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• The Emperor! By Donu Kogbara

  11-09-2026 03:57 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Nyesom Wike, the former Rivers Governor and current FCT Minister, has become the most visible, voluble and overbearing individual on the Nigerian political stage. He is more assertive and aggressive than his boss, Mr President. He hosts more pro-government media interactions, grants more interviews and issues more statements than the Minister of Information and presidential spokesmen. He is far, far louder than any other member of Tinubu’s cabinet. He boasts that APC would have won the re
  
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• How theatre assistant performed surgery in Cross River, nabbed

  13-09-2026 00:00 via vanguardngr.com
  
  The Police command in Cross River has arrested a theatre assistant over an alleged unauthorised hernia surgery performed on a 60-year-old man at a private clinic in Ekori, Yakurr LGA.Read Also: Abuja barber’s ‘surgery’ made child bleed to deathThe command said the patient, whose name was withheld, developed complications after undergoing the procedure on September 8 and was discharged the same day.The Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Sunday Eitokpah, disclosed this in a st
  
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• Mbappe scores two, as Real Madrid sink Rayo

  12-09-2026 23:21 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Kylian Mbappe struck twice to help Real Madrid smash Rayo Vallecano 4-1 on Saturday to pull level with Barcelona at the top of La Liga.Jose Mourinho’s side got back to winning ways after a defeat by Real Betis in their previous top-flight outing, with a convincing victory against neighbours Rayo.Jude Bellingham and Alvaro Carreras were also on target for Real Madrid, while Sergio Camello pulled one back for the visitors early in the second half.Champions Barcelona visit Levante on Sunday
  
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• US survive Spain scare to book World Cup final clash with France

  12-09-2026 23:17 via vanguardngr.com
  
  The United States will take on France in the final of the women’s basketball World Cup after a 76-66 win over Spain in the semi-finals in Berlin on Saturday.Underdogs Spain, whose best-ever result was reaching the 2014 final against the Americans, levelled the scores at 58-all at the end of the third quarter.The experience of the 11-time champions told in the final period, however, as the US outscored their opponents by 10 to seal victory.Led by 16 points from Breanna Stewart and 13
  
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• Ondo govt bans sales of unverified alcohol after ” Monkey Tail” kills 30

  12-09-2026 23:16 via vanguardngr.com
  
  —Orders statewide crackdownBy Dayo Johnson AkureThe Ondo State Government has banned the sale and distribution of unverified alcoholic drinks and other substances across the state.Governments decision followed the death of 30 persons and the hospitalisation of 50 others after consuming a local herbal alcoholic mixture, commonly called “monkey tail” in Odigbo Council Area of the state.In a statement, the Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Hon. Idowu Ajanaku, said the
  
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• Arsenal extend perfect Premier League start as Chelsea, Liverpool draw

  12-09-2026 23:13 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Arsenal extended a flawless start to their Premier League title defence thanks to Bruno Guimaraes’s stunning strike in a 2-0 win over Sunderland, while Chelsea, Liverpool and Tottenham were all held at home on Saturday.Newly-promoted Hull remain unbeaten and third in the table after a 2-2 draw at Stamford Bridge as Liverpool failed to find a way past struggling Fulham in a goalless encounter.Tottenham’s wait for a league goal goes on despite a £300 million ($405 million) splur
  
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• Peter Obi is clueless, overrated — Onanuga

  12-09-2026 22:52 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Johnbosco Agbakwuru, AbujaBayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Information and Strategy, on Saturday said the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) in the 2027 election, Peter Obi, is overhyped and overrated.Mr Onanuga also described the 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate as clueless.Onanuga made the remarks in a post on his verified X handle, @aonanuga1956, adding that Obi, who governed Anambra State for eight years, was a failure.He wrot
  
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• U-20 Women’s World Cup: Falconets target victory against New Caledonia

