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• Tinubu reforms helping states deliver projects, pay salaries — Radda

  18-08-2026 03:09 via punchng.com
  
  Katsina Governor Radda praises Tinubu reforms for enabling states to execute projects and pay salaries without borrowing. Learn how these reforms impact stRead More: https://punchng.com/tinubu-reforms-helping-states-deliver-projects-pay-salaries-radda/
  
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• OOUTH resident doctors hail Abiodun over new allowances

  30-08-2026 15:54 via punchng.com
  
  OOUTH resident doctors commend Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun for approving and paying revised professional allowances, boosting morale and healthcare.Read More: https://punchng.com/oouth-resident-doctors-hail-abiodun-over-new-allowances/
  
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• Obi sympathises with victims of Abuja market fire

  30-08-2026 15:54 via punchng.com
  
  Peter Obi expresses sympathy with traders affected by the Abuja market fire at Eda Plaza, calling for stronger emergency response systems in Nigeria.Read More: https://punchng.com/obi-sympathises-with-victims-of-abuja-market-fire/
  
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• Barcelona Agree Shock Deal To Sign Arsenal Star Forward

  30-08-2026 15:40 via completesports.com
  
  Barcelona have agreed a shock deal with Arsenal to sign striker Gabriel Jesus, Metro reports. Jesus was left out of Arsenal’s first two games of the new season and has been training away from Mikel Arteta’s first team. Much was expected of Jesus following his £45m move from Manchester City in 2022 given he hit [...]
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• Flick backs Yamal to rediscover top form

  30-08-2026 15:36 via thesun.ng
  
  Barcelona manager Hansi Flick believes teenage winger Lamine Yamal is gradually returning to his best as the Spanish champions prepare to face Rayo Vallecano in La Liga on Monday.
  Yamal, 19, endured a difficult outing in Barcelona’s opening league match against Elche but showed signs of improvement in the following game against Athletic Bilbao, despite failing to score.
  The winger has been working his way back to full sharpness after suffering a hamstring injury in April. He subsequently f
  
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• Barcelona agree deal to sign Gabriel Jesus from Arsenal

  30-08-2026 15:33 via vanguardngr.com
  Barcelona have reportedly reached an agreement with Arsenal to sign Brazilian striker Gabriel Jesus in a late move before the close of the transfer window.The Catalan club have been searching for a new striker throughout the summer, with Atletico Madrid forward Julián Alvarez previously identified as their preferred target.However, Atletico have remained firm on their decision not to sell Alvarez to Barcelona, forcing the Spanish giants to explore alternative options.Alvarez returned to
  
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• EPL: Van Dijk begs Liverpool to keep Gakpo amid Man City interest

  30-08-2026 15:20 via thesun.ng
  
  Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk has urged the club to keep Cody Gakpo as Manchester City reportedly prepare a £75 million move for the Dutch forward before Tuesday’s transfer deadline.
  Gakpo’s future has come under fresh scrutiny following Liverpool’s move for Paris Saint-Germain winger Bradley Barcola, whose transfer could rise to £123 million, potentially pushing the 27-year-old further down the pecking order at Anfield.
  Despite the uncertainty, Gakpo has made a
  
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• 9,000 Jigawa graduates sit CBT for 500 teaching jobs

  30-08-2026 15:11 via punchng.com
  
  Over 9,000 graduates in Jigawa State are taking a Computer-Based Test for 500 teaching positions in the J-Tsangaya programme. Learn more about the Jigawa tRead More: https://punchng.com/9000-jigawa-graduates-sit-cbt-for-500-teaching-jobs/
  
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• NPFL: Atule Targets 20-Goal Haul For Barau FC

  30-08-2026 14:59 via completesports.com
  
  Barau FC winger Joseph Atule has set his sights on scoring up to 20 goals in the Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, this season. Atule is expected to play a key role for the Maliya Boys as they look to make a strong impression in the new campaign. The former Enyimba player contributed five goals [...]
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• Police arrest suspected phone snatcher, five others in Bauchi

  30-08-2026 14:56 via punchng.com
  
  Bauchi Police Command arrests a suspected phone snatcher and five alleged thugs in separate operations, recovering stolen items and ensuring public safety.Read More: https://punchng.com/police-arrest-suspected-phone-snatcher-five-others-in-bauchi/
  
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• Why Tinubu deserves a second term — Ex-South-East lawmaker

