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• Canada updates visa processing times for Nigerians

  21-08-2026 13:45 via punchng.com
  
  Nigerians applying for Canadian visitor, study, work, or Super Visas face longer processing times. Learn about the updated Canada visa processing delays.Read More: https://punchng.com/canada-updates-visa-processing-times-for-nigerians/
  
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• 2027: After APC exit, senator boasts of defeating AbdulRazaq in Kwara Central

  22-08-2026 00:51 via punchng.com
  
  Senator Saliu Mustapha, after exiting APC, expresses confidence in defeating Governor AbdulRazaq for the Kwara Central Senate seat in 2027. Read more.Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-after-apc-exit-senator-boasts-of-defeating-abdulrazaq-in-kwara-central/
  
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• Army arrests suspected female gunrunner in Plateau, rescues kidnap victim in Edo

  22-08-2026 00:24 via punchng.com
  
  Nigerian Army troops arrested a suspected female gunrunner in Plateau State and rescued a kidnap victim in Edo State, demonstrating commitment to combatingRead More: https://punchng.com/army-arrests-suspected-female-gunrunner-in-plateau-rescues-kidnap-victim-in-edo/
  
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• TikTok to pay $400m settlement in US children’s privacy case

  21-08-2026 23:46 via punchng.com
  
  TikTok and ByteDance agree to a $400 million settlement with the US Department of Justice over alleged violations of children’s privacy laws.Read More: https://punchng.com/tiktok-to-pay-400m-settlement-in-us-childrens-privacy-case/
  
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• MLS fines Messi for striking an opponent

  21-08-2026 23:35 via punchng.com
  
  Inter Miami’s Lionel Messi has been fined by Major League Soccer for striking Philadelphia’s Quinn Sullivan. Read details of the incident and the MLS disciRead More: https://punchng.com/mls-fines-messi-for-striking-an-opponent/
  
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• Tambuwal, Dasuki meet defence minister, seek more security resources for Sokoto

  21-08-2026 23:26 via punchng.com
  
  Former Sokoto Governor Aminu Tambuwal and Abdussamad Dasuki met with the Defence Minister to seek more security resources for Sokoto amid rising insecurityRead More: https://punchng.com/tambuwal-dasuki-meet-defence-minister-seek-more-security-resources-for-sokoto/
  
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• EPL: Arsenal thrash Coventry 3-0 to open season in style

  21-08-2026 23:26 via punchng.com
  
  Arsenal began their Premier League title defence in style, thrashing promoted Coventry 3-0. Kai Havertz, Bukayo Saka, and Martin Odegaard scored in the domRead More: https://punchng.com/epl-arsenal-thrash-coventry-3-0-to-open-season-in-style/
  
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• Fubara unveils 105-bed zonal hospital, emphasises premium on quality healthcare

  21-08-2026 23:15 via punchng.com
  
  Governor Fubara unveils a 105-bed zonal hospital in Omoku, emphasising his administration’s premium on quality Rivers healthcare delivery and accessibilityRead More: https://punchng.com/fubara-unveils-105-bed-zonal-hospital-emphasises-premium-on-quality-healthcare/
  
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• Naira gains N1.13, close at N1,346.49 per dollar

  21-08-2026 22:58 via punchng.com
  
  The Nigerian Naira gained N1.13, closing at N1,346.49 per dollar at the official market. Discover how the Naira gains amid CBN reforms.Read More: https://punchng.com/naira-gains-n1-13-close-at-n1346-49-per-dollar/
  
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• Referee’s death during fitness test unfortunate — NFF committee

  21-08-2026 22:19 via punchng.com
  
  NFF committee describes the referee’s death during a fitness test as unfortunate, stating all medical precautions were taken. No negligence found.Read More: https://punchng.com/referees-death-during-fitness-test-unfortunate-nff-committee/
  
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• UK, Canada, Australia slam Israel ending probe into aid worker killings

  21-08-2026 22:10 via punchng.com
  
  UK, Canada, and Australia condemn Israel’s “shameful” decision to close the investigation into the 2024 killing of seven aid workers in Gaza. Read more.Read More: https://punchng.com/uk-canada-australia-slam-israel-ending-probe-into-aid-worker-killings/
  
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• Soldiers rescue kidnap victim, foil terrorist attack in Kaduna, Sokoto

  21-08-2026 22:10 via punchng.com
  
  Troops rescued a kidnap victim in Kaduna and foiled a terrorist attack in Sokoto, demonstrating ongoing efforts to combat insecurity in the North-West.Read More: https://punchng.com/soldiers-rescue-kidnap-victim-foil-terrorist-attack-in-kaduna-sokoto/
  
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• Serie A: Jones becomes third Englishman to join Inter this summer

  21-08-2026 21:42 via punchng.com
  
  Liverpool midfielder Curtis Jones completes a €35m move to Inter Milan, becoming the third Englishman to join the Serie A champions this summer.Read More: https://punchng.com/serie-a-jones-becomes-third-englishman-to-join-inter-this-summer/
  
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• Racist abuse spurred Suzuki as Japan goalkeeper set for Premier League

  21-08-2026 21:42 via punchng.com
  
  Zion Suzuki, Japan’s most expensive goalkeeper, overcame racist abuse and mistakes to join Aston Villa. Learn about his journey to the Premier League.Read More: https://punchng.com/racist-abuse-spurred-suzuki-as-japan-goalkeeper-set-for-premier-league/
  
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• Adeleke commends Oyebamiji’s call for peace

  21-08-2026 21:42 via punchng.com
  
  Governor Ademola Adeleke commends Bola Oyebamiji’s call for peace in Osun State after the recent elections, urging unity for development.Read More: https://punchng.com/adeleke-commends-oyebamijis-call-for-peace/
  
