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• Kwara senator picks PDP senatorial ticket hours after dumping APC

  21-08-2026 15:32 via punchng.com
  
  Kwara Senator Saliu Mustapha has officially joined the PDP, securing the senatorial ticket for Kwara Central hours after leaving the APC. Read more on thisRead More: https://punchng.com/kwara-senator-picks-pdp-senatorial-ticket-hours-after-dumping-apc/
  
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• BREAKING: Nollywood actor Taiwo Hassan ‘Ogogo’ is dead

  23-08-2026 20:07 via punchng.com
  
  Nollywood mourns as veteran actor Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo, is confirmed dead after a battle with stage-four cancer.Read More: https://punchng.com/breaking-nollywood-actor-taiwo-hassan-ogogo-is-dead/
  
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• Szoboszlai’s last-gasp leveller rescues Liverpool in Newcastle draw

  23-08-2026 19:56 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Liverpool midfielder Dominik Szoboszlai scored a penalty with the last kick of the game to rescue a dramatic 2-2 draw against Newcastle in Andoni Iraola’s first match in charge of the Reds.Iraola is the figurehead of a new era for Liverpool after Arne Slot’s close-season sacking and Mohamed Salah’s departure to Trabzonspor.Liverpool’s first steps into the future were uncomfortable, with Newcastle exposing the defensive flaws that proved fatal for Slot last season.Anthony
  
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• Rangers Edge Plateau United To Win NPFL Pre-Season Tournament

  23-08-2026 19:52 via completesports.com
  
  Rangers emerged champions of the Nigeria Premier Football League ,NPFL, Pre-Season invitational tournament following a 1-0 victory over Plateau United in the final at the New Jos Stadium on Sunday. Justice Akugre was the hero for Rangers, scoring the decisive goal in the 28th minute. Akugre rose unchallenged inside the box to power home a [...]
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• La Liga: Lookman Features In Atletico Madrid Draw Vs Villarreal

  23-08-2026 19:45 via completesports.com
  
  Super Eagles winger Ademola Lookman was in action as Atletico Madrid played out an entertaining 2-2 draw against Villarreal in Sunday’s La Liga game. The Nigerian international who had a quiet game for the Yellow Submarine was later substituted in the 79th minute for Jose Gimenez. Read Also:‘I Don’t Think It Is A Sending Off’ [...]
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• Oyo congratulates TUC chairman on emergence as PENGASSAN president

  23-08-2026 19:32 via punchng.com
  
  Oyo State Government congratulates Bosun Olabiyi-Agoro, state TUC chairman, on his emergence as the new PENGASSAN President.Read More: https://punchng.com/oyo-congratulates-tuc-chairman-on-emergence-as-pengassan-president/
  
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• NNL: Maikaba Vows To Lead Bayelsa United Back To NPFL In One Season

  23-08-2026 19:12 via completesports.com
  
  Bayelsa United technical adviser Abdul Maikaba has declared that his main objective is to guide the club back to the Nigeria Premier Football League ,NPFL, at the end of the 2026/27 Nigeria National League, NNL, season. Maikaba stated this after the Prosperity Boys recorded a pre-season victory over De Go-Pro FC of Sapele as preparations [...]
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• Nordic Nations Withdraw Confidence In Infantino

  23-08-2026 19:01 via completesports.com
  
  Six Nordic football associations (Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden, and the Faroe Islands) have issued a joint statement in Helsinki, declaring a total loss of confidence in FIFA President Gianni Infantino. They backed regional calls for his resignation and demanded independent investigations into controversial private equity proposals. The Nordic bodies aligned with UEFA, the Asian [...]
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• EPL: Man City beat Bournemouth 2-1 in Maresca’s debut

  23-08-2026 18:53 via punchng.com
  
  Enzo Maresca secures a dramatic 2-1 victory for Man City against Bournemouth in his Premier League debut, with late goals from Guehi and Gvardiol.Read More: https://punchng.com/epl-man-city-beat-bournemouth-2-1-in-marescas-debut/
  
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• EPL: Brighton humble 10-man Aston Villa with 4-0 rout

  23-08-2026 18:50 via thesun.ng
  
  Brighton & Hove Albion began their Premier League campaign in emphatic fashion on Sunday, thrashing 10-man Aston Villa 4-0 at the Amex Stadium.
  Brighton took control after just eight minutes when Maxim De Cuyper’s effort struck the post before deflecting into the net off Villa defender Victor Lindelof for an own goal.
  De Cuyper doubled Brighton’s advantage 10 minutes later, finishing from close range after Georginio Rutter broke behind the Villa defence and cut the ball back into
  
