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• Kano seeks additional diphtheria vaccines from FG

  26-08-2026 12:10 via punchng.com
  
  Kano State appeals to the Federal Government for additional diphtheria vaccines to combat a deadly outbreak, urging early reporting to save lives.Read More: https://punchng.com/kano-seeks-additional-diphtheria-vaccines-from-fg/
  
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• Ayra Starr to headline NFL London Game halftime show

  27-08-2026 16:41 via punchng.com
  
  Afrobeats sensation Ayra Starr makes history as the first African artist to headline an NFL London Game halftime show. Don’t miss her performance!Read More: https://punchng.com/ayra-starr-to-headline-nfl-london-game-halftime-show/
  
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• 2027: Deliver 10m votes for Tinubu, Alausa tells NANS

  27-08-2026 16:26 via vanguardngr.com
  …Says Tinubu has students’ back, Renewed Hope reforms must continueBy Joseph Erunke, AbujaABUJA — The Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, has urged the National Association of Nigerian Students, NANS, and other student leaders to mobilise 10 million votes for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the 2027 presidential election.Alausa said continuity of the Tinubu administration was critical to sustaining ongoing reforms in student financing, skills development, infrastructure an
  
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• Gorau under siege: Bandits kill four, shoot seven, abduct four

  27-08-2026 16:24 via vanguardngr.com
  By Musa Ubandawaki, SokotoSOKOTO — Gorau village in Goronyo Local Government Area of Sokoto State was plunged into fresh mourning on Wednesday after armed bandits invaded the community, killing four residents, shooting seven others and abducting four people.The attack came only days after a devastating boat accident at the Gorau crossing point reportedly claimed the lives of 65 passengers, including women and children.Residents said the armed men stormed the community and opened fire, thr
  
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• 2027: I won’t embark on white elephant projects, says Odii

  27-08-2026 16:22 via vanguardngr.com
  …PDP candidate harps on issue-based campaignBy Jeff Agbodo, AbakalikiABAKALIKI — The Ebonyi State governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2027 election, Chief Ifeanyichukwuma Odii, has said he will not embark on white elephant projects if elected governor of the state.Odii said his administration would prioritise projects that directly affect the lives and livelihoods of the people, particularly farmers, education, healthcare and security.The PDP candida
  
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• Cyberattack exposes data of 8.7m customers at three UK airports

  27-08-2026 16:19 via punchng.com
  
  A recent airport cyberattack compromised data of 8.7 million customers at three major UK airports. Learn what information was stolen and how it impacts pasRead More: https://punchng.com/cyberattack-exposes-data-of-8-7m-customers-at-three-uk-airports/
  
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• Kwara Assembly member dumps APC

  27-08-2026 16:04 via punchng.com
  
  The member representing Edu State Constituency in the Kwara State House of Assembly, Saba Gideon, has resigned his membership of the ruling All Progressives Congress, citing concerns over internal democracy, fairness and inclusiveness within the party. The lawmaker confirmed his resignation to The PUNCH via a telephone call in Ilorin on Thursday. Gideon announced hisRead More: https://punchng.com/kwara-assembly-member-dumps-apc/
  
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• Edo@35: Okpebholo, deputy reaffirm commitment to development

  27-08-2026 16:04 via punchng.com
  
  The Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, and his deputy, Dennis Idahosa, have reaffirmed their commitment to the development of the state. In a statement on Thursday by the governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Patrick Ebojele, Okpebholo congratulated Edo people at home and in the diaspora on the 35th anniversary of the creation of the state, describingRead More: https://punchng.com/edo35-okpebholo-deputy-reaffirm-commitment-to-development/
  
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• Canada unveils eight-step guide for international students before arrival

  27-08-2026 16:04 via punchng.com
  
  Prospective Canada international students can follow this 8-step guide to prepare for their studies, covering permits, finances, housing, and more before aRead More: https://punchng.com/2225483-2/
  
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• 2027: Ekiti PDP, APM begin mobilisation for Makinde’s presidential bid

  27-08-2026 16:04 via punchng.com
  
  Ekiti PDP and APM stakeholders are mobilising grassroots support for Governor Seyi Makinde’s presidential bid in 2027, seeking a credible alternative for NRead More: https://punchng.com/2027-ekiti-pdp-apm-begin-mobilisation-for-makindes-presidential-bid/
  
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• 4 clubs making Champions League debut

