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• Umahi tasks federal controllers on stronger road project supervision

  13-08-2026 15:53 via vanguardngr.com
  
  The Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi, has directed Federal Controllers of Works across the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory to intensify supervision of federal road and bridge projects and strengthen engagement with stakeholders.Umahi also charged the controllers to improve communication with the public to ensure that Nigerians are adequately informed about ongoing and completed infrastructure projects in their respective states.The minister gave the directive on Tuesday, Augus
  
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• Tinubu dragged to court, EU over INEC documents

  15-08-2026 01:25 via punchng.com
  
  Atiku Abubakar has sued President Bola Tinubu, seeking his disqualification from the 2027 election over an alleged forged NYSC certificate. A petition wasRead More: https://punchng.com/tinubu-dragged-to-court-eu-over-inec-documents/
  
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• Thrills as Nigerian women win 2026 ABVD Cup

  15-08-2026 01:25 via punchng.com
  
  Nigerian women’s U18 team triumphs at the 2026 ABVD Cup in Senegal, signaling a bright future for Nigerian women volleyball. Learn more about their victoryRead More: https://punchng.com/thrills-as-nigerian-women-win-2026-abvd-cup/
  
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• Ogun to evict illegal settlers

  15-08-2026 01:25 via punchng.com
  
  Ogun State government intensifies efforts to evict illegal settlers from its nine forest reserves. Learn about the threats posed by these occupants.Read More: https://punchng.com/ogun-to-evict-illegal-settlers/
  
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• Madugu apologises, Falcons heartbroken as NFF probes W’Cup failure

  15-08-2026 01:25 via punchng.com
  
  Super Falcons coach Justine Madugu apologises for the team’s failure to qualify for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup as NFF probes the campaign.Read More: https://punchng.com/madugu-apologises-falcons-heartbroken-as-nff-probes-wcup-failure/
  
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• Hrgovic confident of Itauma upset

  15-08-2026 01:25 via punchng.com
  
  Filip Hrgovic expresses confidence in upsetting Moses Itauma at London’s O2 Arena for the vacant IBF world title, despite being written off by many.Read More: https://punchng.com/hrgovic-confident-of-itauma-upset/
  
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• Helpless! Borno families sell houses to pay ransom

  15-08-2026 01:25 via punchng.com
  
  Families in Borno are selling their homes to pay anticipated ransom for kidnapped relatives, highlighting the devastating impact of the Borno kidnapping crRead More: https://punchng.com/helpless-borno-families-sell-houses-to-pay-ransom/
  
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• Fubara to inaugurate 10 projects

  15-08-2026 01:25 via punchng.com
  
  Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, will inaugurate 10 major projects from August 17-31, deepening development at the grassroots. These Fubara projecRead More: https://punchng.com/fubara-to-inaugurate-10-projects/
  
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• Court bars Imo, police from disrupting lawmaker’s rally

  15-08-2026 01:25 via punchng.com
  
  A Federal High Court has restrained the Imo State Government and police from disrupting a lawmaker’s rally and civic activities in Ideato North/South FederRead More: https://punchng.com/court-bars-imo-police-from-disrupting-lawmakers-rally/
  
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• Ajayi signs Adidas deal after record-breaking spell

  15-08-2026 01:25 via punchng.com
  
  Nigerian sprinter Kanyinsola Ajayi signs a professional sponsorship deal with Adidas, capping a record-breaking season. Learn more about Ajayi’s new chapteRead More: https://punchng.com/ajayi-signs-adidas-deal-after-record-breaking-spell/
  
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• Agege LG boss kicks off 2026 Obasa Summer Games

  15-08-2026 01:25 via punchng.com
  
  Agege LG Chairman kicks off the 2026 Obasa Summer Games, a grassroots football tournament for U16s, fostering young talent and community development.Read More: https://punchng.com/agege-lg-boss-kicks-off-2026-obasa-summer-games/
  
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• CIPM President calls for people-centred transformation of Nigeria’s public service

