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• Top 10 countries where iPhones are cheapest in 2026

  18-08-2026 15:15 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Mary AgbabiakaIf you are looking for the best country to buy an iPhone, the price differences around the world can be surprisingly large. According to Deutsche Bank’s 2026 Mapping the World’s Prices data, the same iPhone 17 Pro with 256GB of storage ranges from $1,121 in Japan to $2,592 in Türkiye.The figures below are converted into U.S. dollars and include local taxes where applicable.1. JapanJapan is the cheapest country on the list, with the 256GB iPhone 17 Pro costing a
  
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• Lagos Assembly receives Sanwo-Olu’s budget reordering request

  18-08-2026 20:20 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Ebunoluwa SessouThe Lagos State House of Assembly yesterday received a request from Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu for the reordering of the 2026 Appropriation Law, christened the “Budget of Shared Prosperity.”The request, contained in a letter read to the lawmakers by the Clerk of the House, Mrs Adenike Oshinowo, outlined the rationale and priorities behind the proposed budget reordering.Leading the debate, the Chairman of the House Committee on Economic Planning and Budget, Olumoh
  
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• 2027: Tinubu, Obi, Atiku, others sign peace accord, vow issue-based campaigns

  18-08-2026 20:17 via vanguardngr.com
  
  …Obi tells voters to reject violators at polls
  …Peace Committee warns against hate speech, violence, fake news…INEC: 2027 elections are “competitive job interviews”…2,510 security incidents recorded in 14 monthsBy Joseph Erunke, AbujaPresidential candidates and leaders of political parties ahead of the 2027 general elections have signed a National Peace Accord, pledging to conduct issue-based campaigns and reject violence, hate speech, personal attacks, f
  
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• Tinubu, Akpabio in closed-door meeting at Aso Rock

  18-08-2026 20:16 via punchng.com
  
  President Tinubu and Senate President Akpabio hold a closed-door meeting at Aso Rock ahead of 2027 election campaigns. Details of the Tinubu Akpabio meetinRead More: https://punchng.com/tinubu-akpabio-in-closed-door-meeting-at-aso-rock/
  
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• Osun poll: Garba Shehu hails Amupitan’s humility, INEC’s transparency

  18-08-2026 20:16 via punchng.com
  
  Garba Shehu praises INEC’s transparency and Chairman Amupitan’s humility following the Osun election, despite initial reservations about his appointment.Read More: https://punchng.com/osun-poll-garba-shehu-hails-amupitans-humility-inecs-transparency/
  
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• Musicologists seek economic reforms, better monetisation of music sector

  18-08-2026 20:16 via punchng.com
  
  Nigerian musicologists advocate for urgent economic reforms and improved monetisation strategies to boost Nigeria’s music industry contribution to the natiRead More: https://punchng.com/musicologists-seek-economic-reforms-better-monetisation-of-music-sector/
  
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• 200 lecturers didn’t quit over poor conditions — Kaduna varsity

  18-08-2026 20:16 via punchng.com
  
  Kaduna State University dismisses ASUU’s claims that over 200 lecturers quit due to poor conditions, citing global staff movement and strong academic envirRead More: https://punchng.com/200-lecturers-didnt-quit-over-poor-conditions-kaduna-varsity/
  
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• KASU Management debunks ASUU claim, says staff movement not due to poor conditions

  18-08-2026 20:13 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Ibrahim Hassan-WuyoThe management of Kaduna State University (KASU) has dismissed claims by the university’s chapter of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) that more than 200 academic staff have resigned from the institution due to poor conditions of service.The university described the claim as misleading and said it did not reflect the realities at the institution.The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Abdullahi Ibrahim Musa, stated this on Tuesday while reacting to a recent press co
  
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• Ezekwesili calls for review of £746m Nigeria-UK Ports Financing deal

  18-08-2026 20:12 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Former Minister of Education, Obiageli “Oby” Ezekwesili, has called on President Bola Tinubu to suspend and review a £746 million ports financing agreement between Nigeria and the United Kingdom, arguing that greater transparency is needed over the terms of the deal.Ezekwesili made the call in a statement in which she questioned the disclosure of details surrounding the financing arrangement, including its repayment terms, interest rates and procurement process.She said the co
  
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• 2027: Lagos APC pushes party unity, targets 3m votes for Tinubu

