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• Ododo commissions 80 revitalized Primary Health Care facilities

  07-11-2025 23:56 via vanguardngr.com
  … Lauds President Tinubu’s Healthcare ReformsBy Clifford NdujiheKogi State Governor,  Alhaji Usman Ododo has commissioned 80 revitalized primary health care facilities across the state, marking a significant milestone in the administration’s efforts to provide accessible, affordable, and quality healthcare to all Kogites.Speaking at the commissioning ceremony in Lokoja on Friday, Governor Ododo praised President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s dedication to transformin
  
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• APC Bayelsa welcomes Diri, others with open arms

  07-11-2025 23:32 via vanguardngr.com
  By Samuel OyadonghaThe All Progressives Congress (APC) in Bayelsa State has formally welcomed Governor Douye Diri and his team following their official defection to the party.In a statement issued on Friday in Yenagoa, the State Chairman of the APC, Chief Dennis Otiotio-Odoni, expressed the party’s appreciation to Governor Diri, Speaker Rt. Hon. Abraham Ngobere, members of the Bayelsa State House of Assembly, and other political leaders who have joined the APC.Chief Otiotio-Odoni commende
  
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• Anambra: Police announce total restriction of Inter/Intra-State vehicular movement

  07-11-2025 22:45 via vanguardngr.com
  By Vincent UjumaduThe Anambra State Police Command has announced a total restriction of vehicular movement within and outside the state during the November 8 governorship election.Police Public Relations Officer, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, said in a statement that the restriction will take effect from 12:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Election Day.According to him, the restriction applies to all roads across the state, including interstate highways. He added that the measure aligns with the unanimous decisio
  
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• How robbery suspect drugged victim, stole car in Ondo — Police

  07-11-2025 22:12 via vanguardngr.com
  — Stolen vehicle recovered in AbujaBy Dayo Johnson, AkureA robbery suspect, Ojodi Esiah, has been arrested for allegedly drugging the owner of a vehicle, Tunde Olubode, and stealing his car in Akure, the Ondo State capital. The stolen Toyota Corolla was later recovered in Abuja.A police source told Vanguard that the suspect had hired the vehicle under the guise of attending to a business engagement within Akure metropolis.“While in the Agbogbo area of the city, the suspect deceitful
  
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• Nigeria needs help of God — David Ogbueli

  07-11-2025 22:06 via vanguardngr.com
  By Favour Ulebor, AbujaThe General Overseer of Dominion City Worldwide, Dr. David Ogbueli, has said that Nigeria urgently needs divine intervention to overcome its deepening social, economic, and security challenges.Speaking with journalists on Friday in Abuja, Dr. Ogbueli—represented by Senior Pastor and member of the Central Executive Council, Pastor Norbert Onaga—said the church’s upcoming Night of Glory crusade is focused on praying for God’s intervention in the nati
  
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• Customs hands over 60,000-litre petrol tanker to NMDPRA in Katsina

  07-11-2025 22:02 via vanguardngr.com
  …Intercepted along Jibia Road with fake documents — OfficialsBy Ogalah IbrahimThe Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has handed over a tanker laden with 60,000 litres of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) to the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) in Katsina, following its interception by officers of Operation Whirlwind.The tanker, with registration number KBT 226 XA, was seized on September 30, 2025, along the Jibia Road for allegedly operating with fake d
  
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• 2025 Anambra governorship poll ‘a referendum on our future’ — Ejiofor

  07-11-2025 21:58 via vanguardngr.com
  By Nwabueze OkonkwoONITSHA — A political analyst, Sir Ifeanyi Ejiofor, has described the 2025 Anambra governorship election as a defining referendum on the collective future of the state, urging all stakeholders to conduct themselves with dignity and uphold the sanctity of the ballot.In a press statement issued ahead of the November 8 election, Ejiofor said the poll transcends a mere contest of candidates and represents a critical moment that will shape the destiny of Ndi Anambra.He calle
  
