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• Sir Gabriel Igbinedion, a tree who made several forests, by Dele Sobowale

  13-09-2026 04:58 via vanguardngr.com
  
  “God could not be everywhere and, therefore, he made mothers” – Jewish proverb.Sir (Chief) Gabriel Osawaru Igbinedion, the Esama of Benin Kingdom, born on Tuesday, September 11, 1934, like all of us, was created by the Almighty God; and moulded by his mother in a billion, Madam Okunozee Igbinedion. Together, God and Mama gifted to humanity one of the finest specimens of God’s creation one can know about.The totality of Esama’s life and achievements leave those priv
  
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• Ex-governor Nwobodo slams N20bn libel suit against Lagos businessman

  14-09-2026 17:44 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Sebastine ObasiFormer governor of old Anambra State, Jim Nwobodo has filed a libel suit before an Enugu High Court, against against Basil Ogbuanu, a Lagos businessman. The suit filed by Chuma Oguejiofor, was accompanied by a 20-paragraph affidavit, another 20-paragraph statement of claim, 22-paragraph statement of oath, eight-paragraph certificate of compliance, one-paragraph list of witnesses and 15-paragraph statement on oath of one Chris Utazi, an Enugu based lawyer, as Principal Witness.
  
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• Trump blasts ‘sick conspiracy’ against AI

  14-09-2026 17:16 via vanguardngr.com
  
  US President Donald Trump on Monday attacked what he called a “sick conspiracy” against artificial intelligence, rejecting calls for regulation amid mounting worries that the technology threatens humankind.Trump said the United States needed to keep the lead on AI to beat superpower rival China and slammed the boss of Claude-maker Anthropic, who had called for a slowdown.“The only control or ‘guardrails’ that AI needs is a STRONG AND SMART (High IQ!) PRESIDENT, and
  
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• NSCDC arrests nine over school vandalism in Zamfara

  14-09-2026 17:06 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Idris Salisu, GusauGUSAU — The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Zamfara State Command, has arrested nine suspects over alleged criminal conspiracy, vandalism, mischief and theft of roofing sheets from Tsageru Primary School in Tsafe Local Government Area of the state.The suspects were paraded at the command’s headquarters on Monday by the Head of Public Relations, ASCI Umar Mohammad.Mohammad said the suspects had allegedly confessed to their involvement in the of
  
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• List of countries where your student visa may allow you to work

  14-09-2026 17:03 via vanguardngr.com
  
  For many Nigerians planning to study in foreign countries on a student visa, the opportunity to study and work at the same time can be an important consideration when choosing a destination.Working part-time can help international students gain valuable experience, build professional connections and contribute towards their living expenses while completing their studies.However, the right to work is not automatically attached to every student visa. Each country has its own rules on who can work
  
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• Gunmen abduct six clerics at Tinubu prayer gathering

  14-09-2026 17:00 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Ibrahim Hassan-WuyoKADUNA — Gunmen have reportedly abducted six Muslim clerics in Talata Mafara Local Government Area of Zamfara State during a prayer gathering organised in support of President Bola Tinubu’s bid for re-election in the 2027 presidential election.The incident reportedly occurred on Saturday, according to a report monitored from BBC Hausa on Monday.The clerics were said to have attended the gathering to pray for the success of Tinubu in the 2027 election.The event
  
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• 2027: Enugu community backs Mba, Tinubu, seeks road

  14-09-2026 16:57 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Jeff AgbodoENUGU — The people of Ikem community in Isi-Uzo Local Government Area of Enugu State have declared support for the re-election of Governor Peter Mbah and President Bola Tinubu, as well as other candidates of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 elections.The community made the declaration when the APC campaign team visited Ward 1, Ikem Uno, as part of its mobilisation for the forthcoming local government elections.The stakeholders commended Governor Mbah for what
  
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• NAMA defends ILS project, rejects N7.58bn waste claim

  14-09-2026 16:55 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Dickson OmobolaNigerian Airspace Management Agency, NAMA, has dismissed a report that it wasted N7.58 billion on Instrument Landing Systems, ILS, for Lagos and Abuja airports, saying the approved contract for the supply and installation of CAT III-capable ILS and Distance Measuring Equipment, DME, for the two airports was N1,188,139,913.90.NAMA said there had been problems with the CAT III system from the time of its installation, which persisted until the International Air Transport Associa
  
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• Kerebiri-Mein chiefs, youths protest delayed staff of office

  14-09-2026 16:51 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Chancel Bomadi SundayBOMADI — Chiefs, women and youths of Kerebiri-Mein Kingdom in Bomadi Local Government Area of Delta State on Monday staged a peaceful protest over the delay in presenting the staff of office to the monarch of the kingdom, HRM (Barr.) Godspower Tam Oporomo, Tara-eza I, the Ebenana-owei.The protesters, drawn from the 10 communities that make up the kingdom, marched through streets and major roads in Bomadi, the headquarters of the local government area, demanding tha
  
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• Weak institutions, poor management holding Nigeria back — Peterside

