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• Why I resigned from NFF fact-finding committee – Amun

  26-08-2026 04:10 via punchng.com
  
  Former NFF General Secretary Fanny Amun reveals why he resigned from the federation’s fact-finding committee after submitting its report.Read More: https://punchng.com/why-i-resigned-from-nff-fact-finding-committee-amun/
  
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• Okechukwu suspends movie premiere to honour Onyeka Onwenu, others

  29-08-2026 02:01 via punchng.com
  
  Actor and filmmaker, Joseph Okechukwu, has suspended the planned premiere of his movie, ‘Properties of the Gods’, in honour of actors who contributed to the project but have since died. Okechukwu disclosed this during a private screening of the movie, which explores the Osu caste system in Igboland and its impact on love, relationships andRead More: https://punchng.com/okechukwu-suspends-movie-premiere-to-honour-onyeka-onwenu-others/
  
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• Nigeria shines in mixed doubles at Lagos Int’l Badminton Classics

  29-08-2026 02:01 via punchng.com
  
  Team Nigeria bounced back from a disappointing outing in the women’s singles as four Nigerian pairs qualified for the quarter-finals of the mixed doubles at the 9th Lagos International Badminton Classics. The tournament, held at the Indoor Sports Hall of the Nigeria Institute of Sports, National Stadium, Surulere, Lagos, began on Wednesday and is scheduledRead More: https://punchng.com/nigeria-shines-in-mixed-doubles-at-lagos-intl-badminton-classics/
  
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• Mass abduction: Security forces storm Niger for rescue

  29-08-2026 02:01 via punchng.com
  
  Security forces, including the military, police and Department of State Services, have moved into Borgu Local Government Area of Niger State to rescue hundreds of residents reportedly abducted by terrorists last Friday. The development followed President Bola Tinubu’s directive for security forces to move into the area and secure the affected communities as well asRead More: https://punchng.com/mass-abduction-security-forces-storm-niger-for-rescue/
  
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• Life is indeed a playing field!

  29-08-2026 02:01 via punchng.com
  
  It was one of those days when another’s story gave me something to think about. He was supposed to fix a plumbing problem for me over the weekend, but he didn’t pick my call all through that day and did not call back… very unlike him! He showed up at my doorstep a few daysRead More: https://punchng.com/life-is-indeed-a-playing-field/
  
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• D’Tigers suffer second-straight loss as W’Cup hopes fade

  29-08-2026 02:01 via punchng.com
  
  D’Tigers suffered their second consecutive defeat in the second round of the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027 African Qualifiers after South Sudan held on for an 82-79 victory on Friday at the Salle Multidisciplinaire de Radès in Radès, Tunisia, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Nigeria were forced to recover from an 11-point first-quarter deficit before brieflyRead More: https://punchng.com/dtigers-suffer-second-straight-loss-as-wcup-hopes-fade/
  
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• Blacky set for comedy debut with ‘Another Chapter’

  29-08-2026 02:01 via punchng.com
  
  Comedian, content creator and entrepreneur, Blacky, is set to host his debut comedy event, Another Chapter of Blacky, in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. The show is scheduled to hold on Friday, September 18, 2026, at the Celebrate Centre. According to the organisers, the event will bring together comedy lovers, entertainment enthusiasts and supporters for anRead More: https://punchng.com/blacky-set-for-comedy-debut-with-another-chapter/
  
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• Best yet to come, Dessers vows after brace

  29-08-2026 02:01 via punchng.com
  
  Cyriel Dessers says “the best is yet to come” after scoring twice to send Panathinaikos into the UEFA Conference League league phase with a dramatic 2-1 win over Hradec Kralove, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The Super Eagles striker came off the bench in the 60th minute and opened the scoring in the 72nd before convertingRead More: https://punchng.com/best-yet-to-come-dessers-vows-after-brace/
  
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• Ashmusy is evil, Phyna cries foul over boxing deal

  29-08-2026 02:01 via punchng.com
  
  Former Big Brother Naija winner, Phyna, has accused content creator, Ashmusy, of attempting to have her removed from a multi-million-naira celebrity boxing event. Phyna made the allegation in an Instagram video on Thursday, claiming that she had been in discussions with the organisers since February 2026 before introducing Ashmusy to them. According to her, theRead More: https://punchng.com/ashmusy-is-evil-phyna-cries-foul-over-boxing-deal/
  
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• Antioxidants and SCD: Supporting blood vessels, collagen and inflammation

  29-08-2026 02:01 via punchng.com
  
  When we talk about nutrition and Sickle Cell Disease, antioxidants often come up. Vitamin C, vitamin E, colourful fruits and vegetables, berries, leafy greens and other antioxidant-rich foods are frequently described as being “good for us.” But what does that actually mean for someone living with SCD? The answer starts with something called oxidative stress.Read More: https://punchng.com/antioxidants-and-scd-supporting-blood-vessels-collagen-and-inflammation/
  
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• Two Nigerians arraigned for murder in UK

