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• Chawinga sisters fire debutants into final

  13-08-2026 03:38 via punchng.com
  
  The Chawinga sisters, Temwa and Tabitha, led Malawi to a historic 3-1 victory over Algeria, securing their spot in the WAFCON final as tournament debutantsRead More: https://punchng.com/chawinga-sisters-fire-debutants-into-final/
  
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• Singer Niniola mourns late husband in new tribute single

  14-08-2026 17:29 via punchng.com
  
  Afro-house singer Niniola releases “Raining (O Dun Mi),” a deeply personal tribute song to her late husband and manager, Michael Ndika, expressing grief anRead More: https://punchng.com/singer-niniola-mourns-late-husband-in-new-tribute-single/
  
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• PTAD pays N3.82bn pension arrears to 30,356 retirees

  14-08-2026 17:29 via punchng.com
  
  PTAD has disbursed N3.82bn in pension arrears to 30,356 retirees under the Defined Benefit Scheme, resolving outstanding entitlements after a review.Read More: https://punchng.com/ptad-pays-n3-82bn-pension-arrears-to-30356-retirees/
  
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• ‘I’m a Yankee broke girl,’ Nkechi Blessing slams fake online lifestyle

  14-08-2026 17:29 via punchng.com
  
  Nollywood actress Nkechi Blessing criticizes the fake online lifestyles of “Lagos big girls,” declaring herself a “Yankee broke girl” who values privacy ovRead More: https://punchng.com/im-a-yankee-broke-girl-nkechi-blessing-slams-fake-online-lifestyle/
  
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• Abia did not ban tricycles, says commissioner

  14-08-2026 17:29 via punchng.com
  
  Abia State clarifies it has not banned tricycles (keke) but restricts them from long-distance routes for safety. Parks outside Nnenna-Oti Bus Terminal faceRead More: https://punchng.com/abia-did-not-ban-tricycles-says-commissioner/
  
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• Community Shield: Arteta Backs Maresca To Succeed At Man City

  14-08-2026 17:26 via completesports.com
  
  Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has backed Enzo Maresca to do an “unbelievable job” after replacing Pep Guardiola as Manchester City manager. Premier League champions Arsenal and FA Cup holders City meet in the Community Shield in Cardiff on Sunday in Maresca’s first showpiece occasion since Guardiola quit at the end of last season. Arteta, once [...]
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• 2027 WWC Playoffs: Banyana Coach Savours Tough Victory Over Super Falcons

  14-08-2026 17:26 via completesports.com
  
  Banyana Banyana head coach Desiree Ellis has expressed her delight after South Africa’s victory over the Super Falcons of Nigeria kept their hopes of qualifying for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup alive. South Africa defeated Justine Madugu’s side 2-1 at the Moulay Rachid Stadium in Casablanca on Thursday night to secure a place in [...]
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• Kwara orders oxygen cylinders for children’s hospital

  14-08-2026 17:08 via punchng.com
  
  Kwara State Government directs immediate delivery of preferred oxygen cylinder sizes to Children’s Specialist Hospital, Ilorin, to improve patient care.Read More: https://punchng.com/kwara-orders-oxygen-cylinders-for-childrens-hospital/
  
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• Osun poll: CSO urges residents to protect votes, prevent intimidation

  14-08-2026 16:52 via punchng.com
  
  Ahead of the Osun election, a Civil Society Organisation (CSO) urges residents to protect their votes and prevent intimidation at polling units.Read More: https://punchng.com/osun-poll-cso-urges-residents-to-protect-votes-prevent-intimidation/
  
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• Ogunshola Warriors retain PUNCH Summer Week football title after 5-4 penalty shootout win

  14-08-2026 16:52 via punchng.com
  
  Ogunshola Warriors have retained the PUNCH Summer Week football title after a thrilling 5-4 penalty shootout win against Aboderin Blazers. Read more here.Read More: https://punchng.com/ogunshola-warriors-retain-punch-summer-week-football-title-after-5-4-penalty-shootout-win/
  
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• Court stops Imo, police from disrupting Rep’s rallies

