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• Edo Speaker, others defect to APC

  06-05-2025 17:38 via vanguardngr.com
  By Ozioruva AliuBENIN CITY – THE All Progressives Congress (APC) members of the Edo State House of Assembly swelled to 18 on Tuesday as the Speaker, Blessing Agbebaku representing Owan West Constituency, Yekini Idaiye representing Akoko-Edo I and Hon Sunny Ifada representing Esan Central which is Governor Monday Okpebholo’s constituency defected from the Peoples Democratic Party.Others that defected with them were chairmen of some local government areas who have been on suspension,
  
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• US criticises S.Africa ‘interference’ in Afrikaner resettlement

  17-12-2025 23:00 via vanguardngr.com
  Washington on Wednesday accused South Africa of “interference” in US efforts to admit white Afrikaners as “refugees” after the local government arrested seven Kenyans it said were not authorized to work in the country.“We have worked to operate the refugee program within the confines of the law, and South Africa has pledged on multiple occasions not to interfere in our operations — unfortunately, we have now seen interference,” an official from Presiden
  
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• Ireti Kingibe to officially register with ADC Thursday

  17-12-2025 22:47 via vanguardngr.com
  Senator Ireti Kingibe, who represents the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has announced that she will formally register as a member of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) on Thursday, December 18.Kingibe had in July disclosed her decision to leave the Labour Party (LP) for the ADC as part of her political realignment ahead of the 2027 general elections. She described the move as intentional and said it would be concluded with “fanfare”.“I’m totally and completely comm
  
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• Panic as multiple explosions rock Auchi

  17-12-2025 22:10 via vanguardngr.com
  Multiple explosions on Wednesday rocked Auchi, the administrative headquarters of Etsako West Local Government Area in Edo.The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) correspondent reports that multiple explosions occurred in three different areas of Auchi at about 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday.NAN observed that the first blast occurred along Igbei Road, the second at the Igbo Shade area near an AP filling station, while the third explosion occurred along the Auchi–Okene Road, close to Winners Junction.Pro
  
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• Uzodimma leads NLC to Tinubu to avert strike

  17-12-2025 22:02 via vanguardngr.com
  …Breakthrough expected todayThe Chairman of the Progressive Governors Forum and Imo State Governor, Senator Hope Uzodimma, on Tuesday night led top officers of the Nigeria Labour Congress to meet with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu with a view to averting the planned strike by the union.Uzodimma alongside his Kebbi and Edo states counterparts, Alhaji Nasir Idris and Senator Monday Okpebholo, had previously met with NLC President, Comrade Joe Ajaero and his team at the Imo State Governor&rsq
  
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• Tinubu to present 2026 Appropriation Bill to NASS Friday

  17-12-2025 21:46 via vanguardngr.com
  By Henry UmoruABUJA – PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu will on Friday present the 2026 Appropriation Bill before a joint session of the Senate and House of Representatives.A statement on Wednesday by the Secretary, Human Resources and Staff Development, Essien Eyo Essien, for the Clerk to the National Assembly, CNA, Kamoru Ogunlana read, “I am directed to inform you that the President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, His Excellency, Bola Ahmed Tinu
  
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• Guinea extends opposition party suspension ahead of presidential vote

  17-12-2025 21:34 via vanguardngr.com
  Guinea has renewed its suspension of one of the country’s main opposition parties less than two weeks before its presidential vote, which junta leader General Mamady Doumbouya is expected to win.Doumbouya has ruled the West African nation with an iron fist since seizing power in 2021 and despite his initial promise to hand leadership back to civilians, he backtracked and is running for office in the December 28 poll.At the end of August, Guinean authorities suspended the opposition Union
  
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• EFCC nabs herbalists with $3.4m, €280, 000 counterfeit notes in Osun, Lagos

  17-12-2025 21:11 via vanguardngr.com
  The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested a five-man syndicate allegedly in possession of counterfeit foreign notes comprising 3,430,000 dollars and €280, 000 euros in Osun and Lagos States.Its Spokesperson, Dele Oyewale,  said this in a statement on Wednesday in Abuja.Oyewale said that the suspects, who were also herbalists, allegedly swindled one Halima Sanni of  N26,550,000.He said that they were arrested at their shrines on Dec. 7 in Osun and Dec. 8 in
  
