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• NFF board resignation: Odegbami, Ikhana, Owolabi, Bako react

  28-08-2026 10:49 via vanguardngr.com
  By Tony Ubani, Patrick Omorodion, Jacob Ajom, Johnbosco Agbakwuru, Emma JemegahPresident Bola Tinubu has directed a comprehensive reform of Nigerian football to overcome repeated failures to qualify for major regional, continental and world tournaments, following the resignation of Alhaji Ibrahim Gusau as president of the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF. Read Also: NFF Crisis: Tinubu orders comprehensive reform of Nigerian FootballVanguard had exclusively reported on Thursday, of the resi
  
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• 2027: Ogun PDP Rep candidate, Ogunbanjo, emphasises effective representation at campaign flag-off

  29-08-2026 01:39 via vanguardngr.com
  The House of Representatives candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for Ijebu Central Federal Constituency, Wale Ogunbanjo, has told the people of the constituency that only effective representation at the National Assembly could guarantee them the needed dividends of democracy.Ogunbanjo, who earlier represented the constituency between 2003 and 2007, said at the flag-off of his campaign at Ijebu-Ode that the legacies he left behind during his first tenure in the National Assembly are
  
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• Kaduna varsity begs lecturers to end strike

  29-08-2026 01:29 via punchng.com
  
  The management of Kaduna State University has appealed to the Academic Staff Union of Universities, KASU chapter, to suspend its two-week warning strike, saying the intervention of the state government has provided a fresh opportunity to resolve the lecturers’ grievances. The appeal came on Friday, barely 24 hours after the lecturers commenced the warning strike,Read More: https://punchng.com/kaduna-varsity-begs-lecturers-to-end-strike/
  
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• Ekiti fights improper waste disposal

  29-08-2026 01:29 via punchng.com
  
  The Ekiti State Government has begun enforcement against improper waste disposal, warning residents against activities capable of causing environmental nuisance or endangering public health. This follows complaints of offensive odour in parts of Ado Ekiti, the state capital. The Commissioner for Environment and Natural Resources, Tosin Aluko-Ajisafe, in a statement made available to journalists onRead More: https://punchng.com/ekiti-fights-improper-waste-disposal/
  
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• Police comb bushes for abducted corpers

  29-08-2026 01:29 via punchng.com
  
  The Kogi State Police Command and other security operatives have continued to comb the surrounding bushes for National Youth Service Corps members and other passengers abducted along the Aloma–Egane Expressway in Ofu Local Government Area of the state. The police said 11 victims, including the drivers of the two buses attacked on Wednesday, had beenRead More: https://punchng.com/police-comb-bushes-for-abducted-corpers/
  
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• No economic growth without security – Tinubu

  29-08-2026 01:29 via punchng.com
  
  President Bola Tinubu has said the country cannot achieve meaningful economic growth without securing the lives and property of its citizens, stressing that peace and stability are essential for businesses to thrive. Tinubu stated this on Friday at the graduation ceremony of participants of the National Defence College Course 34 in Abuja. A total ofRead More: https://punchng.com/no-economic-growth-without-security-tinubu/
  
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• Nnamdi Kanu: Broadcast locations created legal flaw, says Ejimakor

  29-08-2026 01:29 via punchng.com
  
  Former lead counsel to Nnamdi Kanu, Aloy Ejimakor, has explained his decision to challenge the continuation of the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra’s terrorism trial, arguing that the prosecution failed to disclose where the alleged broadcasts underpinning the charges were made. Ejimakor, who led Kanu’s defence between February 2024 and March 2025,Read More: https://punchng.com/nnamdi-kanu-broadcast-locations-created-legal-flaw-says-ejimakor/
  
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• Nigerian borders already open, Presidency replies Atiku

