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• Ogbuku dissociates himself from media reports attributing purported arrest to Gov Diri

  01-11-2025 20:04 via vanguardngr.com
  By Innocent AnabaManaging Director of Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, Chief Samuel Ogbuku, has dissociated himself from a recent report in the media attributing his rumoured arrest to Governor Douye Diri of Bayelsa State.A statement Dr. Willie Etim, Special Assistant on Media to the MD of NDDC, Dr. Ogbuku condemned in very strong terms, the news report attributed to a former Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress, APC, which insinuated a rift between hims
  
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• EndSARS: Troops at Lekki Tollgate fired blank ammunition  —  Lai Mohammed

  15-12-2025 15:32 via vanguardngr.com
  A former Minister of Information, Lai Mohammed, has reiterated that soldiers deployed to the Lekki Tollgate during the October 2020 EndSARS protests were issued blank bullets, insisting that no massacre took place at the site.Mohammed stated this on Monday while speaking on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily, where he defended the position of the Federal Government under the administration of former President Muhammadu Buhari.“Our position on EndSARS was very clear. At no point did
  
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• How to protect your money from bank fraud (1)

  15-12-2025 15:23 via vanguardngr.com
  By Babajide KomolafeAll customers’ money in a bank is called a deposit. The money may be in current or account, it is still called deposit.Many people have lost their bank deposits to fraudsters. It is a painful experience that appears to increase in defiance of the various anti-fraud measures and campaigns of the banks. The following series will discuss steps you can take to protect your money from these fraudsters.There are two categories of fraudsters that target bank deposits. I refer
  
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• Tennis, Betting Markets, and Cross-Regional Parallels Between Canada and African Jurisdictions

  15-12-2025 15:12 via vanguardngr.com
  Tennis occupies a distinctive position within global sport due to its standardized rules, international tournament calendar, and individual competitive format. These characteristics make tennis comparable across regions with different economic and regulatory conditions. Alongside professional competition, betting markets connected to tennis have developed in parallel, shaped by legal frameworks, digital access, and consumer behavior.The relationship between professional tennis and betting activ
  
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• Davido, Omah Lay top Spotify’s most shared Nigerian songs in 2025

  15-12-2025 15:08 via vanguardngr.com
  Singer and songwriter, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, and Omah Lay’s collaboration, “With You”, topped Spotify’s list of the most shared Nigerian songs in 2025.Spotify, in its 2025 Wrapped data for Nigeria, said the track emerged as the most forwarded and reposted song across private and public digital spaces.According to Spotify, this underscores how music functions as a powerful social connector among Nigerians.“It also reflects a broader trend in whic
  
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• Oloja-elect: Approve Kosoko’s installation, family begs Sanwo-Olu

  15-12-2025 14:42 via vanguardngr.com
  By Innocent AnabaThe long-vacant stool of the Oloja of Lagos has become the center of a fresh, urgent appeal as the Akinsanya Olojo-Kosoko Ruling House passionately called on Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State to approve the confirmation and installation of Prince Abiola Kosoko as the Oloja-elect.In a letter dated December 5, 2025, and addressed to the governor, the descendants of King Kosoko, the 10th King and 1st Oloja of Lagos, expressed frustration over the four-year delay since the
  
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• Court defers ruling on ex-labour minister, Ngige’s bail request till Thursday

  15-12-2025 14:42 via vanguardngr.com
  By Ikechukwu NnochiriABUJA– A High Court of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, sitting at Gwarinpa has deferred till Thursday, ruling on an application the former Minister of Labour and Employment, Dr. Chris Ngige, filed to be released on bail, pending the determination of the eight-count corruption charge the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, preferred against him.Trial Justice Maryam Hassan adjourned to rule on the matter after she took arguments from both the defence and
  
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• Trump ‘more than happy’ with our refinery – Dangote

  15-12-2025 14:41 via vanguardngr.com
  President of Dangote Refinery, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, has dismissed claims that United States President Donald Trump is unhappy with the establishment of the $20 billion Dangote Refinery, describing such reports as unfounded.Dangote spoke amid social media claims linking Trump’s recent comments about possible military action against terrorists targeting Christians in Nigeria to the operations of Africa’s largest refinery. The speculation suggested that the refinery’s emergence
  
