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• My marriage… With Benjamin Ishaya

  29-08-2026 02:16 via punchng.com
  
  How did you meet your wife?  I hail from Kaduna State, from Zango Kataf Local Government Area. I met my wife, Rahab, through my best friend who eventually became my best man. Rahab was his cousin, and he introduced us to each other when she came to visit her aunt who lived in our area.Read More: https://punchng.com/my-marriage-with-benjamin-ishaya/
  
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• I have nothing to apologise to Keshi for — Pinnick

  29-08-2026 18:20 via punchng.com
  
  Former NFF President Amaju Pinnick states he has nothing to apologise for regarding Stephen Keshi’s tenure and the Super Eagles’ decline.Read More: https://punchng.com/i-have-nothing-to-apologise-to-keshi-for-pinnick/
  
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• Adeleke issues executive order, sets up panel over Osun killings

  29-08-2026 18:20 via punchng.com
  
  Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has issued an Executive Order establishing a Coroner Inquest/Panel of Inquiry into the killings, shootings, injuries and violence reported at Naira and Kobo Junction, Motor Park/Garage Area, Ikire, Irewole Local Government Area, on August 24, 2026. The panel, headed by Magistrate Ayokunle Shiyanbola, will investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident,Read More: https://punchng.com/adeleke-issues-executive-order-sets-up-panel-over-osun-killings/
  
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• Moody’s positive outlook validates Tinubu’s reforms – FG

  29-08-2026 18:20 via punchng.com
  
  The Federal Government has described Moody’s Ratings’ decision to revise Nigeria’s sovereign credit outlook from stable to positive as an external validation of the economic reforms implemented by the President Bola Tinubu administration. The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele, stated this in a press release posted on his XRead More: https://punchng.com/moodys-positive-outlook-validates-tinubus-reforms-fg/
  
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• Egyptian queen’s 673-diamond necklace stolen from Vienna Museum

  29-08-2026 18:08 via vanguardngr.com
  The International Criminal Police Organisation (INTERPOL) has flagged a diamond necklace once owned by Egypt’s Queen Nazli after the jewellery was stolen from an exhibition at Vienna’s Museum of Applied Arts in Austria.The necklace, which is decorated with 673 diamonds, has been added to INTERPOL’s Stolen Works of Art database following its listing by Austrian authorities.INTERPOL announced the development in a post on X on Saturday, August 29, 2026.“This necklace, stole
  
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• Why sportswear giants Adidas, Puma dumped Nigeria — Pinnick

  29-08-2026 18:05 via punchng.com
  
  Former NFF president Amaju Pinnick reveals why sportswear giants Adidas and Puma severed ties with Nigerian football, citing alleged incidents and blacklisRead More: https://punchng.com/why-sportswear-giants-adidas-puma-dumped-nigeria-pinnick/
  
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• Police arrest two armed robbery suspects in Adamawa

  29-08-2026 18:05 via punchng.com
  
  Adamawa State Police Command arrests two suspected Shilla Boys gang members for armed robbery in Jimeta, recovering stolen phones and a knife.Read More: https://punchng.com/police-arrest-two-armed-robbery-suspects-in-adamawa-2/
  
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• 2027 campaigns won’t disrupt N’Assembly duties — Akpabio

  29-08-2026 18:05 via punchng.com
  
  The President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, on Saturday assured Nigerians that political campaigns ahead of the 2027 general elections will not disrupt the National Assembly’s legislative duties. Akpabio said lawmakers would continue to carry out their constitutional responsibilities despite the increasing political activities and consultations ahead of the next general elections. The Senate PresidentRead More: https://punchng.com/2027-campaigns-wont-disrupt-nassembly-duties-akpabio/
  
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• Sokoto Hisbah dimisses claims of restricting Christian worship

  29-08-2026 17:42 via punchng.com
  
  Sokoto State Hisbah Board dismisses claims of restricting Christian worship and practices, stating its mandate applies only to Muslims. Read more.Read More: https://punchng.com/sokoto-hisbah-dimisses-claims-of-restricting-christian-worship/
  
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• Edo govt issues transmission, distribution licence, power company targets 2026 completion

  29-08-2026 17:32 via vanguardngr.com
  By Ozioruva AliuBENIN CITY – Determined to enhance electricity supply, the Edo State government has issued a transmission and distribution licence to CCETC Ogua Energy Limited for full utilization of its targeted 100 MW power project.The Edo State Government has expressed confidence that the project would be completed and commissioned before the end of 2026.The Commissioner for Power, Hon. Paul Usenbo stated this expectation of the state government in Benin City while presenting the certi
  
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• Married father of two exposed for posing as Catholic priest

