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• Edo: PDP risks losing out as it misses INEC deadline for Primary

  18-06-2020 20:24 via vanguardngr.com
  
  PDP and its colour flags
  By Omeiza Ajayi
  The Peoples Democratic Party PDP yesterday was on its way to losing out of the September 19 Governorship Election in Edo state following its decision to reschedule its primary election without recourse to the guidelines released by the Independent National Electoral Commission INEC.
  The party had earlier slated its primary election for Saturday 20th June but yesterday decided to shift it to Tuesday 23rd June.
  Also read: Just in: Court adjourns N700m fraud
  
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• Ban on wood export’ll boost local furniture manufacturing — MAN

  22-12-2025 05:52 via vanguardngr.com
  The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN)  has described the federal government’s decision to impose an immediate nationwide ban on the export of wood and allied products as a timely and strategic boost for Nigeria’s furniture manufacturing sector.Chairperson of the Wood & Wood Products/Furniture Sectoral Group of MAN, Mrs. Ngozi Oyewole, said the move signals the government’s strong commitment to sustainable industrial growth, local value addition, and envi
  
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• ‘Why Dangote Cement is cheaper outside Nigeria’

  22-12-2025 05:38 via vanguardngr.com
  President of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, has blamed high taxes and regulatory burdens in Nigeria as the reasons why cement produced by his company is more expensive in the country than outside.Explaining the price differential between exported cement, he said exporting permits his company to avoid a variety of taxes that would dramatically increase production expenses at home.“When you look at my invoice, the cement I export is cheaper than the one I’m selling domestically, b
  
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• Companies to retain tax holidays for 2yrs under new law

  22-12-2025 05:25 via vanguardngr.com
  •As tax credits replace tax exemptionsBy Yinka KolawoleAs Nigeria transitions to a new tax regime with effect from January 2026, the 149 companies currently enjoying pioneer status incentives (PSI) have been assured of retaining their tax holidays for at least two more years.Chairman of the presidential tax reform committee, Taiwo Oyedele, disclosed this at a media parley organised by the Nigerian Investment Promotion Commission (NIPC.PSI is a tax incentive provided by the federal gov
  
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• NDIC, NIBSS partner to speed up depositors’ reimbursement

  22-12-2025 05:12 via vanguardngr.com
  By Babajide KomolafeThe Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) and the Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement System (NIBSS) Plc. are set to formalise a partnership through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at ensuring faster and more efficient reimbursement of depositors in the event of bank failures.The development was disclosed by NDIC Managing Director/CEO, Mr. Thompson Oludare Sunday, during a courtesy visit to the Corporation’s Abuja headquarters by the NIBSS Executive Man
  
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• Stock market adds N1.67trn as bullish momentum persists

  22-12-2025 05:08 via vanguardngr.com
  By Peter Egwuatu Nigerian equities extended their bullish run last week as investors added about N1.67 trillion in value to their portfolios, with the stock market closing higher on a week-on-week basis despite the Yuletide slowdown in trading activities, reflecting sustained confidence in fundamentally strong stocks.Market data showed that investors gained over N1.672 trillion during the week, with total market capitalisation rising to N96.946 trillion from N95.264 trillion recorded
  
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• Poverty: Some ladies now use detergents, for hair maintenance

  22-12-2025 02:52 via vanguardngr.com
  *As prices of shampoo, washing, setting soarThe adage, ‘Don’t judge a book by its cover’, has come to play in the lives of many Nigerians who have created one innovation or the other to save or change a lifestyle.The old tradition of visiting the salon, washing, drying and styling of hair is fading gradually as the cost of living keeps skyrocketing and purchasing power reducing.Economy&Lifestyle has discovered that apart from cutting hair, maintaining natural hair to save
  
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• Troops kill 17 terrorists in Borno communities

  22-12-2025 02:48 via vanguardngr.com
  By Ndahi MaramaTroops of Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), in collaboration with local vigilante elements, have disrupted a terrorist logistics operation and neutralized multiple insurgents during a well-coordinated ambush in the early hours of 21 December 2025, a credible military source has disclosed.The incident occurred in Sojiri and Kayamla communities of Konduga Local Government Area, Borno State.The source stated: “Acting on credible intelligence regarding the movement of logistics suppl
  
