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• WhatsApp introduces new tools to combat account theft, scams

  25-08-2026 18:55 via vanguardngr.com
  By Islamiyyah AdekanbiWhatsApp has introduced new security features aimed at helping users prevent unauthorised access to their accounts, strengthen account recovery and make safer decisions when dealing with unknown callers.The messaging platform said the latest upgrades were designed to give users greater control over their account security as scams and attempts to gain unauthorised access to digital accounts continue to pose concerns.According to WhatsApp, the new measures include enhanced t
  
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• C’River Governorship: PDP candidate accepts Otu debate challenge

  26-08-2026 00:00 via vanguardngr.com
  The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate in Cross River, Arthur Archibong, has accepted Gov. Bassey Otu’s challenge to an open debate.Archibong said he was ready to debate Otu at any time and venue the governor chose, provided Otu attended personally.The candidate spoke with journalists in Calabar on Tuesday, responding to a challenge issued by the state Commissioner for Information, Ekpenyong Cobham.“I am willing to honour the challenge to a debate, on one conditio
  
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• One killed, 3 injured as gunman opens fire at Kano ‘DJ’ wedding ceremony

  25-08-2026 23:49 via vanguardngr.com
  Kano State Police Command has confirmed that one person was killed while three others sustained injuries after a man allegedly opened fire during a marriage ceremony, popularly known as a “DJ” event.The Command’s Public Relations Officer (PPRO), CSP Abdullahi Haruna-Kiyawa, said the incident occurred at Tudun Yola on Aug. 16.He said the police had arrested a 34-year-old man, Rabiu Mukhtar, in connection with the alleged offence.The PPRO further stated that the suspect allegedl
  
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• SpaceX plans $100bn spaceport in US

  25-08-2026 23:38 via punchng.com
  
  SpaceX announces plans for a $100 billion Starship spaceport in Louisiana, creating 3,000 jobs and aiming for thousands of flights per year.Read More: https://punchng.com/spacex-plans-100bn-spaceport-in-us/
  
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• C’River 2027: PDP guber candidate accepts Otu’s debate challenge

  25-08-2026 23:13 via vanguardngr.com
  …Says poll not about money bags, but scorecard , performanceBy Ike Uchechukwu, CALABARThe Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate in Cross River, Sir Arthur Javis-Archibong, has accepted a challenge to engage Gov. Bassey Otu in an open debate ahead of the 2027 governorship election.Archibong, who spoke with journalists in Calabar on Tuesday, said he was ready to participate in the debate at any time and venue chosen by the governor, provided Otu would attend personally.His
  
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• Terrorists now use social media, remittance platforms to raise funds — Bukarti

  25-08-2026 23:08 via vanguardngr.com
  By Juliet UmehSecurity analyst and lawyer, Dr Bulama Bukarti, has said that terrorist groups operating in Nigeria are exploiting social media, international remittance services to raise and move funds into the country.Bukarti, who spoke on Channels Television on Tuesday, said terrorism financing was becoming more sophisticated, warning that unsuspecting Nigerians at home and abroad could unknowingly fund terrorist activities.He said the Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit, NFIU, report reveale
  
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• 𝗙𝗚 commences reconstruction of Carter Bridge

  25-08-2026 23:03 via vanguardngr.com
  . Project to gulp 𝗡548.98𝗯𝗻, ready within 24 monthsBy Olasunkanmi AkoniThe Federal Government has commenced the demolition of the dilapidated Carter Bridge in Lagos, with an estimated N548.98 billion set for reconstruction.The rehabilitation project is expected to be completed within 24 months instead of the 36 months initially scheduled for the project.Minister of Works, Sen. Dave Umahi, disclosed this while inspecting the reconstruction of the Carter Bridge and the Idd
  
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• Maulud: Defence Minister urges prayers for peace ahead of 2027 polls

  25-08-2026 22:51 via vanguardngr.com
  Alhaji Bello Matawalle, Minister of State for Defence, has urged Muslims in Nigeria to use the Maulud period to pray for peace ahead of the 2027 general elections.Matawalle made the call in a statement issued in Gusau on Tuesday by the Publicity Secretary, Matawalle Political Movement, Malam Yusuf Idris.Felicitating the Muslim Ummah on the occasion of 1448AH/2026 Maulud celebration, the minister urged them to use the period for prayer and supplication for the return of peace in the state and co
  
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• US to revoke up to 200,000 visas over asylum fraud claims

  25-08-2026 22:43 via punchng.com
  
  The US government plans to revoke up to 200,000 visas from foreigners who sought asylum after entering on tourist or business visas, citing asylum fraud.Read More: https://punchng.com/us-to-revoke-up-to-200000-visas-over-asylum-fraud-claims/
  
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• PANDEF chairman laments deplorable south-south roads

