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• Bandit attacks: Kano gov vows decisive action

  02-09-2026 17:38 via vanguardngr.com
  KANO — Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State has condemned recent bandit attacks reported in four local government areas of the state, assuring affected communities that his administration is taking measures to strengthen security and protect lives and property.The governor’s spokesman, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, disclosed this in a statement on the attacks.The affected areas include Chiromawa in Garun Mallam Local Government Area, Beli in Rogo, Bebeji and communities around Gwar
  
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• NFF crisis: FIFA to visit Nigeria; yet to ratify NFF Normalisation Committee

  03-09-2026 07:03 via vanguardngr.com
  By Jacob AjomMore facts have emerged from the meeting between the Nigerian delegation led by Chairman of the National Sports Commission Mallam Shehu Dikko and FIFA President at the FIFA headquarters in Zurich on Tuesday.Following the mass resignation of the Ibrahim Gusau-led Board of the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF after intense pressure from the public, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu ordered for a comprehensive reform of Nigerian football.The President’s message underlined the severity
  
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• U.S to demand more proofs for children’s passports in new Trump policy

  03-09-2026 06:40 via vanguardngr.com
  United States has proposed new rules that would compel parents applying for passports for their children to provide proof of their own citizenship or immigration status.The move, according to a draft guidance reviewed by Reuters, is part of President Donald Trump’s latest push to curtail birthright citizenship in the United States.Under the proposed directive, all parents or legal guardians seeking passports for minors would be required to submit documents such as a valid U.S passport, bi
  
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• Nigerians see no signs of economic growth —Labour

  03-09-2026 06:25 via vanguardngr.com
  By Victor AhiumaYoung, Precious Enaike & Omotola AremoThe Association of Senior Civil Servants of Nigeria, ASCSN, yesterday said Nigerians have seen no sign of economic growth according to the gross domestic product, GDP, released by the federal government on Tuesday.  President of ASCSN, Shehu Mohammed, who spoke during a chat with journalists at the Association’s South West zonal workshop on “A shift from confrontation to collaboration”, in Lagos, also expresse
  
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• Awujale Stool: Court warns parties to maintain status quo 

  03-09-2026 06:17 via vanguardngr.com
  ABEOKUTA — AN Ogun State High Court, sitting in Ijebu-Ode, yesterday, warned parties involved in the legal dispute over the succession to the Awujale stool against taking any action capable of undermining the court process or altering the existing status quo.Justice A. A. Omoniyi gave the warning while presiding over the suit instituted by the Fusengbuwa ruling house in connection with the succession process for the vacant stool of the Awujale and Paramount Ruler of Ijebuland.The jud
  
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• Imo, Kwara govs at ‘war’with me — Wike

  03-09-2026 05:45 via vanguardngr.com
  ***Uzodimma mum, APC govs kick against Wike’s rainbow coalition
  ***How we ensured Tinubu beat Atiku, Obi in 2023 — FCT MinisterBy Omeiza Ajayi & Daniel AbiaABUJA— Federal Capital Territory FCT, Minister, Nyesom Wike, has accused the governors of Imo and Kwara states, Senator Hope Uzodinma and Alhaji Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq, of working against him, alleging that both men have failed to reciprocate the political support he claimed to have extended to them in the past.
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• Lies, damned lies about fuel subsidy removal in Nigeria, by Olu Fasan

  03-09-2026 05:27 via vanguardngr.com
  For decades, removing the petroleum subsidy in Nigeria was a political hot potato and then a political football. The first metaphor refers to the squeamishness of some past governments about removing the subsidy. The second describes self-interested and hypocritical politicians whose presidential ambitions led them to be Janus-faced on subsidy removal. In 2012, Bola Tinubu viscerally opposed removing the fuel subsidy, only to remove it on his first day as president in 2023. Atiku Abubakar&rsquo
  
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• PFIPC: Reps panel clears Gbaja, links 12 agencies, 58 bank accounts to DG

  03-09-2026 05:17 via vanguardngr.com
  ..Finds fake Executive Order, mutilated National Assembly Act, 58 bank accounts, alleged N400m fraudBy Gift ChapiOdekina, AbujaABUJA — The House of Representatives Ad Hoc Committee investigating the controversial Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council, PFIPC, has exonerated the Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, from allegations that he authorised, established or participated in the activities of the purported government agency.The committee, chaired by Rep.
  
