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• Gridlock worsens as Kara Bridge repairs begin

  09-09-2026 15:35 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Two-week repair works on the Kara Bridge have triggered heavy gridlock on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, leaving motorists stranded for several hours.The Federal Government began the replacement of damaged expansion joints on the bridge on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, after the project was earlier suspended to allow for traffic management planning.The repairs have caused severe congestion along the corridor, with the gridlock stretching from the Kara Bridge in Ogun State to the 7Up Junction in Lag
  
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• Plateau schools reopen Sept 14 as govt steps up diphtheria measures

  11-09-2026 17:58 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Golok NanmwaPlateau State Government has directed the reopening of all public and private primary and secondary schools across the state from Monday, September 14, 2026, following precautionary measures introduced to contain the reported cases of suspected diphtheria infection.The government said the resumption followed the temporary closure of schools on September 7 as part of efforts to assess the diphtheria situation and strengthen surveillance and response mechanisms in affected and pote
  
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• FIFA rejects Morocco claim over 2030 World Cup final

  11-09-2026 17:42 via vanguardngr.com
  
  FIFA said on Friday that a decision on the venue for the 2030 World Cup final would be made “in due course”, after Moroccan football federation president Fouzi Lekjaa said the showpiece match would be staged in Morocco.Morocco, Spain and Portugal are co-hosting the 2030 tournament and have already begun competing for the right to stage the final, with Madrid’s Santiago Bernabeu and a planned 115,000-seat stadium in Benslimane, near Casablanca, viewed as the leading contenders.
  
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• UK lawmakers throw out bill to legalise assisted dying

  11-09-2026 17:38 via vanguardngr.com
  
  British MPs on Friday rejected a bill to legalise assisted dying in a knife-edge vote, a blow to campaigners in favour of the controversial procedure that is legal in a host of countries including Canada and Switzerland.Plans to legalise assisted dying have had a long and emotional passage through parliament, with protesters on both sides of the debate regularly demonstrating in Westminster.Lawmakers in the House of Commons had taken the historic step to back a separate but identical bill legal
  
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• China slams ‘bandit’ CIA after economic espionage remarks

  11-09-2026 17:36 via vanguardngr.com
  
  China condemned on Friday remarks by the CIA’s deputy director, Michael Ellis, who has implied that US intelligence agencies were spying on Beijing, heightening tensions ahead of a planned leaders’ meeting.Ellis told a cybersecurity conference on Tuesday that the United States was carrying out economic espionage operations to respond to the Chinese “threat”.“Our economy is intertwined with theirs,” giving Beijing potential leverage over Washington, Ellis said
  
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• Tension in Sokoto as cleric stabbed after Jumu’at prayer, alleged attacker killed

  11-09-2026 17:25 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Musa Ubandawaki, SokotoTension and apprehension gripped parts of Sokoto metropolis on Friday following the stabbing of prominent Islamic cleric, Sheikh Musa Lukuwa, shortly after he concluded the Jumu’at prayer.The incident, which occurred immediately after the Friday congregational prayer, reportedly stemmed from an allegation of blasphemous remarks attributed to the cleric concerning the biological parents of Prophet Muhammad (SAW).Sources said the cleric was attacked shortly after t
  
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• FG pays N18bn to defunct Nigeria Airways staff

  11-09-2026 17:25 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Emma Ujah, Abuja Bureau ChiefThe Federal Government has paid the sum of N 18 billion to former staff of the defunct Nigeria Airways.Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele, disclosed this at a press briefing in Abuja on Friday.He disclosed that more former staff claims were being verified and that the government would ensure that the entitlements of the former staff were fully paid.Mr. Oyedele said the payments were made possible by President Bola Tinubu,
  
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• Family, Ogun govt clash over alleged reallocation of 11-acre poultry farm to Chinese firm

  11-09-2026 17:25 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By James Ogunnaike, Abeokuta The children of the late Alhaji Ganiyu Busari and the management of Constancy Farms, Fere Village, Jibowu, in Obafemi/Owode Local Government Area of Ogun State, have appealed to Governor Dapo Abiodun and President Bola Tinubu to intervene in an alleged move by the state government to reallocate their 11-acre poultry farm to a Chinese-owned company.The family alleged that the proposed reallocation had subjected them and their workers to threats and intimidation,
  