  25-08-2026 22:29 via vanguardngr.com
  By Samuel Oyadongha, YenagoaThe National Chairman of the Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF), Ambassador Godknows Igali, has decried the deteriorating condition of roads across the South-South region, declaring that the oil-rich area has been reduced to a state of “crisis” despite being the nation’s economic backbone.Speaking against the backdrop of the horrific state of the Benin-Agbor-Asaba Road, where motorists have been stranded for days amid severe gridlock, Igali said the Fed
  
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• Build local tech solutions, NASENI urges youths

  25-08-2026 22:29 via punchng.com
  
  NASENI challenges young Nigerian innovators to develop and defend homegrown tech solutions for community problems. Discover FutureMakers Week pitches and pRead More: https://punchng.com/build-local-tech-solutions-naseni-urges-youths/
  
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• Oyebanji reappoints retired Ekiti Accountant-General

  25-08-2026 22:28 via punchng.com
  
  Governor Oyebanji reappoints Mrs. Titilayo Olayinka as Ekiti Accountant-General, highlighting her expertise and contributions to the state’s fiscal transpaRead More: https://punchng.com/oyebanji-reappoints-retired-ekiti-accountant-generaloyebanji-reappoints-retired-ekiti-accountant-general/
  
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• What Makes Teen Patti Master’s Interface the Smoothest Experience for Mobile Card Lovers?

  25-08-2026 22:21 via vanguardngr.com
  A player opening a card game on a smartphone is rarely thinking about the design behind the screen. They are not analyzing button placement, menu structure, or visual elements. They simply want to enter a table, understand what is happening, and make decisions without unnecessary interruptions.This is something I have noticed while following mobile gaming experiences over the years: the best interfaces are often the ones users barely notice. When a design works well, it disappears into the backg
  
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• Atiku’ll restore petrol subsidy, phase it out later — Spokesman

  25-08-2026 22:11 via punchng.com
  
  Atiku Abubakar’s spokesman, Paul Ibe, says the former VP will restore petrol subsidy if elected president in 2027, then gradually phase it out.Read More: https://punchng.com/atikull-restore-petrol-subsidy-phase-it-out-later-spokesman/
  
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• Umahi apologises over Benin-Sapele road, orders arrest of contractors

  25-08-2026 22:05 via vanguardngr.com
  The Minister of Works, David Umahi, has apologised to commuters and residents of Edo and Delta states over the deplorable condition of the Benin-Sapele Road, which has caused untold hardship to the people.The minister also ordered the arrest of the contractor and concessionaire, as well as others found removing asphalt from federal roads without authorisation.Umahi offered the apology and issued the directive on Tuesday in Benin during an inspection tour of some major roads in Edo.The minister
  
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• Ogun APC crisis: I’m not against party, I’m fighting for justice — Abayomi

  25-08-2026 21:58 via vanguardngr.com
  By Juliet UmehAn aggrieved governorship aspirant of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ogun State, Abayomi Hunye, has said his challenge to the outcome of the party’s governorship primary is not aimed at undermining the party but at seeking justice.Hunye, who spoke during an interview on Channels Television, said he remained committed to the APC despite the crisis generated by the emergence of Senator Solomon Yayi as the party’s governorship candidate.“I am not fighting th
  
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• Man United’s Bruno Fernandes wins 2026 PFA Players’ Player of the Year award

  25-08-2026 21:54 via punchng.com
  
  Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes has been crowned the 2026 PFA Players’ Player of the Year, voted by his peers for an outstanding season.Read More: https://punchng.com/man-uniteds-bruno-fernandes-wins-2026-pfa-players-player-of-the-year-award/
  
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• Benue’s Taraku Mills 75 percent ready for full production – Contractor

  25-08-2026 21:34 via vanguardngr.com
  By Peter Duru, MakurdiA team of engineers from Al Wadi Al Akhdar Oil Mills, Asher, Cairo, Egypt, has inspected the long abandoned Taraku Mills in Benue State and rated the facility 75 percent ready for full-scale production following ongoing rehabilitation of the plant.The team, led by Saleh Mansury, carried out an on-site assessment of the factory alongside officials of the Corporate Communications and Information Technology Unit (CCIT) of the Benue Investment and Property Company Limited (BIP
  
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• US to revoke visas of up to 200,000 asylum seekers

  25-08-2026 21:27 via vanguardngr.com
  The US government plans to revoke the visas of foreigners who came to the country for tourism or business but sought to stay longer by applying for asylum, the State Department said Tuesday.The crackdown marks another step in the Trump administration’s signature drive to reduce immigration into the United States.The administration said it is now working with the Department of Homeland Security to identify and revoke the visas of people who, it said, came to America billing themselves as t
  
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• Police arrest five over alleged robbery, recover pistol in Niger

