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• ‎FEC approves road projects worth over N400bn

  06-11-2025 22:35 via vanguardngr.com
  The Federal Executive Council (FEC) on Thursday approved major road contracts and project reviews valued at over N400 billion to enhance the country’s road infrastructure.
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  ‎Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, disclosed this while briefing State House correspondents after the FEC meeting presided over by President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.
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  ‎Umahi stated that he presented 11 memos, nine of which were for the review of inherited projects, while two were for
  
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• Alleged misconduct: Kano sacks court clerk, demotes two others

  06-11-2025 22:13 via vanguardngr.com
  By Bashir BelloThe Kano State Judicial Service Commission has sacked a Clerk with the Upper Shari’a Court, Rijiyar Lemo, Salim Umar, and demoted two others: a presiding judge of the Upper Shari’a Court, Durbunde, Alkali Shamsu Maul’ainaini, and a principal registrar with the Magistrate Court, Zungeru Complex, Isa Yuguda Wudilawa, over allegations of gross misconduct.The Commission, in a statement by its Spokesperson, Kano State Judiciary, Baba Jibo Ibrahim, said the disciplina
  
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• Why Kanu may not appear in court Friday – Family

  06-11-2025 22:09 via vanguardngr.com
  By Steve OkoThe family of the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, has alleged that the Department of State Services (DSS), “is deliberately stopping him from preparing his defence in court”, warning that this ugly development might result in his absence in court on Friday.This was contained in a statement issued by Price Emmanuel Kanu on Thursday night, on behalf of the family.The family called on the international community to urge Nigeria to
  
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• Peter Obi donates ₦15m to School of Nursing, rejects naming building after him

  06-11-2025 22:02 via vanguardngr.com
  By Vincent UjumaduThere was a mild drama at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital School of Nursing and Midwifery, Ihiala, Anambra State, when the former governor of Anambra State and Labour Party presidential candidate in 2023, Mr. Peter Obi, rejected the management’s plan to name the school’s new five – storey administrative building after him.During his visit to the hospital, Obi donated ₦15 million for infrastructure development in the School of Nursing. Apparently excited by
  
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• ECOWAS seeks modernisation of Islamic schools to tackle terrorism, extremism

  06-11-2025 21:55 via vanguardngr.com
  The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has called for the modernisation of traditional Islamic schools to tackle the surging scourge of terrorism and violent extremism across the sub-region.President of the ECOWAS Commission, Dr Omar Touray, made the appeal on Thursday in Abuja at the West African Islamic Conference on Security and Governance.The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the conference was themed: The Role of Islamic Organisations in Countering Terrorism and Vio
  
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• Why Is Trump Threatening to Intervene In Nigeria?

  06-11-2025 21:50
  President Trump has threatened to send troops to Nigeria, where he says Christianity faces an “existential threat,” an accusation that Nigeria has denied. Ruth Maclean, our West Africa bureau chief, describes how the violence in Nigeria is affecting people of all religions, not only Christians.
  
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• NRC to electrify national rail network within five years

  06-11-2025 21:25 via vanguardngr.com
  By Folarin Kehinde, AbujaThe Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has announced plans to transition the nation’s rail network to full electric traction within the next five years, marking a major step in its Vision 2-5-10-20 development framework.Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the NRC, Dr. Kayode Opeifa, made this disclosure on Wednesday during the Seventh National Transport Conference of the Chartered Institute of Transport Administration (CIOTA) in Abuja.According to a s
  
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• FEC approves N43bn for Lagos–Ibadan highway, others

  06-11-2025 21:22 via vanguardngr.com
  By Johnbosco AgbakwuruThe  Federal Executive Council, FEC, on Thursday, announced the approval of over N43 billion for the completion of Phase II, Section II of the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway, as part of a series of new and revised infrastructure projects under the Ministry of Works.The Council also reviewed progress on the East–West Road, which was inherited by the Tinubu administration at a cost of N156 billion for two carriageways, three flyovers, and two bridges.Minister of Wo
  
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• Don’t recognise Senator Daniel as our member, Ogun APC warns

  06-11-2025 21:20 via vanguardngr.com
  ….. they’re afraid of rising profile of Daniel – OliyideBy James Ogunnaike, AbeokutaThe Ogun State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has restated that the suspension of the Senator representing Ogun East, Otunba Olugbenga Daniel, remains in full effect, warning that any engagements with him as a member of the party are invalid.The party made this known in an official correspondence to the APC National Chairman, drawing attention to what it described as Daniel&rsq
  
