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• Regular exercise keeps elderly fit, Obasanjo says

  16-08-2026 20:23 via punchng.com
  
  Former President Olusegun Obasanjo stresses the importance of regular exercise for elderly people to maintain health and live gracefully.Read More: https://punchng.com/regular-exercise-keeps-elderly-fit-obasanjo-says/
  
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• Video: Ronaldo, Georgina hold wedding ceremony at home as details emerge

  17-08-2026 00:57 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodriguez have revealed details of their intimate wedding, choosing to celebrate their marriage at home in Portugal with only their children in attendance.The football superstar and Rodriguez tied the knot on Tuesday, August 11, marking 10 years since they first met at a Gucci store in Madrid.Rather than holding a lavish ceremony, the couple opted for a private celebration at their home in Cascais, Portugal, with their five children as the only guests.View this po
  
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• Trump orders reduction in US–South Korea military drills, cites Kim Jong Un ties

  17-08-2026 00:53 via punchng.com
  
  Donald Trump orders a substantial reduction in US-South Korea military drills, citing his relationship with Kim Jong Un and the high costs involved.Read More: https://punchng.com/trump-orders-reduction-in-us-south-korea-military-drills-cites-kim-jong-un-ties/
  
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• FULL LIST: Award winners at WAFCON 2026

  17-08-2026 00:53 via punchng.com
  
  See the full list of WAFCON 2026 winners, including Golden Boot, Woman of the Competition, and Best Goalkeeper, as Cameroon makes history.Read More: https://punchng.com/full-list-award-winners-at-wafcon-2026/
  
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• Trump orders reduction of US-South Korea military drills, ‘not happy’ with exercises

  17-08-2026 00:48 via vanguardngr.com
  
  US President Donald Trump said he was “not happy” about US participation in joint military exercises with close ally South Korea and is scaling back the drills aimed at deterring rival North Korea that start Monday.Trump’s comments on Sunday, ahead of the annual “Ulchi Freedom Shield” exercise in South Korea, underscored his willingness to challenge long-standing military alliances, as he harked back to his negotiations with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un during h
  
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• PICTORIAL: Inside Ronaldo, Georgina’s intimate living room wedding in Portugal

  17-08-2026 00:36 via punchng.com
  
  See exclusive photos and details from Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodríguez’s intimate living room wedding ceremony in Portugal. Get all the details herRead More: https://punchng.com/pictorial-inside-ronaldo-georginas-intimate-living-room-wedding-in-portugal/
  
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• VIDEO: Come give me hug, emotional Adeleke tells Davido after poll win

  17-08-2026 00:06 via punchng.com
  
  Watch the emotional moment Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke tells his nephew, Afrobeats star Davido, “Come give me hug” after his re-election victory.Read More: https://punchng.com/video-come-give-me-hug-emotional-adeleke-tells-davido-after-poll-win/
  
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• Tinubu’s reforms helping states deliver projects, pay salaries – Radda

  16-08-2026 23:51 via punchng.com
  
  Katsina Governor Radda praises Tinubu’s economic reforms for enabling states to execute projects and pay salaries without borrowing. Discover the impact ofRead More: https://punchng.com/tinubus-reforms-helping-states-deliver-projects-pay-salaries-radda/
  
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• Cameroon beat Malawi 3-0 to claim first WAFCON title

  16-08-2026 23:51 via punchng.com
  
  Cameroon makes history, defeating Malawi 3-0 to claim their first-ever Women’s Africa Cup of Nations title. Read about the Indomitable Lionesses’ triumph.Read More: https://punchng.com/cameroon-beat-malawi-3-0-to-claim-first-wafcon-title/
  
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• 25-year concession limits FG’s direct action on Benin-Onitsha Road, Says Umahi

  16-08-2026 23:51 via punchng.com
  
  Minister of Works, David Umahi, explains that a 25-year concession agreement limits the Federal Government’s direct action on the Benin-Onitsha Road.Read More: https://punchng.com/25-year-concession-limits-fgs-direct-action-on-benin-onitsha-road-says-umahi/
  
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• 4 countries that have won the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations

  16-08-2026 23:46 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Cameroon have become the latest country to win the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) after defeating Malawi 3-0 in the 2026 final in Rabat, Morocco.The Indomitable Lionesses ended a long wait for the continental trophy with a dominant performance, scoring all three goals in the first half.Marie Ngah Manga scored twice, while Naomi Eto added another as Cameroon secured their first WAFCON title after previously finishing runners-up three times.Cameroon’s historic triumph means on
  
