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• Sule lauds DSS for arresting three suspected kidnappers

  25-08-2026 02:43 via punchng.com
  
  Nasarawa State Governor Abdullahi Sule commends the DSS and other security agencies for arresting three suspected kidnappers and rescuing a victim, urgingRead More: https://punchng.com/sule-lauds-dss-for-arresting-three-suspected-kidnappers/
  
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• Newcastle agree £52m deal for Man City midfielder Nico Gonzalez

  26-08-2026 10:38 via vanguardngr.com
  Newcastle United have reached an agreement with Manchester City over a deal worth up to £52 million for midfielder Nico Gonzalez.The 24-year-old Spanish midfielder is set to become Newcastle’s latest signing as the club look to strengthen their squad with Premier League experience.Newcastle had previously focused exclusively on recruiting players from clubs outside England during the current transfer window. However, the club have now identified the need for players familiar with th
  
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• Tinubu hails Hausa as pillars of Nigeria’s unity

  26-08-2026 10:36 via punchng.com
  
  President Tinubu celebrates Hausa Day, describing the Hausa people as vital pillars of Nigeria’s unity and progress. Learn more about the significance of HRead More: https://punchng.com/tinubu-hails-hausa-as-pillars-of-nigerias-unity/
  
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• From Marmoush to Iwobi: Highest-paid African players in EPL – Reports

  26-08-2026 10:36 via punchng.com
  
  Discover the highest-paid African players in the English Premier League, including Omar Marmoush, Alex Iwobi, and other top earners. See who commands the mRead More: https://punchng.com/from-marmoush-to-iwobi-highest-paid-african-players-in-epl-reports/
  
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• Black smoke chokes Pakistan maternity ward as hospital fire kills 14 infants

  26-08-2026 10:36 via punchng.com
  
  A devastating hospital fire in Islamabad, Pakistan, caused by a faulty air conditioner, has killed 14 infants in a maternity ward. Witnesses describe chaotRead More: https://punchng.com/black-smoke-chokes-pakistan-maternity-ward-as-hospital-fire-kills-14-infants/
  
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• US pauses immigrant visa applications worldwide

  26-08-2026 10:21 via punchng.com
  
  The US has paused all immigrant visa applications worldwide, tightening restrictions on applicants likely to rely on public assistance. Learn more about thRead More: https://punchng.com/us-pauses-immigrant-visa-applications-worldwide/
  
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• Otti unveils 80-bed hospital in Abia

  26-08-2026 10:21 via punchng.com
  
  Governor Alex Otti commissions the remodelled 80-bed Obingwa General Hospital in Abia, enhancing healthcare access and quality for residents.Read More: https://punchng.com/otti-unveils-80-bed-hospital-in-abia/
  
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• Dangote to launch own shipping fleet to boost maritime operation

  26-08-2026 10:20 via vanguardngr.com
  By Godwin OritseIn a move to address limited shipping capacity and the rising cost of road transportation, which have hindered its regional expansion, Dangote Industries has concluded plans to acquire its own vessels to facilitate the movement of its products from Nigeria to markets across West and Central Africa.
  Speaking from the perspective of the logistical challenges confronting regional trade, Sada Ladan-Baki, Head of International Trade and Export at Dangote Cement, said the company&rsqu
  
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• 2027: SDP’s Adebayo faults Atiku’s ‘inconsistency’ on petrol subsidy

  26-08-2026 10:18 via vanguardngr.com
  The presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Adewole Adebayo, has accused former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar of inconsistency over his decision to restore petrol subsidy if elected president in 2027.Adebayo made the remark on Wednesday during an interview with News Central.Atiku, who is the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), has said he would restore subsidy if elected in 2027, arguing that Nigeria has sufficient resources to provide relief fo
  
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• 2027: SDP’s Adebayo accuses Atiku of inconsistency over plan to restore subsidy

  26-08-2026 10:18 via vanguardngr.com
  The presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Adewole Adebayo, has accused former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar of inconsistency over his decision to restore petrol subsidy if elected president in 2027.Adebayo made the remark on Wednesday during an interview with News Central.Atiku, who is the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), has said he would restore subsidy if elected in 2027, arguing that Nigeria has sufficient resources to provide relief fo
  
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• Nepal deploys rescuers after massive flood

  26-08-2026 10:05 via punchng.com
  
  A massive flood in Nepal’s Rasuwa district has prompted the deployment of rescuers. Learn about the damage to infrastructure and ongoing relief efforts.Read More: https://punchng.com/nepal-deploys-rescuers-after-massive-flood/
  
