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• Fubara’s defection: What it portends for Rivers

  15-12-2025 08:05 via vanguardngr.com
  By Ibisaki Willie-WillsTuesday, December 9, 2025, will be remembered as a turning point in Rivers State politics. It was the day the state Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara made the most consequential decision of his political journey, dumping the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the All Progressives Congress (APC).This was not a routine defection. It was a survival move, a power recalibration, and a signal that the political ground in Rivers has fundamentally shifted.More than a mere change of
  
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• Rivers PDP ex-chair raises concern over 2026 budget delay

  07-01-2026 16:41 via vanguardngr.com
  A former Caretaker Committee Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Rivers, Nname Ewor, has expressed concern that the state lacks an appropriate budget for the 2026 fiscal year.Ewor raised the issue on Wednesday during a “thank you” visit by Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, to Ahoada East Local Government Area, stressing the urgency of budget approval for lawful governance.He explained that Gov. Siminalayi Fubara had yet to present the 2026 budget
  
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• PDP in crisis, can’t woo Peter Obi, says Obidient Movement

  07-01-2026 16:41 via vanguardngr.com
  By Luminous JannamikeABUJA – The Obidient Movement has dismissed moves by a faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to court former Anambra State governor and 2023 presidential candidate, Mr. Peter Obi, insisting that the party’s unresolved internal crisis weakens any attempt to lure him back ahead of the 2027 general elections.The position was articulated by Dr. Tanko Yunusa, National Coordinator of the Obidient Movement, who spoke to Vanguard on Wednesday in Abuja while reac
  
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• Zelensky says Europeans gave no ‘unequivocal answer’ about plan if Russia attacks again

  07-01-2026 16:39 via vanguardngr.com
  Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Wednesday he had received no “unequivocal answer” from European allies about how they would defend Ukraine in the event Russia attacked again should a deal to end the war be reached.On Tuesday, European leaders and US envoys announced that they had agreed key security guarantees for Kyiv, including a US-led monitoring mechanism and a European multinational force that would be deployed if a ceasefire could be reached.But when asked if he
  
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• Air Peace secures additional B737-800 from KlasJet

  07-01-2026 16:25 via vanguardngr.com
  By Dickson OmobolaNigeria’s largest airline, Air Peace, has entered into a new Aircraft, Crew, Maintenance, and Insurance, ACMI agreement for an additional B737-800 from KlasJet, part of Lithuania-based Avia Solutions Group.This followed the collapse of SmartLynx Airlines, which wet-leased four A320-200s to Air Peace but abruptly ceased operations that allegedly caused the airline losses of about $15 million.KlasJet, in a statement to ch-aviation, confirmed that the wet-lease is for LY-BB
  
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• Warner Bros rejects updated Paramount takeover bid, backs Netflix deal

  07-01-2026 16:23 via vanguardngr.com
  The board of entertainment and news giant Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) urged shareholders Wednesday to reject an updated takeover bid by rival Paramount, saying it is inferior to Netflix’s offer.Paramount amended its hostile takeover bid in mid-December to include an over-$40 billion personal financing guarantee from tech titan Larry Ellison, an ally of US President Donald Trump.Ellison’s son David is the CEO of Paramount Skydance, which controls the historic Hollywood studio as wel
  
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• Nigeria records N12trn trade surplus, 21% non-oil export growth in H1 2025 — Trade Ministry

  07-01-2026 16:12 via vanguardngr.com
  …Special Economic Zones Generate $500 Million in Export Revenue, 20,000 JobsBy Progress Godfrey, AbujaNigeria recorded a N12 trillion trade surplus in the first half of 2025, as non-oil exports grew by 21 percent to $12.8 billion, signalling a strong rebound in trade driven by policy reforms under the Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment (FMITI).Overall trade value rose by 14 percent, supported by improved export processes, targeted trade reforms, and growing value addition
  
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• Stay clear of Edo politics, group warns Wike

