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• Nothing wrong with having 4,000 SAs, says Okpebholo

  10-08-2026 18:10 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Ozioruva AliuBENIN CITY — Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, on Monday said there was nothing wrong with appointing 4,000 Special Assistants (SAs), explaining that the move would help take governance to the grassroots.Okpebholo stated this during a meeting with All Progressives Congress (APC) members from the 18 local government areas of the state, where he reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to strengthening the party and taking governance to the grassroots.In
  
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• Nehita Ofure leads emotional stage play ‘Surrounded’ at BFF festival

  15-08-2026 01:42 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Benjamin NjokuAward-winning actress and beauty queen Nehita Ofure Irieme delivered a powerful performance in the stage play ‘Surrounded’, staged at the recently concluded Building Forever Friendships, BFF, Festival 2026 in Lagos.Her performance was one of the highlights of the festival, with the emotional weight of the story leaving members of the audience in tears.‘Surrounded’ explores the complexities of friendship, betrayal and emotional healing, presenting a raw a
  
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• WAPTV to thrill viewers with Indian hit series, ‘Rajjo’

  15-08-2026 01:41 via punchng.com
  
  WAPTV makes history as the first Nigerian channel to air the popular Indian romantic drama ‘Rajjo’, offering premium family entertainment to viewers.Read More: https://punchng.com/waptv-to-thrill-viewers-with-indian-hit-series-rajjo/
  
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• Very remarkable encounters (III)

  15-08-2026 01:41 via punchng.com
  
  Discover heartwarming encounters and profound lessons on elderly care, vulnerability, and the power of human connection in this touching narrative.Read More: https://punchng.com/very-remarkable-encounters-iii/
  
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• Ogun varsity gets programmes approval

  15-08-2026 01:41 via punchng.com
  
  McPherson University in Ogun State receives NUC approval for four new postgraduate programmes, including Mass Communication and Business Management, startiRead More: https://punchng.com/ogun-varsity-gets-programmes-approval/
  
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• Nurture your marriage through midlife crises with kindness and compassion

  15-08-2026 01:41 via punchng.com
  
  Navigate your marriage through midlife crisis with kindness and compassion. Discover strategies to support your spouse and strengthen your connection durinRead More: https://punchng.com/nurture-your-marriage-through-midlife-crises-with-kindness-and-compassion/
  
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• NLC moves against pro-Tinubu group, queries Lagos chairman

  15-08-2026 01:41 via punchng.com
  
  A fresh internal crisis brews within the NLC as its national secretariat queries the Lagos chairman over her involvement with a pro-Tinubu group, WoPU.Read More: https://punchng.com/nlc-moves-against-pro-tinubu-group-queries-lagos-chairman/
  
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• Losing music catalogue taught me to protect my brand— Justice Obaro

  15-08-2026 01:41 via punchng.com
  
  Nigerian singer Justice Obaro shares how losing his music catalogue taught him the importance of brand protection and understanding the music business.Read More: https://punchng.com/losing-music-catalogue-taught-me-to-protect-my-brand-justice-obaro/
  
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• I don’t have to choose between acting, influencing – Susan Pwajok

  15-08-2026 01:41 via punchng.com
  
  Nigerian actress and influencer Susan Pwajok discusses her career, cultural background, and the evolving entertainment industry. Learn how Susan Pwajok balRead More: https://punchng.com/i-dont-have-to-choose-between-acting-influencing-susan-pwajok/
  
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• I attract guys who can handle strong women — Mummy Wa

  15-08-2026 01:41 via punchng.com
  
  Popular content creator, Mummy Wa (Kemi Ikuseedun), discusses her relationships, career challenges, and financial pressures in the Nigerian entertainment iRead More: https://punchng.com/i-attract-guys-who-can-handle-strong-women-mummy-wa/
  
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• How I turned UTME disappointment into first-class success — Babcock varsity graduate

  15-08-2026 01:41 via punchng.com
  
  Discover how a Babcock University first-class graduate turned UTME disappointment into academic excellence, achieving a 4.52 CGPA in Public Administration.Read More: https://punchng.com/how-i-turned-utme-disappointment-into-first-class-success-babcock-varsity-graduate/
  
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• Fresh concerns over actress Temitope Osoba’s death

  15-08-2026 01:41 via punchng.com
  
  Conflicting accounts and new allegations surrounding actress Temitope Osoba’s death have raised fresh concerns. Learn more about the controversy.Read More: https://punchng.com/fresh-concerns-over-actress-temitope-osobas-death/
  
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• Diiadem, Dabota Lawson trade accusations in bitter feud

  15-08-2026 01:41 via punchng.com
  
  Beauty entrepreneurs Diiadem and Dabota Lawson are embroiled in a bitter social media feud, trading accusations over a N5m gift, relationships, and jealousRead More: https://punchng.com/diiadem-dabota-lawson-trade-accusations-in-bitter-feud/
  
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• Cyberstalking: Court stalls fresh trial of ex-NBA chairman

  15-08-2026 01:41 via punchng.com
  
  A Federal High Court in Abuja has stalled the fresh cyberstalking trial of former NBA Chairman, Gabriel Tsenyen, over objections of double jeopardy. The coRead More: https://punchng.com/cyberstalking-court-stalls-fresh-trial-of-ex-nba-chairman/
  
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• Brain Burster set for music breakthrough

  15-08-2026 01:41 via punchng.com
  
  Nigerian singer Brain Burster is poised for a major music breakthrough with a new single. Discover his unique blend of Afrobeats, hip-hop, and R&B.Read More: https://punchng.com/brain-burster-set-for-music-breakthrough/
  