  18-08-2026 20:09 via vanguardngr.com
  
  The All Progressives Congress (APC), Lagos State, on Tuesday held a special stakeholder meeting to reconcile members and mobilise support ahead of the 2027 general elections.The meeting, tagged “Stronger Together, Greater Lagos,” brought together members of the party’s Governance Advisory Council (GAC), 2027 candidates, council chairmen, cabinet members, party leaders and other stakeholders.The stakeholders deliberated on reconciliation, unity, discipline and strategies to sec
  
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• AIR PEACE PICKETING: Due process followed, we owe passengers nothing – Unions

  18-08-2026 19:51 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Dickson OmobolaUnions in the air transport sector, Tuesday, defended their decision to picket the country’s largest airline, Air Peace, saying the industrial action was lawful and that they cannot be held responsible for third-party compensation claims by passengers and other parties affected by the disruption.Last Tuesday, the National Union of Air Transport Employees, NUATE, and the Air Transport Services Senior Staff Association of Nigeria, ATSSSAN, backed by the Nigeria Labour Cong
  
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• 2027: Tinubu’s group begins campaign as INEC lifts ban

  18-08-2026 19:47 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Omeiza Ajayi, ABUJAAhead of the 2027 presidential election, a political support group of President Bola Tinubu, the Hope Alive Initiative HAI, has unveiled a multi-platform grassroots campaign to canvas support for the re-election of the president. Read Also: 2027: Tinubu signs peace accord, warns against AI-driven misinformationThe movement is hitting the ground running despite the ruling All Progressives Congress APC indicating that it is still finalizing its structures and comprehens
  
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• Kwara unveils strategy to eliminate viral hepatitis by 2030

  18-08-2026 19:46 via punchng.com
  
  Kwara State launches a comprehensive roadmap to eliminate viral hepatitis as a public health threat by 2030, aligning with WHO global targets.Read More: https://punchng.com/kwara-unveils-strategy-to-eliminate-viral-hepatitis-by-2030/
  
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• Jigawa varsity secures ₦53m TETFund grants for banditry, mosquito research

  18-08-2026 19:46 via punchng.com
  
  Federal University Dutse secures N53m TETFund grants for critical research into banditry in Northern Nigeria and mosquito control nationwide.Read More: https://punchng.com/jigawa-varsity-secures-%e2%82%a653m-tetfund-grants-for-banditry-mosquito-research/
  
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• VIDEO: Tinubu, Obi, Sowore, others sign 2027 peace accord

  18-08-2026 19:31 via punchng.com
  
  Presidential candidates including Tinubu, Obi, and Sowore sign the first 2027 Peace Accord in Abuja, committing to peaceful general elections. Read more.Read More: https://punchng.com/video-tinubu-obi-sowore-others-sign-2027-peace-accord/
  
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• NERC gives Kaduna DisCo one year to cut losses, fix metering

  18-08-2026 19:31 via punchng.com
  
  NERC has given Kaduna DisCo one year to overhaul operations, cut technical and commercial losses, and fix its metering gap to ensure sustainable growth.Read More: https://punchng.com/nerc-gives-kaduna-disco-one-year-to-cut-losses-fix-metering/
  
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• BOI hails Tinubu as N250bn bond oversubscribes in five days

  18-08-2026 19:31 via punchng.com
  
  The Bank of Industry’s N250bn bond was oversubscribed in five days, with BOI crediting President Tinubu’s leadership for the success. Learn more about theRead More: https://punchng.com/boi-hails-tinubu-as-n250bn-bond-oversubscribes-in-five-days/
  
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• 2027: INEC begins clean-up of voter register, lists challenges ahead of polls

  18-08-2026 19:25 via vanguardngr.com
  
  To deploy 1.4m ad-hoc staff across 176,000 polling units
  By Omeiza AjayiABUJA: As political activities heighten across the country, the Independent National Electoral Commission INEC has declared that it is scaling up its operational capacity to deploy approximately 1.4 million ad-hoc personnel across over 176,000 polling units nationwide for the 2027 General Elections.The Commission also disclosed that it is utilizing the Automated Biometric Identification System ABIS under the Continuous Voter
  
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• Kaduna varsity lecturers can’t fuel their motorcycles – ASUU

  18-08-2026 19:21 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Ibrahim Hassan-WuyoThe Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, Kaduna State University, KASU, chapter, has raised the alarm over what it described as the worsening financial hardship faced by lecturers at the institution, alleging that some can no longer afford to fuel for their motorcycles, let alone cars.Read Also: 200 Kaduna varsity lecturers resign, ASUU showdown loomsChairman of ASUU-KASU, Dr Abubakar Abdullahi, who disclosed this while speaking on the welfare of lecturers, said poo
  
