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• How new thinking can rescue Nigeria from decline — Pat Utomi

  13-12-2025 07:15 via vanguardngr.com
  By Matilda IkediobiProfessor of Political Economy, Pat Utomi, in this monitored interview, gave reasons Nigeria has failed to reach its potential and proffered solutions to the country’s problems. Excerpts:What’s your assessment of where we are? What’s your view about where we seem to be headed? I think the Tony Uranta Memorial lecture was an appropriate place to get into this, because in ways, Tony Uranta, who I walked a path with, represented an era of optimism abo
  
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• EFCC: Malami rejects ownership of 46 bank accounts, link with Abacha loot

  13-12-2025 19:36 via vanguardngr.com
  By Haruna Aliyu, Birnin KebbiFormer Minister of Justice and Attorney General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, has rejected the allegations by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) of operating 46 unlawful bank accounts.According to his media aide, Bello Doka, Malami has no link with the loot of the late dictator Gen. Sani Abacha or has a hand in any financial misconduct as alleged by the EFCC.Doka maintained that the former minister has only six bank accounts to his name which
  
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• CVR: INEC registers 76,534 in A’Ibom

  13-12-2025 19:29 via vanguardngr.com
   The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says it has registered no fewer than 76,534 voters in Akwa Ibom.This was during the phase one of the Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) in the state which ended on Wednesday.The Resident Electoral Commissioner in Akwa Ibom, Mr Obo Effanga, disclosed this in a statement in Uyo on Saturday.“During the first phase of the Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise between Aug. 25 and Dec. 10, we in INEC Akwa Ibom registered 76, 534
  
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• Army to establish new training depot in Abakaliki – COAS

  13-12-2025 19:08 via vanguardngr.com
  The Federal Government has approved the establishment of a new Nigerian Army Training Depot in Abakaliki, Ebonyi, as part of efforts to strengthen the army’s combat strength through increased numbers of well-trained soldiers.The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shuaibu, disclosed this on Saturday at the Passing Out Parade of the 89 Regular Recruit Intake at the Depot Nigerian Army, Zaria.Shuaibu, who was the reviewing officer at the ceremony, said President Bola Tinubu had appro
  
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• Atiku, ADC allege witch-hunt over Malami; ‘this is not politics,’ EFCC fires back

  13-12-2025 19:01 via vanguardngr.com
  Former Vice President, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, and the African Democratic Congress, ADC, has accused the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, of turning law enforcement into a political tool following the revocation of bail earlier granted former Attorney-General of the Federation, Mallam Abubakar Malami (SAN).Read Also: ‘Forex-based pricing threaten Detty December’The EFCC promptly responded, denying claims by Malami that his bail was revoked over his attendance of a poli
  
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• Salah makes goal assist on return to Liverpool action

  13-12-2025 18:59 via vanguardngr.com
  Mohamed Salah set up a goal in Liverpool’s 2-0 win against Brighton on Saturday as he returned to action after an explosive outburst cast doubt over his future at the Premier League champions.The Egypt forward, the subject of intense scrutiny in the build-up to the game at Anfield, came off the substitutes’ bench to huge cheers in the 26th minute, replacing injured defender Joe Gomez.The home team, whose title defence has collapsed after a shocking run of results, were leading 1-0 a
  
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• Israel says killed top Hamas weapons figure in Gaza

  13-12-2025 18:58 via vanguardngr.com
  Israel said it killed the head of weapons production in Hamas’s military wing in a strike in the Gaza Strip on Saturday.The civil defence agency and medical sources in the Hamas-run Palestinian territory told AFP an Israeli strike killed five people in the Tel al-Hawa district, southwest of Gaza City.When contacted by AFP earlier on Saturday, the army did not say whether the strike reported in Tel al-Hawa was the same as the one mentioned in an army statement before the announcement
  
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• We’ll resolve crisis in tertiary institutions with dialogue – Tinubu

