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• Ogunsakin advances to US Open Junior Champs main draws

  05-09-2026 02:54 via punchng.com
  
  Nigeria’s Oluwaseun Ogunsakin, 14, defeats top seed to qualify for the US Open Junior Championships main draw. Read about his historic Grand Slam run.Read More: https://punchng.com/ogunsakin-advances-to-us-open-junior-champs-main-draws/
  
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• Arsenal come from behind to beat Chelsea 2-1 in London derby

  06-09-2026 19:48 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Arsenal delivered an emphatic response to Chelsea’s emergence as potential Premier League title contenders with a 2-1 win that ended their rivals’ unbeaten start on Sunday.Mikel Arteta’s side trailed to Morgan Rogers’ second-minute goal in a pulsating London derby at the Emirates Stadium.But the champions showed why they are firm favourites to retain the title with a blistering response to that early setback.Kai Havertz bagged the equaliser against his former club midway
  
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• Nigerians in UK with delayed contactless passports asked to submit details

  06-09-2026 18:57 via vanguardngr.com
  
  The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has asked Nigerians in the United Kingdom who completed their Contactless Passport Application but are yet to receive their passports to submit their details for resolution.The Service made this known in a post on its official X handle on Sunday, urging affected applicants to complete a Contactless Passport Application Resolution Form.“Are you in the United Kingdom and have completed your Contactless Passport Application but yet to receive your passpo
  
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• Yamal hits double as Barcelona put 5 past Valencia

  06-09-2026 18:49 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Lamine Yamal struck twice for Barcelona as they demolished Valencia 5-0 on Sunday to maintain their 100 percent start in La Liga.The reigning champions moved three points clear at the top of La Liga, after Jose Mourinho’s Real Madrid lost 1-0 at Real Betis on Friday.Fermin Lopez, Raphinha and Pedri were also on target for Hansi Flick’s swaggering visitors on a hot afternoon on Spain’s east coast.Yamal did not take part in the team training session on Saturday after a knock but
  
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• ‘It’s not that bad’ – Carrick defends Man United EPL start

  06-09-2026 18:30 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Michael Carrick said Manchester United’s start to the Premier League season has not been “that bad” despite conceding twice late on to draw 2-2 at Everton on Sunday.The Red Devils appeared to have an inviting start against newly-promoted Hull and Ipswich before the trip to the Hill Dickinson Stadium, but have taken just four points from their opening three games.“It’s not that bad,” said Carrick. “We’ve got that close to coming away with three poi
  
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• Living with parents comment: Mixed reactions trail Hamzat’s counsel

  06-09-2026 18:13 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Olasunkanmi AkoniLAGOS — The advice by Lagos State Deputy Governor, Obafemi Hamzat, to young workers struggling with high rents to consider living with their parents or relatives has sparked mixed reactions among residents.While some described the advice as unrealistic and insensitive, others said it was a practical way of coping with the rising cost of living and housing in the state.Hamzat had advised residents facing rising rents to choose accommodation within their means, consider
  
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• Gov Namadi appoints son of late emir as 17th Emir of Gumel

  06-09-2026 18:07 via vanguardngr.com
  
  DUTSE — Jigawa State Governor, Malam Umar Namadi, has approved the appointment of Dr Lawan Ahmed Muhammad Sani as the 17th Emir of Gumel Emirate, three days after the death of his father, the late Emir.The appointment was announced on Sunday by the Secretary to the State Government, SSG, Bala Ibrahim, during a press briefing at the Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ, secretariat in Dutse.Ibrahim said the appointment followed consultations with the Gumel Emirate Council and kingmakers and w
  
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• Lagos Taskforce denies gate-crashing allegation at Agric estate

  06-09-2026 17:42 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Olasunkanmi AkoniLAGOS — The Lagos State Taskforce has dismissed as false and misleading a report alleging that its officials “gate-crashed” into a compound and an Okada garage during an enforcement operation at Agric Farm Estate, Agric Bus Stop, Ojo Local Government Area of the state.Director of Public Affairs of the Taskforce, Abdulraheem Gbadeyan, said the operation on August 25, 2026, was a legitimate enforcement exercise carried out in response to a formal petition fro
  