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• VIDEO: Why I won’t run for political office — Davido

  18-08-2026 19:17 via punchng.com
  
  Afrobeats star Davido explains why he won’t run for political office, citing Nigeria’s flawed electoral system and commitment to music. Read his full stateRead More: https://punchng.com/video-why-i-wont-run-for-political-office-davido/
  
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• Umahi’s son campaigns for Ebonyi LG chairmanship

  18-08-2026 19:17 via punchng.com
  
  Osborn Umahi, son of the Minister of Works, rallies supporters for the Ohaozara LG chairmanship election in Ebonyi State. Learn more about his campaign.Read More: https://punchng.com/umahis-son-campaigns-for-ebonyi-lg-chairmanship/
  
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• Osun Poll: Dangote, Akpabio called me to delete tweets — Davido

  18-08-2026 19:17 via punchng.com
  
  Davido reveals Aliko Dangote and Godswill Akpabio pressured him to delete tweets during the Osun State governorship election, alleging N110bn was spent toRead More: https://punchng.com/osun-poll-dangote-akpabio-called-me-to-delete-tweets-davido/
  
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• Kebbi begins financial control, treasury training for MDA staff

  18-08-2026 19:17 via punchng.com
  
  Kebbi State commences a 4-day financial control and treasury training for MDA staff to boost transparency, accountability, and public financial management.Read More: https://punchng.com/kebbi-begins-financial-control-treasury-training-for-mda-staff/
  
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• Tinubu allowed free, fair election that gave Adeleke Osun victory – Wike

  18-08-2026 19:14 via vanguardngr.com
  
  ABUJA — Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, has said Governor Ademola Adeleke won the August 15 Osun State governorship election because President Bola Tinubu allowed the poll to be free and fair.Wike, who spoke on Tuesday during an inspection tour of flood-affected areas in the FCT, dismissed allegations that the Federal Government manipulated the election in favour of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC.He said the outcome of the election showed that the T
  
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• 2027: Registered voters will exceed 100m – INEC

  18-08-2026 19:13 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Olayinka AjayiThe Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has projected that Nigeria’s registered voter population will exceed 100 million ahead of the 2027 general elections.The Commission also said it was stepping up preparations for a nationwide voter education and communication campaign to ensure effective voter mobilisation and strengthen public confidence in the electoral process.Speaking during a joint implementation meeting of the Commission’s Departments of Vote
  
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• 2027: Tinubu signs Peace Accord, warns against AI-driven misinformation, primordial tensions

  18-08-2026 19:10 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Omeiza AjayiABUJA: Ahead of the 2027 general elections, President Bola Tinubu has urged political parties and candidates to refrain from exploiting ethnic, religious, and other primordial sentiments in their pursuit of political power.Speaking on Tuesday in Abuja at the official signing of the Peace Accord, where he was represented by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume, the president emphasized that political campaigns must strengthen rather than tear the
  
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• ‘Nigeria needs more mad men in your government’ – Murray-Bruce tells Tinubu

  18-08-2026 19:03 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Former Senator representing Bayelsa East, Ben Murray-Bruce, has urged President Bola Tinubu to appoint more “mad men” into his administration, saying Nigeria needs people willing to confront entrenched interests and challenge a broken system.Murray-Bruce made the call in a statement directed at Tinubu, stressing that his support for the administration should not prevent him from offering constructive criticism.“Mr President, I write this as a supporter of your administration a
  
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• Osun poll: I had no deal with ADC, says Adeleke

  18-08-2026 19:01 via punchng.com
  
  Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke denies any electoral deal with the African Democratic Congress (ADC) following his re-election win. He credits God andRead More: https://punchng.com/osun-poll-i-had-no-deal-with-adc-says-adeleke/
  
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• NASENI urges young innovators to develop marketable solutions

  18-08-2026 19:01 via punchng.com
  
  NASENI is empowering young Nigerian innovators to create practical, marketable solutions for national challenges through its FutureMakers program. DiscoverRead More: https://punchng.com/naseni-urges-young-innovators-to-develop-marketable-solutions/
  
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• 2027: Tinubu signs peace accord, warns against AI-driven misinformation

  18-08-2026 19:00 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Omeiza Ajayi, ABUJAAhead of the 2027 general elections, President Bola Tinubu has urged political parties and candidates to refrain from exploiting ethnic, religious, and other primordial sentiments in their pursuit of political power.Speaking on Tuesday in Abuja at the official signing of the Peace Accord, where he was represented by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume, the president emphasized that political campaigns must strengthen rather than tear the
  
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