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• Refineries’ll work again, Tinubu assures petroleum workers

  13-08-2026 21:45 via punchng.com
  
  President Tinubu assures NUPENG that Nigeria’s moribund refineries will be revived, emphasizing productivity and profitability. He also discusses CNG benefRead More: https://punchng.com/refineriesll-work-again-tinubu-assures-petroleum-workers/
  
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• UNIZIK probes viral sexual misconduct allegation against lecturer 

  15-08-2026 23:39 via punchng.com
  
  UNIZIK launches an immediate and impartial investigation into a viral sexual misconduct allegation against a lecturer, reaffirming its zero-tolerance policRead More: https://punchng.com/unizik-probes-viral-sexual-misconduct-allegation-against-lecturer/
  
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• Osun election: Adeleke, Accord in comfortable lead – Imole campaign

  15-08-2026 23:25 via vanguardngr.com
  
  — Asks INEC, security agencies to respect Tinubu’s directive—Warns again ‘nocturnal magic’ during collationBy Dayo Johnson, OsogboThe lmole Campaign Council, ICC, has said that the Accord Party and Governor Ademola Adeleke are in a comfortable lead in Saturday’s Osun governorship election.ICC spokesperson, Pelumi Olajengbesi, in a statement, urged INEC to respect President Bola Tinubu’s directive to conduct a transparent, free and fair poll.“The I
  
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• Police recover hand grenade from drainage slab in Maiduguri

  15-08-2026 23:23 via punchng.com
  
  Borno State Police Command recovers a hand grenade from a drainage slab in Maiduguri. Investigation ongoing to ascertain its origin. Public urged to reportRead More: https://punchng.com/police-recover-hand-grenade-from-drainage-slab-in-maiduguri/
  
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• #OsunDecides2026: Sporadic shooting forces residents to flee ward collation centre

  15-08-2026 23:23 via punchng.com
  
  Sporadic shooting at a ward collation centre in Osogbo during the Osun governorship election forces residents to flee for safety. Read more about the OsunRead More: https://punchng.com/osundecides2026-sporadic-shooting-forces-residents-to-flee-ward-collation-centre/
  
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• Troops dismantle IPOB/ESN camps in Anambra, kill 3

  15-08-2026 23:15 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Kingsley OmonobiTroops of the newly established 15 Brigade, Nigerian Army, operating under the Joint Task Force South East, Operation Udoka, in a major operation against suspected members of the Indigenous People of Biafra/Eastern Security Network (IPOB/ESN), have dismantled three terrorist camps and recovered arms, explosives and other logistics during a coordinated operation in Anambra State.According to a statement by the Army, “The intelligence-led operation was conducted in the ea
  
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• Gunmen invade ward 4 collation centre in Osogbo, disrupt exercise

  15-08-2026 23:09 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Shina Abubakar OsogboAs collation of results continues in the Osun State governorship election, hooded gunmen have invaded a collation centre in Osogbo local government, disrupting the exercise.The collation centre in Ataoja D inside Union Baptist Primary School covers many polling units of Ward 4 in the state capital and was invaded around 9:45pm.The gunmen were shooting sporadically into the air to scare officials away and possibly disrupt the exercise.The shooting was intense for about fi
  
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• Police detain 14 kidnap suspects in Enugu, recover arms, ammunition

  15-08-2026 23:08 via punchng.com
  
  Enugu State Police Command detains 14 kidnap suspects, recovering AK-47 rifles and ammunition. Learn about the busted syndicates and rescued victims.Read More: https://punchng.com/police-detain-14-kidnap-suspects-in-enugu-recover-arms-ammunition/
  
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• Army intercepts courier with 180 explosives in Zamfara

  15-08-2026 23:08 via punchng.com
  
  Nigerian Army troops intercepted a courier with 180 Super Power explosives in Zamfara, disrupting a major supply to terrorists. Read more on the Army interRead More: https://punchng.com/army-intercepts-courier-with-180-explosives-in-zamfara/
  
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• Adeleke camp raises alarm over alleged plan to declare Osun poll inconclusive

  15-08-2026 23:02 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Dayo Johnson, OsogboThe Imole Campaign Council, ICC, has alleged there is a plot by lNEC to declare the Osun governorship election inconclusive.ICC’s Chairman, Media & Publicity, Bamidele Salam, said the move was being pushed by APC governors and leaders to frustrate the “imminent victory” of Sen. Ademola Adeleke of the Accord Party.In a statement, Salam said:
  “Our Party wishes to inform Nigerians of a sinister plan by INEC to declare the ongoing Governorship elec
  
