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• Osun election: Adeleke will win with wide margin, campaign council boasts

  15-08-2026 15:45 via vanguardngr.com
  
  The Imole Campaign Council, the campaign organisation backing Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke, has expressed confidence that the governor will secure victory in Saturday’s governorship election by a wide margin.The council, in a statement issued by its spokesperson, Pelumi Olajengbesi, attributed its optimism to what it described as the “overwhelming support” Adeleke received from voters across the state during the ongoing election.“Going by the overwhelming support
  
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• Customs officer dies in Cross River crash

  08-09-2026 00:17 via vanguardngr.com
  
  A 54-year-old Customs officer, Mr Etteng Ise, has died in a lone motor accident along the Ikom-Calabar Highway in Cross River.The accident occurred near Alesi Village in Ikom Local Government Area at about 2:56 p.m. on Monday.The Police command in Cross River confirmed the incident in a statement signed by its spokesman, ASP Sunday Eitokpah, on Monday in Calabar.Eitokpah said Ise, who served at the Mfum Border in Etung Local Government Area, reportedly lost control of his vehicle while avoiding
  
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• Collapsed building: Emergency responders on ground – Wike’s aide

  08-09-2026 00:09 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Mr Lere Olayinka, media aide to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has confirmed the collapse of a three-storey building in Wuse Zone 4, Abuja, at about 7:00 p.m on Monday.Olayinka, Senior Special Assistant to the Minister on Public Communications and Social Media, who confirmed the incident in a statement in Abuja, said that rescue operation is currently ongoing.He added that the officials of the FCT Fire Service were at the scene along with ambulances for emerge
  
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• ‘It’s not easy’ – Maresca agrees with Haaland that players started season tired

  07-09-2026 23:47 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Manchester City coach Enzo Maresca said on Monday finding form early in the season “was not easy” for his World Cup players ahead of the club’s Champions League opener at Porto.“I think it’s correct that you see these kind of players that they start to be tired,” Maresca said at the Dragao Stadium before Tuesday’s match.Maresca was responding to remarks by  Erling Haaland posted on the striker’s his YouTube channel earlier in the day.The Norw
  
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• Police deploy school protection squad in Ogun

  07-09-2026 23:00 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By James Ogunnaike, AbeokutaAs public and private schools in Ogun State prepare to resume for the 2026/2027 academic session,
  the State Police Command has deployed its School Protection Squad across the state, in a move aimed at strengthening security around schools and protecting pupils, teachers and other members of the school community.The Command said the deployment was in line with the strategic policing agenda of the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, which emphasises
  
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• Building collapses in Abuja hours after FCTA sealing

  07-09-2026 22:49 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Omeiza AjayiA building has collapsed in Wuse Zone 4, Abuja, barely hours after the Development Control Department in the Federal Capital Territory Administration FCTA sealed the structure and directed occupants to vacate the premises.The incident, which occurred around 8pm on Monday, has triggered a rescue operation involving men of the Federal Fire Service and other emergency responders who were on ground battling to reach anyone trapped in the rubble.Three ambulances were stationed at the
  
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• 2027: Atiku using subsidy promise like APC used Muslim-Muslim ticket — Fayemi

  07-09-2026 22:18 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Former Ekiti State Governor and ex-Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Kayode Fayemi, has described the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar’s proposal on fuel subsidy as a political strategy similar to the Muslim-Muslim presidential ticket adopted by the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2023 election.Fayemi made the remarks during an interview on Arise Television’s Prime Time on Monday while discussing the ongoing debate over fue
  
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• D’Tigress end World Cup campaign winless after France defeat

  07-09-2026 22:12 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Adegboyega AdeleyeNigeria’s D’Tigress ended their 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup campaign without a win after suffering a 111-56 defeat to France in their final Group B game in Berlin on Monday.The defeat was D’Tigress’ third in the group stage, following earlier losses to South Korea and Hungary, leaving Nigeria at the bottom of the group and out of the competition.France dominated from the opening quarter, taking a 31-13 lead before extending their adv
  