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• FEC approves construction of residences for judges, water projects in FCT

  06-11-2025 21:16 via vanguardngr.com
  The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved the construction of official residences for heads of key federal courts and gave the nod for major water and infrastructure projects across the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).‎Minister of the FCT, Nyesom Wike, disclosed this while briefing State House correspondents after the FEC meeting presided over by President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.‎Wike stated that the approval encompassed the design and construction of reside
  
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• WIMBIZ: Women must own their journeys to transform nations — Okonjo-Iweala, Arunma Oteh, others

  06-11-2025 21:15 via vanguardngr.com
  By Ebunoluwa SessouThe Director General of the World Trade Organization, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala has called on women to act as models of leadership with a renewed vision to take charge of their destinies and drive transformation across business, governance, and society.Okonjo-Iweala in her short remarks at the 24th Annual Conference of the Women in Management, Business and Public Service, WIMBIZ with the theme, Own, Walk, and Nurture, OWN, disclosed that to own is to take responsibility; to wal
  
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• FEC approves $396m loans for northern IDPs, Sokoto health project — Edun

  06-11-2025 20:47 via vanguardngr.com
  By Johnbosco AgbakwuruThe  Federal Executive Council, FEC, on Thursday approved two major external loan facilities totalling $396 million to support critical humanitarian and health projects in Nigeria’s northern region.Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun, disclosed this while briefing State House correspondents at the end of the Council meeting presided over by President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.He said the first facility i
  
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• Anambra 2025: INEC distributes sensitive material to 21 LGAs

  06-11-2025 20:43 via vanguardngr.com
  The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has distributed sensitive electoral materials  to the 21 Local Government Areas  in Anambra for Saturday’s governorship election.Dr. Elizabeth Agwu, Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) in the state, said this while distributing the  materials on Thursday at the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) premises in Awka.“We have inspected the sensitive material with the Commissioner of Police in charge of this election and oth
  
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• FG vows to sustain drop in food prices

  06-11-2025 20:40 via vanguardngr.com
  The Federal Government says it will sustain the recent drop in prices of staple foods across the country through continuous interventions along agricultural value chains.The Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Sen. Abubakar Kyari, made this known on Thursday at the 47th Regular Meeting of the National Council on Agriculture and Food Security (NCAFS) in Kaduna.The 2025 NCAFS has “Food Sovereignty and Food Security: An Era of Renewed Hope”, as its theme.Kyari said operatio
  
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• Alleged Genocide: Step up actions on insecurity – Jandor urges Nigerian military

  06-11-2025 20:35 via vanguardngr.com
  By Olasunkanmi Akoni and Jeffery Akpabor
  The Lead Visioner of the Lagos4Lagos Movement, Dr. Olajide Adediran, popularly known as Jandor, has urged the Nigerian military to intensify its efforts to end insecurity in Nigeria.Adediran, who countered the claim of President Donald Trump of the United States of America that there is genocide against Christians in Nigeria, added that the administration of President Bola Tinubu has been doing its best to end the activities of terrorists and bandits in
  
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• FG to establish Presidential Task Force on ‘Detty’ December, approves tourism zones

  06-11-2025 20:31 via vanguardngr.com
  The Federal Government says it will establish a Presidential Task Force on ‘Detty “December to coordinate inter-agency efforts and enhance Nigeria’s global image as a festive destination.‎‎Detty December is the vibrant, month-long celebration in Nigeria that takes place in December, filled with parties, concerts, weddings, and cultural events.‎A major of the extravaganza is the return of the diaspora, who come home to reconnect and celebrate the festive season, the
  
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• Spotify Now Allows You See Weekly Listening Stats 

  06-11-2025 20:30
  Spotify has just made listening to music even more personal. The streaming platform has introduced a new feature called Weekly Listening Stats, which lets users see their top artists, top songs, and standout music moments each week. This update arrives as part of Spotify’s continued effort to keep listeners more connected to their music habits, and for Nigerian users, it’s one that could make streaming even more exciting. What’s New in Spotify’s Weekly Listening Stat
  
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• US arrests Nigerian, four other fugitives wanted by Germany for €300m fraud

  06-11-2025 20:26 via vanguardngr.com
  The United States has arrested five fugitives — including a Nigerian — allegedly linked to a sprawling fraud network accused of defrauding thousands of victims of more than €300 million in Germany.
  The arrests were carried out in the Central District of California at the request of the German government, which is now seeking their extradition.The suspects were detained by the U.S. Marshals Service and appeared in federal court on Wednesday.
  They were identified as Medhat Mourid
  
