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• Bayelsa holds National Intermediate Games trials

  30-08-2026 02:19 via punchng.com
  
  The Bayelsa State Athletics Association will hold trials on Monday, August 31, 2026, to select track and field athletes who will represent the state at the forthcoming maiden National Intermediate Games in Lagos. The exercise is aimed at identifying talented young athletes across Bayelsa State who will compete in the national competition and showcase theirRead More: https://punchng.com/bayelsa-holds-national-intermediate-games-trials/
  
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• 2027: Sanwo-Olu, Hamzat urge peaceful elections

  09-09-2026 01:54 via vanguardngr.com
  
  — Lagos APC vows full mobilisation for Tinubu, Hamzat, candidatesBy Olasunkanmi AkoniLAGOS — Ahead of the 2027 general elections, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State, his deputy, Dr Obafemi Hamzat, and leaders of the All Progressives Congress, APC, have urged residents to shun violence and ensure peaceful conduct before, during and after the polls.They made the call on Tuesday at an interdenominational prayer session for the re-election of President Bola Tinubu, the election
  
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• Zamfara assembly, agencies meet over 2027 -2029 budget framework

  09-09-2026 01:46 via vanguardngr.com
  
  The Zamfara State Government had validated the 2027–2029 Medium-Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF) with a view to enhancing budget credibility and planning.The state Ministry of Budget and Planning, in collaboration with the State Action on Business Enabling Reforms (SABER) Programme, revealed this after a one-day Validation Workshop in Kaduna.The workshop brought together members of the State House of Assembly, representatives of MDAs, and other key stakeholders to review and validate the
  
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• How Remi Tinubu’s N2bn lifeline could revive Akwete’s dying weaving heritage

  09-09-2026 01:41 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Steve OkoFor generations, the rhythmic clatter of wooden looms echoed through Akwete, a quiet riverine community in the Ukwa East Local Government Area of Abia State. Every woven thread told a story of ingenuity, resilience, and culture. The famous Akwete cloth was more than fabric; it was the people’s identity, painstakingly woven by women whose skills had been passed from one generation to the next.
  Yet, behind the beauty of the colourful handwoven textile lay a painful reality. The
  
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• Onitsha marks 500yrs unbroken monarchy with special logo for Ofala 2026

  09-09-2026 01:38 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Vincent UjumaduThe Ofala Onitsha Steering Committee has unveiled the official logo and theme for Ofala 2026 festival, which will mark 500 plus years of unbroken monarchy.
  The festival is scheduled to hold on October 16 and 17 at Ime Obi, Ezechima Square, Onitsha, with the theme, Igba mbo, iga n’iru (Strive and Advance).
  Chairman of the Ofala steering committee, Dr Mike Areh, said the 2026 logo is a royal, cultural, and premium visual statement developed to reflect the strength of an in
  
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• PDP denies collapse into APM, threatens legal action

  09-09-2026 01:36 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Christopher Ameh, BauchiBAUCHI — THE Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Bauchi State has dismissed reports that its structure has collapsed into the Allied Peoples Movement (APM), describing the claim as false and alleging that it was being spread by individuals impersonating party officials.The party’s Legal Adviser in the state, Yahaya Garkuwa, stated this on Tuesday at a press conference held at the PDP secretariat along Maiduguri Bypass, Bauchi.Garkuwa said the PDP recognised
  
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• AOG aircraft: NCAA demands cuts in airline operations

  09-09-2026 01:33 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Dickson OmobolaNIGERIA Civil Aviation Authority, NCAA, has directed domestic airlines to cut down their flight operations whenever aircraft were grounded due to technical issues to avoid excessive disruption and hardship for passengers.AOG simply means aircraft on ground.Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection at NCAA, Michael Achimugu, who stated this on X, formerly Twitter, warned airlines against operating beyond their available capacity at the expense of passengers.Achimugu sa
  
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• FG moves to operationalise 112 national emergency number