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• Lagos govt tightens safety measures as schools resume

  11-09-2026 17:20 via vanguardngr.com
  
  The Lagos State Government (LASG) has stepped up safety and security measures in schools as pupils and students get set to resume for the 2026/2027 academic session.The News Agency of Nigeria NAN reports that Lagos State public primary and secondary schools will resume on Monday.In a statement on Monday, the state Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, Mr Jamiu Alli-Balogun, advised school communities to remain vigilant.The statement was issued by the Director of Public Affairs in the
  
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• No blanket ban on foreigners engaged in small businesses – Kenya

  11-09-2026 17:17 via vanguardngr.com
  
  The Kenyan government says it has not imposed a blanket ban on foreign nationals engaged in small-scale businesses in the country.Musalia Mudavadi, Prime Cabinet Secretary and Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs, on Friday said foreign nationals were free to engage in commercial activities provided they complied with Kenyan laws and regulations.Mudavadi made the clarification amid concerns over the treatment of small-scale traders from neighbouring countries, following a directiv
  
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• C’River govt bans street trading at 8-miles area

  11-09-2026 17:16 via vanguardngr.com
  
  The Cross River Government has banned street trading around the Eight-Miles area of Calabar metropolis and urged traders illegally occupying pedestrian walkways to vacate.The Environment Commissioner, Mr Bassey Mensah, who made the statement during an inspection tour of the area on Friday, urged the traders to relocate their businesses to designated markets.The commissioner embarked on the tour accompanied by the Chairman, Calabar Municipality, Mr James Anam, and the Special Adviser to the Gove
  
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• Diphtheria Outbreak: ActionAid expresses concern over death of 2 children in FCT

  11-09-2026 17:12 via vanguardngr.com
  
  urges parents to check children’s immunisation status, confirm from health facilitiesBy Gabriel EwepuABUJA- FOLLOWING the confirmed outbreak of diphtheria in the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Abuja, leading to the death of two children, ActionAid Nigeria, AAN, Friday, expressed concern over the development.The Country Director, AAN, Dr Andrew Mamedu, speaking with Vanguard described the deaths as a serious public health warning.Mamedu said, ” We are deeply concerned about the conf
  
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• Suspected poisoning: Death toll rises to 32, many hospitalised in Ondo

  11-09-2026 17:11 via vanguardngr.com
  
  The death toll from suspected poisoning linked to the consumption of locally brewed alcoholic substances in two communities in Odigbo Local Government Area of Ondo State has risen to 32.The affected communities are Araromi-Obu and Odigbo, where several residents, mostly youths, fell ill after consuming substances suspected to be herbal alcoholic drinks.Mr Taiwo Adegoroye, Chairman, Odigbo Local Government, in a telephone interview with the News Agency of Nigeria(NAN) on Friday, said that the nu
  
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• Atiku seeks to amend suit against Tinubu, APC

  11-09-2026 17:11 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), has prayed the Federal High Court (FHC) in Abuja to grant an order allowing him to amend his suit against President Bola Tinubu and the All Progressives Congress (APC).Atiku ​‌‍‍‍‍⁠⁠‌‍⁠​‍⁠⁠​‌‌​and the ADC, in the suit, urged Justice Inyang Ekwo to disqualify President Tinubu and APC from contesting in the 2027 p
  
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• Tenure extension: Osun setting bad precedent for other govs – ASUU

  11-09-2026 16:56 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Shina Abubakar, OsogboThe Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, has again described the tenure extension granted by Governor Ademola Adeleke to the vice-chancellor of the state university as setting a bad precedent for other state governors of the federation.It will be recalled that Governor Adeleke announced the extension on August 31, 2026, during the inauguration of the reconstituted Governing Council of UNIOSUN.Following the announcement, the state House of Assembly amended the UNI
  
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• Arteta reveals bizarre tactics to prepare players for matchday chaos

