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• University proliferation vs academic quality

  03-09-2026 03:00 via punchng.com
  
  Explore the decline in Nigerian university quality amidst rapid proliferation. This article examines underfunding, regulatory failures, and solutions for aRead More: https://punchng.com/university-proliferation-vs-academic-quality/
  
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• World’s youngest monarch, King Oyo, to be buried September 12

  04-09-2026 14:02 via punchng.com
  
  Uganda prepares for the burial of King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV on September 12. Learn about the youngest monarch’s life and legacy.Read More: https://punchng.com/worlds-youngest-monarch-king-oyo-to-be-buried-september-12/
  
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• Women’s Champions League: Arsenal face Barcelona, Chelsea, City handed tough draws

  04-09-2026 14:02 via punchng.com
  
  Arsenal will face reigning champions Barcelona in the league phase of the 2026/27 Women’s Champions League, setting up an early heavyweight clash between last season’s semi-finalists and the holders. According to the UEFA draw on Friday, the Gunners will also face OL Lyonnes, Benfica, Paris FC, HB Koge and Inter Milan in the six-match leagueRead More: https://punchng.com/womens-champions-league-arsenal-face-barcelona-chelsea-city-handed-tough-draws/
  
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• Okpebholo names advisers on traditional matters, CSOs

  04-09-2026 14:02 via punchng.com
  
  Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo has appointed special advisers on traditional matters and CSOs. Learn about these new Edo appointments and their impactRead More: https://punchng.com/okpebholo-names-advisers-on-traditional-matters-csos/
  
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• Divorce husband if he stops you from voting APC — Yobe APC chairman

  04-09-2026 13:48 via punchng.com
  
  Yobe APC Chairman, Muhammad Gadaka, urged women to divorce husbands who prevent them from voting APC, sparking controversy. He has since apologized.Read More: https://punchng.com/divorce-husband-if-he-stops-you-from-voting-apc-yobe-apc-chairman/
  
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• VDM apologises to security agencies over NBA speech

  04-09-2026 13:32 via punchng.com
  
  Social media activist VeryDarkMan (VDM) apologises to Nigerian security agencies for controversial remarks made at the NBA conference, clarifying his intenRead More: https://punchng.com/vdm-apologises-to-security-agencies-over-nba-speech/
  
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• Kwara denies victimising PDP gov candidate over billboard removal

  04-09-2026 13:32 via punchng.com
  
  Kwara State Government denies victimising PDP governorship candidate, Bolakale Kawu, over billboard removal, citing operator’s debt to KWASAA.Read More: https://punchng.com/kwara-denies-victimising-pdp-gov-candidate-over-billboard-removal/
  
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• Coaching Ronaldo attracted me to Al Nassr — Postecoglou

  04-09-2026 13:32 via punchng.com
  
  Al Nassr manager Ange Postecoglou reveals coaching Cristiano Ronaldo was a major factor in his decision to join the Saudi club. Learn more about his motivaRead More: https://punchng.com/coaching-ronaldo-attracted-me-to-al-nassr-postecoglou/
  
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• Okpebholo urges new Edo boards, agency to serve with integrity

  04-09-2026 13:16 via punchng.com
  
  Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, on Thursday inaugurated four government bodies, charging their members to discharge their responsibilities with integrity, humility and commitment to public service. The inaugurated bodies are the Edo State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board, Christian Pilgrims Welfare Board, Consumer Protection Committee and Edo State Rural Access Roads Agency. Speaking at the inaugurationRead More: https://punchng.com/okpebholo-urges-new-edo-boards-agency-to-serve-with-integrit
  
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• Customs generate N88.9bn, seize N2.16bn goods in Kano

  04-09-2026 13:16 via punchng.com
  
  Kano/Jigawa Customs Command generated N88.9bn revenue and seized N2.16bn worth of goods, including wildlife and foreign currency, from January to SeptemberRead More: https://punchng.com/customs-generate-n88-9bn-seize-n2-16bn-goods-in-kano/
  
