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• FG orders two-week closure of First Niger Bridge

  04-09-2026 11:57 via punchng.com
  
  The Federal Government has ordered a two-week closure of the First Niger Bridge for urgent maintenance. Motorists are advised to use the Second Niger BridgRead More: https://punchng.com/fg-orders-two-week-closure-of-first-niger-bridge/
  
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• SFU probes multi-billion-dollar fraud in oil sector

  07-09-2026 01:15 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Emma NnadozieThe Police Special Fraud Unit, SFU, Ikoyi, Lagos, has commenced investigations into alleged massive fraud running into billions of dollars in Nigeria’s oil and gas sector.
  The unit reportedly began probing the alleged fraud following complaints from concerned Nigerians and intelligence networks said to have uncovered what could be one of the biggest scams in the country’s oil and gas industry.
  In one of the cases, the investigation followed a petition by an anti-corr
  
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• Brain drain: Nigeria risks losing more eye specialists, OSN warns

  07-09-2026 01:12 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Damilola SamuelNigeria’s shortage of eye-care specialists could worsen as more ophthalmologists leave the country, with the Ophthalmological Society of Nigeria (OSN) estimating that the migration of a single specialist could cost the economy about $150,000 annually.The President of OSN, Dr Gloria Patrick-Ferife, raised the concern in a communiqué issued at the end of the society’s 51st Annual General Meeting and Scientific Conference in Abuja.The three-day conference, them
  
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• Colon cancer: Widow, 38, appeals for N5m to undergo chemotherapy

  07-09-2026 01:03 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Sola OgundipeAt 38, Aminat Bello should be building her fashion business and raising her three sons, instead, she is battling colon cancer and struggling to raise the money needed to complete her treatment.
  A widow, Aminat’s ordeal began on December 15, 2025, when she developed severe abdominal pain that left her unable to stand. Medical tests later revealed a tumour in her colon.
  She underwent surgery to remove the tumour on March 18, 2026. She was subsequently referred to the NSIA-LU
  
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• Osimhen suffers groin injury as Galatasaray confirm adductor strain

  07-09-2026 00:39 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen has suffered a groin injury, with Galatasaray confirming that medical examinations detected a moderate-to-advanced strain in his right adductor muscle group.The Turkish champions said Osimhen underwent MRI and advanced examinations at Acıbadem Hospital alongside teammate Mario Lemina, who was also diagnosed with a similar injury.In a statement, Galatasaray said: “Following the completion of MR and advanced examinations at our sponsor Acıbadem
  
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• Koeman Jr makes history as first Eredivisie goalkeeper to score twice in a match

  07-09-2026 00:29 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Ronald Koeman Jr made Eredivisie history on Sunday after becoming the first goalkeeper to score twice in a single match, rescuing a 2-2 draw for Telstar against Cambuur.The 31-year-old, son of former Netherlands and Barcelona star Ronald Koeman, converted two penalties as Telstar fought back after falling two goals behind.Telstar were reduced to 10 men in the 22nd minute following Nökkvi Thórisson’s red card, but managed to stay in the contest.Cambuur took control after the br
  
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• Nigeria pretending to practise democracy – Donald Duke

  07-09-2026 00:17 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Former Cross River State governor and presidential candidate of Peoples Redemption Party, PRP, Donald Duke, has declared that Nigerians were better off under military rule.He argued that 27 years of civilian government had imposed enormous costs without delivering corresponding improvements in the lives of the people.“The people were better off under the military. At least governance was not that expensive,” Duke said in an interview weekend.He added that the assessment should be me
  
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• Iran threatens greater force if US launches more attacks

  06-09-2026 23:43 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Iran’s top negotiator on Sunday threatened a more forceful response to any further US attacks after Tehran targeted American warships in their latest round of clashes.The exchanges of fire, which began with US raids last week, come amid a deadlock in the six-month war between the two foes.Iran has maintained its stranglehold on the strategic Strait of Hormuz while Washington continues a counter-blockade of Iranian ports.Washington is also seeking to choke Iran’s economy, rolling out
  
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• NOUN bursar shot dead while returning from Gusau

  06-09-2026 23:39 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Joseph Erunke, AbujaThe National Open University of Nigeria, NOUN, has announced the death of its Bursar, Mallam Nasiru Marafa, who was reportedly shot dead while returning from Gusau, Zamfara State.The university announced Marafa’s death in a statement on Sunday, describing it as a “sudden and untimely” loss of a senior administrator who had served the institution in various capacities.However, the university did not disclose the exact location of the attack or details sur
  
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• Police arrest 10 suspected vandals, recover cables in Abuja

  06-09-2026 23:36 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Kingsley OmonobiThe Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Police Command has arrested 10 suspected vandals in separate operations in Kubwa, Wuye and the National Mosque area of Abuja, recovering armoured cables and a vandalised solar-powered street light.The command said on Sunday that the arrests were part of its efforts to protect critical public infrastructure in the Federal Capital Territory.The command’s spokesperson, SP Josephine Adeh, said the suspects were arrested during separate op
  
