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• Seven killed, two injured in Ogun crash

  25-08-2026 01:23 via punchng.com
  
  Seven people died and two were injured in a fatal Ogun crash involving three vehicles on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway. Speed violation suspected.Read More: https://punchng.com/seven-killed-two-injured-in-ogun-crash/
  
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• I’d be worth €150m If I played in today’s football era – Yakubu

  26-08-2026 22:58 via vanguardngr.com
  Former Super Eagles striker Yakubu Ayegbeni has claimed that he could have been worth around €150 million if he were playing in today’s football market.Yakubu made the statement during an interview on AY Suga Channel while reflecting on his playing career, transfer fees and the pressure associated with expensive moves.The former Premier League striker compared the transfer fees of his era with the huge sums clubs now pay for forwards, noting that players who score about 10 Premier Le
  
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• Don’t Hesitate To Leave Liverpool –McCoist Advises Elliott

  26-08-2026 22:41 via completesports.com
  Sunderland legend Ally McCoist has advised Harvey Elliott to leave Liverpool for Newcastle United before the transfer window closes. Speaking on talkSPORT, McCoist stated that Elliott wouldn’t look out of place in Newcastle’s team, comparing his potential utility to players like Anthony Gordon. Read Also:Chelsea Considering Late Move For Former Arsenal Star “His contract is [...]
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• Police bust transnational crime syndicate, recover stolen car

  26-08-2026 22:34 via punchng.com
  
  Oyo State Police bust a transnational crime syndicate, recovering a stolen Lexus SUV and other valuables. Learn how intelligence-led operations are fightinRead More: https://punchng.com/police-bust-transnational-crime-syndicate-recover-stolen-car/
  
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• NANS rejects Atiku’s plan to restore fuel subsidy

  26-08-2026 22:34 via punchng.com
  
  The National Association of Nigerian Students has criticised former Vice President Atiku Abubakar’s proposal to restore fuel subsidy if elected president in 2027, describing the promise as a political response to economic hardship rather than a sustainable solution to Nigeria’s fiscal challenges. The NANS President, Akinteye Babatunde, stated this in a statement issued on Wednesday, arguingRead More: https://punchng.com/nans-rejects-atikus-plan-to-restore-fuel-subsidy/
  
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• VIDEO: Funke Akindele, ex-husband JJC Skillz spotted together in France 

  26-08-2026 22:11 via punchng.com
  
  Nollywood star Funke Akindele and ex-husband JJC Skillz were spotted together in France with their twin sons, sparking reunion rumours.Read More: https://punchng.com/video-funke-akindele-ex-husband-jjc-skillz-spotted-together-in-france/
  
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• Huge turnout as Adebutu, Iyabo Obasanjo begin 2027 campaign in Ogun

  26-08-2026 22:11 via punchng.com
  
  Thousands turn out as Ladi Adebutu and Iyabo Obasanjo officially flag off their 2027 presidential and National Assembly campaigns in Ogun State.Read More: https://punchng.com/huge-turnout-as-adebutu-iyabo-obasanjo-begin-2027-campaign-in-ogun/
  
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• Vigilante boss urges FG to equip members to reduce battlefield losses

  26-08-2026 22:11 via punchng.com
  
  The Commandant-General of the Vigilante Group of Nigeria, James Udoma, has urged the Federal Government to provide adequate equipment and operational tools for members of the organisation to reduce casualties among its personnel deployed to combat insecurity. Udoma lamented that many VGN members had been lost because they were often deployed to the frontlines ofRead More: https://punchng.com/vigilante-boss-urges-fg-to-equip-members-to-reduce-battlefield-losses/
  
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• 2027: Kaduna NDC has no governorship candidate yet — Chairman

  26-08-2026 21:55 via punchng.com
  
  The Nigeria Democratic Congress has said it has yet to produce a governorship candidate for the 2027 election in Kaduna State, despite competing claims from former Senator Danjuma La’ah and lawyer Mohammed Abbas. The state chairman of the party, Evangelist Mordecai Ibrahim, disclosed this on Wednesday at a press conference in Kaduna, insisting that theRead More: https://punchng.com/2027-kaduna-ndc-has-no-governorship-candidate-yet-chairman/
  
