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• Customs seizes drones, narcotics worth N43.5bn at Lagos port

  10-09-2026 14:04 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Godwin OritseThe Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has intercepted surveillance drones, narcotics and expired pharmaceutical products with a combined value of N43.59 billion at the APM Terminals examination bay, Apapa Port, Lagos.The Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, who disclosed this on Thursday while briefing maritime journalists, said the seized items would be handed over to relevant government agencies for further investigation.He said the seizures reiterate the broader secur
  
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• Valencia sack coach, CEO after poor La Liga start

  13-09-2026 16:55 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Valencia sacked coach Carlos Corberan and CEO Ron Gourlay on Sunday after a poor start to the Spanish season.Los Che sit at the bottom of La Liga with no victories and four defeats from five matches.“The decision marks the will of the club to start a new era in the sporting structure and area of football management,” said the club in a statement.Valencia said Corberan would be replaced by reserve team coach Oscar Sanchez temporarily, before a new manager is appointed.The Spanish clu
  
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• Nigeria should price domestic crude at production cost, says Donald Duke

  13-09-2026 16:02 via vanguardngr.com
  
  *Urges commercial sale of other crude-oil productsFormer Cross River State governor and presidential candidate of Peoples Redemption Party, PRP, Donald Duke, has said Nigeria should supply crude oil for domestic refining at its production cost, rather than its international market price.
  He stated that the proceeds from diesel, aviation fuel, kerosene and other by-products would reduce the cost of petrol.
  Duke, who spoke in an interview in Abuja weekend, against the backdrop of renewed controve
  
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• 2027: Obi’s credentials under probe as LP chieftain sues WAEC, UNN, NYSC

  13-09-2026 16:00 via vanguardngr.com
  …seeks an order of mandamus to compel release of original certificatesBy Ikechukwu NnochiriABUJA — The credentials of the presidential candidate of the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC), Mr. Peter Obi, appear to be under scrutiny, as three separate suits before the Federal High Court in Abuja seek to compel the release of his original certificates.The legal actions are seeking orders of mandamus against the West African Examinations Council (WAEC), the University of Nigeria, Nsukk
  
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• WhatsApp to stop working on these 5 iPhones from November 2026 [Full list]

  13-09-2026 15:51 via vanguardngr.com
  
  WhatsApp is set to raise its minimum software requirement for iPhones later this year, meaning users of some older Apple devices will need to update their software to continue using the messaging platform.From November 30, 2026, WhatsApp will require iOS 15.5 or later on iPhones, up from the current minimum requirement of iOS 15.1.The change does not necessarily mean affected users have to buy a new phone. The iPhones affected by the change can still run iOS 15.8.x, so installing the latest ava
  
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• Meet Nigerian-American Ugo Ugochukwu crowned 2026 FIA Formula 3 Champion

  13-09-2026 15:26 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Nigerian-American racing driver Ugo Ugochukwu has been crowned the 2026 FIA Formula 3 Champion after finishing second in the final race of the season in Madrid, Spain.The 19-year-old secured the championship on Sunday at the newly built Madring circuit, driving for Campos Racing, and became the first American to win the FIA Formula 3 title.Ugochukwu entered the final race level on points with British driver Freddie Slater after a dramatic championship battle throughout the season.While Finland&
  
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• 2027: NDPF gives Tinubu tough conditions

  13-09-2026 14:50 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Two days after accusing successive federal administrations of deliberately abandoning the Niger Delta, the Niger Delta Patriotic Front, NDPF, has given tough conditions to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, ahead of the 2027 polls.NDPF, reiterated its earlier stand that if President Tinubu does not fast – track construction of the decades – old East – West Road, the Lagos – Benin – Asaba Highway, the Koko – Ogheye – Lekki Road and the Benin – Sapele &nd
  
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• Troops arrest suspected kidnapper with gun in Edo