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• Jonathan sees off ex-Sierra Leone President Koroma, welcomes return home

  06-09-2026 17:34 via vanguardngr.com
  
  ABUJA — Former President Goodluck Jonathan has seen off former Sierra Leonean President Ernest Bai Koroma as he returns to his country after more than two years in Nigeria.Jonathan disclosed this in a statement on Sunday, describing Koroma as his “dear friend and brother.”He said Nigeria had served as Koroma’s “home away from home” during his stay and expressed gratitude for the opportunity to provide friendship, support and solidarity to the former Sierra Le
  
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• Mixed reactions trail Uber’s exit from Nigeria

  06-09-2026 17:30 via vanguardngr.com
  
  LAGOS — Mixed reactions have continued to trail the exit of Uber, a global ride-hailing company, from Nigeria, with some residents expressing concern over the impact on commuters and drivers, while others said alternative platforms could fill the gap.Some Lagos residents, who spoke with the News Agency of Nigeria, NAN, on Sunday, expressed divergent views on the company’s decision to end its operations in Nigeria.NAN reports that Uber announced on September 2 that it was closing its
  
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• 2027: I’ll crash petrol price to N200 per litre — Adebayo

  06-09-2026 17:27 via vanguardngr.com
  
  ABUJA — The presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party, SDP, Prince Adewole Adebayo, has promised to reduce the prices of petrol, cooking gas and aviation fuel, Jet A1, to N200 per litre if elected president in 2027.Adebayo made the pledge while featuring on the News Agency of Nigeria, NAN, Personality Interview Series in Abuja on Sunday.He said the proposed reduction would be achieved within 12 months through the revival of Nigeria’s existing refineries and the creation
  
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• Maitland-Niles strikes in stoppage time to deny Man United win

  06-09-2026 17:22 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Ainsley Maitland-Niles scored a stunning stoppage-time equaliser on his Everton debut as the Toffees secured a dramatic 2-2 draw against Man United.Everton appeared to be heading for defeat after Benjamin Sesko put United ahead with an 88th-minute header, but Maitland-Niles struck from distance deep into added time to rescue a point.The result provided some relief for Everton after a frustrating transfer deadline day left manager David Moyes with a depleted squad for the Premier League campaign
  
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• Political thugs attack NDC office in Rivers, destroy billboards

  06-09-2026 17:08 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Davies IheamnachorPORT HARCOURT — Suspected political thugs have attacked the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, secretariat in Emohua Local Government Area of Rivers State, destroying billboards, banners and other campaign materials.The incident reportedly occurred on Wednesday night at the party’s secretariat located in Emohua Town, headquarters of the local government area.The attackers allegedly destroyed signages, including large billboards and campaign banners mounted on the
  
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• Jamie Vardy joins Burnley on season-long deal

  06-09-2026 17:06 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Championship strugglers Burnley signed former Leicester striker Jamie Vardy on a one-year contract on Sunday.Vardy was a free agent after leaving Cremonese following their relegation from Serie A at the end of last season.The 39-year-old arrives at Turf Moor with Burnley languishing at the bottom of the second tier.The Clarets, who were relegated from the Premier League last term, are without a win after their opening five games of the Championship campaign.“This club has a proper footbal
  
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• Controversial Nnewi Catholic knight, ‘Akachaam’ arrested over alleged public nuisance

  06-09-2026 16:55 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Vincent UjumaduAWKA — A controversial member of the Knights of St John International in Nnewi, Anambra State, James Okoye, has reportedly been arrested after he was seen wandering the streets of the town dressed in red overalls and carrying palm fronds and a bell.Okoye had attracted attention during the dedication of the Assumpta Cathedral in Nnewi after publicly announcing that he had renounced Christianity.He had attributed his decision to what he described as the Catholic Church&rsq
  
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• Omo-Agege seeks pastors’ backing, alleges threat to life, calls for support for Obi, Iyowaye