  09-09-2026 01:29 via vanguardngr.com
  
  —As VP Shettima directs relevant stakeholders, agencies to develop roadmap for NEC’s endorsementBy Johnbosco AgbakwuruABUJA— THE Federal Government on Tuesday, directed stakeholders and relevant agencies to design a comprehensive operational roadmap for the nationwide rollout of the 112 national emergency number.Accordingly, it constituted a committee comprising the Nigeria Police Force (NPF), the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), the National Emergency Management Agen
  
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• TCN declares force Majeure as Tower collapses on Kainji-Birnin Kebbi Line

  09-09-2026 01:22 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Obas Esiedesa, AbujaABUJA — The Transmission Company of Nigeria, TCN, has declared a force majeure event on the 330kV Kainji-Birnin Kebbi transmission line following the collapse of a transmission tower along the corridor.TCN, in a statement on Tuesday, said the incident occurred after the transmission line tripped at 10:44 p.m. on Monday, September 7, 2026.It said a trial reclosure was attempted at 11:07 p.m., but the line tripped again, prompting linesmen from TCN’s Birnin Kebb
  
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• Opay closure hoax: How to identify fake financial messages, avoid online scams

  09-09-2026 01:21 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Islamiyyah AdekanbiThe circulation of a fake notice claiming that fintech company OPay would suspend its operations has highlighted the need for members of the public to verify financial information before acting on or sharing it.
  The notice, which circulated on WhatsApp and other social media platforms, urged OPay customers to withdraw their funds ahead of an alleged shutdown. OPay subsequently dismissed the notice as false and advised customers to rely on its verified communication channel
  
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• Aptech awards N701m scholarships, attracts 8,000 Nigerian youths

  09-09-2026 01:19 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Prince Osuagwu
  More than 8,000 Nigerian youths have participated in the 18th edition of Aptech Career Quest, with over 200 aspiring technology and creative professionals receiving scholarships worth more than N701 million.
  The initiative, organised by Aptech Nigeria in collaboration with Middlesex University London, is part of efforts to expose young Nigerians to career opportunities in technology, creative industries and international education.
  Held from August 7 to 21, Career Quest featur
  
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• How failed calls trigger huge economic losses

  09-09-2026 01:16 via vanguardngr.com
  
  *SMEs lament: Our livelihood goes with poor network connections•Nigeria recorded over 5,000 fibre-optic cuts in six months – NCC•Telcos blame fiber cuts, vandalism, powerBy Juliet UmehFor Nigeria’s growing army of internet-reliant entrepreneurs and workers, the network bars on a mobile phone can mean the difference between earning a living and going home empty-handed.
  For an online seller, a lost connection can mean a missed order; for a ride-hailing driver, a missed trip;
  
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• IGP Disu, NBA President move to end police-lawyers frictions

  09-09-2026 01:14 via vanguardngr.com
  
  ..Strengthen Justice DeliveryBy Kingsley OmonobiABUJA — The Nigeria Police Force and the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) have agreed to strengthen professional collaboration, improve communication and promote greater mutual respect in a bid to enhance justice delivery and public safety.The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, disclosed this when he received the President of the NBA, Mrs Oyinkansola Badejo-Okusanya, SAN, and members of the Association’s National Exec
  
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• 2027: Group rejects Ngwa diaspora endorsement of Otti

  09-09-2026 01:07 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Ugochukwu AlaribeUMUAHIA — The Coalition of Concerned and Patriotic Ngwa Citizens, CCPNC, has faulted the endorsement of Abia State Governor Alex Otti for a second term by the Ngwa National Association, USA, NNAUSA.NNAUSA, an association of Ngwa indigenes resident in the United States, had adopted Otti as its preferred candidate for the 2027 governorship election in Abia State.However, the CCPNC, in a statement by its Convener and Secretary, Mr Chukwuemeka Obinna and Engr. Joe Nkoro, r
  
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• Clinic says Nigerian influencer ignored doctor’s advice to split penis enlargement procedure

