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• Turaki-led PDP backs Adeleke for Osun election

  13-08-2026 23:58 via punchng.com
  
  The Kabiru Turaki-led PDP faction endorses Accord Party’s Ademola Adeleke for the upcoming Osun election, urging members to vote for the governor.Read More: https://punchng.com/turaki-led-pdp-backs-adeleke-for-osun-election/
  
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• Scottish giants Rangers crash out of Europa League

  13-08-2026 23:48 via punchng.com
  
  Scottish giants Rangers are out of the Europa League after a 1-1 draw with Jagiellonia Bialystock. Read how Rangers crashed out in the third qualifying rouRead More: https://punchng.com/scottish-giants-rangers-crash-out-of-europa-league/
  
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• Osun APC demands arrest over DG’s nephew killing, parties trade accusations

  13-08-2026 23:48 via punchng.com
  
  Osun APC demands arrests after DG’s nephew killing, alleging 40 members dead. Parties trade accusations over escalating Osun political violence ahead of elRead More: https://punchng.com/osun-apc-demands-arrest-over-dgs-nephew-killing-parties-trade-accusations/
  
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• Funke Akindele’s ‘Where Is Mr. Right?’ set for August 15 release

  13-08-2026 23:40 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Nigerian actress and filmmaker Funke Akindele is set to release her latest film, Where Is Mr. Right?, on Aug. 15.Akindele announced the release on her X handle, where she shared the film’s official poster and informed followers of the release date.The film, produced by Funke Akindele Network, is directed by Tunde Olaoye and features Akindele alongside Blossom Chukwujekwu, Baba Rex, Bisola Aiyeola and Omowunmi Dada.Where Is Mr. Right? is scheduled to premiere on Prime Video on Aug. 15, add
  
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• Tinubu’s economic policies exclude Nigerians — SDP presidential candidate

  13-08-2026 23:37 via punchng.com
  
  SDP presidential candidate, Prince Adewale Adebayo, alleges President Tinubu’s economic policies deepen poverty and exclude Nigerians, ahead of the 2027 elRead More: https://punchng.com/tinubus-economic-policies-exclude-nigerians-sdp-presidential-candidate/
  
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• Wizkid to headline Detty December Fest 2026 opening night

  13-08-2026 23:01 via punchng.com
  
  Grammy-winning star Wizkid will headline the opening night of Detty December Fest 2026 in Lagos. Get ticket details and festival information here.Read More: https://punchng.com/wizkid-to-headline-detty-december-fest-2026-opening-night/
  
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• Yobe varsity to make tree planting graduation requirement

  13-08-2026 22:51 via punchng.com
  
  Yobe State University will require students to plant and nurture trees for graduation, promoting environmental sustainability. Learn more about this new poRead More: https://punchng.com/yobe-varsity-to-make-tree-planting-graduation-requirement/
  
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• Why I backed APC’s Oyebamiji over Adeleke — Oyinlola

  13-08-2026 22:51 via punchng.com
  
  Former Osun Governor Olagunsoye Oyinlola reveals why he supported APC’s Bola Oyebamiji instead of Governor Ademola Adeleke, citing PDP crisis and lack of cRead More: https://punchng.com/why-i-backed-apcs-oyebamiji-over-adeleke-oyinlola/
  
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• FG intensifies efforts to tackle poor water quality nationwide

  13-08-2026 22:51 via punchng.com
  
  The Federal Government is intensifying efforts to improve water quality nationwide through training and a new Water Quality Handbook. Learn how this initiaRead More: https://punchng.com/fg-intensifies-efforts-to-tackle-poor-water-quality-nationwide/
  
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• FG prioritises hepatitis B, C prevention to curb liver cancer

  13-08-2026 22:23 via punchng.com
  
  The Federal Government has intensified efforts to prevent and detect liver cancer early by strengthening the prevention and control of hepatitis B and C, the Minister of State for Health, Dr Adekunle Salako, has said. Salako spoke on Thursday in Abuja at the 5th Africa Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Cancer Consortium Conference, where cancer specialists, researchers and healthcareRead More: https://punchng.com/fg-prioritises-hepatitis-b-c-prevention-to-curb-liver-cancer/
  
