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• Mali junta using cybercrime laws to silence journalists, IPI warns

  20-08-2026 17:19 via punchng.com
  
  The IPI warns Mali’s military authorities are increasingly using cybercrime laws to target journalists and suppress critical reporting. Learn more about prRead More: https://punchng.com/mali-junta-using-cybercrime-laws-to-silence-journalists-ipi-warns/
  
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• Kumuyi urges peace, security as GCK crusade holds in Ogun

  25-08-2026 18:53 via punchng.com
  
  Pastor William Kumuyi calls for peace and security in Nigeria as the Global Crusade with Kumuyi (GCK) returns to Ogun State, promising transformation.Read More: https://punchng.com/kumuyi-urges-peace-security-as-gck-crusade-holds-in-ogun/
  
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• Funke Akindele sponsors videographer to study at London film academy

  25-08-2026 18:53 via punchng.com
  
  Nollywood star Funke Akindele sponsors videographer Jeffrey Oboh-Oshioke (Juicyjeff) to study filmmaking at the prestigious London Film Academy.Read More: https://punchng.com/funke-akindele-sponsors-videographer-to-study-at-london-film-academy/
  
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• Obasanjo to chair Asaba Massacre Memorial as Asagba marks 2nd anniversary

  25-08-2026 18:47 via vanguardngr.com
  By Egufe YafugborhiASABA — Former President Olusegun Obasanjo is expected to chair the Asaba Massacre Memorial Remembrance Day as part of activities marking the second coronation anniversary of the Asagba of Asaba, HRM Prof. Epiphany Azinge, SAN.The six-day celebration, scheduled for October 2 to 7, 2026, will feature project commissioning, cultural activities, a thanksgiving service and a grand reception, before culminating in the memorial programme on October 7.The Private Secretary to
  
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• NDC dismisses purported suspension of SKC Ogbonnia in Enugu

  25-08-2026 18:46 via vanguardngr.com
  By Dennis AgboThe Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Enugu State chapter, has dismissed reports of the purported suspension of one of its leaders in the state, Dr SKC Ogbonnia, describing the action as invalid.The state chairman of the party, Dr Johnpaul Anih, in a statement, said Ogbonnia remained a bona fide member and respected leader of the NDC, insisting that he had neither been suspended nor expelled from the party.Anih said the party was compelled to respond to the report because those b
  
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• Jonathan lauds Bala as Bauchi unveils Yankari multi-billion naira upgrades

  25-08-2026 18:44 via vanguardngr.com
  By Christopher Ameh, BauchiFormer President Goodluck Jonathan has commended Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, for investing in the rehabilitation and modernisation of the Yankari Game Reserve.Jonathan spoke during an inspection of completed projects at the iconic tourist destination, where Governor Mohammed unveiled a 500KVA solar power plant as part of the state government’s multi-billion-naira intervention in the reserve.The governor led a delegation comprising Jonathan, members of
  
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• 2027: APC reopens membership electronic-registration Monday

  25-08-2026 18:42 via vanguardngr.com
  The All Progressives Congress (APC) says it will  reopen of its membership electronic-registration across the country on Monday, Aug. 31, ahead of the 2027 general elections.Mr Felix Morka, the party’s National Publicity Secretary, made this known in a statement on Tuesday in Abuja.He urged all the party’s stakeholders, supporters and members, old and new, to participate in the exercise which would be conducted in all wards nationwide.Morka added that existing members were expe
  
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• Benin-Agbor-Asaba Gridlock: Tinubu orders urgent intervention

  25-08-2026 18:41 via vanguardngr.com
  President Bola Tinubu has ordered the Federal Ministry of Works to urgently intervene in the worsening condition of the Benin-Agbor-Asaba road, where motorists and commuters have been trapped in gridlock for days.The directive came amid growing public concern over the deteriorating highway, which has disrupted interstate movement, delayed the transportation of goods and forced some travellers to abandon their vehicles and seek alternative means of transportation.The Minister of Works, David Uma
  
