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• Nigeria must secure its agro-export future

  10-09-2026 04:36 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Nigeria cannot afford to sleepwalk into the European Union’s new deforestation regime. The warning that the country could put more than $1bn, or about N1.4tn, in annual agro-export earnings at risk should be treated as an economic emergency requiring urgent response. The European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) takes effect on December 30, 2026, for large and medium-sized operators, while micro and small operators generally have until June 30, 2027.The regulation covers cocoa, coffe
  
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• Sometimes I believe Tinubu is not in charge of his administration — Peter Obi

  10-09-2026 10:53 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Nwafor Sunday PolycarpABUJA — The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Peter Obi, has said there are times he believes President Bola Tinubu is not fully in charge of his administration.Obi stated this in an interview with Arise TV on Thursday, while speaking on the state of the nation, insecurity, fuel prices, corruption and his plans if elected president in 2027.‘Tinubu should speak for himself’Obi said the President should personally address Ni
  
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• Police smash JAMB fraud syndicate, one arrested

  10-09-2026 10:48 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Kingsley OmonobiThe Force headquarters said that police operatives have uncovered an examination fraud syndicate allegedly impersonating Segun Aina, registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB).Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Aniete Iniedu, in a statement in Abuja, said that one suspect, Nwogba Arinze, has been arrested, while efforts are ongoing to apprehend Nnabuife Nwekpa, identified as the principal suspect.Iniedu said the NPF’s intelligence, operations and
  
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• ASUU gives Sokoto govt ultimatum over unfulfilled agreement, threatens strike

  10-09-2026 10:27 via vanguardngr.com
  
  The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Sokoto State University (SSU) chapter, has given the Sokoto State Government a two-week ultimatum to implement the signed agreements reached.This is contained in a statement signed by the branch Chairman and Secretary, Dr. Bello Musa and Zulkallaini Shehu respectively, and made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday in Sokoto.The union said the action followed a meeting held with the Commissioner for Higher Education
  
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• Otu nullifies unauthorised recruitment into C’River LG commission

  10-09-2026 10:03 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Emma UnaCross River State Governor Bassey Otu has ordered the cancellation of thousands of unauthorised appointments into the local government service by the Local Government Service Commission which was sacked earlier in the year.A statement by the Secretary to State Government, Professor Anthony Owan Eno, on Wednesday evening said the recruitments carried out by the sacked commission were unauthorised, illegal and not in compliance with the state’s civil service rules.“Followin
  
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• Kano Political Commentator: People were after his life – Family reveals

  10-09-2026 09:59 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Hadiza YusufKANO — The family of slain Kano political commentator, Ibrahim Khalil Dan Shagamu, has revealed that he repeatedly expressed fears for his life before he was found dead in his home in Gaida, Kumbotso Local Government Area of Kano State.Dan Shagamu was found dead at his residence on Wednesday, with the circumstances surrounding his death still under investigation by the police.Speaking to journalists on Wednesday, his sister, Halima, said her brother had stopped sleeping at
  
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• New LASU VC Badejo assumes office Sept 20

  10-09-2026 09:51 via vanguardngr.com
  
  The new Vice-Chancellor of Lagos State University (LASU), Prof. Ayodeji Badejo, will assume duty on September 20.Mrs Oluwayemisi Thomas-Onashile, Deputy Registrar and Coordinator, Centre for Information and Public Relations, LASU, made the disclosure on Wednesday evening.According to the deputy registrar, Badejo, a professor of guidance and counselling, succeeds Prof. Ibiyemi Olatunji-Bello, whose five-year tenure as vice-chancellor expires with her retirement.She said the appointment was in ac
  
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• If I appoint Wike, I’ll put sellotape in his mouth – Adebayo

  10-09-2026 09:49 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Caleb AyemereSocial Democratic Party presidential candidate Adewole Adebayo said that if he were to appoint Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike to his government, he would put sellotape over the minister’s mouth to curb his public utterances.Adebayo made the remarks in an interview with Symfoni, where he discussed governance, the performance of the Tinubu administration and recent political developments, including the Osun State election.He praised Wike’s work ethic an
  
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• 2027: Nigerians can donate N1,000, N2,000 to fund our campaign – NDC

  10-09-2026 09:24 via vanguardngr.com
  
  The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) says it plans to raise campaign funds from ordinary Nigerians in a bid to limit the influence of wealthy individuals on the country’s democracy.Speaking on Arise News’ Prime Time on Wednesday, the party’s national leader, Seriake Dickson, said Nigerians would be able to contribute as little as N1,000 towards the NDC’s activities.Dickson, who represents Bayelsa West in the Senate, described the NDC as the only political party in Niger
  
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• Lagos offers Police officers free transport for 3 months

  10-09-2026 09:19 via vanguardngr.com
  
  The Lagos State Government has offered police officers three months of free transportation on the state’s integrated public transportation system.The initiative, launched on Wednesday, recognises police officers’ sacrifices and contributions to maintaining peace and security across Lagos.ASP Aminat Mayegun, Police Public Relations Officer, Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID) Annex, Lagos, disclosed this in a statement.Mayegun said 2,000 Cowry Cards were formally handed ov
  
