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• 2026 World Cup: Mbappé scores longest-range goal

  22-06-2026 02:44 via thesun.ng
  
  The official ball of the 2026 World Cup, the Adidas Trionda, features Adidas’ Connected Ball technology, allowing real-time data to be collected throughout games. Among the metrics recorded are shot speed and goal distance, offering a detailed look at some of the tournament’s most spectacular finishes.
  When it came to distance, Mbappé led the way. The French forward found the net from 28 meters (91.9 feet) against Senegal, topping a ranking dominated by efforts from outside th
  
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• US outlines two family visa options for permanent residence

  01-09-2026 15:21 via punchng.com
  
  Explore US family visa options for permanent residence, including Immediate Relative and Family Preference categories. Understand requirements and limits.Read More: https://punchng.com/us-outlines-two-family-visa-options-for-permanent-residence/
  
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• Police deny teargassing Lagos pensioners, say viral image AI-generated

  01-09-2026 15:21 via punchng.com
  
  Lagos State Police Command denies teargassing pensioners during a protest, stating the viral image is AI-generated. Learn more about the NUP protest.Read More: https://punchng.com/police-deny-teargassing-lagos-pensioners-say-viral-image-ai-generated/
  
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• Police arrest teenager for stabbing 20-year-old in Cross River

  01-09-2026 15:21 via punchng.com
  
  A 16-year-old boy has been arrested in Cross River for allegedly stabbing a 20-year-old man to death. Police are investigating the incident.Read More: https://punchng.com/police-arrest-teenager-for-stabbing-20-year-old-in-cross-river/
  
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• Barcelona confirm Jesus arrival from Arsenal

  01-09-2026 15:11 via vanguardngr.com
  Barcelona signed Brazilian forward Gabriel Jesus from Arsenal on Tuesday on a deal until 2029, after they were unable to pry Julian Alvarez from Atletico Madrid.“Barcelona and Arsenal have reached a deal for the Brazilian striker Gabriel Jesus,” said the Catalan club in a statement, with Spanish media reporting that they paid the Gunners around 10 million euros ($11.5m).Jesus arrives to bolster an attack weakened by the departures of Robert Lewandowski and Ferran Torres earlier this
  
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• UK ex-PM Starmer to quit parliament

  01-09-2026 15:04 via punchng.com
  
  Britain’s former prime minister Keir Starmer, who stepped down as leader this summer after a tumultuous two years in power, announced Tuesday he would quit parliament to focus on “international affairs”. In a statement on social media, Starmer said it was the “right time” to resign as the MP for the Holborn and St PancrasRead More: https://punchng.com/uk-ex-pm-starmer-to-quit-parliament/
  
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• Police arrest man for attacking motorcyclist, stealing bike in Kebbi

  01-09-2026 15:04 via punchng.com
  
  Kebbi State Police arrested Bello Abubakar for attacking a motorcyclist and stealing his bike. The victim survived, and the stolen motorcycle was recoveredRead More: https://punchng.com/police-arrest-man-for-attacking-motorcyclist-stealing-bike-in-kebbi/
  
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• PDP chieftain Daniel Orbih dies

  01-09-2026 15:04 via punchng.com
  
  PDP chieftain and FCT Minister Nyesom Wike’s political ally, Daniel Orbih, has died. His family announced his passing on August 31, 2026.Read More: https://punchng.com/pdp-chieftain-daniel-orbih-dies/
  
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• Nigeria targets $1tn economy as GDP growth rises to 4.43% – FG

  01-09-2026 15:04 via punchng.com
  
  Nigeria’s economy grew by 4.43% in Q2 2026, moving closer to a $1tn GDP by 2030. Discover how broad-based growth and naira appreciation are driving progresRead More: https://punchng.com/nigeria-targets-1tn-economy-as-gdp-growth-rises-to-4-43-fg/
  
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• FIFA demands clarification over alleged govt interference in NFF, threatens sanction

  01-09-2026 15:04 via vanguardngr.com
  FIFA has requested clarification from Nigerian football authorities over reports alleging government interference in the affairs of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF).In a letter dated September 1, 2026, signed by FIFA Secretary General Mattias Grafström on behalf of the FIFA Council, the world football governing body said it had taken note of reports that NFF President Ibrahim Gusau had resigned following an alleged directive from the Presidency.FIFA said such a development, if confirm
  
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• There’s no fixed price for kidney — Surgeon

  01-09-2026 14:49 via punchng.com
  
  A surgeon clarifies there’s no fixed price for kidney donation, emphasizing compensation over sale. Learn about legal frameworks and the complex transplantRead More: https://punchng.com/theres-no-fixed-price-for-kidney-surgeon/
  
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• Family of four die in Kwara building collapse

