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• Codar Launches a 50 Million Tech Scholarship for 100 Africans

  21-08-2026 21:29 via punchng.com
  
  Codar announces a N50 million tech scholarship initiative to empower 100 Africans with quality training. Apply now to access this life-changing Codar TechRead More: https://punchng.com/codar-launches-a-50-million-tech-scholarship-for-100-africans/
  
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• Scientists link Nepal flood to glacier collapse

  27-08-2026 10:54 via punchng.com
  
  Scientists link the devastating Nepal flood to a glacier collapse, killing over 160 people. Climate change may increase instability in Himalayan glaciers.Read More: https://punchng.com/scientists-link-nepal-flood-to-glacier-collapse/
  
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• Police invite VeryDarkMan, demand evidence of checkpoint kidnapping claims

  27-08-2026 10:19 via punchng.com
  
  The Nigeria Police Force has invited social media activist Martins Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan, to provide evidence backing his allegation that some police officers at checkpoints collude with kidnappers and bandits. The Force, in a statement on Thursday by the Force Public Relations Officer, Ani Iniedu, said it had taken note of comments madeRead More: https://punchng.com/police-invite-verydarkman-demand-evidence-of-checkpoint-kidnapping-claims/
  
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• TCN refutes Kaduna Electric’s claim on Jos power supply

  27-08-2026 10:19 via punchng.com
  
  The Transmission Company of Nigeria has refuted claims by Kaduna Electric that a fault on the 330kV Jos transmission line contributed to reduced power supply across its franchise area. In a statement on Thursday signed by the management of TCN, the company said all 330kV transmission lines connected to Jos were operational and transmitting bulkRead More: https://punchng.com/tcn-refutes-kaduna-electrics-claim-on-jos-power-supply/
  
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• Osun@35: Adeleke vows to heal Osun, unite residents after election

  27-08-2026 10:19 via punchng.com
  
  Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has pledged to heal divisions in the state and pursue an inclusive administration after the recent governorship election, promising to uphold equity and fairness in the next phase of his tenure. Adeleke made the pledge in a state broadcast on Thursday to mark the 35th anniversary of the creation ofRead More: https://punchng.com/osun35-adeleke-vows-to-heal-osun-unite-residents-after-election/
  
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• NSCDC arrests three over illegal sand mining in Anambra

  27-08-2026 10:09 via punchng.com
  
  The NSCDC in Anambra has arrested three suspects for illegal sand mining at Obiaja River. Learn more about the operation and recovered items.Read More: https://punchng.com/nscdc-arrests-three-over-illegal-sand-mining-in-anambra/
  
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• Iran unable to import petrol amid US naval blockade

  27-08-2026 10:09 via punchng.com
  
  Iran faces a severe petrol shortage as a US naval blockade prevents imports, exacerbating economic pressure amid ongoing conflict. Learn more about the criRead More: https://punchng.com/iran-unable-to-import-petrol-amid-us-naval-blockade/
  
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• FRSC redeploys five assistant corps marshals, eight others

  27-08-2026 10:09 via punchng.com
  
  The Federal Road Safety Corps has redeployed 13 senior officers across various commands and departments. The FRSC said the redeployment is a strategic move aimed at strengthening operational effectiveness, institutional capacity and service delivery. The redeployment, approved by the Corps Marshal, Shehu Mohammed, affects officers across senior management and operational positions. In a statement byRead More: https://punchng.com/frsc-redeploys-five-assistant-corps-marshals-eight-others/
  
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• My husband had affair with 20-year-old, didn’t rape her — Odogwu Asaba’s wife

  27-08-2026 09:47 via punchng.com
  
  Odogwu Asaba’s wife defends her husband, stating he had an affair with 20-year-old Favour Agbro but didn’t rape her, amidst ongoing police investigation.Read More: https://punchng.com/my-husband-had-affair-with-20-year-old-didnt-rape-her-odogwu-asabas-wife/
  
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• UEFA seeks unity candidate to challenge Infantino

  27-08-2026 09:35 via punchng.com
  
  UEFA is actively seeking a unity candidate to challenge Gianni Infantino in the upcoming FIFA presidential election, despite withdrawing its boycott threatRead More: https://punchng.com/uefa-seeks-unity-candidate-to-challenge-infantino/
  
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• CIA director visited Moscow to warn Russia against NATO attack — US media