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• Anambra: Observer group raises concern over short training duration for INEC ad-hoc staff

  07-11-2025 21:51 via vanguardngr.com
  By Chimaobi NwaiwuNNEWI — As the countdown begins for the Anambra State governorship election scheduled for Saturday, November 8, 2025, election observer group Kimpact Development Initiative (KDI) has expressed serious concerns over what it described as the short training duration given to INEC ad-hoc staff assigned to operate the BVAS machines across the state.KDI, a democracy, development, and civic-tech nonprofit organization committed to strengthening governance in Nigeria and across
  
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• APP unveils Amadi, Ugochinyere, Ogbuagu-backed Imo Interim executives

  07-11-2025 21:34 via vanguardngr.com
  By Ikechukwu NnochiriThe Action Peoples Party, APP, has formally announced its Interim State Executive Committee in Imo State, a move political observers describe as the most visible sign of a new opposition bloc backed by key figures such as Dr. Chima Amadi, Hon. Ugochinyere Ikeagwuonu (Ikenga Imo), Rt. Hon. Uche Ogbuagu, Hon. Matthew Nwogu, and Rt. Hon. Ugonna Ozurigbo (OZB).A statement signed by the party’s National Chairman, Barr. Uchenna Nnadi, and National Secretary, Abu Ibrahim Bos
  
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• Trump’s threat: We’re monitoring situation in Nigeria – Russia

  07-11-2025 20:54 via vanguardngr.com
  Russia says it is closely following developments surrounding reports of possible United States military action in Nigeria, following comments by former US President Donald Trump.Foreign Ministry spokeswoman, Maria Zakharova, disclosed this on Friday while responding to a question from Anadolu Agency during a press briefing in Moscow.Zakharova urged Washington to respect international law and act responsibly in its approach to global security matters.“We are closely monitoring this issue a
  
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• Senate rejects $10m bribery allegation, explains delay in NERC nominee’s confirmation

  07-11-2025 18:52 via vanguardngr.com
  By John Alechenu, AbujaThe Senate has dismissed allegations that it collected a $10 million bribe to halt the screening and confirmation of President Bola Tinubu’s nominee for the position of Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), Mr Abdullahi Garba Ramat.A former Special Adviser to ex-Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, Alwan Hassan, had alleged that the 10th Senate, under the leadership of Senator Godswill Akpabio, received the said amount to frustra
  
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• Naira appreciates to N1,456/$ in parallel market

  07-11-2025 18:51 via vanguardngr.com
  By Elizabeth AdegbesanThe Naira today appreciated to N1,455 per dollar in the parallel market from N1,460 per dollar  on Thursday.However, the naira depreciated to N1,438.50 per dollar in the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM).Data published by the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, showed that the exchange rate for the naira rose N1,438.5 per dollar from N1,437.5 per dollar on Thursday,   indicating N1  depreciation for the naira.As a result, the margin between the parallel mark
  
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• Ogun monarch rallies traditional rulers, residents to fund aircraft for Gateway Airport

  07-11-2025 18:42 via vanguardngr.com
  By James Ogunnaike, AbeokutaThe Eselu of Iselu, Oba Akintunde Akinyemi, has called on the Olu of Ilaro and Paramount Ruler of Yewaland, Oba (Dr.) Kehinde Gbadewole Olugbenle, to lead a fundraising campaign among monarchs and indigenes of Ogun West for the purchase of an aircraft to support operations at the Gateway International Airport, Iperu-Remo.Oba Akinyemi made the appeal on Friday during the installation of Chief Jerry and Mrs. Rosemary Oluranti as the Otunba Bobaseto of Ilaro-Yewa and Yey
  
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• Dangote Petroleum Refinery reduces gantry petrol price to ₦828/litre