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• Recapitalisation empowers insurers to protect manufacturing sector — Report 

  10-09-2026 09:16 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Rosemary Iwunze Following the conclusion of the insurance industry recapitalisation exercise, the sector is now expected to protect Nigeria’s manufacturing sector against costly industrial risks.It is also expected to have significant implications for manufacturers whose operations are exposed to risks ranging from factory fires and machinery breakdowns to marine cargo losses, engineering failures and prolonged business interruptions.These positions were contained in the June edit
  
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• Police deny N600,000 bail payment over Awka MC’s murder

  10-09-2026 09:15 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Vincent UjumaduAWKA — The Anambra State Police Command has denied collecting N600,000 or any other money from a suspect in connection with the investigation into the alleged murder of Awka-based Master of Ceremonies, MC, Isaac Nwosu, popularly known as Aiza Nwosu, and another unidentified victim.The victims were reportedly killed last week in separate incidents suspected to be linked to cult-related violence in Awka, the state capital.The Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO, Tochukwu
  
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• Unregulated deployment of unmanned vessels pose threat maritime security —Navy

  10-09-2026 09:12 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Godwin OritseThe Nigerian Navy has warned that the unregulated deployment of unmanned vessels for maritime surveillance could pose serious security risks to the nation’s maritime domain, calling for the development of an appropriate legal framework to regulate their use.Speaking at the 2026 Lagos International Maritime Week, Rear Admiral Daniel Atapa of the Nigerian Navy Hydrographic Department said there was a need to harmonise the various maritime security architectures under a singl
  
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• Rybakina books US Open semi against Gauff, secures No.1 ranking

  10-09-2026 09:12 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Elena Rybakina ended Zheng Qinwen’s spirited US Open run on Wednesday, guaranteeing her rise to world No. 1 as she booked a semi-final showdown with Coco Gauff.Rybakina beat Zheng 3-6, 6-1, 6-4 and is assured of ending Aryna Sabalenka’s reign atop the standings — even if the Belarusian wins a third straight title.“It’s just a number right now,” Rybakina said. “It’s a different achievement … but mostly you think about the titles at the
  
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• Trump promises Americans $5,000 if Republicans win Congress

  10-09-2026 09:05 via vanguardngr.com
  
  President Donald Trump on Wednesday promised $5,000 to every American adult if Republicans retain control of Congress in November, coupling the extraordinary claim with a plea for his supporters to “pretend” he was on the ballot.“If the Republicans win, you win with us and you get $5,000. It will be called the Trump dividend,” he told the Republican midterm convention in Dallas, as the party struggles in polls against the Democrats.The president did not say where the mon
  
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• IPO: From fuel buyers to refinery owners —Dangote

  10-09-2026 09:05 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Udeme AkpanThe planned Initial Public Offering (IPO) of Dangote Petroleum Refinery offers Nigerians a rare opportunity to move from being mere consumers of petroleum products to becoming shareholders in one of the country’s most strategic industrial assets.President and Chief Executive Officer of Dangote Industries Limited, Aliko Dangote, who stated this in Lagos yesterday said the proposed listing represents more than a financial transaction, as it would enable Nigerians to participat
  
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• NUPRC threatens oil firms with sanctions over unutilised gas flare sites

  10-09-2026 09:00 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Obas Esiedesa, AbujaThe Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has threatened to sanction companies awarded flare gas sites under the Nigerian Gas Flare Commercialisation Programme (NGFCP) if they fail to make significant progress in utilising the sites.The Commission Chief Executive, Mrs. Oritsemeyiwa Eyesan, disclosed this in Abuja during a working visit to the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas), Rt. Hon. Ekperikpe Ekpo.A statement by the Commission’s
  
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• Dollar to Naira exchange rate today, September 10, 2026

  10-09-2026 09:00 via vanguardngr.com
  
  The naira opened Thursday, September 10, 2026, on a firmer footing in the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM), while the currency continued to trade at a weaker level in the parallel market.Available market data put the official dollar-to-naira rate at about ₦1,322.72 per US dollar. The rate source records ₦1,322.72 to the dollar as of September 9, with the September 10 historical rate also listed at the same level.In the parallel market, the dollar was quoted at about ₦1,
  
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• Dangote Cement insider buys 986 shares

  10-09-2026 08:59 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Peter EgwuatuLAGOS: Dangote Cement Plc has notified the Nigerian Exchange Limited, NGX, and the investing public of a recent share transaction by one of its insiders.The disclosure was made in compliance with the NGX post-listing rules governing transactions by directors and other insiders of listed companies.According to a statement filed with the NGX, titled “Notification of Share Dealing by Insiders” and signed by the Company Secretary, Edward Imoedemhe, the company’s He
  
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• Gwarzo condemns killing of Kano social media critic

  10-09-2026 08:56 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Ibrahim Hassan-WuyoKANO: The Kano State governorship candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Comrade Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo, has condemned the reported killing of social media critic, Ibrahim Khalil Dan Shagamu, in Gaida, Kumbotso Local Government Area of the state.Gwarzo, in a statement issued Thursday by his spokesperson, Ibrahim Garba Shuaibu, described the incident as disturbing and called on security agencies to thoroughly investigate the circumstances surrounding the death.
  
