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• Fubara completes APC registration, receives membership card amid tension with Rivers Assembly

  12-12-2025 17:36 via vanguardngr.com
  …as Wike remains silentBy Daniel Abia, Port HarcourtRivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, on Friday completed his registration with the All Progressives Congress (APC) and received his membership card, formally cementing his defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The move positions him as the automatic leader of the APC in the state.Speaking at Government House, Port Harcourt, after receiving the card, Fubara said his decision to join the APC was driven by his commitment
  
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• Ekpo ban: Backlash trails Eno’s executive order as critics push back

  15-12-2025 06:18 via vanguardngr.com
  By Egufe Yafugborhi, UYOGovernor Umo Eno’s ban on the Ekpo masquerade in Akwa Ibom State has continued to generate widespread backlash, with cultural groups, civil society actors and legal practitioners condemning the move, as an assault on tradition and an abuse of executive power.Read Also: Allegations of A Terrorist: Two former governors fueling insecurityThe controversy began on November 30 when the governor announced a ban on public display of Ekpo masquerades, citing security c
  
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• Father, son behind shooting that killed 15 in Australia

  15-12-2025 06:03 via vanguardngr.com
  A father and son opened fire on a Jewish festival at Sydney’s Bondi Beach in a shooting spree that killed 15 people including a child, authorities said Monday as they denounced the attack as antisemitic “terrorism”.The duo fired into crowds packing the beach for the start of Hanukkah on Sunday evening, sending people fleeing in panic across the tourist hotspot.A 10-year-old girl was among the 15 dead in Australia’s worst mass shooting for almost 30 years, while 42 more w
  
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• Troops kill over 14 terrorists, intercept ransom in nationwide operations

  15-12-2025 05:32 via vanguardngr.com
  Troops of the Nigerian Army have recorded major operational gains nationwide, killing over 14 terrorists and intercepting N9 million ransom in the last 48 hours.A credible source at Army Headquarters told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) that troops also apprehended several suspects and rescued many kidnapped victims in coordinated operations across multiple theatres.In the North-East, he said the troops of Operation HADIN KAI sustained offensive actions in Borno and Yobe States, killing 11 ISW
  
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• Osun 2026: APC plotting to destabilise our party – Accord Party chair

  15-12-2025 05:04 via vanguardngr.com
  We ‘re focus on winning guber poll – APC
  By Shina Abubakar, OsogboThe leadership of the Accord Party in Osun State has alleged that the All Progressives Congress(APC) is plotting to organise a parallel primary after the emergence of Governor Ademola Adeleke as its candidate for the 2026 Osun State Governorship election.The Nation recalled that a faction of the Accord Party kicked after the emergence of Adeleke as the candidate of the party, stressing that the national leadership led
  
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• Atiku, Obi, Mark, Oyegun to Tinubu: Nigeria must not become one-party state

  15-12-2025 05:00 via vanguardngr.com
  By Luminous JannamikeABUJA – Senior opposition leaders have issued a strong warning to President Bola Tinubu, accusing his administration of presiding over a gradual drift toward a one-party state and using state institutions to intimidate political opponents ahead of the 2027 general election.In a joint statement, the leaders expressed concern that Nigeria’s anti-corruption and security agencies are increasingly being viewed by the public as instruments of selective justice rather
  
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• Fuel Price: More commercial tomatoes grinders now use electric blenders

  15-12-2025 04:54 via vanguardngr.com
  Despite Dangote’s recent announcement on reduction of fuel price, a litre of fuel is still costly for commercial tomatoes grinders who use much more to carry out their businesses on daily basis.After a day’s job, the artisans complain that everything they make goes to fuel cost.As a result, the adoption of low-cost and low voltage consumption blenders arenow seeing lots of patronage.Some of the artisans who spoke to Economy&Lifestyle noted that the cost of replacing the big grin
  
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• How my pregnant wife, infant baby were set ablaze — husband