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• 98.8% PVCs collected for Anambra governorship election – INEC

  06-11-2025 20:19 via vanguardngr.com
  The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says 2,769,137 out of 2,802,790 registered voters in Anambra, representing 98.8 per cent collected their Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) ahead of the Saturday governorship election in the state.INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, at a news conference in Abuja on Thursday, described the turnout for PVC collection as “a significant achievement” for any election in Nigeria.He noted that that the commission’s decision to extend th
  
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• ‘Shameful last kick of dead NWC’ – Fayose knocks PDP faction’s protest at US Embassy

  06-11-2025 19:53 via vanguardngr.com
  By Idowu BankoleFormer Governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose, has described today’s protest at the United States Embassy in Abuja, by some members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as a shameful last kick of a dead National Working Committee (NWC) of tax collectors.The former governor said rather than going to the US Embassy in Abuja to carry placards, “the suspended National Chairman, Umar Iliya Damagum and his gang of tax collectors should have traveled to Washington to go a
  
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• Reps probe security intervention funds, promise transparency, accountability

  06-11-2025 19:50 via vanguardngr.com
  By Gift Chapi-Odekina, AbujaThe House of Representatives has opened an investigation into all security intervention funds disbursed by the Federal Government from 2020 to date, pledging to ensure full transparency, accountability, and fiscal discipline in the use of resources meant to protect Nigerians.Chairman of the Ad Hoc Committee on the Expenditure of All Intervention Funds on Security, Hon. Zakaria Nyampa, announced this during the inauguration of the committee on Thursday at the National
  
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• Navy rescues 11 passengers from sinking boat in Bonny river

  06-11-2025 19:49 via vanguardngr.com
  By: Kingsley OmonobiIn a demonstration of its unwavering commitment to safeguarding the nation’s maritime environment through safety for seafarers and anti-crude oil theft operations, the Nigerian Navy has successfully rescued 11 passengers from a sinking boat along Bonny River in Rivers State.This is just as Naval personnel fighting against crude oil theft discovered and deactivated two Illegal oil refinery sites in Warri, Delta State.Director of Naval Information, Commodore Aiwuyor Adam
  
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• FIFA announces nominees for Men’s The Best 2025 [Full List]

  06-11-2025 19:43 via vanguardngr.com
  By Enitan AbdultawabFIFA has unveiled the nominees for the Men’s The Best 2025 award, highlighting players who delivered outstanding performances over the past year in global football.
  The shortlist features footballers from several top European clubs, with Paris Saint-Germain producing the highest number of nominees – four (4).Barcelona follow with 3 players included in the list, while Real Madrid, Bayern Munich, Chelsea and Liverpool each have one (1) nominee.
  The selection reflec
  
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• Damagum tightens grip as PDP state chairmen disown rival leadership

  06-11-2025 19:37 via vanguardngr.com
  By Luminous JannamikeABUJA — Embattled National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Ambassador Umar Damagum, on Thursday secured a major boost as 29 state chairmen reaffirmed their support for his leadership and dismissed a rival faction led by Abdurahman Muhammed.The endorsement comes just days before the party’s national elective convention slated for November 15–16 in Ibadan, Oyo State.The resolution followed a meeting of the Forum of PDP State Chairmen held in
  
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• Anti-robbery unit leader matchetes Osun lounge owner over battered ego

  06-11-2025 19:12 via vanguardngr.com
  We’re investigating incident – police spokesperson
  By Shina Abubakar, OsogboA lounge owner in Osogbo, Osun State, Adekunle Ayomide has fallen victim of Police brutality as the second-in-command, Osun Anti-Robbery squad, Adedokun Yusuf, unleashed mayhem on the businessman for allegedly bruising his ego.It was gathered that Yusuf visited the lounge located in the state capital last Friday evening to wind down but ended up having issues with one of the female workers therein, leading to
  
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• South-East Senators hail Dangote Refinery as global economic landmark

  06-11-2025 19:11 via vanguardngr.com
  By Henry UmoruThe South East Senate Caucus has hailed the Dangote Group, declaring that its refinery and petrochemical plant represent a huge investment that has positioned Nigeria on the global map of successful and resilient entrepreneurs.The caucus, on a visit to the multi-billion-dollar Dangote Refinery and Petrochemical plant in Ibeju-Lekki, Lagos, last weekend, also hailed the federal government’s fiscal initiatives that encourage local manufacturers to pivot Nigeria into a producti
  
