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• Alvarez returns to Atletico team training after illness

  30-08-2026 14:40 via punchng.com
  
  Julian Alvarez returns to Atletico Madrid training after illness, amidst ongoing transfer speculation linking him to Barcelona and other clubs.Read More: https://punchng.com/alvarez-returns-to-atletico-team-training-after-illness/
  
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• Nigeria needs three million jobs yearly, NESG tells FG

  01-09-2026 00:58 via punchng.com
  
  The Nigerian Economic Summit Group has said Nigeria must urgently shift from an economy that records growth without sufficient employment to one capable of creating millions of quality jobs for its growing population. The NESG made this known in a statement issued on Monday, signed by the Head, Strategic Communication and Advocacy, Ayanyinka Ayanlowo. AheadRead More: https://punchng.com/nigeria-needs-three-million-jobs-yearly-nesg-tells-fg/
  
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• OPay threatens legal action over September shutdown rumour

  01-09-2026 00:26 via punchng.com
  
  Fintech company OPay Digital Services Limited has threatened legal action against an X user over a publication claiming that the company would shut down its operations indefinitely from September 1, 2026. The company described the claim as false and misleading, demanding that the user, Cute Hafserh (#haifah_er_abba), delete the post, issue a retraction and tenderRead More: https://punchng.com/opay-threatens-legal-action-over-september-shutdown-rumour/
  
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• EPL: Saka fires Arsenal to victory over Villa as Arteta marks 250th game

  31-08-2026 23:56 via punchng.com
  
  Bukayo Saka scored the only goal as Arsenal secured a 1-0 victory over Aston Villa on Monday to give manager Mikel Arteta a winning celebration in his 250th Premier League game in charge. The victory gave Arsenal two wins from two league matches at the start of the 2026/27 campaign, while Villa remain without aRead More: https://punchng.com/epl-saka-fires-arsenal-to-victory-over-villa-as-arteta-marks-250th-game/
  
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• Adeleke extends UNIOSUN VC’s tenure by two years

  31-08-2026 23:56 via punchng.com
  
  Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has approved a two-year extension of the tenure of the Vice-Chancellor of Osun State University, Prof. Clement Adebooye. A statement signed by the UNIOSUN Public Relations Officer, Ademola Adesoji, obtained in Osogbo, said Adeleke announced the extension on Monday while inaugurating the reconstituted Governing Council of the university at theRead More: https://punchng.com/adeleke-extends-uniosun-vcs-tenure-by-two-years/
  
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• Yamal, Raphinha score braces as Barcelona rout Rayo

  31-08-2026 23:56 via vanguardngr.com
  Barcelona’s teenage star Lamine Yamal and Raphinha both struck twice as the champions beat Rayo Vallecano 5-2 on Monday to continue their perfect start to the campaign.Sergio Camello netted a brace for the visitors at Camp Nou but Hansi Flick’s Barca managed to record a third win from three matches from an entertaining battle.With his first goal, Yamal, 19, hit the milestone of 50 for the club — two years younger than Barcelona icon Lionel Messi was when he managed the feat.&l
  
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• Saka’s goal condemns Villa to defeat as Arteta marks 250th EPL game

  31-08-2026 23:51 via vanguardngr.com
  Arsenal extended their flawless start to the Premier League season as Bukayo Saka sealed the champions’ 1-0 win against troubled Aston Villa on Monday.Saka’s second-half strike at Villa Park wrapped up Arsenal’s second successive victory.In a statement of intent to their title rivals, Mikel Arteta’s side have taken maximum points from their opening two games without conceding a goal.It was the ideal way for Arteta to mark his 250th league game in charge of the Gunners.Ar
  
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• 5 key moments of Messi’s football career with Argentina