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• ‘Tinubu has done well’ – Umahi counters Abaribe on ‘South East marginalisation’

  17-12-2025 20:41 via vanguardngr.com
  By John AlechenuABUJA: Minister of Works, Engr. David Umahi, has risen in defence of President Bola Tinubu’s record of performance in the South East.He said contrary to what some opposition politicians from the zone would want Nigerians to believe, the South East, which suffered neglect from past administrations, now heaves a sigh of relief under Tinubu.Speaking at a press conference in Abuja on Wednesday, Umahi dismissed claims by Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe, who represents Abia South in t
  
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• Labour Party Obidients weigh options amid Obi defection speculations

  17-12-2025 20:11 via vanguardngr.com
  By John AlechenuABUJA: Loyalists of the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi, within the party are considering their next steps amid speculations that Obi is set to dump the party.Obi, who was the party’s standard bearer in the 2023 election, had announced his desire to re-contest the 2027 polls on the LP platform.Vanguard, however, gathered in Abuja on Wednesday, that arrangements have reached an advanced stage for him to seek an alternative platform following
  
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• Four killed, women captured, tortured, another missing in fresh herders’ attacks on Benue communities

  17-12-2025 19:49 via vanguardngr.com
  By Peter Duru, MakurdiAt least four person have been reportedly killed, several women brutally tortured, and another declared missing following an attack by suspected armed herdsmen on Udei and Nzorov communities of Guma Local Government Area, LGA, of Benue State.The attacks reportedly occurred when a group of displaced persons went to fetch firewood at Tse Nyamkume Village along the Yogbo-Udei Road, Monday evening. The victims were said to be returning to Udei, where they had sought refuge aft
  
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• Tinubu seeks senate approval for new petroleum regulators’ chiefs

  17-12-2025 19:47 via vanguardngr.com
  President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday asked the Senate to approve new chief executives for Nigeria’s petroleum regulators following the resignation of their substantive heads.The affected agencies are the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority and the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission, both created under the Petroleum Industry Act.The resignations involve Mr Farouk Ahmed, former Chief Executive of the NMDPRA, and Mr Gbenga Komolafe, former Chief Exec
  
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• ‘You can’t tax hunger’ — Opposition warns Tinubu

  17-12-2025 19:41 via vanguardngr.com
  *Commends NLC, TUC for standing against ‘anti-people’ policiesBy Luminous JannamikeABUJA – Nigeria’s opposition movement on Wednesday warned that the Federal Government’s proposed tax regime could worsen the country’s deepening social and economic crisis, accusing the administration of imposing harsh fiscal policies on citizens already overwhelmed by poverty, insecurity, and rising living costs.Speaking at a press briefing in Abuja, the National Opposition Mo
  
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• Tinubu asks Senate to confirm Farouk, Komolafe’s replacements

  17-12-2025 19:31 via vanguardngr.com
  President Bola Tinubu has asked the Senate to approve the nominations of two new chief executives for the NMDPRA and the NUPRC.A statement by the presidential spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, explained that the President’s requests followed the resignation of the duo.Both officials were appointed in 2021 by former President Buhari to lead the two regulatory agencies created by the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA).To fill these positions, President Tinubu has written to the Senate, requesting expedite
  
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• Lady slams ‘exorbitant’ Lagos beach house prices during Detty December

  17-12-2025 19:18 via vanguardngr.com
  By Enitan AbdultawabNigerian media personality and influencer, Rita Ushie popularly known as Raye has caused a stir online after expressing shock at the soaring cost of beach houses in Lagos, especially during the peak festive season of Detty December.Taking to her X account, the famous corper lady tweeted: “Why are beach houses in Lagos so damn expensive? What do you mean N3.8m for 12 hours and N5.2m for overnight? Omo na wa o.”
  Why are beach houses in Lagos so damn expensive what
  
