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• PDP: Tensions ease as 27 state chairmen declare full loyalty to Turaki-led NWC

  10-12-2025 20:32 via vanguardngr.com
  By Luminous Jannamike, ABUJATensions within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) eased markedly on Wednesday after state chairmen from across the country pledged full loyalty to the National Working Committee (NWC) led by National Chairman, Dr Tanimu Turaki, SAN, a development that signals growing consolidation in the opposition party ahead of the 2027 general elections.The endorsement was made during an interactive session at the Shehu Musa Yar’Adua Centre, Abuja, where members of the newl
  
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• Trump deploys military to Ecuador for anti-drugs operation

  17-12-2025 18:22 via vanguardngr.com
  The United States announced Wednesday a temporary deployment of Air Force personnel to Ecuador as part of its regional anti-narcotics campaign.There was no indication of the scale of the deployment, which comes as tensions are rising over the standoff between Latin American oil producer Venezuela and the United States.The personnel will be deployed at Ecuador’s Manta air force base, which had served as a US base for a decade until 2009.Ecuadoran voters in November overwhelmingly rejected
  
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• Wike reinstates FCT education mandate secretary, IRS acting chairman

  17-12-2025 17:52 via vanguardngr.com
  The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, has reinstated the FCT Mandate Secretary for Education, Dr Danlami Hayyo, and the acting Executive Chairman of the FCT Internal Revenue Service, Mr Michael Ango.Mr Lere Olayinka, Senior Special Assistant to the Minister on Public Communication and Social Media, announced the reinstatement in a statement in Abuja on Wednesday.Olayinka explained that the minister, warning against indiscipline among FCT Administration officials,
  
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• Makinde blames elites for disunity in the country

  17-12-2025 17:43 via vanguardngr.com
  The Governor of Oyo State, Mr Seyi Makinde says Nigerian elites are responsible for the disunity and division in the country.Makinde stated this in Abuja on Wednesday at the public presentation of a book titled: ” Headlines and Soundbites: Media Moments that Defined an Administration” .The book is authored by the former Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed.The governor warned that divisions among the political class were undermining national unity and progress.Ac
  
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• Opposition urges inclusive approach to 2026 tax reform

  17-12-2025 17:37 via vanguardngr.com
  The National Opposition Movement of Nigeria has urged the Federal Government to consider a phased and consultative approach to the planned national tax regime scheduled for Jan. 1, 2026.The movement’s chairman, Mr Chile Igbewa, made the appeal on Wednesday while addressing a press conference in Abuja, emphasising collaboration between government, civil society, and citizens.Igbewa, also a member of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), noted that the movement brought together opposition
  
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• NLC holds protest amid heavy security deployment in Abuja

  17-12-2025 17:25 via vanguardngr.com
  —It took 6 months for organised labour to get Tinubu’s attention on insecurity–Ajaero—As labour demands arrest, prosecution of those funding insecurityBy Johnbosco AgbakwuruABUJA – The Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, on Wednesday staged a nationwide protest in Abuja over the worsening insecurity situation in the country, insisting the federal government must urgently deploy “the full machinery of governance” to reclaim communities, protect workers and res
  
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• NASS 2027: Only most suitable candidates will emerge in Ondo – Aiyedatiwa

  17-12-2025 17:21 via vanguardngr.com
  — No project ‘ll be abandonedBy Dayo Johnson AkureGovernor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo state, has declared that only most suitable candidates would be selected across the state for the National Assembly seat in the 2027 election.Aiyedatiwa said this during a tour of Ifedore and Idanre Local Government Areas, where elated residents and members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) turned out in large numbers to welcome him and his entourage.The governor said that the party would carefu
  
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• Reps probe Nigeria’s treaties, foreign-funded contracts

  17-12-2025 17:18 via vanguardngr.com
  By Gift ChapiOdekina, AbujaThe House of Representatives Committee on Treaties, Protocols and Agreements has launched an investigation into all bilateral and multilateral treaties, memoranda of understanding (MoUs) and foreign-funded contracts entered into by Nigeria, citing concerns over sovereignty, debt exposure and economic security.Briefing journalist on Wednesday, the Chairman of the Committee Rep. Rabiu Yusuf said it was acting on the mandate of the House to scrutinise existing agreements
  