  29-08-2026 01:29 via punchng.com
  
  The Presidency on Friday dismissed African Democratic Congress presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar’s campaign pledge to open the borders upon assuming office, insisting that the country’s land borders were already open. It described the promise as evidence that the former Vice President had become unhinged and willing to say anything to deceive politically gullible Nigerians. SpecialRead More: https://punchng.com/nigerian-borders-already-open-presidency-replies-atiku/
  
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• Love for sale? Okonkwo’s N700,000 matchmaking platform faces fire

  29-08-2026 01:29 via punchng.com
  
  A N700,000-a-year Christian matchmaking platform launched by relationship coach and pastor, Kingsley Okonkwo, has triggered a heated debate among Nigerians, with critics accusing him of commercialising the search for love and marriage. The platform, ‘Mentor To Marry’, offers three annual membership packages ranging from N70,000 to N700,000, with the most expensive package providing subscribers withRead More: https://punchng.com/love-for-sale-okonkwos-n700000-matchmaking-platform-face
  
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• Lawmaker backs CNG buses

  29-08-2026 01:29 via punchng.com
  
  The Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Public Assets, Ademorin Kuye, has urged state governors and local government chairmen across the country to adopt compressed natural gas-powered mass transit schemes to reduce the burden of high transportation costs on workers. Kuye made the call on Friday while reacting to the rollout of 37Read More: https://punchng.com/lawmaker-backs-cng-buses/
  
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• FG’s CNG policy: 120,000 conversions inadequate, says Atiku

  29-08-2026 01:29 via punchng.com
  
  Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and the African Democratic Congress presidential candidate have criticised the Federal Government’s Compressed Natural Gas conversion programme, describing the conversion of about 120,000 vehicles in more than three years as inadequate to address the country’s transportation and cost-of-living crises. Atiku, in a statement issued on Friday by his Senior SpecialRead More: https://punchng.com/fgs-cng-policy-120000-conversions-inadequate-says-atiku/
  
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• 10-year-old car vandalism gang busted in Lagos

  29-08-2026 01:29 via punchng.com
  
  The Lagos State Police Command has busted a suspected vehicle vandalism syndicate that has allegedly been operating across the state for about 10 years. Two members of the gang, identified as 46-year-old Uba Chigozie and 37-year-old Onyeka Emordi, were arrested by operatives of the Anti-Kidnapping Unit of the command under the supervision of CSP SundayRead More: https://punchng.com/10-year-old-car-vandalism-gang-busted-in-lagos/
  
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• Troops kill scores of bandits in Sokoto

  29-08-2026 01:13 via punchng.com
  
  Scores of suspected bandits have reportedly been killed after troops of the Nigerian Army overran their positions in Maikujera, Rabah Local Government Area of Sokoto State. The operation, which was ongoing as of Friday evening, involved the deployment of Armoured Personnel Carriers and other military assets as the troops moved to dislodge the armed groupsRead More: https://punchng.com/troops-kill-scores-of-bandits-in-sokoto/
  
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• Itauma battles Hrgović for IBF heavyweight title

  29-08-2026 01:13 via punchng.com
  
  British-Nigerian heavyweight prospect Moses Itauma will battle Filip Hrgović for the vacant IBF heavyweight title on Saturday at the O2 Arena in London, with tension rising between both fighters ahead of the bout. Itauma, born in Slovakia to a Nigerian father and Slovak mother before relocating to Kent as a child, remains unbeaten in allRead More: https://punchng.com/itauma-battles-hrgovic-for-ibf-heavyweight-title/
  
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• Beauty In The Motherland 2026 takes centre stage in Lagos

  29-08-2026 01:12 via vanguardngr.com
  By Benjamin NjokuBeauty In The Motherland 2026 is set to return to Lagos from October 5 to 7, 2026, bringing together the biggest names in Africa’s beauty industry for three days of exhibitions, business, and inspiration.The event that will take place at the Eko Convention Centre, Eko Hotel and Suites,Victoria Island, Lagos, positions itself as Africa’s leading beauty exhibition, a platform created to celebrate the continent’s rich beauty, natural and creative resources while
  
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• Two Frankfurt Airport workers die from malaria

