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• EXPLAINER: How Chelsea sold 39 players this summer – Report

  03-09-2026 21:01 via punchng.com
  
  Explore how Chelsea completed a record-breaking summer, selling 39 players and generating over £500m. Unprecedented player clear-out explained.Read More: https://punchng.com/explainer-how-chelsea-sold-39-players-this-summer-report/
  
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• Lagos offers Police officers free transport for 3 months

  10-09-2026 09:19 via vanguardngr.com
  
  The Lagos State Government has offered police officers three months of free transportation on the state’s integrated public transportation system.The initiative, launched on Wednesday, recognises police officers’ sacrifices and contributions to maintaining peace and security across Lagos.ASP Aminat Mayegun, Police Public Relations Officer, Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID) Annex, Lagos, disclosed this in a statement.Mayegun said 2,000 Cowry Cards were formally handed ov
  
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• Recapitalisation empowers insurers to protect manufacturing sector — Report 

  10-09-2026 09:16 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Rosemary Iwunze Following the conclusion of the insurance industry recapitalisation exercise, the sector is now expected to protect Nigeria’s manufacturing sector against costly industrial risks.It is also expected to have significant implications for manufacturers whose operations are exposed to risks ranging from factory fires and machinery breakdowns to marine cargo losses, engineering failures and prolonged business interruptions.These positions were contained in the June edit
  
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• Police deny N600,000 bail payment over Awka MC’s murder

  10-09-2026 09:15 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Vincent UjumaduAWKA — The Anambra State Police Command has denied collecting N600,000 or any other money from a suspect in connection with the investigation into the alleged murder of Awka-based Master of Ceremonies, MC, Isaac Nwosu, popularly known as Aiza Nwosu, and another unidentified victim.The victims were reportedly killed last week in separate incidents suspected to be linked to cult-related violence in Awka, the state capital.The Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO, Tochukwu
  
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• Unregulated deployment of unmanned vessels pose threat maritime security —Navy

  10-09-2026 09:12 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Godwin OritseThe Nigerian Navy has warned that the unregulated deployment of unmanned vessels for maritime surveillance could pose serious security risks to the nation’s maritime domain, calling for the development of an appropriate legal framework to regulate their use.Speaking at the 2026 Lagos International Maritime Week, Rear Admiral Daniel Atapa of the Nigerian Navy Hydrographic Department said there was a need to harmonise the various maritime security architectures under a singl
  
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• Rybakina books US Open semi against Gauff, secures No.1 ranking

  10-09-2026 09:12 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Elena Rybakina ended Zheng Qinwen’s spirited US Open run on Wednesday, guaranteeing her rise to world No. 1 as she booked a semi-final showdown with Coco Gauff.Rybakina beat Zheng 3-6, 6-1, 6-4 and is assured of ending Aryna Sabalenka’s reign atop the standings — even if the Belarusian wins a third straight title.“It’s just a number right now,” Rybakina said. “It’s a different achievement … but mostly you think about the titles at the
  
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• Trump promises Americans $5,000 if Republicans win Congress

  10-09-2026 09:05 via vanguardngr.com
  
  President Donald Trump on Wednesday promised $5,000 to every American adult if Republicans retain control of Congress in November, coupling the extraordinary claim with a plea for his supporters to “pretend” he was on the ballot.“If the Republicans win, you win with us and you get $5,000. It will be called the Trump dividend,” he told the Republican midterm convention in Dallas, as the party struggles in polls against the Democrats.The president did not say where the mon
  
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• IPO: From fuel buyers to refinery owners —Dangote

  10-09-2026 09:05 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Udeme AkpanThe planned Initial Public Offering (IPO) of Dangote Petroleum Refinery offers Nigerians a rare opportunity to move from being mere consumers of petroleum products to becoming shareholders in one of the country’s most strategic industrial assets.President and Chief Executive Officer of Dangote Industries Limited, Aliko Dangote, who stated this in Lagos yesterday said the proposed listing represents more than a financial transaction, as it would enable Nigerians to participat
  
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• NUPRC threatens oil firms with sanctions over unutilised gas flare sites

  10-09-2026 09:00 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Obas Esiedesa, AbujaThe Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has threatened to sanction companies awarded flare gas sites under the Nigerian Gas Flare Commercialisation Programme (NGFCP) if they fail to make significant progress in utilising the sites.The Commission Chief Executive, Mrs. Oritsemeyiwa Eyesan, disclosed this in Abuja during a working visit to the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas), Rt. Hon. Ekperikpe Ekpo.A statement by the Commission’s
  
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• Dollar to Naira exchange rate today, September 10, 2026

  10-09-2026 09:00 via vanguardngr.com
  
  The naira opened Thursday, September 10, 2026, on a firmer footing in the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM), while the currency continued to trade at a weaker level in the parallel market.Available market data put the official dollar-to-naira rate at about ₦1,322.72 per US dollar. The rate source records ₦1,322.72 to the dollar as of September 9, with the September 10 historical rate also listed at the same level.In the parallel market, the dollar was quoted at about ₦1,
  
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• Dangote Cement insider buys 986 shares

