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• FG deploys 13 ambulances to Ogun to boost emergency care

  06-09-2026 23:33 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Daniel KudayahThe Federal Government has deployed 13 emergency ambulances to Ogun State as part of efforts to strengthen pre-hospital and emergency medical care across the country.The Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr Iziaq Adekunle Salako, flagged off the deployment in Ogun with the distribution of three Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) ambulances, one Basic Life Support (BLS) ambulance and nine tricycle ambulances to selected health facilities in the state.The deployme
  
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• Mamuda Group Chairman and Board Delegation Visit Dangote Refinery, Meet Aliko Dangote

  12-09-2026 03:17 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Hassan Hammoud, Chairman and CEO of Mamuda Group, led a delegation of board members on an official visit to the Dangote Refinery in Lagos today. The visit included a meeting with Aliko Dangote, President and Chief Executive of Dangote Group, and his daughter, Fatima Dangote, Executive Director of Dangote Group.The delegation toured key sections of the refinery, one of the largest single-train petroleum refining facilities in the world. The visit gave Mamuda Group leadership firsthand insight in
  
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• Lukuwa appeals for calm after knife attack

  12-09-2026 01:57 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Musa Ubandawaki, SokotoSOKOTO: Sokoto-based Islamic cleric, Sheikh Musa Ayuba Lukuwa, has appealed for calm following an alleged knife attack on him shortly after the conclusion of Jumu’at prayer at his mosque in the Mabera area of Sokoto metropolis.Lukuwa, who sustained a minor injury around his neck during the incident on Friday, said he was well and urged his followers and members of the public not to panic over his condition.The cleric made the appeal in a video circulated on socia
  
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• Messi defies passage of time, makes Ballon d’Or history again   

  12-09-2026 01:50 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Lionel Messi is used to appearing in the history books, but this time the fact could be related to something that no trophy can show on its own: the duration of his longevity. Exactly 20 years passed between his first nomination, in 2006, and the current one.The most striking detail is not only his name on the list, but the time that has passed since that first appearance in 2006; with the nomination being completely official and concrete, exactly one generation has passed between the two momen
  
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• Segun Odegbami: Demystifying and humanising FIFA!

  12-09-2026 01:47 via vanguardngr.com
  
  On behalf of all Nigerians I welcome the delegation from FIFA to Nigeria.I wish them an enjoyable and fruitful stay.I pray that this will be the last time Nigerian football officials shall invite FIFA to the country for the purpose of resolving our self-inflicted domestic problems. Each time we did so (invite them) we put the organisation in a tight corner, making them to walk the thin line between Intervention and interference. According to FIFA’s fundamental principle, each of its
  
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• NFF: Public funding requires scrutiny

  12-09-2026 01:44 via vanguardngr.com
  
  ‎‎By Godwin Dudu-Orumen ‎Who owns Nigerian Football? ‎The people who built the game remain outside the room where its offices are shared. Where are the footballers?‎Not only the famous ones who appear on television when the Super Eagles are playing. I mean the men and women who came through Nigerian clubs, survived the local league, represented the country, and then spent years in serious football systems abroad. They have seen how clubs recruit, train, insure and prote
  
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• Onitsha stands still as Faithspiration Initiative hosts Ave Maria Praise 2026

  12-09-2026 01:25 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Polycarp IfeanyiHistory was made in Onitsha, the commercial hub of Anambra State, as thousands of people from across the state and neighboring states converged on the city to participate in Ave Maria Praise 2026.The event, themed “Fill the Jars, Make Room for Fresh Wine”John 2:1-11, was organized by Faithspiration Initiative, led by its founder, Very Rev. Fr. Dr. George Adimike, in honour of the birthday of the Blessed Virgin Mary.It was held at SS. John and Paul Catholic Church,
  
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• Augustine Eguavoen: When Interim Becomes an Identity

