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• ASUU urges FG to implement Briggs committee agreement

  28-11-2025 14:05 via vanguardngr.com
  The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), University of Calabar (UniCal) Chapter, has urged the Federal Government to implement the recommendations of the Prof. Nimi Briggs-led committee.Dr Peter Ubi, the Chairman of ASUU, UniCal chapter, made the call in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Friday in Calabar.NAN reports that the Prof. Nimi Briggs-led committee was established by the Federal Government to renegotiate the 2009 Federal Government–ASUU Agreement.NAN f
  
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• Payments into ‘Private Accounts’: Tinted glass permit controversy, things to know

  21-12-2025 08:18 via vanguardngr.com
  By Vera OpiaThe controversy over the enforcement of the tinted glass permit policy has once again placed the Nigeria Police Force and the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) on a collision course, raising fundamental questions about legality, constitutional authority and respect for court orders.
  Read Also: Tinted Glass Permit: Confusion over court judgmentIt resurfaced after a press release dated December 15, 2025, announced that enforcement of the suspended policy would resume from January 2, 2026
  
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• The Supreme Court’s emergency politics

  21-12-2025 08:12 via vanguardngr.com
  By Chidi Anselm Odinkalu“All judges are politicians whether they know it or not.” Enrique Petracchi, former Chief Justice of Argentina, (2002).Among lawyers trained in the traditions of the Common Law, judicial power is often mis-understood. In Nigeria, the 1999 Constitution divides the powers of the federation between the legislature, the executive and the judiciary. The first two are elected. Judges are not. In the elected arms, it vests the legislative and executive powers of the
  
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• 11 Days to Tax Reform: Will my bank account be blocked from Jan 1, 2026 if I don’t have TIN?

  21-12-2025 08:04 via vanguardngr.com
  By Peter Egwuatu,  Assistant Business EditorChairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms, Mr. Taiwo Oyedele, has allayed widespread fears among Nigerians over the impending tax reforms scheduled to take effect from January 1, 2026, insisting that the exercise is not designed to overburden citizens with higher tax rates or arbitrary revenue targets.Speaking at the 2025 Nigeria Media Merit Award (NMMA) ceremony in Lagos last weekend, Oyedele said tax reform goes be
  
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• Christmas: Surplus rice, price crash, hope dashed

  21-12-2025 07:49 via vanguardngr.com
  By Gabriel EwepuPeter Dama takes a deep breath before saying slowly: “Yes. Rice price has crashed, and Nigerians are benefiting. But as local producers, we are losing big.We are losing billions. “ He singles out import duty waiver to select importers, which has flooded markets across the country with imported rice and crashed price, but to which local producers of the staple food are losing big, as the main cause of their woes.Local producers are losing significantly because their p
  
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• NiMet forecasts 3-day sunshine, haziness from Sunday

  21-12-2025 07:46 via vanguardngr.com
  The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has forecast sunshine and hazy conditions across the country from Sunday to Tuesday.In its weather outlook released on Saturday in Abuja, NiMet predicted sunny skies over the northern region throughout the period, with hazy atmospheric conditions expected over the North-Central states.The agency also forecast localised morning thunderstorms with light rainfall over parts of Rivers, Bayelsa, and Delta states on Sunday.Later in the day, isolated thunders
  
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• Nigeria’s misplaced priorities

  21-12-2025 07:27 via vanguardngr.com
  By Ifeanyi ObinaliAs the dust settles from last weekend’s failed coup in Benin Republic, and the Nigerian Senate’s recent approval of troops deployment to assist the Beninese government, many Nigerians are asking: Was this really the right call — especially given the worsening security disaster back home?“On December 7, 2025, the government of Benin requested military intervention after mutinying soldiers attempted to overthrow their president. Responding swiftly, Presid
  
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• Dangote illuminates Nigeria’s abandoned values, by Tonnie Iredia

  21-12-2025 06:47 via vanguardngr.com
  In precolonial Africa, the societal values of honesty, respect and fairness were influenced by shared norms and beliefs which fostered healthy relationships. Everyone cherished the values and no one needed to be threatened with written sanctions in order to keep faith with the norms.
  Perhaps, the most important factor which aided general acceptance of shared values was the fear of societal stigma for any breach. No one wanted to be known as a member of a family castigated by the entire communit
  
