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• ‘Say What I Have Done Wrong’ – Obi challenges Nigerians

  05-09-2026 12:01 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), has challenged Nigerians to scrutinise his background and publicly identify any wrongdoing he may have committed.Obi issued the challenge on Thursday in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, during a town hall meeting with voters tagged “Obi Talks Nigeria”, where he fielded questions on the 2027 general election.The former Anambra State governor said he and his running mate, Rabiu Kwankwaso, had made their personal a
  
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• SASEYC announces October date for aviation summit

  06-09-2026 01:47 via punchng.com
  
  SASEYC has announced October 3, 2026, as the new date for its Aviation Summit. Learn about career opportunities and training in aviation.Read More: https://punchng.com/saseyc-announces-october-date-for-aviation-summit/
  
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• Navy uncovers 10,000 litres of suspected stolen crude in Delta

  06-09-2026 01:47 via punchng.com
  
  The Nigerian Navy uncovered 10,000 litres of suspected stolen crude oil in Delta State, reaffirming its commitment to combating crude oil theft.Read More: https://punchng.com/navy-uncovers-10000-litres-of-suspected-stolen-crude-in-delta/
  
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• How Kwara building collapse killed mother, four children

  06-09-2026 01:47 via punchng.com
  
  A tragic building collapse in Ilorin, Kwara State, claimed the lives of a mother and her four children. Read the full story of the incident and rescue effoRead More: https://punchng.com/how-kwara-building-collapse-killed-mother-four-children/
  
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• FG procurement officers get 12-month ultimatum for certification

  06-09-2026 01:47 via punchng.com
  
  Federal Government mandates professional procurement certification for all officers in the Procurement Cadre, with a 12-month ultimatum to comply.Read More: https://punchng.com/fg-procurement-officers-get-12-month-ultimatum-for-certification/
  
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• Douyé steps into new territory with fresh album

  06-09-2026 01:47 via punchng.com
  
  Nigerian jazz vocalist Douyé releases “Stay With Me,” her sixth album featuring original songs and jazz standards. Discover her new musical journey.Read More: https://punchng.com/douye-steps-into-new-territory-with-fresh-album/
  
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• Binta gets new head of school

  06-09-2026 01:47 via punchng.com
  
  Binta International School, Ibadan, appoints Dr. Magareth Abraham as its new Head of School, bringing 17 years of experience to enhance quality education.Read More: https://punchng.com/binta-gets-new-head-of-school/
  
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• Prophet Suddenly 4 surpasses 2.4m YouTube views

  06-09-2026 01:32 via punchng.com
  
  Prophet Suddenly 4, a faith-based film on children’s ministry, surpasses 2.4 million YouTube views, highlighting spiritual development for kids.Read More: https://punchng.com/prophet-suddenly-4-surpasses-2-4m-youtube-views/
  
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• I’m not in same league with other actors — Pete Edochie

  06-09-2026 01:32 via punchng.com
  
  Veteran Nollywood actor Pete Edochie declares he’s in a league of his own, stating he’s bigger than his colleagues. Read his full comments here.Read More: https://punchng.com/im-not-in-same-league-with-other-actors-pete-edochie/
  
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• I chose my health over BBNaija— Neche

  06-09-2026 01:32 via punchng.com
  
  Former BBNaija housemate Neche opens up on her voluntary exit, revealing she prioritized her mental and physical health over the competition. Learn more.Read More: https://punchng.com/i-chose-my-health-over-bbnaija-neche/
  
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• Tersy Akpata lands role in New Husbands of Lagos

  06-09-2026 01:32 via punchng.com
  
  Actress Tersy Akpata lands a role as Idara in the drama series New Husbands of Lagos, where she portrays a businesswoman, wife, and mother.Read More: https://punchng.com/tersy-akpata-lands-role-in-new-husbands-of-lagos/
  
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• Reps dissolve ad-hoc committees