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• Fubara confirms N600bn in Rivers treasury after emergency rule

  17-12-2025 17:15 via vanguardngr.com
  …Vows Financial DisciplineBy Davies IheamnachorPort Harcourt — Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, has confirmed that he met about ₦600 billion in the state’s treasury upon his return to office after the six-month state of emergency imposed on the state.The governor reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to financial discipline, stressing that prudent management of public resources remains central to his leadership.It will be recalled that the Speaker
  
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• We are not intimidated by attacks on PDP — Gbenga Hashim declares

  17-12-2025 17:11 via vanguardngr.com
  … Warns Against One-Party AgendaFormer presidential candidate, Dr. Gbenga Hashim, has said he is not intimidated by legal or political moves he believes are aimed at weakening the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), insisting that Nigeria’s multiparty democracy is firmly rooted and cannot be dismantled.In a strongly worded statement, Hashim said he would not be deterred by what he described as legal and political manoeuvres allegedly sponsored by the ruling All Progressives Congress (A
  
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• 7 things to do in your 20s for early retirement in Nigeria

  17-12-2025 17:06 via vanguardngr.com
  By Enitan AbdultawabIn Nigeria, the choices you make early in life can determine whether you spend your later years working out of necessity or living comfortably. This is because the country is a place of economic uncertainty, inflation and limited social security, making long-term planning crucial.Hence, there is great importance you must give to wealth building in your 20s. Building wealth early requires dedication, wise decisions and consistency rather than making millions of dollars sudden
  
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• Senate throws out Ireti Kingibe’s motion, says it is incurably bad

  17-12-2025 17:05 via vanguardngr.com
  ***Accuses her of bundling many things in one MotionBy Henry UmoruABUJA- THE Senate has thrown out a motion by Senator Ireti Kingibe, FCT which borders on the urgent need for intervention in waste Management, sewage services, protection of designated green areas and investigation into the alleged unlawful seizure of land belonging to Bwari General Hospital in the Federal Capital Territory.After listening to her presentation of the motion, with some Senators already made to speak, it was raised
  
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• LASG diverts traffic for Tincan-Apapa pedestrian bridge repairs

  17-12-2025 17:01 via vanguardngr.com
  The Lagos State Government has announced a traffic diversion plan to facilitate repair work on the damaged pedestrian bridge at Tincan First Gate, Apapa (inward Mile 2).The Lagos State Commissioner for Transportation, Mr Oluwaseun Osiyemi, said this in a statement on Wednesday in Lagos.Osiyemi said the repair work would take place on Saturday, Dec. 20, from 9.00 a.m. to 1.00 p.m.“The work will be carried out in two phases. Phase one involves lifting and placing the bridge beams.“The
  
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• Buhari’s era misconstrued – Lai Mohammed

  17-12-2025 16:57 via vanguardngr.com
  The former Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, says his new book is aimed at correcting misconceptions, providing context, and sharing firsthand accounts of the Muhammadu Buhari administration.Mohammed stated this in Abuja on Wednesday at the presentation of his book, “Headlines and Soundbites: Media Moments that Defined an Administration”.He described the book as a personal effort to document his work as the longest-serving Minister of Information and Culture
  
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• Yuletide: Federal Fire Service warns against bush burning, fireworks

  17-12-2025 16:52 via vanguardngr.com
  By Omeiza AjayiABUJA: The Federal Fire Service FFS has declared full preparedness to respond to fire emergencies during the Yuletide and Harmattan season, warning Nigerians against bush burning, fireworks and careless handling of electrical and cooking appliances, which it said account for most fire outbreaks during the period.Speaking on Wednesday in Abuja during an interactive session with journalists shortly before a meeting with zonal controllers, the Controller General of the Federal Fire
  
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• Deforestation: FG slams total ban on wood export, revokes all existing licenses