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• IGP Disu inspects 23 police barracks, pledges improved welfare

  06-09-2026 23:34 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Kingsley OmonobiThe Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has inspected 23 police barracks across the country as part of efforts to assess the living conditions of personnel and their families and identify areas requiring urgent intervention.A statement by the Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Aniete Iniedu, on Sunday said the inspection covered residential quarters and other welfare facilities within the barracks.According to the statement, Disu interacted with personnel
  
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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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• How to identify a collapsing building – NEMA

  06-09-2026 23:28 via vanguardngr.com
  
  The National Emergency Management Agency, NEMA, has urged Nigerians to remain alert to warning signs that could indicate an impending building collapse.NEMA gave the warning in a post on its X platform on Sunday, noting that building collapses are often preceded by visible or audible signs of structural distress.According to the agency, cracks, unusual sounds, tilting walls, sagging floors and other structural changes should not be ignored.It urged members of the public to learn to recognise th
  
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• NELFUND debunks claim of life jail term over loan repayment

  06-09-2026 23:02 via vanguardngr.com
  
  The Nigerian Education Loan Fund, NELFUND, has dismissed as false a viral publication claiming that President Bola Tinubu approved life imprisonment for students who fail to repay their education loans after graduation.NELFUND described the claim as “fake news” in a post on its official X account on Sunday, where it also shared an image of the purported newspaper front page being circulated online.The doctored publication, dated Thursday, May 27, 2027, carried the headline: “A
  
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• ‘We need to keep calm and carry on’ after Arsenal defeat – Alonso

  06-09-2026 22:28 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Xabi Alonso urged Chelsea to use their 2-1 defeat at Arsenal on Sunday as a valuable lesson in the race to catch the Premier League champions.Blues boss Alonso had presided over free-scoring wins against Fulham and Brighton in the top-flight and Luton in the League Cup.But Arsenal, who have won their opening three games, inevitably proved a far more formidable opponent in a pulsating London derby at the Emirates Stadium.Morgan Rogers put Chelsea ahead after just 77 seconds but Kai Havertz equal
  
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• 2027: I know Tinubu’s mistakes, I won’t blame him when I become President — Adebayo

  06-09-2026 22:24 via vanguardngr.com
  
  The presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Adewole Adebayo, has said he is fully aware of the shortcomings of President Bola Tinubu’s administration but would not blame the incumbent if he succeeds him as president in 2027.Adebayo said he understood the challenges confronting the country and the policies of the Tinubu administration that he considered wrong, insisting that whoever takes over government must accept both its achievements and liabilities.He made the rem
  
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• 2027: Moro flags off campaign, accuses Alia of neglecting Zone C

  06-09-2026 21:36 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Peter Duru, MakurdiSenate Minority Leader and Senator representing Benue South Senatorial District, Abba Moro, has accused the administration of Governor Hyacinth Alia of neglecting the district, saying the people of Zone C had “never had it so bad” under the present government.Moro spoke at St. Andrew’s Primary School Field, Otukpo, where he formally flagged off his campaign for re-election to the Senate in the 2027 general elections.Addressing a large gathering of support
  
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• ‘I’m alive,’ Actress Ruth Kadiri debunks death rumour

  06-09-2026 21:25 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Nollywood actress and filmmaker Ruth Kadiri has debunked reports claiming that she died, assuring fans that she is alive, safe and was not involved in any accident.Kadiri addressed the rumour on Sunday after false reports circulated across social media, causing concern among her followers.In a video shared on her Instagram page, the actress urged members of the public to disregard the reports and report social media pages spreading the false information.“Please note that I am alive. I did
  
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• OPEC+ maintains output as Nigeria seeks higher production

  06-09-2026 21:10 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Udeme Akpan, Energy EditorThe Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries and its allies, OPEC+, has maintained October oil production levels for seven major producers, as Nigeria seeks to increase crude output and strengthen its revenues from the global oil market.Saudi Arabia, Russia, Iraq, Kuwait, Kazakhstan, Algeria and Oman agreed at a virtual meeting on September 6, 2026, to maintain their September 2026 required production levels for October after reviewing global market conditi
  
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• New Zealand visa allows foreign students to stay up to 5 years

  06-09-2026 21:00 via vanguardngr.com
  
  New Zealand’s Pathway Student Visa allows international students to study up to three courses consecutively on a single visa, providing they have an approved study pathway and meet the country’s visa requirements.The visa allows eligible students to remain in New Zealand for up to five years, depending on the length of their study pathway.Applicants must have an offer of place from an approved pathway education provider and demonstrate that they have enough money to pay their tuitio
  
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• Governor Adeleke embarks on vacation in Europe

  06-09-2026 20:56 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Shina Abubakar, OsogboOSOGBO — Following the conclusion of the governorship election, Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke on Sunday travelled out of the country for a vacation.A statement issued by his spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed, said the governor travelled to Europe for the vacation but did not disclose how long he would be away from the state.Rasheed said Adeleke would also use the trip to undergo medical checks in the United Kingdom and visit other destinations to be announced la
  
