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• Kaduna varsity begs lecturers to end strike

  29-08-2026 01:29 via punchng.com
  
  The management of Kaduna State University has appealed to the Academic Staff Union of Universities, KASU chapter, to suspend its two-week warning strike, saying the intervention of the state government has provided a fresh opportunity to resolve the lecturers’ grievances. The appeal came on Friday, barely 24 hours after the lecturers commenced the warning strike,Read More: https://punchng.com/kaduna-varsity-begs-lecturers-to-end-strike/
  
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• 1xCup 2026: Goals Dry Up As Joy Cometh, BYT, AUX, Young Stars Triumph

  29-08-2026 10:47 via completesports.com
  The goals dried up during Friday’s action in the 1xCup 2026 qualifiers as four matches produced three narrow victories and a dramatic penalty-shootout win, with Joy Cometh FC recording the biggest victory of the day. A total of six goals were scored in four matches at the Inspire Sports Ground, Cappa, Oshodi, Lagos, averaging a [...]
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• Gusau’s legacy: Four years of failure and a resignation too late

  29-08-2026 10:42 via vanguardngr.com
  By Douglas Baye-Osagie Ibrahim Gusau’s resignation as President of the Nigeria Football Federation should not be mistaken for an achievement. After four years in charge, he leaves behind a federation facing one of the darkest periods in Nigerian football history. His decision to finally step aside came only after mounting pressure, public anger and intense scrutiny following a succession of failures across Nigerian football.Gusau may describe his departure as a patriotic decision tak
  
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• Saudi League: Ronaldo breaks Al-Nassr’s all-time scoring record

  29-08-2026 10:41 via thesun.ng
  
  Al-Nassr captain Cristiano Ronaldo has reacted after becoming the club’s all-time leading scorer in the Saudi Pro League.
  The Portugal international reached the milestone after scoring in Al-Nassr’s 2-1 victory over Al-Taawoun on Friday.
  Ronaldo’s goal took his league tally for the club to 104, surpassing Mohammed Al-Sahlawi’s previous record of 103 goals.
  Ronaldo is now Al-Nassr’s leading scorer in the Saudi Pro League, with 104 goals in just 110 games.
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• Nepal floods leave trail of destruction, aid challenge

  29-08-2026 10:35 via punchng.com
  
  Devastating Nepal floods leave a trail of destruction, with over 2,400 missing and 620 dead. The government appeals for aid to tackle recovery challenges.Read More: https://punchng.com/nepal-floods-leave-trail-of-destruction-aid-challenge/
  
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• ‘It’s My Instinct’ –Cherki Reacts To Stunning Goal Vs Crystal Palace

  29-08-2026 10:33 via completesports.com
  Manchester City midfielder Rayan Cherki has disclosed that his brilliant goal against Crystal Palace came down to pure instinct. Recall that Manchester City cruised to a 4-1 win over Crystal Palace on Friday, maintaining their perfect start to the Premier League season. Read Also:EPL: Man City Thrash Crystal Palace 4-1 To Go Top Of League [...]
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• Ecuador jails ex-President Moreno five years for bribery

  29-08-2026 09:57 via punchng.com
  
  Former Ecuadoran President Lenin Moreno sentenced to five years in prison for bribery related to a Chinese-built hydroelectric dam. Read more on the case.Read More: https://punchng.com/ecuador-jails-ex-president-moreno-five-years-for-bribery/
  
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• Iceland votes on whether to reopen door to EU

  29-08-2026 09:36 via punchng.com
  
  Icelanders vote on resuming EU membership negotiations. The referendum is a tight race, with economic and geopolitical factors influencing the decision.Read More: https://punchng.com/iceland-votes-on-whether-to-reopen-door-to-eu/
  
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• NPFL: Yusuf Upbeat Shooting Stars Will Get Better After Inter Lagos Victory

  29-08-2026 09:21 via completesports.com
  Shooting Stars technical adviser Salisu Yusuf is confident his side will improve as the season progresses, Completesports.com reports. The Oluyole Warriors opened their 2026/27 Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, campaign with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over newly promoted Inter Lagos at the Lekan Salami Stadium, Adamasingba, Ibadan on Friday. Lucky Emmanuel put Shooting Stars ahead [...]
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• Arsenal Keeping Tabs On Man United Star Forward