  29-08-2026 01:02 via vanguardngr.com
  FRANKFURT — Two workers at Germany’s Frankfurt Airport have died after contracting malaria in an unusual outbreak believed to have been caused by an infected mosquito transported into the country aboard an aircraft.Fraport, the company that operates Frankfurt Airport, said six employees had contracted what is known as airport malaria, with two subsequently dying. The four other workers have recovered, according to German media reports.“We are shocked and deeply saddened by the
  
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• Uche Ogbodo turns heads after new facial transformation

  29-08-2026 01:01 via vanguardngr.com
  By Benjamin NjokuNollywood actress Uche Ogbodo is trending again, this time for her newly transformed look.The mother of one recently underwent facial rejuvenation barely a month after announcing her separation from husband Bobby Maris after eight years of marriage. This marks her second cosmetic procedure this year, after her BBL a few months ago.And going by the buzz online, the latest procedure is doing exactly what she wanted — turning heads. Sharing photos of her new look on Instagra
  
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• Naira sustains gains, trades at N1,337

  29-08-2026 00:57 via punchng.com
  
  The Naira on Friday sustained its weeklong appreciation, strengthening to N1,337.28 against the US dollar at the official foreign exchange market. Data published on the official website of the Central Bank of Nigeria showed that the local currency gained N1.29. The latest appreciation represented a 0.09 per cent increase from Thursday’s rate of N1,338.58 perRead More: https://punchng.com/naira-sustains-gains-trades-at-n1337/
  
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• Ugandan King Oyo Nyimba, former world’s youngest monarch, dies at 34

  29-08-2026 00:45 via vanguardngr.com
  KAMPALA — King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV of Uganda’s Tooro Kingdom, who became the world’s youngest reigning monarch after ascending the throne at the age of three, has died at 34.The monarch died at about 10 p.m. local time on Thursday, according to the Prime Minister of the Tooro Kingdom, Calvin Armstrong Rwomiire Akiiki, who announced his death in a post on X.“It is with profound sadness and a heavy heart that I announce the passing of His Majesty the Omukama
  
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• US judge rules Trump sanctions against Anthropic illegal

  29-08-2026 00:24 via punchng.com
  
  A US federal judge ruled Thursday that sanctions imposed by President Donald Trump’s administration against AI giant Anthropic were illegal, finding that the government punished the company in a row over military use of its technology. Anthropic infuriated Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth in February by insisting its technology should not be used for mass surveillance or fully autonomous weapons systems.Read More: https://punchng.com/us-judge-rules-trump-sanctions-again
  
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• Board shortlists NSCDC, immigration applicants for physical screening

  29-08-2026 00:24 via punchng.com
  
  The Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board has shortlisted applicants for physical screening. Check your NSCDC recruitment statusRead More: https://punchng.com/board-shortlists-nscdc-immigration-applicants-for-physical-screening/
  
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• 2027: Obi, Kwankwaso supporters reject merger

  29-08-2026 00:08 via punchng.com
  
  The OK Movement, a political platform established to mobilise support for the joint ticket of the Nigeria Democratic Congress presidential candidate, Peter Obi, and his running mate, Dr Rabiu Kwankwaso, on Friday ruled out any merger with an external political organisation ahead of the 2027 general elections. The group, which is a blend of supportersRead More: https://punchng.com/2027-obi-kwankwaso-supporters-reject-merger/
  
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• Nigerian jailed in US for laundering $3.1m scam proceeds

  28-08-2026 23:53 via punchng.com
  
  A Nigerian national, Oluwasegun Baiyewu, has been sentenced to 95 months (7 years and 11 months) in prison in the United States for laundering more than $3.1 million in proceeds from various fraud schemes targeting US citizens. The US Department of Justice said Baiyewu, 40, of Houston, Texas, was sentenced on Thursday for his roleRead More: https://punchng.com/nigerian-jailed-in-us-for-laundering-3-1m-scam-proceeds/
  
