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• FG, Meta plan AI academy to boost Nigeria’s tech talent

  17-08-2026 16:33 via punchng.com
  
  The Federal Government and Meta partner to launch an AI academy, expanding Nigeria’s AI talent pool and strengthening its tech ecosystem.Read More: https://punchng.com/fg-meta-plan-ai-academy-to-boost-nigerias-tech-talent/
  
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• Sokoto killings: Atiku urges FG to bring perpetrators to justice

  17-08-2026 19:21 via punchng.com
  
  Atiku Abubakar condemns the recent Sokoto killings, urging the Federal Government to take decisive action and bring perpetrators to justice. Read more on PRead More: https://punchng.com/sokoto-killings-atiku-urges-fg-to-bring-perpetrators-to-justice/
  
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• NDLEA destroys two cannabis farms in Edo, arrests 10

  17-08-2026 19:21 via punchng.com
  
  The NDLEA Edo State Command has destroyed two cannabis farms worth 4,628.9kg and arrested 10 suspected drug traffickers in various operations across the stRead More: https://punchng.com/ndlea-destroys-two-cannabis-farms-in-edo-arrests-10/
  
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• NDLEA destroys 4.6 tonnes of suspected cannabis farms in Edo

  17-08-2026 19:08 via vanguardngr.com
  
  The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Edo Command, has destroyed 4,628.9kg of suspected cannabis in two plantations and arrested 10 suspects in separate operations.The state Commander, NDLEA,  Dr Mitchell Ofoyeju, disclosed this in a statement on Monday in Benin.Ofoyeju said that the operations were carried out at Ugboku, Igbanke Forest, in Orhionmwon Local Government Area, and Oluku and Abuja Quarters in Benin City.He also said that the operations were conducted as part of the
  
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• Why I never won African Player of the Year award – Okocha

  17-08-2026 19:05 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Nigerian football legend Austin “Jay-Jay” Okocha has opened up on why he believes he never won the African Player of the Year award despite enjoying an illustrious career.Okocha was responding to a question, while on the ObiOne podcast, about whether his failure to secure a move to one of Europe’s biggest clubs may have affected his chances of winning the prestigious individual award.The former Super Eagles captain dismissed the suggestion, insisting that playing for a top clu
  
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• Scottish FA withdraws support for FIFA president Infantino

  17-08-2026 19:05 via vanguardngr.com
  
  The Scottish Football Association has withdrawn its support for embattled FIFA president Gianni Infantino after his failed attempt to sell off stakes in the World Cup.A host of European federations have already scrapped their backing of Infantino, including England, Ireland and Wales.And the Scottish FA on Monday became the latest to officially turn its back on Infantino, who hopes to survive the controversy as he bids for re-election at next year’s FIFA Congress.The governing body’
  
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• Osun people expressed their judgment through ballot — Bode George

  17-08-2026 19:04 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Dapo AkinrefonLAGOS — Former Deputy National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Chief Olabode George, has described the outcome of the Osun State governorship election as an affirmation of the power of the electorate and the importance of allowing the will of the people to prevail in a democracy.George, while congratulating Governor Ademola Adeleke on his victory, said the peaceful conduct and outcome of the election should serve as an example as Nigeria prepares for the 20
  
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• Taiwo Awoniyi joins Lampard’s Coventry for £9m

  17-08-2026 19:02 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Coventry signed Nigeria striker Taiwo Awoniyi from Nottingham Forest in a deal worth a reported £9 million ($12 million) on Monday.Awoniyi will link up with Frank Lampard’s side in time for their opening game of the Premier League season at champions Arsenal on Friday.He is Lampard’s latest recruit following the signings of Gus Hamer, Carl Rushworth, Loum Tchaouna, Aurele Amenda and Caleb Yirenkyi.Coventry are back in the Premier League for the first time in 25 years after win
  
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• LASU best graduating student, Oluolamide, wins N10m prize

  17-08-2026 19:02 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Elizabeth OsayandeEPE, LAGOS — The overall best graduating student of Lagos State University (LASU) for the 2025/2026 academic session, Adebanjo Samuel Oluolamide, has received a N10 million cash prize from the Sunbeth Excellence Partnership Programme (SEPP).Oluolamide, of the Department of Aerospace Engineering, graduated with a Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 4.97, earning First-Class Honours, at the 29th and 30th combined convocation of the university held on Monday at the
  
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• Gov Bala Mohammed hails Babangida’s ‘enduring legacy’ at 85

  17-08-2026 19:01 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Christopher Ameh, BauchiBAUCHI — Bauchi State Governor, Senator Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed, has congratulated former Military President, General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida, on his 85th birthday, describing him as one of the most influential figures in Nigeria’s political and military history.In a congratulatory message issued on behalf of his family, the Bauchi State Government and the people of the state, Mohammed said Babangida’s decades of military and public service had l
  
