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• ‘Over 1,500 persons still missing in Yobe’

  29-08-2026 07:09 via vanguardngr.com
  By Maryam Abdul-aziz UsmanThe International Committee of the Red Cross, ICRC, has disclosed that it is following up on more than 1,500 cases of missing persons in Yobe State.Read Also: Who failed travellers on Benin-Asaba road?The Head of the ICRC Sub-Delegation in Damaturu, Syed Rashid Hassan, disclosed this on Thursday in Damaturu at an event to commemorate the 2026 International Day of the Disappeared.Hassan said the cases in Yobe formed part of more than 17,000 missing-person cases bei
  
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• Lagos demolishes shanties after four die in community clash

  29-08-2026 23:25 via punchng.com
  
  Lagos demolishes shanties in Ikola after four deaths in a community clash, citing safety risks under high-tension power lines. Learn more about the demolitRead More: https://punchng.com/lagos-demolishes-shanties-after-four-die-in-community-clash/
  
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• IG visits Niger, vows to rescue abducted worshippers

  29-08-2026 23:25 via punchng.com
  
  Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, visits Niger State, assuring residents of efforts to rescue abducted worshippers and enhance security.Read More: https://punchng.com/ig-visits-niger-vows-to-rescue-abducted-worshippers/
  
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• Iyabo Ojo steals shine at grandson Rakeem’s first birthday

  29-08-2026 23:25 via punchng.com
  
  Nollywood actress Iyabo Ojo celebrated her grandson Rakeem’s first birthday in Lagos, attracting celebrities and making headlines with her outfit.Read More: https://punchng.com/iyabo-ojo-steals-shine-at-grandson-rakeems-first-birthday/
  
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• Niger worshippers abduction: IGP Disu orders intensified rescue operations

  29-08-2026 23:24 via vanguardngr.com
  By Kingsley OmonobiThe Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has ordered intensified operations to secure the release of worshippers abducted during a recent attack on communities in the Dekara District of Borgu Local Government Area of Niger State.IGP Disu gave the directive on Saturday, August 29, 2026, during a working visit to the state to assess the security situation and ongoing efforts to rescue the victims.Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Ani Iniedu in a statement sa
  
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• Liverpool’s Cody Gakpo wants to join Manchester City – Report

  29-08-2026 23:09 via vanguardngr.com
  Liverpool forward Cody Gakpo has decided to join Manchester City, with the two clubs reportedly in talks to reach an agreement, according to The Athletic.The 27-year-old Netherlands international has reportedly opted against a move to Tottenham Hotspur and wants to complete a transfer to the Etihad Stadium.Gakpo started Liverpool’s 2-2 draw with Nottingham Forest on Saturday, providing an assist during the Premier League fixture.Gakpo’s potential departure comes after Liverpool reac
  
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• How to apply for FG’s N10bn TETFund research grant

  29-08-2026 23:08 via punchng.com
  
  Learn how to apply for the Federal Government’s N10bn TETFund research grant for 2026. Discover eligibility, application process, and key deadlines.Read More: https://punchng.com/how-to-apply-for-fgs-n10bn-tetfund-research-grant/
  
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• Police recover GPMG, AK-47, other weapons from suspected bandits in Plateau

  29-08-2026 22:54 via vanguardngr.com
  By Golok Nanmwa, JosJOS- The Plateau State Police Command has said it recovered sophisticated weapons from suspected bandits during an intelligence-led operation in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of the state.The police said the operation was carried out by a team of Mobile Policemen in a bush around Kafi Abu community, where the operatives encountered a group of suspected bandits.The suspected criminals, however, fled into the surrounding forest upon sighting the security operatives.Police
  
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• Osimhen on target as Galatasaray edge Göztepe 3-2

  29-08-2026 22:51 via punchng.com
  
  Victor Osimhen continues his scoring streak, netting a penalty as Galatasaray secures a 3-2 victory over Göztepe, moving to the top of the league.Read More: https://punchng.com/osimhen-on-target-as-galatasaray-edge-goztepe-3-2/
  
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• Hot water attack: University student hospitalised with severe burns in Benue

  29-08-2026 22:47 via vanguardngr.com
  By Peter Duru, MakurdiA 200-level Political Science student of Rev. Fr. Moses Orshio Adasu University (MOAUM), Rose Adikwu, has been hospitalised in Makurdi after she was allegedly scalded with hot water during a disagreement with her cousin and co-tenant.Adikwu, who is currently receiving treatment at a private hospital in the Benue State capital, was reportedly left with severe burns after the alleged attack on Friday, August 28, 2026.The suspect, identified as Agbo Felicia, a 500-level Chemi
  
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• Soldiers rescue 16 civilians, repel terrorist attacks in Zamfara, Sokoto

