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• Itsekiri global homecoming

  17-08-2026 03:36 via vanguardngr.com
  
  A single stick breaks, but together we stand like a bundle of strength across the landBy Peter Ogbobine  Among the Itsekiri people, there is an enduring wisdom passed down from generation to generation: a lone tree in the forest easily falls to the storm, but a forest standing together withstands even the fiercest wind. This timeless philosophy is beautifully captured in the theme: “A single stick breaks, but together we stand like a bundle of strength across the land,&rdqu
  
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• Bolt, Uber to resume at airports after licence agreements are finalised – FAAN

  20-08-2026 15:19 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Dickson OmobolaFederal Airports Authority of Nigeria, FAAN, has said its decision to suspend the operations of e-hailing platforms, Bolt and Uber, across airports under its management was driven by safety, security and operational concerns.The clarification followed public reactions to an internal memo directing the immediate suspension of the two ride-hailing services pending the conclusion.The memo, dated July 30, 2026, and signed by the General Manager, Commercial Services, U.R. Liman, di
  
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• Osun Poll: Groups urge Tinubu, INEC to sustain credible elections

  20-08-2026 15:15 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Joseph Erunke, AbujaABUJA — A coalition of opposition political parties, ethnic youth organisations and civil society groups has commended the conduct of the recent Osun State governorship election, urging the Federal Government, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and security agencies to sustain the standard ahead of the 2027 general elections.The groups, which included the Arewa Consultative Youth Movement, Ohanaeze Youth Movement, Middle-Belt Youth Forum, Oduduwa C
  
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• Army recovers arms cache in Mangu, hunts cattle rustling suspects

  20-08-2026 15:09 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Kingsley OmonobiABUJA — Troops of the Nigerian Army operating under Sector 8, Operation Enduring Peace, have foiled an alleged planned attack on Mwar community in Chakfem Kingdom, Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State, following intelligence on a suspected threat by bandit militias.The operation, conducted on August 19, was launched after the military received credible human intelligence indicating an imminent attack on the community.According to a statement by the Army, prelimi
  
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• Security, others consumed 70% of Borno’s budget in 7 years — Zulum

  20-08-2026 15:08 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Gov. Babagana Zulum of Borno on Thursday said security and other humanitarian services consumed 70 per cent of his budget in the last 7 years.Zulum made this known at the 4th Board Meeting of the United Nations (UN) Offer Support to the Borno Model (UN Offer) and Steering Committee Meeting of the UN Response to Mass Exits from Insurgency in North-east Nigeria Peace Building Fund (PBF) Projects, in Maiduguri.The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs), refug
  
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• Illicit arms fueling banditry, terrorism, communal violence — Ribadu

  20-08-2026 15:06 via vanguardngr.com
  
  ABUJA — The National Security Adviser (NSA), Malam Nuhu Ribadu, has identified the proliferation of illicit small arms and light weapons as a major driver of insecurity, banditry, terrorism and communal violence in Nigeria.Ribadu stated this on Thursday in Abuja at a workshop on lessons learnt from Nigeria’s 2016 National Baseline Survey on Illicit Small Arms and Light Weapons.The workshop was organised by the National Centre for the Control of Small Arms and Light Weapons (NCCSALW)
  
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• PRP: Duke can win 2027 with broad political coalition — Adeshina

  20-08-2026 15:04 via vanguardngr.com
  
  The Lagos State Chairman of the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP), James Adeshina, says the party’s presidential candidate, Donald Duke, can win the 2027 presidential election if he builds a strong grassroots structure and a broad-based political coalition.Adeshina, who spoke with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos on Thursday, described Duke, a former two-term governor of Cross River State, as an experienced politician with national appeal and the leadership capacity to offer Nigeria
  
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• IPAC hails peaceful conduct of Bauchi LG elections

  20-08-2026 15:00 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Christopher Ameh, BauchiBAUCHI — The Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC), Bauchi State chapter, has commended the peaceful conduct of the 2026 local government elections held across the state’s 20 Local Government Areas on Monday, August 17.In a statement issued after the polls, the council described the exercise as a demonstration of democratic practice, praising what it called the level playing field provided for the 15 political parties that participated in the elections.IPAC
  
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• Lagos police arrest 39 suspects, recover 14 pistols, other weapons

  20-08-2026 14:58 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Esther Onyegbula, Matthew Johnson & Maryflorence NwabuezeLAGOS — The Lagos State Police Command has arrested 39 suspects and recovered 14 locally made pistols, a live shotgun and other weapons during a series of intelligence-led operations across the state in August.The operations targeted suspected vandals, armed robbers, cultists and other criminal elements allegedly involved in various offences, including the vandalism and theft of critical government infrastructure.The Commissi
  
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• Why Man City lost to Arsenal in Community Shield — Maresca

