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• FG set to conclude paramilitary recruitment in 4 weeks

  21-08-2026 16:02 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Omeiza AjayiABUJA: The Federal Government has announced that the ongoing paramilitary recruitment process into the four services in the Ministry of Interior will be concluded within four weeks, assuring candidates across the country that their patience will be rewarded.“The recruitment process has taken place, and it has now reached its last stages, which will be completed within four weeks. Once this process is completed, candidates will be informed via the recruitment platform at the
  
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• Arsenal beat Lampard’s Coventry 3-0 in Premier League opener

  21-08-2026 23:51 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Arsenal made the perfect start to their Premier League title defence with a stylish 3-0 win against Coventry in the opening game of the season on Friday.Mikel Arteta’s side brushed aside promoted Coventry in emphatic fashion at the Emirates Stadium, underlining their determination to retain the title.Kai Havertz struck early in the first half and Bukayo Saka doubled the lead before Martin Odegaard netted after the interval to complete Arsenal’s masterclass.The Gunners have not succe
  
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• TikTok to pay $400m settlement in US children’s privacy case

  21-08-2026 23:46 via punchng.com
  
  TikTok and ByteDance agree to a $400 million settlement with the US Department of Justice over alleged violations of children’s privacy laws.Read More: https://punchng.com/tiktok-to-pay-400m-settlement-in-us-childrens-privacy-case/
  
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• Pest controller battles mosquitoes to prevent Malaria deaths in Nigeria

  21-08-2026 23:40 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Henry UmoruABUJA: A pest control expert, Mr Bamidele Abiru, has called for intensified efforts to control mosquito breeding and prevent malaria-related deaths in Nigeria.Abiru made the call during a medical outreach at Gosa Community in the Federal Capital Territory, organised under the auspices of Greenbox Facilities Limited to commemorate World Mosquito Day.He said between 600,000 and 700,000 people die from malaria annually in sub-Saharan Africa, with Nigeria accounting for between 180,00
  
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• One dead as plane hits car

  21-08-2026 23:36 via vanguardngr.com
  
  One person has been killed in western Canada after a small passenger plane struck a vehicle while making an emergency landing on a road, police said.The incident occurred on Thursday afternoon in Prince George, British Columbia, more than 700 kilometres (435 miles) north of Vancouver.Images of the incident show the small aircraft on the side of a road, nestled on the grass next to a forested area.“Police are saddened to confirm that there has been one fatality in this incident, an occupan
  
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• Tambuwal, Dasuki meet defence minister, seek more security resources for Sokoto

  21-08-2026 23:30 via punchng.com
  
  Former Sokoto Governor Aminu Tambuwal and Abdussamad Dasuki met with the Defence Minister to seek more security resources for Sokoto amid rising insecurityRead More: https://punchng.com/tambuwal-dasuki-meet-defence-minister-seek-more-security-resources-for-sokoto/
  
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• MLS fines Messi for striking an opponent

  21-08-2026 23:30 via punchng.com
  
  Inter Miami’s Lionel Messi has been fined by Major League Soccer for striking Philadelphia’s Quinn Sullivan. Read details of the incident and the MLS disciRead More: https://punchng.com/mls-fines-messi-for-striking-an-opponent/
  
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• EPL: Arsenal thrash Coventry 3-0 to open season in style

  21-08-2026 23:30 via punchng.com
  
  Arsenal began their Premier League title defence in style, thrashing promoted Coventry 3-0. Kai Havertz, Bukayo Saka, and Martin Odegaard scored in the domRead More: https://punchng.com/epl-arsenal-thrash-coventry-3-0-to-open-season-in-style/
  
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• UK Travel Advisory: Nasarawa Government welcomes exclusion

  21-08-2026 23:30 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Edwin Phillip, LafiaLAFIA: The Nasarawa State Government has welcomed its exclusion from the latest United Kingdom travel advisory, describing the development as a reflection of the state’s efforts to maintain peace and security.Nasarawa is reportedly the only state in the North-Central region not included in the advisory restricting travel to the region.The state government said the development demonstrated that its sustained efforts to prevent insecurity and maintain peace were yield
  
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• I want presidency to tackle Nigeria’s national problems — Adebayo

  21-08-2026 23:21 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Says competence, patriotism, public service should matter over wealthBy Henry UmoruABUJA: Ahead of the 2027 presidential election, the presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Prince Adewole Adebayo, has said his ambition to become President is driven by the need to tackle Nigeria’s major national challenges, particularly insecurity and poverty.Adebayo said he was not seeking political office for personal wealth, recognition or career advancement, arguing that some of
  
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• Naira gains N1.13, close at N1,346.49 per dollar

  21-08-2026 23:07 via punchng.com
  
  The Nigerian Naira gained N1.13, closing at N1,346.49 per dollar at the official market. Discover how the Naira gains amid CBN reforms.Read More: https://punchng.com/naira-gains-n1-13-close-at-n1346-49-per-dollar/
  