  27-08-2026 15:56 via vanguardngr.com
  Four clubs: Como, LASK, Sabah and Viking will make their first appearances in the UEFA Champions League league phase in the 2026/27 season.The quartet were confirmed among the 36 teams that will compete in the league phase following the conclusion of the qualifying rounds.Italian side Como, Austrian club LASK, Azerbaijan’s Sabah and Norwegian outfit Viking all secured places in the competition, marking a historic milestone for each club. UEFA confirmed the four newcomers among the teams s
  
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• FG warns 915 communities across 19 states, FCT of critical flood risk

  27-08-2026 15:47 via vanguardngr.com
  By Folarin KehindeThe Federal Government has warned that 915 communities across 19 states and the Federal Capital Territory are at critical risk of flooding between August 27 and September 9, 2026, urging residents in the affected areas to take immediate precautionary measures and prepare for possible evacuation.The National Flood Early Warning Systems Centre classified 915 communities across the affected areas as being at critical flood risk, requiring immediate watch, preparedness and protect
  
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• 5 countries that give Nigerians five-year multiple-entry visas

  27-08-2026 15:47 via vanguardngr.com
  For Nigerians and other countries’ citizens who travel frequently for business, tourism, family visits or other commitments, a five-year multiple-entry visa can make international travel considerably easier.Rather than applying for a new visa before every trip, holders of these long-term visas can make repeated visits during the visa’s validity period, subject to the conditions attached to each visa.However, a five-year visa is not automatically guaranteed simply because an applican
  
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• NLC general secretary dies at 60

  27-08-2026 15:41 via punchng.com
  
  The General Secretary of the Nigeria Labour Congress, Emmanuel Ugboaja, has died at the age of 60 after a protracted illness. Details surrounding his death remained sketchy as of the time of filing this report. The NLC President, Joe Ajaero, announced Ugboaja’s death to members of the Congress National Executive Council during their ongoing meetingRead More: https://punchng.com/nlc-general-secretary-dies-at-60/
  
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• Kuje Chairman’s comment: No effort to hold Shekwolo to account — Amnesty

  27-08-2026 15:33 via vanguardngr.com
  ABUJA — Amnesty International Nigeria has criticised the alleged failure of security agencies to hold the Chairman of Kuje Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Samuel Danjuma Shekwolo, to account over comments allegedly threatening violence against residents who refuse to vote for the All Progressives Congress, APC.The human rights organisation made the allegation in a post on its X platform, expressing concern over what it described as a climate of fear among residents of
  
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• Terrorists kill four, abduct four in Sokoto community

  27-08-2026 15:26 via punchng.com
  
  Suspected terrorists have attacked Gorau community in Goronyo Local Government Area of Sokoto State, killing four residents, abducting four others and injuring several people. The attack, which occurred at about 9 pm on Wednesday, came barely six days after a boat accident in the community reportedly claimed 65 lives, leaving several families in mourning. TheRead More: https://punchng.com/terrorists-kill-four-abduct-four-in-sokoto-community/
  
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• Incompetent aides around Tinubu causing him embarrassment, says Ndume

  27-08-2026 15:26 via punchng.com
  
  Senator Ali Ndume criticizes President Tinubu’s administration, stating that incompetent aides are causing embarrassment and hindering progress.Read More: https://punchng.com/incompetent-aides-around-tinubu-causing-him-embarrassment-says-ndume/
  
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• FCTA, FRSC crack down on traffic light, route violations

  27-08-2026 15:26 via punchng.com
  
  FCTA and FRSC launch a joint operation to crack down on traffic light and route violations in Abuja. Learn about the new enforcement and penalties.Read More: https://punchng.com/fcta-frsc-crack-down-on-traffic-light-route-violations/
  
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• BREAKING: Gusau, board members resign from NFF

  27-08-2026 15:26 via punchng.com
  
  Nigeria Football Federation President, Ibrahim Gusau, has resigned from office, announcing his decision during a press conference in Abuja on Thursday. According to the Super Eagles news account on X (@SSE_NGA), Gusau was joined by board members of the Executive Committee in resignation. The crisis follows the Super Falcons’ failure to qualify for the 2027Read More: https://punchng.com/breaking-gusau-board-members-resign-from-nff/
  
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• Gusau confirms resignation as NFF president

  27-08-2026 15:25 via vanguardngr.com
  ABUJA — President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Alhaji Ibrahim Gusau, has confirmed his resignation from office, bringing his tenure as the head of the country’s football governing body to an end.Gusau officially announced his resignation on Thursday at a press conference in Abuja, amid mounting pressure over the recent fortunes of Nigeria’s national teams.His announcement followed reports that he and members of the NFF Executive Committee had resigned from their p
  
