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• Edo issues licences for 100MW power project, targets December completion

  29-08-2026 15:54 via punchng.com
  
  Edo State issues transmission and distribution licences for its 100MW power project, targeting December 2026 completion. Learn more about the Edo power proRead More: https://punchng.com/edo-issues-licences-for-100mw-power-project-targets-december-completion/
  
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• Morning recap: Four reasons US shouldn’t release my FBI records –Tinubu, INEC unveils 2027 gov candidates, other top stories

  30-08-2026 09:01 via punchng.com
  
  President Bola Tinubu is fighting to block the release of his unredacted FBI and DEA records, citing privacy and lack of public interest. Get the full storRead More: https://punchng.com/morning-recap-four-reasons-us-shouldnt-release-my-fbi-records-tinubu-inec-unveils-2027-gov-candidates-other-top-stories/
  
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• ‘I just lost my mum, can’t lose my sister,’ says sibling of abducted corps member

  30-08-2026 09:01 via punchng.com
  
  A sister of an abducted NYSC corps member in Kogi State makes an emotional appeal to the government and security agencies to rescue her sibling and others.Read More: https://punchng.com/i-just-lost-my-mum-cant-lose-my-sister-says-sibling-of-abducted-corps-member/
  
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• Low voter turnout mars Anambra LG poll

  30-08-2026 08:35 via punchng.com
  
  The Anambra State Local Government election was characterised by low voter turnout in parts of Awka North and Awka South Local Government Areas, despite voting materials arriving early in the wards. The All Progressives Grand Alliance was the only party that fielded candidates in the 20 LGs out of the 21 LGs across the state,Read More: https://punchng.com/low-voter-turnout-mars-anambra-lg-poll/
  
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• NDC should remove content creators posing as activists — Spokesperson

  30-08-2026 08:19 via punchng.com
  
  NDC spokesperson Theo Agada urges party leadership to remove “opportunistic content creators masquerading as activists” ahead of the 2027 elections.Read More: https://punchng.com/ndc-should-remove-content-creators-posing-as-activists-spokesperson/
  
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• NAFDAC seals Lagos Trade Fair shops over unregistered cosmetics

  30-08-2026 08:19 via punchng.com
  
  NAFDAC has sealed several shops at Lagos Trade Fair Complex for dealing in unregistered cosmetic products. Learn more about the enforcement action.Read More: https://punchng.com/nafdac-seals-lagos-trade-fair-shops-over-unregistered-cosmetics/
  
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• 2027: Ex-Kwara SDP gov candidate backs AbdulRazaq

  30-08-2026 08:08 via punchng.com
  
  Former Kwara SDP governorship candidate, Hakeem Lawal, declares support for Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq and APC ahead of the 2027 election.Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-ex-kwara-sdp-gov-candidate-backs-abdulrazaq/
  
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• Police raid bandits’ hideouts in Kaduna

  30-08-2026 07:47 via punchng.com
  
  The Kaduna State Police Command has dismantled two bandits’ hideouts during a clearance operation in Makarfi Local Government Area. The command’s Public Relations Officer, DSP Mansir Hassan, disclosed this in a statement issued on Saturday in Kaduna. Hassan said the operation was conducted by police operatives in collaboration with the Kaduna State Vigilance Service, Makarfi.Read More: https://punchng.com/police-raid-bandits-hideouts-in-kaduna/
  
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• Venezuela says it retains control of oil under US deal

  30-08-2026 07:32 via punchng.com
  
  Venezuela assures citizens it retains sovereignty over its oil despite a new deal granting the US significant access to its reserves. Learn more about theRead More: https://punchng.com/venezuela-says-it-retains-control-of-oil-under-us-deal/
  
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• Crusade: Oyedepo hails Kumuyi’s global ministry impact

  30-08-2026 07:32 via punchng.com
  
  The Founder of Living Faith Church Worldwide, ​‌‍​‌‍⁠⁠‌‍​‍​‌‍Bishop David Oyedepo, has described Pastor William Kumuyi as a sage whose ministry impacted lives globally. Oyedepo spoke on Saturday at the August edition of the Global Crusade with Kumuyi, with theme, ‘Total Transformation Through Christ,’ in Ota, Ogun. He said he had followed Kumuyi’s ministry from itsRead More: https://punchng.com/crusade-
  
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• Army kills suspect, recovers two AK-47s in Plateau

  30-08-2026 07:32 via punchng.com
  
  Nigerian Army troops in Plateau State recovered two AK-47 rifles and other items after a stop-and-search operation led to the death of a suspect.Read More: https://punchng.com/army-kills-suspect-recovers-two-ak-47s-in-plateau/
  
