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• Ngige in EFCC custody, not kidnapped — Aide clarifies

  11-12-2025 04:03 via vanguardngr.com
  By Luminous JannamikeABUJA – Former Anambra State governor and immediate past Minister of Labour and Employment, Dr. Chris Ngige, is in the custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), not a kidnap victim, despite a surge of panic and speculation that swept through political circles on Wednesday.His media aide, Fred Chukwuelobe, stepped in swiftly to douse the rumour after receiving a flurry of calls from journalists, associates and well-wishers.The clarification comes
  
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• Alleged defamation: Court halts derogatory publications against Ubani

  12-12-2025 01:11 via vanguardngr.com
  By Henry OjeluA High Court of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Abuja, has issued an ex parte interim injunction restraining one Lilian Okenwa and Dr. Tonye Clinton Jaja from publishing any further derogatory material against Dr. Monday Ubani, SAN.The order, issued by Justice S.U. Bature of the Maitama Division, stemmed from a defamation suit filed by Ubani, who accused the defendants of circulating damaging content aimed at tarnishing his professional reputation.The suit, marked FCT/HC/CV/44
  
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• Army 8 Division graduates 60 battle-ready soldiers

  12-12-2025 01:09 via vanguardngr.com
  By Musa UbandawakiSOKOTO—The 8 Division and Sector 2 Joint Task Force (JTF) North West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA (OPFY), has strengthened its operational capacity with the graduation of 60 soldiers from its rigorous Fourth Quarter Basic Battle Course.The ceremony marked the completion of an intensive nine-week training programme designed to instil a warrior mindset and improve the combat readiness of participating troops.The General Officer Commanding (GOC), 8 Division, and Commander, Secto
  
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• Owo church attack: We saw hell, over 40 of my members died, Priest tells court

  12-12-2025 01:07 via vanguardngr.com
  By Ikechukwu NnochiriABUJA— A Catholic priest, yesterday, narrated before the Federal High Court in Abuja, a blood-chilling account of how terrorists that were armed with explosives, struck and killed 40 members of his parish, St Francis, at Owo in Ondo State, on June 5, 2022.Giving his Evidence-in-Chief in the ongoing trial of five alleged members of the Al Shabab terrorist sect that masterminded the attack, the clergy, whose name was shielded for security reasons, disclosed that the ass
  
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• Ambassadorial appointment: Drama as Senate clears Dambazau, Fani-Kayode, Omokri, others

  12-12-2025 01:01 via vanguardngr.com
  By Henry Umoru & Luminous JannamikeABUJA—PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu’s nominees for ambassadorial appointments had an easy ride at the Senate, yesterday, as most of them were asked to “take a bow and go.”Former senators, House of Representatives members, former governors and ministers, career ambassadors, and former first ladies, among others were asked to take a bow and go by the Senate, as the screening of the ambassadorial nominees submitted to the Senate by President T
  
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• Customs extends Authorised Economic Operator migration deadline

  12-12-2025 00:51 via vanguardngr.com
  By Emma Ujah, Abuja Bureau ChiefThe Nigeria Customs Service, NCS, has extended the deadline for the migration of all beneficiaries under the Fast Track Scheme to the Authorised Economic Operator, AEO, Programme.It announced a shift in the earlier cut-off date of December 31, 2025, to a new deadline of January 31, 2026.The NCS explained in a statement, yesterday, that the decision was in furtherance of its commitment to deepening trade facilitation, securing supply chain and strengthening compli
  
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• Bayelsa deputy gov slumps, dies at 60

  12-12-2025 00:40 via vanguardngr.com
  By Samuel OyadonghaBayelsa State Deputy Governor, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, passed on yesterday after collapsing in his office in Yenagoa.Ewhrudjakpo was said to have slumped around 1:30 p.m. while descending a staircase shortly after a meeting. He was immediately taken to the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Yenagoa.Hospital sources disclosed that he arrived unconscious and was moved to the Emergency Unit before being transferred to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) and efforts to revive him fail
  
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• ‘Political witch-hunt’ – Atiku condemns Malami’s arrest