  27-08-2026 09:35 via punchng.com
  
  CIA Director John Ratcliffe made a rare trip to Moscow to warn Russia against attacking NATO member states, US media reports. Learn more about the high-staRead More: https://punchng.com/cia-director-visited-moscow-to-warn-russia-against-nato-attack-us-media/
  
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• Ogun PDP flags off campaigns for 2027 presidential, National Assembly elections

  27-08-2026 09:27 via thesun.ng
  
  From Laide Raheem, Abeokuta
  The Ogun State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has officially flagged off its campaigns for the 2027 presidential and National Assembly elections, with a charge to residents of the state to resist intimidation and stand by their votes during the poll next year.
  Addressing party faithful at the campaign flag-off ceremony held at the Ake Pavilion, Alake’s Palace, Abeokuta, Oladipupo Adebutu, the Chairman of the Campaign Committee and the governorship
  
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• FULL LIST: EFL Cup third-round draw

  27-08-2026 09:25 via punchng.com
  
  See the full list of EFL Cup third-round draw fixtures, including Liverpool vs Tottenham and Manchester United vs Brighton. Get all the details here!Read More: https://punchng.com/full-list-efl-cup-third-round-draw/
  
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• UCL draw: UEFA set to withdraw FIFA boycott threat

  27-08-2026 09:10 via punchng.com
  
  Thursday’s draw for this season’s Champions League has been somewhat overshadowed by the latest developments in the dispute between UEFA and FIFA over plans to bring private financing into the World Cup, with European football’s governing body expected to drop a threatened boycott of global competitions. UEFA, whose clubs and national teams dominate football’s globalRead More: https://punchng.com/ucl-draw-uefa-set-to-withdraw-fifa-boycott-threat/
  
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• Desperate families search for missing relatives after Nepal floods

  27-08-2026 09:10 via punchng.com
  
  Desperate families in Nepal are searching for missing relatives after devastating floods on the Nepal-Tibet border killed at least 165 people. Find out morRead More: https://punchng.com/desperate-families-search-for-missing-relatives-after-nepal-floods/
  
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• Brazil sues Discord for $100m in child safety case

  27-08-2026 09:10 via punchng.com
  
  Brazil is suing Discord for $100 million over alleged child safety failures, demanding stronger protections after a teen’s suicide. Learn more about the DiRead More: https://punchng.com/brazil-sues-discord-for-100m-in-child-safety-case/
  
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• What experts know about Nepal’s deadly floods

  27-08-2026 09:10 via punchng.com
  
  Experts reveal what caused Nepal’s deadly floods and landslides, highlighting the role of extreme topography, glacial lake outburst floods (GLOFs), and cliRead More: https://punchng.com/what-experts-know-about-nepals-deadly-floods/
  
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• Pastor unveils Christian matchmaking platform with N700,000 VIP plan

  27-08-2026 08:59 via punchng.com
  
  Pastor Kingsley Okonkwo launches Mentor To Marry, a Christian matchmaking platform for singles seeking faith-based marriage, with plans up to N700,000. FinRead More: https://punchng.com/pastor-unveils-christian-matchmaking-platform-with-n700000-vip-plan/
  
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• Kogi gov gifts 1,490 state corps members ₦20,000 each

  27-08-2026 08:59 via punchng.com
  
  Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Usman Ododo, has donated ₦20,000 each to 1,490 National Youth Service Corps members deployed to the state, amounting to ₦29.8m. The donation is intended to support the corps members with transportation and other immediate needs as they commence their primary assignments across the state. This was contained in a statement issuedRead More: https://punchng.com/kogi-gov-gifts-1490-state-corps-members-%e2%82%a620000-each/
  
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• FG unveils N365m prize for top academic minds

  27-08-2026 08:59 via punchng.com
  
  The Federal Government introduces a N365m annual academic prize to reward outstanding research and innovation across Nigerian tertiary institutions. LearnRead More: https://punchng.com/fg-unveils-n365m-prize-for-top-academic-minds/
  
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• Abia, NRC sign pact for access road across rail corridor

  27-08-2026 08:59 via punchng.com
  
  The Abia State Government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Nigerian Railway Corporation to enable the state to construct an access road across the railway corridor linking Okpara Square and Akanu Ibiam Street (Goodshed) to Bende Road in Umuahia, the state capital. Speaking at the event on Wednesday, Governor Alex Otti said theRead More: https://punchng.com/abia-nrc-sign-pact-for-access-road-across-rail-corridor/
  