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• Mutfwang mourns ex-military gov of Benue-Plateau, Gen Mohammed

  06-11-2025 19:06 via vanguardngr.com
  By Marie-Therese NanlongGovernor Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau State has expressed sorrow over the death of Major General Abdullahi Mohammed (rtd), a former Military Governor of the defunct Benue-Plateau State, who passed away on Wednesday in Abuja.In a condolence message issued by his Director of Press and Public Affairs, Gyang Bere, the Governor described the late General Mohammed as a disciplined, courageous, and patriotic officer who served Nigeria with honour and distinction.He praised the dec
  
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• Mbah, Fubara, Abiodun decry deplorable state of Police Training College in Rivers

  06-11-2025 18:48 via vanguardngr.com
  By Davies IheamnachorPORT HARCOURT: Enugu State Governor, Peter Mbah; Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara; and Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, have expressed deep concern over the dilapidated condition of the Nigeria Police Force Training School in Nonwa, Tai Local Government Area of Rivers State.The governors made their observations on Thursday during an assessment tour of the facility as part of the activities of the newly inaugurated National Economic Council (NEC) Committee on t
  
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• Anambra Govt declares Friday work-free ahead of governorship election

  06-11-2025 18:42 via vanguardngr.com
  The Anambra government has declared Friday a work-free day for civil servants ahead of Saturday’s governorship election in the state.This is contained in a statement by Mrs Theodora Igwegbe, the Head of Service (HOS), on Thursday in Awka.Igwegbe said that the work-free day was approved by Gov. Chukwuma Soludo to enable civil servants to travel to their respective locations to participate in the election.She said the gesture was to encourage the active participation of the state workforce
  
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• FG stops sale of FAAN properties as FEC approves airport safety, concession, biometric upgrades

  06-11-2025 18:41 via vanguardngr.com
  By Johnbosco AgbakwuruABUJA— THE Federal Government on Thursday, issued a directive barring the sale or transfer of properties belonging to the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria, FAAN, within and around airport premises, reinforcing that such assets remain strictly for aviation use.This is as the government warned labour unions within the airport to desist from interfering in government policy decisions even as it assured that the plan to concession non viable airports will not lead t
  
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• Army chief pledges improved welfare, sound administration for troops

  06-11-2025 18:39 via vanguardngr.com
  The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu says the Nigerian Army under his leadership will prioritise troop welfare, sound administration, and fairness in postings and appointments.The chief says the aim is to sustain morale and enhance operational efficiency.Shaibu stated this at an interactive session with defence correspondents during his operational tour of the North-East Theatre in Maiduguri on Thursday.He stated that the visit was intended to acknowledge the troops for their r
  
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• ‘Unfriendly policies crippling Nigerian airlines’ intra-African air connectivity’

  06-11-2025 18:36 via vanguardngr.com
  By Dickson OmobolaChief Financial Officer of Aero Contractors, Mr Charles Grant, has raised concerns over unfriendly government policies hindering Nigerian airlines from achieving effective intra-African connectivity, despite sitting at the heart of West Africa.Grant lamented that regional carriers like ASKY, Air Côte d’Ivoire and Ethiopian were expanding aggressively into the Nigerian market, saying by under-supporting the country’s carriers with multiple taxations, among oth
  
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• MOWAA not taking custody of returned Benin artworks says Obaseki’s ex-commissioner

  06-11-2025 18:34 via vanguardngr.com
  By Ozioruva AliuBENIN CITY – AS controversy continue to trail the planned inauguration of the Museum of West African Arts (MOWAA), a former Commissioner in the Godwin Obaseki administration and currently the State Organising Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Edo State, Ogbeide Ifaluyi-Isibor on Thursday said MOWAA is not established to take possession of Benin artworks being returned to the palace of the Oba of Benin.He made this clarification in response to a recent prot
  
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• Benue Govt approves ₦2.9bn allowances, moves to strengthen education, others

  06-11-2025 18:34 via vanguardngr.com
  By Peter Duru, MakurdiThe Benue State Government has rolled out major policy actions aimed at stabilising the education sector, strengthening agricultural administration, and accelerating infrastructural development across the state.Briefing journalists after the State Executive Council meeting chaired by Governor Hyacinth Alia in Makurdi, Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Dr. Peter Egbodo, announced the approval of over ₦2.9 billion for the payment of outstanding allowances o
  
