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• Again, troops of operation HADIN KAI Kill 17 terrorists in coordinated ambush

  21-12-2025 11:53 via vanguardngr.com
  By Ndahi Marama, MaiduguriTroops of Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), in collaboration with local vigilante groups, have neutralised 17 terrorists during a coordinated long-range ambush in Konduga Local Government Area of Borno State.A credible military source disclosed that the operation, carried out in the early hours of December 21, 2025, successfully disrupted a terrorist logistics movement between Sojiri and Kayamla communities.According to the source, the troops acted on credible intelligence i
  
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• UK street artist Banksy unveils latest mural in London

  22-12-2025 18:40 via vanguardngr.com
  British street artist Banksy unveiled his latest work in central London on Monday amid speculation over an identical second work which has appeared elsewhere in the city.Read Also: Kogi govt, FRSC, Military, others battle Lokoja-Abuja gridlockThe black and white mural painted on the side of an old building in Bayswater shows two people, probably children, in winter hats and wellington boots lying down, looking up and pointing to the sky.Banksy, whose real identity has not been revealed, posted
  
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• Akwa Ibom community cuts costs of marriage and burial rites

  22-12-2025 18:37 via vanguardngr.com
  …Sanctions Against Violations to Take Effect From 2026By Egufe YafugborhiThe Ekid people of Akwa Ibom State have reduced excessive financial demands in traditional marriage and funeral rites to ease the burden on families and suitors.Implemented under the Ekid Peoples Union (EPU), the reforms aim to restore order, dignity, and sustainable development in Ekid land. In recent years, inflated marriage and funeral lists had made weddings unaffordable for many suitors and caused delays in bur
  
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• I resisted attempt to evict me from villa – Aisha

  22-12-2025 18:35 via vanguardngr.com
  —Says Buhari was vulnerable to manipulation—Explains why ex-president pleaded with Tinubu not to probe kinsmenBy Johnbosco AgbakwuruABUJA —FORMER First Lady, Dr. Aisha Buhari said she resisted spirited attempts by a powerful cabal living in Aso Villa with their wives and grandchildren to push her and her children out of the presidential villa.She also said that some powerful individuals capitalized on Buhari’s fondness and attachment to his extended family and old friend
  
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• Bride, bridesmaids still held 24 days after Chacho village abduction in Sokoto

  22-12-2025 18:31 via vanguardngr.com
  By Musa Ubandawaki, SokotoSokoto—Grief and anxiety continue to grip Chacho village in Wurno Local Government Area, Sokoto State, as a bride, her bridesmaids, and several wedding guests abducted by gunmen on November 29 remain in captivity 24 days after the attack.The victims were seized on the eve of the wedding, turning what should have been a joyous occasion into a nightmare, amid Nigeria’s rising tide of mass abductions in the northwest.A mother of the bride, who requested anonym
  
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• Ghana wants to do away with the ‘Detty’ in ‘Detty December’

  22-12-2025 18:27 via vanguardngr.com
  Ghana is looking to move away from the popular term “Detty December”, a label widely used for the country and Nigeria’s end-of-year party season, saying it carries “negative connotations.”“On a personal level I don’t want the word ‘detty’ to be associated with anything Ghana… that’s something I’m not very comfortable with,” Kofi Okyere-Darko, Ghana’s official for diaspora affairs, told the BBC.“Detty&rdqu
  
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• 130 St. Mary’s Catholic School kidnap victims rescued, reunited with families in Niger State

  22-12-2025 18:23 via vanguardngr.com
  By Wole Mosadomi, MinnaMinna—Governor Mohammad Umaru Bago of Niger State has officially received the 130 rescued pupils and teachers of St. Mary’s Catholic Primary and Secondary School, Papiri, Agwara Local Government Area, at the Government House in Minna. The victims were abducted on November 21, 2025, and were successfully rescued on Sunday.The rescued children and staff were handed over to the governor by Major General Adamu Laka (Rtd), National Coordinator of the Counter Terror
  
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• ADP raises alarm over alleged tax law alteration, calls for oil theft reform, security overhaul

