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• THROWBACK: How Ogogo, Ireti navigated 90s Nollywood stardom

  25-08-2026 19:58 via punchng.com
  
  Explore the on-screen chemistry and off-screen professional relationship of 90s Nollywood stars Ogogo and Ireti, and their lasting legacy in Yoruba cinema.Read More: https://punchng.com/throwback-how-ogogo-ireti-navigated-90s-nollywood-stardom/
  
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• US to revoke up to 200,000 visas over asylum fraud claims

  25-08-2026 22:54 via punchng.com
  
  The US government plans to revoke up to 200,000 visas from foreigners who sought asylum after entering on tourist or business visas, citing asylum fraud.Read More: https://punchng.com/us-to-revoke-up-to-200000-visas-over-asylum-fraud-claims/
  
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• Build local tech solutions, NASENI urges youths

  25-08-2026 22:29 via punchng.com
  
  NASENI challenges young Nigerian innovators to develop and defend homegrown tech solutions for community problems. Discover FutureMakers Week pitches and pRead More: https://punchng.com/build-local-tech-solutions-naseni-urges-youths/
  
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• Oyebanji reappoints retired Ekiti Accountant-General

  25-08-2026 22:22 via punchng.com
  
  Governor Oyebanji reappoints Mrs. Titilayo Olayinka as Ekiti Accountant-General, highlighting her expertise and contributions to the state’s fiscal transpaRead More: https://punchng.com/oyebanji-reappoints-retired-ekiti-accountant-generaloyebanji-reappoints-retired-ekiti-accountant-general/
  
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• NPFL Opener: Rangers Battle Katsina United In Abeokuta

  25-08-2026 22:18 via completesports.com
  Rangers will host Katsina United in the opening fixture of the 2026/27 Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, season at the MKO Abiola Sports Complex in Abeokuta. The defending champions have chosen the Abeokuta venue as their temporary home ground due to ongoing renovation work at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium in Enugu. The Flying Antelopes will [...]
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• Atiku’ll restore petrol subsidy, phase it out later — Spokesman

  25-08-2026 22:08 via punchng.com
  
  Atiku Abubakar’s spokesman, Paul Ibe, says the former VP will restore petrol subsidy if elected president in 2027, then gradually phase it out.Read More: https://punchng.com/atikull-restore-petrol-subsidy-phase-it-out-later-spokesman/
  
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• Bruno Fernandes wins PFA award, completes player-of-year treble

  25-08-2026 22:05 via thesun.ng
  
  Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes has been named the Professional Footballers’ Association (PFA) men’s Player of the Year after a standout campaign that saw him complete a clean sweep of the major individual awards.
  Fernandes received the award at the PFA’s annual ceremony in Manchester on Tuesday, beating Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice and Manchester City striker Erling Haaland to the prize.
  The 31-year-old was rewarded after registering a Premier League-record 21 assi
  
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• Man United’s Bruno Fernandes wins 2026 PFA Players’ Player of the Year award

  25-08-2026 21:53 via punchng.com
  
  Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes has been crowned the 2026 PFA Players’ Player of the Year, voted by his peers for an outstanding season.Read More: https://punchng.com/man-uniteds-bruno-fernandes-wins-2026-pfa-players-player-of-the-year-award/
  
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• Stop Complaining About Your Teammates –Scholes Tells Fernandes

  25-08-2026 21:36 via completesports.com
  Man United legend Paul Scholes has told Red Devils captain Bruno Fernandes that he should have kept his mouth shut following the team’s 2-0 opening-day defeat to Hull City. Speaking on The Good, The Bad & The Football podcast, Scholes reacted to Fernandes publicly criticizing his teammates and claiming United were repeating the same mistakes [...]
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• PFA awards 2026: Full list of winners

  25-08-2026 21:08 via vanguardngr.com
  The 2026 Professional Footballers’ Association (PFA) Awards have recognised some of the standout performers across English football, with players from the Premier League, Championship, League One, League Two, Women’s Super League (WSL) and WSL 2 honoured at the ceremony.A total of 74 awards are being presented during the event, while former England international Karen Carney and Liverpool legend Kenny Dalglish are also set to receive PFA Merit Awards.The ceremony will conclude with
  