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• Wike never hid support for Tinubu, says aide

  04-09-2026 12:59 via punchng.com
  
  FCT Minister Nyesom Wike’s aide, Lere Olayinka, clarifies that Wike never concealed his support for President Bola Tinubu ahead of the 2027 elections.Read More: https://punchng.com/wike-never-hid-support-for-tinubu-says-aide/
  
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• Soldiers rescue three kidnap victims in Katsina

  04-09-2026 12:59 via punchng.com
  
  Troops of Operation FANSAN YAMMA rescued three kidnap victims along Dandume-Sheme Road in Katsina, demonstrating commitment to protecting lives.Read More: https://punchng.com/soldiers-rescue-three-kidnap-victims-in-katsina/
  
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• Only opposition coalition can defeat Tinubu in 2027 — Kenneth Okonkwo

  04-09-2026 12:59 via punchng.com
  
  Kenneth Okonkwo states that only a united opposition coalition can defeat President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 presidential election, dismissing Peter Obi’s sRead More: https://punchng.com/only-opposition-coalition-can-defeat-tinubu-in-2027-kenneth-okonkwo/
  
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• Emir of Gumel highly respected traditional ruler, Jigawa gov mourns

  04-09-2026 12:35 via punchng.com
  
  Jigawa State mourns the passing of Alhaji Dr. Ahmed Muhammad Sani II, the highly respected Emir of Gumel, who died at 82 after 45 years on the throne.Read More: https://punchng.com/emir-of-gumel-highly-respected-traditional-ruler-jigawa-gov-mourns/
  
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• Army begins promotion exercise for 1,115 warrant officers in Rivers

  04-09-2026 12:35 via punchng.com
  
  The Nigerian Army has commenced a promotion exercise for 1,115 warrant officers in Rivers State. Learn about the rigorous tests and objectives.Read More: https://punchng.com/army-begins-promotion-exercise-for-1115-warrant-officers-in-rivers/
  
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• Lagos supports 733 widows with empowerment programmes

  04-09-2026 12:11 via punchng.com
  
  Lagos State Government empowers 733 widows with skills acquisition, grants, and economic support programs to improve welfare and promote self-reliance.Read More: https://punchng.com/lagos-supports-733-widows-with-empowerment-programmes/
  
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• How Ronaldo, Modric, Neymar missed MLS moves – Report

  04-09-2026 12:11 via punchng.com
  
  Discover how football legends Cristiano Ronaldo, Luka Modric, and Neymar almost made blockbuster moves to Major League Soccer, but deals fell through.Read More: https://punchng.com/how-ronaldo-modric-neymar-missed-mls-moves-report/
  
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• Atiku decries economic hardship driving youth to sell kidneys

  04-09-2026 12:11 via punchng.com
  
  Atiku Abubakar raises alarm over young Nigerians selling kidneys due to economic hardship under Tinubu’s administration. Learn about the alarming trend.Read More: https://punchng.com/atiku-decries-economic-hardship-driving-youth-to-sell-kidneys/
  
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• Done Deal: Ehizibue Swaps Udinese For Genoa

  04-09-2026 12:04 via completesports.com
  
  Kingsley Ehizibue has joined Serie A club Genoa for the 2026/27 season, reports Completesports.com. Ehizibue linked up with the Red and Blues from another Serie A club Udinese. The 31-year-old spent four years with Udinese following his arrival from Bundesliga club FC Cologne in 2022. The right-back registered four goals and two assists in 119 [...]
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• Zamfara appoints new head of service

  04-09-2026 11:54 via punchng.com
  
  Zamfara State Government appoints Alhaji Shehu Baraya as the new Head of Service. Learn about his experience and Governor Lawal’s charge for civil serviceRead More: https://punchng.com/zamfara-appoints-new-head-of-service/
  
