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• INEC must address BVAS malfunction — Adeleke’s camp

  15-08-2026 16:49 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Dapo AkinrefonThe Imole Campaign Council has urged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to urgently address complaints of malfunctioning Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) devices at several polling units across Osun State.The campaign council, in a statement by its spokesperson, Pelumi Olajengbesi, described the reported technical challenges as disturbing, alleging that some BVAS devices were unable to capture the faces of elderly voters.The statement read: “The
  
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• Early care vital to save premature babies — Neonatologist

  19-08-2026 01:26 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Sola OgundipeEarly intervention and how quickly babies can access facilities equipped to provide specialised newborn care can mean the difference between life and death, particularly for babies born prematurely or with serious medical complications.
  The warning is particularly significant in Nigeria, where newborn survival remains a major public health challenge. UNICEF’s latest country data puts Nigeria’s neonatal mortality rate at about 39 deaths per 1,000 live births, while th
  
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• Plaude demands takedown, apology over $4.2m cross-border transaction report

  19-08-2026 01:19 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Innocent AnabaPlaude Technologies Limited and its Director, Mr. Olatomiwa Idowu, have demanded the immediate removal, retraction and public apology over a Technext report concerning an alleged $4.2 million cross-border transaction, threatening to institute a N500 million libel action if the demands are not met within 48 hours.
  The demand was contained in a letter dated August 18, 2026, by Adejumo & Ekisola, legal practitioners to Plaude and Idowu, and signed by Olumide Ekisola, SAN.
  The
  
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• NGX, Stanbic IBTC seek more securities lending to deepen market liquidity

  19-08-2026 01:17 via punchng.com
  
  NGX and Stanbic IBTC are pushing for increased securities lending and market making to boost liquidity and efficiency in Nigeria’s equities market.Read More: https://punchng.com/ngx-stanbic-ibtc-seek-more-securities-lending-to-deepen-market-liquidity/
  
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• WHO raises alarm as Bundibugyo virus outbreak nears 5,000 cases

  19-08-2026 01:16 via vanguardngr.com
  
  … 2,300 dead as epidemic spreads across 55 health zones in DRC… Says outbreak moving at “unprecedented speed”.. Two new vaccines enter human trials as response races against timeBy Chioma ObinnaThe World Health Organisation (WHO) yesterday warned that the deadly Bundibugyo virus disease epidemic in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is far from being under control as infections approach 5,000 and deaths surpass 2,300.WHO Director-General, Dr Tedros Adhanom Gheb
  
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• FUTO, ABU emerge winners at Enactus Nigeria National finals

  19-08-2026 01:11 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Cynthia Alo & Kafayat Kokumo
  The Federal University of Technology, Owerri (FUTO) and Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria (ABU) have won the 2026 Enactus Nigeria National Competition, earning the right to represent the country at the Enactus World Cup in Brazil later this year.
  The two universities emerged winners at the national finals held recently in Lagos, beating 35 other participating institutions with innovations spanning biofuel, robotics, biopesticides and food processing.
  FUTO won two
  
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• NSITF to lead NBA session on strengthening legal protections for workers

  19-08-2026 01:08 via vanguardngr.com
  
  —Faleye addresses compliance, payroll transparency under the ECABy Johnbosco AgbakwuruABUJA — THE Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) will headline a special session at this month’s Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) Annual General Conference, focusing on expanding legal protections for workers and strengthening Nigeria’s social security framework.Mr. Oluwaseun Faleye, Managing Director/Chief Executive of NSITF, will lead the session at the NBA-AGC taking place in Po
  
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• Don’t dismiss US 2026 Fiscal Transparency Report, BudgIT tells FG

  19-08-2026 01:03 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Emma Ujah, Abuja Bureau ChiefBudgIT, a civic-tech organisation promoting transparency and accountability in Nigeria’s public finance, has urged the Federal Government not to dismiss the United States Department of State’s 2026 Fiscal Transparency Report, which scored Nigeria low for the second consecutive year.The organisation made the call in a statement by its Country Director, Mr. Vahyala Kwaga, yesterday, urging the government to address gaps in budget execution, audit r
  
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• Troops rescue 14 kidnapped victims in Katsina

  19-08-2026 01:02 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Kingsley OmonobiTroops of Operation Fansan Yamma have rescued 14 kidnapped victims following an encounter with terrorists in Sabuwa Local Government Area of Katsina State.The operation was conducted on Tuesday after troops received credible information about the movement of terrorists with kidnapped victims around Madaci Forest in Sabuwa LGA.The Media Information Officer of Operation Fansan Yamma, Lieutenant Colonel Aliyu Danja, said in a statement that troops of Sector 2 swiftly mobilised t
  