  15-08-2026 01:08 via vanguardngr.com
  
  The President and Chairman of the Governing Council of the Chartered Institute of Personnel Management of Nigeria (CIPM), Mallam Ahmed Ladan Gobir, FCIPM, fnli has called for a fundamental transformation of Nigeria’s public service, anchored on innovation, accountability, participation, inclusion and strategic people management.The CIPM President made the call while delivering the keynote address at the Ogun State 2026 Public Service Day Celebration Lecture, held at the Cultural Centre, K
  
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• Outrage grows as stakeholders raise airport security, safety concerns over picketing of Air Peace

  15-08-2026 01:05 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Dickson OmobolaThe decision of aviation unions to picket Nigeria’s largest airline, Air Peace, Tuesday, has elicited sharp criticism from stakeholders in the country’s air transport sector, with many saying the action constituted serious safety and security concerns.
  From the early hours of Tuesday until about noon, members of the National Union of Air Transport Employees, NUATE, and the Air Transport Services Senior Staff Association of Nigeria, ATSSSAN, backed by the Nigeria La
  
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• Gombe varsity ASUU withdraws from duties over salary reduction

  15-08-2026 01:03 via punchng.com
  
  ASUU Gombe branch begins ‘Active Non-Compliance’ over federal government’s unlawful salary reduction, impacting teaching and academic duties.Read More: https://punchng.com/gombe-varsity-asuu-withdraws-from-duties-over-salary-reduction/
  
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• EPL: Don’t worry about my future, Arteta tells Arsenal fans

  15-08-2026 01:03 via punchng.com
  
  Mikel Arteta tells Arsenal fans not to worry about his contract, insisting he wants to stay with the Premier League champions.Read More: https://punchng.com/epl-dont-worry-about-my-future-arteta-tells-arsenal-fans/
  
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• NDC primaries: Leadership moves to heal wounds, avert defections

  15-08-2026 00:59 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Juliet UmehThe National Democratic Congress, NDC, has commenced moves to reconcile aggrieved aspirants following its recent primaries, as the party seeks to heal internal wounds and avert possible defections ahead of the 2027 general elections.
  A chieftain of the party, Patrice Akwara, who spoke on Arise Television Friday, said reconciliation committees had been constituted at the national and regional levels to address grievances and unite members.
  Akwara said some aspirants were disappoint
  
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• Omo-Agege, Iyovwaye allegedly escape assassination bid in Delta community

  15-08-2026 00:57 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Jimitota OnoyumeThe Delta central senatorial candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege and the governorship candidate of the party in the state , Deacon Chris Iyovwaye, have escaped alleged assassination attempt.
  Senator Omo-Agege disclosed this yesterday , saying the incident occured at Usiefuru community, Ughelli South Local Government Area on Thursday where they went for political activities.
  Omo-Agege in a statement expressed gratitude to God for the faile
  
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• Trump says US may take control of Strait of Hormuz

  15-08-2026 00:55 via vanguardngr.com
  
  President Donald Trump has said the United States could take control of the strategically important Strait of Hormuz after what he described as the defeat of Iran.Trump made the remark on Friday during a political rally at a police academy in New York State, where he told supporters that he would soon declare the waterway a US territory.“After we finish defeating Iran, which is being very badly defeated, pretty soon I’ll be declaring the Hormuz Strait a territory of the United State
  
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• Tinubu congratulates Nigerian professor appointed as CEPI CEO

  15-08-2026 00:41 via punchng.com
  
  President Tinubu congratulates Prof. Ibrahim Abubakar on his appointment as CEO of CEPI, recognizing Nigeria’s growing global health leadership.Read More: https://punchng.com/tinubu-congratulates-nigerian-professor-appointed-as-cepi-ceo/
  
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• Meet Nigerian named US national youth poet laureate

  15-08-2026 00:26 via punchng.com
  
  Nigerian-American Daniel Umemezie has been named the 2026-2027 U.S. National Youth Poet Laureate. Learn about his journey and poetry exploring identity.Read More: https://punchng.com/meet-nigerian-named-us-national-youth-poet-laureate/
  
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• Jimenez rescues dramatic Wolves draw in Championship opener

  15-08-2026 00:11 via punchng.com
  
  Raul Jimenez’s late penalty secured a dramatic 2-2 draw for Wolves against Blackburn in their Championship opener. Read about the Wolves Championship campaRead More: https://punchng.com/jimenez-rescues-dramatic-wolves-draw-in-championship-opener/
  