  09-09-2026 00:04 via vanguardngr.com
  
  A cosmetic clinic in Bangkok, Thailand, has told investigators that Nigerian content creator Igho “Tiny” Ubiribo requested to undergo a penis enlargement procedure in a single session despite a doctor’s advice that it be split into two sessions, per report by The PeopleUbiribo, a Nigerian influencer living in London, died on March 6, less than a day after receiving hyaluronic acid penis filler injections at the clinic, according to Westminster Coroner’s Court inquest rec
  
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• UCL: Mourinho’s Real Madrid make winning start against Inter Milan

  08-09-2026 23:57 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Jose Mourinho’s Real Madrid secured a narrow 2-1 victory over his former side Inter Milan in a high-octane Champions League opener on Tuesday.The record 15-time European champions took a two-goal lead through Kylian Mbappe and Fede Valverde thanks to two Inter errors in the first half.Carlos Augusto smashed home for Cristian Chivu’s team in the second half but they could not find an equaliser in a pulsating battle at the Santiago Bernabeu.Madrid coach Mourinho led the Italian side t
  
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• Northern Senators mourn Senator Bello Mandiya

  08-09-2026 23:38 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Henry UmoruSENATORS from the 19 Northern states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), under the aegis of the Northern Senators Forum (NSF), have mourned the death of Senator Bello Mandiya, who represented Katsina  South in the Ninth Senate.In a condolence statement signed yesterday by the Chairman of the Northern Senators Forum, Senator Abdulaziz Musa Yar’adua, APC,  Katsina Central,  the Senators described Senator Mandiya, who died at the age of 62 as a lawmaker who
  
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• Amrabat quits Morocco under Ouahbi, insists he’s not retired

  08-09-2026 23:23 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Adegboyega AdeleyeSofyan Amrabat has made himself unavailable for Morocco under coach Mohamed Ouahbi, but insists he has not retired from international football.According to Reuters, the 30-year-old midfielder announced the decision ahead of Morocco’s 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, saying he would not represent the national team while Ouahbi remains in charge.“This has been a very difficult decision, but I do not feel able to continue representing the national team under
  
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• APC chairman begins two-week vacation ahead of 2027

  08-09-2026 22:51 via vanguardngr.com
  
  ABUJA — THE National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, has commenced a two-week vacation outside the country following his first year in office.The party, in a statement signed by Abimbola Tooki, Special Adviser to the National Chairman on Media and Information Strategy, said the vacation was aimed at allowing Yilwatda to rest, reflect and re-strategise ahead of the 2027 general elections.According to the statement, Yilwatda’s first year as nat
  
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• Attack on Obi disgraceful assault on democracy —  Aondoakaa

  08-09-2026 22:34 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Peter Duru, MakurdiThe Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate in Benue State, Chief Michael Aondoakaa, SAN, has condemned the alleged attack on the Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Mr. Peter Obi, in Makurdi, describing the incident as a “disgraceful assault on democracy.”Aondoakaa, a former Attorney General of the Federation, alleged that the attack was carried out by thugs led by the Senior Special Assistant to the Benue State Gover
  
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• ‘Nigeria in IDP camp’ – Peter Obi laments killings, displacement in Plateau

  08-09-2026 21:35 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Golok NanmwaJOS- Presidential candidate of the National Democratic Congress, NDC, Peter Obi, has lamented the prolonged killings and displacement of thousands of Nigerians in Plateau State, saying the continued existence of internally displaced persons (IDP) camps underscores the need for the government to do more to secure citizens and facilitate their safe return home.Obi spoke when he visited Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State to sympathise with persons affected by insecurity, s
  
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• Nigeria in IDP camp’ – Peter Obi laments killings, displacement in Plateau

  08-09-2026 21:35 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Golok NanmwaJOS- Presidential candidate of the National Democratic Congress, NDC, Peter Obi, has lamented the prolonged killings and displacement of thousands of Nigerians in Plateau State, saying the continued existence of internally displaced persons (IDP) camps underscores the need for the government to do more to secure citizens and facilitate their safe return home.Obi spoke when he visited Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State to sympathise with persons affected by insecurity, s
  
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• 2027: ‘APC will come last’ —  Adebayo vows to defeat Tinubu

