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Referee’s death during fitness test unfortunate — NFF committee
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Adeleke’s Camp Dismisses APC Defection Rumours After Tinubu Visit
The Imole Campaign Council has dismissed reports that Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, is planning to defect from the Accord Party to the All Progressives Congress (APC) following his meeting with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The campaign council, which coordinated Adeleke’s activities during the August 15 Osun governorship election, described the governor’s visit to Tinubu […]
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Arsenal Begin Premier League Title Defence With 3-0 Win Over Coventry
Arsenal made a flying start to their Premier League title defence with a convincing 3-0 victory over newly promoted Coventry City in the opening match of the 2026/27 season on Friday. The Gunners wasted little time asserting their authority at the Emirates Stadium, with Kai Havertz, Bukayo Saka and captain Martin Ødegaard all finding the […]
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NBIS president calls for better child burn care, national burn data
The President of the Nigerian Burn Injuries Society (NBIS), Dr Innih A. Kadiri, has called for stronger efforts to improve paediatric burn care and tackle burn wound infections, describing both as critical challenges affecting the survival and long-term wellbeing of burn patients in Nigeria. Kadiri made the call in his welcome address at the 31st […] The post NBIS president calls for better child burn care, national burn data appeared first on Tribune Online.
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Benue gov charges new commissioners against using office to serve self, friends
Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia, has urged the newly inaugurated commissioners to recognise that their oath of office was not an undertaking to serve themselves, friends or interest groups, but the people of Benue. Governor Alia, who gave the charge on Friday at the Government House, Makurdi, during the swearing-in ceremony of the newly confirmed […] The post Benue gov charges new commissioners against using office to serve self, friends appeared first on Tribune Online.
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2027: INEC expresses commitment to partnership on electoral technology
The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof Joash Amupitan, has described the Konrad Adenauer Stiftung (KAS) as a longstanding partner of the Commission, commending the Foundation’s contributions to constitutional democracy, the rule of law, and good governance globally. The INEC Chairman stated this on Friday, 21 August 2026, in Abuja while receiving […] The post 2027: INEC expresses commitment to partnership on electoral technology appeared first on Tribune Online.
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Edo govt denies banning Davido from entering state
The Edo State Government has denied banning Nigerian singer, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, from entering the state. The government made the clarification on Friday through the The post Edo govt denies banning Davido from entering state appeared first on Tribune Online.
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8 Killed As Plane Crashes Near US Military Radar Site In Alaska
Eight people have been killed after a civilian-contracted aircraft crashed near a US Air Force long-range radar site in Alaska, the US military has said. The aircraft crashed shortly after midday local time (20:00 GMT) on Thursday near Cape Newenham, a remote site on Alaska’s south-west coast that hosts an airport serving a long-range radar […]
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2027: Senator Imasuen disowns Edo South poster, threatens legal action
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Borno: Families demand rescue of abducted schoolchildren after 100 days
Families of abducted schoolchildren and other victims in Borno have called for their immediate rescue and safe return, expressing concern over the continued captivity of their loved ones 100 days after the abduction of 42 pupils and students of Mussa Primary and Junior Day Secondary School in Askira-Uba Local Government Area. The demand was made […] The post Borno: Families demand rescue of abducted schoolchildren after 100 days appeared first on Tribune Online.
