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• FULL LIST: EFL Cup third-round draw

  27-08-2026 09:20 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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• Tinubu swears in Enitan as new Head of Service

  27-08-2026 18:11 via punchng.com
  
  President Bola Tinubu has sworn in Abel Enitan as the new Head of the Civil Service of the Federation. Learn more about his appointment and mandate.Read More: https://punchng.com/tinubu-swears-in-enitan-as-new-head-of-service/
  
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• Obi demands urgent action after mass abduction in Niger

  27-08-2026 18:11 via punchng.com
  
  Peter Obi calls for urgent government action after a mass abduction and killings in Niger State. Learn more about the Borgu LGA incident and Obi’s demands.Read More: https://punchng.com/obi-demands-urgent-action-after-mass-abduction-in-niger/
  
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• Lagos unveils blood donation drive, targets 10 LGAs

  27-08-2026 18:11 via punchng.com
  
  The Lagos State Government has commenced a local government advocacy campaign to promote voluntary blood donation as a lifestyle, urging residents to donate regularly to ensure blood is available when urgently needed. According to a statement by the Lagos State Government on Thursday, the campaign, being coordinated by the Lagos State Blood Transfusion Service, beganRead More: https://punchng.com/lagos-unveils-blood-donation-drive-targets-10-lgas/
  
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• FULL LIST: Top 10 European clubs with highest transfer spending in 2026

  27-08-2026 18:11 via punchng.com
  
  Chelsea currently lead the list of clubs with the highest transfer spending in the 2026 summer transfer window, having spent €407.95 million on new players, according to Planet Football on Thursday. Tottenham Hotspur are second with €354.7 million, while Arsenal occupy third place after spending €227.1 million. Real Madrid rank fourth with €225 million, followedRead More: https://punchng.com/full-list-top-10-european-clubs-with-highest-transfer-spending-in-2026/
  
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• Four killed as hoodlums clash in Lagos community

  27-08-2026 18:11 via punchng.com
  
  Four men were killed on Thursday after a disagreement reportedly escalated into communal unrest at Power Line Bus Stop, Ikola, in the Alimosho Local Government Area of Lagos State. Our correspondent learnt from a resident who did not want to be mentioned in print that the argument stemmed from a disagreement between a northerner andRead More: https://punchng.com/four-killed-as-hoodlums-clash-in-lagos-community/
  
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• PHOTOS: NAF chief commends First Lady’s support for fallen heroes’ widows

  27-08-2026 17:49 via punchng.com
  
  First Lady Oluremi Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Initiative provides financial support to fallen heroes’ widows. NAF Chief commends the vital assistance.Read More: https://punchng.com/photos-naf-chief-commends-first-ladys-support-for-fallen-heroes-widows/
  
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• Ex-Liverpool legend Carragher faces bankruptcy over £700,000 tax debt

  27-08-2026 17:35 via punchng.com
  
  Former Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher is facing a bankruptcy petition due to an unpaid tax bill of £700,000. Learn more about Carragher’s tax debt.Read More: https://punchng.com/ex-liverpool-legend-carragher-faces-bankruptcy-over-700000-tax-debt/
  
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• Police recover stolen electricity cables in Kebbi, arrest suspect

  27-08-2026 17:20 via punchng.com
  
  Kebbi Police Command recovers large quantities of stolen electricity cables and arrests a suspect, Mustapha Abubakar, disrupting power supply to communitieRead More: https://punchng.com/police-recover-stolen-electricity-cables-in-kebbi-arrest-suspect/
  
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• JUST IN: UEFA opens criminal proceedings against FIFA, Infantino

  27-08-2026 17:20 via punchng.com
  
  UEFA has initiated criminal proceedings against FIFA and President Gianni Infantino over a scrapped plan to sell World Cup commercial rights. Learn more abRead More: https://punchng.com/just-in-uefa-opens-criminal-proceedings-against-fifa-infantino/
  
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• Why I resigned as NFF president – Gusau

  27-08-2026 17:08 via punchng.com
  
  Ibrahim Gusau has confirmed his resignation as President of the Nigeria Football Federation, saying his decision was informed by his love for Nigeria and commitment to the development of football. Gusau announced his resignation at a news conference in Abuja, ending his three years and 11 months in charge of Nigerian football. The development followedRead More: https://punchng.com/why-i-resigned-as-nff-president-gusau/
  
