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• Benue PDP challenges Alia over FG grazing reserve plan

  17-08-2026 02:07 via punchng.com
  
  The PDP in Benue State challenges Governor Hyacinth Alia to declare his stand on the Federal Government’s grazing reserve plan amidst growing opposition anRead More: https://punchng.com/benue-pdp-challenges-alia-over-fg-grazing-reserve-plan/
  
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• VIDEO: Obi Cubana gifts pastor Jerry Eze mansion

  22-08-2026 17:33 via punchng.com
  
  Nigerian businessman Obi Cubana has gifted popular pastor Jerry Eze a luxurious mansion as a birthday present, sparking widespread reactions online. Read mRead More: https://punchng.com/video-obi-cubana-gifts-pastor-jerry-eze-mansion/
  
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• After Elumelu’s rebuke, Delta gov aide offers UBA staff N500,000, ambassadorial deal

  22-08-2026 17:17 via punchng.com
  
  Following Tony Elumelu’s rebuke, Delta State Governor’s aide offers a UBA staff N500,000 and an ambassadorial deal. Read about the UBA staff offer.Read More: https://punchng.com/after-elumelus-rebuke-delta-gov-aide-offers-uba-staff-n500000-ambassadorial-deal/
  
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• Man United Set Unwanted Record In Shock Defeat To Hull City

  22-08-2026 17:17 via completesports.com
  
  Manchester United set an unwanted record after suffering a shock 2-0 defeat to newly promoted Hull City, in their first Premier League fixture on Saturday. Super Eagles star Semi Ajayi and Noel Mendy got Hull City’s goals in the 17th and 38th minutes respectively. Ajayi volleyed into an empty net, reacting quickest to a rebound, [...]
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• Kano taskforce sets up committees to fight drug trafficking

  22-08-2026 17:01 via punchng.com
  
  Kano State’s Multi-Agency Task Force has inaugurated nine subcommittees to intensify the fight against drug trafficking and abuse. Learn about their coordiRead More: https://punchng.com/kano-taskforce-sets-up-committees-to-fight-drug-trafficking/
  
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• ‘It Was Amazing’ — Ajayi Savours Hull City’s Stunning Win Over Man United

  22-08-2026 16:58 via completesports.com
  
  Semi Ajayi has expressed his delight following Hull City’s stunning victory over Manchester United in Saturday’s Premier League encounter. The Tigers claimed an impressive 2-0 win over Michael Carrick’s side at the MKM Stadium. Ajayi opened the scoring for the hosts in the 17th minute, reacting quickly to slot the ball home after Manchester United [...]
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• ‎’Man Utd have a lot to learn’ – Carrick speaks on Hull defeat

  22-08-2026 16:52 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Michael Carrick admitted Manchester United have “a lot to learn” after suffering a surprise 2-0 defeat at Hull in their opening game of the Premier League season on Saturday.Carrick’s side were ripped to shreds by the rampant Tigers as first-half goals from Semi Ajayi and Nobel Mendy caused a shock at the MKM Stadium.United were toothless in attack and inept at the back, a fatal combination that allowed promoted Hull to celebrate their return to the Premier League after a nine
  
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• Police arrest 10 suspected cultists in C’River, recover firearms

  22-08-2026 16:45 via punchng.com
  
  Cross River Police Command arrests 10 suspected cultists of the Axe Men Confraternity in Biase, recovering firearms and other exhibits. Read more on the cuRead More: https://punchng.com/police-arrest-10-suspected-cultists-in-criver-recover-firearms/
  
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• FACT CHECK: Did Wenger say Man United would be mid-table with video replays?

  22-08-2026 16:45 via punchng.com
  
  PUNCH Online fact-checks Arsène Wenger’s 2005 comment about Manchester United being mid-table with video replays. Was he talking about VAR? Find out here.Read More: https://punchng.com/fact-check-did-wenger-say-man-united-would-be-mid-table-with-video-replays/
  
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• Dispatch rider dies in Lagos multiple crash

  22-08-2026 16:30 via punchng.com
  
  A dispatch rider tragically died in a multiple road crash involving two trucks at Ijesha, Lagos. Learn more about the accident and LASEMA’s response.Read More: https://punchng.com/dispatch-rider-dies-in-lagos-multiple-crash/
  
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• Benue approves N294.53m counterpart funding for malaria campaign