  14-08-2026 16:52 via punchng.com
  
  A Federal High Court has restrained Imo State Government and police from disrupting rallies and civic activities of an Ideato Rep, Imo Ugochinyere.Read More: https://punchng.com/court-stops-imo-police-from-disrupting-reps-rallies/
  
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• NFF sets up committee to investigate Super Falcons’ World Cup failure

  14-08-2026 16:45 via vanguardngr.com
  
  The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has set up a fact-finding committee to investigate the country’s recent struggles in international football, with particular attention on the Super Falcons’ failure to qualify for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup.The decision follows Nigeria’s disappointing campaign at the ongoing Women’s Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, where the Super Falcons were eliminated in the quarter-finals before suffering a 2-1 defeat to South Africa
  
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• SPORTS PLANET Podcast…EPISODE 128: Super Falcons WAFCON Ouster

  14-08-2026 16:30 via completesports.com
  
  Nigeria Super Falcons’ 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations campaign ended in disappointment, but the problems did not start with the quarter-final defeat by Cameroon or the playoff loss to South Africa. The Super Falcons opened their title defence with a shock 3-2 loss to WAFCON debutants Malawi in Rabat on 28 July. They recovered [...]
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• Our best wasn’t good enough – Super Falcons coach on World Cup failure

  14-08-2026 16:24 via thesun.ng
  
  Super Falcons head coach Justin Madugu has admitted that Nigeria’s best effort was not enough to secure qualification for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup.
  Nigeria’s hopes of reaching the tournament ended on Thursday after the Super Falcons suffered a 2-1 defeat to South Africa in the qualifying play-off.
  The result means Nigeria will miss the Women’s World Cup for the first time since the tournament began in 1991, ending the country’s record of appearing at every ed
  
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• The Favorites Ahead Of Upcoming Major Soccer Events

  14-08-2026 16:18 via completesports.com
  
  Major football tournaments are set to take place in the coming two years. Fans in both Africa and Europe are already speculating about which teams will rise to the challenge in their upcoming football matches. Various interesting storylines are already unfolding as preparations get underway. Stay tuned to news about fixtures and squads as they [...]
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• Police arrest two suspected drug dealers, recover 132 tramadol sachets

  14-08-2026 16:12 via punchng.com
  
  Delta State Police Command arrests two suspected drug dealers, recovering 132 sachets of tramadol. Investigation ongoing into the tramadol arrest.Read More: https://punchng.com/police-arrest-two-suspected-drug-dealers-recover-132-tramadol-sachets/
  
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• NFF Sets Up Fact-Finding Committee to Probe Nigeria’s Football Setbacks

  14-08-2026 16:03 via completesports.com
  
  The Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, has constituted a fact-finding committee to investigate the recent poor performances of the country’s national teams in international competitions, with particular focus on the Super Falcons’ failure to qualify for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup. Ten-time African champions and holders of the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations title, the [...]
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• Furniture Shopping For Small Spaces: Choosing Pieces That Make Limited Rooms Work Better

  14-08-2026 16:03 via completesports.com
  
  Small rooms do not necessarily require fewer comforts, but they do require more deliberate furniture decisions. A sofa that looks perfectly proportioned in a large showroom can dominate a compact living room, while unnecessary side pieces can consume valuable walking space. Successful furnishing begins by understanding how dimensions, movement, storage, and daily activities compete for [...]
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• Barcelona step up Rodri chase as Maresca admits anything could happen

  14-08-2026 16:03 via thesun.ng
  
  Barcelona have stepped up their pursuit of Manchester City midfielder Rodri after reportedly seeing an opening bid rejected, with City manager Enzo Maresca admitting that the Spain international’s future remains uncertain.
  City are understood to have turned down a £38.5m ($52m) offer from Barcelona for the 30-year-old midfielder, who has one year left on his contract at the Etihad.
  Barcelona could return with an improved proposal, while City are reportedly seeking about £68m fo
  
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• Ogu: I Pray Osimhen Joins Arsenal

