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• Customs appoints Dim DCG, five ACGs, generates N4.3tn

  06-09-2026 16:51 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Emma Ujah, Abuja Bureau ChiefABUJA — The Nigeria Customs Service Board, NCSB, has approved the appointment of Constantine Dim as Deputy Comptroller-General of Customs, DCG, alongside five Assistant Comptroller-Generals, ACGs.The appointments were approved at the Board’s 65th Regular Meeting, chaired by the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun.A statement yesterday by the National Public Relations Officer of the Nigeria Customs Service, NCS,
  
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• FIFA faces legal action over ‘abusive conduct’ towards women’s football

  08-09-2026 16:40 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Adegboyega AdeleyeFIFA is facing fresh legal pressure after European Leagues expanded its complaint against the world governing body to include what it describes as FIFA’s “abusive conduct” towards women’s football.According to the BBC, European Leagues has extended its complaint to the European Commission to cover FIFA’s women’s international match calendar and related regulatory decisions. The organisation represents 53 professional divisions and 1,328 c
  
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• NSCIA alleges religious bias in El-Rufai prosecution

  08-09-2026 16:24 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Luminous JannamikeThe Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, NSCIA, has raised the alarm over what it described as signs of religious bias in the ongoing prosecution of former Kaduna State governor, Nasiru El-Rufai, warning against the weaponisation of public institutions and the legal system for a sectarian agenda against him.The council, which had deliberately stayed out of the controversy until now, said recent developments had raised concerns that the case might no longer be viewe
  
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• Mac Allister ‘very sad’ after Liverpool contract snub

  08-09-2026 16:18 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Adegboyega AdeleyeLiverpool midfielder Alexis Mac Allister has admitted he is “very, very sad” after the club decided not to offer him a new contract.According to the BBC, the Argentina international was informed during the summer that Liverpool were not in a position to extend his deal, despite teammates Dominik Szoboszlai and Ryan Gravenberch signing new contracts.“I received the news that the club was not in a position to offer me a new contract which, of course, makes m
  
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• UCL: Yamal targets Champions League as Barca vice-captain

  08-09-2026 16:10 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Adegboyega AdeleyeBarcelona forward Lamine Yamal has made winning the Champions League his main target this season after being named one of the club’s vice-captains at just 19.According to Reuters, Yamal said the Champions League was his biggest motivation ahead of Barcelona’s opening league-phase fixture against Feyenoord at Camp Nou on Wednesday.“There’s no greater motivation than the Champions League, which is the one I still have to win. We will give our all to wi
  
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• We’re not aware of Peter Obi’s visit — Benue Govt

  08-09-2026 16:07 via vanguardngr.com
  
  …Govt: No official notification, security arrangement for NDC candidateBy Nwafor Sunday PolycarpMAKURDI — The Benue State Government has denied knowledge of a visit to the state by the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Peter Obi, following reports that his convoy was allegedly blocked by youths.The Chief Press Secretary to Governor Hyacinth Alia, Kula Tersoo, told Vanguard in a telephone interview on Tuesday that neither the governor nor the state gove
  
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• Totti turns down Italy, Roma to join basketball club

  08-09-2026 16:02 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Francesco Totti, who won the 2006 World Cup with Italy and is adored in his home city where he played his entire career with Roma, on Tuesday said that he had turned down roles with the rebuilding Azzurri and with his old club to become an adviser to Maxima, a new Roman basketball team.Maxima are one of two clubs in Rome vying to take part in the planned NBA Europe project.Rome is one of the 12 cities being targeted by the NBA for the European league’s launch in 2027.“He isn&rs
  
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• Concession of Kings College: Parents threaten to shut down unity colleges

  08-09-2026 15:59 via vanguardngr.com
  
  …Say public schools shouldn’t be commercialisedBy Adesina WahabUnity colleges in the country may not be able to resume academic activities on September 14, 2026, as planned, as parents of students in those schools plan to shut down the schools to show their displeasure with the concession of Kings College to the Old Boys Association by the Federal Ministry of Education.The position of the parents was made known by the Zonal Coordinator, Parent Teacher Association of Unity Colleges i
  