  07-11-2025 18:37 via vanguardngr.com
  By Udeme Akpan
  The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has reduced the gantry price of its Premium Motor Spirit, PMS, also known as petrol, to ₦828 per litre from ₦877 per litre, indicating a decrease of 5.6 percent.The move comes despite the increase in crude oil prices to an average of $64 per barrel, yesterday from $62 per barrel the previous day.Checks by Vanguard showed that the drop in prices was attributed to a just-strengthened crude supply arrangement between Dangote Refinery and NN
  
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• Burna Boy makes history as first Nigerian artiste with 5 Grammy album nominations

  07-11-2025 18:35 via vanguardngr.com
  Nigerian music star Burna Boy has reached a new milestone, becoming the first Nigerian artiste to earn five career Grammy nominations in album categories.
  His latest project, No Sign of Weakness (2025), has been nominated for Best Global Music Album at the upcoming 2025 Grammy Awards.Other nominees in the category include Siddhant Bhatia’s Sounds of Kumbha, Senegalese legend Youssou N’Dour’s Éclairer le monde: Light the World, Shakti’s Mind Explosion (50th Anniver
  
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• Davido, Omah Lay, Burna Boy, others nominated for Grammy award 2026 [Full List]

  07-11-2025 18:05 via vanguardngr.com
  After dominating last year’s Grammys with his explosive diss track, Kendrick Lamar once again tops the charts of recognition — this time leading the 2026 Grammy nominations with nine nods.
  Hot on his heels is pop powerhouse Lady Gaga, who scored seven nominations, matching producers Cirkut and Jack Antonoff.Global hitmakers Bad Bunny and Sabrina Carpenter also earned six nominations each, tying breakout star Leon Thomas and multi-Grammy-winning producer Serban Ghenea, who contribute
  
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• Alleged Genocide: Trump’s intervention, prayer answered not invasion – Christian Council

  07-11-2025 17:57 via vanguardngr.com
  By Johnbosco Agbakwuru, AbujaThe Christian Council of Nigeria, CCN, has said that the recent pronouncement by the government of the United States designating Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern, CPC, on account of gross human rights violations and reports of Christian genocide within the country, should not be misconstrued as invasion of a sovereign state but should be seen as answered prayer by every people of conscience.The CCN said the anticipated intervention by the American governme
  
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• US revokes 80,000 visas of Nigerians, other foreign nationals

  07-11-2025 17:54 via vanguardngr.com
  By Emmanuel OkogbaThe United States Department of State has revoked the visas of more than 80,000 individuals, including Nigerians and other foreign nationals, as part of a sweeping immigration enforcement initiative under former President Donald Trump’s administration.In a statement released on Thursday, the department said the action was in line with Trump’s commitment to protecting U.S. national interests and security – a move it described as “promises made, promises
  
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• Alleged Genocide: Tinubu meets Sultan of Sokoto in Aso Villa

  07-11-2025 17:53 via vanguardngr.com
  By Johnbosco Agbakwuru, AbujaPresident Bola Tinubu met with the Sultan of Sokoto, His Eminence Muhammad Sa’adu Abubakar, on Friday at the Presidential Villa in Abuja.The meeting, which took place in the first-floor office of the President, was said to be part of wide consultations President Tinubu is having with religious and traditional leaders in the wake of the United States President, Donald Trump, describing Nigeria as a country of religious persecution and human rights abuses.Speake
  
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• Benue Okada riders ground Gboko, protest murder of four members

  07-11-2025 17:49 via vanguardngr.com
  By Peter Duru, MakurdiCommercial motorcycle riders grounded social and economic activities in the ancient town of Gboko, Benue State, on Friday, to protest the alleged murder of four of their members by armed men who also took away the motorbikes of their victims.The protesters, who came out as early as 6 am, rode in very long convoys as they sang war songs and made bonfires in strategic spots around the town.The protest scared away residents, who stayed away from their offices and businesses f
  
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• Army Chief, officers pay tribute to late Lt.-Gen. Lagbaja

