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• Gov. Lawal launches Zamfara State 10-year development plan

  05-12-2025 21:08 via vanguardngr.com
  Governor Dauda Lawal has unveiled the Zamfara State Development Plan (2025–2034), describing it as a long-term, evidence-based roadmap that reflects the aspirations of the people and the collective goal of transforming the state.The governor launched the plan on Friday at the JB Yakubu Secretariat in Gusau.According to a statement by his spokesperson, Sulaiman Bala Idris, the state government engaged KPMG Advisory as the lead consultant for the development of the plan. KPMG worked closely
  
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• Transport minister directs NRC to improve services delivery

  09-12-2025 22:18 via vanguardngr.com
  The Minister of Transportation, Mr Said Alkali, has directed the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) to intensify reforms across the nation’s rail network to boost safety and  efficiency.This is contained in a statement signed  by Mr Alkali Jibril, the Special Assistant on Media and Publicity to the Minister of Transportation, in Abuja on Tuesday.Alkali stated that the directive essentially followed recent public feedback on the sector’s developments and the need for an ove
  
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• Ogun disability community pleads with Abiodun for inclusion

  09-12-2025 21:43 via vanguardngr.com
  The Ogun Disability Community has made a passionate appeal to Gov. Dapo Abiodun to respect and recognise their rights in the state’s scheme of things.Mr Abdulwahab Matepo, interim National President, Spinal Cord Injuries Association of Nigeria (SCIAN), stated this while addressing newsmen on behalf of the community in Abeokuta on Tuesday.Matepo said the state was too enlightened to allow more than 15 per cent of its population with disabilities to continue living in exclusion.Therefore, h
  
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• Abduction of schoolchildren is a lesser evil than killing soldiers — Gumi

  09-12-2025 21:13 via vanguardngr.com
  Kaduna-based Islamic cleric, Ahmad Gumi, says the abduction of schoolchildren is a “lesser evil” when compared with the killing of soldiers.According to Gumi,  both acts are condemnable, but they do not fall within the same moral category.Gumi stated this in an interview with the BBC published on Tuesday, where he defended earlier comments that had drawn criticism from security analysts and members of the public.The cleric said  his assertion is based on a moral hierarchy,
  
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• Fubara’s exit a ‘self-inflicted injury – PDP

  09-12-2025 20:41 via vanguardngr.com
  By Luminous JannamikeThe Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has warned that Governor Siminalayi Fubara’s defection to the All Progressives Congress (APC) poses a serious threat to Nigeria’s democratic equilibrium, saying the move accelerates the country’s drift toward a ‘one-party state.’The party argued that the political upheaval in Rivers State reflects a deeper erosion of democratic norms and the growing influence of powerful actors over state institutions.In a sta
  
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• Tinubu remains steadfast in tackling security challenges – Shettima

  09-12-2025 20:31 via vanguardngr.com
  Vice President Kashim Shettima says President Bola Tinubu has remained steadfast in tackling security challenges across the country.Shettima stated this on Tuesday, when participants in the Executive Intelligence Management Course (EIMC) 18 of the National Institute for Security Studies (NISS) visited him at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.The participants, led by the NISS Commandant, Mr Joseph Odama, and representatives of the 78 participants, were at the Presidential Villa to present the execut
  
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• Presidency urges Nigerians to back 2030 climate agenda

  09-12-2025 20:24 via vanguardngr.com
  Dr Bala Inusa, Senior Technical Adviser to the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), has urged Nigerians to intensify efforts toward achieving the 2030 climate-related targets.Inusa made the call on Tuesday at the 2025 Nigeria SDG Awards and Symposium in Abuja, organised by the African Cleanup Initiative in partnership with the United Nations Information Centre (UNIC).With the theme “Scaling Up Actions: Accelerating Nigeria’s Journey Towa
  
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• Senate summons Keyamo, NCAA, FAAN, airline owners over soaring airfares