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• PHOTOS: Atiku meets UK High Commissioner

  13-08-2026 22:13 via punchng.com
  
  Former VP Atiku Abubakar hosted the British High Commissioner to Nigeria, Dr. Richard Montgomery, for talks on current affairs. Read about the Atiku UK meeRead More: https://punchng.com/photos-atiku-meets-uk-high-commissioner/
  
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• It’s a dream come true, hearing-impaired man lauds Kano mass wedding

  13-08-2026 22:13 via punchng.com
  
  A hearing-impaired man celebrates his dream wedding at the Kano mass wedding, part of the ‘Auren Gata’ initiative supporting vulnerable couples.Read More: https://punchng.com/its-a-dream-come-true-hearing-impaired-man-lauds-kano-mass-wedding/
  
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• 1.91m PVCs collected in Osun ahead of election – INEC

  13-08-2026 22:13 via punchng.com
  
  INEC announces 1.91 million PVCs collected in Osun State, representing 81.50% of registered voters, ahead of Saturday’s governorship election.Read More: https://punchng.com/1-91m-pvcs-collected-in-osun-ahead-of-election-inec/
  
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• Osun poll: Politicians must honour peace accord, says INEC

  13-08-2026 22:02 via punchng.com
  
  INEC calls on political parties and candidates in the Osun election to honour the signed peace accord, ensuring a peaceful and credible poll. Learn more abRead More: https://punchng.com/osun-poll-politicians-must-honour-peace-accord-says-inec/
  
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• Adeleke camp dismisses factional Accord leader’s endorsement of APC candidate

  13-08-2026 22:02 via punchng.com
  
  Adeleke’s campaign council dismisses a factional Accord Party leader’s endorsement of the APC candidate, insisting the official chairman supports Adeleke.Read More: https://punchng.com/adeleke-camp-dismisses-factional-accord-leaders-endorsement-of-apc-candidate/
  
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• Wizkid to headline opening night of 2026 Detty December festival

  13-08-2026 22:01 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Grammy-winning music superstar Ayodeji Balogun, popularly known as Wizkid, will headline the opening night of Detty December Fest 2026, the organisers have announced.According to Livespot360, Wizkid will take the stage on Dec.18, marking the beginning of the 13-day festival of music, culture, food, fashion and entertainment in Lagos, which will run until Dec. 30.The organisers said a second performance stage would be introduced this year as part of an expanded programme for the annual music fie
  
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• Bomb blast kills Afghanistan provincial capital mayor

  13-08-2026 22:00 via punchng.com
  
  A bomb blast in Afghanistan killed the mayor of Faizabad, Habib-ur-Rahman Mansour, weeks after another official was shot dead in the same region. Read moreRead More: https://punchng.com/bomb-blast-kills-afghanistan-provincial-capital-mayor/
  
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• Refineries’ll work again, Tinubu assures petroleum workers

  13-08-2026 21:43 via punchng.com
  
  President Tinubu assures NUPENG that Nigeria’s moribund refineries will be revived, emphasizing productivity and profitability. He also discusses CNG benefRead More: https://punchng.com/refineriesll-work-again-tinubu-assures-petroleum-workers/
  
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• I was warned against supporting Daniel for senate in 2023 — Abiodun

  13-08-2026 21:43 via punchng.com
  
  Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun reveals he was warned against supporting Gbenga Daniel for Senate in 2023 due to concerns he might turn against him.Read More: https://punchng.com/i-was-warned-against-supporting-daniel-for-senate-in-2023-abiodun/
  
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• Weak systems helped Adeyemi set up ‘fake agency,’ says ICPC