  12-09-2026 01:25 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Douglas Baye-Osagie  [email protected] Eguavoen is one of the enduring names in Nigerian football. His story stretches back to the great days of the Green Eagles in the 1980s and the Super Eagles in the 1990s, when Nigerian football was beginning to announce itself on the global stage. But for all the glory attached to Eguavoen the player, his journey as a coach has been a very different story — one marked by comebacks, departures, temporary assignments and an a
  
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• FIFA/NFF meeting: Nigeria has nothing to fear – Okpala

  12-09-2026 01:24 via vanguardngr.com
  
  .Players’ body kicks against unequal representation.Insists, ‘state FA chairmen must not outnumber us’ By Jacob AjomAs Nigerians await the meeting between officials of FIFA and stakeholders in Nigerian football tomorrow in Abuja, a former Nigerian international, Sylvanus Okpala has said that Nigeria has nothing to fear.Speaking with Sports Vanguard yesterday, Okpala said insinuations about possible negative outcome from FIFA fact-finding mission were unfounded. “Nig
  
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• F/Eagles: Okoku backs Uwe, by Emeka Obasi

  12-09-2026 01:20 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Andrew Uwe led the Flying Eagles to bronze at the USSR 1985 FIFA Under 20 World Championships. Later in the year, he was part of the Leventis United squad that played in the finals of the African Winners Cup. The towering defender featured for Iwuanyanwu Nationale in the finals of the1988 CAF Champions League.Now, Uwe is a qualified coach, with German and American licences. He is also a certified referee. Yet, this same man has been dribbled thrice by the Nigerian Football Federation for offeri
  
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• Your payslip explained! By Abimbola Abdur-rahman Lekki

  12-09-2026 01:18 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Again, there is an important distinction:A deduction from your salary is not necessarily an additional tax.Where the law recognises the deduction in determining chargeable income, it may reduce the amount of income on which your tax is calculated.Employees should therefore check their payslips and relevant remittance records to ensure that deductions described as NHF are properly accounted for.4. Health Insurance ContributionsQualifying contributions under the National Health Insurance Scheme a
  
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• APC’s ‘Unknown Bishops’ Get An Upgrade, by Emmanuel Aziken

  12-09-2026 01:16 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Just about this time four years ago, the All Progressives Congress, APC, found itself at the centre of one of the more bizarre spectacles of Nigeria’s 2023 election season.At the unveiling of Senator Kashim Shettima as Bola Tinubu’s presidential running mate, on July 20, 2022, an assortment of men and women dressed in the unmistakable robes of Christian clerics suddenly appeared. There were bishops, pastors and other supposed church leaders, complete with ecclesiastical garments tha
  
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• That blank space needs to be filled, by Muyiwa Adetiba

  12-09-2026 01:13 via vanguardngr.com
  
  I attended the book launch of Deolu Folarin, a classmate and longtime friend a couple of weeks ago. Titled ‘An Odyssey of a life marked by grace’, the book was to capture the highs and lows of his journey of 75 years on earth. A couple of days later, I attended the book launch of Mrs Bimbo Oloyede, celebrated newscaster and allegedly the first female newscaster on NTA (Nigeria Television Authority). Titled ‘Communication and Media in Nigeria’ it was to mark her 50 years
  
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• APC Janjaweeds and 2027: Will the Elections Hold? By Ugoji Egbujo

  12-09-2026 01:11 via vanguardngr.com
  
  The elections are in clear jeopardy. In Benue, a state ruled by a priest, state-financed hooliganism targeted at the opposition has sprouted. If a presidential candidate of one of the major parties cannot move around freely, then the elections, even if they hold, will be a sham.When Governor Alia barred Obi from entering Benue last year, many thought he was clowning. I said Alia was a total Alikirija. I could not put childishness and cynicism beneath a priest who had left the altar of God for t
  
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• Amusan wins silver at World Athletics Ultimate Championship

  12-09-2026 00:35 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Nigeria’s Tobi Amusan settled for silver in the women’s 100m hurdles at the inaugural World Athletics Ultimate Championship in Budapest, Hungary, on Friday.Amusan clocked 12.34 seconds to finish behind United States Olympic champion Masai Russell, who won the title in 12.22 seconds.Netherlands’ Nadine Visser completed the podium in 12.39 seconds.The result meant Amusan, the former world record holder in the event, could not reclaim the top spot from Russell, who broke the Nige
  
