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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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• Bundesliga: Onyedika’s Frankfurt Suffer Heavy Home Defeat Against Augsburg.

  06-09-2026 20:18 via completesports.com
  
  Augsburg hammered Eintracht Frankfurt 4-1 away in the Bundesliga on Sunday, completesports.com reports. Super Eagles midfielder Raphael Onyedika was in action for Frankfurt and saw 90 minutes of action. It was Onyedika’s second league appearance since joining Frankfurt from Club Brugge in the summer transfer window. Augsburg Nigerian forward Uchenna Ogundu was once again benched. [...]
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• CAF Champions League: Rangers Stumble To Home Draw Against AS Sobemap

  06-09-2026 20:15 via completesports.com
  
  Rangers were held to a 1-1 draw by AS Sobemap in the first leg of their CAF Champions League first preliminary round tie at the Moshood Abiola Sports Complex, Abeokuta, on Sunday. The Flying Antelopes started brightly and dominated the early exchanges, forcing the visitors to defend deep for long spells. Fidelis Ilechukwu’s side were [...]
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• EPL: Arsenal Edge Chelsea, Maintain 100% Winning Record

  06-09-2026 19:59 via completesports.com
  
  Martin Odegaard scored the winning goal as Arsenal defeated Chelsea 2-1 in Sunday’s Premier League game at the Emirates Stadium to maintain their 100% winning record. Rogers’s opener shocked the Emirates crowd but only spurred on the Arsenal players, who subsequently launched a barrage of attacks on Xabi Alonso’s backline and inevitably found their equalizer [...]
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• Arsenal come from behind to beat Chelsea 2-1 in London derby

  06-09-2026 19:48 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Arsenal delivered an emphatic response to Chelsea’s emergence as potential Premier League title contenders with a 2-1 win that ended their rivals’ unbeaten start on Sunday.Mikel Arteta’s side trailed to Morgan Rogers’ second-minute goal in a pulsating London derby at the Emirates Stadium.But the champions showed why they are firm favourites to retain the title with a blistering response to that early setback.Kai Havertz bagged the equaliser against his former club midway
  
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• CACC: Makinde Rewards 3SC With Two Buses

  06-09-2026 19:20 via completesports.com
  
  Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has approved the immediate release of two buses, a 32-seater and an 18-seater, to the Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) of Ibadan. The gift rewards the Oluyole Warriors for their impressive victory over CS Sfaxien of Tunisia in the first leg of their CAF Confederation Cup preliminary round. Read Also:U-20 [...]
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• Serie A: Akinsanmiro In Action As Monza Draw Parma

  06-09-2026 19:04 via completesports.com
  
  Super Eagles midfielder Ebenezer Akinsanmiro was in action as Monza played out a 1-1 draw against Parma in Sunday’s Serie A game. The Nigerian international, who was making his second appearance for Monza this ongoing season, has bagged one assist. Read Also:U-20 WWC: 15 Things To Know About Nigeria’s Falconets’ Group F Opponents Akinsanmiro was [...]
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• Yamal hits double as Barcelona put 5 past Valencia

  06-09-2026 18:49 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Lamine Yamal struck twice for Barcelona as they demolished Valencia 5-0 on Sunday to maintain their 100 percent start in La Liga.The reigning champions moved three points clear at the top of La Liga, after Jose Mourinho’s Real Madrid lost 1-0 at Real Betis on Friday.Fermin Lopez, Raphinha and Pedri were also on target for Hansi Flick’s swaggering visitors on a hot afternoon on Spain’s east coast.Yamal did not take part in the team training session on Saturday after a knock but
  
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• ‘It’s not that bad’ – Carrick defends Man United EPL start

  06-09-2026 18:30 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Michael Carrick said Manchester United’s start to the Premier League season has not been “that bad” despite conceding twice late on to draw 2-2 at Everton on Sunday.The Red Devils appeared to have an inviting start against newly-promoted Hull and Ipswich before the trip to the Hill Dickinson Stadium, but have taken just four points from their opening three games.“It’s not that bad,” said Carrick. “We’ve got that close to coming away with three poi
  
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• Maitland-Niles strikes in stoppage time to deny Man United win

  06-09-2026 17:22 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Ainsley Maitland-Niles scored a stunning stoppage-time equaliser on his Everton debut as the Toffees secured a dramatic 2-2 draw against Man United.Everton appeared to be heading for defeat after Benjamin Sesko put United ahead with an 88th-minute header, but Maitland-Niles struck from distance deep into added time to rescue a point.The result provided some relief for Everton after a frustrating transfer deadline day left manager David Moyes with a depleted squad for the Premier League campaign
  