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• Medical lecturers set for strike as 14 NAMDA branches back action

  26-08-2026 10:05 via punchng.com
  
  Nigerian medical lecturers are set for a three-day warning strike as 14 NAMDA branches back the action over unmet demands and the ‘Japa’ syndrome. Find outRead More: https://punchng.com/medical-lecturers-set-for-strike-as-14-namda-branches-back-action/
  
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• 2026/27 Champions League draw – pots, date, time, how to watch

  26-08-2026 09:52 via vanguardngr.com
  The 2026/27 UEFA Champions League league-phase draw will take place on Thursday, August 27 in Monaco, with 36 clubs set to discover their opponents for the opening phase of the competition.Here is everything to know ahead of the draw.1. How the Champions League league-phase draw worksA total of 36 teams will compete in the league phase, with 29 clubs having qualified automatically at the end of last season and the remaining places determined through qualifying rounds.Under the new format, each
  
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• VIDEO: Bruno Fernandes reveals he voted for Arsenal player before winning PFA award

  26-08-2026 09:51 via punchng.com
  
  Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes reveals he voted for an Arsenal player before winning the PFA Players’ Player of the Year award for his record-brRead More: https://punchng.com/video-bruno-fernandes-reveals-he-voted-for-arsenal-player-before-winning-pfa-award/
  
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• From Shearer to Fernandes: Every Premier League Player of the Season winner

  26-08-2026 09:35 via punchng.com
  
  Discover every Premier League Player of the Season winner from Alan Shearer to Bruno Fernandes. See the full list of football legends who claimed the prestRead More: https://punchng.com/from-shearer-to-fernandes-every-premier-league-player-of-the-season-winner/
  
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• 2 US visa types facing revocation as Trump tightens immigration rules

  26-08-2026 09:32 via vanguardngr.com
  The Donald Trump administration is preparing to revoke the US visas of foreign nationals who entered the country on business or tourist visas before applying for asylum, in a move that could affect up to 200,000 people.The visas targeted are B1 and B2 non-immigrant visas, which are generally issued to foreign nationals travelling to the United States temporarily for business or tourism.
  The proposed revocations would apply to B1 and B2 visas issued between 2016 and 2026 where the holders have s
  
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• Onitsha traders send S.O.S to Anambra new CP

  26-08-2026 09:27 via vanguardngr.com
  By Stanley UmejiakuSome traders in the popular Onitsha market in Anambra State, have sent a save-our-souls message to the new state Commissioner of Police, alleging that a team of policemen has been breaking into their shops and carting away their goods without explanations. The traders who spoke with reporters on phone alleged that four police officers who claim to come from Area Command in the commercial city have been in the habit of breaking into their shops in the wee hours of th
  
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• Trump administration pauses all US visa applications worldwide

  26-08-2026 09:18 via vanguardngr.com
  The United States has paused immigrant visa applications as the Donald Trump administration moves to tighten screening and limit entry for applicants considered likely to depend on government assistance.A US State Department official confirmed the development on Tuesday, saying the initiative was launched at American embassies and consulates in early August, per report by The Guardian UK.
  The department said visa appointments had to be adjusted to accommodate “in-depth training” for
  
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• Trump’s immigration crackdown: Wife of US Army sergeant deported to Honduras

  26-08-2026 09:13 via punchng.com
  
  Wife of active-duty US Army sergeant, Cristy Maryori Villafranca-Trejo, deported to Honduras, highlighting Trump’s immigration crackdown on military familiRead More: https://punchng.com/trumps-immigration-crackdown-wife-of-us-army-sergeant-deported-to-honduras/
  
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• FULL LIST: Top 10 EPL managers of all time

  26-08-2026 09:13 via punchng.com
  
  Discover the top 10 EPL managers of all time, ranked by BBC Sport. See who made the list for their Premier League titles, longevity, and tactical influenceRead More: https://punchng.com/full-list-top-10-epl-managers-of-all-time/
  
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• UBA discloses delay in release of H1’26 financial statements

  26-08-2026 09:03 via vanguardngr.com
  By Chukwunonso Okolo United Bank for Africa Plc, has informed   shareholders and the investing public of a potential delay in the publication of its Audited Financial Statements (AFS) for the first half 2026, H1 ‘26, ended 30 June, as required by the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) listing rules.This was disclosed by the Bank in a statement signed by Bili A. Odum , the Group’s company secretary/legal counsel.According to the statement,  the Group’s Audited Accounts
  
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• Troops foil abduction attempt, rescue 14 victims in Zamfara

