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• We have ​‌‍‍‍‍⁠⁠‌‍​⁠‍‍​‍⁠‌​enough foreign currency despite U.S. sanctions, says Iran

  01-09-2026 15:02 via vanguardngr.com
  Iran says it has sufficient foreign currency reserves in spite of U.S. sanctions, with the central bank ready to inject $2 billion into the market.Central Bank Governor Abdolnaser Hemmati made the statement on Tuesday, according to the semi-official Tasnim news agency.“I am telling the president of the U.S.: Iran has foreign currency and it has enough,” Hemmati said.He said the central bank was prepared to inject up to $2 billion into the foreign exchange market to ease recent volat
  
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• Uber shuts down Nigerian operations

  02-09-2026 17:32 via punchng.com
  
  Uber announces the shutdown of its Nigerian operations, effective September 2, 2026. Learn why the ride-hailing giant is exiting the Nigerian market.Read More: https://punchng.com/uber-shuts-down-nigerian-operations-after-business-review/
  
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• Police dismiss three officers over UNIPORT graduate killing

  02-09-2026 17:32 via punchng.com
  
  Rivers State Police Command dismisses three officers involved in the killing of a UNIPORT graduate, Anthony Obodo, in Port Harcourt.Read More: https://punchng.com/police-dismiss-three-officers-over-uniport-graduate-killing/
  
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• FCT Police re-arrest ex-convicts for child trafficking, rescue girl

  02-09-2026 17:28 via vanguardngr.com
  By Kingsley OmonobiABUJA — The FCT Police Command has re-arrested two ex-convicts, Rose Daniel and Blessing John, for allegedly abducting and trafficking children, rescuing a four-year-old girl in Kuje, Abuja.The suspects were arrested on August 27, 2026, while allegedly attempting to escape with the child, identified as Ummi Mariam Abdullah.FCT Police spokesperson, SP Josephine Adeh, said the suspects were apprehended following credible intelligence and an alert from a concerned member o
  
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• 2027: ‘No politician is the Messiah’ — CAN warns politicians

  02-09-2026 17:26 via vanguardngr.com
  By Luminous Jannamike, AbujaThe Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has warned Precious Oruche, popularly known as Mama Pee, and other political actors against dragging Jesus Christ into partisan battles ahead of the 2027 elections, declaring that ‘no politician is the Messiah.’The warning followed recent comments by Mama Pee, in which she referenced Jesus Christ while making a political point about Peter Obi and the 2027 presidential contest.In a statement signed by its presiden
  
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• 2027: No permanent winners, losers in ADC — National chairman

  02-09-2026 17:26 via vanguardngr.com
  By Luminous JannamikeABUJA — The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has moved to heal divisions arising from its recently concluded primaries, warning against internal sabotage and revenge politics ahead of the 2027 general elections.The party is seeking to bring back together members bruised by the contests, rebuild trust and ensure that those who lost out do not become casualties of the political process.Inaugurating the National Reconciliation and Peace Committee, the National Chairman,
  
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• Top 10 list: Forbes richest people in the world in 2026

  02-09-2026 17:23 via vanguardngr.com
  Tesla and SpaceX boss Elon Musk has retained his position as the world’s richest person, with his estimated fortune rising sharply to $892 billion in August 2026, according to Forbes.Musk’s wealth jumped by $202 billion during the month, recovering from a $363 billion decline recorded in July. The increase was largely driven by a rise in the value of his holdings in SpaceX and Tesla.The latest figures put Musk well ahead of the other billionaires on the list. His fortune is more tha
  
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• Uber shuts down Nigerian operations after business review

  02-09-2026 17:16 via punchng.com
  
  Uber announces the shutdown of its Nigerian operations, effective September 2, 2026. Learn why the ride-hailing giant is exiting the Nigerian market.Read More: https://punchng.com/uber-shuts-down-nigerian-operations-after-business-review/
  
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• 2027: Tinubu to secure 25% in north, Atiku below 10% in south — Wike

  02-09-2026 17:04 via vanguardngr.com
  By Omeiza Ajayi, AbujaFederal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, has predicted that President Bola Tinubu will secure at least 25 per cent of votes in every state across Northern Nigeria in the 2027 presidential election, while insisting that former Vice President Atiku Abubakar would fail to cross the 10 per cent mark in many states in the South.Speaking during a media chat in Port Harcourt, Rivers State capital, monitored in Abuja, Wike dismissed suggestions that the President&rsq
  
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• How Atiku, Obi lost to Tinubu in 2023 — Wike

