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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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• Oyo APC senatorial aspirant pledges loyalty to party

  29-08-2026 13:56 via punchng.com
  
  Despite grievances over the 2027 senatorial primary, an Oyo APC aspirant, Ademola Alli, pledges loyalty and calls for unity and restitution within the partRead More: https://punchng.com/oyo-apc-senatorial-aspirant-pledges-loyalty-to-party/
  
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• JAMB gives candidates final chance to accept, reject old admissions

  29-08-2026 13:56 via punchng.com
  
  The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has extended the deadline for candidates offered admission between 2021 and 2026 to accept or reject their admission offers. The deadline, earlier fixed for Monday, August 31, 2026, has now been extended to Wednesday, September 30, 2026. The Acting Director, Public Affairs and Protocol, Fabian Benjamin, disclosed this inRead More: https://punchng.com/jamb-gives-candidates-final-chance-to-accept-reject-old-admissions/
  
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• ‘I Feel Very Good’ — Durosinmi Thrilled To Maintain Scoring Streak For Genk

  29-08-2026 13:42 via completesports.com
  Rafiu Durosinmi has expressed his delight after continuing his impressive scoring run for KRC Genk, Completesports.com reports. The Nigeria international maintained his superb start to life in Belgium by finding the net in Genk’s emphatic 4-0 victory over Beveren on Friday night. Durosinmi opened the scoring for the Smurfs from the penalty spot in the [...]
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• 27 die as overtaking truck slams into church bus in Zimbabwe

  29-08-2026 13:27 via punchng.com
  
  Tragedy strikes in Zimbabwe as 27 churchgoers die in a horrific road crash involving a truck and a minibus. Learn more about the fatal accident near ChivhuRead More: https://punchng.com/27-die-as-overtaking-truck-slams-into-church-bus-in-zimbabwe/
  
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• Shettima opts for low-key 60th birthday celebration

  29-08-2026 13:11 via punchng.com
  
  Vice President Kashim Shettima requests no public celebrations or ads for his 60th birthday, urging focus on national development and prayers for Nigeria.Read More: https://punchng.com/shettima-opts-for-low-key-60th-birthday-celebration-discourages-birthday-adverts/
  
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• Lagos to deploy 220 trucks for waste evacuation — Hamzat

  29-08-2026 13:11 via punchng.com
  
  Lagos State is boosting its waste management efforts with 220 new trucks to improve evacuation and promote a cleaner environment. Learn about the state’s pRead More: https://punchng.com/lagos-to-deploy-220-trucks-for-waste-evacuation-hamzat/
  
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• Heavy gunfire rocks Niger capital, TV station goes off air

  29-08-2026 13:11 via punchng.com
  
  Heavy gunfire and explosions reported in Niger’s capital, Niamey, with the national TV station going off air. Learn about the ongoing situation in Niger.Read More: https://punchng.com/heavy-gunfire-rocks-niger-capital-tv-station-goes-off-air/
  
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• Arsenal face depleted Aston Villa, Tottenham splash £300m on reinforcements

  29-08-2026 12:58 via vanguardngr.com
  Arsenal are out to inflict more damage on a wounded Aston Villa, while Tottenham are desperate to see some return for their £300 million ($408 million) investment in new signings when Newcastle visit north London.New Liverpool boss Andoni Iraola also makes his home bow at Anfield against Nottingham Forest and Manchester United badly need to bounce back from an opening weekend shocker at Hull when Ipswich visit Old Trafford.AFP Sports looks at the pick of the Premier League action.Villa to
  
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• EPL: Liverpool host Forest as Reds continue pursuit of Barcola

  29-08-2026 12:50 via vanguardngr.com
  New Liverpool boss Andoni Iraola makes his home bow at Anfield against Nottingham Forest in the Premier League on Saturday as the club tries to tie up a deal for France and Paris Saint-Germain winger Bradley Barcola.Iraola said Thursday it is no secret the club are in the hunt for more wingers after reports the Reds are edging closer to a deal for Barcola.A source close to the negotiations said that transfer talks with the European champions are “on the right track”, for a reported
  
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• UK deploys response team to Nepal after floods

  29-08-2026 12:40 via punchng.com
  
  The UK has deployed a Rapid Deployment Team to Nepal to support British nationals affected by devastating floods. Find out more about the UK Nepal floods rRead More: https://punchng.com/uk-deploys-response-team-to-nepal-after-floods/
  
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• VIDEO: K1 prostrates for Obasanjo at Olota of Ota’s 60th birthday

