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• TAMPAN expresses gratitude for public support following Ogogo’s passing

  25-08-2026 15:47 via punchng.com
  
  TAMPAN expresses gratitude to Nigerians for their overwhelming support during the illness and death of veteran actor Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as OgogoRead More: https://punchng.com/tampan-expresses-gratitude-for-public-support-following-ogogos-passing/
  
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• The Nigerian Fan’s Roadmap to World Cup Betting: Decoding Top Tips, Odds, and Match Previews

  26-08-2026 12:00 via vanguardngr.com
  If you’ve ever stepped foot in Lagos, Abuja, or Enugu during a major tournament, you’ll know that football isn’t just a pastime in Nigeria; it’s a shared language. The air carries a unique energy, a mix of optimism and chatter that you can hear from several streets away. When the World Cup comes around, this passion reaches a completely different level. Every corner shop, barber’s salon, and local roadside joint transforms into a makeshift studio where amateur pund
  
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• Raheem Sterling charged over Lamborghini crash, nitrous oxide possession

  26-08-2026 11:56 via vanguardngr.com
  Former England international Raheem Sterling is set to appear in court next month after being charged with dangerous driving, possessing nitrous oxide for wrongful inhalation and failing to provide a specimen.Sterling, 31, was charged following a single-vehicle crash on the M3 in Hampshire in May.The former Manchester City and Chelsea winger crashed his Lamborghini into motorway barriers near the Minley Interchange on the southbound carriageway on May 28, 2026.He was arrested following the inci
  
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• Benin-Agbor-Asaba road failure contractor’s fault, say Presidency

  26-08-2026 11:55 via punchng.com
  
  The Presidency blames the contractor for the recent Benin-Asaba Road failure, calling it an isolated incident and demanding immediate action. Learn more abRead More: https://punchng.com/benin-agbor-asaba-road-failure-contractors-fault-say-presidency/
  
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• ‘We don’t work with visa agents’ — German Embassy warns Nigerians

  26-08-2026 11:45 via vanguardngr.com
  The German Embassy in Nigeria has warned visa applicants against relying on so-called “visa agents” for information about travelling to Germany.In a recent tweet, the embassy urged Nigerians to be cautious about information provided by individuals claiming to have special knowledge or access to the German visa process.The embassy said applicants should verify visa-related information directly with the German mission rather than relying on claims from visa agents.“Beware of mis
  
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• UK student visa: 11 steps prospective applicants should follow

  26-08-2026 11:39 via punchng.com
  
  Prospective international students can follow these 11 essential steps to successfully apply for a UK Student Visa. Get expert guidance from UKVI.Read More: https://punchng.com/uk-student-visa-11-steps-prospective-applicants-should-follow/
  
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• We don’t work with visa agents, German embassy warns Nigerians

  26-08-2026 11:24 via punchng.com
  
  The German Embassy in Nigeria warns citizens against using visa agents, urging them to get official information directly to avoid misinformation and fraud.Read More: https://punchng.com/we-dont-work-with-visa-agents-german-embassy-warns-nigerians/
  
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• Eagle Online publisher Dotun Oladipo dies at 56

  26-08-2026 11:24 via punchng.com
  
  Veteran journalist and Eagle Online publisher, Dotun Oladipo, has died at 56. Learn more about his sudden passing and legacy in Nigerian journalism.Read More: https://punchng.com/eagle-online-publisher-dotun-oladipo-dies-at-56/
  
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• Poco Lee’s management breaks silence, denies drink-spiking claims

  26-08-2026 11:20 via vanguardngr.com
  The management of Nigerian dancer and singer Poco Lee has broken its silence on the sexual assault case involving the entertainer in the United Kingdom.In a statement issued on Tuesday, August 25, the dancer’s management confirmed that the matter is currently before a UK court and urged the public to allow the legal process to take its course.The team cautioned against treating the allegations as established facts, stressing that Poco Lee has not been convicted of any offence.“Alleg
  
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• Cartoon: ‘Hello… who’s fooling who?’

  26-08-2026 11:17 via vanguardngr.com
  Read Also: Yari’s 2031 Declaration: CSOs, lawyers, others reject APC’s claim to perpetual powerVanguard NewsThe post Cartoon: ‘Hello… who’s fooling who?’ appeared first on Vanguard News.
  