  14-09-2026 16:44 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Juliet UmehLAGOS — Leadership and public policy expert, Dakuku Peterside, has identified weak institutions, poor management and inconsistent policy implementation as major factors preventing Nigeria from translating its vast natural and human resources into widespread prosperity.Peterside spoke at the ongoing 2026 Annual National Management Conference of the Nigerian Institute of Management (NIM) in Lagos, where stakeholders called for stronger institutions, professional management and
  
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• El-Rufai allies return to APC, back Uba Sani

  14-09-2026 16:42 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Ibrahim Hassan-WuyoKADUNA — Some political associates and former allies of immediate past Kaduna State Governor, Nasiru El-Rufai, have returned to the All Progressives Congress (APC) and declared support for the incumbent governor, Senator Uba Sani, ahead of the 2027 general elections.Among those reportedly aligning with the Uba Sani-led political camp are Bashir Saidu, a former Chief of Staff to El-Rufai, and Abdu Kwari, a former commissioner in the state and former senator.Others inc
  
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• Diphtheria outbreak: Zamfara records 44 deaths, suspends school resumption

  14-09-2026 16:36 via vanguardngr.com
  
  The Zamfara Ministry of Health says it has recorded 44 deaths following an outbreak of diphtheria in parts of the state.The State Director of Public Health in the ministry, Dr Yusuf Haske, gave the update to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in a telephone interview in Gusau on Monday.Haske’s update followed the extension of school resumption by the State Ministry of Education, Science and Technology.He further disclosed that the health ministry had so far recorded 367 clinically suspected
  
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• HURIWA challenges FG over petrol subsidy removal

  14-09-2026 16:34 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Chioma ObinnaThe Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has challenged the Federal Government’s position that petrol subsidy will not be restored, describing the policy as burdensome to Nigerians and calling for a review of the country’s energy pricing regime.The group also demanded greater transparency over the use of funds it said were generated from subsidy removal between June 2023 and December 2025.In a statement signed by its National Coordinator, Comrade Emma
  
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• Troops kill Lakurawa terrorists, recover weapons in Kebbi

  14-09-2026 16:32 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Haruna Aliyu, Birnin KebbiTroops of Sector 2, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, have eliminated several Lakurawa terrorists and recovered weapons, ammunition and motorcycles during clearance operations in Arewa Dandi Local Government Area of Kebbi State.The operation was part of ongoing efforts to clear terrorist enclaves and restore security in the area.The Acting Director, Army Public Relations, Sector 2, Col. Olaniyi Osoba, disclosed this in a statement on Monday.Osoba said the troops advanced thro
  
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• Ogun 2027: YPP, BOOT deny withdrawing suit against Adeola

  14-09-2026 16:24 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By James Ogunnaike, AbeokutaABEOKUTA — The Ogun State chapters of the Young Progressives Party (YPP) and BOOT Party have denied withdrawing or authorising the discontinuance of a legal challenge concerning the eligibility and state-of-origin questions surrounding the governorship candidacy of Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola, popularly known as Yayi.The state chairmen of the two parties, Adeyemi Solomon Oluwaseyunmi and Akerele Abiodun John, respectively, made their position known while
  
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• Dangote hails Tinubu over subsidy, FX reforms

  14-09-2026 16:21 via vanguardngr.com
  
  LAGOS — President of Dangote Industries Limited, Aliko Dangote, has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for removing fuel subsidy and reforming the foreign exchange market, describing the measures as bold steps towards repositioning Nigeria’s economy.Dangote spoke on Monday at the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) in Lagos while formally launching the Initial Public Offering (IPO) of Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals.The billionaire businessman said the Dangote Group appreciated
  
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• Delta governor did not remove councilor or arrest him — Ukwauni LGA chairman

  14-09-2026 16:10 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Efe OnodjaeThe Chairman of Ukwauni Local Government Council, Barrister Chiamaka Solomon Possible Ajede, has dismissed claims that the Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, ordered the arrest or removal of a serving councillor, saying the councillor’s detention is a result of criminal proceedings instituted by the Police.Ajede made the clarification while reacting to a trending video on social media in which it was alleged that the Delta State Government had imprisoned the councillo
  
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• Insecurity: How we recovered over 500,000 hectares of farmland from bandits - Kaduna Govt

  14-09-2026 16:08 via vanguardngr.com
  
  The Kaduna State Government has attributed the return of farmers to more than 500,000 hectares of farmland to gains recorded in its fight against insecurity over the past three years.The state Commissioner for Information and Culture, Ahmed Maiyaki, said this on Sunday at a Gala Night organised by the Kano Correspondents’ Chapel during its annual retreat in Kaduna.Maiyaki said the security situation in some rural communities had previously become so severe that bandits allegedly exercised
  
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• Why I don’t want to be called richest man in Africa — Dangote

  14-09-2026 16:04 via vanguardngr.com
  
  LAGOS — President of Dangote Industries Limited, Aliko Dangote, has said he no longer wants to be described as the richest man in Africa, saying he would rather be recognised for creating wealth and opportunities for others.Read Also: I got first private jet at 22 — DangoteDangote made the remarks on Monday while sounding the gong at the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) in Lagos to formally launch the Initial Public Offering (IPO) of Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals.“I don
  
