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• No governor can complain of lack of funds under Tinubu — Sanwo-Olu

  11-11-2025 17:02 via vanguardngr.com
  By Ibrahim Hassan-WuyoLagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, has said that under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration, no state governor or local government chairman has any reason to complain of a lack of funds, as federal allocations to subnational governments have significantly increased to support development.Sanwo-Olu stated this on Tuesday , at a one-day public lecture organised by the Arewa Think Tank (ATT) to commemorate Nigeria’s 65th Independence ann
  
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• Ship seized by IS not Nigerian; last seen here July 2024 – NIMASA

  12-12-2025 20:48 via vanguardngr.com
  By Udeme AkpanThe Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA, has said the Very Large Crude Carrier, VLCC, MV Skipper, with IMO Number 9304667, arrested by the US Navy for alleged crude theft and other transnational crimes, is not registered with the organization.Read Also: US seizes Nigerian-owned supertanker over alleged crude theftIn its statement, the agency stated that the purported owners of the vessel, Thomarose Global Ventures Limited, are not registered with NIMASA as a
  
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• Dangote Petroleum Refinery reduces petrol gantry price 16% to ₦699/litre

  12-12-2025 20:46 via vanguardngr.com
  By Udeme AkpanThe Dangote Petroleum Refinery has reduced the gantry price of its Premium Motor Spirit, PMS, also known as petrol by 16 per cent to ₦699 per litre from ₦828 per litre, effective December 11, 2025.The latest adjustment marks about the 20th price review this year, reinforcing the refinery’s aggressive pricing strategy as the festive travel season intensifies across Nigeria.A source in the 650,000-capacity refinery that pleaded to be anonymous said the refinery int
  
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• Lagos to shut roads for Ajegunle City Youth Marathon on Saturday

  12-12-2025 20:42 via vanguardngr.com
  …Releases Travel AdvisoryBy Olasunkanmi AkoniThe Lagos State Government has announced a traffic diversion plan ahead of the Ajegunle City Youth Marathon scheduled for tomorrow, Saturday, December 13. The event is organised by the Society for Information and Human Advancement and will begin at 6:00 a.m.Commissioner for Transportation, Oluwaseun Osiyemi, who made the announcement on Friday, did not specify how long the affected roads would remain closed. He, however, stated that partial re
  
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• Fubara declares himself number one member of Rivers APC

  12-12-2025 20:39 via vanguardngr.com
  …Flags Off Construction of 7.1km RoadBy Davies IheamnachorPORT HARCOURT — Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has declared himself the “number one member” of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state, saying he has officially received his membership card.Fubara, who recently defected to the APC, said his move was in the best interest of Rivers people. He made this known on Friday while flagging off the construction of the 7.1km Ipo–Omademe Bypass
  
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• NUPRC issues permit to 28 companies for flare gas utilization

  12-12-2025 20:34 via vanguardngr.com
  By Udeme Akpan & Obas EsiedesaThe Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has issued Permits to Access Flare Gas to 28 successful awardees under the Nigerian Gas Flare Commercialisation Programme (NGFCP), marking a pivotal shift from environmental liability to economic opportunity in Nigeria’s upstream petroleum sector.The Commission awarded the permits to the winners at the official ceremony titled “Permit to Access Flare Gas Issuance” held on Friday, De
  
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• 2027: Our strength is in the streets, not state houses — ADC

  12-12-2025 20:34 via vanguardngr.com
  By Luminous JannamikeABUJA — The Africa Democratic Congress (ADC) has declared that it is fast becoming Nigeria’s most credible political alternative ahead of the 2027 general elections, saying its rise is powered by ordinary citizens rather than political elites.The party said that although it does not control any state government, its expanding grassroots network positions it at the centre of the country’s evolving opposition movement.ADC National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji
  
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• Naira appreciates to N1,477/$ in parallel market

  12-12-2025 19:04 via vanguardngr.com
  By Elizabeth AdegbesanThe Naira today appreciated to N1,477 per dollar in the parallel market from N1,480 per dollar on Thursday.But the naira depreciated to N1,455.5  per dollar in the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM).Data published by the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, showed that the exchange rate for the naira rose slightly to N1,455.5 per dollar from N1,455.25 per dollar the previous day, indicating 25 kobo. depreciation for the naira.As a result, the margin between the parallel
  
