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• Rising Times for NGX

  09-09-2026 04:55 via vanguardngr.com
  
  The Nigerian Exchange (NGX) has received a significant vote of confidence, with FTSE Russell confirming Nigeria’s return to Frontier Market status from September 21, 2026. The decision reverses the country’s relegation to “Unclassified” status in 2023, when foreign-exchange liquidity problems, difficulties in repatriating investment proceeds, and concerns about market accessibility made Nigeria increasingly unattractive to international institutional investors.
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• Fire guts Abuja train station, operations unaffected

  10-09-2026 16:37 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Olasunkanmi AkoniABUJA — A fire incident on Wednesday evening affected part of the Idu Train Station in Abuja, damaging some electrical installations but causing no loss of life.The Nigerian Railway Corporation, NRC, which confirmed the incident on Thursday, said the situation had been brought under control and assured passengers that Abuja-Kaduna train services remained unaffected.According to the NRC Chief Public Relations Officer, Callistus Unyimadu, the minor fire affected the low-
  
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• List of 10 youngest billionaires in Africa

  10-09-2026 16:10 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Adegboyega AdeleyeAfrica’s billionaire class is dominated by older business leaders, but a handful of younger billionaires have also earned fortunes running businesses across sectors including manufacturing, telecommunications, energy, mining and diversified investments.This makes them stand out on Forbes’ 2026 Africa Billionaires list.The ranking below reorders Forbes’ 23 African billionaires by age rather than wealth. Where billionaires share the same age, their position
  
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• Dangote IPO could lift GDP to $600bn — Rewane

  10-09-2026 16:07 via vanguardngr.com
  
  —Refinery expansion to drive investment, exports, industrial outputBy Obas Esiedesa, AbujaABUJA — The proposed N2.15 trillion Initial Public Offering, IPO, by Dangote Refinery could help increase Nigeria’s Gross Domestic Product, GDP, from about $278 billion to $600 billion by 2030, economist and Chief Executive Officer of Financial Derivatives Company, FDC, Mr Bismarck Rewane, has said.Rewane, who spoke at the Abuja investor roadshow for the refinery’s IPO, said the inv
  
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• NNPC to deploy 70 smart stations nationwide

  10-09-2026 16:05 via vanguardngr.com
  
  —Stations to offer self-service fuel, EV charging, LPG, CNGBy Obas Esiedesa, AbujaABUJA — The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, NNPC Ltd., has announced plans to deploy between 50 and 70 smart, self-service energy stations across the country within the next six months.The company said the initiative was part of its strategy to transform conventional filling stations into modern energy and mobility hubs offering petrol, electric vehicle, EV, charging, liquefied petroleum g
  
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• Oluremi Tinubu unveils food bank in Anambra

  10-09-2026 16:03 via vanguardngr.com
  
  AWKA — Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, Thursday unveiled the National Community Food Bank Programme for the South-East geopolitical zone in Anambra State, as part of efforts to strengthen food security and social protection for vulnerable Nigerians.Tinubu performed the unveiling at the old Governor’s Lodge, Amawbia, during her official visit to the state.The South-East zonal food bank is designed to provide food assistance and nutrition education to vulnerable gr
  
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• 22-year-old Singaporean pleads guilty to $245m crypto heist

  10-09-2026 15:58 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Adegboyega AdeleyeA 22-year-old Singaporean, Malone Lam, has pleaded guilty in the United States to his role in a cryptocurrency heist that saw him and his associates steal about $245 million in bitcoin.Lam, who was accused of organising an international group of associates, admitted to a racketeering conspiracy charge after the group used deception and stolen personal information to gain access to victims’ cryptocurrency wallets.According to the BBC, the US Department of Justice said
  
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• British army explains how Nigerians, other foreigners can join military

