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• Tenure extension: Osun setting bad precedent for other govs – ASUU

  11-09-2026 16:56 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Shina Abubakar, OsogboThe Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, has again described the tenure extension granted by Governor Ademola Adeleke to the vice-chancellor of the state university as setting a bad precedent for other state governors of the federation.It will be recalled that Governor Adeleke announced the extension on August 31, 2026, during the inauguration of the reconstituted Governing Council of UNIOSUN.Following the announcement, the state House of Assembly amended the UNI
  
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• Don’t leave politics to opportunists, Fayemi tells Catholics

  13-09-2026 11:22 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Shina Abubakar, OsogboOSOGBO — Former Ekiti State Governor, Dr Kayode Fayemi, has urged Nigerian Catholics to actively participate in politics rather than withdraw from the political process because of the perception that politics is a “dirty game”.Fayemi made the call while speaking at the plenary of the Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria, CBCN, at Our Lady and St. Kizito Pastoral Centre, Oke-Gada, Ede, Osun State.Speaking on the theme, “Faith in Action: Empoweri
  
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• Insurance firm moves to cover festive travellers

  13-09-2026 11:21 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Rosemary Iwunze & Dickson OmobolaLeading insurance provider and member of Leadway Group, Leadway Assurance, has created a seasonal insurance product targeting millions of Nigerians in the diaspora and international visitors expected to travel to the country during festive periods, particularly the forthcoming Detty December.The coverage is against risks including road accidents, medical expenses, loss of personal belongings and third-party liabilities.Data showed that 4.3 million interna
  
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• UK verdict: CSOs demand fresh trial of Diezani in Nigeria

  13-09-2026 11:12 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Gabriel EwepuABUJA — Civil society organisations, CSOs, have called for a fresh trial of former Minister of Petroleum Resources, Diezani Alison-Madueke, in Nigeria following her acquittal by the Southwark Crown Court in London, United Kingdom.The CSOs — Africa Network for Environment and Economic Justice, ANEEJ; Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre, CISLAC; Human and Environmental Agenda, HEDA; Spotlight on Corruption; and CornerHouse UK — made the demand during a virt
  
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• FG moves to bridge unemployment gap

  13-09-2026 11:07 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Dickson OmobolaFederal Government has concluded plans to close the unemployment and underemployment gap, especially among young people, first-time jobseekers and those not currently in education.Figures from the National Bureau of Statistics, NBS, showed that Nigeria’s unemployment rate in the second quarter of 2024 declined to 4.3 per cent, with about 9,870,000 Nigerians presently unemployed.The underemployment rate also witnessed a 9.2 per cent decline in the second quarter of 2024.T
  
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• Police rescue 3 kidnap victims, apprehend 57 suspects in Anambra

  13-09-2026 11:02 via vanguardngr.com
  
  The Anambra Police Command says it has rescued three kidnap victims and arrested 57 suspects in connection with kidnapping, armed robbery, cult-related violence, murder and other offences in the state.The Commissioner of Police (CP) in the state, Mr Nnanna Ama, disclosed this on Friday, during an operational visit to the command Headquarters in Awka, by the Assistant Inspector-General (AIG) zone 13, Ukpo, Mr Miller Dantawye.“The command has rescued three kidnapped victims and arrested 57 s
  
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• Messi strikes again but Nashville snatch late draw against Inter Miami

  13-09-2026 10:57 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Lionel Messi extended his incredible scoring streak against MLS-leaders Nashville on Saturday as Inter Miami battled to a 2-2 draw in their top-of-the-table Eastern Conference clash.Messi curled in a superb strike on 62 minutes at Miami’s Nu Stadium to fire Inter into a 2-1 lead but Nashville grabbed a share of the points after striker Sam Surridge bundled in an injury-time equaliser.The 39-year-old Messi has now scored a remarkable 17 goals in 14 games against Nashville in all competitio
  
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• 2027: I supported Peter Obi in 2023, he never gave me N1 — Kawas