  29-08-2026 12:04 via punchng.com
  
  Watch the viral video of Fuji legend K1 De Ultimate prostrating for former President Obasanjo at the Olota of Ota’s 60th birthday, a display of Yoruba cultRead More: https://punchng.com/video-k1-prostrates-for-obasanjo-at-olota-of-otas-60th-birthday/
  
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• I depend on God to lead Ekiti right — Oyebanji

  29-08-2026 12:04 via punchng.com
  
  Ekiti State Governor Biodun Oyebanji emphasizes his reliance on God for divine guidance in leading Ekiti towards peace and economic prosperity. Learn moreRead More: https://punchng.com/i-depend-on-god-to-lead-ekiti-right-oyebanji/
  
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• Police rescue two Colombian women held captive in Lagos

  29-08-2026 11:42 via punchng.com
  
  Operatives of the Nigeria Police Force attached to the National Central Bureau of INTERPOL, Lagos Annex, have rescued two Colombian nationals allegedly lured to Nigeria and held captive by a human trafficking syndicate. The victims, identified as Maria Camila Rodas Ortiz and Yuliet Fernanda Rios Mesa, were rescued following actionable intelligence received from INTERPOL-NCB, Bogotá,Read More: https://punchng.com/police-rescue-two-colombian-women-held-captive-in-lagos/
  
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• NFF Board’s exit: Odegbami hails Tinubu’s master-stroke

  29-08-2026 11:34 via thesun.ng
  
  The resignation of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) President and Executive Committee members last Thursday has been hailed as a turning point for the sport in the country, with sports commentator Olusegun Odegbami describing it as “a master-stroke of sports diplomacy.”
  According to Odegbami, the move may not have happened in isolation. “That may have been the result of a bold move behind the curtains by the Federal Government,” he said, suggesting government involve
  
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• Group demands probe into NFF funds dating back to 2014

  29-08-2026 11:33 via thesun.ng
  
  The Advocacy for Nigeria Football Reform Initiative group pushing for the overhaul of Nigerian football governance has declared that the country’s football administration is entering ‘a new dawn,’ while insisting that anti-corruption investigators widen their probe into missing Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) funds to cover the period from late 2014 to 2026.
  In a statement issued by Prince Harrison Jalla, Chairman of the Advocacy for Nigeria Football Reform Initiative, the gr
  
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• Chukwueze, Uche set for big European nights

  29-08-2026 11:29 via thesun.ng
  
  Nigerian football fans have plenty to look forward to in the 2026/27 UEFA Europa League and Conference League, with several Super Eagles stars and Nigerian-eligible talents drawn into standout ties across England and beyond.
  Sunderland, back in Europe for the first time since 1973, will send Nigerian duo Ahmed Abdullahi and Ajibola Alese to the San Siro after being paired with seven-time European champions AC Milan – a club now home to Nigerian international Samuel Chukwueze. The Black Cat
  
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• Trabzonspor rejects Onuachu’s coach resignation

  29-08-2026 11:28 via thesun.ng
  
  Paul Onuachu’s Trabzonspor manager, Fatih Tekke, has had his “emotional” resignation rejected by the club, following the side’s elimination from the Europa League on Thursday night.
  The Super Lig outfit, who count Onuachu among their attacking options, suffered a heavy 4-0 defeat away to Ferencvaros in Hungary, going down 5-0 on aggregate in the play-off round.
  In the immediate aftermath of the loss, Tekke, the man who led Trabzonspor to a third-place league finish last s
  
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• How Nigeria’s Falconets Performed In 11 Previous FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup

  29-08-2026 11:27 via completesports.com
  
  Nigeria’s Falconets will continue their quest for an elusive world title as they join other teams in Poland for the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup. This 12th edition of the tournament will run from 5 to 27 September 2026, with 24 teams competing. This will be the Falconets’ 12th appearance since making their debut [...]
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• How friend deceived me to sell my kidney, bought phones with payment — Victim

  29-08-2026 11:26 via punchng.com
  
  A Nigerian victim recounts how his friend allegedly deceived him into selling his kidney, then spent the payment on phones and gadgets. Learn more about thRead More: https://punchng.com/how-friend-deceived-me-to-sell-my-kidney-bought-phones-with-payment-victim/
  
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• Abdulrahaman takes over as NPFL COO

  29-08-2026 11:25 via thesun.ng
  
  The Nigeria Football Federation on Friday appointed Dr Ayo Abdulrahaman as the Chief Operating Officer of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL). This comes on the day the new season kicked off with the star match at the Adamasingba Stadium, Ibadan between Nigeria’s CAF Confederation Cup flag-bearers Shooting Stars and newly-promoted Inter Lagos FC.
  Abdulrahaman, who holds a doctorate degree in sports administration, comes into office with a rich experience and deep understanding of fo
  