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• Fubara unveils 105-bed zonal hospital, emphasises premium on quality healthcare

  21-08-2026 23:07 via punchng.com
  
  Governor Fubara unveils a 105-bed zonal hospital in Omoku, emphasising his administration’s premium on quality Rivers healthcare delivery and accessibilityRead More: https://punchng.com/fubara-unveils-105-bed-zonal-hospital-emphasises-premium-on-quality-healthcare/
  
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• 2027: Senator Imasuen disowns Edo South poster, threatens legal action

  21-08-2026 23:05 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Henry UmoruABUJA: Chairman, Senate Committee on Ethics, Code of Conduct and Public Petitions, Senator Neda Imasuen (APC, Edo South), has denied any involvement in a political poster portraying him as one of the contenders for the Edo South senatorial seat in the 2027 election.Imasuen said his name and photograph were used without his consent, describing the poster as misleading. He stressed that he was not the candidate of the Labour Party or any other political party for the 2027 election.I
  
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• Kidnappers flee as police rescue 75 victims in Birnin Gwari

  21-08-2026 22:50 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Ibrahim Hassan-WuyoKaduna— The Kaduna State Police Command has rescued 75 kidnapped victims, including men, women and children, who were abducted by armed men in Folwaya Village, near Birnin Gwari.The victims, identified as Fulani travellers, were reportedly abducted while travelling in commercial buses on Wednesday.The Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Mansir Hassan, who disclosed this in a statement ,said the incident occurred at about 5:30pm on August 19, 2026, following informat
  
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• Benue police rescue 13 more passengers abducted on Otukpo-Adoka road

  21-08-2026 22:46 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Peter Duru, MakurdiMAKURDI: The Benue State Police Command has rescued 13 more passengers abducted by suspected armed herdsmen along the Otukpo-Adoka Road while travelling from Enugu to Abuja.The victims were among passengers of an 18-seater bus ambushed on August 14, 2026. Five passengers had earlier been rescued by the police hours after the incident.The Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Peter Aondongu, who disclosed this in a statement, said the latest rescue followed five days of sust
  
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• Navy dismantles crude oil theft network in Rivers, recovers 93,000 litres

  21-08-2026 22:32 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Kingsley OmonobiThe Nigerian Navy, in its ongoing efforts to disrupt crude oil theft and illegal bunkering activities under Operation Delta Sentinel, has discovered and deactivated suspected crude oil storage infrastructure containing approximately 93,000 litres of suspected stolen crude oil in Allison Community, Bonny Local Government Area of Rivers State.Director of Information, Nigerian Navy, Commodore Abiodun Folorunsho, said the operation was conducted by personnel of the Forward Operat
  
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• UK, Canada, Australia slam Israel ending probe into aid worker killings

  21-08-2026 22:19 via punchng.com
  
  UK, Canada, and Australia condemn Israel’s “shameful” decision to close the investigation into the 2024 killing of seven aid workers in Gaza. Read more.Read More: https://punchng.com/uk-canada-australia-slam-israel-ending-probe-into-aid-worker-killings/
  
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• Soldiers rescue kidnap victim, foil terrorist attack in Kaduna, Sokoto

  21-08-2026 22:19 via punchng.com
  
  Troops rescued a kidnap victim in Kaduna and foiled a terrorist attack in Sokoto, demonstrating ongoing efforts to combat insecurity in the North-West.Read More: https://punchng.com/soldiers-rescue-kidnap-victim-foil-terrorist-attack-in-kaduna-sokoto/
  
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• Referee’s death during fitness test unfortunate — NFF committee

  21-08-2026 22:19 via punchng.com
  
  NFF committee describes the referee’s death during a fitness test as unfortunate, stating all medical precautions were taken. No negligence found.Read More: https://punchng.com/referees-death-during-fitness-test-unfortunate-nff-committee/
  
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• Racist abuse spurred Suzuki as Japan goalkeeper set for Premier League

  21-08-2026 22:19 via punchng.com
  
  Zion Suzuki, Japan’s most expensive goalkeeper, overcame racist abuse and mistakes to join Aston Villa. Learn about his journey to the Premier League.Read More: https://punchng.com/racist-abuse-spurred-suzuki-as-japan-goalkeeper-set-for-premier-league/
  
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• AMSG mourns over 100 miners killed in CAR’s mine collapse

  21-08-2026 22:16 via vanguardngr.com
  
  ….calls for fight against Illegal, unregulated mining in AfricaBy Gabriel EwepuABUJA – THE African Minerals Strategy Group (AMSG), Friday, mourned the killing of over 100 miners in gold-mine collapse in Zamboye, Central Africa Republic, CAR.In an emotion laden condolence message signed by the Nigeria’s Minister of Solid Minerals Development and Chairman, AMSG, Dr Dele Alake on behalf of the group, described the report as a “profound tragedy”, and expressed deepest
  
