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• APM Terminals Apapa boost export growth with 24-hour barge operations

  13-09-2026 14:05 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Godwin OritseAPM Terminals Apapa is moving to tackle key bottlenecks in Nigeria’s export logistics chain, with plans to scale up rail evacuation and commence 24-hour barge operations in the fourth quarter of 2026.
  The terminal, Nigeria’s largest container facility, unveiled the initiatives at the third edition of its Exporters Forum, themed “Exports – Voice of Customers Forum,” where exporters, shipping lines, logistics operators, regulators, industry stakeholde
  
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• Ilaje community rejects proposed Dangote industrial city, accepts Olokola FTZ

  15-09-2026 18:22 via vanguardngr.com
  
  — Says we won’t be tenants on our landBy Dayo Johnson Akure The Aheri Development Council in Ilaje Local Government Area of Ondo State has explained its decision to accept the Olókòlá Free Trade Zone, OKFTZ, while rejecting the proposed Dangote Industrial City in Ilaje-Aheri kingdom.Secretary of the Council, Ayeoba Ige Asemudara, made this known in a statement issued after a meeting convened by the Maporure of Aheriland, Oba Ilesanmi Raphael Ikuemonisan-Mafo
  
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• Spain coach set to sign new deal after World Cup victory – Reports

  15-09-2026 18:20 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Adegboyega AdeleyeSpain’s World Cup-winning coach Luis de la Fuente is set to sign a new contract that will keep him in charge of the national team until the 2030 World Cup.According to Reuters, De la Fuente has agreed to extend his contract after guiding Spain to back-to-back major international titles.The 65-year-old led La Roja to Euro 2024 before completing a remarkable run by winning the 2026 World Cup in July. His current contract was due to run until 2028.Since taking charge of
  
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• Messi gets new coach as ‘Kily’ Gonzalez takes charge at Inter Miami

  15-09-2026 18:18 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Adegboyega AdeleyeArgentina forward Lionel Messi is set to have a new coach at Inter Miami after the MLS club officially announced the arrival of Argentine Cristian “Kily” Gonzalez.According to Reuters, Gonzalez will lead Inter Miami until June 2028 after securing the necessary United States work permit.The club had announced last month that the 52-year-old would take charge once his work documentation was completed.Gonzalez replaces Guillermo Hoyos, who had been overseeing the t
  
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• 5 Android phones to consider as alternatives to the iPhone 18 Pro

  15-09-2026 18:15 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Hannah OgunlabiApple’s new iPhone 18 Pro has arrived with upgrades aimed at photography enthusiasts, content creators and users looking for a high-end smartphone.The device features a new 48MP Fusion Main camera with variable aperture, giving users more control over lighting and depth of field. Apple says the feature, which uses six laser-cut blades, allows the aperture to be adjusted automatically or manually through the Camera app. The phone also introduces new Pro controls for photo
  
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• N30bn went missing in local govt, not Oyo finance ministry — Adekanmbi

  15-09-2026 18:12 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Adegboyega AdeleyeThe 2027 governorship candidate of the Allied Peoples Movement, APM, in Oyo State, Bimbo Adekanmbi, has denied responsibility for allegations surrounding N30 billion said to have gone missing during his time as Commissioner for Finance, Budget and Planning under the late Governor Abiola Ajimobi.Adekanmbi, who served as Commissioner for Finance in the Ajimobi administration, said the allegation should be separated from the Oyo State Ministry of Finance, insisting that the mo
  
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• NGE warns against harassment, intimidation of journalists

  15-09-2026 18:10 via vanguardngr.com
  
  The Nigerian Guild of Editors, NGE, has raised concerns over the increasing harassment, intimidation and prosecution of journalists by security agencies, warning that such actions could undermine press freedom and legitimate journalistic practice.The Guild also called on the Federal Government and the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, to ensure a level playing field for all political parties and candidates ahead of the 2027 general elections.The concerns were contained in a commu
  
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• Fuel crisis: Middle East war driving pain — City Boy Movement