  10-09-2026 15:43 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Hannah OgunlabiIf you are a foreigner interested in joining the British army, you will need to meet certain entry requirements before you can begin your application.
  The Army considers your age, nationality, health and fitness, as well as your education and qualifications.1. Check Your Basic RequirementsStart by checking whether you meet the Army’s basic entry requirements. You will be asked about your age, nationality, health and fitness.Your education and qualifications will also be
  
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• Obi visit to Yelwata: Okorie condemns blockade

  10-09-2026 15:26 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By John AlechenuABUJA — National Chairman of Igbo Agenda Dialogue, IAD, Chief Chekwas Okorie, has condemned the reported blocking of Peter Obi from paying a humanitarian visit to Yelwata community in Benue State, describing the incident as “one provocation too many.”Okorie said preventing Obi from visiting victims of the June attack in the community was dangerous and condemnable.He spoke in Abuja, Wednesday, while recalling an open letter he wrote to President Bola Tinubu on M
  
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• ‘I wouldn’t have married my wife Simi if she were SS’ – Adekunle Gold

  10-09-2026 15:23 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Hannah OgunlabiNigerian singer Adekunle has stressed the importance of genotype testing before marriage, saying couples should know their genotype and ensure they are compatible before having children.Speaking during an interview, Adekunle said there is still a need for more awareness about sickle cell, adding that people should be properly informed about the condition before making decisions about marriage and having children.Adekunle said that when he and his wife met, one of the first thi
  
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• Anglican church bans immediate burial of relatives, sets 2-week minimum timeframe

  10-09-2026 15:05 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Omeiza AjayiABUJA: The Diocese of Okene, Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion) in Kogi state, has barred members from burying their departed relatives immediately, insisting that a minimum period of two weeks must elapse before any burial arrangement is concluded.This is contained in a communique reached at the 1st Session of the 6th Synod of the Diocese, jointly signed by the Chairman and Bishop, Dr Emmanuel Onsachi, alongside the Clerical Synod Secretary, Venerable Godwin Omanayin. The Sy
  
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• FG pays D’Tigress players $100,000 each, completes presidential reward

  10-09-2026 14:53 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Adegboyega AdeleyeThe Federal Government has paid the naira equivalent of $100,000 to each D’Tigress player, completing President Bola Tinubu’s promised presidential rewards for the team’s historic 2025 FIBA Women’s AfroBasket triumph.The National Sports Commission (NSC) confirmed that the accounts of the players and officials were credited on September 9, 2026, with each team official receiving the naira equivalent of $50,000. All recipients have confirmed receipt of
  
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• Police warn Ogun students against cultism, cybercrime

  10-09-2026 14:46 via vanguardngr.com
  
  —Urge youths to shun political thuggery ahead of 2027By James Ogunnaike, AbeokutaABEOKUTA — The Ogun State Police Command has urged students to shun cultism, drug abuse, cybercrime, political thuggery and other criminal activities capable of jeopardising their future.The Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO, of the command, DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi, gave the charge while delivering a keynote address at the 45th Students Parliament Council, SPC, Summit 2026, organised by the Student Par
  
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• Lagos-Ibadan chaos: Kara Bridge repairs leave motorists, commuters groaning

  10-09-2026 14:41 via vanguardngr.com
  
  …Spend hours in gridlock as LASTMA, TRACE deploy more personnelBy Olasunkanmi AkoniLAGOS — Motorists and commuters plying the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway have continued to groan over severe traffic congestion following the commencement of repair works on the Kara Bridge.The two-week rehabilitation project, directed by the Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi, involves the replacement of deteriorating expansion joints on the bridge to improve road safety, structural integrity and traf
  
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• Gombe swears in 19 Permanent Secretaries

  10-09-2026 14:36 via vanguardngr.com
  
  —Yahaya pledges zero gratuity by May 2027By Ben Ngwakwe, GombeGOMBE — Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya of Gombe State has sworn in 19 newly appointed Permanent Secretaries, describing the exercise as the largest single appointment of Permanent Secretaries in the history of the state.Yahaya, who spoke during the swearing-in ceremony at the International Conference Centre, Gombe, on Thursday, said the appointments had brought to 55 the number of Permanent Secretaries appointed by his a
  