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• Saudi Arabia executes 340 people

  15-12-2025 14:36 via vanguardngr.com
  Saudi Arabia set a new record for the number of executions carried out in a single year, according to an AFP tally, with the kingdom killing 340 people so far this year after authorities said three people were put to death on Monday.Read Also: Russia outlaws feminist protest band Pussy RiotThe toll marks the second-straight year Saudi Arabia has broken its own record since rights groups first began documenting the number of executions in the 1990s. The kingdom executed 338 people in 2024, an AF
  
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• Tinubu reaffirms commitment to Army as COAS conference opens in Lagos

  15-12-2025 14:32 via vanguardngr.com
  President Bola Tinubu on Monday reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to the welfare, professionalism and operational effectiveness of the Nigerian Army.Tinubu, who was represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima, stated this at the opening of the Chief of Army Annual Conference 2025 in Lagos.This is contained in a statement by the Acting Director, Army Public Relations, Col. Appolonia Anele.The President said his government would continue to support the Armed Forces to enable them
  
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• UNIZIK: Students urge FG to implement Industrial Court judgment, reinstate Odoh as VC

  15-12-2025 14:26 via vanguardngr.com
  By Vincent UjumaduSome students of Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK), Awka, have called on the Federal Government to fully implement the judgment of the National Industrial Court by reinstating Professor Bernard Odoh as Vice-Chancellor of the institution.The students, operating under the aegis of the Nigerian Students and Youth Association, UNIZIK chapter, urged the Minister of Education to act without further delay in reinstating Professor Odoh, in strict compliance with the court’s rul
  
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• Osun 2026: Former speaker Najeem emerges ADC governorship candidate

  15-12-2025 14:21 via vanguardngr.com
  By Shina Abubakar, OsogboFormer Speaker of the Osun State House of Assembly, Dr. Najeem Salaam, has emerged as the governorship candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) for the 2026 Osun State governorship election.Salaam clinched the party’s ticket after polling an overwhelming 520 votes at the ADC governorship primary election held on Monday in Osogbo, the state capital.Announcing the results, Chairman of the ADC Primary Election Committee, Hon. Chukwuemeka Nwajiuba, said a to
  
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• FG debunks espionage claims over NAF C-130 Aircraft in Burkina Faso

  15-12-2025 14:20 via vanguardngr.com
  By Kingsley OmonobiThe Federal Government has dismissed as false and misleading claims circulating on social media alleging that a Nigerian Air Force (NAF) C-130 aircraft currently in Burkina Faso was forced to land over suspicions of espionage.The government also refuted reports suggesting that the 11 crew members and engineering personnel onboard the aircraft were intelligence officers trained in espionage activities. It further clarified that at no time did the Nigerian Air Force or the Fede
  
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• Beyond the ballot: Yakurr Council reflects on a transformative first year

  15-12-2025 14:14 via vanguardngr.com
  Metrics, and standard of measurements clearly defines the infrastructure revolution, in Yakurr Local Government Area of Cross River State, transforming the economic landscape, fortifying rural resilience and attracting new investments for sustainable growth.These development initiative drives growth, improve quality of life and foster sustainable economic development centered on productivity and serves as catalyst for investment change.Speaking to newsmen , to mark his one year in office, the C
  
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• Petrol to sell at ₦739 per litre from Tuesday — Dangote

  15-12-2025 14:12 via vanguardngr.com
  Founder and President of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, has announced that petrol will sell at ₦739 per litre nationwide from Tuesday, with implementation beginning at MRS filling stations in Lagos.Dangote made the disclosure on Sunday during a press briefing at the Lekki Refinery, where he said the refinery had already reduced its gantry price from ₦828 to ₦699 per litre two days earlier as part of efforts to lower pump prices across the country.“Starting from Tuesday, M
  
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• Nigeria’s inflation rate eases to 14.45% in November