  08-09-2026 21:12 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Adegboyega AdeleyePresidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party, SDP, Adewole Adebayo, has declared that President Bola Tinubu is beatable in the 2027 election, predicting that the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, will come last.Adebayo stated this on Tuesday during an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today, while responding to questions on his chances against Tinubu and whether the President’s re-election bid was difficult to defeat.He said those who con
  
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• Nigeria, Canada to set up joint team over visa delays

  08-09-2026 20:42 via vanguardngr.com
  
  — To tackle irregular migration, removal of persons without legal statusBy Omeiza AjayiABUJA — The Federal Government and the Government of Canada have agreed to establish a joint technical working group to address persistent delays in the processing of Canadian visa applications by Nigerians and develop a framework for the removal of persons without legal status in Canada.Head, Press and Public Relations in the Ministry of Interior, Mary Ali, disclosed this in a statement issued ye
  
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• Four years enough to transform Nigeria — Adebayo

  08-09-2026 20:39 via vanguardngr.com
  
  — Says elites in Villa, govt houses are Nigeria’s problem
  — Challenges Tinubu to public debateBy Henry UmoruABUJA — Presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party, SDP, Prince Adewole Adebayo, has said four years is enough for a determined government to transform Nigeria, urging voters to reject what he described as the country’s “politics of comedy and clowning.”Adebayo also identified what he described as the political elite occupying the Presi
  
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• Attack on Obi: Igbo Group demands apology from Governor Alia

  08-09-2026 20:38 via vanguardngr.com
  
  — Condemns reported obstruction of NDC candidate’s visitBy Jeff Agbodo, AbakalikiABAKALIKI — The Igbo Renaissance Group has condemned the reported obstruction of the National Democratic Congress, NDC, presidential candidate, Mr Peter Obi, from visiting communities affected by the recent killings in Benue State.The group also demanded a public apology from the Benue State Governor, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia, to Obi over the reported incident.In a statement, the group’s chair
  
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• Eguavoen appointed interim Super Falcons coach ahead of 2028 Olympic qualifiers

  08-09-2026 20:32 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Former Super Eagles head coach Augustine “Cerezo” Eguavoen has been appointed to lead Nigeria’s Super Falcons on a temporary basis as the search for a permanent manager continues.
  His immediate assignment is navigating the 2028 Olympic Games second-round qualifying tie against Comoros this October.
  Eguavoen brings top-tier experience to the role, having previously guided the Super Eagles to a bronze medal at the 2006 Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt.Joining the interim technical
  
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• Obi: HURIWA tackles Benue Govt over reported blockade

  08-09-2026 20:25 via vanguardngr.com
  
  — Says those who stopped Obi couldn’t stop killings in BenueBy Chioma ObinnaLAGOS — The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria, HURIWA, has condemned the reported blockade of the convoy of the presidential candidate of the National Democratic Congress, NDC, Peter Obi, while attempting to enter Benue State.HURIWA described the incident as “lawless, reckless and misdirected”, questioning the circumstances surrounding the reported confrontation and the decision t
  
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• Tinubu mourns Peter Onwubuariri, media aide who served three presidents

  08-09-2026 20:23 via vanguardngr.com
  
  President Bola Tinubu has mourned the death of Peter Onwubuariri, Assistant Director, Media, at the Presidential Villa and former North American Correspondent of the News Agency of Nigeria.Onwubuariri died after a prolonged illness, leaving behind a career spanning journalism, public service and media operations at the Presidential Villa.In a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, in Abuja on Tuesday, Tinubu described the death as a painful loss to th
  
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• Ekiti Guber: Tribunal strikes out Oluyede’s petition against Oyebanji

  08-09-2026 20:22 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Rotimi OjomoyelaADO-EKITI — The Ekiti State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal has struck out the petition filed by the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, governorship candidate, Dr Wole Oluyede, challenging the re-election of Governor Biodun Oyebanji of the All Progressives Congress, APC.The three-member tribunal, led by Justice Abubakar Idris Kutigi, struck out the petition at its first sitting in Ado-Ekiti on Tuesday following a motion for withdrawal filed by Oluyede.Other members
  
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