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• Sambisa as big as Belgium, security forces overwhelmed – Defence Minister

  04-09-2026 11:54 via punchng.com
  
  Defence Minister Christopher Musa highlights the immense Sambisa Forest size, comparing it to Belgium, making anti-terrorism operations challenging.Read More: https://punchng.com/sambisa-as-big-as-belgium-security-forces-overwhelmed-defence-minister/
  
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• FG orders two-week closure of First Niger Bridge

  04-09-2026 11:54 via punchng.com
  
  The Federal Government has ordered a two-week closure of the First Niger Bridge for urgent maintenance. Motorists are advised to use the Second Niger BridgRead More: https://punchng.com/fg-orders-two-week-closure-of-first-niger-bridge/
  
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• Kyrgios Gets One-Month Ban After Testing Positive For Cocaine

  04-09-2026 11:35 via completesports.com
  
  Australian tennis star Nick Kyrgios has accepted a one-month ban from tennis after testing positive for a metabolite of cocaine during the Mallorca Open in June 2026. The International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA) announced that Kyrgios’s default three-month suspension was reduced to just one month because he proved the drug use occurred socially outside of [...]
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• 1XCup 2026: More Drama Unfolds As Tonic, Crystal, Mega 22, Ighalo FA Shine

  04-09-2026 11:32 via completesports.com
  
  Plenty of drama unfolded in Thursday’s 1XCup 2026 qualifiers as the likes of Tonic FC, Crystal FC, Mega 22 FC and Ighalo FA shone by winning their respective matches at the Inspire Sports Ground. However, Mega 22 FC and Ighalo FA secured impressive victories, Crystal FC snatched a narrow win while Tonic FC survived a [...]
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• Tax reform has reduced burden on low-income earners — Revenue board

  04-09-2026 11:23 via punchng.com
  
  Nigeria’s tax reform has reduced the burden on low-income earners and eliminated nuisance taxes, according to the Joint Revenue Board. Learn more about theRead More: https://punchng.com/tax-reform-has-reduced-burden-on-low-income-earners-revenue-board/
  
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• Police rescue two abandoned babies in Abuja

  04-09-2026 11:23 via punchng.com
  
  Abuja Police Command rescued two abandoned babies in separate incidents in Kurudu and Gwagwalada. Efforts are ongoing to find their families.Read More: https://punchng.com/police-rescue-two-abandoned-babies-in-abuja/
  
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• Lagos denies woman’s hospital delay, POS extortion claims

  04-09-2026 11:23 via punchng.com
  
  Lagos State Ministry of Health denies claims of treatment delay and extortion at Randle General Hospital, clarifying patient’s age and financial assistanceRead More: https://punchng.com/lagos-denies-womans-hospital-delay-pos-extortion-claims/
  
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• 1xCup 2026: Four More Teams March On

  04-09-2026 11:23 via completesports.com
  
  Four more teams have marched on in the 1xCup 2026 following Saturday’s games which produced three wins, one dramatic penalty-shootout triumph and a total of eight goals, averaging two per match. The latest round of matches in the 1xCup 2026 qualifiers featured closely fought contests across the Epe, Ikeja and Lagos Island zones, with teams [...]
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• Hamilton seeks to become first black driver to win for Ferrari in Italy

  04-09-2026 10:53 via punchng.com
  
  Lewis Hamilton reflects on the significance of potentially becoming the first black driver to win for Ferrari at the Italian Grand Prix in Monza. Read moreRead More: https://punchng.com/hamilton-seeks-to-become-first-black-driver-to-win-for-ferrari-in-italy/
  
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• Feminist movement icon Gloria Steinem dies at 92

  04-09-2026 10:53 via punchng.com
  
  Feminist movement icon Gloria Steinem has died at 92. Learn about her decades of activism, journalism, and fight for women’s rights.Read More: https://punchng.com/feminist-movement-icon-gloria-steinem-dies-at-92/
  
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