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• Osun election: FUOYE debunks report of VC Ogunwole’s arrest

  19-08-2026 22:18 via vanguardngr.com
  
  The management of the Federal University Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE) has dismissed reports that its Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Joshua Ogunwole, was arrested and detained by the police in Abuja following his role as the Chief Returning Officer in the recently concluded Osun State governorship election.FUOYE Director of Communications and Public Affairs, Dr Sunday Saanu, described the reports as false and fabricated.In a statement made available in Ado Ekiti on Wednesday, Saanu said the reports of Ogunwole&rsq
  
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• My replacement not because of Supreme Court verdict — Kebbi dep gov

  20-08-2026 00:40 via punchng.com
  
  Kebbi Deputy Governor, Umar Abubakar-Tafida, dismisses claims his replacement as running mate is due to the Supreme Court verdict, calling it a smear campaRead More: https://punchng.com/my-replacement-not-because-of-supreme-court-verdict-kebbi-dep-gov/
  
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• Osun: Police launch manhunt over killing of 60-yr-old man

  20-08-2026 00:25 via vanguardngr.com
  
  The Police Command in Osun has confirmed the killing of a 60-year-old man, Tajudeen Yusuf, by suspected hoodlums on Wednesday in Osogbo.The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), DSP Abiodun Ojelabi, confirmed the incident in a statement on Wednesday.Ojelabi said the incident occurred around Ita-Olokan area of Osogbo at about 4 p.m., shortly after Gov. Ademola Adeleke visited the Ataoja of Osogbo, Oba Jimoh Olanipekun, at his palace.He said preliminary investigation revealed that Adeleke, acco
  
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• Oyo to tackle HIV with data, begins surveillance survey training

  20-08-2026 00:23 via punchng.com
  
  Oyo State strengthens HIV prevention with a new surveillance survey. Learn how improved data collection will guide resource allocation and intervention strRead More: https://punchng.com/oyo-to-tackle-hiv-with-data-begins-surveillance-survey-training/
  
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• Oyo assures hospitality investors of continued support

  20-08-2026 00:23 via punchng.com
  
  Oyo State Government pledges continued support for hospitality investors, creating a conducive environment for tourism growth and development in the state.Read More: https://punchng.com/oyo-assures-hospitality-investors-of-continued-support/
  
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• Trump unveils White House helipad as building frenzy escalates

  20-08-2026 00:18 via vanguardngr.com
  
  US President Donald Trump showed off a giant new helicopter landing pad at the White House on Wednesday, the latest in a series of construction projects, as he seeks to leave his mark on Washington.While the Iran war is stalled abroad and the economy stalls at home, the former property tycoon seemed reinvigorated as he led journalists on an impromptu tour of the new landing zone on the South Lawn.“One thing I know how to do is build!” Trump told reporters.Trump said the granite heli
  
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• Prince Harry, Meghan to move back to UK

  20-08-2026 00:09 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Prince Harry and his wife Meghan, who cut ties with the British royal family in 2020, are moving back to the United Kingdom, British press reported on Wednesday.The younger son of King Charles III and Meghan “plan to leave the United States by the end of the month to settle in a private, non-royal residence, which is said to be located outside London,” wrote The Telegraph, while several outlets including the BBC reported their two children are enrolled in a British school for the st
  
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• Why we don’t interfere with security agencies in Abia — Otti

  20-08-2026 00:07 via punchng.com
  
  Governor Alex Otti explains his administration’s non-interference policy with security agencies in Abia State, attributing improved Abia security to transpRead More: https://punchng.com/why-we-dont-interfere-with-security-agencies-in-abia-otti/
  
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• Regulatory issues threats to oil investment, others, says PENGASSAN

  20-08-2026 00:07 via punchng.com
  
  PENGASSAN warns that regulatory uncertainty and lengthy approval processes threaten fresh oil investment and production growth in Nigeria’s oil and gas indRead More: https://punchng.com/regulatory-issues-threats-to-oil-investment-others-says-pengassan/
  
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• Folarin, Adelabu, others absent as Oyo APC reconciliation committee submits report

  20-08-2026 00:07 via punchng.com
  
  Key Oyo APC governorship aspirants, including Folarin and Adelabu, were absent as the reconciliation committee submitted its report. The party aims to resoRead More: https://punchng.com/folarin-adelabu-others-absent-as-oyo-apc-reconciliation-committee-submits-report/
  
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• US national debt exceeds $40 trillion for first time

