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• Reps begin probe into $4.6bn global health grants

  10-11-2025 17:50 via vanguardngr.com
  …says no more business as usualBy Gift ChapiOdekina, AbujaThe House of Representatives on Monday, officially commenced an investigative hearing into the management of over $4.6 billion in grants received by Nigeria from the Global Fund and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) between 2021 and 2025 for the fight against HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis (TB), and Malaria, as well as for strengthening the nation’s health systems.The hearing, which took place in Abuja,
  
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• OpenAI beefs up GPT models in AI race with Google

  11-12-2025 22:38 via vanguardngr.com
  OpenAI released its latest artificial intelligence models on Thursday, shrugging off worries about how it will cash in on massive spending in its technology race with Google.The San Francisco-based AI superstar touted GPT-5.2 Pro and GPT-5.2 Thinking as its best models yet for handling math or science work.“Strong mathematical reasoning is a foundation for reliability in scientific and technical work,” OpenAI said in a blog post.“These capabilities are also closely tied to pro
  
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• Ambassadors: Senate’s ‘bow and go’ approach to screening is national disgrace – CUPP

  11-12-2025 22:19 via vanguardngr.com
  By John AlechenuThe Coalition of United Political Parties (CUPP) has condemned the Senate’s handling of the screening of ambassadorial nominees, especially Reno Omokri, Femi Fani Kayode, and former INEC Chairman, Prof Mahmood Yakubu.National Secretary of the CUPP, Peter Ameh, in a statement late on Thursday, said, “The ‘bow and go’ treatment given to these nominees is a glaring display of the Senate’s lack of commitment to diligently address issues of national inte
  
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• African Treasures Return Home

  11-12-2025 22:01 via nytimes.com
  The Benin Bronzes, taken from what is now Nigeria, have become a symbol in the effort to return looted artifacts to their home countries.
  
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• FIFA rankings: Super Falcons drop to 37th, remain top in Africa

  11-12-2025 21:43 via vanguardngr.com
  Nigeria’s Super Falcons dropped one spot in the latest women’s ranking released by the Federation of International Football Associations, FIFA, on Thursday.Previously ranked 36th, the Super Falcons dropped to 37th but remain the top team of the continent.The Super Falcons were inactive during the last FIFA women’s international break which contributed to their current position in the monthly ranking.South Africa, Ghana, Zambia and Morocco complete the top five highest-ranked c
  
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• Rivers Speaker Amaewhule carpets Fubara, says gov sidelining lawmakers

  11-12-2025 21:34 via vanguardngr.com
  By Davies IheamnachorPORT HARCOURT: Speaker of Rivers State House of Assembly, Martin Amaewhule, has accused Governor Siminialayi Fubara of deliberately sidelining the state lawmakers in the running of the state.It would be recalled that Fubara on Wednesday said that that he has not been able to meet with the lawmakers because the Minister of Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, was yet convene such a meeting.Amaewhule said late Thursday that Fubara’s statement was unnecessary and unfo
  
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• Okoye, Arokodare dropped as Chelle names final Super Eagles AFCON squad [Full List]

  11-12-2025 21:14 via vanguardngr.com
  Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle has recalled goalkeeper Francis Uzoho an Trabzonspor striker Paul Onuachu for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON.Chelle unveiled his squad on Wednesday, confirming three goalkeepers, eight defenders, eight midfielders and nine forwards for the continental tournament scheduled for December 21, 2025, to January 18, 2026, in Morocco.The list features several fresh faces across all departments, but see notable names like Maduka Okoye, Victor Boniface and Tolu Aroko
  
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• Benin coup: Nigeria’s internal problems tied to external crises — Minister

  11-12-2025 21:04 via vanguardngr.com
  By Favour Ulebor, AbujaNigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, has said that the country’s internal security challenges cannot be separated from wider regional crises, warning that instability in neighbouring states directly fuels insecurity at home.Speaking at an ECOWAS ministerial briefing on Thursday in Abuja, Tuggar said Nigeria must intervene when nearby countries face threats to democratic stability, including the recent attempted coup in the Benin Republi
  