  13-09-2026 14:13 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Ozioruva AliuBENIN CITY – TROOPS of 4 Brigade Nigerian Army, Operation WABAIZIGAN on said they have arrested a suspected kidnapper and recovered an AK-47 rifle and ammunition during a targeted operation along the Benin–Sapele Road in Ikpoba-Okha LGA of Edo State.The suspect, identified as Olamide Oyeniyi, was arrested at Obaretin Community by troops conducting operations to disrupt criminal activities and safeguard major transportation routes within the area.Items recovered from
  
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• NDLEA seizes 2.3 tonnes of illicit drugs

  13-09-2026 14:08 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Kingsley OmonobiThe National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, has intercepted more than 2.3 tonnes of assorted illicit drugs in operations across nine states, including synthetic cannabis, popularly known as Colorado or Colos, opioids and other controlled substances.The agency also said it dismantled a Colorado distribution network linked to two consignments shipped from the United Kingdom and arrested several suspects, including a real estate agent and a 44-year-old man who allegedly rec
  
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• One killed, many trapped, as four-storey building collapses in Enugu

  13-09-2026 14:05 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Dennis Agbo, ENUGUOne person has been confirmed dead after a four-storey building under construction collapsed on Sunday at Independence Layout, Enugu.The building, located along Ogbaru Street/Alvan Ikokwu Street, reportedly trapped several persons, with three others said to have been rescued from the rubble.An official involved in the excavation and rescue operation told Vanguard that excavators were still working at the site to determine whether anyone remained trapped beneath the debris.T
  
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• APM Terminals Apapa boost export growth with 24-hour barge operations

  13-09-2026 14:05 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Godwin OritseAPM Terminals Apapa is moving to tackle key bottlenecks in Nigeria’s export logistics chain, with plans to scale up rail evacuation and commence 24-hour barge operations in the fourth quarter of 2026.
  The terminal, Nigeria’s largest container facility, unveiled the initiatives at the third edition of its Exporters Forum, themed “Exports – Voice of Customers Forum,” where exporters, shipping lines, logistics operators, regulators, industry stakeholde
  
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• Canada lists 3 work permit requirements for foreign workers

  13-09-2026 13:55 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Canada has reminded foreign workers in the country of key requirements they must follow to ensure they continue working legally.Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) said having a valid work permit is the first step to working legally in Canada.The department shared the reminder in a post on its official social media account, urging foreign workers to understand the conditions attached to their permits and take action when their circumstances change.According to IRCC, foreign work
  
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• Cross River commissioner Eka William dies

  13-09-2026 13:54 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Emma Una, CALABARThe Cross River State Commissioner for Power and Renewable Energy, Prince Eka William, has died in an Abuja hospital, throwing the state’s political and public service community into mourning.William reportedly died on Saturday evening while receiving treatment for an undisclosed ailment.His death was disclosed by his brother, Nkang William, who expressed shock over the sudden demise.“I am still struggling to accept that my brother, who was recently with my famil
  
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• Mbah’s reforms, projects counter social media critics – Aide

  13-09-2026 13:50 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Dennis Agbo, ENUGUThe Special Assistant to Enugu State Governor Peter Mbah on Media and External Relations, Mazi Uche Anichukwu, has responded to recent social media criticisms of the administration, highlighting what he described as reforms and projects in revenue generation, agriculture, industrialisation, education and aviation.Anichukwu, who spoke on Sunday, disputed claims that residents of the state were being overtaxed, saying the administration had reviewed and reduced some state-lev
  
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• 2027: Tinubu, Atiku, Obi lack capacity to move Nigeria forward – Adebayo campaign

  13-09-2026 13:50 via vanguardngr.com
  
  The Presidential Campaign Council of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) has said President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi lack the capacity to move Nigeria forward if elected in 2027.The council’s Chief Communications Adviser, Comrade Mark Adebayo, stated this at a press conference in Abuja on Saturday, while urging Nigerians to participate actively in the election and protect their votes.Adebayo said the SDP presidential
  
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• 5 Android phones that can compete with the new iPhone 18 Pro