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• Osun poll proves APC, federal might can be defeated in 2027 — Wabara

  17-08-2026 18:58 via punchng.com
  
  Former Senate President Wabara says the Osun election outcome demonstrates that federal might and the APC can be defeated in the 2027 general elections.Read More: https://punchng.com/osun-poll-proves-apc-federal-might-can-be-defeated-in-2027-wabara/
  
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• Osun poll: Don’t be discouraged, APC chieftain tells party members

  17-08-2026 18:58 via punchng.com
  
  An APC chieftain in Osun State urges party members not to be discouraged by the recent governorship poll defeat, emphasizing unity and preparation for futuRead More: https://punchng.com/osun-poll-dont-be-discouraged-apc-chieftain-tells-party-members/
  
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• No victor, no vanquished, Accord chair calls for unity after Osun election

  17-08-2026 18:58 via punchng.com
  
  After the Osun election, Accord Party chairman Maxwell Mgbudem calls for unity, urging all parties to work with Governor Adeleke for the state’s progress.Read More: https://punchng.com/no-victor-no-vanquished-accord-chair-calls-for-unity-after-osun-election/
  
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• Aiyedatiwa approves 60% subvention increase for Ondo tertiary institutions

  17-08-2026 18:58 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Governor also approves implementation of FG-unions agreementBy Dayo Johnson, AkureAKURE — Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has approved a 60 per cent increase in the monthly subvention to all state-owned tertiary institutions in the state.The governor also approved the immediate implementation of the agreement reached between the Federal Government and university unions in the affected state-owned institutions.The approvals were contained in a statement issued in Akure on Monday by
  
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• Adeleke’s victory: People spoke loud with votes — Accord chairman

  17-08-2026 18:57 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Shina Abubakar, OsogboOSOGBO — The National Chairman of the Accord Party, Maxwell Mgbudem, has described Governor Ademola Adeleke’s re-election as a victory for democracy and the people of Osun State, saying the electorate had spoken through their votes.Mgbudem, who addressed journalists in Osogbo on Monday, said the outcome of the governorship election demonstrated the determination of the people to freely choose their leaders.He described the election as “a triumph of cou
  
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• 2027: SDP sets sights on Oyo governorship

  17-08-2026 18:55 via vanguardngr.com
  
  ..Agboola promises systemic reformsBy Adeola BadruIBADAN — The Social Democratic Party (SDP) has declared its readiness to challenge for political power in Oyo State in the 2027 governorship election, with its candidate, Mogaji Olusegun Agboola, promising to introduce systemic reforms and a new approach to governance.Agboola made the declaration on Monday at a stakeholders’ meeting held at the SDP secretariat in New Bodija, Ibadan, where he was formally introduced to party members a
  
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• Nigeria must return to fiscal federalism, governors should stop regional jamboree — Igali

  17-08-2026 18:52 via vanguardngr.com
  
  — PANDEF chair seeks restructuring, 15-region federation proposedBy Henry UmoruABUJA — The National Chairman of the Pan Niger Delta Forum, PANDEF, Ambassador Godknows Igali, has called for the restoration of fiscal federalism and greater devolution of powers to Nigeria’s regions, warning that excessive concentration of political and economic powers in Abuja is weakening the country’s productive capacity.Igali also criticised governors for what he described as turning reg
  
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• Ballon d’Or 2026: 5 factors that can decide who wins award

  17-08-2026 18:51 via vanguardngr.com
  
  With the 70th Ballon d’Or ceremony approaching, attention is turning to the players in contention for one of football’s most prestigious individual prizes.The ceremony is scheduled to take place on October 26 in London, where the men’s and women’s winners will be crowned.But what exactly does it take to win the Ballon d’Or?The award’s voting system was revised in 2022, with the assessment period changing from the calendar year to the football season, which ru
  
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• Adeleke’s victory: people speak loud with votes – Accord National chairman

  17-08-2026 18:47 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Shina Abubakar Osogbo The National Chairman of the Accord Party, Maxwell Mgbudem, has described the re-election of Governor Ademola Adeleke as a historic victory for democracy and the resilient people of Osun State, declaring that the people have spoken loud with their votes.Addressing newsmen in Osogbo on Monday, Mgbudem celebrated the party’s win in the governorship election, describing it as a powerful testament to the people’s resolve to freely choose their leader. 
  