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• PDP House built by Ekwueme demolished by Obasanjo, by Dele Sobowale

  21-12-2025 06:34 via vanguardngr.com
  Two bald men fighting over a [toothless] comb.”Reading that Alhaji Turaki and Sule Lamido were fighting over who would be Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, to me, was the funniest joke of the year. It sounded like a tragic story of two elderly women laying claim to a baby during the World War II, not realizing that the baby was dead. Expulsion of members of one faction, by the other group had me rolling on the floor. My old friend, Bode George, who wielded great powers in the
  
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• Osun 2026: Governance is serious vusiness, APC candidate, Oyebamiji declares

  21-12-2025 01:44 via vanguardngr.com
  The gubernatorial candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the August 8, 2026 governorship election in Osun State, Asiwaju Munirudeen Bola Oyebamiji (AMBO), has declared that governance is a serious business that must not be left in the hands of mediocre leaders.Oyebamiji made the assertion shortly after receiving his Certificate of Return from the leadership of the APC at the party’s National Secretariat in Abuja on Friday.He said Osun State requires a serious and competent m
  
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• Defection: PDP sues Oborevwori, Delta Attorney-General, APC, INEC

  21-12-2025 01:38 via vanguardngr.com
  A member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Ward 3/7, Ughelli North local government area, Delta state, Alex Akporute, has instituted an originating summons against m Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta state as 1st defendant; Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as 2nd defendant; All Progressives Congress (APC) as 3rd defendant; Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) as 4th defendant; and Attorney-General of Delta State as 5th Defendant.
  The plaintiff, in the originating summons with
  
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• Benin Republic, Seamfix digitise passport renewals for diaspora

  21-12-2025 01:36 via vanguardngr.com
  By Dickson OmobolaProvider of digital identity and biometric solutions supporting institutions across Africa and globally, Seamfix, has developed ePass, a self-service digital passport renewal application for citizens of the Republic of Benin.According to a statement, the application is powered by GovSmart, Seamfix’s government digital identity and service delivery platform, and was delivered in collaboration with the Government of the Republic of Benin.The statement reads in part: &ldquo
  
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• Arsenal stay top of PL with narrow victory over Everton

  20-12-2025 23:14 via vanguardngr.com
  Arsenal ensured they will top the Premier League at Christmas with a 1-0 over Everton, while Liverpool survived a nervy finale to beat nine-man Tottenham 2-1 on Saturday.Manchester City briefly moved top of the table after Erling Haaland’s double inspired a 3-0 win over West Ham.Arsenal restored their two-point lead thanks to Viktor Gyokeres’ penalty but failed to shine in grinding out victory on Merseyside.It was a tale of penalty appeals at the Hill Dickinson Stadium.Arsenal had s
  
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• NNPP re-elects Ajuji as national chairman

  20-12-2025 23:13 via vanguardngr.com
  The New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) on Saturday re-elected Dr Ahmed Ajujia as its National Chairman.The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Ajuji was re-elected unopposed through voice votes at the party’s National Convention held in Abuja.The convention, which was monitored by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), also witnessed the return of Dipo Olayoku as National Secretary, alongside other national officials, all of whom were elected unopposed.The electi
  
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• Mbappe matches Ronaldo record as Real Madrid beat Sevilla

  20-12-2025 23:08 via vanguardngr.com
  Kylian Mbappe matched Cristiano Ronaldo’s club record for goals in a calendar year and Jude Bellingham also scored as Real Madrid beat Sevilla 2-0 on Saturday in La Liga.French superstar Mbappe levelled Ronaldo’s tally of 59 goals in 2013 by stroking home a late penalty, after Bellingham sent Madrid ahead with a first half header.The victory allowed Los Blancos, second, to cut the gap on leaders Barcelona to one point before the Catalans visit Villarreal on Sunday.Gaining a third co
  
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• Okpebholo, Obaseki mourn ex-Edo commissioner Idahosa

