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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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• FG verifies Kolmani oil field, pledges remobilisation of exploration

  24-08-2026 17:50 via punchng.com
  
  The Federal Government has verified the Kolmani oil field in Bauchi State and pledged to remobilise exploration activities, aiming to benefit the North-EasRead More: https://punchng.com/fg-verifies-kolmani-oil-field-pledges-remobilisation-of-exploration/
  
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• Cancer can mimic ulcers, Aproko Doctor warns following Ogogo’s passing

  24-08-2026 17:50 via punchng.com
  
  Aproko Doctor warns that cancer symptoms can mimic ulcers, urging Nigerians to investigate persistent stomach pain. Learn the signs and when to seek medicaRead More: https://punchng.com/cancer-can-mimic-ulcers-aproko-doctor-warns-following-ogogos-passing/
  
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• Oyo govt accuses FG of politicising Ibadan-Ijebu-Ode road

  24-08-2026 17:48 via vanguardngr.com
  By Adeola BadruIBADAN — The Oyo State Government has accused the Federal Government of politicising the flag-off of the reconstruction and dualisation of the Ibadan-Ijebu-Ode Road by excluding Governor Seyi Makinde from the ceremony.The project flag-off was held on Monday at Idi Ayunre in Oluyole Local Government Area of Oyo State, with the state government expressing displeasure over what it described as the deliberate exclusion of Makinde from an event concerning a major federal road pr
  
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• Amotekun arrests suspected kidnapper negotiating ransom, another targeting ex-boss’s wife

  24-08-2026 17:44 via vanguardngr.com
  —Parades 10 suspected criminalsBy Dayo Johnson, AkureThe Ondo State Security Network Agency, codenamed Amotekun, has arrested two suspected kidnappers and eight other suspects for various offences across the state.Parading the suspects in Akure, the state Commander, Chief Adetunji Adeleye, said one of the suspected kidnappers, Gambo, 27, was arrested in Shasha while allegedly negotiating ransom with the families of his victims.Adeleye said Gambo was unaware that Amotekun operatives were m
  
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• Aiyedatiwa flags off 2.38km Akure flyover, says project necessary

  24-08-2026 17:43 via vanguardngr.com
  By Dayo Johnson, AkureGovernor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State on Monday flagged off the construction of a 2.38-kilometre flyover bridge in Akure, the state capital, describing the project as necessary to address growing traffic congestion and improve transportation in the metropolis.The project, which is the second flyover bridge being constructed in Akure, will run along the Oyemekun-Off Oba Adesida Road corridor, from Adegbola Junction to St. Matthias/NNPC Filling Station.Speaking at the flag
  
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• Ogogo was cultural ambassador who elevated Yoruba traditions, values — Gani Adams

  24-08-2026 17:37 via vanguardngr.com
  By Dapo AkinrefonThe Aare Ona Kakanfo of Yorubaland, Iba Gani Adams, has described the late veteran actor, Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo, as a cultural ambassador who used his craft to promote and preserve Yoruba traditions and values.Adams, in a condolence statement on Monday, expressed profound sorrow over the death of the actor, describing his contributions to the Yoruba film industry as remarkable and enduring.Hassan died on August 23, 2026, at the age of 66 after a battle with sta
  
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• Nigeria joins 2 other countries in exclusive World Cup group

  24-08-2026 17:35 via vanguardngr.com
  Nigeria’s Falconets are set to achieve a remarkable feat at the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup, becoming one of only three countries to have featured in every edition of the tournament since its inception.The Nigerian side will join Brazil and the United States as the only nations with a perfect attendance record when the 2026 tournament gets underway in Poland.The competition is scheduled to take place from September 5 to 27, 2026, with the tournament expanding to 24 teams for th
  
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• Tinubu links N296bn Ibadan-Ijebu-Ode road to 2027 stakes

  24-08-2026 17:34 via vanguardngr.com
  By Adeola BadruIBADAN — President Bola Tinubu has linked the N296 billion reconstruction and dualisation of the 56.5-kilometre Ibadan-Ijebu-Ode road to his administration’s efforts to boost economic integration, regional trade and infrastructure-led development in the South-West.Tinubu spoke on Monday at the flag-off of the project at the Idi Ayunre end of the highway in Ibadan, Oyo State, where he also announced further Federal Government interventions on major roads across the reg
  
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• Okpebholo pledges steady funding for Edo road projects

  24-08-2026 17:33 via punchng.com
  
  Governor Monday Okpebholo assures contractors of steady funding for Edo road projects, aiming for significant progress before Christmas despite rainy seasoRead More: https://punchng.com/okpebholo-pledges-steady-funding-for-edo-road-projects/
  
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• JUST IN: Poco Lee to appear in London court September 15 over assault — Nigerians in UK leader

  24-08-2026 17:33 via punchng.com
  
  Nigerian dancer Poco Lee is set to appear in a London court on September 15 over an alleged assault. Get the latest details on Poco Lee’s arrest and courtRead More: https://punchng.com/just-in-poco-lee-to-appear-in-london-court-september-15-over-assault-nigerians-in-uk-leader/
  
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• 100 days after, where are the 44 missing Borno schoolchildren?

