General news

• TCN declares force majeure as tower on Kainji-BirninKebbi line collapses

  09-09-2026 09:11 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Obas Esiedesa, AbujaThe Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has declared force majeure on the 330kV Kainji-BirninKebbi transmission line following the collapse of a transmission tower along the corridor.TCN, in a statement on Tuesday, said the line tripped at 10:44 p.m. on Monday, September 7, 2026.It said a trial re-closure was attempted at 11:07 p.m., but the line tripped again, prompting linesmen from TCN’s BirninKebbi Sub-Region to begin a fault-finding patrol along the transmiss
  
  Read more

• NIS extends UK passport exercise as demand surges among Nigerians

  11-09-2026 14:54 via vanguardngr.com
  The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has extended its special passport intervention exercise in the United Kingdom following a surge in demand among Nigerians seeking passport services.The exercise, which is being conducted at centres in London and Manchester, has been extended from September 19 to October 3, 2026.The NIS announced the extension in a statement signed by its Service Public Relations Officer, DCI Akinsola Akinlabi, on Friday.The Service said the extension was approved in respons
  
  Read more

• Hull City star Sorba Thomas escapes car crash unhurt

  11-09-2026 14:52 via vanguardngr.com
  By Adesewa AdewaleHull City winger Sorba Thomas has escaped injury after his car overturned in an accident near the club’s training ground in Cottingham on Friday morning, with the Premier League club confirming that the Wales international emerged from the vehicle unharmed.The 27-year-old was involved in the road accident on Millhouse Wood Lane, close to Hull City’s training facilities. Images showing the overturned vehicle circulated on social media, raising concern among supporte
  
  Read more

• ‘My son transformed our family business’ – Corporate meat seller’s father

  11-09-2026 14:51 via vanguardngr.com
  Muraina Nojeem, father of viral Nigerian meat seller Akeem Muraina, popularly known as the “Korporate Meat Seller,” has said his son’s education and upbringing helped him transform the family’s butchery business.Nojeem, who said he stopped his education after primary school before venturing into the butchery trade, said Akeem began learning the business from him as a young boy while still in school.While speaking to Vanguard Metro, Akeem started accompanying him to the m
  
  Read more

• Advertisement

• Insecurity: Protest in Sokoto over kidnappings, attacks

  11-09-2026 14:40 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Musa Ubandawaki, SokotoAnger and frustration have boiled over in Tambuwal Local Government Area of Sokoto State as residents took to the streets on Friday in protest against incessant attacks, kidnappings and the worsening security situation threatening lives, livelihoods and economic activities in the area.The protest, which reportedly drew residents from parts of the local government, was said to have been triggered by growing fears over repeated attacks and abductions allegedly carried ou
  
  Read more

• Actress Rita Edochie slams critics over arthritis claim 

  11-09-2026 14:31 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Veteran Nollywood actress, Rita Edochie, has fired back at people claiming she is suffering from arthritis after a video of her dancing emerged online.The actress took to her Instagram page @ritaedochie to question how her critics could link her movements and active lifestyle to a health condition.Trolls began speculating that Edochie was having health challenges after she shared a video of herself dancing.However, in a fiery response, the actress slammed the online com
  
  Read more

• Ghana forward Inaki Williams announces international retirement at 32

  11-09-2026 14:24 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Athletic Club forward Inaki Williams has announced his retirement from international football at the age of 32.The Ghana international made 28 appearances for the Black Stars after switching his allegiance from Spain in 2022.Williams scored two goals for Ghana and represented the country at two FIFA World Cups, featuring at the 2022 and 2026 tournaments.He was also part of Ghana’s squad at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, where the Black Stars were eliminated in the group stage.Inaki Willi
  
  Read more

• NUT backs suspension of resumption in federal unity colleges

  11-09-2026 14:18 via vanguardngr.com
  
  The Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), Federal Wing, has backed the suspension of resumption in all Federal Unity Colleges nationwide over the concession of King’s College, Lagos.‎The Chairman of NUT, Federal Wing, Mr Emeka Okonta, said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Friday in Abuja.‎Okonta stated categorically that teachers under the Federal Wing of the union would not resume for the new academic session until the issue surrounding the concession of K
  
