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• Strut the red carpet

  08-08-2026 01:03 via thesun.ng
  
  By Vivian Onyebukwa
   
  Red carpet dresses are those captivating gowns that celebrities wear to high profile events such as awards ceremonies.They come in different stunning styles – from couture gowns to fully embellished couture outfits.
   
   
  Other styles include high slit gowns, sequin dress, ball gown, and mermaid gowns.
  Long gowns seems to be the mostly recognised style among celebrities.
  One of the amazing features of these dresses is that they come in different attractiv
  
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• Sule orders probe as Nasarawa hospital staff reportedly sell donated items

  27-08-2026 13:23 via punchng.com
  
  Governor Abdullahi Sule orders a probe into Umaisha General Hospital after donated mattresses and fans were reportedly sold by staff. Get the full story onRead More: https://punchng.com/sule-orders-probe-as-nasarawa-hospital-staff-reportedly-sell-donated-items/
  
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• EPL: Chelsea target 18-year-old Atalanta defender Ahanor

  27-08-2026 13:23 via punchng.com
  
  Chelsea are in talks to sign 18-year-old Atalanta defender Honest Ahanor for €40m. Discover if Chelsea will meet the asking price for the highly-rated taleRead More: https://punchng.com/epl-chelsea-target-18-year-old-atalanta-defender-ahanor/
  
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• Charge me to court, VeryDarkMan challenges police over checkpoint kidnapping claims

  27-08-2026 13:23 via punchng.com
  
  Social media activist VeryDarkMan dares Nigerian police to charge him to court, vowing to present evidence of security personnel aiding kidnapping there.Read More: https://punchng.com/charge-me-to-court-verydarkman-challenges-police-over-checkpoint-kidnapping-claims/
  
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• Meet two Nigerian sisters who bagged First Class Honours in UK

  27-08-2026 12:59 via punchng.com
  
  Meet Stephanie and Isabel Offor, two Nigerian sisters who achieved First Class Honours in mechanical engineering and law with business from UK universitiesRead More: https://punchng.com/meet-two-nigerian-sisters-who-bagged-first-class-honours-in-uk/
  
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• Sir Raheem Announces Professional Exit from Music Industry

  27-08-2026 12:57 via thenet.ng
  
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  Nigerian singer Sir Raheem, the son of billionaire industrialist Razaq Okoya, has announced his decision to step away from the music industry.The 23-year-old singer, whose real name is Raheem Okoya, made the announcement in a lengthy Instagram post on Wednesday, describing the move as a “professional exit.”Sir Raheem reflected on his musical journey, rec
  
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• Over 1,100 killed, N7.8bn paid in ransoms as Nigerian kidnappings surge 66% – Report

  27-08-2026 12:44 via punchng.com
  
  A new report reveals Nigerian kidnappings surged 66% in one year, with 1,142 killed and N7.8 billion paid in ransoms. Learn more about the crisis.Read More: https://punchng.com/over-1100-killed-n7-8bn-paid-in-ransoms-as-nigerian-kidnappings-surge-66-report/
  
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• FIFA unveils new training programmes for club executives, players

  27-08-2026 12:44 via punchng.com
  
  FIFA launches new training programmes for club executives, players, and coaches. Strengthen leadership and management skills in football with these 18-montRead More: https://punchng.com/fifa-unveils-new-training-programmes-for-club-executives-players/
  
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• Carter Efe: Wizkid snubbed me, Davido changed my life in two seconds

  27-08-2026 12:33 via thesun.ng
  
  Nigerian comedian and content creator, Carter Efe, has revealed that Wizkid did not respond to a song he created for the singer, while Davido offered him support at a difficult time.
  Carter made the disclosure while recounting his experiences with both music stars, noting that he would continue to publicly appreciate Davido for the assistance he received from him.
  “I’ll keep praising Davido everywhere I go,” he said.
  Carter claimed that Wizkid did not respond to a song he made
  
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• Army, immigration strengthen border security in Yobe

  27-08-2026 12:31 via punchng.com
  
  Nigerian Army and Immigration Service pledge to strengthen border security in Yobe State, enhancing collaboration and information sharing to combat threatsRead More: https://punchng.com/army-immigration-strengthen-border-security-in-yobe/
  