  02-09-2026 17:02 via vanguardngr.com
  By Omeiza AjayiABUJA — Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, has disclosed how he and his political allies worked to undermine the presidential ambition of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and Labour Party candidate Peter Obi in the 2023 election, paving the way for President Bola Tinubu’s victory.Wike also said he would be among the first politicians to face political victimisation if Atiku, the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress, A
  
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• Navy arrests 12 in Akwa Ibom over illegal recruitment training

  02-09-2026 17:01 via punchng.com
  
  The Nigerian Navy has foiled an illegal recruitment and training scheme operating outside the framework of recognised law in Essien Udim Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State and arrested 12 persons comprising six suspected organisers/officials, five recruits or trainees and one cadet of the Merchant Seaman Academy. The operation was conducted on August 31,Read More: https://punchng.com/navy-arrests-12-in-akwa-ibom-over-illegal-recruitment-training/
  
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• Gombe tertiary institutions’ unions begin two-week warning strike

  02-09-2026 17:01 via punchng.com
  
  Gombe State tertiary institutions’ unions commence a two-week warning strike over unpaid staff welfare entitlements. Learn more about the Gombe strike.Read More: https://punchng.com/gombe-tertiary-institutions-unions-begin-two-week-warning-strike/
  
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• FULL LIST: Top 10 world’s richest people in 2026 – Forbes

  02-09-2026 17:01 via punchng.com
  
  Discover the top 10 world’s richest people in 2026 according to Forbes. Elon Musk’s fortune soars, leading the list with $892 billion. See the full rankingRead More: https://punchng.com/full-list-top-10-worlds-richest-people-in-2026-forbes/
  
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• Full list of free agents after 2026 transfer deadline day

  02-09-2026 16:53 via vanguardngr.com
  By Adegboyega AdeleyeThe 2026 summer transfer window may have closed, but a number of high-profile footballers remain without clubs and can still be signed as free agents.Here is the full list of notable free agents after the transfer deadline, according to the BBC:Paul Pogba, 33 — Last club: MonacoPaul Pogba remains without a club after Monaco ended his contract last month, bringing his short spell with the French club to an early conclusion.The former Manchester United midfielder joined
  
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• Miyetti Allah appeals to Tinubu over continued detention of leader

  02-09-2026 16:51 via vanguardngr.com
  The Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore, a Fulani Sociocultural Association, has appealed to President Bola Tinubu to intervene in the continued detention of its leader, Alhaji Abdullahi Bello-Bodejo.Alhaji Idris Gidado-Bebeji, North Central Chairman of the association, made the appeal during a press conference on Wednesday in Karu, Nasarawa State.The association also appealed to the National Security Adviser, Malam Nuhu Ribadu; the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Mr Lateef Fa
  
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• How Chinese Used-Car Platforms Are Expanding Access to Affordable Vehicles in Africa

  02-09-2026 16:49 via vanguardngr.com
  For many families and small businesses across West Africa, a vehicle is not simply a lifestyle purchase. It can affect the length of a daily commute, whether children can travel reliably to school, or how many deliveries a business can complete. Yet a used car that fits the purchase budget is not necessarily affordable to own. Real affordability depends on the relationship between acquisition cost, fuel use, maintenance access, downtime risk, and future resale value.Why the cheapest car can bec
  
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• Trabzonspor part ways with coach Tekke

  02-09-2026 16:46 via punchng.com
  
  Trabzonspor and head coach Fatih Tekke have mutually agreed to part ways following the club’s Europa League play-off exit. Learn more about his tenure.Read More: https://punchng.com/trabzonspor-part-ways-with-coach-tekke/
  
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• Police dismiss viral September 18 training notice for recruits

  02-09-2026 16:46 via punchng.com
  
  The Nigeria Police Force has dismissed a social media publication directing prospective Police Constable recruits to report for training on September 18, 2026. The Force, in a disclaimer posted on its X handle on Wednesday, said the publication was not an official communication and urged prospective recruits to disregard it. “The Nigeria Police Force hasRead More: https://punchng.com/police-dismiss-viral-september-18-training-notice-for-recruits/
  
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• Netanyahu says ‘we are not retreating’ during Gaza visit

  02-09-2026 16:39 via vanguardngr.com
  Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday visited Israeli forces in the Gaza Strip, where he vowed not to pull back troops despite a recent push by mediators to advance a US-backed ceasefire plan calling for their withdrawal.It was the first time Netanyahu has visited the war-shattered territory since the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas came into effect in October 2025.“We control the area. We are not retreating. We are staying on this line,” Netanyahu said near the so-calle
  
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• Delta Assembly warns politicians against violence ahead of 2027 elections

  02-09-2026 16:31 via punchng.com
  
  Delta State House of Assembly warns politicians against violence and bitterness ahead of the 2027 elections, urging focus on ideas and service.Read More: https://punchng.com/delta-assembly-warns-politicians-against-violence-ahead-of-2027-elections/
  