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• Crude imports by domestic refineries jump 151.5% in July — NMDPRA

  25-08-2026 18:32 via vanguardngr.com
  By Obas Esiedesa, AbujaCrude oil imports by domestic refineries rose by 151.5 per cent to 5.13 million barrels in July 2026, from 2.04 million barrels recorded in June, according to data from the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority, NMDPRA.The increase came amid a sharp decline in domestic crude supply to refineries during the month.The NMDPRA’s July 2026 Midstream and Downstream Statistics showed that domestic refineries received a total of 17.88 million barr
  
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• Burna Boy, Wizkid, others nominated for 2026 Headies Awards

  25-08-2026 18:32 via vanguardngr.com
  Nigerian music stars Burna Boy, Wizkid, Davido, Omah Lay, Tems, Ayra Starr and others have earned nominations for the 2026 Headies Awards.The nomination list was posted on Tuesday on @the_headies, the official Instagram page of the Headies Awards, featuring artistes across various music categories.The 18th Headies Awards is scheduled for Oct. 25 in Toronto, Canada, with the ceremony bringing together leading Nigerian and African music artistes and industry stakeholders.Burna Boy’s “
  
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• NDC strengthens grassroots structure, opens Ayamelum Secretariat

  25-08-2026 18:30 via vanguardngr.com
  By Chimaobi NwaiwuNNEWI — The Nigerian Democratic Congress, NDC, Anambra State chapter has inaugurated its Ayamelum Local Government Area secretariat in Omor as part of efforts to strengthen its grassroots structure ahead of the 2027 general elections.The party said the establishment of functional local government secretariats was part of its commitment to ensuring effective engagement with communities across the state.Addressing party members during the inauguration, the factional NDC St
  
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• Benin Road: Truck drivers lament 3-day journey from Lagos

  25-08-2026 18:28 via vanguardngr.com
  By Efe OnodjaeTruck drivers have taken to social media to express their frustration over the deplorable condition of the Benin road, calling on the Federal Government to urgently intervene before the festive period.A Vanguard investigation into the situation, including a review of videos shared on social media, showed commuters and truck drivers stranded for hours on the road. In some instances, motorists were seen carrying out basic daily activities, including brushing their teeth, beside thei
  
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• Man Utd complete signing of Baleba from Brighton

  25-08-2026 18:27 via vanguardngr.com
  Cameroon’s Carlos Baleba has joined Manchester United from Brighton and Hove Albion, the Premier League giants announced on Tuesday.The 22-year-old is the third midfielder signed by the Red Devils during the summer transfer window.“Manchester United is pleased to confirm that Carlos Baleba has joined the club, subject to registration,” the 20-time Premier League champions said in a statement.His reported £70 million ($95 million) fee takes United’s spending on midf
  
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• Osinbajo, UNILAG urge wider distance learning to bridge university access gap

  25-08-2026 18:23 via punchng.com
  
  Former VP Osinbajo and UNILAG VC advocate for expanded distance learning in Nigeria to bridge the university access gap and meet growing demand for educatiRead More: https://punchng.com/osinbajo-unilag-urge-wider-distance-learning-to-bridge-university-access-gap/
  
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• Nigeria’s envoy to India presents credentials, seeks stronger trade ties

  25-08-2026 18:23 via punchng.com
  
  Nigeria’s High Commissioner to India presents credentials, pledging to strengthen economic, trade, and investment cooperation between Nigeria and India.Read More: https://punchng.com/nigerias-envoy-to-india-presents-credentials-seeks-stronger-trade-ties/
  
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• Eko 2026: 15,000 Young Athletes to storm Lagos