  14-08-2026 16:01 via completesports.com
  
  Former Nigerian midfielder John Ogu has voiced his strong support for Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen to move to Arsenal. Osimhen has been linked with a move to the Premier League for the past few years, and the 27-year-old is regarded as one of the best strikers in the world. Read Also:Millwall Boss Provides Update [...]
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• Osun to probe extrajudicial killings after poll – Adeleke

  14-08-2026 15:39 via punchng.com
  
  Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke pledges an independent commission will investigate extrajudicial killings and violence after the August 15 governorshipRead More: https://punchng.com/osun-to-probe-extrajudicial-killings-after-poll-adeleke/
  
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• Kano CJ frees seven inmates on medical grounds

  14-08-2026 15:39 via punchng.com
  
  Kano State Chief Judge, Justice Dije Abdu Aboki, orders the release of seven inmates on medical grounds during a jail delivery exercise to decongest prisonRead More: https://punchng.com/kano-cj-frees-seven-inmates-on-medical-grounds/
  
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• Police arrest man for Qur’an desecration in Kebbi

  14-08-2026 15:21 via punchng.com
  
  Kebbi police arrest Abubakar Musa for alleged ritual desecration of the Qur’an. The incident involved burying the Holy Book with fetish materials to controRead More: https://punchng.com/police-arrest-man-for-quran-desecration-in-kebbi/
  
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• Gunmen abduct 14 passengers in Benue, five rescued

  14-08-2026 15:21 via punchng.com
  
  Gunmen abducted 14 passengers in Benue State. Police confirm 5 rescued, 9 remain captive. Read more on the Benue abduction and ongoing rescue efforts.Read More: https://punchng.com/gunmen-abduct-14-passengers-in-benue-five-rescued/
  
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• Millwall Boss Provides Update On Azeez’s Future

  14-08-2026 15:17 via completesports.com
  
  Millwall manager Alex Neil has warned clubs interested in Femi Azeez that the winger will not be sold on the cheap. Azeez has reportedly attracted interest from Premier League newcomers Hull City, as well as a number of clubs across Europe. The Lions rejected offers for the Nigeria international from Ipswich Town in January. The [...]
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• Amnesty initiates online petition against Fadahunsi over ‘kill Accord’ comment

  14-08-2026 15:05 via punchng.com
  
  Amnesty International Nigeria initiates an online petition against Senator Francis Fadahunsi over his ‘kill Accord’ comment ahead of the Osun governorshipRead More: https://punchng.com/amnesty-initiates-online-petition-against-fadahunsi-over-kill-accord-comment/
  
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• World Cup failure: ‘I’m not afraid of being sacked’ — Madugu

  14-08-2026 14:57 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Enitan AbdultawabSuper Falcons head coach Justin Madugu says he is not afraid of losing his job following Nigeria’s failure to qualify for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup.Nigeria’s hopes of reaching the tournament were ended on Thursday after the Super Falcons suffered a 2-1 defeat to South Africa in the qualifying playoffs.The result means Nigeria will miss the Women’s World Cup for the first time since the tournament began in 1991.Speaking to the press after the def
  
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• Maresca uncertain over Rodri’s future at Man City

  14-08-2026 14:53 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca said “anything can happen” amid reports La Liga champions Barcelona have bid to sign World Cup winner Rodri.City are understood to have rejected an opening bid of £38.5 million ($52 million) from Barcelona for the midfielder.The 30-year-old has just one season remaining on his deal at the Etihad and has been strongly linked with a return to his native Spain.City are reported to want about £68 million for Rodri, who was named player of
  
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• Osun poll: Police deploy helicopters, drones, MOPOL for Saturday’s election

  14-08-2026 14:48 via punchng.com
  
  The Nigeria Police Force assures Osun residents of adequate security for Saturday’s governorship election, deploying helicopters, drones, and MOPOL to ensuRead More: https://punchng.com/osun-poll-police-deploy-helicopters-drones-mopol-for-saturdays-election/
  
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• Kano has 875,593 out-of-school children – Official

  14-08-2026 14:48 via punchng.com
  
  A new survey reveals Kano State has 875,593 out-of-school children, a reduction from 2023 figures. Learn about the state’s efforts to address this challengRead More: https://punchng.com/kano-has-875593-out-of-school-children-official/
  
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