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• Shamzydane channels personal experiences in new single

  30-08-2026 03:52 via punchng.com
  
  Up-and-coming singer, Shalom Terem, popularly known as Shamzydane, has released his latest single titled, Alone, as he continues to establish himself in the Nigerian music scene. Released on August 20, 2026, the song blends Afro-Soul and Afro-Swing elements, with the artiste drawing inspiration from his personal experiences, emotions and current phase of life. Describing theRead More: https://punchng.com/shamzydane-channels-personal-experiences-in-new-single/
  
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• Content creator Fauzia Muhammad ends marriage, alleges abuse

  30-08-2026 03:30 via punchng.com
  
  Abuja-based content creator and entrepreneur, Fauzia Muhammad, better known online as Fauzahxo, has announced the end of her marriage to her husband, Danilo Popovski, accusing him of physical abuse, substance use, betrayal and threats. In a detailed social media post shared on Friday, Fauzah said she had long projected the image of a loving familyRead More: https://punchng.com/content-creator-fauzia-muhammad-ends-marriage-alleges-abuse/
  
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• Nigeria leads Africa’s $221bn oil investment drive

  30-08-2026 02:57 via punchng.com
  
  Nigeria is leading Africa’s $221bn oil and gas investment drive, with the country expected to attract between $30bn and $50bn in investments into 22 major offshore oil and gas projects by 2030, a report has stated. The new report, released by Industrial Info Resources, noted that more than 800 active capital oil and gas production,Read More: https://punchng.com/nigeria-leads-africas-221bn-oil-investment-drive/
  
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• Medical students now plan japa before graduation — NMA

  30-08-2026 02:54 via punchng.com
  
  The Nigerian Medical Association has raised the alarm over the growing migration of doctors, saying medical students now begin planning to leave the country even before completing their training. The NMA President, Prof Afekhide-Ernest Omoti, disclosed this while responding to inquiries from Sunday PUNCH, stressing that the development posed a serious threat to the country’sRead More: https://punchng.com/medical-students-now-plan-japa-before-graduation-nma/
  
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• 11,040 Nigerians seek Ireland asylum in 13 years

  30-08-2026 02:53 via punchng.com
  
  At least 11,040 Nigerians applied for asylum in Ireland between 2013 and 2025, official data obtained by Sunday PUNCH shows. The figures are drawn from 13 editions of the Asylum Information Database’s Ireland country reports, published between 2013 and 2025 by the Irish Refugee Council for the AIDA project coordinated by the European Council onRead More: https://punchng.com/11040-nigerians-seek-ireland-asylum-in-13-years/
  
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• Designers must learn business side of fashion -Oghene, CEO, GMYT Fashion

  30-08-2026 02:51 via thesun.ng
  
  Dr Princess Oghene is the founder and Group CEO of God’s Might (GMYT) Group Ltd. She is an entrepreneur, strategic fashion educator, institution builder, and advocate for women and youth empowerment. According to her, the journey into fashion began long before the establishment of GMYT Fashion Academy.“I started as a young entrepreneur selling jewellery and clothing, gradually moving from a small retail space into the boutique and bespoke fashion business.” 
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• Tech firm urges youths to embrace AI

  30-08-2026 02:50 via punchng.com
  
  A technology firm, TechRise DTI, has called on youths to embrace Artificial Intelligence and digital skills, saying those who combine human expertise with AI tools will be favoured in the future. The call was made during a webinar on Thursday with the theme, “The AI Advantage: Who Will Benefit More from AI Usage?” In hisRead More: https://punchng.com/tech-firm-urges-youths-to-embrace-ai/
  
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• UNCCD COP17: Nations pledge $1.3bn to tackle drought, land degradation

  30-08-2026 02:46 via punchng.com
  
  Nations have announced a $1.3bn financing portfolio for land restoration and drought resilience as the 17th session of the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification, UNCCD COP17, ended in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, on Friday. The financing, covering 23 countries across five continents, includes $644.5m identified as new funding, with $216.4m already confirmed and moving towards implementation.Read More: https://punchng.com/unccd-cop17-nations-pledge-1-3bn-to-tackle-drought-land-degradation
  
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• Olufolafunmi Abiodun blends music, film, social advocacy

  30-08-2026 02:44 via punchng.com
  
  Multidisciplinary artist, Olufolafunmi Abiodun, is carving a niche for himself by combining music, sound, film, performance and creative storytelling to address social issues and connect with audiences. Unlike artists who focus primarily on a single discipline, Abiodun has developed a creative practice that cuts across several fields. He works as a musician, songwriter, guitarist, producer,Read More: https://punchng.com/olufolafunmi-abiodun-blends-music-film-social-advocacy/
  