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• Killing of Nigerians: There will be consequences if…. Fani-Kayode warns South African govt

  11-09-2026 23:52 via vanguardngr.com
  
  ABUJA — Former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode, has condemned the alleged killing of two Nigerians in South Africa, warning that continued discrimination and attacks against Nigerian nationals could have consequences.Fani-Kayode, in a post on his Facebook handle on Friday, said he was “mortified and deeply shocked” by the reported murder of Bishop Michael Taiwo Fakunle in Johannesburg on September 4.According to him, Fakunle was allegedly threatened before unidentified
  
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• PANDEF mourns founding BoT member Horsfall

  11-09-2026 23:38 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Henry UmoruABUJA — The Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF), the apex socio-political body of the South-South geopolitical zone, has mourned the death of a founding member of its Board of Trustees, Chief Albert Korubo Horsfall, who died on Wednesday, September 9, 2026, at the age of 84.PANDEF described Horsfall as a distinguished national figure who played several leadership roles in Nigeria, particularly in the security and Niger Delta sectors.In a condolence statement signed by its Nationa
  
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• Dangote’s reputation to drive N2.15trn IPO — NIPR

  11-09-2026 23:38 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By John AlechenuABUJA: The President of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR), Dr Ike Neliaku, has expressed confidence that the planned initial public offering (IPO) of Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals FZE will be oversubscribed, citing investors’ confidence in the reputation of its Chairman, Aliko Dangote.Neliaku made the projection on Friday in Abuja at the NIPR’s 2026 third-quarter induction of new members.Speaking on knowledge, information, reputation a
  
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• Soludo’s wife condemns alleged child sexual abuse

  11-09-2026 23:36 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Vincent UjumaduAWKA: The wife of the Anambra State Governor, Dr Nonye Soludo, has expressed deep concern over the alleged sexual abuse and exploitation of a child by her mother in Onitsha, describing the report as “deeply disturbing”.The Anambra State Police Command had on September 10, 2026, arrested 36-year-old Anulika Onyeanusia in connection with the incident.The command said it acted on open-source intelligence following the circulation of a disturbing video allegedly showin
  
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• Police debunk fake release on 50,000 constables

  11-09-2026 23:34 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Kingsley OmonobiABUJA: The Nigeria Police Force has debunked a purported press release directing the commencement of training for 50,000 newly recruited police constables.The fake document, titled, “IGP OLATUNJI RILWAN DISU DIRECTS COMMENCEMENT OF TRAINING FOR 50,000 NEWLY RECRUITED POLICE CONSTABLES,” is circulating with the name and designation of the Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Ani Iniedu.In a statement on Friday, the Force headquarters described the document as false,
  
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• 2027: NDC to field candidates in 28 states — Umeh

  11-09-2026 23:23 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Providence AyanfeoluwaABUJA: The National Democratic Congress, NDC, has said it is fully prepared for the 2027 general elections, dismissing reports that the opposition party lacks governorship candidates in 12 states.Senator Victor Umeh, representing Anambra Central Senatorial District, also said the party would deploy agents to every polling unit across the country to protect its votes.Umeh, who spoke on Arise TV, described the reports about the party’s governorship candidates as pol
  
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• KASU Strike: Uba Sani approves new salary package

  11-09-2026 23:16 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Ibrahim Hassan-WuyoKADUNA: Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani, has approved the implementation of the 2025 Federal Government–Academic Staff Union of Universities (FGN-ASUU) salary agreement for academic staff of Kaduna State University (KASU), effective October 2026.The Commissioner of Education, Prof. Abubakar Sani Sambo, disclosed this on Friday at a press briefing in Kaduna, saying the approval followed the report and recommendations of the nine-member Government-KASU/ASUU Negotiation
  
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• UNIZIK ASUU suspends strike over August salary

