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• Atule sets 20-goal target

  30-08-2026 01:56 via punchng.com
  
  Barau FC winger, Joseph Atule, has set himself the target of scoring 20 goals in the 2026/27 Nigeria Premier Football League season, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Atule, who is available to face Nasarawa United in their first fixture at the Sani Abacha Stadium in Kano, explained he had thought about setting himself a challenge afterRead More: https://punchng.com/atule-sets-20-goal-target/
  
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• Shamzydane channels personal experiences in new single

  30-08-2026 03:53 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 03:38 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
  
  Over 11,000 Nigerians applied for asylum in Ireland between 2013 and 2025, with a significant surge in recent years. Discover the trends and outcomes of NiRead More: https://punchng.com/11040-nigerians-seek-ireland-asylum-in-13-years/
  
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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 at UNCCD COP17 in Mongolia pledged $1.3bn for land restoration and drought resilience, with new financing mechanisms launched to tackle global landRead 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, rallies over 5,000 grassroots mobilisers in the South-East for Tinubu re-election in 2027.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 02:26 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 02:26 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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• Four reasons US shouldn’t release my FBI records –Tinubu

  30-08-2026 02:12 via punchng.com
  
  President Bola Tinubu has given four reasons why his unredacted FBI records should not be released, citing privacy and lack of public interest.Read More: https://punchng.com/four-reasons-us-shouldnt-release-my-fbi-records-tinubu/
  
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• Where will I get N18m? Airport taxi drivers reject new vehicle rule

  30-08-2026 02:09 via punchng.com
  
  Commercial taxi operators at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, have raised concerns over alleged arrests and intimidation following the introduction of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria’s new airport car-hire management system. The drivers also lamented that the requirement to use newer vehicles was placing them under financial pressure, with some selling their carsRead More: https://punchng.com/where-will-i-get-n18m-airport-taxi-drivers-reject-new-vehicle-rule/
  
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• Cryptic pregnancy

  30-08-2026 02:09 via punchng.com
  
  While I was young, a woman who lived in the second house to ours went to vigil with her daughter one day. They ended up at the hospital when the young girl complained of stomach upset and eventually had a baby! The mother had no idea that her daughter was pregnant! Our street almost turnedRead More: https://punchng.com/cryptic-pregnancy/
  
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• I watched kidnappers kill eight captives over ransom payment – Kwara farmer

  30-08-2026 02:02 via punchng.com
  
  Abdullahi Abdulazeez and his younger brother, alongside two workers, were kidnapped while heading to their farm in Babanla, near Oke-Ode, Kwara State. In this interview with TEMITOPE ADETUNJI, he recounts his ordeal in the kidnappers’ den and the ransom negotiations. Can you take us back to the day you were kidnapped? What happened? I amRead More: https://punchng.com/i-watched-kidnappers-kill-eight-captives-over-ransom-payment-kwara-farmer/
  
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• ”Not Yet Uhuru”, by Patrick Omorodion

  30-08-2026 02:01 via vanguardngr.com
  Uhuru, a Swahili word which means “freedom or independence” was popularized by Kenyan nationalist and leader Oginga Odinga who used it in the title of his 1967 autobiography, “Not Yet Uhuru “.The phrase was used to express the fact that “a long-fought struggle or goal is incomplete, even if nominal independence or a milestone has been reached”.That is the position of Nigeria’s most versatile former Green Eagles player and captain, Chief Olusegun Patrick
  
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• Using leftover antibiotics may prolong illness — Pharmacists

  30-08-2026 02:00 via punchng.com
  
  Pharmacists have cautioned against reusing leftover antibiotics months after previous treatment, warning that taking the drugs for similar symptoms could prolong illness, result in treatment failure and increase the risk of antibiotic resistance. They explained that the return of symptoms after previous treatment did not necessarily mean the same infection had returned, noting that usingRead More: https://punchng.com/using-leftover-antibiotics-may-prolong-illness-pharmacists/
  
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• I wish BBN gave me time to show more of myself — Cassie

  30-08-2026 02:00 via punchng.com
  
  Evicted BBNaija Season 11 housemate, Cassie, expresses his wish for more time to reveal his full personality on the reality show. Read his post-eviction thRead More: https://punchng.com/i-wish-bbn-gave-me-time-to-show-more-of-myself-cassie/
  
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• I want roles that make viewers forget they’re watching movies — Debby Felix

  30-08-2026 02:00 via punchng.com
  
  Actress Debby Felix expresses her desire for challenging roles, including portraying an Edo woman, aiming for performances that make viewers forget they’reRead More: https://punchng.com/i-want-roles-that-make-viewers-forget-theyre-watching-movies-debby-felix/
  
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• Fake kidnaps: Desperate relatives turn self-abductions into family nightmares

  30-08-2026 02:00 via punchng.com
  
  As kidnapping continues to plague the country, a disturbing twist is emerging, with some Nigerians allegedly turning the fear of abduction into a tool for personal gain by staging their own kidnappings and demanding ransoms from their loved ones for their supposed release. VICTOR AYENI writes The disappointment that echoed through James Eghosa’s (not hisRead More: https://punchng.com/fake-kidnaps-desperate-relatives-turn-self-abductions-into-family-nightmares/
  
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• You don’t need huge money to create wealth — Coronation Wealth CEO, Adegoke

  30-08-2026 01:56 via punchng.com
  
  The Chief Executive Officer of Coronation Wealth, Izekeo Adegoke, tells NAOMI CHIMA about her career trajectory, wealth creation, leadership and the challenges of being a woman in the financial services industry What can you tell us about your background? I studied Computer Science and later obtained a Master’s degree in Information Systems Management becauseRead More: https://punchng.com/you-dont-need-huge-money-to-create-wealth-coronation-wealth-ceo-adegoke/
  
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• Uzoho bids farewell after Omonia switch

  30-08-2026 01:56 via punchng.com
  
  Super Eagles goalkeeper, Francis Uzoho, has left Omonia Nicosia to join fellow Cypriot First Division side, Omonia 29is Maiou, bringing an end to a five-year spell with his former club. Uzoho, who confirmed his departure on Saturday, shared an emotional farewell message thanking everyone connected to Omonia, particularly the supporters, for their love and supportRead More: https://punchng.com/uzoho-bids-farewell-after-omonia-switch/
  
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• Salisu turns to CAF Confed Cup after opening win

  30-08-2026 01:56 via punchng.com
  
  Shooting Stars coach Salisu Yusuf has shifted his attention to the CAF Confederation Cup after his side opened their 2026/27 Nigeria Premier Football League campaign with a 2-1 victory over Inter Lagos at the Lekan Salami Stadium in Ibadan on Friday, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Goals from Lucky Emmanuel and Sodiq Ibrahim secured all threeRead More: https://punchng.com/salisu-turns-to-caf-confed-cup-after-opening-win/
  
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