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• Qatar denies detaining downed Iranian pilots

  15-08-2026 22:58 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Qatar categorically denied it was detaining any Iranian pilots on Saturday, after an Iranian general demanded that Doha release three aviators shot down early in the Middle East war.“We categorically deny the claims circulating regarding the detention of Iranian pilots & are surprised by these misleading statements at this particular time, amid the ongoing diplomatic efforts & initiatives aimed at de-escalating tensions in the region,” foreign ministry spokesman Majed Al Ans
  
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• WAFCON: Algeria beat Morocco on penalties to claim bronze

  15-08-2026 22:52 via punchng.com
  
  Algeria secured a historic bronze medal at the WAFCON 2026, defeating hosts Morocco on penalties. Discover how Algeria achieved their first-ever podium finRead More: https://punchng.com/wafcon-algeria-beat-morocco-on-penalties-to-claim-bronze/
  
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• Defence headquarters X account hacked, DHQ warns public

  15-08-2026 22:52 via punchng.com
  
  Defence Headquarters (DHQ) warns the public after its official X account was compromised. Learn about the cybersecurity incident and how to get accurate inRead More: https://punchng.com/defence-headquarters-x-account-hacked-dhq-warns-public/
  
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• Iran slams Trump’s threat to declare Hormuz US territory

  15-08-2026 22:36 via punchng.com
  
  Iran fires back at Trump’s claim to declare the Strait of Hormuz US territory, asserting the crucial waterway “will remain Iranian” amid ongoing tensions.Read More: https://punchng.com/iran-slams-trumps-threat-to-declare-hormuz-us-territory/
  
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• Alaves rout Getafe as new La Liga season begins

  15-08-2026 22:35 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Alaves beat 10-man visitors Getafe 3-0 on Saturday as La Liga’s 2026/27 season began in Vitoria.Kiko Femenia’s red card late in the first half for a high lunge set Getafe back and Nahuel Tenaglia nodded home the opener for the hosts after 73 minutes.Former Real Madrid striker Mariano curled home a fine second from the edge of the box in stoppage time as Quique Sanchez Flores’s team got off to a winning start.Mikel Rodriguez smashed home the third after being teed up by Mariano
  
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• Osun: Davido tells Faleke, ‘Respect people’s verdict, don’t pressure INEC’

  15-08-2026 22:27 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Efe OnodjaeAfrobeats star, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has called on House of Representatives member, Hon. James Faleke, to respect the wishes of the people of Osun State and refrain from allegedly mounting pressure on the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, over the outcome of the governorship election.Davido made the call in a post on his X handle on Saturday as the collation of results from the August 15 governorship election continued across the state.The singe
  
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• Panic as 45,000 litres of petrol spill at Kwara filling station

  15-08-2026 22:23 via punchng.com
  
  Panic erupted in Ilorin, Kwara State, after 45,000 litres of petrol spilt from a tanker at a filling station. Firefighters swiftly contained the hazardousRead More: https://punchng.com/panic-as-45000-litres-of-petrol-spill-at-kwara-filling-station/
  
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• Army dismantles IPOB/ESN camps in Anambra

  15-08-2026 22:23 via punchng.com
  
  Nigerian Army troops have successfully dismantled three suspected IPOB/ESN camps in Anambra State, recovering a cache of weapons and explosives.Read More: https://punchng.com/army-dismantles-ipob-esn-camps-in-anambra/
  
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• WAFCON 2026: Morocco lose again on penalties as Algeria finish third

  15-08-2026 22:17 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Morocco suffered more penalty shootout heartache in the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations on Saturday, losing 3-2 to Algeria after a 1-1 draw in the third place play-off.The WAFCON hosts were eliminated in the semi-finals on Wednesday after losing a shootout to Cameroon after having three consecutive kicks saved.Against Algeria in Rabat there was a repeat as Morocco converted their first two penalties, then missed the following three.Algeria failed to score from two of four penalties, then In
  
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• Atedo Peterside: Osun election key test for INEC ahead of 2027

  15-08-2026 22:06 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Founder of GoNigeria Initiative, a civic engagement platform backed by the ANAP Foundation, Atedo Peterside, has described the 2026 Osun governorship election as a crucial test for the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and security agencies ahead of the 2027 general elections.Peterside said the Osun election was the last major off-cycle governorship election before the 2027 general elections, making its conduct and outcome significant to public confidence in Nigeria’s elect
  