  20-08-2026 14:55 via punchng.com
  
  Enzo Maresca attributes Man City’s Community Shield defeat to Arsenal to a lack of pre-season preparation and match fitness. Read his full explanation.Read More: https://punchng.com/why-man-city-lost-to-arsenal-in-community-shield-maresca/
  
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• VIDEO: Protesters demand urgent repairs on Benin-Agbor Bypass

  20-08-2026 14:55 via punchng.com
  
  Protesters have taken to the Benin-Agbor Bypass to demand urgent repairs on the deplorable road. Residents call on the government to fix the critical routeRead More: https://punchng.com/video-protesters-demand-urgent-repairs-on-benin-agbor-bypass/
  
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• North Korea fires missiles hours after Trump announces Kim meeting

  20-08-2026 14:55 via punchng.com
  
  North Korea fires short-range ballistic missiles hours after US President Trump announces a meeting with Kim Jong Un, raising regional tensions.Read More: https://punchng.com/north-korea-fires-missiles-hours-after-trump-announces-kim-meeting/
  
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• Kaduna varsity lecturers ready for talks with govt to avert strike

  20-08-2026 14:55 via punchng.com
  
  Kaduna State University lecturers are ready for immediate talks with the state government to resolve lingering issues and avert an impending ASUU strike. FRead More: https://punchng.com/kaduna-varsity-lecturers-ready-for-talks-with-govt-to-avert-strike/
  
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• Illicit Arms: Ribadu backs fresh national survey, says 2016 data outdated

  20-08-2026 14:55 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Kingsley OmonobiABUJA — National Security Adviser (NSA), Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, has backed plans for a new National Baseline Survey on illicit small arms and light weapons, saying Nigeria must replace outdated data and address methodological and coordination gaps identified from the 2016 exercise.Ribadu said the proposed survey was necessary to provide credible evidence on the scale, distribution and movement of illicit weapons across the country and strengthen government’s response
  
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• Full list: Chelsea unveil 2026/27 squad numbers as Joao Pedro takes No. 9

  20-08-2026 14:54 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Chelsea have confirmed their squad numbers for the 2026/27 season, with several players handed new shirt numbers ahead of the new campaign.The biggest change sees João Pedro take over the No. 9 shirt after an impressive debut season at Stamford Bridge.The Brazilian was named Chelsea’s Player of the Year last season and will now wear the number traditionally associated with the club’s leading striker.Liam Delap, who previously wore No. 9, has been moved to the No. 12 shirt.The
  
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• Lagos police detain Chinese national over alleged sexual assault of employee

  20-08-2026 14:51 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Esther OnyegbulaLAGOS — The Lagos State Police Command has detained a Chinese national, Bai Quang, following allegations of sexual assault and repeated unwanted sexual advances towards his Nigerian employee, identified as Charles Nwafor.Quang was reportedly arrested after Nwafor petitioned the police, alleging that his employer repeatedly made unwanted sexual advances towards him and assaulted him after he rejected the advances.A police source said the alleged assault occurred when the
  
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• Muslim women meet in Abia to address insecurity, economic hardship

  20-08-2026 14:39 via punchng.com
  
  Over 600 Muslim women gather in Abia for FOMWAN’s national conference to address Nigeria’s insecurity, economic hardship, and other pressing challenges.Read More: https://punchng.com/muslim-women-meet-in-abia-to-address-insecurity-economic-hardship/
  
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• 2027: Police to arrest sponsors, perpetrators of political violence in Katsina

  20-08-2026 14:39 via punchng.com
  
  Katsina Police Command warns it will arrest sponsors and perpetrators of political violence ahead of the 2027 elections, urging youths to reject thuggery.Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-police-to-arrest-sponsors-perpetrators-of-political-violence-in-katsina/
  
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• 2027: Okorocha sues INEC, APC, Uzodinma over Imo West ticket

  20-08-2026 14:39 via vanguardngr.com
  
  ABUJA — Former Imo State Governor and Senator representing Imo West, Rochas Okorocha, has dragged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), the All Progressives Congress (APC) and Governor Hope Uzodinma before the Federal High Court over the publication of Uzodinma’s name as the APC candidate for the Imo West Senatorial District election scheduled for 2027.Okorocha, through his lawyer, O.J. Aboje, filed the suit on August 13, 2026, asking the court to determine the valid
  
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• NSCDC arrests security guard over alleged burglary, theft in Ondo

  20-08-2026 14:35 via vanguardngr.com
  
  The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Ondo State Command, has announced the arrest of a 20-year-old security guard in connection with an alleged burglary, housebreaking, and theft in Akure, the Ondo State capital.SC Daniel Aidamenbor, Public Relations Officer (PRO), NSCDC Ondo State Command, who said this in a statement on Thursday in Akure, explained that the suspect was arrested three months after he allegedly fled the crime scene.Aidamenbor explained that the suspect committe
  
