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• Iran’s armed forces warn Gulf countries against assisting US military

  19-08-2026 10:10 via punchng.com
  
  Iran’s armed forces issue a stern warning to Gulf countries: assisting the US military is akin to joining their operations against Iran. Stay informed on tRead More: https://punchng.com/irans-armed-forces-warn-gulf-countries-against-assisting-us-military/
  
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• Sule orders probe as Nasarawa hospital staff reportedly sell donated items

  27-08-2026 13:17 via punchng.com
  
  Governor Abdullahi Sule orders a probe into Umaisha General Hospital after donated mattresses and fans were reportedly sold by staff. Get the full story onRead More: https://punchng.com/sule-orders-probe-as-nasarawa-hospital-staff-reportedly-sell-donated-items/
  
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• EPL: Chelsea target 18-year-old Atalanta defender Ahanor

  27-08-2026 13:17 via punchng.com
  
  Chelsea are in talks to sign 18-year-old Atalanta defender Honest Ahanor for €40m. Discover if Chelsea will meet the asking price for the highly-rated taleRead More: https://punchng.com/epl-chelsea-target-18-year-old-atalanta-defender-ahanor/
  
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• Charge me to court, VeryDarkMan challenges police over checkpoint kidnapping claims

  27-08-2026 13:17 via punchng.com
  
  Social media activist VeryDarkMan dares Nigerian police to charge him to court, vowing to present evidence of security personnel aiding kidnapping there.Read More: https://punchng.com/charge-me-to-court-verydarkman-challenges-police-over-checkpoint-kidnapping-claims/
  
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• Meet two Nigerian sisters who bagged First Class Honours in UK

  27-08-2026 13:02 via punchng.com
  
  Meet Stephanie and Isabel Offor, two Nigerian sisters who achieved First Class Honours in mechanical engineering and law with business from UK universitiesRead More: https://punchng.com/meet-two-nigerian-sisters-who-bagged-first-class-honours-in-uk/
  
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• 2027 FIBA Basketball WCQ: D’Tigers Must Remain Resilient, Hungry –Okoye

  27-08-2026 12:50 via completesports.com
  
  D’Tigers star Stan Okoye has disclosed that the Nigerian men’s basketball team must maintain strict focus for a full 40 minutes in every game to secure their goal of qualifying for the FIBA Basketball World Cup. Speaking ahead of Window 4 of the FIBA Basketball World Cup African Qualifiers in Rades, Tunisia, Okoye emphasized taking [...]
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• Over 1,100 killed, N7.8bn paid in ransoms as Nigerian kidnappings surge 66% – Report

  27-08-2026 12:47 via punchng.com
  
  A new report reveals Nigerian kidnappings surged 66% in one year, with 1,142 killed and N7.8 billion paid in ransoms. Learn more about the crisis.Read More: https://punchng.com/over-1100-killed-n7-8bn-paid-in-ransoms-as-nigerian-kidnappings-surge-66-report/
  
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• FIFA unveils new training programmes for club executives, players

  27-08-2026 12:47 via punchng.com
  
  FIFA launches new training programmes for club executives, players, and coaches. Strengthen leadership and management skills in football with these 18-montRead More: https://punchng.com/fifa-unveils-new-training-programmes-for-club-executives-players/
  
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• NFF Congress summons emergency meeting following Gusau’s resignation

  27-08-2026 12:44 via thesun.ng
  
  The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) Congress has summoned an emergency meeting in Abuja following the reported resignation of the federation’s President, Ibrahim Gusau, and members of his Executive Committee.
  The meeting, scheduled for 12 noon today, is expected to provide an opportunity for Congress members to deliberate on the latest developments within the federation and determine the way forward.
  An invitation signed by Yakubu Sarma on behalf of NFF Congress members was sent to chair
  
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• Done Deal: Nottingham Forest Sign Liam Delap

  27-08-2026 12:37 via completesports.com
  
  Nottingham Forest have completed the signing of striker Liam Delap from Chelsea. The 23-year-old has put pen to paper on a five-year contract at the City Ground, bringing his one-season spell with Chelsea to an end. Delap will wear the number 19 shirt for Forest during the 2026/27 campaign. The forward is excited about the [...]
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• Yaya Touré becomes first African coach to reach UCL league phase