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• Talstack Introduces Time Off as It Builds Broader People Management System

  27-08-2026 12:09 via punchng.com
  
  Talstack launches Time Off, a new leave management module to simplify requests, approvals, and compliance within its expanding people management system.Read More: https://punchng.com/talstack-introduces-time-off-as-it-builds-broader-people-management-system/
  
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• Why I am playing for free at boyhood club – Herrera

  27-08-2026 11:58 via punchng.com
  
  Former Man United star Ander Herrera returns to his boyhood club Real Zaragoza, playing for free to help the Spanish side rebuild and achieve their dreams.Read More: https://punchng.com/why-i-am-playing-for-free-at-boyhood-club-herrera/
  
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• Kwara CP begins inspection of police formations

  27-08-2026 11:58 via punchng.com
  
  Kwara CP Ojo Adekimi commences unannounced inspections of police formations to assess readiness, discipline, and working conditions across the state.Read More: https://punchng.com/kwara-cp-begins-inspection-of-police-formations/
  
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• 668,000 meters deployed, installed on customers’ premises – FG  

  27-08-2026 11:46 via punchng.com
  
  The Federal Government has deployed 668,000 electricity meters, covering 60% of active customers, to reduce the metering gap and end estimated billing in NRead More: https://punchng.com/668000-meters-deployed-installed-on-customers-premises-fg/
  
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• EPL: Delap completes £50m move to Nottingham Forest

  27-08-2026 11:31 via punchng.com
  
  Liam Delap has completed a club-record £50m transfer from Chelsea to Nottingham Forest, signing a five-year contract at the City Ground. The 23-year-old striker joins Forest after just one season at Stamford Bridge, where he scored only one Premier League goal. Delap is hoping the move will revive his career and help him rediscover theRead More: https://punchng.com/epl-delap-completes-50m-move-to-nottingham-forest/
  
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• 2027: Makinde appoints digital media aide

  27-08-2026 11:16 via punchng.com
  
  Governor Seyi Makinde appoints Anthony Ehilebo as his campaign spokesperson for the 2027 presidential election, aiming to reset Nigeria.Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-makinde-appoints-digital-media-aide/
  
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• Soldiers foil ransom payment, rescue kidnapped woman in Kebbi

  27-08-2026 11:05 via punchng.com
  
  Nigerian soldiers in Kebbi successfully foiled a ransom payment and rescued a kidnapped woman in Danko-Wasagu LGA. Read about the operation and ongoing effRead More: https://punchng.com/soldiers-foil-ransom-payment-rescue-kidnapped-woman-in-kebbi/
  
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• FAAN denies fix on controversial N30,000 Lagos airport taxi rate

  27-08-2026 11:05 via punchng.com
  
  FAAN clarifies that the N30,000 Lagos airport taxi fare was not newly imposed by the authority, addressing public criticism over transportation costs.Read More: https://punchng.com/faan-denies-fix-on-controversial-n30000-lagos-airport-taxi-rate/
  
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• 2027: Makinde appoints campaign spokesperson

  27-08-2026 11:05 via punchng.com
  
  Governor Seyi Makinde appoints Anthony Ehilebo as his campaign spokesperson for the 2027 presidential election, aiming to reset Nigeria.Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-makinde-appoints-campaign-spokesperson/
  
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• Scientists link Nepal flood to glacier collapse

  27-08-2026 10:54 via punchng.com
  
  Scientists link the devastating Nepal flood to a glacier collapse, killing over 160 people. Climate change may increase instability in Himalayan glaciers.Read More: https://punchng.com/scientists-link-nepal-flood-to-glacier-collapse/
  
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• TCN refutes Kaduna Electric’s claim on Jos power supply

  27-08-2026 10:39 via punchng.com
  
  TCN refutes Kaduna Electric’s claim regarding reduced power supply in Jos, stating all 330kV lines are operational and transmitting bulk electricity.Read More: https://punchng.com/tcn-refutes-kaduna-electrics-claim-on-jos-power-supply/
  