  20-12-2025 22:43 via vanguardngr.com
  By Ozioruva AliuBENIN CITY – Edo State Governor, Sen. Monday Okpebholo, his predecessor, Godwin Obaseki, on Saturday mourned the passing of former Commissioner of Information in the state and unarguably one of the most vocal politicians in the state, Charles Idahosa.Idahosa reportedly died on Saturday afternoon after his daily routine of receiving visitors in the morning at his house along Airport Road.He was 72 years old and hailed from Ehor in Uhunmwonde Local Government Area where he o
  
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• Tinubu arrives Lagos

  20-12-2025 21:56 via vanguardngr.com
  President Bola Tinubu has arrived in Lagos State for the end-of-year holidays. He had visited Borno and Bauchi states earlier in the day, as part of his three-state official tour.Read Also: Tinubu departs Maiduguri for BauchiOn arrival at the presidential wing of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, President Tinubu was receivedby Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, government officials and the All Progressives Congress, APC, members.Meanwhile, he is expected to be the guest of honour at
  
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• Female LAWMA sweeper hit on duty, dies 

  20-12-2025 21:54 via vanguardngr.com
  The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) says a female Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) sweeper lost her life while on duty along Meran Road, inward Iyana Ekoro axis of Lagos.The General Manager of LASTMA, Mr Olalekan Bakare-Oki, said this in a statement on Saturday in Lagos.He said that preliminary security findings indicated that the fatal occurrence involved a blue Ford commercial bus laden with bottled /can beverages, which was recklessly  reversed on the expresswa
  
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• Ogijo lead poisoning: Ogun suspends three environmental firms over negligence

  20-12-2025 21:50 via vanguardngr.com
  By James Ogunnaike, AbeokutaThe Ogun State government has suspended three environmental consultancy firms over professional negligence, linked to alleged acid battery pollution from closed Used Lead Acid Battery recycling companies in the Ogijo, Sagamu local government area of the State.According to a statement made available to newsmen in Abeokuta on Saturday, the the State Commissioner for Environment, Mr. Ola Oresanya, said the firms were found culpable during a review of the Process Audit o
  
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• Fake kidnap: Lagos Police arrest housewife, accomplice over N2.5m extortion

  20-12-2025 21:21 via vanguardngr.com
  By Precious EnaikeLagos State Police Command has arrested a 26-year-old housewife, Misturah Bada, and her accomplice, Adedamola Daniel, 30, for allegedly faking her own kidnapping and extorting N2.5 million from her husband, who resides in South Africa.In a press statement issued by the command’s spokesperson, SP Abimbola Adebisi, operatives of the Command Special Squad apprehended the suspects following investigations into a reported kidnap case that was later discovered to be staged.Acc
  
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• Ogun Labour Party lures Showunmi with 2027 governorship ticket

  20-12-2025 21:17 via vanguardngr.com
  By James Ogunnaike, AbeokutaThe Ogun State chapter of the Labour Party (LP) has opened talks with a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and convener of The Alternative Movement, Otunba Segun Showunmi, urging him to contest the 2027 governorship election on its platform.The move was made on Friday during a visit by the party’s state leadership to Showunmi’s residence in Ibara GRA, Abeokuta.The delegation was led by the South-West Vice Chairman of the party, Abayomi Arabam
  
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• Liverpool beat 9-man Spurs, but Isak limps off after scoring

  20-12-2025 21:17 via vanguardngr.com
  Alexander Isak endured a bittersweet evening as the Liverpool striker scored before limping off injured in a chaotic 2-1 win over nine-man Tottenham on Saturday.Read Also: Recall Alert: Avoid Indomie Vegetable noodles – NAFDACIsak put Liverpool ahead in the second half in north London after Tottenham’s Xavi Simons was sent off before the interval for a nasty lunge on Virgil van Dijk.It was only Isak’s third goal in 16 games in all competitions since his British record £1
  
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• Recall Alert: Avoid Indomie Vegetable noodles – NAFDAC