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• Helping our poultry farmers’ needs 

  03-09-2026 04:47 via vanguardngr.com
  Nigeria’s poultry industry is at a dangerous crossroads. The recent call for reforms is therefore more than an industry lobby. It is a warning about food security, nutrition, jobs and the wider economy. An industry capable of supplying affordable eggs and chicken is being strangled by expensive and unreliable inputs. Feed, which can account for about 70 per cent of poultry production costs, remains the biggest burden. Maize and soybean prices, electricity, transport and finance have combi
  
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• As Tinubu’s dark past imperils Nigeria’s future, by Ikechukwu Amaechi

  03-09-2026 04:37 via vanguardngr.com
  It is indubitable, all pretensions to the contrary notwithstanding, that this is not the best of times for President Bola Tinubu. Granted, he is a hard guy – tough, unyielding and some will say lacking in empathy – but even the hardest of men have their vulnerable moments. This must be such a moment for Tinubu because nothing can be more unsettling for a leader than when the past, thought to have been successfully buried returns like a phoenix, an apparition of sorts, with old memor
  
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• Zamfara guards arrest bandit doctors, lawyer, couriers, informants

  03-09-2026 04:22 via vanguardngr.com
  Zamfara State Community Protection Guards (Askarawan Zamfara) have paraded nine suspects in Gusau, including bandits, informants, logistics suppliers and a fake legal practitioner.The arrests followed intelligence-led operations across the state.The commandant of the CPG, retired AIG Shehu Dalijan, disclosed during the parade of the suspects yesterday.He said the breakthrough came from detailed confessions obtained from individuals embedded within various criminal camps.Among those paraded is 2
  
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• Seven words that quietly damage credibility, by Ruth Oji

  03-09-2026 03:37 via vanguardngr.com
  I was reviewing a colleague’s presentation draft when I noticed something curious. She had written, “I just think we should maybe consider this approach,” in a slide note, which she planned to say aloud. This was a senior consultant with fifteen years of experience, presenting a recommendation she had spent weeks developing. Yet her language suggested she was tentatively floating an idea she had not quite thought through. When I mentioned it, she looked surprised. She had not
  
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• For Jim Nwobodo, it’s about a good name

  03-09-2026 03:25 via vanguardngr.com
  For some time now, one Basil Ogbuanu, said to be a Lagos-based businessman, has been up and about dragging the name of Senator Jim Nwobodo and his wife, Patricia. At issue is a piece of land at an estate owned by the former governor of old Anambra State. I hear the matter is already in court, where both parties are thrashing out the issues, some of them of criminal dimensions. That is not my concern. Both have their lawyers to do what they are paid to do – canvass the arguments around the
  
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• Security forces kill 600 bandits, rescue 2,000 hostages in Zamfara

  03-09-2026 03:21 via vanguardngr.com
  A total of 600 bandits have been killed, 2,000 hostages rescued in 45 major anti-banditry operations in the state in the last one year.Over 3,500 cattle and 277 sheep rustled by bandits were recovered and handed over to their owners through the intervention of the Zamfara State Government, the police said.This was revealed by the state police command in a statement at the weekend.It said more than 30,000 internally displaced persons had returned to their communities, including Fegin Kanawa, Feg
  
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• How strategic partnerships brought the Itsekiri Global Homecoming to life

  03-09-2026 03:19 via vanguardngr.com
  By ADE MABOThe successful debut of the Itsekiri Global Homecoming (IGHC) shows what is possible when strategic partnerships, corporate support, and strong, community-driven execution meet cultural ambition.Held from August 16 to 22, 2026, in Warri Kingdom under the authority of His Majesty, Ogiame Atuwatse III, CFR, the Olu of Warri, and under the auspices of The Royal Order of Iwere (ROI), the inaugural Homecoming brought together Itsekiris from across Nigeria and the global diaspora, alongsid
  
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• University proliferation vs academic quality

  03-09-2026 03:06 via punchng.com
  
  Explore the decline in Nigerian university quality amidst rapid proliferation. This article examines underfunding, regulatory failures, and solutions for aRead More: https://punchng.com/university-proliferation-vs-academic-quality/
  
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• Lessons for Nigeria from Africa’s artisanal mining disasters

  03-09-2026 03:06 via punchng.com
  
  Learn critical lessons for Nigeria from recent artisanal mining disasters in Africa. Discover how to prevent tragedies and ensure miner safety amidst NigerRead More: https://punchng.com/lessons-for-nigeria-from-africas-artisanal-mining-disasters/
  
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• Agric sector’s stakeholders disagree over food inflation

