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• Attack on Obi affront on Nigeria’s democracy — Wabara

  09-09-2026 16:48 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Steve OkoUMUAHIA — Former Senate President and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Senator Adolphus Wabara, has condemned the reported attack on and obstruction of the convoy of the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Peter Obi, in Benue State.Wabara described the incident as an affront to Nigeria’s democracy, warning that the growing resort to intimidation and violence in political engagements poses a serious threat
  
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• SEDC to prioritise poultry development in South-East

  09-09-2026 18:57 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Urges youths to embrace agricultureBy Anayo OkoliENUGU — The South East Development Commission (SEDC) has pledged to prioritise the development of the poultry industry in the region as part of efforts to unlock its agricultural potential, boost food security and create jobs.The Managing Director of SEDC, Mark Okoye Jnr., disclosed this at the Eastern International Poultry Summit 2026, organised by the Poultry Association of Nigeria (PAN), South-East zone, in Enugu.Okoye, who was represent
  
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• NAICOM, NCAA strengthen aviation insurance oversight

  09-09-2026 18:51 via vanguardngr.com
  
  …Set up joint committee on compliance, information sharingBy Emma Ujah, Abuja Bureau ChiefABUJA — The National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) and the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding, MoU, to strengthen insurance regulation and compliance in Nigeria’s aviation industry.The agreement, signed in Abuja yesterday by the Commissioner for Insurance and Chief Executive Officer of NAICOM, Olusegun Omosehin, and the Director-General of t
  
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• Akpabio petitions DSS over alleged anti-North statement

  09-09-2026 18:47 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Henry UmoruABUJA — President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, has petitioned the Department of State Services (DSS) over the alleged circulation of a statement attributed to him in which he purportedly threatened that Northerners would suffer if President Bola Tinubu lost the 2027 presidential election.Akpabio’s Special Assistant on Media, Jackson Udom, disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday.In the petition to the DSS, signed by his Chief of Staff, Chinedu Akubueze, A
  
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• NCC moves to block unapproved SIM-enabled devices from networks

  09-09-2026 18:46 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Deploys automated Type Approval compliance systemBy Juliet UmehABUJA — The Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC, has commenced the implementation of a technology-enabled framework to strengthen monitoring and enforcement of Type Approval requirements for SIM-enabled communications devices in Nigeria.The Commission said the initiative would enable it to electronically determine the Type Approval compliance status of SIM-enabled devices imported, sold and used in the country.According to
  
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• NUPRC threatens sanctions over unutilised gas flare sites

  09-09-2026 18:31 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Warns firms of possible award revocationBy Obas Esiedesa, AbujaABUJA — The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission, NUPRC, has threatened to sanction companies awarded flare gas sites under the Nigerian Gas Flare Commercialisation Programme, NGFCP, if they fail to make significant progress towards developing and utilising the sites.The Commission Chief Executive, Mrs Oritsemeyiwa Eyesan, disclosed this in Abuja during a working visit to the Minister of State for Petroleum Resour
  
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• Filth: Sanwo-Olu declares state of emergency on waste management

  09-09-2026 18:28 via vanguardngr.com
  
  To deploy 160 new compactor trucks, five transfer stations by Q2 2027By Olasunkanmi AkoniLAGOS — Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has declared a “state of emergency” on waste management in the state, citing mounting pressure on waste collection and the growing menace of indiscriminate dumping across the metropolis.The governor, however, unveiled short-, medium- and long-term measures aimed at clearing the current backlog of waste and improving the state’s waste
  
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• Nigeria High Commission cuts UK passport intervention fee to £20

  09-09-2026 18:26 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Reduction follows backlash over £70 administrative chargeLONDON — The Nigerian High Commission in the United Kingdom has reduced its fee for the ongoing passport intervention exercise from £70 to £20, following protests and scrutiny over the additional charge.The fee was reduced on Wednesday, although applicants were reportedly not formally notified of the change displayed on the commission’s website.TheCable had reported that the High Commission imposed an additio
  