  09-12-2025 20:02 via vanguardngr.com
  The Senate has summoned the Minister of Aviation, the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), and the Association of Airline Owners to appear before its Committee on Aviation.The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the summon is over what the senate described as an “astronomical hike” in domestic flight ticket prices.The upper chamber condemned the sharp rise in air fares, noting that it had placed a greater burden on Nigerian
  
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• ‘Sean Combs: The Reckoning’ deepens Diddy’s woes, sparks questions about Tupac, Biggie

  09-12-2025 19:52 via vanguardngr.com
  By Enitan Abdultawab50 Cent’s Netflix docuseries – Sean Combs: The Reckoning – has placed Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs under intense scrutiny, revisiting his role in the turbulent 1990s hip-hop scene and reigniting public questions about the mysterious deaths of Tupac Shakur and The Notorious B.I.G. The series’ portrayal of events has sparked heated debate among fans and critics, as old controversies and unresolved suspicions resurface in the spotlight.Following the re
  
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• Shinkafi urges Tinubu to unify defence command, warns of worsening insecurity

  09-12-2025 19:48 via vanguardngr.com
  By Luminous JannamikeAbuja — Former National Secretary of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), Dr. Abdullahi Sani Shinkafi, has urged President Bola Tinubu to unify the command structure of the Ministry of Defence, warning that Nigeria’s security challenges could worsen if the current split leadership arrangement persists.In a statement, Shinkafi, who is also the Executive Director of the Patriots for the Advancement of Peace and Social Development (PAPSD), said the rise in t
  
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• Just in: Adeleke officially joins Accord Party

  09-12-2025 19:42 via vanguardngr.com
  By Shina Abubakar, OsogboGovernor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has officially joined the Accord Party ahead of the party’s governorship primary, scheduled for Wednesday.The governor’s defection comes days after a resignation letter, dated November 4, surfaced online on December 1, following which the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) conducted its primary that produced Adebayo Adedamola as its candidate.Adeleke formally announced his move on Tuesday evening at the Banquet Hall of the
  
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• God’s mercy made congress possible — Adeboye

  09-12-2025 19:29 via vanguardngr.com
  By Olayinka LatonaThe General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye, has said that this year’s annual Holy Ghost Congress would have been cancelled but for the mercy of God.Speaking at the opening of the six-day spiritual programme themed “The God of All Flesh”, held at the RCCG Redemption City, Adeboye said God showed him mercy at an unprecedented level, which made the event possible.“In His mercy, the Lord spared us. If n
  
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• INT’L ANTI-CORRUPTION DAY: ‘Weak institutions fuelling impunity in Nigeria’

  09-12-2025 19:14 via vanguardngr.com
  By Dickson OmobolaStakeholders in the anti-corruption sector have raised concern over rising corruption cases in the country, saying without stronger institutions the problem will remain unresolved.The stakeholders said the country’s institutions pander to strongmen, adding that if the situation persisted, dishonesty would continue to hinder national progress.They spoke in Lagos at the ninth edition of the Human and Environmental Development Agenda, HEDA, Resource Centre’s public pr
  
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• Adeleke set to join Accord Party

  09-12-2025 18:50 via vanguardngr.com
  By Shina Abubakar, OsogboWith barely 24 hours to the Accord Party governorship primary in Osun State, Governor Ademola Adeleke has concluded arrangements to defect to the party.A high-level event is currently ongoing at the Government House Banquet Hall, where the governor is expected to formally announce his move and seek the party’s ticket to contest for re-election next year.Top government appointees are in attendance, alongside national officials of the Accord Party, many of whom were
  
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• Nation of unending tragedy - Obi laments killings in Adamawa, Anambra, Sokoto

  09-12-2025 18:45 via vanguardngr.com
  Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has condemned the series of killings recorded in Adamawa, Anambra and Sokoto States over the past few days, describing Nigeria as a nation trapped in “an unending tragedy.” Obi made the remarks on Tuesday in a statement posted on his X (Twitter) account, where he called for urgent reforms in national security and governance.Obi said the latest incidents — which include the killing of innocent worshi
  