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• Banditry, climate shocks displace 737,073 in North-West — IOM

  15-08-2026 00:11 via punchng.com
  
  IOM reports 737,073 people displaced in Nigeria’s North-West due to banditry, kidnapping, and climate shocks. Learn about the humanitarian crisis and returRead More: https://punchng.com/banditry-climate-shocks-displace-737073-in-north-west-iom/
  
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• Why we’re worried over Osun governorship election — CISLAC

  15-08-2026 00:03 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Raises concerns over violence, intimidation, vote buying, military deploymentBy Gabriel EwepuABUJA — The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) has expressed concern over the growing threat of electoral violence, political intimidation and vote buying ahead of Saturday’s governorship election in Osun State.CISLAC, in a statement by its Executive Director, Auwal Rafsanjani, said its concerns were based on independent monitoring, media reports and ongoing assessments of th
  
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• Gombe Govt rejects N133bn–N138bn water spending claim

  14-08-2026 23:54 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Ben Ngwakwe, GombeThe Gombe State Government has rejected claims that it spent between N133 billion and N138 billion on water supply projects, describing the figures as inaccurate and misleading.The government said the figures in circulation appeared to lump together recurrent expenditure, capital allocations, inherited contractual obligations, development-partner interventions and budgetary provisions without distinguishing between funds appropriated and actual expenditure.In a statement is
  
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• Trump says Strait of Hormuz will soon become US territory

  14-08-2026 23:49 via punchng.com
  
  President Trump announces plans to declare the Strait of Hormuz US territory after defeating Iran, despite ongoing stalemate over the vital shipping lane.Read More: https://punchng.com/trump-says-strait-of-hormuz-will-soon-become-us-territory/
  
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• Lakurawa militants invade Sokoto community, four soldiers feared killed

  14-08-2026 23:49 via punchng.com
  
  Suspected Lakurawa militants invaded Kebbe town in Sokoto, engaging security forces. Four soldiers are feared killed in the Sokoto attack.Read More: https://punchng.com/lakurawa-militants-invade-sokoto-community-four-soldiers-feared-killed/
  
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• Ex-Cambridge professor accused of plagiarism found dead

  14-08-2026 23:49 via punchng.com
  
  Jason Arday, the former Cambridge professor embroiled in a plagiarism scandal, has been found dead. Police are investigating the unexpected death of the 41Read More: https://punchng.com/ex-cambridge-professor-accused-of-plagiarism-found-dead/
  
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• Senate committee leads National Assembly delegation to monitor Osun poll

  14-08-2026 23:47 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Henry UmoruABUJA — The Senate Committee on Electoral Matters has led a delegation of the Joint National Assembly Committee on Electoral Matters on an oversight visit to Osun State ahead of Saturday’s governorship election.The delegation, led by the committee chairman, Senator Simon Lalong (APC, Plateau South), visited the state on Thursday as part of efforts to assess the preparedness of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for the off-cycle election.A statement i
  
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• Osun Election: Every lawful vote must be properly recorded – Tinubu tells INEC

  14-08-2026 23:44 via vanguardngr.com
  
  …Says elections are contests of ideas and service, and should never cost the life of any NigerianPresident Bola Tinubu has urged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to ensure that every lawful vote cast in Saturday’s Osun State governorship election is properly recorded.Tinubu also called on security agencies to protect voters, electoral officials and election materials, stressing that no Nigerian should lose his or her life over an electoral contest.The President
  
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• Seriake Dickson to host old guard of alliance for democracy

  14-08-2026 23:34 via vanguardngr.com
  
  …Former AD NEC, NWC members, others to attend Abuja reunionBy Henry UmoruABUJA — Ahead of the 2027 general elections and amid ongoing political alignments and realignments, former Bayelsa State Governor and Senator representing Bayelsa West, Seriake Dickson, is set to host former leaders and members of the Alliance for Democracy, AD, in Abuja.The gathering, tagged “Epochal Homecoming Reunion of the Old Guard Alliance for Democracy under the aegis of the Nigeria Democratic Con
  
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