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• APGA senatorial candidate urges restraint after supporter’s murder

  21-08-2026 21:31 via punchng.com
  
  APGA senatorial candidate Chikaodili Ojemba urges party members to remain calm after a supporter was killed in Ebonyi. Police are investigating the incidenRead More: https://punchng.com/apga-senatorial-candidate-urges-restraint-after-supporters-murder/
  
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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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• NSIB raises fresh safety concerns over Enugu Air Benin runway overrun

  21-08-2026 21:20 via punchng.com
  
  NSIB issues new safety recommendations after the Enugu Air Benin runway overrun, highlighting concerns about runway environment and meteorological data.Read More: https://punchng.com/nsib-raises-fresh-safety-concerns-over-enugu-air-benin-runway-overrun/
  
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• Morayo Brown’s husband reveals premarital abstinence request from mother-in-law

  21-08-2026 21:20 via punchng.com
  
  Morayo Brown’s husband, Femi Brown, shares how his mother-in-law requested premarital abstinence, influencing their decision before marriage.Read More: https://punchng.com/morayo-browns-husband-reveals-premarital-abstinence-request-from-mother-in-law/
  
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• Ex-NEPA, PHCN pensioners protest over 25-year unpaid N350bn entitlements

  21-08-2026 21:20 via punchng.com
  
  Defunct NEPA and PHCN pensioners protest 25 years of unpaid N350bn entitlements, urging PTAD and President Tinubu to intervene. Learn more about the NEPA PRead More: https://punchng.com/ex-nepa-phcn-pensioners-protest-over-25-year-unpaid-n350bn-entitlements/
  
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• 2027: Ex-LP aspirant emerges YPP presidential candidate

  21-08-2026 21:20 via punchng.com
  
  Former Labour Party aspirant Peter Agada is now the YPP presidential candidate for the 2027 election. Learn about his vision for Nigeria.Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-ex-lp-aspirant-emerges-ypp-presidential-candidate/
  
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• Meeting Ayra Starr changed my life — Don Jazzy

  21-08-2026 21:20 via thesun.ng
  
  Nigerian music executive, Michael Collins Ajereh, popularly known as Don Jazzy, has said singer Ayra Starr changed his life.
  Don Jazzy made the statement while reacting to a post by an X user, @_Fabianszn, who shared an old picture of Ayra Starr and praised the music executive for supporting her career.
  @_Fabianszn wrote, “Don Jazzy really saved Ayra Starr if not she for still dey teach kindergarten children.”
  Reacting to the post, the music executive disclosed that Ayra Starr had al
  
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• We did not ban Davido from entering Edo – Information commissioner

  21-08-2026 21:03 via punchng.com
  
  Edo State Government clarifies that Davido is not banned from entering or performing in the state, despite claims from a governor’s aide. Read the full staRead More: https://punchng.com/we-did-not-ban-davido-from-entering-edo-information-commissioner/
  
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• Usain Bolt registers to play for Manchester veterans’ football team

  21-08-2026 21:03 via punchng.com
  
  Olympic legend Usain Bolt has registered to play for Wythenshawe Vets FC, a Manchester veterans’ football team, alongside former Premier League stars.Read More: https://punchng.com/usain-bolt-registers-to-play-for-manchester-veterans-football-team/
  
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• Ronaldo hits 977 career goals as Al Nassr thrash Al Riyadh 4-0

  21-08-2026 20:28 via punchng.com
  
  Cristiano Ronaldo scored his 977th career goal as Al Nassr defeated Al Riyadh 4-0. Discover how Ronaldo’s return boosted Al Nassr’s dominant performance.Read More: https://punchng.com/ronaldo-hits-977-career-goals-as-al-nassr-thrash-al-riyadh-4-0/
  
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• Govs, ministers, monarchs, others grace Olu of Warri’s fifth coronation anniversary

  21-08-2026 20:28 via punchng.com
  
  Dignitaries, governors, and monarchs gathered to celebrate the Olu of Warri, Ogiame Atuwatse III’s fifth coronation anniversary in Warri.Read More: https://punchng.com/govs-ministers-monarchs-others-grace-olu-of-warris-fifth-coronation-anniversary/
  
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• Yewa/Awori: Healing Ogun’s 50-year political wound in 2027

  21-08-2026 20:17 via punchng.com
  
  The Ogun 2027 election offers a chance to heal 50 years of political marginalisation for the Yewa/Awori people. Discover why this election is crucial for eRead More: https://punchng.com/yewa-awori-healing-oguns-50-year-political-wound-in-2027/
  
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• Things to know about Nigerian girl who won N120m at Saudi Arabia Qur’anic competition

  21-08-2026 20:17 via punchng.com
  
  Discover 11 key facts about Maryam Ibrahim Dan-Azumi, the Nigerian student who won N120m at the King Abdulaziz International Qur’an Recitation CompetitionRead More: https://punchng.com/things-to-know-about-nigerian-girl-who-won-n120m-at-saudi-arabia-quranic-competition/
  
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• 41-year-old mother of three battles kidney failure, seeks N40m for transplant

  21-08-2026 20:17 via punchng.com
  
  A 41-year-old mother of three is battling kidney failure and urgently needs N40m for a life-saving transplant. Learn how you can help with her kidney failuRead More: https://punchng.com/41-year-old-mother-of-three-battles-kidney-failure-seeks-n40m-for-transplant/
  
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• Insecurity, political violence biggest threats to Nigeria’s 2027 elections — IRI

  21-08-2026 20:08 via punchng.com
  
  Insecurity and political violence are major threats to Nigeria’s 2027 elections, warns IRI. Learn how these issues could undermine voter confidence and parRead More: https://punchng.com/insecurity-political-violence-biggest-threats-to-nigerias-2027-elections-iri/
  
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