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• ‘Single window processed N11.27bn payment in five months’

  20-08-2026 02:33 via punchng.com
  
  Nigeria’s National Single Window platform processed N11.27bn and 114,122 licences/permits in five months, boosting trade efficiency and transparency.Read More: https://punchng.com/single-window-processed-n11-27bn-payment-in-five-months/
  
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• Nigerian dies after detention at Indian railway station

  20-08-2026 10:58 via punchng.com
  
  A Nigerian national has died after being detained and questioned by railway police in India. Learn more about the investigation into his death.Read More: https://punchng.com/nigerian-dies-after-detention-at-indian-railway-station/
  
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• La Liga: Yamal a very good player, but I won’t sign him — Mourinho

  20-08-2026 10:58 via punchng.com
  
  Real Madrid coach José Mourinho praises Barcelona’s Lamine Yamal as a “very good player” but confirms he won’t sign him, citing confidence in his current sRead More: https://punchng.com/la-liga-yamal-a-very-good-player-but-i-wont-sign-him-mourinho/
  
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• Oyebanji pledges support for cultural growth at Ekiti festival

  20-08-2026 10:43 via punchng.com
  
  Governor Oyebanji reiterates commitment to promoting Ekiti’s cultural heritage and tourism, pledging support for the expansion of the Udiroko Festival.Read More: https://punchng.com/oyebanji-pledges-support-for-cultural-growth-at-ekiti-festival/
  
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• Police to crack down on traffic violations in Ogun

  20-08-2026 10:26 via punchng.com
  
  Ogun State Police reactivate Operation VELVET to enforce traffic regulations and improve road safety. Learn about targeted Ogun traffic violations and enfoRead More: https://punchng.com/police-to-crack-down-on-traffic-violations-in-ogun/
  
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• New Airbus aircraft signals consistency, expansion of Ibom Air, says Eno

  20-08-2026 10:26 via punchng.com
  
  Akwa Ibom Governor Umo Eno hails Ibom Air’s new Airbus, marking significant expansion and consistency in the state’s aviation investment. Learn more aboutRead More: https://punchng.com/new-airbus-aircraft-signals-consistency-expansion-of-ibom-air-says-eno/
  
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• Ndume urges military to intensify efforts to rescue Borno abductees

  20-08-2026 10:10 via punchng.com
  
  Senator Ndume calls on the Nigerian military to intensify efforts to rescue school children and travellers abducted from Borno communities, held for over 1Read More: https://punchng.com/ndume-urges-military-to-intensify-efforts-to-rescue-borno-abductees/
  
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• Katsina gov combats food insecurity with 90,000-bag grain relief

  20-08-2026 09:55 via punchng.com
  
  Katsina State Governor, Dikko Radda, flags off distribution of 90,000 bags of grains to vulnerable households, strengthening food security and cushioning eRead More: https://punchng.com/katsina-gov-combats-food-insecurity-with-90000-bag-grain-relief/
  
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• Friends-turned-foes: How a woman became central to Odumodublvck, BlaqBonez feud

  20-08-2026 09:55 via punchng.com
  
  Explore the bitter feud between Nigerian rappers Odumodublvck and BlaqBonez, revealing how a woman became central to their personal and musical dispute.Read More: https://punchng.com/friends-turned-foes-how-a-woman-became-central-to-odumodublvck-blaqbonez-feud/
  
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• 2027: Corps members must help curb misinformation – NYSC DG

  20-08-2026 09:55 via punchng.com
  
  NYSC Director-General urges corps members to verify information before sharing, stressing their role in curbing misinformation ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 elecRead More: https://punchng.com/2027-corps-members-must-help-curb-misinformation-nysc-dg/
  
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• Lampard Backs Awoniyi To Shine At Coventry City

  20-08-2026 09:49 via completesports.com
  
  Coventry City manager Frank Lampard is backing new signing Taiwo Awoniyi to make a big impact at the club, Completesports.com reports. Awoniyi officially joined the Premier League newcomers from Nottingham Forest this week, bringing an end to his four-year spell at the City Ground. The 29-year-old Nigeria international was a popular figure among Forest supporters [...]
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• Messi returns to scoring form after father’s death in MLS draw