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• BREAKING: NMDPRA’s Farouk Ahmed, NUPRC’s Komolafe resign as Tinubu nominates successors

  17-12-2025 19:05 via vanguardngr.com
  — sent to the Senate for approvalBy Johnbosco AgbakwuruABUJA –THE embattled Chief Executive of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority NMDPRA Engr. Farouk Ahmed and his counterpart in the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission, NUPRC, Gbenga Komolafe, have resigned.Already, President Bola Tinubu has asked the Senate to approve the nominations of two new chief executives for the NMDPRA and the NUPRC.A statement by the presidential spokesman, Ba
  
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• Over 70 kidnappers in correctional centre in Kwara, says LG chair

  17-12-2025 19:01 via vanguardngr.com
  By Demola Akinyemi IlorinSpokesperson of the Association of Local Government of Nigeria (ALGON), Kwara state chapter and Chairman of Ifelodun local government, Alh Femi Yusuf, has said that over 70 Kidnappers have been prosecuted and sent to the Correctional Facility centre in Ilorin.It should be noted that Ifelodun local government, the largest local government in the state, records the highest cases of abductions and other criminalities among others.He said this in an interview with journalis
  
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• Luis Suarez signs new Inter Miami contract

  17-12-2025 18:36 via vanguardngr.com
  Former Uruguay striker Luis Suarez has signed a contract with Inter Miami for the upcoming season, the Major League Soccer side said on Wednesday.Suarez, who turns 39 in January, joined Lionel Messi’s outfit in 2024 before helping the club to the 2025 MLS Cup and Eastern Conference title.The former Barcelona, Liverpool and Atletico Madrid attacker won the Champions League, La Liga and the League Cup during his time in Europe.“Suarez signs a new contract after recently concluding the
  
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• NMDPRA boss visits Tinubu’s office amid Dangote’s allegations of sabotage, corruption

  17-12-2025 18:35 via vanguardngr.com
  By Johnbosco AgbakwuruABUJA — THE Chief Executive Officer, of  the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority, NMDPRA, Engr. Farouk Ahmed, on Wednesday evening paid a visit to the presidential villa, Abuja, and proceeded straight to the president office.The NMDPRA boss was recently dragged to the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission, ICPC, by industrialist Aliko Dangote over alleged corruption.Ahmed and Mr Dangote, Africa’s r
  
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• Edo government resolves community crisis to attract foreign investors

  17-12-2025 18:35 via vanguardngr.com
  By Ozioruva AliuBENIN CITY – GOVERNOR Monday Okpebholo of Edo state on Wednesday brokered peace between host communities and investors on the use of government forest reserve land for agricultural purposes and investors.The communities involved were Iguomon, Egbetta and Usen in two local government areas; Ovia South West and Ovia North East local government areas.Okpebholo, who was represented by his deputy, Hon Dennis Idahosa, appealed to the various stakeholders at the meeting which too
  
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• Insecurity: Senate makes case for establishment of State Police

  17-12-2025 18:32 via vanguardngr.com
  By Henry UmoruABUJA-THE Senate has thrown its behind behind the urgent need for the establishment of State Police as a result of the inrease in population size. Since the Constitution recognizes State.According to the Senate, Governors and Local Government Chairmen as Chief Security Officers of their respective States and Local Governments as it is imperative for the Constitution to be amended to give States and Local Governments control over the security apparatus in their domain.The Senate ha
  
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• PDP draws battle line as 2027 reset begins

  17-12-2025 18:26 via vanguardngr.com
  By Luminous JannamikeThe Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Wednesday formally signalled the start of a broad political reset ahead of the 2027 general elections, pledging reconciliation, internal reforms and a renewed grassroots push as it positions itself as the main alternative to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).The message was delivered at the 83rd meeting of the PDP Board of Trustees (BoT) held in Abuja, where the BoT Chairman and former Senate President, Senator Adolphus Wabara,
  
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• Trump deploys military to Ecuador for anti-drugs operation

