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• Mob lynches two suspected thieves in Niger

  25-08-2026 02:03 via punchng.com
  
  An irate mob in Niger State lynched two suspected thieves attempting to steal a motorcycle. Police are investigating the mob lynching incident.Read More: https://punchng.com/mob-lynches-two-suspected-thieves-in-niger/
  
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• Fulham vs Chelsea: Joao Pedro makes history as Chelsea’s No.9 curse ends

  25-08-2026 12:45 via vanguardngr.com
  By Enitan AbdultawabJoao Pedro made a dream start to life as Chelsea’s new No.9, scoring just 31 seconds into the Blues’ Premier League opener against Fulham on Monday.The Brazilian forward opened the scoring at Craven Cottage with a brilliant chip over Fulham goalkeeper Bernd Leno after being played through by Cole Palmer.Pedro’s early strike not only gave new Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso the perfect start to his reign but also ended the club’s long-running struggles ass
  
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• BBNaija S11: 14 housemates face eviction, five safe (Full list)

  25-08-2026 12:41 via vanguardngr.com
  By Enitan AbdultawabFourteen housemates are up for possible eviction this week on Big Brother Naija Season 11, while five others have secured immunity.The five housemates who escaped nomination are Abi, Flora, Chimsom, Aikou and Sheba, guaranteeing them another week in the reality show.The remaining 14 housemates will now rely on viewers’ votes to determine who stays in the competition as the show enters its fifth week.BBNaija Season 11 began with 24 contestants, but the number has now dr
  
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• US to revoke visas of Nigerians, other foreigners who seek asylum after entering as visitors

  25-08-2026 12:37 via vanguardngr.com
  The administration of US President Donald Trump has announced plans to revoke the non-immigrant visas of foreigners who have applied for or are currently seeking asylum in the United States.The move is the latest in a sweeping immigration crackdown by the Trump administration, which has targeted both undocumented and legal immigration.A State Department spokesperson said on Monday that the department was coordinating with the Department of Homeland Security “to identify and revoke the non
  
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• Trump policies to double power sector carbon emissions by 2035 – Report

  25-08-2026 12:35 via punchng.com
  
  A new report reveals Trump’s fossil fuel agenda could double US power sector carbon emissions by 2035, costing $700 billion in clean energy investments.Read More: https://punchng.com/trump-policies-to-double-power-sector-carbon-emissions-by-2035-report/
  
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• Cancer cases set to rise 67% by 2050 — GLOBOCAN

  25-08-2026 12:35 via vanguardngr.com
  …. 20.6m cases, 9.8m deaths recorded worldwide in 2024By Chioma ObinnaThe just-released GLOBOCAN report has revealed that the global cancer burden is rising sharply, with 20.6 million new cases and 9.8 million deaths recorded worldwide in 2024. It also showed that deep inequalities in prevention, early detection, treatment and cancer surveillance continue to leave millions at risk.The latest estimates by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), the World Health Organizatio
  
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• Police bust baby factory in Ogun, rescue two pregnant women, 4 children

  25-08-2026 12:27 via vanguardngr.com
  By James Ogunnaike, AbeokutaOperatives of the Ogun State Police Command have dismantled an alleged illegal “baby factory” in Abaren Village, Mowe, rescuing two pregnant women and four children.The operatives also arrested six suspects in connection with suspected human trafficking and illegal adoption activities.This was contained in a statement signed by ASP Oluborode Opeyemi, Deputy Police Public Relations Officer, Ogun State Command, and made available to newsmen.According to the
  
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• 2 civilians killed, policemen injured in Osun attack

  25-08-2026 12:22 via vanguardngr.com
  The Police Command in Osun said two civilians were killed and two of its officers sustained serious injuries during an attack by suspected political thugs in Ikire, Irewole Local Government Area of the state.This is contained in a statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), DSP Abiodun Ojelabi, on Tuesday in Osogbo.Ojelabi said unidentified assailants, suspected to be political thugs, attacked a police patrol team attached to the Ikire Division at about 11 a.m. on Monday alo
  
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• Ronke Oshodi-Oke defends accepting cash to support political figures

  25-08-2026 12:18 via punchng.com
  
  Nollywood actress Ronke Oshodi-Oke explains why she accepts money to support politicians, urging understanding. Learn more about her stance on Nigerian polRead More: https://punchng.com/ronke-oshodi-oke-defends-accepting-cash-to-support-political-figures/
  
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• INTERPOL arrests 58 in global crackdown on Black Axe crime network

  25-08-2026 12:18 via punchng.com
  
  INTERPOL’s Operation Jackal IV led to 58 arrests and $2.67 million seized in a global crackdown on West African crime groups, including the notorious BlackRead More: https://punchng.com/interpol-arrests-58-in-global-crackdown-on-black-axe-crime-network/
  