  22-08-2026 16:30 via punchng.com
  
  Benue State Government approves N294.53m counterpart funding for the 2026 Seasonal Malaria Chemoprevention campaign, demonstrating commitment to child healRead More: https://punchng.com/benue-approves-n294-53m-counterpart-funding-for-malaria-campaign/
  
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• Navy donates solar-powered borehole, town hall to Cross River community

  22-08-2026 16:14 via punchng.com
  
  The Nigerian Navy has donated a solar-powered borehole and a community town hall to Adiabo Akani Obio in Cross River State, improving access to water and fRead More: https://punchng.com/navy-donates-solar-powered-borehole-town-hall-to-cross-river-community/
  
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• EPL: Hull City shock Manchester United 2-0 in opening fixture

  22-08-2026 16:06 via thesun.ng
  
  Hull City produced a stunning upset on Saturday as they defeated Manchester United 2-0 at the MKM Stadium in their opening Premier League fixture of the 2026/27 season.
  The newly promoted side secured all three points through first-half goals from Semi Ajayi and Nobel Mendy, leaving United with a disappointing start to the new campaign.
  Ajayi opened the scoring in the 17th minute when Hull capitalised on a set-piece opportunity, before Mendy doubled the advantage 21 minutes later to put the host
  
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• From K-drama fan to valedictorian: Nigerian student delivers speech in Korean at graduation

  22-08-2026 15:58 via punchng.com
  
  A Nigerian student, Nnenna Onyima, became valedictorian at a South Korean university, delivering her speech in fluent Korean. Her journey from K-drama fanRead More: https://punchng.com/from-k-drama-fan-to-valedictorian-nigerian-student-delivers-speech-in-korean-at-graduation/
  
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• EPL: Promoted Hull stun Man United 2-0 in season opener

  22-08-2026 15:58 via punchng.com
  
  Newly promoted Hull City secured a shocking 2-0 victory over Manchester United in their 2026/27 Premier League season opener. Read how Hull stunned Man UtdRead More: https://punchng.com/epl-promoted-hull-stun-man-united-2-0-in-season-opener/
  
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• DFB Cup: Tella On Target, Boniface Benched As Bayer Leverkusen Thrash Wehen Wiesbadan

  22-08-2026 15:46 via completesports.com
  
  Super Eagles winger Nathan Tella was at his best mettle as he netted a goal in Bayer Leverkusen’s 4-0 thrashing of Wehen Wiesbaden in the DFB-Pokal on Saturday. The Nigerian international came on from the bench in the 65th minute for Fernandez to score the third goal of the game in the 69th minute. Read [...]
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• Premier League: Ajayi Scores As Hull City Stun Manchester United

  22-08-2026 15:36 via completesports.com
  
  Semi Ajayi was on target as Hull City claimed an impressive 2-0 victory over Manchester United in their Premier League clash at the MKM Stadium on Saturday. Ajayi opened the scoring for the hosts in the 17th minute, finding the back of the net from a corner to give Hull City an early advantage. The [...]
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• EPL: Semi Ajayi scores as Hull City maul Man United 2-0

  22-08-2026 15:26 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Nigerian defender, Semi Ajayi scored as Hull City produced a stunning performance to beat Manchester United 2-0 in a dominant display that left the Premier League giants reeling.Ajayi and his teammates were resolute as the Premier League newcomers ran riot, delivering a comprehensive victory for the Tigers and their supporters.Ajayi was quickest to latch onto a loose ball to put the home side ahead in the 17th minute before they doubled their advantage through a powerful header from another def
  
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• VIDEO: Ero-Arike workers beg Nigerians not to boycott brand over owner’s politics

  22-08-2026 15:21 via punchng.com
  
  Ero-Arike workers appeal to Nigerians not to boycott the herbal balm brand despite backlash against owner Falilat Oyetunji’s political involvement.Read More: https://punchng.com/video-ero-arike-workers-beg-nigerians-not-to-boycott-brand-over-owners-politics/
  
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• Yari accepts appointment as APC 2027 presidential campaign DG

  22-08-2026 14:50 via punchng.com
  
  Senator Abdulaziz Yari accepts his role as Director-General of the APC Presidential Campaign Council for the 2027 election. Learn more about Yari’s plans.Read More: https://punchng.com/yari-accepts-appointment-as-apc-2027-presidential-campaign-dg/
  