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• 2027: Atiku vows to restore petrol subsidy if elected

  20-08-2026 14:35 via vanguardngr.com
  
  ABUJA — Presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar, has said he will reinstate petrol subsidy if elected president in the 2027 general election, arguing that Nigerians have not seen sufficient benefits from its removal.Atiku made the pledge during a Hausa-language interview on Wednesday, where he questioned the Federal Government’s management of the resources generated since the subsidy was scrapped.The former Vice President said he had not oppos
  
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• Blackouts: Sanwo-Olu tasks stakeholders to end power sector failures

  20-08-2026 14:31 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Olasunkanmi AkoniLAGOS — Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has challenged stakeholders in the power sector to end the recurring blackouts in the country and abandon excuses that, according to him, are hindering efforts to build a resilient economy.Sanwo-Olu spoke on Thursday during a high-level strategic town hall meeting on ending the culture of blackouts and building a sustainable 24-hour power economy in Lagos State, held at the State House, Marina.The governor, who was accomp
  
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• VIDEO: I have been treated unfairly, targeted in South Africa, says Chidimma Adetshina

  20-08-2026 14:24 via punchng.com
  
  Chidimma Adetshina, Miss Universe Nigeria, speaks out on being “treated unfairly and targeted” in South Africa amid her citizenship legal battle. Watch theRead More: https://punchng.com/video-i-have-been-treated-unfairly-targeted-in-south-africa-says-chidimma-adetshina/
  
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• Sanwo-Olu celebrates Isese Day, urges preservation of Yoruba heritage

  20-08-2026 14:20 via vanguardngr.com
  
  LAGOS — Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has called on residents to preserve and pass on the state’s cultural heritage and traditions to future generations as the state celebrates Isese Day.Sanwo-Olu made the call in a message posted on his official X platform on Wednesday to commemorate the annual celebration, which honours Yoruba traditional heritage and cultural identity.The governor described culture as an important part of the people’s identity, stressing the need
  
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• UK lists 10 ways to qualify for British citizenship in the UK

  20-08-2026 14:19 via vanguardngr.com
  
  There are several routes through which people can become eligible for British citizenship, depending on their immigration status, family background and circumstances.According to the UK government, eligible applicants may be able to apply through naturalisation or registration.Here are 10 ways you may qualify for British citizenship:1. You were born in the UKBeing born in the UK does not automatically make someone a British citizen.Eligibility depends on when you were born and the circumstances
  
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• 2027: Gwamna calls for clean, issue-based campaign in Gombe

  20-08-2026 14:14 via vanguardngr.com
  
  GOMBE — The All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in Gombe State, Dr Jamil Isyaku Gwamna, has called on political actors and residents to embrace a clean, respectful and issue-based campaign ahead of the 2027 governorship election.Gwamna said the people of Gombe deserved a campaign focused on their concerns, needs and aspirations rather than insults, personal attacks and political distractions.In a statement signed by his spokesperson, Ibrahim Sani Shawai, the APC candida
  
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• NAPTIP seals Port Harcourt maternity over alleged baby sale

  20-08-2026 14:11 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Favour UleborPORT HARCOURT — The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has sealed a maternity facility in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, over alleged baby sale and trafficking involving a Liberian national resident in Belgium.The agency said its operatives, in collaboration with the Rivers State Ministry of Health, also arrested the owner of the facility, an alleged facilitator in the suspected baby sale and another staff member.NAPTIP disclosed this in a
  
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• Police warn youths against thuggery, cybercrime in Bauchi

  20-08-2026 14:09 via punchng.com
  
  Bauchi Police Commissioner warns youths against political thuggery and cybercrime, urging them to embrace legitimate ventures for a brighter future.Read More: https://punchng.com/police-warn-youths-against-thuggery-cybercrime-in-bauchi/
  
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• EPL: Van Dijk urges Liverpool to make amends for ‘unacceptable’ season

  20-08-2026 14:09 via punchng.com
  
  Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk calls for the team to make amends for their “unacceptable” last season. Read how Liverpool plans to turn things around.Read More: https://punchng.com/epl-van-dijk-urges-liverpool-to-make-amends-for-unacceptable-season/
  
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• ASUU-KASU ready for talks with Kaduna Govt to end crisis

  20-08-2026 14:09 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Ibrahim Hassan-WuyoKADUNA — The Kaduna State University (KASU) chapter of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has expressed readiness to engage the Kaduna State Government in dialogue to resolve the lingering issues affecting the institution.Chairman of ASUU-KASU, Comrade Abubakar Abdullahi, disclosed this on Thursday at a news briefing in Kaduna, saying the union remained committed to dialogue and would welcome any invitation from the government for meaningful engagement.A
  
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