  17-12-2025 16:50 via vanguardngr.com
  Ogalah IbrahimAs part of efforts to avert an environmental crisis, the Federal Government has declared an immediate nationwide ban on the exportation of wood and allied products.To demonstrate its seriousness, the government has also declared all previously issued licences and permits for wood extraction and exportation suspended and invalid with immediate effect.The drastic measure is contained in a new Presidential Executive Order signed by President Bola Tinubu, aimed at arresting the alarmi
  
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• CAN slams ‘Dirty Christmas’ film, demands Ini Edo’s apology

  17-12-2025 16:48 via vanguardngr.com
  *Queries NFVCB’s approval of movie titleBy Luminous JannamikeABUJA – The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has condemned the title of the movie ‘A Very Dirty Christmas,’ describing it as offensive to the Christian faith and demanding a public apology from the film’s producers, including Nollywood actress and producer Ini Edo.In a statement on Wednesday by Archbishop Daniel Okoh, President of the Christian Association of Nigeria, the umbrella Christian body sai
  
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• Full List: Trump updates list of U.S. entry restrictions, 24 countries now affected

  17-12-2025 16:43 via vanguardngr.com
  President Donald Trump on Tuesday announced expanded US entry restrictions on foreign nationals from 24 countries, citing what his administration described as “demonstrated, persistent, and severe deficiencies in screening, vetting, and information-sharing” that pose risks to U.S. national security and public safety.The decision was outlined in a fact sheet published on the White House website titled “President Donald J. Trump Further Restricts and Limits the Entry of Foreign
  
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• Driver absconds as truck kills two, injures three – LASTMA

  17-12-2025 16:33 via vanguardngr.com
  The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) says a truck collision with four other vehicles has left two dead, while three others were critically injured.The General Manager of LASTMA, Mr Olalekan Bakare-Oki, said this in a statement on Wednesday in Lagos.Bakare-Oki said the devastating road traffic calamity occurred at Iyana Meiran inward on Meiran Road, by the Primary Health Centre (PHC), Meiran, Lagos.He said that regrettably, the driver of the Silo Mixer Truck absconded from the s
  
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• FG moves to curb imported used vehicles, pushes auto policy for 2026

  17-12-2025 16:29 via vanguardngr.com
  By Theodore Opara.The Federal Government has signalled the start of a coordinated campaign against the influx of imported used vehicles into Nigeria, as it steps up efforts to strengthen local automobile manufacturing and improve the quality of vehicles on Nigerian roads.This resolve was made clear at the 18th edition of the Nigeria Auto Journalists Association (NAJA) International Auto Awards in Lagos, where the Director-General of the National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC)
  
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• Chris Okafor ties knot with partner amid actress Doris Ogala’s outburst

  17-12-2025 16:27 via vanguardngr.com
  Chris Okafor, founder of Grace Nation Ministry, has married his partner in a ceremony attended by family members and close associates.Photos from the cleric’s white wedding and traditional marriage ceremonies surfaced online on Wednesday, drawing widespread attention across social media platforms.In one of the images, Chris Okafor was seen seated beside his bride, dressed in an all-white suit with a black bow tie, while she wore a white wedding gown and held a bouquet of pink flowers.Anot
  
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• Japanese woman breaks off engagement, marries ChatGPT AI-generated character 

  17-12-2025 16:22 via vanguardngr.com
  A 32-year-old Japanese woman, Yurina Noguchi, has held a symbolic wedding ceremony with an AI-generated persona, highlighting the growing intersection between technology and personal relationships.The ceremony took place in a wedding hall in western Japan, where Noguchi, a call centre operator, exchanged vows with a digital character displayed on a smartphone. Wearing a traditional white wedding gown, she became emotional during the event, shedding tears as the vows were read.Speaking to Reuter
  
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• Top 10 African countries with best rail systems in 2025

  17-12-2025 16:21 via vanguardngr.com
  Rail transport remains a critical driver of economic growth, regional integration, and urban mobility across Africa. In recent years, several countries have made significant investments in modernising their railway infrastructure — from high-speed passenger lines to efficient freight corridors.
  As of 2025, these African nations stand out for having some of the continent’s most advanced, reliable, and strategically important railway systems.1. South AfricaSouth Africa boasts the larg
  
