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• Supercomputer Reveals 2026/27 Premier League Title Winners

  15-08-2026 09:52 via completesports.com
  The opening day of the Premier League season is fast approaching, with a supercomputer backing Arsenal to defend their title in the 2026-27 campaign. Mikel Arteta’s side ended a 22-year wait to be crowned champions last term, with the Gunners holding off Man City after finishing as runners-up in three successive seasons. Arteta will look [...]
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• #OsunDecides2026: Adeleke urges INEC, security agencies to protect votes during collation

  15-08-2026 19:16 via punchng.com
  
  As Osun election results collation begins, Governor Adeleke calls on INEC and security agencies to protect votes and ensure the integrity of the democraticRead More: https://punchng.com/osundecides2026-adeleke-urges-inec-security-agencies-to-protect-votes-during-collation/
  
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• 75 Nasarawa residents receive N18.7m business grants

  15-08-2026 19:16 via punchng.com
  
  75 less-privileged residents in Nasarawa North Senatorial District receive N18.7m in business grants to boost livelihoods and stimulate grassroots economicRead More: https://punchng.com/75-nasarawa-residents-receive-n18-7m-business-grants/
  
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• #OsunDecides2026: Jubilation as Adeleke wins polling unit with 421 votes

  15-08-2026 19:16 via punchng.com
  
  Jubilation erupts as Governor Ademola Adeleke secures victory at his polling unit with 421 votes in the ongoing OsunDecides2026 governorship election.Read More: https://punchng.com/osundecides2026-jubilation-as-adeleke-wins-polling-unit-with-421-votes/
  
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• Amorim’s AC Milan come from behind to beat Man United 4-2 as Chukwueze shines

  15-08-2026 19:12 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Man United suffered a disappointing 4-2 defeat to AC Milan in Poland as Ruben Amorim’s side surrendered the lead twice before the Italian giants completed a second-half comeback.The result made for a difficult meeting between United and their former manager Amorim, who is now in charge of Milan.United made a flying start when Harry Maguire opened the scoring in the second minute, heading home from Bruno Fernandes’ corner.Amad Diallo almost doubled the advantage shortly afterwards, b
  
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• Friendly: Chukwueze On Target, Bags Assists As AC Milan Overcome Man United

  15-08-2026 19:09 via completesports.com
  
  Samuel Chukwueze registered a goal and two assists as AC Milan defeated Manchester United 4-2 in a pre-season friendly on Saturday. Manchester United made a flying start, with Harry Maguire giving them the lead in the second minute. The Red Devils dominated possession afterwards but failed to capitalise on their advantage. Read Also:Pre-Season: Chukwueze Provides [...]
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• Prayers will crush Boko Haram, Borno Catholic bishop says

  15-08-2026 18:43 via punchng.com
  
  The Catholic Bishop of Maiduguri Diocese, Most Rev. Oliver Dashe, urges Christians to intensify prayers, stating that prayers will crush Boko Haram and briRead More: https://punchng.com/prayers-will-crush-boko-haram-borno-catholic-bishop-says/
  
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• Police nab 27-year-old over fatal hotel stabbing in Adamawa

  15-08-2026 18:43 via punchng.com
  
  Adamawa Police have arrested a 27-year-old man in connection with a fatal hotel stabbing in Girei. The suspect allegedly confessed to the murder.Read More: https://punchng.com/police-nab-27-year-old-over-fatal-hotel-stabbing-in-adamawa/
  
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• (UPDATED)#OsunDecides2026: INEC uploads 1,340 of 3,763 Osun election results

  15-08-2026 18:30 via punchng.com
  
  Stay updated on the Osun election results 2026 as INEC continues to upload polling unit results to its IReV portal. Get real-time updates on the governorshRead More: https://punchng.com/osundecides2026-inec-uploads-402-of-3763-osun-election-results/
  
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• Why I sang Christian song in Church — Popular Muslim singer Ere Asalatu

  15-08-2026 18:12 via punchng.com
  
  Popular Muslim singer Ere Asalatu clarifies why he sang a Christian hymn in church, addressing criticisms and emphasizing religious tolerance and unity.Read More: https://punchng.com/why-i-sang-christian-song-in-church-popular-muslim-singer-ere-asalatu/
  
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• NSC Salutes Junior D’Tigress On FIBA U-19 World Cup Qualification