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• Sultan directs Muslims to sight Rabi’ al-Thani moon

  10-09-2026 14:33 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Musa Ubandawaki, SokotoSOKOTO — The Sultan of Sokoto and President-General of the Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, has directed Muslims across the country to search for the crescent of Rabi’ al-Thani 1448 AH on Friday, September 11, 2026.The directive was contained in a statement signed by the Wazirin Sokoto and Chairman of the Sultanate’s Advisory Committee on Religious Affairs, Professor Sambo Wali Junaidu.Accordin
  
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• Obi denies rejecting Atiku’s VP offer

  10-09-2026 14:26 via vanguardngr.com
  
  —Says no such proposal was madePeter Obi, presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), has denied rejecting an offer to serve as running mate to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, the African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate, ahead of the 2027 elections.Obi made the clarification during an interview on Arise TV while responding to questions on a possible alliance among opposition parties ahead of the election.In 2025, Obi, Atiku and other opposition
  
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• 2030 World Cup: Morocco says Casablanca will host final

  10-09-2026 14:25 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Adegboyega AdeleyeMorocco has named Casablanca as the venue for the 2030 World Cup final, according to the president of the Royal Moroccan Football Federation, Fouzi Lekjaa.According to Reuters, Lekjaa announced the plan at a political party event in Bouznika, Morocco, on Thursday, despite FIFA yet to officially confirm the venue for the tournament’s showpiece match.“The province of Benslimane will have the honour of hosting the 2030 World Cup final,” Lekjaa said, according
  
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• 2027: How I will tackle poverty and win the North — Obi

  10-09-2026 14:16 via vanguardngr.com
  
  The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has unveiled an agriculture-led plan to tackle poverty and attract voters in Northern Nigeria ahead of the 2027 election.Obi said his administration would invest in agriculture, education, healthcare and skills development while reviving industries in the region if elected president.He stated this in an interview with Arise News on Thursday while responding to questions on why voters in the North should support his
  
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• France says ‘will not support’ Infantino in FIFA election

  10-09-2026 14:10 via vanguardngr.com
  
  France will not support the candidacy of Gianni Infantino, who is running for a new term as FIFA president in March 2027, the French Football Federation (FFF) announced on Thursday.The FFF is aligning itself with the position of other European federations such as Belgium, Italy, Scotland, Sweden and Wales, who have also publicly withdrawn support for Infantino.FIFA confirmed last weekend that Infantino will stand in the FIFA presidential election next March, despite the backlash over his now-ab
  
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• Customs seizes drones, narcotics worth N43.5bn at Lagos port

  10-09-2026 14:04 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Godwin OritseThe Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has intercepted surveillance drones, narcotics and expired pharmaceutical products with a combined value of N43.59 billion at the APM Terminals examination bay, Apapa Port, Lagos.The Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, who disclosed this on Thursday while briefing maritime journalists, said the seized items would be handed over to relevant government agencies for further investigation.He said the seizures reiterate the broader secur
  
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• Ethiopian Airlines boosts Nigeria flights to 53 weekly, adds Port Harcourt

  10-09-2026 14:00 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Dickson OmobolaEthiopian Airlines has increased flight frequencies in the country and introduced a new service to Port Harcourt.Under the expansion, Ethiopian Airlines has increased its Lagos operation to 21 weekly flights, offering up to three daily services, while also increasing frequencies to Kano by four bringing the total to 11 flights a weekThe airline will additionally commence four weekly flights to Port Harcourt, complementing its existing services to Lagos, Abuja, Kano and Enugu.
  