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• FG targets improved electricity supply with renewable energy

  26-08-2026 21:40 via punchng.com
  
  The Federal Government is boosting Nigeria’s electricity supply by deploying and managing renewable energy assets. Learn how this initiative aims to buildRead More: https://punchng.com/fg-targets-improved-electricity-supply-with-renewable-energy/
  
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• 2027: APC campaign council list stands, adjustments coming – Presidency

  26-08-2026 21:40 via punchng.com
  
  The Presidency confirms the APC Campaign Council list for 2027 remains valid, with adjustments expected for subcommittees.Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-apc-campaign-council-list-stands-adjustments-coming-presidency/
  
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• World Cup winners Cannavaro, Cafu back Infantino despite FIFA crisis

  26-08-2026 21:29 via vanguardngr.com
  World Cup winners Fabio Cannavaro and Cafu have joined a group of former footballers backing FIFA President Gianni Infantino, despite his aborted plan to open the World Cup to private investment.Their social media messages expressing support for Infantino came after another group of former players, led by Frenchman Mikael Silvestre, called for “change” in FIFA’s leadership.Infantino’s now-scrapped plan had thrust FIFA — and football — into crisis, with many l
  
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• Zimbabwe arrests official after boat sinking that killed 97

  26-08-2026 21:07 via punchng.com
  
  A district official has been arrested on culpable homicide charges following the Zimbabwe boat sinking on Lake Kariba, which claimed 97 lives.Read More: https://punchng.com/zimbabwe-arrests-official-after-boat-sinking-that-killed-97/
  
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• PHOTOS: Sunday Igboho unveils Iru Ekun Security Network in Ogun

  26-08-2026 21:07 via punchng.com
  
  Sunday Igboho launches the Iru Ekun Security Network in Ogun State, outlining plans for training, discipline, and collaboration with government authoritiesRead More: https://punchng.com/photos-sunday-igboho-unveils-iru-ekun-security-network-in-ogun/
  
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• EXCLUSIVE: Owumi: EuroMatch Deal To Unlock New Revenue, More Sponsorship Opportunities For NPFL

  26-08-2026 21:01 via completesports.com
  
  Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, Chief Operating Officer Davidson Owumi has expressed confidence that the league’s new partnership with EuroMatch will unlock fresh revenue streams and attract more sponsors to the Nigerian top-flight. The NPFL officially unveiled EuroMatch as its new title sponsor in Abuja on Wednesday. Among the dignitaries present at the event were [...]
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• Probe me over $16bn power spending if you have evidence, Atiku dares FG

  26-08-2026 20:53 via punchng.com
  
  Atiku Abubakar challenges the Federal Government to probe him over alleged $16bn power spending, accusing them of diverting attention from subsidy removalRead More: https://punchng.com/probe-me-over-16bn-power-spending-if-you-have-evidence-atiku-dares-fg/
  
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• Bouaddi becomes most expensive EPL teenager after Man City move — see top 10

  26-08-2026 20:37 via vanguardngr.com
  Manchester City’s signing of Ayyoub Bouaddi from Lille has rewritten the record books for teenage transfers in the Premier League.The 18-year-old Morocco international has joined City in a deal worth up to £86 million, comprising a reported £81.3m initial fee and £4.3m in add-ons.
  The move makes Bouaddi the most expensive teenager ever signed by a Premier League club, overtaking Manchester United’s Leny Yoro.Here is the list of the most expensive teenagers signed b
  
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• Umahi orders concessionaire to quit Benin-Asaba road over poor work

  26-08-2026 20:22 via punchng.com
  
  Works Minister David Umahi has ordered the concessionaire handling the Benin-Asaba road to quit due to poor work, citing public disorder concerns. Get theRead More: https://punchng.com/umahi-orders-concessionaire-to-quit-benin-asaba-road-over-poor-work/
  
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• Presidency slams Atiku over ‘conflicting’ petrol subsidy position

