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• New Apple CEO to face first test with foldable iPhone launch

  09-09-2026 13:20 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Apple is expected to unveil a slew of new and updated devices, including a long-rumored foldable iPhone, when it holds its annual late-summer hardware event on Wednesday in Cupertino, California.It will also be the first major event under new chief executive John Ternus, who took over from outgoing CEO Tim Cook on September 1.Ternus, 51, joined Apple’s design team in 2001 and worked his way up to leading the engineering teams behind Apple’s entire product lineup, including the iPhon
  
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• TikTok bans Carter Efe’s account with over 5 million followers

  09-09-2026 17:40 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Popular Nigerian skit maker and content creator Carter Efe has reportedly lost his official TikTok account with 5.6 million followers due to repeated platform policy violations.The video-sharing platform confirmed the permanent ban on Wednesday, citing multiple infractions of its community guidelines.The enforcement shuts down the creator’s main short-form video hub, where he built a massive audience of 5.6 million followers through comedy skits, music promotions, and live broadcasts
  
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• ‘We stand with him even beyond 2027’ — Charismatic bishops endorse Tinubu

  09-09-2026 17:38 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Ayobami OkerindeThe Charismatic Bishops Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) has endorsed President Bola Tinubu for re-election in the 2027 presidential election.President-General of the conference, Archbishop Leonard Bature Kawas, announced the endorsement on Wednesday while speaking at the organisation’s 2026 synod.Kawas said the group’s decision was based on its assessment of Tinubu’s administration, arguing that the president had not shown nepotism in his appointments despite w
  
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• Woman gives birth from embryo frozen for more than 22 years

  09-09-2026 17:28 via vanguardngr.com
  
  A Greek woman has given birth from an embryo frozen over 22 years ago after losing her son born from the same treatment, her doctor said Wednesday.“For Christina Rapti‑Tzelepi, today’s birth carries special emotional significance,” gynaecologist Konstantinos Pantos said in a Facebook post.“In 2004, after an embryo transfer, she had a healthy baby boy on the first attempt. In October 2025, the family experienced the tragic loss of their son in a road traffic ac
  
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• I want Champions League trophy more than anything — Mbappe

  09-09-2026 17:22 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Adegboyega AdeleyeReal Madrid forward Kylian Mbappe has said winning the Champions League is more important to him than anything.Mbappe spoke after Real Madrid opened their Champions League campaign with a 2-1 victory over Inter Milan at the Santiago Bernabeu on Tuesday.The France international scored in the first half before Federico Valverde added a second, while Carlos Augusto pulled one back for Inter after the break.Asked about his priority this season, Mbappe told CBS: “The Champ
  
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• ‘People building AI believe it could kill us all’ — says researcher after quitting AI firm

  09-09-2026 16:56 via vanguardngr.com
  
  A former Anthropic researcher has warned that artificial intelligence (AI) could become powerful enough to threaten humanity, saying some people building the technology believe it could “kill us all by the end of the decade.”Jacob Coxon, 27, made the remarks after leaving the company in a resignation thread on X.“These will soon be superhuman systems that can hack anything, revolutionize any field overnight, and acquire real power and resources,” Coxon wrote.“The p
  
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• Messi agrees to buy second Spanish club after Argentina retirement

  09-09-2026 16:56 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Adegboyega AdeleyeLionel Messi has reached a preliminary agreement to become majority shareholder of Spanish second-tier club Eldense, days after ending his Argentina international career.According to the BBC, Eldense confirmed the agreement with Messi for the acquisition of shares currently owned by Grupo TH Soluciones, which would make the 39-year-old majority shareholder.The transaction remains subject to legal and contractual procedures, including due diligence and approval from Spain&rs
  
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• Carrick confident Man Utd can go far in ‘magical’ Champions League

  09-09-2026 16:50 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Michael Carrick believes Manchester United are strong enough to compete with Europe’s best on their return to the Champions League for the first time in three years.Carrick earned his position as permanent United boss after leading the Red Devils to third place in the Premier League in his interim spell last season.Having secured a place in Europe’s elite club competition, United kick off their league phase campaign on Thursday when they face Azerbaijani champions Sabah at Old Traff
  
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• Attack on Obi affront on Nigeria’s democracy — Wabara

  09-09-2026 16:48 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Steve OkoUMUAHIA — Former Senate President and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Senator Adolphus Wabara, has condemned the reported attack on and obstruction of the convoy of the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Peter Obi, in Benue State.Wabara described the incident as an affront to Nigeria’s democracy, warning that the growing resort to intimidation and violence in political engagements poses a serious threat
  
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• FCT Police arrest woman over alleged boiling water attack

  09-09-2026 16:46 via vanguardngr.com
  
  …Court remands suspect in Suleja Correctional CentreBy Kingsley OmonobiABUJA — Operatives of the FCT Police Command have arrested a woman, Mrs Beauty Monday, for allegedly pouring boiling water on her neighbour during an argument over the use of a shared compound space in the Lugbe area of Abuja.The suspect was subsequently arraigned before a court and remanded at the Suleja Correctional Centre pending further proceedings.The FCT Police spokesperson, SP Josephine Adeh, disclosed th
  
