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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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• Two Frankfurt Airport workers die from malaria

  29-08-2026 01:02 via vanguardngr.com
  FRANKFURT — Two workers at Germany’s Frankfurt Airport have died after contracting malaria in an unusual outbreak believed to have been caused by an infected mosquito transported into the country aboard an aircraft.Fraport, the company that operates Frankfurt Airport, said six employees had contracted what is known as airport malaria, with two subsequently dying. The four other workers have recovered, according to German media reports.“We are shocked and deeply saddened by the
  
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• Uche Ogbodo turns heads after new facial transformation

  29-08-2026 01:01 via vanguardngr.com
  By Benjamin NjokuNollywood actress Uche Ogbodo is trending again, this time for her newly transformed look.The mother of one recently underwent facial rejuvenation barely a month after announcing her separation from husband Bobby Maris after eight years of marriage. This marks her second cosmetic procedure this year, after her BBL a few months ago.And going by the buzz online, the latest procedure is doing exactly what she wanted — turning heads. Sharing photos of her new look on Instagra
  
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• Naira sustains gains, trades at N1,337

  29-08-2026 00:57 via punchng.com
  
  The Naira on Friday sustained its weeklong appreciation, strengthening to N1,337.28 against the US dollar at the official foreign exchange market. Data published on the official website of the Central Bank of Nigeria showed that the local currency gained N1.29. The latest appreciation represented a 0.09 per cent increase from Thursday’s rate of N1,338.58 perRead More: https://punchng.com/naira-sustains-gains-trades-at-n1337/
  
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• Ugandan King Oyo Nyimba, former world’s youngest monarch, dies at 34

  29-08-2026 00:45 via vanguardngr.com
  KAMPALA — King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV of Uganda’s Tooro Kingdom, who became the world’s youngest reigning monarch after ascending the throne at the age of three, has died at 34.The monarch died at about 10 p.m. local time on Thursday, according to the Prime Minister of the Tooro Kingdom, Calvin Armstrong Rwomiire Akiiki, who announced his death in a post on X.“It is with profound sadness and a heavy heart that I announce the passing of His Majesty the Omukama
  
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• US judge rules Trump sanctions against Anthropic illegal

  29-08-2026 00:24 via punchng.com
  
  A US federal judge ruled Thursday that sanctions imposed by President Donald Trump’s administration against AI giant Anthropic were illegal, finding that the government punished the company in a row over military use of its technology. Anthropic infuriated Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth in February by insisting its technology should not be used for mass surveillance or fully autonomous weapons systems.Read More: https://punchng.com/us-judge-rules-trump-sanctions-again
  
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• Board shortlists NSCDC, immigration applicants for physical screening

  29-08-2026 00:24 via punchng.com
  
  The Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board has shortlisted applicants for physical screening. Check your NSCDC recruitment statusRead More: https://punchng.com/board-shortlists-nscdc-immigration-applicants-for-physical-screening/
  
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• 2027: Obi, Kwankwaso supporters reject merger

  29-08-2026 00:08 via punchng.com
  
  The OK Movement, a political platform established to mobilise support for the joint ticket of the Nigeria Democratic Congress presidential candidate, Peter Obi, and his running mate, Dr Rabiu Kwankwaso, on Friday ruled out any merger with an external political organisation ahead of the 2027 general elections. The group, which is a blend of supportersRead More: https://punchng.com/2027-obi-kwankwaso-supporters-reject-merger/
  
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• Nigerian jailed in US for laundering $3.1m scam proceeds

  28-08-2026 23:53 via punchng.com
  
  A Nigerian national, Oluwasegun Baiyewu, has been sentenced to 95 months (7 years and 11 months) in prison in the United States for laundering more than $3.1 million in proceeds from various fraud schemes targeting US citizens. The US Department of Justice said Baiyewu, 40, of Houston, Texas, was sentenced on Thursday for his roleRead More: https://punchng.com/nigerian-jailed-in-us-for-laundering-3-1m-scam-proceeds/
  
