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• Watkins apologised to Villa squad before exit

  28-08-2026 18:27 via punchng.com
  
  Ollie Watkins apologised to his Aston Villa teammates for making himself unavailable before his £51m move to Al-Hilal, manager Unai Emery reveals.Read More: https://punchng.com/watkins-apologised-to-villa-squad-before-exit/
  
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• Red Cross donates 700 cartons of therapeutic food to Sokoto govt

  29-08-2026 15:34 via punchng.com
  
  The Red Cross Sokoto branch has donated 700 cartons of therapeutic food to the Sokoto State Government to combat child malnutrition. Learn more about thisRead More: https://punchng.com/red-cross-donates-700-cartons-of-therapeutic-food-to-sokoto-govt/
  
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• How I learnt of my son’s kidney removal — Mother

  29-08-2026 15:24 via punchng.com
  
  A mother recounts how she discovered her 22-year-old son’s kidney removal after he was allegedly deceived by a friend in an organ harvesting syndicate.Read More: https://punchng.com/i-learnt-my-sons-kidney-was-removed-via-phone-call-victims-mother/
  
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• 19 candidates to contest Sokoto gov seat in 2027

  29-08-2026 15:08 via punchng.com
  
  19 candidates are set to contest the Sokoto governorship election in 2027, including incumbent Governor Ahmed Aliyu Sokoto. Learn more about the race.Read More: https://punchng.com/19-candidates-to-contest-sokoto-gov-seat-in-2027/
  
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• Kenya, Ethiopia dominate 2026 Enugu Int’l Marathon

  29-08-2026 15:07 via vanguardngr.com
  Athletes from Kenya and Ethiopia have dominated the 2026 Enugu City International Marathon, winning the top prizes in the 42-kilometre men’s and women’s categories.Athletes from different parts of Nigeria and other African countries participated in the marathon.The 10-kilometre and 42-kilometre races commenced at Mgbemena area of Enugu and ended at the popular Michael Okpara Square, Independence Layout, Enugu.In the 42-kilometre men’s category, Kenya’s Edwin Kipyogo emer
  
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• VIDEO: I’ll attend your 70th birthday, Obasanjo jokes about missing Olota’s 80th celebration

  29-08-2026 14:52 via punchng.com
  
  Former President Olusegun Obasanjo lightheartedly promised to attend Olota of Ota’s 70th birthday but joked about missing his 80th, drawing laughter from gRead More: https://punchng.com/video-ill-attend-your-70th-birthday-obasanjo-jokes-about-missing-olotas-80th-celebration/
  
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• I learnt my son’s kidney was removed via phone call — Victim’s mother

  29-08-2026 14:52 via punchng.com
  
  A mother recounts learning via phone call that her 22-year-old son’s kidney was allegedly removed by an organ harvesting syndicate in Abuja. Police investiRead More: https://punchng.com/i-learnt-my-sons-kidney-was-removed-via-phone-call-victims-mother/
  
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• Rafael Leao confirms AC Milan exit for Galatasaray

  29-08-2026 14:42 via vanguardngr.com
  AC Milan forward Rafael Leao said he is leaving the Serie A club after seven seasons, with Turkish champions Galatasaray expected to be his next destination.The Portuguese forward watched from the sidelines as Milan beat Venezia 2-0 on Friday, with club record signing Goncalo Ramos breaking the deadlock on his home debut.“It’s a tough moment saying goodbye to my teammates after seven years,” he told reporters after the game.“My love for the club will never leave me and I
  
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• NPFL: Imama Targets Positive Start As Abia Warriors Host Kun Khalifat In Oriental Derby

  29-08-2026 14:38 via completesports.com
  Abia Warriors technical adviser Imama Amapakabo has declared his side ready for the new Nigeria Premier Football League season. Abia Warriors Ready For New Season Imama stressed the importance of starting the campaign strongly and building momentum during the opening weeks of the season. “To say we’re not prepared would be unthinkable. I believe Abia [...]
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• VIDEO: Chiwetalu Agu, son watch throwback movie scene featuring Patience Ozokwor

  29-08-2026 14:30 via punchng.com
  
  Veteran Nollywood actor Chiwetalu Agu has sparked nostalgia among fans and movie lovers after sharing a video of himself and his son watching one of his iconic vintage films. The video, posted on his official Instagram page on Saturday with the caption “Watching the good old Nollywood movie with my son,” captures the father-son duoRead More: https://punchng.com/video-chiwetalu-agu-son-watch-throwback-movie-scene-featuring-patience-ozokwor/
  
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• Lagos condemns viral video mocking bedwetting child