  15-09-2026 18:06 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Joseph Erunke, AbujaThe City Boy Movement has dismissed calls for the return of petrol subsidy, arguing that the current hardship caused by rising pump prices is being driven largely by global geopolitical tensions, particularly the conflict involving the United States, Israel and Iran and its impact on crude oil prices.The group, through its National Director of Students Engagement and Senior Special Assistant to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Students Engagement, Comrade Sunday Asefon, urg
  
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• N1.5m ransom recovered as police, Amotekun foil kidnappers in Ondo forest shootout

  15-09-2026 18:02 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Rescue 2 abducted victims, arrest 3 suspectsBy Dayo Johnson Akure Police detectives in Ondo State have rescued two abducted victims, arrested three suspects and recovered N1.5m ransom proceeds and foodstuffs after a shootout in Isua-Akoko forest.A police source told Vanguard in Akure that acting on credible intelligence, operatives of Isua Division, in collaboration with personnel of the Ondo State Security Network, Amotekun, and Agbe-Koya, embarked on a coordinated rescue and ambush opera
  
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• Eto’o could face Cameroon probe over alleged Russia payment

  15-09-2026 17:55 via vanguardngr.com
  
  The Association of Amateur Football Clubs of Cameroon (ACFAC) has called for a probe into the Cameroonian Football Federation and its chief Samuel Eto’o over media reports of alleged graft.Eto’o has been accused of improperly receiving a payment from the Russian Football Federation in connection with a friendly match between the two countries in October 2023.According to ACFAC the Russian Football Union allegedly violated the terms of its contract with the Cameroonian federation FEC
  
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• Poco Lee: UK court fixes new date after setback

  15-09-2026 17:50 via vanguardngr.com
  
  A UK court has adjourned the plea and trial preparation hearing involving Nigerian dancer and entertainer Iweh Pascal Odinaka, popularly known as Poco Lee, to February 2027.The case came up on Tuesday at Snaresbrook Crown Court, but proceedings could not go ahead because the charge sheet was unavailable.According to BBC News Pidgin, Poco Lee did not appear in court and consequently did not enter a plea.The report stated, “In court, Poco Lee did not appear because the charge sheet was not
  
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• King’s College: Workers threaten nationwide shutdown of Unity schools, ministry

  15-09-2026 17:45 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Joseph Erunke, AbujaThe crisis over the proposed concession of King’s College, Lagos, escalated on Tuesday as workers at the Federal Ministry of Education headquarters in Abuja threatened to shut down all Federal Unity Colleges across the country if the Federal Government fails to reverse the controversial arrangement.The threat came as the workers’ protest entered its fourth day, with activities at the ministry remaining paralysed and tensions mounting over what the unions descr
  
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• I’m off the streets -Tems

  15-09-2026 17:39 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Nigerian Grammy-winning singer, Temilade Openiyi, popularly known as Tems, has announced that she is officially “off the streets”, sparking reactions among her fans and wwll wishers.She disclosed this during a Tiktok livestream on Monday, while speaking about her experiences with men and her decision to move away from relationships she considers unproductive.She said: “I don’t like it when guys waste my time. But for me, never again. I don’t have that problem anymor
  
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• ‘We unleashed the beast’ – the world’s fears and hopes about AI

  15-09-2026 17:34 via vanguardngr.com
  
  The threat of catastrophic danger as artificial intelligence develops at high speed has sparked a global debate on how it should be regulated.AFP spoke to people in different countries about their fears and hopes for the AI future, as leading US labs call for a coordinated slowdown of their cutting-edge work on the technology.– Italy: ‘Privately, it scares me’ –Beside ancient buildings in central Rome, 43-year-old architect Frida Awrohum said she tries to use AI tools in
  
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• Nigeria targets 70% of Africa’s gas demand with higher production — NUPRC