  07-11-2025 17:45 via vanguardngr.com
  By Kingsley Omonobi
  The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, on Friday led officers and men of the Nigerian Army to a Jumaat Service special prayers to commemorate the passing of the late former Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, who died on Nov. 5, 2024.Speaking shortly after the prayer service at the Mogadishu Cantonment Mosque, Lt. Gen Shaibu described the late Gen Lagbaja as “a patriotic and selfless officer who made immense contributions to the defence and s
  
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• We are restructuring to improve service delivery – Abuja Disco

  07-11-2025 17:37 via vanguardngr.com
  The Management of Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) states that it is restructuring to ensure improved services to customers, as well as enhanced operational efficiency and excellence.The company, in a statement on its website in Abuja on Friday, said that the restructuring was in line with its corporate transformation strategy.According to the company, the restructuring is also in line with its strategic direction to become more agile, innovative, and customer-centric.”As par
  
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• No more politics, religion in Ekiti appointments – Oyebanji

  07-11-2025 17:28 via vanguardngr.com
  By Rotimi OjomoyelaThe Governor of Ekiti State, Biodun Oyebanji, has declared that appointments and promotions across all sectors will no longer be influenced by politics, religion, gender, or personal connections in the state.Oyebanji, who reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to merit, transparency, and fairness in the state civil service, made this declaration in Ado-Ekiti while swearing in 10 newly appointed Permanent Secretaries in the State Civil Service.Speaking at the event,
  
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• ‘I want to play the role of taxi driver’ — Davido eyes movie debut

  07-11-2025 17:24 via vanguardngr.com
  Afrobeats star Davido has expressed interest in acting, saying he would like to take on an unexpected role such as playing a taxi driver.Speaking during a panel at the 14th Africa International Film Festival (AFRIFF), he also revealed plans to venture into film production in the coming years.“In the coming years, I definitely want to get involved in producing movies. My brother was saying he’s going to give me a role,” he said.He added that he is looking for a surprising chara
  
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• Guardiola says ‘numbers are insane’ as he reaches 1,000 games as coach

  07-11-2025 17:23 via vanguardngr.com
  Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola admitted Friday he had enjoyed “insane” success as he prepares for the 1,000th game of a spectacular managerial career against Liverpool.The Spaniard’s first job in the dugout was with Barcelona’s B team before he took the main job at the Camp Nou, subsequently moving onto German giants Bayern Munich and then City.The 54-year-old former Barcelona and Spain midfielder has won 715 of his 999 games so far, picking up multiple honours at all
  
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• MOWAA, the Museum of West African Art, opens in Benin City, Nigeria

  07-11-2025 17:21 via nytimes.com
  The Museum of West African Art is poised to give Nigeria an institution of global significance, although its most hyped attractions won’t be there.
  
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• Anambra 2025: Acid test for new INEC Chairman- – Residents

  07-11-2025 17:14 via vanguardngr.com
  By Chimaobi NwaiwuAhead of the November 8 governorship election in Anambra State, commercial activities in the area, including the buying and selling of food items, went into top gear on Friday as residents flooded food and consumer goods markets to make last-minute purchases to sustain themselves while the electoral activities last.From Ose Okwodu Market to Slaughter Market, Grain Seed Market, popularly known as Ogbo Tomato, to Megafu Market, Ekene Junction, Onitsha, residents were seen buying
  
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• Earth can no longer sustain intensive fossil fuel use – Lula

  07-11-2025 17:08 via vanguardngr.com
  Earth can no longer sustain a development model based on intensive use of fossil fuels responsible for planet-harming emissions, Brazil’s President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva told a climate summit Friday.Lula advocated for redirecting some oil exploration profits towards the green energy transition, and said decisions taken now regarding the energy sector will determine humanity’s “success or failure in the battle against climate change.”He addressed heads of state and go
  
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• Sowore remains wanted – Lagos police