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• Wike committed no infraction in FCT borrowings — Reps deputy spoksperson

  10-09-2026 13:56 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Gift ChapiOdekinaDeputy Spokesperson of the House of Representatives, Philip Agbese, has dismissed allegations that the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, obtained loans for the financing of projects in Abuja without the approval of the National Assembly.Agbese, a member of the Labour Party representing a constituency in Benue State, said Wike had not violated any law in the financing of FCT projects, describing the minister as one of the most legislatively complia
  
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• Iran reports world’s largest gas discoveries since 2025

  10-09-2026 13:53 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Iran has recorded the world’s largest volume of newly discovered gas since 2025, with combined discoveries at the Takht and Pazan gas fields reaching 17.5 trillion cubic feet.This is according to a report on Thursday by TV BRICS, a News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) partner.The figure covers gas discovered at the two fields since the beginning of 2025, making Iran the world’s leading country in terms of gas discoveries over this period.The Takht gas field, located in southern Far
  
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• SnapSave Not Working? Best Facebook Downloader Alternatives in 2026

  10-09-2026 13:49 via vanguardngr.com
  
  SnapSave has been one of the better-known free Facebook video download tool for years, and for most public videos it does the job. But it has bad days. You paste a link and the page sits there spinning. Or it loads, returns nothing, and gives you no reason. Or the site itself will not open at all.If you are only trying to save one video, working out why is not a good use of your afternoon. Having a second tool ready is faster. Below is what actually causes these failures, then five free alterna
  
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• 2 African countries that can enter Canada with eTA instead of visa

  10-09-2026 13:40 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Citizens of two African countries can travel to Canada without applying for a traditional visitor visa if they meet certain eligibility conditions and travel by air.The two African countries are Morocco and Seychelles, whose citizens may qualify to apply for an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) instead of a Canadian visitor visa.Canada introduced the expanded eTA eligibility in 2023, allowing eligible travellers from selected visa-required countries to use the simpler electronic travel auth
  
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• Alleged fake agency DG’s rights suit against police, AGF suffers setback

  10-09-2026 13:22 via vanguardngr.com
  
  A fundamental rights enforcement suit filed by Adeniyi Adeyemi, the Director-General of the controversial Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC), on Thursday suffered a setback.Adeyemi sued the Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF), the Inspector-General (I-G) of Police, the Nigeria Police Force and the Assistant-Inspector-General of Police as 1st to 4th respondents, respectively.The alleged fake DG, through his lawyer, Ademola Oyedokun, sought six reliefs before Justice
  
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• Oluremi Tinubu arrives Anambra to inaugurate empowerment programmes

  10-09-2026 13:14 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Wife of the President, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu, arrived in Anambra State on Thursday for a one-day working visit to inaugurate key development projects and empowerment programmes.The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the First Lady touched down at 11:31 a.m. at the tarmac of the Chinua Achebe International Airport, Umueri.Her arrival was met with a warm reception, including a traditional dance performance by a cultural troupe and political party faithful.Receiving the First Lady were severa
  
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• Pochettino wants Chelsea stripped of 2016-17 Premier League title

  10-09-2026 12:37 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Former Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino says Chelsea should be stripped of their 2016-17 Premier League title for financial rule breaches and the honour awarded to the side he led to the runners-up spot.Chelsea were fined £10 million ($13.4 million) in July and given a suspended two-window transfer ban in relation to breaches of Premier League rules during the Roman Abramovich era.The club had admitted to 74 breaches of FA regulations covering agents, working with intermediaries and
  
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• Nigerian newspapers review: [M-East crisis] Marketers set to adjust prices as crude surges past $100/bbl

  10-09-2026 12:30 via vanguardngr.com
  
  In today’s Nigerian newspapers review programme, Today in the News, Vanguard leads with oil marketers getting set to adjust the pump prices of petroleum products in the country as international crude benchmarks rose above $100 per barrel on Wednesday, increasing the cost of crude and potentially putting fresh pressure on domestic petroleum-product prices.Another headline features the Benue State Police Command saying it has arrested 46 people in connection with the obstruction of the move
  
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