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• Osun@35: Adeleke vows to heal Osun, unite residents after election

  27-08-2026 10:39 via punchng.com
  
  Governor Ademola Adeleke pledges to heal divisions and unite Osun State residents after the recent election, marking the state’s 35th anniversary with a caRead More: https://punchng.com/osun35-adeleke-vows-to-heal-osun-unite-residents-after-election/
  
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• FRSC redeploys five assistant corps marshals, eight others

  27-08-2026 10:18 via punchng.com
  
  The Federal Road Safety Corps has redeployed 13 senior officers across various commands and departments. The FRSC said the redeployment is a strategic move aimed at strengthening operational effectiveness, institutional capacity and service delivery. The redeployment, approved by the Corps Marshal, Shehu Mohammed, affects officers across senior management and operational positions. In a statement byRead More: https://punchng.com/frsc-redeploys-five-assistant-corps-marshals-eight-others/
  
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• Police invite VeryDarkMan, demand evidence of checkpoint kidnapping claims

  27-08-2026 10:18 via punchng.com
  
  The Nigeria Police Force has invited social media activist Martins Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan, to provide evidence backing his allegation that some police officers at checkpoints collude with kidnappers and bandits. The Force, in a statement on Thursday by the Force Public Relations Officer, Ani Iniedu, said it had taken note of comments madeRead More: https://punchng.com/police-invite-verydarkman-demand-evidence-of-checkpoint-kidnapping-claims/
  
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• NSCDC arrests three over illegal sand mining in Anambra

  27-08-2026 10:07 via punchng.com
  
  The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Anambra State Command, has arrested three suspects for alleged illegal mining of sharp sand at Obia­ja River along the Nnobi-Ideani Junction, Uke Road in Idemili South Local Govern­ment Area of the state. Speaking during a media briefing late on Wednesday at the State Command Headquarters, Awka, the StateRead More: https://punchng.com/nscdc-arrests-three-over-illegal-sand-mining-in-anambra/
  
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• Iran unable to import petrol amid US naval blockade

  27-08-2026 10:07 via punchng.com
  
  Iran has been unable to import enough petrol to make up for insufficient domestic production because of a US naval blockade, a senior Iranian official said. “Petrol production is insufficient, and because of the US naval blockade, we cannot import it,” the official IRNA news agency quoted Vice President Mohammad Jafar Ghaempanah as saying onRead More: https://punchng.com/iran-unable-to-import-petrol-amid-us-naval-blockade/
  
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• FAAN clears Bolt to resume operations at airports

  27-08-2026 10:05 via punchng.com
  
  FAAN clears Bolt to resume operations at Nigerian airports after resolving issues. Passengers can now enjoy e-hailing services with improved security and cRead More: https://punchng.com/faan-clears-bolt-to-resume-operations-at-airports/
  
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• UEFA seeks unity candidate to challenge Infantino

  27-08-2026 09:43 via punchng.com
  
  UEFA is actively seeking a unity candidate to challenge Gianni Infantino in the upcoming FIFA presidential election, despite withdrawing its boycott threatRead More: https://punchng.com/uefa-seeks-unity-candidate-to-challenge-infantino/
  
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• My husband had affair with 20-year-old, didn’t rape her — Odogwu Asaba’s wife

  27-08-2026 09:43 via punchng.com
  
  Odogwu Asaba’s wife defends her husband, stating he had an affair with 20-year-old Favour Agbro but didn’t rape her, amidst ongoing police investigation.Read More: https://punchng.com/my-husband-had-affair-with-20-year-old-didnt-rape-her-odogwu-asabas-wife/
  
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• CIA director visited Moscow to warn Russia against NATO attack — US media

  27-08-2026 09:31 via punchng.com
  
  A highly unusual trip by the CIA director to Moscow this week was to warn Russia against any attack on NATO member states, US media reported Wednesday, after President Donald Trump sought to downplay the visit. The Wall Street Journal and CBS News reported CIA Director John Ratcliffe aimed to dissuade Russia from attacking NATORead More: https://punchng.com/cia-director-visited-moscow-to-warn-russia-against-nato-attack-us-media/
  
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