  27-08-2026 12:35 via thesun.ng
  
  Manchester City and Ivory Coast legend Yaya Touré has made African football history after guiding Slovakian champions Slovan Bratislava into the UEFA Champions League league phase.
  Touré achieved the feat on Wednesday after Slovan defeated Celje 2-1 after extra time in the second leg of their final qualifying-round tie to secure a 3-2 aggregate victory.
  Cristian Martínez delivered the decisive moment in the 100th minute after Andraž Šporar had given Slovan the le
  
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• Army, immigration strengthen border security in Yobe

  27-08-2026 12:33 via punchng.com
  
  Nigerian Army and Immigration Service pledge to strengthen border security in Yobe State, enhancing collaboration and information sharing to combat threatsRead More: https://punchng.com/army-immigration-strengthen-border-security-in-yobe/
  
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• EPL: Delap leaves Chelsea, joins Nottingham Forest in club record £50m 

  27-08-2026 12:19 via thesun.ng
  
  Liam Delap has completed a club-record £50m transfer from Chelsea to Nottingham Forest, signing a five-year contract with the Premier League club.
  The 23-year-old striker leaves Stamford Bridge after just one season, having struggled to make a significant impact at Chelsea, where he scored only one Premier League goal.
  Delap will now look to revive his career at Forest and rediscover the form that made him one of England’s most promising young forwards during his breakthrough campaig
  
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• Kwara CP begins inspection of police formations

  27-08-2026 12:16 via punchng.com
  
  Kwara CP Ojo Adekimi commences unannounced inspections of police formations to assess readiness, discipline, and working conditions across the state.Read More: https://punchng.com/kwara-cp-begins-inspection-of-police-formations/
  
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• Talstack Introduces Time Off as It Builds Broader People Management System

  27-08-2026 12:09 via punchng.com
  
  Talstack launches Time Off, a new leave management module to simplify requests, approvals, and compliance within its expanding people management system.Read More: https://punchng.com/talstack-introduces-time-off-as-it-builds-broader-people-management-system/
  
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• Yaya Touré makes history as first African manager in UCL league phase

  27-08-2026 11:56 via vanguardngr.com
  By Enitan AbdultawabManchester City and Ivory Coast legend Yaya Touré has made history by becoming the first African coach to lead a club into the group stage of the UEFA Champions League.Touré achieved the feat on Wednesday after his Slovakian side, Slovan Bratislava, defeated Celje 2-1 after extra time in the second leg of their final qualifying-round tie. The victory secured a 3-2 aggregate win and booked Slovan a place in the Champions League group stage.Cristian Martín
  
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• Why I am playing for free at boyhood club – Herrera

  27-08-2026 11:54 via punchng.com
  
  Former Man United star Ander Herrera returns to his boyhood club Real Zaragoza, playing for free to help the Spanish side rebuild and achieve their dreams.Read More: https://punchng.com/why-i-am-playing-for-free-at-boyhood-club-herrera/
  
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• NFF Congress summons emergency meeting over federation affairs

  27-08-2026 11:49 via vanguardngr.com
  The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) Congress has summoned an emergency meeting of its members to deliberate on recent developments within the football governing body.The meeting, scheduled for September 26, 2026, at 12 noon in Abuja, is expected to bring together State Football Association chairmen, club representatives, members of the Referees Association, Coaches Association, Players Union and the Nigeria Referees Association.According to the invitation signed by Yakubu Sarma on behalf of t
  
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• EPL: Delap completes £50m move to Nottingham Forest

  27-08-2026 11:36 via punchng.com
  
  Liam Delap joins Nottingham Forest in a club-record £50m transfer from Chelsea. Discover how Delap hopes to revive his career at the City Ground.Read More: https://punchng.com/epl-delap-completes-50m-move-to-nottingham-forest/
  
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• 668,000 meters deployed, installed on customers’ premises – FG  

  27-08-2026 11:36 via punchng.com
  
  The Federal Government has deployed 668,000 electricity meters, covering 60% of active customers, to reduce the metering gap and end estimated billing in NRead More: https://punchng.com/668000-meters-deployed-installed-on-customers-premises-fg/
  
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• 2027: Makinde appoints digital media aide