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• US Open: Zheng stuns Swiatek after another 5-0 comeback

  07-09-2026 22:06 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Adegboyega AdeleyeChina’s Qinwen Zheng produced another remarkable fightback at the US Open, recovering from 5-0 down to stun former champion Iga Swiatek 7-5, 6-3 and reach the quarter-finals.Zheng, who had also overturned a 5-0 deficit against Madison Keys in the deciding set of her previous match, extended her winning run in New York to seven matches after coming through three qualifying rounds.The 23-year-old was again facing elimination after Swiatek raced into a 5-0 lead on Arthur
  
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• Diphtheria: Plateau makes face masks compulsory on metro buses

  07-09-2026 21:58 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Golok NanmwaPlateau State Government has made face masks compulsory for passengers using TinCity Metro buses as part of measures to contain the spread of diphtheria in the state.Management of Plateau Express Services Group announced the “No Face Mask, No Entry” policy on Monday, saying the directive would take effect from Tuesday, September 8, 2026, and remain in force until further notice.According to the management, the measure is in line with ongoing efforts by the state gover
  
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• FG moves to end conflicting economic projections

  07-09-2026 21:51 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Emma Ujah, Abuja Bureau ChiefThe Federal Government, on Monday, moved to eliminate conflicting economic projections by Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs), setting up a high-powered inter-agency committee to harmonise the macroeconomic assumptions that underpin national budgeting and economic planning.The decision was one of the major outcomes of the meeting of the Economic Management Team (EMT), chaired by the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Taiwo O
  
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• 2027: Tinubu not stranger to me, he’s beatable — Makinde’s running-mate, Daura

  07-09-2026 21:44 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Adegboyega AdeleyeVice-presidential candidate of the Allied Peoples Movement, APM, Lawal Musa Daura, has said President Bola Tinubu is “not a stranger” to him and can be defeated in the 2027 presidential election. Daura stated this on Monday during an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today, where he spoke about his relationship with Tinubu, his political experience working with former President Buhari, his partnership with APM presidential candidate, Seyi Ma
  
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• King’s College Lagos concessioned to old boys’ association

  07-09-2026 21:32 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Ebunoluwa SessouThe Federal Ministry of Education has directed that King’s College, Lagos, be concessioned to the King’s College Old Boys Association (KCOBA), with an immediate commencement of the handover process.The directive was contained in an official letter received by the Parents and Teachers Association (PTA), according to the PTA Chairman, Engr. Peter Oluwaleye, who disclosed the development following an emergency meeting of stakeholders.Oluwaleye said the ministry instr
  
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• 2026 U-20 WWC: Falconets lose 2-0 to Spain in Group F opener

  07-09-2026 21:28 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Nigeria’s Falconets began their 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup campaign on a disappointing note after losing 2-0 to Spain in their Group F opener on Monday.The Nigerian side, who arrived in Poland after an extensive period of preparation, struggled to break down the former champions at the Stadion Sosnowiec.Spain made a fast start and took the lead in the 13th minute through Marisa García, putting the Falconets under early pressure.Nigeria attempted to respond but found it
  
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• Trump threatens sales in US of Canadian aircraft maker Bombardier

  07-09-2026 21:24 via vanguardngr.com
  
  President Donald Trump on Monday threatened to block US sales of Canadian plane manufacturer Bombardier, complaining of “unjust and unfair” bilateral trade provisions as he escalates a tariff war between the countries.The angry social media post marks the second stunning potential move by the US leader this year against the manufacturer, which has thousands of its aircraft currently operating in US airlines’ domestic fleets.“No more selling Bombardier in the United State
  
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• BBNaija: Nomy disqualified from season 11 house