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• Nigeria’s first line of defence is its people, not its army — IGP Egbetokun

  06-11-2025 18:31 via vanguardngr.com
  By Esther OnyegbulaThe Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, Ph.D., NPM, has called for deeper collaboration between security agencies, academic institutions, and local communities, describing citizens—not the military—as Nigeria’s primary line of defence.Egbetokun made the remark on Thursday while delivering a keynote address titled “Securing Nigeria Through the Town–Gown Partnership” at the Strategic Conference on Security and Developmen
  
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• Avoid agents of destabilisation, APC elders tell Gov Diri

  06-11-2025 18:30 via vanguardngr.com
  The Bayelsa State Elders Forum of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has called on Gov. Douye Diri to be wary of those they described as the enemies of peace and development in the state chapter of the party.The elders, while congratulating Diri on Thursday in Yenagoa for defecting to the APC, urged him not to allow `enemies of progress and agents of destabilization` to draw him into their fold.The elders gave the advice in a statement signed by their Secretary, Chief Clarkson Ayebaepreye.&ldq
  
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• Osun 2026: Groups insist Christians should produce the next governor

  06-11-2025 18:26 via vanguardngr.com
  By Shina Abubakar OsogboGroups of Christian organisation in Osun State have insisted that the next governor of the State must be a Christian, saying record has shown that Christians were being marginalized politically in the state.The group in a joint statement signed by Bishop Seun Adeoye, of Worldwide Anglican Church in Nigeria, Bishop Mike Adebomi, the Osun State Coordinator of World Bishops Council (Africa Chapter) and Rev. Theophilus Ayodeji, the National Leader of Gospel Pushers Associati
  
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• FEC proposes Presidential Task Force on ‘Detty December’

  06-11-2025 18:24 via vanguardngr.com
  By Johnbosco AgbakwuruABUJA — THE Federal Executive Council, FEC, on Thursday proposed the creation of a Presidential Task Force on ‘Detty December.’Minister of Art, Culture and the Creative Economy, Hannatu Musawa, disclosed this while briefing State House correspondents at the end of the council meeting, presided over by President Bola Tinubu, at the Council Chamber, presidential Villa, Abuja.The minister explained that the new inter‑agency body will coordinate Nigeria
  
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• Alleged N400m Fraud: Court strikes out charge against Senator Uba

  06-11-2025 18:22 via vanguardngr.com
  By Ikechukwu NnochiriABUJA– The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja, on Thursday, struck out a N400million fraud charge that was entered against the former lawmaker for Anambra South Senatorial District, Senator Andy Uba.Trial Justice Mohammed Umar terminated further proceeding on the matter after the charge was withdrawn by the Inspector General of Police, IGP, Kayode Egbetokun.The Nigerian Police Force had in the charge marked: FHC/ABJ/CR/538/2024, alleged that Senator Uba and the 2nd d
  
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• INEC begins distribution of sensitive materials for Saturday’s Anambra guber election

  06-11-2025 18:21 via vanguardngr.com
  By Nwabueze OkonkwoONITSHA — The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has commenced the distribution of sensitive and non-sensitive materials for the November 8, 2025 Anambra State governorship election.The materials, which arrived at the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Awka branch on Wednesday, were distributed on Thursday under the supervision of the Anambra State Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC), Dr. Elizabeth Agwu, amid tight security.Dr. Agwu said early distribution wa
  
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• APC supporters vow to mobilise one million votes for Tinubu, Osun guber poll

  06-11-2025 18:20 via vanguardngr.com
  As Nollywood stars stages solidarity rally in Osun
  By Shina Abubakar, OsogboSupporters of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Osun State and some Yoruba nollywood actors on Thursday stormed the streets of Osogbo, the state capital mobilising support for President Bola Tinubu and the APC.The APC groups, under the aegis, Ajisope Development Initiatives from converged at the Osogbo City Stadium from where they marched through Ayetoro, Igbona, Olohunkoro, Ajegunle, Old-Garage, Oke-Fia to Oroki Ex
  
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• 2026: Osun-West APC youths adopt Oyebamiji

  06-11-2025 18:18 via vanguardngr.com
  By Shina Abubakar, OsogboAs the All Progressives Congress, APC in Osun State prepares for its governorship primary, the youth wing of the party have endorsed, Mr Bola Oyebamiji to pick the party’s ticket.The youth wing from Osun-West senatorial district gathered at the Senatorial headquarters in Iwo, express their support for Oyebamiji, popularly called AMBO, ahead of the December 13 primary election.Speaking with newsmen, the Convener, Gafar Ayodeji from Ede-North local government, said
  