  07-11-2025 17:01 via vanguardngr.com
  The Commissioner of Police, Lagos State, Mr Olohundare Jimoh, has reaffirmed that political activist and former presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore remains wanted by the police, directing that he should be arrested anywhere he is found.Speaking with journalists during the ‘Show of Force’ on the Third Mainland Bridge on Friday, CP Jimoh said the police had intensified security across the state to prevent a recurrence of the violent protests witnessed on Sept. 8.He described the ong
  
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• Why we arrested Regina Daniels’ brother – Police

  07-11-2025 16:53 via vanguardngr.com
  The Federal Capital Territory Police Command says it has arraigned Samuel Ojeogwu, brother of Nollywood actress Regina Daniels, before a court in Abuja on allegations of criminal conspiracy, trespass, assault, intimidation, and theft.The spokesperson for the Command, SP Josephine Adeh, disclosed the development in a statement on Friday, noting that it followed a petition submitted to the FCT Metro Area Command on October 28, 2025, against Ojeogwu and three others.She said, “On 28th Octobe
  
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• Remembrance: COAS leads personnel in prayer, pays tribute to late Lt.-Gen. Lagbaja

  07-11-2025 16:48 via vanguardngr.com
  The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, on Friday led officers and men of the Nigerian Army in special prayers in remembrance of the late former Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, who died on Nov. 5, 2024.Shaibu, who spoke shortly after the Jumat prayer held in Abuja, described the late Lagbaja as a patriotic and selfless officer who made immense contributions to the defence and security architecture of Nigeria.He said the series of remembrance activities, including c
  
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• US accuses Iran of plotting to kill Israeli ambassador

  07-11-2025 16:26 via vanguardngr.com
  The United States on Friday accused Iran of plotting to assassinate Israel’s ambassador to Mexico, in what would be the latest attempt to take the two countries’ conflict to another region.A US official said that the Revolutionary Guards’ elite Quds Force initiated the plot in late 2024 and that it was disrupted this year.“The plot was contained and does not pose a current threat,” the US official said on condition of anonymity.“This is just the latest in a l
  
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• Tinubu woos investors, says Nigeria ready for partnerships

  07-11-2025 16:17 via vanguardngr.com
  President Bola Tinubu has assured domestic and international investors of Nigeria’s openness and readiness for business partnerships.The President said this at the 39th edition of the Lagos International Trade Fair (LITF) organised by the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) on Friday in Lagos.He said the country was open for business.The President was represented at the fair by the Minister of State for Industry, Sen. John Enoh.The 2025 edition of the fair will run from Nov. 7 t
  
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• Brace up for major offensive against terrorists, Army Chief tells OPHK troops

  07-11-2025 16:10 via vanguardngr.com
  By Ndahi Marama, MaiduguriThe Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt. Gen. Waidi Shaibu, on Friday signalled urgency over the critical phase of counter-insurgency operations in the North-East, warning troops that the next offensive will determine the success of ongoing efforts to end Boko Haram and ISWAP activities in the region.Speaking while addressing troops of North East Joint Task Force ‘Operation HADIN KAI’ (OPHK) in Maiduguri, Borno state, Shaibu told troops that the Nigerian Army wa
  
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• Police launch search for missing FRSC officer, daughter in Ogun

  07-11-2025 15:54 via vanguardngr.com
  By James Ogunnaike, AbeokutaOgun State Police Command has launched a search for a female officer of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), SRC Funmilayo Lasisi, and her daughter, Sewa Lasisi, who had been declared missing.The spokesperson of the command, CSP Omolola Odutola, the report was lodged at Kemta Divisional Police headquarters on Tuesday, 5th November 2025, by an FRSC officer serving in Abeokuta, Ogun State, in the company of the victims’ family members.According to the report, SR
  
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• Rockstar Confirms New Release Date for GTA 6 But It’s Still a Long Wait