  15-08-2026 18:03 via completesports.com
  
  The National Sports Commission ,NSC, has congratulated Nigeria’s U-18 women’s basketball team, the Junior D’Tigress, on securing qualification for the 2027 FIBA U-19 Women’s Basketball World Cup in China. The Nigerian girls displayed remarkable resilience and determination in their semi-final clash against hosts Côte d’Ivoire at the FIBA U-18 Women’s AfroBasket, edging the Ivorians 53-50 [...]
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• 2026 Ballon d’Or rankings after PSG won UEFA Super Cup

  15-08-2026 17:56 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Paris Saint-Germain’s 2-1 victory over Aston Villa in the UEFA Super Cup has added another layer to the race for the 2026 Ballon d’Or.The French champions continued their impressive run of success by claiming another European trophy on Wednesday night, strengthening the claims of some of their key players ahead of this year’s prestigious individual award.PSG took the lead through Khvicha Kvaratskhelia before Brian Madjo equalised for Aston Villa shortly before half-time.Desire
  
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• Galatasaray makes decision on Osimhen transfer amid Arsenal link

  15-08-2026 17:46 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Galatasaray have reportedly ruled out the possibility of selling Victor Osimhen to Arsenal before the end of the transfer window, despite growing interest from the Premier League club.According to reports in Turkey, Galatasaray president Dursun Ozbek has made it clear that the Nigerian striker is not available for transfer.Arsenal have reportedly discussed a potential move for Osimhen during negotiations with Galatasaray over possible deals involving Gabriel Martinelli and Ethan Nwaneri.Osimhen
  
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• #OsunDecides2026: INEC uploads 402 of 3,763 Osun election results

  15-08-2026 17:41 via punchng.com
  
  INEC has begun uploading Osun election results to its portal. Stay updated on the Osun State governorship election with real-time results and transparency.Read More: https://punchng.com/osundecides2026-inec-uploads-402-of-3763-osun-election-results/
  
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• Adeleke claims arrest of Osun PDP chairman, demands immediate release

  15-08-2026 17:41 via punchng.com
  
  Osun Governor Ademola Adeleke condemns the alleged arrest of PDP Chairman Sunday Bisi, demanding his immediate release and calling it an attack on democracRead More: https://punchng.com/adeleke-claims-arrest-of-osun-pdp-chairman-demands-immediate-release/
  
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• #OsunDecides2026: (PICTORIAL) INEC commences sorting, counting of votes

  15-08-2026 17:24 via punchng.com
  
  See pictorial updates as INEC officials commence sorting and counting of votes in polling units across Osun State for the governorship election.Read More: https://punchng.com/osundecides2026-pictorial-inec-commences-sorting-counting-of-votes/
  
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• Full list: Players with the longest goal-scoring runs

  15-08-2026 17:11 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Ten years after Jamie Vardy made history, he remains the player with the longest Premier League goalscoring streak, having scored in 11 consecutive matches.The Leicester City striker achieved the feat between August 29 and November 28, 2015, during the club’s unforgettable 2015/16 title-winning campaign.Vardy’s scoring run broke the previous record held by Manchester United legend Ruud van Nistelrooy, who had scored in 10 successive league appearances between March 22 and August 23,
  
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• Fire guts Lagos hotel

  15-08-2026 16:51 via punchng.com
  
  LASEMA successfully contained a fire outbreak at Purple Crown Hotel in Ikeja, Lagos, with no casualties. The Lagos hotel fire was caused by an electrical fRead More: https://punchng.com/fire-guts-lagos-hotel/
  
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• Why Real Madrid, Barcelona are not playing in LaLiga’s opening weekend

  15-08-2026 16:33 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Real Madrid and Barcelona will not play their opening LaLiga fixtures when the 2026/27 season gets underway on August 15, with both clubs receiving a schedule adjustment following the 2026 FIFA World Cup.The two Spanish giants were originally scheduled to begin their campaigns against Real Sociedad and Athletic Club respectively. However, both fixtures have been postponed until later in August.The decision is not related to a suspension or disciplinary sanction. Instead, it is part of a special
  
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• We have a wedding to plan, actress Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde celebrates daughter’s engagement