  17-12-2025 18:22 via vanguardngr.com
  The United States announced Wednesday a temporary deployment of Air Force personnel to Ecuador as part of its regional anti-narcotics campaign.There was no indication of the scale of the deployment, which comes as tensions are rising over the standoff between Latin American oil producer Venezuela and the United States.The personnel will be deployed at Ecuador’s Manta air force base, which had served as a US base for a decade until 2009.Ecuadoran voters in November overwhelmingly rejected
  
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• Wike reinstates FCT education mandate secretary, IRS acting chairman

  17-12-2025 17:52 via vanguardngr.com
  The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, has reinstated the FCT Mandate Secretary for Education, Dr Danlami Hayyo, and the acting Executive Chairman of the FCT Internal Revenue Service, Mr Michael Ango.Mr Lere Olayinka, Senior Special Assistant to the Minister on Public Communication and Social Media, announced the reinstatement in a statement in Abuja on Wednesday.Olayinka explained that the minister, warning against indiscipline among FCT Administration officials,
  
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• Makinde blames elites for disunity in the country

  17-12-2025 17:43 via vanguardngr.com
  The Governor of Oyo State, Mr Seyi Makinde says Nigerian elites are responsible for the disunity and division in the country.Makinde stated this in Abuja on Wednesday at the public presentation of a book titled: ” Headlines and Soundbites: Media Moments that Defined an Administration” .The book is authored by the former Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed.The governor warned that divisions among the political class were undermining national unity and progress.Ac
  
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• Opposition urges inclusive approach to 2026 tax reform

  17-12-2025 17:37 via vanguardngr.com
  The National Opposition Movement of Nigeria has urged the Federal Government to consider a phased and consultative approach to the planned national tax regime scheduled for Jan. 1, 2026.The movement’s chairman, Mr Chile Igbewa, made the appeal on Wednesday while addressing a press conference in Abuja, emphasising collaboration between government, civil society, and citizens.Igbewa, also a member of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), noted that the movement brought together opposition
  
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• NLC holds protest amid heavy security deployment in Abuja

  17-12-2025 17:25 via vanguardngr.com
  —It took 6 months for organised labour to get Tinubu’s attention on insecurity–Ajaero—As labour demands arrest, prosecution of those funding insecurityBy Johnbosco AgbakwuruABUJA – The Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, on Wednesday staged a nationwide protest in Abuja over the worsening insecurity situation in the country, insisting the federal government must urgently deploy “the full machinery of governance” to reclaim communities, protect workers and res
  
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• NASS 2027: Only most suitable candidates will emerge in Ondo – Aiyedatiwa

  17-12-2025 17:21 via vanguardngr.com
  — No project ‘ll be abandonedBy Dayo Johnson AkureGovernor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo state, has declared that only most suitable candidates would be selected across the state for the National Assembly seat in the 2027 election.Aiyedatiwa said this during a tour of Ifedore and Idanre Local Government Areas, where elated residents and members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) turned out in large numbers to welcome him and his entourage.The governor said that the party would carefu
  
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• Reps probe Nigeria’s treaties, foreign-funded contracts

  17-12-2025 17:18 via vanguardngr.com
  By Gift ChapiOdekina, AbujaThe House of Representatives Committee on Treaties, Protocols and Agreements has launched an investigation into all bilateral and multilateral treaties, memoranda of understanding (MoUs) and foreign-funded contracts entered into by Nigeria, citing concerns over sovereignty, debt exposure and economic security.Briefing journalist on Wednesday, the Chairman of the Committee Rep. Rabiu Yusuf said it was acting on the mandate of the House to scrutinise existing agreements
  
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• Fubara confirms N600bn in Rivers treasury after emergency rule

  17-12-2025 17:15 via vanguardngr.com
  …Vows Financial DisciplineBy Davies IheamnachorPort Harcourt — Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, has confirmed that he met about ₦600 billion in the state’s treasury upon his return to office after the six-month state of emergency imposed on the state.The governor reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to financial discipline, stressing that prudent management of public resources remains central to his leadership.It will be recalled that the Speaker
  
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