  11-12-2025 23:41 via vanguardngr.com
  Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has accused Nigeria’s anti-corruption institutions of abandoning their core responsibilities and converting the anti-graft campaign into what he termed a “full-blown political witch-hunt.”In a statement released by his media office and circulated by his adviser, Paul Ibe, on Thursday, Atiku cautioned that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and other agencies risk losing public confidence unless they “purge themselves
  
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• Reps move against casual labour in banks as Laguda’s Bill scales second reading

  11-12-2025 23:20 via vanguardngr.com
  By Idowu BankoleThe House of Representatives has taken a major step toward ending the long-standing practice of casual and contract employment in Nigeria’s banking sector, as a bill sponsored by Rep. Fuad Kayode Laguda (Surulere 1) successfully passed second reading at Thursday’s plenary.The proposed legislation, titled “A Bill for an Act to Amend the Banks and Other Financial Institutions Act, 2020, and for Related Matters,” seeks to prohibit, criminalise, and penalise
  
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• Abiodun mourns Bayelsa deputy governor

  11-12-2025 23:08 via vanguardngr.com
  By James Ogunnaike, AbeokutaOgun State Governor and Chairman of the Southern Governors’ Forum, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has expressed sadness over the death of the deputy governor of Bayelsa State, Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo.Ewhrudjakpo died at the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Yenagoa, where he was rushed to after slumping on Thursday afternoon.In a statement issued in Abeokuta on Thursday, Abiodun said the incident was particularly painful as the deceased was in his office attending to his duties
  
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• PDP mourns Ewhurudjakpo, describes death as inexplicable loss

  11-12-2025 23:04 via vanguardngr.com
  By Clifford NdujiheThe Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has described the death of Bayelsa State Deputy Governor, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, as an inexplicable loss.Ewhurudjakpo slumped at the Bayelsa State Government House on Thursday and was rushed to the Federal Medical Centre, Yenagoa and later to the Intensive Care Unit, where he passed on, aged 60.In a statement by its National Publicity Secretary, Comrade Ini Ememobong, the PDP said it “received with deep shock the news of the pas
  
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• PDP confirms death of Bayelsa deputy governor Ewhurudjakpo

  11-12-2025 23:04 via vanguardngr.com
  By Clifford NdujiheThe Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has described the death of Bayelsa State Deputy Governor, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, as an inexplicable loss.Ewhurudjakpo slumped at the Bayelsa State Government House on Thursday and was rushed to the Federal Medical Centre, Yenagoa and later to the Intensive Care Unit, where he passed on, aged 60.In a statement by its National Publicity Secretary, Comrade Ini Ememobong, the PDP said it “received with deep shock the news of the pas
  
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• Just In: APC mourns as ex-Lagos deputy gov Orelope-Adefulire loses only son

  11-12-2025 22:59 via vanguardngr.com
  By Olasunkanmi AkoniThe All Progressives Congress, APC, in Lagos has been thrown into mourning following the tragic death of the only son of the former State Deputy Governor, Adejoke Orelope-Adefulire.The deceased, a medical doctor, Oluwafemi Olawale Adefulire, reportedly died early on Wednesday, after undergoing an undisclosed surgery in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, UAE.A family source, who confirmed the sad news to Vanguard, said the deceased, based in the United Kingdom, is survived by his w
  
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• Updated: Fire guts trailers, stalls at Berger Suya Park in Lagos

  11-12-2025 22:53 via vanguardngr.com
  By Olasunkanmi Akoni and Efe OnodjaeA late-night fire on Thursday razed trailers, containerised stalls and heaps of disused tyres at the Berger Trailer Park, popularly known as Berger Suya, in the Olodi-Apapa axis of Ajegunle, Lagos.According to the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, the emergency call was received at 8:15pm, with the first responders arriving at the scene by 8:30pm.Firefighting operations were still ongoing as of press time. Multiple fire stations, Ajegunle, Sari-Iganmu and
  
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• OpenAI beefs up GPT models in AI race with Google