  11-09-2026 23:14 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Vincent UjumaduAWKA: The Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK) branch of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has suspended its strike over the payment of incomplete August 2026 salary.The union members had withdrawn their services on September 7, 2026, vowing not to resume work until their full salaries were paid.However, in a statement on Friday, the ASUU branch Chairman, Comrade Innocent Nnubia, and Secretary, Comrade Osita Nnajiofor, said the complete August 2026 salary had been
  
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• Putin says European troop deployment in Ukraine would be ‘war against Russia’

  11-09-2026 23:11 via vanguardngr.com
  
  President Vladimir Putin warned on Friday that any deployment of European troops to Ukraine would amount to “a war against Russia” and said Moscow did not “pose a threat”.“At the moment, they say they are considering how to send troops onto Ukrainian territory. That means a war against Russia,” Russian news agencies quoted him as saying, referring to European leaders.“We are not threatening and have no intention of threatening European countries. W
  
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• EFCC, FBI probe alleged USAID funds diversion

  11-09-2026 23:09 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Innocent AnabaLAGOS: The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the United States Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) have agreed to deepen collaboration in investigating alleged diversion and mismanagement of funds provided under United States Government-supported programmes in Nigeria.The resolve was reached on Thursday, September 10, 2026, when Assistant Law Enforcement Attaché of the FBI, Marcus Maccain, led a delegation on a courtesy visit to the Acting Zonal Direc
  
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• ‘I’ve forgiven everyone,’ Onise extends olive branch

  11-09-2026 23:01 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Ishola BalogunThe newly installed Onise of Ise Kingdom, His Royal Majesty, Oba Adebowale Saliu, has extended an olive branch to all parties involved in the recent Obaship tussle, declaring that he has forgiven everyone and urging the people of the kingdom to unite for its development.The monarch spoke at the maiden edition of the Ise Community General Meeting, where he formally interacted with his subjects and outlined his vision for a new era of peace, reconciliation, unity and development
  
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• Police arrest woman over alleged child pornography

  11-09-2026 22:57 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Evelyn UsmanAWKA: The Anambra State Police Command has arrested a 36-year-old woman, Anulika Onyeanusia, over an alleged child pornography case in Onitsha and rescued four children in connection with the investigation.The arrest followed a video circulating online which allegedly showed a woman using sex toys on a minor.The Command said its operatives acted on information obtained through open-source intelligence and traced the suspect.During an operation conducted on Thursday evening, polic
  
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• SEDC to roll out community programmes in Southeast

  11-09-2026 22:50 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Anayo OkoliENUGU: The South East Development Commission (SEDC) says it will soon roll out community-based programmes aimed at improving the welfare and livelihoods of people in rural communities across the region.The Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of SEDC, Mark Okoye Jnr, disclosed this during the Commission’s Renewed Hope Community Advancement Programme (REHCAP) sensitisation and awareness campaign in Ngbo, Ohaukwu Local Government Area of Ebonyi State.Okoye said the Commis
  
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• Troops kill 18 terrorists, destroy logistics hubs in Borno

  11-09-2026 22:45 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Ndahi Marama, MaiduguriThe Air Component of Joint Task Force (North East), Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), employing a force package comprising Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) and attack platforms, conducted a successful air interdiction operation against a known terrorist enclave at Tumbunma Baba in the Tumbun general area of Borno State in close coordination with ground troops of Sector 1 OPHK, leading to the killing of over 18 terrorists with the destruction of their hubs
  
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• Abia police arrest four over alleged baby sale

  11-09-2026 22:37 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Over 220 others quizzed in 152 criminal casesRescue nine kidnap victims, recover 101 ammunitionBy Steve OkoUMUAHIA: The Abia State Police Command has arrested a man and three others allegedly caught while attempting to sell and traffic his 16-month-old daughter for financial gain.The four suspects were arrested by operatives of the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Gender Unit, at a hotel in Obi, Obingwa Local Government Area, on September 7, 2026.Commissioner of Police, CP Wilfre
  
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