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• Death of Akudo John: Hospital denies negligence

  22-12-2025 02:35 via vanguardngr.com
  By Innocent AnabaManagement of Gynescope Specialist Hospital has dismissed allegations circulating on social and traditional media regarding the death of Mrs. Akudo John, describing some reports as misleading and incomplete.In a statement, the hospital extended condolences to the husband, family, and loved ones of the deceased, noting that the loss of a loved one is profoundly painful and deserves compassion and sensitivity.“Our thoughts and prayers are with the family during this difficu
  
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• One killed, house razed as factions clash in Ugborodo

  22-12-2025 02:30 via vanguardngr.com
  By Jimitota OnoyumeUGBORODO (Excravos), Warri South-West LGA, Delta State – Crisis erupted in Ugborodo community over the weekend as one person was shot dead and a house set ablaze.Vanguard gathered that a young man allegedly lost his life after being hit by a stray bullet on Saturday in Ogidigben, one of the communities in Ugborodo, during a gun battle.Community sources informed that in a separate clash yesterday evening, a house was torched in the area.Ugborodo has been embroiled in a l
  
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• NDLEA nabs female drug kingpin, seizes 23.5kg cocaine in children’s room

  22-12-2025 02:26 via vanguardngr.com
  By Kingsley OmonobiOperatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, have arrested Shodunke Yetunde Simbiat, a wanted leader of a drug syndicate, who had been in hiding since May 2024 following the arrest of two other kingpins, Bolanle Lookman Dauda and Olayinja Toheebat Dauda.NDLEA spokesperson Femi Babafemi said Simbiat was apprehended at her Lagos residence, where officers recovered 23.5 kilograms of cocaine concealed in her children’s room.
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• Mixed outlook @ Christmas: Lower food costs, high livestock prices

  22-12-2025 02:00 via vanguardngr.com
  …hampers, seasonings stay costly amid FX, festive demandBy Rosemary Iwunze, Providence Ayanfeoluwa, Cynthia Alo & Mariam EkoAs the 2025 Yuletide season unfolds, Nigerians are experiencing a season that presents both relief and challenge.
  Across major markets nationwide, prices of essential food items such as rice and honey beans, have declined sharply compared to the same period last year.For households struggling with limited disposable income, these drops offer a welcome respite.
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• Unprecedented takeover: Dynamics, implications of APC’s dominance of NASS

  22-12-2025 01:46 via vanguardngr.com
  By Clifford Ndujihe & Henry UmoruABUJA – When the 10th National Assembly was inaugurated on June 12, 2023, the numerical gap between the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, and opposition parties in the Senate was marginal.At the time, the APC did not command the strength required to exercise a decisive two-thirds majority on sensitive national issues.As of June 2023, the Senate was composed of APC 59 senators, while opposition parties collectively held 50 seats. This balance meant
  
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• Legal war over Akodoland deepens as courts weigh in

  22-12-2025 01:46 via vanguardngr.com
  By Innocent AnabaLAGOS — A long-running and complex legal battle over the true ownership of a vast expanse of land in Akodo, within the Lekki Local Government Area of Lagos State, has triggered a strong warning to prospective buyers.The warning was issued in a statement by the Alakodo of Ibeju Land, Oba Abdul-Hakeem Olokodano; Prince Kehinde Hassan; Prince Nojibu Hassan and Prince Balogun OlalekanThe Oba Olumoye Abejoye Royal Family, who describe themselves as the original owners of the l
  
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• Economic empowerment, key to women’s freedom — Falana, Sowore

  22-12-2025 01:42 via vanguardngr.com
  By Henry OjeluLAGOS — FOUNDER of the Women Empowerment and Legal Aid, WELA, Mrs Funmi Falana, SAN, and human rights activist, Mr Omoyele Sowore, have identified economic empowerment as the foundation of women’s freedom, dignity and protection from abuse in Nigeria.They spoke at the 2025 graduation ceremony of the WELA Vocational Training College, where 17 beneficiaries completed the ninth edition of the organization’s skills acquisition programme in Lagos.The event, held to ma
  