  06-09-2026 16:54 via vanguardngr.com
  
  The NDC candidate for Delta Central Senatorial District, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, CFR, KSJI, on Friday appealed to clergymen in the district to rally support for his re-election bid, even as he raised an alarm over an alleged threat to his life.Omo-Agege, who served as Deputy President of the 9th Senate, made the appeal while addressing members of the Concerned Pastors for Good Governance (CPGG), Delta Central Chapter, at a meeting held at Wetland Hotel, Ughelli.Addressing the gathering, the for
  
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• Customs appoints Dim DCG, five ACGs, generates N4.3tn

  06-09-2026 16:51 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Emma Ujah, Abuja Bureau ChiefABUJA — The Nigeria Customs Service Board, NCSB, has approved the appointment of Constantine Dim as Deputy Comptroller-General of Customs, DCG, alongside five Assistant Comptroller-Generals, ACGs.The appointments were approved at the Board’s 65th Regular Meeting, chaired by the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun.A statement yesterday by the National Public Relations Officer of the Nigeria Customs Service, NCS,
  
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• Obidient Movement shouldn’t have been named after Peter Obi — Kenneth Okonkwo

  06-09-2026 16:50 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Kenneth Okonkwo, former spokesperson for Peter Obi’s 2023 presidential campaign, has said the Obidient Movement should not have been associated with the former Anambra State governor, arguing that doing so made the movement vulnerable to whatever happens to Obi’s public reputation.Okonkwo made the remarks during an interview on Selah Meditate Podcast, where he was asked to describe the Obidient Movement in one sentence.According to him, the movement emerged organically from young Ni
  
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• Correcting Africa’s map won’t bring prosperity – Moghalu

  06-09-2026 16:45 via vanguardngr.com
  
  ABUJA— Former Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Kingsley Moghalu, has welcomed a United Nations resolution encouraging the use of world maps that more accurately represent Africa’s size, but cautioned that a corrected map alone cannot drive the continent’s economic transformation.Moghalu, who disclosed this in a post on his X platform on Sunday, said the UN General Assembly had voted 164-1 in support of the “Correct the Map” resolution, led by Togo on
  
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• Military declares ‘Gentle The Yahoo’ wanted, offers N30m reward

  06-09-2026 16:42 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Kingsley OmonobiABUJA— The Joint Task Force South-East, Operation Udoka, has declared Ifeanyi Eze Okorienta, popularly known as “Gentle The Yahoo,” wanted and offered a N30 million reward for credible information leading to his arrest.In a wanted notice circulated by the task force, Okorienta was described as a threat to peace in the South-East, with members of the public urged to provide information that could assist security agencies in locating him.The notice stated that
  
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• 2027: INEC warns of ₦10m fine, 12-month jail term for abusive campaign rhetoric

  06-09-2026 16:40 via vanguardngr.com
  
  .Urges Media to call out erring politiciansBy Omeiza AjayiABUJA: Ahead of the 2027 general election, the Independent National Electoral Commission INEC has warned that politicians and political parties who employ abusive, intemperate or inflammatory languages in their campaigns risk heavy financial penalties and possible imprisonment under the Electoral Act 2026, as the country grapples with a fresh wave of threats by political office holders against dissenting voters.Chief Press Secretary/Medi
  
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• 2027: Oyo APC vows to recover alleged funds spent on Makinde’s ambition

  06-09-2026 16:37 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Adeola BadruIBADAN— The Oyo State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has vowed to recover any public funds allegedly spent by Governor Seyi Makinde on his reported 2027 presidential ambition.The party described Makinde’s reported aspiration as a political distraction and accused the governor’s administration of using state resources to promote the ambition.Oyo APC Publicity Secretary, Olawale Sadare, stated this in a statement issued at the weekend and made avai
  
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• Peter Obi had opportunity to be great but dashed it — Kenneth Okonkwo