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• 2026 WAFCON awards: Full list of winners

  16-08-2026 23:41 via vanguardngr.com
  
  The 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, WAFCON came to a thrilling conclusion with Cameroon crowned champions after defeating Malawi 3-0 in the final in Rabat, Morocco.Following a memorable tournament, several players and teams were recognised for their outstanding performances, with Cameroon dominating the individual awards.Here is the full list of winners from the 2026 WAFCON:
  Champions: CameroonRunners-up: MalawiTop Scorer: Temwa ChawingaPlayer of the Tournament: Monique NgockBest Goal
  
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• VIDEO: Obasanjo pays surprise congratulatory visit to Adeleke after Osun poll victory

  16-08-2026 23:38 via punchng.com
  
  Watch the video of former President Olusegun Obasanjo’s surprise congratulatory visit to Governor Ademola Adeleke after his Osun poll victory.Read More: https://punchng.com/video-obasanjo-pays-surprise-congratulatory-visit-to-adeleke-after-osun-poll-victory/
  
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• FG targets mid-2027 to connect all riverine communities to telecoms

  16-08-2026 23:38 via punchng.com
  
  The Federal Government plans to connect all Nigerian riverine communities to telecommunications services by mid-2027, boosting economic potential and natioRead More: https://punchng.com/fg-targets-mid-2027-to-connect-all-riverine-communities-to-telecoms/
  
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• EPL: Man City close in on Morocco’s Bouaddi after Rodri exit

  16-08-2026 23:38 via punchng.com
  
  Manchester City are close to signing Moroccan midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi from Lille, preparing for life after Rodri’s departure to Barcelona. Get the latestRead More: https://punchng.com/epl-man-city-close-in-on-moroccos-bouaddi-after-rodri-exit/
  
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• Adeleke withdraws EFCC suit, says Tinubu intervention settled matter

  16-08-2026 23:38 via punchng.com
  
  Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke withdraws suit against EFCC over frozen accounts, citing President Tinubu’s intervention as the reason for settlement.Read More: https://punchng.com/adeleke-withdraws-efcc-suit-says-tinubu-intervention-settled-matter/
  
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• Lagos Govt bans permanent use of dealer number plates by motorists

  16-08-2026 23:21 via vanguardngr.com
  
  The Lagos State Government has reiterated its prohibition on the permanent or everyday use of dealer number plates by motorists and vehicle dealers.The Director, Public Affairs, Ministry of Transportation, Mrs Bolanle Ogunlola, said this in a statement on Sunday in Lagos.Ogunlola warned motorists and vehicle dealers against using dealer number plates for purposes outside those permitted by law.She said the Lagos State Transport Sector Reform Law, 2018, restricted dealer plates to specific, time
  
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• 2027: Why I’m supporting Tinubu for re-election — Adeleke

  16-08-2026 23:16 via punchng.com
  
  Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke explains his decision to support President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid in 2027, citing regional development.Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-why-im-supporting-tinubu-for-re-election-adeleke/
  
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• Breaking: Cameroon win WAFCON after thrashing Malawi 3-0

  16-08-2026 23:06 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Cameroon have won the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, WAFCON for the first time after defeating Malawi 3-0 in the 2026 final in Rabat, Morocco.The Indomitable Lionesses produced a dominant first-half display, scoring all three goals before the break to put the final beyond Malawi’s reach.Marie Ngah Manga opened the scoring before Naomi Eto doubled Cameroon’s advantage with a superb swivelling finish.Ngah Manga then completed her brace to give Cameroon a commanding 3-0 lead goin
  
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• Breaking: Cameroon win first WAFCON title after 3-0 victory over Malawi

  16-08-2026 23:06 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Cameroon have won the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, WAFCON for the first time after defeating Malawi 3-0 in the 2026 final in Rabat, Morocco.The Indomitable Lionesses produced a dominant first-half display, scoring all three goals before the break to put the final beyond Malawi’s reach.Marie Ngah Manga opened the scoring before Naomi Eto doubled Cameroon’s advantage with a superb swivelling finish.Ngah Manga then completed her brace to give Cameroon a commanding 3-0 lead goin
  
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• FG offers 4,000 abandoned Plateau mine pits to investors for power, tourism