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• FG deploying digital economy to curb corruption among youth — AGF

  09-12-2025 18:40 via vanguardngr.com
  By Obas Esiedesa, AbujaThe Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), has said that Federal Government is intensifying its use of digital-economy initiatives to curb corruption among young Nigerians.Speaking at the commemoration of the 2025 International Anti-Corruption Day held on Tuesday in Abuja, the AGF said the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has deliberately positioned technology, innovation training, and digital-skills development at t
  
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• Insecurity: ‘Buck stops at your table’ — Onaiyekan, Sheikh Lemu, CAN, others tell Tinubu

  09-12-2025 18:37 via vanguardngr.com
  *Say insecurity now a full-blown national emergency*Urge the Presidency, N’Assembly to take charge, deliver urgent actionBy Luminous JannamikeABUJA — Leading Christian, Muslim, traditional and interfaith leaders from across Nigeria have delivered a blunt message to President Bola Tinubu, saying the country’s worsening insecurity sits squarely on his desk, and the situation has now escalated into a national emergency.They warned that the National Assembly also has little moral
  
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• FG excited over speed, quality of Abuja–Keffi road reconstruction

  09-12-2025 18:26 via vanguardngr.com
  By Omeiza Ajayi & John AlechenuABUJA: The Federal Government has expressed strong satisfaction with the pace and quality of work on the ongoing reconstruction of the Abuja–Keffi dual carriageway, describing the performance of the contractors as exemplary and a model for indigenous capacity in the nation’s infrastructure sector.The emergency reconstruction contract was awarded in October 2025 to JRB Construction Company Limited, an indigenous firm tasked with rehabilitating the c
  
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• PDP failed to protect me – Fubara explains why he defected to APC

  09-12-2025 18:22 via vanguardngr.com
  By Davies Iheamnachor, Port HarcourtRivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has officially defected from the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), alongside his core supporters.The governor made the announcement on Tuesday during a stakeholders’ meeting at the Government House in Port Harcourt, following a closed-door meeting with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the State House in Abuja on Monday.Addressing the gathering of PDP and APC l
  
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• Ekiti 2026: Oyebanji warns reinstated commissioners, special advisers on loyalty

  09-12-2025 18:16 via vanguardngr.com
  By Rotimi Ojomoyela, Ado-EkitiEkiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has issued a stern warning to the 25 Commissioners and Special Advisers reinstated into the state Executive Council, emphasizing that their continued relevance will hinge on loyalty, performance, and commitment.Speaking during their swearing-in ceremony in Ado-Ekiti, Oyebanji clarified that their return is a second chance rather than a blank cheque, and must be justified through unquestionable dedication to governance.The gove
  
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• Guard digital footprints, shape future – Sanwo-Olu charges corps members

  09-12-2025 18:12 via vanguardngr.com
  Lagos State Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has urged corps members to be mindful of their online behaviour.He described the digital space as a powerful platform capable of shaping influence, visibility, innovation and long-term opportunities.
  Sanwo-Olu gave the charge in his address at the closing of  the orientation course for the 2025 Batch C, Stream 1, of corps members posted to Lagos State.The event took place at the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) temporary orientation camp, Iyana-Ipaja.
  
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• Rivers State Governor Fubara defects to APC

  09-12-2025 18:11 via vanguardngr.com
  By Daniel Abia, Port HarcourtAfter months of speculation, the Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC).The governor announced his defection while addressing stakeholders at a meeting held at the Government House, Port Harcourt, on Tuesday evening.Fubara’s move came barely 72 hours after 17 members of the Rivers State House of Assembly, led by the Speaker, Martins Amaewhule, who were also elected o
  
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• Breaking: Rivers State Governor Fubara defects to APC

  09-12-2025 18:11 via vanguardngr.com
  By Daniel Abia, Port HarcourtRivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has officially left the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to join the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).Announcing his defection on Tuesday evening, Fubara said the move was in reciprocity for the overwhelming support the state has received from President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.The defection ends months of speculation about whether the governor would join the APC, which many believed was part of a peace agreement between him an
  