  20-08-2026 00:04 via vanguardngr.com
  
  The US gross national debt has surged past $40 trillion for the first time, government data showed Wednesday, outstripping earlier forecasts at a pace fuelled in part by President Donald Trump’s invalidated tariffs.The uptick in borrowing comes as longer term US obligations linked to social security and health care have been growing, while interest payments have climbed as well.Total public debt outstanding stood at $40.05 trillion at the close of business Tuesday, according to data relea
  
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• Burna Boy, Tems earn 2026 MTV VMAs nominations (Full List)

  19-08-2026 23:56 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Nigerian Afrobeats stars Damini Ogulu, popularly known as Burna Boy, and Temilade Openiyi, also known as Tems, have secured nominations at the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs).The nominations were announced on Tuesday ahead of the awards ceremony scheduled to take place at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles on Sunday, September 27.Burna Boy received two nominations for his collaboration with Colombian singer Shakira on the official 2026 FIFA World Cup song, “Dai Dai.”The Grammy-wi
  
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• Gov Otu bows to pressure, orders release of detained critic Odama

  19-08-2026 23:42 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Ike UchechukwuCross River State Governor, Sen Bassey Otu, on Wednesday night ordered the release of businessman and social media critic, Denis Odama, who had spent about a week in detention following a complaint filed by some of the governor’s aides.In a statement issued via his verified Facebook page, Otu said he had personally directed the aides to withdraw their complaint against Odama, and instructed the state’s Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice to “urgently
  
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• NASA satellite rescue mission fails, says US space agency

  19-08-2026 23:37 via punchng.com
  
  A NASA mission to save the Swift space telescope from burning up has failed. Learn why the satellite rescue mission could not be controlled.Read More: https://punchng.com/nasa-satellite-rescue-mission-fails-says-us-space-agency/
  
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• Atletico open La Liga campaign with win over Malaga

  19-08-2026 23:32 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Kang-In Lee and Alex Baena’s superb strikes helped Atletico Madrid kick off their La Liga campaign with a 2-0 win over Malaga on Wednesday, without forward Julian Alvarez.Argentina international Alvarez, who wanted to sign for Barcelona, is not involved yet as he finds fitness following a post-World Cup break along with several others, Diego Simeone sent out an Atletico side peppered with youngsters.However, substitutes Lee and Baena ensured the Rojiblancos, who last won La Liga in 2021,
  
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• Just In: 83 Nigerians return from South Africa

  19-08-2026 23:24 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Favour UleborEighty-three Nigerians have returned to the country from South Africa following a repatriation exercise facilitated by private individuals.The Ministry of Foreign Affairs disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday night, saying the returnees arrived at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos aboard a South African Airways flight from Johannesburg.The returnees were accompanied by two officials of the Consulate-General of Nigeria in Johannesburg.According to the ministr
  
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• US national debt exceeds $40tn, govt data shows

  19-08-2026 23:14 via punchng.com
  
  US national debt has surpassed $40 trillion, driven by increased borrowing and rising interest payments. Learn how this impacts the US economy and global mRead More: https://punchng.com/us-national-debt-exceeds-40tn-govt-data-shows/
  
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• Navy begins tactical exercise to sharpen skills, tackle piracy

  19-08-2026 23:14 via punchng.com
  
  The Nigerian Navy has commenced ‘Exercise Littoral Fury’ in Cross River State to sharpen skills and enhance operational capacity against piracy, oil theft,Read More: https://punchng.com/navy-begins-tactical-exercise-to-sharpen-skills-tackle-piracy/
  
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• FG okays N1.02tn for Port Harcourt-Onne road, cancer centre, others

  19-08-2026 23:14 via punchng.com
  
  The Federal Government has approved N1.02tn for major infrastructure projects, including the Port Harcourt-Onne road upgrade and a new National Cancer CentRead More: https://punchng.com/fg-okays-n1-02tn-for-port-harcourt-onne-road-cancer-centre-others/
  
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• Adebutu tackles Abiodun over delay in choosing new Awujale

  19-08-2026 23:14 via punchng.com
  
  PDP candidate Oladipupo Adebutu questions Governor Abiodun’s delay in selecting a new Awujale of Ijebuland, urging voters to reject APC in 2027.Read More: https://punchng.com/adebutu-tackles-abiodun-over-delay-in-choosing-new-awujale/
  
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• 2027: ‘Nigerians are hungry, angry’ – Utomi urges massive voter turnout

