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• Five Americans killed in Kenya helicopter crash – State Dept

  19-08-2026 21:25 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Five American citizens died on Wednesday in a helicopter crash while sightseeing in Kenya, a US State Department spokesperson said.The US Embassy in Kenya is in contact with local authorities, the spokesperson said in an email received by AFP, conveying US condolences to the families and loved ones of those who died when the helicopter crashed in central Kenya.AFP
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• No one can rig me out of Jigawa senatorial race -Ex-IG

  19-08-2026 22:03 via punchng.com
  
  Former IGP Sulaiman Abba, PDP senatorial candidate for Jigawa Southwest, declares no one can rig him out of the Jigawa senatorial race in 2027.Read More: https://punchng.com/no-one-can-rig-me-out-of-jigawa-senatorial-race-ex-ig/
  
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• Why Ogogo cannot be moved from hospital — Jide Kosoko

  19-08-2026 22:02 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Veteran actor Jide Kosoko has explained why his colleague, Taiwo Babatunde Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo, cannot be moved from the hospital despite receiving hundreds of offers from people willing to assist with his treatment.Kosoko made this known via an Instagram post, appreciating fans, colleagues and well-wishers who have expressed concern over Ogogo’s health and offered prayers, medical assistance and spiritual intervention.According to the actor, more than 300 people, and possibl
  
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• Tinubu’ll lose credible 2027 election before 4pm – Baba-Ahmed

  19-08-2026 22:00 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Dickson OmobolaNational Chairman of the Peoples Redemption Party, PRP, Dr Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, on Wednesday said President Bola Tinubu will lose the 2027 general elections before 4 pm if the poll were credible, free and fair.Baba-Ahmed described the All Progressives Congress, APC, as a monster eating itself up, saying that despite controlling the National Assembly and having 31 state governors, the President remained uneasy because Nigeria had become worse under his leadership.He spoke on Poli
  
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• Edo Speaker denies alleged plan to repeal legislative, judicial autonomy

  19-08-2026 21:57 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Ozioruva AliuSpeaker of the Edo House of Assembly, Rt. Hon Yekini Idaiye, has dismissed reports that the House is seeking to repeal the financial autonomy law for the Legislature and Judiciary.Rather, he said what is being proposed is an amendment to strengthen project monitoring.Speaking to journalists shortly after plenary on Wednesday evening, Idaiye said the confusion arose after he was seen reading an old document during plenary.“The message I made was that I was reading the old o
  
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• ‘I’m 82, not afraid of anybody’ – Onaiyekan responds to Presidency

  19-08-2026 21:53 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Catholic Archbishop Emeritus of Abuja, Cardinal John Onaiyekan, has defended his decision to publicly discuss a meeting between Catholic bishops and President Bola Tinubu, saying he appeared on television to tell the truth and not to please the government.The 82-year-old cleric stated this in a video shared by Symfoni TV on Wednesday while responding to the Presidency’s criticism of his account of the bishops’ meeting with Tinubu.“I didn’t go to Arise (Television) to ple
  
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• NBA faults alleged plan to tamper with Edo judiciary, legislature’s autonomy

  19-08-2026 21:47 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Ozioruva AliuThe Benin Branch of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) on Wednesday faulted alleged plans by the Edo State House of Assembly to repeal the law ensuring the autonomy of the state’s legislature and judiciary.The Bar Association said the issues were already enshrined in the constitution of Nigeria and could not be tampered with by any group or government institution.A statement by the Chairman and Secretary of the association, Idemudia Osifo and Chris Otasowie, called on the
  
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• Tinubu’s offshore tax order to unlock $50bn, add 1mbpd – NUPRC 

  19-08-2026 21:42 via punchng.com
  
  President Tinubu’s new offshore tax order could unlock $50bn in investments and add 1 million barrels per day to Nigeria’s oil production. Learn more aboutRead More: https://punchng.com/tinubus-offshore-tax-order-to-unlock-50bn-add-1mbpd-nuprc/
  
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• Five Americans die in Kenya helicopter crash

  19-08-2026 21:42 via punchng.com
  
  Five American citizens died in a helicopter crash while sightseeing in Kenya. The US Embassy is providing consular assistance after the Kenya helicopter crRead More: https://punchng.com/five-americans-die-in-kenya-helicopter-crash/
  
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• FG to establish building materials hubs across geopolitical zones

  19-08-2026 21:42 via punchng.com
  
  The Federal Government plans to establish Building Materials Manufacturing Hubs across Nigeria to boost local production, reduce costs, and improve accessRead More: https://punchng.com/fg-to-establish-building-materials-hubs-across-geopolitical-zones/
  
