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• Pro boxers celebrate Aboderin at 60

  18-08-2026 02:47 via punchng.com
  
  Professional boxers in Nigeria celebrate Remi Aboderin’s 60th birthday, acknowledging his significant contributions to developing professional boxing in thRead More: https://punchng.com/pro-boxers-celebrate-aboderin-at-60/
  
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• Dickson names Takori political adviser, Ilo CTA, Nwosu spokesman

  18-08-2026 06:31 via thesun.ng
  
  From Adesuwa Tsan, Abuja
  National Leader of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Senator Henry Seriake Dickson, has strengthened his political and communication team ahead of the 2027 general elections, appointing Sani Takori as Political Adviser, VinMartin Obiora Ilo as Chief Technical Adviser (CTA) and Steve Nwosu as Spokesman.
  The appointments, which take immediate effect, are aimed at strengthening operations, administration and strategic communication around Dickson and the NDC, according
  
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• 2027: Be ready to vacate govt Houses, Baraje tells APC governors

  18-08-2026 06:30 via thesun.ng
  
  •‘Says PDP’ll bounce back, take over power at all levels
  From Mohammed Abubakar, Dutse
  A former national chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Alhaji Kawu Baraje, has warned governors elected on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to prepare to vacate the government houses in 2027, expressing confidence that the PDP will return to power at all levels.
  Baraje described the APC governors as “tenants” in the government houses, insisting that th
  
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• APC NWC meets over 2027 campaign council, Osun poll

  18-08-2026 06:26 via thesun.ng
  
  From Romanus Ugwu, Abuja
  The National Working Committee (NWC) of the All Progressives Congress (APC) yesterday met in Abuja to deliberate on the composition of the party’s 2027 presidential campaign council and its official position on the outcome of the just-concluded Osun State governorship election.
  The meeting, which lasted from 4pm to 6:20pm at the APC National Secretariat, came less than 48 hours after the governorship election in which the party’s candidate, Bola Oyebamiji, lo
  
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• Osun Poll: UK warns on vote-buying, BVAS lapses, hails Adeleke

  18-08-2026 06:20 via thesun.ng
  
  •Bode George: Victory belongs to people  • NDC faults Adeleke’s Tinubu endorsement  • APC chieftain: Tinubu must reconnect with Nigerians  •Vatsa: Governors, political elites can’t deliver 2027 • Accord demands release of detained members
   
  By Chinelo Obogo, Aidoghie Paulinus, Adesuwa Tsan, Abuja and John Adams, Minna
  The United Kingdom has raised concerns over vote-buying, voter interference and challenges associated with the deployment o
  
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• Senator Dickson appoints Steve Nwosu, others as aides

  18-08-2026 06:00 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Henry UmoruNational Leader of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Senator Henry Seriake Dickson, Senator representing Bayelsa West, has announced the appointments of former Editor of Sun News Papers, Steve Nwosu as his spokesperson.Dickson has also approved the appointment of Sani Takori, VinMartin Obiora Ilo to key positions within his political and administrative teamThe appointments which, according to the former Governor of Bayelsa, take immediate effect, are aimed at strengthening ope
  
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• Anosike launches Abia champions league, promises sports academy if elected

  18-08-2026 05:57 via thesun.ng
  
  The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate in Abia State for the 2027 election, Dr. Kelechi Anosike, has launched the Kelechi Anosike Foundation (KAF) Abia Champions League, promising to establish a sports and football academy to harness the talents of youths if elected governor.
  The grassroots football tournament, which kicked off on Sunday at Williams Memorial Secondary School, Afugiri Ohuhu, in Umuahia North Local Government Area, is designed to bring together players from the
  
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• Ebonyi PDP governorship candidate promises housing, pension reforms for workers

  18-08-2026 05:48 via thesun.ng
  
  The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate in Ebonyi State, Ifeanyi Odii, has unveiled a new welfare package for civil servants and teachers in the state ahead of next year’s election, promising to restore the state’s public service to its “past glorious days”.
  Addressing representatives of Ebonyi civil servants and the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) during a meeting at his Lagos residence, Odii disclosed that central to his agenda is a workers’ hous
  