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• Higher FAAC allocations haven’t made Nigerians richer – Atiku

  10-09-2026 08:55 via vanguardngr.com
  
  ABUJA: Former Vice-President and presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, Atiku Abubakar, has described the Federal Account Allocation Committee, FAAC, disbursements to the three tiers of government as an “illusion”, arguing that rising nominal allocations have not translated into improved living standards for Nigerians.Atiku, in a statement issued on Wednesday by his media aide, Phrank Shaibu, said the increase in FAAC allocations must be viewed against the d
  
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• New Academic Session: Parents face hurdles as fees, cost of books, others escalate 

  10-09-2026 08:39 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Aniche ChiamakaThe current economic situation in the country has pushed many parents and guardians to the edge, as they contend with hike in tuition fees, high cost of books and even increase in hostel accommodation for their children and wards.Checks by our reporter across some schools, primary, secondary and even tertiary institutions, showed that parents have to pay more than they did last session, as their children resume for new academic session.For instance, prices of textbooks in core
  
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• Court orders INEC to use NDC logo – Dickson

  10-09-2026 08:30 via vanguardngr.com
  
  ABUJA: The National Democratic Congress, NDC, has secured a court order directing the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, to upload and use the party’s modified digital logo contained in its constitution, according to the party’s National Leader, Henry Seriake Dickson.Dickson, a former governor of Bayelsa State, disclosed this in a statement posted on his X platform, saying the judgment was delivered by the Federal High Court sitting in Abuja and presided over by Justic
  
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• 2027: Lagos APC begins ‘Mandate Must Continue’ campaign

  10-09-2026 08:25 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Olasunkanmi AkoniLAGOS: The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress, APC, has commenced its campaign for the 2027 governorship and House of Assembly elections, with the party rallying members and supporters around its “Mandate Must Continue” agenda.The State Chairman of the party, Pastor Cornelius Ojelabi, formally declared the campaign open on Tuesday, charging party leaders and members to intensify grassroots mobilisation across the state’s 20 local governmen
  
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• Police arrest two over Kano commentator’s killing

  10-09-2026 08:22 via vanguardngr.com
  
  KANO: The Kano State Police Command has arrested two suspects in connection with the killing of popular political commentator, Ibrahim Khalil Danshagamu, at his residence in Gaida Quarters, Kumbotso Local Government Area of the state.The suspects were arrested following an intelligence-driven operation after the commentator was allegedly attacked by unknown assailants who invaded his residence on Monday night.The command, in a statement issued Wednesday by its spokesman, SP Abdullahi Haruna Kiy
  
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• How Nigeria’s $1tn economy target reflects our 40-year reforms — Michal Cygan, Poland’s Ambassador to Nigeria 

  10-09-2026 08:22 via vanguardngr.com
  
  The Polish ambassador to Nigeria, Michal Cygan, has said Warsaw views Nigeria as a land of opportunity and is backing President Bola Tinubu’s $1 trillion economy target with concrete investments in infrastructure, education, and defence. In this exclusive interview, the ambassador, who led a Polish delegation to the LCCI Invest Nigeria conference and GITEX Nigeria, explained how Poland’s own painful 40-year transition from a state-run economy mirrored Nigeria’s current re
  
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• Kano political commentator found dead at home

  10-09-2026 08:18 via vanguardngr.com
  
  A social media political commentator, Ibrahim Khalil Dan Shagamu, has been found dead at his residence in Gaida, Kano State.The circumstances surrounding his death remained unclear as of the time of filing this report, but the incident has triggered calls for an immediate investigation by the authorities.Former Kano State governor and opposition politician, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, raised the alarm in a post on X on Tuesday, alleging that Dan Shagamu was found in a pool of blood at his home.Kwankw
  
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• NCDC takes over Nasarawa office, plans N400m remodeling

  10-09-2026 08:14 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Edwin Phillip, LafiaLAFIA: The North Central Development Commission, NCDC, has taken over its headquarters complex donated by the Nasarawa State Government and commenced plans to remodel the facility at a cost of over N400 million.Speaking after conducting journalists round the facility on Wednesday, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the commission, Dr. Cyril Yiltsen Tsenyi, said the remodeling was necessary to create adequate office space and provide a conducive working envir
  
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• Coup Threat: Why Nigeria can’t afford complacency – Expert

  10-09-2026 08:12 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Clifford Ndujihe, Politics EditorWITH military coups making a dramatic comeback across parts of Africa, a new study has warned that Nigeria cannot afford to assume that another military takeover is impossible, arguing that the political, economic and institutional conditions that triggered coups elsewhere on the continent are still present in Nigeria.The study, titled: “Closing the Barracks Gate? Notes on Preventing Military Coups in Nigeria,” by Dr Abdul-Wasi Moshood an associat
  
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• Cartoon: ‘When you fail, you repeat class’

  10-09-2026 07:56 via vanguardngr.com
  
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