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• Team Nigeria storms 3 gold, 3 silver

  25-07-2026 03:21 via thesun.ng
  
  •Sets World Records on opening day
  Team Nigeria launched its Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games campaign in style on Friday, topping off a stunning opening day with three gold medals, three silver medals, and a string of world records from its para powerlifting squad — a performance that reaffirmed the nation’s standing as a global force in the sport.
  The medal rush began with Paralympian Roland Ezuruike, who opened Nigeria’s account with silver in the Men’s Lightweight
  
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• EPL: Man City agree £86m deal for Morocco World Cup star Bouaddi

  23-08-2026 15:46 via thesun.ng
  
  Manchester City have reached an agreement in principle with Lille for the transfer of 18-year-old Morocco international Ayyoub Bouaddi in a deal that could rise to £85.6 million.
  The Premier League club are set to pay an initial £81.4 million for the midfielder, with a further £4.2 million potentially due in add-ons.
  Bouaddi is expected to complete his move to England after City and Lille reached an agreement, with the teenager identified as a key addition to strengthen the clu
  
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• N25bn First Lady’s gifts, TETFund funds pooled to revive abandoned National Library – Alausa

  23-08-2026 15:35 via punchng.com
  
  The Federal Government has pooled N25bn from First Lady’s gifts and TETFund to revive the abandoned National Library headquarters in Abuja after 18 years.Read More: https://punchng.com/n25bn-first-ladys-gifts-tetfund-funds-pooled-to-revive-abandoned-national-library-alausa/
  
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• Insecurity: Nigeria must not become a killing field, Obi tells FG

  23-08-2026 15:35 via punchng.com
  
  Peter Obi condemns recent killings and abductions in North-Central Nigeria, urging urgent government action to address the escalating Nigeria insecurity crRead More: https://punchng.com/insecurity-nigeria-must-not-become-a-killing-field-obi-tells-fg/
  
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• Fake presidential agency: Bureaucratic weaknesses allowed fraud to thrive – Ex-perm sec

  23-08-2026 15:19 via punchng.com
  
  A former Permanent Secretary reveals how bureaucratic weaknesses in Nigeria’s government allowed a fake presidential agency to operate, highlighting lapsesRead More: https://punchng.com/fake-presidential-agency-bureaucratic-weaknesses-allowed-fraud-to-thrive-ex-perm-sec/
  
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• 2027: PDP’s Oluyede urges Nigerians to make presidential poll about performance, continuity

  23-08-2026 15:19 via punchng.com
  
  PDP’s Wole Oluyede advocates for Nigerians to make the 2027 presidential election about President Tinubu’s performance and continuity, not sentiment.Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-pdps-oluyede-urges-nigerians-to-make-presidential-poll-about-performance-continuity/
  
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• Man City agree £86m deal for Morocco World Cup star Bouaddi

  23-08-2026 15:07 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Manchester City have reached an agreement in principle with Lille to sign 18-year-old midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi for a fee that could rise to €100m (£85.6m).The Premier League champions have been in advanced negotiations with Lille over the Morocco international, with a deal now close to completion.Lille have reportedly agreed to an initial fee of £81.4m for Bouaddi, with a further £4.2m in potential add-ons.Bouaddi is expected to complete his move to England after the two
  
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• Chinese humanoid beats Usain Bolt’s record at World Robot Games

  23-08-2026 15:04 via punchng.com
  
  A Chinese humanoid robot, Tiangong Ultra, shattered Usain Bolt’s 100-meter record at the World Robot Games in Beijing, showcasing China’s robotics dominancRead More: https://punchng.com/chinese-humanoid-beats-usain-bolts-record-at-world-robot-games/
  
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• Court Confirms Bordeaux’s Relegation To French Sixth Division

  23-08-2026 14:27 via completesports.com
  
  The Paris Administrative Court upheld the sanction imposed by the French Football Federation (FFF) against Girondins de Bordeaux, Yahoo Sports reports. The ruling confirms the historic club’s definitive exclusion from the national championships, relegating it to compete in Régional 1, the sixth tier of French football. The ruling comes after the bankruptcy proceedings in 2024 [...]
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• Contract signed, Joshua vs Fury fight still on, Eddie Hearn insists

