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• Lagos gov’s aide knocks content creator Solomon Buchi over comments on city

  04-09-2026 10:31 via punchng.com
  
  Lagos State Governor’s aide, Gboyega Akosile, criticizes content creator Solomon Buchi for advising foreigners against visiting Lagos, defending the city’sRead More: https://punchng.com/lagos-govs-aide-knocks-content-creator-solomon-buchi-over-comments-on-city/
  
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• Meet Oluwaseun Ogunsakin, the teenager who ended Nigeria’s wait at US Open Junior

  05-09-2026 14:12 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Nigeria’s teenage tennis sensation Oluwaseun ‘The Shark’ Ogunsakin has secured a place in the main draw of the 2026 US Open Junior Championships after defeating top seed Felix Roussel of Canada in the final round of qualifying.The victory marks Ogunsakin’s maiden appearance in the US Open Junior Championship main draw and represents another significant milestone in his developing tennis career.The Aurum Tennis Academy player won 6-3, 6-4 to book his spot in the main draw
  
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• Lagos NIPR unveils LaPRIGA 2026, sets new standard for innovation, originality

  05-09-2026 14:11 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Moses NosikeThe Lagos State Chapter of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) has unveiled the 2026 Lagos Public Relations Industry Gala and Awards (LAPRIGA), scheduled to hold on Friday, 11th December 2026, at the MUSON Centre, Onikan, Lagos, with a renewed commitment to celebrating innovation, originality, excellence and measurable influence across the communication industry.The 2026 edition, which marks another significant chapter in the evolution of the prestigious industry aw
  
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• Low vaccination rates behind diphtheria resurgence, not rainy season — Expert

  05-09-2026 14:05 via punchng.com
  
  Public health expert, Dr. Isaac Egboja, attributes Nigeria’s diphtheria outbreak to low vaccination rates and incomplete immunisation, not the rainy seasonRead More: https://punchng.com/low-vaccination-rates-behind-diphtheria-resurgence-not-rainy-season-expert/
  
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• Oluremi Tinubu announces N500m relief for Calabar fire victims

  05-09-2026 13:41 via punchng.com
  
  First Lady Oluremi Tinubu announces a N500m presidential relief package for 18 business owners affected by the Calabar SPAR mall fire.Read More: https://punchng.com/oluremi-tinubu-announces-n500m-relief-for-calabar-fire-victims/
  
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• JAMB releases 2026 UTME results for underage candidates

  05-09-2026 13:41 via punchng.com
  
  JAMB has released 2026 UTME results for underage candidates. Learn about the strict conditions for exceptional admission and how to check your results.Read More: https://punchng.com/jamb-releases-2026-utme-results-for-underage-candidates/
  
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• How to check 2026 UTME results for underage candidates

  05-09-2026 13:41 via punchng.com
  
  Learn how to check your 2026 UTME results if you are an underage candidate. Follow these simple steps to get your JAMB score via SMS.Read More: https://punchng.com/how-to-check-2026-utme-results-for-underage-candidates/
  
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• Ebonyi PDP slams gov Nwifuru over 2027 threats, demands apology

  05-09-2026 13:41 via punchng.com
  
  Ebonyi PDP condemns Governor Nwifuru’s threats to LG chairmen regarding the 2027 election, demanding an apology and warning against political violence.Read More: https://punchng.com/ebonyi-pdp-slams-gov-nwifuru-over-2027-threats-demands-apology/
  
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• UK updates list of employers licensed to sponsor Nigerian, other foreign workers

  05-09-2026 13:41 via vanguardngr.com
  
  The UK Government has updated its official list of employers licensed to sponsor foreign workers, providing jobseekers with a current resource for identifying organisations that may be able to sponsor eligible workers.The Register of Licensed Sponsors: Workers, published on GOV.UK, contains organisations authorised to sponsor workers under the UK’s Worker and Temporary Worker immigration routes.The latest version of the register was updated on September 4, 2026, according to the UK Govern
  
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• Top 10 coldest countries in the world

  05-09-2026 13:36 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Hannah OgunlabiWhen we think of cold weather, we often picture snow-covered mountains, frozen lakes and people wrapped in thick winter clothing.While some countries experience freezing temperatures for several months of the year, others remain cold for much of the year due to their high latitudes, mountainous terrain or continental climates.From the frozen landscapes of Siberia to the icy regions of the Nordic countries, these nations are among the coldest in the world. Here are 10 countries
  
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• Flick hoping Barca’s Yamal can face Valencia after knock