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• NAFDAC mops up Europharm products nationwide

  12-12-2025 18:36 via vanguardngr.com
  The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has alerted healthcare providers and the general public to the nationwide mop-up of products by EUROPHARM Laboratories in Jos.The agency, on its X handle on Friday, said it started enforcement action against Europharm Laboratories, Eurolink Nigeria Ltd., located at Plot Pl., 7354, Anglo Jos, New Ind. Area, following credible intelligence and regulatory surveillance.It said investigations revealed that the company had been
  
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• China-Nigeria trade hits $20bn, envoy pushes education support

  12-12-2025 18:17 via vanguardngr.com
  By Dickson OmobolaConsul General of the People’s Republic of China in Lagos, Yan Yuqing, has disclosed that China–Nigeria trade volume rose to $20 billion in 2025.Yuqing said the growth in bilateral relations showed the need for China, through the Ogun–Guangdong Free Trade Zone, OGFTZ, to support education via the 2025 edition of its Annual Schools’ Quiz and Debate Competition, held at the Community Civic Centre, Igbesa.Speaking at the event, the envoy described the comp
  
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• Human Rights Day confab: Freedom of expression, future of Nigeria’s democracy – EU, FG, IDEA

  12-12-2025 18:11 via vanguardngr.com
  By Dapo AkinrefonAs stakeholders mark the 77th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the Federal Government, the European Union, and International, IDEA, have insisted that freedom of expression and access to information remain the bedrock of democratic societies and essential conditions for human dignity.The event, themed ‘Our Everyday Essentials: Freedom of Expression and Access to Information,’ formed the concluding activity of the 2025 16 Days of Activism Aga
  
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• Man Utd sweat on Africa Cup of Nations trio

  12-12-2025 18:05 via vanguardngr.com
  Ruben Amorim says Manchester United are still unsure about whether Bryan Mbeumo, Noussair Mazraoui and Amad Diallo can face Bournemouth on Monday before they depart for the Africa Cup of Nations.World governing body FIFA announced last week that the release period for the biennial championship “will be reduced by seven days and start on Monday, December 15, 2025”.United host Bournemouth that day and manager Amorim said he was still in the dark over the availability of his three play
  
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• Court dismisses Igboho’s N500m defamation suit against Gani Adams

  12-12-2025 18:04 via vanguardngr.com
  By Dapo AkinrefonAn Oyo State High Court in Ibadan has dismissed a case of alleged defamation brought before it by Yoruba nation activist, Sunday Adeyemo, a.k.a Sunday Igboho, against the Aare Ona Kakanfo of Yorubaland, Iba Gani Adams.In the case, with Suit No: I/406/2024, filed in 2024, Igboho prayed for an order compelling the defendant to pay N500 million as aggravated damages over a leaked audio conversation, which he claimed rubbished his reputation.Among other prayers, Igboho sought, &ldq
  
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• ‘Where is 2025 revenue?’ — Obi faults FG’s plan to borrow N17.9trn for 2026

  12-12-2025 18:00 via vanguardngr.com
  Labour Party presidential candidate in the 2023 election, Peter Obi, has criticised the Federal Government’s plan to borrow N17.89 trillion in 2026.The former governor of Anambra State described the move as fiscally reckless and unjustifiable amid “unprecedented hardship, insecurity, and unemployment.”His comments followed reports that the government intends to increase new borrowing from N10.42 trillion in 2025 to N17.89 trillion in 2026, amounting to 72 per cent rise in fres
  
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• ‘I had to return Tinubu’s favour,’ Fubara explains defection to APC

  12-12-2025 17:48 via vanguardngr.com
  Governor of Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State has explained that he dumped the crisis-ridden Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, for the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, to return the favour President Bola Tinubu did in stabilising the state.Read Also: ‘Detty December’ kicks off in LagosFubara added that there was need to align the state with power at the centre – the Tinubu-led Federal Government.Governor Fubara gave the explanation during his reception by APC at the State G
  