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• EFCC to arraign ex-minister Ngige Friday

  11-12-2025 20:28 via vanguardngr.com
  By Luminous JannamikeABUJA – The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) will on Friday arraign former Minister of Labour and Productivity and ex-Anambra State Governor, Dr Chris Ngige, following his arrest on Wednesday in what relatives described as a forceful dawn operation at his Abuja residence.In a statement signed by his media aide, Fred Chukwuelobe, Ngige’s team said the arrest was tied to an ongoing EFCC probe for which the former minister had previously been placed
  
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• Why EFCC ‘revoked’ Malami’s bail — Aide

  11-12-2025 20:11 via vanguardngr.com
  By Luminous JannamikeABUJA – The Office of former Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF), Abubakar Malami, SAN, on Thursday defended the ex-minister over the alleged withdrawal of his bail by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), insisting the ‘revocation’ stemmed solely from his attendance at a political event in Kebbi State and not from any violation of bail conditions.In a statement signed by Mohammed Bello Doka, Special Assistant on Media Affairs to Malami
  
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• Amnesty accuses Hamas of crimes against humanity

  11-12-2025 19:59 via vanguardngr.com
  Amnesty International on Thursday accused Hamas and its allies for the first time of crimes against humanity during and after their October 7, 2023 attack on Israel, with the Palestinian militant group rejecting the report as “lies”.Read Also: Vaccines don’t cause autism – WHOThe findings also drew criticism from Israel, which accused Amnesty of bias and of failing to give a full accounting of the crimes committed during the attack, which sparked the Gaza war.“Pale
  
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• Vaccines don’t cause autism – WHO

  11-12-2025 19:50 via vanguardngr.com
  A new analysis by the World Health Organization reaffirmed there is no link between vaccines and autism – contrary to theories being propagated in the United States.Read Also: Uncertainty over Bayelsa Deputy Governor’s health after sudden collapseThe US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) last month revised its website with language that undermines its previous, scientifically-grounded position that immunisations do not cause the developmental disability autism.Years&nb
  
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• Impact of 3MTT proves Nigeria can build $1tn economy — Tinubu

  11-12-2025 19:38 via vanguardngr.com
  By Progress Godfrey, AbujaPresident Bola Ahmed Tinubu has said that the nationwide impact of the Three Million Technical Talent (3MTT) programme shows Nigeria can achieve its $1 trillion economy target by increasing productivity and training a skilled workforce.Speaking through the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) Senator George Akume, at the 3MTT Nigeria National Impact Summit in Abuja on Thursday, the President stated that national wealth requires deliberate investment in p
  
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• Alleged Cyberbullying: AGF takes over trial of Abuja lawyer, 4 others

  11-12-2025 19:37 via vanguardngr.com
  By Ikechukwu NnochiriABUJA– The Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Prince Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, has taken over the prosecution of an Abuja-based lawyer, Ahmed Abdulrahman, and four others accused of cyberbullying a serving Senator, Shehu Umar.Other defendants in the charge that was brought before the court by the Inspector General of Police, IGP, are; Daure David, Ishaq Abubakar Muhammed, Abdulrashid Abdullahi Musa and Nasiru Usman Abubakar, who were identified as
  
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• Cross-Border coordination contributed to foiling Benin Coup — Ministers

  11-12-2025 19:28 via vanguardngr.com
  By Favour Ulebor, AbujaNigeria’s Foreign Affairs Minister, Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, and his Beninese counterpart, Olushegun Adjadi Bakari, have revealed how quick coordination between Abuja and Cotonou helped stop the attempted coup in Benin before it could take hold.Speaking at an ECOWAS ministerial briefing in Abuja, the ministers explained that fast diplomatic, military, and intelligence actions showed the strength of regional cooperation in protecting democracy.Tuggar said the episode pr
  
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• Envoys: ADC hits Senate for ‘bow-and-go’ clearance of ‘controversial’ nominees