  31-08-2026 23:50 via vanguardngr.com
  By Adegboyega AdeleyeOn Monday, Lionel Messi brought the curtain down on his extraordinary international career, ending a 21-year journey with Argentina that took him from a shy teenager carrying enormous expectations to the country’s most decorated modern footballer.The 39-year-old announced his retirement from international football, weeks after Argentina’s defeat to Spain in the 2026 World Cup final. Messi leaves the national team as its all-time leading scorer and most-capped pl
  
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• EPL: Saka’s Strike Earns Arsenal Hard-Fought Win At Aston Villa

  31-08-2026 23:28 via completesports.com
  Bukayo Saka’s second-half goal proved the difference as Arsenal overcame a stubborn Aston Villa side in a close encounter at Villa Park, espn.co.uk reports The England international fired home from close range near the hour mark after neat interplay between Eberechi Eze and Riccardo Calafiori broke through a stubborn Villa defence. The result means the [...]
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• Renewed Hope Agenda working, Tinubu hails GDP growth to 4.43%

  31-08-2026 23:24 via punchng.com
  
  President Bola Tinubu on Monday welcomed the latest report by the National Bureau of Statistics showing that Nigeria’s Gross Domestic Product grew by 4.43 per cent in the second quarter of 2026, up from 4.23 per cent in the same period of 2025. He described the figures as evidence that his administration’s economic reforms wereRead More: https://punchng.com/renewed-hope-agenda-working-tinubu-hails-gdp-growth-to-4-43/
  
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• PenCom moves to address delayed benefits for Lagos retirees

  31-08-2026 23:01 via punchng.com
  
  The National Pension Commission has opened discussions with the Lagos State Government and the Lagos State Pension Commission to address concerns over delayed pension increases and wage awards for retirees under the Contributory Pension Scheme. PenCom disclosed this in a statement issued on Monday following concerns raised by pensioners in Lagos State over delays inRead More: https://punchng.com/pencom-moves-to-address-delayed-benefits-for-lagos-retirees/
  
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• Plateau gov seeks end to insecurity in North Central

  31-08-2026 22:44 via punchng.com
  
  Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, has called for a regional security strategy to tackle the rising wave of insecurity across the North-Central geopolitical zone. The governor made the call on Monday while speaking as a panellist at the 2026 North-Central Security Summit in Makurdi, Benue State, organised by the Ministry of Defence in collaboration withRead More: https://punchng.com/plateau-gov-seeks-end-to-insecurity-in-north-central/
  
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• Man City agree deal for Everton winger Ndiaye

  31-08-2026 22:36 via vanguardngr.com
  Manchester City have agreed to sign Senegal winger Iliman Ndiaye from Everton in a deal worth £65 million ($88 million), according to reports on Monday.City will pay an initial £60 million, with a potential further £5 million in add-on clauses.Tottenham had also been linked with Ndiaye, but City appear to have won the race for the 26-year-old’s signature.City’s interest in Liverpool forward Cody Gakpo was scuppered when the Reds refused to sanction a sale late in t
  
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• Greece: Dessers On Target in Panathinaikos Win At Levadiakos

  31-08-2026 22:31 via completesports.com
  
  Cyriel Dessers was on target as Panathinaikos secured a 2-1 away victory over Levadiakos in a Greek Super League encounter on Monday night. Panathinaikos made a flying start to the contest, taking the lead after just three minutes when Giannis Kosti inadvertently turned the ball into his own net. Levadiakos’ task became more difficult around [...]
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• VIDEO: They threatened to keep us for one month, kill us, rescued corps member recounts ordeal in Kogi

  31-08-2026 22:27 via punchng.com
  
  A rescued National Youth Service Corps member, David Ayodele, has recounted how he and other abductees were allegedly threatened with death by their captors after they were taken into a forest in Kogi State. Ayodele said the kidnappers threatened to keep the victims in captivity for one month and kill them, while warning them againstRead More: https://punchng.com/video-they-threatened-to-keep-us-for-one-month-kill-us-rescued-corps-member-recounts-ordeal-in-kogi/
  
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• BBNaijaS11: Abi emerges head of house for second time