  22-12-2025 18:16 via vanguardngr.com
  By Henry Umoru, AbujaThe Action Democratic Party (ADP) has raised concerns over allegations that the presidency assented to a tax law materially different from the version passed by the National Assembly, warning that such an act, if proven, would constitute a serious breach of the Constitution and a threat to democratic governance.Speaking at a press briefing on the state of the nation, ADP National Chairman Engr. Yabagi Yusuf Sani called for a thorough investigation into the matter, emphasizi
  
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• AFCON ’25: Daka strikes late as Zambia snatch draw against Mali

  22-12-2025 18:12 via vanguardngr.com
  Leicester City striker Patson Daka headed home in injury time as Zambia held Mali to a 1-1 draw in their opening Africa Cup of Nations game on Monday.Daka, who has scored just once for Leicester in the English Championship this season, threw himself at a Mathews Banda cross in the second added minute at the end of the game to earn the Chipolopolo an unlikely point.Mali dominated much of the Group A encounter but saw El Bilal Toure squander a penalty late in the first half at the Stade Mohammed
  
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• Enugu Anglican bishop urges Southeast Govs to strengthen regional security architecture

  22-12-2025 18:09 via vanguardngr.com
  By Anayo Okoli, EnuguThe Bishop of the Anglican Diocese of Enugu, Rt. Rev. Prof. Samuel O. Ikeh, has called on Southeast governors to collaborate on a robust security framework to address rising insecurity in the region.Bishop Ikeh urged the governors to emulate their Southwest counterparts, who have established a regional intelligence-sharing arrangement to gather information and respond swiftly to security threats. He noted that Northern governors have also pooled resources to tackle insecuri
  
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• Kogi govt, FRSC, Military, others battle Lokoja-Abuja gridlock

  22-12-2025 17:42 via vanguardngr.com
  The  Kogi Government, Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, and other security agencies, including the  military are battling to ease the huge gridlock that engulfed the Lokoja-Abuja Road since Friday evening.Read Also: Trump recalls US ambassador to NigeriaOfficials of  government, FRSC, military, and police manned the road  from the Murtala Mohammed Bridge through Koton Karfa to Ozi community near Gegu, controlling  traffic to loose the gridlock.The FRSC Sector Commander i
  
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• Top 10 European countries with best road networks

  22-12-2025 17:34 via vanguardngr.com
  Europe is renowned for its well-developed infrastructure, and road networks play a crucial role in connecting cities, towns, and rural areas efficiently.
  Here’s a look at the top 10 European countries with the best road networks in 2025:1. GermanyGermany is famous for its autobahn system, which allows high-speed travel across the country. Its roads are well-maintained, with modern engineering, efficient traffic management, and extensive connectivity between cities and industrial hubs.2. S
  
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• FG officially designates kidnappers, bandits as terrorists

  22-12-2025 17:34 via vanguardngr.com
  The Federal Government has officially classified kidnappers and violent armed groups operating across the country as terrorists.The development signaled a major escalation in Nigeria’s response to abductions, attacks on farmers and persistent community violence.The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, announced the development during the Federal Government’s end-of-year press briefing in Abuja on Monday.Idris said the new designation marks a clear depart
  
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• FG designates kidnappers, bandits as terrorists

  22-12-2025 17:34 via vanguardngr.com
  The Federal Government has officially classified kidnappers and violent armed groups operating across the country as terrorists.The development signaled a major escalation in Nigeria’s response to abductions, attacks on farmers and persistent community violence.The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, announced the development during the Federal Government’s end-of-year press briefing in Abuja on Monday.Idris said the new designation marks a clear depart
  
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• Christmas Travels: Luxury bus operators ensure safety and fleet readiness nationwide

  22-12-2025 17:27 via vanguardngr.com
  By Theodore OparaAs Nigerians prepare for increased travel during the Christmas and New Year festivities, luxury long-distance bus operators have assured passengers of safe, efficient, and disruption-free journeys across the country.The Association of Luxury Bus Owners of Nigeria (ALBON) said it had taken proactive steps to address safety concerns and manage the seasonal spike in passenger movement during the yuletide period.In a statement jointly signed by its National President, Prince Samuel
  
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• US increases offer to $3,000 for undocumented migrants to voluntarily deport

