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• JAMB admits to errors in 2025 UTME results

  14-05-2025 17:11 via vanguardngr.com
  By Bayo WahabThe Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has finally admitted that it made errors that affected students’ performance during the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination.The Registrar of the Board, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, admitted to this during an ongoing press briefing in Abuja on Wednesday.Oloyede said, “What should have been a moment of joy has changed due to one or two errors.”Recall that out of 1.9 million candidates who sat the UTME, over 1.5
  
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• Jonathan’s kinsmen urge Tinubu to seek re-election in 2027, pledge total support

  18-12-2025 09:10 via vanguardngr.com
  —- Hail NDDC interventions, list Ogbia’s historic sacrifices for Nigeria’s unity—- Seek more federal attentionBy Johnbosco AgbakwuruABUJA — KINSMEN of former President Goodluck Jonathan, from Ogbia Kingdom in Bayelsa and Rivers states, on Wednesday night called on President Bola Tinubu to seek re-election in 2027.
  They pledged the full support of the kingdom in appreciation of what they described as his inclusive leadership and tangible development interventions in
  
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• Court orders status quo in Maitama land dispute

  18-12-2025 09:03 via vanguardngr.com
  By Henry OjeluThe High Court of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Abuja, has ordered all parties in the dispute over Plot 3619, Maitama District, Cadastral Zone A06, to maintain the res and preserve the status quo.The suit, No. CV/4154/25, was instituted by Maryam Ahmed, suing through her lawful attorney, EMI Systems Ltd, against the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory and the Federal Capital Development Authority, FCDA, over what she described as an unlawful and clandestine revocation
  
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• Breach of marriage promise: Actress Ogala demands N1bn damages from Pastor Chris

  18-12-2025 08:57 via vanguardngr.com
  By Henry OjeluLAGOS—Nollywood actress and member of the Actors Guild of Nigeria, Ms. Doris Ogala, has issued a formal demand to Lagos-based cleric, Pastor Chris Okafor, founder of Grace Nation Liberation City, seeking N1 billion in aggravated damages over an alleged breach of promise to marry.The demand, dated December 16, 2025, was conveyed through her lawyers, Synergy Law Partners, in a letter addressed to Pastor Okafor at his Ojodu Berger address, warning of imminent legal action shoul
  
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• 132 firms access N574.8bn local content funding — NCDMB

  18-12-2025 08:55 via vanguardngr.com
  By Obas Esiedesa, AbujaThe Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) yesterday disclosed that 132 Nigerian companies have accessed N574.8 billion, comprising N51.785 billion and $359.653 million, from intervention funds established to boost indigenous participation in the oil and gas industry.The funds include the $350 million Nigerian Content Intervention Fund and NEXIM supported $50 million Working Capital Fund and the Women in Oil and Gas Fund.Data from the NCDMB showed
  
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• Trump vows economic boom, blames Biden in address to nation

  18-12-2025 08:53 via vanguardngr.com
  President Donald Trump promised Americans an economic boom in an address to the nation on Wednesday, while blaming Democratic predecessor Joe Biden for high prices that have hit the Republican’s popularity.“Good evening America. Eleven months ago I inherited a mess, and I’m fixing it,” the 79-year-old said in his live speech from the White House at the end of his first year back in power.Trump faces growing voter anger over the issue of affordability despite his efforts
  
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• Awujale stool: Ogun govt orders fresh selection process

  18-12-2025 08:53 via vanguardngr.com
  By James Ogunnaike, AbeokutaOgun State Government has nullified the ongoing selection process for the vacant Awujale stool, directing the Fusengbuwa ruling house to recommence the exercise in line with extant laws.Vice Chairman of the Fusengbuwa ruling house, Prof. Fassy Yusuf, confirmed the development, explaining that the decision followed a meeting convened by the state government to address procedural lapses in the process.The meeting, held on Tuesday, involved representatives of the ruling
  
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• FG, states order crackdown on residential mining

  18-12-2025 08:43 via vanguardngr.com
  ​By Ogalah Ibrahim​THE Federal Government and the 36 state governments have approved a sweeping ban on the siting of mineral processing plants within residential areas across the country.​They also issued a legal mandate compelling plastic manufacturers and bottling companies to assume full responsibility for the waste generated by their products nationwide.​These resolutions were contained in a communiqué issued at the end of the 18th National Council on Environm
  
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• How will AFCON affect Premier League sides?