  29-08-2026 22:15 via punchng.com
  
  Nigerian troops successfully rescued 16 civilians from attempted abductions in Zamfara and repelled terrorist attacks in Sokoto, demonstrating commitment tRead More: https://punchng.com/soldiers-rescue-16-civilians-repel-terrorist-attacks-in-zamfara-sokoto/
  
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• Benue varsity student arrested for pouring hot water on colleague

  29-08-2026 22:15 via punchng.com
  
  A 500-level Benue student was arrested for pouring hot water on a colleague at Fr Moses Adasu University. Police are investigating the incident.Read More: https://punchng.com/benue-varsity-student-arrested-for-pouring-hot-water-on-colleague/
  
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• ‘We’re back in control’ – Russia helps Niger junta to retake military base

  29-08-2026 22:12 via vanguardngr.com
  Members of Niger’s presidential guard, helped by Russian forces on Saturday, recaptured a key military base in the capital Niamey from mutinous soldiers.Diplomatic and security sources revealed this to AFP.“The presidential guard has retaken control of the air base with the help of the Russians,” said a diplomatic source.The source added that several of the rebelling soldiers had been killed. Two security sources confirmed that the base had been retaken.Niger’s ruling ju
  
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• Breaking: Russia helps Niger junta to retake military base

  29-08-2026 22:12 via vanguardngr.com
  Members of Niger’s presidential guard, helped by Russian forces on Saturday, recaptured a key military base in the capital Niamey from mutinous soldiers.Diplomatic and security sources revealed this to AFP.“The presidential guard has retaken control of the air base with the help of the Russians,” said a diplomatic source.The source added that several of the rebelling soldiers had been killed. Two security sources confirmed that the base had been retaken.Vanguard News
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• Kano sets up committee to contain diphtheria

  29-08-2026 21:58 via punchng.com
  
  Kano State Government forms a special committee to investigate and contain reported diphtheria cases and deaths, particularly in Rano LGA, preventing furthRead More: https://punchng.com/kano-sets-up-committee-to-contain-diphtheria/
  
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• Lagos LCDA chairman appoints another 250 SAs, SSAs to strengthen governance

  29-08-2026 21:58 via vanguardngr.com
  The Chairman of Ifelodun Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Mr Olufemi Okeowo, has appointed another 250 Special Assistants (SAs) and Senior Special Assistants (SSAs) to strengthen governance in the area.Okeowo disclosed this on Saturday while presenting 2,500 food packs to residents in need and cash grants to petty traders in the area.NAN reports that Okeowo appointed 128 SSAs and SAs in July.Okeowo said the presentation of appointment letters to another 250 SAs and SSAs reflected his
  
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• More People, More Trash: Hamzat blames influx for Lagos waste surge

  29-08-2026 21:49 via vanguardngr.com
  Deputy Governor of Lagos State, Dr Kadri Hamzat, has said that the continuous influx of people into the state adds to waste generation, noting that government will deploy 220 newly-acquired compactor trucks to strengthen waste evacuation.Read Also: Two dead as machete-wielding man storms IMAX cinema in LekkiHamzat said this on Saturday during the monthly environmental sanitation exercise in Festac, Amuwo-Odofin Local Government Area of Lagos.Hamzat said the additional trucks would complement th
  
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• Nasarawa shuts market, impounds 37 tricycles over sanitation violations 

  29-08-2026 21:29 via punchng.com
  
  Nasarawa State government shuts Lafia Tomato Market and impounds 37 tricycles due to poor sanitation and public health concerns. Learn more about NasarawaRead More: https://punchng.com/nasarawa-shuts-market-impounds-37-tricycles-over-sanitation-violations/
  
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• Army confirms hack attempt on official X account

  29-08-2026 21:29 via punchng.com
  
  The Nigerian Army confirmed an attempted hack on its official X account. Learn about the cybersecurity breach and the measures taken to secure the platformRead More: https://punchng.com/army-confirms-hack-attempt-on-official-x-account/
  
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• We’ll move youths from palliatives to prosperity – Atiku

  29-08-2026 21:12 via punchng.com
  
  Atiku Abubakar promises a $100bn financing program for startups and entrepreneurs, aiming to move Nigerian youths from palliatives to prosperity.Read More: https://punchng.com/well-move-youths-from-palliatives-to-prosperity-atiku/
  
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• Football fans pay tribute to two officers killed in crash

  29-08-2026 21:12 via punchng.com
  
  Football fans and players across Teesside have paid tribute to two Cleveland Police officers who died in a road crash. According to BBC on Saturday, PC Matthew Blades and PC Tom Clough were killed when their police car was involved in a head-on collision with a vehicle travelling the wrong way in the A66 nearRead More: https://punchng.com/football-fans-pay-tribute-to-two-officers-killed-in-crash/
  
