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• Three injured as policeman kills driver at checkpoint in Rivers

  28-08-2026 19:12 via punchng.com
  
  It was a tragic scene at the Agip-Ada George junction in Port Harcourt as a trigger-happy policeman shot and killed a motorist simply identified as Anthony on Thursday evening. It was gathered that the yet-to-be-identified policeman, who was with his colleagues, fired three shots after allegedly claiming that Anthony, who was driving a private car,Read More: https://punchng.com/three-injured-as-policeman-kills-driver-at-checkpoint-in-rivers/
  
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• CNG: Tinubu responding to 2027, not Nigerians’ suffering — ADC

  28-08-2026 21:01 via vanguardngr.com
  By Luminous JannamikeAfrican Democratic Congress, ADC, on Friday accused President Bola Tinubu of responding to the 2027 election rather than Nigerians’ suffering, dismissing the Federal Government’s renewed push to expand Compressed Natural Gas, CNG, transportation as a political gimmick coming three years too late.For Nigerians who have spent three years battling soaring transport fares, food prices and shrinking purchasing power, the party said, the sudden urgency to make transpo
  
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• PHOTOS: Rare lunar eclipse turns moon deep red, 96% covered

  28-08-2026 20:59 via punchng.com
  
  A near-total lunar eclipse has painted the Moon deep red across parts of the world, with 96 per cent of its surface covered by Earth’s shadow at the peak of the rare celestial event. The eclipse occurred overnight Thursday into Friday, coinciding with the August Sturgeon Moon, giving skywatchers across the Americas and parts ofRead More: https://punchng.com/photos-rare-lunar-eclipse-turns-moon-deep-red-96-covered/
  
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• Ousted Ukraine defence chief becomes adviser to Italian minister

  28-08-2026 20:59 via punchng.com
  
  Ukraine’s ousted defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov — whose sacking last month prompted rare wartime protests — on Friday said he had accepted a job working as an adviser to Italy’s defence minister. Fedorov, a tech-savvy 35-year-old, was dismissed as defence minister in July after reports of ructions between him and the country’s military leadership. HisRead More: https://punchng.com/ousted-ukraine-defence-chief-becomes-adviser-to-italian-minister/
  
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• NUJ mourns death of Cross River journalist

  28-08-2026 20:59 via punchng.com
  
  The Nigeria Union of Journalists, Cross River State Council, has announced the death of a journalist and correspondent of Ibom Nation Newspaper, Enya Ndem, who passed away on Thursday, August 20, 2026. In a statement on Friday in Calabar, signed by the Council Secretary, Mike Abang, the union said Ndem was a member of theRead More: https://punchng.com/nuj-mourns-death-of-cross-river-journalist/
  
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• Kaduna varsity begs ASUU to suspend strike

  28-08-2026 20:59 via punchng.com
  
  The management of Kaduna State University has appealed to the Academic Staff Union of Universities, KASU chapter, to suspend its two-week warning strike, saying the intervention of the state government has provided a fresh opportunity to resolve the lecturers’ grievances. The appeal came on Friday, barely 24 hours after ASUU-KASU commenced the warning strike followingRead More: https://punchng.com/kaduna-varsity-begs-asuu-to-suspend-strike/
  
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• Abia varsity lecturers suspend strike

  28-08-2026 20:59 via punchng.com
  
  The Academic Staff Union of Universities, Abia State University branch, has suspended its ongoing industrial action and directed members to resume academic duties with immediate effect from Friday, August 28, 2026. The decision was reached at the union’s congress meeting held on Friday, where members reviewed developments surrounding the issues that led to the strike.Read More: https://punchng.com/abia-varsity-lecturers-suspend-strike/
  
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• Tinubu approves comprehensive forensic audit of IPPIS, federal agencies, ministries

  28-08-2026 20:58 via vanguardngr.com
  By Johnbosco AgbakwuruPresident Bola Tinubu has directed the Minister of Finance and Co-ordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr Taiwo Oyedele, to oversee and coordinate a comprehensive forensic audit of Federal Government systems.The audit will include a review of the Integrated Personnel and Payroll Information System (IPPIS), Federal Government agencies, and their administration and internal controls.President Tinubu’s directive follows the Federal Executive Council’s resolution on
  
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• Foundation screens 1,000 Osun traders, residents for hypertension, BMI

  28-08-2026 20:47 via punchng.com
  
  About 1,000 traders at Igbona Market in Osogbo, Osun State, and residents of the area have been screened for hypertension and Body Mass Index during a medical outreach organised by the Femi Olutoye Foundation. The outreach, held at the market, was part of activities marking the second anniversary of the foundation. The coordinator of theRead More: https://punchng.com/foundation-screens-1000-osun-traders-residents-for-hypertension-bmi/
  
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• Ghost workers: Tinubu orders forensic audit of IPPIS, FG agencies

  28-08-2026 20:44 via punchng.com
  
  President Bola Tinubu has directed the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele, to oversee a comprehensive forensic audit of Federal Government systems, including the Integrated Personnel and Payroll Information System. The directive was contained in a statement signed by the president’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, onRead More: https://punchng.com/ghost-workers-tinubu-orders-forensic-audit-of-ippis-fg-agencies/
  