  13-12-2025 18:49 via vanguardngr.com
  By Shina Abubakar, OsogboPresident Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to dialogue as the key to achieving lasting industrial peace in Nigeria’s tertiary institutions.The president urged university staff to dialogue with the government to resolve differences, noting that doing so would ensure universities can remain open, stable, conducive and productive.He made this call at the 49th Convocation Ceremony of Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun State, held
  
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• Fear grips Benue community as bandits raid, abduct residents

  13-12-2025 18:20 via vanguardngr.com
  By Peter Duru, MakurdiPanic has enveloped communities in Mnashisha, Tongov area of Katsina-Ala Local Government Area of Benue State, following renewed attacks by suspected armed bandits allegedly led by a notorious gang leader known as Jugu.Residents said the armed gang stormed the area earlier in the week, abducting several persons from their homes, before returning on Friday evening to carry out another raid that left more people kidnapped and others injured.A community source, who spoke on c
  
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• Palmer strikes as Chelsea return to winning ways against Everton

  13-12-2025 18:19 via vanguardngr.com
  Cole Palmer returned with a much-needed goal as Chelsea beat Everton 2-0 in the Premier League on Saturday to end a run of four games without a win in all competitions.Victory at Stamford Bridge lifted Chelsea back into the top four.Injury-plagued attacking midfielder Cole missed Chelsea’s loss away to Atalanta in the Champions League on Tuesday as part of his recovery from a two-month spell on the sidelines.Palmer was initially troubled by a groin problem and then fractured his toe after
  
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• Osun 2026: Adebayo emerges APM gov candidate

  13-12-2025 18:11 via vanguardngr.com
  The Allied Peoples Movement, APM, has picked Adewale Adebayo as its governorship candidate for the 2026 governorship election in Osun State.The real estate developer emerged after he was ratified as the sole candidate of the party at the primary election held at the Secretariat in Osogbo on Saturday.The APM Primary committee chair, Babarinde said, “The mode of primary adopted for today’s exercise is affirmation of the consensus candidate which Hon. Adewale Adebayo emerged as the par
  
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• ‘This isn’t politics, you never met bail conditions’ — EFCC slams Malami

  13-12-2025 17:55 via vanguardngr.com
  By Luminous JannamikeABUJA — The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has pushed back strongly against claims by former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, SAN, that his bail was revoked over his attendance at a political gathering in Kebbi State, insisting the matter has nothing to do with politics but everything to do with unmet bail conditions.In a detailed rebuttal issued on Saturday, the anti-graft agency said Malami’s continu
  
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• Why Wike’s 58th birthday has Abuja talking

  13-12-2025 17:35 via vanguardngr.com
  By Luminous JannamikeABUJA – Top political figures from across Nigeria gathered shortly after midnight on Saturday to mark the 58th birthday of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, in an unusual show of political convergence that has continued to dominate conversations in Abuja.The early-hours gathering drew influential actors from within and beyond the South-South geopolitical zone, a turnout that quietly reinforced Wike’s enduring relevance and his abi
  
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• London police says will not probe former Prince Andrew over Giuffre allegation

  13-12-2025 17:29 via vanguardngr.com
  London’s Met Police said on Saturday it had decided not to launch a criminal investigation into allegations that Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, brother of King Charles III, asked his taxpayer-funded bodyguard to investigate his accuser Virginia Giuffre.In a historic decision, Charles in October stripped the former Prince Andrew, 65, of his titles over his involvement in the Jeffrey Epstein scandal.The claim that he asked an officer in 2011 to dig up dirt on Giuffre, his main accuser, for a s
  
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• Borno LG elections: Zulum, Senator Shehu, Rahis cast votes amidst massive turnout

  13-12-2025 17:25 via vanguardngr.com
  By Ndahi Marama, MaiduguriBorno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, cast his vote at the 2025 Chairmanship and Councillorship election held across the 27 Local Government Areas and 312 political wards in Borno State on Saturday.Also, the Senator representing Borno Central senatorial district, Senator Kaka Shehu SAN Lawal, and the House of Representatives member representing Maiduguri Metropolitan Council, Abdulkadir Rahis, casted their votes at their various polling units within the
  
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• EFCC vs Malami: ADC cries foul, alleges political motives

