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• Ghost workers: Tinubu orders forensic audit of IPPIS, FG agencies

  28-08-2026 20:44 via punchng.com
  
  President Bola Tinubu has directed the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele, to oversee a comprehensive forensic audit of Federal Government systems, including the Integrated Personnel and Payroll Information System. The directive was contained in a statement signed by the president’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, onRead More: https://punchng.com/ghost-workers-tinubu-orders-forensic-audit-of-ippis-fg-agencies/
  
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• Why labour movement will miss Ugboaja — NLC

  29-08-2026 16:17 via vanguardngr.com
  By Victor Ahiuma-YoungThe Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, has mourned the death of its General Secretary, Emmanuel Ugboaja, describing him as a towering figure whose departure has left a deep void in the Nigerian labour movement.The NLC National Executive Council NEC, which met in Enugu on Thursday, August 27, 2026, said Ugboaja died in the early hours of Saturday, August 22, after a protracted illness.According to the NLC, he remained committed to the welfare of Nigerian workers until his final
  
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• FCT Police secures conviction of two wanted ammunition suppliers

  29-08-2026 16:14 via vanguardngr.com
  By Kingsley OmonobiThe FCT Police Command has secured the conviction of two wanted suspects, Yau Sule and Mariya Sule, following intelligence-led operations that led to their arrest on the 2nd of June, 2026 in connection with unlawful possession and suspected supply of ammunition to kidnappers and other criminal elements operating within the North Central region and the Federal Capital Territory.Yau Sule was arrested on 2nd June 2026 while in transit along the Abuja-Kaduna Highway. During the o
  
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• Anambra LG poll: Tension, gunshots as YPP battles APGA

  29-08-2026 16:05 via vanguardngr.com
  By Vincent Ujumadu There was tension and sporadic gunshots at the council headquarters of Anambra East Local Government Area on Saturday, where election was supposed to hold for the Anambra State local government poll.The ruling All Progressives Grand Alliance, APGA, has no challengers in 20 of the state’s 21 local government areas. But it is challenged by Young Progressives Party, YPP, in Anambra East.Hundreds of people had gathered at the local government headquarters at Otuocha as
  
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• Shettima departs Abuja for AU summit in Angola

  29-08-2026 15:51 via punchng.com
  
  Vice President Kashim Shettima departs Abuja to represent President Tinubu at the AU summit in Angola, focusing on conflict resolution and peace.Read More: https://punchng.com/shettima-departs-abuja-for-au-summit-in-angola/
  
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• EPL: Liverpool’s winless start continues, held to 2-2 draw by Nottingham Forest

  29-08-2026 15:51 via punchng.com
  
  Liverpool were held to a 2-2 draw by Nottingham Forest at Anfield on Saturday as the Reds twice came from behind in a pulsating Premier League encounter. Dan Ndoye gave Forest the lead in the 24th minute, finishing after Morgan Gibbs-White created the opening to silence the home crowd. Liverpool struggled to break down theRead More: https://punchng.com/epl-liverpools-winless-start-continues-held-to-2-2-draw-by-nottingham-forest/
  
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• Edo issues licences for 100MW power project, targets December completion

  29-08-2026 15:51 via punchng.com
  
  Edo State issues transmission and distribution licences for its 100MW power project, targeting December 2026 completion. Learn more about the Edo power proRead More: https://punchng.com/edo-issues-licences-for-100mw-power-project-targets-december-completion/
  
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• EPL: Liverpool, Nottingham Forest share points in 2-2 draw

  29-08-2026 15:51 via vanguardngr.com
  Andoni Iraola escaped defeat on his Anfield debut as Liverpool manager thanks to Victor Munoz’s strike to salvage a 2-2 draw against Nottingham Forest.Forest were set to win at Anfield for the third consecutive season as Dan Ndoye and Morgan Gibbs-White’s penalty twice put the visitors in front.Alexander Isak briefly brought Iraola’s men level in the second half before Munoz’s deflected effort rescued a late point for the second time in Iraola’s two matches in char
  
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• ‘Not UCL or World Cup winner’ – Mourinho decries politics in Balon D’or awards

  29-08-2026 15:39 via vanguardngr.com
  José Mourinho has insisted that the Ballon d’Or should be awarded to the best individual player in the world, rather than simply going to a player because his team won the Champions League or World Cup.The Real Madrid coach made the remarks at his pre-match press conference ahead of his side’s home clash with Málaga on Sunday.Madrid have won their first two matches already having faced Espanyol and Real Sociedad this season and will be looking to continue their campaig
  
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• Red Cross donates 700 cartons of therapeutic food to Sokoto govt

  29-08-2026 15:34 via punchng.com
  
  The Red Cross Sokoto branch has donated 700 cartons of therapeutic food to the Sokoto State Government to combat child malnutrition. Learn more about thisRead More: https://punchng.com/red-cross-donates-700-cartons-of-therapeutic-food-to-sokoto-govt/
  