  15-12-2025 04:39 via vanguardngr.com
  By Bashir BelloResidents of Sabuwar Gandu in Kano metropolis have been thrown into mourning as yet to be identified assailant killed and set ablaze pregnant woman, Alawiyya Nasiru and her three-year-old infant baby, Ibrahim.The incident it was gathered occurred last Friday evening when the husband, Nasiru Hussaini was out to his workplace only to return to meet the lifeless body of his family members in a locked apartment in their house.The bereaved husband, Hussaini, who confirmed the incident
  
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• Man seeks justice as claims stall reading of late father’s will

  15-12-2025 04:37 via vanguardngr.com
  By Innocent AnabaA Lagos-based man, Mr. Kolawole Adesina, has called for judicial intervention over delays in the reading of his late father’s will, a situation he says has prolonged a family dispute and stalled the proper administration of the estate.Kolawole, son of the late Prince Emmanuel Adesina, a former senior manager with the United Bank for Africa, UBA, narrated that efforts to have his father’s will read at the Lagos State High Court have been repeatedly frustrated by obje
  
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• A-Court acquits businessman jailed 10-yrs for alleged fraud

  15-12-2025 04:35 via vanguardngr.com
  By Henry OjeluLAGOS—The Court of Appeal, Lagos Division, has acquitted businessman, Hilary Ogbobe, and set aside his conviction and sentences for obtaining money by false pretence and stealing, holding that the prosecution failed to prove its case beyond reasonable doubt.In a unanimous judgment delivered on November 27, 2025, by Justice Joseph Ekanem, with Justices Paul Bassi and Polycarp Kwahar concurring, the appellate court allowed Ogbobe’s appeal against the May 2, 2023 judgment
  
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• Eight-month-old baby, woman killed in Lagos road accident

  15-12-2025 04:33 via vanguardngr.com
  By Evelyn UsmanLAGOS—Two persons, including an eight-month-old baby, were killed in a road crash that occurred at the weekend on Ikorodu road, Lagos, at the weekend.Ten other persons were rescued with varying degrees of injuries. t was gathered that tragedy struck when a red long Tata commercial bus moving inward Anthony from Palmgroove suddenly lost control.The bus reportedly veered off its lane, broke through the median barrier and crashed head-on into a Volkswagen commercial bus convey
  
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• NDLEA bursts bandit’s drug supply chain, nabs fleeing supplier

  15-12-2025 04:31 via vanguardngr.com
  By Kingsley OmonobiThe National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, has recorded major breakthroughs in its nationwide offensive against illicit drug trafficking, arresting a notorious supplier of drugs to bandits operating in parts of Niger and Zamfara states, while intercepting large consignments of opioids and cannabis across the country.The agency, in a statement yesterday by its spokesman, Mr. Femi Babafemi, said the suspect, 33-year-old Mohammed Sani, popularly known as Gamboli, was arres
  
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• 2027: November not ideal for general election, BOOT party warns

  15-12-2025 04:06 via vanguardngr.com
  …. Says no need to legalize BVASBy Gabriel EwepuABUJA—ON the heels of the proposed electoral reforms, the Because Of Our Tomorrow, BOOT, Party, yesterday, warned that shifting 2027 general elections to November would not be ideal as it will terribly impact the electoral process and defeat the purpose.The warning was contained in a statement signed by the National Chairman, BOOT party, Sonny Adenuga, where the party also raised other concerns on key issues proposed for reforms ahead
  
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• Edo govt, Obaseki renew hostilities over hotel project

  15-12-2025 04:03 via vanguardngr.com
  Edo State government and former Governor Godwin Obaseki, yesterday, renewed hostilities over the funding and the state’s stake in the Radisson Hotel in Benin, the state capital.Last week, the State Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Kassim Afegbua, faulted Obaseki’s claim that the state committed N2 billion to acquire the property, which was later developed into the hotel.Afegbua revealed that the state owed N25 billion sourced from the stock market, noting that the loan was
  
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• WAEC/NECO fees: Benue orders refund of N106,000 charged by school

  15-12-2025 03:56 via vanguardngr.com
  ….Warns against exploitationBy Peter DuruThe Benue State Government, through the Education Quality Assurance and Examinations Board, BEQAE, has directed Jewel Model School, Makurdi, to immediately reverse the N106,000 being charged to parents for the registration of West African Examination Council, WAEC, and National Examinations Council, NECO, describing the levy as excessive and unjustifiable.The directive followed a series of petitions from aggrieved parents who accused the school of
  