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• FULL LIST: Top 20 EPL clubs with biggest player sales

  15-08-2026 22:01 via punchng.com
  
  Discover the top 20 EPL clubs that have generated the most revenue from player sales, featuring record-breaking transfers and huge profits.Read More: https://punchng.com/full-list-top-20-epl-clubs-with-biggest-player-sales/
  
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• DHQ alerts public over attempts to breach official X account

  15-08-2026 21:55 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Kingsley OmonobiThe Defence Headquarters (DHQ) alerted members of the public, the media and all stakeholders that it has detected an attempted unauthorised compromise of its official X (formerly Twitter) account.Major General Samaila Uba, Director of Defence Information, while making this known, said: “The incident is currently being treated as a cybersecurity matter and appropriate technical measures have been activated to secure the account and prevent further unauthorised access.&ld
  
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• Security agents ordered to withdraw from polling units, collation centres, Adeleke alleges

  15-08-2026 21:51 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has alleged that security agents have been asked to withdraw from polling units and collation centres across Osun State.In a post on X on Saturday night, Adeleke said the directive came from “some unscrupulous persons,” noting that the alleged withdrawal would expose voters and officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to danger.“I have just been reliably informed that some unscrupulous persons have given a directive
  
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• EPL: Coventry City agree deal to sign Awoniyi

  15-08-2026 21:45 via punchng.com
  
  Coventry City has agreed a deal to sign Nigerian striker Taiwo Awoniyi from Nottingham Forest. Get the latest on Awoniyi’s permanent transfer to Frank LampRead More: https://punchng.com/epl-coventry-city-agree-deal-to-sign-awoniyi/
  
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• EPL: Fernández booed by Chelsea fans in Real Sociedad win

  15-08-2026 21:29 via punchng.com
  
  Enzo Fernández was booed by Chelsea fans during a pre-season win over Real Sociedad, following his desire to leave the club. Discover the fan reaction andRead More: https://punchng.com/epl-fernandez-booed-by-chelsea-fans-in-real-sociedad-win/
  
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• Full list: Highest rated club teams in EAFC 27

  15-08-2026 21:25 via vanguardngr.com
  
  EA Sports has revealed the first batch of men’s club ratings for EAFC 27, with eight of Europe’s top clubs receiving the maximum five-star rating.The ratings place Paris Saint-Germain, Real Madrid, Manchester City, Bayern Munich, Barcelona, Arsenal, Liverpool and Atlético Madrid in the elite five-star category.The eight clubs are:
  Paris Saint-Germain — 5 starsReal Madrid — 5 starsManchester City — 5 starsBayern Munich — 5 starsBarcelona — 5 stars
  
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• #OsunDecides2026: Aregbesola loses unit to APC, Accord wins PDP treasurer’s unit

  15-08-2026 21:13 via punchng.com
  
  In OsunDecides2026, ADC’s Rauf Aregbesola lost his unit to APC, while Accord Party secured a win in PDP Treasurer Diran Odeyemi’s unit. Follow live updatesRead More: https://punchng.com/osundecides2026-aregbesola-loses-unit-to-apc-accord-wins-pdp-treasurers-unit/
  
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• NFL player blames fertility medication for positive drug test

  15-08-2026 21:13 via punchng.com
  
  NFL player Nazeeh Johnson receives a six-game suspension after a positive drug test, blaming fertility medication. Learn more about the NFL suspension andRead More: https://punchng.com/nfl-player-blames-fertility-medication-for-positive-drug-test/
  
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• UK PM calls for ‘reflection’ after death of ex-Cambridge professor

  15-08-2026 21:00 via vanguardngr.com
  
  UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham has called for “reflection” following the death of former Cambridge University professor Jason Arday, as his family accused him of enduring years of harassment amid plagiarism allegations.Arday, 41, was found unresponsive at an address in south London on Friday, nine days after resigning from his position as a professor at Cambridge University and fellow of Jesus College.The Metropolitan Police said the death was being treated as unexpected but was not
  
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• Osun election: Adeleke raises alarm, calls on Tinubu to ensure votes count

  15-08-2026 20:56 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Osun State Governor and Accord Party governorship candidate, Ademola Adeleke, has urged President Bola Tinubu to caution security agencies deployed for the governorship election as the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) continues the collation of results.Adeleke made the appeal in a statement posted on his X account, expressing concern over alleged attempts to disrupt the collation process at various centres across the state.He wrote: “It is imperative that you use your good
  
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