  19-08-2026 22:59 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Prof. Pat Utomi, Professor of Political Economy, has urged Nigerians to prepare for massive voter turnout during the January 2027 presidential election.Utomi, Convener of the Big Tent and Movement for Credible Election, made the call at a media briefing in Lagos on Wednesday.The Independent National Electoral Commission has scheduled the presidential and National Assembly elections for Jan. 16, 2027.The governorship and state assembly elections are scheduled for Feb. 6, 2027, according to INEC&
  
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• PFIPC: ICPC uncovers multiple fake agencies as Tinubu orders forensic probe

  19-08-2026 22:58 via punchng.com
  
  President Tinubu has ordered a forensic investigation into the Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council and other fake agencies, aiming to strenRead More: https://punchng.com/pfipc-icpc-uncovers-multiple-fake-agencies-as-tinubu-orders-forensic-probe/
  
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• Osogbo gunfire: Police confirm one dead, vow to arrest suspects

  19-08-2026 22:58 via punchng.com
  
  The Osun State Police Command has commenced a full-scale investigation into a shooting incident that occurred in Osogbo, Osun State. The state Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Abiodun Ojelabi, in a statement on behalf of the Commissioner of Police (Election), Samuel Etaifo, noted this on Wednesday evening. “On Wednesday, 19th August 2026, at about 1600hrs,Read More: https://punchng.com/osogbo-gunfire-police-confirm-one-dead-vow-to-arrest-suspects/
  
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• FG approves 600 housing units for military, adopts revised biotechnology policy

  19-08-2026 22:58 via punchng.com
  
  The Federal Government has approved 600 new housing units for military personnel in Abuja, bringing the total to 2,656. This is part of a 10,000-unit targeRead More: https://punchng.com/fg-approves-600-housing-units-for-military-adopts-revised-biotechnology-policy/
  
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• Tinubu’s funding turning states around — Gov. Aliyu

  19-08-2026 22:51 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Musa Ubandawaki, SokotoSokoto State Governor Ahmed Aliyu has declared that state governments across Nigeria are now enjoying improved financial capacity under the administration of President Bola Tinubu, enabling them to implement critical development projects, sustain social interventions and respond more effectively to the needs of citizens.The governor made the declaration in Bodinga Local Government Area of Sokoto State while flagging off the sale of essential food commodities at subsidi
  
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• Outdated state laws threaten Nigeria’s disease outbreak preparedness — NCDC

  19-08-2026 22:42 via punchng.com
  
  Outdated state laws are threatening Nigeria’s disease outbreak preparedness, warns NCDC. Learn how weak public health laws undermine national response effoRead More: https://punchng.com/outdated-state-laws-threaten-nigerias-disease-outbreak-preparedness-ncdc/
  
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• UPDATED: Five Americans, Ecuador intel chief die in Kenya helicopter crash

  19-08-2026 22:34 via punchng.com
  
  Five Americans and Ecuador’s intelligence chief died in a helicopter crash in Kenya’s Samburu County. Investigations are underway into the cause of the fatRead More: https://punchng.com/five-americans-die-in-kenya-helicopter-crash/
  
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• One killed as Davido’s security details, thugs clash at palace

  19-08-2026 22:33 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Shina Abubakar, OsogboFollowing gunshots that erupted during Governor Ademola Adeleke’s visit to the Ataoja of Osogbo’s palace, one person was reportedly killed in the Ita-Olokan area of Osogbo.The governor had, in the company of his nephew, David Adeleke, popularly called Davido, paid a courtesy visit to the monarch but a clash ensued between two groups outside the palace which resulted in an exchange of gunfire.The governor’s security team intervened by shooting sporadica
  
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• Nasarawa Assembly confirms eight commissioner nominees

  19-08-2026 22:25 via punchng.com
  
  The Nasarawa State House of Assembly has confirmed eight commissioner nominees forwarded by Governor Abdullahi Sule. Learn more about the new Nasarawa commRead More: https://punchng.com/nasarawa-assembly-confirms-eight-commissioner-nominees/
  
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• Man sets mother on fire in Cross River over witchcraft accusation

  19-08-2026 22:25 via punchng.com
  
  A man allegedly set his mother on fire in Cross River State, accusing her of witchcraft. Police are searching for the suspect in this shocking incident.Read More: https://punchng.com/man-sets-mother-on-fire-in-cross-river-over-witchcraft-accusation/
  
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