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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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• Djokovic: Why I Crashed Out Of US Open

  31-08-2026 09:45 via completesports.com
  Serbian tennis star Novak Djokovic has disclosed that severe physical collapse, recurrent vomiting, and back and shoulder pain caused his shocking first-round exit at the US Open against Mariano Navone. Djokovic stated he suffered from violent vomiting and nausea on the court, a serious issue that has impacted him during matches throughout the season. He [...]
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• Chelsea In Advanced Talks To Sign Monaco Midfielder As Fernandez Replacement

  31-08-2026 09:31 via completesports.com
  Chelsea are in advanced talks to sign Monaco midfielder Lamine Camara, talkSPORT reports. Camara will serve as a replacement for the Manchester City-bound Enzo Fernandez should the Blues get a deal done. The 22-year-old is available for between £50million and £60m this summer, with Chelsea expecting to receive at least double that for Fernandez. He [...]
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• Transmission faults cut power allocations to Lagos, Abuja, others

  31-08-2026 09:30 via punchng.com
  
  Multiple transmission line outages have led to reduced power allocations for Lagos, Abuja, and other regions. NISO clarifies the cause of these power allocRead More: https://punchng.com/transmission-faults-cut-power-allocations-to-lagos-abuja-others/
  
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• Gunmen kill popular comedian, one other in Anambra

  31-08-2026 09:30 via punchng.com
  
  Tragedy struck Awka, the Anambra State capital, late on Sunday when unidentified assailants allegedly shot dead a popular comedian and media personality, Isaac Nwosu, popularly known as ‘Aiza Nwosu’, as well as an unidentified middle-aged man. It was gathered that the two victims were shot at separate locations by the same assailants. While the comedianRead More: https://punchng.com/gunmen-kill-popular-comedian-one-other-in-anambra/
  
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• From Enzo Fernandez to Alvarez: EPL transfers to watch before deadline

  31-08-2026 09:30 via punchng.com
  
  Premier League clubs are racing against time to complete key transfers before the summer window closes on Tuesday at 23:00 BST, with several high-profile deals still hanging in the balance. According to BBC Sport on Monday, among the biggest names who could move before the deadline are Atletico Madrid forward Julian Alvarez, Chelsea midfielder EnzoRead More: https://punchng.com/from-enzo-fernandez-to-alvarez-epl-transfers-to-watch-before-deadline/
  
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• Ejuke Is Important In My Plans –Sevilla Coach

  31-08-2026 09:25 via completesports.com
  
  Sevilla head coach Luis García Plaza has clarified that Super Eagles midfielder Chidera Ejuke remains part of his plans as an impactful option who brings unpredictability and dribbling to the team’s attack. Ejuke was close to leaving and left off parts of pre-season amid transfer interest but stayed after moves fell through. García Plaza integrated [...]
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• Morning recap: Dangote defends petrol price hikes, APC-ADC subsidy row, other top stories

  31-08-2026 09:13 via punchng.com
  
  Dangote Refinery defends its third petrol price hike as fuel nears N1,400. The APC and Atiku clash over subsidy removal plans. Read more top stories.Read More: https://punchng.com/morning-recap-dangote-defends-petrol-price-hikes-apc-adc-subsidy-row-other-top-stories/
  
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• INEC denies replacing NDC candidates for 2027 elections

  31-08-2026 09:13 via punchng.com
  
  INEC denies allegations by the NDC that it replaced candidates for the 2027 elections, stating it has no legal authority to nominate or substitute INEC canRead More: https://punchng.com/inec-denies-replacing-ndc-candidates-for-2027-elections/
  
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• EPL: Sons of fallen police officer lead Man United team as mascots

  31-08-2026 09:13 via punchng.com
  
  Two sons of PC Matthew Blades, a police officer killed in a crash, led the Manchester United team as mascots at Old Trafford in a touching tribute.Read More: https://punchng.com/epl-sons-of-fallen-police-officer-lead-man-united-team-as-mascots/
  
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• NPFL: Deutcsh Takes Positives From Enyimba Defeat To Niger Tornadoes

  31-08-2026 09:12 via completesports.com
  Enyimba head coach Emmanuel Deutcsh has praised his players for their fighting spirit despite Sunday’s 2-1 defeat to Niger Tornadoes. The nine-time Nigeria Premier Football League champions endured a disappointing start to the new season at the Bako Kontagora Stadium in Minna. Aliyu Goyi gave Niger Tornadoes the lead from the penalty spot five minutes [...]
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• From Immigrant Dream to African Movement: Elueze Empowers a New Generation of African Girls

  31-08-2026 09:06 via punchng.com
  
  Discover how the African Girl Guide program, founded by an immigrant, is empowering young African women with skills and opportunities to become leaders andRead More: https://punchng.com/from-immigrant-dream-to-african-movement-elueze-empowers-a-new-generation-of-african-girls/
  
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• LEKKI GARDENS EXPOSED! Finally, everyone can see the truth!

