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• Kaduna varsity lecturers begin two-week warning strike

  28-08-2026 13:36 via punchng.com
  
  Kaduna State University lecturers begin a two-week warning strike over unresolved demands including salaries, allowances, and university autonomy. Get theRead More: https://punchng.com/kaduna-varsity-lecturers-begin-two-week-warning-strike/
  
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• Troops kill scores of bandits in Sokoto

  29-08-2026 01:29 via punchng.com
  
  Scores of suspected bandits have reportedly been killed after troops of the Nigerian Army overran their positions in Maikujera, Rabah Local Government Area of Sokoto State. The operation, which was ongoing as of Friday evening, involved the deployment of Armoured Personnel Carriers and other military assets as the troops moved to dislodge the armed groupsRead More: https://punchng.com/troops-kill-scores-of-bandits-in-sokoto/
  
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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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• Itauma battles Hrgović for IBF heavyweight title

  29-08-2026 01:29 via punchng.com
  
  British-Nigerian heavyweight prospect Moses Itauma will battle Filip Hrgović for the vacant IBF heavyweight title on Saturday at the O2 Arena in London, with tension rising between both fighters ahead of the bout. Itauma, born in Slovakia to a Nigerian father and Slovak mother before relocating to Kent as a child, remains unbeaten in allRead More: https://punchng.com/itauma-battles-hrgovic-for-ibf-heavyweight-title/
  
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• Ekiti fights improper waste disposal

  29-08-2026 01:29 via punchng.com
  
  The Ekiti State Government has begun enforcement against improper waste disposal, warning residents against activities capable of causing environmental nuisance or endangering public health. This follows complaints of offensive odour in parts of Ado Ekiti, the state capital. The Commissioner for Environment and Natural Resources, Tosin Aluko-Ajisafe, in a statement made available to journalists onRead More: https://punchng.com/ekiti-fights-improper-waste-disposal/
  
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• Police comb bushes for abducted corpers

  29-08-2026 01:29 via punchng.com
  
  The Kogi State Police Command and other security operatives have continued to comb the surrounding bushes for National Youth Service Corps members and other passengers abducted along the Aloma–Egane Expressway in Ofu Local Government Area of the state. The police said 11 victims, including the drivers of the two buses attacked on Wednesday, had beenRead More: https://punchng.com/police-comb-bushes-for-abducted-corpers/
  
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• No economic growth without security – Tinubu

  29-08-2026 01:29 via punchng.com
  
  President Bola Tinubu has said the country cannot achieve meaningful economic growth without securing the lives and property of its citizens, stressing that peace and stability are essential for businesses to thrive. Tinubu stated this on Friday at the graduation ceremony of participants of the National Defence College Course 34 in Abuja. A total ofRead More: https://punchng.com/no-economic-growth-without-security-tinubu/
  
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• Nnamdi Kanu: Broadcast locations created legal flaw, says Ejimakor

  29-08-2026 01:29 via punchng.com
  
  Former lead counsel to Nnamdi Kanu, Aloy Ejimakor, has explained his decision to challenge the continuation of the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra’s terrorism trial, arguing that the prosecution failed to disclose where the alleged broadcasts underpinning the charges were made. Ejimakor, who led Kanu’s defence between February 2024 and March 2025,Read More: https://punchng.com/nnamdi-kanu-broadcast-locations-created-legal-flaw-says-ejimakor/
  
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• Nigerian borders already open, Presidency replies Atiku

  29-08-2026 01:29 via punchng.com
  
  The Presidency on Friday dismissed African Democratic Congress presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar’s campaign pledge to open the borders upon assuming office, insisting that the country’s land borders were already open. It described the promise as evidence that the former Vice President had become unhinged and willing to say anything to deceive politically gullible Nigerians. SpecialRead More: https://punchng.com/nigerian-borders-already-open-presidency-replies-atiku/
  
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• Love for sale? Okonkwo’s N700,000 matchmaking platform faces fire

  29-08-2026 01:29 via punchng.com
  
  A N700,000-a-year Christian matchmaking platform launched by relationship coach and pastor, Kingsley Okonkwo, has triggered a heated debate among Nigerians, with critics accusing him of commercialising the search for love and marriage. The platform, ‘Mentor To Marry’, offers three annual membership packages ranging from N70,000 to N700,000, with the most expensive package providing subscribers withRead More: https://punchng.com/love-for-sale-okonkwos-n700000-matchmaking-platform-face
  
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• Lawmaker backs CNG buses

  29-08-2026 01:29 via punchng.com
  
  The Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Public Assets, Ademorin Kuye, has urged state governors and local government chairmen across the country to adopt compressed natural gas-powered mass transit schemes to reduce the burden of high transportation costs on workers. Kuye made the call on Friday while reacting to the rollout of 37Read More: https://punchng.com/lawmaker-backs-cng-buses/
  
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• FG’s CNG policy: 120,000 conversions inadequate, says Atiku

