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• Arrival of US aircraft in Venezuela fuels fears of attack

  11-11-2025 23:28 via vanguardngr.com
  A US aircraft carrier strike group arrived in Latin America Tuesday, escalating a military buildup Venezuela has warned could trigger a full-blown conflict as it announced its own “massive” deployment.The USS Gerald R. Ford, the world’s largest aircraft carrier, entered an area under control of the US Naval Forces Southern Command, which encompasses Latin America and the Caribbean, the command said in a statement.The vessel’s deployment was ordered nearly three weeks ago
  
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• Ogun NNPP rejects resignation of Woman leader, youth leader

  11-11-2025 23:21 via vanguardngr.com
  The Ogun State chapter of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) has said it has not accepted the resignation letters submitted by its State Woman Leader, Hon. Foluke Precious Bagbansoro, and State Youth Leader, Hon. Funso Jide Adekunle.Addressing journalists in Abeokuta on Tuesday, the NNPP State Chairman, Barrister Olufemi Aina, said the party considers the resignations “procedurally defective,” insisting that both officials remain members of the state executive until the pro
  
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• ‘Trump is temporary’ – California governor Newsom says at COP30

  11-11-2025 23:07 via vanguardngr.com
  With US President Donald Trump skipping the UN’s climate summit in the Amazon, California Governor Gavin Newsom grabbed the spotlight Tuesday and unleashed a barrage of attacks on the fossil fuel agenda of his political nemesis.The well-coiffed Democrat — seen as a potential 2028 presidential candidate — blasted Trump for twice leaving the Paris climate accord and for “doubling down on stupid” through his support of Big Oil.Newsom said a future Democratic administr
  
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• Sterling, children left shaken as Chelsea star suffers second home break-in

  11-11-2025 22:10 via vanguardngr.com
  Chelsea forward Raheem Sterling has once again been the victim of a “terrifying” home invasion — the second in two years.Sterling previously endured a traumatic break-in during the 2022 World Cup, forcing him to leave England’s camp after his home was raided while his family were present.
  Although suspects were identified then, the Daily Mail reports they are believed to no longer be in the UK.The latest incident occurred on Saturday night, shortly before Chelsea’s
  
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• Military veterans berate Wike over clash with naval officer, demand apology

  11-11-2025 21:50 via vanguardngr.com
  By Kingsley OmonobiMilitary veterans in the country have berated the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, over the confrontation with a naval officer during an enforcement visit to a disputed land in Abuja.A statement by the spokesman of the Coalition of Retired Veterans, Abiodun Durowaiye-Herberts, criticised Wike for verbally insulting the officer during the encounter.According to the veterans, a public office holder should not use abusive language against security personne
  
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• ‘I don’t want to be a burden’ – Messi speaks on chances of playing in 2026 World Cup

  11-11-2025 21:24 via vanguardngr.com
  Lionel Messi has shared fresh insight into his decision-making process regarding whether he will feature for Argentina at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.Speaking about the possibility, the 2022 World Cup winner said turning out for the national team at such a major tournament remains special, especially after lifting the trophy in Qatar.“It’s a special World Cup; playing with the national team in important competitions is always special, and even more after winning a World Cup,” as q
  
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• BBC must fight, says outgoing chief as Trump threatens to sue

  11-11-2025 21:03 via vanguardngr.com
  The BBC’s outgoing boss urged staff to “fight” for its journalism Tuesday as the British broadcaster grappled with how to respond to US President Donald Trump’s threat to sue over a misleading edit.Tim Davie’s rallying cry came after Trump threatened the BBC with a $1 billion lawsuit in a row that has renewed pressure on an organisation that is regularly used as a political football and often caught up in culture wars.The controversy also lifted the lid on tensions
  
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• NDLEA, foreign agencies probe cartel behind 1,000kg cocaine bust