  13-12-2025 17:01 via vanguardngr.com
  By Luminous Jannamike, ABUJAThe African Democratic Congress (ADC) has accused the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) of turning law enforcement into a political tool following the revocation of bail earlier granted to former Attorney-General of the Federation Mallam Abubakar Malami, SAN.The party said the decision appeared less about justice and more about politics, arguing that the timing of the bail revocation raised serious concerns about the EFCC’s motives.According to th
  
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• Why we visited Obasanjo in Abeokuta – PDP’s Turaki

  13-12-2025 16:31 via vanguardngr.com
  …says we’re battle-ready to take over power in 2027By James Ogunnaike, AbeokutaThe National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Tanimu Turaki, alongside other leaders of the party, on Saturday, paid a visit to former President Olusegun Obasanjo at his penthouse residence, located within the premises of the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library, Abeokuta, Ogun State capital.Others in the entourage of the PDP National Chairman include former governor of Niger State, Baba
  
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• ECOWAS reaffirms commitment to regional stability, integration

  13-12-2025 15:48 via vanguardngr.com
  The ECOWAS Council of Ministers has reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring regional stability and integration in the region.The Council made this known at the end of its 95th Ordinary Session of the ECOWAS Council of Ministers held between Dec. 10 and Dec. 12, in Abuja.Amb. Timothy Kabba, Chair of the Ministerial Council and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Sierra Leone, expressed the council’s commitment to strengthening regional peace, security, and economic integration.He also commended M
  
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• ‘Never again’ — Benin demonstrators slam coup attempt

  13-12-2025 15:31 via vanguardngr.com
  Hundreds of mainly young people gathered in Benin’s capital Cotonou on Saturday to decry last Sunday’s abortive coup.Participants waving national flags and with raised fists brandished slogans such as “Never Again” as they demanded peace, stability and respect for constitutional order.“We are attached to a certain kind of democracy, which means power has to be won through elections,” said Youssouf Issa, an entrepreneur who will stand in legislatives polls sla
  
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• ‘Never again’ — Benin demo slams coup attempt

  13-12-2025 15:31 via vanguardngr.com
  Hundreds of mainly young people gathered in Benin’s capital Cotonou on Saturday to decry last Sunday’s abortive coup.Participants waving national flags and with raised fists brandished slogans such as “Never Again” as they demanded peace, stability and respect for constitutional order.“We are attached to a certain kind of democracy, which means power has to be won through elections,” said Youssouf Issa, an entrepreneur who will stand in legislatives polls sla
  
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• Detty December: Go home, see your aged parents and siblings – Noble Igwe tells Nigerians

  13-12-2025 15:21 via vanguardngr.com
  Media personality and fashion entrepreneur Noble Igwe has urged Nigerians to look beyond the parties and luxury that often define Detty December and focus instead on reconnecting with family.In a message, Igwe encouraged people to return home during the Christmas season to spend quality time with their parents, siblings, and loved ones, stressing that memories matter more than money.In a tweet, Igwe said, “Go home, see your aged parents, see your siblings and spend time with loved ones du
  
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• Mbappe back for Alonso’s depleted Real Madrid

  13-12-2025 14:52 via vanguardngr.com
  Real Madrid coach Xabi Alonso said Kylian Mbappe is fit to play on Sunday against Alaves in La Liga, as his depleted team bid to turn around a run of bad results.Mbappe missed the Champions League defeat by Manchester City on Wednesday which left Madrid with just two wins in their last eight games and Alonso at risk of the sack.“We’ve got Kylian back, he’s ready to play, and tomorrow we’ll see and decide (if he starts), that’s good news obviously,” Alonso sai
  
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• Wike celebrates 58th birthday, says no regret supporting Tinubu

  13-12-2025 14:27 via vanguardngr.com
  By Omeiza Ajayi, ABUJAThe Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has again declared that he has no regrets about openly supporting President Bola Tinubu since 2022, insisting that criticisms and abuses over his political stance have never bothered him.Wike spoke in Abuja during a special event held in the early hours of Saturday to mark his 58th birth anniversary.In a statement by his Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and Social Media, Lere Olayinka, the ministe
  