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• Obi blockage: Call overzealous governors to order, Ejiofor tells Tinubu

  09-09-2026 18:17 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Nwabueze OkonkwoONITSHA — A political analyst, Sir Ifeanyi Ejiofor, has called on President Bola Tinubu to rein in what he described as “overzealous” political actors, warning that unchecked political tension could consume the country ahead of the 2027 general elections.Ejiofor made the call in a statement on Wednesday titled, “Benue and the Dangerous Road to 2027: Political Intolerance Must Not Become the New Normal and Beyond Peter Obi, What the Benue Incident Means
  
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• Obi attacks signal possible violence in 2027 polls — ASITU

  09-09-2026 18:15 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Ugochukwu AlaribeUMUAHIA — The Association of Igbo Town Unions, ASITU, has condemned the reported attack on the convoy of the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Coalition, NDC, Peter Obi, in Benue State, warning that such incidents could signal the possibility of violence during the 2027 general elections.Obi’s convoy was reportedly attacked by a group of youths on the Makurdi-Gboko road while he was travelling to Yelwata to sympathise with victims of recent attacks
  
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• Alonso backs Estêvão for key Chelsea role despite limited minutes

  09-09-2026 18:02 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Adegboyega AdeleyeChelsea manager Xabi Alonso has backed young Brazilian forward Estêvão to play an important role despite his limited minutes so far this season.According to ESPN, the 19-year-old has made brief substitute appearances in two of Chelsea’s three Premier League matches, including Sunday’s 2-1 defeat to Arsenal, when his late effort was saved by David Raya.Estêvão came close to rescuing a point at the Emirates after replacing Jamie Gittens,
  
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• Sanwo-Olu declares ‘state of emergency’ on waste management

  09-09-2026 17:54 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has declared what he described as a “small state of emergency” on waste management to address challenges affecting refuse collection and disposal across the state.Sanwo-Olu made the declaration on Wednesday during an inspection of the Olusosun dumpsite in Ojota, Lagos, accompanied by his Deputy, Dr Obafemi Hamzat, and the Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Mr Tokunbo Wahab.The governor said the inspection was aimed at identifying
  
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• TikTok bans Carter Efe’s account with over 5 million followers

  09-09-2026 17:40 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Popular Nigerian skit maker and content creator Carter Efe has reportedly lost his official TikTok account with 5.6 million followers due to repeated platform policy violations.The video-sharing platform confirmed the permanent ban on Wednesday, citing multiple infractions of its community guidelines.The enforcement shuts down the creator’s main short-form video hub, where he built a massive audience of 5.6 million followers through comedy skits, music promotions, and live broadcasts
  
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• ‘We stand with him even beyond 2027’ — Charismatic bishops endorse Tinubu

  09-09-2026 17:38 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Ayobami OkerindeThe Charismatic Bishops Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) has endorsed President Bola Tinubu for re-election in the 2027 presidential election.President-General of the conference, Archbishop Leonard Bature Kawas, announced the endorsement on Wednesday while speaking at the organisation’s 2026 synod.Kawas said the group’s decision was based on its assessment of Tinubu’s administration, arguing that the president had not shown nepotism in his appointments despite w
  
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• Woman gives birth from embryo frozen for more than 22 years

  09-09-2026 17:28 via vanguardngr.com
  
  A Greek woman has given birth from an embryo frozen over 22 years ago after losing her son born from the same treatment, her doctor said Wednesday.“For Christina Rapti‑Tzelepi, today’s birth carries special emotional significance,” gynaecologist Konstantinos Pantos said in a Facebook post.“In 2004, after an embryo transfer, she had a healthy baby boy on the first attempt. In October 2025, the family experienced the tragic loss of their son in a road traffic ac
  
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• I want Champions League trophy more than anything — Mbappe

