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• World Cup winner Ferran Torres signs for Paris Saint-Germain

  15-08-2026 12:11 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Spain international Ferran Torres, who scored the only goal in last month’s World Cup final, signed for two-time Champions League winners Paris Saint Germain from Barcelona on Saturday.The 26-year-old striker cost the Ligue 1 champions a reported 50 million euros ($58 million).“Paris Saint-Germain is delighted to announce it has secured the services of Ferran Torres. The Spanish World Cup-winning forward has signed with the Club until 2031,” read the club statement.The former
  
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• FG’s ₦610bn Infrastructure Approvals: South-East exclusion dangerous — Onoh

  28-08-2026 12:13 via vanguardngr.com
  By Dennis Agbo…Former Enugu lawmaker faults allocation, demands more federal projects in regionThe Chairman of the Forum of Former Members of the Enugu State House of Assembly, Denge Josef Onoh, has criticised the Federal Government’s recent approval of ₦610.13 billion for infrastructure projects, alleging that the South-East was deliberately excluded from the major road projects.Onoh described the development as a “dangerous economic provocation” and systemic mar
  
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• VIDEO: Arsenal title win means more to me than Grammy — Odumodublvck

  28-08-2026 12:08 via punchng.com
  
  Nigerian rapper Odumodublvck declares his passion for Arsenal, stating he’d choose an Arsenal Premier League title win over a Grammy Award. Read his full cRead More: https://punchng.com/video-arsenal-title-win-means-more-to-me-than-grammy-odumodublvck/
  
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• Ogun urges residents to protect grassroots infrastructure

  28-08-2026 12:08 via punchng.com
  
  Ogun State government calls on residents to protect grassroots infrastructure, including health centres, markets, and schools, to ensure sustainable develoRead More: https://punchng.com/ogun-urges-residents-to-protect-grassroots-infrastructure/
  
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• 2027: Atiku dismisses age concerns, says ‘do I look 80?’

  28-08-2026 12:08 via punchng.com
  
  Atiku Abubakar, ADC presidential candidate, dismisses age concerns for 2027, questioning critics and discussing opposition coalition and subsidy removal.Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-atiku-dismisses-age-concerns-says-do-i-look-80/
  
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• 3 killed over N200 fare dispute in Lagos 

  28-08-2026 12:06 via vanguardngr.com
  —CP Lagos, 9 Brigade Commander, Tactical Squad, RRS visit sceneThree persons were, yesterday, reportedly killed and several others injured, following a violent clash in the Ikola area of Ipaja, Lagos.There were, however, conflicting accounts of how the trouble started.One account said the incident began with a disagreement between a commercial motorcyclist, popularly known as an okada rider, and a passenger over a N200 fare balance.The ensuing argument reportedly degenerated into a fight,
  
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• Simon Ekpa appeals six-year terrorism sentence in Finland

  28-08-2026 11:55 via vanguardngr.com
  Simon Ekpa, the pro-Biafra separatist campaigner, has appealed his six-year prison sentence for terrorism-related offences in Finland.According to BBC Pidgin, the Finnish prosecutor handling the case has also appealed, seeking a longer prison term on the grounds that the sentence imposed was insufficient for the offences.The Finnish Court of Appeal is expected to hear the case within the next three weeks.Ekpa was arrested by Finnish authorities in November 2024 and subsequently charged with inc
  
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• Gunmen abduct NYSC members in Kogi, 11 rescued — Police

  28-08-2026 11:50 via vanguardngr.com
  Several members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) were abducted on Wednesday along the Aloma-Egane Expressway in Ofu Local Government Area of Kogi State, with the police confirming the rescue of 11 victims.The corps members were reportedly travelling from the NYSC orientation camp in Kolokuma/Opokuma Local Government Area of Bayelsa State when armed men attacked their vehicles.In a statement made available to TheCable on Friday, spokesperson for the Kogi State Police Command, Saliu Afu
  
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• Who will give Donald Trump the desperately needed victory?

  28-08-2026 11:46 via punchng.com
  
  President Trump’s easy victory in Venezuela contrasts sharply with the ongoing struggle in Iran. Can economic sanctions deliver the desperately needed win?Read More: https://punchng.com/who-will-give-donald-trump-the-desperately-needed-victory/
  
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• Niger abduction: Terrorists yet to make contact six days after attack — Commissioner

  28-08-2026 11:46 via punchng.com
  
  Six days after terrorists abducted worshippers in Niger State, the government confirms no contact has been made. Learn more about the Niger abduction crisiRead More: https://punchng.com/niger-abduction-terrorists-yet-to-make-contact-six-days-after-attack-commissioner/
  
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• Abia @35: Okonjo-Iweala hails Otti’s reforms, pushes ‘Made in Aba’ global brand