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• Peter Obi: Police arrest 46 over incident in Benue

  09-09-2026 16:45 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Peter Duru, MakurdiThe Benue State Police Command has arrested 46 persons in connection with the obstruction of the movement of the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Mr Peter Obi, during his visit to the state on Tuesday.The commissioner of police, Mr Cletus Nwadiogbu, disclosed this Wednesday at a press conference in Makurdi, saying the arrests followed intelligence-led operations launched immediately after the incident.Nwadiogbu clarified that the command was
  
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• Court adjourns KC Luxury’s suit challenging detention by NDLEA

  09-09-2026 16:44 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Innocent AnabaA Federal High Court, Lagos, on Wednesday adjourned until September 21, 2026, hearing of pending applications in the case involving detained businessman and social media influencer, Afolabi Kazeem Michael, popularly known as KC Luxury.
  The adjournment followed arguments by counsel to Kazeem, Abdulakeem Labi-Lawal, SAN, and that of National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, Abu Ibrahim, that the court should await the ruling of a sister court on an application challenging its
  
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• 68 Nigerians awarded 2026 Chevening, Commonwealth scholarships

  09-09-2026 16:25 via vanguardngr.com
  
  The UK Government has awarded 68 Nigerians the Chevening and Commonwealth scholarships to study a wide range of master’s degrees and PhD programmes in the UK in 2026.In a statement on Wednesday, the British High Commission said pre-departure ceremonies were held in honour of the scholars in Abuja and Lagos.According to the mission, 12 scholars received Chevening scholarships, while 56 scholars have been awarded the Commonwealth scholarship so far. Chargée d’Affaires, Bri
  
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• The Way Nigerians Save, Spend and Borrow is Changing with DigitvantPay

  09-09-2026 16:14 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Nigeria is rapidly transforming how its people manage money. Driven by multiple pressures, including inflation that steadily erodes purchasing power, the naira’s persistent struggle against foreign currencies, and the lingering memory of cash scarcity in 2023, Nigerians are actively embracing digital platforms that promise convenience and reliability. One standout in this space is DigitvantPay, a fintech company redefining how Nigerians save, spend, and borrow.The cashless policy, as orch
  
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• 2027: Rivers ADP flags off campaign, promises 500,000 jobs

  09-09-2026 16:14 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Denies membership of Rainbow CoalitionBy Daniel AbiaPORT HARCOURT — The Rivers State chapter of the Action Democratic Party, ADP, has formally flagged off its 2027 governorship campaign, with its candidate, Angel Lawson, promising to create 500,000 direct and indirect jobs within the first year of his administration if elected.Speaking at the campaign flag-off in Port Harcourt on Wednesday, Lawson said he joined the governorship race to make a difference and provide Rivers people with gre
  
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• Police officer killed, teachers kidnapped in Cameroon attack

  09-09-2026 16:09 via vanguardngr.com
  
  A police officer was killed and five teachers kidnapped in an attack on a teacher training centre in Cameroon, local authorities said on Wednesday, in the latest violence to hit the country’s English-speaking west.A deadly conflict between government forces and separatist groups has gripped the two anglophone regions of Cameroon, which is predominantly French-speaking, for nearly a decade.A group of armed individuals “infiltrated” a teacher training centre in the town of Wum,
  
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• Canada tightens student intake, prioritises master’s, PhD candidates

  09-09-2026 16:06 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Canada has announced plans to further reduce the number of international students entering the country at lower levels of study, while increasing its focus on attracting highly skilled students pursuing master’s and PhD programmes.The Canadian government said the shift is part of a broader effort to align immigration levels with the capacity of communities while continuing to attract highly skilled talent from around the world.According to the latest figures released by the government, Ca
  
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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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• Obi demonstrated power of restraint in Benue – NDC’s Moses Paul

  09-09-2026 15:33 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Sekinat OsundijiOne of the youth leaders of the Obidient Movement, Dr. Paul Moses, has said the controversy surrounding Peter Obi’s recent visit to Benue State should not be reduced to a political disagreement, insisting that the focus should be on the lives of Nigerians affected by violence in the state.Moses made the remarks during an interview on ARISE News on Wednesday while speaking about the incident that prevented Obi from reaching Yelwata, where he had planned to meet victims of t
  
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• Colombia lifts decade-long gun-carrying restrictions

  09-09-2026 15:32 via vanguardngr.com
  
  BOGOTA — Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella has signed a decree lifting a decade-long restriction on the public carrying of legally owned firearms, fulfilling a campaign promise to adopt a tougher approach to crime.According to the BBC on Wednesday, the new decree allows Colombians who hold valid permits to carry registered firearms to take their weapons outside their homes without obtaining additional authorisation.Defending the measure, De la Espriella said law-abiding citizen
  
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• Nollywood producers may leave YouTube if naira strengthens against dollar – Kunle Afolayan