  13-08-2026 21:28 via punchng.com
  
  ICPC Chairman Musa Aliyu reveals weak institutional controls allowed Adeniyi Adeyemi to establish a ‘fake agency,’ highlighting loopholes in Nigeria’s publRead More: https://punchng.com/weak-systems-helped-adeyemi-set-up-fake-agency-says-icpc/
  
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• Two injured as train derails in southeast England

  13-08-2026 21:28 via punchng.com
  
  A commuter train from London derailed near Lewes, southeast England, injuring 11 passengers, two seriously. Learn more about the train derailment incident.Read More: https://punchng.com/two-injured-as-train-derails-in-southeast-england/
  
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• Accord dismisses factional chairman’s support for Osun APC gov candidate

  13-08-2026 21:28 via punchng.com
  
  The Accord Party has dismissed its expelled factional chairman’s endorsement of the APC governorship candidate in Osun State, Bola Oyebamiji, ahead of theRead More: https://punchng.com/accord-dismisses-factional-chairmans-support-for-osun-apc-gov-candidate/
  
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• NADF graduates 250 agricultural mechanisation service providers

  13-08-2026 21:28 via punchng.com
  
  The National Agricultural Development Fund (NADF) has graduated 250 participants in agricultural mechanisation, boosting Nigeria’s food security.Read More: https://punchng.com/nadf-graduates-250-agricultural-mechanisation-service-providers/
  
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• Weak systems helped Adeyemi set up ‘fake agency’, says ICPC

  13-08-2026 21:18 via punchng.com
  
  ICPC Chairman reveals weak institutional controls allowed Adeniyi Adeyemi to establish a ‘fake agency’ and manipulate government processes, highlighting coRead More: https://punchng.com/weak-systems-helped-adeyemi-set-up-fake-agency-says-icpc/
  
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• Nigeria not prone to earthquakes, geological agency allays fears

  13-08-2026 21:18 via punchng.com
  
  The Nigerian Geological Survey Agency assures Abuja residents that the recent Abuja tremor has subsided, stating Nigeria is not prone to earthquakes. No caRead More: https://punchng.com/nigeria-not-prone-to-earthquakes-geological-agency-allays-fears/
  
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• Abia varsity suspends lecturer over Facebook post on workers’ pay

  13-08-2026 21:18 via punchng.com
  
  An Abia State University lecturer has been suspended for a Facebook post alleging poor worker pay and unremitted deductions. The Abia varsity lecturer’s clRead More: https://punchng.com/abia-varsity-suspends-lecturer-over-facebook-post-on-workers-pay/
  
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• Solana Trades Around $76 And Sui Sits Near $0.69 While BlockDAG’s $0.002 Entry Fuels 5,000x Projections This Cycle

  13-08-2026 21:15 via punchng.com
  
  Discover why BlockDAG’s $0.002 entry fuels 5,000x projections, while Solana trades around $76 and Sui sits near $0.69. Explore the next big crypto.Read More: https://punchng.com/solana-trades-around-76-and-sui-sits-near-0-69-while-blockdags-0-002-entry-fuels-5000x-projections-this-cycle/
  
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• WAEC defends credibility of 2026 WASSCE results

  13-08-2026 21:08 via punchng.com
  
  WAEC defends the credibility of the 2026 WASSCE results, urging the public to disregard unverified claims and trust its rigorous assessment processes.Read More: https://punchng.com/waec-defends-credibility-of-2026-wassce-results/
  
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• Makinde picks ex-SSS DG Daura as running mate

  13-08-2026 21:08 via punchng.com
  
  Seyi Makinde, APM presidential candidate, selects former SSS DG Lawal Daura as his running mate for the 2027 election, citing security concerns.Read More: https://punchng.com/makinde-picks-ex-sss-dg-daura-as-running-mate/
  
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• Fuel subsidy: Tinubu to publish how saved funds were spent

  13-08-2026 21:08 via punchng.com
  
  President Tinubu announces the Federal Government will soon publish details on how funds saved from fuel subsidy removal have been utilised, defending theRead More: https://punchng.com/fuel-subsidy-tinubu-to-publish-how-saved-funds-were-spent/
  
