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• Fubara to inaugurate 10 projects

  15-08-2026 01:29 via punchng.com
  
  Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, will inaugurate 10 major projects from August 17-31, deepening development at the grassroots. These Fubara projecRead More: https://punchng.com/fubara-to-inaugurate-10-projects/
  
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• Osimhen not for sale!

  15-08-2026 06:19 via thesun.ng
  
  •Gala president yells
  Galatasaray president Dursun Özbek has insisted that Victor Osimhen will not be sold, despite growing interest in the Nigerian striker from Arsenal and Saudi Pro League side Al-Hilal.
  Osimhen has emerged as a major transfer target for Arsenal, with the Premier League club discussing his availability with Galatasaray during talks between the two clubs.
  The discussions have reportedly also involved Arsenal forwards Gabriel Martinelli and Ethan Nwaneri.
  Al-Hilal have
  
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• Community Shield: Arsenal, Man City set for Wembley showdown on DStv, GOtv

  15-08-2026 06:17 via thesun.ng
  
  The new football season begins with an early dose of rivalry on Sunday when Arsenal and Manchester City meet in the Community Shield, with both sides eager to begin the campaign with silverware and gain an early psychological advantage.
  The game, which kicks off on Sunday at 3 pm, will be available live to DStv Yanga and GOtv Jolli subscribers via SuperSport Premier League (DStv channel 203) and SuperSport Premier League Africa (GOtv channel 65)
  The traditional season curtain-raiser carries adde
  
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• Arokodare tipped to shine at Ajax

  15-08-2026 06:14 via thesun.ng
  
  Former Ajax midfielder Hedwiges Maduro has praised Nigerian striker Tolu Arokodare, highlighting the forward’s strength and power and suggesting that he could prove valuable to Ajax in the Eredivisie.
  Arokodare joined Ajax from Wolverhampton Wanderers on a season-long loan in July, with the Dutch club holding an option to make the move permanent.
  He has already made an impact for his new side, providing an assist in Ajax’s 2-0 victory over PEC Zwolle in their opening Eredivisie fixtu
  
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• Ajibade Reveals Lesson Learnt From Super Falcons World Cup Miss

  15-08-2026 06:13 via thesun.ng
  
  Super Falcons captain Rasheedat Ajibade has broken her silence following Nigeria’s 2-1 defeat to South Africa in the continental playoffs for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup, Soccernet.ng reports.
  It has been a disastrous week for the Super Falcons and Nigerian football. On Sunday, they were knocked out in the quarterfinals of the 2026 WAFCON following a 1-0 loss to Cameroon — marking the first time in 14 editions of the tournament that Nigeria has failed to reach the semifinal
  
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• Flying Eagles star quits AC Milan

  15-08-2026 06:12 via thesun.ng
  
  Former Flying Eagles midfielder Victor Eletu has finally quit AC Milan.
  Serie C club Pescara announced they signed the midfielder, born 2005 and who rose through the youth ranks at Milan.
  He has signed a two-year contract.
  He won five caps for Nigeria U20s at the 2023 U20 World Cup in Argentina.
  The post Flying Eagles star quits AC Milan appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.
  
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• Nigerian Track Star Signs Lucrative Deal With Adidas

  15-08-2026 06:10 via thesun.ng
  
  Nigerian track and field star, Kanyinsola Ajayi, has signed a lucrative professional deal with global sportswear giant Adidas, BSNSports.com.ng reports.
  The athlete confirmed the development while announcing the next chapter of their professional career with the German sportswear company.
  “I am grateful to God to finally announce that I am officially embarking on the next chapter of my journey, continuing my professional track and field career with adidas,” the athlete said.
  The agre
  
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• Merchant Express Squash tourney ends in Lagos

  15-08-2026 06:10 via thesun.ng
  
  From Fred ItuaThe 20th annual Merchant Express, Global Cargo and Turkish Cargo Airlines Squash Tournament has ended at the Lagos Country Club, Ikeja, with top players from across Nigeria battling for honours in the week-long competition.
  The tournament, which began on July 27 and ended on Saturday, August 8, 2026, featured the 6th Merchant Express PSA and the 20th Inter-Club Invitational Tournament, alongside closed-event categories for ladies, men, veterans and super veterans.
  The competition a
  