  29-08-2026 01:29 via punchng.com
  
  Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and the African Democratic Congress presidential candidate have criticised the Federal Government’s Compressed Natural Gas conversion programme, describing the conversion of about 120,000 vehicles in more than three years as inadequate to address the country’s transportation and cost-of-living crises. Atiku, in a statement issued on Friday by his Senior SpecialRead More: https://punchng.com/fgs-cng-policy-120000-conversions-inadequate-says-atiku/
  
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• 10-year-old car vandalism gang busted in Lagos

  29-08-2026 01:29 via punchng.com
  
  The Lagos State Police Command has busted a suspected vehicle vandalism syndicate that has allegedly been operating across the state for about 10 years. Two members of the gang, identified as 46-year-old Uba Chigozie and 37-year-old Onyeka Emordi, were arrested by operatives of the Anti-Kidnapping Unit of the command under the supervision of CSP SundayRead More: https://punchng.com/10-year-old-car-vandalism-gang-busted-in-lagos/
  
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• Naira sustains gains, trades at N1,337

  29-08-2026 01:07 via punchng.com
  
  The Naira sustained its appreciation this week, strengthening to N1,337.28 against the US dollar. Read more about the Naira gains and its performance.Read More: https://punchng.com/naira-sustains-gains-trades-at-n1337/
  
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• US judge rules Trump sanctions against Anthropic illegal

  29-08-2026 00:34 via punchng.com
  
  A US federal judge has ruled that the Trump administration’s sanctions against AI giant Anthropic were illegal, overturning the government’s punishment inRead More: https://punchng.com/us-judge-rules-trump-sanctions-against-anthropic-illegal/
  
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• Board shortlists NSCDC, immigration applicants for physical screening

  29-08-2026 00:20 via punchng.com
  
  The Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board has moved the 2024/2025 recruitment exercise for four paramilitary agencies to the physical screening and document verification stage. The board said applicants who participated in the Computer-Based Test conducted in November 2025 should check their status on its official recruitment portal. CDCFIB disclosed this in aRead More: https://punchng.com/board-shortlists-nscdc-immigration-applicants-for-physical-screening/
  
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• 2027: Obi, Kwankwaso supporters reject merger

  29-08-2026 00:04 via punchng.com
  
  The OK Movement, a political platform established to mobilise support for the joint ticket of the Nigeria Democratic Congress presidential candidate, Peter Obi, and his running mate, Dr Rabiu Kwankwaso, on Friday ruled out any merger with an external political organisation ahead of the 2027 general elections. The group, which is a blend of supportersRead More: https://punchng.com/2027-obi-kwankwaso-supporters-reject-merger/
  
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• EPL: Man City Thrash Crystal Palace 4-1 To Go Top Of League Table

  28-08-2026 23:59 via completesports.com
  Rayan Cherki’s quickfire double inspired Manchester City to a 4-1 victory over Crystal Palace to spoil Pierre Sage’s welcome party at Selhurst Park, RTE reports. Erling Haaland, sporting a black armband in honour of the late Norwegian King Harald V – whose death was announced earlier on Friday – nodded in the 17th-minute opener as [...]
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• Nigerian jailed in US for laundering $3.1m scam proceeds

  28-08-2026 23:40 via punchng.com
  
  A Nigerian national, Oluwasegun Baiyewu, has been sentenced to 95 months (7 years and 11 months) in prison in the United States for laundering more than $3.1 million in proceeds from various fraud schemes targeting US citizens. The US Department of Justice said Baiyewu, 40, of Houston, Texas, was sentenced on Thursday for his roleRead More: https://punchng.com/nigerian-jailed-in-us-for-laundering-3-1m-scam-proceeds/
  
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• Transfer: Atletico Madrid set deadline for Alvarez to decide on Arsenal move

  28-08-2026 23:17 via thesun.ng
  
  Atletico Madrid have reportedly given Julian Alvarez until Sunday to decide whether he is willing to consider a move to Arsenal or remain with the Spanish club.
  According to Sky Sports, the Argentina international is weighing his options after Atletico repeatedly informed him that a transfer to Barcelona is not possible.
  However, Alvarez has yet to show a willingness to seriously consider a move to Arsenal, despite the Premier League champions’ interest in signing him.
  Those close to the s
  
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• Police parade two doctors, others over kidney harvesting in Nasarawa

  28-08-2026 23:11 via punchng.com
  
  The Nigeria Police Force has paraded four suspects allegedly involved in an organ harvesting and human trafficking syndicate operating in Nasarawa State. The suspects are Emmanuel Ode, 23; Dr Benjamin Oyime, 48, a nephrologist and consultant to Wellington Hospital, Life Camp, Abuja; Dr Daniel Otukpa, 53, also a nephrologist and Acting Director of Clinical ServicesRead More: https://punchng.com/police-parade-two-doctors-others-over-kidney-harvesting-in-nasarawa/
  
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• Alcaraz Vows To Defend US Open Title