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• University of Ibadan eCampus Announces 100% Online Postgraduate Programmes for the 2026 Intake

  25-08-2026 12:08 via punchng.com
  
  UI eCampus offers 100% online postgraduate programmes for 2026 intake. Advance your career with a University of Ibadan degree from anywhere.Read More: https://punchng.com/university-of-ibadan-ecampus-announces-100-online-postgraduate-programmes-for-the-2026-intake/
  
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• 2027: Onoh faults APC campaign council list, urges Tinubu to review it

  25-08-2026 12:04 via vanguardngr.com
  By Dennis AgboFormer South-East spokesman of the Tinubu/Shettima Presidential Campaign Council, Denge Josef Onoh, has criticised the newly released 223-member All Progressives Congress, APC, Presidential Campaign Council for the 2027 elections, urging President Bola Tinubu to review its composition.Onoh, in a memorandum addressed to the President, expressed concern over what he described as the inadequate representation of major APC stakeholders and loyalists from the South-East in the campaign
  
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• 2027: ‘If you want to lead Nigeria, your past must be clear’ — ACF

  25-08-2026 12:02 via vanguardngr.com
  By Juliet UmehThe Arewa Consultative Forum, ACF, has said politicians seeking to lead Nigeria in the 2027 general elections must be prepared to account for their past, insisting that Nigerians have the right to scrutinise their educational background, antecedents and integrity.Publicity Secretary of the ACF, Prof. Tukur Baba, stated this while speaking on Arise Television’s Morning Show on Tuesday, stressing that the debate over candidates’ academic qualifications should go beyond t
  
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• Lagos paid N168.2bn to over 48,000 retirees since 2007 – Govt

  25-08-2026 12:01 via punchng.com
  
  Lagos State Government has paid N168.2bn to over 48,000 retirees since 2007 under the Contributory Pension Scheme, addressing concerns about pension paymenRead More: https://punchng.com/lagos-paid-n168-2bn-to-over-48000-retirees-since-2007-govt/
  
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• BAECC Reaffirms Commitment to the Timely Delivery of the Benin-Asaba Expressway Project Following Recent Protest

  25-08-2026 11:58 via punchng.com
  
  BAECC reaffirms commitment to timely delivery of the Benin-Asaba Expressway project. Learn about progress, challenges, and acceleration plans after recentRead More: https://punchng.com/baecc-reaffirms-commitment-to-the-timely-delivery-of-the-benin-asaba-expressway-project-following-recent-protest/
  
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• ADC condemns illegal occupation of secretariat in Ekiti by ex-chair

  25-08-2026 11:58 via vanguardngr.com
  By Rotimi OjomoyelaThe leadership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Ekiti State Chapter, has strongly condemned the illegal entry and forceful occupation of the State Party Secretariat by the former Chairman, Ilesanmi Omolayo and some suspected hoodlums parading as party officials.This was contained in a statement signed and made available to journalists by its publicity secretary, Chief Gboyega Aribisogan.The party, which described the action as criminal, unlawful and an act of brigand
  
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• Yobe residents slam Buni’s N300m donation, govt denies using state funds

  25-08-2026 11:46 via punchng.com
  
  Yobe residents criticise Governor Buni’s N300m donation to Izala amid poor facilities. Government denies using state funds, sparking debate on priorities.Read More: https://punchng.com/yobe-residents-slam-bunis-n300m-donation-govt-denies-using-state-funds/
  
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• Police rescue three kidnap victims, recover stolen car, firearms in Enugu

  25-08-2026 11:31 via punchng.com
  
  Enugu State Police Command operatives, with community support, rescued three kidnap victims and recovered a stolen Lexus, firearms, and ammunition. InvestiRead More: https://punchng.com/police-rescue-three-kidnap-victims-recover-stolen-car-firearms-in-enugu/
  
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• Police academy releases screening timetable for 13th regular course

  25-08-2026 11:31 via punchng.com
  
  The Nigeria Police Academy has released the screening timetable for its 13th Regular Course. Find out dates, requirements, and CBT schedule for the PoliceRead More: https://punchng.com/police-academy-releases-screening-timetable-for-13th-regular-course/
  
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• Ethiopia bids to host 2028 AFCON

  25-08-2026 11:29 via vanguardngr.com
  Ethiopia has formally submitted its bid to host the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in 2028, which would be its first in more than half a century.The Ethiopian Football Federation confirmed its bid in a post on X late Monday. It last hosted the continental tournament in 1976.Ethiopia has the second biggest population in Africa, with around 130 million people, and its capital serves as the headquarters of the African Union (AU). It has the highest altitude of any African capital at 2,300 metres.Th
  