  15-09-2026 17:29 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Rejects uniform pathway to net-zero emissions–Launches 2026 licensing round next monthBy Obas Esiedesa, BangkokNigeria plans to double or triple its natural gas production to meet up to 70 per cent of Africa’s gas demand, leveraging its estimated 215 trillion cubic feet (TCF) reserves to tackle energy poverty across the continent, the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), has said.The Commission’s Chief Executive, Mrs. Oritsemeyiwa Eyesan, disclosed this on
  
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• Obi Media Office alleges rigging plan by 600 lecturers

  15-09-2026 17:01 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Henry UmoruABUJA — The Peter Obi Media Office has raised concerns over the reported endorsement of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu by about 600 university lecturers, alleging that the development could undermine confidence in the 2027 presidential election.In a statement signed on Tuesday by the spokesman of the Peter Obi Media Office, POMR, Idris Zekeri, the office described the reported endorsement as an early attempt to build what it called a network of partisan actors ahead of the elect
  
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• Sterling pleads guilty to dangerous driving after Lamborghini crash

  15-09-2026 16:58 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Former England footballer Raheem Sterling pleaded guilty on Tuesday to dangerous driving after he crashed his Lamborghini on a motorway in May.The 31-year-old also admitted possession of six nitrous oxide cannisters for wrongful inhalation and failing to provide a specimen for analysis when he appeared at Basingstoke Magistrates’ Court, about 50 miles southwest of London.Sterling, who attended court wearing a black suit jacket, black trousers, black shoes and a dark top, was arrested afte
  
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• Parents block KC old boys over concession

  15-09-2026 16:57 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Adesina WahabLAGOS — Aggrieved parents on Tuesday prevented members of the King’s College Old Boys Association from entering the school premises in Lagos amid growing controversy over the Federal Government’s decision to concession the institution to the association.The parents, who gathered at the main gate of the college, formed a human barricade and refused to allow the old boys into the premises despite the presence of policemen led by the Lagos State Commissioner of Po
  
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• Catholic Diocese of Warri loses Ughelli parish priest at 60

  15-09-2026 16:53 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Egufe YafugborhiWARRI — The Catholic Diocese of Warri has announced the death of the Very Rev. Fr. Anthony Mario Ozele, Episcopal Vicar of Ughelli Pastoral Region and Parish Priest of Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Ughelli.Ozele, who was 60, died in the early hours of Tuesday, September 15, 2026, after an illness, according to a notification issued by the Diocese.The notification, signed by the Diocesan Chancellor, Rev. Fr. Jude Nwabukekei, said the priest died after bearing hi
  
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• Top 10 countries with the highest use of public transportation

  15-09-2026 16:51 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Hannah OgunlabiPublic transportation plays an important role in helping millions of people move around cities and countries without relying entirely on private cars.From buses and trains to metro systems, trams and other forms of mass transit, public transportation provides an affordable and convenient way for people to travel to work, school, businesses and other destinations.In countries where public transport is widely used, well-developed networks can also help reduce traffic congestion,
  
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• Trump slams ‘horrible’ Supreme Court mail-in ballot ruling

  15-09-2026 16:50 via vanguardngr.com
  
  US President Donald Trump assailed the Supreme Court on Tuesday after it denied his request to lift an order halting his divisive plan to restrict mail-in voting — accusing the court of allowing itself to be cowed by Democrats.“Certain Justices are petrified of these crazed and depraved Democrats, and are totally unable to show the courage necessary to save our America,” he posted on his Truth Social network, calling the decision “horrible” and “highly politi
  
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• INEC to Nigerians: 2027 election outcome will reflect your will

  15-09-2026 16:47 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Omeiza AjayiABUJA: The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has reaffirmed its commitment to conducting a transparent, credible, inclusive and peaceful 2027 general election, assuring Nigerians that the outcome of the polls will reflect the sovereign will of the electorate.The assurance was given by the Acting Chairman of INEC, Prof. Rhoda Gumus, on Tuesday while receiving the African Union (AU) Pre-Election Needs Assessment Mission on behalf of the Commission at its headquarters
  
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• Army expansion to 12 divisions will boost security, economy — COAS