  11-09-2026 16:42 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Adegboyega AdeleyeArsenal manager Mikel Arteta has revealed how he deliberately creates unexpected disruptions during pre-season to prepare his players for the chaos that can occur on matchdays.Arteta’s Premier League champions were affected by air traffic control problems while travelling to Italy for Wednesday’s Champions League clash with Napoli, arriving three hours later than scheduled.According to the BBC, Arteta said Arsenal were prepared for the disruption because he had
  
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• OCEAN SURGE: NDPF faults FG over abandoning 150 Niger Delta communities

  11-09-2026 16:41 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Niger Delta Patriotic Front, NDPF, has faulted Federal Government for failing to address the ocean surge that has ravaged over 150 coastal communities in the Niger Delta.The group identified Agge in Bayelsa State, Forcados in Burutu Local Government Area, Ugborodo Federated Communities in Warri South-West Local Government Area, Orere Communities, including Ogheye Eghoroke, Ogheye Dimigun, all in Delta State as well as Eki- tie Eki- Kporo, Awoye Community, Igbokoda, Ayetoro, Ekoregho and Araromi
  
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• Jointly advancing high-quality development of greater BRICS cooperation

  11-09-2026 16:30 via vanguardngr.com
  
  The expansion of BRICS marks a qualitative leap in its representativeness and influence. Today, BRICS countries account for nearly half of the world’s population, around 30 percent of global economic output, and one-fifth of global trade.The greater BRICS cooperation has entered a stage of high-quality development.People participate in the BRICS Dialogue on Civilizations at Rio de Janeiro State University in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, June 27, 2025.(Xinhua/Wang Tiancong)
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• Suspect arrested as death toll rises in Ondo herbal drink tragedy 

  11-09-2026 16:29 via vanguardngr.com
  
  — As NAFDAC, WHO join investigation — Survivor narrates ordeals By Dayo Johnson Akure As the death toll from suspected consumption of adulterated herbal drinks in parts of Odigbo Local Government Area of Ondo State, continued to rise, the male seller of the toxic drink, has allegedly been arrested.The fatalities were recorded in Odigbo town, Newtown, Orita, and Araromi-Obu, throwing the affected communities into mourning.Over 30 persons have died while over 50 others
  
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• Michael Jackson accuser James Safechuck, mother to face questioning under oath

  11-09-2026 16:28 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Adegboyega AdeleyeJames Safechuck, one of the two men who have accused late pop star Michael Jackson of sexually abusing them as children, is scheduled to be questioned under oath on September 14 as his long-running civil lawsuit against Jackson’s companies moves forward.According to court documents obtained by TMZ, Safechuck will give a deposition on Monday, September 14, while his mother, Stephanie Safechuck, is scheduled to be questioned on October 15 and 20.Stephanie is expected to
  
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• ‘Am I not Nigerian’? – Baba-Ahmed faults reactions to his ‘criticism’ of Peter Obi

  11-09-2026 16:27 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Former Labour Party vice-presidential candidate, Datti Baba-Ahmed, has disagreed with reactions to his recent criticism of Peter Obi, saying Nigerians focused on his reference to the former Anambra State governor rather than the broader argument he was making about the 2027 presidential election.In a recent interview with Seun Okinbaloye, Baba-Ahmed had stirred controversy after saying none of the leading contenders for the 2027 presidency, including Obi, whom he deputised in the 2023 election,
  
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• ‘Am I not a Nigerian’? – Baba-Ahmed faults reactions to his ‘criticism’ of Peter Obi

  11-09-2026 16:27 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Former Labour Party vice-presidential candidate, Datti Baba-Ahmed, has disagreed with reactions to his recent criticism of Peter Obi, saying Nigerians focused on his reference to the former Anambra State governor rather than the broader argument he was making about the 2027 presidential election.In a recent interview with Seun Okinbaloye, Baba-Ahmed had stirred controversy after saying none of the leading contenders for the 2027 presidency, including Obi, whom he deputised in the 2023 election,
  
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• AON, unions disagree over Air Peace picketing