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• Presidential campaign council list to be adjusted, not reviewed — Presidency

  26-08-2026 11:16 via vanguardngr.com
  The Presidency has said the All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council list for the 2027 election will be adjusted where necessary, but denied that the list has been withdrawn or subjected to a wholesale review.Sunday Dare, Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Media and Public Communication, made this known on Wednesday during an interview on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily.Dare was responding to reports that the APC had withdrawn the list following controver
  
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• Yari’s 2031 Declaration: CSOs, lawyers, others reject APC’s claim to perpetual power

  26-08-2026 11:14 via vanguardngr.com
  By Gabriel Ewepu, ABUJA
  Civil society organisations, lawyers and opposition politicians have dismissed the declaration by the Director-General of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Presidential Campaign Council, Senator Abdul’Aziz Yari, that the ruling party will remain in power beyond 2031, saying political power belongs to the electorate and not any political party.Read Also: Highways of horror: Motorists wail, spend 4 days on Benin-Asaba roadThe groups warned that while the APC was en
  
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• Trump administration deports US soldier’s wife to Honduras

  26-08-2026 11:11 via vanguardngr.com
  The wife of an active-duty US soldier has reportedly been deported to Honduras, becoming the latest family member of an American service member to be caught up in the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown.Cristy Maryori Villafranca-Trejo, the wife of Army Sgt Hedar Leonel Turcios Juarez and mother of their six-year-old daughter, was deported on Monday, according to multiple reports.Villafranca-Trejo, who is originally from Honduras, entered the United States in 2016 at the age of 1
  
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• Raheem Sterling to appear in court over dangerous driving charges

  26-08-2026 11:08 via punchng.com
  
  Former England winger Raheem Sterling will appear in court next month facing charges of dangerous driving, possession of nitrous oxide, and failing to provRead More: https://punchng.com/raheem-sterling-to-appear-in-court-over-dangerous-driving-charges/
  
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• EPL: Marmoush joins Spurs on loan from Man City

  26-08-2026 11:08 via punchng.com
  
  Omar Marmoush joins Tottenham on loan from Manchester City with an obligation to buy. Discover what the Egyptian forward brings to Spurs’ attack.Read More: https://punchng.com/epl-marmoush-joins-spurs-on-loan-from-man-city/
  
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• Beyonce, Taylor Swift, Oprah Winfrey pay tributes to Dolly Parton

  26-08-2026 11:08 via punchng.com
  
  Beyoncé, Taylor Swift, and Oprah Winfrey lead an outpouring of tributes to country music icon Dolly Parton, who died at 80. Read their heartfelt messages.Read More: https://punchng.com/beyonce-taylor-swift-oprah-winfrey-pay-tributes-to-dolly-parton/
  
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• Soaring Diesel Prices Are Helping Oil Companies and Hurting Consumers

  26-08-2026 11:02 via nytimes.com
  The cost of the fuel, used in farm machinery, trucks and other heavy equipment, has surged because of the war in Iran and Ukrainian attacks on Russian refineries.
  
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• 3 stadiums to host UEFA club competition finals in 2027

  26-08-2026 10:52 via vanguardngr.com
  UEFA has selected three iconic European stadiums to stage the finals of its major men’s club competitions in 2027.
  Here are the venues and dates to know:1. Estadio Metropolitano, Madrid – UEFA Champions League FinalVenue: Estadio Metropolitano, Madrid
  Date: June 5, 2027Atlético Madrid’s approximately 70,000-capacity home will host the UEFA Champions League final in 2027. It will be the stadium’s second Champions League final, after it hosted Liverpool’s 2-0
  
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• Trump orders flags to be flown at half-mast in honour of Dolly Parton

  26-08-2026 10:48 via vanguardngr.com
  US President Donald Trump has ordered American flags across the country to be flown at half-staff for one week following the death of country music legend Dolly Parton.Trump made the announcement on Tuesday, August 25, as tributes continued to pour in for Parton, who died in Nashville at the age of 80.In a post on Truth Social, Trump wrote: “Very sad to report that Dolly Parton, one of the greatest country singers, and far beyond, ever, has just passed away. This is a true loss for millio
  
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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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