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• FULL LIST: Umahi’s son, 12 others win Ebonyi LG chairmanship seats

  23-08-2026 18:42 via punchng.com
  
  The APC swept all 13 chairmanship seats in the Ebonyi LG election, including Osborn Umahi. Discover the full list of winners and election details.Read More: https://punchng.com/full-list-umahis-son-12-others-win-ebonyi-lg-chairmanship-seats/
  
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• Yohanna Earns High Rating On Winning Debut For Brighton

  23-08-2026 18:35 via completesports.com
  
  Nigeria youngster Zadok Yohanna earned himself high rating as Brighton and Hove Albion kicked off the new Premier League season with a dominant 4-0 win against Aston Villa on Sunday. Yohanna was named among Brighton’s substitute in their opening fixture against Villa at the Amex. The 19-year-old was then brought on for his debut with [...]
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• EPL: Tottenham agree deal to sign Man City star Marmoush

  23-08-2026 18:27 via thesun.ng
  
  Tottenham Hotspur have reached an agreement with Manchester City to sign Egypt international Omar Marmoush on loan, according to renowned transfer journalist Fabrizio Romano.
  The deal will see the 27-year-old forward move to north London on an initial loan, with an option to buy that will become mandatory if certain conditions are met. Marmoush is expected to travel to Tottenham on Monday for his medical before completing the move.
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• Brighton start Premier League season with 4-0 rout of Aston Villa

  23-08-2026 18:26 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Brighton lanched their Premier League campaign with a dominant 4-0 win over 10-man Aston Villa at the Amex Stadium on Sunday.It took the Seagulls just eight minutes to open the scoring as Maxim de Cuyper forced an own goal from Victor Lindelof before the Belgian made it 2-0 10 minutes later.Europa League champions Villa, who finished fourth in England’s top-flight last season, then capitulated completely as Jack Hinshelwood struck two goals in as many minutes to put Brighton 4-0 up.To mak
  
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• Premier League: Yohanna Makes Debut In Brighton’s Big Win Over Aston Villa

  23-08-2026 18:16 via completesports.com
  
  Zadok Yohanna made his Premier League debut for Brighton & Hove Albion as the Seagulls cruised to a convincing 4-0 victory over Aston Villa at the Amex Stadium on Sunday. Yohanna started the encounter on the bench before replacing Mats Wieffer 12 minutes from time. It was the youngster’s second competitive appearance for Fabian Hürzeler’s [...]
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• Plateau denies scrapping tourism ministry in cabinet reshuffle

  23-08-2026 18:11 via punchng.com
  
  Plateau State Government denies claims of scrapping the Ministry of Tourism and Hospitality in its recent cabinet reshuffle, affirming its importance to ecRead More: https://punchng.com/plateau-denies-scrapping-tourism-ministry-in-cabinet-reshuffle/
  
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• YPP urges INEC to extend voter registration

  23-08-2026 17:56 via punchng.com
  
  The Young Progressive Party (YPP) calls on INEC to extend the continuous voter registration exercise, warning that many Nigerians risk disenfranchisement iRead More: https://punchng.com/ypp-urges-inec-to-extend-voter-registration/
  
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• EPL: Brighton thrash 10-man Villa 4-0 in season opener

  23-08-2026 17:56 via punchng.com
  
  Brighton dominated 10-man Aston Villa with a resounding 4-0 victory in their Premier League season opener. Read about the goals and red card incident.Read More: https://punchng.com/epl-brighton-thrash-10-man-villa-4-0-in-season-opener/
  
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• Defence ministry hails Matawalle’s appointment to Tinubu campaign team

  23-08-2026 17:56 via punchng.com
  
  Defence Ministry hails Bello Matawalle’s appointment as Deputy Director, Security and Intelligence I for the APC 2027 Presidential Campaign Council.Read More: https://punchng.com/defence-ministry-hails-matawalles-appointment-to-tinubu-campaign-team/
  
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• Cherki Matches Gundogan’s EPL Feat In Man City’s Comeback Win Against Bournemouth

