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• Ex-VP needs no validation from opportunists, Atiku’s aide slams Bwala

  06-05-2025 20:06 via vanguardngr.com
  By Luminous JannamikeABUJA — The Atiku Media Office has strongly rejected recent comments made by Daniel Bwala, Special Adviser to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on policy communication, asserting that former Vice President Atiku Abubakar requires no validation from political opportunists.In a statement released to journalists in Abuja on Tuesday by Paul Ibe, Atiku’s media aide, the remarks were described as ironic, especially given Bwala’s previous role as spokesperson for Atiku
  
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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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• We are not intimidated by attacks on PDP — Gbenga Hashim declares

  17-12-2025 17:11 via vanguardngr.com
  … Warns Against One-Party AgendaFormer presidential candidate, Dr. Gbenga Hashim, has said he is not intimidated by legal or political moves he believes are aimed at weakening the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), insisting that Nigeria’s multiparty democracy is firmly rooted and cannot be dismantled.In a strongly worded statement, Hashim said he would not be deterred by what he described as legal and political manoeuvres allegedly sponsored by the ruling All Progressives Congress (A
  
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• 7 things to do in your 20s for early retirement in Nigeria

  17-12-2025 17:06 via vanguardngr.com
  By Enitan AbdultawabIn Nigeria, the choices you make early in life can determine whether you spend your later years working out of necessity or living comfortably. This is because the country is a place of economic uncertainty, inflation and limited social security, making long-term planning crucial.Hence, there is great importance you must give to wealth building in your 20s. Building wealth early requires dedication, wise decisions and consistency rather than making millions of dollars sudden
  
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• Senate throws out Ireti Kingibe’s motion, says it is incurably bad

  17-12-2025 17:05 via vanguardngr.com
  ***Accuses her of bundling many things in one MotionBy Henry UmoruABUJA- THE Senate has thrown out a motion by Senator Ireti Kingibe, FCT which borders on the urgent need for intervention in waste Management, sewage services, protection of designated green areas and investigation into the alleged unlawful seizure of land belonging to Bwari General Hospital in the Federal Capital Territory.After listening to her presentation of the motion, with some Senators already made to speak, it was raised
  
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• LASG diverts traffic for Tincan-Apapa pedestrian bridge repairs

  17-12-2025 17:01 via vanguardngr.com
  The Lagos State Government has announced a traffic diversion plan to facilitate repair work on the damaged pedestrian bridge at Tincan First Gate, Apapa (inward Mile 2).The Lagos State Commissioner for Transportation, Mr Oluwaseun Osiyemi, said this in a statement on Wednesday in Lagos.Osiyemi said the repair work would take place on Saturday, Dec. 20, from 9.00 a.m. to 1.00 p.m.“The work will be carried out in two phases. Phase one involves lifting and placing the bridge beams.“The
  
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• Buhari’s era misconstrued – Lai Mohammed

  17-12-2025 16:57 via vanguardngr.com
  The former Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, says his new book is aimed at correcting misconceptions, providing context, and sharing firsthand accounts of the Muhammadu Buhari administration.Mohammed stated this in Abuja on Wednesday at the presentation of his book, “Headlines and Soundbites: Media Moments that Defined an Administration”.He described the book as a personal effort to document his work as the longest-serving Minister of Information and Culture
  
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• Yuletide: Federal Fire Service warns against bush burning, fireworks

  17-12-2025 16:52 via vanguardngr.com
  By Omeiza AjayiABUJA: The Federal Fire Service FFS has declared full preparedness to respond to fire emergencies during the Yuletide and Harmattan season, warning Nigerians against bush burning, fireworks and careless handling of electrical and cooking appliances, which it said account for most fire outbreaks during the period.Speaking on Wednesday in Abuja during an interactive session with journalists shortly before a meeting with zonal controllers, the Controller General of the Federal Fire
  
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• Deforestation: FG slams total ban on wood export, revokes all existing licenses

  17-12-2025 16:50 via vanguardngr.com
  Ogalah IbrahimAs part of efforts to avert an environmental crisis, the Federal Government has declared an immediate nationwide ban on the exportation of wood and allied products.To demonstrate its seriousness, the government has also declared all previously issued licences and permits for wood extraction and exportation suspended and invalid with immediate effect.The drastic measure is contained in a new Presidential Executive Order signed by President Bola Tinubu, aimed at arresting the alarmi
  
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• CAN slams ‘Dirty Christmas’ film, demands Ini Edo’s apology

  17-12-2025 16:48 via vanguardngr.com
  *Queries NFVCB’s approval of movie titleBy Luminous JannamikeABUJA – The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has condemned the title of the movie ‘A Very Dirty Christmas,’ describing it as offensive to the Christian faith and demanding a public apology from the film’s producers, including Nollywood actress and producer Ini Edo.In a statement on Wednesday by Archbishop Daniel Okoh, President of the Christian Association of Nigeria, the umbrella Christian body sai
  
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