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• Eyo festival: Sanwo-Olu receives Opambata

  22-12-2025 01:39 via vanguardngr.com
  By Olasunkanmi AkoniLAGOS — GOVERNOR Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State, yesterday, formally received the Opambata, the ceremonial staff of the Eyo Masquerade, marking the commencement of activities for the Adamu Orisa Play 2025 next Saturday in Lagos.Sanwo-Olu received the sacred staff at the Lagos House, Marina, during a homage visit by families of personalities to be honoured at this year’s Eyo Festival.Those to be honoured include the first Military Governor of Lagos State, Gener
  
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• 20 years after Imoudu: Tinubu pledges jobs, justice, dignity

  22-12-2025 01:36 via vanguardngr.com
  …Falana, Imoudu family task Sanwo-Olu over seized propertyBy Victor Ahiuma-YoungLAGOS —  PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu paid glowing tributes to the late Michael Imoudu, Nigeria’s foremost labour leader, on the 20th posthumous anniversary of his death.Tinubu, represented by the Minister of Labour and Employment, Muhammadu Dingyadi, in his message, hailed Imoudu as “the conscience of the working class, a fearless voice for the oppressed, and a patriot whose sacrifices laid t
  
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• Lagos ports: Stakeholders decry mandatory e-call up system

  22-12-2025 01:34 via vanguardngr.com
  By Olasunkanmi AkoniLAGOS— STAKEHOLDERS at the Lagos ports have expressed concern over the reintroduction of the Electronic-Call Up system, tagged ‘Eto’ initiative, describing it as “e-extortion.”The stakeholders stated this at a crucial meeting convened at the weekend to address the report from the Joint Freight Forwarders Association presented to the Nigerian Shippers Council.The Chairman of the Joint Freight Forwarders Association, Mr Dominic Chukwuemeka, challe
  
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• Dangote Refinery launches nationwide PMS sales at N739 per Litre via MRS outlets

  22-12-2025 01:29 via vanguardngr.com
  •Warns against artificial scarcity•Urges Nigerians to report MRS’s non-compliant stationsBy Udeme Akpan, Energy EditorDangote Petroleum Refinery has commenced nationwide sales of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) at a pump price of N739 per litre across all MRS Oil Nigeria Plc filling stations. This move represents a significant milestone in the refinery’s mission to deliver affordable fuel to Nigerians and stabilise the downstream petroleum market.With over 2,000 MRS stations na
  
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• Tinubu committed to efficient justice sector — ag Fagbemi

  22-12-2025 01:22 via vanguardngr.com
  President Bola Tinubu is committed to a justice sector that will deliver timely outcomes to Nigerians.Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, made this known at the launch of the Enterprise Content Management System, ECMS, by the Federal Ministry of Justice in Abuja.A statement by Mr. Kamarudeen Ogundele, Senior Adviser, Media to the minister said the Fagbemi explained that the ECMS is a digital platform that enables the ministry to create, process, appr
  
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• Why Presidency raised 2026 budget to N58trn

  22-12-2025 01:19 via vanguardngr.com
  …Works on details, as Nigerians await breakdownBy Emma Ujah, Abuja Bureau ChiefThe Presidency raised the 2026 Federal Government budget from the N54.46 trillion originally contained in the Medium-Term Expenditure Framework, MTEF, to a new threshold of N58.18 trillion to accommodate the massive recruitment into the military, police and other security agencies, announced recently by President Bola Tinubu.The Director-General of the Budget Office, Mr Tanimu Yakubu, announced the figure afte
  
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• Kogi Poly sacks lecturer over sexual misconduct

  22-12-2025 01:13 via vanguardngr.com
  By Boluwaji ObahopoLokoja—Kogi State Polytechnic has terminated the appointment of a lecturer, Mr. Mukhtar Muhammed, for alleged sexually molesting a student.In a separate disciplinary action, another staff member, Mrs. Funmilayo Afolabi, was dismissed after being absent from duty for nine months.The institution’s Director of Public Relations and Protocol, Mrs. Uredo Omale, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday during the sidelines of the school’s Governing Council meeting.T
  
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• Not criminalising vote buying, disservice to democracy — Peter Obi