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• Evening recap: WhatsApp introduces per-message charges, Omokri challenges Atiku over Tinubu’s age, other top stories

  28-08-2026 20:44 via punchng.com
  
  From WhatsApp’s plan to begin charging businesses per message to the death of National Population Commission Chairman, Aminu Yusuf Wushishi, several major developments dominated the news cycle on Friday. Reno Omokri challenged former Vice President Atiku Abubakar’s claim about President Bola Tinubu’s age, while Uganda’s King Oyo, the world’s youngest reigning monarch, died at 34.Read More: https://punchng.com/evening-recap-whatsapp-introduces-per-message-charges-omo
  
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• Canada hikes funds required for international student permits

  28-08-2026 20:28 via punchng.com
  
  Canada will increase the amount of money international students must show for living expenses when applying for a study permit from September 1, 2026. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada in a post on X on Friday said a single student applying from outside Quebec will be required to demonstrate access to C$23,448 for living expenses,Read More: https://punchng.com/canada-hikes-funds-required-for-international-student-permits/
  
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• Why I opposed Nnamdi Kanu’s terrorism trial – Lawyer

  28-08-2026 20:13 via punchng.com
  
  Aloy Ejimakor, Nnamdi Kanu’s former lead counsel, explains why he opposed the terrorism trial, citing the Federal Government’s failure to disclose broadcasRead More: https://punchng.com/why-i-opposed-nnamdi-kanus-terrorism-trial-lawyer/
  
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• VDM mocks NBA backlash by dressing as lawyer in new video

  28-08-2026 20:13 via punchng.com
  
  Social media activist Martins Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan, has mocked the controversy surrounding his invitation to the Nigerian Bar Association conference by appearing in a lawyer’s wig and gown in a satirical video. Otse shared the video on Instagram on Friday, dressed in the traditional black barrister’s gown, white neck tabs and a wig,Read More: https://punchng.com/vdm-mocks-nba-backlash-by-dressing-as-lawyer-in-new-video/
  
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• It will always be Lake Ontario, Americans reject Trump’s rename

  28-08-2026 20:13 via punchng.com
  
  President Donald Trump’s decision to rename Lake Ontario “Lake America” has been met with disbelief, ridicule and outright rejection from some Americans living along the lake, with residents insisting they will continue calling the historic body of water by its familiar name. Trump signed an executive order on Thursday directing the US Department of theRead More: https://punchng.com/it-will-always-be-lake-ontario-americans-reject-trumps-rename/
  
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• EFCC extradites two Nigerians to US over sextortion of minors

  28-08-2026 20:13 via punchng.com
  
  The EFCC has extradited two Nigerian men to the US to face prosecution for alleged sexual exploitation and sextortion of minors, leading to two suicides.Read More: https://punchng.com/efcc-extradites-two-nigerians-to-us-over-sextortion-of-minors/
  
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• 2027: APC governors will deliver Tinubu’s re-election — Uzodimma

  28-08-2026 20:13 via punchng.com
  
  Imo State Governor and Chairman of the Progressive Governors Forum, Hope Uzodimma, on Thursday said all governors of the All Progressives Congress were unanimous in their support for President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid. He declared that the responsibility for delivering the 2027 election ultimately rests on the shoulders of governors at the subnational level. UzodimmaRead More: https://punchng.com/2027-apc-governors-will-deliver-tinubus-re-election-uzodimma/
  
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• EFCC extradites 2 Nigerians to US over alleged sextortion of teenage boys

  28-08-2026 20:08 via vanguardngr.com
  The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has extradited two Nigerians to the United States to face prosecution over alleged online sexual exploitation and sextortion involving two teenage boys who later died by suicide.The EFCC said its Lagos Zonal Directorate 2 facilitated the extradition of Mudashiru Afeez Olawale and Adebola Festus Adekunle to the US on Wednesday, August 26, 2026.According to the commission, the duo were identified in separate investigations by the Federal Bureau
  
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• N1.5m for kidney: Lawyer alleges illegal organ harvest in Abuja

  28-08-2026 20:06 via vanguardngr.com
  By Folarin KehindeA lawyer to social media activist, VeryDarkMan, Abubakar Marshal, has alleged that a young man whose left kidney was unlawfully harvested in Abuja was paid about N1.5 million after the procedure.Marshal made the allegation during a televised interview monitored by Vanguard, claiming that the young man was given about $1,300, which he said was equivalent to approximately N1.5 million at the time.According to him, the case came to the attention of the Martins Vincent Center init
  
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• Police arrest robbery suspect, recover firearms in Anambra

  28-08-2026 19:56 via vanguardngr.com
  The Anambra Police Command has arrested a suspected armed robber and kidnapper, Emmanuel Mark, 25, and recovered firearms in Ifite Awka area of the state.The Police Public Reactions Officer (PPRO) in the state, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, disclosed this in a statement on Friday in Awka.“The Anambra Police Command has recorded another significant breakthrough in its ongoing intelligence-led operations against violent crime, following the arrest of a 25-year-old male suspect, Emmanuel Mark, by oper
  