  11-11-2025 20:58 via vanguardngr.com
  The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) says it is working with the United States Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and the United Kingdom National Crime Agency (NCA) to unravel the cartel behind the importation of 1,000kg of cocaine.A statement by the NDLEA Director, Media Advocacy, Mr Femi Babafemi, said on Tuesday in Abuja that the drugs were recovered from a container at the PTML Terminal of Tincan Island Port in Lagos.Babafemi said that the PTML operators had noticed the consi
  
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• PDP suspends Anambra gov candidate Ezenwafor over alleged sabotage

  11-11-2025 20:51 via vanguardngr.com
  The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has suspended Mr Jude Ezenwafor, its governorship candidate in last Saturday’s election over alleged sabotage.The State Executive Committee (SEC) of the PDP in Anambra announced this at the end of its meeting held at the party’s office in Awka on Tuesday.The party said that the suspension, which will last for a period of one month, is with immediate effect.Commenting on the conduct of the Nov. 8 election, PDP said the exercise, saying that it would
  
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• Customs intercepts ₦29.4bn cocaine shipment at PTML command

  11-11-2025 20:44 via vanguardngr.com
  The Nigeria Customs Service, Port and Terminal Multiservices Ltd. (PTML) command, says it has intercepted a cocaine shipment valued at ₦29.4 billion.
  Controller of the command, Joe Anani, disclosed this on Tuesday during a media briefing held at the command’s headquarters in Lagos.Anani said the interception followed a report from the PTML terminal operator, who discovered suspicious packages in one of 39 empty containers meant for export loading.He stated that a 20-foot container,
  
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• Tinubu can intervene in Nnamdi Kanu’s trial, Onoh counters Wesley

  11-11-2025 20:41 via vanguardngr.com
  Contrary to President Bola Tinubu’s Special Assistant on community engagement (southeast), Mrs. Chioma Wesley’s defence on why the President was yet to intervene on the trial of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, former spokesman of the President in the south east, Denge Josef Onoh has said that she was wrong in her assertion.Wesley has said that President Tinubu was yet to intervene on the ongoing trial and loud clamour for the political solution to the debacle of the leader of the Indigenous Peopl
  
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• Insecurity: Tinubu, COAS meet behind closed-doors in Aso Villa

  11-11-2025 20:33 via vanguardngr.com
  By Johnbosco AgbakwuruABUJA — PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu on Tuesday met behind closed doors with the Chief of Army Staff, COAS, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, amid the security challenges in the country.This is as the army chief has assured Nigerians to expect improved security nationwide after briefing the President.Speaking to journalists after the closed-door meeting, Lt. Gen. Shaibu said his assessment of current security operations, particularly after h
  
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• Fayose pronounces PDP ‘dead’ as court halts party’s national convention

  11-11-2025 20:17 via vanguardngr.com
  Former Ekiti State governor, Ayodele Fayose, says the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is now “dead” following the latest court decision stopping the party from holding its national convention.Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today, Fayose said the PDP’s internal crisis had worsened because many of its key figures had abandoned the party.“I said to you about a year ago that the PDP is in trouble and if we don’t have a solution on time, the party will
  
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• Fayose declares PDP ‘dead’ as court halts party’s national convention

  11-11-2025 20:17 via vanguardngr.com
  Former Ekiti State governor, Ayodele Fayose, says the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is now “dead” following the latest court decision stopping the party from holding its national convention.Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today, Fayose said the PDP’s internal crisis had worsened because many of its key figures had abandoned the party.“I said to you about a year ago that the PDP is in trouble and if we don’t have a solution on time, the party will
  
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• Police deny smuggling names of politicians into academy admission list

  11-11-2025 20:00 via vanguardngr.com
  By Kingsley OmonobiThe Force headquarters has described as barefaced lie, a report in an online medium alleging that the Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kayode Egbetokun smuggled some names from the National Assembly into the Police Academy admission list.A statement by the Police headquarters said 10 candidates based on merit were selected from each state and Abuja, bringing the total number to 370, noting that no state was given extra favours.The statement by Force Public Relations Officer
  