  29-08-2026 09:19 via completesports.com
  
  Manchester United sources have not ruled out the prospect of Marcus Rashford leaving the club before next Tuesday’s transfer deadline, with Arsenal understood to be keeping tabs on his situation alongside Barcelona, according to TEAMtalk. TEAMtalk revealed earlier this month that Barcelona have maintained a line of communication with Rashford’s camp, despite the England international [...]
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• Fernández Reaches Verbal Agreement With Man City

  29-08-2026 09:01 via completesports.com
  
  Argentina international Enzo Fernández has reached a verbal agreement on personal terms with Manchester City. This is according to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano (via Business Upturn). The Argentina international’s potential move from Chelsea now hinges entirely on club-to-club negotiations, with no official bid submitted yet by the Premier League champions. Contacts between the two clubs [...]
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• Nepal, China floods: Nearly 3,000 missing, 633 dead

  29-08-2026 08:41 via punchng.com
  
  Thousands are missing and hundreds dead after devastating Nepal China floods. Rescuers battle to find survivors amidst widespread destruction and rising deRead More: https://punchng.com/nepal-china-floods-nearly-3000-missing-633-dead/
  
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• Morning recap: ‘Fake’ SGF project office controversy, Poco Lee’s UK case puts entertainers on alert, other top stories

  29-08-2026 08:41 via punchng.com
  
  Controversy surrounds the SGF project office after the ICPC labelled it fake. Get the full story on this internal dispute and other top news.Read More: https://punchng.com/morning-recap-fake-sgf-project-office-controversy-poco-lees-uk-case-puts-entertainers-on-alert-other-top-stories/
  
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• Police ​‌‍​‌‍⁠⁠‌‍​‌‍‌​‍⁠‌​arrest female students over viral Plateau assault video

  29-08-2026 08:25 via punchng.com
  
  Plateau State Police arrest female students involved in a viral assault video from Pankshin. Commissioner condemns jungle justice and cybercrime.Read More: https://punchng.com/police-%e2%81%a0%e2%81%a0%e2%81%a0arrest-female-students/
  
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• Super Eagles To Switch From Nike To Adidas

  29-08-2026 08:11 via completesports.com
  
  Nigeria will end its 11-year association with Nike and return to adidas, after agreeing an $8.5 million-a-year equipment deal that the Nigeria Football Federation says is the biggest in African football. Former NFF president Ibrahim Gusau, who resigned along with the federation’s executive committee on Thursday, revealed the agreement at a news conference in Abuja, [...]
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• Remain vigilant, Otti urges Abia women

  29-08-2026 08:10 via punchng.com
  
  Governor Alex Otti urges Abia women to remain vigilant and focused on raising children, highlighting his wife’s impactful women empowerment programs.Read More: https://punchng.com/remain-vigilant-otti-urges-abia-women/
  
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• Kane Confirms Talks On Bayern Munich Contract Extension

  29-08-2026 08:01 via completesports.com
  
  Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane has confirmed that contract extension talks with the club started last week following their 5-1 Bundesliga opening win against Stuttgart. The first official meeting took place the previous week, though Kane emphasized that sorting out all the details will take time rather than just a week or two. Read Also:Arokodare [...]
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• Christian women urged to embrace godly character, dignity

  29-08-2026 08:00 via punchng.com
  
  Christian women are encouraged to embrace godly character, strength, and dignity. Discover how to cultivate virtues and become builders in your home and coRead More: https://punchng.com/christian-women-urged-to-embrace-godly-character-dignity/
  
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• Moody’s changes Nigeria’s outlook to positive, affirms B3 rating

  29-08-2026 07:53 via punchng.com
  
  Moody’s has upgraded Nigeria’s credit outlook to positive from stable, affirming its B3 rating. This reflects improved external position and stronger econoRead More: https://punchng.com/moodys-changes-nigerias-outlook-to-positive-affirms-b3-rating/
  
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• Arokodare Keen To Maintain Impressive Ajax Form

  29-08-2026 07:45 via completesports.com
  
  Tolu Arokodare is determined to continue making a positive impact at Eredivisie giants Ajax following his impressive start to life at the club, reports Completesports.com. Arokodare joined Ajax on loan from Wolverhampton Wanderers before the start of the season. The Nigeria international has quickly settled at the Johan Cruyff Arena, registering three goals and two [...]
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• US secures majority control of Venezuelan oil reserves – Trump

