria Oluwakotanmi is proof
  
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• Isak fires Liverpool to first win under Iraola at Ipswich

  04-09-2026 23:13 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Alexander Isak struck twice in the opening 10 minutes as Liverpool delivered a first win for new manager Andoni Iraola with a 2-0 victory at Ipswich on Friday.Isak’s Premier League record £125 million ($169 million) move from Newcastle was matched this week by Manchester City’s signing of Enzo Fernandez, but 12 months on the Swede is finally beginning to deliver on his price tag.Ipswich never recovered from a disastrous start as Liverpool cruised to victory at Portman Road wit
  
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• N117.7m Fraud: Five convicted, jailed seven years in Lagos

  04-09-2026 23:03 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Five persons have been convicted and sentenced to seven years’ imprisonment each for their involvement in a N117.7 million fraud case involving Chi Limited.Justice K.A. Jose of the Lagos State High Court sitting in Tapa, Lagos, handed down the sentences on Thursday, September 3, 2026, following their prosecution by the Lagos Zonal Directorate 1 of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).The convicts are Yinka Salawu, Joshua Oluremi Daramola, Raji Ahmed, Afolabi Israel Olusegun
  
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• Soldiers rescue 25 kidnap victims in Katsina, Zamfara

  04-09-2026 22:59 via punchng.com
  
  Troops of Operation FANSAN YAMMA rescued 25 kidnap victims in separate operations across Katsina and Zamfara states, disrupting terrorist activities.Read More: https://punchng.com/soldiers-rescue-25-kidnap-victims-in-katsina-zamfara/
  
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• 85-year-old woman tortured over witchcraft claim in Zamfara – Group

  04-09-2026 22:59 via punchng.com
  
  An 85-year-old woman in Zamfara was brutally tortured after being accused of witchcraft. Advocacy for Alleged Witches seeks justice for the victim.Read More: https://punchng.com/85-year-old-woman-tortured-over-witchcraft-claim-in-zamfara-group/
  
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• UN adopts African-backed proposal for new world map

  04-09-2026 22:47 via vanguardngr.com
  
  The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) has adopted an African-backed proposal seeking a new world map that more accurately reflects the relative sizes of countries and regions.The resolution, adopted on Friday, calls for a more “equitable” representation of the world, with particular emphasis on correcting the perceived underrepresentation of Africa in conventional world maps.It was adopted with 164 countries voting in favour, while six countries abstained and the United States
  
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• Police arrest 11 suspected robbers, rescue kidnap victim in Nasarawa

  04-09-2026 22:42 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Edwin Phillip, LafiaLAFIA — The Nasarawa State Police Command has rescued a kidnapped woman and arrested 11 suspected armed robbers in separate operations across the state.The command also recovered a locally fabricated revolver, cutlasses, knives, SIM cards and other items from the suspects.The command’s Public Relations Officer, Superintendent Ramhan Nansel, disclosed this in a statement made available to journalists in Lafia yesterday.Nansel said the kidnapped victim, identifi
  
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• UN adopts proposal for new world map showing Africa’s true size

  04-09-2026 22:36 via punchng.com
  
  The UN General Assembly has adopted a new world map, the Equal Earth projection, which accurately represents Africa’s true size, correcting Mercator’s distRead More: https://punchng.com/un-adopts-proposal-for-new-world-map-showing-africas-true-size/
  
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• Court remands Odogwu Asaba over alleged rape, death

  04-09-2026 22:36 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Egufe YafugborhiASABA — A Delta State High Court has ordered the remand of popular content creator, Ifeanyi Ogbonna, aka Odogwu Asaba, at the Ogwashi-Uku Maximum Correctional Centre over allegations surrounding the death of 20-year-old Favour Agbro.The remand order was granted after the court heard an application filed following the conclusion of police investigations into the circumstances surrounding Agbro’s death.Counsel to the deceased’s family, Awele Ideal, said the au
  
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• Troops rescue 25 kidnap victims in Katsina, Zamfara

  04-09-2026 22:27 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Kingsley OmonobiABUJA — Troops of Operation Fansan Yamma have rescued 25 kidnapped victims during separate operations in Katsina and Zamfara states.The victims were rescued on September 3, 2026, following encounters with terrorists and sustained operations in the two states.The Military Information Officer, Operation Fansan Yamma, Lieutenant-Colonel Aliyu Danja, disclosed this in a statement on Friday night.Danja said that in Katsina State, troops of Sector 1, while conducting a night
  
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• 2026/27 Session: Lagos makes LASRRA number compulsory for school admission

  04-09-2026 22:23 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Olasunkanmi AkoniLAGOS — The Lagos State Government has made the Lagos State Residents Registration Agency (LASRRA) registration number mandatory for the admission and enrolment of learners in all public and private schools in the state from the 2026/2027 academic session.Under the new directive, schools are required to obtain and record the valid LASRRA registration number of every learner as part of the admission and enrolment process beginning Monday, September 14, 2026.The directiv
  
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• EFCC secures seven-year jail terms for five over N117.7m fraud

  04-09-2026 22:19 via punchng.com
  
  The EFCC has secured seven-year jail terms for five individuals involved in a N117.7m fraud against Chi Limited. Learn more about the conviction.Read More: https://punchng.com/efcc-secures-seven-year-jail-terms-for-five-over-n117-7m-fraud/
  
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• ‘You’ll be flogged’: Threats against opponents cast shadow over 2027

  04-09-2026 22:18 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Luminous JannamikeABUJA — “Those who follow us will enjoy the honey; if you refuse, then you’ll be flogged.”Those were the words from Borno State Commissioner for Youth and Sports Development, Sainna Buba, as he addressed supporters of Tinubu’s City Boy Movement in Maiduguri ahead of the 2027 presidential election.He also spoke of breaking fingers. He later retracted the remarks and described them as figurative, but by then the words had travelled.Buba’s c
  
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