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• ‘We apologise for the inconvenience’, Uber exits Nigeria after 12 years of operations

  02-09-2026 16:29 via vanguardngr.com
  By Sekinat OsundijiRide-hailing company Uber is set to wind down its operations in Nigeria effective Wednesday, September 2, 2026, bringing an end to its 12-year presence in the country.The company announced the decision in an email to users, saying it followed a “thorough review” of its business operations in Nigeria.Uber first launched in Lagos in 2014, becoming one of the major ride-hailing platforms connecting passengers with independent drivers across the country.In its message
  
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• List of Africans who changed clubs during 2026 summer transfer window

  02-09-2026 16:27 via vanguardngr.com
  By Adegboyega AdeleyeSeveral African footballers changed clubs during the 2026 summer transfer window, with Premier League giants Manchester City and Tottenham Hotspur, Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich and Serie A side Fiorentina among the clubs completing major deals involving players from the continent.The moves cut across the continent’s leading football nations, including Morocco, Egypt, Ivory Coast, Mali, Senegal, Nigeria and Ghana, while several of the players also featured for th
  
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• OPay: DSS, police probe fake shutdown rumour

  02-09-2026 16:19 via vanguardngr.com
  ABUJA — Fintech company OPay has disclosed that it is working with the Department of State Services, DSS, and the Nigeria Police Force to investigate false information circulating on social media claiming that the company is shutting down its operations in Nigeria.OPay’s Chief Legal Counsel, Akinfolabi Rokosu, disclosed this on Wednesday at a press conference organised by the company and aired on its YouTube channel.Rokosu said the DSS and police were among the law enforcement agenc
  
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• Tinubu mourns Emir of Zurmi

  02-09-2026 16:17 via punchng.com
  
  President Bola Tinubu mourns the passing of Alhaji Bello Sulaiman, the Emir of Zurmi. Learn about the late monarch’s legacy and Tinubu’s condolences.Read More: https://punchng.com/tinubu-mourns-emir-of-zurmi/
  
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• NABTEB releases 2026 NBC/NTC results, records 81% pass rate

  02-09-2026 16:17 via punchng.com
  
  NABTEB has released the 2026 NBC/NTC examination results, showing an impressive 81.24% pass rate. Find out more about the improved performance.Read More: https://punchng.com/nabteb-releases-2026-nbc-ntc-results-records-81-pass-rate/
  
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• I used to go for auditions with puff-puff, chicken to sell — Patience Ozokwo

  02-09-2026 16:17 via vanguardngr.com
  By Adewale AdesewaVeteran Nollywood actress Patience Ozokwo, popularly known as Mama G, has opened up about the difficult experiences and sacrifices that shaped her life, revealing that there was a time she sold puff-puff and prepared chicken to make ends meet.Ozokwo made the revelation in an interview with Femi Babs TV, published on YouTube Wednesday, while reflecting on how she struggled to build the life she has today, stressing that her journey was far from easy.“When I came into the
  
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• NMA warns against harassment of health workers

  02-09-2026 16:15 via vanguardngr.com
  The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has cautioned Nigerians against harassing or intimidating healthcare workers, emphasising that medical personnel should not be blamed for every death recorded in hospitals.Prof. Afekhide-Ernest Omoti, president of the association, said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja on Wednesday, noting that a legal framework now existed to address such acts.He said harassment and intimidation of health workers had been common in the pa
  
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• FG set to boost telecoms connectivity in Abia rural communities

  02-09-2026 16:15 via vanguardngr.com
  …as Deputy Speaker Secures UNCAP Project for Bende…Communications Minister, Tijani Commends Kalu’s EffortsMinister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun Tijani has commended the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu, PhD, CFR for prioritizing Abia State in the National Universal Communications Access Programme (NUCAP).NUCAP is an initiative of the federal government to extend reliable mobile and broadband connecti
  
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• UEFA introduces debut patches for Champions League first-timers

  02-09-2026 16:01 via punchng.com
  
  UEFA will introduce special ‘debut patches’ for players making their first Champions League appearance from the 2026/27 season. Learn more about this uniquRead More: https://punchng.com/uefa-introduces-debut-patches-for-champions-league-first-timers/
  
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• OPay seeks DSS, police probe over shutdown rumour

  02-09-2026 16:01 via punchng.com
  
  OPay is collaborating with the DSS and Nigeria Police to investigate false shutdown rumours circulating online, assuring customers of continued operations.Read More: https://punchng.com/opay-seeks-dss-police-probe-over-shutdown-rumour/
  
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