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• Trump claims ‘big victory’ on US shutdown

  11-11-2025 19:54 via vanguardngr.com
  President Donald Trump claimed victory Tuesday over rival Democrats on the longest-ever US government shutdown, in a speech at an annual ceremony honoring America’s military veterans.Trump seized on the fact that several Democratic senators broke ranks on Monday to vote with Republicans for a compromise deal that paves the way for an end to the congressional standoff.“Congratulations… on a very big victory,” Trump said to Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson when he sp
  
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• Drawing new blueprint for China-Nigeria cooperation with Chinese modernization

  11-11-2025 19:48 via vanguardngr.com
  By Ms Yan Yuqing
  The recently concluded Fourth Plenary Session of the 20th CPC Central Committee reviewed and adopted the Recommendations for Formulating the 15th Five-Year Plan for Economic and Social Development, drawing a clear blueprint for China’s development in the next five years and sounding the clarion call for advancing towards the basic realization of socialist modernization.Formulating and implementing five-year plans in a scientific and sequential manner is an important exper
  
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• PDP Convention: Wike’s camp warns members to stay away from Ibadan

  11-11-2025 19:45 via vanguardngr.com
  By Luminous JannamikeABUJA – The internal crisis within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) escalated on Tuesday as the faction loyal to Nyesom Wike, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), urged party members nationwide to boycott the planned national convention in Ibadan, insisting that a new court order has invalidated the process.Their position came in response to the suit filed by former governor Sule Lamido, which produced a court pronouncement that the Wike bloc says has th
  
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• Senate rejects NNPCL’s explanations on unaccounted N210trn

  11-11-2025 19:38 via vanguardngr.com
  By Henry UmoruABUJA- THE Senate has rejected written explanations forwarded to it by management of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) on unaccounted N210 trillion from 2017 to 2023.The action of the Senate was carried out on Tuesday by Senator Aliyu Wadada, APC, Nasarawa West, who led the Committee on Public Accounts.Recall that the Committee headed had, on the strength of 19 different queries raised against NNPCL by the Office of the Auditor-General of the Federation in th
  
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• ‘What a shame!’ Nigerians react after Super Eagles boycott training over unpaid bonuses

  11-11-2025 19:33 via vanguardngr.com
  Nigerians have taken to social media to express outrage and frustration after reports emerged on Tuesday that Super Eagles players and officials boycotted training in Morocco over unpaid bonuses and allowances, just two days before their crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup playoff against Gabon.Many fans described the situation as yet another example of poor football administration in Nigeria, while others backed the players’ decision to down tools until their financial disputes are resolved.On X
  
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• Gov Yusuf, Ganduje meet for first time after 2023 elections

  11-11-2025 19:26 via vanguardngr.com
  By Bashir BelloGovernor Abba Yusuf of Kano State and his predecessor, Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, met face-to-face for the first time on Tuesday after the 2023 elections.The duo, who were political rivals, met for the first time at the Malam Aminu Kano International Airport, MAKIA in Kano State, after about two years and a highly contested election.The meeting, which was by coincidence, saw the duo exchanging pleasantries in a friendly manner and atmosphere.Ganduje, who was Chairman of the Board of
  
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• Editors Conference: Tinubu, govs, ministers, media leaders to attend opening ceremony

  11-11-2025 19:21 via vanguardngr.com
  …Guild lists Air Peace, NNPCL, others as corporate partnersAll is set for the 21st All Nigeria Editors Conference (ANEC) holding at the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja from Wednesday, November 12, 2025.Expected at the two-day conference are President Bola Tinubu, who will declare it open at State House Conference Centre, Aso Villa, Abuja, governors, media leaders, members of the diplomatic corps,the academia and other dignitaries.According to a press statement by the NGE President
  
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• Insecurity: Nigeria bleeding from its own divisions — Vatican Envoy