  11-12-2025 19:19 via vanguardngr.com
  *Warns they may be rejected abroadBy Luminous JannamikeABUJA – The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has taken aim at the Senate over what it described as the trivialisation of the ambassadorial screening process, following the decision to allow several high-profile nominees, including Femi Fani-Kayode, Reno Omokri and Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, to simply ‘take a bow and go’ during Thursday’s session.In an exclusive chat with Vanguard in Abuja on Thursday, the party’s N
  
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• Kidnapping of students in Kebbi, Niger, very disheartening – First Lady

  11-12-2025 19:13 via vanguardngr.com
  —Says Tinubu acting swiftly, urges patience, national resolveBy Johnbosco AgbakwuruABUJA –-THE First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, on Thursday expressed deep concern over the recent mass abductions in parts of the country, describing it as disheartening.But she commended her husband, President Bola Tinubu on the rapid intervention, saying the rescue operations was the swiftest in Nigeria’s history.Speaking during a Christmas engagement with children at the State House Conferen
  
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• NNPCL Targets over two million increase oil production in 2026

  11-12-2025 19:02 via vanguardngr.com
  By Daniel AbiaThe Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL) has set its targeted crude oil production for 2026 at over two million barrels per day.Engr. Akponime Omojevwhe, Head Field Operations, Eastern Corridor, Project Monitoring Office (PMO NNPCL) made the disclosure at the monthly stakeholders meeting with host communities of the Trans Niger Pipeline (TNP) organised by Pipeline Infrastructure Nigeria Limited (PINL) in Port Harcourt.He also said the  budget for 2026 is tar
  
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• Who owns it? Nigeria, Ghana Detty December rivalry rekindles

  11-12-2025 18:45 via vanguardngr.com
  By Efosa TaiwoEvery December, Lagos and Accra transform into vibrant magnets pulling in the African diaspora from London to Atlanta, Nairobi to Berlin.
  What started as a party season has grown into a cultural, emotional, and economic engine, driving tourism, shaping pop culture, and influencing spending patterns across West Africa.But this year just like every other year, a heated rivalry has emerged over who truly owns Detty December or even does it better.
  The banter is louder, the competitio
  
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• Digital skills now drive economic growth across every sector – Tinubu

  11-12-2025 18:43 via vanguardngr.com
  — As President, ministers describe 3MTT as catalyst for Nigeria’s digital workforceBy Johnbosco AgbakwuruABUJA – PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu on Thursday said digital skills now drive growth across every sector, from agriculture, healthcare to finance and manufacturing.The President described the Three Million Technical Talent, 3MTT, programme as a game-changer for Nigeria’s youth and digital economy.Speaking at the 3MTT National Impact Summit at the State House Conference Hall
  
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• Party error, not pressure, cost us Adeleke, PDP admits

  11-12-2025 18:38 via vanguardngr.com
  *Insists Fubara’s crisis ‘not comparable’ to Adeleke’s*Says Supreme Court delays stalled Rivers emergency case*Internal conflicts are natural in PDP – spokespersonBy Luminous JannamikeABUJA – The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has admitted that internal leadership failures, rather than external political pressure, were responsible for the defection of former Osun governorship aspirant, Ademola Adeleke, to the Accord Party.Speaking on Channels Television&rsquo
  
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• Party error, not pressure, cost us Adeleke – PDP

  11-12-2025 18:38 via vanguardngr.com
  *Insists Fubara’s crisis ‘not comparable’ to Adeleke’s*Says Supreme Court delays stalled Rivers emergency case*Internal conflicts are natural in PDP – spokespersonBy Luminous JannamikeABUJA – The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has admitted that internal leadership failures, rather than external political pressure, were responsible for the defection of former Osun governorship aspirant, Ademola Adeleke, to the Accord Party.Speaking on Channels Television&rsquo
  
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• $1.8bn lost yearly to Nigeria-linked fraud — US alerts

  11-12-2025 18:37 via vanguardngr.com
  By Favour UleborThe United States government has warned that Nigeria-linked fraud causes over 1.8 billion US dollars in losses annually, with most victims based in the United States.Speaking at the public presentation of the Nigeria Cyber Crime Assessment Report, on Thursday in Abuja, Director of the U.S. Embassy’s International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs Office, Dr Douglas Grey, raised fresh concerns over Nigeria’s rising cyber crime profile, warning that the country now
  