  13-09-2026 10:55 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Enitan AbdultawabABUJA — Archbishop Leonard Bature Kawas, a leader of the Charismatic Bishops, has defended his political activities, saying he supported Peter Obi’s presidential bid in 2023 without receiving any financial reward from the former Anambra State governor.Kawas spoke during an appearance on Arise TV’s Prime Time programme while responding to criticism of his involvement in politics and the controversy surrounding the recent endorsement of President Bola Ahmed T
  
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• How fake ‘Okada’ rider trapped 35 women in Bauchi

  13-09-2026 10:36 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Christopher Ameh, BauchiBAUCHI — The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested a 53-year-old man, Gambo Hassan, alias “Anahaka”, over alleged kidnapping, rape, armed robbery and unlawful possession of an offensive weapon in Bauchi metropolis.Hassan, a resident of Igbo Quarters, Bauchi, was arrested on September 11, 2026, at about 8:45 p.m. by operatives of the ‘B’ Division, GRA, during a routine patrol along Adamu Jumba Road.The Police Public Relations Officer, S
  
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• 2027: Women make up just 9% of 1,303 candidates on INEC’s final Senate list

  13-09-2026 10:30 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Omeiza AjayiABUJA: Women account for only 123 of the 1,303 candidates cleared by the Independent National Electoral Commission INEC to contest the 109 senatorial seats nationwide in the 2027 National Assembly elections, representing roughly nine percent of the total field, according to the commission’s final list of candidates.The document, which captures the names, parties, ages, gender and qualifications of candidates drawn from 22 political parties across the 36 states and the Feder
  
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• Troops arrest suspected kidnapper, recover AK-47

  13-09-2026 10:16 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Kingsley OmonobiBENIN — Troops of the 4 Brigade, Nigerian Army, under Operation Wabaizigan, have arrested a suspected kidnapper and recovered an AK-47 rifle and ammunition during a targeted operation along the Benin–Sapele Road in Ikpoba-Okha Local Government Area of Edo State.The Army, in a statement, said the suspect, identified as Olamide Oyeniyi, was arrested on September 12, 2026, at Obaretin Community while troops were conducting operations to disrupt criminal activities an
  
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• SERAP gives INEC 7 days to account for ₦126bn ‘diverted electoral funds’ or face legal action

  13-09-2026 10:13 via vanguardngr.com
  
  The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has given the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) seven days to “account for over ₦126.46 billion in public funds appropriated for electoral operations but allegedly diverted, lost, mismanaged or otherwise unaccounted for.”The funds relate to the procurement of ballot boxes, electoral devices and materials, sensitive materials and result sheets, vehicles, accreditation devices, audit and consultancy serv
  
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• 2027: Why I said Obi, Atiku lack capacity to fix Nigeria  —  Baba-Ahmed

  13-09-2026 08:46 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Former Labour Party vice-presidential candidate, Datti Baba-Ahmed, has explained his recent statement that Peter Obi and Atiku Abubakar lack the capacity to fix Nigeria if elected president in 2027.Baba-Ahmed said his comments were made in the interest of fairness, arguing that he did not want to give any of President Bola Tinubu’s major challengers an undue advantage by asking the president to step down.He made the clarification while speaking on the Naija Unfiltered Podcast, following c
  
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• Obi still my boss; I could have helped him out in Benue — Baba-Ahmed

  13-09-2026 08:25 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Former Labour Party vice-presidential candidate, Datti Baba-Ahmed, has described Peter Obi as his “boss”, saying he could have assisted the former Anambra State governor during the recent incident in Benue if he had been contacted.Baba-Ahmed made the clarification while reacting to criticism over his recent statement that none of the presidential candidates seeking to replace President Bola Tinubu in 2027, including Obi, has the capacity to fix Nigeria.Speaking on the Naija Unfilter
  
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• Bishop, one other Nigerian killed in S/Africa, Fani-Kayode demands justice 