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• Lagosians to enjoy first 30 Feet Xmas tree made of local fabric

  15-12-2025 03:55 via vanguardngr.com
  By Prince Osuagwu, HiTech EditorTechnology, culture and entertainment will fuse together to produce a colourful 30-foot Chrismas tree at the heart of Lagos metropolis on Christmas eve.This promises to be one of it’s kind since Lagos started leading other states in beautifying choice spots in the state with ornamental lightings and trees during the yuletide.This time around, a culture influencer and curator of Shakara Trybe Fashion enterprise, Miss Ebunoluwa Dosumu, is adding a touch of cu
  
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• Dangote alleges sleaze at NMDPRA, demands investigation

  15-12-2025 03:52 via vanguardngr.com
  …Projects N740 petrol price before ChristmasBy Udeme AkpanPresident and Chief Executive of Dangote Industries Limited, Aliko Dangote, has called for the investigation and prosecution of the Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), Engr. Farouk Ahmed accused him of economic sabotage, claiming it undermines domestic refining in Nigeria.Speaking at a press conference at the Dangote Petroleum Refinery yesterday, Dangote accused
  
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• Allegations of A Terrorist: Two former governors fueling insecurity

  15-12-2025 03:40 via vanguardngr.com
  By Musa UbandawakiSOKOTO — Notorious bandit leader, Bello Turji, has accused two former northern governors of fueling insecurity in the country, especially in the North.He also confirmed participating in a series of peace meetings with the Zamfara State government during the administration of a former governor of the state, but vehemently denied claims that he received N30 million or any material inducement to participate in the process.Efforts made to get the reaction of both former gove
  
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• Seized C-130 aircraft: 11 soldiers yet to be released in Burkina Faso — FG

  15-12-2025 01:58 via vanguardngr.com
  …Says we’re on top of situationBy Kingsley Omonobi & Favour UleborThe Federal Government said yesterday discussions were still ongoing over the detention of a Nigerian Air Force C-130 aircraft and 11 soldiers, noting they were yet to be released by the Burkinabe government.Recall that the aircraft, crew and soldiers onboard the plane were  seized on Monday, shortly after the crew made what it described as precautionary landing in Bobo Diulasso, Burkina Faso.The Nigeria Air
  
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• Presidency dismisses opposition allegations, defends Tinubu’s reforms, EFCC independence

  15-12-2025 01:52 via vanguardngr.com
  The Presidency has dismissed recent allegations by opposition politicians accusing President Bola Tinubu of undermining multi-party democracy and weaponising anti-corruption agencies, describing the claims as baseless and politically motivated.In a statement issued on Sunday, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Mr. Bayo Onanuga, said the opposition figures were engaging in “subterfuge and an empty search for scapegoats” following their political setbacks.Ac
  
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• Lagos Annual Food Festival has empowered many entrepreneurs — Sanwo-Olu

  15-12-2025 01:27 via vanguardngr.com
  By Olasunkanmi AkoniLagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has said the state’s annual food festival has empowered many entrepreneurs over the past six years, while also bringing families together to relax and experience diverse cuisines that reflect the Lagos food story.Sanwo-Olu made the remark on Sunday after participating in the cooking and tasting of seafood rice with stir-fried spinach at the 2025 Lagos Food Festival.The 2025 edition of the festival, themed “Taste Beyond Bo
  
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• Sanwo-Olu, Bamidele call for peace, unity, seek support for Tinubu

  15-12-2025 01:19 via vanguardngr.com
  As Lagos APC Holds Christmas, New Year Thanksgiving ServiceBy Olasunkanmi Akoni and Ebunoluwa SessouLagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Senate Majority Leader, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele, and other leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) have called on Nigerians to embrace peace, unity and continued support for President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda.The leaders made the call on Sunday at the third edition of the APC Christmas Carol of Nine Lessons, themed “Prince of
  
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• NAF recruitment: Over 20,000 applicants participate in nationwide aptitude test

