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• Distance learning now national necessity not alternative – Osinbajo

  25-08-2026 16:11 via vanguardngr.com
  Former Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo says Nigeria must embrace Open and Distance Learning (ODL) to meet the growing demand for university education.Osinbajo spoke on Tuesday at the University of Lagos’s Distance Learning Institute’s (DLI) Fifth International Colloquium in Lagos.The colloquium had the theme: “Reimagining Open Distance Learning Ecosystem: Technology, Policy and Institutional Priorities”.Osinbajo said that  more than 2.2 million young Nigerians sought u
  
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• Poco Lee in UK court storm: charges, detention and what happens next

  26-08-2026 21:15 via vanguardngr.com
  Nigerian dancer and hypeman Iweh Odinaka, popularly known as Poco Lee, is facing criminal proceedings in the United Kingdom after being charged with five sexual offences.The charges include attempted rape, two counts of rape and two counts of assault by penetration, according to Snaresbrook Crown Court in London.The court has also imposed a reporting restriction to protect the identity of the complainant.Poco Lee has not been convicted of any offence, and the allegations against him remain to b
  
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• Zimbabwe arrests official after boat sinking that killed 97

  26-08-2026 21:11 via punchng.com
  
  A district official has been arrested on culpable homicide charges following the Zimbabwe boat sinking on Lake Kariba, which claimed 97 lives.Read More: https://punchng.com/zimbabwe-arrests-official-after-boat-sinking-that-killed-97/
  
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• PHOTOS: Sunday Igboho unveils Iru Ekun Security Network in Ogun

  26-08-2026 21:11 via punchng.com
  
  Sunday Igboho launches the Iru Ekun Security Network in Ogun State, outlining plans for training, discipline, and collaboration with government authoritiesRead More: https://punchng.com/photos-sunday-igboho-unveils-iru-ekun-security-network-in-ogun/
  
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• Benin-Asaba road concession demands accountability, transparency — Group

  26-08-2026 21:09 via vanguardngr.com
  By Gabriel EwepuABUJA — The Convener of The Common Good, Rev. David Ugolor, has said the Federal Government’s intervention in the deteriorating Benin-Asaba Road must be accompanied by transparency and accountability over the concession process.Ugolor, in a statement issued on Wednesday, said President Bola Tinubu’s intervention was welcome but had not addressed questions surrounding the process that led to the concession and the subsequent deterioration of the road.He said ava
  
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• After 30 years in service, physically challenged retired Lagos LG chief cries over unpaid benefits

  26-08-2026 21:07 via vanguardngr.com
  By Damilola OgunsakinA physically challenged retired Head of Administration and Human Resources at Kosofe Local Government Area of Lagos State, Michael Olawale Odesanya, has cried out over the delay in payment of his retirement benefits after 30 years in service, saying the situation has made it difficult for him to afford essential medicines and supplements.Odesanya, who retired in 2026 after joining the Local Government Service Commission on July 4, 1996, said the experience had exposed him t
  
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• FG gives Benin-Asaba concessionaire conditions to continue work

  26-08-2026 21:03 via vanguardngr.com
  By Ozioruva AliuBENIN CITY — The Federal Government has given the Benin-Asaba Expressway Concession Company (BAECC) three options on the way forward with the construction of the Benin-Asaba Highway, following widespread concerns over the deteriorating condition of the road.The development came 24 hours after the Federal Government apologised to Nigerians over the hardship being experienced by motorists using the highway.The 125-kilometre highway was concessioned to BAECC in 2025 and is ex
  
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• Atiku’s fuel subsidy position shows policy flip-flops — Presidency

  26-08-2026 21:00 via vanguardngr.com
  — Accuses ex-VP of lacking understanding of his proposed policyBy Johnbosco AgbakwuruABUJA — The Presidency has criticised former Vice-President and African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, over his position on petrol subsidy, accusing him of political posturing and policy inconsistency.The Presidency said Atiku was “suffering from a lack of basic understanding of his newfound policy prescription.”In a statement issued by the Speci
  
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• Benin-Asaba Road: Umahi orders arrest of contractors removing asphalt

  26-08-2026 20:58 via vanguardngr.com
  By John AlechenuABUJA — The Minister of Works, Engr. David Umahi, has criticised the concessionaire handling the Benin-Asaba Highway over the slow pace of work and ordered the arrest of any contractor found removing asphalt from existing carriageways.Umahi gave the directive on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, during an on-the-spot assessment of the 125-kilometre road following complaints from road users and host communities about the hardship caused by the ongoing construction.The development w
  
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• Probe me over $16bn power spending if you have evidence, Atiku dares FG