  31-08-2026 22:27 via punchng.com
  
  Big Brother Naija Season 11 housemate, Abisola “Abi” Ayoola, has emerged as the Head of House for the second time this season after defeating Gerard in the final round of Monday’s challenge. The victory makes Abi the first female housemate to win the Head of House title twice in the Show Ya Sef house. AnnouncingRead More: https://punchng.com/bbnaijas11-abi-emerges-head-of-house-for-second-time/
  
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• 70% of Nigeria’s food farmers, processors are women — UN

  31-08-2026 22:27 via punchng.com
  
  The United Nations says women account for about 70 per cent of people involved in food crop production, processing and commercialisation in Nigeria, but remain constrained by limited access to land, finance, technology, markets and productive resources. The UN disclosed this on Monday at a press conference in Abuja, to commemorate the International Year ofRead More: https://punchng.com/70-of-nigerias-food-farmers-processors-are-women-un/
  
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• EPL: Everton bid £35m for Balogun after World Cup heroics

  31-08-2026 21:50 via thesun.ng
  
  Everton have submitted a reported £35 million bid for United States striker Folarin Balogun as they seek to strengthen their attack before Tuesday’s Premier League transfer deadline.
  ESPN reports that Everton’s offer for the Monaco forward is worth about $47.5 million, although BBC Sport says Monaco value the 25-year-old at £40 million.
  Balogun has emerged as a major target for Everton following his impressive showing at the 2026 World Cup, where he scored three goals for
  
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• BBNaijaS11: Aikou, Flora exit Gambit, can now win N160m

  31-08-2026 21:41 via punchng.com
  
  BBNaija Season 11 housemates Aikou and Flora, who were previously guaranteed places in the finale but barred from winning the grand prize as Gambits, have been reinstated as full housemates and are now eligible to compete for the ₦160m prize. The development was announced on Monday, following Sunday’s “Operation Release the Gambit” twist, which gaveRead More: https://punchng.com/bbnaijas11-aikou-flora-exit-gambit-can-now-win-n160m/
  
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• ‘No one will decide my future’ – Richarlison braces for Everton switch

  31-08-2026 21:36 via vanguardngr.com
  Tottenham striker Richarlison is braced to rejoin Everton despite warning that “never again will anyone decide my future”.Everton are in talks with Tottenham over a potential deal to bring the Brazil international back to Merseyside.Tottenham boss Roberto De Zerbi claimed on Saturday that Richarlison had been left out of the squad for the 2-0 loss against Newcastle because “too many times he asked to leave”.But Richarlison took to Instagram on Monday to portray an entire
  
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• NFF fact-finding committee recommends tenure limit for board, State FA members

  31-08-2026 21:32 via thesun.ng
  
  …Laments interference in national team selection
  From Romanus Ugwu, Abuja
  The fact-finding committee constituted to investigate Nigeria’s recent poor participation in international football has recommended tenure limit for the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) board and State Football Association (SFA) members.
  Chairman of the committee, Ambassador Fanny Amun, who unveiled the details of the fact-finding committee at a press conference in Abuja on Monday, said the recommendation is
  
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• WAFU B U-17 Championship: Golden Eaglets Step Up Preparations In Abuja

  31-08-2026 21:15 via completesports.com
  
  Five-time world champions, the Golden Eaglets of Nigeria, continued their preparations for the 2026 WAFU B U-17 Championship with two friendly matches in Abuja on Saturday. The Nigerian youngsters recorded an emphatic 4-0 victory over Simonben Academy of Kaduna in their first game at the FIFA Goal Project pitch inside the MKO Abiola National Stadium. [...]
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• VIDEO: Mysterious floating island spotted, disappears in Canada reservoir

  31-08-2026 20:54 via punchng.com
  
  A mysterious tree-covered island has appeared and subsequently vanished from a reservoir in British Columbia, Canada, leaving local residents and officials intrigued by its sudden movement. According to TMZ on Monday, the floating landmass, estimated to cover more than 105,000 square feet, was spotted earlier this month on the Williston Reservoir, north of Mackenzie. TheRead More: https://punchng.com/video-mysterious-floating-island-spotted-disappears-in-canada-reservoir/
  