  29-08-2026 17:21 via vanguardngr.com
  By Enitan AbdultawabA married father of two has been exposed in Kenya for allegedly posing as a Catholic priest and conducting religious activities in several parishes in Turkana County.The man, identified as Jones Bogonko Onchonga, reportedly gained access to the Catholic Diocese of Lodwar by allegedly presenting forged church documents to support his claim of being an ordained priest.According to Kenyan publication Tuko, Onchonga reportedly celebrated Mass and took part in other religious act
  
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• Ecuador ex-president bags five-year jail term over $76m bribery scandal

  29-08-2026 17:18 via vanguardngr.com
  An Ecuadorian court has sentenced former President Lenin Moreno to five years in prison for accepting bribes linked to the construction of the country’s largest hydroelectric dam.Moreno, who served as president from 2017 to 2021, was among 20 people convicted over corruption allegations surrounding the Coca Codo Sinclair hydroelectric project, which was built by Chinese company Sinohydro.Prosecutors alleged that Sinohydro paid about $76 million in bribes, representing roughly four per cen
  
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• Mourinho questions Ballon d’Or criteria, says trophies shouldn’t decide winner

  29-08-2026 17:11 via punchng.com
  
  Real Madrid coach José Mourinho has questioned the criteria for awarding the Ballon d’Or, arguing that the prize should not be given to a player simply because he won the Champions League or World Cup. Mourinho, speaking ahead of Real Madrid’s LaLiga clash against Málaga, said the award should go to a player whose impactRead More: https://punchng.com/mourinho-questions-ballon-dor-criteria-says-trophies-shouldnt-decide-winner/
  
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• Machete-wielding man attacks security guards at Lagos cinema, kills two

  29-08-2026 17:11 via punchng.com
  
  A machete-wielding man attacked security guards at a Lagos cinema, killing two. Police are investigating the incident and reviewing CCTV footage.Read More: https://punchng.com/machete-wielding-man-attacks-security-guards-at-lagos-cinema-kills-two/
  
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• Borders not closed, Tunji-Ojo faults Atiku’s plan to reopen land borders

  29-08-2026 17:11 via punchng.com
  
  Minister Tunji-Ojo clarifies that Nigeria borders are not closed, countering Atiku’s plan to reopen them. Learn about current border management and securitRead More: https://punchng.com/borders-not-closed-tunji-ojo-faults-atikus-plan-to-reopen-land-borders/
  
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• 2027 campaigns can’t stop NASS from legislative duties – Akpabio

  29-08-2026 16:42 via vanguardngr.com
  By Henry UmoruSenate President Godswill Akpabio has assured Nigerians that the 2027 electioneering will not stop members of the National Assembly from carrying out their legislative duties.According to Akpabio, electioneering and legislative duties are not the same and there was no way one could affect or disturb the other.Akpabio, who recently convened a meeting of APC Critical Stakeholders in Akwa Ibom North West Senatorial District, where President Bola Tinubu, himself and Governor Umo Eno r
  
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• INEC unveils 12 Kwara gov candidates for 2027

  29-08-2026 16:38 via punchng.com
  
  INEC has officially unveiled 12 governorship candidates for the Kwara 2027 election, setting the stage for a competitive race. See the full list of candidaRead More: https://punchng.com/inec-unveils-12-kwara-gov-candidates-for-2027/
  
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• ‘I don’t miss them’ – Michelle Obama faces backlash over remarks on daughters

  29-08-2026 16:38 via vanguardngr.com
  Former US First Lady Michelle Obama has faced criticism after saying she does not miss having her adult daughters, Malia and Sasha, living at home.Obama made the comments during an appearance on Jon Stewart’s “IMO” podcast, where she was asked whether she missed the daily routine of raising her children.“I’m good,” Obama replied, explaining that she now enjoys having control over her schedule.She later clarified that her comments did not mean she loved her da
  
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• 2027: Rivers Assembly candidate dumps NDC, pitches tent with ADP

  29-08-2026 16:31 via vanguardngr.com
  By Daniel AbiaPopular Okrika-born philanthropist and grassroots politician, Hon. Desmond Stephen, has officially resigned from the National Democratic Congress (NDC) and pitched his tent with the Action Democratic Party (ADP).In a resignation letter dated May 25, 2026, Stephen expressed gratitude to the NDC leadership and members for the opportunities and political experience he gained during his time in the party.
  He said the decision was made after careful reflection and in line with his comm
  
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• Hisbah rejects claims of anti-Christian restrictions in Sokoto

  29-08-2026 16:22 via vanguardngr.com
  By Musa Ubandawaki, SokotoSokoto State Hisbah Board has dismissed as false and misleading allegations circulating on social media that the state’s religious enforcement agency has imposed restrictions on Christian worship and practices.The Board, in a strongly worded statement issued on Saturday in Sokoto by its Commandant, Dr. Usman Abdullahi Jatau, described the allegations as a deliberate attempt to distort the mandate of the agency, undermine public confidence and inflame religious se
  
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• Clashes rock Niger capital, junta says back in control