  03-09-2026 03:02 via vanguardngr.com
  · Express surprise over inclusion of garri by NBS· Lists causes of high food pricesBy Cynthia AloStakeholders in the agricultural sector and economy experts have raised concerns over the latest food inflation report released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), describing it as inconsistent with prevailing conditions in farms and markets across the country.They also picked hole the agric policies and practices that may have undermined productivity in the sector.However they
  
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• ‘Research-driven action need to curb Cholera spread’

  03-09-2026 02:50 via punchng.com
  
  Cross River State emphasizes research-driven action to curb cholera spread, focusing on secondary infections and community transmission. Learn key preventiRead More: https://punchng.com/research-driven-action-need-to-curb-cholera-spread/
  
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• NLNG/SEPNU leads as domestic cooking gas supply rises

  03-09-2026 02:50 via punchng.com
  
  Nigeria’s domestic cooking gas supply reached 5,332 tonnes/day in July 2026, led by NLNG/SEPNU. Discover how local sources dominate supply.Read More: https://punchng.com/nlng-sepnu-leads-as-domestic-cooking-gas-supply-rises/
  
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• Lured online, sold for $5,000: How Nigerian youths are trapped in Asia’s cyber-slave camps (2)

  03-09-2026 02:50 via punchng.com
  
  Nigerian youths lured online are trapped in Asia’s cyber-slave camps, forced into scams, facing torture and organ harvesting. Read their harrowing accountsRead More: https://punchng.com/lured-online-sold-for-5000-how-nigerian-youths-are-trapped-in-asias-cyber-slave-camps-2/
  
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• GMH targets intergenerational wealth through real estate

  03-09-2026 02:50 via punchng.com
  
  GMH Luxury’s conference explores real estate investment for intergenerational wealth preservation in Nigeria. Learn strategic property choices for lastingRead More: https://punchng.com/gmh-targets-intergenerational-wealth-through-real-estate/
  
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• Egbin Power begins 11th annual scholarship programme

  03-09-2026 02:50 via punchng.com
  
  Egbin Power launches its 11th annual scholarship programme, providing free quality education and development opportunities for over 250 students in its hosRead More: https://punchng.com/egbin-power-begins-11th-annual-scholarship-programme/
  
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• IGP Disu, Air Chief Aneke strengthen police, NAF partnership

  03-09-2026 02:38 via vanguardngr.com
  By Kingsley OmonobiABUJA — The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has reaffirmed the commitment of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) to deepening its partnership with the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) through joint training, capacity building, intelligence sharing and sustained operational support.Disu stated this on Wednesday when he received the Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Kelvin Aneke, who paid a courtesy visit to the Force Headquarters, Abuja, as part of efforts to
  
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• Nigeria, Niger Customs seek stronger Kamba border trade

  03-09-2026 02:36 via punchng.com
  
  Nigeria and Niger Customs met to strengthen Kamba border trade, aiming to boost revenue and ease economic hardship for communities along the corridor.Read More: https://punchng.com/nigeria-niger-customs-seek-stronger-kamba-border-trade/
  
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• NBA resisted attempts to interfere with its independence – Osigwe

  03-09-2026 02:36 via punchng.com
  
  Former NBA President Afam Osigwe details how his administration resisted attempts to undermine the association’s independence and defended constitutional dRead More: https://punchng.com/nba-resisted-attempts-to-interfere-with-its-independence-osigwe/
  
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• GMOs: Fake hybrids and the fight to own Nigeria’s food

  03-09-2026 02:36 via punchng.com
  
  Explore the complex debate around GMOs in Nigeria, from promises of food security to concerns about sovereignty and the confusion with counterfeit hybrid sRead More: https://punchng.com/gmos-fake-hybrids-and-the-fight-to-own-nigerias-food/
  
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• Foundation hails FG suicide decriminalisation move

  03-09-2026 02:36 via punchng.com
  
  Asido Foundation welcomes FG’s approval to decriminalise attempted suicide in Nigeria, shifting from punishment to care. Learn about this major mental healRead More: https://punchng.com/foundation-hails-fg-suicide-decriminalisation-move/
  
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• Firm advances DRC copper exploration after drill results

  03-09-2026 02:36 via punchng.com
  
  Copper Intelligence Inc. is advancing its DRC copper exploration projects after initial drilling at Butembo confirmed strong near-surface copper mineralisaRead More: https://punchng.com/firm-advances-drc-copper-exploration-after-drill-results/
  
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• Customs, communication professionals deepen media collaboration

  03-09-2026 02:36 via punchng.com
  
  Nigeria Customs Service partners with communication scholars to enhance media collaboration, digital communication, and professional development. Learn morRead More: https://punchng.com/customs-communication-professionals-deepen-media-collaboration/
  
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