  20-12-2025 20:43 via vanguardngr.com
  By Sola OgundipeThe National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has issued a public alert over the recall of Indomie Vegetable Flavour Noodles following the discovery of undeclared milk and eggs allergens, which pose serious health risks to consumers with allergies or intolerances.Read Also: Gunmen attack bereaved Benue family, demand money made from burialAnnouncing the recall in a Public Alert No. 041/2025, dated December 18, 2025, the agency disclosed that the reca
  
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• Oyebamiji, Adeleke disagree over state of health facilities in Osun

  20-12-2025 20:18 via vanguardngr.com
  By Shina Abubakar, OsogboOsun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke and the governorship candidate on the All Progressives Congress, APC, in the State Mr Bola Oyebamiji on Saturday disagreed over the state of health facilities in the State.Oyebamiji had disclosed that, it elected governor next year his administration will overhaul the health sector with a view to reviving the sector he described as moribund.Oyebamiji in a statement issued by his media office and signed by Adebayo Adedeji, said Govern
  
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• NNPP holds convention, re-elects NWC members

  20-12-2025 19:45 via vanguardngr.com
  By Henry UmoruABUJA- THE New Nigeria Peoples Party, NNPP, has re-elected the National Working Committee members for another four years as its national officers.The re-election took place on Saturday in Abuja during the party’s national elective convention.The re-elected NWC members are Dr. Ajuji Ahmed, National Chairman, Alhaji Abba Kawu, Deputy National Chairman, North, Chief Onu Nwaze, Deputy National Chairman South, Hon. Dipo Olayokun, National Secretary and Hon. Oladipo Johnson, Natio
  
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• CDC issues alert as new ‘Super Flu’ strain spreads globally

  20-12-2025 19:29 via vanguardngr.com
  By Sola OgundipeA new Super Flu strain is spreading globally, the US Centres for Disease Control and Prevention has warned.In a statement, the agency said the newly mutated fast-moving variant of influenza A, known as H3N2 subclade K, has become dominant in multiple Northern Hemisphere countries, raising concern about a potentially severe 2025–2026 flu season.First detected in Europe after the season’s flu vaccines were selected, the variant carries seven new mutations that scientis
  
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• CBN directs banks to configure ATMs, POS terminals for foreign card transactions

  20-12-2025 19:15 via vanguardngr.com
  By Elizabeth AdegbesanIn a bid to ensure uninterrupted and efficient transactions for users of foreign-issued payment cards across Nigeria, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has directed banks and non-bank acquirers to configure all automated teller machines (ATMs), POS, and virtual terminals to accept international cards with Nigerian acquirers, comply fully with card association standards, and possess the necessary certifications to enable seamless transaction processing.The apex bank disclos
  
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• Former Edo commissioner Charles Idahosa dies at 72

  20-12-2025 18:58 via vanguardngr.com
  By Ozioruva AliuBENIN CITY – A Chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and former Commissioner for Information during the Lucky Igbinedion administration, Charles Idahosa, has died at age 72.“Daddy was full of life this morning. As usual, he came downstairs receiving people. I don’t know what happened; it is shocking,” a source close to the family said.Idahosa, popularly known as Akakasiaka and Charlie Tempo, was a very vocal politician and was the political adv
  
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• Chelsea chaos not a distraction says Maresca

  20-12-2025 18:52 via vanguardngr.com
  Enzo Maresca insisted the speculation over his Chelsea future has not been a distraction after the Blues battled back to rescue a 2-2 draw against Newcastle on Saturday.Maresca’s side were sliding towards a damaging loss at St James’ Park after Newcastle striker Nicolas Woltemade netted twice in the first half.But Reece James’ superb free-kick and a fine individual strike from Joao Pedro ignited Chelsea’s stirring escape act, keeping them in contention for a top four fin
  
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• Who rewrote Nigeria’s tax law? – ADC alleges post-passage changes

  20-12-2025 18:45 via vanguardngr.com
  By Luminous JannamikeABUJA – The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has called for the immediate suspension of Nigeria’s newly enacted tax laws, alleging that key provisions were altered after the bills were passed by the National Assembly and signed by President Bola Tinubu, raising what the party describes as a serious constitutional crisis.The opposition party stated that the alleged alterations amount to an executive takeover of the legislative process. It warned that allowing su
  
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