  06-09-2026 16:17 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Kenneth Okonkwo, a former spokesperson for Peter Obi’s 2023 presidential campaign, has said the former Anambra State governor had a rare opportunity to become a great leader but squandered it.Okonkwo made the remarks during an interview on Selah Meditate Podcast, where he was asked to describe President Bola Tinubu, Atiku Abubakar and Obi in one sentence.Speaking about Obi, Okonkwo said Nigerians had been willing to support him and hand him political power without the usual struggle assoc
  
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• NDC insists Odey remains Cross River guber candidate, disowns Obono-Obla’s claim

  06-09-2026 16:07 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Ike Uchechukwu, CALABARCALABAR— The Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC) has reaffirmed John Upan Odey as its governorship candidate for Cross River State in the 2027 general election, dismissing claims by Mr. Okoi Obono-Obla regarding the party’s candidate.The party, in a statement by its State Publicity Secretary, Amawu Albert, said Obono-Obla was not a member of the NDC and therefore had no authority to speak on its behalf.The NDC said it had concluded its internal processes and
  
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• After 20 years, FG moves to unlock CVFF for shipowners

  06-09-2026 15:52 via vanguardngr.com
  
  …20 of 92 applications already with lenders…Fund expected to create 30,000 jobs — OyetolaBy Folarin KehindeAfter more than two decades of delays, the Federal Government has begun moves to unlock the Cabotage Vessel Financing Fund (CVFF) for Nigerian shipowners, with the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, directing lenders to fast-track the processing of applications.Oyetola directed the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) to work
  
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• Amendment of Lagos Magistracy Law: Why law officers also deserve 5-years extension

  06-09-2026 15:46 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Henry OjeluLAGOS — Behind the controversy trailing the proposed amendment of the Lagos State Magistrates’ Court Law, 2015, is a policy question that goes beyond the proposed extension of the retirement age of Law Officers from 60 to 65 years like the MagistratesFindings by Vanguard show that the proposal is linked to a broader policy of harmonising the conditions of service of Law Officers in the Lagos State Ministry of Justice with those applicable to Magistrates in the Judiciar
  
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• Igbo group to APC: You can’t bully Nigerians into voting against conscience

  06-09-2026 15:37 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Emmanuel IheakaThe Igbo Heroes and Icons Foundation (IHIF) has urged members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to refrain from attempting to coerce Nigerians into voting against their preferred candidates in the 2027 elections.The foundation made the call in a statement signed by its National Coordinator, Hon. Chinedu Nsofor, expressing concern over what it described as a growing pattern of statements by political actors that appear to threaten citizens and political officeholders who c
  
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• Ex-LG boss to Okpebholo: Okpekpe Community under siege 

  06-09-2026 15:30 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Henry Obetta Former Local government Chairman of Estako East Local Government Area of Edo State, Princess Benedicta Attoh has decried the worsening security situation in Okpekpe Community, particularly along the Ebelle–Amughe and Ebelle–Uzanu roads and surrounding communities while appealing to the Governor Monday Okpebholo and relevant security agencies to intervene and secure the community. In a statement addressed to the Governor on Sunday, Attoh described the commun
  
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• Infantino to bid for re-election as FIFA president despite sell-off scandal

  06-09-2026 15:17 via vanguardngr.com
  
  FIFA president Gianni Infantino will stand for re-election in March 2027, football’s world governing body has confirmed.Infantino, who has led FIFA since 2016, has faced growing pressure following his abandoned plan to sell stakes in FIFA competitions to private investment firms. The proposal triggered opposition from UEFA and several European football associations.“The Fifa president announced in April that he will stand for re-election in 2027,” FIFA said in a statement.&ldq
  
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• Falana seeks prosecution, recovery of N33.75bn meant for poor Nigerians

  06-09-2026 15:17 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Human rights lawyer and Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Femi Falana, has called on the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to investigate the alleged failure to account for N33.75 billion in cash transfers meant for vulnerable Nigerians.Falana, Chairman of the Alliance on Surviving COVID-19 and Beyond (ASCAB), also urged the anti-graft agency to work with the Auditor-General for the Federation (AuGF) to recover the funds if investigations establish that they were diverted.He made the de
  
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