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• Why police tried to arrest Tani Olohun — Oyo Command

  25-08-2026 21:07 via punchng.com
  
  Oyo State Police Command clarifies why Kwara officers attempted to arrest Tani Olohun in Ibadan, citing a warrant for breach of public peace.Read More: https://punchng.com/why-police-tried-to-arrest-tani-olohun-oyo-command/
  
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• Trump mourns Dolly Parton, orders US flags lowered

  25-08-2026 21:07 via punchng.com
  
  US President Donald Trump mourns the death of country music legend Dolly Parton, ordering American flags lowered in her honor. Learn more about her legacy.Read More: https://punchng.com/trump-mourns-dolly-parton-orders-us-flags-lowered/
  
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• Police detain officers accused of N40,000 extortion in Abuja

  25-08-2026 21:07 via punchng.com
  
  FCT Police Command detains officers accused of N40,000 extortion from a resident in Abuja. The Commissioner vows disciplinary action against police miscondRead More: https://punchng.com/police-detain-officers-accused-of-n40000-extortion-in-abuja/
  
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• Motorists stranded as FG begins emergency repairs on failed Ekiti highway

  25-08-2026 21:07 via punchng.com
  
  Motorists are stranded as the Federal Government begins emergency repairs on the failed Ifaki-Oye-Kabba Road in Ekiti. Learn about the government’s interveRead More: https://punchng.com/motorists-stranded-as-fg-begins-emergency-repairs-on-failed-ekiti-highway/
  
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• Man City’s Nico O’Reilly wins PFA Young Player of the Year

  25-08-2026 21:07 via punchng.com
  
  Manchester City’s Nico O’Reilly has been crowned PFA Young Player of the Year for 2025/26 after a stellar season. Discover his breakthrough campaign.Read More: https://punchng.com/man-citys-nico-oreilly-wins-pfa-young-player-of-the-year/
  
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• Investment in youths key to tackling unemployment — Adebutu

  25-08-2026 21:07 via punchng.com
  
  Ladi Adebutu, PDP governorship candidate, stresses investment in vocational training and affordable financing for young Nigerians to tackle youth unemploymRead More: https://punchng.com/investment-in-youths-key-to-tackling-unemployment-adebutu/
  
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• Country music icon Dolly Parton dies at 80

  25-08-2026 21:07 via punchng.com
  
  Country music legend Dolly Parton has died at 80. Remembered for hits like “Jolene” and her philanthropy, the “Queen of Country” leaves a lasting legacy.Read More: https://punchng.com/just-in-country-music-icon-dolly-parton-dies-at-80/
  
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• JUST IN: Country music icon Dolly Parton dies at 80

  25-08-2026 20:35 via punchng.com
  
  Country music legend Dolly Parton has died at 80. Learn about the life and legacy of the “Queen of Country” and her impact on music and philanthropy.Read More: https://punchng.com/just-in-country-music-icon-dolly-parton-dies-at-80/
  
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• Former Liberia VP held in prison ahead of drug trial

  25-08-2026 20:35 via punchng.com
  
  Former Liberian Vice President Jewel Howard-Taylor is in prison awaiting trial for alleged involvement in a major international drug trafficking network.Read More: https://punchng.com/former-liberia-vp-held-in-prison-ahead-of-drug-trial/
  
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• Nigeria must regulate AI before it’s too late, LASU don warns

  25-08-2026 20:19 via punchng.com
  
  A LASU professor warns Nigeria must urgently enact a National AI Act to prevent biased and harmful AI systems, urging regulation before it’s too late.Read More: https://punchng.com/nigeria-must-regulate-ai-before-its-too-late-lasu-don-warns/
  
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• FULL LIST: CAF unveils draw for 2027 U-23 AFCON qualifiers

  25-08-2026 20:19 via punchng.com
  
  See the full draw for the CAF U-23 AFCON Qualifiers for Egypt 2027. Discover all the matchups and dates for the road to the Olympic Games.Read More: https://punchng.com/full-list-caf-unveils-draw-for-2027-u-23-afcon-qualifiers/
  