  Read more

• Advertisement

• ‘Why I wear suit to sell meat’ — Corporate meat seller

  11-09-2026 14:17 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Enitan AbdultawabAkeem Muraina, popularly known as the “Korporate Meat Seller,” has explained why he chose to sell meat in corporate attire, saying his unusual appearance is part of his effort to change the perception of the profession.Muraina, a graduate from Abeokuta, Ogun State, has become a social media sensation for combining suits and ties with the traditional meat selling business.Speaking in an interview with Vanguard Metro, Muraina said he has never considered quitting t
  
  Read more

• Ballon d’Or 2026 ranking after shortlist revealed

  11-09-2026 14:09 via vanguardngr.com
  
  The race for the 2026 Ballon d’Or is heating up, with the winner set to be announced in October.With the shortlist already revealed, several of the world’s biggest stars are competing for the prestigious individual award after standout campaigns for club and country.Here are the top 10 contenders ranked ahead of the ceremony.1. Harry Kane – Bayern Munich and EnglandHarry Kane heads the power rankings after producing the best season of his career so far.The England captain scor
  
  Read more

• Full list of countries eligible for UK’s 2-year work and living visa

  11-09-2026 13:54 via vanguardngr.com
  
  The UK Youth Mobility Scheme visa allows eligible young people from certain countries and territories to live and work in the UK for up to two years.Applicants can also study and, subject to certain conditions, work for themselves or set up a business.However, eligibility depends on the applicant’s nationality and age, with some countries having a higher age limit than others.Here are the countries whose citizens can apply and the key requirements.1. AustraliaAustralian citizens can apply
  
  Read more

• Obi convoy block won’t be tolerated anymore, OK Movement warns

  11-09-2026 13:29 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Henry UmoruThe OK Movement, a political platform established to mobilise support for the joint ticket of the Nigeria Democratic Congress presidential candidate, Peter Obi, and his running mate, Dr Rabiu Kwankwaso, has said that their decision to restrain people from immediate reprisal for the attack on Obi in Benue State was a deliberate act of leadership and responsibility.The movement, while condemning in very strong terms what it described as the shameful attack and obstruction of Mr Obi
  
  Read more

• Oju-Ore bridge safe, structurally sound, says Works Ministry

  11-09-2026 13:24 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By James Ogunnaike, AbeokutaThe Federal Ministry of Works has dismissed reports alleging structural defects on the Oju-Ore bridge in Ota, Ogun State, saying the bridge has passed the required integrity tests and remains structurally sound.The ministry gave the assurance following an inspection of the ongoing project by a delegation led by the Director of Bridges, Highways and Road Designs, Engr. Musa Saidu, acting on the directive of the Minister of Works, Engr. David Umahi.The inspection follo
  
  Read more

• [UPDATED] Full List: 40 banks, fintechs, to buy Dangote IPO

  11-09-2026 13:18 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals FZE has listed 32 banks, fintechs, mobile operators and other platforms approved for investors to subscribe for its shares under its public offer.The company published the list on its official IPO website and advised investors to use only the approved channels when subscribing for the shares.The refinery’s website currently lists the offer price at N525 per share, with a minimum subscription of 10 shares valued at N5,250.The approved channels
  
  Read more

• Obasanjo leads dignitaries to London launch of Charly Boy’s memoir ‘999’

  11-09-2026 13:10 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Former President Olusegun Obasanjo is set to lead an assemblage of dignitaries to the launch of Charly Boy’s historic book ‘999’ in London, United Kingdom.Charly Boy disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Friday in Abuja.According to him, after the successful Nigeria launch that had high-profile figures in attendance, all is now set to take the book on an international tour, spanning London, Germany, Kenya and other destinations.The ‘Area
  
  Read more

• Engineering Peak Esports Performance: How the Infinix GT 50 Pro and HydroFlow Liquid Cooling Are Rewriting the Rules for Mobile Gaming in Africa

