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• US plans mass visa revocation for asylum seekers — Report

  25-08-2026 00:50 via punchng.com
  
  The US government plans to revoke B1/B2 visas for 200,000 asylum seekers. Learn what this mass US visa revocation means for Nigerians and other foreign natRead More: https://punchng.com/us-plans-mass-visa-revocation-for-asylum-seekers-report/
  
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• 2027: APC denies withdrawing Tinubu campaign council list

  25-08-2026 13:30 via punchng.com
  
  The APC dismisses reports of withdrawing its 2027 presidential campaign council list for review, stating any changes will be formally announced. Get the deRead More: https://punchng.com/2027-apc-denies-withdrawing-tinubu-campaign-council-list/
  
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• How NBA Game Schedule Today Information Helps Fans Avoid Missing Tip-Off

  25-08-2026 13:24 via completesports.com
  There is a particular kind of disappointment that basketball fans know well: opening your phone expecting to catch the start of a game, only to discover that the first quarter is already over. Sometimes the reason is simple. You remembered the matchup but forgot the time. For NBA followers, keeping an eye on nba game [...]
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• 1xCup 2026: My Hat-Trick Gives Me More Confidence, Says Kiraa’s Emmanuel Ben

  25-08-2026 13:18 via completesports.com
  
  Emmanuel Ben has said that scoring a hat-trick to help Kiraa FA devour Adhoc FA 3-0 in Friday’s 1xCup 2026 qualifying round match at the Inspire Sports Ground has given him more confidence to do a lot for his team as the competition progresses. With both teams representing the Ikorodu zone, Ben emerged as the [...]
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• Spurs sign Man City’s Savinho for reported £75m

  25-08-2026 13:13 via punchng.com
  
  Tottenham Hotspur bolster their squad with the £75m signing of Brazilian winger Savinho from Manchester City. Discover how this transfer impacts Spurs’ seaRead More: https://punchng.com/spurs-sign-man-citys-savinho-for-reported-75m/
  
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• Scholars urge Nigeria to protect informal markets, settlements

  25-08-2026 13:13 via punchng.com
  
  International scholars advocate for Nigeria to protect and harness informal markets and settlements as foundations for resilient, sustainable cities, ratheRead More: https://punchng.com/scholars-urge-nigeria-to-protect-informal-markets-settlements/
  
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• Navy renovates primary school, provides solar borehole, drainage in Bayelsa

  25-08-2026 13:13 via punchng.com
  
  The Nigerian Navy commissioned a renovated primary school in Bayelsa, providing a solar borehole and drainage. This project strengthens civil-military coopRead More: https://punchng.com/navy-renovates-primary-school-provides-solar-borehole-drainage-in-bayelsa/
  
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• Eid-el-Maulud: Ex-Kaduna gov urges leaders to embrace justice, tolerance

  25-08-2026 13:13 via punchng.com
  
  Former Kaduna Governor, Ahmed Makarfi, calls on Nigerian leaders to embrace justice and tolerance, emulating Prophet Muhammad’s virtues this Eid-el-Maulud.Read More: https://punchng.com/eid-el-maulud-ex-kaduna-gov-urges-leaders-to-embrace-justice-tolerance/
  
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• 2027: Ekiti NDC reps candidate pledges dividends of democracy

  25-08-2026 13:13 via punchng.com
  
  Ekiti North 1 Federal Constituency NDC candidate, Apostle Ayodele David-Adesua, promises to restore development and deliver dividends of democracy to constRead More: https://punchng.com/2027-ekiti-ndc-reps-candidate-pledges-dividends-of-democracy/
  
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• Tottenham sign Savinho from Man City for £75m

  25-08-2026 13:03 via vanguardngr.com
  Tottenham signed Brazilian winger Savinho from Manchester City on Tuesday for a reported initial fee of £75 million ($102 million) to take their overall outlay in the transfer market beyond £300 million this window.The 22-year-old failed to establish himself as a first-team regular during two seasons at City.But Spurs are hoping he can add pace and creativity to their attack after narrowly escaping relegation from the Premier League last season.“It’s taken a while but I&
  
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• Ethiopia enters 2028 AFCON hosting race after 50-year wait