  11-11-2025 19:05 via vanguardngr.com
  By Luminous JannamikeABUJA – The Secretary of the Dicastery for Evangelisation at the Vatican, Archbishop Fortunatus Nwachukwu, has warned that Nigeria’s insecurity is self-inflicted, blaming the country’s deep divisions and growing intolerance for its unending cycle of violence.Speaking at the Catholic Secretariat of Nigeria, Abuja, during his reception and induction into the Knights of St John International, Nigeria Subordinate, the Vatican envoy urged Nigerians to see diver
  
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• Plateau Assembly resumes legislative business at renovated complex

  11-11-2025 19:00 via vanguardngr.com
  The Plateau State House of Assembly, presided over by its Speaker, Daniel Nanlong, says legislative activities of the assembly would officially return to its permanent assembly complex.The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that lawmakers have been holding their legislative activities, including plenary sessions, at a temporary chamber in the old government house in Jos.The return to the renovated complex followed a motion moved by Mr Joseph Bukar (APC/Shendam) during Tuesday’s plenary
  
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• Enugu PDP ready for Nov. 15 Ibadan National Convention

  11-11-2025 18:57 via vanguardngr.com
  By Dennis AgboDespite two Federal High Court rulings restraining the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) from holding its 2025 National Convention, the Enugu State chapter has declared its preparedness for the event scheduled for November 15–16 in Ibadan, Oyo State.The court in Abuja had blocked the convention, citing the party’s failure to comply with legal requirements, including publishing a timetable for members and issuing a 21-day notice to the Independent National Electoral Commis
  
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• Reps raise concern over 1,894 unmanned borders

  11-11-2025 18:53 via vanguardngr.com
  By Gift ChapiOdekina, AbujaThe House of Representatives has expressed deep concern over the alarming state of Nigeria’s border security, revealing that 1,894 out of the country’s 1,978 official entry points remain unmanned. A situation, lawmakers say, has left the nation dangerously exposed to criminal activities.Chairman of the House Ad-Hoc Committee on Border Security, Hon. Isa Anka, raised the alarm on Tuesday during the inauguration of the committee in Abuja. He warned that the
  
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• Breaking: Super Eagles boycott training over unpaid allowances 48 hours before Gabon clash

  11-11-2025 18:53 via vanguardngr.com
  Nigeria’s preparations for Thursday’s crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup playoff against Gabon suffered a major setback on Tuesday as the Super Eagles players and officials boycotted training in Rabat over unresolved issues surrounding unpaid allowances and bonuses.According to reports as confirmed, the entire squad, including backroom staff, refused to train on Tuesday due to long-standing financial grievances with football authorities.In a brief statement reported to have been jointly sh
  
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• Alleged Abusive Language: Apologise to the officer – Chidoka tells Wike

  11-11-2025 18:43 via vanguardngr.com
  Former Minister of Aviation and governance expert, Osita Chidoka, has called on Minister Nyesom Wike to apologise to a law enforcement officer allegedly subjected to abusive language, emphasizing that ministers must exercise authority through proper channels, not personal presence.Chidoka, in a statement on his Facebook page on Tuesday, said any officer, in uniform or plain clothes, represents the President and the sovereignty of Nigeria. “To abuse such an officer is to diminish the autho
  
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• Tinubu’s administration acquired $801m worth of military assets from U.S in 18 months – IMPI

  11-11-2025 18:32 via vanguardngr.com
  The Independent Media and Policy Initiative (IMPI) states that the administration of President Bola Tinubu has acquired military assets worth $ 801 million from the United States within 18 months.IMPI, in a policy statement signed by its Chairman, Dr. Omoniyi Akinsiju, stated that the naira equivalent of the acquisition was approximately ₦1.15 trillion, as part of the administration’s defense modernization drive.Akinsiju described the acquisition as a bold demonstration of the admin
  
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• First lady donates N250m to NIPSS, inaugurates gender centre