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• ‘I won’t beg for Ballon d’Or’ – Yamal

  08-09-2026 15:45 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Barcelona star Lamine Yamal said Tuesday he will not beg for the Ballon d’Or trophy after winning the World Cup with Spain and La Liga with the Catalan giants.On Monday Real Madrid star Kylian Mbappe made his case to win the trophy, highlighting his World Cup Golden Boot win, which also saw him become the competition’s all-time top goalscorer.Yamal, 19, thought he had played very well while winning trophies for club and country but said he was happy to let others decide whether he d
  
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• ‘I won’t beg for Ballon d’Or,’ says Yamal

  08-09-2026 15:45 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Barcelona star Lamine Yamal said Tuesday he will not beg for the Ballon d’Or trophy after winning the World Cup with Spain and La Liga with the Catalan giants.On Monday Real Madrid star Kylian Mbappe made his case to win the trophy, highlighting his World Cup Golden Boot win, which also saw him become the competition’s all-time top goalscorer.Yamal, 19, thought he had played very well while winning trophies for club and country but said he was happy to let others decide whether he d
  
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• Step-to-step: How Nigerians abroad can renew passports without visiting embassy

  08-09-2026 15:43 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Hannah OgunlabiNigerians living abroad can now renew their passports without visiting an embassy for biometric enrolment through the new contactless passport application system.The system is designed to make passport renewal faster, easier and more convenient for eligible Nigerians in the diaspora.Under the new system, applicants can complete and track their applications online without having to visit an embassy for biometric enrolment. They can also go through a secure verification process
  
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• 2027: Oyo SDP changes gov candidate, rules out political negotiation

  08-09-2026 15:35 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Adeola BadruThe Social Democratic Party (SDP) in Oyo State has changed its governorship candidate for the 2027 election, declaring that its ticket is not open to political negotiation as it intensified efforts to challenge the established political parties for control of the state.At its substitution plenary held in Ibadan on Tuesday, the party ratified the substitution of Mr Michael Okunlade with Mogaji Olusegun Agboola as its governorship candidate for the 2027 election, while charging the
  
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• Why Cooling Is Becoming Critical for Serious Mobile Gamers: What the Infinix GT 50 Pro Is Bringing to the Game

  08-09-2026 15:14 via vanguardngr.com
  
  For casual gamers, a warm smartphone may be little more than an inconvenience. But for competitive players, especially those spending hours in ranked matches, scrims or tournaments, heat can become a much bigger concern: sustained performance.That is the challenge Infinix is looking to address with the GT 50 Pro, its latest GT Series gaming smartphone. Built around the brand’s “Cool, Competitive Gaming” philosophy, the device introduces the largest cooling system in the histor
  
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• Peter Obi arrives Jos, set to visit Mangu attack victims

  08-09-2026 15:04 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Golok NanmwaPresidential candidate of the National Democratic Congress, NDC, Mr Peter Obi, on Tuesday arrived in Jos, Plateau State, ahead of his solidarity visit to Mangu Local Government Area, following the recent deadly attack on communities in the area.Obi was received at the Yakubu Gowon Airport, Heipang, by Plateau State executives and chieftains of the NDC.Our correspondent gathered that the visit is aimed at identifying with victims and families affected by the recent attack, which r
  
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• Obi’s convoy attack: ‘Tinubu must caution govs against anti-democratic acts’ — Kwankwaso

  08-09-2026 15:04 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Adegboyega AdeleyeVice-presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) Rabiu Kwankwaso has condemned the reported attack on the convoy of the party’s presidential candidate, Peter Obi, in Benue State, urging President Bola Tinubu to caution state governors against actions that could undermine democracy.Kwankwaso, in a statement on his official X handle on Tuesday, described the incident as a disturbing development and called on the Benue State Government to identify and
  
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• UCL: McTominay to miss Arsenal clash after heart procedure