  15-12-2025 14:10 via vanguardngr.com
  By Elizabeth AdegbesanNigeria’s headline inflation rate eased by 1.6 percentage points to 14.45 per cent in November 2025, down from 16.05 per cent recorded in October 2025, marking the lowest level in five years.The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) disclosed this on Monday in its November 2025 Consumer Price Index (CPI) report.According to the NBS, “In November 2025, the headline inflation rate eased to 14.45 per cent relative to the October 2025 headline inflation rate of 16.05
  
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• Nigeria’s inflation rate eased to 14.45% in November

  15-12-2025 14:10 via vanguardngr.com
  By Elizabeth AdegbesanNigeria’s headline inflation rate eased by 1.6 percentage points to 14.45 per cent in November 2025, down from 16.05 per cent recorded in October 2025, marking the lowest level in five years.The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) disclosed this on Monday in its November 2025 Consumer Price Index (CPI) report.According to the NBS, “In November 2025, the headline inflation rate eased to 14.45 per cent relative to the October 2025 headline inflation rate of 16.05
  
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• Osun: Opposition turmoil won’t distract Adeleke — Accord

  15-12-2025 14:05 via vanguardngr.com
  By Luminous Jannamike, ABUJAThe Accord Party has dismissed what it described as opposition-sponsored turmoil in Osun State, insisting that Governor Ademola Adeleke remains firmly focused on governance and will not be distracted by attempts to stir confusion ahead of the governorship election.In a statement issued on Monday from its national secretariat in Abuja, the party said the alleged parallel governorship primary making the rounds in the state was a political charade that poses no threat t
  
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• Commissioner debunks report of second refinery for Lagos

  15-12-2025 13:59 via vanguardngr.com
  By Olasunkanmi AkoniThe Lagos State Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Dr. Oluyinka Olumide, has debunked a report by a section of the media attributing to him statements suggesting that Lagos State was set to host a second private refinery following talks with new investors.Olumide clarified that he neither made such comments nor granted any interview or issued a statement relating to refinery development, petroleum investments or investor negotiations.According to him,
  
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• Imo CAN leaders reject acting chairman, insist on conclusion of election

  15-12-2025 13:56 via vanguardngr.com
  By Emmanuel IheakaLeaders of the Imo State chapter of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) have rejected the appointment of an acting chairman to oversee the affairs of the association in the state, insisting that the inconclusive chairmanship election must be properly concluded in line with the CAN constitution.The leaders, drawn from four of the five recognised blocs of CAN in Imo State, made their position known during a courtesy visit to the Catholic Archbishop of Owerri, Most Rev. Lu
  
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• No scheme can stop Adeleke in next Osun election, says Akindele

  15-12-2025 13:54 via vanguardngr.com
  By Emma NnadozieA former Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Osun State, Dr. Kunle Akindele, has dismissed the parallel governorship primaries reportedly conducted by the Accord Party over the weekend, describing them as a charade and insisting that Governor Ademola Adeleke remains the man to beat in the next governorship election in the state.Akindele, who currently serves as Special Adviser to Governor Adeleke on Public Health, said the so-called primaries were a “kangaroo
  
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• Why Plateau gov is joining APC – Aide

  15-12-2025 13:42 via vanguardngr.com
  Caleb Muftwang of Plateau is set to join the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports.Mr Istifanus Nwansat, the political adviser to the governor, made this known in an interview with newsmen on Monday in Abuja.Nwansat said that the governor’s decision to join the APC was because it’s the option with the least risk in the face of the chaos in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).He explained that the impending defection of Muftwang to the APC wo
  
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• FRSC to prosecute TikTok streamer Peller over dangerous driving

  15-12-2025 13:41 via vanguardngr.com
  …Urges actors, content creators to caution membersBy Favour Ulebor, AbujaThe Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has announced plans to prosecute popular TikTok streamer, Mr. Habeeb Hamzat, widely known as Peller, over alleged reckless and distracted driving.The decision follows a viral video in which the influencer was seen live streaming while driving—an act the FRSC said reportedly resulted in a road traffic crash.This was disclosed in a statement issued on Monday by the Assistant
  