  06-09-2026 01:32 via punchng.com
  
  The Nigerian House of Representatives has dissolved all its ad-hoc committees with immediate effect, directing members to cease all related activities.Read More: https://punchng.com/reps-dissolve-ad-hoc-committees/
  
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• Regina Daniels’ presence in Nwoko’s house sparks reconciliation rumours

  06-09-2026 01:32 via punchng.com
  
  Regina Daniels was spotted at Ned Nwoko’s residence, sparking reconciliation rumours. Her sister clarified she visited to see her children. Get the full scRead More: https://punchng.com/regina-daniels-presence-in-nwokos-house-sparks-reconciliation-rumours/
  
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• Funke Akindele, Toyin Abraham rivalry renewed with new movie teasers

  06-09-2026 01:32 via punchng.com
  
  Nollywood stars Funke Akindele and Toyin Abraham are set for a box office clash with new movie releases. Discover the renewed rivalry and fan reactions.Read More: https://punchng.com/funke-akindele-toyin-abraham-rivalry-renewed-with-new-movie-teasers/
  
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• Celebs storm weddings as Coca-Cola gifts couples N3m each

  06-09-2026 01:32 via punchng.com
  
  Coca-Cola Nigeria celebrates its 75th anniversary by surprising three Nigerian couples with N3m each at their wedding receptions. Read more about the celebRead More: https://punchng.com/celebs-storm-weddings-as-coca-cola-gifts-couples-n3m-each/
  
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• 211 Enugu kidnap victims rescued in 17 months – Police

  06-09-2026 01:32 via punchng.com
  
  Enugu State Police Command rescued 211 kidnap victims and arrested 6,240 suspects in 17 months, recovering 156 firearms. Read more on their operations.Read More: https://punchng.com/211-enugu-kidnap-victims-rescued-in-17-months-police/
  
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• Kano APC receives new defectors

  06-09-2026 01:00 via punchng.com
  
  Kano APC welcomes over 136,000 new members, including prominent politicians, strengthening the party ahead of the 2027 general elections. Read more on KanoRead More: https://punchng.com/kano-apc-receives-new-defectors/
  
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• Parts of Abuja to experience power outage Sunday — TCN

  05-09-2026 23:53 via punchng.com
  
  Parts of Abuja will experience a power outage on Sunday, September 6, 2026, due to TCN maintenance at Apo Substation. Find affected areas here.Read More: https://punchng.com/parts-of-abuja-to-experience-power-outage-sunday-tcn/
  
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• Police detain new suspect in Anambra over nursing student’s murder

  05-09-2026 23:43 via vanguardngr.com
  
  The Anambra Police Command says a new suspect, allegedly behind the murder of a nursing student in Alor, Idemili South LGA of the state, is now in its custody.The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) in the state, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, disclosed this in a statement issued in Awka and made available to newsmen on Saturday.Ikenga stated that the murder of the student, 23-year-old Vivian Chilaka, on June 14, attracted widespread public outcry.He added that the arrest of the new suspect, Kosisochuk
  
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• Osun senator urges patronage of local contractors

  05-09-2026 23:38 via punchng.com
  
  Senator Lere Oyewumi flags off a road project in Osun, advocating for local contractors to stimulate the state’s economy and prevent capital flight.Read More: https://punchng.com/osun-senator-urges-patronage-of-local-contractors/
  
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• Miss World 2026: Karibi-George finishes in Top 12 as Dominican Republic wins

  05-09-2026 23:37 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Nigeria’s representative at the 2026 Miss World pageant, Tamunosoye Karibi-George, has finished among the Top 12, while Joheirry Mola Dominguez of the Dominican Republic emerged winner of the competition.Mola was crowned Miss World 2026 on Saturday at the grand finale of the 73rd edition of the pageant held at the April 2 Square in Nha Trang, Vietnam.The victory marked the second time the Dominican Republic has produced a Miss World, 44 years after Mariasela Álvarez won the title i
  
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• Motorists decry Anambra agency harassment, N300,000 fines on road