  07-01-2026 16:00 via vanguardngr.com
  By Ozioruva Aliu BENIN CITY – AHEAD of the 2027 elections, a Benin group, the Aiguobasinmwin Movement Worldwide on Wednesday cautioned the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike to stay clear of the politics Benin which is the Edo South Senatorial District.The group in statement frowned at the purported Senatorial ambition of a former member of the House of Representatives, Hon Omoregie Ogbeide-Ihama alleged to have been pencilled down as the Senatorial Candidate for
  
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• Court orders interim forfeiture of 57 property belonging to Malami

  07-01-2026 15:56 via vanguardngr.com
  The Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the interim forfeiture of 57 properties suspected to be proceeds of unlawful activities linked to Mr Abubakar Malami, SAN, former Minister of Justice, to the Federal Government.Justice Emeka Nwite granted the order following an ex parte motion moved by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC)’s lawyer, Ekele Iheanacho, SAN, to the effect.The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the multi-billion naira landed properties are locate
  
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• US seizes Russia-flagged oil tanker chased to North Atlantic

  07-01-2026 15:55 via vanguardngr.com
  The United States on Wednesday seized a Russian-flagged oil tanker in the North Atlantic after pursuing it from off the coast of Venezuela, in an operation set to ratchet up tensions with Moscow.US officials say the tanker is part of a so-called shadow fleet that carries oil for countries such as Venezuela, Russia and Iran in violation of US sanctions.The ship had thwarted an earlier attempt to board it last month near Venezuela, where a US raid on Saturday toppled the country’s auth
  
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• US military announces new seizure of sanctioned tanker in Caribbean

  07-01-2026 15:55 via vanguardngr.com
  The US military on Wednesday announced the seizure of a sanctioned tanker ship in the Caribbean Sea, the second vessel taken by American forces that day.US personnel “apprehended a stateless, sanctioned dark fleet motor tanker without incident. The interdicted vessel, M/T Sophia, was operating in international waters and conducting illicit activities in the Caribbean Sea,” US Southern Command, which is responsible for the area, said in a post on X.AFP
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• Aircraft owners, pilots association boss dismisses cheap air fare claims

  07-01-2026 15:51 via vanguardngr.com
  By Dickson OmobolaPresident of the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association of Nigeria, Dr Alex Nwuba, has challenged claims that air fares in Nigeria are among the cheapest globally, saying the country ranks as the least affordable market, with the highest real cost burden on travellers.Nwuba, in a recent study titled ‘Reassessing Nigerian Airfares: A Global Affordability Perspective,’ compared the affordability of domestic air travel in Nigeria with that of 19 other countries.He sta
  
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• Arsenal boss Arteta ‘sad’ to see Amorim sacked by Man Utd

  07-01-2026 15:47 via vanguardngr.com
  Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta said on Wednesday that he was “sad” to see rival boss Ruben Amorim sacked by Manchester United as he reflected on the brutal nature of their trade.Amorim was dismissed by the Premier League giants on Monday after just 14 months in charge.The Portuguese coach’s exit followed growing tensions with senior Old Trafford officials, including director of football Jason Wilcox, over recent days.United co-owner Jim Ratcliffe had previously suggested that Am
  
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• Soludo mourns Anambra brothers killed in Lagos GNI building fire

  07-01-2026 15:40 via vanguardngr.com
  Gov. Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra has expressed deep sorrow over the death of three brothers from the state who lost their lives in the recent Lagos Island fire outbreak on 2025 Christmas Eve 2025.The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) recalls that fire had gutted the 25-storey building of Great Nigeria Insurance (GNI) House located on Martins Street, Lagos Island, on Dec. 24, 2025.In a condolence message released by his Press Secretary, Mr Christian Aburime, on Wednesday in Awka, Soludo described the
  
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• FG to establish fire stations in public tertiary institutions

  07-01-2026 15:38 via vanguardngr.com
  By Omeiza Ajayi, ABUJAThe Federal Government has announced plans to establish functional fire stations within public tertiary institutions across Nigeria as part of efforts to strengthen fire prevention, emergency response and the protection of lives and critical national assets in the education sector.The Controller General of the Federal Fire Service (FFS), Samuel Olumode Adeyemi, disclosed this on Wednesday during the decoration of newly promoted senior officers of the Service at its headqua
  