  25-08-2026 18:19 via vanguardngr.com
  By Olasunkanmi Akoni and Shekinah OjileThe Lagos State Government has reaffirmed its readiness to host the maiden National Intermediate Games, Eko 2026, scheduled to hold from October 1 to 15, with between 13,000 and 15,000 athletes aged 15 to 18 expected to participate.Speaking at a media parley ahead of the Games in Alausa, Ikeja, on Tuesday, Chairman of the Local Organising Committee, LOC, Sam Egube, said the event would go beyond sporting competition to promote youth development, national u
  
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• Sanwo-Olu bags 2026 Global Good Governance Award in Washington

  25-08-2026 18:16 via vanguardngr.com
  By Olasunkanmi AkoniLagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has been named recipient of the 2026 Global Transformation and Good Governance Prize by the Millennium Excellence Awards USA.The State Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Gbenga Omotoso, announced this on Tuesday, saying the award was contained in a letter delivered by the Board of Directors of the Millennium Excellence Foundation, MEF.According to the letter, Sanwo-Olu was selected following a rigorous process that considered
  
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• 2027: Amaechi blames personal ambition for coalition failure

  25-08-2026 18:15 via vanguardngr.com
  By Daniel Abia, P/HarcourtThe African Democratic Congress (ADC) vice-presidential candidate, Rotimi Amaechi, has attributed the inability of opposition parties to agree on a single presidential candidate for the 2027 general elections to personal ambitions among political leaders.Amaechi expressed regret that opposition politicians had been unable to reach a consensus despite calls for a united front against the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).The former Minister of Transportation spoke
  
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• Trump threatens to rename Lake Ontario as ‘Lake America’

  25-08-2026 18:14 via vanguardngr.com
  US President Donald Trump said Tuesday he was considering renaming Lake Ontario as “Lake America” as his trade war with Canada escalated.The threat — which Trump backed up with a map featuring the new name — mirrored his move to rename the Gulf of Mexico as the Gulf of America last year.Trump stepped up his rhetoric as Canada announced a volley of tit-for-tat tariffs on US goods after trade talks between the historically close allies broke down on Friday.“The Unite
  
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• Grant Nnamdi Kanu presidential amnesty – Oluwo begs Tinubu

  25-08-2026 18:13 via vanguardngr.com
  By Shina Abubakar OsogboThe Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdurosheed Akanbi has called on President Bola Tinubu to grant leader of Biafra Nation agitators, Mr Nnamdi Kanu presidential amnesty with view to deepening national cohesion.The monarch in a statement made available to newsmen by his media aide, Ibrahim Alli on Tuesday, likened the situation of Kanu to that of Post Trauma Stress Disorder, PTSD, following the loss the Igbo nation suffered during the civil war.While commending President Tinubu for r
  
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• Gobir calls for truce in AbdulRazaq, Mustapha political dispute

  25-08-2026 18:12 via vanguardngr.com
  By Demola Akinyemi, IlorinThe Sarkin Gobir and Madawaki of Ilorin Emirate, Yakubu Gobir, has appealed to Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq and Senator Saliu Mustapha to resolve their political differences and preserve the bonds of brotherhood and unity among the people of Ilorin.The appeal followed the recent defection of Mustapha, who represents Kwara Central in the National Assembly, from the All Progressives Congress (APC) to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), amid reported politi
  
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• Goje: Inuwa Yahaya not powerful enough to end my political career

  25-08-2026 18:09 via vanguardngr.com
  By Ibrahim Hassan-WuyoFormer Governor of Gombe State and Senator representing Gombe Central, Mohammed Danjuma Goje, has dismissed claims that Governor Muhammad Inuwa Yahaya ended his political career, saying only God determines his political fate.Goje spoke in an interview with the BBC Hausa Service monitored by our correspondent on Tuesday, amid speculation over his next political move following the controversy surrounding the All Progressives Congress (APC) senatorial primary.The former gover
  
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• Sunday Igboho, residents foil police arrest of Tani Olohun in Oyo