  24-08-2026 17:33 via vanguardngr.com
  By Ndahi Marama, MaiduguriOn the 15th of May 2026, some armed Boko Haram terrorists invaded Mussa Central Primary School in Askira-Uba Local Government Area of Southern Borno Senatorial District. They abducted over 40 schoolchildren, including a toddler.Similar incident also took place on 29th June, 2026 in Lassa community in the same council, where over 30 students of Technical College were also abducted. And since, there whereabouts are unknown.Due to the Renewed Boko Haram onslaught, the Bor
  
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• 2027: Nigeria needs faithful leaders, not Muslim or Christian president — Idowu-Fearon

  24-08-2026 17:29 via vanguardngr.com
  By Ibrahim Hassan-WuyoKADUNA — Former Secretary-General of the Anglican Communion Worldwide and founder of the Kaduna Centre for the Study of Christian-Muslim Relations, Bishop Josiah Idowu-Fearon, has urged Nigerians to look beyond religious identity when choosing political leaders in the 2027 general elections.Idowu-Fearon, who is also a former Chairman of the Kaduna State Peace Commission, said Nigeria needed a president who genuinely practised the values of his or her faith, rather th
  
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• Cause of Warri-Itakpe train derailment yet to be ascertained — NRC

  24-08-2026 17:26 via vanguardngr.com
  …Records four deaths, 64 injured in preliminary reportBy Olasunkanmi AkoniThe Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has released its preliminary report on the June 8, 2026, Warri-Itakpe Train Service (WITS) derailment, confirming that four people, comprising three adults and a child, died in the incident, while 64 others were injured.The corporation, however, said the definitive cause of the derailment had yet to be established.The incident occurred at about 4:17 p.m. near the Goodluck Jona
  
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• Ogun 2027: APC reaffirms Yayi’s candidacy, dismisses Hunye

  24-08-2026 17:23 via vanguardngr.com
  By Omeiza AjayiABUJA: The All Progressives Congress (APC) has reaffirmed Senator Adeola Solomon Olamilekan, popularly known as “Yayi,” as its authentic governorship candidate for the 2027 Ogun State election, dismissing the candidacy of Mr Abayomi Hunye as unauthorized.The party also said Hunye remained suspended from its membership.In a statement issued on Monday, APC National Secretary, Senator Ajibola Basiru, described Hunye as an “impostor” and said his claim to the
  
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• Crisis rocks Oyo NDC as chairman, secretary clash

  24-08-2026 17:21 via vanguardngr.com
  By Adeola BadruA fresh crisis has reportedly erupted within the Oyo State chapter of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), following a breakdown in relations between the State Chairman, Princess Oyeronke Akinlolu, and the State Secretary, Comrade Okunade Aderoju.The disagreement is said to be centred on allegations of misconduct, lack of internal consultation and unilateral decision-making by the state chairman.The development has reportedly heightened tension within the party’s state le
  
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• Canada seeks foreign nurses, pharmacists, social workers for employment

  24-08-2026 17:18 via vanguardngr.com
  Canada is seeking skilled professionals from around the world to join its workforce as the country looks to address labour shortages across several key and emerging industries.The Canadian government said international professionals with the right skills and experience can access various immigration pathways to build careers and settle in communities across the country.The recruitment drive covers several sectors, including science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM), healthcare, sk
  
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• Wills to 2027 Candidates: No Niger Delta cleanup, no vote

  24-08-2026 17:15 via vanguardngr.com
  By Samuel Oyadongha, YenagoaVeteran governance and environmental rights advocate, Iniruo Wills, has urged presidential and governorship candidates in the 2027 general elections to present clear and concrete plans for addressing decades of environmental pollution in the Niger Delta or risk losing the region’s votes.Wills, a former two-time Bayelsa State Commissioner for Information and Environment, made the call in an interview with Vanguard in Yenagoa.He spoke against the backdrop of the
  
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• INEC opens accreditation for September 2026 rerun elections

  24-08-2026 17:12 via vanguardngr.com
  The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has opened its online accreditation portal for media organisations seeking to cover the September 2026 rerun elections in selected constituencies across the country.INEC announced that the accreditation process commenced on Monday, August 24, 2026, through its INEC Media Accreditation Portal (IMAP).The affected constituencies include Sakwa State Constituency in Bauchi State, Udu State Constituency in Delta State and Dawakin Kudu State Constit
  
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• Why flooding is ravaging Nigeria — Sliding Towers