  08-09-2026 15:01 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Adegboyega AdeleyeNapoli midfielder Scott McTominay will miss Wednesday’s UEFA Champions League opener against Arsenal after undergoing a successful procedure to correct a heart arrhythmia.According to Reuters, the 29-year-old Scotland international underwent a planned ablation procedure at Spire Manchester Hospital after being diagnosed last week with a mild, benign arrhythmia.Napoli confirmed that the procedure was successful and said McTominay will observe a rest period of around tw
  
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• Ballon d’Or 2026: Full list of African footballers nominated

  08-09-2026 14:32 via vanguardngr.com
  
  African footballers have earned nominations in different categories for the 2026 Ballon d’Or awards, with three goalkeepers from the continent included among the contenders for the Men’s Goalkeeper of the Year prize.The nominees were announced on Tuesday ahead of the Ballon d’Or ceremony, which will take place in London on October 26.African nominees for Men’s Goalkeeper of the YearThree African goalkeepers made the 10-man shortlist for the award:
  Yassine Bounou (Morocco
  
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• Trump sparks fury with post of map with Canada, Iceland as part of US

  08-09-2026 14:29 via vanguardngr.com
  
  US President Donald Trump has sparked fury by posting a map that seemingly showed Canada, Greenland, Iceland, Mexico and the Caribbean as part of the United States.Monday’s post — the latest of several from Trump with an outlandish territorial design — came amid a flurry of around 100 messages on his Truth Social platform over the Labor Day weekend.Iceland responded to the new map post on Tuesday, announcing that it had summoned the US ambassador to make it clear that the imag
  
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• Liverpool change shirt sponsor for first time since 2010

  08-09-2026 14:22 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Adegboyega AdeleyeLiverpool will change their main shirt sponsor for the first time since 2010 after announcing a five-year partnership with Turkish Airlines from June 2027.According to Reuters, the agreement will end Standard Chartered’s 17-year spell as Liverpool’s main shirt sponsor, with Turkish Airlines taking the prominent position from the 2027-28 season. The financial terms were not disclosed, although media reports put the value of the five-year deal at more than £
  
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• Burna Boy, Shakira’s “Dai Dai” hits 1 billion YouTube views

  08-09-2026 14:10 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Deborah OyekaleNigerian Afrobeats star Burna Boy and Colombian singer Shakira have recorded a major milestone with their joint track, “Dai Dai”.The official music video crossed 1 billion views on Shakira’s YouTube channel, making it the first song released in 2026 to reach the mark.“Dai Dai” was released on May 23, 2026, and was named the Official Song of the FIFA World Cup 2026.The video now has over 1,000,951,637 views and 7.8 million likes.The collaboration b
  
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• Osimhen ruled out of Galatasaray UCL opener, set to miss AFCON qualifiers

  08-09-2026 13:33 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Adegboyega AdeleyeGalatasaray striker Victor Osimhen has been ruled out of the club’s UEFA Champions League opener against Sporting CP and is also expected to miss Nigeria’s opening 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matches due to a groin injury.According to ESPN, Osimhen is expected to spend between two and three weeks on the sidelines after scans confirmed an advanced-moderate strain with bleeding in his right adductor muscle group.The 27-year-old sustained the injury durin
  
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• Lagos housing now landlord’s market; we’ll provide 20,000 homes yearly – ADC

  08-09-2026 13:22 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Ayobami OkerindeThe African Democratic Congress (ADC) governorship candidate in Lagos State, Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, and his running mate, Gbadamosi Babatunde, have promised to roll out at least 20,000 affordable housing units annually if elected.Olalere, who spoke during an interview on Hard Facts on Nigeria Info on Monday, said the plan was aimed at addressing the state’s housing crisis and rising rents.“The issue of rent is one of supply and demand. Right now, it is a landlord&
  
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• Al-Hilal’s 47-game unbeaten run ends on Martinelli’s debut