  05-09-2026 13:35 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Barcelona coach Hansi Flick is hoping teenage star Lamine Yamal is fit to face Valencia in La Liga on Sunday after taking a knock.The 19-year-old winger did not train with his team-mates on Saturday but instead worked by himself at the training ground.“For tomorrow we have to wait, I cannot say it today,” Flick told reporters Saturday.“We have to decide if it’s better that he rests or he starts from the beginning, I’ll speak with him and we’ll decide that.&ld
  
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• Plateau shuts schools over diphtheria threat

  05-09-2026 13:09 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Golok Nanmwa, JosThe Plateau State Government has directed the temporary closure of all public and private primary and secondary schools across the state, effective Monday, September 7, 2026, as a preventive measure against a diphtheria outbreak.The directive, issued under the leadership of Governor Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, follows the detection of suspected cases in Jos North, Wase, Jos South and Bassa Local Government Areas.According to a statement signed by the Honourable Commissioner for
  
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• MKO Abiola documentary to hit Nigerian cinemas in October

  05-09-2026 13:02 via vanguardngr.com
  
  A new documentary chronicling the life of Moshood Kashimawo Olawale Abiola and the events surrounding the annulment of the June 12, 1993, presidential election is set to premiere in cinemas across Nigeria on October 2.Titled MKO, the documentary was directed by Ose Oyamendan and produced by American filmmaker Mark Jonathan Harris.The film examines the political crisis that followed the disputed annulment of the election, which Abiola was widely regarded as having won, as well as his subsequent
  
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• US envoys land in Moscow, as Russian bombs Ukraine airports

  05-09-2026 13:01 via vanguardngr.com
  
  US President Donald Trump’s envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner landed in Moscow on Saturday, Russian agencies said, on a mission to discuss a plan to end more than four years of war in Ukraine.Their plane touched down at 12:52 pm (0952 GMT), according to RIA Novosti. After talks in Moscow the pair are expected to travel on to Kyiv.Meanwhile, Russian strikes hit Kyiv’s airports overnight, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Saturday.Russia hit a civilian target in the Dni
  
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• Nigeria Auto Journalists Awards holds December, promises glamour, bigger industry celebration

  05-09-2026 12:51 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Theodore Opara
  The Nigeria Auto Journalists Association, NAJA, has announced Thursday December 3rd, 2026, as the date for the grand finale of its 19th annual awards, promising a bigger and more prestigious celebration of excellence in Nigeria’s automotive industry.The highly anticipated event is scheduled to take place at the Civic Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos, bringing together leading automobile manufacturers, distributors, dealers, financial institutions, policymakers, motoring en
  
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• Coach Jakirović signs new Hull deal after perfect EPL start

  05-09-2026 12:48 via punchng.com
  
  Hull City coach Sergej Jakirović signs a new two-year contract after guiding the newly promoted Tigers to a perfect start in the Premier League.Read More: https://punchng.com/coach-jakirovic-signs-new-hull-deal-after-perfect-epl-start/
  
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• Betta Edu hails Oluremi Tinubu over South-South food bank in C’River

  05-09-2026 12:48 via punchng.com
  
  Betta Edu commends First Lady Oluremi Tinubu for launching the South-South National Community Food Bank in Calabar, providing vital support for vulnerableRead More: https://punchng.com/betta-edu-hails-oluremi-tinubu-over-south-south-food-bank-in-criver/
  
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• JAMB releases underage UTME results, clarifies admission conditions

  05-09-2026 12:34 via vanguardngr.com
  
  ‎The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has released the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) results of underage candidates for viewing.This is contained in a statement issued on Saturday in Abuja by JAMB’s Public Communication Adviser, Dr Fabian Benjamin.‎Benjamin, however, said that the release of the results did not confer eligibility for admission on all underage candidates, as only those who met its stringent requirements for exceptional consid
  
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• Kano sets up committee to tackle diphtheria outbreak

  05-09-2026 12:25 via punchng.com
  
  Kano State inaugurates a special committee to tackle the diphtheria outbreak, strengthen response, and prevent further spread across communities.Read More: https://punchng.com/kano-sets-up-committee-to-tackle-diphtheria-outbreak/
  
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• Ex-English ref Mike Dean defends career after ‘secret games’ backlash

  05-09-2026 12:25 via punchng.com
  
  Former Premier League referee Mike Dean defends his career after backlash over comments about playing ‘secret games’ while officiating matches.Read More: https://punchng.com/ex-english-ref-mike-dean-defends-career-after-secret-games-backlash/
  