  15-08-2026 16:30 via punchng.com
  
  Nollywood star Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde celebrates her daughter Meriah’s engagement, sharing the exciting news and a video of the occasion. Get all the detaiRead More: https://punchng.com/we-have-a-wedding-to-plan-actress-omotola-jalade-ekeinde-celebrates-daughters-engagement/
  
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• #OsunDecides2026: Ex-minister decries slow BVAS performance

  15-08-2026 16:30 via punchng.com
  
  Former Minister Jelili Adesiyan expresses concern over the slow BVAS performance at his polling unit during the Osun election, impacting voter turnout.Read More: https://punchng.com/osundecides2026-ex-minister-decries-slow-bvas-performance/
  
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• #OsunDecides2026: Davido queries delay in uploading results to INEC IReV

  15-08-2026 16:30 via punchng.com
  
  Davido demands transparency from INEC regarding the delay in uploading Osun election results to the IReV portal. Stay updated on Osun Election Results.Read More: https://punchng.com/osundecides2026-davido-queries-delay-in-uploading-results-to-inec-irev/
  
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• Community Shield: Arteta hails Guardiola as ‘best coach in history’

  15-08-2026 16:12 via punchng.com
  
  Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta praises Pep Guardiola as the “best coach in history” ahead of the Community Shield clash, reflecting on his time under GuardioRead More: https://punchng.com/community-shield-arteta-hails-guardiola-as-best-coach-in-history/
  
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• Arteta admits Arsenal may sell players before transfer deadline

  15-08-2026 16:12 via punchng.com
  
  Mikel Arteta confirms Arsenal may sell players before the transfer deadline, while also discussing squad strength, Nwaneri’s future, and player availabilitRead More: https://punchng.com/arteta-admits-arsenal-may-sell-players-before-transfer-deadline/
  
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• #OsunDecides2026: First results emerge as voting ends, collations begins in units

  15-08-2026 16:09 via punchng.com
  
  Get the first Osun election results as voting ends and collation begins across polling units. Stay updated with Punch newspaper on OsunDecides2026.Read More: https://punchng.com/osundecides2026-first-results-emerge-as-voting-ends-collations-begins-in-units/
  
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• #OsunDecides2026: APC senator Fadahunsi tells supporters to monitor voters’ choices

  15-08-2026 15:57 via punchng.com
  
  APC Senator Fadahunsi tells supporters to monitor voters’ choices in the Osun governorship election. Learn more about the controversial call for Osun electRead More: https://punchng.com/osundecides2026-apc-senator-fadahunsi-tells-supporters-to-monitor-voters-choices/
  
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• Real Madrid include Diomande in squad for Schalke friendly

  15-08-2026 15:56 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho on Saturday named new record signing Yan Diomande and stars Kylian Mbappe and Jude Bellingham in his team’s squad for the first time, to face German side Schalke in a friendly this weekend.Los Blancos take on Schalke on Sunday in Gelsenkirchen in their final friendly before they kick off their La Liga season on August 22 at Espanyol.Marc Cucurella, Thibaut Courtois and Ibrahima Konate were also named in the squad for the first time under Mourinho, following
  
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• Osimhen demands more from Galatasaray after Çorum draw

  15-08-2026 15:49 via thesun.ng
  
  Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen has urged his teammates to raise their performance levels after the Turkish champions were held to a 2-2 draw by Çorum in their opening Turkish Super Lig fixture.
  Osimhen was Galatasaray’s key attacking outlet, scoring both goals as the defending champions dropped points at home.
  Speaking to beIN Sports after the match, the Nigeria international acknowledged the demands of the season ahead, particularly with Galatasaray also preparing for another U
  
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• #OsunDecides2026: APC deputy gov candidate hails voters’ turnout

  15-08-2026 15:43 via punchng.com
  
  APC deputy governorship candidate, Kayode Adereti, praises impressive voter turnout and smooth BVAS operation in the Osun Election 2026. Read more here.Read More: https://punchng.com/osundecides2026-apc-deputy-gov-candidate-hails-voters-turnout/
  
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• (PREVIEW) WAFCON: Morocco, Algeria clash in third-place tie 

  15-08-2026 15:26 via punchng.com
  
  Morocco and Algeria battle for third place at WAFCON 2026. Discover the historic North African derby and who will claim bronze.Read More: https://punchng.com/preview-wafcon-morocco-algeria-clash-in-third-place-tie/
  
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