  20-08-2026 09:47 via thesun.ng
  
  Lionel Messi scored his first goal since the death of his father, Jorge Messi, but Inter Miami were held to a 2-2 draw by Philadelphia Union in their Major League Soccer clash on Wednesday.
  Messi put Miami ahead in the 26th minute with a trademark curling left-footed effort into the far corner, following an early goal from young American Daniel Pinter.
  The Argentine celebrated quietly with his team-mates before pointing towards the sky in his familiar tribute to his late father.
  Five minutes bef
  
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• Arsenal can become world’s best club – Arteta

  20-08-2026 09:42 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Mikel Arteta has warned Arsenal’s rivals that he plans to build the Premier League champions into the “best club in the world”.Arteta’s side start their bid for a second successive English title against promoted Coventry in the opening game of the top-flight season on Friday.For the first time in 22 years, the Gunners will begin a campaign as the Premier League’s preeminent force, a status Arteta is determined to maintain as he targets an Arsenal dynasty.With Manch
  
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• Don’t search corps members phones indiscriminately, Kwara CP warns officers

  20-08-2026 09:41 via punchng.com
  
  Kwara State Commissioner of Police warns officers against indiscriminately searching corps members’ phones, assuring them of security during their serviceRead More: https://punchng.com/dont-search-corps-members-phones-indiscriminately-kwara-cp-warns-officers/
  
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• MLS: Alhassan Yusuf Wins Man Of The Match Award After Bagging Hat-trick In New England Revolution Win

  20-08-2026 09:32 via completesports.com
  
  Nigeria international Alhassan Yusuf was awarded Man of the Match after netting a hat-trick, as the New England Revolution beat D.C. United 3-0 in Wednesday’s Major League Soccer (MLS) to end a three-game winless run, completesports.com reports. Yusuf became the eighth player in franchise history to record a hat-trick in the regular season and the [...]
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• NPFL: Abia Warriors Confirm Enyimba Stadium Aba For 2026/2027 Home Games

  20-08-2026 09:30 via completesports.com
  
  Abia Warriors will play their home games in the 2026/2027 NPFL season at the Enyimba Stadium, Aba, Completesports.com reports. The club will relocate to Aba in the coming days for a closed-door camping ahead of the new season. Chairman Obuh Confirms Makeshift Home John Obuh, a former Nigeria U-17 team, Golden Eaglets and Flying Eagles [...]
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• Why Crypto Gambling Slots Appeal to the Same Nigerians Who Adopted Digital Payments First

  20-08-2026 09:12 via punchng.com
  
  Discover why crypto gambling slots resonate with Nigerians who were early adopters of digital payments, leveraging familiar habits for funding and transactRead More: https://punchng.com/why-crypto-gambling-slots-appeal-to-the-same-nigerians-who-adopted-digital-payments-first/
  
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• Mourinho begins second Real Madrid reign with Barca in his sights

  20-08-2026 09:11 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Jose Mourinho’s second spell at Real Madrid begins in Barcelona this weekend in La Liga, although at Espanyol rather than up against his and Los Blancos’ bitter rivals.The veteran Portuguese coach returns to the club 16 years after first being appointed but charged with a similar task, deposing Barcelona as the leading club in Spain.Mourinho is also aiming to restore some of the intensity and attitude that defined his first Madrid reign, between 2010-2013, after two seasons without
  
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• Why elite athletes use supplements — Report

  20-08-2026 09:10 via punchng.com
  
  Discover why elite athletes use supplements like creatine for performance gains, and learn how to integrate them safely into a healthy lifestyle.Read More: https://punchng.com/why-elite-athletes-use-supplements-report/
  
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• Morning recap: N571bn campaign spending limit, FG spends N30.6tn after subsidy removal, and other top stories

  20-08-2026 09:10 via punchng.com
  
  Stay updated with Nigeria news: N571bn campaign spending limit for 2027 polls, FG’s N30.6tn post-subsidy spending, and Jide Kosoko on Ogogo’s health.Read More: https://punchng.com/morning-recap-n571bn-campaign-spending-limit-fg-spends-n30-6tn-after-subsidy-removal-and-other-top-stories/
  
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• Messi scores first goal since father’s death in Miami draw