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• Evening recap: Falana faults NBA over George Weah invitation, Poco Lee’s management clears drink-spiking claims, other top stories

  25-08-2026 20:19 via punchng.com
  
  Catch up on the latest Nigerian news: Falana faults NBA, Poco Lee’s management clears drink-spiking claims, Akpabio on economy, and other top stories in ouRead More: https://punchng.com/evening-recap-falana-faults-nba-over-george-weah-invitation-poco-lees-management-clears-drink-spiking-claims-other-top-stories/
  
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• Emulate Prophet Muhammad’s exemplary life, Kano gov urges Muslims at Maulud

  25-08-2026 20:19 via punchng.com
  
  Kano Governor Abba Yusuf calls on Muslims to emulate Prophet Muhammad’s exemplary life, promoting peace, justice, and tolerance during Maulud celebrations.Read More: https://punchng.com/emulate-prophet-muhammads-exemplary-life-kano-gov-urges-muslims-at-maulud/
  
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• Onuachu Needs Time To Rediscover Scoring Form — Trabzonspor Boss

  25-08-2026 20:16 via completesports.com
  Trabzonspor head coach Fatih Tekke has expressed confidence that Paul Onuachu will soon rediscover his best form for the club. Onuachu is yet to find the back of the net for the Black Sea Storm this season after enjoying a prolific campaign last term. The Nigeria international was one of Trabzonspor’s standout performers last season, [...]
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• Over 10,000 young athletes to converge on Lagos for maiden National Inter-Mediary Games

  25-08-2026 20:07 via thesun.ng
  
  No fewer than 10,000 athletes aged between 15 and 18 are expected to converge on Lagos State for the maiden National Inter-Mediary Games, with participants set to compete in 28 sporting disciplines across venues in the state.
  The games, scheduled for October 1 to 15, 2026, are being positioned as a major platform for youth development, grassroots talent discovery and national integration.
  Chairman of the Local Organising Committee, Sam Egube, disclosed this during a media parley in Lagos, descri
  
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• Cameroon’s Baleba joins Man United to boost midfield options

  25-08-2026 19:58 via punchng.com
  
  Cameroonian midfielder Carlos Baleba has officially joined Manchester United from Brighton. Discover how Baleba strengthens United’s midfield.Read More: https://punchng.com/cameroons-baleba-joins-man-united-to-boost-midfield-options/
  
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• VIDEO: Umahi inspects Benin-Agbor-Asaba expressway, apologises to commuters

  25-08-2026 19:58 via punchng.com
  
  Minister of Works, David Umahi, inspects the Benin-Agbor-Asaba Expressway following presidential orders to ease commuter hardship and apologises for delaysRead More: https://punchng.com/video-umahi-inspects-benin-agbor-asaba-expressway-apologises-to-commuters/
  
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• Sokoto gov’s aide urges North-West unity to fight banditry

  25-08-2026 19:58 via punchng.com
  
  Sokoto Governor’s aide calls for North-West unity to combat banditry, commending Zamfara’s DDR initiative. Learn how regional cooperation can bring lastingRead More: https://punchng.com/sokoto-govs-aide-urges-north-west-unity-to-fight-banditry/
  
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• Osinbajo advocates people-centred reforms at NBA conference

  25-08-2026 19:58 via punchng.com
  
  Former VP Osinbajo urges a people-centred approach to justice reform in Nigeria, emphasizing data-driven changes and expanded access to justice for citizenRead More: https://punchng.com/osinbajo-advocates-people-centred-reforms-at-nba-conference/
  
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• NDC candidate warns Lagos faces rising flood risk over blocked drains

  25-08-2026 19:58 via punchng.com
  
  NDC candidate warns Lagos faces rising flood risk due to blocked drains, land reclamation, and poor waste disposal. Urgent action needed to prevent submergRead More: https://punchng.com/ndc-candidate-warns-lagos-faces-rising-flood-risk-over-blocked-drains/
  
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