  30-08-2026 14:40 via punchng.com
  
  A former lawmaker urges APC stakeholders to support President Tinubu’s re-election, citing bold reforms and economic growth that justify a second term.Read More: https://punchng.com/why-tinubu-deserves-a-second-term-ex-south-east-lawmaker/
  
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• La Liga: Barcelona’s Yamal getting back to top level — Flick

  30-08-2026 14:40 via punchng.com
  
  Barcelona coach Hansi Flick indicated teenage star Lamine Yamal is finding his way back to his “top level” ahead of Monday’s La Liga clash against Rayo Vallecano. The 19-year-old struggled in Barca’s first match of the season at Elche but improved against Athletic Bilbao in the second, albeit without finding the net. Flick said theRead More: https://punchng.com/la-liga-barcelonas-yamal-getting-back-to-top-level-flick/
  
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• APGA wins all 21 chairmanship, councillorship seats in Anambra LG poll

  30-08-2026 14:40 via punchng.com
  
  The All Progressives Grand Alliance has won all the chairmanship and councillorship positions in the August 29, 2026 local government elections in Anambra State. The Chairman of the Anambra State Independent Electoral Commission, Genevieve Osakwe, announced the results at the ANSIEC office in Awka on Sunday. Osakwe said APGA won all 21 chairmanship seats, whileRead More: https://punchng.com/apga-wins-all-21-chairmanship-councillorship-seats-in-anambra-lg-poll/
  
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• Alvarez returns to Atletico team training after illness

  30-08-2026 14:40 via punchng.com
  
  Julian Alvarez returns to Atletico Madrid training after illness, amidst ongoing transfer speculation linking him to Barcelona and other clubs.Read More: https://punchng.com/alvarez-returns-to-atletico-team-training-after-illness/
  
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• Subsidy removal repositioned Nigeria’s economy — Ex-Osun lawmaker

  30-08-2026 14:40 via punchng.com
  
  A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress in Osun State, Olatunbosun Oyintiloye, has said that President Bola Tinubu’s removal of fuel subsidy was a bold and strategic economic reform that repositioned the country for sustainable growth and recovery. The ex-lawmaker subsequently warned those seeking political posts in the 2027 general elections against deliberate distortion ofRead More: https://punchng.com/subsidy-removal-repositioned-nigerias-economy-ex-osun-lawmaker/
  
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• Soldiers foil terrorists’ advance in Sokoto community

  30-08-2026 14:09 via punchng.com
  
  Nigerian soldiers successfully foiled a terrorist advance towards Ghandi town in Sokoto, recovering weapons and forcing insurgents to retreat. Read more onRead More: https://punchng.com/soldiers-foil-terrorists-advance-in-sokoto-community/
  
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• ‘Itauma Is Well’ –Warren Provides Update On British Boxer’s Health

  30-08-2026 14:01 via completesports.com
  Frank Warren’s promotional company, Queensberry Promotions, has confirmed that Moses Itauma is well following his medical scare after his heavyweight fight against Filip Hrgović. The 21-year-old heavyweight prospect suffered a 9th-round stoppage loss to Hrgović at London’s O2 Arena. Due to severe exhaustion and a potential leg injury, Itauma had to be carried out of [...]
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• EPL: We Must Start Winning Games –Carrick Speaks Ahead Man United Vs Ipswich

  30-08-2026 13:29 via completesports.com
  Manchester United manager Michael Carrick has disclosed that his team is eager to bounce back from their opening-day setback and return to winning football matches ahead of their fixture against Ipswich Town. Following a 2-0 defeat to Hull City, Carrick hit back at critics who claimed the players lacked effort or passion. Read Also:Done Deal: [...]
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• NDLEA intercepts N6.2bn drugs hidden in Ghana soap, opioids at Lagos airport

  30-08-2026 13:00 via punchng.com
  
  The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has intercepted consignments of captagon, popularly known as the “Jihadi drug,” and millions of opioid tablets worth over N6.2bn at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos. The agency disclosed this in a statement released on Sunday by its Director, Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi. According to the NDLEA, operativesRead More: https://punchng.com/ndlea-intercepts-n6-2bn-drugs-hidden-in-ghana-soap-opioids-at-lagos-airport/
  
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• Fire guts Abuja building materials market