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• Tested Before Elected: Why Ogbomoso Should Send Dr. Kunle Adegbite to the House of Representatives

  05-09-2026 12:22 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Every election season, Ogbomoso is flooded with promises. Posters go up, jingles play, and candidates who were nowhere to be found for four years suddenly discover the roads of Oriire and the markets of Ogbomoso South. The people of this constituency have learned, painfully, to tell the difference between a politician who promises and a person who delivers.
  That is why the candidacy of Dr. Kunle Adegbite for the Ogbomoso North, Ogbomoso South and Oriire Federal Constituency deserves a serious l
  
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• Greenwood, Guendouzi handed bans after Fenerbahce-Lyon brawl

  05-09-2026 12:09 via punchng.com
  
  Fenerbahce’s Mason Greenwood and Matteo Guendouzi receive UEFA bans and fines for their involvement in a post-match brawl against Lyon.Read More: https://punchng.com/greenwood-guendouzi-handed-bans-after-fenerbahce-lyon-brawl/
  
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• Abia varsity lifts lecturer’s suspension after ASUU plea

  05-09-2026 12:09 via punchng.com
  
  Abia State University has provisionally lifted the suspension of Prof. Nnamdi Nwaeze following a plea from ASUU, ending a major dispute.Read More: https://punchng.com/abia-varsity-lifts-lecturers-suspension-after-asuu-plea/
  
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• ‘Say what I’ve done wrong’ – Obi challenges Nigerians

  05-09-2026 12:01 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), has challenged Nigerians to scrutinise his background and publicly identify any wrongdoing he may have committed.Obi issued the challenge on Thursday in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, during a town hall meeting with voters tagged “Obi Talks Nigeria”, where he fielded questions on the 2027 general election.The former Anambra State governor said he and his running mate, Rabiu Kwankwaso, had made their personal a
  
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• ‘Say What I Have Done Wrong’ – Obi challenges Nigerians

  05-09-2026 12:01 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), has challenged Nigerians to scrutinise his background and publicly identify any wrongdoing he may have committed.Obi issued the challenge on Thursday in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, during a town hall meeting with voters tagged “Obi Talks Nigeria”, where he fielded questions on the 2027 general election.The former Anambra State governor said he and his running mate, Rabiu Kwankwaso, had made their personal a
  
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• World Igbo Congress warns politicians against threatening Igbos over Obi

  05-09-2026 11:55 via vanguardngr.com
  
  The World Igbo Congress (WIC) has warned politicians and their supporters against threatening or intimidating Igbo people because of their political choices, saying it will no longer remain silent when such actions endanger lives and property.Vice-Chairman of the organisation, Basil Onwukwe, issued the warning during an interview with Rudolf Okonkwo on 90MinutesAfrica, as political activities intensify ahead of the 2027 general elections.The warning comes amid renewed political attention around
  
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• Fire guts 12 shops in Kwara shopping complex

  05-09-2026 11:54 via punchng.com
  
  A fire incident in Ilorin, Kwara State, destroyed 12 shops at a shopping complex in Mandate Market. Learn about the suspected cause and fire service responRead More: https://punchng.com/fire-guts-12-shops-in-kwara-shopping-complex/
  
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• Masked anti-migrant protesters shut down UK’s Dover port

  05-09-2026 11:46 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Dozens of masked people reportedly protesting Channel migrant crossings blocked access to the Port of Dover in southern England on Saturday, halting traffic that is ferried between France and the UK.Read Also: Why Uber left Nigeria – FAAN“Traffic going in and out of the Port is stopped due to an ongoing public order incident,” the Port of Dover said in a statement, as local police said they were “engaging” with protesters.The port authority added that the protesters
  
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• Oyebanji hails ex-Ekiti governor Oni on 72nd birthday

  05-09-2026 11:38 via punchng.com
  
  Ekiti State Governor Biodun Oyebanji congratulates former governor Segun Oni on his 72nd birthday, praising his service and contributions to the state.Read More: https://punchng.com/oyebanji-hails-ex-ekiti-governor-oni-on-72nd-birthday/
  
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• La Liga: Madrid deserved win despite 1-0 loss to Betis, says Mourinho

  05-09-2026 11:38 via punchng.com
  
  José Mourinho reflects on Real Madrid’s 1-0 loss to Real Betis, stating his team deserved to win despite failing to convert chances. Read his post-match coRead More: https://punchng.com/la-liga-madrid-deserved-win-despite-1-0-loss-to-betis-says-mourinho/
  
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