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• Filmmaker builds creative hub

  29-08-2026 02:42 via punchng.com
  
  A Business Administration graduate, Ayorinde Oladimeji, has carved a niche for himself in Nigeria’s creative industry after switching from the corporate path to filmmaking. Oladimeji, who is now a cinematographer, editor, drone pilot, project manager and creative entrepreneur, began his journey into filmmaking when he enrolled at the PEFTI Film Institute to receive professional training.Read More: https://punchng.com/filmmaker-builds-creative-hub/
  
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• Why sportswear giants Adidas, Puma dumped Nigeria — Pinnick

  29-08-2026 18:13 via punchng.com
  
  Former NFF president Amaju Pinnick reveals why sportswear giants Adidas and Puma severed ties with Nigerian football, citing alleged incidents and blacklisRead More: https://punchng.com/why-sportswear-giants-adidas-puma-dumped-nigeria-pinnick/
  
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• I have nothing to apologise to Keshi for — Pinnick

  29-08-2026 18:13 via punchng.com
  
  Former Nigeria Football Federation president, Amaju Pinnick, has rejected claims that his board contributed to the decline of the late Super Eagles coach, Stephen Keshi, insisting that there was nothing for which he needed to apologise to the former Nigeria captain. Pinnick made the remarks in the latest episode of “The Pinnick Tapes” (REMASTERED): NFFRead More: https://punchng.com/i-have-nothing-to-apologise-to-keshi-for-pinnick/
  
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• 2027 campaigns won’t disrupt N’Assembly duties — Akpabio

  29-08-2026 18:13 via punchng.com
  
  Senate President Godswill Akpabio assures Nigerians that 2027 campaigns will not disrupt the National Assembly’s legislative duties. Read more on Punch.Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-campaigns-wont-disrupt-nassembly-duties-akpabio/
  
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• Police arrest two armed robbery suspects in Adamawa

  29-08-2026 17:58 via punchng.com
  
  Adamawa State Police Command arrests two suspected Shilla Boys gang members for armed robbery in Jimeta, recovering stolen phones and a knife.Read More: https://punchng.com/police-arrest-two-armed-robbery-suspects-in-adamawa-2/
  
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• Done Deal: Nigerian Midfielder Seals Move To Czech Club Sparta Prague

  29-08-2026 17:44 via completesports.com
  
  Czech First League giants Sparta Prague have completed the signing of Nigerian midfielder Linus Zika from Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, side Sporting Lagos. Sporting Lagos confirmed the transfer in a statement on their official website. “We are delighted to announce the transfer of academy graduate Linus Zika to 14-time Czech champions Sparta Prague,” the [...]
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• Sokoto Hisbah dimisses claims of restricting Christian worship

  29-08-2026 17:41 via punchng.com
  
  Sokoto State Hisbah Board dismisses claims of restricting Christian worship and practices, stating its mandate applies only to Muslims. Read more.Read More: https://punchng.com/sokoto-hisbah-dimisses-claims-of-restricting-christian-worship/
  
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• Mourinho questions Ballon d’Or criteria, says trophies shouldn’t decide winner

  29-08-2026 17:24 via punchng.com
  
  José Mourinho challenges Ballon d’Or criteria, arguing individual impact, not team trophies, should decide the winner. Read his full statement.Read More: https://punchng.com/mourinho-questions-ballon-dor-criteria-says-trophies-shouldnt-decide-winner/
  
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• Why Barcola Can Take Liverpool To Next Level –Gerrard

  29-08-2026 17:16 via completesports.com
  
  Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard has disclosed that Bradley Barcola is an incredible talent who can take the Reds to the next level as the club closes in on a massive deal. Speaking on TNT Sports, Gerrard noted that Barcola hasn’t even hit his ceiling yet and possesses the high-level qualities to elevate the team. Read [...]
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• Machete-wielding man attacks security guards at Lagos cinema, kills two

  29-08-2026 17:08 via punchng.com
  
  A machete-wielding man attacked security guards at a Lagos cinema, killing two. Police are investigating the incident and reviewing CCTV footage.Read More: https://punchng.com/machete-wielding-man-attacks-security-guards-at-lagos-cinema-kills-two/
  
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• Borders not closed, Tunji-Ojo faults Atiku’s plan to reopen land borders

  29-08-2026 17:08 via punchng.com
  
  The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has faulted former Vice President Atiku Abubakar’s plan to reopen Nigeria’s land borders if elected President in 2027, saying the country’s borders are not closed and therefore cannot be reopened. Tunji-Ojo stated this in a statement on Saturday while responding to comments by Atiku on his plans for Nigeria’sRead More: https://punchng.com/borders-not-closed-tunji-ojo-faults-atikus-plan-to-reopen-land-borders/
  