  20-08-2026 09:04 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Lionel Messi scored his first goal since his father’s death but Inter Miami had to settle for a 2-2 Major League Soccer draw on Wednesday against the Philadelphia Union.The Argentine superstar gave Miami a 2-1 lead in the 26th minute with a trademark curling left-footed shot into the far corner.After a restrained celebration with teammates, in which he allowed himself a brief smile, the Miami captain did his trademark celebration of pointing toward the sky over Philadelphia.Messi was inst
  
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• UK pledges £442m to get rough sleepers off streets by Christmas

  20-08-2026 08:54 via punchng.com
  
  The UK government has pledged £442m to offer every rough sleeper in England a route off the streets by Christmas, stepping up efforts to end rough sleepingRead More: https://punchng.com/uk-pledges-442m-to-get-rough-sleepers-off-streets-by-christmas/
  
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• Ogun ex-lawmaker urges FG to institutionalise food bank programme

  20-08-2026 08:38 via punchng.com
  
  Former Ogun lawmaker, Kayode Oladele, praises First Lady’s food bank initiative and urges the Federal Government to institutionalise the National Food BankRead More: https://punchng.com/ogun-ex-lawmaker-urges-fg-to-institutionalise-food-bank-programme/
  
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• Cross River gov orders aides to withdraw case against critic

  20-08-2026 08:38 via punchng.com
  
  Cross River Governor Bassey Otu directs aides to withdraw a police complaint against social critic Denis Odama, ensuring his release and upholding free speRead More: https://punchng.com/cross-river-gov-orders-aides-to-withdraw-case-against-critic/
  
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• EPL: Why Awoniyi left Nottingham Forest for Coventry City – Lampard

  20-08-2026 08:20 via thesun.ng
  
  Coventry City manager, Frank Lampard, has revealed why Nigerian striker Taiwo Awoniyi decided to leave Nottingham Forest for the Championship side.
  Lampard said Awoniyi was frustrated by his limited playing time at Forest and was eager to secure regular football elsewhere.
  The Nigeria international joined Coventry City during the summer transfer window after ending last season strongly with Nottingham Forest.
  Awoniyi scored three goals and provided two assists in his final six appearances for Fo
  
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• Aston Villa Considering Moves For Adarabioyo, Tomori As Konsa Replacement

  20-08-2026 08:18 via completesports.com
  
  Aston Villa have placed defenders Tosin Adarabioyo and Fikayo Tomori on their list of transfer targets, according to talkSPORT. The pair have been identified as potential replacements for the departing Ezri Konsa. Villa are preparing for life without the England centre-back, who is closing in on a move to Arsenal. The Gunners have agreed a [...]
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• UK ex-Commonwealth champion Baptiste found jailed in Morocco

  20-08-2026 08:07 via punchng.com
  
  Former Commonwealth champion Leon Baptiste has been jailed in Morocco after being convicted in a sexual assault case involving a minor. Read more about hisRead More: https://punchng.com/uk-ex-commonwealth-champion-baptiste-found-jailed-in-morocco/
  
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• 2027: Kwankwaso urges Nigerians to reject divisive politics

  20-08-2026 08:07 via punchng.com
  
  Rabiu Kwankwaso, NDC Vice-Presidential candidate, urges Nigerians to reject divisive politics and demand competent leadership ahead of the 2027 general eleRead More: https://punchng.com/2027-kwankwaso-urges-nigerians-to-reject-divisive-politics/
  
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• Serie A Star Opens Up On Failed Transfer To Man United

  20-08-2026 08:03 via completesports.com
  
  Ederson has explained why his proposed move to Manchester United fell through this summer. The Brazilian looked set to become Michael Carrick’s frst summer signing as the Red Devils’ permanent boss, but a long transfer saga ultimately ended in disappointment for the Brazilian, who did not get his switch to the Premier League. The midfielder, [...]
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• YouTube offers creators millions to keep content off Netflix

  20-08-2026 07:51 via punchng.com
  
  YouTube is offering select creators millions of dollars to keep their videos exclusively on the platform, as it moves to counter Netflix’s growing push to acquire content from some of its biggest online stars. Bloomberg on Thursday reported that YouTube has begun offering creators “financial incentives to refrain from working with Netflix,” as the streamingRead More: https://punchng.com/youtube-offers-creators-millions-to-keep-content-off-netflix/
  
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