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• No ‘Iran-controlled’ Palestinian state under my watch, Netanyahu vows

  24-08-2026 12:02 via punchng.com
  
  Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu vows no ‘Iran-controlled’ Palestinian state will be established in Gaza or West Bank under his leadership. Read more.Read More: https://punchng.com/no-iran-controlled-palestinian-state-under-my-watch-netanyahu-vows/
  
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• NPFL: Abia Warriors Targeting Continental Return After Season Of Lessons — Ifejiagwa

  24-08-2026 21:40 via completesports.com
  Abia Warriors Sporting Director, Emeka Ifejiagwa, has spoken glowingly of the club’s readiness for the 2026/2027 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), which kicks off this weekend, 30 August 2026, across the country, Completesports.com reports. The former Udoji United and Iwuanyanwu Nationale centre-back also demanded the introduction of Video Assistant Referee (VAR) technology in the country’s [...]
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• Alaafin commiserates with Ogogo family

  24-08-2026 21:30 via punchng.com
  
  The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Akeem Owoade, mourns the passing of veteran Nollywood actor Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo, who died at 66.Read More: https://punchng.com/alaafin-commiserates-with-ogogo-family/
  
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• Petrol imports rise in July as domestic refinery supply drops 21%

  24-08-2026 21:14 via punchng.com
  
  Nigeria’s petrol imports increased in July as domestic refinery supply fell by 21%, highlighting ongoing challenges despite expanding local refining capaciRead More: https://punchng.com/petrol-imports-rise-in-july-as-domestic-refinery-supply-drops-21/
  
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• Evening recap: Tears as Ogogo is laid to rest, Poco Lee faces UK court appearance, and other top stories

  24-08-2026 21:14 via punchng.com
  
  Tears flowed as Nollywood legend Ogogo was laid to rest. Get the full evening recap, including Poco Lee’s UK court appearance and FG’s admission list.Read More: https://punchng.com/evening-recap-tears-as-ogogo-is-laid-to-rest-poco-lee-faces-uk-court-appearance-and-other-top-stories/
  
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• Edo assembly impeaches suspended speaker

  24-08-2026 21:14 via punchng.com
  
  The Edo State House of Assembly has formally impeached suspended Speaker Blessing Agbebaku. Learn more about the dramatic turn of events in Edo politics.Read More: https://punchng.com/edo-assembly-impeaches-suspended-speaker/
  
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• World Cup-winner Petit joins call for change in FIFA leadership

  24-08-2026 20:57 via vanguardngr.com
  Several ex-footballers, including Premier League winners Emmanuel Petit and Mikael Silvestre, have called for “change” in FIFA’s leadership following the failed plan to open the World Cup to private investors.“Change is necessary. Power has blurred the current leadership’s ability to distinguish between its own interests and what is best for football,” Frenchmen Silvestre, Petit and Olivier Dacourt said in social media posts.The ex-players did not directly me
  
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• Why our female candidate quit 2027 presidential race — YPP

  24-08-2026 20:51 via punchng.com
  
  The Young Progressives Party (YPP) explains why its female presidential candidate, Anita Chukwu, withdrew from the 2027 race due to family security concernRead More: https://punchng.com/why-our-female-candidate-quit-2027-presidential-race-ypp/
  
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• Three dead, 15 suspects arrested in Edo violence

  24-08-2026 20:51 via punchng.com
  
  Three people are dead and 15 suspects arrested following separate incidents of violence in Edo State. Police confirm investigations are ongoing into the EdRead More: https://punchng.com/three-dead-15-suspects-arrested-in-edo-violence/
  
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• Poco Lee’s friends rally round dancer after arrest in UK

  24-08-2026 20:51 via punchng.com
  
  Friends and colleagues rally around Nigerian dancer Poco Lee after his arrest and detention in the UK over an alleged assault. Learn more about the ongoingRead More: https://punchng.com/poco-lees-friends-rally-behind-dancer-after-arrest-in-uk/
  