  29-08-2026 14:30 via punchng.com
  
  Lagos State condemns a viral video publicly mocking a child for bedwetting, highlighting it as verbal and emotional child abuse. Learn more about child welRead More: https://punchng.com/lagos-condemns-viral-video-mocking-bedwetting-child/
  
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• 2026/27 Champions League: All confirmed league phase schedules, fixtures

  29-08-2026 14:25 via vanguardngr.com
  By Enitan AbdultawabThe 2026/27 UEFA Champions League season is set to get underway in September, with 36 teams competing in the league phase under the competition’s revamped format.The opening round of league-phase matches will be played between September 8 and 10, 2026, with each club facing eight different opponents before the knockout stage begins.The league phase will run until January 2027, with the final round of matches scheduled for January 27.The competition’s new format,
  
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• Niger troops clash with presidential guard after palace attempt

  29-08-2026 14:13 via punchng.com
  
  Clashes erupt in Niger’s capital as troops attempt to enter the presidential palace. Learn more about the Niger coup attempt and ongoing situation.Read More: https://punchng.com/niger-troops-clash-with-presidential-guard-after-palace-attempt/
  
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• Oyo APC senatorial aspirant pledges loyalty to party

  29-08-2026 13:56 via punchng.com
  
  Despite grievances over the 2027 senatorial primary, an Oyo APC aspirant, Ademola Alli, pledges loyalty and calls for unity and restitution within the partRead More: https://punchng.com/oyo-apc-senatorial-aspirant-pledges-loyalty-to-party/
  
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• JAMB gives candidates final chance to accept, reject old admissions

  29-08-2026 13:56 via punchng.com
  
  The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has extended the deadline for candidates offered admission between 2021 and 2026 to accept or reject their admission offers. The deadline, earlier fixed for Monday, August 31, 2026, has now been extended to Wednesday, September 30, 2026. The Acting Director, Public Affairs and Protocol, Fabian Benjamin, disclosed this inRead More: https://punchng.com/jamb-gives-candidates-final-chance-to-accept-reject-old-admissions/
  
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• ‘I Feel Very Good’ — Durosinmi Thrilled To Maintain Scoring Streak For Genk

  29-08-2026 13:42 via completesports.com
  Rafiu Durosinmi has expressed his delight after continuing his impressive scoring run for KRC Genk, Completesports.com reports. The Nigeria international maintained his superb start to life in Belgium by finding the net in Genk’s emphatic 4-0 victory over Beveren on Friday night. Durosinmi opened the scoring for the Smurfs from the penalty spot in the [...]
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• 27 die as overtaking truck slams into church bus in Zimbabwe

  29-08-2026 13:27 via punchng.com
  
  Tragedy strikes in Zimbabwe as 27 churchgoers die in a horrific road crash involving a truck and a minibus. Learn more about the fatal accident near ChivhuRead More: https://punchng.com/27-die-as-overtaking-truck-slams-into-church-bus-in-zimbabwe/
  
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• Shettima opts for low-key 60th birthday celebration

  29-08-2026 13:11 via punchng.com
  
  Vice President Kashim Shettima requests no public celebrations or ads for his 60th birthday, urging focus on national development and prayers for Nigeria.Read More: https://punchng.com/shettima-opts-for-low-key-60th-birthday-celebration-discourages-birthday-adverts/
  
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• Lagos to deploy 220 trucks for waste evacuation — Hamzat

  29-08-2026 13:11 via punchng.com
  
  Lagos State is boosting its waste management efforts with 220 new trucks to improve evacuation and promote a cleaner environment. Learn about the state’s pRead More: https://punchng.com/lagos-to-deploy-220-trucks-for-waste-evacuation-hamzat/
  
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• Heavy gunfire rocks Niger capital, TV station goes off air

  29-08-2026 13:11 via punchng.com
  
  Heavy gunfire and explosions reported in Niger’s capital, Niamey, with the national TV station going off air. Learn about the ongoing situation in Niger.Read More: https://punchng.com/heavy-gunfire-rocks-niger-capital-tv-station-goes-off-air/
  
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• Arsenal face depleted Aston Villa, Tottenham splash £300m on reinforcements

  29-08-2026 12:58 via vanguardngr.com
  Arsenal are out to inflict more damage on a wounded Aston Villa, while Tottenham are desperate to see some return for their £300 million ($408 million) investment in new signings when Newcastle visit north London.New Liverpool boss Andoni Iraola also makes his home bow at Anfield against Nottingham Forest and Manchester United badly need to bounce back from an opening weekend shocker at Hull when Ipswich visit Old Trafford.AFP Sports looks at the pick of the Premier League action.Villa to
  