  29-08-2026 16:20 via vanguardngr.com
  Niger’s ruling junta said Saturday it “gradually took back control” after mutinying soldiers attacked key sites around the capital including the presidential palace, after the city was rocked by hours of heavy gunfire.As the clashes broke out,  soldiers blocked access to the presidential palace and national television, with Tele Sahel going off air for just over an hour on Saturday morning before being restored around 10:00 am (0900 GMT).“There was an attempt by ins
  
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• Why labour movement will miss Ugboaja — NLC

  29-08-2026 16:17 via vanguardngr.com
  By Victor Ahiuma-YoungThe Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, has mourned the death of its General Secretary, Emmanuel Ugboaja, describing him as a towering figure whose departure has left a deep void in the Nigerian labour movement.The NLC National Executive Council NEC, which met in Enugu on Thursday, August 27, 2026, said Ugboaja died in the early hours of Saturday, August 22, after a protracted illness.According to the NLC, he remained committed to the welfare of Nigerian workers until his final
  
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• FCT Police secures conviction of two wanted ammunition suppliers

  29-08-2026 16:14 via vanguardngr.com
  By Kingsley OmonobiThe FCT Police Command has secured the conviction of two wanted suspects, Yau Sule and Mariya Sule, following intelligence-led operations that led to their arrest on the 2nd of June, 2026 in connection with unlawful possession and suspected supply of ammunition to kidnappers and other criminal elements operating within the North Central region and the Federal Capital Territory.Yau Sule was arrested on 2nd June 2026 while in transit along the Abuja-Kaduna Highway. During the o
  
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• Anambra LG poll: Tension, gunshots as YPP battles APGA

  29-08-2026 16:05 via vanguardngr.com
  By Vincent Ujumadu There was tension and sporadic gunshots at the council headquarters of Anambra East Local Government Area on Saturday, where election was supposed to hold for the Anambra State local government poll.The ruling All Progressives Grand Alliance, APGA, has no challengers in 20 of the state’s 21 local government areas. But it is challenged by Young Progressives Party, YPP, in Anambra East.Hundreds of people had gathered at the local government headquarters at Otuocha as
  
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• Shettima departs Abuja for AU summit in Angola

  29-08-2026 15:51 via punchng.com
  
  Vice President Kashim Shettima departs Abuja to represent President Tinubu at the AU summit in Angola, focusing on conflict resolution and peace.Read More: https://punchng.com/shettima-departs-abuja-for-au-summit-in-angola/
  
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• EPL: Liverpool’s winless start continues, held to 2-2 draw by Nottingham Forest

  29-08-2026 15:51 via punchng.com
  
  Liverpool were held to a 2-2 draw by Nottingham Forest at Anfield on Saturday as the Reds twice came from behind in a pulsating Premier League encounter. Dan Ndoye gave Forest the lead in the 24th minute, finishing after Morgan Gibbs-White created the opening to silence the home crowd. Liverpool struggled to break down theRead More: https://punchng.com/epl-liverpools-winless-start-continues-held-to-2-2-draw-by-nottingham-forest/
  
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• Edo issues licences for 100MW power project, targets December completion

  29-08-2026 15:51 via punchng.com
  
  Edo State issues transmission and distribution licences for its 100MW power project, targeting December 2026 completion. Learn more about the Edo power proRead More: https://punchng.com/edo-issues-licences-for-100mw-power-project-targets-december-completion/
  
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• EPL: Liverpool, Nottingham Forest share points in 2-2 draw

  29-08-2026 15:51 via vanguardngr.com
  Andoni Iraola escaped defeat on his Anfield debut as Liverpool manager thanks to Victor Munoz’s strike to salvage a 2-2 draw against Nottingham Forest.Forest were set to win at Anfield for the third consecutive season as Dan Ndoye and Morgan Gibbs-White’s penalty twice put the visitors in front.Alexander Isak briefly brought Iraola’s men level in the second half before Munoz’s deflected effort rescued a late point for the second time in Iraola’s two matches in char
  
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• ‘Not UCL or World Cup winner’ – Mourinho decries politics in Balon D’or awards

  29-08-2026 15:39 via vanguardngr.com
  José Mourinho has insisted that the Ballon d’Or should be awarded to the best individual player in the world, rather than simply going to a player because his team won the Champions League or World Cup.The Real Madrid coach made the remarks at his pre-match press conference ahead of his side’s home clash with Málaga on Sunday.Madrid have won their first two matches already having faced Espanyol and Real Sociedad this season and will be looking to continue their campaig
  
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• Red Cross donates 700 cartons of therapeutic food to Sokoto govt

  29-08-2026 15:34 via punchng.com
  
  The Red Cross Sokoto branch has donated 700 cartons of therapeutic food to the Sokoto State Government to combat child malnutrition. Learn more about thisRead More: https://punchng.com/red-cross-donates-700-cartons-of-therapeutic-food-to-sokoto-govt/
  
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