  07-09-2026 21:13 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Big Brother Naija Season 11 housemate, Nomy, has been disqualified from the reality TV show.Big Brother announced her disqualification from the house on Monday, September 7, 2026, citing her repeated defiance and disregard for his instructions, rules and punishments.Nomy had previously received a final strike earlier in the season after repeatedly ignoring Big Brother’s directives, as well as displaying tardiness and selective participation in activities.Despite the final warning, she con
  
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• BBNaija S11: Tram wins Head of House challenge for week 7

  07-09-2026 21:06 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Big Brother Naija (BBNaija) season 11 housemate Tram on Monday evening won the Head of House (HoH) challenge for week seven, taking over from Abi.The challenge, which tested housemates on speed, strategy and endurance, saw Tram outperform his fellow contestants to clinch the coveted title and move into the HOH lounge.With the win, he will also enjoy exclusive privileges that come with the HOH title, including exemption from eviction and access to the Head of House room.His emergence as HOH come
  
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• Tinubu’s reforms transforming indigenous firms into global brands – Shettima

  07-09-2026 20:57 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Johnbosco AgbakwuruVice President Kashim Shettima on Monday said that through reforms instituted across diverse sectors in Nigeria, the administration of President Bola Tinubu is supporting the transformation of indigenous companies into international brands.He observed that companies such as Flutterwave, Moniepoint, Andela and others are leveraging the gains of the administration’s economic reforms to scale their operations and expand their businesses.The Vice President made the obser
  
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• Dangote refinery to launch IPO on September 14

  07-09-2026 20:50 via vanguardngr.com
  
  LAGOS — Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals has signed its initial public offering (IPO) documents with advisers and other parties involved in the proposed offer, ahead of its planned opening on September 14, 2026.The documents were signed on Monday at a preliminary signing ceremony for the proposed IPO of the refinery.Speaking at the event, Chuka Eseka, Group Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Vetiva Capital Management Limited, said the refinery was expected to li
  
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• South-South governors back Tinubu for 2027, seek economic integration

  07-09-2026 20:42 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Ike Uchechukwu, CalabarCALABAR — The South-South Governors’ Forum (SSGF) has declared that the region has what it takes to become Nigeria’s most formidable economic bloc, while pledging “100 per cent” support for President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid in 2027.The governors also resolved to reposition the region as an integrated economic powerhouse by fast-tracking rail connectivity, rehabilitating seaports, promoting industrialisation and presenting a uni
  
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• Osun poll: Confusion as APC denies filing petition against Adeleke

  07-09-2026 20:40 via vanguardngr.com
  
  – Tribunal displays APC, PDP petitions
  – Accord: We are not perturbed, it is their rightBy Shina Abubakar, OsogboOSOGBO — Confusion has trailed the notice of election petitions displayed at the Election Petition Tribunal Secretariat in Osogbo on Monday, following the denial by the All Progressives Congress (APC) that it filed any petition challenging Governor Ademola Adeleke’s re-election.The Osun State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal had displayed two petitions
  
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• 2027: Amupitan unveils real-time tracker for election preparations

  07-09-2026 20:27 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Omeiza AjayiABUJA: The Independent National Electoral Cmmission INEC is set to roll out a first-of-its-kind, real-time readiness tracker that will allow the Commission to monitor election preparations across all 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory FCT instantly, with the Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, SAN, saying the innovation would replace “reactive panic with proactive management.”Amupitan disclosed this on Monday in Lagos while declaring open a two-day Strategic Oper
  
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• 2027: Taraba indigenes list 42 unfulfilled promises against Gov Kefas

  07-09-2026 20:21 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Omeiza AjayiABUJA: Stakeholders in Taraba state under the aegis of Concerned Taraba Citizens have listed 42 unfulfilled campaign promises against Governor Agbu Kefas, insisting that the outstanding projects cannot be ignored as the governor seeks a second term in the 2027 governorship election.The group’s Executive Director, Yakubu Haruna, in a statement, said the list cuts across some of the most critical needs of the state, spanning roads and transportation, education, healthcare, wa
  
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• NAFDAC destroys N1.5trn fake Products, secures 64 convictions