  26-08-2026 08:51 via vanguardngr.com
  By Kingsley OmonobiTroops of Sector 2, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, have foiled an attempted abduction and rescued 14 kidnapped victims during an operation in Tsafe Local Government Area of Zamfara State.The operation, conducted on August 26, 2026, followed credible intelligence about suspicious activities around Magazu village.Acting on the information, the troops deployed to the area and encountered armed men allegedly attempting to abduct civilians, including motorists.The troops engaged the assa
  
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• US hails Dangote Refinery as Nigeria’s petroleum exports surge sevenfold

  26-08-2026 08:47 via vanguardngr.com
  By Udeme Akpan, Energy EditorThe Dangote Petroleum Refinery has been identified as the key driver behind a seven-fold increase in Nigeria’s seaborne petroleum product exports since 2023, according to the latest report by the United States Energy Information Administration (EIA).The U.S. agency disclosed that Nigeria’s seaborne petroleum product shipments averaged 561,000 barrels per day (bpd) in the second quarter of 2026, a significant increase from the annual average of 79,000 bpd
  
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• I asked Amaechi to apologise after NBA clash — Sowore

  26-08-2026 08:41 via punchng.com
  
  Omoyele Sowore reveals he asked Rotimi Amaechi to apologise after their heated exchange at the NBA conference, citing Amaechi’s benefit from Nigeria’s demoRead More: https://punchng.com/i-asked-amaechi-to-apologise-after-nba-clash-sowore/
  
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• FULL LIST: Winners at PFA Awards 2026

  26-08-2026 08:41 via punchng.com
  
  See the full list of winners at the PFA Awards 2026, including Bruno Fernandes and Khadija Shaw, named Players’ Player of the Year.Read More: https://punchng.com/full-list-winners-at-pfa-awards-2026/
  
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• Iran says Hormuz strait still closed despite transit corridor talks

  26-08-2026 08:22 via vanguardngr.com
  Iran and Oman are discussing a temporary transit corridor and mine-clearing for the Strait of Hormuz, but Tehran warned on Wednesday that the vital waterway will not be reopened unless the United States ends the war.Washington has announced fresh sanctions aimed at pressuring Iran into submission, with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent threatening the Islamic republic with “economic asphyxiation”.During talks in Tehran, foreign ministers from Iran and Oman discussed a “phased f
  
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• Guinea-Bissau votes on handing more powers to president

  26-08-2026 08:17 via vanguardngr.com
  Military-run Guinea-Bissau holds a referendum on Sunday on a constitutional change that would give the president more powers ahead of a general election meant to restore civilian rule later this year.It follows a string of other African countries including Zimbabwe and Chad that have amended their constitutions in recent years to extend term lengths, remove age limits or strengthen powers of the executive.The army seized power in Portuguese-speaking Guinea-Bissau in November, just days after a
  
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• Dollar to Naira exchange rate today, August 26, 2026

  26-08-2026 08:07 via vanguardngr.com
  The Nigerian naira is trading relatively steadily against the United States dollar on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, with the latest rates showing a modest gap between the official Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM) and the parallel market.The latest available NFEM data put the dollar at about ₦1,346.34/$1 on August 26, according to the current USD/NGN exchange-rate benchmark. The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) explains that the NFEM rate is derived from the volume-weighted average of tr
  
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• Banditry knows no boundary, North-West must unite against terror — Sokoto security adviser

  26-08-2026 08:07 via vanguardngr.com
  By Musa Ubandawaki, SokotoThe Special Adviser on Security Matters to the Sokoto State Governor, Col. Ahmed Usman (rtd.), has backed Zamfara State’s newly inaugurated Disarmament, Demobilisation and Reintegration, DDR, Peace and Security Committee, saying the worsening banditry in the North-West cannot be tackled through military action alone.Usman described the initiative as a strategic intervention that could complement ongoing security operations by addressing some of the factors sustai
  
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• 8 Division Garrison wins 2026 combat proficiency contest

  26-08-2026 08:04 via vanguardngr.com
  …GOC charges junior commanders to remain battle-readyBy Musa Ubandawaki, SokotoThe 8 Division Garrison of the Nigerian Army has emerged overall winner of the 2026 8 Division Inter-Brigade Combat Proficiency Competition, with the General Officer Commanding, GOC, 8 Division and Commander, Sector 2 Joint Task Force, North West Operation FANSAN YAMMA, Major General Bemgba Paul Koughna, charging junior commanders to translate lessons from the competition into greater combat readiness.The comp
  
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