  15-09-2026 16:45 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Kingsley OmonobiThe Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has said the ongoing expansion of the Nigerian Army to 12 divisions will strengthen security, improve response to threats and support economic growth.Shaibu said the establishment of additional formations and units was aimed at broadening the Army’s operational footprint, strengthening its presence in vulnerable areas and improving its ability to respond to security challenges.The COAS stated this on Tuesd
  
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• Man Utd teenage prodigy JJ Gabriel asks to leave club – Reports

  15-09-2026 16:44 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Manchester United’s 15-year-old prodigy JJ Gabriel has asked to leave the Premier League club, British media reported on Tuesday.The forward has been tipped as a future star and spent time training with Michael Carrick’s side before making his first senior appearance off the bench in last month’s friendly against Atletico Madrid.He had been expected to make his senior competitive debut in the League Cup third-round match against Brighton at Old Trafford on Wednesday.Gabriel&rs
  
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• Mrs Soludo hails Remi Tinubu’s empowerment initiatives

  15-09-2026 16:40 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Vincent UjumaduWife of the Anambra State Governor, Mrs Nonye Soludo, has commended Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, for her consistent empowerment initiatives targeting different segments of society.Mrs Soludo spoke while presenting a ₦5 million cash gift from the First Lady to a farmers’ group in Awka, Anambra State.The money was given to the farmers following a special presentation they made during Mrs Tinubu’s official visit to the state last Thursday.
  
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• 2027: Why I opted for Accord Party — Balami

  15-09-2026 16:36 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Ndahi Marama, MAIDUGURIThe member representing Askira-Uba/Hawul Federal Constituency of Borno State in the House of Representatives, Hon. Dr. Usman Midala Balami, has explained his decision to defect from the All Progressives Congress (APC) to the Accord Party ahead of the 2027 general elections.Balami, who is Deputy Chairman of the House Committee on Communications, said his decision followed consultations with political leaders, stakeholders, supporters, friends and family.He said his move
  
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• Breaking: Inflation rate falls to 15.39% in August – NBS

  15-09-2026 16:31 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Elizabeth AdegbesanHeadline inflation rate fell by 0.04 percent to 15.39 percent in August from 15.43 percent in July 2026.The National Bureau of Statistics, NBS, disclosed this Tuesday in its Consumer Price Index, CPI, report for August 2026.NBS said: “In August 2026, the Headline inflation rate stood at 15.39%, down from 15.43% in July 2026 and stood at 23.14% in the same month of the preceding year (August 2025).“Looking at the movement, the August 2026 Headline inflation rate
  
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• Textiles was my biggest business mistake — Dangote

  15-09-2026 16:27 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Juliet UmehPresident of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, has described his investment in the textile industry as the biggest business mistake of his decades in business.Dangote made the disclosure in an interview with Arise Television, where he reflected on some of the challenges he encountered while building his business empire.“My biggest business mistake was textiles,” he said.According to the industrialist, the textile business eventually collapsed due to inadequate policy prote
  
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• Why petrol remains expensive despite local refining — Dangote

  15-09-2026 16:24 via vanguardngr.com
  
  — 30% interest rate killing Nigeria’s industrialisation
  — Nigeria may not see another refinery without industry protection
  — Reveals biggest business mistake, 6,920 jobs lostBy Juliet UmehPresident of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, has explained why petrol prices remain high in Nigeria despite the commencement of large-scale domestic refining, saying local production does not completely shield the country from prevailing global crude oil prices and market disruptions.Dang
  
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• Canada remains ‘most important partner’ for US in ‘key areas’ – Prime minister

  15-09-2026 16:24 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Canada will remain a crucial partner for the United States in “key areas,” Prime Minister Mark Carney said Tuesday as he addressed a meeting of top global investors.Carney told the Canada Investment Summit that the North American neighbors had always maintained close ties, “even at times of disagreement.”“These arrangements work when we engage as true partners that respect each other’s traditions and sovereignty,” Carney told the small room of financial
  
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