  18-12-2025 08:25 via vanguardngr.com
  Premier League sides are preparing for their most intense spell of the season over the festive period, but many squads will be depleted by the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).The tournament, hosted by Morocco, runs from December 21 until January 18 meaning clubs could be missing their African stars for six league matches plus the FA Cup third round.However, the disruption for some could provide an opportunity for others with leaders Arsenal among six clubs without any players departing.AFP Sports
  
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• Troops rescue 20 kidnapped victims, nab suspects

  18-12-2025 08:14 via vanguardngr.com
  Troops of the Nigerian Army have rescued 11 kidnapped victims and recovered arms and other items in coordinated operations across the Northwest and North-Central.A credible source at Army Headquarters told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday that the successes were recorded under Operations Fansan Yamma, MESA, Enduring Peace (OPEP) and Whirl Stroke (OPWS).The source said the troops operating under Operation Fansan Yamma rescued two truck drivers abducted along the Magami–Gusau r
  
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• Newcastle vs Man City, Chelsea vs Arsenal or Crystal Palace in Carabao Cup semi-finals

  18-12-2025 08:00 via vanguardngr.com
  Holders Newcastle United have been drawn against eight-time champions Manchester City in the semi-finals of the Carabao Cup.In the other last-four tie, Chelsea will face either Arsenal or Crystal Palace, with their opponents to be confirmed on Tuesday, 23 December.Arsenal’s quarter-final clash with Palace was rescheduled to avoid Oliver Glasner’s side playing three matches in five days due to their Europa Conference League commitments on Thursday.The semi-finals will be played over
  
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• FG indebtedness to GENCOs to hit N6.4trn by 2025

  18-12-2025 08:00 via vanguardngr.com
  By Ediri EjohThere are indications that the Federal Government indebtedness to the power sector would hit N6.4 trillion by the end of 2025 from the current N6 trillion earlier reported in October, indicating an increase of 6.25 per cent.This came as investigation revealed that the debts which included legacy debt was incurred between 2015 and 2025 respectively.The Chairman of the Association of Power Generation Companies, APGC, Board, Col. Sani Bello (Retd), had expressed concerns over the
  
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• Troops repel terrorists’ drone attack in Borno, rescue kidnapped Benue victim

  18-12-2025 07:32 via vanguardngr.com
  The Nigerian Army troops operating under Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK), have repelled a terrorist drone attack on their position at Forward Operating Base (FOB) Molai in Delwa village, Konduga Local Government Area of Borno.A credible source at Army Headquarters told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) that the incident occurred on Dec. 16.According to the source, the terrorists deployed four armed drones with explosives but were successfully neutralised by the troops.The sources said that exploitati
  
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• UBA partners CIG Motors, Lagride, launches $100m vehicle financing scheme 

  18-12-2025 07:19 via vanguardngr.com
  By Babajide KomolafeUnited Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, has announced a $100 million financing partnership scheme with CIG Motors, Lagride and Lagos State Government, aimed at redefining urban mobility and promoting financial inclusion in Nigeria. By the partnership, tagged “Drive to Own”, UBA will be the key financier, offering loan subscriptions that will allow beneficiaries to own a CIG/Lagride vehicle by contributing an equity payment of just 10% of the total vehicle cost, wi
  
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• Senate’s query about Safe Schools Project that must be answered 

  18-12-2025 07:17 via vanguardngr.com
  By Henry UmoruWhen Boko Haram terrorists abducted 276 school girls in Chibok, Borno State in 2014, one of the fallouts was the initiation of the Safe Schools Project and the subsequent launch of the Safe Schools Fund to implement policies and projects that are expected to prevent the recurrence of abduction of students and others in our schools.Read Also: Arrest, prosecute those funding insecurity, Labour demands; protests across statesThe seed money raised for the project shortly after it
  
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• Fish output jumps to 1.4m tonnes as FG intensifies blue economy push