  13-09-2026 06:25 via vanguardngr.com
  
  •Death toll rises to eight in eight months By Favour Ulebor, AbujaNigerian High Commissioner Designate to South Africa, Chief Femi Fani-Kayode, has called on the South African Government to protect Nigerians in the country and bring those responsible for the killing of Nigerian nationals to justice.In a statement on Saturday, he expressed shock over the recent murders of two Nigerians; Bishop Michael Taiwo Fakunle and Mr. James Uchechukwu Nwankwo in Johannesburg, saying the
  
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• More hardship for Nigerians as petrol, diesel prices rise again

  13-09-2026 06:14 via vanguardngr.com
  
  •Dangote notifies customers of 6.7% increaseBy Udeme Akpan, Energy EditorNigerians are poised for fresh hardship as the increase in petrol and diesel prices threatens to trigger another wave of higher costs across the economy.Specifically,   Abuja and other northern cities are set to face prices as rising crude oil prices and transportation costs increase the cost of supplying petroleum products to inland markets.This followed the decision of Dangote Petroleum Refinery
  
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• Obi attack backlash: Nothing must happen to our son– Igbo leaders, others

  13-09-2026 06:12 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Steve Oko, Emmanuel Iheaka & Jeff AgbodoThe reported attack and obstruction of the convoy of presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Mr Peter Obi, in Benue State has triggered fresh anxiety in the South-East, with Igbo leaders and socio-cultural organisations warning that nothing should happen to the former Anambra State governor.They warned that any further attack on Obi could deepen an already volatile political atmosphere and potentially trigger
  
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• ‘Ghost’ beneficiaries beneficiaries of N33/7bn cash transfer

  13-09-2026 06:08 via vanguardngr.com
  
  • Doubts over whether billions in benefits reached poor NigeriansBy Dele SobowaleThe N33.75 billion transfer controversy, now rocking the nation, is neither new, nor did the massive fraud stop in 2026.The well-oiled and entrenched mechanisms for transferring public funds, meant for poverty alleviation, into the bottomless pockets of public servants, continues till today as you are reading this story.Commentators on social media, main line print and electronic media are only now waking
  
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• Lobbying: Fresh storm over dollars spent by Tinubu, Atiku in US

  13-09-2026 06:03 via vanguardngr.com
  
  • President, ex-VP funds can support 56,000 businesses in NigeriaBy Nnamdi OjiegoMore than $10 million committed by the camps of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar to lobbying activities in the United States could have funded tens of thousands of micro and small businesses in Nigeria, findings revealed.This has raised questions about the opportunity cost of political and government spending amid widespread economic hardship.Publicly disclosed filings under
  
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• The truth FIFA must be told, by Patrick Omorodion

  13-09-2026 05:26 via vanguardngr.com
  
  The Holy Bible tells us in the book of Matthew 2:1–12 how the wise men came from the East following a star to find Jesus when he was born.It says they brought three gifts namely gold, frankincense, and myrrh which they presented to baby Jesus who they found in Bethlehem.We are not told from which particular country they took off from but the East is believed to be in one of today’s Middle East countries.Those biblical wise men, we are told, heard that a Messiah was born and were gui
  
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• Getting to the last mile, by Bisi Adeleye-Fayemi

  13-09-2026 05:18 via vanguardngr.com
  
  The annual Gender And Inclusion Summit, convened by the Policy Innovation Center (PIC) took place September 8th-9th. The theme for this year was ‘From Agenda to Action: Making Innovations Count for the Last Mile’. I chaired the Economic Inclusion session, and these are my remarks. I congratulate Dr Osasuyi Dirisu, Executive Director of PIC and the organisation’s leadership, for another excellent convening.I am delighted to be here for this year’s Gender and Inclusio
  
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• Wahab’s war on the waterways environment, infrastructure