  11-12-2025 22:38 via vanguardngr.com
  OpenAI released its latest artificial intelligence models on Thursday, shrugging off worries about how it will cash in on massive spending in its technology race with Google.The San Francisco-based AI superstar touted GPT-5.2 Pro and GPT-5.2 Thinking as its best models yet for handling math or science work.“Strong mathematical reasoning is a foundation for reliability in scientific and technical work,” OpenAI said in a blog post.“These capabilities are also closely tied to pro
  
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• Ambassadors: Senate’s ‘bow and go’ approach to screening is national disgrace – CUPP

  11-12-2025 22:19 via vanguardngr.com
  By John AlechenuThe Coalition of United Political Parties (CUPP) has condemned the Senate’s handling of the screening of ambassadorial nominees, especially Reno Omokri, Femi Fani Kayode, and former INEC Chairman, Prof Mahmood Yakubu.National Secretary of the CUPP, Peter Ameh, in a statement late on Thursday, said, “The ‘bow and go’ treatment given to these nominees is a glaring display of the Senate’s lack of commitment to diligently address issues of national inte
  
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• African Treasures Return Home

  11-12-2025 22:01 via nytimes.com
  The Benin Bronzes, taken from what is now Nigeria, have become a symbol in the effort to return looted artifacts to their home countries.
  
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• FIFA rankings: Super Falcons drop to 37th, remain top in Africa

  11-12-2025 21:43 via vanguardngr.com
  Nigeria’s Super Falcons dropped one spot in the latest women’s ranking released by the Federation of International Football Associations, FIFA, on Thursday.Previously ranked 36th, the Super Falcons dropped to 37th but remain the top team of the continent.The Super Falcons were inactive during the last FIFA women’s international break which contributed to their current position in the monthly ranking.South Africa, Ghana, Zambia and Morocco complete the top five highest-ranked c
  
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• Rivers Speaker Amaewhule carpets Fubara, says gov sidelining lawmakers

  11-12-2025 21:34 via vanguardngr.com
  By Davies IheamnachorPORT HARCOURT: Speaker of Rivers State House of Assembly, Martin Amaewhule, has accused Governor Siminialayi Fubara of deliberately sidelining the state lawmakers in the running of the state.It would be recalled that Fubara on Wednesday said that that he has not been able to meet with the lawmakers because the Minister of Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, was yet convene such a meeting.Amaewhule said late Thursday that Fubara’s statement was unnecessary and unfo
  
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• Okoye, Arokodare dropped as Chelle names final Super Eagles AFCON squad [Full List]

  11-12-2025 21:14 via vanguardngr.com
  Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle has recalled goalkeeper Francis Uzoho an Trabzonspor striker Paul Onuachu for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON.Chelle unveiled his squad on Wednesday, confirming three goalkeepers, eight defenders, eight midfielders and nine forwards for the continental tournament scheduled for December 21, 2025, to January 18, 2026, in Morocco.The list features several fresh faces across all departments, but see notable names like Maduka Okoye, Victor Boniface and Tolu Aroko
  
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• Benin coup: Nigeria’s internal problems tied to external crises — Minister

  11-12-2025 21:04 via vanguardngr.com
  By Favour Ulebor, AbujaNigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, has said that the country’s internal security challenges cannot be separated from wider regional crises, warning that instability in neighbouring states directly fuels insecurity at home.Speaking at an ECOWAS ministerial briefing on Thursday in Abuja, Tuggar said Nigeria must intervene when nearby countries face threats to democratic stability, including the recent attempted coup in the Benin Republi
  
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• EFCC to arraign ex-minister Ngige Friday

  11-12-2025 20:28 via vanguardngr.com
  By Luminous JannamikeABUJA – The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) will on Friday arraign former Minister of Labour and Productivity and ex-Anambra State Governor, Dr Chris Ngige, following his arrest on Wednesday in what relatives described as a forceful dawn operation at his Abuja residence.In a statement signed by his media aide, Fred Chukwuelobe, Ngige’s team said the arrest was tied to an ongoing EFCC probe for which the former minister had previously been placed
  
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• Why EFCC ‘revoked’ Malami’s bail — Aide