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• ASUU-NDU suspends strike after Bayelsa deal, seeks better funding

  28-08-2026 23:50 via vanguardngr.com
  By Samuel Oyadongha, YenagoaThe Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Niger Delta University (NDU) branch, has suspended its indefinite strike following an agreement with the Bayelsa State Government on the implementation of outstanding allowances and wage award arrears.The union had embarked on the strike over the state government’s delay in implementing the Consolidated Academic Tools Allowance (CATA) and Professional Allowance.Addressing journalists on Friday in Yenagoa, the ASU
  
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• Nigeria can cut oil production costs with local chemicals — Expert

  28-08-2026 23:48 via vanguardngr.com
  By Udeme Akpan, Energy EditorA Nigerian chemical engineer, Godswill Chidiebere Agomuo, has called for increased local formulation and production of specialised oilfield chemicals, saying the move could reduce operating costs, promote technology transfer and strengthen Nigeria’s technical capacity in the oil and gas industry.
  At an estimated average of about $40 per barrel, Nigeria’s crude oil production costs are among the highest in the OPEC+ group, far above the bloc’s rough
  
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• NARD urges Oyo govt to avert fresh crisis at LAUTECH Teaching Hospital

  28-08-2026 23:44 via vanguardngr.com
  By Damilola SamuelThe Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has called on the Oyo State Government to urgently address welfare and manpower challenges affecting resident doctors at the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH) Teaching Hospital, Ogbomoso.The association made the appeal as the August 28 deadline for the ultimatum issued by the hospital’s Association of Resident Doctors (ARD) approaches.In a statement signed by its President, Dr Mohammad Usman Suleiman, N
  
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• 2027: Obi-Kwankwaso Movement rejects merger, backs Ughulu as DG

  28-08-2026 23:30 via vanguardngr.com
  By Henry UmoruABUJA — Ahead of the 2027 presidential and general elections, the Obi-Kwankwaso (OK) Movement has rejected any proposal to merge or absorb the organisation into another political body, insisting that it will remain an independent support group.The movement, a political platform established to mobilise support for the joint ticket of Peter Obi and Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, also reaffirmed John Ughulu as its founder and Director-General, rejecting proposals for his replace
  
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• Eagle Online publisher Dotun Oladipo for burial September 11

  28-08-2026 23:08 via punchng.com
  
  The family of The Eagle Online publisher, Dotun Oladipo, has announced September 11, 2026, as the burial date of the late journalist and media entrepreneur. This was contained in a statement signed on Friday by the Publicity Secretary, Guild of Corporate Online Publishers, Kemi Yesufu, which was made available to PUNCH Online. Oladipo died onRead More: https://punchng.com/eagle-online-publisher-dotun-oladipo-for-burial-september-11/
  
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• Bundesliga: Olise, Diaz fire Bayern to 5-1 win over Stuttgart

  28-08-2026 23:08 via punchng.com
  
  Michael Olise and Luis Diaz were among five different goalscorers as Bayern Munich cruised to a 5-1 home win over Stuttgart in Friday’s Bundesliga opener. Defending Bundesliga champions Bayern were in control from start to finish in a rematch of last season’s German Cup final, with Olise in spectacular form despite the wet conditions. DayotRead More: https://punchng.com/bundesliga-olise-diaz-fire-bayern-to-5-1-win-over-stuttgart/
  
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• Soldiers beat me, others after encounter with terrorists, Yobe LG vice chairman‎ claims

  28-08-2026 23:08 via punchng.com
  
  The Vice Chairman of Geidam Local Government Area of Yobe State, Abubakar Muhammad Nur, has alleged that soldiers attached to the Nigerian Army assaulted and injured him while he was carrying out his official duties in the town on Friday. Nur told The PUNCH Online in an exclusive interview on Friday that the soldiers beatRead More: https://punchng.com/soldiers-beat-me-others-after-encounter-with-terrorists-yobe-lg-vice-chairman-claims/
  