  07-09-2026 20:15 via vanguardngr.com
  
  … Says 47,830 facilities under surveillance… 137 truckloads seized in Lagos, Onitsha, Aba… 3 firms caught refilling branded 19-litre water bottles… Fake drinks account for over 50% of court victoriesBy Chioma ObinnaThe National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, NAFDAC, has intensified its crackdown on counterfeit and substandard regulated products, destroying fake goods worth more than N1.5 trillion and securing 64 convictions against offenders bet
  
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• Two youths missing in Cross River community as group condemns violence

  07-09-2026 20:12 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Johnbosco AgbakwuruABUJA — The apex socio-cultural organisation of the Boki people in Cross River State, Ochibe Boki, has condemned what it described as “incessant violence” among Boje, Iso-Bendeghe and Nsadop communities, calling for the immediate and safe return of two youths who have been missing since August 5.In a statement issued on Monday, the spokesperson for Ochibe Boki, Hon. Cletus Obun, expressed concern over the disappearance of Obi Bisong, 22, and Nkpe Elvis Ek
  
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• FG borrowing like drunken sailor despite revenue windfall – Atiku

  07-09-2026 20:10 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Omeiza AjayiABUJA: Presidential Candidate of the African Democratic Congress ADC, Atiku Abubakar, has accused the Federal Government of reckless borrowing despite a windfall in oil revenue, saying the administration of President Bola Tinubu has continued to pile up domestic debts at a time crude oil prices have soared well above the benchmark used for the 2026 budget.In a statement issued by his Senior Special Assistant on Public Communication, Phrank Shaibu, the former vice president said i
  
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• Nigeria’s trade surplus jumps 67% to N12.59trn in Q2’26

  07-09-2026 20:08 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Yinka Kolawole
  Nigeria’s merchandise trade surplus surged by 66.8 per cent quarter-on-quarter to N12.59 trillion in the second quarter of 2026, from N7.55 trillion recorded in Q1, as a sharp rise in exports widened the gap between the country’s earnings from exports and its import bill.
  In its foreign trade statistics report released on Monday, the National Bureau of Statistics, NBS, noted that Nigeria’s total merchandise trade stood at N41.44 trillion in Q2’26, compr
  
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• Olowu visits burnt Baale’s residence, urges calm over alleged arson

  07-09-2026 20:07 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By James Ogunnaike, AbeokutaABEOKUTA — The Olowu of Owu Kingdom, Abeokuta, Oba Saka Adelola Matemilola, has appealed for calm and restraint following the alleged burning of the residence of the Baale of Elere-Adubi in Ewekoro Local Government Area of Ogun State, Chief Rasheed Adubi.Oba Matemilola made the appeal when he led a delegation of traditional rulers and community leaders on a condolence and peace visit to the affected community.The delegation included the Towulade of Owu-Akinale,
  
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• Dangote targets 10m shareholders as Refinery IPO opens

  07-09-2026 20:00 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Olakunle Oke, Marvellous Uzoma and Kamsy GbenobaThe Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals has commenced its Initial Public Offering (IPO), with President of Dangote Industries Limited, Aliko Dangote, targeting 10 million shareholders across Africa in what he described as an “IPO for the people.”
  The refinery is offering its shares at N525 each, with a minimum subscription of 10 shares, as it seeks to raise more than N2 trillion to fund its expansion programme.
  However, Da
  
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• Nasarawa SDP crisis deepens as Ajegena moves to control secretariat

  07-09-2026 19:53 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Edwin Phillip, LafiaLAFIA — The leadership crisis rocking the Social Democratic Party (SDP) in Nasarawa State deepened on Monday as the party’s state chairman, Barrister Ibrahim Likita Ajegena, said he had assumed control of the party secretariat in Lafia.Ajegena also declared that the party was prepared to wrest power from the ruling party in the state and at the centre in the 2027 general elections.Addressing journalists against the backdrop of the lingering disagreement within
  
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