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• Osun: Lawyers give INEC, police 7-day ultimatum over killings

  21-08-2026 22:14 via vanguardngr.com
  
  …Coalition demands probe of videos involving Wole Oke, Fadahunsi, EniadeBy John AlechenuABUJA: The Coalition of Public Interest Lawyers and Advocates (COPA) has given the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and the Nigeria Police Force seven days to commence investigations and possible prosecution over alleged incitement and killings linked to the Osun State governorship election.Addressing a press conference in Abuja on Friday, COPA Coordinator, Ajibola Bello, said the matt
  
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• Bayelsa approves CATA, urges ASUU to call off strike

  21-08-2026 22:11 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Samuel Oyadongha, YenagoaYENAGOA: The Bayelsa State Government has approved the implementation of the Consolidated Academic Tools Allowance (CATA) and Consolidated Non-Teaching Tools Allowance (CONTTA) for academic and non-teaching staff of the state’s three universities.The Deputy Governor, Dr Peter Akpe, announced the approval on Friday at a resumed meeting with the leadership of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) representing Niger Delta University (NDU), Bayelsa Medica
  
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• Tinubu sad over Sokoto boat accident

  21-08-2026 22:09 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Johnbosco Agbakwuru, AbujaPresident Bola Tinubu has expressed deep sorrow over the boat accident in Gorau Community of Goronyo Local Government Area of Sokoto State, which claimed many lives and left others missing.The President described the incident as a tragedy and extended his heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims, the government and people of Sokoto State.A statement by the presidential spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, quoted Tinubu as saying: “The news of this boat mishap
  
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• Vote-buying, insecurity threaten 2027 polls — IRI Mission

  21-08-2026 21:59 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Tells INEC to prosecute vote buyers, stress-test BVASBy Omeiza AjayiABUJA: The International Republican Institute (IRI) has warned that vote-buying, insecurity and declining public trust in the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) pose significant threats to the credibility of Nigeria’s 2027 general elections.This is contained in a statement of findings and recommendations issued by IRI’s Pre-Election Assessment Mission to Nigeria’s 2027 General Elections, co-led b
  
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• Tambuwal, Dasuki seek urgent security intervention in Sokoto

  21-08-2026 21:56 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Musa Ubandawaki, SokotoSOKOTO: Former Sokoto State Governor and Senator representing Sokoto South, Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, has called for urgent Federal Government intervention to address the worsening insecurity threatening communities in the state.Tambuwal made the call when he led a delegation to a meeting with the Minister of Defence, Gen. Christopher Musa (rtd.), in Abuja, where they raised concerns over persistent security challenges, particularly in Kebbe Local Government Area and Kaya
  
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• EFCC chair, Olukoyede orders withdrawal of charges against Shehu, Abdulhamad

  21-08-2026 21:49 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Innocent AnabaThe Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, chairman, Mr. Ola Olukoyede has ordered the withdrawal of charges preferred against Maryam Shehu and Abubakar Abdulhamad, who were, on Thurday, arraigned before Justice Joyce Abdulmalik of a Federal High Court, Abuja, over alleged cybercrime and peddling malicious information against the Commission.
  While the commission considered the arraignment of the two defendants for cyber stalking to be contrary to Section 24(2) (c) of t
  
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• Tinubu Group begins mobilisation for 2027 re-election

  21-08-2026 21:45 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Emmanuel IheakaThe Renewed Hope for Greater Nigeria (RHGN) has commenced preparations for a nationwide mobilisation campaign in support of President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid in the 2027 general elections.The group is expected to flag off its national campaign in Jos, Plateau State, where it will also inaugurate its State Executive Council and Local Government Coordinators.According to a statement signed by RHGN’s National Leader and Convener, Hon. Calistus Anyanwu, the event
  
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• Nigerians affected as US tightens student visa rules, enrolment drops

  21-08-2026 21:42 via vanguardngr.com
  
  The number of international students starting studies in the US has fallen sharply amid tighter immigration policies and growing uncertainty around student visas.New data shows that the number of new international students enrolled in US colleges in autumn 2025 fell by 17 per cent compared with the previous year, per CNBC report.
  The decline could deepen in the coming academic year, with international applications also recording a significant drop.According to data from the US Department of Sta
  
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• Serie A: Jones becomes third Englishman to join Inter this summer

  21-08-2026 21:40 via punchng.com
  
  Liverpool midfielder Curtis Jones completes a €35m move to Inter Milan, becoming the third Englishman to join the Serie A champions this summer.Read More: https://punchng.com/serie-a-jones-becomes-third-englishman-to-join-inter-this-summer/
  
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