  25-08-2026 21:18 via vanguardngr.com
  The Police Command in Niger has arrested five suspects for alleged criminal conspiracy and armed robbery.Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) of the command, SP Wasiu Abiodun, said the command also recovered a Beretta pistol and two rounds of live ammunition from one of the suspects.He disclosed this in a statement issued on Tuesday in Minna.He said that on Aug. 11, at about 6.00 a.m., the Tudun-Wada Division received a report that armed robbers had invaded Sauka-Kahuta and carted away laptop
  
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• Dolly Parton’s death sparks outpouring of grief in divided America

  25-08-2026 21:16 via vanguardngr.com
  A deeply divided America united Tuesday in grief at the news that country music legend Dolly Parton had died.The singer, long heralded as one of the few celebrities that everybody loved, was mourned by figures across the entertainment world, and by politicians on both sides of the political spectrum.President Donald Trump announced the lowering of flags across the United States for a week for Parton, calling her death a “true loss for millions of people.”“Very sad to report th
  
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• Photos: Motorists trapped in Benin-Agbor-Asaba gridlock for days

  25-08-2026 21:12 via vanguardngr.com
  Motorists and travellers using the Benin-Agbor-Asaba route have been stranded for days as severe traffic congestion continues to disrupt movement between the South-South, South-East and Lagos.The gridlock, which has reportedly persisted for about five days, has left motorists spending long hours on the road, with some travellers unable to reach their destinations.The situation has been attributed largely to the poor condition of sections of the road, which has been further worsened by heavy rai
  
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• PFA awards 2026: Full list of winners

  25-08-2026 21:08 via vanguardngr.com
  The 2026 Professional Footballers’ Association (PFA) Awards have recognised some of the standout performers across English football, with players from the Premier League, Championship, League One, League Two, Women’s Super League (WSL) and WSL 2 honoured at the ceremony.A total of 74 awards are being presented during the event, while former England international Karen Carney and Liverpool legend Kenny Dalglish are also set to receive PFA Merit Awards.The ceremony will conclude with
  
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• Country music icon Dolly Parton dies at 80

  25-08-2026 21:06 via punchng.com
  
  Country music legend Dolly Parton has died at 80. Remembered for hits like “Jolene” and her philanthropy, the “Queen of Country” leaves a lasting legacy.Read More: https://punchng.com/just-in-country-music-icon-dolly-parton-dies-at-80/
  
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• Why police tried to arrest Tani Olohun — Oyo Command

  25-08-2026 21:06 via punchng.com
  
  Oyo State Police Command clarifies why Kwara officers attempted to arrest Tani Olohun in Ibadan, citing a warrant for breach of public peace.Read More: https://punchng.com/why-police-tried-to-arrest-tani-olohun-oyo-command/
  
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• Trump mourns Dolly Parton, orders US flags lowered

  25-08-2026 21:06 via punchng.com
  
  US President Donald Trump mourns the death of country music legend Dolly Parton, ordering American flags lowered in her honor. Learn more about her legacy.Read More: https://punchng.com/trump-mourns-dolly-parton-orders-us-flags-lowered/
  
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• Motorists stranded as FG begins emergency repairs on failed Ekiti highway

  25-08-2026 21:06 via punchng.com
  
  Motorists are stranded as the Federal Government begins emergency repairs on the failed Ifaki-Oye-Kabba Road in Ekiti. Learn about the government’s interveRead More: https://punchng.com/motorists-stranded-as-fg-begins-emergency-repairs-on-failed-ekiti-highway/
  
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• Ogun Governorship Race: APC petitions IG over alleged impostor

  25-08-2026 20:56 via vanguardngr.com
  The All Progressives Congress (APC) has petitioned the Inspector-General of Police to investigate and prosecute Mr Abayomi Hunye.The party accused Hunye of impersonation for allegedly parading himself as its governorship candidate for the 2027 Ogun election.Mr Ayoola Olajolo, APC Director of Administration, signed the petition, which was made available to newsmen on Tuesday in Abuja.Olajolo described Hunye as an impostor, saying his actions infringed the law and threatened public peace and elec
  
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• Police detain officers accused of N40,000 extortion in Abuja

  25-08-2026 20:50 via punchng.com
  
  FCT Police Command detains officers accused of N40,000 extortion from a resident in Abuja. The Commissioner vows disciplinary action against police miscondRead More: https://punchng.com/police-detain-officers-accused-of-n40000-extortion-in-abuja/
  
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• Man City’s Nico O’Reilly wins PFA Young Player of the Year

  25-08-2026 20:50 via punchng.com
  
  Manchester City’s Nico O’Reilly has been crowned PFA Young Player of the Year for 2025/26 after a stellar season. Discover his breakthrough campaign.Read More: https://punchng.com/man-citys-nico-oreilly-wins-pfa-young-player-of-the-year/
  
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