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• Akpabio, Akande, others rally support for Oyebamiji as APC concludes campaign

  13-08-2026 21:08 via punchng.com
  
  APC chieftains, including Akpabio and Akande, rally support for Bola Oyebamiji in Osun State ahead of Saturday’s governorship election. Read more on Punch.Read More: https://punchng.com/akpabio-akande-others-rally-support-for-oyebamiji-as-apc-concludes-campaign/
  
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• UEFA Super Cup was my World Cup – Somali referee

  13-08-2026 20:58 via punchng.com
  
  Somali referee Omar Artan, denied entry to the World Cup, describes officiating the UEFA Super Cup as his ‘World Cup’. Read his inspiring story.Read More: https://punchng.com/uefa-super-cup-was-my-world-cup-somali-referee/
  
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• Osun poll: Edo govt knocks Davido over call for Donald Trump’s intervention

  13-08-2026 20:58 via punchng.com
  
  Edo State Government criticizes Davido’s call for Donald Trump’s intervention in the Osun election, urging him to focus on music instead of politics.Read More: https://punchng.com/osun-poll-edo-govt-knocks-davido-over-call-for-donald-trumps-intervention/
  
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• AskProf Pushes Learning-Focused AI for Students

  13-08-2026 20:56 via punchng.com
  
  Discover AskProf, an AI learning platform by Prof. Badiru, designed to deepen student understanding and support teachers, not just provide answers.Read More: https://punchng.com/askprof-pushes-learning-focused-ai-for-students/
  
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• Nigeria targets China’s 1.4bn market with zero-tariff fish exports

  13-08-2026 20:32 via punchng.com
  
  Nigeria aims to boost its economy by leveraging a new aquatic products agreement, granting zero-tariff fish exports to China’s 1.4 billion-consumer market.Read More: https://punchng.com/nigeria-targets-chinas-1-4bn-market-with-zero-tariff-fish-exports/
  
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• Kogi PDP rejects N150 million presidential campaign signage fee

  13-08-2026 20:32 via punchng.com
  
  Kogi State PDP rejects the N150 million presidential campaign signage fee, calling it excessive and undemocratic. Read more on Punch.Read More: https://punchng.com/kogi-pdp-rejects-n150-million-presidential-campaign-signage-fee/
  
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• Jigawa varsity seeks police support to tackle cultism on campus

  13-08-2026 20:32 via punchng.com
  
  Federal University Dutse seeks Jigawa Police support to combat emerging cultism and anti-social behaviour on campus, ensuring a safe academic environment.Read More: https://punchng.com/jigawa-varsity-seeks-police-support-to-tackle-cultism-on-campus/
  
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• Mbah inspects Enugu hospital, targets medical tourism market

  13-08-2026 20:32 via punchng.com
  
  Enugu State Governor Peter Mbah inspects the new Enugu International Hospital, aiming to position the state as a premier destination for medical tourism inRead More: https://punchng.com/mbah-inspects-enugu-hospital-targets-medical-tourism-market/
  
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• Davido threatens to walk off London stage over ‘disrespect’ to staff

  13-08-2026 20:29 via thesun.ng
  
  Afrobeats star, Davido on Tuesday threatened to walk off stage during a performance after allegedly observing a fan disrespecting his staff.
  It was learnt that the incident occurred at the “Oriadé Royal Night” concert at the O2 Forum Kentish Town in London.
  The Grammy-nominated artiste had used the concert to showcase tracks from his newly released-album sixth studio album, Oriadé.
  However, trouble stated when the I Know Who I Be crooner paused his performance to v
  
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• Institutional corruption Nigeria’s problem, not Tinubu – Femi Kuti