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• Sleeping on your left side may trigger more nightmares – Study

  19-08-2026 01:01 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Sola OgundipePeople who sleep on their left side may be more prone to nightmares than those who favour their right side, according to research that has revived interest in the relationship between sleeping position and the way the brain processes dreams.The findings come from a 2004 study by researchers at Yuzuncu Yil University School of Medicine in Turkey, published in the journal Sleep and Hypnosis.The study found that 40.9 percent of left-side sleepers reported frequent nightmares, compa
  
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• Kanu’s family challenges delay, urges courts to hear appeals

  19-08-2026 01:00 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Steve OkoUMUAHIA — The family of detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, has raised concerns over what it described as undue delay in the hearing of his pending cases, urging the Chief Justice of Nigeria, CJN, and the President of the Court of Appeal to urgently list them for hearing.The family, in a statement signed by Prince Emmanuel Kanu on Tuesday, said it was concerned that while the judiciary had acted within 14 days in 2022 to restrain Kanu&rs
  
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• VIDEO: Christ Embassy expands into tech as Oyakhilome unveils electric cars

  19-08-2026 00:50 via punchng.com
  
  Pastor Chris Oyakhilome’s Christ Embassy church has unveiled a new line of Tsion electric cars, marking a significant expansion into the tech and automotivRead More: https://punchng.com/video-christ-embassy-expands-into-tech-as-oyakhilome-unveils-electric-cars/
  
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• First Lady unveils S’West food bank in Ogun

  19-08-2026 00:50 via punchng.com
  
  First Lady Oluremi Tinubu launches the National Community Food Bank Programme in Ogun State, aligning with the Renewed Hope Agenda to boost food security.Read More: https://punchng.com/first-lady-unveils-swest-food-bank-in-ogun/
  
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• Police arrest suspected vandal after electrocution in Enugu

  19-08-2026 00:35 via punchng.com
  
  Enugu police arrest a 23-year-old suspected transformer vandal after he was electrocuted during an attempt to vandalise a power transformer in Obollo-Afor.Read More: https://punchng.com/police-arrest-suspected-vandal-after-electrocution-in-enugu/
  
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• 2027: Reps minority caucus urges opposition unity to defeat APC

  19-08-2026 00:35 via punchng.com
  
  House of Reps minority caucus calls for opposition unity to defeat APC in the 2027 general elections, citing national interest and public hardship.Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-reps-minority-caucus-urges-opposition-unity-to-defeat-apc/
  
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• NSCDC personnel escape armed ambush in Sokoto — Commandant

  19-08-2026 00:21 via punchng.com
  
  NSCDC personnel in Sokoto narrowly escaped an armed ambush thanks to an armoured vehicle. Learn more about the incident and NSCDC’s call for media collaborRead More: https://punchng.com/nscdc-personnel-escape-armed-ambush-in-sokoto-commandant/
  
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• Naira appreciates further against dollar

  19-08-2026 00:13 via vanguardngr.com
  
  The Naira on Tuesday further appreciated at the official market, trading at N1,343.32 to the US dollar.Data from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) showed that the currency gained N6.21 against the dollar.The latest rate represents a 0.4 per cent appreciation compared with Monday’s rate of N1,349.53 per dollar.The appreciation underscores the Naira’s recent relative stability amid ongoing reforms by the apex bank.The CBN has sustained measures aimed at improving foreign exchange mark
  
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• When shelter becomes a luxury

  19-08-2026 00:04 via punchng.com
  
  The escalating cost of rent in Nigeria is turning decent accommodation into a luxury, impacting workers, families, and businesses. Discover the causes andRead More: https://punchng.com/when-shelter-becomes-a-luxury/
  
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• Nigerian musicologists honour MFM Olukoya

  19-08-2026 00:04 via punchng.com
  
  Dr. Daniel Olukoya, MFM General Overseer, honoured with Life Grand Patron award by Nigerian musicologists for his contributions to music scholarship and emRead More: https://punchng.com/nigerian-musicologists-honour-mfm-olukoya/
  
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• ADC faults Tinubu govt over rising food inflation

  19-08-2026 00:04 via punchng.com
  
  The African Democratic Congress criticizes the Tinubu government’s handling of rising food inflation, stating official figures don’t reflect Nigerians’ reaRead More: https://punchng.com/adc-faults-tinubu-govt-over-rising-food-inflation/
  
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• Angélique Kidjo to become first African musician to get Hollywood star