  30-08-2026 13:00 via punchng.com
  
  A devastating Abuja market fire at Eda Plaza, Jabi, destroyed building materials worth millions. Read about the extensive damage and eyewitness accounts.Read More: https://punchng.com/fire-guts-abuja-building-materials-market/
  
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• Excess sugar consumption puts children at risk of obesity, paediatrician warns

  30-08-2026 13:00 via punchng.com
  
  A paediatrician warns that excessive sugar consumption in children can lead to obesity, diabetes, and other health issues. Learn how to manage children’s sRead More: https://punchng.com/excess-sugar-consumption-puts-children-at-risk-of-obesity-paediatrician-warns/
  
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• Alvarez rejoins Atletico Madrid training as move to Barcelona fades

  30-08-2026 12:58 via vanguardngr.com
  Julián Alvarez has returned to training with his Atletico Madrid teammates after recovering from an illness that kept him out of the squad for several days.The Argentina international resumed group training on Sunday following Atletico’s victory over Sevilla at the Ramón Sánchez-Pizjuán.Alvarez had been absent from team training for two days because of illness before spending another two sessions working individually as he followed a personalised recovery progr
  
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• Nigerian-British boxer Moses Itauma discharged from hospital after losing to Hrgovic

  30-08-2026 12:52 via vanguardngr.com
  British-Nigerian heavyweight boxer Moses Itauma has been discharged from hospital and is recovering at home with his family after suffering the first defeat of his professional boxing career.The 21-year-old was taken to hospital following his ninth-round stoppage loss to Croatia’s Filip Hrgovic in their fight for the vacant IBF heavyweight title at The O2 in London.Moses Itauma was carried out of the ring on a stretcher after appearing severely exhausted during the closing stages of the c
  
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• Nepal begins burials as flood death toll rises to 752

  30-08-2026 12:22 via punchng.com
  
  Nepal has begun burying hundreds of flood victims after taking DNA samples, as the death toll from devastating Nepal floods rises to 752.Read More: https://punchng.com/nepal-begins-burials-as-flood-death-toll-rises-to-752/
  
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• Nigerian jailed eight years in US for stealing $7.5m from charities

  30-08-2026 12:07 via punchng.com
  
  A Nigerian national, Olusegun Adejorin, has been sentenced to eight years in prison in the United States for using a business email compromise scheme to steal more than $7.5m from two charitable organisations. The United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Maryland disclosed this in a statement posted on its website on Friday. USRead More: https://punchng.com/nigerian-jailed-eight-years-in-us-for-stealing-7-5m-from-charities/
  
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• Chelsea sign Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez from Aston Villa

  30-08-2026 12:07 via punchng.com
  
  Chelsea officially signs Argentina’s World Cup-winning goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez from Aston Villa. Discover details of his three-year contract and his aRead More: https://punchng.com/chelsea-sign-argentina-goalkeeper-emiliano-martinez-from-aston-villa/
  
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• Done Deal: Martínez Seals Permanent Move To Chelsea

  30-08-2026 12:06 via completesports.com
  Chelsea have completed the signing of Argentina international goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez from Aston Villa. The experienced shot-stopper has put pen to paper on a three-year contract with the Premier League giants. Martínez, 33, arrives at Stamford Bridge with a wealth of experience, having established himself as one of the Premier League’s top goalkeepers during his [...]
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• Tinubu departs for three-week vacation in Europe

  30-08-2026 12:00 via punchng.com
  
  President Bola Tinubu begins a three-week annual leave in Europe, starting in London. Learn more about Tinubu’s Europe vacation and his return for the 2027Read More: https://punchng.com/tinubu-departs-for-three-week-vacation-in-europe/
  
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• Police kill two kidnappers, rescue truck driver in Ogun

  30-08-2026 11:50 via punchng.com
  
  Ogun State Police Anti-Kidnapping Unit killed two suspected Ogun kidnappers and rescued an abducted truck driver, recovering AK-47s and N2m.Read More: https://punchng.com/police-kill-two-kidnappers-rescue-truck-driver-in-ogun/
  
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• MLS: Messi hits 927 career goals with four strikes against Montreal

  30-08-2026 11:50 via punchng.com
  
  Lionel Messi scored four goals against CF Montreal, reaching 927 career goals and ending Inter Miami’s winless streak. Read about Messi’s latest achievemenRead More: https://punchng.com/mls-messi-hits-927-career-goals-with-four-strikes-against-montreal/
  
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