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• Firm unveils SEC-approved $150m climate fund

  24-08-2026 20:51 via punchng.com
  
  AFC Capital Partners launches a $150m SEC-approved climate fund in Nigeria to channel institutional capital into green infrastructure and combat climate chRead More: https://punchng.com/firm-unveils-sec-approved-150m-climate-fund/
  
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• FG releases 2026-2027 admission list for Federal Unity Colleges

  24-08-2026 20:51 via punchng.com
  
  The Federal Government has released the 2026-2027 admission list for Federal Unity Colleges. Check the FME Posting Portal for your child’s Unity Colleges aRead More: https://punchng.com/fg-releases-2026-2027-admission-list-for-federal-unity-colleges/
  
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• Video throwback: Late I-Show Pepper, Ogogo led Hubert Ogunde’s burial procession in 1990

  24-08-2026 20:35 via punchng.com
  
  Watch a throwback video of late actors Ogogo and I-Show Pepper leading the burial procession and chants for theatre icon Hubert Ogunde in 1990.Read More: https://punchng.com/video-throwback-late-i-show-pepper-ogogo-led-hubert-ogundes-burial-procession-in-1990/
  
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• Poco Lee’s friends rally behind dancer after arrest in UK

  24-08-2026 20:35 via punchng.com
  
  Friends and colleagues of Nigerian dancer Poco Lee rally behind him after his arrest and detention in the UK over an alleged assault offence. Read more.Read More: https://punchng.com/poco-lees-friends-rally-behind-dancer-after-arrest-in-uk/
  
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• Amotekun arrests 10 suspected criminals in Ondo

  24-08-2026 20:35 via punchng.com
  
  Ondo State Amotekun Corps has arrested 10 suspected criminals, including kidnappers and thieves, across the state. Learn more about the Amotekun arrests.Read More: https://punchng.com/amotekun-arrests-10-suspected-criminals-in-ondo/
  
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• US Treasury chief vows to cut every ‘economic lifeline’ of Iran

  24-08-2026 20:21 via punchng.com
  
  US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent outlines plans for “economic asphyxiation” of Iran, vowing to sever every economic lifeline and impose dire consequenceRead More: https://punchng.com/us-treasury-chief-vows-to-cut-every-economic-lifeline-of-iran/
  
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• Saudi Arabia to invest $7bn in theme parks near Paris — French presidency

  24-08-2026 20:21 via punchng.com
  
  Saudi Arabia plans a $7 billion investment to build three new theme parks near Paris, including a manga-themed attraction, creating 22,000 jobs.Read More: https://punchng.com/saudi-arabia-to-invest-7bn-in-theme-parks-near-paris-french-presidency/
  
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• Awujale stool: Ruling house sues Abiodun, kingmakers over delayed selection

  24-08-2026 20:21 via punchng.com
  
  The Fusengbuwa Ruling House has sued Governor Abiodun and kingmakers over the delayed selection process for the Awujale stool in Ijebuland. Learn more.Read More: https://punchng.com/awujale-stool-ruling-house-sues-abiodun-kingmakers-over-delayed-selection/
  
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• Infantino Has Done Nothing Wrong –Eto’o Backs FIFA President’s Re-Election Bid

  24-08-2026 20:19 via completesports.com
  Former Barcelona striker Samuel Eto’o has publicly urged the football community to support embattled FIFA President Gianni Infantino, stating that the Swiss official has “not done anything wrong”. In an interview with CNN Sports, the head of the Cameroonian Football Federation (FECAFOOT) dismissed mounting pressure and criticism against Infantino. Read Also:Costa Backs Moffi To Make [...]
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• I Don’t Think Infantino Has Done Anything Wrong —Eto’o

  24-08-2026 20:07 via completesports.com
  Samuel Eto’o has pledged his support for Gianni Infantino, and said that he does not believe the FIFA president’s proposed plan to sell off part of the World Cup to private investors was wrong. Infantino has faced heavy pressure to step down in recent weeks after being forced to abandon the proposal. UEFA, Concacaf and [...]
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• DSS probes NFF