  16-08-2026 23:01 via punchng.com
  
  The Federal Government is offering over 4,000 abandoned Plateau mine pits to investors for power, tourism, and fishery projects, transforming dangerous sitRead More: https://punchng.com/fg-offers-4000-abandoned-plateau-mine-pits-to-investors-for-power-tourism/
  
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• PSG beaten by Lens in French Champions’ Trophy

  16-08-2026 23:01 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Ten-man Lens denied Paris Saint-Germain a second trophy in five days as Florian Thauvin’s first-half goal secured a 1-0 victory in the French Champions’ Trophy on Sunday.Lens were worthy winners in their first match under new coach Dino Toppmoeller, adding to the French Cup title they won under previous boss Pierre Sage in May.PSG, who beat Aston Villa on Wednesday in the UEFA Super Cup, struggled to find their flow at Lens’ Stade Bollaert-Delelis, despite their hosts having K
  
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• N160m dream ends for Kamsy after BBNaija eviction

  16-08-2026 22:46 via punchng.com
  
  Kamsy Uzoma has been evicted from Big Brother Naija Season 11 after receiving the lowest viewer votes, ending her N160m dream.Read More: https://punchng.com/n160m-dream-ends-for-kamsy-after-bbnaija-eviction/
  
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• Community Shield: Why Man City lost 3-0 to Arsenal – Enzo Maresca

  16-08-2026 22:41 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Enzo Maresca urged Man City to learn from their chastening Community Shield defeat against Arsenal after the Italian made a dismal start to the daunting task of replacing Pep Guardiola.For the first time in a decade, Guardiola was missing from the touchline in a showpiece match for City and the Spaniard’s absence was keenly felt as Maresca’s men slumped to a 3-0 defeat in Cardiff on Sunday.The sight of Maresca patrolling the technical area was jarring for City following their dynast
  
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• Barcelona agree $87m deal to sign Rodri from Manchester City

  16-08-2026 22:31 via punchng.com
  
  Barcelona has reached an $87m deal with Manchester City to sign Spanish World Cup winner Rodri. Get the full details on this major transfer.Read More: https://punchng.com/barcelona-agree-e76-5m-deal-to-sign-rodri-from-manchester-city/
  
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• Police begin show of force in Nasarawa ahead of campaigns

  16-08-2026 22:18 via vanguardngr.com
  
  The Police Command in Nasarawa State, in collaboration with sister security agencies, will begin continuous show-of-force operations across the state on Monday ahead of political campaigns.Commissioner of Police, Shetima Mohammed, disclosed this in a statement issued by Ramhan Nansel, the command’s  Public Relations Officer, to newsmen on Sunday in Lafia.Mohammed said the exercise was designed to reassure residents of the security agencies’ preparedness to protect lives and pro
  
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• Barcelona agree €76.5m deal to sign Rodri from Manchester City

  16-08-2026 22:16 via punchng.com
  
  Barcelona has reached a €76.5m deal with Manchester City to sign Spanish World Cup winner Rodri. Get the full details on this major transfer.Read More: https://punchng.com/barcelona-agree-e76-5m-deal-to-sign-rodri-from-manchester-city/
  
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• I support Tinubu because he is Yoruba, not over any agreement

  16-08-2026 22:02 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Efe OnodjaeOsun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has said his support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is not based on any agreement reached with the Federal Government, but partly because the President is a Yoruba man.Adeleke stated this in his live interview on Sunday Politics, while explaining his relationship with the President and his position ahead of the 2027 general elections.Earlier on the Minister of Aviation, Festus Keyamo, congratulated the governor on his victory in a post on his
  
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• Osun poll: Your strides paid off, NGF hails Adeleke’s re-election

  16-08-2026 22:01 via punchng.com
  
  The Nigeria Governors’ Forum congratulates Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke on his re-election, citing his strides and the electorate’s confidence. LearRead More: https://punchng.com/osun-poll-your-strides-paid-off-ngf-hails-adelekes-re-election/
  
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• EPL: Any team ‘ld miss him, Maresca hails Ballon d’Or winner Rodri

  16-08-2026 22:01 via punchng.com
  
  Man City manager Enzo Maresca praises Ballon d’Or winner Rodri, acknowledging his importance while stressing team performance over individual absence.Read More: https://punchng.com/epl-any-team-ld-miss-him-maresca-hails-ballon-dor-winner-rodri/
  
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