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• Tinubu hails rescue of 15 NYSC members, six others abducted in Kogi

  31-08-2026 20:54 via punchng.com
  
  President Bola Tinubu has expressed relief over the rescue of 15 members of the National Youth Service Corps and six other Nigerians abducted by criminal elements in Kogi State. Tinubu, in a statement on X on Monday, said the 21 abductees were rescued on Monday afternoon following a coordinated Search and Rescue operation by securityRead More: https://punchng.com/tinubu-hails-rescue-of-15-nysc-members-six-others-abducted-in-kogi/
  
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• NUPRC retains $300 helicopter levy, exempts offshore oil platforms

  31-08-2026 20:54 via punchng.com
  
  The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission has retained the $300-per-landing Helicopter Levy for Air Navigational Services imposed on upstream operators, but ruled that the separate Terminal Navigational Charge does not apply to helicopter landings at private offshore facilities and oil platforms. The decision ends months of uncertainty among operators and helicopter service providers over theRead More: https://punchng.com/nuprc-retains-300-helicopter-levy-exempts-offshore-oil-platfor
  
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• ITF opens 47,600-litre capacity fuel station in Plateau

  31-08-2026 20:54 via punchng.com
  
  The Industrial Training Fund has opened a new fuel station in Jos, Plateau State, a move the agency said would improve access to petroleum products, particularly for its staff, while expanding its footprint in Nigeria’s economic development. The Director-General of the ITF, Dr Afiz Ogun, who commissioned the fuel station on Monday, said the newlyRead More: https://punchng.com/itf-opens-47600-litre-capacity-fuel-station-in-plateau/
  
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• 20 African NGOs demand investigation into Guinea mass grave

  31-08-2026 20:54 via punchng.com
  
  Twenty African civil society organisations are demanding an independent, official investigation into six bodies found bound and blindfolded a week ago in a mass grave in southwestern Guinea. Local sources told AFP at the time that young people gathering firewood found the six male bodies in the village of Allassoyah in Lower Guinea’s Forecariah administrativeRead More: https://punchng.com/20-african-ngos-demand-investigation-into-guinea-mass-grave/
  
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• ‘It’s Not Ideal’ –Venus Calls Out Extremely Late US Open Start

  31-08-2026 20:49 via completesports.com
  Veteran tennis star Venus Williams has called her record-setting 12:13 a.m. start time at the US Open not ideal after losing her first-round match to Sofia Kenin in the early hours of Monday morning. Williams and Kenin had to wait for a nearly five-hour, five-set marathon between Novak Djokovic and Mariano Navone on Arthur Ashe [...]
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• EFL blasts UEFA over Champions League, League Cup fixture clash

  31-08-2026 20:42 via vanguardngr.com
  By Adegboyega AdeleyeThe English Football League (EFL) has expressed disappointment with UEFA after the European football governing body scheduled a Champions League fixture involving Liverpool on the same night as Everton’s Carabao Cup clash with Wolverhampton Wanderers.According to Reuters, the EFL said UEFA’s decision forced it to rearrange fixtures after Liverpool’s Champions League meeting with Atletico Madrid was scheduled for September 9, the same date initially fixed f
  
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• Everton bid for US striker Balogun after World Cup controversy

  31-08-2026 20:39 via vanguardngr.com
  By Adegboyega AdeleyeEverton have stepped up their pursuit of United States striker Folarin Balogun, submitting a bid for the Monaco forward as they look to strengthen their attack before Tuesday’s transfer deadline.According to BBC Sport, Everton have made an offer for the 25-year-old, who is valued at £40m by Monaco, with the former Arsenal striker emerging as a key target for the Premier League club.ESPN, however, reports that Everton have submitted a £35m offer for Balogun
  
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