  24-08-2026 20:06 via vanguardngr.com
  BY TONY UBANI
  The Department of State Services, DSS, has joined other security operatives in investigating the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) into the utilisation of the N17bn Federal Government intervention fund released to the Nigeria Football Federation for players’ wages and bonuses.The fund was approved by President Bola Tinubu in 2024 to clear outstanding payments owed to Nigeria’s national teams. An authoritative source informed Vanguard yesterday that the DSS has beamed t
  
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• Police nab 68, 70-year-old men over attempted assault of 12-year-old girl

  24-08-2026 19:59 via punchng.com
  
  Cross River Police arrested two men, aged 68 and 70, for alleged attempted child assault of a 12-year-old girl in Calabar. Investigation ongoing.Read More: https://punchng.com/police-nab-68-70-year-old-men-over-attempted-assault-of-12-year-old-girl/
  
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• Ogun SUBEB hails Abiodun over N12bn counterpart funding payment

  24-08-2026 19:59 via punchng.com
  
  Ogun State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) commends Governor Abiodun for N12bn counterpart funding, clearing 13 years of obligations in 7 years toRead More: https://punchng.com/ogun-subeb-hails-abiodun-over-n12bn-counterpart-funding-payment/
  
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• I missed a big opportunity, Bunmi Nelson regrets ignoring Funke Akindele

  24-08-2026 19:59 via punchng.com
  
  Actress Bunmi Nelson expresses regret over missing a big opportunity by ignoring Funke Akindele’s calls early in her career. Learn from her experience.Read More: https://punchng.com/i-missed-a-big-opportunity-bunmi-nelson-regrets-ignoring-funke-akindele/
  
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• Atiku’s position on subsidy puts Tinubu under pressure – ADC chieftain

  24-08-2026 19:59 via punchng.com
  
  Atiku Abubakar’s stance on fuel subsidy removal is pressuring the Tinubu administration to account for savings and address economic hardship. Nigerians demRead More: https://punchng.com/atikus-position-on-subsidy-puts-tinubu-under-pressure-adc-chieftain/
  
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• Adult, betting, AI websites dominate Nigerian web traffic in July – Report

  24-08-2026 19:59 via punchng.com
  
  Adult, betting, and AI websites saw significant traffic in Nigeria during July 2026, according to a new Semrush report on Nigerian web traffic trends.Read More: https://punchng.com/adult-betting-ai-websites-dominate-nigerian-web-traffic-in-july-report/
  
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• Singapore to give every child nearly $70,000 in government support

  24-08-2026 19:44 via punchng.com
  
  Singapore announces a new child support package, providing every child with almost $70,000 in direct financial support from birth to age 17. Learn about thRead More: https://punchng.com/singapore-to-give-every-child-nearly-70000-in-government-support/
  
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• APC, Accord Party trade blame over Osun Motor Park crisis

  24-08-2026 19:44 via punchng.com
  
  APC and Accord Party exchange accusations over the violent Osun Motor Park crisis in Ikire, with both sides alleging political thuggery and police misconduRead More: https://punchng.com/apc-accord-party-trade-blame-over-osun-motor-park-crisis/
  
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• Sokoto FRSC zonal commander retires 

  24-08-2026 19:30 via punchng.com
  
  Sokoto FRSC Zonal Commanding Officer, ACM Shoba Akande, retires after an impactful tenure. Learn about his leadership and legacy in Zone RS10.Read More: https://punchng.com/sokoto-frsc-zonal-commander-retires/
  
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• Adeleke unveils 10-man election violence victims committee, invites petitions 

  24-08-2026 19:30 via punchng.com
  
  Governor Adeleke establishes a 10-man committee to verify claims and disburse N500m relief to election violence victims in Osun State.Read More: https://punchng.com/adeleke-unveils-10-man-election-violence-victims-committee-invites-petitions/
  
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