  01-09-2026 14:49 via punchng.com
  
  Four members of the same family have been confirmed dead after a three-storey building collapsed at Popo Giwa, Ilorin, Kwara State, on Tuesday morning. The PUNCH gathered that the incident occurred around 5am at No. 41 Popo Giwa Street, beside Gogoro Mosque, with eight members of the family initially trapped beneath the rubble. Speaking withRead More: https://punchng.com/family-of-four-die-in-kwara-building-collapse/
  
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• Use subsidy gains to revamp refineries, ex-IYC president urges Tinubu

  01-09-2026 14:26 via punchng.com
  
  Former President of the Ijaw Youth Council, Udengs Eradiri, has called on President Bola Tinubu to channel savings from fuel subsidy removal into the rehabilitation of Nigeria’s refineries and strengthening local government autonomy. Eradiri, in a statement he personally signed and made available to our correspondent on Tuesday, said the President needed to change theRead More: https://punchng.com/use-subsidy-gains-to-revamp-refineries-ex-iyc-president-urges-tinubu/
  
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• Customs invites 3,852 recruits for screening in Abuja

  01-09-2026 14:26 via punchng.com
  
  The Nigeria Customs Service has commenced the final stage of its 2024/2025 recruitment exercise, inviting 3,852 successful candidates for physical screening and documentation at the Nigeria Customs Command and Staff College, Gwagwalada, Abuja. The exercise follows one of the most competitive recruitment processes in the history of the Service, which attracted 573,680 applications but producedRead More: https://punchng.com/customs-invites-3852-recruits-for-screening-in-abuja/
  
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• Celebrate kidney donors, doctors, not victimise them — Surgeon

  01-09-2026 14:26 via punchng.com
  
  A surgeon advocates celebrating kidney donors and doctors in Nigeria, urging a regulated system over victimisation amidst organ harvesting allegations.Read More: https://punchng.com/celebrate-kidney-donors-doctors-not-victimise-them-surgeon/
  
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• 2027: Oyo APC Rep aspirant sheaths sword, pledges support for party

  01-09-2026 14:26 via punchng.com
  
  An All Progressives Congress aspirant for Irepo/Orelope/Olorunsogo Federal Constituency in Oyo State, Abdullah Bello, on Tuesday, sheathed his sword and pledged to mobilise for the party ahead of the 2027 general elections, despite alleging irregularities in the primary process. Bello, in a statement issued in Ibadan, the state capital, said the decision followed a reconciliationRead More: https://punchng.com/2027-oyo-apc-rep-aspirant-sheaths-sword-pledges-support-for-party/
  
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• How ex-gov Sylva rose through APC before EFCC summons

  01-09-2026 14:11 via punchng.com
  
  Explore Timipre Sylva’s political journey from PDP governor to APC heavyweight, his presidential ambition, and recent EFCC summons over alleged fraud.Read More: https://punchng.com/how-ex-gov-sylva-rose-through-apc-before-efcc-summons/
  
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• FRSC recovers stolen vehicle in Abuja, hands over to police

  01-09-2026 14:11 via punchng.com
  
  The Federal Road Safety Corps has recovered a stolen white pick-up vehicle in the Federal Capital Territory and handed it over to the Nigeria Police Force for further investigation. The vehicle, a white pick-up with registration number YAB 677 XD, was recovered in the early hours of Sunday, August 23, 2026, at about 3 amRead More: https://punchng.com/frsc-recovers-stolen-vehicle-in-abuja-hands-over-to-police/
  
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• 2027: Police to hold stakeholders’ security training in Ogun

  01-09-2026 14:11 via punchng.com
  
  The Ogun State Police Command has scheduled a security stakeholders’ workshop ahead of the 2027 general elections in a bid to ensure adequate participation and a credible election process. The meeting, themed ‘Elections, Community Mobilisation, The Law and The Media,’ will be held from September 22-23, 2026. According to a statement signed by the workshop’sRead More: https://punchng.com/2027-police-to-hold-stakeholders-security-training-in-ogun/
  
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• Done Deal: Chelsea Complete Honest Ahanor Transfer

  01-09-2026 14:11 via completesports.com
  Chelsea have announced the signing of highly-rated defender Honest Ahanor from Serie A club Atalanta, with the youngster set to officially join the Blues in 2027. The 18-year-old enjoyed an impressive campaign with Atalanta last season, making 35 appearances across all competitions in his first year in Bergamo after joining from Genoa in July 2025. [...]
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• NSA not behind Tin Can Island arms importation, says Arms Centre boss