  09-09-2026 15:19 via vanguardngr.com
  
   ​‌‍‍‍‍⁠⁠Ace filmmaker Kunle Afolayan has said Nollywood producers may leave YouTube as a distribution platform if the Naira strengthens significantly against the U.S. Dollar.Afolayan stated this in an interview with former Minister of Finance, Kemi Adeosun, on the Nidacity Podcast, while discussing the increasing migration of Nollywood filmmakers to digital platforms.According to him, most filmmakers who have migrated to YouTube will abandon the plat
  
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• Cost of living crisis: Northwest ADC candidates demand fuel subsidy return

  09-09-2026 15:09 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Omeiza AjayiABUJA — Governorship candidates of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, in the seven Northwest states have called on President Bola Tinubu to reverse the removal of fuel subsidy, saying the policy has worsened the cost of living crisis in the region.The candidates from Kano, Kaduna, Katsina, Kebbi, Sokoto, Zamfara and Jigawa states made the demand on Tuesday in Abuja while signing the Northwest ADC Governorship Candidates’ Compact 2027–2031.The document was pre
  
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• 2027: I never threatened Northerners with suffering if Tinubu loses — Akpabio

  09-09-2026 15:01 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Henry UmoruABUJA — President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, has denied saying that Northerners would be made to suffer between January and May if President Bola Tinubu loses the 2027 presidential election.Akpabio described the statement attributed to him as a “complete fabrication”, challenging those circulating the claim to produce evidence of where and when he allegedly made the statement.In a statement issued on Wednesday by his Special Adviser on Media and Pub
  
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• NAFDAC raises alarm over local production of fake products

  09-09-2026 14:48 via vanguardngr.com
  
  The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, NAFDAC, has raised the alarm over the activities of alleged Chinese counterfeit syndicates that have shifted from importing fake products into Nigeria to establishing local manufacturing and distribution networks.The agency’s Director of Investigation and Enforcement, Martins Iluyomade, disclosed this while speaking on recent intelligence gathered by NAFDAC on the counterfeit trade.Iluyomade said investigations showed that
  
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• Dangote drove my mom home from hospital after my birth – Davido

  09-09-2026 14:36 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Afrobeats star, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has revealed billionaire businessman Aliko Dangote’s longstanding relationship with his family.The artiste made the revelation while speaking about his relationship with Dangote during a recent interview in Lagos.According to him, Dangote had maintained a close relationship with his family for decades and had continued to offer him financial advice from childhood.“Aliko Dangote drove my mom home from the hospital when she gav
  
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• Nwifuru reinstates two traditional rulers, receives interim report

  09-09-2026 14:33 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Jeff Agbodo, AbakalikiABAKALIKI — Ebonyi State Governor, Francis Nwifuru, has reinstated the traditional rulers of Ndukwe and Amasiri communities who were dethroned following the communal crisis between Amasiri in Afikpo North Local Government Area and Oso-Edda in Edda Local Government Area of the state.Nwifuru announced the reinstatement while receiving the interim report of the Amasiri-Edda Boundary Adjustment and Demarcation Committee at his office in Ochoudo Centenary City, Abakali
  
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• FG, Austria plan Vienna-listed bond to fund investors in Nigeria

  09-09-2026 14:27 via vanguardngr.com
  
  The Federal Government is working with Austrian authorities and the Vienna Stock Exchange to establish a bond vehicle to raise capital for foreign companies investing in projects in Nigeria.Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Atiku Bagudu, disclosed this while addressing the GPF Global Vienna meeting in Vienna, Austria, on Tuesday via a video message posted on X.Bagudu said the vehicle, known as the Esme Bond, was developed after about 18 months of engagement involving Nigerian and Austri
  
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• Reps probe N432bn oil revenue debt

  09-09-2026 14:24 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Gift ChapiOdekina, AbujaABUJA — The House of Representatives Public Accounts Committee, PAC, has commenced an investigation into outstanding debts owed to the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority, NMDPRA, by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, NNPCL, and oil companies, with the liabilities put at N432.07 billion.The investigation followed findings contained in the Auditor-General’s annual audit reports on unpaid regulatory and petroleum-re
  
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• FG moves to end ‘make-believe’ accreditation in tertiary institutions

  09-09-2026 14:20 via vanguardngr.com
  
  …Plans digital tracking of lecturers, equipment, facilitiesBy Joseph Erunke, AbujaABUJA — The Federal Government has moved to overhaul the accreditation system for Nigerian universities, polytechnics and colleges of education, warning institutions against presenting a false or temporary picture of their academic and infrastructural capacity during accreditation exercises.The Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, gave the warning in Abuja on Tuesday while inaugurating a Ministeria
  
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• Four suits against Adeola’s Ogun 2027 candidacy discontinued — aide

  09-09-2026 14:16 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Henry UmoruABUJA — Four court cases challenging the candidacy of the All Progressives Congress, APC, governorship candidate in Ogun State, Senator Solomon Adeola, have been discontinued by the respective litigants.Adeola, who chairs the Senate Committee on Appropriations, is seeking the APC ticket ahead of the 2027 governorship election in the state.His Media Adviser, Kayode Odunaro, disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday, describing the development as coming at the commencement of
  
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