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• Analyst defends Buratai, denounces ‘Baseless’ terrorism allegations

  09-12-2025 18:02 via vanguardngr.com
  By Ibrahim Hassan-WuyoA security and intelligence analyst, Dr. Nazir Ribadu, has strongly defended former Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Tukur Yusuf Buratai (retd.), against recent claims linking him to terrorist activities, describing the allegations as unfounded, illogical, and unjust.In a personal reflection titled “A Personal Reflection on Service, Sacrifice, and Unfounded Attacks,” Ribadu emphasised that his defence is grounded in academic research and operational analysis, rath
  
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• FG to US delegation: We have security challenges, they’re not religious

  09-12-2025 17:59 via vanguardngr.com
  ….says 860 terrorists convicted in 8 years, 891 suspects freedBy Ikechukwu NnochiriABUJA– A United States delegation currently on a fact-finding mission in the country, on Tuesday, paid a visit to the Headquarters of the Federal Ministry of Justice in Abuja, where they held a closed-door with the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Prince Lateef Fagbemi, SAN.Though the meeting held in camera, however, the AGF confirmed to newsmen that the discussion centered
  
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• Senate condemns exorbitant airline fares, summons aviation minister, stakeholders

  09-12-2025 17:56 via vanguardngr.com
  By Henry UmoruABUJA — The Nigerian Senate has strongly condemned the recent surge in airfares charged by local airline operators, describing the increases as outrageous and unacceptable. The upper chamber has resolved to conduct a comprehensive investigation and has summoned key stakeholders in the aviation sector for questioning.The Senate Aviation Committee, chaired by Senator Abdulfatai Buhari (APC, Oyo North), is tasked with inviting the Minister of Aviation, Festus Keyamo, as well as
  
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• Millions of out-of-school children a national emergency – VP Shettima

  09-12-2025 17:49 via vanguardngr.com
  By Henry UmoruABUJA — Vice President Kashim Shettima has raised alarm over the rising number of out-of-school children in Nigeria, describing it as a national emergency that requires urgent, coordinated action from the federal, state, and local governments, as well as critical stakeholders.Speaking at the 2025 Nigeria Education Forum (NEF) organized by the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Education, Shettima emphasized that the crisis in t
  
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• Lionel Messi wins second consecutive MLS MVP award

  09-12-2025 17:43 via vanguardngr.com
  Lionel Messi won his second consecutive Major League Soccer Most Valuable Player award on Tuesday after sparking Inter Miami to the MLS title and leading the league in goals.Read Also: Messi leads Inter Miami to first MLS Cup titleMessi became the first player to win back-to-back MLS MVP awards and only the second MLS player to capture a two MVP awards after Preki in 1997 and 2003.The 38-year-old forward, who led Argentina to the 2022 World Cup crown, scored 29 goals in the regular season and s
  
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• Arsenal add Jesus to Champions League squad

  09-12-2025 17:42 via vanguardngr.com
  Gabriel Jesus has been added to Arsenal’s Champions League squad as the Brazil striker steps up his long-awaited return from injury.Jesus has not played for Arsenal since January after suffering a knee injury during an FA Cup tie against Manchester United.The 28-year-old is back in training and has been an unused substitute for the Gunners’ recent matches against Chelsea and Brentford.With Arsenal’s teenage winger Max Dowman picking up an ankle injury in an under-21 match last
  
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• 10 African countries with the longest road networks

  09-12-2025 17:42 via vanguardngr.com
  Roads are the lifelines of Africa’s economies, connecting people, goods, and services across vast distances. They move produce from farms to markets, workers to factories, students to schools, and patients to hospitals.
  An estimated 80% of goods and 90% of passenger traffic in Africa rely on roads, making them indispensable for daily life and economic growth. Yet, despite their importance, many road networks across the continent remain underdeveloped or poorly maintained.Several African c
  
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