  23-08-2026 14:22 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury’s highly anticipated heavyweight showdown will go ahead, according to Joshua’s promoter Eddie Hearn, despite recent doubts raised by Fury.Hearn said the fight is effectively locked in after both boxers signed contracts, insisting neither fighter can simply withdraw from the agreement.Fury had suggested earlier in the week that the long-awaited British heavyweight clash “doesn’t look like it is going to happen”, fuelling fresh uncertain
  
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• 2027: Political contests shouldn’t divide Nigerians, APC chairman warns

  23-08-2026 14:14 via punchng.com
  
  APC Chairman, Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, urges Nigerians to prioritize national unity and brotherhood, warning against division in the 2027 elections.Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-political-contests-shouldnt-divide-nigerians-apc-chairman-warns/
  
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• Ronaldo becomes first player to score in 25 consecutive league seasons

  23-08-2026 14:10 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Cristiano Ronaldo has set another remarkable record after becoming the first professional footballer to score in 25 consecutive league seasons.The 41-year-old Portuguese forward achieved the feat on Friday, August 21, when Al-Nassr faced Al-Riyadh in the Saudi Pro League.Ronaldo started the match on the bench before coming on in the 62nd minute.He needed just 21 minutes to make his mark, finding the net in the 83rd minute after meeting Ayman Yahya’s low cross and calmly finishing with his
  
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• Police rescue woman after weeks in kidnappers’ den in Bayelsa  

  23-08-2026 13:59 via punchng.com
  
  Bayelsa State Police successfully rescue 42-year-old Esther Chinedu after weeks in kidnappers’ den. Read about the operation and her husband’s ordeal.Read More: https://punchng.com/police-rescue-woman-after-weeks-in-kidnappers-den-in-bayelsa/
  
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• APC chairman visits Emir Sanusi in Kano

  23-08-2026 13:59 via punchng.com
  
  The APC National Chairman, Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, paid a courtesy visit to Emir Sanusi in Kano. This meeting comes amidst heightened political activitiesRead More: https://punchng.com/apc-chairman-visits-emir-sanusi-in-kano/
  
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• 2027: 500 Islamic scholars endorse Tinubu, presidential aide claims

  23-08-2026 13:59 via punchng.com
  
  President Tinubu’s aide claims 500 Islamic scholars endorsed him for re-election in 2027. Read more about the Northern Muslim Intellectual Forum’s resolutiRead More: https://punchng.com/2027-500-islamic-scholars-endorse-tinubu-presidential-aide-claims/
  
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• VIDEO: Woman alleges assault by tout demanding money on Lagos road

  23-08-2026 13:43 via punchng.com
  
  A woman recounts her alleged assault by a tout demanding money on the Lekki-Epe road in Lagos, highlighting the growing issue of harassment by agberos.Read More: https://punchng.com/video-woman-alleges-assault-by-tout-demanding-money-on-lagos-road/
  
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• Ekiti seeks $500m investment from Egypt to boost industrialisation

  23-08-2026 13:26 via punchng.com
  
  Ekiti State targets $500m industrial and trade investment from Egypt to boost industrialisation, create jobs, and strengthen agricultural value chains.Read More: https://punchng.com/ekiti-seeks-500m-investment-from-egypt-to-boost-industrialisation/
  
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• Calling South Africa xenophobic is unfair – Envoy, Moroe

  23-08-2026 13:26 via punchng.com
  
  South African Consul-General, Prof. Bobby Moroe, addresses allegations of xenophobia and violence against migrants, stating the label is unfair.Read More: https://punchng.com/calling-south-africa-xenophobic-is-unfair-envoy-moroe/
  
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• Anambra security forces kill six suspected secessionists, lose operative in gun battle

  23-08-2026 13:26 via punchng.com
  
  Anambra security forces neutralise six suspected secessionists in Ogbaru, recovering arms. One operative killed, another injured in the gun battle.Read More: https://punchng.com/anambra-security-forces-kill-six-suspected-secessionists-lose-operative-in-gun-battle/
  
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• EXCLUSIVE: Nigerian Football Could Be Destroyed By FIFA Ban — Bonfrere Warns Authorities

  23-08-2026 13:24 via completesports.com
  
  Former Nigeria coach Jo Bonfrere has warned that a likely FIFA ban could destroy Nigerian football, pleading with the nation’s authorities to avoid any action that could attract sanctions from the world football governing body, Completesports.com reports. Bonfrere spoke on Saturday afternoon from his country home in the Netherlands, in reaction to the ongoing crisis [...]
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• Schmeichel Blames Poor Defending For Man United Loss To Hull City