  18-12-2025 07:11 via vanguardngr.com
  By Folarin Kehinde, AbujaNigeria’s local fish production has increased to 1.4 million metric tonnes from 1.1 million metric tonnes this year, signalling renewed momentum in the Federal Government’s drive to boost domestic output, cut imports and strengthen food security.Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, disclosed this in Abuja at the 4th Quarter 2025 Citizens/Stakeholders’ Engagement Meeting of the ministry, noting that the growth reflects deliberat
  
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• Arrest, prosecute those funding insecurity, Labour demands; protests across states

  18-12-2025 07:10 via vanguardngr.com
  By Victor Ahiuma-YoungThe Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, yesterdays staged a nationwide protest over worsening insecurity in the country, insisting the federal government must urgently deploy “the full machinery of governance” to reclaim communities, protect workers and restore public confidence.Read Also: Bread prices: No significant drop in flour price, variables — BakersThey also asked the government to ensure that all those behind the funding of insecurity are arrested
  
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• Customs imposes 3% fine on banks for late revenue remittance

  18-12-2025 07:07 via vanguardngr.com
  By Godwin OritseThe Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has imposed a three per cent penalty on Designated Banks that fail to remit collected revenue within the stipulated timelines, following the discovery of lapses in remittances processed on its B’odogwu platform.The Service said reconciliation of transactions revealed delays by some banks in transferring revenues due to the Federal Government, a development it noted undermines established remittance obligations and poses risks to the t
  
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• Dollar to Naira exchange rate today, December 18, 2025

  18-12-2025 07:01 via vanguardngr.com
  ​The Nigerian Naira maintained a steady yet cautious position against the United States Dollar today, December 18, 2025, as activity in both the official and parallel markets reflected the ongoing year-end demand for foreign exchange.​Official Market Performance (NFEM)
  ​In the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM), the Naira opened the trading day at approximately 1,453.25 per dollar. This follows a closing rate of 1,458.02 recorded on Wednesday, December 17. Early morning t
  
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• Bread prices: No significant drop in flour price, variables — Bakers

  18-12-2025 06:54 via vanguardngr.com
  By Lawani Mikairu Premium Breadmakers Association of Nigeria, PBAN, has refuted a viral social media post claiming that the price of flour has plummeted to between N35,000 to N40,000 per 50kg bag. The post further accuses bread makers of “wickedly” refusing to reduce the prices of bread to reflect the drop.Read Also: Court bars IGP, NPF from enforcing tinted glass permit policy nationwideA statement by Emmanuel Onyoh, General Secretary, PBAN, said that the claims are false, and
  
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• Lekki Port hits 50% capacity milestone amid strong cargo growth

  18-12-2025 06:48 via vanguardngr.com
  By Godwin OritseThe management of Lekki Deep Seaport has disclosed that the port now operate at close to 50 per cent of its trade capacity, with steady month-on-month growth in container throughput since September, 2025.
  This is just as a recentlt released data from Nigeria’s “Trade by Top 10 Posts/Ports of Operation,” between first and third quarter of 2025 revealed that Lekki deep seaport handle an estimated N13.46 trillion in total trade value, combining imports and exports
  
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• Arrest, prosecute those funding insecurity — Labour

  18-12-2025 04:50 via vanguardngr.com
  By Victor Ahiuma-Young, Johnbosco Agbakwuru, Haruna Aliyu, Steve Oko, Bashir Bello, Shina Abubakar, Chinedu Adonu & Ochuko AkuophaABUJA — The Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, yesterday staged a nationwide protest over worsening insecurity in the country, insisting the federal government must urgently deploy “the full machinery of governance” to reclaim communities, protect workers and restore public confidence.They also asked the government to ensure that all those behind the
  
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• Gunmen kill soldier, abduct 13 passengers on Okene–Auchi highway

  18-12-2025 03:46 via vanguardngr.com
  Gunmen disguised in military uniforms have killed a soldier and abducted 13 passengers during coordinated attacks on two commercial vehicles along the Okene–Auchi highway.According to Zagazola Makama, a counter-terrorism publication, the incident occurred at about 5:35 pm on Tuesday when gunmen intercepted a green Toyota Sienna, conveying nine passengers from Abuja to Delta State.The publication reported that six passengers were abducted from the vehicle, while three others were rescued.Z
  