  11-09-2026 13:02 via vanguardngr.com
  
  When the top 16 esports teams in Nigeria enter the battleground for the PUBG MOBILE National Championship (PMNC) Fall 2026 Finals on September 12–13, they will be putting next-generation hardware through its ultimate, real-world endurance test. Infinix has officially confirmed the Nigerian debut of its highly anticipated gaming flagship, the GT 50 Pro, set for September 12. Named as the Official Gaming Partner of the 2026 PMNC Nigeria Season 2, Infinix is skipping traditional, contro
  
  Read more

• Joao Pedro ends Chelsea’s 2-yr wait for Player of the Month award

  11-09-2026 13:00 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Adegboyega AdeleyeChelsea forward Joao Pedro has won the Premier League Player of the Month award for August 2026, ending the club’s wait for the individual prize since Cole Palmer’s last victory almost two years ago.According to Chelsea, Pedro finished ahead of Palmer and six other shortlisted players in the public vote to claim his first Premier League Player of the Month award.The Brazilian made a flying start to the 2026/27 campaign, registering four goal contributions in Che
  
  Read more

• Diphtheria: Two die in Abuja as child bleeds to death

  11-09-2026 12:55 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Omeiza AjayiDiphtheria has killed two patients in Abuja out of five laboratory-confirmed cases, prompting the Federal Capital Territory Administration FCTA to move swiftly to calm public anxiety over the outbreak.Mandate Secretary, Health Services and Environmental Secretariat, FCTA, Dr Adedolapo Fasawe, disclosed this during a community sensitisation and advocacy event on the disease held in Karshi, explaining that the administration had investigated 15 suspected cases as of last week. Of t
  
  Read more

• Trump rejects Saudi request for strikes on Houthis – Report

  11-09-2026 12:52 via vanguardngr.com
  
  US President Donald Trump rejected a request from Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman for strikes against Houthi fighters in Yemen, news outlet Axios reported on Thursday.The Iran-backed Houthis, who have for years controlled large parts of northern Yemen, launched a large-scale offensive last week against Saudi-backed government forces, killing hundreds.Saudi Arabia has responded with dozens of airstrikes, with the latest two hitting an airport, Houthi media reported on Friday.The Saudi cro
  
  Read more

• Nigeria’s oil output hits 1.573m bpd as OPEC production rises

  11-09-2026 12:25 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Udeme Akpan, Energy EditorNigeria’s crude oil production, excluding condensate, rose by 35,000 barrels per day (bpd) to 1.573 million bpd in August 2026, from 1.537 million bpd in July, according to the latest data from the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC).The increase, representing a 2.3 per cent month-on-month (MoM) growth, places Nigeria among OPEC members that recorded higher production during the month.OPEC, in its latest monthly data based on direct communicat
  
  Read more

• Iran-backed Yemen’s Houthis seize key Red Sea island

  11-09-2026 12:24 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Yemen’s Houthis took over on Friday a Red Sea island in the middle of the Bab al-Mandeb shipping lane, completing their push to control the area, a local government official and eyewitnesses told AFP.“Boats carrying armed Houthi fighters reached Mayyun Island after government forces withdrew from it yesterday,” the official said, referring to an island also known as Perim that divides the strait into lanes.“The Houthis have completed their takeover of the Bab al-Mandab a
  
  Read more

• 2027: Lagosians must end APC’s era of ‘smelling Lagos’  -  ADC deputy gov candidate, Gbadamosi

  11-09-2026 12:24 via vanguardngr.com
  
  The Lagos State Deputy Governorship candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Babatunde Gbadamosi, has urged Lagosians to end what he described as the All Progressives Congress (APC)’s era of a “smelling Lagos” in the 2027 governorship election.Gbadamosi made the call during an interview on Vanguard’s Politics Hub, while explaining why he believes the ADC provides a viable platform for him to contest the election despite his previous unsuccessful attempts on th
  