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• CAF Inter-Clubs: Rangers, Rivers Utd, 3SC, El-Kanemi Face August 15 Deadline

  15-08-2026 06:07 via thesun.ng
  
  Nigerian clubs participating in the 2026/27 CAF inter-club competitions have been given an August 15 deadline to submit their squad lists for the first preliminary round, BSNSports.com.ng reports.
  The deadline applies to all clubs taking part in the CAF Champions League and Confederation Cup, including Nigeria’s representatives Rangers International, Rivers United, Shooting Stars and El-Kanemi Warriors.
  Rangers and Rivers United will represent Nigeria in the CAF Champions League, while Sho
  
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• National Sports Commission — Take the Lead and Solve Nigerian Football’s Problems – Odegbami

  15-08-2026 06:00 via completesports.com
  Nigerians are in pain. Two nights ago, the Super Falcons lost and failed to qualify for the FIFA Women’s World Cup for the first time in 35 years. It marked the climax of 12 years of being taken through avoidable pain and agony in losses, and frustration of failure to achieve what is easily within [...]
  The post National Sports Commission — Take the Lead and Solve Nigerian Football’s Problems – Odegbami appeared first on Complete Sports.
  
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• NUPRC plans crude swap to boost refinery supply

  15-08-2026 04:08 via punchng.com
  
  NUPRC is consulting on a domestic crude oil swap to cut supply costs and ensure more crude is available to Nigerian refineries. Learn more about this initiRead More: https://punchng.com/nuprc-plans-crude-swap-to-boost-refinery-supply/
  
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• NLC moves against pro-Tinubu group, queries Lagos chairman

  15-08-2026 04:08 via punchng.com
  
  A fresh internal crisis brews within the NLC as its national secretariat queries the Lagos chairman over her involvement with a pro-Tinubu group, WoPU.Read More: https://punchng.com/nlc-moves-against-pro-tinubu-group-queries-lagos-chairman/
  
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• My ancestry search ended in Lagos royal family — US-born Nigerian, Olomo

  15-08-2026 02:32 via punchng.com
  
  Olomo, a US-born Nigerian, shares her journey of tracing her ancestry, which led her to the Senlu Royal House of Imota in Lagos State. Discover her inspiriRead More: https://punchng.com/my-ancestry-search-ended-in-lagos-royal-family-us-born-nigerian-olomo/
  
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• India nabs Nigerian man over love scam

  15-08-2026 02:32 via punchng.com
  
  A Nigerian man has been arrested in India for an alleged love scam, defrauding a victim of N98.1m. Learn more about the cyber fraud operation.Read More: https://punchng.com/india-nabs-nigerian-man-over-love-scam/
  
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• SEC freezes assets allegedly linked to six terrorist financiers

  15-08-2026 02:01 via punchng.com
  
  The SEC has frozen assets linked to six individuals and three entities designated as terrorist financiers by the Nigeria Sanctions Committee.Read More: https://punchng.com/sec-freezes-assets-allegedly-linked-to-six-terrorist-financiers/
  
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• Osun poll: APC, Accord wage N20,000-per-vote war

  15-08-2026 02:01 via punchng.com
  
  Ahead of today’s Osun governorship election, APC and Accord Party face accusations of widespread vote-buying, offering up to N20,000 per vote.Read More: https://punchng.com/osun-poll-apc-accord-wage-n20000-per-vote-war/
  
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• FG, stakeholders to develop new national peace policy

  15-08-2026 02:01 via punchng.com
  
  The Federal Government and key stakeholders are developing a new National Peace Policy to strengthen conflict prevention and resilience across Nigeria. LeaRead More: https://punchng.com/fg-stakeholders-to-develop-new-national-peace-policy/
  
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• BEA scholars demand 2025 full stipends

  15-08-2026 02:01 via punchng.com
  
  Nigerian students under the BEA scholarship scheme demand full 2025 stipends, expressing concern over budget cycle closures. Learn about the ongoing paymenRead More: https://punchng.com/bea-scholars-demand-2025-full-stipends/
  