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• INEC unveils 12 Kwara gov candidates for 2027

  29-08-2026 16:51 via punchng.com
  
  INEC has officially unveiled 12 governorship candidates for the Kwara 2027 election, setting the stage for a competitive race. See the full list of candidaRead More: https://punchng.com/inec-unveils-12-kwara-gov-candidates-for-2027/
  
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• EPL: Liverpool held to 2-2 draw by Nottingham Forest

  29-08-2026 16:28 via thesun.ng
  
  Liverpool were held to a 2-2 draw by Nottingham Forest at Anfield on Saturday, extending their wait for a first Premier League victory under new manager Andoni Iraola.
  Nottingham Forest took the lead in the 24th minute through Dan Ndoye, who finished a swift counter-attack to put the visitors ahead.
  Liverpool eventually drew level in the 60th minute when Alexander Isak converted Cody Gakpo’s low cross.
  Forest regained the advantage 10 minutes later after Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson was ad
  
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• Premier League: Aina Stars In Forest’s Thrilling Draw With Liverpool

  29-08-2026 16:05 via completesports.com
  
  Ola Aina produced an impressive display as Nottingham Forest battled to a thrilling 2-2 draw against Liverpool at Anfield on Saturday. Aina , who made his second consecutive Premier League start of the season, was booked five minutes after the restart before making way for Luca Netz late in the encounter. Forest stunned the hosts [...]
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• EPL: Liverpool, Nottingham Forest share points in 2-2 draw

  29-08-2026 15:51 via vanguardngr.com
  Andoni Iraola escaped defeat on his Anfield debut as Liverpool manager thanks to Victor Munoz’s strike to salvage a 2-2 draw against Nottingham Forest.Forest were set to win at Anfield for the third consecutive season as Dan Ndoye and Morgan Gibbs-White’s penalty twice put the visitors in front.Alexander Isak briefly brought Iraola’s men level in the second half before Munoz’s deflected effort rescued a late point for the second time in Iraola’s two matches in char
  
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• Shettima departs Abuja for AU summit in Angola

  29-08-2026 15:50 via punchng.com
  
  Vice President Kashim Shettima departs Abuja to represent President Tinubu at the AU summit in Angola, focusing on conflict resolution and peace.Read More: https://punchng.com/shettima-departs-abuja-for-au-summit-in-angola/
  
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• EPL: Liverpool’s winless start continues, held to 2-2 draw by Nottingham Forest

  29-08-2026 15:50 via punchng.com
  
  Liverpool were held to a 2-2 draw by Nottingham Forest at Anfield on Saturday as the Reds twice came from behind in a pulsating Premier League encounter. Dan Ndoye gave Forest the lead in the 24th minute, finishing after Morgan Gibbs-White created the opening to silence the home crowd. Liverpool struggled to break down theRead More: https://punchng.com/epl-liverpools-winless-start-continues-held-to-2-2-draw-by-nottingham-forest/
  
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• Edo issues licences for 100MW power project, targets December completion

  29-08-2026 15:50 via punchng.com
  
  Edo State issues transmission and distribution licences for its 100MW power project, targeting December 2026 completion. Learn more about the Edo power proRead More: https://punchng.com/edo-issues-licences-for-100mw-power-project-targets-december-completion/
  
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• ‘Not UCL or World Cup winner’ – Mourinho decries politics in Balon D’or awards

  29-08-2026 15:39 via vanguardngr.com
  José Mourinho has insisted that the Ballon d’Or should be awarded to the best individual player in the world, rather than simply going to a player because his team won the Champions League or World Cup.The Real Madrid coach made the remarks at his pre-match press conference ahead of his side’s home clash with Málaga on Sunday.Madrid have won their first two matches already having faced Espanyol and Real Sociedad this season and will be looking to continue their campaig
  
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• Red Cross donates 700 cartons of therapeutic food to Sokoto govt

  29-08-2026 15:34 via punchng.com
  
  The Red Cross Sokoto branch has donated 700 cartons of therapeutic food to the Sokoto State Government to combat child malnutrition. Learn more about thisRead More: https://punchng.com/red-cross-donates-700-cartons-of-therapeutic-food-to-sokoto-govt/
  
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• How I learnt of my son’s kidney removal — Mother