  09-09-2026 17:22 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Adegboyega AdeleyeReal Madrid forward Kylian Mbappe has said winning the Champions League is more important to him than anything.Mbappe spoke after Real Madrid opened their Champions League campaign with a 2-1 victory over Inter Milan at the Santiago Bernabeu on Tuesday.The France international scored in the first half before Federico Valverde added a second, while Carlos Augusto pulled one back for Inter after the break.Asked about his priority this season, Mbappe told CBS: “The Champ
  
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• ‘People building AI believe it could kill us all’ — says researcher after quitting AI firm

  09-09-2026 16:56 via vanguardngr.com
  
  A former Anthropic researcher has warned that artificial intelligence (AI) could become powerful enough to threaten humanity, saying some people building the technology believe it could “kill us all by the end of the decade.”Jacob Coxon, 27, made the remarks after leaving the company in a resignation thread on X.“These will soon be superhuman systems that can hack anything, revolutionize any field overnight, and acquire real power and resources,” Coxon wrote.“The p
  
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• Messi agrees to buy second Spanish club after Argentina retirement

  09-09-2026 16:56 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Adegboyega AdeleyeLionel Messi has reached a preliminary agreement to become majority shareholder of Spanish second-tier club Eldense, days after ending his Argentina international career.According to the BBC, Eldense confirmed the agreement with Messi for the acquisition of shares currently owned by Grupo TH Soluciones, which would make the 39-year-old majority shareholder.The transaction remains subject to legal and contractual procedures, including due diligence and approval from Spain&rs
  
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• Carrick confident Man Utd can go far in ‘magical’ Champions League

  09-09-2026 16:50 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Michael Carrick believes Manchester United are strong enough to compete with Europe’s best on their return to the Champions League for the first time in three years.Carrick earned his position as permanent United boss after leading the Red Devils to third place in the Premier League in his interim spell last season.Having secured a place in Europe’s elite club competition, United kick off their league phase campaign on Thursday when they face Azerbaijani champions Sabah at Old Traff
  
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• FCT Police arrest woman over alleged boiling water attack

  09-09-2026 16:46 via vanguardngr.com
  
  …Court remands suspect in Suleja Correctional CentreBy Kingsley OmonobiABUJA — Operatives of the FCT Police Command have arrested a woman, Mrs Beauty Monday, for allegedly pouring boiling water on her neighbour during an argument over the use of a shared compound space in the Lugbe area of Abuja.The suspect was subsequently arraigned before a court and remanded at the Suleja Correctional Centre pending further proceedings.The FCT Police spokesperson, SP Josephine Adeh, disclosed th
  
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• Peter Obi: Police arrest 46 over incident in Benue

  09-09-2026 16:45 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Peter Duru, MakurdiThe Benue State Police Command has arrested 46 persons in connection with the obstruction of the movement of the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Mr Peter Obi, during his visit to the state on Tuesday.The commissioner of police, Mr Cletus Nwadiogbu, disclosed this Wednesday at a press conference in Makurdi, saying the arrests followed intelligence-led operations launched immediately after the incident.Nwadiogbu clarified that the command was
  
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• Court adjourns KC Luxury’s suit challenging detention by NDLEA

  09-09-2026 16:44 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Innocent AnabaA Federal High Court, Lagos, on Wednesday adjourned until September 21, 2026, hearing of pending applications in the case involving detained businessman and social media influencer, Afolabi Kazeem Michael, popularly known as KC Luxury.
  The adjournment followed arguments by counsel to Kazeem, Abdulakeem Labi-Lawal, SAN, and that of National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, Abu Ibrahim, that the court should await the ruling of a sister court on an application challenging its
  
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• 68 Nigerians awarded 2026 Chevening, Commonwealth scholarships