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Several Injured In Sword Attack At Swedish School
Several people were injured on Friday after a person armed with a sword reportedly attacked a school in Fagersta, central Sweden, the municipality has said. The Fagersta municipality confirmed the incident in a statement, while Swedish police said one person had been taken into custody. “A call was received regarding a case of ongoing deadly […]
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UK, Canada, Australia slam Israel ending probe into aid worker killings
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Police Arrest Man Over Alleged Murder of Friend in Anambra
The Anambra State Police Command has arrested a 32-year-old man, Ifeanyi Nwankwo, in connection with the alleged murder of his friend, 56-year-old Kelechi Madu, in Awkuzu, Oyi Local Government Area of the state. Madu was reported missing on August 18, 2026, after he left home the previous evening and failed to return. According to the […]
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Soldiers rescue kidnap victim, foil terrorist attack in Kaduna, Sokoto
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Nasarawa Only North Central State Exempted From UK Travel Advisory — Govt
The Nasarawa State Government has welcomed its exclusion from the latest travel advisory issued by the United Kingdom Government, describing it as a positive recognition of improving peace and security in the state. The advisory, issued by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) and described as still current as at 21st August 2026, […]
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EPL: Arsenal begin title defence with 3-0 win over Coventry
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Victor Osimhen scores two goals as Galatasaray wins first game of the season with 4-0 vicyory over Erzurumspor
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Senator Saliu Mustapha dumps APC for PDP, gives reason
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Transfer: Arsenal on verge of completing double transfer as Man Utd players travel to London
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Google Removes Cost Barrier As Nigerian Students Get 1 Year Free Gemini AI Access
Google has announced a one-year free subscription to its Google AI Plus service for students in Nigerian universities, polytechnics and colleges of education, in a move aimed at widening access to artificial intelligence (AI) tools and strengthening digital skills among young Nigerians. The subscription, valued at N92,400 per student, is available to students aged 18 […]
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Kidnappers flee as police rescue 75 victims in Birnin Gwari
By Ibrahim Hassan-Wuyo Kaduna— The Kaduna State Police Command has rescued 75 kidnapped victims, including men, women and children, who were abducted by armed men in Folwaya Village, near Birnin Gwari. The victims, identified as Fulani travellers, were reportedly abducted while travelling in commercial buses on Wednesday. The Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Mansir Hassan, […] The post Kidnappers flee as police rescue 75 victims in Birnin Gwari appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Benue police rescue 13 more passengers abducted on Otukpo-Adoka road
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21-year-old LASU graduate who wrote JAMB twice finishes university with impressive result
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Call Me Tony: A Parable of Corporate Nigeria 
The convention then produced a result that many people instinctively felt was wrong. Should that not make us examine the convention rather than simply blame the individual?
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Turkey: Osimhen hits double, bags assist in Galatasaray victory
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Racist abuse spurred Suzuki as Japan goalkeeper set for Premier League
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Over 800 Young Footballers Battle For Breakthrough At ABT Scouting Programme In Kaduna
More than 800 young footballers from 15 academies are competing for recognition at the ongoing ABT Football Academy Scouting Programme in Kwoi, Kaduna State, in a major grassroots talent identification exercise. The programme, which began on Monday and is expected to end on Saturday, is providing aspiring footballers from Southern Kaduna with an opportunity to […]
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Navy dismantles crude oil theft network in Rivers, recovers 93,000 litres
By Kingsley Omonobi The Nigerian Navy, in its ongoing efforts to disrupt crude oil theft and illegal bunkering activities under Operation Delta Sentinel, has discovered and deactivated suspected crude oil storage infrastructure containing approximately 93,000 litres of suspected stolen crude oil in Allison Community, Bonny Local Government Area of Rivers State. Director of Information, Nigerian […] The post Navy dismantles crude oil theft network in Rivers, recovers 93,000 litres appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Adeleke commends Oyebamiji’s call for peace
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Video: Iyabo Ojo issues strong message as she reacts to agendas against her family online
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Serie A: Jones becomes third Englishman to join Inter this summer
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FCT: Man electrocuted while attempting to steal transformer cables
A young man, suspected to have been electrocuted while attempting to cut the cables of a transformer, was found dead in the early hours of Friday along Trademore Road, Lugbe, in Abuja. The deceased’s body was seen crouching, lifeless and stiff, with an indication that he was caught when electricity was restored. It be noted […] The post FCT: Man electrocuted while attempting to steal transformer cables appeared first on Tribune Online.
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100 Days In Captivity: Borno Elders Beg Tinubu, Zulum To Rescue 116 Abductees
There were tears and emotional outbursts in Abuja on Friday as the Hawul Askira-Uba Elders Forum of Borno State appealed to President Bola Tinubu and Governor Babagana Zulum to intensify efforts to rescue 78 students and 38 other persons who have spent 100 days in captivity. The forum, accompanied by the lawmaker representing Askira-Uba/Hawul Federal […]
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2026 World Cup: FIFA hands Argentina players, coaching staff 21 game ban, $240,000 fine
World football governing body, FIFA, has come down hard on the Argentina national football over the melee that broke out during the final of the world cup in July. Recall that Argentina was beaten 1-0 by Spain in the 2026 World Cup final. Argentina midfielder Leandro Parées, who was at the centre of a scuffle, […] The post 2026 World Cup: FIFA hands Argentina players, coaching staff 21 game ban, $240,000 fine appeared first on WITHIN NIGERIA.
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APGA senatorial candidate urges restraint after supporter’s murder
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AMSG mourns over 100 miners killed in CAR’s mine collapse
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