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• Oyebamiji emerges APC Osun governorship candidate

  13-12-2025 14:20 via vanguardngr.com
  By Shina Abubakar, OsogboThe immediate past Chairman of Nigeria Inland Waterways Authority, NIWA, Mr Bola Oyebamiji, has emerged as the candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC, for next year’s governorship election in Osun State.Oyebamiji emerged after he was affirmed by the 1,660 delegates, having been nominated by one of the aspirants, Mr Kunle Adegoke, SAN, and seconded by another aspirant, Senator Babajide Omoworare.Thereafter, the Chairman of the primary election committee, G
  
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• Just in: Oyebamiji emerges APC Osun governorship candidate

  13-12-2025 14:20 via vanguardngr.com
  By Shina Abubakar, OsogboThe immediate past Chairman of Nigeria Inland Waterways Authority, NIWA, Mr Bola Oyebamiji, has emerged as the candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC, for next year’s governorship election in Osun State.Oyebamiji emerged after he was affirmed by the 1,660 delegates, having been nominated by one of the aspirants, Mr Kunle Adegoke, SAN, and seconded by another aspirant, Senator Babajide Omoworare.Thereafter, the Chairman of the primary election committee, G
  
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• Redmont Luxentis Review 2025: Scam or Legit? – Truth!

  13-12-2025 14:13 via vanguardngr.com
  With so many crypto platforms competing for your attention, finding the right one for your unique style and goals is no simple task. This review simplifies the search by providing a focused analysis of the trending Redmont Luxentis trading system. Engineered from the outset to empower both newcomers and experienced traders, Redmont Luxentis offers a unified yet versatile environment. Delve into our detailed examination to uncover its full potential, key tools, and overall fit, so you can procee
  
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• Turaki leads PDP leaders on visit to Obasanjo

  13-12-2025 14:03 via vanguardngr.com
  A factional National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Taminu Turaki, on Saturday led a delegation of party leaders on a visit to former President Olusegun Obasanjo at his residence in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital.According to Tribune, the delegation included former Niger State governor Babangida Aliyu, PDP Deputy National Chairman Taofeek Arapaja, former Plateau State governor Jonah Jang, and Ambassador Folake Marcus-Bello, among others. They were received by the Ogun State C
  
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• Nile University Holds 4th Medical Attestation Ceremony, Inducts New Set of Medical Doctors

  13-12-2025 13:38 via vanguardngr.com
  Nile University of Nigeria held its 4th Medical Attestation Ceremony, a significant and deeply symbolic event marking the formal induction of its newest MBBS graduates into the medical profession. The ceremony, which was attended by top government functionaries, senior medical practitioners, faculty members, proud parents, and students, celebrated the transition of the 4th cohort of Nile University medical graduates from training to practice.In his welcome address, Vice-Chancellor of Nile Unive
  
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• Borno LG Polls: Massive voter turnout, peaceful conduct, says Dalori

  13-12-2025 13:14 via vanguardngr.com
  By Ndahi Marama, MaiduguriThe Deputy National Chairman (DNC) North of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, Hon. Ali Bukar Dalori has expressed satisfaction with the impressive voter turnout witnessed during the Borno State local government elections on Saturday 13th December, 2025, describing it as a clear sign of public trust in the democratic process, rule of law and grassroots inclusivity.The APC Chieftain commended the orderly conduct of voters across the state and praised their commi
  
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• Roads to success, failure look alike, KWASU VC advises graduating students

  13-12-2025 13:12 via vanguardngr.com
  By Demola Akinyemi IlorinThe Vice Chancellor of Kwara State University, Malete, Professor Shaykh-Luqman Alade Jimoh, has charged the graduating students of 2024/2025 to be optimistic, hopeful and confident, stressing that the road to success and the one to failure look alike.The Vice Chancellor who said this in his address during the convocation ceremony held in the university on Saturday further charged them to be game changers, having been equipped with unique abilities, both critical and han
  
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