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• Defections: Aso Rock ‘Weaponising’ development — PDP

  12-12-2025 17:44 via vanguardngr.com
  By Luminous Jannamike, AbujaABUJA — The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has accused the Federal Government of turning development into a tool of political coercion, alleging that pressure on governors and elected officials to defect is fuelled by a system that rewards only those aligned with the ruling party.The opposition party warned that such “weaponisation” of development poses a grave threat to Nigeria’s democracy ahead of the 2027 general elections.PDP National Publ
  
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• Adeleke: Accord national chairman not suspended – Forum of State chairmen

  12-12-2025 17:39 via vanguardngr.com
  By Shina Abubakar OsogboForum of Accord Party State Chairmen have discarded news making round that the National Chairman of the party, Mr. Maxwell Mgbudem, was suspended.The forum in a statement issued by its spokesperson and Chairman of Ogun Accord Party, Oke Rotimi and made available to newsmen in Osogbo by Osun chairman of the party, Pastor Victor Akande on Friday described the said suspension of the national chairman as fake news.He stated that the party stakeholders had earlier this month
  
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• Fubara completes APC registration, receives membership card amid tension with Rivers Assembly

  12-12-2025 17:36 via vanguardngr.com
  …as Wike remains silentBy Daniel Abia, Port HarcourtRivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, on Friday completed his registration with the All Progressives Congress (APC) and received his membership card, formally cementing his defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The move positions him as the automatic leader of the APC in the state.Speaking at Government House, Port Harcourt, after receiving the card, Fubara said his decision to join the APC was driven by his commitment
  
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• Iran arrests Nobel Prize-winning activist Mohammadi

  12-12-2025 17:33 via vanguardngr.com
  Iranian security forces on Friday “violently” arrested the 2023 Nobel Peace Prize winner Narges Mohammadi along with at least eight other activists at a memorial ceremony for a lawyer who died earlier this month, her supporters said.Mohammadi, who was granted temporary leave from prison in December 2024, was detained along with eight other activists at the ceremony for lawyer Khosrow Alikordi, who was found dead in his office last week, her foundation wrote on X.Those arrested at th
  
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• Tax Reforms: No one will touch money in your bank account — Oyedele assures Nigerians

  12-12-2025 17:28 via vanguardngr.com
  By Babajide KomolafeAmid rising public anxiety over the ongoing tax reforms, Chairman of the Presidential Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms Committee, Mr. Taiwo Oyedele, yesterday dismissed fears that government plans to deduct money directly from bank accounts, insisting that such claims are “false, dangerous and capable of destabilising the economy.”Speaking during a media workshop on the new consolidated tax law, Oyedele said the warnings trending on social media were based on ignora
  
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• Court delivers judgment in NDLEA’s case against Abba Kyari

  12-12-2025 17:27 via vanguardngr.com
  The Federal High Court in Abuja, on Friday, fixed Feb. 26, 2026, for judgment in a case filed by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) against suspended DCP Abba Kyari.The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the NDLEA is prosecuting Kyari, the former head of the Police Intelligence Response Team (IRT), and his two younger brothers on allegations bordering on non-disclosure of assets.Justice James Omotosho fixed the date after counsel for the NDLEA, Sunday Joseph, Kyari’s
  
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• Alaafin of Oyo hails Marwa, assures NDLEA of full support in fight against illicit drugs

  12-12-2025 17:25 via vanguardngr.com
  …as Marwa underscores critical role of traditional rulers in anti-drug campaignBy Kingsley OmonobiThe Alaafin of Oyo, His Imperial Majesty Oba Abimbola Owoade, has pledged full support and collaboration with the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in its ongoing battle against substance abuse and illicit drug trafficking.The monarch gave the assurance during a courtesy visit to the NDLEA Chairman/Chief Executive Officer, Brig.-Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa (Rtd), at the Agency’s
  
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• Dickson mourns Ewhrudjakpo: “A painful, irreplaceable loss”