  22-12-2025 17:17 via vanguardngr.com
  The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has tripled the financial incentive offered to undocumented migrants who voluntarily leave the United States, raising the so-called “exit bonus” from $1,000 to $3,000 under its self-deportation program.Under the updated policy, migrants who register with the U.S. government and depart the country by the end of the calendar year will qualify for the payment.
  DHS says eligible participants who leave by Dec. 31, 2025, will also receive fre
  
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• Top 10 European countries with best quality of railway systems

  22-12-2025 17:10 via vanguardngr.com
  Rail transport is the backbone of Europe’s mobility system, offering an efficient, safe and environmentally friendly alternative to road and air travel.
  Over the years, many European countries have made significant investments in railway infrastructure, rolling stock and digital systems to improve speed, comfort and reliability. High-speed trains, well-maintained tracks, integrated ticketing and strong international connections have positioned Europe as a global leader in rail transportat
  
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• Yuletide road travel turns nightmare for Nigerians heading east

  22-12-2025 17:08 via vanguardngr.com
  By Theodore OparaThousands of Nigerians travelling by road to their hometowns for Christmas and New Year celebrations are facing severe hardships, particularly on routes to the eastern part of the country, as poor road conditions, traffic gridlocks, and illegal checkpoints exacerbate the festive travel rush.Many travellers, mostly Igbo returning home for traditional end-of-year festivities, described the journey as torturous, exhausting, and nightmarish.Mrs. Vivian Tochukwu, a businesswoman tra
  
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• Insecurity paralyzes Goronyo dam, threatens food security in Sokoto

  22-12-2025 17:03 via vanguardngr.com
  By Musa Ubandawaki, SokotoSokoto — Nigeria’s worsening insecurity has severely disrupted irrigation activities, forcing farmers, contractors, and government staff to abandon critical infrastructure, particularly the Goronyo Dam in Sokoto State, the Managing Director of the Sokoto Rima River Basin Development Authority (SRRBDA), Alhaji Abubakar Malam, has revealed.Malam made the disclosure during a briefing with journalists following a courtesy visit by officials from the Sokoto Stat
  
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• Despite school abduction, Kebbi govt approves half of security budget for Hajj

  22-12-2025 16:38 via vanguardngr.com
  By Bayo WahabThe Kebbi State Government’s approval of a ₦10 billion intervention to support intending pilgrims for the 2026 Hajj recently reignited debate over fiscal priorities. The approval came barely weeks after bandits abducted 25 students from the Government Girls Comprehensive Secondary School in Maga.Governor Nasir Idris approved the funds following a shortfall in payments for Kebbi’s allocated Hajj seats, after the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria closed sales on D
  
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• Ebonyi first lady facilitates release of 25 convicted inmates, pays N20m fine

  22-12-2025 16:27 via vanguardngr.com
  By Jeff AgbodoA total of 25 indigent inmates have been released from the Medium Security Custodial Centre in Abakaliki, Ebonyi State, following the payment of N20.041 million in fines facilitated by the wife of the state governor, Mrs. Uzoamaka Nwifuru.The released inmates, eligible for option-of-fine sentences, include 24 men and one woman. Twenty-three were from the Abakaliki correctional centre, while two came from Afikpo.Deputy Comptroller Oyoko Angela Chima Igwugwu, Officer in Charge of th
  
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• Court summons police officers over alleged contempt of court in sand mining dispute

  22-12-2025 16:23 via vanguardngr.com
  By Nwabueze OkonkwoThe Delta State High Court No. 2, sitting in Asaba and presided over by Justice G.B. Briki-Okolosi, has summoned the Delta State Commissioner of Police, Abaniwonda Olufemi; the Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of the State Criminal Investigation and Intelligence Department (SCIID), Adegoke Alani; and 10 other officers to appear on Thursday, January 29, 2026. The officers are to respond to allegations of contempt of court.Other officers listed in the committal proceedin
  
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• Uzodimma presents “Budget of Economic breakthrough” for Imo State