  11-11-2025 18:25 via vanguardngr.com
  Sen. Oluremi Tinubu, the First Lady of Nigeria, has donated N250 million to the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS), Kuru, near Jos.Tinubu made the donation on Tuesday shortly after she inaugurated the Centre for Gender Excellence in the institute.The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the centre was named after the first lady in recognition of her meritorious service to the nation.Tinubu, who commended NIPSS for its contribution to nation-building, said that the
  
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• Crisis Rocks C’River APC over alleged financial impropriety

  11-11-2025 18:20 via vanguardngr.com
  By Ike UchechukwuThe All Progressives Congress (APC) in Cross River State is currently embroiled in a crisis following a call by 35 chapter chairmen and secretaries for the immediate resignation of the state party chairman, Alphonsus Eba Esq., over alleged financial impropriety.The notice for the demand obtained by Vanguard was  contained in a statement signed by 35 of the Chairmen and Secretaries at the end of their meeting in Calabar on Tuesday.The meeting, convened under the banner of &
  
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• Court to deliver judgment in Sule Lamido’s suit against PDP

  11-11-2025 18:19 via vanguardngr.com
  The Federal High Court in Abuja has fixed Thursday for judgment in the chairmanship dispute suit filed by former governor of Jigawa, Sule Lamido against the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).Justice Peter Lifu fixed the date after counsel for Lamido, Jeph Njikonye, SAN; lawyer to PDP, Omokayode Dada, SAN; Joseph Daudu, SAN, who appeared for parties that were joined in the suit, and INEC lawyer adopted their processes and presented their arguments for and against the suit.The News Agency of Nigeria
  
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• Alleged N33.2bn fraud: Payment mandate was duly signed by Dasuki – EFCC witness

  11-11-2025 18:16 via vanguardngr.com
  A witness for the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC)’ witness on Tuesday told an Abuja High Court that retired Col. Sambo Dasuki duly signed the payment mandates made to the two companies charged in his trial.Dasuki a former National Security Adviser (NSA)is facing trial on an amended 32-count charge bordering on criminal breach of trust, dishonest release and receiving various sums of money to the tune of N33.2 billion.He was accused of misappropriation of security funds in
  
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• Reps raise alarm over 1,894 unmanned Nigerian borders

  11-11-2025 18:14 via vanguardngr.com
  By Gift ChapiOdekina, AbujaThe House of Representatives has expressed deep concern over Nigeria’s border security, revealing that 1,894 out of the country’s 1,978 official entry points remain unmanned, leaving the nation exposed to criminal activities.Chairman of the House Ad-Hoc Committee on Border Security, Hon. Isa Anka, sounded the alarm on Tuesday during the committee’s inauguration in Abuja. He warned that porous borders have heightened risks of illegal arms proliferatio
  
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• Lawlessness, impunity drive insecurity and corruption in Nigeria – Aworinde

  11-11-2025 18:12 via vanguardngr.com
  By Kingsley OmonobiNigerians have been urged to cultivate resilience and actively combat both individual and societal lawlessness and impunity, which contribute to poor citizenship, corruption, and hinder the nation’s progress toward transparency and development.Speaking at the 10th Annual Conference on Financial Crime, Cross-Border Crime, and Government Integrity in Abuja on Tuesday, Mr. Tunji Aworinde, Chairman of the Open Africa Foundation, said:“Lawlessness leads to impunity, an
  
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• Pope names Nigerian priest Vice Regent of Papal Household

  11-11-2025 18:07 via vanguardngr.com
  By Ebunoluwa Sessou with Agency ReportPope Leo has appointed a Nigerian priest, Rev. Fr. Anthony Daleng, as Vice Regent of the Papal Household, marking another significant milestone for the Nigerian Church on the global stage.Fr. Daleng will assist Archbishop Leonardo Sapienza, the current Regent, in coordinating papal audiences and managing logistics for Pope Leo’s daily schedule and official functions.The Prefecture of the Papal Household oversees the Pope’s public and private eng
  