  29-08-2026 15:24 via punchng.com
  
  A mother recounts how she discovered her 22-year-old son’s kidney removal after he was allegedly deceived by a friend in an organ harvesting syndicate.Read More: https://punchng.com/i-learnt-my-sons-kidney-was-removed-via-phone-call-victims-mother/
  
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• 19 candidates to contest Sokoto gov seat in 2027

  29-08-2026 15:08 via punchng.com
  
  19 candidates are set to contest the Sokoto governorship election in 2027, including incumbent Governor Ahmed Aliyu Sokoto. Learn more about the race.Read More: https://punchng.com/19-candidates-to-contest-sokoto-gov-seat-in-2027/
  
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• Kenya, Ethiopia dominate 2026 Enugu Int’l Marathon

  29-08-2026 15:07 via vanguardngr.com
  Athletes from Kenya and Ethiopia have dominated the 2026 Enugu City International Marathon, winning the top prizes in the 42-kilometre men’s and women’s categories.Athletes from different parts of Nigeria and other African countries participated in the marathon.The 10-kilometre and 42-kilometre races commenced at Mgbemena area of Enugu and ended at the popular Michael Okpara Square, Independence Layout, Enugu.In the 42-kilometre men’s category, Kenya’s Edwin Kipyogo emer
  
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• VIDEO: I’ll attend your 70th birthday, Obasanjo jokes about missing Olota’s 80th celebration

  29-08-2026 14:52 via punchng.com
  
  Former President Olusegun Obasanjo lightheartedly promised to attend Olota of Ota’s 70th birthday but joked about missing his 80th, drawing laughter from gRead More: https://punchng.com/video-ill-attend-your-70th-birthday-obasanjo-jokes-about-missing-olotas-80th-celebration/
  
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• I learnt my son’s kidney was removed via phone call — Victim’s mother

  29-08-2026 14:52 via punchng.com
  
  A mother recounts learning via phone call that her 22-year-old son’s kidney was allegedly removed by an organ harvesting syndicate in Abuja. Police investiRead More: https://punchng.com/i-learnt-my-sons-kidney-was-removed-via-phone-call-victims-mother/
  
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• Rafael Leao confirms AC Milan exit for Galatasaray

  29-08-2026 14:42 via vanguardngr.com
  AC Milan forward Rafael Leao said he is leaving the Serie A club after seven seasons, with Turkish champions Galatasaray expected to be his next destination.The Portuguese forward watched from the sidelines as Milan beat Venezia 2-0 on Friday, with club record signing Goncalo Ramos breaking the deadlock on his home debut.“It’s a tough moment saying goodbye to my teammates after seven years,” he told reporters after the game.“My love for the club will never leave me and I
  
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• NPFL: Imama Targets Positive Start As Abia Warriors Host Kun Khalifat In Oriental Derby

  29-08-2026 14:38 via completesports.com
  Abia Warriors technical adviser Imama Amapakabo has declared his side ready for the new Nigeria Premier Football League season. Abia Warriors Ready For New Season Imama stressed the importance of starting the campaign strongly and building momentum during the opening weeks of the season. “To say we’re not prepared would be unthinkable. I believe Abia [...]
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• VIDEO: Chiwetalu Agu, son watch throwback movie scene featuring Patience Ozokwor

  29-08-2026 14:30 via punchng.com
  
  Veteran Nollywood actor Chiwetalu Agu has sparked nostalgia among fans and movie lovers after sharing a video of himself and his son watching one of his iconic vintage films. The video, posted on his official Instagram page on Saturday with the caption “Watching the good old Nollywood movie with my son,” captures the father-son duoRead More: https://punchng.com/video-chiwetalu-agu-son-watch-throwback-movie-scene-featuring-patience-ozokwor/
  
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• Lagos condemns viral video mocking bedwetting child

  29-08-2026 14:30 via punchng.com
  
  Lagos State condemns a viral video publicly mocking a child for bedwetting, highlighting it as verbal and emotional child abuse. Learn more about child welRead More: https://punchng.com/lagos-condemns-viral-video-mocking-bedwetting-child/
  
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• 2026/27 Champions League: All confirmed league phase schedules, fixtures

  29-08-2026 14:25 via vanguardngr.com
  By Enitan AbdultawabThe 2026/27 UEFA Champions League season is set to get underway in September, with 36 teams competing in the league phase under the competition’s revamped format.The opening round of league-phase matches will be played between September 8 and 10, 2026, with each club facing eight different opponents before the knockout stage begins.The league phase will run until January 2027, with the final round of matches scheduled for January 27.The competition’s new format,
  
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