  13-09-2026 13:42 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Apple’s new iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max have raised the bar for premium smartphones, with the company introducing a faster A20 Pro chip, upgraded cameras, longer battery life and new AI-powered features.The iPhone 18 Pro starts at $1,199, while the iPhone 18 Pro Max starts at $1,299, with both models available for pre-order ahead of their September 18 release.But Apple’s latest flagship is not without competition.Several high-end Android smartphones already offer features th
  
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• Rufai, Dabiri clash over stranded Nigerian in India

  13-09-2026 13:27 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Nwafor Sunday Polycarp, Online News EditorA fresh disagreement has erupted between broadcaster Oseni Rufai and Chairman/CEO of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, NIDCOM, Abike Dabiri-Erewa, over efforts to assist a Nigerian, identified as Ekene, who is reportedly being held at a deportation detention centre in India.Rufai alleged that he sent Ekene’s contact details and location at the Lampur detention centre in Sewa Sedan, New Delhi, to NIDCOM and Dabiri-Erewa about a week ago, but
  
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• Ruben Neves slams fans over Diogo Jota chants during Saudi League clash

  13-09-2026 12:53 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Ruben Neves has condemned Al Taawoun supporters for chanting the name of his late friend and former Portugal teammate, Diogo Jota, during their Saudi Pro League clash with Al Hilal.The incident occurred during Saturday’s seventh round league encounter, with Al Taawoun fans directing chants about Jota at Neves during a stoppage in play.Neves, who was visibly angered by the chants, responded with a sarcastic applause before pointing towards the sky, apparently reminding the supporters of Jo
  
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• ‘I don’t want to go back to Nigeria’ — Chimamanda after son’s death

  13-09-2026 12:50 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Nigerian author, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, has said the death of her 21-month-old son, Nkanu, has changed her feelings towards Nigeria, adding that she no longer wants to return to the country.Adichie made this known in an interview with The New York Times, where she spoke about the loss of her son and how the circumstances surrounding his death have affected her relationship with her home country.Asked whether Nigeria still felt close to her heart, the award winning author said, “My feel
  
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• Army debunks abduction of Islamic scholars at Yari’s residence

  13-09-2026 12:37 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Musa Ubandawaki, SOKOTOThe Nigerian Army has dismissed reports that a group of Islamic scholars were abducted at the residence of former Zamfara State Governor and Senator, Abdul’aziz Abubakar Yari, in Talata Mafara Local Government Area of the state.The Army, however, confirmed that some persons were abducted while travelling from the Sububu forest axis in Bakura Local Government Area towards Talata Mafara.In a statement on Sunday, Acting Deputy Director, Army Public Relations, 8 Divi
  
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• Army debunks abduction at Yari’s residence

  13-09-2026 12:37 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Musa Ubandawaki, SOKOTOThe Nigerian Army has dismissed reports that a group of Islamic scholars were abducted at the residence of former Zamfara State Governor and Senator, Abdul’aziz Abubakar Yari, in Talata Mafara Local Government Area of the state.The Army, however, confirmed that some persons were abducted while travelling from the Sububu forest axis in Bakura Local Government Area towards Talata Mafara.In a statement on Sunday, Acting Deputy Director, Army Public Relations, 8 Divi
  
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• 2027: Four years enough to rescue Nigeria — Adebayo Campaign

  13-09-2026 11:53 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Luminous JannamikeABUJA — The Adewole Adebayo-Bugaje Presidential Campaign Council weekend declared that four years is enough to rescue Nigeria from corruption, insecurity, poverty and bad governance, insisting that its candidate, Prince Adewole Adebayo, offers the most credible alternative ahead of the 2027 presidential election.The campaign argued that Nigerians have heard enough promises from the established political class and should instead judge presidential contenders by the qua
  
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• S/S Govs, foreign investors, others storm PH for NDCCITMA Economic summit