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• Jamie Vardy joins Burnley on season-long deal

  06-09-2026 17:06 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Championship strugglers Burnley signed former Leicester striker Jamie Vardy on a one-year contract on Sunday.Vardy was a free agent after leaving Cremonese following their relegation from Serie A at the end of last season.The 39-year-old arrives at Turf Moor with Burnley languishing at the bottom of the second tier.The Clarets, who were relegated from the Premier League last term, are without a win after their opening five games of the Championship campaign.“This club has a proper footbal
  
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• Ziyech Departs Wydad Casablanca After Contract Termination

  06-09-2026 16:50 via completesports.com
  
  Wydad Casablanca have officially reached an agreement with Moroccan international Hakim Ziyech to terminate his contract by mutual consent, the club announced on Sunday. The Casablanca-based club confirmed the decision through an official statement shared on its social media platforms, bringing an end to Ziyech’s time with the team. “Sometimes, some stories are shorter than [...]
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• Infantino to bid for re-election as FIFA president despite sell-off scandal

  06-09-2026 15:17 via vanguardngr.com
  
  FIFA president Gianni Infantino will stand for re-election in March 2027, football’s world governing body has confirmed.Infantino, who has led FIFA since 2016, has faced growing pressure following his abandoned plan to sell stakes in FIFA competitions to private investment firms. The proposal triggered opposition from UEFA and several European football associations.“The Fifa president announced in April that he will stand for re-election in 2027,” FIFA said in a statement.&ldq
  
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• Euromatch NPFL: My Players’ Courage, Resilience Were Key In Inter Lagos Win —Doma United Technical Adviser

  06-09-2026 15:01 via completesports.com
  
  Doma United Technical Advised Ayeni Alexander has said his players’ courage and resilience were key factors in their 1-0 win against Inter Lagos, Completesports.com reports. Doma United of Gombe continued their impressive start to the 2026/2027 Euromatch NPFL season with a hard-fought 1–0 victory over Inter Lagos at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena on Saturday. Sadiq [...]
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• CAF Champions League: Finidi Pleased With Rivers United’s Display Against San Pedro

  06-09-2026 14:51 via completesports.com
  
  Rivers United technical adviser Finidi George has expressed satisfaction with his side’s performance in their CAF Champions League clash against San Pedro. The Port Harcourt club battled to a 1-1 draw with the Ivorian side in the first leg of their first preliminary round tie at the Laurent Pokou Stadium on Sunday. Issouf Dosso gave [...]
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• Rivers United Receive $2,000 Cash Boost After 1-1 Draw Vs FC San Pedro In CAFCL Tie

  06-09-2026 13:35 via completesports.com
  
  Players of Rivers United were rewarded to the tune of $2,000 by the club’s Administrator, Barr. Christopher Green, following Saturday’s hard-fought 1-1 draw away to FC San Pedro, in the CAF Champions League preliminary round first leg clash inside the Laurent Pokou Stadium, Ivory Coast, Completesports.com reports. Green, a former Executive Committee member of Nigeria [...]
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• U-20 WWC: Falconets Ready To Make Big Statement— Aduku

  06-09-2026 13:04 via completesports.com
  
  Falconets head coach Moses Aduku says his players are determined to make a big impact at the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup in Poland. Nigeria have qualified for every edition of the biennial competition and will once again be looking to challenge for honours on the global stage. Aduku’s side have been drawn in [...]
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• Top 5 highest-scoring African players in Europe’s major leagues

  06-09-2026 12:30 via vanguardngr.com
  
  African football has produced some of the greatest goalscorers in European football history, with players from across the continent leaving their mark in England, Spain, Germany, France and Italy.When the goals scored in Europe’s five major domestic leagues are combined, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang currently leads the list, ahead of fellow modern-day star Mohamed Salah and Cameroon legend Samuel Eto’o.1. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang — 250 goalsGabon striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyan
  
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• Probe ₦78.8bn cash transfer funds, SERAP urges Tinubu

  06-09-2026 11:36 via punchng.com
  
  SERAP calls on President Tinubu to investigate ₦78.8bn in unaccounted cash transfer funds, citing Auditor-General’s report on irregular spending.Read More: https://punchng.com/probe-%e2%82%a678-8bn-cash-transfer-funds-serap-urges-tinubu/
  
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• Awolowo remains my favourite politician — Pete Edochie

  06-09-2026 11:36 via punchng.com
  
  Veteran actor Pete Edochie has named the first Premier of the Western Region, late Chief Obafemi Awolowo, as his favourite Nigerian politician, citing his contributions to education and broadcasting. The 79-year-old actor made this known during an interview on Curiosity Made Me Ask, a show hosted by content creator Adebayo Abidemi, popularly known as IsbaeRead More: https://punchng.com/awolowo-remains-my-favourite-politician-pete-edochie/
  