  24-08-2026 17:09 via vanguardngr.com
  By Vincent UjumaduA Nigerian building construction and consultancy company, Sliding Towers Global Ltd, has attributed the recurring flooding in parts of the country to poor adherence to building regulations and urban planning standards.The company, in a statement issued in Awka, said flooding had become a recurring feature of Nigeria’s rainy season, stressing that although rainfall often triggers flooding, the severity of the resulting damage is frequently linked to decisions made long be
  
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• Two feared killed as crisis rocks Osun motor park

  24-08-2026 17:08 via punchng.com
  
  Two people are feared dead in Ikire, Osun State, following an alleged attempt to take over a motor park. Learn more about the Osun motor park crisis.Read More: https://punchng.com/two-feared-killed-as-crisis-rocks-osun-motor-park/
  
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• PHOTOS: Nollywood stars, family, friends gather to bid Ogogo farewell

  24-08-2026 17:08 via punchng.com
  
  Nollywood stars, family, and friends gathered in Ilaro, Ogun State, to bid farewell to veteran actor Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo, who died at 66Read More: https://punchng.com/photos-nollywood-stars-family-friends-gather-to-bid-ogogo-farewell/
  
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• 5 newest countries in Africa

  24-08-2026 17:07 via vanguardngr.com
  Africa is home to 54 recognised countries, but some of them are considerably younger than others.While many African nations gained independence in the 1950s and 1960s, a handful became independent much later.
  The continent’s newest country is South Sudan, which gained independence in 2011 after decades of conflict and a referendum on self-determination.Here are the five newest countries in Africa, based on their dates of independence:1. South Sudan – 2011South Sudan is the newest co
  
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• Atiku celebrates Sultan of Sokoto at 70

  24-08-2026 17:06 via vanguardngr.com
  Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has congratulated the Sultan of Sokoto, His Eminence Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar III, on his 70th birthday.Atiku, in a message posted on his X handle on Monday, prayed for continued good health, strength and wisdom for the Sultan as he provides leadership and guidance to Muslims and Nigerians.“On behalf of my family, I warmly felicitate with His Eminence, Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar III, the Sultan of Sokoto, on the occasion of his 70th birthday,
  
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• FHA boss hails Tinubu on jobs, security, reforms

  24-08-2026 16:53 via vanguardngr.com
  …says administration has delivered on recruitment, prison reforms, public safetyBy John AlechenuABUJA — Executive Director of the Federal Housing Authority (FHA), Oyetunde Ojo, has commended President Bola Tinubu’s administration for what he described as its achievements in job creation, security and people-oriented reforms.Speaking on an Arise Television programme monitored in Abuja on Monday, Ojo said the FHA had not recruited staff for more than 20 years until the Tinubu a
  
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• Ogogo used his talent to tell Nigerian stories, Tinubu mourns veteran actor

  24-08-2026 16:51 via punchng.com
  
  President Tinubu mourns the passing of veteran Nollywood actor Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo, highlighting his immense contributions to Nigerian cRead More: https://punchng.com/ogogo-used-his-talent-to-tell-nigerian-stories-tinubu-mourns-veteran-actor/
  
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• Oyo acting gov sympathises with traders over market fire, pledges support

  24-08-2026 16:51 via punchng.com
  
  Oyo Acting Governor Abdulraheem Lawal sympathises with traders affected by the Oranyan Market fire in Ibadan, pledging state government support and reliefRead More: https://punchng.com/oyo-acting-gov-sympathises-with-traders-over-market-fire-pledges-support/
  
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• Ogun gov, Mr Latin, others bid Ogogo farewell

  24-08-2026 16:51 via punchng.com
  
  Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, Mr Latin, and other Nollywood stars gathered to bid farewell to veteran actor Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo, whRead More: https://punchng.com/ogun-gov-mr-latin-others-bid-ogogo-farewell/
  
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• Legal council bans Atiba varsity from offering law for 10 years

  24-08-2026 16:51 via punchng.com
  
  The Council of Legal Education has banned Atiba University from offering law for 10 years due to inadequate facilities and admission policy violations. LeaRead More: https://punchng.com/legal-council-bans-atiba-varsity-from-offering-law-for-10-years/
  
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• Another demolition looms as Lagos moves against illegal occupants

  24-08-2026 16:50 via vanguardngr.com
  …gives Ojo General Hospital encroachers seven-day ultimatumBy Nnamdi OjiegoLAGOS — Another round of demolition may be imminent in Lagos as the State Informal Space Management Authority (LASISMA) on Monday commenced enforcement action against illegal occupants of public spaces around the newly constructed Ojo General Hospital, along the Lagos-Badagry Expressway, near the LASU-Iba Road junction.The authority issued a seven-day ultimatum to traders, squatters and other occupants of st
  
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