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• $1.8 billion lost yearly to Nigeria-linked fraud —US alerts

  11-12-2025 18:37 via vanguardngr.com
  By Favour UleborThe United States government has warned that Nigeria-linked fraud causes over 1.8 billion US dollars in losses annually, with most victims based in the United States.Speaking at the public presentation of the Nigeria Cyber Crime Assessment Report, on Thursday in Abuja, Director of the U.S. Embassy’s International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs Office, Dr Douglas Grey, raised fresh concerns over Nigeria’s rising cyber crime profile, warning that the country now
  
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• Uncertainty over Bayelsa Deputy Governor’s health after sudden collapse

  11-12-2025 18:29 via vanguardngr.com
  By Samuel Oyadongha, YenagoaAnxiety heightened across Bayelsa State on Thursday following reports that the Deputy Governor, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, collapsed in his office and was rushed to the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Yenagoa.The incident, which occurred around 1:30 p.m., sparked immediate concern among government officials and members of the public.Sources said Ewhrudjakpo suddenly slumped while attending to official duties, prompting an emergency response from his aides and securi
  
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• Bird strike grounds flight, triggers passenger riot at Abuja Airport

  11-12-2025 18:26 via vanguardngr.com
  By Dickson OmobolaNo fewer than 100 passengers scheduled to fly from Abuja to Owerri were left stranded at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja, earlier today.The incident, which saw irate passengers destroy United Nigeria Airlines’ laptops, assault its staff and injure a Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria, FAAN, AVSEC officer, happened after the airline’s aircraft suffered a bird strike, leading to the disruption of their flight.Spokesperson for the Nigerian Civil A
  
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• Prof. Fawehinmi assumes office as 8th substantive VC of University of Abuja

  11-12-2025 18:22 via vanguardngr.com
  By Joseph Erunke, AbujaProf. Hakeem Babatunde Fawehinmi on Thursday formally assumed office as the 8th substantive Vice-Chancellor of the University of Abuja, taking over from Professor Mathew Adamu, who had served in an acting capacity since August 11, 2025.Fawehinmi’s appointment was approved by the University’s eleventh Governing Council during its 80th Extraordinary Meeting on November 7, 2025, following a rigorous and transparent selection process.Upon resuming, the new Vice-Ch
  
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• CBN’s FX reforms open new opportunities for growth, non-oil exports

  11-12-2025 18:16 via vanguardngr.com
  By Peter Egwuatu, Assistant Business EditorThe ongoing drop oil-prices is being cushioned by the Central Bank of Nigeria CBN’s) flexible foreign exchange (FX) regime, rising non-oil exports, and growing services trade. The CBN deployment of the Electronic Forex Market Surveillance System, shift to a single, market-determined exchange rate regime, and enhanced risk-based banking are expanding Nigeria’s capacity to earn more income outside oil, and support macroeconomic stability.Nige
  
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• Ambassadorial nominee Omokri thanks Bamidele, Oshiomhole, Ndume, others after screening

  11-12-2025 18:04 via vanguardngr.com
  Ambassadorial nominee Reno Omokri has expressed gratitude to members of the Senate following his appearance before the upper chamber’s Committee on Foreign Affairs on Thursday.In a message posted on X shortly after the session, Omokri thanked Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele; the committee’s chairman, Senator Sani Bello; and several members who participated in his screening.
  He also acknowledged Senators Adams Oshiomhole and Ali Ndume, who earlier clashed during deliberations on his n
  
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• 12 airports that feel more like 5-star resorts than terminals

  11-12-2025 18:04 via vanguardngr.com
  A small number of airports throughout the world have revolutionised the concept of terminals by providing experiences, luxury and comfort comparable to those found in upscale resorts. They are more than airports that only provide aircraft that transport people from one place to another.Long lines, small seats and tense stopovers are not always necessary when travelling by air. In addition, passengers are pampered at these airports in addition to being transported.In this article, we look at a c
  
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