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• Nigerians Smart Israel, Oghenekevwe Emadago win 2026 Global Citizen Waislitz Awards

  19-08-2026 21:37 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Two Nigerians, Smart Israel and Oghenekevwe William Emadago, have emerged among the winners of the 2026 Global Citizen Waislitz Awards for their innovative solutions to challenges linked to extreme poverty.Israel, Founder and CEO of Smartel Agri Tech, won the 2026 Global Citizen Waislitz Grand Prize Award, while Emadago, Founder and COO of Girlified Ltd, received the Global Citizen Waislitz People’s Choice Award.The awards were announced on August 18, 2026, by Global Citizen and the Waisl
  
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•  Sportsbooks are quietly tightening limits on winning accounts

  19-08-2026 21:28 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Behind the scenes, major sportsbooks have started to shift how they treat their most successful customers. Lately, experienced sports bettors have noticed their accounts being quietly capped, often with no clear explanation, just when they begin to win consistently.This isn’t just a handful of isolated stories—more and more, steady winners are finding themselves singled out, sometimes with sudden restrictions on how much they can wager. For those who play seriously, the message feel
  
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• 2027: David Mark warns against manipulation of elections

  19-08-2026 21:26 via punchng.com
  
  David Mark warns against manipulation of 2027 elections, urging transparency and condemning violence. Read Punch’s report on electoral integrity.Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-david-mark-warns-against-manipulation-of-elections/
  
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• The EMTA licence behind Estonia’s online casinos

  19-08-2026 21:23 via vanguardngr.com
  
  In Estonia, the institution that decides which online casinos may operate is the same one that collects the country’s taxes. The Estonian Tax and Customs Board, known locally as EMTA, issues gambling licences, maintains a public register of every operator allowed on the market, and keeps that register current as companies enter and leave. The register, more than any single rule, defines where Estonia’s legal gambling market ends.A register that draws the market’s edgesLicensin
  
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• Osogbo gunfire: Davido says incident had nothing to do with Adeleke

  19-08-2026 21:16 via punchng.com
  
  Davido clarifies that the Osogbo gunfire incident outside Ataoja’s palace had no connection to him or Governor Ademola Adeleke. Read more on the attack.Read More: https://punchng.com/osogbo-gunfire-davido-says-incident-had-nothing-to-do-with-adeleke/
  
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• Gas leakage: NHRC pledges to address Rivers community’s concerns

  19-08-2026 21:16 via punchng.com
  
  The NHRC pledges to restore livelihoods in Rivers’ Bile community due to persistent gas leakage. Residents demand an urgent halt to the leakage.Read More: https://punchng.com/gas-leakage-nhrc-pledges-to-address-rivers-communitys-concerns/
  
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• 7 ways UK’s new visa rules could affect Nigerian, other foreign students

  19-08-2026 21:07 via vanguardngr.com
  
  International students have become an increasingly important part of the UK’s migration picture, with more recent students choosing to remain in the country after completing their studies under the UK visa system.An analysis by the Migration Observatory, based on Home Office data obtained through Freedom of Information requests, shows that recent cohorts have been more likely to move from student visas into work visas than students arriving before Brexit.The analysis also highlights the gr
  
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• PSG-Rennes Ligue 1 opener moved over poor pitch condition

  19-08-2026 21:00 via punchng.com
  
  Paris Saint-Germain’s Ligue 1 title defence opener against Rennes has been moved due to poor pitch conditions. Get the latest on PSG Ligue 1 fixtures and pRead More: https://punchng.com/psg-rennes-ligue-1-opener-moved-over-poor-pitch-condition/
  
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• ‘Itch’ to return to Premier League is gone – Kane

  19-08-2026 21:00 via punchng.com
  
  Harry Kane admits his desire to return to the Premier League and break the scoring record has faded since moving to Bayern Munich. The England captain is hRead More: https://punchng.com/itch-to-return-to-premier-league-is-gone-kane/
  
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• I’ll never betray my predecessors, says Yobe APC gov candidate

  19-08-2026 21:00 via punchng.com
  
  Yobe APC governorship candidate, Baba Wali, promises not to betray Governor Mai Mala Buni and Ibrahim Geidam if elected in 2027, focusing on continuity andRead More: https://punchng.com/ill-never-betray-my-predecessors-says-yobe-apc-gov-candidate/
  
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• FG moves to decriminalise attempted suicide, targets 15% reduction by 2030