  25-08-2026 18:07 via punchng.com
  
  Sunday Igboho and residents in Oyo State prevented police from arresting Isese advocate Tani Olohun amidst an ongoing criminal case. Read more on Punch.Read More: https://punchng.com/sunday-igboho-residents-foil-police-arrest-of-tani-olohun-in-oyo/
  
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• Delta inaugurates new hospital, unveils free medical care programme

  25-08-2026 18:07 via punchng.com
  
  Delta State Government inaugurates a new cottage hospital in Okpanam and launches a free medical care programme, expanding access to quality healthcare forRead More: https://punchng.com/delta-inaugurates-new-hospital-unveils-free-medical-care-programme/
  
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• Terrorists hide funds in women’s bank accounts – NFIU

  25-08-2026 18:07 via vanguardngr.com
  …Men secretly control ATM cards, PINs, mobile banking credentials, use wives, sisters as fronts…Dead persons’ SIMs, proxy identities used to break financial trail…ISWAP cells operate ‘like shadow states’, use coded transactions — ReportBy Luminous JannamikeABUJA – Terrorist financiers are opening bank accounts in women’s names to conceal illicit funds, while male commanders and logistics managers secretly control the accounts, the Nigeria
  
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• 2027: Obi media office dares Tinubu to engage Nigerians directly

  25-08-2026 18:06 via vanguardngr.com
  By Henry UmoruAs campaigns have begun ahead of the 2027 elections, the Media Office of the Presidential Candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Peter Obi has challenged President Bola Tinubu to engage Nigerians directly as he seeks re-election in the 2027 presidential election, warning against what it described as a growing reliance on political surrogates.According to POMR, there were no more campaigns by proxy as President Tinubu must show himself as a servant-leader, urging him to
  
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• Police arrest 2 suspects as kidnapped victim escapes from hideout in Ondo forest

  25-08-2026 17:59 via vanguardngr.com
  By Dayo Johnson Akure A 55-year-old man, Idowu Alade, has narrated how he escaped from a kidnappers’ hideout in Ose Council Area of Ondo State.Alade was abducted on August 21, 2026 at about 6:00 p.m. at Aroge Camp, via Idoani, while on his way to buy a recharge card. Members of his community commenced a search for him the following morning after he failed to return home.The victim told police detectives that he escaped dramatically at about 4:00 a.m. on August 23, 2026 while his
  
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• Canada unveils counter-tariffs of 15-50% on US goods

  25-08-2026 17:55 via vanguardngr.com
  Canada on Tuesday announced counter-tariffs on US goods ranging between 15 and 50 percent, intensifying the trade war between the historically close allies.Ottawa’s retaliation will take effect September 8, a timeframe earlier outlined by Prime Minister Mark Carney after US President Donald Trump’s 50-percent duties came into place Saturday.Canadian officials said Tuesday that the retaliatory tariffs will match US levels, with impacts on industries including steel, dairy and electro
  
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• 2027: Atiku to restore petrol subsidy, phase it out gradually — Paul Ibe

  25-08-2026 17:53 via vanguardngr.com
  Paul Ibe, spokesperson to former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar, has said an Atiku administration would temporarily reintroduce petrol subsidy if the former vice-president wins the 2027 presidential election.Ibe explained that the proposed policy would be designed as a short-term economic intervention, giving households and businesses time to adjust to prevailing economic conditions before the subsidy is eventually withdrawn.He made the disclosure during an interview on AIT, while explaining Ati
  
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• Kuje Chairman: Amnesty condemns alleged threat against non-APC supporters

  25-08-2026 17:46 via vanguardngr.com
  Amnesty International Nigeria has condemned alleged comments by the Chairman of Kuje Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory, Samuel Danjuma Shekwolo, threatening to expel residents who do not support or vote for the All Progressives Congress, APC.Amnesty International Nigeria disclosed this in a statement posted on its X platform on Tuesday.The organisation described the alleged threat as a call to violence and an attack on residents’ freedom of association and liberty.It said no i
  
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