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• ASUU-NDU suspends strike after Bayelsa deal, seeks better funding

  28-08-2026 23:50 via vanguardngr.com
  By Samuel Oyadongha, YenagoaThe Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Niger Delta University (NDU) branch, has suspended its indefinite strike following an agreement with the Bayelsa State Government on the implementation of outstanding allowances and wage award arrears.The union had embarked on the strike over the state government’s delay in implementing the Consolidated Academic Tools Allowance (CATA) and Professional Allowance.Addressing journalists on Friday in Yenagoa, the ASU
  
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• Nigeria can cut oil production costs with local chemicals — Expert

  28-08-2026 23:48 via vanguardngr.com
  By Udeme Akpan, Energy EditorA Nigerian chemical engineer, Godswill Chidiebere Agomuo, has called for increased local formulation and production of specialised oilfield chemicals, saying the move could reduce operating costs, promote technology transfer and strengthen Nigeria’s technical capacity in the oil and gas industry.
  At an estimated average of about $40 per barrel, Nigeria’s crude oil production costs are among the highest in the OPEC+ group, far above the bloc’s rough
  
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• NARD urges Oyo govt to avert fresh crisis at LAUTECH Teaching Hospital

  28-08-2026 23:44 via vanguardngr.com
  By Damilola SamuelThe Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has called on the Oyo State Government to urgently address welfare and manpower challenges affecting resident doctors at the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH) Teaching Hospital, Ogbomoso.The association made the appeal as the August 28 deadline for the ultimatum issued by the hospital’s Association of Resident Doctors (ARD) approaches.In a statement signed by its President, Dr Mohammad Usman Suleiman, N
  
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• 2027: Obi-Kwankwaso Movement rejects merger, backs Ughulu as DG

  28-08-2026 23:30 via vanguardngr.com
  By Henry UmoruABUJA — Ahead of the 2027 presidential and general elections, the Obi-Kwankwaso (OK) Movement has rejected any proposal to merge or absorb the organisation into another political body, insisting that it will remain an independent support group.The movement, a political platform established to mobilise support for the joint ticket of Peter Obi and Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, also reaffirmed John Ughulu as its founder and Director-General, rejecting proposals for his replace
  
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• Eagle Online publisher Dotun Oladipo for burial September 11

  28-08-2026 23:08 via punchng.com
  
  The family of The Eagle Online publisher, Dotun Oladipo, has announced September 11, 2026, as the burial date of the late journalist and media entrepreneur. This was contained in a statement signed on Friday by the Publicity Secretary, Guild of Corporate Online Publishers, Kemi Yesufu, which was made available to PUNCH Online. Oladipo died onRead More: https://punchng.com/eagle-online-publisher-dotun-oladipo-for-burial-september-11/
  
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• Bundesliga: Olise, Diaz fire Bayern to 5-1 win over Stuttgart

  28-08-2026 23:08 via punchng.com
  
  Michael Olise and Luis Diaz were among five different goalscorers as Bayern Munich cruised to a 5-1 home win over Stuttgart in Friday’s Bundesliga opener. Defending Bundesliga champions Bayern were in control from start to finish in a rematch of last season’s German Cup final, with Olise in spectacular form despite the wet conditions. DayotRead More: https://punchng.com/bundesliga-olise-diaz-fire-bayern-to-5-1-win-over-stuttgart/
  
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• Soldiers beat me, others after encounter with terrorists, Yobe LG vice chairman‎ claims

  28-08-2026 23:08 via punchng.com
  
  The Vice Chairman of Geidam Local Government Area of Yobe State, Abubakar Muhammad Nur, has alleged that soldiers attached to the Nigerian Army assaulted and injured him while he was carrying out his official duties in the town on Friday. Nur told The PUNCH Online in an exclusive interview on Friday that the soldiers beatRead More: https://punchng.com/soldiers-beat-me-others-after-encounter-with-terrorists-yobe-lg-vice-chairman-claims/
  
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