  05-09-2026 23:24 via punchng.com
  
  Motorists on Onitsha-Owerri Road decry Anambra traffic agency harassment and N300,000 fines for one-way driving caused by bad roads. Learn more.Read More: https://punchng.com/motorists-decry-anambra-agency-harassment-n300000-fines-on-road/
  
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• Edo shuts unregistered hospital

  05-09-2026 23:24 via punchng.com
  
  Edo State’s healthcare agency has closed Jess Royal Hospital in Benin for operating unregistered for over 10 years, citing patient safety and poor standardRead More: https://punchng.com/edo-shuts-unregistered-hospital/
  
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• Army graduates 924 Borno forest guards to tackle banditry, others

  05-09-2026 23:24 via punchng.com
  
  The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has graduated 924 members of the Borno State Forest Guards after they successfully completed their training at the Nigerian Army Training Centre, Miango. In a post obtained from the Nigerian Army’s X account on Saturday, the graduation ceremony, held on Saturday, September 5, 2026, was aimedRead More: https://punchng.com/army-graduates-924-borno-forest-guards-after-rigorous-training/
  
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• Putin holds 3-hour Ukraine talks with US envoys

  05-09-2026 23:13 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Russian leader Vladimir Putin held around three hours of late-night talks in the Kremlin with US envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff on ending over four years of war with Ukraine on Saturday, ahead of their first visit to Kyiv on Sunday.US President Donald Trump has said his son-in-law Kushner and business ally Witkoff were bringing a “proposal” on ending fighting.Talks ended after just over three hours, past 11.00 pm in Moscow.The envoys are due on Sunday in Ukraine’s capi
  
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• Nigeria bows out as Dominican Republic wins Miss World 2026

  05-09-2026 23:10 via punchng.com
  
  Dominican Republic’s Joheirry Mola Dominguez crowned Miss World 2026. Nigeria’s Tamunosoye Karibi-George reached the Top 12. Get full details here.Read More: https://punchng.com/nigeria-bows-out-as-dominican-republic-wins-miss-world-2026/
  
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• FRSC to divert traffic on Kaduna-Zaria highway Sunday

  05-09-2026 23:10 via punchng.com
  
  FRSC announces a one-day traffic diversion on the Kaduna-Zaria highway this Sunday for railway bridge inspection. Plan your journey and use alternative rouRead More: https://punchng.com/frsc-to-divert-traffic-on-kaduna-zaria-highway-sunday/
  
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• Army graduates 924 Borno forest guards after rigorous training

  05-09-2026 23:10 via punchng.com
  
  924 Borno Forest Guards completed rigorous training by the Nigerian Army to protect forests, safeguard communities, and preserve natural resources.Read More: https://punchng.com/army-graduates-924-borno-forest-guards-after-rigorous-training/
  
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• Road ​‌‍‍‍‍⁠⁠‌‍‌⁠‍​‌‌‍‌​crash claims three lives in Osun, 20 injured

  05-09-2026 22:33 via vanguardngr.com
  
  The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Osun Sector Command, says three people lost their lives, while 20 others sustained injuries in an accident that occurred on Saturday at Tonkere town, on Ife-Ilesa expressway.The state sector commander, Mr Sunday Adebayo, who made this known in a statement in Osogbo, said the accident involved a Toyota Hiace bus and a Volkswagen Golf car.Adebayo said that preliminary findings indicated that speeding and dangerous driving contributed to the accident.He explai
  
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• Nigerian-British businessman dies after penis enlargement procedure

  05-09-2026 22:25 via vanguardngr.com
  
  A 43-year-old British-Nigerian businessman and social media influencer, Igho Ubiribo, has died after undergoing a penis enlargement procedure during a holiday in Thailand with his wife.Ubiribo died in March after receiving 40 millilitres of hyaluronic acid and lidocaine at a clinic in Bangkok, an inquest at Inner West London Coroners’ Court heard last month.According to the Daily Mail, Ubiribo began experiencing chest pain and twice lost consciousness while having a massage with his wife,
  
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