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• How I learnt of my son’s kidney removal — Mother

  29-08-2026 15:34 via punchng.com
  
  A mother recounts how she discovered her 22-year-old son’s kidney removal after he was allegedly deceived by a friend in an organ harvesting syndicate.Read More: https://punchng.com/i-learnt-my-sons-kidney-was-removed-via-phone-call-victims-mother/
  
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• Two dead as machete-wielding man storms IMAX cinema in Lekki

  29-08-2026 15:28 via vanguardngr.com
  By Esther OnyegbulaTwo people have been confirmed dead following an attack at IMAX Cinemas in Lekki, Lagos State, Friday night, August 29, after a man wielding a machete and knife reportedly stormed the premises.The incident, which triggered panic among cinema patrons and workers, occurred when the suspect allegedly attempted to gain entry into the cinema but was stopped by security guards.Eyewitnesses said the assailant, who appeared to be under the influence of drugs, became violent after bei
  
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• JAMB gives candidates final 30-day window to salvage old admissions

  29-08-2026 15:22 via vanguardngr.com
  By Joseph Erunke, AbujaThe Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, JAMB, has given candidates with outstanding admission offers dating back to 2021 a final opportunity to either accept or reject the offers, extending the deadline to September 30, 2026.The extension, which effectively gives affected candidates an additional month to regularise their admission status, is expected to help the Board clean up its admission records and eliminate long-standing uncertainties surrounding unaccepted ad
  
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• Kenya, Ethiopia dominate 2026 Enugu Int’l Marathon

  29-08-2026 15:07 via vanguardngr.com
  Athletes from Kenya and Ethiopia have dominated the 2026 Enugu City International Marathon, winning the top prizes in the 42-kilometre men’s and women’s categories.Athletes from different parts of Nigeria and other African countries participated in the marathon.The 10-kilometre and 42-kilometre races commenced at Mgbemena area of Enugu and ended at the popular Michael Okpara Square, Independence Layout, Enugu.In the 42-kilometre men’s category, Kenya’s Edwin Kipyogo emer
  
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• 19 candidates to contest Sokoto gov seat in 2027

  29-08-2026 15:04 via punchng.com
  
  19 candidates are set to contest the Sokoto governorship election in 2027, including incumbent Governor Ahmed Aliyu Sokoto. Learn more about the race.Read More: https://punchng.com/19-candidates-to-contest-sokoto-gov-seat-in-2027/
  
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• VIDEO: I’ll attend your 70th birthday, Obasanjo jokes about missing Olota’s 80th celebration

  29-08-2026 14:43 via punchng.com
  
  Former President Olusegun Obasanjo lightheartedly promised to attend Olota of Ota’s 70th birthday but joked about missing his 80th, drawing laughter from gRead More: https://punchng.com/video-ill-attend-your-70th-birthday-obasanjo-jokes-about-missing-olotas-80th-celebration/
  
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• I learnt my son’s kidney was removed via phone call — Victim’s mother

  29-08-2026 14:43 via punchng.com
  
  A mother recounts learning via phone call that her 22-year-old son’s kidney was allegedly removed by an organ harvesting syndicate in Abuja. Police investiRead More: https://punchng.com/i-learnt-my-sons-kidney-was-removed-via-phone-call-victims-mother/
  
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• Rafael Leao confirms AC Milan exit for Galatasaray

  29-08-2026 14:42 via vanguardngr.com
  AC Milan forward Rafael Leao said he is leaving the Serie A club after seven seasons, with Turkish champions Galatasaray expected to be his next destination.The Portuguese forward watched from the sidelines as Milan beat Venezia 2-0 on Friday, with club record signing Goncalo Ramos breaking the deadlock on his home debut.“It’s a tough moment saying goodbye to my teammates after seven years,” he told reporters after the game.“My love for the club will never leave me and I
  
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• No terror group, mass kidnapping in Ebonyi – Police

  29-08-2026 14:35 via vanguardngr.com
  The Police Command in Ebonyi says there is no new terror group and mass kidnapping in Izzi Local Government Area of the state.The command also cautioned members of the public, particularly journalists and social media users, against sensational and unverified reports capable of creating fear and panic among residents.The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), SP Joshua Ukandu, made the clarification in a statement issued to reporters on Friday in Abakaliki.Ukandu was reacting to a social media
  
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• Low voter turnout mars LG poll in Awka

  29-08-2026 14:30 via vanguardngr.com
  The Anambra Local Government election on Saturday was characterised by low voter turnout in parts of Awka North and Awka South Local Government Areas, despite the early arrival of voting materials.Correspondents who monitored the exercise observed the presence of officials of the Anambra State Independent Electoral Commission (ANSIEC), while voters and security personnel were seen at some polling centres as of 9 a.m.The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that security operatives were deployed
  