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• Senate orders NAFDAC to end sachet alcohol production by Dec 31

  06-11-2025 18:17 via vanguardngr.com
  By Benjamin NjokuThe Senate has directed the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) to fully enforce — without further extension — the December 31, 2025 deadline for phasing out the production of alcoholic drinks in sachets and small bottles.The resolution followed a motion of urgent national importance moved by Senator Asuquo Ekpenyong (Cross River South) during Tuesday’s plenary.Presenting the motion, Ekpenyong said the phase-out aligns with gl
  
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• Anambra Guber: INEC tasks journalists to be guided by Electoral Act

  06-11-2025 17:54 via vanguardngr.com
  The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has tasked journalists reporting on the Anambra Governorship election to be guided by the Electoral Act in their reportage.INEC Head of Legal Department in Anambra, Mrs Olachi Nwugo, gave the advice in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Awka on Thursday.She stated that the media had an indispensable constitutional role under Section 22 of the 1999 Constitution, serving as the watchdog of society, which was reinforced by the
  
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• FG under fire over alleged unfairness in Permanent Secretary selection

  06-11-2025 17:53 via vanguardngr.com
  By Luminous Jannamike, AbujaA coalition of Northern clerics has raised concerns over what it describes as a lack of fairness in the recent selection process for Federal Permanent Secretaries.The Arewa Christians and Indigenous Pastors Association (ACIPA) alleged in an open letter to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and other top government officials that a Christian candidate from the North East who reportedly scored 83 percent in the selection interview was not chosen, while another candidate who s
  
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• LASG to divert traffic for Lagos Women Run on Nov 8

  06-11-2025 17:50 via vanguardngr.com
  The Lagos State Government has announced a traffic diversion plan ahead of the 10th Edition of the Lagos Women Run, scheduled to take place on Saturday, November 8, from 6:00 a.m.The Lagos State Commissioner for Transportation, Mr. Oluwaseun Osiyemi, stated this in a press release on Thursday.“The 10-kilometre race, organised by the Lagos State Sports Commission (LSSC) in partnership with other stakeholders, will take off from Tafawa Balewa Square (TBS) and end at Mobolaji Johnson Arena,
  
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• US threat: Nigeria not in panic mode – FG

  06-11-2025 17:48 via vanguardngr.com
  — Says it has opened discussion with USBy Johnbosco AgbakwuruABUJA —THE Federal Government on Thursday said that it was calm and not in any panic mode over the position of the United States on the alleged genocide against Christians in the country.The government also said that it has opened up channels of discussion with the US and assured that it was committed as ever before to ensure that everyone is safe irrespective of religion or ethic background.Minister of Information and Nat
  
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• Alleged Genocide: We must stop the blame game — Cleric

  06-11-2025 17:45 via vanguardngr.com
  …says Trump’s remarks should inspire unity against killingsBy John Alechenu, AbujaThe Country Director of Linkway Outreach Africa (LOA), Pastor Daniel Adejoh, has urged Nigerians to treat former U.S. President Donald Trump’s recent comments about alleged Christian persecution in Nigeria as a call for unity against killings, rather than an opportunity for divisive blame.Speaking with journalists in Abuja on Thursday, Adejoh stressed that the sanctity of human life must remain
  
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• Top 6 countries in Africa with most billionaires

  06-11-2025 17:39 via vanguardngr.com
  Africa’s ultra-wealthy class reached a new milestone in 2025, with 22 billionaires collectively worth an estimated US$105 billion—a significant jump from US$82.4 billion and 20 billionaires recorded the previous year. The rise is particularly remarkable given the continent’s persistent challenges, including political instability, volatile currency markets and modest consumer spending power.The growth in billionaire wealth mirrors global market momentum over the past year, and
  
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• Anambra: INEC worries over pattern of historic voter apathy

  06-11-2025 17:38 via vanguardngr.com
  .Says, it’s greatest threat to democracyBy Omeiza AjayiABUJA: The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission INEC, Prof. Joash Amupitan, on Thursday expressed deep concerns over what he described as Anambra State’s long-standing pattern of voter apathy, warning that it poses a grave threat to the state’s democratic progress and the credibility of Saturday’s governorship election.Addressing a press conference in Abuja, Prof. Amupitan said that while the Com
  
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