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• Indonesia’s main airport suspends operations after volcanic eruption

  06-09-2026 11:04 via punchng.com
  
  Indonesia’s main airport, Soekarno-Hatta, suspends operations after Anak Krakatoa volcanic eruption, impacting thousands of passengers and flights.Read More: https://punchng.com/indonesias-main-airport-suspends-operations-after-volcanic-eruption/
  
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• Gani Fawehinmi fought to open Nigeria’s political space — Uba Sani

  06-09-2026 10:48 via punchng.com
  
  Governor Uba Sani highlights Gani Fawehinmi’s crucial role in expanding Nigeria’s political space and advocating for democracy, social justice, and educatiRead More: https://punchng.com/gani-fawehinmi-fought-to-open-nigerias-political-space-uba-sani/
  
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• Soldiers raid terrorist hideouts in Sokoto, recover weapons

  06-09-2026 10:21 via punchng.com
  
  Nigerian troops successfully raided terrorist hideouts in Sokoto’s Tangaza LGA, recovering PKT machine guns, AK-47 rifles, and ammunition.Read More: https://punchng.com/soldiers-raid-terrorist-hideouts-in-sokoto-recover-weapons/
  
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• Messi returns to MLS action with two assists in Inter Miami draw

  06-09-2026 10:10 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Lionel Messi set up both goals for Inter Miami as the Major League Soccer champions drew 2-2 with Atlanta United on Saturday in the Argentina star’s first match since announcing his retirement from international football.Thunderstorms and lightning delayed the start for 90 minutes, but there were sparks aplenty on the field after with Messi, Argentina’s all-time leading goalscorer and most-capped player, at the heart of the action.Miami grabbed the lead in the 32nd minute when
  
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• Three siblings found dead on father’s farm in Ondo

  06-09-2026 10:05 via punchng.com
  
  Three siblings, Joshua, Jacob, and Blessing Jonah, were found dead on their father’s farm in Akure, Ondo State. Police are investigating the tragic incidenRead More: https://punchng.com/three-siblings-found-dead-on-fathers-farm-in-ondo/
  
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• Imo’s representative wins Mr Universe Nigeria 2026

  06-09-2026 10:05 via punchng.com
  
  A representative of Imo State Isinwa Chidozie Senator, has been crowned Mr Universe Nigeria 2026 and Mr Cosmo Nigeria. Senator on Saturday emerged the overall winner at the grand finale of the pageant held on Saturday at Skyview, The Lekki Coliseum, Lagos. In a video shared from the event by the Nigerian organisers, the anchorRead More: https://punchng.com/imos-representative-wins-mr-universe-nigeria-2026/
  
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• EuroMatch NPFL: Barau FC Have Big Dreams This Season — Agagbe

  06-09-2026 09:43 via completesports.com
  Barau FC head coach Eugene Agagbe says the Kano club have set their sights on achieving big things in the 2026/27 EuroMatch Nigeria Premier Football League season, Completesports.com reports. Barau FC, who are competing in the Nigerian top flight for the second successive season, made an impressive start to the new campaign with a commanding [...]
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• 2027: Tinubu support groups begin grassroots mobilisation

  06-09-2026 09:26 via punchng.com
  
  Two support groups for President Bola Tinubu, the Renewed Hope Agenda Continuity Marshals and Tinubu Torch Bearers, have opened discussions on a strategic partnership to deepen grassroots mobilisation ahead of the 2027 presidential election. The groups, in a statement released on Saturday, said the proposed collaboration would focus on mobilising youths, women and Nigerians generallyRead More: https://punchng.com/2027-tinubu-support-groups-begin-grassroots-mobilisation/
  
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• Morning recap: Nigerian-British businessman dies after penis enlargement procedure, Kogi chief impregnates teen, other top stories

  06-09-2026 09:17 via punchng.com
  
  Stay informed with our Nigerian news recap. Top stories include a Nigerian-British businessman’s death, a Kogi chief’s alleged actions, and Victor Osimhen’Read More: https://punchng.com/morning-recap-nigerian-british-businessman-dies-after-penis-enlargement-procedure-kogi-chief-impregnates-teen-other-top-stories/
  
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• Anambra sets December 31 deadline for C of O recertification

  06-09-2026 09:01 via punchng.com
  
  Anambra State sets December 31, 2026, deadline for C of O recertification. Landowners must update records in ANAMGIS or face transaction restrictions.Read More: https://punchng.com/anambra-sets-december-31-deadline-for-c-of-o-recertification/
  
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