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• Protest: What we discussed with Tinubu – NLC President

  17-12-2025 15:57 via vanguardngr.com
  President of Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Mr Joe Ajaero, says the meeting held with President Bola Tinubu by organised labour on Tuesday night centred on addressing the issue of financial insecurity of Nigerian workers.Ajaero stated this after a meeting convened by Gov. Hope Uzodimma of Imo with the NLC leadership in Abuja on Wednesday.The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Tinubu’s meeting with the NLC leadership at the State House on Tuesday night was part of the last-minute ef
  
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• We won’t tolerate unapproved banners, illegal advertisements – Ondo Govt

  17-12-2025 15:44 via vanguardngr.com
  The Ondo State Government has declared that the proliferation of illegal banners, posters and unapproved advertisements across the state would no longer be tolerated.The Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Signage and Advertisement, Mr Yomi Oyekan, said in a statement made available to News Agency of Nigeria on Tuesday in Akure.Oyekan said that Ondo State was not a dumping ground for unauthorised advertisements, describing the practice as “defacement of public spaces.”He sai
  
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• No binding N7.6bn deal between NDIC and Senator Bunza – MD clears air on Ikoyi property

  17-12-2025 15:41 via vanguardngr.com
  By Soni Daniel, Editor, Northern RegionAbuja: The Nigerian Deposit Insurance Corporation said on Wednesday that there was no subsisting sales agreement between it and the man, Senator Farouk Bello Bunza, who had an agreement to purchase the property from the defunct Heritage Bank.According to NDIC, Senator Bunza’s refusal to accept the revised terms of sales, which the corporation offered him in respect of the property located at Plot 55 Federal Government Layout, Banana Island, Ikoyi, La
  
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• Tinubu asks Reps to approve ₦43.56trn Re-enactment budget

  17-12-2025 15:39 via vanguardngr.com
  ….end multiple Budgets runningBy Gift ChapiOdekina, AbujaPresident Bola Tinubu has formally asked the House of Representatives to approve the issuance of ₦43.56 trillion from the Consolidated Revenue Fund of the Federation through the Appropriation (Repeal and Re-enactment) Bill, 2024–2025, in a move aimed at ending the practice of running multiple budgets concurrently and tightening fiscal discipline.The request was contained in a letter transmitted to the Speaker of the Hou
  
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• Bauchi PDP crisis deepens as caretaker committee takes over party structure

  17-12-2025 15:35 via vanguardngr.com
  By Luminous JannamikeABUJA – The internal crisis within the Bauchi State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) deepened on Wednesday as a newly appointed Caretaker Committee formally announced its takeover of the party’s structure in the state, intensifying an ongoing struggle between rival leadership blocs within the party.The move has sharpened divisions between the caretaker committee, backed by a national caretaker leadership aligned with the Minister of the Federal Capi
  
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• FG to Oyo advertising regulator: Your directive on pre-exposure vetting illegal

  17-12-2025 15:31 via vanguardngr.com
  By Tunde OsoThe Federal Government yesterday warned the Oyo State Signage and Advertising Agency that its order  directing practitioners, advertisers and advertising agencies involved in out-of-home advertising in Oyo State to submit “betting and gaming-related advertising messages, promotional materials, and public communications for mandatory pre-vetting before exposure, is unconstitutional, ultra vires as “advertising regulation in Nigeria is firmly domiciled at the federal
  
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• Warner Bros. Discovery rejects hostile takeover bid by Paramount

  17-12-2025 15:24 via vanguardngr.com
  Warner Bros. Discovery on Wednesday rejected a hostile takeover bid by Paramount launched last week to trump plans by streaming giant Netflix to acquire the Hollywood giant and owner of CNN.In a statement, Warner Bros. said the terms of the Netflix merger were better, while the Paramount offer “once again fails to address key concerns that we have consistently communicated…throughout our extensive engagement and review of their six previous proposals.”“We are confident
  
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