  29-08-2026 02:01 via punchng.com
  
  Two Nigerians identified as Maxwell Oguanaya and a 34-year-old Chibueze Chukwurah have been arrested and charged in connection with the murder of a United Kingdom-based Taiwo Ekerin, in May 2026. Ekerin lost his life after sustaining a severe head injury following a violent assault outside the Alpha Lounge nightclub on Lewisham High Street in London.Read More: https://punchng.com/two-nigerians-arraigned-for-murder-in-uk/
  
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• Two die in refuse dump collapse

  29-08-2026 02:01 via punchng.com
  
  Two persons have been confirmed dead following the collapse of a refuse dump at Ikot Effanga, along Old Odukpani Road in Calabar, Cross River State. The state Police Command disclosed this in a statement on Friday signed by the Police Public Relations Officer, Sunday Eitokpah. According to the statement, the incident occurred in the earlyRead More: https://punchng.com/two-die-in-refuse-dump-collapse/
  
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• The common silent lacks that can destroy your marriage

  29-08-2026 02:01 via punchng.com
  
  Marriage seldom falls apart in a single moment; it tends to happen quietly through a slow build-up of absences rather than any single event. From a conversation that keeps getting postponed, an apology that was never delivered and appreciations that were often replaced by expectations. Over time, these inadequacies can create distance between two peopleRead More: https://punchng.com/the-common-silent-lacks-that-can-destroy-your-marriage/
  
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• Ohanaeze moves to end leadership crisis

  29-08-2026 02:01 via punchng.com
  
  The Ohanaeze Ndigbo General Assembly Worldwide has commenced moves to resolve the leadership crisis and legal disputes rocking the Lagos State chapter of the apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation. The group disclosed this in a statement issued on Saturday by Chukwuma Njoku, the Media Aide to the group’s Director-General, Strategic Planning and Implementation, Tony Obizoba, followingRead More: https://punchng.com/ohanaeze-moves-to-end-leadership-crisis/
  
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• NPFL: Salisu vows 3SC improvement after opening win

  29-08-2026 02:01 via punchng.com
  
  Shooting Stars coach Salisu Yusuf believes his team will continue to improve after grinding out a 2-1 win over newly promoted Inter Lagos in the opening game of the 2026/27 Nigeria Premier Football League season at the Lekan Salami Stadium, Ibadan, on Friday, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Shooting Stars made a winning start to theRead More: https://punchng.com/npfl-salisu-vows-3sc-improvement-after-opening-win/
  
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• Nollywood needs more love— Queeneth Agbor

  29-08-2026 02:01 via punchng.com
  
  Actress, Queeneth Agbor, tells TOFARATI IGE about her career, humanitarian activities and other issues What projects are you currently working on? I have several projects lined up, but right now, I am particularly focused on my non-governmental organisation— Queeneth Agbor Strength Beyond Walls. They say service to humanity is the best work of life, andRead More: https://punchng.com/nollywood-needs-more-love-queeneth-agbor/
  
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• Nigerians in UK seek support for late cancer victim’s family

  29-08-2026 02:01 via punchng.com
  
  Nigerians in the United Kingdom have set up a GoFundMe to support the family of a 36-year-old Nigerian, Mayowa Emmanuel, who died after a battle with cancer. Emmanuel died on Saturday, August 22, 2026, leaving behind his wife, young son, parents, friends and members of the Nigerian community in the UK. In a condolence messageRead More: https://punchng.com/nigerians-in-uk-seek-support-for-late-cancer-victims-family/
  
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• Lala’s legacy not a threat to my career — Daughter, Olamide

  29-08-2026 02:01 via punchng.com
  
  Actress and filmmaker, Olamide Oladapo, has said her father’s legacy in the Nigerian film industry is an advantage rather than a threat to her career. Olamide, the daughter of veteran actor and filmmaker, Muyideen Oladapo, popularly known as Lala, said growing up around her father gave her early exposure to acting, filmmaking and storytelling, whileRead More: https://punchng.com/lalas-legacy-not-a-threat-to-my-career-daughter-olamide/
  
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• I’ll live forever through my music — Pheelz

  29-08-2026 02:01 via punchng.com
  
  Singer and producer, Pheelz tells KEHINDE AJOSE about his music journey, fame and other issues You recently released your album, A Rii Set. What does this project represent for you at this point in your career, and what inspired the title? Freedom inspired the title. That is what it represents. What inspired the title wasRead More: https://punchng.com/ill-live-forever-through-my-music-pheelz/
  
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• Ikpeme, Abdulrahaman take charge of NFF, NPFL

  29-08-2026 02:01 via punchng.com
  
  Dr Emmanuel Ikpeme and Dr Ayo Abdulrahaman have taken charge of the Nigeria Football Federation Secretariat and the Nigeria Premier Football League respectively, as the National Sports Commission moved to ensure continuity in football administration following the resignation of the federation’s top officials. The National Sports Commission endorsed Ikpeme, until then Deputy General Secretary, toRead More: https://punchng.com/ikpeme-abdulrahaman-take-charge-of-nff-npfl/
  