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• We don’t need to beg investors if fundamentals are right — Cardoso

  11-11-2025 18:05 via vanguardngr.com
  By Emma Ujah, Abuja Bureau ChiefThe Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr. Yemi Cardoso, says Nigeria will not need to persuade foreign or local investors to invest if the country maintains strong and predictable macroeconomic fundamentals.Speaking at the CBN’s 2025 Executive Seminar in Abuja on Tuesday, Cardoso said investor confidence naturally follows stability and credible economic policies.According to him, “Stability is at the core of advancing Nigeria’s poli
  
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• Labour, operators raise alarm over security gaps in nation’s ports

  11-11-2025 17:58 via vanguardngr.com
  …Demand urgent return of tally clerks, on-board security menBy Victor Ahiuma-YoungOrganised labour and maritime operators have sounded the alarm over growing security and revenue-leakage risks at the nation’s seaports.They say the absence of registered tally clerks and on-board ship gangway security men has left vital port operations exposed to fraud and illicit activity.The stakeholders therefore called on the Federal Government to immediately reinstate these groups of workers.Sou
  
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• Era of volatility, unstable economy over – Shettima

  11-11-2025 17:46 via vanguardngr.com
  By Johnbosco AgbakwuruThe  Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, on Tuesday, said the administration of President Bola Tinubu has succeeded in putting an end to the regimes of volatility and unpredictability that once characterised Nigeria’s economy.According to him, global economic uncertainties, including “shocks, shifting alliances, and the rapid displacement of traditional jobs by emerging technologies,” have compelled the administration to act boldly.The Vice Pres
  
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• PlayStation 5 Sales Surpass 84.2 Million Units Worldwide in Record Time

  11-11-2025 17:43
  Sony’s PlayStation 5 has hit a massive milestone, crossing 84.2 million units sold globally, according to new figures shared this month. The achievement marks another remarkable chapter in the PlayStation story and reaffirms Sony’s position as one of the most dominant forces in the gaming industry. For a console that launched during a pandemic and global supply shortages, the PlayStation 5’s success stands out as an impressive feat. It hasn’t just caught up to its predece
  
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• Nnamdi Kanu moves to stop court from ruling on terrorism charges

  11-11-2025 17:38 via vanguardngr.com
  By Ikechukwu NnochiriThe detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu, has asked the Federal High Court in Abuja not to go ahead with its plan to deliver judgment on the terrorism charge the Federal Government preferred against him.Kanu, in a fresh motion he personally signed, prayed the court to shelve the November 20 date it had earlier fixed for the judgment.Specifically, he applied for: “An order arresting the delivery of judgment in Charge No: FHC/ABJ/CR/383/
  
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• Alleged Genocide: FG not doing enough to end Christian killings — US Congressman

  11-11-2025 17:38 via vanguardngr.com
  …Says U.S. Should Sanction NigeriaBy Dapo AkinrefonUnited States Congressman Bill Huizenga has criticised the Nigerian government’s handling of ongoing attacks on Christians, urging Washington to impose targeted economic sanctions rather than consider military intervention.In an exclusive interview with Arise News in Washington, D.C., Huizenga—one of the lawmakers backing President Donald Trump’s move to redesignate Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern—said
  
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• Alcaraz fights back to beat Fritz at ATP Finals

  11-11-2025 17:38 via vanguardngr.com
  Carlos Alcaraz battled to victory over Taylor Fritz at the ATP Finals on Tuesday, moving to within one win of securing the year-end number one ranking for the second time.The five-time Grand Slam champion made it two wins from two in the Jimmy Connors Group with a comeback 6-7 (2/7), 7-5, 6-3 victory over last year’s runner-up Fritz in Turin.He will qualify for the semi-finals if Alex de Minaur beats home hope Lorenzo Musetti in Tuesday’s second match.“I’m really happy t
  
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• Police arrest 30 for robbery, cultism in Imo