  11-09-2026 16:26 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Dickson OmobolaAirline Operators of Nigeria, AON, and unions in the air transport sector have disagreed over the picketing of Nigeria’s largest airline, Air Peace, some weeks ago over the non-remittance of the Ticket Sales Charge, TSC, and the refusal to allow its workers to unionise.Spokesperson for the AON, Professor Obiora Okonkwo, disclosed that Air Peace and United Nigeria Airlines were initially targeted in the picketing carried out by the National Union of Air Transport Employee
  
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• UN FORUM: North-West governors urge investors to identify investment barriers

  11-09-2026 16:19 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Dickson OmobolaNorth-West Governors Forum has urged private investors to identify the problems hindering them from investing in the region, saying government cannot improve the investment environment if investors do not tell it what is wrong.Director-General of the forum, Maryam Yahaya, who was represented at the United Nations Global Compact Network Nigeria, UNGCNN, CEO Forum held in Lagos, themed: ‘Financing a Dignified Future: Aligning Capital, Policy and Business Action,’ sai
  
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• 2027 Polls: Tech stakeholders warn connectivity, cyber threats could undermine elections

  11-09-2026 16:02 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Juliet UmehStakeholders in Nigeria’s technology and telecommunications industry have warned that poor connectivity, cybersecurity threats, misinformation and inadequate digital infrastructure could undermine the credibility of the 2027 general elections if not urgently addressed.They also called for sustained investment in electoral technology, stressing that election infrastructure should not be treated as a once-in-four-years project.The stakeholders spoke at the Nigeria eGovernment
  
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• ‘Adapt to fixture schedule’ — Maresca tells Man Utd

  11-09-2026 15:56 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Adegboyega AdeleyeManchester City manager Enzo Maresca has told Manchester United to “adapt” to the fixture schedule ahead of Sunday’s Manchester derby.City have two extra days to recover and prepare for the derby after beating Porto 2-0 in the Champions League on Tuesday, while United thrashed Sabah 4-0 on Thursday.Asked about the scheduling advantage, Maresca pointed to a similar situation City faced last season before their game against Arsenal.“Sometimes it happen
  
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• Free-scoring Chelsea must tighten up, says Alonso

  11-09-2026 15:55 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Xabi Alonso admitted his entertaining Chelsea team need to tighten up defensively after a swashbuckling start to the season that has featured goals galore at both ends.The Blues are the joint-top scorers in the Premier League, plundering eight goals in three matches, but have also conceded seven.Their rollercoaster ride continued on Wednesday when they found themselves 2-0 down against Leeds in the third round of the League Cup before roaring back to win 6-3.Alonso, in his first season as Chels
  
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• Mourinho defends Mbappe, Vinicius amid boos, compares them to fruit trees

  11-09-2026 15:49 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Adegboyega AdeleyeReal Madrid manager Jose Mourinho has defended Kylian Mbappe and Vinicius Junior after the two forwards were booed by the club’s supporters, comparing the stars to fruit trees that attract criticism because of their success.Both players were jeered by sections of the home support during Real Madrid’s 2-1 Champions League victory over Inter Milan on Tuesday, despite Mbappe scoring the opening goal.According to the BBC, Mourinho was asked about the criticism of Vi
  
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• Carrick dismisses Anderson’s claims Man City are ‘kings of Manchester’

  11-09-2026 15:44 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Manchester United boss Michael Carrick has dismissed Elliot Anderson’s jibe that City are “kings of Manchester” ahead of Sunday’s derby.Already trailing five points behind their bitter rivals, United will face Manchester City at Old Trafford with Anderson’s taunt ringing in their ears.Anderson joined City from Nottingham Forest for £116 million ($156 million) in the close-season after United refused to enter a bidding war for the England midfielder.The 23-yea
  
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• Breaking: Abducted FUTO students regain freedom

  11-09-2026 15:42 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Chidi NkwoparaTwo female students of Federal University of Technology, Owerri, FUTO, who were abducted last Sunday at the stretch between the institution and Ihiagwa community, have regained their freedom.Confirming the development in a press statement on Friday, the university’s Public Relations Officer, Mr. Orakwe Ezugwu, said: “The students are currently receiving medicare and psychological support in FUTO Medical Centre”.His words: “The Management of the Federal U
  
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