  13-08-2026 20:08 via thesun.ng
  
  Afrobeat musician Femi Kuti has argued that Nigeria’s major challenge is not President Bola Tinubu but the deeply entrenched corruption within the country’s institutions.
  Kuti made the remarks during a recent episode of the Good News Naija podcast, where he questioned the ability of Nigeria’s institutions to hold political leaders accountable.
  According to him, the judiciary and other institutions responsible for enforcing accountability should also be scrutinised when assessin
  
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• VIDEO: Man in AMBO t-shirt shares N1,000 notes to women ahead of Osun poll

  13-08-2026 20:04 via punchng.com
  
  A video shows a man in an AMBO t-shirt sharing N1,000 notes to women ahead of the Osun election, raising concerns about voter inducement.Read More: https://punchng.com/video-man-in-ambo-t-shirt-shares-n1000-notes-to-women-ahead-of-osun-poll/
  
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• Reps order immediate solution to Delta oil spill

  13-08-2026 20:04 via punchng.com
  
  The House of Representatives demands urgent action on the prolonged Delta oil spill and Rivers gas seepage, highlighting environmental and economic impactsRead More: https://punchng.com/reps-order-immediate-solution-to-delta-oil-spill/
  
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• How to apply for Canada work permit — IRCC

  13-08-2026 20:04 via punchng.com
  
  Learn how to apply for a Canada work permit through IRCC. Understand different types, eligibility, and application routes for foreign nationals seeking empRead More: https://punchng.com/how-to-apply-for-canada-work-permit-ircc/
  
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• Osun poll: Accord candidate to drag Fadahunsi before ICC, US, UK

  13-08-2026 19:54 via punchng.com
  
  Accord Party candidate, Ladi Adebayo, plans to drag Senator Francis Fadahunsi before the ICC, US, and UK over alleged threats ahead of the Osun election.Read More: https://punchng.com/osun-poll-accord-candidate-to-drag-fadahunsi-before-icc-us-uk/
  
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• Meet 15 candidates vying for Osun governorship seat

  13-08-2026 19:54 via punchng.com
  
  Discover the 15 candidates vying for the Osun governorship seat in the upcoming election. Learn about the key contenders and their parties.Read More: https://punchng.com/meet-15-candidates-vying-for-osun-governorship-seat/
  
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• Court gives police two weeks to probe Osun senator over ‘kill Accord’ comment

  13-08-2026 19:54 via punchng.com
  
  An Abuja court has directed police to investigate Osun Senator Francis Fadahunsi over alleged comments calling for violence against Accord Party members. TRead More: https://punchng.com/court-gives-police-two-weeks-to-probe-osun-senator-over-kill-accord-comment/
  
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• Nigeria’s problem is institutional corruption, not Tinubu — Femi Kuti

  13-08-2026 19:44 via punchng.com
  
  Femi Kuti argues Nigeria’s core problem is deeply entrenched institutional corruption, not President Tinubu. He criticizes the judiciary and elite networksRead More: https://punchng.com/nigerias-problem-is-institutional-corruption-not-tinubu-femi-kuti/
  
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• Most child sexual abuses involve fathers, daughters — Edo govt

  13-08-2026 19:44 via punchng.com
  
  Edo State reports over 70 defilement cases in 7 months, with fathers perpetrating over 50% of child sexual abuse. Victims are often 2-10 years old.Read More: https://punchng.com/most-child-sexual-abuses-involve-fathers-daughters-edo-govt/
  
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• ICPC uncovers official who put 14 family members on govt payroll

  13-08-2026 19:44 via punchng.com
  
  The ICPC has exposed an official who enrolled 14 family members as ghost workers and another who collected 13 salaries, highlighting widespread payroll fraRead More: https://punchng.com/icpc-uncovers-official-who-put-14-family-members-on-govt-payroll/
  
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• Group seeks ending gov, NASS election petitions at Court of Appeal

  13-08-2026 19:44 via punchng.com
  
  A judicial accountability panel recommends that governorship and National Assembly election petitions should terminate at the Court of Appeal, except in exRead More: https://punchng.com/ijap-seeks-ending-gov-nass-election-petitions-at-court-of-appeal/
  
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