  09-09-2026 16:25 via vanguardngr.com
  
  The UK Government has awarded 68 Nigerians the Chevening and Commonwealth scholarships to study a wide range of master’s degrees and PhD programmes in the UK in 2026.In a statement on Wednesday, the British High Commission said pre-departure ceremonies were held in honour of the scholars in Abuja and Lagos.According to the mission, 12 scholars received Chevening scholarships, while 56 scholars have been awarded the Commonwealth scholarship so far. Chargée d’Affaires, Bri
  
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• The Way Nigerians Save, Spend and Borrow is Changing with DigitvantPay

  09-09-2026 16:14 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Nigeria is rapidly transforming how its people manage money. Driven by multiple pressures, including inflation that steadily erodes purchasing power, the naira’s persistent struggle against foreign currencies, and the lingering memory of cash scarcity in 2023, Nigerians are actively embracing digital platforms that promise convenience and reliability. One standout in this space is DigitvantPay, a fintech company redefining how Nigerians save, spend, and borrow.The cashless policy, as orch
  
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• 2027: Rivers ADP flags off campaign, promises 500,000 jobs

  09-09-2026 16:14 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Denies membership of Rainbow CoalitionBy Daniel AbiaPORT HARCOURT — The Rivers State chapter of the Action Democratic Party, ADP, has formally flagged off its 2027 governorship campaign, with its candidate, Angel Lawson, promising to create 500,000 direct and indirect jobs within the first year of his administration if elected.Speaking at the campaign flag-off in Port Harcourt on Wednesday, Lawson said he joined the governorship race to make a difference and provide Rivers people with gre
  
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• Police officer killed, teachers kidnapped in Cameroon attack

  09-09-2026 16:09 via vanguardngr.com
  
  A police officer was killed and five teachers kidnapped in an attack on a teacher training centre in Cameroon, local authorities said on Wednesday, in the latest violence to hit the country’s English-speaking west.A deadly conflict between government forces and separatist groups has gripped the two anglophone regions of Cameroon, which is predominantly French-speaking, for nearly a decade.A group of armed individuals “infiltrated” a teacher training centre in the town of Wum,
  
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• Canada tightens student intake, prioritises master’s, PhD candidates

  09-09-2026 16:06 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Canada has announced plans to further reduce the number of international students entering the country at lower levels of study, while increasing its focus on attracting highly skilled students pursuing master’s and PhD programmes.The Canadian government said the shift is part of a broader effort to align immigration levels with the capacity of communities while continuing to attract highly skilled talent from around the world.According to the latest figures released by the government, Ca
  
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• Gridlock worsens as Kara Bridge repairs begin

  09-09-2026 15:35 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Two-week repair works on the Kara Bridge have triggered heavy gridlock on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, leaving motorists stranded for several hours.The Federal Government began the replacement of damaged expansion joints on the bridge on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, after the project was earlier suspended to allow for traffic management planning.The repairs have caused severe congestion along the corridor, with the gridlock stretching from the Kara Bridge in Ogun State to the 7Up Junction in Lag
  
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• Obi demonstrated power of restraint in Benue – NDC’s Moses Paul

  09-09-2026 15:33 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Sekinat OsundijiOne of the youth leaders of the Obidient Movement, Dr. Paul Moses, has said the controversy surrounding Peter Obi’s recent visit to Benue State should not be reduced to a political disagreement, insisting that the focus should be on the lives of Nigerians affected by violence in the state.Moses made the remarks during an interview on ARISE News on Wednesday while speaking about the incident that prevented Obi from reaching Yelwata, where he had planned to meet victims of t
  
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• Colombia lifts decade-long gun-carrying restrictions

  09-09-2026 15:32 via vanguardngr.com
  
  BOGOTA — Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella has signed a decree lifting a decade-long restriction on the public carrying of legally owned firearms, fulfilling a campaign promise to adopt a tougher approach to crime.According to the BBC on Wednesday, the new decree allows Colombians who hold valid permits to carry registered firearms to take their weapons outside their homes without obtaining additional authorisation.Defending the measure, De la Espriella said law-abiding citizen
  
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