  26-08-2026 20:55 via punchng.com
  
  Atiku Abubakar challenges the Federal Government to probe him over alleged $16bn power spending, accusing them of diverting attention from subsidy removalRead More: https://punchng.com/probe-me-over-16bn-power-spending-if-you-have-evidence-atiku-dares-fg/
  
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• 20-year-old arrested for allegedly killing father in Anambra

  26-08-2026 20:54 via vanguardngr.com
  By Vincent UjumaduA 20-year-old man, identified as Pascal Ogbogu, has been arrested by the Anambra State Police Command for allegedly killing his 56-year-old father with a machete in Abatete, Idemili North Local Government Area of the state.Preliminary information from the Police indicated that the suspect allegedly attacked his father on Tuesday evening before fleeing the scene.Following a distress report, Police operatives from the Eziowelle Police Division, assisted by family members and mem
  
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• Bouaddi becomes most expensive EPL teenager after Man City move — see top 10

  26-08-2026 20:37 via vanguardngr.com
  Manchester City’s signing of Ayyoub Bouaddi from Lille has rewritten the record books for teenage transfers in the Premier League.The 18-year-old Morocco international has joined City in a deal worth up to £86 million, comprising a reported £81.3m initial fee and £4.3m in add-ons.
  The move makes Bouaddi the most expensive teenager ever signed by a Premier League club, overtaking Manchester United’s Leny Yoro.Here is the list of the most expensive teenagers signed b
  
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• Presidency slams Atiku over ‘conflicting’ petrol subsidy position

  26-08-2026 20:23 via punchng.com
  
  The Presidency criticises Atiku Abubakar’s ‘conflicting’ petrol subsidy positions, demanding clarity on his proposed ‘targeted subsidy’ and its economic imRead More: https://punchng.com/presidency-slams-atiku-over-conflicting-petrol-subsidy-position/
  
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• Why I’m quitting music – Nigerian billionaire son Raheem Okoya

  26-08-2026 20:22 via vanguardngr.com
  Raheem, the Nigerian singer and son of billionaire industrialist Razaq Okoya, has announced his decision to quit releasing new music.Professionally known as Sir Raheem, the 23-year-old made the announcement in a lengthy Instagram post on Wednesday, reflecting on his musical journey and explaining that his other commitments had made it increasingly difficult to give music the attention he believes it deserves.Raheem said his music career began as a hobby with friends before growing into a profes
  
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• NANS knocks Atiku’s fuel subsidy promise, says return would recreate economic crisis

  26-08-2026 20:16 via vanguardngr.com
  By Joseph Erunke, AbujaThe National Association of Nigerian Students ,NANS,has rejected former Vice President Atiku Abubakar’s promise to restore fuel subsidy if elected President, describing the proposal as a desperate political response to the economic hardship confronting Nigerians.NANS President,  Comr. Akinteye Babatunde Afeez, who stated this in a statement on Wednesday, argued that returning to the subsidy regime without addressing the structural weaknesses that made it unsust
  
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• Kuje eviction threat: Silence is ratification, ADC tells Tinubu

  26-08-2026 20:09 via vanguardngr.com
  By Luminous JannamikeABUJA – The African Democratic Congress, ADC, has demanded the immediate arrest and prosecution of Kuje Area Council Chairman, Samuel Danjuma Shekwolo, over his alleged threat that residents who fail to vote for the All Progressives Congress, APC, should leave the council.The party described the reported threat as a dangerous escalation of political intimidation, warning that Nigerians cannot be forced to choose between their political allegiance and their right to li
  
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• Umahi orders concessionaire to quit Benin-Asaba road over poor work

  26-08-2026 20:06 via punchng.com
  
  Works Minister David Umahi has ordered the concessionaire handling the Benin-Asaba road to quit due to poor work, citing public disorder concerns. Get theRead More: https://punchng.com/umahi-orders-concessionaire-to-quit-benin-asaba-road-over-poor-work/
  
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• Kuje council chair backtracks on ‘support APC or leave’ comment

  26-08-2026 20:06 via punchng.com
  
  Kuje Area Council Chairman, Danjuma Shekwolo, clarifies his controversial ‘support APC or leave’ comment, stating it was taken out of context. Read more.Read More: https://punchng.com/kuje-council-chair-backtracks-on-support-apc-or-leave-comment/
  
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• Anambra LG Poll: APGA set to contest unopposed in 20 LGAs

  26-08-2026 19:45 via vanguardngr.com
  By Vincent UjumaduAWKA — The All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) is set to contest Saturday’s local government election in 20 of the 21 local government areas of Anambra State, with opposition parties failing to field candidates in the affected councils.The only council where a contest is expected is Anambra East, where a candidate of the Young Progressives Party (YPP) is challenging the incumbent local government chairman.Speaking at a campaign rally for the election in Otuocha
  