  23-08-2026 17:41 via completesports.com
  
  Rayan Cherki equaled former Manchester City star Ilkay Gundogan’s Premier League feat, after helping Enzo Maresca’s side to a remarkable 2-1 comeback win against Bournemouth on Sunday. City were on the verge of losing their opening league fixture after Marcus Tarvenier gave Bournemouth the lead on 26 minutes. But Cherki, who came on in the [...]
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• Police arrest two kidnappers in Ondo

  23-08-2026 17:40 via punchng.com
  
  Ondo State Police Command arrests two suspected kidnappers in Molege, Owo LGA. Learn more about the ongoing investigation and efforts to dismantle the syndRead More: https://punchng.com/police-arrest-two-kidnappers-in-ondo-2/
  
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• Osun calls for reconciliation, warns against post-election violence

  23-08-2026 17:40 via punchng.com
  
  Osun State Government urges reconciliation and warns against post-election violence, calling for peace and healing after the governorship election.Read More: https://punchng.com/osun-calls-for-reconciliation-warns-against-post-election-violence/
  
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• EPL: Maresca begins Man City reign with comeback win over Bournemouth

  23-08-2026 17:32 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Manchester City made a winning start to life without Pep Guardiola as late goals from Marc Guehi and Josko Gvardiol snatched a dramatic 2-1 victory against Bournemouth on Sunday in Enzo Maresca’s first Premier League game as the Spaniard’s replacement.Marcus Tavernier’s first half goal put Bournemouth ahead at the Etihad Stadium before City staged a pulsating fightback in the final minutes.Marc Guehi headed City’s equaliser with six minutes left before Gvardiol stroked i
  
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• Charlton Boss Hails Okonkwo’s Display In Win Over West Ham

  23-08-2026 17:13 via completesports.com
  
  Charlton Athletic manager Nathan Jones has heaped praise on Arthur Okonkwo following the goalkeeper’s outstanding display in the Addicks’ 2-1 away victory over West Ham United. Okonkwo made a memorable debut for Charlton at the London Stadium, playing a key role in helping Jones’ side secure maximum points from the keenly contested encounter. The Nigeria [...]
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• C’River gov pledges support for SPAR fire victims

  23-08-2026 17:10 via punchng.com
  
  Cross River State Governor, Bassey Otu, assures full government support for victims of the SPAR fire in Calabar, promising immediate intervention and recovRead More: https://punchng.com/criver-gov-pledges-support-for-spar-fire-victims/
  
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• 2027 Hajj: Kwara fixes ₦5m initial deposit for intending pilgrims

  23-08-2026 17:10 via punchng.com
  
  Kwara State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board sets N5m initial deposit for 2027 Hajj. Learn about payment deadlines and improved airlift arrangements for KwaraRead More: https://punchng.com/2027-hajj-kwara-fixes-%e2%82%a65m-initial-deposit-for-intending-pilgrims/
  
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• Bundesliga: Kane voted player of the year in Germany

  23-08-2026 16:54 via punchng.com
  
  Bayern Munich’s Harry Kane wins Germany’s Player of the Year award after a stellar season, scoring 61 goals. Learn more about his achievement.Read More: https://punchng.com/bundesliga-kane-voted-player-of-the-year-in-germany/
  
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• Woman born without fingerprints recounts JAMB, NYSC biometric struggles

  23-08-2026 16:39 via punchng.com
  
  A Nigerian woman born with adermatoglyphia shares her struggles with JAMB, NYSC, and banking biometrics. Learn about this rare condition and solutions.Read More: https://punchng.com/woman-born-without-fingerprints-recounts-jamb-nysc-biometric-struggles/
  
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• Soldiers kill kidnapper, arrest two in Benue

  23-08-2026 16:39 via punchng.com
  
  Troops of Operation Whirl Stroke killed a suspected kidnapper and arrested two others in Benue, recovering weapons and foiling an abduction attempt.Read More: https://punchng.com/soldiers-kill-kidnapper-arrest-two-in-benue/
  
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• Ekiti monarch honours Oyebanji, Bamidele with chieftaincy titles

  23-08-2026 16:39 via punchng.com
  
  Ekiti’s Alaaye of Efon Kingdom confers chieftaincy titles on Governor Biodun Oyebanji and Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele for their community contributions.Read More: https://punchng.com/ekiti-monarch-honours-oyebanji-bamidele-with-chieftaincy-titles/
  
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