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• WASSCE result verification fee now N4,000

  02-09-2026 02:37 via punchng.com
  
  JAMB and WAEC announce a one-time N4,000 fee for WASSCE result verification, streamlining the admission process for Nigerian tertiary institutions.Read More: https://punchng.com/wassce-result-verification-fee-now-n4000/
  
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• Uber to cut 10% of jobs worldwide

  02-09-2026 18:40 via punchng.com
  
  Uber is cutting 10% of its global workforce and exiting Nigeria and Uganda. CEO Dara Khosrowshahi announced the Uber layoffs to streamline operations.Read More: https://punchng.com/uber-to-cut-10-of-jobs-worldwide/
  
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• Ekiti varsity workers threaten strike over poor welfare, funding

  02-09-2026 18:40 via punchng.com
  
  Ekiti State university workers threaten strike over poor welfare and insufficient funding. Unions appeal to Governor Oyebanji for urgent intervention.Read More: https://punchng.com/ekiti-varsity-workers-threaten-strike-over-poor-welfare-funding/
  
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• Delta to start local Lassa fever testing by 2027

  02-09-2026 18:40 via punchng.com
  
  Delta State is set to begin local Lassa fever testing by March 2027 with a new public health laboratory, improving disease response and reducing reliance oRead More: https://punchng.com/delta-to-start-local-lassa-fever-testing-by-2027/
  
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• Dramatic U-turn as Salah’s Trabzonspor accept coach’s Tekke’s resignation

  02-09-2026 18:34 via vanguardngr.com
  By Adegboyega AdeleyeTrabzonspor have accepted the resignation of head coach Fatih Tekke, days after initially rejecting his request to step down following the Turkish club’s Europa League exit.The Super Lig side announced on Wednesday that it had reached a “mutual understanding” with Tekke and agreed to part ways in the interests of the club and its long-term objectives.Tekke tendered his resignation after Trabzonspor were eliminated from the Europa League play-off round by H
  
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• UPDATED: Police dismiss three officers over UNIPORT graduate killing

  02-09-2026 18:18 via punchng.com
  
  Rivers State Police dismiss three officers linked to the killing of UNIPORT graduate Anthony Obodo in Port Harcourt, demonstrating commitment to accountabiRead More: https://punchng.com/police-dismiss-three-officers-over-uniport-graduate-killing/
  
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• Chido Obi Set To Join Willem II On Loan

  02-09-2026 18:15 via completesports.com
  Manchester United forward Chido Obi is set to join Eredivisie side Willem II on a season-long loan. The Danish youth international is moving to the Netherlands to secure regular first-team minutes and senior experience. Read Also:WAFU B U-17 Championship: Golden Eaglets To Discover Group Opponents Thursday The deal is able to proceed past the English [...]
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• AI disinformation could undermine 2027 polls, INEC warns

  02-09-2026 18:07 via punchng.com
  
  INEC warns AI-driven disinformation could undermine Nigeria’s 2027 general elections. Learn about INEC’s plans to audit technology and conduct mock polls.Read More: https://punchng.com/ai-disinformation-could-undermine-2027-polls-inec-warns/
  
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• 68-year-old Briton accuses Nigerian husband of marrying her for UK visa, seeks divorce

  02-09-2026 18:07 via punchng.com
  
  A 68-year-old British woman accuses her 31-year-old Nigerian husband of marrying her for a UK visa and seeks divorce. Read the full story.Read More: https://punchng.com/68-year-old-briton-accuses-nigerian-husband-of-marrying-her-for-uk-visa-seeks-divorce/
  
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• 2027: ADC inaugurates reconciliation committee to address primary grievances

  02-09-2026 18:07 via punchng.com
  
  The African Democratic Congress (ADC) forms a reconciliation committee to address primary grievances and unite the party ahead of the 2027 general electionRead More: https://punchng.com/2027-adc-inaugurates-reconciliation-committee-to-address-primary-grievances/
  
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• Real Madrid Star Convicted Of Drink-Driving

