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• LSTTA begins trials for Eko 2026

  28-08-2026 02:35 via punchng.com
  
  The Lagos State Table Tennis Association has officially commenced trials to select athletes for the maiden National Intermediate Games, Eko 2026. The one-day session is scheduled to take place at Ikoyi Club 1938 on Saturday, August 29, setting the tone for what promises to be a spirited campaign. Speaking on the initiative, LSTTA Chairman, TunjiRead More: https://punchng.com/lstta-begins-trials-for-eko-2026/
  
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• Kuje Political Firestorm: FCT indigenes knock Amnesty International over selective outrage

  28-08-2026 15:53 via vanguardngr.com
  By Omeiza AjayiABUJA: A political controversy in Kuje Area Council of the nation’s capital has ballooned into a fresh firestorm, as indigenous residents of the Federal Capital Territory FCT accused global rights body, Amnesty International, of selective outrage, questioning why it intervened in a local political dispute while staying silent for years on demolitions, displacement and marginalisation affecting the territory’s original inhabitants.The accusation was made by the Abuja O
  
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• Man rescued after jumping into Jos bridge water

  28-08-2026 15:49 via vanguardngr.com
  By Golok Nanmwa, JosJOS — A middle-aged man was rescued on Friday after reportedly jumping into the water from the British American Bridge in Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau State.The incident attracted the attention of passers-by, who raised the alarm and mobilised to rescue the man from the water.An eyewitness, Mr Amos Forte, who was passing through the area, said the man walked towards the bridge at about 1pm before jumping into the water.“Several persons raised the al
  
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• Kidnapping: Terror group takes 90% of ransom paid — SBM

  28-08-2026 15:45 via vanguardngr.com
  A single terrorist organisation accounted for 90 per cent of all ransom reportedly paid to kidnappers in Nigeria between July 2025 and June 2026, despite criminal gangs and bandit groups making the bulk of ransom demands, a report by SBM Intelligence has revealed.The finding is contained in the 2026 edition of SBM’s Economics of Nigeria’s Kidnap Industry report, which examined the actors benefiting financially from kidnapping across the country.For the analysis, SBM said it attribut
  
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• Ondo varsity workers lament 10 years’ unpaid allowances

  28-08-2026 15:39 via punchng.com
  
  Adekunle Ajasin University workers in Ondo State lament 10 years of unpaid allowances, including hazard pay and minimum wage arrears. Get the full story.Read More: https://punchng.com/ondo-varsity-workers-lament-10-years-unpaid-allowances/
  
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• Gunmen kill Kogi APC LG chairman

  28-08-2026 15:39 via punchng.com
  
  Gunmen killed the APC Chairman in Dekina LGA, Kogi State, Ishaq Yunusa, and abducted another. Police are investigating the incident.Read More: https://punchng.com/gunmen-kill-kogi-apc-lg-chairman/
  
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• Kidnappers collect N7.78bn ransom in one year — SBM

  28-08-2026 15:34 via vanguardngr.com
  Kidnappers across Nigeria collected N7.779 billion in ransom between July 2025 and June 2026, representing 34 per cent of the N22.856 billion demanded during the period, a report by SBM Intelligence has revealed.The figure marks a sharp increase from the 5.35 per cent collection rate recorded in the previous reporting cycle, making the rise in ransom payments one of the most significant findings in SBM’s 2026 Economics of Nigeria’s Kidnap Industry report.Although the N22.856 billion
  
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• North’s vast terrain fuels kidnapping, weakens security response — SBM

  28-08-2026 15:30 via vanguardngr.com
  The huge disparity between kidnapping figures in northern and southern Nigeria is largely driven by the nature of the groups operating in both regions, a report by SBM Intelligence has said.According to the 2026 edition of its Economics of Nigeria’s Kidnap Industry report, syndicated bandit and jihadist groups in the North have the capacity to field sizeable militias, occupy vast rural areas and operate in territories where government presence is limited.The report noted that geography al
  
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• US releases fresh names, photos of 10 Nigerians to be deported

  28-08-2026 15:26 via vanguardngr.com
  The United States Department of Homeland Security has added 10 Nigerians to its “Worst of the Worst” register, a database highlighting immigrants arrested by Immigration and Customs Enforcement over alleged criminal offences.The latest names were published on the official DHS website and include individuals linked to cases involving fraud, identity theft, drug offences, assault, conspiracy and offences involving children.The 10 Nigerians listed in the latest update are:
  Temitope Bas
  
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• 7,825 abducted, 1,142 killed in one year — SBM

  28-08-2026 15:25 via vanguardngr.com
  No fewer than 7,825 people were abducted and at least 1,142 killed in 1,411 kidnapping incidents across Nigeria between July 2025 and June 2026, a new report by SBM Intelligence has revealed.The report, Economics of Nigeria’s Kidnap Industry 2026, also disclosed that kidnappers demanded N22.856 billion in ransom during the period but received N7.779 billion, representing a 34 per cent collection rate.According to the report obtained from SBM Intelligence’s website on Friday, the fig
  