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• Gerard evicted from BBNaija season 11

  06-09-2026 20:43 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Big Brother Naija Season 11 housemate Gerard has been evicted from the reality TV show, bringing the latest round of exits in the ‘Show Ya Sef’ house to an end.Gerard’s eviction was announced during the live eviction show on Sunday as the competition enters another stage.He was among 15 housemates nominated for possible eviction in the sixth week of the competition.
  Gerard’s exit follows the evictions of Martins, Mercedes, Kamsy, Cassi, Sultex and Goddessa. Neche also le
  
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• Atiku faults Tinubu over rising fuel, fertiliser prices

  06-09-2026 20:37 via vanguardngr.com
  
  …Cites CORAN, Trump in support of production subsidyBy Omeiza AjayiABUJA — Presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, Atiku Abubakar, has faulted President Bola Tinubu’s handling of fuel subsidy removal, citing increases in the prices of petrol, fertiliser and cement as evidence of the rising cost of living under the administration.Atiku, in a statement issued by his Senior Special Assistant on Public Communication, Phrank Shaibu, said fertiliser had rise
  
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• Oba of Benin suspends palace praise singers over unauthorised performance

  06-09-2026 20:32 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Ozioruva AliuBENIN CITY — The Oba of Benin, His Majesty Omo N’Oba N’Edo Uku’Akpolokpolo, Oba Ewuare II, has indefinitely suspended the Isikhuan royal praise singers over an alleged breach of palace rules and Benin tradition.The group allegedly violated an ancient Benin taboo a few days ago by staging a traditional performance said to be exclusively reserved for the Oba at the residence of Chief Gabriel Osawaru Igbinedion, the Esama of Benin, in Edo State.The Oba also
  
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• Police barracks: IGP sets December-January target for officers’ return

  06-09-2026 20:29 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Evelyn UsmanThe Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Disu, has said some redeveloped police barracks in Lagos should be ready for occupation between December 2026 and January 2027.Disu expressed concern over the prolonged displacement of police officers following the demolition of dilapidated barracks, saying the police hierarchy was determined to ensure their return to decent accommodation as soon as possible.The IGP spoke during an inspection tour of police housing projects across Lag
  
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• 13-year-old boy dies in accidental shooting in Bauchi

  06-09-2026 20:27 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Christopher Ameh, BauchiA 13-year-old boy, Mubarak Mohd, has died after accidentally shooting himself with a loaded dane gun in Udubo village, Gamawa Local Government Area of Bauchi State.The incident occurred on Saturday, September 5, at about 4:30pm, according to the Bauchi State Police Command.The command’s spokesperson, SP Nafiu Habib, disclosed this in a statement issued on Sunday.Habib said the gun belonged to a 35-year-old hunter, Suleiman Hamza, who had returned from a hunting
  
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• Court stops further demolition of Broad Street property after council’s quit notice

  06-09-2026 20:22 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Innocent AnabaA Lagos State High Court has halted further demolition and construction on a disputed property at 168 Broad Street, Lagos Island, following a 48-hour quit notice issued by the Lagos Island Local Government of the state.
  Trial judge, Justice Yetunde Adesanya granted the pre-emptive order after the property’s alleged owner, Dr. Abimbola Adebowale, claimed that the premises were partly demolished and subsequently taken over by Taiwo Ige Yusuf, who allegedly commenced prepara
  
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• Arsenal come from behind to beat Chelsea 2-1 in London derby

  06-09-2026 19:48 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Arsenal delivered an emphatic response to Chelsea’s emergence as potential Premier League title contenders with a 2-1 win that ended their rivals’ unbeaten start on Sunday.Mikel Arteta’s side trailed to Morgan Rogers’ second-minute goal in a pulsating London derby at the Emirates Stadium.But the champions showed why they are firm favourites to retain the title with a blistering response to that early setback.Kai Havertz bagged the equaliser against his former club midway
  
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• Nigerians in UK with delayed contactless passports asked to submit details

  06-09-2026 18:57 via vanguardngr.com
  
  The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has asked Nigerians in the United Kingdom who completed their Contactless Passport Application but are yet to receive their passports to submit their details for resolution.The Service made this known in a post on its official X handle on Sunday, urging affected applicants to complete a Contactless Passport Application Resolution Form.“Are you in the United Kingdom and have completed your Contactless Passport Application but yet to receive your passpo
  
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• Yamal hits double as Barcelona put 5 past Valencia

  06-09-2026 18:49 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Lamine Yamal struck twice for Barcelona as they demolished Valencia 5-0 on Sunday to maintain their 100 percent start in La Liga.The reigning champions moved three points clear at the top of La Liga, after Jose Mourinho’s Real Madrid lost 1-0 at Real Betis on Friday.Fermin Lopez, Raphinha and Pedri were also on target for Hansi Flick’s swaggering visitors on a hot afternoon on Spain’s east coast.Yamal did not take part in the team training session on Saturday after a knock but
  
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