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• Plateau shuts schools over diphtheria threat

  05-09-2026 13:09 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Golok Nanmwa, JosThe Plateau State Government has directed the temporary closure of all public and private primary and secondary schools across the state, effective Monday, September 7, 2026, as a preventive measure against a diphtheria outbreak.The directive, issued under the leadership of Governor Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, follows the detection of suspected cases in Jos North, Wase, Jos South and Bassa Local Government Areas.According to a statement signed by the Honourable Commissioner for
  
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• ‘We need to keep calm and carry on’ after Arsenal defeat – Alonso

  06-09-2026 22:28 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Xabi Alonso urged Chelsea to use their 2-1 defeat at Arsenal on Sunday as a valuable lesson in the race to catch the Premier League champions.Blues boss Alonso had presided over free-scoring wins against Fulham and Brighton in the top-flight and Luton in the League Cup.But Arsenal, who have won their opening three games, inevitably proved a far more formidable opponent in a pulsating London derby at the Emirates Stadium.Morgan Rogers put Chelsea ahead after just 77 seconds but Kai Havertz equal
  
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• 2027: I know Tinubu’s mistakes, I won’t blame him when I become President — Adebayo

  06-09-2026 22:24 via vanguardngr.com
  
  The presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Adewole Adebayo, has said he is fully aware of the shortcomings of President Bola Tinubu’s administration but would not blame the incumbent if he succeeds him as president in 2027.Adebayo said he understood the challenges confronting the country and the policies of the Tinubu administration that he considered wrong, insisting that whoever takes over government must accept both its achievements and liabilities.He made the rem
  
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• 2027: Moro flags off campaign, accuses Alia of neglecting Zone C

  06-09-2026 21:36 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Peter Duru, MakurdiSenate Minority Leader and Senator representing Benue South Senatorial District, Abba Moro, has accused the administration of Governor Hyacinth Alia of neglecting the district, saying the people of Zone C had “never had it so bad” under the present government.Moro spoke at St. Andrew’s Primary School Field, Otukpo, where he formally flagged off his campaign for re-election to the Senate in the 2027 general elections.Addressing a large gathering of support
  
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• ‘I’m alive,’ Actress Ruth Kadiri debunks death rumour

  06-09-2026 21:25 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Nollywood actress and filmmaker Ruth Kadiri has debunked reports claiming that she died, assuring fans that she is alive, safe and was not involved in any accident.Kadiri addressed the rumour on Sunday after false reports circulated across social media, causing concern among her followers.In a video shared on her Instagram page, the actress urged members of the public to disregard the reports and report social media pages spreading the false information.“Please note that I am alive. I did
  
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• OPEC+ maintains output as Nigeria seeks higher production

  06-09-2026 21:10 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Udeme Akpan, Energy EditorThe Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries and its allies, OPEC+, has maintained October oil production levels for seven major producers, as Nigeria seeks to increase crude output and strengthen its revenues from the global oil market.Saudi Arabia, Russia, Iraq, Kuwait, Kazakhstan, Algeria and Oman agreed at a virtual meeting on September 6, 2026, to maintain their September 2026 required production levels for October after reviewing global market conditi
  
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• New Zealand visa allows foreign students to stay up to 5 years

  06-09-2026 21:00 via vanguardngr.com
  
  New Zealand’s Pathway Student Visa allows international students to study up to three courses consecutively on a single visa, providing they have an approved study pathway and meet the country’s visa requirements.The visa allows eligible students to remain in New Zealand for up to five years, depending on the length of their study pathway.Applicants must have an offer of place from an approved pathway education provider and demonstrate that they have enough money to pay their tuitio
  
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• Governor Adeleke embarks on vacation in Europe

  06-09-2026 20:56 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Shina Abubakar, OsogboOSOGBO — Following the conclusion of the governorship election, Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke on Sunday travelled out of the country for a vacation.A statement issued by his spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed, said the governor travelled to Europe for the vacation but did not disclose how long he would be away from the state.Rasheed said Adeleke would also use the trip to undergo medical checks in the United Kingdom and visit other destinations to be announced la
  
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• Gerard evicted from BBNaija season 11

  06-09-2026 20:43 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Big Brother Naija Season 11 housemate Gerard has been evicted from the reality TV show, bringing the latest round of exits in the ‘Show Ya Sef’ house to an end.Gerard’s eviction was announced during the live eviction show on Sunday as the competition enters another stage.He was among 15 housemates nominated for possible eviction in the sixth week of the competition.
  Gerard’s exit follows the evictions of Martins, Mercedes, Kamsy, Cassi, Sultex and Goddessa. Neche also le
  
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• Atiku faults Tinubu over rising fuel, fertiliser prices

  06-09-2026 20:37 via vanguardngr.com
  
  …Cites CORAN, Trump in support of production subsidyBy Omeiza AjayiABUJA — Presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, Atiku Abubakar, has faulted President Bola Tinubu’s handling of fuel subsidy removal, citing increases in the prices of petrol, fertiliser and cement as evidence of the rising cost of living under the administration.Atiku, in a statement issued by his Senior Special Assistant on Public Communication, Phrank Shaibu, said fertiliser had rise
  
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• Oba of Benin suspends palace praise singers over unauthorised performance

  06-09-2026 20:32 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Ozioruva AliuBENIN CITY — The Oba of Benin, His Majesty Omo N’Oba N’Edo Uku’Akpolokpolo, Oba Ewuare II, has indefinitely suspended the Isikhuan royal praise singers over an alleged breach of palace rules and Benin tradition.The group allegedly violated an ancient Benin taboo a few days ago by staging a traditional performance said to be exclusively reserved for the Oba at the residence of Chief Gabriel Osawaru Igbinedion, the Esama of Benin, in Edo State.The Oba also
  
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• Police barracks: IGP sets December-January target for officers’ return

  06-09-2026 20:29 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Evelyn UsmanThe Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Disu, has said some redeveloped police barracks in Lagos should be ready for occupation between December 2026 and January 2027.Disu expressed concern over the prolonged displacement of police officers following the demolition of dilapidated barracks, saying the police hierarchy was determined to ensure their return to decent accommodation as soon as possible.The IGP spoke during an inspection tour of police housing projects across Lag
  
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• 13-year-old boy dies in accidental shooting in Bauchi

  06-09-2026 20:27 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Christopher Ameh, BauchiA 13-year-old boy, Mubarak Mohd, has died after accidentally shooting himself with a loaded dane gun in Udubo village, Gamawa Local Government Area of Bauchi State.The incident occurred on Saturday, September 5, at about 4:30pm, according to the Bauchi State Police Command.The command’s spokesperson, SP Nafiu Habib, disclosed this in a statement issued on Sunday.Habib said the gun belonged to a 35-year-old hunter, Suleiman Hamza, who had returned from a hunting
  
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• Court stops further demolition of Broad Street property after council’s quit notice

  06-09-2026 20:22 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Innocent AnabaA Lagos State High Court has halted further demolition and construction on a disputed property at 168 Broad Street, Lagos Island, following a 48-hour quit notice issued by the Lagos Island Local Government of the state.
  Trial judge, Justice Yetunde Adesanya granted the pre-emptive order after the property’s alleged owner, Dr. Abimbola Adebowale, claimed that the premises were partly demolished and subsequently taken over by Taiwo Ige Yusuf, who allegedly commenced prepara
  
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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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