  11-11-2025 17:34 via vanguardngr.com
  By Emmanuel IheakaOWERRI — The Imo State Police Command has arrested 30 suspects for alleged armed robbery, cultism, and unlawful possession of firearms.Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Henry Okoye, disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday, noting that the arrests were made during various operations carried out in recent months. He added that three snatched vehicles, two motorcycles, arms, and ammunition were recovered.According to the statement:“Operatives of the Imo State Poli
  
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• Russia offers US nuclear talks in bid to ease tensions

  11-11-2025 17:25 via vanguardngr.com
  Russia on Tuesday offered to discuss with the United States allegations from Washington that it had carried out secret underground nuclear tests, in a bid to ease tensions between the world’s top two nuclear superpowers.Russia has tested its nuclear-powered, nuclear-capable weapons systems in recent weeks, but rejects the accusation by US President Donald Trump that it had secretly detonated a nuclear device.Trump caused concern and confusion last month when he said he was ordering the Un
  
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• Ondo farmers protest illegal detention of two monarchs, forceful takeover of lands

  11-11-2025 17:17 via vanguardngr.com
  —Matter will soon be resolved – Govt officialBy Dayo Johnson AkureAggrieved farmers from five communities in Ondo East council area of Ondo State have protested the alleged illegal detention of two traditional rulers and the forceful takeover of their ancestral lands.The protesters who stormed the governors office, came from Italemikan, Abusoro, Ateru, Igbomowo, and Uloko Agbonden communities.They displayed various placards with inscriptions such as “Free Our Obas Now,”
  
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• Fani-Kayode to Tinubu: Crush terrorists, their sponsors, ignore diplomatic meeting with Trump

  11-11-2025 17:15 via vanguardngr.com
  …NBA honours Olajumoke, Amuka PemuBy Dayo Johnson, AkureA former Minister of Aviation, Chief Femi Fani-Kayode, has urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to intensify efforts toward eliminating terrorist groups threatening national security.Fani-Kayode made the call while delivering the keynote address at the 2025 Law Week of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Akure Branch, themed “Nigeria: Quest for a Utilitarian Judiciary and Roles for Stakeholders.”He argued that tackling terr
  
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• How military leak scuttled US assistance to rescue Chibok girls – Bolaji Akinyemi

  11-11-2025 17:14 via vanguardngr.com
  By Ayobami OkerindeFormer Minister of Foreign Affairs, Professor Bolaji Akinyemi, has disclosed how a planned U.S.-assisted operation to rescue the Chibok schoolgirls in 2014 was aborted due to suspected leaks within the Nigerian military.Speaking during an appearance on Arise TV on Tuesday, Akinyemi revealed that the rescue plan, initiated at the invitation of the Jonathan administration, involved close collaboration between American forces and Nigerian troops.He said: “When the Chibok g
  
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• No governor can complain of lack of funds under Tinubu — Sanwo-Olu

  11-11-2025 17:02 via vanguardngr.com
  By Ibrahim Hassan-WuyoLagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, has said that under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration, no state governor or local government chairman has any reason to complain of a lack of funds, as federal allocations to subnational governments have significantly increased to support development.Sanwo-Olu stated this on Tuesday , at a one-day public lecture organised by the Arewa Think Tank (ATT) to commemorate Nigeria’s 65th Independence ann
  
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• Sanwo-Olu launches rural health scheme in Agboyi-Ketu, 5,000 residents to access free healthcare

  11-11-2025 17:01 via vanguardngr.com
  By Chioma ObinnaLagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Tuesday launched a Rural Health Scheme in Agboyi-Ketu Local Council Development Area, aimed at providing free healthcare to 5,000 residents.The programme, implemented by the Lagos State Health Management Agency (LASHMA) under the Eko Social Health Alliance (EKOSHA), seeks to deliver quality medical services to underserved communities across Lagos’ three senatorial districts. Mobile clinics and tricycle ambulance systems will visit
  
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