  25-08-2026 12:47 via thesun.ng
  
  Ethiopia has formally entered the race to host the 2028 Africa Cup of Nations, seeking to stage the continent’s biggest football tournament for the first time in more than 50 years.
  The Ethiopian Football Federation confirmed the bid in a post on X on Monday, declaring the country ready to host the tournament. Ethiopia last hosted the AFCON in 1976.
  “Ethiopia has formally submitted its bid to CAF to host AFCON 2028,” the federation said, “reaffirming the nation’s fu
  
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• Fulham vs Chelsea: Joao Pedro makes history as Chelsea’s No.9 curse ends

  25-08-2026 12:45 via vanguardngr.com
  By Enitan AbdultawabJoao Pedro made a dream start to life as Chelsea’s new No.9, scoring just 31 seconds into the Blues’ Premier League opener against Fulham on Monday.The Brazilian forward opened the scoring at Craven Cottage with a brilliant chip over Fulham goalkeeper Bernd Leno after being played through by Cole Palmer.Pedro’s early strike not only gave new Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso the perfect start to his reign but also ended the club’s long-running struggles ass
  
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• Trailer crash on Lagos-Ibadan expressway causes gridlock, motorists divert to bush paths

  25-08-2026 12:43 via punchng.com
  
  A trailer crash on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway has caused severe gridlock, forcing motorists to divert to bush paths. Learn about the ongoing traffic situaRead More: https://punchng.com/trailer-crash-on-lagos-ibadan-expressway-causes-gridlock-motorists-divert-to-bush-paths/
  
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• Trump policies to double power sector carbon emissions by 2035 – Report

  25-08-2026 12:25 via punchng.com
  
  A new report reveals Trump’s fossil fuel agenda could double US power sector carbon emissions by 2035, costing $700 billion in clean energy investments.Read More: https://punchng.com/trump-policies-to-double-power-sector-carbon-emissions-by-2035-report/
  
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• Ronke Oshodi-Oke defends accepting cash to support political figures

  25-08-2026 12:25 via punchng.com
  
  Nollywood actress Ronke Oshodi-Oke explains why she accepts money to support politicians, urging understanding. Learn more about her stance on Nigerian polRead More: https://punchng.com/ronke-oshodi-oke-defends-accepting-cash-to-support-political-figures/
  
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• OFFICIAL: Tottenham Hotspur Sign Savinho From Man City For £75m

  25-08-2026 12:12 via completesports.com
  
  Tottenham Hotspur have signed Brazil winger Savinho from Manchester City for an initial £75m, BBC Sport reports. The 22-year-old has joined Spurs on a long-term contract with Roberto de Zerbi’s side potentially paying a further £10m in add-ons. Savinho’s move to north London has been more than 12 months in the making, with Spurs failing [...]
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• Lagos paid N168.2bn to over 48,000 retirees since 2007 – Govt

  25-08-2026 12:09 via punchng.com
  
  Lagos State Government has paid N168.2bn to over 48,000 retirees since 2007 under the Contributory Pension Scheme, addressing concerns about pension paymenRead More: https://punchng.com/lagos-paid-n168-2bn-to-over-48000-retirees-since-2007-govt/
  
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• INTERPOL arrests 58 in global crackdown on Black Axe crime network

  25-08-2026 12:09 via punchng.com
  
  INTERPOL’s Operation Jackal IV led to 58 arrests and $2.67 million seized in a global crackdown on West African crime groups, including the notorious BlackRead More: https://punchng.com/interpol-arrests-58-in-global-crackdown-on-black-axe-crime-network/
  
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• University of Ibadan eCampus Announces 100% Online Postgraduate Programmes for the 2026 Intake

  25-08-2026 12:08 via punchng.com
  
  UI eCampus offers 100% online postgraduate programmes for 2026 intake. Advance your career with a University of Ibadan degree from anywhere.Read More: https://punchng.com/university-of-ibadan-ecampus-announces-100-online-postgraduate-programmes-for-the-2026-intake/
  
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• BAECC Reaffirms Commitment to the Timely Delivery of the Benin-Asaba Expressway Project Following Recent Protest

  25-08-2026 11:58 via punchng.com
  
  BAECC reaffirms commitment to timely delivery of the Benin-Asaba Expressway project. Learn about progress, challenges, and acceleration plans after recentRead More: https://punchng.com/baecc-reaffirms-commitment-to-the-timely-delivery-of-the-benin-asaba-expressway-project-following-recent-protest/
  