  28-08-2026 11:42 via vanguardngr.com
  …Chidoka seeks capable, sustainable Abia as Otti threatens sanctions over ASUU strikeBy Steve OkoUMUAHIA — Director-General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO), Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has commended Governor Alex Otti for reforms she said were strengthening Abia State’s financial sustainability and driving economic transformation.Okonjo-Iweala, who spoke in a virtual goodwill message at the 35th anniversary lecture marking the creation of Abia State, also urged the governme
  
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• Police foil mob action against suspected motorcycle thieves in Kebbi

  28-08-2026 11:39 via vanguardngr.com
  By Haruna Aliyu, Birnin KebbiThe Kebbi State Police Command has foiled an attempt by an angry mob to lynch two persons accused of motorcycle theft and recovered seven motorcycles following a violent incident in the Gesse Phase 1 area of Birnin Kebbi.The command’s spokesperson, SP Bashir Usman, said the incident occurred on August 26, 2026, when the two suspects, Rufai Salihu and Aliyu Muhammad, were attacked by a mob over allegations of motorcycle theft.He said police operatives swiftly i
  
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• 2027 Polls: APC Lagos West leaders mobilise support for Tinubu, Hamzat

  28-08-2026 11:37 via vanguardngr.com
  By Olasunkanmi AkoniAhead of the 2027 general elections, leaders and stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos West Senatorial District have reaffirmed their commitment to party unity, reconciliation and grassroots mobilisation.The Lagos West Senatorial District Leadership Meeting, hosted by Ikeja Local Government, Onigbongbo and Ojodu Local Council Development Areas, was held at the Ikeja Local Government Secretariat on Thursday.The meeting was attended by the senator repres
  
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• Cleric urges Nigerians to pray for successful 2027 polls

  28-08-2026 11:35 via vanguardngr.com
  Predicts Tinubu will win presidential electionBy Olasunkanmi AkoniA cleric, Rev. Michael Fabiyi, has urged Nigerians to pray for a peaceful and successful outcome of the 2027 general elections.Fabiyi, General Overseer of Celestial Church of Christ Cathedral, Lagos, also predicted that President Bola Tinubu would win the 2027 presidential election.Speaking in Lagos, the cleric said Nigeria would benefit from Tinubu’s re-election, urging politicians across party lines to work together for t
  
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• Nigerian newspapers review: [NFF Board resignation] Tinubu directs comprehensive football reform

  28-08-2026 11:32 via vanguardngr.com
  In today’s Nigerian newspapers review programme, Today in the News, Vanguard leads with President Bola Tinubu ordering a “comprehensive reform” of Nigerian football following a string of failures by the country’s national teams to qualify for major international competitions.Another headline features Organised Labour and Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) accusing the Federal Government and petroleum industry operators of contributing to the mounting hardship faced by Ni
  
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• Abia at 35: Kalu commends peace, security, democratic gains

  28-08-2026 11:29 via vanguardngr.com
  Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu, has congratulated the government and people of Abia State on the 35th anniversary of the state.Abia was created from the old Imo State on August 27, 1991, by the military administration of General Ibrahim Babangida.In a statement on Thursday, Kalu, who represents Bende Federal Constituency of Abia, commended the people and successive governments of the state for sustaining peace, strengthening security and deepening
  
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• NCC pushes homegrown solutions to boost Nigeria’s digital independence

  28-08-2026 11:24 via punchng.com
  
  The NCC advocates for increased investment in homegrown tech solutions to boost Nigeria’s digital independence and reduce reliance on foreign software. DisRead More: https://punchng.com/ncc-pushes-homegrown-solutions-to-boost-nigerias-digital-independence/
  
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• NATO, EU send condolences as King Charles mourns cousin Harald

  28-08-2026 11:24 via punchng.com
  
  Britain’s King Charles III, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Friday mourned the death of Norway’s King Harald V, paying tribute to a monarch who served his country with dedication, warmth and humility for more than three decades. King Harald died on Friday aged 89, with hisRead More: https://punchng.com/nato-eu-send-condolences-as-king-charles-mourns-cousin-harald/
  
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• Electricity: Elektron Energy moves to transform supply for Victoria Island businesses

  28-08-2026 11:14 via vanguardngr.com
  By Udeme Akpan, Energy Editor
  Elektron Energy, a leading developer and operator of embedded power infrastructure in Nigeria, has unveiled its Victoria Island Power (VIPL) project, a 40-megawatt embedded power network designed to provide dedicated and more reliable electricity to businesses in one of Lagos’ major commercial districts.
  The company opened the project to customers and business leaders on Thursday, August 27, 2026, during its Victoria Island Power Customer Experience Day, givi
  
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• NFF election process suspended, Ikpeme takes over as interim boss