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• I don’t want to be called richest man in Africa — Dangote

  14-09-2026 16:04 via vanguardngr.com
  
  LAGOS — President of Dangote Industries Limited, Aliko Dangote, has said he no longer wants to be described as the richest man in Africa, saying he would rather be recognised for creating wealth and opportunities for others.Dangote made the remarks on Monday while sounding the gong at the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) in Lagos to formally launch the Initial Public Offering (IPO) of Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals.“I don’t want anybody again to call me the richest man i
  
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• Tinubu orders release of funds to regional development commissions

  14-09-2026 16:00 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Soni DanielAbuja: President Bola Tinubu on Monday directed the timely release of funds to the Regional Development Commissions, warning their boards and managements against corruption, waste and the execution of projects that do not directly benefit the people.Tinubu gave the directive while declaring open the first North Central Stakeholders Development Summit organised by the North Central Development Commission in Abuja on Monday.The President, who was represented at the event by the Secr
  
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• I got first private jet at 22 — Dangote

  14-09-2026 15:58 via vanguardngr.com
  
  LAGOS — President of Dangote Industries Limited, Aliko Dangote, has disclosed that he acquired his first private jet at the age of 22 and a half.Dangote made the disclosure on Monday at the Nigerian Exchange in Lagos during the formal launch of the Initial Public Offering (IPO) of Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals.Reflecting on his journey as a businessman, the billionaire industrialist said he had enjoyed his career but now placed greater emphasis on channeling wealth into pr
  
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• 3 North African countries where it snows

  14-09-2026 15:56 via vanguardngr.com
  
  When people search for African countries snow, they may be surprised to learn that parts of the continent experience regular snowfall during the winter months. While Africa is often associated with warm temperatures, deserts and tropical climates, several countries have mountainous regions where temperatures fall low enough for snow.Snow falls in several North African countries, particularly in mountainous areas where higher elevations bring much colder temperatures during winter.The Atlas Moun
  
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• High petrol price: NNPC to boost gas supply to CNG operators

  14-09-2026 15:55 via vanguardngr.com
  
  — Nigeria targets global gas opportunitiesBy Obas Esiedesa, BangkokThe Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) has said it is increasing gas supply to operators in the Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) value chain as part of efforts to cushion Nigerians from the impact of high petrol prices.Executive Vice President, Gas, Power and New Energy, NNPC Ltd, Olalekan Ogunleye, disclosed this in an interview with Vanguard on the sidelines of the 2026 Gas Technology Exhibition and Confe
  
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• Cartoon: What’s democracy?

  14-09-2026 15:54 via vanguardngr.com
  
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• PANDEF mourns Bamanga Tukur, recalls ports reforms

  14-09-2026 15:52 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Henry UmoruABUJA — The Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF), the apex socio-political body of the South-South geopolitical zone, has mourned the death of former Minister and former National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, Alhaji Bamanga Tukur.PANDEF said Tukur, who died on Saturday at the age of 90, made significant contributions to the development of Nigeria, particularly during his tenure at the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA).In a condolence statement signed by its National Chair
  
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• 2027: Peter Obi to respond only to presidential candidates

  14-09-2026 15:49 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Henry UmoruABUJA — The Peter Obi Media Office has said the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, will no longer respond directly to attacks, insinuations or criticisms from political surrogates ahead of the 2027 presidential election.The media office said Obi would instead engage directly with presidential candidates on matters concerning the election, policies and his record in public office.In a statement signed on Monday by the spokesman of the
  
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• We pay 54 taxes, airline operators lament; it’s just 4 – NCAA

  14-09-2026 15:42 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Dickson OmobolaFresh disagreement has emerged between the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority, NCAA, and the Airline Operators of Nigeria, AON, over the amount of taxes, fees and charges imposed on airlines operating in the country.Read Also:Dangote Refinery IPO opens as stockbrokers express confidence of over-subscriptionWhile the NCAA insisted that, apart from taxes imposed on each ticket, other charges were cost elements associated with aviation operations, AON maintained that airlines were
  
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• Meet Journalist Edward Kijanangoma who will replace Uganda’s late ‘Boy King’

  14-09-2026 15:40 via vanguardngr.com
  
  |Ugandan journalist and news anchor Edward Rukidi Kijanangoma has been selected as the next monarch of the Tooro Kingdom, following the death of King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV last month.Kijanangoma, a cousin of the late king, was selected as crown prince on Wednesday by a committee after a search to determine Oyo’s successor.The journalist and editor works with the Uganda Broadcasting Corporation, the country’s state broadcaster, and is expected to be crowned later this we
  
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• First Lady flags off incentives to boost maternal, newborn care

  14-09-2026 15:38 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Johnbosco Agbakwuru & Chidinma ChukwuABUJA — THE First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, on Monday, launched the distribution of incentives to pregnant women, especially those in vulnerable and underserved communities, to promote the increased use of antenatal care and other essential maternal and newborn health services.The intervention, under the Maternal and Neonatal Mortality Reduction Initiative (MAMII), is aimed at removing the social, economic, cultural and logistical
  
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