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• ‘Law profession no longer noble’ — VeryDarkMan

  28-08-2026 15:24 via vanguardngr.com
  By Enitan AbdultawabSocial media activist Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan, has criticised Nigeria’s legal profession, arguing that law can no longer be regarded as a noble profession in the country.VeryDarkMan made the remarks while responding to criticism over his invitation to the Nigerian Bar Association’s 66th Annual General Conference in Port Harcourt, where he participated in a panel discussion on insecurity and shared his views on the challenges facing Ni
  
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• Pastor Jerry Eze gifts Nathaniel Bassey new car to celebrate 45th birthday

  28-08-2026 15:20 via vanguardngr.com
  Founder of Streams of Joy International Pastor Jerry Eze has gifted gospel singer Nathaniel Bassey a new car in celebration of the musician’s 45th birthday.Bassey revealed the gesture in an Instagram post on Friday, explaining that he had intended to spend a quiet day thanking God before discovering that Eze had secretly arranged the surprise with his wife.The singer, who turned 45 on Thursday, said he was left “speechless” by the gift, particularly after learning that Eze had
  
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• World’s youngest reigning monarch King Oyo dies at 34

  28-08-2026 15:07 via punchng.com
  
  King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV, the world’s youngest reigning monarch, has died in Uganda at 34. Learn more about King Oyo’s life and legacy.Read More: https://punchng.com/worlds-youngest-reigning-monarch-king-oyo-dies-at-34/
  
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• NMA demands 65-year retirement age for clinical health workers

  28-08-2026 15:07 via punchng.com
  
  The Nigerian Medical Association urges the Federal Government to implement a 65-year retirement age for clinical health workers to retain experienced profeRead More: https://punchng.com/nma-demands-65-year-retirement-age-for-clinical-health-workers/
  
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• Lagos to turn abattoir waste into biogas, fertiliser

  28-08-2026 15:07 via punchng.com
  
  Lagos State is transforming abattoir waste into biogas and organic fertiliser, promoting resource recovery and a circular economy to reduce pollution and cRead More: https://punchng.com/lagos-to-turn-abattoir-waste-into-biogas-fertiliser/
  
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• JUST IN: Mamudu strikes as Falconets beat Poland 1-0 in World Cup warm-up

  28-08-2026 15:07 via punchng.com
  
  Nigeria’s Falconets secured a 1-0 victory over Poland in a crucial warm-up match, boosting their preparations for the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup.Read More: https://punchng.com/just-in-mamudu-strikes-as-falconets-beat-poland-1-0-in-world-cup-warm-up/
  
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• Adamawa ADC crisis: Gov candidate tells Atiku to stop interfering

  28-08-2026 15:07 via punchng.com
  
  Adamawa ADC governorship candidate, Suleiman Omar, asks Atiku Abubakar to stop interfering in party activities, insisting he remains the authentic candidatRead More: https://punchng.com/adamawa-adc-crisis-gov-candidate-tells-atiku-to-stop-interfering/
  
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• Unity among monarchs, leaders vital to Yoruba progress — Gani Adams

  28-08-2026 15:03 via vanguardngr.com
  By Dapo AkinrefonThe Aare Ona Kakanfo of Yorubaland, Iba Gani Adams, has identified lack of unity among traditional rulers and Yoruba leaders as a major challenge slowing the progress of the Yoruba nation.Adams called for renewed commitment to unity, dialogue and collaboration among Yoruba leaders, warning that personal rivalries and divisions could weaken the collective strength of the people.He spoke at the Oodua Progressive Union, OPU, USA Afro Fusion Festival, OAFest 2026, themed, “Ce
  
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• Sunderland, Bournemouth draw AC Milan in Europa League [Full list]

  28-08-2026 14:59 via vanguardngr.com
  Sunderland will face seven-time European champions AC Milan in the Europa League this season, marking their return to European competition for the first time since 1973.The Black Cats, who finished seventh in the Premier League last season, will travel to the San Siro to take on Milan in one of their eight league-phase fixtures.Bournemouth have also been drawn against the Italian giants, but will host Milan at home. The Cherries are competing in Europe for the first time and will also face Span
  
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• Lagos targets biogas, fertiliser production from abattoir waste

  28-08-2026 14:58 via vanguardngr.com
  By Olasunkanmi AkoniThe Lagos State Government has unveiled plans to convert waste generated from abattoirs and slaughterhouses into biogas and organic fertiliser as part of efforts to promote sustainable sanitation and a circular economy.The state government disclosed this on Friday at a one-day workshop for abattoir operators in Ajah, Eti-Osa Local Government Area, under the theme, “Red to Green: From Waste Disposal to Resource Recovery.”The workshop, held at ABIS Farmers Market,
  