  22-12-2025 01:11 via vanguardngr.com
  By John AlechenuThe 2023 Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party, LP, in the 2023 general election,  Peter Obi, has described the failure  of the House of Representatives to criminalise vote-buying during party primaries as a disservice to Nigeria’s democracy.He explained that the practice of vote buying has long undermined Nigeria’s electoral process and tarnished the nation’s credibility.Obi said this in a post entitled: “Vote Buying Must Be Stopped at the
  
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• Lai Mohammed recounts visit to B’Haram’s former strongholds in new book

  22-12-2025 01:07 via vanguardngr.com
  By Joseph ErunkeAbuja -Former Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has detailed how the Federal Government sought to counter misinformation about the Boko Haram insurgency through a first-hand media tour of liberated territories in the North-East, as captured in Chapter Two of his book, Headlines and Soundbites: Media Moments that Defined an Administration.In the chapter, entitled “Changing the Narrative: A Journey into Boko Haram’s Former Strongholds,” Mo
  
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• EDOHIC rebrands to tackle healthcare inequality in Edo State

  22-12-2025 00:26 via vanguardngr.com
  By Ozioruva AliuBENIN CITY – THE Edo State Health Insurance Commission (EDOHIC) has restated its commitment to providing quality, affordable and accessible healthcare to every resident regardless of socioeconomic status.The Managing Director of the Commission, Augusta Ikpea-Enaholo stated this at official unveiling of the Commission’s rebranded logo was held during a press briefing in Benin City recently, served as a platform for the Commission’s leadership to outline a modern
  
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• TUC commends Tinubu over release of abducted 130 pupils in Niger

  21-12-2025 22:31 via vanguardngr.com
  The Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) has commended President Bola Tinubu and security agencies for the release of the remaining pupils abducted from a boarding school in Niger State, describing the development as a huge relief to parents and the nation.The President of the TUC, Festus Osifo, gave the commendation on Sunday while featuring as a guest on Channels Television’s Politics Today, following confirmation that the last batch of students held in captivity had regained their fre
  
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• TUC commends Tinubu over release of 130 abducted pupils in Niger

  21-12-2025 22:31 via vanguardngr.com
  The Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) has commended President Bola Tinubu and security agencies for the release of the remaining pupils abducted from a boarding school in Niger State, describing the development as a huge relief to parents and the nation.The President of the TUC, Festus Osifo, gave the commendation on Sunday while featuring as a guest on Channels Television’s Politics Today, following confirmation that the last batch of students held in captivity had regained their fre
  
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• Morocco down Comoros 2-0 in AFCON 2025 opener

  21-12-2025 22:13 via vanguardngr.com
  Brahim Diaz and Ayoub El Kaabi scored second-half goals as hosts Morocco got their Africa Cup of Nations bid off to a winning start by beating minnows Comoros 2-0 in the tournament’s opening game on Sunday.Soufiane Rahimi had a penalty saved in a frustrating first half for much-fancied Morocco, but Diaz fired home from inside the area 10 minutes after the interval at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in the capital Rabat.Substitute El Kaabi then got the second with a stunning overhead ki
  
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• Police arrest fake vigilante operatives in Anambra

  21-12-2025 22:10 via vanguardngr.com
  By Vincent UjumaduPolice operatives attached to the Rapid Response Squad (RRS), Awkuzu, Anambra State, have arrested five suspects who allegedly posed as members of a vigilante group to carry out criminal activities.The suspects were apprehended at Ring Road, Nibo, in Awka South Local Government Area of the state.Items recovered from them include two pump-action guns, five live cartridges, an ash-coloured shuttle bus, face masks, a vehicle number plate and other incriminating materials.The susp
  
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• AFCON 2025: Morocco open campaign with 2-0 win over Comoros

  21-12-2025 22:09 via vanguardngr.com
  Hosts Morocco got their Africa Cup of Nations bid off to a winning start by beating minnows Comoros 2-0 in the tournament’s opening game on Sunday.Brahim Diaz and Ayoub El Kaabi got the goals in the second half of the Group A encounter at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat as Morocco extended their world-record winning run to 19 consecutive matches.
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