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• 2027: PDP fully ready for general elections — National Chairman tells IRI

  17-08-2026 18:45 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Luminous JannamikeABUJA — The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has declared its readiness for the 2027 general elections as the International Republican Institute, IRI, Pre-Election Assessment Mission commenced consultations with political stakeholders ahead of the polls.PDP National Chairman, Abdulrahman Mohammed, gave the assurance on Monday when he received the IRI delegation at the party’s national headquarters, Wadata House, Abuja.Mohammed urged the delegation to see the PDP a
  
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• 2027 Polls: 70 CSOs demand electoral offences commission to curb vote trading

  17-08-2026 18:44 via vanguardngr.com
  
  … allege some voters in Osun got jollof rice as inducementBy Ikechukwu NnochiriABUJA — The Nigeria Civil Society Situation Room, a coalition of over 70 organisations working to support credible, transparent and inclusive elections in the country, called on Monday for the creation of an electoral offences commission.The group, in its final statement on the just-concluded Osun State governorship election, further urged the National Assembly to review and set a timeline for the expedi
  
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• Gombe court grants man accused of defaming APC gov candidate bail

  17-08-2026 18:43 via punchng.com
  
  A Gombe Chief Magistrate Court has granted bail to Suleiman Dawawu, accused of defaming the APC governorship candidate. Learn more about the Gombe defamatiRead More: https://punchng.com/gombe-court-grants-man-accused-of-defaming-apc-gov-candidate-bail/
  
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• Be faithful servants, Anglican bishop tells workers

  17-08-2026 18:43 via punchng.com
  
  Anglican Bishop Olufemi Familoni charges new lay readers in Oyo South Diocese to embrace faithfulness and commitment in God’s service.Read More: https://punchng.com/be-faithful-servants-anglican-bishop-tells-workers/
  
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• ‘Kanu doesn’t need ESN camp to win case’ — IPOB replies Army

  17-08-2026 18:33 via vanguardngr.com
  
  — Demands independent probe, says Nigeria running from truthBy Steve OkoUMUAHIA — The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has dismissed the Nigerian Army’s reported raid on suspected Eastern Security Network (ESN) camps in Anambra State as propaganda, demanding an independent investigation into the operation.IPOB also accused the Federal Government of using security operations and allegations against the group to divert attention from what it described as the unresolved Biafran
  
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• Aregbesola congratulates Adeleke, salutes ADC members after Osun gov poll

  17-08-2026 18:26 via punchng.com
  
  Former Osun Governor Rauf Aregbesola congratulates Ademola Adeleke on his re-election, urging him to unite the state and govern with fairness.Read More: https://punchng.com/aregbesola-congratulates-adeleke-salutes-adc-members-after-osun-gov-poll/
  
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• Over 200 KASU lecturers resign, ASUU threatens indefinite strike

  17-08-2026 18:26 via punchng.com
  
  Over 200 KASU lecturers resign due to poor conditions and non-implementation of the 2025 FGN-ASUU Agreement. ASUU threatens indefinite strike.Read More: https://punchng.com/over-200-kasu-lecturers-resign-asuu-threatens-indefinite-strike/
  
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• Adeleke’s re-election confirms people’s trust — PDP NWC member

  17-08-2026 18:26 via punchng.com
  
  PDP NWC member Diran Odeyemi says Adeleke’s re-election as Osun Governor confirms people’s trust in his administration. Read more on Adeleke re-election.Read More: https://punchng.com/adelekes-re-election-confirms-peoples-trust-pdp-nwc-member/
  
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• ‘Osun people have spoken,’ — Aregbesola congratulates Adeleke

  17-08-2026 18:26 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Former Osun State Governor, Rauf Aregbesola, has congratulated Governor Ademola Adeleke on his re-election, urging him to use his renewed mandate to promote unity, development and inclusive governance across the state.Aregbesola, in a statement posted on X following the August 15 governorship election, said the outcome represented the decision of the people and should be respected.“I congratulate Senator Ademola Adeleke on his re-election as the Governor of Osun following the governorship
  
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• Missing South-East youths: Lawyers demand trial or release

  17-08-2026 18:25 via vanguardngr.com
  
  — Seek international intervention over prolonged detentionBy Steve OkoUMUAHIA — A coalition of legal practitioners representing families of detained and missing persons in the South-East has called on the Federal Government to either charge detainees to court and prosecute them or release those against whom there is insufficient evidence.The lawyers also appealed to the international community to intervene in what they described as prolonged detention and alleged disappearance of yo
  
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• 5 easiest countries for Africans to get a work visa in 2026

  17-08-2026 18:25 via vanguardngr.com
  
  For Africans looking to work abroad in 2026, some countries offer more accessible work-visa routes than others.However, “easy” does not mean guaranteed — your occupation, qualifications, job offer, work experience and finances still matter.1. GermanyGermany is one of the strongest options for skilled African professionals, particularly those in healthcare, IT, engineering, construction and skilled trades.The country has expanded its skilled-worker immigration system and offers
  
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