  27-08-2026 11:21 via punchng.com
  
  Governor Seyi Makinde appoints Anthony Ehilebo as Special Adviser on Media and Digital Communication for his 2027 presidential campaign.Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-makinde-appoints-digital-media-aide/
  
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• EPL: Liverpool agree £120m Barcola deal as Salah replacement

  27-08-2026 11:11 via thesun.ng
  
  Liverpool have reached an agreement in principle with Paris Saint-Germain to sign France international forward Bradley Barcola in a deal worth about £120 million (€140 million).
  More than £100 million of the proposed fee is guaranteed, with Liverpool sporting director Richard Hughes and Fenway Sports Group president Mike Gordon working to complete the remaining details on Thursday.
  The agreement has not yet been signed, meaning the transfer is still subject to finalising the out
  
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• 1XCup 2026: Four Games Hold Today As Battle For Group Stage Spots Intensifies

  27-08-2026 11:09 via completesports.com
  
  The battle for places in the group stage of the 1XCup 2026 grassroots football competition continues today, Thursday, August 27, with four intriguing second-round fixtures scheduled to take place at the Inspire Sports Ground, Cappa, Oshodi, Lagos as teams fight to keep their dreams of winning the trophy alive. The first match action for today [...]
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• Soldiers foil ransom payment, rescue kidnapped woman in Kebbi

  27-08-2026 11:05 via punchng.com
  
  Nigerian soldiers in Kebbi successfully foiled a ransom payment and rescued a kidnapped woman in Danko-Wasagu LGA. Read about the operation and ongoing effRead More: https://punchng.com/soldiers-foil-ransom-payment-rescue-kidnapped-woman-in-kebbi/
  
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• Scientists link Nepal flood to glacier collapse

  27-08-2026 11:05 via punchng.com
  
  Scientists link the devastating Nepal flood to a glacier collapse, killing over 160 people. Climate change may increase instability in Himalayan glaciers.Read More: https://punchng.com/scientists-link-nepal-flood-to-glacier-collapse/
  
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• FAAN denies fix on controversial N30,000 Lagos airport taxi rate

  27-08-2026 11:05 via punchng.com
  
  FAAN clarifies that the N30,000 Lagos airport taxi fare was not newly imposed by the authority, addressing public criticism over transportation costs.Read More: https://punchng.com/faan-denies-fix-on-controversial-n30000-lagos-airport-taxi-rate/
  
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• 2027: Makinde appoints campaign spokesperson

  27-08-2026 11:05 via punchng.com
  
  Governor Seyi Makinde appoints Anthony Ehilebo as his campaign spokesperson for the 2027 presidential election, aiming to reset Nigeria.Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-makinde-appoints-campaign-spokesperson/
  
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• NPFL: Yusuf Vows To Make Shooting Stars Better, More Competitive

  27-08-2026 10:58 via completesports.com
  
  Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) newly appointed Head Coach, Salisu Yusuf, has vowed to make the Oluyole Warriors a ‘better’ and more ‘competitive’ team in the EuroMatch NPFL 2026/2027 season, CAF Confederation Cup and President Federation Cup, Completesports.com reports. Yusuf, a former Super Eagles coach, took over the leadership of the Ibadan side on 14 [...]
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• UEFA moves to unseat Infantino with unity candidate

  27-08-2026 10:50 via thesun.ng
  
  UEFA is intensifying efforts to find a single candidate to challenge FIFA President Gianni Infantino in next year’s presidential election, despite dropping its threat to boycott FIFA competitions.
  The European football body’s 55 member associations and its representatives on the FIFA Council are expected to receive confirmation that the FIFA Forward Enterprise proposal will not be revived.
  The decision is expected to be formally endorsed at UEFA’s executive committee meeting in
  
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• Visa crisis rocks Falconets as captain misses World Cup

  27-08-2026 10:45 via thesun.ng
  
  Nigeria’s Falconets have been forced to make two late changes to their squad for the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup in Poland after captain Joy Igbokwe and midfielder Faridat Abdulwahab failed to secure visas.
  The duo could not travel with the team on Monday because of unresolved visa issues, prompting the Nigeria Football Federation to draft in Vivian Kachi and Alaba Olabiyi as replacements.
  The Falconets arrived in Poland on Tuesday with 20 players and resumed training the follow
  
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