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• WHO, Africa CDC declare Uganda Ebola outbreak over

  27-08-2026 17:08 via punchng.com
  
  The World Health Organisation and Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention on Thursday declared Uganda’s Ebola outbreak over after the country went 42 consecutive days without recording a new confirmed case. According to the agencies, the 42-day period followed the discharge of Uganda’s last Ebola patient, an imported case, on July 16, 2026, markingRead More: https://punchng.com/who-africa-cdc-declare-uganda-ebola-outbreak-over/
  
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• UN chief appeals for $1bn in Ebola aid for DR Congo

  27-08-2026 17:08 via punchng.com
  
  United Nations chief Antonio Guterres appealed Thursday for $1.1 billion to fully fund an aid plan for combating the Ebola epidemic in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The plan, costing $2.1 billion in total, has received a major contribution from the United States but “without additional funding, vital operations will run out of money, justRead More: https://punchng.com/un-chief-appeals-for-1bn-in-ebola-aid-for-dr-congo/
  
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• TCN blames Eko Disco feeders for Lekki transmission fault

  27-08-2026 17:08 via punchng.com
  
  TCN clarifies the Lekki transmission fault, blaming Eko Disco’s Oniru and Agungi 33kV feeders for the incident and subsequent power outage.Read More: https://punchng.com/tcn-blames-eko-disco-feeders-for-lekki-transmission-fault/
  
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• Bayelsa deputy gov applauds community for peaceful election of paramount ruler

  27-08-2026 17:08 via punchng.com
  
  Bayelsa Deputy Governor commends Yenezue-Gene community for the peaceful election of their new paramount ruler, Chief Fortune Magnus, ensuring community peRead More: https://punchng.com/bayelsa-deputy-gov-applauds-community-for-peaceful-election-of-paramount-ruler/
  
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• Ayra Starr to become first Afrobeats star to headline NFL halftime show

  27-08-2026 17:06 via vanguardngr.com
  Nigerian Afrobeats singer Ayra Starr has been announced as the headline performer for an NFL halftime show during the league’s international match in London this autumn.The singer will perform at halftime when the Philadelphia Eagles face the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday, October 11, at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in north London.The game is scheduled for 2:30 p.m. BST (9:30 a.m. ET).Starr becomes the first Afrobeats artiste to headline an NFL International Game Halftime Show, marking ano
  
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• Okpebholo swears in ecological, electricity commissions chairmen, others

  27-08-2026 16:54 via punchng.com
  
  The Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, on Thursday swore in Mr Terry Igiebor as Chairman of the Ecological Funding and Management Commission, while Prof. David Osifo was sworn in as a member. Okpebholo also swore in Dr Shittu Shaibu as Chairman of the Edo State Electricity Regulatory Commission, with Mr Thomas Inegbedion, Abdulrask Abubakar, AlexRead More: https://punchng.com/okpebholo-swears-in-ecological-electricity-commissions-chairmen-others/
  
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• NCoS assures staff of Osun election allowance payment

  27-08-2026 16:54 via punchng.com
  
  The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) in Osun State assures staff that their Osun election allowance will be paid soon, addressing payment delays.Read More: https://punchng.com/ncos-assures-staff-of-osun-election-allowance-payment/
  
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• Ayra Starr to headline NFL London Game halftime show

  27-08-2026 16:38 via punchng.com
  
  Afrobeats star, Sarah Aderibigbe, popularly known as Ayra Starr, is set to become the first major African artist to headline an NFL halftime show when she performs at the 2026 NFL London Game between the Philadelphia Eagles and Jacksonville Jaguars on October 11. The National Football League announced this in a statement on Thursday, withRead More: https://punchng.com/ayra-starr-to-headline-nfl-london-game-halftime-show/
  
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• Cyberattack exposes data of 8.7m customers at three UK airports

  27-08-2026 16:23 via punchng.com
  
  A recent airport cyberattack compromised data of 8.7 million customers at three major UK airports. Learn what information was stolen and how it impacts pasRead More: https://punchng.com/cyberattack-exposes-data-of-8-7m-customers-at-three-uk-airports/
  
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• Veteran actor Baba Johunomi opens up on cancer battle, urges early medical checks (VIDEO)