  13-09-2026 05:10 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Adedayo OlalekanEvery rainy season, Lagos holds its breath. Streets vanish under brown water. Cars stall mid-bridge. Families wade home carrying what they can save. And every year, the same question resurfaces: who let this happen — and who, if anyone, is prepared to stop it?For decades, the honest answer was uncomfortable: almost no one. Lagos grew faster than its institutions could discipline it. Canals became building sites. Setbacks became shopfronts. Drainage channels, the very ve
  
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• Beyond the Shadows of 1993: Law, evidence and the sovereign will

  13-09-2026 05:06 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Echeta Babington OnuhHuman existence has always been accompanied by disagreement and controversy. Wherever people hold different views about what is right or wrong, just or unjust, desirable or dangerous, controversy is likely to emerge. It may arise from competing political convictions, different interpretations of historical events, conflicting values or incomplete information.In this sense, controversy is not necessarily a defect in human affairs. It can be a natural consequence of societ
  
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• Ember months of miracles, by Funmi Komolafe

  13-09-2026 05:01 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Beloved, we give God thanks for life.  Indeed thanksgiving for life should be done everyday.   For we do not own the air we breathe, it belongs to the Almighty God, the creator of heaven and earth.As we progress in the ember months, it should be seen as the months of pleasant surprises.The question is, what are your spiritual eyes seeing?  What you see is what you get.At a time like this that the year is drawing close to an end, you need to either be more serious with your p
  
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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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• Arise Tv and professional feedback, by Tonnie Iredia

  13-09-2026 04:35 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By providing a slot for feedback (responses and suggestions) many television stations in the past gave viewers a weekly opportunity to comment on the programmes they watched; the opportunity appears to have since been inadvertently blocked. As a result, these days, many people who have comments to make about any programme including how and when it was scheduled as well as the conduct of its anchor, moderator or presenter now pass such comments through group chats. Interestingly, most of the com
  
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• Former Gombe commissioner dumps APC, backs Pantami

  13-09-2026 02:31 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Joins PDP, endorses ex-minister for governorBy Ben Ngwakwe, GombeGOMBE — A former Commissioner of the Gombe State Independent Electoral Commission, Hon. Muhammad Ismail City, popularly known as Katukan Akko, has resigned his membership of the All Progressives Congress, APC, and declared support for the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, governorship aspiration of Professor Isa Ali Pantami.City, a former Executive Chairman of Akko Local Government Area and businessman, formally endorsed Pantam
  
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• Gombe commissions NYSC lodge, upgraded dispensary

  13-09-2026 02:28 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Says Navy intervention complements Inuwa Yahaya’s agendaBy Ben Ngwakwe, GombeGOMBE — The Gombe State Government has commissioned a newly constructed and furnished 10-bedroom Corps Members’ Lodge and an upgraded dispensary in Malam Sidi, Kwami Local Government Area of the state.The projects were executed under the Nigerian Navy Civil-Military Quick Intervention Projects in honour of Rear Admiral Sulaiman Haruna Abdullahi.Commissioning the facilities on behalf of Governor Muhamm
  
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• Northern governors mourn Bamanga Tukur

  13-09-2026 02:27 via vanguardngr.com
  
  ..Hail decades of service to NigeriaBy Ben Ngwakwe, GombeGOMBE — The Chairman of the Northern Nigeria Governors’ Forum, NNGF, and Governor of Gombe State, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, has expressed grief over the death of elder statesman, former Governor of the old Gongola State and former National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Alhaji Bamanga Tukur, Tafidan Adamawa.Yahaya, in a condolence message on behalf of his colleagues in the NNGF, described the death of the veteran
  
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• Houthi in Yemen bombs Saudi Arabia

  13-09-2026 00:34 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Houthi fighters in Yemen said they used drones and missiles to attack a military base in southern Saudi Arabia.The attack at the Sharurah base targeted “weapons depots and command and control centres that are managing the aggression against our nation and people”, Houthi military spokesman Yahya Saree wrote on X.The date of the operation was not specified. Clashes have increased this week between the Iran-allied Houthis and Yemeni government forces, which are backed by Riyadh.Vangua
  
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