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• Kaduna gov woos North-West voters for Tinubu

  30-08-2026 02:43 via punchng.com
  
  Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani, has urged voters in the North-West to reciprocate what he described as the benefits of President Bola Tinubu’s administration with votes for his re-election in 2027. Sani made the call on Saturday during the inauguration of coordinators and members of the “Relax, Tinubu Is Fixing Nigeria” support group for theRead More: https://punchng.com/kaduna-gov-woos-north-west-voters-for-tinubu/
  
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• Oyo varsity accreditation: Parents seek help from FG

  30-08-2026 02:38 via punchng.com
  
  Parents of students of Atiba University, Oyo State, have called on the Federal Government to intervene in the crisis surrounding the institutions Law programme, asking authorities to facilitate the transfer of affected students to accredited institutions and prevent their years of academic efforts from being lost. The parents, represented by their lawyer, Victor Opatola, madeRead More: https://punchng.com/oyo-varsity-accreditation-parents-seek-help-from-fg/
  
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• Over 65,000 suspected cholera cases recorded in 35 states – NCDC

  30-08-2026 02:37 via punchng.com
  
  Nigeria has recorded more than 65,000 suspected cases of cholera across 35 states and about 195 local government areas so far this year, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention has said. The Director-General of the NCDC, Dr Jide Idris, disclosed this in a situation report obtained by our correspondent on Friday. Idris, however,Read More: https://punchng.com/over-65000-suspected-cholera-cases-recorded-in-35-states-ncdc/
  
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• Tutorial centres seek FG’s support

  30-08-2026 02:34 via punchng.com
  
  The Association of Tutorial School Operators has called on the Federal Government to recognise tutorial centres as partners in the education sector and leverage their expertise to improve the standard of education in the country. The association said the tutorial centres had an important role to play in supporting the government in strengthening the educationRead More: https://punchng.com/tutorial-centres-seek-fgs-support/
  
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• Group rallies S’East supporters for Tinubu

  30-08-2026 02:33 via punchng.com
  
  A political group, Relax Tinubu Is Fixing Nigeria, one of the groups working towards the re-election of President Bola Tinubu in 2027, has organised a South-East Regional Town Hall Meeting, bringing together over 5,000 grassroots mobilisers. The Director-General of RTIFN, Ahmed Bala, who was represented by the National Director of Town Hall and Special Duties,Read More: https://punchng.com/group-rallies-seast-supporters-for-tinubu/
  
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• Northern states record 185,502 rise in child malnutrition cases

  30-08-2026 02:31 via punchng.com
  
  Northern Nigeria sees a 185,502 rise in child malnutrition cases in 2025, with MSF reporting a deepening crisis due to conflict and funding cuts.Read More: https://punchng.com/northern-states-record-185502-rise-in-child-malnutrition-cases/
  
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• 2027 polls: EU hails inclusion of IDPs

  30-08-2026 02:31 via punchng.com
  
  The EU backs efforts to ensure Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) can vote in Nigeria’s 2027 elections, addressing barriers to electoral inclusion.Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-polls-eu-hails-inclusion-of-idps/
  
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• Bayelsa holds National Intermediate Games trials

  30-08-2026 02:19 via punchng.com
  
  The Bayelsa State Athletics Association will hold trials on Monday, August 31, 2026, to select track and field athletes who will represent the state at the forthcoming maiden National Intermediate Games in Lagos. The exercise is aimed at identifying talented young athletes across Bayelsa State who will compete in the national competition and showcase theirRead More: https://punchng.com/bayelsa-holds-national-intermediate-games-trials/
  
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• Niger: Dangerous to normalise mass abductions

  30-08-2026 02:13 via punchng.com
  
  ANOTHER wave of terror swept through several communities in Niger State last weekend, with terrorists reportedly abducting scores of people from mosques and surrounding villages in the Borgu Local Government Area. The scale and frequency of such attacks should horrify a country. Mass abduction must never become a routine feature of Nigerian life. Yet, increasingly,Read More: https://punchng.com/niger-dangerous-to-normalise-mass-abductions/
  
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• I watched kidnappers kill eight captives over ransom payment – Kwara farmer

  30-08-2026 02:02 via punchng.com
  
  A Kwara farmer shares his harrowing two-month kidnapping ordeal, witnessing eight captives killed over ransom. Learn about his escape and family’s N27m payRead More: https://punchng.com/i-watched-kidnappers-kill-eight-captives-over-ransom-payment-kwara-farmer/
  
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