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• Human Smuggling: FG deepens intelligence capabilities, dismantle criminal networks

  15-12-2025 13:33 via vanguardngr.com
  By Omeiza AjayiABUJA: The Federal Government has pledged to further strengthen Nigeria’s intelligence architecture and border security framework to dismantle organized human smuggling syndicates exploiting vulnerable migrants.Comptroller General of the Nigeria Immigration Service NIS, Mrs Kemi Nandap, made this known on Monday while flagging off the 2025 Anti-Smuggling of Migrants Week at the Service’s Headquarters.Represented by the Deputy Comptroller of Immigration in charge of Wo
  
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• Bandits abduct imam, businessman in Kano

  15-12-2025 13:27 via vanguardngr.com
  By Bashir BelloKANO – Residents of Zurin Mahuta village in Lakwaya community, Gwarzo Local Government Area have come under attack as bandits abducted an imam and a businessman in the area.A credible source who spoke on condition of anonymity to Vanguard, said the bandits invaded the village on Sunday night and abducted the persons.The source said the bandits abducted four persons (2 men and 2 female) while the female narrowly escaped from the abductors who also rustled large number of cat
  
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• I struggled with masturbation, started smoking at age 13 — Tonto Dikeh

  15-12-2025 13:14 via vanguardngr.com
  Nollywood star Tonto Dikeh has recounted what she described as a personal breakthrough from years of smoking, alcohol dependence, masturbation and deep-seated anger.The testimony was delivered recently at Streams of Joy International Church during the New Season Prophetic Prayers and Declarations (NSPPD) programme led by the church’s founder, Pastor Jerry Eze. A video of the moment was shared online on Sunday by DCLImagery on YouTube.Addressing the congregation, Dikeh said her struggles b
  
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• Four killed in Kogi accident

  15-12-2025 13:12 via vanguardngr.com
  By Boluwaji Obahopo, LokojaThe Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has confirmed the death of four persons in a ghastly motor accident which occurred on Sunday on the Lokoja–Ajaokuta road in Kogi State.The Kogi State Sector Commander of the FRSC, Mr Tenimu Etuku, who disclosed this to newsmen, said seven other persons sustained varying degrees of injuries in the accident.He said the accident, which involved an 18-seater Toyota commercial bus, occurred in Jimgbe Community on the Ajaokuta&ndas
  
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• Emergency rule: President can suspend elected officials – Supreme Court

  15-12-2025 12:26 via vanguardngr.com
  By Ikechukwu NnochiriThe Supreme Court, on Monday, affirmed the constitutional powers of the President to declare a state of emergency in any state of the federation to avert the breakdown of law and order.A seven-member panel of the apex court, in a split decision of six-to-one, equally declined to fault the
  suspension of elected officials in states under emergency rule.However, it stressed that such suspension, though necessary to ensure that the prevailing situation in the state did not dege
  
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• Russia outlaws feminist protest band Pussy Riot

  15-12-2025 12:23 via vanguardngr.com
  Russia on Monday declared feminist protest punk band Pussy Riot “extremist” – a label used to outlaw critics of President Vladimir Putin and his war in Ukraine.Read Also: Seized C-130 aircraft: 11 soldiers yet to be released in Burkina Faso — FGPussy Riot songs and videos have been banned in Russia since 2012, after the band held a protest in a church, which brought it worldwide fame but terms for some of its members.A court in Moscow said it had upheld prosecution submi
  
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• Middle Belt bleeding, says ex-Plateau gov Jang

  15-12-2025 12:10 via vanguardngr.com
  Former Plateau State Governor and Senator, Dr. Jonah David Jang, has issued a strong call for urgent national and international intervention to address what he described as the worsening insecurity and mass killings affecting Christians and rural communities in Nigeria’s Middle Belt.Jang made the call while convening the Northern Christian Stakeholders’ Solemn Assembly, where he said the gathering was necessitated by what he termed a harrowing and long-ignored crisis of violence, di
  
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