  15-12-2025 01:09 via vanguardngr.com
  By Kingsley OmonobiThe Nigerian Air Force, NAF, has commenced the zonal general aptitude test for  2025 Basic Military Training Course, BMTC, 46 Recruitment Exercise, with over 20,000 applicants participating nationwide.The exercise is being conducted at 15 designated zonal centres in Sokoto, Minna, Kaduna, Kano, Bauchi, Maiduguri, Yola, Makurdi, Jos, Ilorin, Ipetu-Ijesa, Enugu, Benin, Port Harcourt, and Ikeja.Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, Director, Public Relations and Information, who di
  
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• ECOWAS cracks down on coups, warns Jammeh, reorders regional power structure

  14-12-2025 23:53 via vanguardngr.com
  By Johnbosco AgbakwuruThe Economic Community of West African States, ECOWAS, on Sunday drew a firm line against unconstitutional changes of government, condemning recent coups and attempted coups in the sub-region, warning of targeted sanctions against offenders.The regional body reaffirmed its readiness to deploy the ECOWAS Standby Force to defend constitutional order.At the close of the 68th Ordinary Session of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government at the State House Conferenc
  
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• Rodrygo scrapes Real Madrid win at Alaves

  14-12-2025 23:12 via vanguardngr.com
  Kylian Mbappe and Rodrygo Goes’s goals earned Real Madrid a tense 2-1 win at Alaves in La Liga on Sunday to potentially keep coach Xabi Alonso in his job.Madrid, second, reeled league leaders Barcelona’s advantage back to four points and recorded only their third victory in the last nine games across all competitions.After a home defeat by Manchester City in the Champions League on Wednesday, Spanish media reported anything but a victory would cost Alonso his position.After Mbappe&r
  
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• APC doesn’t pressurize any opposition member to decamp – Presidency

  14-12-2025 22:13 via vanguardngr.com
  By Johnbosco AgbakwuruThe Presidency on Sunday night refuted the claims that the All Progressives Congress, APC, arm-twisted and pressurised members of the opposition political parties to defect to the ruling party, saying the decanpees were motivated by the alleged noticeable gains of President Bola Tinubu’s reform programme.The Presidency also denied the allegation that the ruling APC is using the anti-graft agencies like the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, to harass and
  
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• APC does not pressure opposition members to defect – Presidency

  14-12-2025 22:13 via vanguardngr.com
  By Johnbosco AgbakwuruThe Presidency on Sunday night refuted the claims that the All Progressives Congress, APC, arm-twisted and pressurised members of the opposition political parties to defect to the ruling party, saying the decanpees were motivated by the alleged noticeable gains of President Bola Tinubu’s reform programme.The Presidency also denied the allegation that the ruling APC is using the anti-graft agencies like the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, to harass and
  
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• Death toll rises to 16 in Sydney beach shooting

  14-12-2025 21:48 via vanguardngr.com
  Sixteen people were killed and at least 40 others injured in a shooting at a Jewish festival celebration at Australia’s Bondi Beach, police said early Monday in an update of the casualty toll.“Police can confirm 16 people have died and 40 people remain in hospital following yesterday’s shooting at Bondi,” police in New South Wales posted on X.The police statement did not specify whether the toll included one of the shooters, who died in the attack.Vanguard News
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• Opposition leaders raise alarm over threat Nigeria’s multi-party democracy

  14-12-2025 20:59 via vanguardngr.com
  Prominent opposition leaders have raised the alarm over what they described as a deliberate attempt by the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to undermine Nigeria’s multi-party democracy through the politicisation of anti-corruption agencies.In a joint statement issued on Sunday, the leaders accused the Federal Government of weaponising institutions such as the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, the Nigeria Police and the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Rel
  
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• Tinubu has genuine intentions for Nigeria’s security, prosperity — APC

  14-12-2025 20:36 via vanguardngr.com
  The All Progressives Congress (APC) says Nigerians should not doubt President Bola Tinubu’s genuine intentions for a safer, united and prosperous country.The Lagos State APC Chairman, Pastor Cornelius Ojelabi, said this at the  3rd edition of the party ‘s “Christmas Carol and Nine Lessons” on Sunday evening.The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the programme, tagged “Prince of Peace (Omo Alade Alafia),” was held at the party’s secretariat i
  
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