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• Gunmen kill 12 miners, abduct 3 in Plateau

  18-12-2025 03:43 via vanguardngr.com
  No fewer than 12 persons have reportedly been killed, while three others were abducted after gunmen attacked miners in Fan community of Barkin Ladi LGA, Plateau State.According to Channels Television, the attack occurred at about 9 pm on Tuesday while they were engaged in “legal mining” activities. The incident also left five other miners injured.The assailants were said to have invaded the mining site in large numbers and opened fire on the miners, causing panic and leading to mult
  
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• Court bars IGP, NPF from enforcing tinted glass permit policy nationwide

  18-12-2025 03:29 via vanguardngr.com
  By Akpokona OmafuaireA Delta State High Court sitting in Orerokpe, yesterday, issued an ex-parte injunction stopping and barring the Inspector General of Police, IGP, the Nigeria Police Force, NPF, and Commissioner of Police, Delta State Police Command, respondents in the matter from resuming the enforcement of the tinted glass permit policy nationwide.The court also barred the police from harassing, arresting, detaining or extorting citizens and motorists on account of the said policy.The cour
  
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• Christmas: Travellers decry highway extortion by fake council officials

  18-12-2025 02:56 via vanguardngr.com
  By Emma Nnadozie, Crime EditorTravellers heading to various parts of the country for the Christmas festivities have raised the alarm over rampant extortion by hoodlums masquerading as local government officials on major highways.Those plying the eastern axis lamented that the hoodlums have taken over key sections of the Lagos–Onitsha Expressway, stopping motorists to demand radio licences or force them to pay arbitrary fines.Victims said the activities are most pronounced around Ore in Ond
  
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• Four killed, women abducted in fresh Benue attacks

  18-12-2025 02:50 via vanguardngr.com
  By Peter DuruMakurdi— At least four person have been reportedly killed, several women brutally tortured, and another declared missing following an attack by suspected armed herdsmen on Udei and Nzorov communities of Guma Local Government Area, LGA, of Benue State.The attacks reportedly occurred when a group of displaced persons went to fetch firewood at Tse Nyamkume Village along the Yogbo-Udei Road, Monday evening. The victims were said to be returning to Udei, where they had sought refu
  
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• Contemporary law of tort, a major legal contribution — Olanipekun

  18-12-2025 02:43 via vanguardngr.com
  By Innocent AnabaFormer president of the Nigerian Bar Association, NBA, Wole Olanipekun, has described the book, ‘Contemporary Law of Tort in Nigeria’, authored by Uche Obi, as “a remarkable contribution to the heart of legal practice.”Speaking at the unveiling of the book in Lagos, Olanipekun said: “Tort law affects the daily lives of ordinary Nigerians in ways many do not realise. By producing a modern and deeply researched text, Obi has given both the courts and
  
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• Naira down to N1,492/$ in parallel market

  18-12-2025 02:40 via vanguardngr.com
  By Elizabeth AdegbesanTHE Naira yesterday depreciated to N1,492 per dollar in the parallel market from N1,485 per dollar on Tuesday. Similarly, the naira depreciated to N1,458.02 per dollar in the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market, NFEM.Data from the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, showed that the exchange rate for the naira rose to N1,458.02 per dollar from N1,457 per dollar on Tuesday, indicating N1.02 depreciation for the naira.Consequently, the margin between the parallel and official market w
  
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• FG confirms release of Nigerian aircraft, soldiers after Tuggar meets Burkina Faso leader

  18-12-2025 02:40 via vanguardngr.com
  By Favour Ulebor, AbujaThe Federal Government has confirmed the release of the Nigerian Air Force aircraft and 11 soldiers detained in Burkina Faso after a forced landing.Confirming the development on Wednesday night, the spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Mr Kimiebi Ebienfa, said the aircraft and personnel had been released.He said, “Yes, they have been released.”The confirmation came after the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr Yusuf Tuggar, on Wednesday met Burkina Fas
  
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