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• PHOTOS: Rare lunar eclipse turns moon deep red, 96% covered

  28-08-2026 20:49 via punchng.com
  
  A near-total lunar eclipse has painted the Moon deep red across parts of the world, with 96 per cent of its surface covered by Earth’s shadow at the peak of the rare celestial event. The eclipse occurred overnight Thursday into Friday, coinciding with the August Sturgeon Moon, giving skywatchers across the Americas and parts ofRead More: https://punchng.com/photos-rare-lunar-eclipse-turns-moon-deep-red-96-covered/
  
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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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• 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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• APC govs’ll secure Tinubu’s re-election, says Uzodinma

  29-08-2026 03:09 via punchng.com
  
  The All Progressives Congress governors have taken responsibility for delivering victory for President Bola Tinubu in their respective states in the 2027 general election. The Imo State Governor and Chairman of the Progressive Governors Forum, Hope Uzodinma, disclosed this on Thursday after a meeting between the President and APC governors shortly after the 160th NationalRead More: https://punchng.com/apc-govsll-secure-tinubus-re-election-says-uzodinma/
  
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• Gambia anti-drug agency nabs Nigerian with 90,020 ecstasy pills

  29-08-2026 03:00 via punchng.com
  
  A 53-year-old Nigerian, Celestine Godwin, has been arrested by the Drug Law Enforcement Agency in the Gambia, with 9,020 ecstasy tablets and suspected equipment for manufacturing illicit drugs According to the agency, Godwin was arrested on August 24, 2026, with the tablets and quantities of suspected cannabis ruderalis, commonly known as skunk. This was containedRead More: https://punchng.com/gambia-anti-drug-agency-nabs-nigerian-with-90020-ecstasy-pills/
  
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• Finnish court to hear Simon Ekpa’s appeal in three weeks

  29-08-2026 02:55 via punchng.com
  
  Simon Ekpa, the self-acclaimed disciple of the Indigenous People of Biafra leader, Nnamdi Kanu, has appealed his six-year jail term for terrorism offences in Finland, according to a BBC Pidgin report. The report said the Finnish Court of Appeal is expected to hear Ekpa’s appeal within the next three weeks. Diaspora Tales learnt that theRead More: https://punchng.com/finnish-court-to-hear-simon-ekpas-appeal-in-three-weeks/
  
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• Taangahar unveils squad for IHF Women’s Nations tourney

  29-08-2026 02:54 via punchng.com
  
  Coach of Nigeria’s Senior Women’s Handball National Team, Michael Taangahar, has unveiled a 16-player squad for the inaugural IHF Women’s Nations Trophy Africa Zone III, scheduled for September 2 to 6, 2026, in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso. The team has been in camp for several weeks at the Indoor Sports Hall, Package B of the MKORead More: https://punchng.com/taangahar-unveils-squad-for-ihf-womens-nations-tourney/
  
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• Centre ends literacy summer camp

  29-08-2026 02:52 via punchng.com
  
  Kids Resource Centre, an initiative of Smart Kids Literacy Foundation, has concluded a two-week educational programme, marking the fifth edition of its literacy summer camp. The founder of KRC, Deborah Mogho, in a statement made available to Saturday PUNCH, said the camp was created to give children opportunities to learn, explore and develop skills outsideRead More: https://punchng.com/centre-ends-literacy-summer-camp/
  
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• Danger! Poisonous chemical drums turn food, water storage containers

  29-08-2026 02:49 via punchng.com
  
  They carried chemicals yesterday; today, they hold drinking water, edibles and drinks for parties. Across the country, discarded industrial drums are being given a second life in homes, despite warnings against domestic reuse. Experts say washing away the dirt may not wash away the danger, as they can still carry the toxic history of whatRead More: https://punchng.com/danger-poisonous-chemical-drums-turn-food-water-storage-containers/
  
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• Filmmaker builds creative hub

  29-08-2026 02:42 via punchng.com
  
  A Business Administration graduate, Ayorinde Oladimeji, has carved a niche for himself in Nigeria’s creative industry after switching from the corporate path to filmmaking. Oladimeji, who is now a cinematographer, editor, drone pilot, project manager and creative entrepreneur, began his journey into filmmaking when he enrolled at the PEFTI Film Institute to receive professional training.Read More: https://punchng.com/filmmaker-builds-creative-hub/
  
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• Thunder Balogun died day I was to meet him – Odegbami

  29-08-2026 02:31 via punchng.com
  
  Former Green Eagles captain, Segun Odegbami, has disclosed that legendary Nigerian footballer, Teslim “Thunder” Balogun, died on the very day both men were scheduled to meet for the first time, Sa. Odegbami revealed that he never had the opportunity to meet Balogun throughout his life, despite both being footballing legends who once crossed paths inRead More: https://punchng.com/thunder-balogun-died-day-i-was-to-meet-him-odegbami/
  
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• 36 Nigerians deported from four European countries

  29-08-2026 02:26 via punchng.com
  
  Thirty-six Nigerians have been deported from four European countries in a joint operation that saw 41 people flown to Nigeria and Ghana. According to Austrian news outlet, Heute.at, three Nigerians were deported from Austria, 29 from Germany, two from Luxembourg and one from Hungary. The deportees were flown on a charter flight between Wednesday nightRead More: https://punchng.com/36-nigerians-deported-from-four-european-countries/
  
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• US lists 10 Nigerians for deportation over crimes

  29-08-2026 02:22 via punchng.com
  
  The United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement has added 10 Nigerians to the Department of Homeland Security’s “Worst of the Worst” register for offences ranging from fraud and identity theft to child-related and drug offences. The DHS disclosed this in a statement published on its official website on Thursday, and sighted by Diaspora Tales. TheRead More: https://punchng.com/us-lists-10-nigerians-for-deportation-over-crimes/
  
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• Umahi orders contractor’s arrest over N14bn road project

  29-08-2026 02:18 via punchng.com
  
  The Minister of Works, David Umahi, on Friday ordered the arrest of the Managing Director of Hartland Nigeria Limited over the company’s failure to complete an 11-kilometre section of the Benin-Onitsha Expressway despite receiving about N14bn from the Federal Government. Umahi gave the order during an on-the-spot inspection of the expressway, expressing anger over theRead More: https://punchng.com/umahi-orders-contractors-arrest-over-n14bn-road-project/
  
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