  11-12-2025 20:11 via vanguardngr.com
  By Luminous JannamikeABUJA – The Office of former Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF), Abubakar Malami, SAN, on Thursday defended the ex-minister over the alleged withdrawal of his bail by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), insisting the ‘revocation’ stemmed solely from his attendance at a political event in Kebbi State and not from any violation of bail conditions.In a statement signed by Mohammed Bello Doka, Special Assistant on Media Affairs to Malami
  
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• Amnesty accuses Hamas of crimes against humanity

  11-12-2025 19:59 via vanguardngr.com
  Amnesty International on Thursday accused Hamas and its allies for the first time of crimes against humanity during and after their October 7, 2023 attack on Israel, with the Palestinian militant group rejecting the report as “lies”.Read Also: Vaccines don’t cause autism – WHOThe findings also drew criticism from Israel, which accused Amnesty of bias and of failing to give a full accounting of the crimes committed during the attack, which sparked the Gaza war.“Pale
  
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• Vaccines don’t cause autism – WHO

  11-12-2025 19:50 via vanguardngr.com
  A new analysis by the World Health Organization reaffirmed there is no link between vaccines and autism – contrary to theories being propagated in the United States.Read Also: Uncertainty over Bayelsa Deputy Governor’s health after sudden collapseThe US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) last month revised its website with language that undermines its previous, scientifically-grounded position that immunisations do not cause the developmental disability autism.Years&nb
  
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• Impact of 3MTT proves Nigeria can build $1tn economy — Tinubu

  11-12-2025 19:38 via vanguardngr.com
  By Progress Godfrey, AbujaPresident Bola Ahmed Tinubu has said that the nationwide impact of the Three Million Technical Talent (3MTT) programme shows Nigeria can achieve its $1 trillion economy target by increasing productivity and training a skilled workforce.Speaking through the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) Senator George Akume, at the 3MTT Nigeria National Impact Summit in Abuja on Thursday, the President stated that national wealth requires deliberate investment in p
  
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• Alleged Cyberbullying: AGF takes over trial of Abuja lawyer, 4 others

  11-12-2025 19:37 via vanguardngr.com
  By Ikechukwu NnochiriABUJA– The Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Prince Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, has taken over the prosecution of an Abuja-based lawyer, Ahmed Abdulrahman, and four others accused of cyberbullying a serving Senator, Shehu Umar.Other defendants in the charge that was brought before the court by the Inspector General of Police, IGP, are; Daure David, Ishaq Abubakar Muhammed, Abdulrashid Abdullahi Musa and Nasiru Usman Abubakar, who were identified as
  
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• Cross-Border coordination contributed to foiling Benin Coup — Ministers

  11-12-2025 19:28 via vanguardngr.com
  By Favour Ulebor, AbujaNigeria’s Foreign Affairs Minister, Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, and his Beninese counterpart, Olushegun Adjadi Bakari, have revealed how quick coordination between Abuja and Cotonou helped stop the attempted coup in Benin before it could take hold.Speaking at an ECOWAS ministerial briefing in Abuja, the ministers explained that fast diplomatic, military, and intelligence actions showed the strength of regional cooperation in protecting democracy.Tuggar said the episode pr
  
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• Envoys: ADC hits Senate for ‘bow-and-go’ clearance of ‘controversial’ nominees

  11-12-2025 19:19 via vanguardngr.com
  *Warns they may be rejected abroadBy Luminous JannamikeABUJA – The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has taken aim at the Senate over what it described as the trivialisation of the ambassadorial screening process, following the decision to allow several high-profile nominees, including Femi Fani-Kayode, Reno Omokri and Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, to simply ‘take a bow and go’ during Thursday’s session.In an exclusive chat with Vanguard in Abuja on Thursday, the party’s N
  
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• Kidnapping of students in Kebbi, Niger, very disheartening – First Lady

  11-12-2025 19:13 via vanguardngr.com
  —Says Tinubu acting swiftly, urges patience, national resolveBy Johnbosco AgbakwuruABUJA –-THE First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, on Thursday expressed deep concern over the recent mass abductions in parts of the country, describing it as disheartening.But she commended her husband, President Bola Tinubu on the rapid intervention, saying the rescue operations was the swiftest in Nigeria’s history.Speaking during a Christmas engagement with children at the State House Conferen
  
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