  19-08-2026 00:04 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Beninese music icon Angélique Kidjo is set to become the first African musician to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.According to Billboard, Kidjo will receive the star in the Recording category during a ceremony on Tuesday at 7011 Hollywood Boulevard in Los Angeles, California, United States.The historic recognition will make Kidjo the first African musician and first Black African to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.The ceremony is expected to feature actor Wille
  
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• Bayern’s Musiala reveals ‘neurological disorder’ after on-field collapse

  18-08-2026 23:53 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Bayern Munich midfielder Jamal Musiala said he is suffering from a neurological disorder after a second on-field collapse in three days on Tuesday.The 23-year-old Germany international fell to the turf just minutes after coming on late in a pre-season friendly at Heidenheim. A similar incident took place on Saturday in Bayern’s home win over RB Leipzig.On Tuesday in Heidenheim, Musiala appeared dazed as he received medical treatment and was helped off the pitch.Musiala later revealed on s
  
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• Plateau killings: Police beef up security, vow to arrest perpetrators

  18-08-2026 23:26 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Golok NanmwaJOS -The Plateau State Police Command has beefed up security in Bin’per community, Bwoi-Ruf District of Mangu Local Government Area, following the deadly attack on the community in the early hours of Tuesday.The Commissioner of Police, Plateau State Command, CP Ayodeji Faniyan, disclosed this during an on-the-spot assessment of the security situation in the community.Faniyan, who commiserated with the traditional council elders, the Local Government Chairman and residents o
  
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• Troops repel terrorists attack, rescue 14 kidnapped victims in Katsina

  18-08-2026 23:24 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By: Kingsley OmonobiFollowing a swift and fighting response to terrorists attack in Sabuwa Local Government Area of Katsina State  on Tuesday, troops of Operation Fansan Yamma have rescued 14 kidnapped victims.Lieutenant Colonel Aliyu Danja, Media Information Officer, speaking on the operation, said, “On 18 August 2026, troops of Sector 2 OPFY responded to credible information on the movement of terrorists with kidnapped victims around Madaci Forest in Sabuwa LGA.“The troops sw
  
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• UK shuts crypto firm over fraudulent ponzi scheme

  18-08-2026 23:19 via punchng.com
  
  A UK crypto investment company promising high returns has been shut down for operating a fraudulent Ponzi scheme, with investors losing over £300,000. LearRead More: https://punchng.com/uk-shuts-crypto-firm-over-fraudulent-ponzi-scheme/
  
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• 2027: SDP’s Adebayo faults Tinubu’s absence at National Peace Accord

  18-08-2026 22:57 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Emmanuel OkogbaThe presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Adewole Adebayo, has criticised President Bola Tinubu over his absence from the signing of the National Peace Accord ahead of the 2027 general elections.Adebayo said Tinubu’s absence from Tuesday’s ceremony in Abuja could send the wrong signal about the President’s commitment to a peaceful electoral process.The SDP candidate made the remarks during an interview on Channels Television’s&nbs
  
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• First Lady inaugurates housing, healthcare projects in Ogun

  18-08-2026 22:55 via vanguardngr.com
  
  The First Lady, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu, on Tuesday, officially commissioned the Muhammadu Buhari Estate and the Gateway Medical Center of Excellence in Abeokuta.
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  ‎Tinubu described the projects as a milestone in the journey towards providing decent, smart and affordable housing for the people of the state.
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  ‎The estate, comprising 108 housing units and situated along the Oke-Mosan-Kobape Express Road, was commissioned in the presence of top government officials and housing sector
  
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• Man found dead at London football club’s stadium

  18-08-2026 22:47 via punchng.com
  
  Police are investigating after a man was found dead at Charlton Athletic’s stadium in London. The club is assisting authorities with enquiries.Read More: https://punchng.com/man-found-dead-at-london-football-clubs-stadium/
  
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• Ecuadoran diplomat joins United Nations chief race

  18-08-2026 22:47 via punchng.com
  
  Ecuador’s Ivonne A-Baki has entered the race for UN Secretary-General. Learn about her background and the growing field of candidates.Read More: https://punchng.com/ecuadoran-diplomat-joins-united-nations-chief-race/
  
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• FG to invest more in infrastructure in North-east – Minister

  18-08-2026 22:13 via vanguardngr.com
  
  The Federal Government on Tuesday announced its readiness to invest more resources in critical infrastructure to fast-track economic and human development in the North-eastern region.Minister of State for Regional Development, Uba Ahmadu, made this known while speaking to newsmen shortly after inaugurating a fertility centre and ensuite maternity ward in Maiduguri.The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the facilities were constructed and equipped by the North East Development Commission
  
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