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• EPL: Liverpool host Forest as Reds continue pursuit of Barcola

  29-08-2026 12:50 via vanguardngr.com
  New Liverpool boss Andoni Iraola makes his home bow at Anfield against Nottingham Forest in the Premier League on Saturday as the club tries to tie up a deal for France and Paris Saint-Germain winger Bradley Barcola.Iraola said Thursday it is no secret the club are in the hunt for more wingers after reports the Reds are edging closer to a deal for Barcola.A source close to the negotiations said that transfer talks with the European champions are “on the right track”, for a reported
  
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• UK deploys response team to Nepal after floods

  29-08-2026 12:40 via punchng.com
  
  The UK has deployed a Rapid Deployment Team to Nepal to support British nationals affected by devastating floods. Find out more about the UK Nepal floods rRead More: https://punchng.com/uk-deploys-response-team-to-nepal-after-floods/
  
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• VIDEO: K1 prostrates for Obasanjo at Olota of Ota’s 60th birthday

  29-08-2026 12:04 via punchng.com
  
  Watch the viral video of Fuji legend K1 De Ultimate prostrating for former President Obasanjo at the Olota of Ota’s 60th birthday, a display of Yoruba cultRead More: https://punchng.com/video-k1-prostrates-for-obasanjo-at-olota-of-otas-60th-birthday/
  
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• I depend on God to lead Ekiti right — Oyebanji

  29-08-2026 12:04 via punchng.com
  
  Ekiti State Governor Biodun Oyebanji emphasizes his reliance on God for divine guidance in leading Ekiti towards peace and economic prosperity. Learn moreRead More: https://punchng.com/i-depend-on-god-to-lead-ekiti-right-oyebanji/
  
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• Police rescue two Colombian women held captive in Lagos

  29-08-2026 11:42 via punchng.com
  
  Operatives of the Nigeria Police Force attached to the National Central Bureau of INTERPOL, Lagos Annex, have rescued two Colombian nationals allegedly lured to Nigeria and held captive by a human trafficking syndicate. The victims, identified as Maria Camila Rodas Ortiz and Yuliet Fernanda Rios Mesa, were rescued following actionable intelligence received from INTERPOL-NCB, Bogotá,Read More: https://punchng.com/police-rescue-two-colombian-women-held-captive-in-lagos/
  
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• NFF Board’s exit: Odegbami hails Tinubu’s master-stroke

  29-08-2026 11:34 via thesun.ng
  
  The resignation of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) President and Executive Committee members last Thursday has been hailed as a turning point for the sport in the country, with sports commentator Olusegun Odegbami describing it as “a master-stroke of sports diplomacy.”
  According to Odegbami, the move may not have happened in isolation. “That may have been the result of a bold move behind the curtains by the Federal Government,” he said, suggesting government involve
  
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• Group demands probe into NFF funds dating back to 2014

  29-08-2026 11:33 via thesun.ng
  
  The Advocacy for Nigeria Football Reform Initiative group pushing for the overhaul of Nigerian football governance has declared that the country’s football administration is entering ‘a new dawn,’ while insisting that anti-corruption investigators widen their probe into missing Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) funds to cover the period from late 2014 to 2026.
  In a statement issued by Prince Harrison Jalla, Chairman of the Advocacy for Nigeria Football Reform Initiative, the gr
  
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• Chukwueze, Uche set for big European nights

  29-08-2026 11:29 via thesun.ng
  
  Nigerian football fans have plenty to look forward to in the 2026/27 UEFA Europa League and Conference League, with several Super Eagles stars and Nigerian-eligible talents drawn into standout ties across England and beyond.
  Sunderland, back in Europe for the first time since 1973, will send Nigerian duo Ahmed Abdullahi and Ajibola Alese to the San Siro after being paired with seven-time European champions AC Milan – a club now home to Nigerian international Samuel Chukwueze. The Black Cat
  
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• Trabzonspor rejects Onuachu’s coach resignation

  29-08-2026 11:28 via thesun.ng
  
  Paul Onuachu’s Trabzonspor manager, Fatih Tekke, has had his “emotional” resignation rejected by the club, following the side’s elimination from the Europa League on Thursday night.
  The Super Lig outfit, who count Onuachu among their attacking options, suffered a heavy 4-0 defeat away to Ferencvaros in Hungary, going down 5-0 on aggregate in the play-off round.
  In the immediate aftermath of the loss, Tekke, the man who led Trabzonspor to a third-place league finish last s
  
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