  10-09-2026 08:59 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Peter EgwuatuLAGOS: Dangote Cement Plc has notified the Nigerian Exchange Limited, NGX, and the investing public of a recent share transaction by one of its insiders.The disclosure was made in compliance with the NGX post-listing rules governing transactions by directors and other insiders of listed companies.According to a statement filed with the NGX, titled “Notification of Share Dealing by Insiders” and signed by the Company Secretary, Edward Imoedemhe, the company’s He
  
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• Gwarzo condemns killing of Kano social media critic

  10-09-2026 08:56 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Ibrahim Hassan-WuyoKANO: The Kano State governorship candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Comrade Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo, has condemned the reported killing of social media critic, Ibrahim Khalil Dan Shagamu, in Gaida, Kumbotso Local Government Area of the state.Gwarzo, in a statement issued Thursday by his spokesperson, Ibrahim Garba Shuaibu, described the incident as disturbing and called on security agencies to thoroughly investigate the circumstances surrounding the death.
  
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• Higher FAAC allocations haven’t made Nigerians richer – Atiku

  10-09-2026 08:55 via vanguardngr.com
  
  ABUJA: Former Vice-President and presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, Atiku Abubakar, has described the Federal Account Allocation Committee, FAAC, disbursements to the three tiers of government as an “illusion”, arguing that rising nominal allocations have not translated into improved living standards for Nigerians.Atiku, in a statement issued on Wednesday by his media aide, Phrank Shaibu, said the increase in FAAC allocations must be viewed against the d
  
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• New Academic Session: Parents face hurdles as fees, cost of books, others escalate 

  10-09-2026 08:39 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Aniche ChiamakaThe current economic situation in the country has pushed many parents and guardians to the edge, as they contend with hike in tuition fees, high cost of books and even increase in hostel accommodation for their children and wards.Checks by our reporter across some schools, primary, secondary and even tertiary institutions, showed that parents have to pay more than they did last session, as their children resume for new academic session.For instance, prices of textbooks in core
  
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• Court orders INEC to use NDC logo – Dickson

  10-09-2026 08:30 via vanguardngr.com
  
  ABUJA: The National Democratic Congress, NDC, has secured a court order directing the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, to upload and use the party’s modified digital logo contained in its constitution, according to the party’s National Leader, Henry Seriake Dickson.Dickson, a former governor of Bayelsa State, disclosed this in a statement posted on his X platform, saying the judgment was delivered by the Federal High Court sitting in Abuja and presided over by Justic
  
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• 2027: Lagos APC begins ‘Mandate Must Continue’ campaign

  10-09-2026 08:25 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Olasunkanmi AkoniLAGOS: The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress, APC, has commenced its campaign for the 2027 governorship and House of Assembly elections, with the party rallying members and supporters around its “Mandate Must Continue” agenda.The State Chairman of the party, Pastor Cornelius Ojelabi, formally declared the campaign open on Tuesday, charging party leaders and members to intensify grassroots mobilisation across the state’s 20 local governmen
  
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• Police arrest two over Kano commentator’s killing

  10-09-2026 08:22 via vanguardngr.com
  
  KANO: The Kano State Police Command has arrested two suspects in connection with the killing of popular political commentator, Ibrahim Khalil Danshagamu, at his residence in Gaida Quarters, Kumbotso Local Government Area of the state.The suspects were arrested following an intelligence-driven operation after the commentator was allegedly attacked by unknown assailants who invaded his residence on Monday night.The command, in a statement issued Wednesday by its spokesman, SP Abdullahi Haruna Kiy
  
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• How Nigeria’s $1tn economy target reflects our 40-year reforms — Michal Cygan, Poland’s Ambassador to Nigeria 

  10-09-2026 08:22 via vanguardngr.com
  
  The Polish ambassador to Nigeria, Michal Cygan, has said Warsaw views Nigeria as a land of opportunity and is backing President Bola Tinubu’s $1 trillion economy target with concrete investments in infrastructure, education, and defence. In this exclusive interview, the ambassador, who led a Polish delegation to the LCCI Invest Nigeria conference and GITEX Nigeria, explained how Poland’s own painful 40-year transition from a state-run economy mirrored Nigeria’s current re
  
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• Kano political commentator found dead at home

  10-09-2026 08:18 via vanguardngr.com
  
  A social media political commentator, Ibrahim Khalil Dan Shagamu, has been found dead at his residence in Gaida, Kano State.The circumstances surrounding his death remained unclear as of the time of filing this report, but the incident has triggered calls for an immediate investigation by the authorities.Former Kano State governor and opposition politician, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, raised the alarm in a post on X on Tuesday, alleging that Dan Shagamu was found in a pool of blood at his home.Kwankw
  
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• NCDC takes over Nasarawa office, plans N400m remodeling

  10-09-2026 08:14 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Edwin Phillip, LafiaLAFIA: The North Central Development Commission, NCDC, has taken over its headquarters complex donated by the Nasarawa State Government and commenced plans to remodel the facility at a cost of over N400 million.Speaking after conducting journalists round the facility on Wednesday, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the commission, Dr. Cyril Yiltsen Tsenyi, said the remodeling was necessary to create adequate office space and provide a conducive working envir
  