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• 2027: Atiku vows to bring Niger, Mali, Burkina Faso back to ECOWAS

  28-08-2026 14:56 via vanguardngr.com
  By Ibrahim Hassan-WuyoFormer Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has pledged to work towards returning Niger Republic, Mali and Burkina Faso to the Economic Community of West African States, ECOWAS, if elected president in 2027.Atiku, the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, also said he would consider deploying the Economic Community of West African States Monitoring Group, ECOMOG, to strengthen regional security and combat terrorism.He made the pledge in an interview with
  
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• Omokri warns against Atiku’s border reopening, fuel subsidy plans

  28-08-2026 14:54 via vanguardngr.com
  By Olasunkanmi AkoniAmbassador-designate to Mexico, Honduras, Guatemala and Nicaragua, Reno Omokri, has cautioned against plans to reintroduce fuel subsidy and fully reopen Nigeria’s land borders, warning that the combination could encourage large-scale smuggling and worsen the country’s security and economic challenges.Omokri was reacting to the proposal by former Vice-President and African Democratic Congress, ADC, presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, to reopen the country&rsqu
  
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• EPL: Petit backs Osimhen to add power to Arsenal attack

  28-08-2026 14:48 via vanguardngr.com
  Former Arsenal midfielder Emmanuel Petit has backed Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen to bring greater physical presence to the club’s attack if a move to the Premier League side materialises.Petit was discussing Arsenal’s attacking options when he identified Osimhen as a potential alternative to Julián Alvarez, who has also been linked with the club.Osimhen is reportedly valued at around £100 million, while Petit believes the Nigerian and Alvarez would offer different qu
  
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• 2027: Atiku pledges to reopen borders, develop Southern ports

  28-08-2026 14:47 via vanguardngr.com
  Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has pledged to reopen Nigeria’s land borders and develop ports in the southern part of the country if elected president in 2027.Atiku, the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, made the promise on Wednesday when a political support group visited him in Abuja.The pledge comes months after the administration of President Bola Tinubu reopened the Kamba and Tsamiya border routes with Niger Republic.The Kamba border was reopened on
  
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• FULL LIST: Zamfara, Sokoto, Borno top Nigeria’s kidnapping victims — Report

  28-08-2026 14:44 via punchng.com
  
  Nigeria’s kidnapping crisis remained heavily concentrated in the northern part of the country, with Zamfara, Sokoto and Borno recording the highest numbers of victims between July 2025 and June 2026, according to a report obtained from SBM Intelligence’s website on Friday. The research firm recorded 7,825 kidnapping victims across 1,411 incidents during the period, withRead More: https://punchng.com/full-list-zamfara-sokoto-borno-top-nigerias-kidnapping-victims-report/
  
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• FTSE Russell restores Nigeria to frontier market status

  28-08-2026 14:44 via vanguardngr.com
  By Emma Ujah, Abuja Bureau ChiefGlobal index provider, FTSE Russell, has reclassified Nigeria’s capital market from “Unclassified” to “Frontier Market” status, effective from the opening of trading on September 21, 2026.The development was welcomed by the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr Taiwo Oyedele, who described it as a major endorsement of the Federal Government’s economic reform programme and a strong signal of renewed in
  
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• 2027: Every youth with phone, voice can sell Tinubu’s achievements — Yari

  28-08-2026 14:30 via vanguardngr.com
  By Luminous JannamikeABUJA — Director-General of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council, Senator Abdul’aziz Abubakar Yari, has said young Nigerians with access to phones and social media will be central to the campaign to sell President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s achievements ahead of the 2027 general elections.According to him, the campaign council wants young Nigerians to do more than vote for Tinubu. It wants them to take the administration’s story
  
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• Two German airport workers die of malaria from mosquito on plane

  28-08-2026 14:27 via punchng.com
  
  Two Frankfurt airport workers died from malaria, likely contracted from a mosquito on a plane. Learn about this rare airport malaria outbreak and its impliRead More: https://punchng.com/two-german-airport-workers-die-of-malaria-from-mosquito-on-plane/
  
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• PROFILE: Norway’s new King Haakon VII takes throne, faces royal scandals

  28-08-2026 14:27 via punchng.com
  
  Norway’s new monarch, King Haakon VII, ascends the throne facing royal scandals involving his family. Learn about his profile and challenges.Read More: https://punchng.com/profile-norways-new-king-haakon-vii-takes-throne-faces-royal-scandals/
  
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• Police arrest man over Murder of six-year-old stepdaughter in Cross River

  28-08-2026 14:27 via punchng.com
  
  Cross River Police arrest Saviour Otu Adim over the alleged murder of his six-year-old stepdaughter. Investigation ongoing into the tragic child murder.Read More: https://punchng.com/police-arrest-man-over-murder-of-six-year-old-stepdaughter-in-cross-river/
  
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