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• I just want to make impact – Arokodare

  29-08-2026 02:01 via punchng.com
  
  Tolu Arokodare says he is focused on making an impact whenever he gets the opportunity after the Nigerian striker marked his first Ajax start with two goals in their 5-3 win over FC Sion on Thursday, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Asked why he was handed his first start by coach Míchel Sánchez, Arokodare gave aRead More: https://punchng.com/i-just-want-to-make-impact-arokodare/
  
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• Boxing is my life – Small Doctor

  29-08-2026 02:01 via punchng.com
  
  Popular singer, Temitope Adekunle, aka Small Doctor, speaks on how he started his career, his love for boxing, football, Lionel Messi and more in this interview with PETER AKINBO. How was growing up like for you? I was born in Kaduna, but I was brought to Lagos at a tender age. I lived at Dopemu,Read More: https://punchng.com/boxing-is-my-life-small-doctor/
  
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• Before Stardom With… Benneth Nwankwo

  29-08-2026 02:01 via punchng.com
  
  Could you tell us about your educational background?  I hold a degree in Surveying and Geoinformatics. Although my academic training was in a completely different field, it taught me discipline, analytical thinking, attention to detail, and problem-solving. Those skills have proven valuable in my journey as a filmmaker and entrepreneur. While I have not yetRead More: https://punchng.com/before-stardom-with-benneth-nwankwo/
  
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• Bandits sack 100 southern Kaduna communities, force others into negotiations

  29-08-2026 02:01 via punchng.com
  
  No fewer than 100 communities in Kaduna State have been displaced following incessant attacks by bandits, Saturday PUNCH has learnt. The affected communities cut across six local government areas of Shiroro, Kachia, Kajuru, Kagarko, Chikun, and Birnin Gwari. Findings by Saturday PUNCH revealed that the hardest hit communities by banditry include: Aduwa, Ankuro, Akama 1,Read More: https://punchng.com/bandits-sack-100-southern-kaduna-communities-force-others-into-negotiations/
  
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• Akinlalu killings: 10 months of anguish as families search for missing bodies

  29-08-2026 02:01 via punchng.com
  
  In this report, YUSUF OKETOLA examines the grief of families of victims of the Akinlalu, Ile-Ife, Osun State killings, who continue to search for the remains of their loved ones months after the tragedy Ten months after gunfire tore through the quiet community of Akinlalu in Ife North Local Government Area of Osun State, theRead More: https://punchng.com/akinlalu-killings-10-months-of-anguish-as-families-search-for-missing-bodies/
  
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• Adeleke seeks reconciliation with Osun opposition leaders

  29-08-2026 02:01 via punchng.com
  
  Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke is actively seeking reconciliation with opposition leaders and former governors to foster post-election peace in Osun.Read More: https://punchng.com/adeleke-seeks-reconciliation-with-osun-opposition-leaders/
  
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• Troops kill scores of bandits in Sokoto

  29-08-2026 01:29 via punchng.com
  
  Scores of suspected bandits have reportedly been killed after troops of the Nigerian Army overran their positions in Maikujera, Rabah Local Government Area of Sokoto State. The operation, which was ongoing as of Friday evening, involved the deployment of Armoured Personnel Carriers and other military assets as the troops moved to dislodge the armed groupsRead More: https://punchng.com/troops-kill-scores-of-bandits-in-sokoto/
  
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• Kaduna varsity begs lecturers to end strike

  29-08-2026 01:29 via punchng.com
  
  The management of Kaduna State University has appealed to the Academic Staff Union of Universities, KASU chapter, to suspend its two-week warning strike, saying the intervention of the state government has provided a fresh opportunity to resolve the lecturers’ grievances. The appeal came on Friday, barely 24 hours after the lecturers commenced the warning strike,Read More: https://punchng.com/kaduna-varsity-begs-lecturers-to-end-strike/
  
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• Itauma battles Hrgović for IBF heavyweight title

  29-08-2026 01:29 via punchng.com
  
  British-Nigerian heavyweight prospect Moses Itauma will battle Filip Hrgović for the vacant IBF heavyweight title on Saturday at the O2 Arena in London, with tension rising between both fighters ahead of the bout. Itauma, born in Slovakia to a Nigerian father and Slovak mother before relocating to Kent as a child, remains unbeaten in allRead More: https://punchng.com/itauma-battles-hrgovic-for-ibf-heavyweight-title/
  
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• Ekiti fights improper waste disposal

  29-08-2026 01:29 via punchng.com
  
  The Ekiti State Government has begun enforcement against improper waste disposal, warning residents against activities capable of causing environmental nuisance or endangering public health. This follows complaints of offensive odour in parts of Ado Ekiti, the state capital. The Commissioner for Environment and Natural Resources, Tosin Aluko-Ajisafe, in a statement made available to journalists onRead More: https://punchng.com/ekiti-fights-improper-waste-disposal/
  
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