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• Coup Threat: Why Nigeria can’t afford complacency – Expert

  10-09-2026 08:12 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Clifford Ndujihe, Politics EditorWITH military coups making a dramatic comeback across parts of Africa, a new study has warned that Nigeria cannot afford to assume that another military takeover is impossible, arguing that the political, economic and institutional conditions that triggered coups elsewhere on the continent are still present in Nigeria.The study, titled: “Closing the Barracks Gate? Notes on Preventing Military Coups in Nigeria,” by Dr Abdul-Wasi Moshood an associat
  
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• Cartoon: ‘When you fail, you repeat class’

  10-09-2026 07:56 via vanguardngr.com
  
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• Oil workers draw battle line against exploitative employers

  10-09-2026 05:37 via vanguardngr.com
  
  • As new President declares war on casualisation, other unfair practicesBy Victor Ahiuma-YoungFor years, contract staffing and prolonged casual employment have remained contentious issues in Nigeria’s oil and gas industry, leaving many workers performing permanent roles under the uncertainty of temporary employment.But with a new leadership at the helm of the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria, PENGASSAN, the union appears ready to draw a line in the sand.A
  
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• M-East crisis: Marketers to adjust prices as crude surges past $100 per barrel

  10-09-2026 05:02 via vanguardngr.com
  
  ***Experts call on FG to intervene to mitigate impact of petrol price adjustment
  ***Nigeria lacks barrels to maximise forex windfall — OPEC
  ***Expect higher diesel, transport, freight costs — ANALYST
  By Udeme Akpan, Energy Editor, Peter Egwuatu, Yinka Kolawole & Ediri EjohLAGOS — Oil marketers are set to adjust upwards the pump prices of petroleum products in the country as international crude benchmarks rose above $100 per barrel yesterday, increasing the cost of crude an
  
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• Tactical voting: How opposition can defeat Tinubu without a sole candidate, by Olu Fasan

  10-09-2026 04:53 via vanguardngr.com
  
  This is authorial licence. I am writing about a subject on which I have no particular interest, by which I mean that I’m not rooting for any candidate in next year’s presidential election. However, I am fascinated by how the opposition parties have been “strategising” to unseat President Bola Tinubu, yet doing so in fits and spurts, utterly discombobulated. With only four months to January’s presidential poll, opposition leaders have failed to agree on a single can
  
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• Re-elect my husband, we’re working to make Nigeria better – Tinubu’s wife

  10-09-2026 04:49 via vanguardngr.com
  
  First Lady empowers 2,500 Imo women, adds N100,000 cash to beneficiariesBy Emmanuel IheakaOWERRI — First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has appealed to voters in the South-East to support the re-election of her husband, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, in the 2027 presidential election.The First Lady said she wanted to enjoy a better Nigeria in her old age, adding that both she and the President were working to improve the country.Mrs Tinubu made the appeal on Wednesday in Owerri, I
  
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• 2027: Don’t turn your pulpits into platforms for incitement, Tinubu cautions bishops

  10-09-2026 04:40 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Chidinma Chukwu, AbujaABUJA — Ahead of the 2027 general election, President Bola Tinubu has urged Christian leaders to promote peace and responsible participation in the electoral process, warning against the use of the pulpit to incite violence or deepen divisions.Tinubu made the call on Wednesday in Abuja at the 2026 International Synod of Charismatic Archbishops, Bishops and Apostles, held at the National Christian Centre.Represented by the Secretary to the Government of the Federat
  
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• Nigeria must secure its agro-export future

  10-09-2026 04:36 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Nigeria cannot afford to sleepwalk into the European Union’s new deforestation regime. The warning that the country could put more than $1bn, or about N1.4tn, in annual agro-export earnings at risk should be treated as an economic emergency requiring urgent response. The European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) takes effect on December 30, 2026, for large and medium-sized operators, while micro and small operators generally have until June 30, 2027.The regulation covers cocoa, coffe
  
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• Why listening is the most underrated communication skill, by Ruth Oji

  10-09-2026 04:31 via vanguardngr.com
  
  There is no shortage of advice about listening. Every leadership book includes a chapter on it. Every communication workshop dedicates time to it. The guidance is remarkably consistent: make eye contact, avoid interrupting, ask clarifying questions, paraphrase what you have heard. This is all sensible. It is also insufficient, because it treats listening as a matter of receiving information accurately when listening is actually something quite different.I was in a meeting once where a colleague
  
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• 2027, APC and merchants of political violence, by Ikechukwu Amaechi

  10-09-2026 04:30 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Former Rivers State governor Chibuike Amaechi buried his mother, Ezinne Mary Oruah, on May 5, 2026 in Ubima, his ancestral Ikwerre hometown. It was a celebration of life. At 89 years, she lived long and well. Her son was not only a two-term governor but also Speaker of Rivers State House of Assembly for eight years and Minister of Transportation. When his ministerial tour of duty ended, he set his eyes on the country’s ultimate political diadem – presidency. He is Atiku Abubakar&rsq
  
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