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• Gusau, board members resign from NFF

  27-08-2026 15:21 via punchng.com
  
  Nigeria Football Federation President, Ibrahim Gusau, and board members resign amidst Super Falcons’ World Cup failure and financial scrutiny. Get the lateRead More: https://punchng.com/breaking-gusau-board-members-resign-from-nff/
  
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• Court orders NDLEA to produce KayCee Luxury over detention

  27-08-2026 15:21 via vanguardngr.com
  By Henry OjeluA Federal High Court sitting in Lagos has ordered the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, to produce socialite Afolabi Kazeem Micheal, popularly known as ‘KayCee Luxury’, before the court over his continued detention without formal arraignment.The order followed an ex parte application filed by Afolabi through his counsel, A. Labi-Lawal, SAN, pursuant to the Fundamental Rights (Enforcement Procedure) Rules, 2009.Afolabi was arrested by operatives of the NDLEA
  
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• Court orders NDLEA to produce KayCee Luxury

  27-08-2026 15:21 via vanguardngr.com
  By Henry OjeluA Federal High Court sitting in Lagos has ordered the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, to produce socialite Afolabi Kazeem Micheal, popularly known as ‘KayCee Luxury’, before the court over his continued detention without formal arraignment.The order followed an ex parte application filed by Afolabi through his counsel, A. Labi-Lawal, SAN, pursuant to the Fundamental Rights (Enforcement Procedure) Rules, 2009.Afolabi was arrested by operatives of the NDLEA
  
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• NAPTIP accuses workers of attempting to traffic employer’s toddler in Cross River

  27-08-2026 15:13 via vanguardngr.com
  The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has accused three workers in Ogoja, Cross River, of attempting to traffic their employer’s two-year-old child for sale.Mr Oba Joseph, Head of Operations, NAPTIP Cross River Command, told the News Agency of Nigeria in an interview on Thursday in Calabar.Joseph ‌said the agency received a call on Monday about the incident, which occurred in Ogberia Ochoro community, in which three suspects allegedly took a two-y
  
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• Ondo electricity law will reduce poverty, boost agriculture — Arobo

  27-08-2026 15:05 via vanguardngr.com
  By Dayo Johnson, AkureAKURE — The All Progressives Congress, APC, House of Representatives candidate for Owo/Ose Federal Constituency, Barr. Abdulghani Rotimi Arobo, has described the amended Ondo State Electricity Power Sector Law as a major step towards industrialisation, job creation and economic development.Arobo, in a statement issued by his campaign organisation, GRA4MHR, said the legislation, assented to by Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa on August 13, 2026, would create opportunities fo
  
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• VIDEO: Emir of Daura confers chieftaincy title on Culture Minister Musawa

  27-08-2026 15:03 via punchng.com
  
  Culture Minister Hannatu Musawa receives the traditional title of “Mairamar Kasar Hausa I” from the Emir of Daura, HRM Dr Umar Faruk Umar.Read More: https://punchng.com/video-emir-of-daura-confers-chieftaincy-title-on-culture-minister-musawa/
  
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• Oyo inaugurates technical group to address climate health impact

  27-08-2026 15:03 via punchng.com
  
  Oyo State forms a Technical Working Group on Climate and Health to strengthen its capacity in addressing the public health impacts of climate change on resRead More: https://punchng.com/oyo-inaugurates-technical-group-to-address-climate-health-impact/
  
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• Lagos to host 15,000 athletes for national intermediate games

  27-08-2026 15:03 via punchng.com
  
  Lagos is set to host 15,000 young athletes for the maiden National Intermediate Games, a major platform for youth development and talent discovery.Read More: https://punchng.com/lagos-to-host-15000-athletes-for-national-intermediate-games/
  
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• Saint Janet laid to rest in Ogun

  27-08-2026 15:03 via punchng.com
  
  Veteran Juju and Highlife musician Saint Janet has been laid to rest in Abeokuta, Ogun State, weeks after her sudden death. Read more about Saint Janet’s bRead More: https://punchng.com/saint-janet-laid-to-rest-in-ogun/
  
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• Oyo 2027: My governorship ambition not a do-or-die affair — Adelabu

  27-08-2026 15:03 via punchng.com
  
  Bayo Adelabu states his Oyo 2027 governorship ambition is not a do-or-die affair, prioritising APC party unity over legal challenges despite primary concerRead More: https://punchng.com/oyo-2027-my-governorship-ambition-not-a-do-or-die-affair-adelabu/
  
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