  27-08-2026 16:11 via thesun.ng
  Veteran Nollywood actor Musiliu Dasofunjo, popularly known as Baba Johunomi, has opened up about his battle with prostate cancer.
  In a video shared on Facebook by fellow actor Kunle Afod, Johunomi urged members of the public to pay close attention to warning signs and seek medical attention when necessary.
  The actor advised people to learn from his experience and avoid ignoring symptoms that could indicate serious health problems.
  Narrating how it started, the veteran actor explained that &ldquo
  
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• Veteran actor Baba Johunomi opens up on cancer battle, urges early medical checks

  27-08-2026 16:11 via thesun.ng
  
  Veteran Nollywood actor Musiliu Dasofunjo, popularly known as Baba Johunomi, has opened up about his battle with prostate cancer.
  In a video shared on Facebook by fellow actor Kunle Afod, Johunomi urged members of the public to pay close attention to warning signs and seek medical attention when necessary.
  The actor advised people to learn from his experience and avoid ignoring symptoms that could indicate serious health problems.
  Narrating how it started, the veteran actor explained that &ldquo
  
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• Kwara Assembly member dumps APC

  27-08-2026 16:08 via punchng.com
  
  The member representing Edu State Constituency in the Kwara State House of Assembly, Saba Gideon, has resigned his membership of the ruling All Progressives Congress, citing concerns over internal democracy, fairness and inclusiveness within the party. The lawmaker confirmed his resignation to The PUNCH via a telephone call in Ilorin on Thursday. Gideon announced hisRead More: https://punchng.com/kwara-assembly-member-dumps-apc/
  
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• Edo@35: Okpebholo, deputy reaffirm commitment to development

  27-08-2026 16:08 via punchng.com
  
  The Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, and his deputy, Dennis Idahosa, have reaffirmed their commitment to the development of the state. In a statement on Thursday by the governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Patrick Ebojele, Okpebholo congratulated Edo people at home and in the diaspora on the 35th anniversary of the creation of the state, describingRead More: https://punchng.com/edo35-okpebholo-deputy-reaffirm-commitment-to-development/
  
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• Canada unveils eight-step guide for international students before arrival

  27-08-2026 16:08 via punchng.com
  
  Prospective Canada international students can follow this 8-step guide to prepare for their studies, covering permits, finances, housing, and more before aRead More: https://punchng.com/2225483-2/
  
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• 2027: Ekiti PDP, APM begin mobilisation for Makinde’s presidential bid

  27-08-2026 16:08 via punchng.com
  
  Ekiti PDP and APM stakeholders are mobilising grassroots support for Governor Seyi Makinde’s presidential bid in 2027, seeking a credible alternative for NRead More: https://punchng.com/2027-ekiti-pdp-apm-begin-mobilisation-for-makindes-presidential-bid/
  
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• NLC general secretary dies at 60

  27-08-2026 15:39 via punchng.com
  
  The General Secretary of the Nigeria Labour Congress, Emmanuel Ugboaja, has died at the age of 60 after a protracted illness. Details surrounding his death remained sketchy as of the time of filing this report. The NLC President, Joe Ajaero, announced Ugboaja’s death to members of the Congress National Executive Council during their ongoing meetingRead More: https://punchng.com/nlc-general-secretary-dies-at-60/
  
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• Terrorists kill four, abduct four in Sokoto community

  27-08-2026 15:25 via punchng.com
  
  Suspected terrorists have attacked Gorau community in Goronyo Local Government Area of Sokoto State, killing four residents, abducting four others and injuring several people. The attack, which occurred at about 9 pm on Wednesday, came barely six days after a boat accident in the community reportedly claimed 65 lives, leaving several families in mourning. TheRead More: https://punchng.com/terrorists-kill-four-abduct-four-in-sokoto-community/
  
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• Incompetent aides around Tinubu causing him embarrassment, says Ndume

  27-08-2026 15:25 via punchng.com
  
  Senator Ali Ndume criticizes President Tinubu’s administration, stating that incompetent aides are causing embarrassment and hindering progress.Read More: https://punchng.com/incompetent-aides-around-tinubu-causing-him-embarrassment-says-ndume/
  
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• FCTA, FRSC crack down on traffic light, route violations

  27-08-2026 15:25 via punchng.com
  
  FCTA and FRSC launch a joint operation to crack down on traffic light and route violations in Abuja. Learn about the new enforcement and penalties.Read More: https://punchng.com/fcta-frsc-crack-down-on-traffic-light-route-violations/
  
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