  02-09-2026 18:01 via completesports.com
  Real Madrid defender Raúl Asencio has been convicted of a road safety offense for driving under the influence of alcohol in Gran Canaria. A court source confirmed the conviction to AFP on Wednesday following a trial in San Bartolome de Tirajana, where the 23-year-old was found to have been driving with more than three times [...]
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• I didn’t ‘hesitate for a second’ to join Man City – Enzo Fernadez

  02-09-2026 17:51 via vanguardngr.com
  Enzo Fernandez said he “didn’t hesitate for a second” when Manchester City made contact in his first interview since joining the club for a British record-equalling transfer fee of £125 million ($169 million).The Argentina midfielder completed his move from Chelsea on Tuesday’s transfer deadline day, taking City’s spending to more than £450 million — a Premier League record for a single transfer window.The 25-year-old joined Chelsea from Benfica i
  
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• CAN warns politicians against using Jesus’ name in campaigns

  02-09-2026 17:47 via punchng.com
  
  The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has warned politicians and supporters against using Jesus Christ’s name for partisan political interests in campRead More: https://punchng.com/can-warns-politicians-against-using-jesus-name-in-campaigns/
  
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• Messi’s retirement, my suspension make it difficult to stay — Paredes

  02-09-2026 17:35 via vanguardngr.com
  By Adegboyega AdeleyeArgentina midfielder Leandro Paredes has admitted that Lionel Messi’s retirement from international football and his own 10-match suspension have left him uncertain about continuing with the national team.Paredes, 32, was suspended for his role in the post-match brawl that followed Argentina’s 2026 World Cup final defeat by Spain, while Messi announced his international retirement two days ago.Speaking to Argentine media on Tuesday, Paredes said both development
  
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• Uber shuts down Nigerian operations

  02-09-2026 17:24 via punchng.com
  
  Uber announces the shutdown of its Nigerian operations, effective September 2, 2026. Learn why the ride-hailing giant is exiting the Nigerian market.Read More: https://punchng.com/uber-shuts-down-nigerian-operations-after-business-review/
  
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• Police dismiss three officers over UNIPORT graduate killing

  02-09-2026 17:24 via punchng.com
  
  Rivers State Police Command dismisses three officers involved in the killing of a UNIPORT graduate, Anthony Obodo, in Port Harcourt.Read More: https://punchng.com/police-dismiss-three-officers-over-uniport-graduate-killing/
  
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• Gombe tertiary institutions’ unions begin two-week warning strike

  02-09-2026 17:07 via punchng.com
  
  Gombe State tertiary institutions’ unions commence a two-week warning strike over unpaid staff welfare entitlements. Learn more about the Gombe strike.Read More: https://punchng.com/gombe-tertiary-institutions-unions-begin-two-week-warning-strike/
  
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• FULL LIST: Top 10 world’s richest people in 2026 – Forbes

  02-09-2026 17:07 via punchng.com
  
  Discover the top 10 world’s richest people in 2026 according to Forbes. Elon Musk’s fortune soars, leading the list with $892 billion. See the full rankingRead More: https://punchng.com/full-list-top-10-worlds-richest-people-in-2026-forbes/
  
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• Full list of free agents after 2026 transfer deadline day

  02-09-2026 16:53 via vanguardngr.com
  By Adegboyega AdeleyeThe 2026 summer transfer window may have closed, but a number of high-profile footballers remain without clubs and can still be signed as free agents.Here is the full list of notable free agents after the transfer deadline, according to the BBC:Paul Pogba, 33 — Last club: MonacoPaul Pogba remains without a club after Monaco ended his contract last month, bringing his short spell with the French club to an early conclusion.The former Manchester United midfielder joined
  
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• Police dismiss viral September 18 training notice for recruits

  02-09-2026 16:51 via punchng.com
  
  The Nigeria Police Force has dismissed a social media publication directing prospective Police Constable recruits to report for training on September 18, 2026. The Force, in a disclaimer posted on its X handle on Wednesday, said the publication was not an official communication and urged prospective recruits to disregard it. “The Nigeria Police Force hasRead More: https://punchng.com/police-dismiss-viral-september-18-training-notice-for-recruits/
  