  01-09-2026 13:34 via punchng.com
  
  The Director-General of the National Centre for the Control of Small Arms and Light Weapons, DIG Johnson Kokumo (retd) has dismissed allegations contained in a viral video claiming that persons arrested over the seizure of illegal arms at the Tin Can Island Port were allegedly being sponsored by the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu. AddressingRead More: https://punchng.com/nsa-not-behind-tin-can-island-arms-importation-says-arms-centre-boss/
  
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• Aston Villa sign Mbaye from PSG for reported £47m

  01-09-2026 13:34 via punchng.com
  
  Aston Villa signed Senegal winger Ibrahim Mbaye from Paris Saint-Germain in a deal worth a reported £47 million ($63 million) on Tuesday. Mbaye played 31 times in all competitions for PSG last season as the French club won the Champions League and the Ligue 1 title. The 18-year-old also appeared four times for Senegal atRead More: https://punchng.com/aston-villa-sign-mbaye-from-psg-for-reported-47m/
  
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• Aston Villa sign Senegal winger Mbaye from PSG

  01-09-2026 13:18 via vanguardngr.com
  Aston Villa signed Senegal winger Ibrahim Mbaye from Paris Saint-Germain in a deal worth a reported £47 million ($63 million) on Tuesday.Mbaye played 31 times in all competitions for PSG last season as the French club won the Champions League and the Ligue 1 title.The 18-year-old also appeared four times for Senegal at the recent World Cup, netting against France to become the youngest African player to score in the men’s tournament.He has been capped 15 times by Senegal since makin
  
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• Zambia president begins second term as rival faces treason charges

  01-09-2026 13:17 via punchng.com
  
  Zambia’s President Hakainde Hichilema was sworn in for a second term Tuesday with the main opposition leader—who was the runner-up in last month’s elections—in jail on treason charges. The August 13 ballot was marred by allegations of intimidation, pro-government bias and restrictions on the opposition, tarnishing the copper-rich country’s democratic reputation. Thousands of people wearingRead More: https://punchng.com/zambia-president-begins-second-term-as-rival-fa
  
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• 2027: Tunji-Ojo-backed group begins voter education drive in Ondo

  01-09-2026 13:17 via punchng.com
  
  As the campaign for the 2027 general election begins across the country, a campaign support group sponsored by the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has commenced a statewide voter education programme to sensitise residents on the need to exercise their civic responsibility in the election. In a statement issued on Monday by the coalition’s presidentRead More: https://punchng.com/2027-tunji-ojo-backed-group-begins-voter-education-drive-in-ondo/
  
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• Messi legacy will ‘live forever’, says Beckham

  01-09-2026 13:14 via vanguardngr.com
  David Beckham said Lionel Messi’s “legacy will live forever” after the Argentina legend announced his retirement from international football.Messi on Monday revealed he had called time on his remarkable career with Argentina after 207 caps and 125 goals.The 39-year-old won the 2022 World Cup in Qatar and his last game for his country was Argentina’s World Cup final defeat against Spain in July.Messi’s brilliance for Argentina and Barcelona made him one of the world
  
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• Reforms have put Nigeria on path to $1tn economy — Tinubu 

  01-09-2026 13:13 via punchng.com
  
  President Tinubu states economic reforms are putting Nigeria on track for a $1tn economy by 2030, despite current challenges. Learn about the key reforms.Read More: https://punchng.com/reforms-have-put-nigeria-on-path-to-1tn-economy-tinubu/
  
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• Messi legacy will live forever, says Beckham

  01-09-2026 13:03 via punchng.com
  
  David Beckham said Lionel Messi’s “legacy will live forever” after the Argentina legend announced his retirement from international football. Messi on Monday revealed he had called time on his remarkable career with Argentina after 207 caps and 125 goals. The 39-year-old won the 2022 World Cup in Qatar and his last game for his countryRead More: https://punchng.com/messi-legacy-will-live-forever-says-beckham/
  
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• Ekiti to unlock tourism potential through cultural festivals

  01-09-2026 13:03 via punchng.com
  
  The Ekiti State Government has begun moves to explore the cultural festivals of different communities to harness the economic potential of tourism in the state. The Director-General of the Ekiti State Bureau of Tourism Development, Wale Ojo-Lanre, said the state government had urged communities to formally register their cultural festivals with the bureau. Ojo-Lanre, whoRead More: https://punchng.com/ekiti-to-unlock-tourism-potential-through-cultural-festivals/
  
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• 2027: Atiku pledges direct payment of LG funds

  01-09-2026 13:03 via punchng.com
  
  The presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress, Atiku Abubakar, has pledged to ensure that funds meant for Nigeria’s local governments are paid directly to them immediately after he is sworn in as President. Atiku made the pledge in a statement signed and posted via X.com by his official spokesperson, Kenneth Okonkwo, on Tuesday. TheRead More: https://punchng.com/2027-atiku-pledges-direct-payment-of-lg-funds/
  
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