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• Police parade two doctors, others over kidney harvesting in Nasarawa

  28-08-2026 23:08 via punchng.com
  
  The Nigeria Police Force has paraded four suspects allegedly involved in an organ harvesting and human trafficking syndicate operating in Nasarawa State. The suspects are Emmanuel Ode, 23; Dr Benjamin Oyime, 48, a nephrologist and consultant to Wellington Hospital, Life Camp, Abuja; Dr Daniel Otukpa, 53, also a nephrologist and Acting Director of Clinical ServicesRead More: https://punchng.com/police-parade-two-doctors-others-over-kidney-harvesting-in-nasarawa/
  
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• FG activates task force over diphtheria outbreak in Katsina, Kano

  28-08-2026 23:02 via vanguardngr.com
  …Deploys 500,000 vaccine doses, expands treatment centresBy Chidinma Chukwu, AbujaABUJA — The Federal Government has activated an emergency multi-agency task force to contain a diphtheria outbreak affecting children in parts of Katsina and Kano states.As part of the immediate response, the government has deployed 500,000 doses of diphtheria vaccines to the two states and commenced measures to expand access to treatment for affected communities.The directive was issued by the Coordin
  
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• Implement CBA to stem medical brain drain, NMA tells FG

  28-08-2026 22:52 via vanguardngr.com
  …Seeks 65-year retirement age for clinical health workersBy Chidinma Chukwu, AbujaABUJA — The Nigeria Medical Association (NMA) has called on the Federal Government to urgently conclude and implement the outstanding Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) with health workers, warning that continued delays are fuelling dissatisfaction and encouraging the migration of medical professionals from the country.The association also called for the implementation of the 65-year retirement age
  
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• ADC doesn’t need coalition to win 2027 election — Bolaji Abdullahi

  28-08-2026 22:45 via vanguardngr.com
  The African Democratic Congress has said it does not need a coalition with other opposition parties to win the 2027 presidential election, although it remains open to cooperation with other political groups.Bolaji Abdullahi, spokesperson for the ADC, stated this on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Friday while discussing the chances of the party ahead of the 2027 general election.Abdullahi said the coalition initially envisaged by opposition politicians was expected to make it easi
  
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• Military rescues 43 kidnapped victims, neutralises 26 terrorists

  28-08-2026 22:39 via vanguardngr.com
  …Recovers 205,000 litres of stolen crude products, arrests 15 suspectsBy Kingsley OmonobiABUJA — Troops of the Nigerian Armed Forces conducting operations across the country have rescued 43 kidnapped victims, neutralised 26 terrorists and arrested 15 suspected criminals in the past week.The troops also foiled attempts to steal about 205,000 litres of crude oil and illegally refined petroleum products in the Niger Delta, the Director of Defence Media Operations, Major General Michae
  
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• 2027: Barau rallies Kano North support for Tinubu, APC

  28-08-2026 22:34 via vanguardngr.com
  …Empowers 1,300 petty traders with N130m monthlyBy Henry UmoruABUJA — Ahead of the 2027 presidential and general elections, Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau Jibrin (APC, Kano North), has urged constituents in his senatorial district to remain united and support President Bola Tinubu, Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, himself and other candidates of the All Progressives Congress (APC).Barau made the call at the National Assembly while receiving two delegations from
  
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• 2027: SDP women leaders begin nationwide mobilisation

  28-08-2026 22:31 via vanguardngr.com
  By Henry UmoruABUJA — Ahead of the 2027 presidential and general elections, the National Speaker of the Women Parliament of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Ambassador Sa’adatu Abdullahi, has called on women leaders across the country to strengthen grassroots mobilisation and build functional party structures.Abdullahi made the call on Friday at the SDP National Secretariat, Abuja, during a strategic meeting between the party’s national women leadership and state women leade
  