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• FWCAQ: Nigeria suffers back-to-back defeat

  29-08-2026 11:20 via thesun.ng
  
  D’Tigers dropped their second straight game in the 2027 FIBA Basketball World Cup African Qualifiers on Friday, falling 82-79 to South Sudan in a tightly contested battle at Salle Multidisciplinaire de Radès.
  Nigeria had one last chance to force overtime, but back-to-back missed three-pointers from Chimezie Metu and Josh Okogie sealed the loss on the final possession.
  The defeat drops Nigeria further off the pace in Group E, while South Sudan’s Bright Stars moved to the top of
  
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• VIDEO: Why Yoruba movies dominate cinema, digital platforms over Igbo — Francis Duru

  29-08-2026 11:12 via punchng.com
  
  Nollywood actor Francis Duru has expressed concern over the declining presence of Igbo-centric movies and cultural heritage stories in contemporary Nigerian cinema, calling on Igbo filmmakers and investors to learn from their Yoruba counterparts. Duru made the observations during an interview on Gbam, aired on the Yan Content Factory YouTube channel on Friday. Responding toRead More: https://punchng.com/video-why-yoruba-movies-dominate-cinema-digital-platforms-over-igbo-francis-duru/
  
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• Hamzat urges South-West govs to deepen regional integration

  29-08-2026 11:12 via punchng.com
  
  Lagos Deputy Governor Obafemi Hamzat calls on South-West governors to deepen regional integration for economic growth, stressing collaboration over constitRead More: https://punchng.com/hamzat-urges-south-west-govs-to-deepen-regional-integration/
  
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• Enugu Int’l Marathon: Runners eye $15,000 prize money

  29-08-2026 11:10 via thesun.ng
  
  Thousands of runners will take to the streets of Enugu today as the second edition of the Enugu City International Marathon gets underway, with the athletes eyeing a bumper prize purse and final preparations wrapped up ahead of race.
  The countdown began Friday at the International Conference Centre, where organizers, government officials, sponsors and athletes gathered for a world press conference to showcase readiness for the event.
  Mrs. Yetunde Olopade, CEO of Nilayo Sports Management Limited,
  
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• SPORTS PLANET Podcast…EPISODE 132: Segun Odegbami On Nigeria’s Maiden AFCON Triumph

  29-08-2026 11:07 via completesports.com
  
  On March 22, 1980, the Green Eagles wrote their names on the African football history by claiming their maiden African title after defeating Algeria 3–0 at the National Stadium, Surulere in Lagos. That achievement became a reference point for future generations as Nigeria would go on to win the AFCON again in 1994 and 2013, [...]
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• Police arrest four more suspected vandals, recover iron poles in Cross River

  29-08-2026 10:57 via punchng.com
  
  Cross River Police have arrested four additional suspects and recovered iron poles in connection with the alleged vandalism at Akamkpa Quarry Limited.Read More: https://punchng.com/police-arrest-four-more-suspected-vandals-recover-iron-poles-in-cross-river/
  
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• 1xCup 2026: Goals Dry Up As Joy Cometh, BYT, AUX, Young Stars Triumph

  29-08-2026 10:47 via completesports.com
  
  The goals dried up during Friday’s action in the 1xCup 2026 qualifiers as four matches produced three narrow victories and a dramatic penalty-shootout win, with Joy Cometh FC recording the biggest victory of the day. A total of six goals were scored in four matches at the Inspire Sports Ground, Cappa, Oshodi, Lagos, averaging a [...]
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• Gusau’s legacy: Four years of failure and a resignation too late

  29-08-2026 10:42 via vanguardngr.com
  By Douglas Baye-Osagie Ibrahim Gusau’s resignation as President of the Nigeria Football Federation should not be mistaken for an achievement. After four years in charge, he leaves behind a federation facing one of the darkest periods in Nigerian football history. His decision to finally step aside came only after mounting pressure, public anger and intense scrutiny following a succession of failures across Nigerian football.Gusau may describe his departure as a patriotic decision tak
  
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• Saudi League: Ronaldo breaks Al-Nassr’s all-time scoring record

  29-08-2026 10:41 via thesun.ng
  
  Al-Nassr captain Cristiano Ronaldo has reacted after becoming the club’s all-time leading scorer in the Saudi Pro League.
  The Portugal international reached the milestone after scoring in Al-Nassr’s 2-1 victory over Al-Taawoun on Friday.
  Ronaldo’s goal took his league tally for the club to 104, surpassing Mohammed Al-Sahlawi’s previous record of 103 goals.
  Ronaldo is now Al-Nassr’s leading scorer in the Saudi Pro League, with 104 goals in just 110 games.
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