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• Celine Dion makes first public appearance in two years ahead of Paris show

  28-08-2026 19:48 via vanguardngr.com
  Céline Dion has made a rare public appearance in Paris, stepping out ahead of her highly anticipated return to the stage.The “My Heart Will Go On” singer was seen outside her hotel in the French capital on Friday, August 28, dressed in a beige trench coat and sunglasses as she greeted fans and photographers.The appearance comes as Dion prepares for a series of performances in Paris scheduled to begin in September.
  The shows will mark her return to the stage after her memorabl
  
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• What a Phone Screen Must Get Right in Video Poker

  28-08-2026 19:41 via punchng.com
  
  Video poker asks a player to read five cards, choose which to keep, and complete a draw. On a phone, those actions compete for space with the main control and the paytable. Simply shrinking a cabinet or desktop layout makes ranks harder to read, tap areas easier to miss, and held cards easier to confuseRead More: https://punchng.com/what-a-phone-screen-must-get-right-in-video-poker/
  
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• Top 5 budget Samsung phones with good cameras in 2026

  28-08-2026 19:37 via vanguardngr.com
  By Deborah OyekaleIf you want great camera quality without spending a lot of money, Samsung’s 2026 Galaxy A-series has you covered.All 5 models come with a 50MP main camera with OIS and AI features that boost low-light and everyday shots.The top picks are:1. Samsung Galaxy A56 5G
  Considered the best, the A56 leads the pack with a 50MP main, 12MP ultrawide, and 5MP macro. It adds 10-bit HDR video, Best Face for group shots, and Low Noise Nightography for cleaner night photos.
  Also gets 45W
  
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• WhatsApp to charge businesses per message from October 1

  28-08-2026 19:35 via punchng.com
  
  Meta, the parent company of WhatsApp, will begin charging businesses for certain messages sent through the WhatsApp Business Platform from October 1, 2026. Meta disclosed the pricing change in a WhatsApp Business Platform pricing update in July 2026, stating that charges for service messages would resume from October 1, 2026. The new charges will affectRead More: https://punchng.com/whatsapp-to-charge-businesses-per-message-from-october-1/
  
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• Securing lives of Nigerians non-negotiable, key to economic growth — Tinubu

  28-08-2026 19:35 via punchng.com
  
  President Tinubu emphasizes that securing the lives of Nigerians is non-negotiable and fundamental to achieving economic growth and lasting prosperity in tRead More: https://punchng.com/securing-lives-of-nigerians-non-negotiable-key-to-economic-growth-tinubu/
  
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• Nigeria regains frontier market status after three years — FG

  28-08-2026 19:35 via punchng.com
  
  Nigeria’s capital market will return to the global Frontier Market universe from September 21, 2026, following its reclassification by global index provider FTSE Russell, the Federal Government has said. The development was contained in a statement issued by the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele, on Friday. FTSE Russell reclassifiedRead More: https://punchng.com/nigeria-regains-frontier-market-status-after-three-years-fg/
  
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• From Arsenal vs Real Madrid to PSG VS Barcelona: UCL blockbusters to watch

  28-08-2026 19:35 via punchng.com
  
  Get ready for thrilling UCL blockbusters! Discover the top Champions League matches to watch, including Arsenal vs Real Madrid and PSG vs Barcelona.Read More: https://punchng.com/from-arsenal-vs-real-madrid-to-psg-vs-barcelona-ucl-blockbusters-to-watch/
  
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• Diphtheria: FG deploys 500,000 vaccine doses to Katsina, Kano

  28-08-2026 19:35 via punchng.com
  
  The Federal Government has deployed 500,000 diphtheria vaccine doses to Katsina and Kano states, activating an emergency task force to contain the outbreakRead More: https://punchng.com/diphtheria-fg-deploys-500000-vaccine-doses-to-katsina-kano/
  
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• Cytokinetics Posts First Full MYQORZO Quarter as Armistice Capital Adds to Its Position

  28-08-2026 19:29 via punchng.com
  
  Cytokinetics booked its first full quarter of MYQORZO sales on Aug. 6. Armistice Capital used the same three months to raise its stake in the company, at a time when several biopharma-focused hedge funds were absorbing losses on concentrated bets elsewhere in the industry. MYQORZO’s First Full Quarter Cytokinetics reported $25.3 million in net productRead More: https://punchng.com/cytokinetics-posts-first-full-myqorzo-quarter-as-armistice-capital-adds-to-its-position/
  
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• RMAFC pledges collaboration with NEITI to improve transparency in revenue generation

  28-08-2026 19:24 via vanguardngr.com
  By Obas Esiedesa, AbujaThe Revenue Mobilisation, Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) has pledged to deepen its collaboration with the Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI) to promote transparency, accountability and improved revenue mobilisation in Nigeria’s extractive industries.The Chairman of RMAFC, Dr. Mohammed Bello Shehu, made the commitment on Friday when the NEITI Executive Secretary, Hon. Musa Sarkin Adar, led a delegation on a courtesy visit to the C
  
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