  28-08-2026 23:06 via completesports.com
  
  Carlos Alcaraz says he needs real match competition as he prepares to defend his title at the US Open following a four-month injury layoff. Alcaraz has been sidelined since April due to a wrist injury sustained at the Barcelona Open. Read Also:US Open: Why Venus Keeps Getting Wildcards –Stubbs He tested his physical readiness by [...]
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• Soldiers beat me, others after encounter with terrorists, Yobe LG vice chairman‎ claims

  28-08-2026 22:55 via punchng.com
  
  The Vice Chairman of Geidam Local Government Area of Yobe State, Abubakar Muhammad Nur, has alleged that soldiers attached to the Nigerian Army assaulted and injured him while he was carrying out his official duties in the town on Friday. Nur told The PUNCH Online in an exclusive interview on Friday that the soldiers beatRead More: https://punchng.com/soldiers-beat-me-others-after-encounter-with-terrorists-yobe-lg-vice-chairman-claims/
  
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• Eagle Online publisher Dotun Oladipo for burial September 11

  28-08-2026 22:55 via punchng.com
  
  The family of The Eagle Online publisher, Dotun Oladipo, has announced September 11, 2026, as the burial date of the late journalist and media entrepreneur. This was contained in a statement signed on Friday by the Publicity Secretary, Guild of Corporate Online Publishers, Kemi Yesufu, which was made available to PUNCH Online. Oladipo died onRead More: https://punchng.com/eagle-online-publisher-dotun-oladipo-for-burial-september-11/
  
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• Bundesliga: Olise, Diaz fire Bayern to 5-1 win over Stuttgart

  28-08-2026 22:55 via punchng.com
  
  Michael Olise and Luis Diaz were among five different goalscorers as Bayern Munich cruised to a 5-1 home win over Stuttgart in Friday’s Bundesliga opener. Defending Bundesliga champions Bayern were in control from start to finish in a rematch of last season’s German Cup final, with Olise in spectacular form despite the wet conditions. DayotRead More: https://punchng.com/bundesliga-olise-diaz-fire-bayern-to-5-1-win-over-stuttgart/
  
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• Aston Villa Confirm Club-Record £65m Signing Of Jackson From Chelsea

  28-08-2026 22:47 via completesports.com
  
  Aston Villa have confirmed the club-record signing of Senegal international Nicolas Jackson from Chelsea. According to Sky Sports News, Villa are paying a fixed fee of £47.5m for Jackson, which could reach £65m. The total package surpasses the £59.5m they agreed for Johan Maznambi earlier this summer, meaning Villa have broken their transfer record twice [...]
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• NPFL:​‌‍​‌‍⁠⁠‌‍​‌‍​‌‍‍‌​ 3SC defeat Inter Lagos FC 2-1 in league opener

  28-08-2026 22:39 via punchng.com
  
  Shooting Stars Sports Club of Ibadan began their 2026/27 Nigeria Premier Football League campaign on an encouraging note, defeating newly promoted Inter Lagos FC 2-1 at the Lekan Salami Stadium, Ibadan, on Friday. Shooting Stars thrilled their home fans, who turned out in large numbers to cheer the team to victory in their opening fixture,Read More: https://punchng.com/npfl%e2%81%a0%e2%81%a0-3sc-defeat-inter-lagos/
  
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• NDDC begins reconstruction of 15.4km failed section on Benin-Sapele Expressway

  28-08-2026 22:39 via punchng.com
  
  Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, has described the reconstruction of a 15.4-kilometre failed section of the Benin-Sapele Expressway by the Niger Delta Development Commission as a major intervention that will ease movement and boost economic activities in the state. Oborevwori stated this on Friday at the flag-off of the reconstruction project at Amukpe Roundabout, Sapele,Read More: https://punchng.com/nddc-begins-reconstruction-of-15-4km-failed-section-on-benin-sapele-expressway/
  
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• Iran seeks diplomacy, demands end to US pressure

  28-08-2026 22:39 via punchng.com
  
  Iran left the door open to diplomacy on Friday, six months into a war with the United States that has upended the Middle East, but only if Washington abandons its pressure campaign. “Putting diplomacy back on track isn’t impossible. It hinges on the US understanding of one simple fact: pressure doesn’t work,” Iranian Foreign MinisterRead More: https://punchng.com/iran-seeks-diplomacy-demands-end-to-us-pressure/
  
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• Aston Villa sign Senegalese striker Jackson from Chelsea

  28-08-2026 22:39 via punchng.com
  
  Aston Villa signed Senegal striker Nicolas Jackson from Chelsea in a deal worth a reported club-record £65 million ($87 million) on Friday. Jackson agreed a five-year deal with the Europa League holders and is reunited with Villa manager Unai Emery after the pair worked together at Villarreal. Emery had revealed the 25-year-old was set toRead More: https://punchng.com/aston-villa-sign-senegalese-striker-jackson-from-chelsea/
  
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