  19-08-2026 20:58 via vanguardngr.com
  
  —-Okays Revised National Biotechnology Policy 2026By Johnbosco AgbakwuruABUJA— THE Federal Government on Wednesday, moved to decriminalise attempted suicide in Nigeria, targeting a 15 per cent reduction in suicide cases by 2030 as part of efforts to shift the country’s response to mental health challenges from punishment to care and support.This is as the Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology Mr. Kingsley Udeh, SAN, has said that the Federal Executive Council (FEC) ha
  
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• FG plans building materials hubs across six zones

  19-08-2026 20:52 via vanguardngr.com
  
  …Says initiative will cut construction costs, boost local productionBy John AlechenuABUJA — The Federal Government has reiterated its plan to establish Building Materials Manufacturing Hubs across the six geopolitical zones to reduce construction costs and expand access to affordable housing.The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, disclosed this on Wednesday at the 56th Conference and Annual General Meeting of the Nigerian Institute of Builder
  
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• UK lists 6 things available to eligible asylum seekers in Britain

  19-08-2026 20:51 via vanguardngr.com
  
  The UK has outlined six things eligible asylum seekers can access if they have friends or family members living in Britain and are considering staying with them.According to the guidance, asylum seekers do not necessarily have to remain in Home Office accommodation if they have a suitable alternative with friends or relatives.The change will not affect the outcome of an asylum application, while eligible applicants can continue to receive weekly financial support for food and other essential it
  
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• UK asylum seekers can stay with friends, family — Home Office

  19-08-2026 20:44 via punchng.com
  
  New UK Home Office guidance allows asylum seekers to stay with friends or family, offering financial support and flexibility. Learn how UK asylum seekers cRead More: https://punchng.com/uk-asylum-seekers-can-stay-with-friends-family-home-office/
  
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• Lagos exams board schedules common entrance screening test for August 21

  19-08-2026 20:44 via punchng.com
  
  The Lagos State Examinations Board announces the Common Entrance Screening Test from August 21-24. Candidates can now print their exam slips for the LagosRead More: https://punchng.com/lagos-exams-board-schedules-common-entrance-screening-test-for-august-21/
  
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• FULL LIST: Burna Boy, Tems make 2026 MTV VMA nominees list

  19-08-2026 20:44 via punchng.com
  
  Nigerian music stars Burna Boy and Tems earn nominations at the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards. Burna Boy for “Dai Dai” and Tems for “Raindance.”Read More: https://punchng.com/full-list-burna-boy-tems-make-2026-mtv-vma-nominees-list/
  
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• 2027: NDC unveils Abia candidates, promises quality leadership 

  19-08-2026 20:44 via punchng.com
  
  The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has unveiled its candidates for the 2027 general election in Abia State, promising quality leadership and a new narrRead More: https://punchng.com/2027-ndc-unveils-abia-candidates-promises-quality-leadership/
  
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• Apapa Customs records N28.1bn single-day revenue

  19-08-2026 20:43 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Godwin OritseThe Apapa Area One Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has recorded its highest-ever daily revenue collection of N28.1 billion, generated on Tuesday, August 18, 2026.The latest feat surpassed the command’s previous record of N20.1 billion, recorded in September 2025, shortly after the assumption of office of the current Customs Area Controller, Comptroller Emmanuel Oshoba.The milestone came barely weeks after the command recorded an unprecedented N323 billion mont
  
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• Police arrest two suspected robbers, recover pistols, cartridges in Ogun

  19-08-2026 20:39 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By James Ogunnaike, AbeokutaABEOKUTA — Operatives of the Ogun State Police Command’s Anti-Robbery Team have arrested two suspected members of an armed robbery syndicate allegedly involved in carjacking, armed robbery and unlawful possession of firearms in parts of the state.The suspects, identified as Adeyinka Onakomaya, 46, and Olayiwola Kehinde, 48, were arrested during a follow-up operation linked to the recovery of a stolen red Toyota Matrix after an armed robbery incident repor
  
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• Anambra CP orders probe into shooting of Onitsha traders

  19-08-2026 20:35 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Nwabueze OkonkwoONITSHA — The Commissioner of Police, Anambra State Command, CP Nnanna Oji Ama, has ordered a thorough and impartial investigation into the circumstances surrounding the shooting of two traders by policemen attached to the Bridge Head Police Division in Onitsha on Wednesday.The victims, who sustained gunshot injuries to their legs and hands, are currently receiving medical treatment in a hospital.The CP gave the order after visiting the victims in the hospital, where he
  
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