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• ‘My statement taken out of context’ – Kuje chairman clarifies

  26-08-2026 19:37 via vanguardngr.com
  The Chairman of Kuje Area Council, Samuel Shekwolo, has said some of his recent remarks that sparked public backlash were “taken out of context,” insisting that they did not reflect his intentions or the official position of his administration.Shekwolo had come under criticism after he threatened to send away anyone who refuses to vote for the All Progressives Congress in the upcoming elections, prompting backlash from members of the public.The chairman made the clarification during
  
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• VIDEO: I need a car, Lagos TikToker appeals to Osimhen

  26-08-2026 19:35 via punchng.com
  
  A Lagos TikToker, Kesari Okala, has made a viral appeal to Super Eagles star Victor Osimhen for a car, recalling a previous encounter with the footballer.Read More: https://punchng.com/video-i-need-a-car-lagos-tiktoker-appeals-to-osimhen/
  
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• Okoya’s son announces exit from music

  26-08-2026 19:35 via punchng.com
  
  Nigerian Afrobeats singer Siraheem, son of billionaire Rasaq Okoya, has announced his exit from the music industry, citing other commitments. Read more.Read More: https://punchng.com/okoyas-son-announces-exit-from-music/
  
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• ASUU: State varsities in Plateau, Edo, Ondo, others begin strike

  26-08-2026 19:34 via vanguardngr.com
  By Dayo Johnson, Adesina Wahab, Ozioruva Aliu & Golok NanmwaAcademic activities have been disrupted in several state-owned universities across the country following the commencement of industrial action by members of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) over the non-implementation of provisions of the 2009 Re-negotiated Agreement.Checks by Vanguard on Wednesday showed that lecturers in several affected institutions complied with the directive of the union’s national leaders
  
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• EFCC to appeal ruling on nine properties linked to Malami – Olukoyede

  26-08-2026 19:31 via vanguardngr.com
  The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has said it will appeal a Federal High Court ruling that dismissed its application for the final forfeiture of nine properties linked to former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami.EFCC Chairman, Ola Olukoyede, disclosed this on Wednesday while speaking at the 43rd Cambridge International Symposium on Economic Crime at Jesus College, University of Cambridge, United Kingdom.The 2026 symposium, themed &ldqu
  
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• Nigeria pledges to strengthen economic, trade, investment with India

  26-08-2026 19:21 via vanguardngr.com
  -As Nigerian High Commissioner presents Letters of Credence to Indian President
  By Johnbosco AgbakwuruABUJA — THE Nigerian High Commissioner to India, Saidu Dahiru Muhammad, has pledged to strengthen economic, trade and investment cooperation between Nigeria and India.Muhammad made the pledge when he presented his Letters of Credence to the President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu.The presentation ceremony took place on Monday at Rashtrapati Bhavan, the official residence of the Indian Pre
  
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• Mali singer cancels South Africa shows over xenophobic violence

  26-08-2026 19:18 via punchng.com
  
  Malian music legend Salif Keita cancels South Africa concerts, citing xenophobic violence against African migrants. Read his full statement.Read More: https://punchng.com/mali-singer-cancels-south-africa-shows-over-xenophobic-violence/
  
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• Legacy projects will help APC win Rivers elections — Fubara

  26-08-2026 19:18 via punchng.com
  
  Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara states that his administration’s legacy projects, like the Agba-Ndele Road, will give the APC an edge in upcoming eRead More: https://punchng.com/legacy-projects-will-help-apc-win-rivers-elections-fubara/
  
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• Kano gov hails Sultan of Sokoto at 70

  26-08-2026 19:18 via punchng.com
  
  Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf celebrates the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar III, on his 70th birthday, praising his contributions to peaceRead More: https://punchng.com/kano-gov-hails-sultan-of-sokoto-at-70/
  
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• 20-year-old kills father in Anambra

  26-08-2026 19:18 via punchng.com
  
  A 20-year-old man has allegedly killed his father with a machete in Anambra State. Discover details of the Anambra parricide and the suspect’s arrest.Read More: https://punchng.com/20-year-old-kills-father-in-anambra/
  
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• ‘Bring your evidence’: Atiku dares Tinubu over $16bn power allegation

  26-08-2026 19:17 via vanguardngr.com
  By Omeiza AjayiABUJA: Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has challenged President Bola Tinubu to produce evidence of wrongdoing against him over the controversial $16 billion power sector expenditure, insisting that he should be investigated and prosecuted if there is a genuine case against him.Atiku, in a statement issued on Wednesday by his Senior Special Assistant on Public Communication, Phrank Shaibu, accused the Tinubu administration and its supporters of resurrecting decades-old allega
  
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