  12-09-2026 22:41 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Moses Aduku, Head Coach of Nigeria’s U-20 women’s national team, Falconets, says his players are determined to secure victory against New Caledonia in their final Group F match at the ongoing tournament.The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Falconets will face New Caledonia at 2 p.m. at Stadion Miejski LKS in their final Group F match Sunday in Lodz, Poland.The ​‌‍‍‍‍⁠⁠‌‍⁠‌‌⁠‌⁠‌‌&#
  
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• Coutinho set to join Neymar at Santos

  12-09-2026 22:21 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Former Liverpool playmaker Philippe Coutinho has joined Santos, team-mate Neymar announced on Saturday, although his new club has yet to officially confirm the move.Coutinho, 34, has been without a club since leaving Vasco da Gama in February, citing mental burnout.“We’re very happy that you’re here,” Neymar said on social media, with a video showing Coutinho alongside Santos players and coaches.“Our squad and our fans will welcome you with arms wide open.”Ac
  
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• Adebayo mourns Tukur, recalls business partnership

  12-09-2026 22:21 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Dayo Johnson
  AKURE — The 2027 presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Adewole Adebayo, has mourned the death of former governor of old Gongola State and former national chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Bamanga Tukur.Adebayo described Tukur, who died at 90, as an accomplished statesman whose contributions to Nigeria and Africa spanned public administration, business, politics and continental economic cooperation.In a condolence message on Saturday, Ad
  
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• Celine Dion kicks off first full concert in six years

  12-09-2026 22:06 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Celine Dion on Saturday kicked off her first full concert in six years in Paris, as she returned to the stage after battling a rare neurological disorder.Wearing a strapless black gown, the 58-year-old French-Canadian singer was visibly moved as she sang her 1990s French-language ballad “On ne change pas” (“One doesn’t change”) to a crowd of some 30,000 fans.She paused briefly and was overcome with emotion as she made her much-awaited comeback, after Stiff Person S
  
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• Intersociety raises alarm over Anambra gully erosion

  12-09-2026 21:57 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Calls for closure of illegal sand mining sitesBy Jeff AgbodoAWKA — The International Society for Civil Liberties and Rule of Law, Intersociety, has raised the alarm over what it described as devastating gully erosion at Ugo Community in Aguata Local Government Area of Anambra State.The group, in a petition to Governor Chukwuma Soludo, copied to security agencies, the town union leadership and the traditional ruler of the community, said the erosion menace had claimed no fewer than 10 live
  
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• 2027: Defence Minister rallies support for Tinubu, Uba Sani

  12-09-2026 21:50 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Preaches national unity, peaceful coexistenceBy Ibrahim Hassan-WuyoKADUNA — The Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa (rtd.), has rallied support for the re-election of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Kaduna State Governor, Senator Uba Sani, ahead of the 2027 general elections.Musa spoke in Kaduna while meeting local government coordinators of GCG Musawah 4 PBAT 2027, a political mobilisation structure established to support the Tinubu and Uba Sani administrations.A statement signe
  
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• Onoh asks Wike to join APC or step aside

  12-09-2026 21:47 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Says ‘Rainbow Coalition’ threatens APC’s 2027 chancesBy Dennis AgboABUJA — Former South-East spokesman to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Denge Josef Onoh, has urged Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, to formally join the All Progressives Congress, APC, or step aside from the party’s affairs.Onoh, who is also Chairman of the Forum of Former Members of the Enugu State House of Assembly, described the political alignment being promoted by Wike as a
  
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• Benue killings: HURIWA demands Alia’s resignation

  12-09-2026 21:39 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Urges Tinubu to strengthen security operationsBy Chioma ObinnaABUJA — The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria, HURIWA, has called for the resignation of Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia, over what it described as his administration’s failure to adequately protect lives and property amid persistent attacks and killings in the state.HURIWA’s demand followed the latest attack on Ayilamo community in Tombo Ward, Logo Local Government Area, where 11 people, including fou
  
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• Nigeria will miss Tukur’s experience — Ibori