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• 2027: South East will vote APC top to bottom –Ekwunife

  18-08-2026 05:48 via thesun.ng
  
  From Obinna Odogwu, Awka
  The former representative of Anambra Central Senatorial District in the National Assembly, Senator Uche Ekwunife, has assured President Bola Tinubu of victory in the Southeast region come 2027, arguing that the President deserves a second term.
  She also extended the assurance to other candidates of the All Progressives Congress (APC), particularly those seeking various elective positions in Anambra State, telling them that the leaders of the party are working round the c
  
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• Questions over judiciary’s independence ahead 2027

  18-08-2026 04:07 via thesun.ng
  
  By Godwin Tsa, AbujaFor close to two years, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu administration has invested heavily in Nigeria’s judiciary. New court complexes, judges’ quarters, an office annex for the Body of Benchers, and a promised home ownership scheme for retiring judges have all featured in the programme. On the surface, it looks like a straightforward good. A chronically underfunded arm of government is finally receiving physical infrastructure it has needed for decades. Yet the init
  
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• Bauchi police arrest suspect, recover stolen solar panels

  18-08-2026 03:32 via punchng.com
  
  Bauchi State Police Command arrests Emmanuel Jacob, 26, recovering four stolen solar panels from Federal Government Girls’ College, Bauchi.Read More: https://punchng.com/bauchi-police-arrest-suspect-recover-stolen-solar-panels/
  
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• 2027: SDP, PRP confirm attendance as opposition summit shifts

  18-08-2026 03:31 via punchng.com
  
  SDP and PRP confirm attendance at the 2027 opposition summit in Abuja, aiming to form a united front against the ruling APC in the upcoming elections.Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-sdp-prp-confirm-attendance-as-opposition-summit-shifts/
  
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• Ondo APC not divided, we’ll secure one million votes for Tinubu – Party chairman

  18-08-2026 03:29 via punchng.com
  
  Ondo APC chairman, Babatunde Kolawole, asserts the party is united despite internal disagreements and aims to secure one million votes for President Bola TRead More: https://punchng.com/ondo-apc-not-divided-well-secure-one-million-votes-for-tinubu-party-chairman/
  
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• Inside Kwara’s crime web: How police cracked kidnap, cult, murder rings

  18-08-2026 03:28 via punchng.com
  
  Discover how Kwara police dismantled a complex crime web, cracking kidnap, cult, and murder rings using surveillance and digital trails.Read More: https://punchng.com/inside-kwaras-crime-web-how-police-cracked-kidnap-cult-murder-rings/
  
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• 176,537 Nigerians get UK citizenship in 21 years

  18-08-2026 03:27 via punchng.com
  
  Official data reveals 176,537 Nigerians received UK citizenship between 2005 and 2026, making Nigeria the top African nation for grants.Read More: https://punchng.com/176537-nigerians-get-uk-citizenship-in-21-years/
  
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• YOSEMA job prepared me for SSG task — Goje

  18-08-2026 03:18 via punchng.com
  
  Newly appointed Yobe SSG, Dr. Mohammed Goje, reveals how his experience at YOSEMA shaped him for his current role, emphasizing dedication and public servicRead More: https://punchng.com/yosema-job-prepared-me-for-ssg-task-goje/
  
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• Stakeholders strengthen Jigawa fight against sexual violence

  18-08-2026 03:18 via punchng.com
  
  Stakeholders in Jigawa State collaborate to strengthen prevention, reporting, and support for survivors of sexual violence, ensuring no one is left withoutRead More: https://punchng.com/stakeholders-strengthen-jigawa-fight-against-sexual-violence/
  
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• Sokoto targets 23 LGs in push to cut maternal deaths

  18-08-2026 03:18 via punchng.com
  
  Sokoto State unveils new measures, including free delivery kits and solar lighting, to reduce maternal and newborn deaths across its 23 local government arRead More: https://punchng.com/sokoto-targets-23-lgs-in-push-to-cut-maternal-deaths/
  
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• Northern group backs Catholic Bishops’ warning over hardship