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• Yobe residents slam Buni’s N300m donation, govt denies using state funds

  25-08-2026 11:56 via punchng.com
  
  Yobe residents criticise Governor Buni’s N300m donation to Izala amid poor facilities. Government denies using state funds, sparking debate on priorities.Read More: https://punchng.com/yobe-residents-slam-bunis-n300m-donation-govt-denies-using-state-funds/
  
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• Police rescue three kidnap victims, recover stolen car, firearms in Enugu

  25-08-2026 11:38 via punchng.com
  
  Enugu State Police Command operatives, with community support, rescued three kidnap victims and recovered a stolen Lexus, firearms, and ammunition. InvestiRead More: https://punchng.com/police-rescue-three-kidnap-victims-recover-stolen-car-firearms-in-enugu/
  
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• Ethiopia bids to host 2028 AFCON

  25-08-2026 11:29 via vanguardngr.com
  Ethiopia has formally submitted its bid to host the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in 2028, which would be its first in more than half a century.The Ethiopian Football Federation confirmed its bid in a post on X late Monday. It last hosted the continental tournament in 1976.Ethiopia has the second biggest population in Africa, with around 130 million people, and its capital serves as the headquarters of the African Union (AU). It has the highest altitude of any African capital at 2,300 metres.Th
  
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• Police academy releases screening timetable for 13th regular course

  25-08-2026 11:21 via punchng.com
  
  The Nigeria Police Academy has released the screening timetable for its 13th Regular Course. Find out dates, requirements, and CBT schedule for the PoliceRead More: https://punchng.com/police-academy-releases-screening-timetable-for-13th-regular-course/
  
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• FULL LIST: Nigeria, other African countries dominate world’s 60 poorest by GDP-PPP per capita

  25-08-2026 11:21 via punchng.com
  
  Nigeria ranks 56th among the world’s 60 poorest countries by GDP-PPP per capita in 2026. Discover the full list and how other African nations compare.Read More: https://punchng.com/full-list-nigeria-other-african-countries-dominate-worlds-60-poorest-by-gdp-ppp-per-capita/
  
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• Tinubu outperformed past presidents in first term — APC’s scribe

  25-08-2026 11:06 via punchng.com
  
  The National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress, Felix Morka, has said that President Bola Tinubu outperformed all of Nigeria’s democratically elected presidents in their first terms in office. He noted that when Tinubu came into office, the nation’s economy was in a “mess”. He, however, added that with the APC-led government’s policies, Nigeria’sRead More: https://punchng.com/tinubu-outperformed-past-presidents-in-first-term-apcs-scribe/
  
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• Police bust baby factory in Ogun, rescue pregnant women, children

  25-08-2026 11:06 via punchng.com
  
  Ogun State Police Command busts a baby factory in Mowe, rescuing two pregnant women and four children. Six suspects arrested in connection with the illegalRead More: https://punchng.com/police-bust-ogun-baby-factory-in-ogun-rescue-pregnant-women-children/
  
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• Police blame suspected hoodlums for Osun shooting, identify deceased 

  25-08-2026 11:06 via punchng.com
  
  Osun State Police Command blames suspected hoodlums for a shooting incident in Ikire that killed two. Learn more about the Osun shooting victims and policeRead More: https://punchng.com/police-blame-suspected-hoodlums-for-osun-shooting-identify-deceased/
  
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• How to vote for Nigeria’s Soye Karibi-George at 73rd Miss World festival

  25-08-2026 11:06 via punchng.com
  
  Nigerians can now vote for Soye Karibi-George, Miss World Nigeria 2026, at the 73rd Miss World Festival. Find out how to cast your vote and support her.Read More: https://punchng.com/how-to-vote-for-nigerias-soye-karibi-george-at-73rd-miss-world-festival/
  
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• How to apply for FG’s Northern Nigeria agric programme jobs

  25-08-2026 11:06 via punchng.com
  
  Apply for the Federal Government’s Northern Nigeria agric programme jobs. Various positions available for qualified professionals. Deadline: September 6, 2Read More: https://punchng.com/how-to-apply-for-fgs-northern-nigeria-agric-programme-jobs/
  
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