  08-09-2026 13:22 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Adegboyega AdeleyeAl-Hilal’s remarkable 47-game unbeaten run in the Saudi Pro League has come to an end after a 2-0 home defeat to Neom on Monday.According to the Associated Press, the defeat at Kingdom Arena ended Al-Hilal’s perfect start to the season after five consecutive victories and handed coach Simone Inzaghi his first league defeat since taking charge in June 2025.The loss also ended Al-Hilal’s bid to close in on Al-Ahli’s Saudi Pro League record of 51 consec
  
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• Goalkeeper in London-based club chosen to become king in Uganda

  08-09-2026 13:14 via vanguardngr.com
  
  A British-based non-league goalkeeper, George Kamurasi has been selected as the next king of the Tooro people in Uganda.Kamurasi, 36, who plays in the ninth tier of the English football pyramid, was chosen by a committee to succeed his late cousin, King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV.King Oyo, 34, died while receiving treatment for cancer, bringing the Tooro Kingdom into a period of transition.Kamurasi, popularly known as “Big G”, is a British national and currently captains SE
  
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• Ortom accuses Gov Alia of running Benue with lies, hypocrisy

  08-09-2026 13:08 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Caleb AyemereFormer Governor of Benue State, Samuel Ortom, has accused incumbent Governor Hyacinth Alia of running the state on a foundation of lies, deceit and hypocrisy, while systematically undermining the rule of law and shutting out stakeholders.The remarks were made during an interview on Arise News, where Ortom analysed the political situation in Benue ahead of the 2027 governorship election.Ortom said the Alia administration, now in its third year, has abandoned democratic norms. &ld
  
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• ‘Totally unacceptable’ — Obi reacts to obstruction of convoy in Benue

  08-09-2026 13:06 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has condemned the alleged obstruction of his convoy on Tuesday by suspected political thugs and security operatives in Benue State.Obi, who was in the state to commiserate with communities affected by recent killings, said that his team was stopped from gaining access to the area where he intended to pay a condolence visit.Obi’s convoy was blocked along Boko Road, near the Air Force Base, shortly after arriving in
  
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• Suspected thugs block Peter Obi’s convoy in Benue

  08-09-2026 12:56 via vanguardngr.com
  
  MAKURDI — The convoy of the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Peter Obi, was reportedly blocked by suspected thugs in Benue State on Tuesday.The incident occurred along Boko Road as Obi’s convoy attempted to gain access into the state.The mob, reportedly wielding sticks, was said to have blocked the road, preventing the NDC presidential candidate’s convoy from proceeding.Details of the incident, including the reason for the action and whether ther
  
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• NIS resolves technical glitch, processes 230 applicants on Day 1 of UK exercise

  08-09-2026 12:54 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Omeiza AjayiABUJA: The Nigeria Immigration Service NIS on Tuesday said it resolved a technical downtime that briefly disrupted biometric capturing at its Manchester Centre, allowing the Special Intervention Exercise in the United Kingdom to proceed smoothly on its first day.In an update posted on its official X handle, the Service explained that the glitch occurred during the early hours of the previous morning, but was promptly fixed, enabling the exercise to continue without further hitche
  
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• Nepal flood death toll rises over 1,300 as rescuers scour tunnels

  08-09-2026 12:54 via vanguardngr.com
  
  The death toll from Nepal’s devastating flood rose on Tuesday to 1,357, with 5,326 people still missing, the country’s disaster authority said nearly two weeks after the August 26 disaster.In China, 43 people were confirmed dead and 519 missing, according to state media, bringing the overall toll to 1,400 dead and 5,845 missing.Rescue work continued in Nepal for a 14th day after the devastating glacial and mountain collapse near the China-Nepal border swept away roads, bridges and h
  
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• Ballon d’Or: Dembélé predicts PSG player will win again

  08-09-2026 12:50 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Adegboyega AdeleyeParis Saint-Germain forward Ousmane Dembélé has predicted that the Ballon d’Or will remain in the hands of a PSG player, as the nominees for the 2026 award are announced on Tuesday.According to ESPN, Dembélé named Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane, PSG teammate Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappé as his top three candidates, although he stressed that his selections were in no particular order.“I don&rsquo
  
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