  31-08-2026 08:57 via punchng.com
  
  It is time to expose how for many years, investors have trusted this company and built massive wealth buying real estate from them. For years, one question has quietly followed us: “What exactly has Lekki Gardens been doing?” No noisy campaigns. No theatrical unveilings. No influencer parades. Just… silence. Well. It’s time to break it.Read More: https://punchng.com/lekki-gardens-exposed-finally-everyone-can-see-the-truth/
  
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• NRC, NSCDC foil railway vandalism attempt, recover nine cylinders in Osun

  31-08-2026 08:28 via punchng.com
  
  Nigerian Railway Corporation and NSCDC foiled a railway vandalism attempt in Osun, recovering nine oxygen cylinders. Learn more about efforts to protect naRead More: https://punchng.com/nrc-nscdc-foil-railway-vandalism-attempt-recover-nine-cylinders-in-osun/
  
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• Latest developments in the US-Iran war

  31-08-2026 08:12 via punchng.com
  
  Stay updated on the US Iran war with the latest developments, including US strikes on Iran, Iranian retaliation, and diplomatic efforts.Read More: https://punchng.com/latest-developments-in-the-us-iran-war/
  
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• Van Dijk: I Want Gakpo To Remain With Liverpool

  31-08-2026 07:58 via completesports.com
  Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk has disclosed that he wants Cody Gakpo to stay at Anfield amid interest from Manchester City Following Liverpool’s 2-2 draw against Nottingham Forest, Van Dijk addressed the transfer speculation surrounding his club and international teammate. Read Also:Brighton Intensify Interest In Femi Azeez “What do you think? He’s a quality player. [...]
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• No good relationship between Chelsea, Villa – Emery

  31-08-2026 07:56 via punchng.com
  
  Aston Villa manager Unai Emery has dismissed suggestions of a good relationship between Chelsea and his club despite a series of transfers between the two Premier League sides. Emiliano Martinez completed his move from Villa to Chelsea on Sunday, becoming the eighth player to move between the clubs in the past four years. The ArgentinaRead More: https://punchng.com/no-good-relationship-between-chelsea-villa-emery/
  
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• Nigerian woman arrested in India with N40.9m cocaine

  31-08-2026 07:56 via punchng.com
  
  A Nigerian woman has been arrested in India with 57.18 grammes of cocaine valued at N40.9m. She was reportedly travelling from Mumbai to Indore to supply tRead More: https://punchng.com/nigerian-woman-arrested-in-india-with-n40-9m-cocaine/
  
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• Djokovic crashes out of US Open first round

  31-08-2026 07:56 via punchng.com
  
  Ailing Novak Djokovic suffered his earliest Grand Slam exit in 20 years on Sunday, falling in five brutal sets to Mariano Navone in the first round of the US Open. The 48th-ranked Argentine’s 7-6 (7/5), 5-7, 4-6, 6-2, 6-1 victory ended Djokovic’s latest bid for a record 25th Grand Slam title, the monumental achievement lookingRead More: https://punchng.com/djokovic-crashes-out-of-us-open-first-round/
  
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• La Liga: Sadiq On Target In Valencia Loss To Deportivo

  31-08-2026 07:51 via completesports.com
  
  Super Eagles striker Umar Sadiq was on target as Valencia lost 3-1 to Deportivo La Coruna in Sunday’s La Liga game. The Nigerian international, who was making his third appearance for Valencia, was outstanding against Deportivo despite their loss. Read Also:Eredivisie: Arokodare Scores In Third Game Running As Ajax Cruise To Big Away Wi He [...]
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• Alonso Gives Thoughts On Martinez’s Chelsea Debut

  31-08-2026 07:49 via completesports.com
  
  Xabi Alonso was happy with the impact Emi Martinez made on his Chelsea debut and believes the goalkeeper’s ‘aura to influence’ will help the Blues throughout the season. The Argentine international’s arrival from Aston Villa was confirmed this (Sunday) morning. Martinez signed a three-year contract at Stamford Bridge and went straight into our starting XI [...]
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• Brighton Intensify Interest In Femi Azeez