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• VIDEO: Chiwetalu Agu, son watch throwback movie scene featuring Patience Ozokwor

  29-08-2026 14:26 via punchng.com
  
  Veteran Nollywood actor Chiwetalu Agu has sparked nostalgia among fans and movie lovers after sharing a video of himself and his son watching one of his iconic vintage films. The video, posted on his official Instagram page on Saturday with the caption “Watching the good old Nollywood movie with my son,” captures the father-son duoRead More: https://punchng.com/video-chiwetalu-agu-son-watch-throwback-movie-scene-featuring-patience-ozokwor/
  
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• Lagos condemns viral video mocking bedwetting child

  29-08-2026 14:26 via punchng.com
  
  Lagos State condemns a viral video publicly mocking a child for bedwetting, highlighting it as verbal and emotional child abuse. Learn more about child welRead More: https://punchng.com/lagos-condemns-viral-video-mocking-bedwetting-child/
  
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• 2026/27 Champions League: All confirmed league phase schedules, fixtures

  29-08-2026 14:25 via vanguardngr.com
  By Enitan AbdultawabThe 2026/27 UEFA Champions League season is set to get underway in September, with 36 teams competing in the league phase under the competition’s revamped format.The opening round of league-phase matches will be played between September 8 and 10, 2026, with each club facing eight different opponents before the knockout stage begins.The league phase will run until January 2027, with the final round of matches scheduled for January 27.The competition’s new format,
  
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• The Headies sets course for Toronto ahead of 18th edition

  29-08-2026 14:18 via vanguardngr.com
  ..Burns Boy, Davido, Wizkid, Rema, others battle for supremacyBy Benjamin NjokuThe countdown to the 18th Headies has officially begun in Toronto.The journey started with “The Headies: Road to Toronto,” a pre-awards media briefing and reception hosted by the Deputy High Commission of Canada in Lagos on Friday evening.
  The event gathered stakeholders from entertainment, media, business, government and the wider creative economy to discuss the global rise of African creativity and how
  
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• Niger troops clash with presidential guard after palace attempt

  29-08-2026 14:11 via punchng.com
  
  Clashes erupt in Niger’s capital as troops attempt to enter the presidential palace. Learn more about the Niger coup attempt and ongoing situation.Read More: https://punchng.com/niger-troops-clash-with-presidential-guard-after-palace-attempt/
  
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• OML 42: Delta community threatens to shutdown oil operations over spill

  29-08-2026 14:03 via vanguardngr.com
  By Jimitota OnoyumeOdidi, a host community of OML, 42, in Warri South-West Local Government Area of Delta, has protested over the oil spill in the area, urging the firm and other relevant agencies to quickly come to fix the problem.They alleged that aquatic lives and their environment were being destroyed by the fast spreading crude oil spill, adding that they were even afraid of a likely fire explosion from the incident .“We have lost fishes in our waters and plants in our farms. The cru
  
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• Nigeria will not miss World Cup for 8yrs if I become president — Sowore

  29-08-2026 13:59 via vanguardngr.com
  The Presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC) in the 2027 general elections, Mr Omoyele Sowore, has promised to make Nigeria a major global sports hub if elected president.Sowore stated this on Saturday in Enugu while participating in the 2026 Enugu City International Marathon.He said under his administration, Nigeria would not miss any FIFA World Cup during his eight-year tenure, while also developing other sporting disciplines to compete successfully at the international lev
  
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• Nigeria’s borders not closed, Tunji-Ojo tells Atiku

  29-08-2026 13:58 via vanguardngr.com
  By Omeiza AjayiMinister of Interior, Hon. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has dismissed claims by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar that Nigeria’s land borders remain closed, insisting there is nothing left to reopen since the borders were not shut in the first place.In a statement reacting to comments credited to Atiku on his plan to reopen Nigeria’s land borders if elected President in 2027, Tunji-Ojo, who supervises the Nigeria Immigration Service NIS as the agency of government in charge
  
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• Oyo APC senatorial aspirant pledges loyalty to party

  29-08-2026 13:54 via punchng.com
  
  Despite grievances over the 2027 senatorial primary, an Oyo APC aspirant, Ademola Alli, pledges loyalty and calls for unity and restitution within the partRead More: https://punchng.com/oyo-apc-senatorial-aspirant-pledges-loyalty-to-party/
  
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• JAMB gives candidates final chance to accept, reject old admissions

  29-08-2026 13:54 via punchng.com
  
  The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has extended the deadline for candidates offered admission between 2021 and 2026 to accept or reject their admission offers. The deadline, earlier fixed for Monday, August 31, 2026, has now been extended to Wednesday, September 30, 2026. The Acting Director, Public Affairs and Protocol, Fabian Benjamin, disclosed this inRead More: https://punchng.com/jamb-gives-candidates-final-chance-to-accept-reject-old-admissions/
  
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