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• Gombe varsity ASUU suspends planned strike action

  22-08-2026 14:50 via punchng.com
  
  Gombe State University ASUU branch suspends its planned strike, giving the government until October 2026 to implement agreements. Read more on the Gombe ASRead More: https://punchng.com/gombe-varsity-asuu-suspends-planned-strike-action/
  
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• FULL LIST: Nigeria, 74 others spared as US judge strikes down visa ban

  22-08-2026 14:18 via punchng.com
  
  A US judge has struck down the Trump administration’s policy suspending immigrant visas for 75 countries, including Nigeria. Learn more about the US visa bRead More: https://punchng.com/full-list-nigeria-74-others-spared-as-us-judge-strikes-down-visa-ban/
  
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• Two feared dead, dozens homeless as flood hits Jigawa community

  22-08-2026 14:02 via punchng.com
  
  A devastating flood in Jigawa’s Gandun Sarki community has left two children dead and dozens homeless. Learn more about the impact of the Jigawa flood.Read More: https://punchng.com/two-feared-dead-dozens-homeless-as-flood-hits-jigawa-community/
  
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• Six-year-old girl dies in UK hospital days after her family drowned

  22-08-2026 13:46 via punchng.com
  
  A six-year-old British-Palestinian girl has died in a UK hospital, days after her parents and sister drowned in a tragic seaside accident. Read more.Read More: https://punchng.com/six-year-old-girl-dies-in-uk-hospital-days-after-her-family-drowned/
  
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• Made in Nigeria: How ‘fake’ agency claimed FG’s backing with zero authority

  22-08-2026 13:46 via punchng.com
  
  A ‘fake’ agency, the National Brands Development and Made-in-Nigeria Special Project Office, claimed federal government backing without authority. DiscoverRead More: https://punchng.com/made-in-nigeria-how-fake-agency-claimed-fgs-backing-with-zero-authority/
  
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• LaLiga: Barca’s new arrival Rodri to miss Elche opener

  22-08-2026 13:43 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Barcelona coach Hansi Flick said new signing Rodri would not be involved in the Spanish champions’ La Liga opener against Elche on Sunday.The former Manchester City midfielder may, however, be able to take part in their second match, against Athletic Bilbao, on Thursday.“He’s very concentrated, focused, our plan is that he will arrive on Monday with the team,” Flick told reporters on Saturday.“This is the plan. He’s a fantastic player, a leader, and his perso
  
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• VIDEO: Fire rages Calabar mall 

  22-08-2026 13:29 via punchng.com
  
  Watch videos of the devastating Calabar Mall fire as SPAR is gutted, destroying goods worth millions. Witnesses lament slow emergency response.Read More: https://punchng.com/video-fire-rages-calabar-mall/
  
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• Call me TOE or Mr Elumelu: Sowore condemns backlash against UBA staff, demands psychosocial support

  22-08-2026 13:29 via punchng.com
  
  Omoyele Sowore condemns the backlash against a UBA staff member who addressed Tony Elumelu by his first name, demanding psychosocial support for her.Read More: https://punchng.com/call-me-toe-or-mr-elumelu-sowore-condemns-backlash-against-uba-staff-demands-psychosocial-support/
  
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• DIASPORA REAL ESTATE BOOM: Pellican-Valley Marks 12th Anniversary With First-Ever 20% Discount Sales In Ogun State

  22-08-2026 13:14 via punchng.com
  
  Pellican-Valley celebrates 12 years with a 20% discount on prime plots in Ogun State. Secure zero-litigation diaspora real estate with high returns.Read More: https://punchng.com/diaspora-real-estate-boom-pellican-valley-marks-12th-anniversary-with-first-ever-20-discount-sales-in-ogun-state/
  
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• NANS Southwest to hold games festival

  22-08-2026 13:03 via thesun.ng
  
  The National Association of Nigerian Students, NANS Southwest Zone D, has announced plans to hold the NANS Southwest Game Festival, a multi-sport event aimed at talent discovery, student unity and youth development across the region.
  In a statement issued by the Office of the Director of Sports, Comr. Oluwasegun Kuruyo, NANS Southwest said the festival is designed to bring Nigerian students in the Southwest together through sports and competition.
  The festival, according to the student body, wil
  
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