  31-08-2026 07:40 via completesports.com
  Brighton are stepping up their efforts to sign Millwall winger Femi Azeez before the close of the current transfer window, Completesports.com reports. Azeez has been strongly linked with a move away from Millwall following an impressive campaign in the Sky Bet Championship last season. The 25-year-old scored 11 goals and provided seven assists in 37 [...]
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• Lured online, sold for $5,000: How Nigerian youths are trapped in Asia’s cyber-slave camps (1)

  31-08-2026 07:11 via punchng.com
  
  When Sabiu demanded to leave the compound, his boss gave him an answer that still haunts him: “I had paid $5,000 to buy you.” What began as a promised job in Laos had become captivity. His passport was gone, his savings were stolen and armed guards watched over a workforce forced to scam strangers online.Read More: https://punchng.com/lured-online-sold-for-5000-how-nigerian-youths-are-trapped-in-asias-cyber-slave-camps-1/
  
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• Ajaokuta Steel risks power cut over N5.46bn debt

  31-08-2026 07:11 via punchng.com
  
  Ajaokuta Steel Company and its host community face electricity disconnection due to N5.46bn unpaid debt, NERC reveals. Learn more about the Ajaokuta SteelRead More: https://punchng.com/ajaokuta-steel-risks-power-cut-over-n5-46bn-debt/
  
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• Firm revives idle $28m oil rig after eight years

  31-08-2026 07:04 via punchng.com
  
  Nestoil Group successfully deploys its Pathfinder 500 oil rig after eight years, completing workover operations in OML 42 and boosting Nigeria’s indigenousRead More: https://punchng.com/firm-revives-idle-28m-oil-rig-after-eight-years/
  
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• Pension inflows surge 42% despite idle accounts

  31-08-2026 06:22 via punchng.com
  
  Nigeria’s pension contributions surged 42% in Q1 2026, reaching N147.16m. Discover why this growth coexists with 91.4% dormant pension accounts.Read More: https://punchng.com/pension-inflows-surge-42-despite-idle-accounts/
  
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• Access Holdings Board approves H1 2026 financials

  31-08-2026 06:22 via punchng.com
  
  The Board of Directors of Access Holdings Plc has approved the Group’s audited interim consolidated and separate financial statements for the half-year ended 30 June 2026. The decision was taken during the board’s meeting held on 27 August 2026, marking a significant step in the group’s financial reporting calendar. “The financial statements were considered andRead More: https://punchng.com/access-holdings-board-approves-h1-2026-financials/
  
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• Ajah-Lekki markets, facilities face waste compliance enforcement

  31-08-2026 06:07 via punchng.com
  
  The Lagos Waste Management Authority has identified a number of markets, commercial and institutional facilities across the Ajah-Lekki Axis for compliance enforcement over persistent violations of waste management requirements and other environmental regulations. The Director of Public Affairs at LAWMA, Mukaila Sanusi, disclosed this in a recent statement obtained by The PUNCH. Speaking on theRead More: https://punchng.com/ajah-lekki-markets-facilities-face-waste-compliance-enforcement/
  
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• Gov Mbah, NSC unveil Coal City Games Mascot, vow to deliver world-class sports festival

  31-08-2026 05:41 via thesun.ng
  
  Enugu State Governor, Dr. Peter Mbah, and the National Sports Commission, NSC, have unveiled the official mascot for the 2026 National Sports Festival, tagged “Coal City Games,” assuring that the state would deliver a competition that meets international standards.
  The mascot, named “Odum Eze, Lion King,” was unveiled by Mbah at the International Conference Centre, Enugu, at the weekend.
  Governor Mbah, who was represented by the Deputy Governor, Barr. Ifeanyi Ossai, said
  
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• Emeana emerges Navy Sailing Club Commodore

  31-08-2026 05:39 via thesun.ng
  
  The Navy Sailing Club, Ojo, has a new set of executives following elections held at its 2026 Annual General Meeting at the Rock View Hotel, Apapa, Lagos.
  Lt. Cdr. Emmanuel Emeana was elected the new Club Commodore, polling 68 out of 73 votes cast. Stephen Krapeh emerged as Vice Commodore with 69 votes, while Emeka Nwankwo was elected Rear Commodore with 67 votes.
  In other results, Ukhun Ehidiamen Anthony scored 72 out of 73 votes to become General Secretary, and Emmanuel Izilien was elected Sai
  
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