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• Murray-Bruce to President Tinubu: Decentralise power system in Nigeria

  29-08-2026 21:05 via vanguardngr.com
  Former Senator Ben Murray-Bruce has called on President Bola Tinubu to pursue a more decentralised approach to electricity generation and distribution, arguing that Nigeria needs to reduce its reliance on the national grid and encourage community-based power solutions.Murray-Bruce made the proposal in an open letter to the President in which he examined challenges affecting electricity generation, transmission, distribution, metering and financing in the country.He cited data from the Nigerian
  
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• OPC declares support for Tinubu’s re-election bid

  29-08-2026 20:58 via vanguardngr.com
  The late Dr Frederick Fasehun faction of the O’odua People’s Congress (OPC) on Saturday declared support for President Bola Tinubu’s re-election in 2027.The ​‌‍‍‍‍⁠⁠‌‍​‌⁠⁠​⁠‍‌​group made the declaration in Lagos on Saturday at the celebration of its 32nd Founders Day and inauguration of a new National Executive Council (NEC).The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) recalls that 
  
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• Osun poll: Oyebamiji congratulates Adeleke, says APC will pursue justice

  29-08-2026 20:56 via punchng.com
  
  The candidate of the All Progressives Congress in the August 15 Osun governorship poll, Bola Oyebamiji has congratulated the state governor, Ademola Adeleke, who was returned elected in the election by the Independent National Electoral Commission. Oyebamiji who alleged attacks on small and medium-sized businesses due to perceive political affiliations or non-allegiance of their ownersRead More: https://punchng.com/osun-poll-oyebamiji-congratulates-adeleke-says-apc-will-pursue-justice/
  
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• Evening recap: Friend deceives man into selling kidney, police rescue Colombian women held captive, other top stories

  29-08-2026 20:56 via punchng.com
  
  Catch up on the evening’s top stories: a man deceived into selling his kidney, Colombian women rescued from captivity, and a diphtheria outbreak in KatsinaRead More: https://punchng.com/evening-recap-friend-deceives-man-into-selling-kidney-police-rescue-colombian-women-held-captive-other-top-stories/
  
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• Côte d’Ivoire captain Kessie snubs Juventus to rejoin Atalanta

  29-08-2026 20:47 via vanguardngr.com
  Ivorian international Franck Kessie, who was reportedly being courted by Juventus, has opted to rejoin Atalanta, his first European club.“Atalanta is delighted to announce that it has signed Franck Kessie to a multi-year contract,” the Serie A club announced on Saturday, without giving further details.The 29-year-old midfielder, who has 104 international caps, captained Ivory Coast at the World Cup.He was with Atalanta from 2015 to 2019 but effectively played one season in Bergamo a
  
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• EPL: Newcastle condemn dismal Tottenham to second successive defeat

  29-08-2026 20:39 via vanguardngr.com
  Big-spending Tottenham crashed to a second successive Premier League defeat as Anthony Elanga and Yoane Wissa inspired Newcastle’s 2-0 win on Saturday.Roberto De Zerbi’s side conceded twice in the second half in north London to extend their dismal start to the season.Elanga put Newcastle ahead before Wissa killed off lacklustre Tottenham as their frustrated fans streamed to the exits long before the final whistle.Newcastle manager Matthias Jaissle was able to celebrate his maiden Pr
  
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• Obi-Kwankwaso Movement inaugurates Cross River executives, unveils secretariat

  29-08-2026 20:33 via punchng.com
  
  The Obi-Kwankwaso Movement has inaugurated its Cross River State executive members and unveiled its secretariat ahead of the 2027 general election.Read More: https://punchng.com/obi-kwankwaso-movement-inaugurates-cross-river-executives-unveils-secretariat/
  
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• Police nab suspected drug dealer with ₦5.8m haul in Anambra

  29-08-2026 20:16 via punchng.com
  
  Anambra police arrest a 28-year-old suspected drug dealer, Chinedu Nwankwo, recovering ₦5.8m worth of illicit substances. Investigation ongoing.Read More: https://punchng.com/police-nab-suspected-drug-dealer-with-%e2%82%a65-8m-haul-in-anambra/
  
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• Ikire killings: Adeleke sets up coroner inquiry

  29-08-2026 20:15 via vanguardngr.com
  By Shina Abubakar
  Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has issued an Executive Order establishing a Coroner Inquest/Panel of Inquiry into the circumstances leading to killings in Ikire, Irewole Local Government Area last Monday.The panel, which was set up following the request of Senator Lere Oyewumi, will also probe shootings and injuries at the scene of the incident.It will be recalled that two persons were killed following a clash between police and political hoodlums at the park, during whic
  
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