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• WAPTV to thrill viewers with Indian hit series, ‘Rajjo’

  15-08-2026 01:46 via punchng.com
  
  WAPTV makes history as the first Nigerian channel to air the popular Indian romantic drama ‘Rajjo’, offering premium family entertainment to viewers.Read More: https://punchng.com/waptv-to-thrill-viewers-with-indian-hit-series-rajjo/
  
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• Losing music catalogue taught me to protect my brand— Justice Obaro

  15-08-2026 01:46 via punchng.com
  
  Nigerian singer Justice Obaro shares how losing his music catalogue taught him the importance of brand protection and understanding the music business.Read More: https://punchng.com/losing-music-catalogue-taught-me-to-protect-my-brand-justice-obaro/
  
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• I attract guys who can handle strong women — Mummy Wa

  15-08-2026 01:46 via punchng.com
  
  Popular content creator, Mummy Wa (Kemi Ikuseedun), discusses her relationships, career challenges, and financial pressures in the Nigerian entertainment iRead More: https://punchng.com/i-attract-guys-who-can-handle-strong-women-mummy-wa/
  
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• Fresh concerns over actress Temitope Osoba’s death

  15-08-2026 01:46 via punchng.com
  
  Conflicting accounts and new allegations surrounding actress Temitope Osoba’s death have raised fresh concerns. Learn more about the controversy.Read More: https://punchng.com/fresh-concerns-over-actress-temitope-osobas-death/
  
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• Diiadem, Dabota Lawson trade accusations in bitter feud

  15-08-2026 01:46 via punchng.com
  
  Beauty entrepreneurs Diiadem and Dabota Lawson are embroiled in a bitter social media feud, trading accusations over a N5m gift, relationships, and jealousRead More: https://punchng.com/diiadem-dabota-lawson-trade-accusations-in-bitter-feud/
  
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• Brain Burster set for music breakthrough

  15-08-2026 01:46 via punchng.com
  
  Nigerian singer Brain Burster is poised for a major music breakthrough with a new single. Discover his unique blend of Afrobeats, hip-hop, and R&B.Read More: https://punchng.com/brain-burster-set-for-music-breakthrough/
  
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• Before Stardom With… Abisola Areola

  15-08-2026 01:46 via punchng.com
  
  Meet Abisola Areola, founder of Skills Co-op, a data and digital transformation strategist opening AI-skills pathways for overlooked talent. Learn about heRead More: https://punchng.com/before-stardom-with-abisola-areola/
  
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• BAP Productions’ Dear Kaffy excites London

  15-08-2026 01:46 via punchng.com
  
  BAP Productions’ ‘Dear Kaffy’ concludes a successful London run, thrilling audiences and critics. Discover the impact of this Nigerian stage play in the UKRead More: https://punchng.com/bap-productions-dear-kaffy-excites-london/
  
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• Very remarkable encounters (III)

  15-08-2026 01:46 via punchng.com
  
  Discover heartwarming encounters and profound lessons on elderly care, vulnerability, and the power of human connection in this touching narrative.Read More: https://punchng.com/very-remarkable-encounters-iii/
  
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• Sacked after 19 years work, my husband still in DSS detention – Wife

  15-08-2026 01:46 via punchng.com
  
  Hauwa Mundi, wife of a former DSS official, speaks out about her husband’s prolonged detention and demands transparency from the Department of State ServicRead More: https://punchng.com/sacked-after-19-years-work-my-husband-still-in-dss-detention-wife/
  
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• Police arrest two suspected drug dealers

  15-08-2026 01:46 via punchng.com
  
  Delta State Police arrested two suspected drug dealers, recovering 132 sachets of tramadol. Investigation ongoing into the drug dealers and a stolen vehiclRead More: https://punchng.com/police-arrest-two-suspected-drug-dealers/
  
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• Parties to conduct primaries in new Delta, Kogi constituencies

  15-08-2026 01:46 via punchng.com
  
  INEC announces political parties will conduct primaries in newly restored Delta and Kogi constituencies between August 21-25, 2026. Get details on the newRead More: https://punchng.com/parties-to-conduct-primaries-in-new-delta-kogi-constituencies/
  
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