  07-11-2025 15:43
  After years of waiting, Rockstar Games has finally confirmed a new release date for Grand Theft Auto VI (GTA 6), and it’s not coming anytime soon. The studio announced that the game will now launch on 19 November 2026, extending the wait for one of the most anticipated games in history.This confirmation ends months of speculation after multiple rumoured delays. Originally teased for a 2025 release when the first trailer dropped in December 2023, GTA 6 was later expected in May 2026. But Ro
  
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• Anambra poll: Awka residents travel to hinterlands amid tight security

  07-11-2025 15:43 via vanguardngr.com
  Some residents of Awka, the Anambra capital, on Friday travelled to their various communities ahead of the governorship election scheduled for Saturday.A News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) correspondent who monitored activities at major motor parks in Awka reports that many people were seen travelling to their communities.The parks visited included Unizik Junction, Aroma, Eke Awka and Amawbia Bypass Park.It was observed that vehicular movement had increased as people boarded vehicles to their hometow
  
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• Greywood Finviora Review 2025: Legit Platform?

  07-11-2025 15:35 via vanguardngr.com
  The crypto landscape is witnessing significant transformations, with an increasing number of people entering crypto trading and generating substantial profits. Automated trading platforms have contributed a lot to this by simplifying the trading process and eliminating the gap between everyday traders and the vast crypto market. The trading platform that is currently trending in the crypto space is Greywood Finviora, claiming to support the needs of traders from different backgrounds. Visi
  
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• 5 things Android phones can do that iPhone still can’t in 2025

  07-11-2025 15:31 via vanguardngr.com
  Everyone seems to have an iPhone these days, but behind the blue-bubble craze, Android remains the world’s dominant mobile platform, powering about 72% of smartphones globally. iOS trails at around 28%.
  And for users who value flexibility, control, and personalisation, Android still leads the way.Apple has made huge strides in software polish, camera tech, and ecosystem perks, but several core capabilities remain exclusive to Android.
  Here are five real-world advantages Android phones sti
  
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• US military strikes in the Caribbean, killing 3

  07-11-2025 15:16 via vanguardngr.com
  The US military carried out a strike on a vessel in the Caribbean on Thursday, killing three people, US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said.“Today, at the direction of President Trump, the Department of War carried out a lethal kinetic strike on a vessel operated by a Designated Terrorist Organization,” Hegseth said on X.
  “The vessel was trafficking narcotics in the Caribbean and was struck in international waters.”He added that no US forces were harmed.The strike is par
  
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• Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum Is Suing The Man Who Groped Her

  07-11-2025 15:11
  On November 4, 2025, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum was assaulted during a public walk near the National Palace in Mexico City.
  A man identified as Uriel Rivera approached and groped her before being quickly detained by security. He now faces sexual harassment charges.The president filed a formal complaint the following day, describing the assault as “an attack on all women.” Her statement reignited conversation around Mexico’s persistent gender-based violence crisis, wher
  
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• Anambra guber Heavy security presence; buying by residents

  07-11-2025 15:01 via vanguardngr.com
  Awka metropolis and its environs are witnessing a tight security presence and last-minute readiness for the smooth electioneering process ahead of the Anambra governorship election slated for Nov. 8The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) correspondent who monitored the state activities reports that unusual calmness filled the environment.NAN also reports that security personnel were seen around the INEC headquarters in Anambra and its surroundings, with vehicular movements being diverted to the local
  
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• Is the Internet Less Fun? AI, Commerce, and SEO Culture Is Killing the Magic

  07-11-2025 14:57
  There was a time when the internet felt exciting, when you could stumble upon random blogs, funny memes, and unexpected conversations that made you laugh for hours. You didn’t need to “curate your feed” or “optimise your reach.” You simply logged in, explored, and discovered something new. However, by 2025, that sense of magic seems to be missing. Every post looks filtered, every video seems optimised for engagement, and every article sounds the same. The question n
  
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• Xhaka ‘made me a better coach’, says Arsenal boss Arteta