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• Iran seeks diplomacy, demands end to US pressure

  28-08-2026 22:28 via punchng.com
  
  Iran left the door open to diplomacy on Friday, six months into a war with the United States that has upended the Middle East, but only if Washington abandons its pressure campaign. “Putting diplomacy back on track isn’t impossible. It hinges on the US understanding of one simple fact: pressure doesn’t work,” Iranian Foreign MinisterRead More: https://punchng.com/iran-seeks-diplomacy-demands-end-to-us-pressure/
  
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• NPFL:​‌‍​‌‍⁠⁠‌‍​‌‍​‌‍‍‌​ 3SC defeat Inter Lagos FC 2-1 in league opener

  28-08-2026 22:28 via punchng.com
  
  Shooting Stars Sports Club of Ibadan began their 2026/27 Nigeria Premier Football League campaign on an encouraging note, defeating newly promoted Inter Lagos FC 2-1 at the Lekan Salami Stadium, Ibadan, on Friday. Shooting Stars thrilled their home fans, who turned out in large numbers to cheer the team to victory in their opening fixture,Read More: https://punchng.com/npfl%e2%81%a0%e2%81%a0-3sc-defeat-inter-lagos/
  
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• 2027: ADC does not need coalition to defeat Tinubu, says spokesperson

  28-08-2026 22:28 via punchng.com
  
  The African Democratic Congress does not need a coalition to defeat President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 presidential election, the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, has said. Abdullahi made the assertion on Friday during an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today. He said the party was confident that its presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, couldRead More: https://punchng.com/2027-adc-does-not-need-coalition-to-defeat-tinubu-says-spokesperson/
  
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• KASU urges ASUU to suspend warning strike, cites Uba Sani’s intervention

  28-08-2026 22:19 via vanguardngr.com
  By Ibrahim Hassan-WuyoKADUNA — The management of Kaduna State University (KASU) has appealed to the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), KASU branch, to suspend its ongoing warning strike, citing steps being taken by the Kaduna State Government to address the union’s concerns.The university, in a statement signed by its Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Abdullahi Ibrahim Musa, on Friday, acknowledged the concerns of academic staff and the anxiety caused among students and parents by th
  
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• Police arrest four over alleged organ harvesting, trafficking in Nasarawa

  28-08-2026 22:16 via vanguardngr.com
  ABUJA — The Nigeria Police Force has arrested and paraded four suspects allegedly linked to an organ harvesting and human trafficking syndicate operating in Nasarawa State.The suspects were arrested by operatives of the Special Tactical Squad (STS) on August 19, 2026, following credible intelligence on the activities of the syndicate.According to a statement by the Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Ani Iniedu, on Friday, the operatives conducted a sting operation at about 6pm in Auta Ba
  
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• Naira appreciates to N1,403/$ in parallel market

  28-08-2026 22:13 via vanguardngr.com
  By Elizabeth AdegbesanLAGOS — The naira appreciated to N1,403 per dollar in the parallel market on Friday from N1,407 on Thursday.However, the currency depreciated to N1,337 per dollar in the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM).Data from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) showed that the indicative exchange rate for the naira weakened slightly to N1,337 per dollar from N1,336 on Thursday, representing a N1 depreciation.Consequently, the gap between the parallel and official markets nar
  
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• ‘He was a strong voice for workers’ — Tinubu mourns NLC Scribe

  28-08-2026 22:08 via vanguardngr.com
  By Johnbosco Agbakwuru, AbujaABUJA — President Bola Tinubu has expressed his condolences to the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), its affiliate unions and the legal profession over the death of the Congress’ General Secretary, Comrade Emmanuel Ugboaja.President Tinubu described Ugboaja as a strong voice for the workers’ movement whose contributions to constructive engagement with government and employers would be remembered.In a statement, the President said the late labour leade
  
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