  23-08-2026 13:12 via completesports.com
  
  Legendary goalkeeper Peter Schmeichel has slammed Manchester United’s defence after a shock 2-0 opening-day defeat to newly-promoted Hull City. Goals from Semi Ajayi and Nobel Mendy sealed the win for Hull, prompting Schmeichel to call out Patrick Dorgu, Ayden Heaven, and Luke Shaw for a severe lack of concentration and physical strength. Read Also:EPL: Brentford [...]
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• Osun poll: Turn defeat into victory for Tinubu, APC chieftain tells members

  23-08-2026 12:47 via punchng.com
  
  An APC chieftain in Osun State charges members to learn from their governorship election loss and reposition the Osun APC for victory in the 2027 general eRead More: https://punchng.com/osun-poll-turn-defeat-into-victory-for-tinubu-apc-chieftain-tells-members/
  
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• Kwara gov opens sports festival, urges athletes to embrace unity

  23-08-2026 12:47 via punchng.com
  
  Kwara State Governor declares open the 8th Kwara Sports Festival, urging athletes from 16 LGAs to embrace unity and sportsmanship. Discover new talents.Read More: https://punchng.com/kwara-gov-opens-sports-festival-urges-athletes-to-embrace-unity/
  
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• 101-year-old great-grandma arrested for selling drugs in sachets

  23-08-2026 12:47 via punchng.com
  
  A 101-year-old great-grandmother was arrested in Ogun State for selling drugs. Discover how NDLEA apprehended her and other drug traffickers.Read More: https://punchng.com/101-year-old-great-grandma-arrested-for-selling-drugs-in-sachets/
  
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• ‘Fake agency’ boss insists office legitimate, provides more documents

  23-08-2026 12:31 via punchng.com
  
  George Nwabueze, head of the ‘Made in Nigeria’ project, defends his office’s legitimacy with new documents amid ICPC’s ‘fake agency’ claims.Read More: https://punchng.com/fake-agency-boss-insists-office-legitimate-provides-more-documents/
  
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• ‘An Important Point’ — Okoye Reacts To Udinese’s Draw With Como

  23-08-2026 12:30 via completesports.com
  
  Maduka Okoye has reflected on Udinese’s 1-1 home draw against Como, Completesports.com reports. The Zebras were forced to settle for a share of the spoils against Cesc Fabregas’ side at the Bluenergy Stadium on Saturday. Hassane Kamara gave Udinese the lead in the 29th minute, finishing off a move after being set up by Jurgen [...]
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• 2027: Ekiti ADC Reps candidate unveils campaign team

  23-08-2026 12:14 via punchng.com
  
  Ekiti ADC House of Reps candidate, Emmanuel Fayose, unveils his 25-member campaign team for the 2027 elections, promising impactful representation for hisRead More: https://punchng.com/2027-ekiti-adc-reps-candidate-unveils-campaign-team/
  
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• 2027 Women’s World Cup: Opponents for South Africa, Ghana revealed [Full list]

  23-08-2026 12:12 via thesun.ng
  
  Ghana and South Africa have discovered their opponents in the preliminary phase of the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027 Play-Off Tournament following Thursday’s draw in Zurich, Switzerland.
  The two African nations are among six teams competing for places in the final phase of the intercontinental playoffs. Ecuador, Uzbekistan, Papua New Guinea and Chinese Taipei complete the six-team field.
  The draw produced three groups of two teams, with each side scheduled to play three matches during
  
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• FULL LIST: FIFA releases 2027 Women’s World Cup playoff fixtures

  23-08-2026 11:51 via punchng.com
  
  See the full list of FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027 playoff fixtures, including Ghana and South Africa’s opponents in the preliminary phase.Read More: https://punchng.com/full-list-fifa-releases-2027-womens-world-cup-playoff-fixtures/
  
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• Fire guts shops in Oyo

  23-08-2026 11:51 via punchng.com
  
  Nine shops at the Nigerian Railway shopping complex in Ibadan, Oyo State, were destroyed by an early morning fire, with goods worth millions lost. ElectricRead More: https://punchng.com/fire-guts-shops-in-oyo-2/
  
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