  26-08-2026 20:22 via punchng.com
  
  The Presidency criticises Atiku Abubakar’s ‘conflicting’ petrol subsidy positions, demanding clarity on his proposed ‘targeted subsidy’ and its economic imRead More: https://punchng.com/presidency-slams-atiku-over-conflicting-petrol-subsidy-position/
  
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• Kuje council chair backtracks on ‘support APC or leave’ comment

  26-08-2026 20:22 via punchng.com
  
  Kuje Area Council Chairman, Danjuma Shekwolo, clarifies his controversial ‘support APC or leave’ comment, stating it was taken out of context. Read more.Read More: https://punchng.com/kuje-council-chair-backtracks-on-support-apc-or-leave-comment/
  
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• VIDEO: I need a car, Lagos TikToker appeals to Osimhen

  26-08-2026 19:45 via punchng.com
  
  A Lagos TikToker, Kesari Okala, has made a viral appeal to Super Eagles star Victor Osimhen for a car, recalling a previous encounter with the footballer.Read More: https://punchng.com/video-i-need-a-car-lagos-tiktoker-appeals-to-osimhen/
  
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• Okoya’s son announces exit from music

  26-08-2026 19:45 via punchng.com
  
  Nigerian Afrobeats singer Siraheem, son of billionaire Rasaq Okoya, has announced his exit from the music industry, citing other commitments. Read more.Read More: https://punchng.com/okoyas-son-announces-exit-from-music/
  
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• Mali singer cancels South Africa shows over xenophobic violence

  26-08-2026 19:16 via punchng.com
  
  Malian music legend Salif Keita cancels South Africa concerts, citing xenophobic violence against African migrants. Read his full statement.Read More: https://punchng.com/mali-singer-cancels-south-africa-shows-over-xenophobic-violence/
  
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• Legacy projects will help APC win Rivers elections — Fubara

  26-08-2026 19:16 via punchng.com
  
  Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara states that his administration’s legacy projects, like the Agba-Ndele Road, will give the APC an edge in upcoming eRead More: https://punchng.com/legacy-projects-will-help-apc-win-rivers-elections-fubara/
  
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• 20-year-old kills father in Anambra

  26-08-2026 19:16 via punchng.com
  
  A 20-year-old man has allegedly killed his father with a machete in Anambra State. Discover details of the Anambra parricide and the suspect’s arrest.Read More: https://punchng.com/20-year-old-kills-father-in-anambra/
  
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• Kano gov hails Sultan of Sokoto at 70

  26-08-2026 19:16 via punchng.com
  
  Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf celebrates the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar III, on his 70th birthday, praising his contributions to peaceRead More: https://punchng.com/kano-gov-hails-sultan-of-sokoto-at-70/
  
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• VIDEO: Okin Biscuits resumes production after 17 years

  26-08-2026 19:00 via punchng.com
  
  Okin Biscuits, a popular Nigerian brand, has resumed production after 17 years. Learn about the challenges and milestones in its revival.Read More: https://punchng.com/video-okin-biscuits-resumes-production-after-17-years/
  
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• US designates UK-based Palestine Action as terrorist group

  26-08-2026 19:00 via punchng.com
  
  The US has designated UK-based Palestine Action as a “specially designated global terrorist” organization, imposing sanctions on the group.Read More: https://punchng.com/us-designates-uk-based-palestine-action-as-terrorist-group/
  
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• Huawei explores secure networks for Nigeria’s digital future

  26-08-2026 19:00 via punchng.com
  
  Huawei Nigeria hosted the IP&OpticX Club 2026, discussing secure, intelligent networks to power Nigeria’s digital transformation and AI adoption.Read More: https://punchng.com/huawei-explores-secure-networks-for-nigerias-digital-future/
  
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• Aiyegbeni breaks silence on 2004 AFCON controversy

  26-08-2026 19:00 via punchng.com
  
  Former Super Eagles striker Yakubu Aiyegbeni finally speaks out about the controversial 2004 AFCON exit, detailing his side of the story.Read More: https://punchng.com/aiyegbeni-breaks-silence-on-2004-afcon-controversy/
  
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