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• 2027: APC campaign council list raises questions about corruption — Dalung

  25-08-2026 11:20 via vanguardngr.com
  …Backs reintroduction of subsidyBy Juliet UmehFormer Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Solomon Dalung, has raised concerns over the initial composition of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Presidential Campaign Council for the 2027 general elections, saying allegations surrounding some members could undermine public confidence in the ruling party.Dalung, who spoke on Arise Television on Tuesday, said the credibility of the 2027 electoral process would depend partly on the integ
  
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• Diri urges Christian unity as new CAN leadership emerges in Bayelsa

  25-08-2026 11:15 via punchng.com
  
  Bayelsa Governor Diri calls for greater Christian unity to fulfill divine purpose as new CAN leadership emerges in the state. Read more on Punch.Read More: https://punchng.com/diri-urges-christian-unity-as-new-can-leadership-emerges-in-bayelsa/
  
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• Tinubu outperformed past presidents in first term — APC’s scribe

  25-08-2026 11:15 via punchng.com
  
  APC’s Felix Morka asserts President Tinubu outperformed past Nigerian presidents in his first term, citing economic turnaround and policy successes.Read More: https://punchng.com/tinubu-outperformed-past-presidents-in-first-term-apcs-scribe/
  
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• FULL LIST: Nigeria, other African countries dominate world’s 60 poorest by GDP-PPP per capita

  25-08-2026 11:15 via punchng.com
  
  Nigeria ranks 56th among the world’s 60 poorest countries by GDP-PPP per capita in 2026. Discover the full list and how other African nations compare.Read More: https://punchng.com/full-list-nigeria-other-african-countries-dominate-worlds-60-poorest-by-gdp-ppp-per-capita/
  
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• Nigerian newspapers review: Opposition parties lash Yari over ‘APC’ll rule beyond 2031’ vow

  25-08-2026 11:14 via vanguardngr.com
  In today’s Nigerian newspapers review programme, Today in the News, Vanguard leads with opposition parties and some stakeholders lashing out at the Director-General of the All Progressives Congress Presidential Campaign Council, APC-PCC, Senator Abdul’Aziz Yari, over his comments that the ruling party would win the 2027 presidential polls and rule the country beyond 2031.Another headline features the presidential candidate of the Nigerian Democratic Congress, NDC, Peter Obi, disagre
  
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• Eid-el-Maulud: Matawalle movement urges Zamfara Muslims to emulate Prophet Muhammad

  25-08-2026 11:02 via vanguardngr.com
  By Idris Salisu, GusauGUSAU — The Matawalle Political Movement (MPM) has felicitated Muslims in Zamfara State and across Nigeria on the occasion of the Eid-el-Maulud celebration, urging them to emulate the virtues and teachings of Prophet Muhammad.The group, in a statement issued by its Publicity Secretary, Malam Yusuf Idris Gusau, on Tuesday, said the 1448 Maulud celebration provided an opportunity for Muslims to reflect on the Prophet’s teachings on peace, unity, love and peaceful
  
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• Police bust baby factory in Ogun, rescue pregnant women, children

  25-08-2026 10:59 via punchng.com
  
  Ogun State Police Command busts a baby factory in Mowe, rescuing two pregnant women and four children. Six suspects arrested in connection with the illegalRead More: https://punchng.com/police-bust-ogun-baby-factory-in-ogun-rescue-pregnant-women-children/
  
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• Police blame suspected hoodlums for Osun shooting, identify deceased 

  25-08-2026 10:59 via punchng.com
  
  Osun State Police Command blames suspected hoodlums for a shooting incident in Ikire that killed two. Learn more about the Osun shooting victims and policeRead More: https://punchng.com/police-blame-suspected-hoodlums-for-osun-shooting-identify-deceased/
  
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• How to vote for Nigeria’s Soye Karibi-George at 73rd Miss World festival

  25-08-2026 10:59 via punchng.com
  
  Nigerians can now vote for Soye Karibi-George, Miss World Nigeria 2026, at the 73rd Miss World Festival. Find out how to cast your vote and support her.Read More: https://punchng.com/how-to-vote-for-nigerias-soye-karibi-george-at-73rd-miss-world-festival/
  
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• How to apply for FG’s Northern Nigeria agric programme jobs

  25-08-2026 10:59 via punchng.com
  
  Apply for the Federal Government’s Northern Nigeria agric programme jobs. Various positions available for qualified professionals. Deadline: September 6, 2Read More: https://punchng.com/how-to-apply-for-fgs-northern-nigeria-agric-programme-jobs/
  
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