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• Navy arrests 12 in Akwa Ibom over illegal recruitment training

  02-09-2026 16:51 via punchng.com
  
  The Nigerian Navy arrested 12 individuals in Akwa Ibom for operating an illegal recruitment and training scheme, disrupting a fraudulent operation.Read More: https://punchng.com/navy-arrests-12-in-akwa-ibom-over-illegal-recruitment-training/
  
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• SPORTS PLANET Podcast…EPISODE 134: Summer Transfer Window Review

  02-09-2026 16:37 via completesports.com
  The 2026 summer transfer window has closed, and there can be no more deals to bolster teams until January offers another chance to do so. Some clubs enjoyed success over the past few months, spending serious money to improve their starting eleven, adding numbers to squads that were clearly flagging, or just generally maneuvering smartly. [...]
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• Trabzonspor part ways with coach Tekke

  02-09-2026 16:34 via punchng.com
  
  Trabzonspor and head coach Fatih Tekke have mutually agreed to part ways following the club’s Europa League play-off exit. Learn more about his tenure.Read More: https://punchng.com/trabzonspor-part-ways-with-coach-tekke/
  
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• List of Africans who changed clubs during 2026 summer transfer window

  02-09-2026 16:27 via vanguardngr.com
  By Adegboyega AdeleyeSeveral African footballers changed clubs during the 2026 summer transfer window, with Premier League giants Manchester City and Tottenham Hotspur, Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich and Serie A side Fiorentina among the clubs completing major deals involving players from the continent.The moves cut across the continent’s leading football nations, including Morocco, Egypt, Ivory Coast, Mali, Senegal, Nigeria and Ghana, while several of the players also featured for th
  
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• Tinubu mourns Emir of Zurmi

  02-09-2026 16:20 via punchng.com
  
  President Bola Tinubu mourns the passing of Alhaji Bello Sulaiman, the Emir of Zurmi. Learn about the late monarch’s legacy and Tinubu’s condolences.Read More: https://punchng.com/tinubu-mourns-emir-of-zurmi/
  
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• NABTEB releases 2026 NBC/NTC results, records 81% pass rate

  02-09-2026 16:20 via punchng.com
  
  NABTEB has released the 2026 NBC/NTC examination results, showing an impressive 81.24% pass rate. Find out more about the improved performance.Read More: https://punchng.com/nabteb-releases-2026-nbc-ntc-results-records-81-pass-rate/
  
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• Delta Assembly warns politicians against violence ahead of 2027 elections

  02-09-2026 16:20 via punchng.com
  
  Delta State House of Assembly warns politicians against violence and bitterness ahead of the 2027 elections, urging focus on ideas and service.Read More: https://punchng.com/delta-assembly-warns-politicians-against-violence-ahead-of-2027-elections/
  
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• UEFA introduces debut patches for Champions League first-timers

  02-09-2026 16:03 via punchng.com
  
  UEFA will introduce special ‘debut patches’ for players making their first Champions League appearance from the 2026/27 season. Learn more about this uniquRead More: https://punchng.com/uefa-introduces-debut-patches-for-champions-league-first-timers/
  
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• OPay seeks DSS, police probe over shutdown rumour

  02-09-2026 16:03 via punchng.com
  
  OPay is collaborating with the DSS and Nigeria Police to investigate false shutdown rumours circulating online, assuring customers of continued operations.Read More: https://punchng.com/opay-seeks-dss-police-probe-over-shutdown-rumour/
  
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• IBEDC suspends staff over power infrastructure vandalism in Osun

  02-09-2026 16:03 via punchng.com
  
  IBEDC has suspended staff implicated in power infrastructure vandalism in Osun, cooperating with police to ensure justice and maintain zero-tolerance.Read More: https://punchng.com/ibedc-suspends-staff-over-power-infrastructure-vandalism-in-osun/
  
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