  Read more

• PCN seals 797 illegal drug outlets in Kano

  11-09-2026 12:14 via vanguardngr.com
  
  …Includes 352 patent medicine storesBy Hadiza YusufThe Pharmacy Council of Nigeria, PCN, has sealed 797 premises, including 437 illegal drug outlets and 352 Patent and Proprietary Medicine Vendor, PPMV, stores, during a four-day enforcement exercise across Kano State.The council disclosed this on Friday during a press briefing in Kano on the outcome of the second phase of its enforcement exercise aimed at sanitising the state’s drug distribution system.Speaking at the briefing, the
  
  Read more

• India welcomes Russia, Iran leaders for BRICS summit overshadowed by war

  11-09-2026 12:14 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Leaders from Russia and Iran were in India for talks on Friday, ahead of a BRICS summit dominated by conflict and economic challenges, which Chinese President Xi Jinping will also attend.Wars in the Middle East and Ukraine, as well as global trade turbulence and oil are expected on the agenda at the two-day annual summit that opens on Saturday, when Xi is set to arrive.It will be Xi’s first visit to India since 2019, and marks the biggest step yet in a cautious thaw between the rival
  
  Read more

• Obi condemns killing of Kano commentator, urges justice

  11-09-2026 11:48 via vanguardngr.com
  
  The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has called for a thorough investigation into the killing of Kano-based social media commentator, Ibrahim Khalil Dan Shagamu.Obi made the call in a statement posted on his X account on Friday, condemning the killing and urging the Kano State Government and security agencies to ensure that those responsible are brought to justice.Dan Shagamu was killed at his residence in Gaida Quarters, Kumbotso Local Government Area
  
  Read more

• Police bust alleged child-stealing gang, rescue three children in Ogun

  11-09-2026 11:31 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By James Ogunnaike, AbeokutaThe Ogun State Police Command has arrested three women allegedly linked to a child-stealing syndicate and rescued three children during an intelligence-led operation in the Ibafo, Obafemi Owode Local Government Area of the state.The suspects were identified as Kikelomo Jimoh, 36; Kayode Elizabeth; and Blessing Anochike, 60.The command, in a statement issued on Friday by its Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Oluseyi Babasiyi, said detectives attached to Ibafo Divis
  
  Read more

• Nigerian newspapers review: Presidency, APC battle Obi over 2023 victory claim

  11-09-2026 11:29 via vanguardngr.com
  
  In today’s Nigerian newspapers review programme, Today in the News, Vanguard leads with the Presidency and the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) taking the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, to task over his claim that he won the 2023 presidential poll and would only concede in 2027 if the exercise was credible.Another headline features the vice-presidential candidate of the NDC, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, urging former Vice President Atiku Abubaka
  
  Read more

• China, Iran among countries that have used AI to aid spying, Anthropic says

  11-09-2026 11:28 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Anthropic said Thursday it shut down multiple cases of state-sponsored surveillance operations that used its artificial intelligence (AI) models, and warned that governments and state-aligned actors are increasingly using AI to spy on ethnic minorities and dissidents.The incidents were found and disrupted between January and July, and they originated in China, Iran and west Africa, Anthropic said in a report about misuse of its models.These surveillance campaigns “targeted the same diaspo
  
  Read more

• 2027: Obafemi Martins announces Renewed Hope tournament for Tinubu’s campaign

  11-09-2026 11:17 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Former Super Eagles striker, Obafemi Martins, has announced plans to organise a youth football tournament in support of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s 2027 campaign.Martins disclosed this during an interview on TVC on Thursday, saying the tournament, which he described as the “Renewed Hope tournament,” would be held in November.According to the former Inter Milan and Newcastle United striker, the tournament will involve teams from the six geopolitical zones, with additional tea
  
  Read more

• BRICS Summit: Nigeria moves to deepen ties with partners

  11-09-2026 11:03 via vanguardngr.com
  
  The Federal Government has restated its commitment to consolidate bilateral relations with key international partners at the 18th BRICS Leaders’ Summit, holding from Sept. 12 and 13.The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Communications, Mr Stanley Nkwocha, said this in a statement on Friday in Abuja.Nkwocha explained that the engagement would provide Nigeria with another platform to strengthen partnerships in trade, investment, energy, agriculture, solid minerals, tech
  
  Read more

Follow @GeneralNews_NGR on Twitter!