  18-08-2026 03:18 via punchng.com
  
  Northern Reform Organisation supports Catholic Bishops’ call for urgent action on Nigeria’s worsening economic hardship, insecurity, and declining public cRead More: https://punchng.com/northern-group-backs-catholic-bishops-warning-over-hardship/
  
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• Katsina, UNICEF tackle malnutrition, unveil survey

  18-08-2026 03:18 via punchng.com
  
  Katsina State and UNICEF launch the 2026 SMART Nutrition Survey to combat persistent malnutrition, stunting, and food insecurity affecting children in theRead More: https://punchng.com/katsina-unicef-tackle-malnutrition-unveil-survey/
  
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• Gombe needs gov that’ll attract investment, create opportunities – Gwamna’s aide

  18-08-2026 03:18 via punchng.com
  
  Gwamna’s aide highlights the need for a Gombe governor who can attract investment and create opportunities ahead of the 2027 election.Read More: https://punchng.com/gombe-needs-gov-thatll-attract-investment-create-opportunities-gwamnas-aide/
  
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• IYD: Foundation launches academy to support Bauchi farmers

  18-08-2026 03:18 via punchng.com
  
  A new Global Agri Entrepreneurship Academy (GAEA) has been launched to empower young agricultural entrepreneurs and support Bauchi farmers with innovativeRead More: https://punchng.com/iyd-foundation-launches-academy-to-support-bauchi-farmers/
  
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• Group opposes FG ranching pilot in Benue

  18-08-2026 03:18 via punchng.com
  
  Mutual Union of Tiv in America (MUTA) opposes the Federal Government’s ranching pilot programme in Benue State, citing displacement and land rights concernRead More: https://punchng.com/group-opposes-fg-ranching-pilot-in-benue/
  
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• Bauchi police recommits to professionalism

  18-08-2026 03:18 via punchng.com
  
  Bauchi Police Command reaffirms its commitment to professionalism after arresting three security personnel for false claims and attempted fraud.Read More: https://punchng.com/bauchi-police-recommits-to-professionalism/
  
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• E-commerce platform launches to boost African consumer trust

  18-08-2026 03:11 via punchng.com
  
  MyArigo, a new e-commerce platform, aims to curb online scams and build consumer trust in Africa’s digital marketplace by connecting buyers with verified bRead More: https://punchng.com/e-commerce-platform-launches-to-boost-african-consumer-trust/
  
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• Expert tasks FG, investors on real estate, hospitality growth

  18-08-2026 03:10 via punchng.com
  
  Experts urge the Nigerian government and investors to address financing, infrastructure, and policy issues to unlock real estate and hospitality growth inRead More: https://punchng.com/expert-tasks-fg-investors-on-real-estate-hospitality-growth/
  
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• Trabzonspor tell Saudis to pay €30m for Onuachu

  18-08-2026 03:08 via punchng.com
  
  Trabzonspor sets a €30m price tag for Super Eagles striker Paul Onuachu as Al Ahli pushes for his transfer. Will the Saudi club meet the demand?Read More: https://punchng.com/trabzonspor-tell-saudis-to-pay-e30m-for-onuachu/
  
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• Police impound five Air Peace vehicles over runway blockade

  18-08-2026 03:08 via punchng.com
  
  Police have impounded five Air Peace vehicles for investigation following a Lagos airport runway blockade. The airline claims impostors may be responsible.Read More: https://punchng.com/police-impound-five-air-peace-vehicles-over-runway-blockade/
  
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• Otedola boosts First Holdco stake with N20.7bn share purchase

  18-08-2026 03:08 via punchng.com
  
  Femi Otedola expands his investment in First Holdco Plc with a N20.7bn share purchase, bringing his total disclosed acquisitions to over N400bn.Read More: https://punchng.com/otedola-boosts-first-holdco-stake-with-n20-7bn-share-purchase/
  
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• LAWMA enlists youth groups in cleaner Lagos push

  18-08-2026 03:08 via punchng.com
  
  LAWMA is partnering with youth groups like Rotaract and Leo Clubs to promote recycling and sustainable waste management in Lagos. Discover how youth particRead More: https://punchng.com/lawma-enlists-youth-groups-in-cleaner-lagos-push/
  
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