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• Viral defection claim falters as PDP moves to woo Obi, Atiku ahead of 2027

  07-01-2026 15:31 via vanguardngr.com
  By Luminous JannamikeABUJA – A viral social media message claiming that five serving governors, 18 senators and several members of the House of Representatives are set to defect to the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has failed to stand up to verification, even as a faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) confirms fresh moves to engage key opposition figures ahead of the 2027 general elections.The message, which circulated widely across WhatsApp and other social media platforms, l
  
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• 2027: Datti Baba-Ahmed hints at Presidential run with Labour Party

  07-01-2026 15:29 via vanguardngr.com
  By John AlechenuAbuja: The Vice-Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party LP, in the 2023 elections, Dr. Datti Baba-Ahmed, has given a hint about a possible presidential run on the platform of the party.This is sequel to the decision of his erstwhile principal, Mr. Peter Obi to decamp from the LP to join the African Democratic Congress , ADC.Baba-Ahmed made his decision to remain in the LP fold and possibly run for the 2027 polls while addressing party faithful at a rally, at the LP National H
  
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• Wike alleges Fubara cancelled administration’s 10,000 jobs for Rivers youths

  07-01-2026 15:25 via vanguardngr.com
  …As Nwuche, Ahoada cement support for Tinubu’s re-electionBy Davies IheamnachorThe Minister of Federal Capital Territory, Chief Nyesom Wike, has alleged that his successor, the Governor of Rivers State, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, upon resumption of office cancelled an employment process by his (Wike’s) administration which engaged 10,000 youths of the state.Wike regretted that Fubara was priding with projects he (Wike) started in Ahoada and Emohua areas, describing Fubara as &lsq
  
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• Crypto Casino CoinPoker Revamps Real Money Poker App On iPhone And Android With Freeroll Giveaways

  07-01-2026 15:22 via vanguardngr.com
  Decentralized crypto casino and poker site CoinPoker has launched a long awaited upgrade to its mobile platform. Previously only available as an Android app, the revamped poker app is now also compatible with iPhone devices in-browser with no download required.To access the site on iOS, players simply need to visit play.coinpoker.com on any mobile browser such as Chrome or Safari.Alongside improving the mobile poker app for speed and stability worldwide, CoinPoker has also added a new tournamen
  
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• Barca, Real Madrid draw 2nd division sides in Copa del Rey last 16

  07-01-2026 15:18 via vanguardngr.com
  Holders Barcelona will travel to Racing Santander in the last 16 of the Copa del Rey while Real Madrid will meet Albacete after both were drawn against second division opposition on Wednesday.The other teams involved in the Spanish Super Cup, Atletico Madrid and Athletic Bilbao, also face second-tier opponents.Tournament rules dictate the Super Cup teams face the lowest ranked teams remaining, until later in the competition.Atletico will visit two-time winners Deportivo La Coruna, while Athleti
  
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• Carrick, Solskjaer set for Man Utd talks after Amorim exit

  07-01-2026 15:14 via vanguardngr.com
  Michael Carrick and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer could each hold fresh talks with Manchester United as the club seek to appoint an interim head coach after the sacking of Ruben Amorim, according to British media reports.The two former United players are believed to have held a first round of informal discussions with sporting director Jason Wilcox on Tuesday, ahead of United’s Premier League match at Burnley.Another former United star Darren Fletcher, who is in charge of the Under-18 side, has be
  
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• APC welcomes over 50,000 defectors in Oyo State

  07-01-2026 15:07 via vanguardngr.com
  By Adeola BadruThe All Progressives Congress (APC) has reinforced its political presence in Oyo State with the formal reception of more than 50,000 defectors from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Social Democratic Party (SDP), and African Democratic Congress (ADC).
  Party leaders described the move as a significant boost to APC’s growing influence across the state.The defectors, drawn from all 33 local government areas, were received by the Oyo State Ambassador of the Renewed Hope, Sena
  
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• Alleged 2027 Governorship Ambition: Minister suspends aide over write-up, denies interest