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• Before Stardom With… Abisola Areola

  15-08-2026 01:41 via punchng.com
  
  Meet Abisola Areola, founder of Skills Co-op, a data and digital transformation strategist opening AI-skills pathways for overlooked talent. Learn about heRead More: https://punchng.com/before-stardom-with-abisola-areola/
  
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• BAP Productions’ Dear Kaffy excites London

  15-08-2026 01:41 via punchng.com
  
  BAP Productions’ ‘Dear Kaffy’ concludes a successful London run, thrilling audiences and critics. Discover the impact of this Nigerian stage play in the UKRead More: https://punchng.com/bap-productions-dear-kaffy-excites-london/
  
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• 5 proven ways to cut your heart attack risk

  15-08-2026 01:41 via punchng.com
  
  Reduce your heart attack risk with these 5 proven strategies. Learn how to control blood pressure, eat healthy, stay active, and manage stress for a healthRead More: https://punchng.com/5-proven-ways-to-cut-your-heart-attack-risk/
  
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• Sacked after 19 years work, my husband still in DSS detention – Wife

  15-08-2026 01:41 via punchng.com
  
  Hauwa Mundi, wife of a former DSS official, speaks out about her husband’s prolonged detention and demands transparency from the Department of State ServicRead More: https://punchng.com/sacked-after-19-years-work-my-husband-still-in-dss-detention-wife/
  
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• Police arrest two suspected drug dealers

  15-08-2026 01:41 via punchng.com
  
  Delta State Police arrested two suspected drug dealers, recovering 132 sachets of tramadol. Investigation ongoing into the drug dealers and a stolen vehiclRead More: https://punchng.com/police-arrest-two-suspected-drug-dealers/
  
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• NSIB to release final Joshua accident report – DG

  15-08-2026 01:41 via punchng.com
  
  The NSIB is set to release its final report on Anthony Joshua’s fatal road accident within 30-60 days. Get details on the investigation and findings.Read More: https://punchng.com/nsib-to-release-final-joshua-accident-report-dg/
  
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• My marriage… With Alhaji Nurudeen Adebule

  15-08-2026 01:41 via punchng.com
  
  Alhaji Nurudeen Adebule shares insights from his 25-year marriage journey, including meeting his wife, overcoming parental objections, and advice for couplRead More: https://punchng.com/my-marriage-with-alhaji-nurudeen-adebule/
  
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• Lagos arrests Lekki-Ajah hoodlums after PUNCH report

  15-08-2026 01:41 via punchng.com
  
  Following a PUNCH report, Lagos State Rapid Response Squad has arrested over a dozen Lekki-Ajah hoodlums extorting and harassing motorists on the expresswaRead More: https://punchng.com/lagos-arrests-lekki-ajah-hoodlums-after-punch-report/
  
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• Hunted to death: Brutal fate of vulnerable women branded witches

  15-08-2026 01:41 via punchng.com
  
  Vulnerable women in Nigeria face brutal fates, hunted and killed over baseless witchcraft accusations. This report exposes the human cost of superstition.Read More: https://punchng.com/hunted-to-death-brutal-fate-of-vulnerable-women-branded-witches/
  
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• Five nabbed for selling fake herbs

  15-08-2026 01:41 via punchng.com
  
  Five suspects have been arrested in Kano for allegedly selling fake herbal medicine and impersonating a registered practitioner. Learn how to identify genuRead More: https://punchng.com/five-nabbed-for-selling-fake-herbs/
  
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• Family, friends celebrate Wigwe

  15-08-2026 01:41 via punchng.com
  
  Family, friends, and colleagues celebrate the 60th posthumous birthday of late Access Bank CEO, Herbert Wigwe, remembering his legacy in banking, educationRead More: https://punchng.com/family-friends-celebrate-wigwe/
  
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• EFCC arraigns man over N56m pilgrimage fraud

  15-08-2026 01:41 via punchng.com
  
  The EFCC has arraigned Lawal Musa for allegedly defrauding individuals of N56 million under the guise of facilitating the 2023 Hajj pilgrimage. Learn moreRead More: https://punchng.com/efcc-arraigns-man-over-n56m-pilgrimage-fraud/
  
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• 2027 hajj: Intending pilgrims to pay N7.88m

  15-08-2026 01:41 via punchng.com
  
  Intending pilgrims for the 2027 Hajj exercise will pay up to N7.88 million, NAHCON announced. Learn about the 2027 Hajj fare and payment deadlines.Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-hajj-intending-pilgrims-to-pay-n7-88m/
  
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• We will not allow Iran march toward a nuclear weapon — Vance

  15-08-2026 01:40 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Vera Anyagafu with agency reportUS Vice President, JD Vance has reiterated the US stance against Iran, saying, “We are not going to allow Iran to march toward a nuclear weapon, and we are not going to allow them to threaten our partners with impunity.”
  Speaking at a policy event in Washington, Vance said the administration is coordinating diplomatic, economic, and security measures with allies to pressure Iran while keeping the option of further action available, declaring that t
  
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• DELTA ROAD LANDING: Private jet crew overwrote black box – NSIB

  15-08-2026 01:40 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Dickson OmobolaNigerian Safety Investigation Bureau, NSIB, has disclosed that the flight crew of the private jet that landed on a road in the Ogwashi-Uku area of Delta State overwrote the aircraft’s black boxes.
  In aviation, the black boxes, comprising the Cockpit Voice Recorder, CVR, and Flight Data Recorder, FDR, capture cockpit audio, aircraft systems and flight performance data to help investigators determine the causes of incidents or accidents and improve aviation safety.
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