  12-12-2025 17:22 via vanguardngr.com
  …calls late deputy governor his best menteeBy Samuel Oyadongha, YenagoaFormer Governor of Bayelsa State and Senator representing Bayelsa West, Seriake Dickson, has described the death of the state’s Deputy Governor, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, as a painful and devastating loss, saying the late deputy governor was the best of his political mentees.In a statement on Friday, Dickson said Thursday, December 11 — the day Ewhrudjakpo died — would remain one of the saddest d
  
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• Lokpobiri mourns late Bayelsa deputy governor

  12-12-2025 17:21 via vanguardngr.com
  The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Senator Heineken Lokpobiri, has expressed deep sadness over the passing of the Deputy Governor of Bayelsa State, His Excellency, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, Ph.D.In a statement issued on Sunday and signed by his Special Adviser on Media and Communications, Nneamaka Okafor, Senator Lokpobiri described the news as a profound loss to Bayelsa State, the Niger Delta region, and the nation.He praised the late Deputy Governor as a dedicated public
  
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• 7 ways to beat inflation and protect your pension in retirement

  12-12-2025 17:09 via vanguardngr.com
  Because rising prices diminish the value of every naira saved, inflation continues to be one of the most potent factors that can affect retirement income.Retirees who depend on fixed pensions or steady income streams may find it difficult to keep up with the rising costs of healthcare, housing, food and other necessities. It’s important to understand how inflation affects your finances because a number that looks adequate now could not be enough in 10 or 20 years.Below are seven (7) ways
  
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• Trump attack on Europe migration ‘disaster’ masks toughening policies

  12-12-2025 17:00 via vanguardngr.com
  For US President Donald Trump, speaking after the release of an American security strategy that warned Europe was on the verge of “civilisational erasure”, the continent’s immigration policy is a “disaster” that will result in many European countries no longer being “viable”.Speaking in a Politico interview published on Tuesday, Trump said Europe wants to be “politically correct and they don’t want to send them (migrants) back to where they
  
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• Bayelsa Govt declares three days mourning for late Deputy Governor

  12-12-2025 16:49 via vanguardngr.com
  The Bayelsa Government has declared three days of mourning for the late Deputy Governor, Sen. Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, beginning from Friday.This is contained in a statement signed  by the State Commissioner for Information, Orientation and Strategy, Hon. (Mrs.) Ebiuwou Koku-Obiyai in Yenagoa on Friday.During the three working-day mourning, which commences on Friday, all flags are to fly at half-mast.The government officially announced the sudden death of the Deputy Governor, about 24 hours a
  
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• 2027: We’re concerned Atiku, Obi may not team up  —  ADC admits

  12-12-2025 16:33 via vanguardngr.com
  Bayo WahabMallam Bolaji Abdullahi, the spokesperson of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), has acknowledged concerns over the presidential bid of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi ahead of the 2027 general election.Speaking on Friday during an appearance on Arise TV’s The Morning Show, Abdullahi said the situation poses a challenge that worries the party.He, however, cautioned against describing the Atiku–Obi dynamic as
  
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• Don’t use secrets to harm the Church, pope tells spies

  12-12-2025 16:21 via vanguardngr.com
  Pope Leo XIV on Friday urged spy agencies around the world not to use confidential information as a weapon, including against the Catholic Church.The pontiff did not name any specific countries, but it is not uncommon for states to base anti-Catholic repression, including the confiscation of property or expulsion of religious figures, on information gleaned from intelligence agencies.“We must exercise rigorous vigilance to prevent confidential information from being used to intimidate, ma
  
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• Edo Broadcasting Services was nearly dead when we came in  —  Aledeh, MD

  12-12-2025 16:12 via vanguardngr.com
  By Ozioruva AliuSulaiman Aledeh was appointed the Managing Director of Edo Broadcasting Services (EBS) on November 25, 2024. One year after, Aledeh x-rays his sojourn so far and how Governor Monday Okpebholo gave him free hand to run the place, saying this has helped to transform it to a must-watch station in the state. Excerpts:How has it been heading the Edo Broadcasting Services (EBS) coming from the private sector into the public sector?I am happy you have put this in perspective, it has be
  
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