  07-11-2025 14:54 via vanguardngr.com
  Mikel Arteta said Granit Xhaka had made him a “better coach” as the Arsenal manager prepares to lock horns with the Sunderland captain on Saturday.Midfielder Xhaka returned to the Premier League in July with newly promoted Sunderland after a two-year spell at Bayer Leverkusen following his 2023 departure from Emirates Stadium.The Swiss international, 33, had some rocky times during his seven-year spell at Arsenal.He was stripped of the captaincy by Arteta’s predecessor Unai Eme
  
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• Elon Musk set to become world’s first trillionaire

  07-11-2025 14:49 via vanguardngr.com
  Billionaire Elon Musk, the world’s richest person, is nearly halfway to becoming the planet’s first trillionaire, Forbes magazine reported Wednesday.The Tesla and SpaceX CEO became the first person to achieve a net worth of $500 billion, briefly, as the shares in his electric vehicle company rebound from his clumsy stint in politics, amid other gains.The 54-year-old’s net worth hit $500.1 billion Wednesday before dipping back to $499.1 billion, the publication’s “R
  
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• Israeli forces kill two West Bank teenagers accused of throwing firebombs

  07-11-2025 14:40 via vanguardngr.com
  The Israeli military said Friday it had killed two suspects it said threw Molotov cocktails in the occupied West Bank village of Judeira overnight.The Palestinian health ministry identified the dead as two 16-year-old boys.“Last night… two terrorists were identified as they ignited and threw Molotov cocktails toward a main civilian route,” in Judeira, north of Jerusalem, the military said in a statement.It added that the military unit deployed in the area “eliminated&rd
  
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• Yamal set for Spain return in World Cup qualifiers

  07-11-2025 14:32 via vanguardngr.com
  Lamine Yamal returned to the Spain squad named Friday after injury forced Barcelona’s young star to miss last month’s World Cup qualifiers.A groin problem kept Yamal sidelined for Spain’s games against Georgia and Bulgaria.But after recovering from a groin injury and returning to club duty, Yamal is back in the reckoning to face Georgia on November 15 in Tbilisi followed by Turkey in Seville three days later.Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Fabian Ruiz is also fit again after re
  
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• UniAbuja appoints Hakeem Fawehinmi as new vice-chancellor

  07-11-2025 14:31 via vanguardngr.com
  By Joseph Erunke, AbujaThe 11th Governing Council of the University of Abuja, now renamed Yakubu Gowon University, has approved the appointment of Prof. Hakeem Babatunde Fawehinmi as the new substantive Vice-Chancellor of the institution.A statement to this effect on Friday by the university’s Acting Director, Information and University Relations, Dr Habib Yakoob, said, “The announcement was made during the Council’s 80th Extraordinary Meeting held on Friday, November 7, 2025,
  
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• Soludo has shown he was prepared to govern – ACSONet chairman

  07-11-2025 14:20 via vanguardngr.com
  By Henry OduahChairman of Anambra Civil Society Network (ACSONet), Chris Azor, has said that Governor Chukwuma Soludo, who led the Central Bank of Nigeria from 2004 to 2009, showed he was prepared for governance, starting with his manifesto.“Prof Soludo came in with a manifesto called the People’s Manifesto. For us, from that document, which is very comprehensive, he came prepared,” Mr Azor, a development expert, said on Vanguard’s Politics Hub on Thursday ahead of the A
  
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• Maresca defends Chelsea rotation policy after Rooney criticism

  07-11-2025 14:13 via vanguardngr.com
  Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has defended his policy of making regular wholesale changes to his Chelsea team after criticism from Wayne Rooney that his approach is disruptive.The Blues made seven changes for Wednesday’s disappointing 2-2 draw against Qarabag in Baku in the Champions League — the fifth game in a row in which the Italian had made at least that number of changes.In all this season, Chelsea have made 85 alterations to their starting line-ups in all competitions, far mor
  
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