  13-09-2026 11:46 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Daniel Abia, PORT HARCOURTGovernors of the South-South states, foreign and local investors, financial institutions and other stakeholders are expected in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, for the Niger Delta Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Trade, Mines and Agriculture, NDCCITMA, Economic and Investment Summit.The Chamber said the Niger Delta was ready for local and international investment and had the potential to become one of Africa’s leading investment destinations.Chairman of the Board
  
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• Ortom defends lending vehicle to Obi during Benue visit

  13-09-2026 11:46 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Former Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom, has defended his decision to lend his vehicle to Peter Obi during the presidential candidate’s recent visit to the state, describing the gesture as a simple courtesy that should not be interpreted as political collaboration.Ortom, through his media aide, Terver Akase, said refusing to assist Obi with transportation would have been “petty” and unbecoming of a former governor.Obi, who is the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democra
  
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• NELFUND nursing funding rises to N1.08bn

  13-09-2026 11:33 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Joseph Erunke, AbujaABUJA — The Nigerian Education Loan Fund, NELFUND, has disbursed more than N1.08 billion to 5,381 students studying nursing and midwifery across 21 institutions under its student financing scheme.The intervention, which covers federal and state nursing and midwifery institutions, represents a significant increase in funding over three academic sessions, according to figures released by the Fund.NELFUND said its support for nursing and midwifery students rose from N5
  
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• Anambra: Husband recounts discovery of alleged child abuse

  13-09-2026 11:28 via vanguardngr.com
  
  ONITSHA — The husband of 36-year-old Anulika Onyeanusia, who was arrested by the Anambra State Police Command over an alleged sexual abuse of her underage daughter, has recounted how he discovered the incident.Ikechukwu Onyeanyusi said he learnt of the alleged abuse after a friend showed him a video purportedly involving his wife and their daughter.Speaking in a video posted on Saturday on the Facebook page of the Anambra State Ministry of Women and Social Welfare, Onyeanyusi said he was
  
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• Don’t leave politics to opportunists, Fayemi tells Catholics

  13-09-2026 11:22 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Shina Abubakar, OsogboOSOGBO — Former Ekiti State Governor, Dr Kayode Fayemi, has urged Nigerian Catholics to actively participate in politics rather than withdraw from the political process because of the perception that politics is a “dirty game”.Fayemi made the call while speaking at the plenary of the Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria, CBCN, at Our Lady and St. Kizito Pastoral Centre, Oke-Gada, Ede, Osun State.Speaking on the theme, “Faith in Action: Empoweri
  
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• Insurance firm moves to cover festive travellers

  13-09-2026 11:21 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Rosemary Iwunze & Dickson OmobolaLeading insurance provider and member of Leadway Group, Leadway Assurance, has created a seasonal insurance product targeting millions of Nigerians in the diaspora and international visitors expected to travel to the country during festive periods, particularly the forthcoming Detty December.The coverage is against risks including road accidents, medical expenses, loss of personal belongings and third-party liabilities.Data showed that 4.3 million interna
  
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• UK verdict: CSOs demand fresh trial of Diezani in Nigeria

  13-09-2026 11:12 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Gabriel EwepuABUJA — Civil society organisations, CSOs, have called for a fresh trial of former Minister of Petroleum Resources, Diezani Alison-Madueke, in Nigeria following her acquittal by the Southwark Crown Court in London, United Kingdom.The CSOs — Africa Network for Environment and Economic Justice, ANEEJ; Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre, CISLAC; Human and Environmental Agenda, HEDA; Spotlight on Corruption; and CornerHouse UK — made the demand during a virt
  
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• FG moves to bridge unemployment gap

  13-09-2026 11:07 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Dickson OmobolaFederal Government has concluded plans to close the unemployment and underemployment gap, especially among young people, first-time jobseekers and those not currently in education.Figures from the National Bureau of Statistics, NBS, showed that Nigeria’s unemployment rate in the second quarter of 2024 declined to 4.3 per cent, with about 9,870,000 Nigerians presently unemployed.The underemployment rate also witnessed a 9.2 per cent decline in the second quarter of 2024.T
  
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