  07-01-2026 15:05 via vanguardngr.com
  By Joseph Erunke, AbujaThe Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has distanced himself from a political write-up titled “Malagi 2027,” which speculated on possible permutations ahead of the 2027 Niger State governorship election.In a disclaimer issued on Wednesday, the Minister’s office clarified that the article was authored without authorisation by one of his aides, Sa’idu Enagi, stressing that the views expressed do not reflect the position
  
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• Meet Ofodile Anulika, Nigerian air force officer who designed Nigeria’s first indigenous military-grade UAV

  07-01-2026 15:03 via vanguardngr.com
  Nigeria has recorded a significant milestone in its military technology drive with the development of its first indigenously produced military-grade Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV), designed by a Nigerian Air Force officer, Lieutenant Nkemdilim Anulika Ofodile.Lieutenant Ofodile, an aerospace engineer in the Nigerian Air Force, led the design of the Tsaigumi Tactical UAV, marking a major step in Nigeria’s quest for technological self-reliance in military aviation. The UAV was officially unv
  
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• NYSC to deploy corps members based on security conditions, policies

  07-01-2026 15:00 via vanguardngr.com
  The Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brig.-Gen. Olakunle Nafiu has said that the deployment of corps members must be guided by prevailing security conditions and relevant government policies.Nafiu stated this on Wednesday in Abuja while delivering a keynote address at the 2026 Batch A Pre-Mobilisation Workshop, themed “Enhancing Service Delivery Across the NYSC Mobilisation Value Chain.”He stressed that the safety, welfare and dignity of corps members rem
  
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• Community parades teenager naked for stealing yams

  07-01-2026 14:49 via vanguardngr.com
  By Emma Unah, CalabarA 17-year-old boy, simply identified as Ipo Agba, has been paraded naked around Ajegbole community in Gabu Ward of Yala Local Government Area of Cross River State for allegedly stealing yams.The teenager was accused of using a tricycle (keke) to invade a farm in the community and cart away about 20 tubers of yam, which he allegedly attempted to sell at a local market.Eyewitnesses said the boy, whose father is a prominent farmer in the area, took advantage of the community&r
  
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• China slams Trump’s plan to control Venezuela’s oil as illegal move

  07-01-2026 14:40 via vanguardngr.com
  China on Wednesday sharply criticised U.S. President Donald Trump’s planned intervention in Venezuela’s oil industry.The “outrageous use of force against Venezuela” by the United States and the demand that the country should manage its oil resources according to the “America first” principle constitute harassment, violate international law, and harm the rights of the Venezuelan people, Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning said.Venezuela has full sovereignty
  
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• Full List: Countries Trump sent warnings to after Venezuela strike

  07-01-2026 14:30 via vanguardngr.com
  After the seizure of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro by US forces at the weekend, President Donald Trump and senior members of his administration have issued a series of warnings directed at several governments.Trump said on Sunday that the United States was focused on ensuring neighboring countries were “viable and successful,” adding that oil resources should be allowed to flow freely.
  He also declared that “American dominance in the Western Hemisphere will never
  
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• 10 affordable meal-prep ideas for a ‘broke’ January

  07-01-2026 14:22 via vanguardngr.com
  January is often the toughest month financially for many Nigerians. After festive spending in December, budgets are tight, salaries come late, and food prices remain high.
  Meal-prepping affordable, filling meals can help stretch limited resources while ensuring proper nutrition. Here are 10 budget-friendly Nigerian meal-prep ideas to help you survive a “broke” January without sacrificing health.1. Rice and Stew (Cook Once, Eat Multiple Times)Plain white rice paired with a well-prepa
  
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• Heavy taxes, low wages, rising debt, threats to nation’s stability, NLC warns

  07-01-2026 14:17 via vanguardngr.com
  …Urges FG to rethink new tax lawsBy Victor Ahiuma-YoungThe Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has warned that the combination of heavy taxation, low wages and rising national debt poses a serious threat to Nigeria’s economic and democratic stability, urging the Federal Government to urgently rethink the new tax laws and re-engage organised labour.NLC President Joe Ajaero issued the warning in Abuja yesterday at the book launch and 85th birthday celebration of the founding President of t
  
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