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• Petrol subsidy: Olawepo-Hashim rejects removal, promises ₦605 pump price

  27-08-2026 08:47 via thesun.ng
  
  Presidential candidate of the Accord Party, Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim, has rejected the removal of petrol subsidy, promising that Nigerians would not pay more than ₦605 per litre for petrol if he is elected president in 2027.
  Olawepo-Hashim said the ₦605 price would represent a sustainable starting point rather than an artificially subsidised rate, adding that petrol could eventually sell for between ₦200 and ₦300 per litre if Nigeria succeeds in lowering production costs and
  
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• UCL draw: Champions PSG lead 36 clubs into Thursday’s showdown

  27-08-2026 08:10 via punchng.com
  
  The 2026/27 UEFA Champions League draw is set for Thursday. Discover which 36 clubs, including reigning champions PSG, will face off in the league phase.Read More: https://punchng.com/ucl-draw-champions-psg-lead-36-clubs-into-thursdays-showdown/
  
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• UBA welcomes new chairman Nnorom as Elumelu exits

  27-08-2026 08:10 via punchng.com
  
  The United Bank for Africa Plc has welcomed Emmanuel Nnorom as its new Group Chairman, days after he officially assumed the role following the retirement of Tony Elumelu. UBA announced Nnorom’s welcome in a post on its social media platforms on Wednesday, describing him as a seasoned business leader and chartered accountant with more thanRead More: https://punchng.com/uba-welcomes-new-chairman-nnorom-as-elumelu-exits/
  
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• AI could make many jobs disappear forever, Bill Gates warns

  27-08-2026 08:10 via punchng.com
  
  Microsoft co-founder, Bill Gates, has warned that the transition into the artificial intelligence era could become one of the most turbulent periods in human history. This is as he noted that governments are not doing enough to prepare for widespread job losses and other disruptions that could accompany the technology. Gates gave the warning inRead More: https://punchng.com/ai-could-make-many-jobs-disappear-forever-bill-gates-warns/
  
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• Kuje chairman makes U-turn, denies threat to expel anti-APC residents

  27-08-2026 08:05 via thesun.ng
  
  The Chairman of Kuje Area Council in the Federal Capital Territory, Danjuma Shekwolo, has denied threatening to expel residents who do not support the All Progressives Congress, saying he has no authority to deprive any citizen of their fundamental rights.
  Shekwolo made the clarification on Wednesday after a video in which he appeared to demand support for the APC or departure from the council drew public criticism.
  In the viral video, the chairman had said, “I have said in my area council
  
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• FG begins distribution of electric vehicles to civil servants

  27-08-2026 07:54 via punchng.com
  
  The Federal Government has started distributing electric vehicles to civil servants, promoting cleaner energy and reducing transport costs. Learn more abouRead More: https://punchng.com/fg-begins-distribution-of-electric-vehicles-to-civil-servants/
  
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• Bill Gates proposes ‘Human Reserved’ jobs, robot tax to manage AI disruption

  27-08-2026 07:45 via punchng.com
  
  Bill Gates suggests ‘Human Reserved’ jobs and taxing AI/robots to manage the impact of artificial intelligence on the labor market. Learn more about his prRead More: https://punchng.com/bill-gates-proposes-human-reserved-jobs-robot-tax-to-manage-ai-disruption/
  
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• Morning recap: Atiku-Tinubu clash widens, Dangote threatens petrol export, other top stories

  27-08-2026 07:38 via punchng.com
  
  Stay informed with Nigeria’s top stories: Atiku-Tinubu clash widens, Dangote threatens petrol export, INEC 2027 elections, EFCC asset recovery, and FG foreRead More: https://punchng.com/morning-recap-atiku-tinubu-clash-widens-dangote-threatens-petrol-export-other-top-stories/
  
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• 2027: APC reopens electronic membership registration nationwide

  27-08-2026 07:31 via thesun.ng
  
  The All Progressives Congress (APC) has reopened its electronic membership registration exercise across Nigeria as the ruling party begins preparations for the 2027 general elections.
  The exercise commenced on Monday, August 31, 2026, according to a statement issued on Tuesday by the APC National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka.
  The party said the registration would be conducted across its wards nationwide, with existing members required to validate their membership details while new and prospe
  
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