  22-12-2025 16:21 via vanguardngr.com
  By Chidi NkwoparaImo State Governor, Senator Hope Uzodimma, yesterday presented a N1.44 trillion budget proposal to members of the Imo State House of Assembly, branding it the “Budget of Economic Breakthrough.”The governor noted that the proposed budget represents a 78 percent increase over the 2025 budget of N807 billion. He attributed the growth to improved FAAC allocations, increased internally generated revenue (IGR), and his administration’s ambition to transition from a
  
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• Troops arrest notorious bandit leader in Benue-Taraba border operation

  22-12-2025 16:19 via vanguardngr.com
  By Peter Duru, MakurdiTroops of the Forward Operating Base (FOB) Wukari, operating under the 6 Brigade of the Nigerian Army and Sector 3 of Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS), have arrested an alleged notorious bandit leader, Fidelis Gayama, linked to multiple kidnapping and armed robbery incidents along the Benue-Taraba border.The acting Assistant Director, Army Public Relations, 6 Brigade, Lieutenant Umar Muhammad, said the arrest followed a precision, intelligence-driven operation conducted on De
  
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• Insecurity: FG charges senior Immigration officers on vigilance

  22-12-2025 16:11 via vanguardngr.com
  By Omeiza AjayiABUJA: The Federal Government has charged senior officers of the Nigeria Immigration Services NIS to demonstrate heightened vigilance and uncompromising professionalism in the face of the nation’s security challenges.Comptroller General of Immigration Service CGIS, Kemi Nandap, gave the charge on Monday in Abuja when she decorated 46 newly promoted controllers.Nandap reminded the officers that promotion in a disciplined service like the NIS is “neither automatic nor s
  
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• 9 best places in the world to spend Christmas

  22-12-2025 16:08 via vanguardngr.com
  Christmas celebration differs from one location to another. Thus, the question of where to spend the Christmas holiday is asked.
  In some places, it comes alive with sunshine, street festivals and joyous festivities. While it arrives shrouded in snow, fairy lights and sonorous carol songs in other places.However, below are nine (9) best places in the world to spend Christmas:1. Nuremberg, GermanyFew places embody Christmas tradition like Nuremberg. Its historic old town hosts one of Europe&rsquo
  
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• Two women arrested for attempt to smuggle illicit drugs into Kano prison

  22-12-2025 15:58 via vanguardngr.com
  By Bashir BelloKano — Operatives of the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS), Kano State Command, have arrested two women for allegedly attempting to smuggle illicit drugs into the Medium Security Custodial Centre (MSCC), Goron Dutse, Kano State.The suspects, identified as Maryam Ali, 19, and Hauwa Musa, 20, both residents of Kano State, were apprehended during routine security checks while trying to gain access to the custodial facility.Confirming the incident, the Command’s spokes
  
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• Nerdynator V2 Review: Legit Or Not? Truth! – 2025

  22-12-2025 15:57 via vanguardngr.com
  Nerdynator V2 is an advanced online investment platform that simplifies the investment process for both novice and experienced investors, allowing them to maximize their returns with ease. Leveraging the power of artificial intelligence and sophisticated algorithms, the platform provides highly accurate investment insights and actionable market signals. Designed to deliver consistent performance across a range of market conditions, Nerdynator V2 aims to help users achieve steady, reliable retur
  
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• 2027: Olawepo-Hashim consults Obasanjo, Babangida, vows to address Nigeria’s security challenges

  22-12-2025 15:56 via vanguardngr.com
  By Ibrahim Hassan-WuyoFormer presidential candidate and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential hopeful, Dr. Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim, has intensified consultations ahead of the 2027 general election, holding separate meetings with former President Olusegun Obasanjo and former Military President, General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida (retd.).The meetings, which were held on Monday, formed part of Olawepo-Hashim’s ongoing engagements with elder statesmen and key national figures to discuss N
  
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• Private sector, financial experts raise alarm over multiple budget system

  22-12-2025 15:52 via vanguardngr.com
  By Emeka Anaeto, Business Editor and Peter Egwuatu, Assistant Business EditorPrivate sector operators and financial analysts have stepped up criticism of multiple budget system run by the Federal Government, pointing at the grave consequences to transparence, financial discipline and fiscal responsibility.Recall that in a major move to resolve Nigeria’s persistent “overlapping budget” crisis, the Federal Government, last week, officially announced a massive 70% rollover of the
  
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