  28-08-2026 11:07 via punchng.com
  
  The NFF election process has been suspended, with Dr. Emmanuel Ikpeme appointed interim General Secretary amidst a major overhaul of Nigerian football admiRead More: https://punchng.com/nff-election-process-suspended-ikpeme-takes-over-as-interim-boss/
  
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• EXPLAINER: How to check, accept admission offers on JAMB platform

  28-08-2026 11:07 via punchng.com
  
  Learn how to check your JAMB admission status and accept or reject offers on the CAPS platform for the 2026/2027 academic session. Act fast on your admissiRead More: https://punchng.com/explainer-how-to-check-accept-admission-offers-on-jamb-platform/
  
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• 100m hurdles: Masai Russell, who broke Tobi Amusan’s world record with her in Zurich race

  28-08-2026 11:07 via punchng.com
  
  American hurdler Masai Russell shatters Tobi Amusan’s 100m hurdles world record with a stunning 12.09s run at the Zurich Diamond League.Read More: https://punchng.com/100m-hurdles-masai-russell-who-broke-tobi-amusans-world-record-with-her-in-zurich-race/
  
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• ‘Prepare your handover’, Atiku tells Tinubu over fuel, transport crisis

  28-08-2026 11:02 via vanguardngr.com
  By Omeiza AjayiABUJA: Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has issued an ultimatum to President Bola Tinubu, declaring that his time in office is up and demanding he begins preparing his hand over notes ahead of the 2027 presidential election.The charge was contained in a statement issued by Atiku’s Senior Special Assistant on Public Communication, Phrank Shaibu, in Friday in Abuja.Atiku who is the Presidential Candidate of the African Democratic Congress ADC also tore into the administra
  
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• NDLEA commences nationwide training of counselors on standard rehab guidelines

  28-08-2026 10:59 via vanguardngr.com
  …Vows to entrench best global practices in drug demand reduction effortsBy Olasunkanmi AkoniThe National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has commenced a comprehensive training programme for its counselors nationwide, aimed at standardizing operational protocols and strengthening clinical competencies in line with global best practices for drug demand reduction.The training, which commenced at the NDLEA Academy, Jos, Plateau State, is being coordinated by the Directorate of Counseling
  
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• Fight Against Illicit Drugs: NDLEA trains counsellors on rehab guidelines

  28-08-2026 10:59 via vanguardngr.com
  Agency vows to entrench global best practices in drug demand reductionBy Olasunkanmi AkoniThe National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has commenced a nationwide training programme for its counsellors to standardise operational protocols and strengthen clinical competencies in line with global best practices in drug demand reduction.The training, which commenced at the NDLEA Academy in Jos, Plateau State, is being coordinated by the Directorate of Counselling, Treatment and Rehabilitation (
  
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• NFF board resignation: Odegbami, Ikhana, Owolabi, Bako react

  28-08-2026 10:49 via vanguardngr.com
  By Tony Ubani, Patrick Omorodion, Jacob Ajom, Johnbosco Agbakwuru, Emma JemegahPresident Bola Tinubu has directed a comprehensive reform of Nigerian football to overcome repeated failures to qualify for major regional, continental and world tournaments, following the resignation of Alhaji Ibrahim Gusau as president of the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF. Read Also: NFF Crisis: Tinubu orders comprehensive reform of Nigerian FootballVanguard had exclusively reported on Thursday, of the resi
  
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• How to apply for a Nigerian driver’s licence online

  28-08-2026 10:43 via punchng.com
  
  Learn how to apply for a Nigerian driver’s licence online with our step-by-step guide. Complete your application, make payments, and book biometrics easilyRead More: https://punchng.com/how-to-apply-for-a-nigerian-drivers-licence-online/
  
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• Customs intercept trafficked wildlife, arrests three in Kano

  28-08-2026 10:43 via punchng.com
  
  Nigeria Customs Service intercepts trafficked wildlife, including gorillas and chimpanzees, and arrests three suspects in Kano. Learn more about the fightRead More: https://punchng.com/customs-intercept-trafficked-wildlife-arrests-three-in-kano/
  
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• 2027: Dickson calls for unity after meeting with Obi, Kwankwaso ahead of campaign launch

  28-08-2026 10:34 via vanguardngr.com
  By Henry UmoruABUJA- AHEAD of January 16, 2027 Presidential and National Assembly elections, the national leader of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Senator Henry Seriake Dickson, has called on party members to unite and work as one indivisble body for the success of their candidates at all levels.The advise by the former Bayelsa State governor was sequel to his two days of talks with the NDC presidential candidate, Peter Obi and his running mate, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso.Dickson who m
  
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• Cartoon: ‘Sir, is that the game in your stomach?’

  28-08-2026 10:28 via vanguardngr.com
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