  29-08-2026 07:02 via punchng.com
  
  President Trump announces a historic deal giving the US majority control of 65 billion barrels of Venezuelan oil reserves, promising investment and lower gRead More: https://punchng.com/us-secures-majority-control-of-venezuelan-oil-reserves-trump/
  
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• The Perfect Gift! — Odegbami

  29-08-2026 06:00 via completesports.com
  
  Even the elements joined in the conspiracy and the celebration. They ensured that the news of the resignation of the President and members of the Executive Committee of the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, coincided with the marking of the anniversary of the day of my birth. It was a lovely birthday gift. This is to [...]
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• Ex-footballer Ighedosa presents book on African players’ struggles

  29-08-2026 03:18 via punchng.com
  
  Ex-footballer Victor Ighedosa launches ‘MARCUS’, a book detailing the real struggles African footballers face pursuing European dreams.Read More: https://punchng.com/ex-footballer-ighedosa-launches-book-on-african-players-struggles/
  
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• Ex-footballer Ighedosa launches book on African players’ struggles

  29-08-2026 03:18 via punchng.com
  
  Former NEPA star Victor Ighedosa launches ‘MARCUS’, a book detailing the real struggles African footballers face pursuing European dreams.Read More: https://punchng.com/ex-footballer-ighedosa-launches-book-on-african-players-struggles/
  
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• Ucheibe joins Oshoala at Al Hilal

  29-08-2026 03:13 via punchng.com
  
  Super Falcons star Christy Ucheibe signs with Saudi club Al Hilal, reuniting with Asisat Oshoala. Discover her impact on the team.Read More: https://punchng.com/ucheibe-joins-oshoala-at-al-hilal/
  
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• Police probe Calabar Bolt driver’s death

  29-08-2026 03:09 via punchng.com
  
  The Cross River State Police Command has commenced an investigation into the death of a 29-year-old Bolt driver, Emmanuel Effiong Ita, whose body was found in his Honda City vehicle along the Target–Udy King axis of Calabar on Friday. Saturday PUNCH gathered that Ita, a resident of Ikot Effanga Mkpa, Calabar, was discovered dead inRead More: https://punchng.com/police-probe-calabar-bolt-drivers-death/
  
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• Ogun to pay ex-councillors

  29-08-2026 03:09 via punchng.com
  
  The Ogun State Government has assured former councillors who served across the 20 Local Government Areas of the state between 2021 and 2024 of payment of their outstanding severance entitlements. The Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Ganiyu Hamzat, stated this in a telephone interview with our correspondent on Thursday. According to Hamzat, GovernorRead More: https://punchng.com/ogun-to-pay-ex-councillors/
  
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• LASUSTECH lecturers protest salary delay

  29-08-2026 03:09 via punchng.com
  
  Lecturers at the Lagos State University of Science and Technology have demanded an explanation as to why their August salaries are yet to be paid by the management of the institution. A cross-section of the teaching staff who spoke with Saturday PUNCH on condition of anonymity on Friday accused the management of deliberately withholding theirRead More: https://punchng.com/lasustech-lecturers-protest-salary-delay/
  
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• How I taught keyboardist unforgettable lesson for mocking my blindness – Music producer, Ajibola

  29-08-2026 03:09 via punchng.com
  
  Professional keyboardist, Olatunji Ajibola, who became visually impaired at the age of 10, speaks with AYOOLA OLASUPO about how he taught himself to play the keyboard, built a career as a musician, producer and singer, and why he believes disability should never define a person Could you take us through your childhood journey? I’m fromRead More: https://punchng.com/how-i-taught-keyboardist-unforgettable-lesson-for-mocking-my-blindness-music-producer-ajibola/
  
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• Commuters, residents decry poor Enugu-Makurdi road condition

  29-08-2026 03:09 via punchng.com
  
  Commuters and residents plying the 9th Mile–Obollo-Afor–Makurdi Federal Highway and the connecting Obollo-Afor–Eha-Amufu–Nkalagu road have lamented the deplorable condition of the routes, saying the abandonment of construction works has exposed travellers to kidnapping, vehicle breakdowns and severe dust pollution. The affected road users, who spoke with our correspondents on Thursday, said the abrupt departure ofRead More: https://punchng.com/commuters-residents-decry-po
  
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