  12-09-2026 21:34 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Dapo AkinrefonFormer Delta State Governor, Chief James Ibori, has mourned the death of former National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Alhaji Bamanga Tukur, who died at the age of 90.Tukur, a former governor of the old Gongola State, also served as Minister of Industries during the military administration of the late General Sani Abacha.He is expected to be buried in Yola on Sunday.Ibori, in a condolence statement, described Tukur as a patriotic Nigerian who served the country
  
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• Okene Anglican Diocese explains ‘ban’ on immediate burials

  12-09-2026 21:26 via vanguardngr.com
  
  …Says resolution does not apply to allBy Omeiza AjayiABUJA — The Diocese of Okene, Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion), has clarified its recent resolution setting a minimum two-week period before burial arrangements are concluded, saying the directive does not apply to families of deceased persons whose children are “truly incapacitated.”In a rejoinder dated September 12, 2026, signed by the Clerical Synod Secretary, Venerable Godwin Omanyin, and Balogun Adinoyi Aug
  
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• Tottenham remain goalless, booed by fans after Everton stalemate

  12-09-2026 21:03 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Tottenham were booed off after their goalless start to the Premier League season stretched to a fourth match following Saturday’s dismal 0-0 draw against Everton.Roberto De Zerbi’s expensively assembled side have made a wretched opening to the new campaign and they were easily held by Everton in north London.Tottenham have taken two points from their first four matches, with their only goals this season coming against second tier Charlton in the League Cup.Their search for a goal ta
  
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• Nigeria reaffirms support for WTO, multilateralism at BRICS summit

  12-09-2026 20:17 via vanguardngr.com
  
  — As VP Shettima hails Nigerian diaspora’s global contributionsBy Johnbosco Agbakwuru, AbujaThe Nigerian government has reaffirmed its commitment to the World Trade Organisation (WTO) and the multilateral trading system, saying no country can prosper in isolation from the global community.The Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, who restated the nation’s position, assured that Nigeria would continue to support the WTO in strengthening multilateralism and promoting a global
  
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• ‘Tired’ Liverpool must adapt to schedule, says Iraola

  12-09-2026 20:12 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Andoni Iraola said it was obvious Liverpool suffered from fatigue in a 0-0 draw at home to Fulham on Saturday, but insisted his players have to adapt to a gruelling schedule.Less than three days on from beating Atletico Madrid 2-1 in their Champions League opener, the Reds were comfortably held at bay by a Fulham side that had lost each of their first three Premier League games under Alvaro Arbeloa.“Our players were tired,” said Iraola. “We cannot hide it. I think it’s t
  
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• 2027: Tinubu, Atiku, Obi, 15 others make INEC final presidential candidates’ list

  12-09-2026 20:04 via vanguardngr.com
  
  The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has published the final list of presidential candaidates and their running mates for the January 2027 general elections.The ​‌‍‍‍‍⁠⁠‌‍⁠‌‍​‍​⁠‌​list, signed by the Secretary to the Commission, Rose Oriaran-Anthony, released on Saturday in Abuja, featured candidates sponsored by 18 political parties competing for the office.The News Agency of Nigeria
  
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• UNIOSUN always complies with FG/ASUU agreement – Osun govt

  12-09-2026 19:53 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Shina AbubakarOsun State Government has described Osun State University (UNIOSUN) as a leading implementer of the 2025 Federal Government of Nigeria–ASUU Agreement, adding that this was done even before its implementation by the Federal Government.In a statement by the Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, Oluomo Kolapo Alimi, the government added that the UNIOSUN law is a domesticated version of the Federal Universities Act.The government thereafter rejected what it d
  
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• UNN sued over Peter Obi’s academic records

  12-09-2026 19:39 via vanguardngr.com
  
  A Labour Party (LP) chieftain, Abayomi Arabambi, has sued the University of Nigeria Nsukka (UNN) over the alleged refusal to release details of the academic record of Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC).Arabambi, in a fresh suit, said he had requested a certified true copy (CTC) of Obi’s certificate number D000198 in respect of a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy issued in 1984 in line with the Freedom of Information Act, but the institution turned
  
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• LP chieftain sues UNN over alleged refusal to release Obi’s academic records

  12-09-2026 19:39 via vanguardngr.com
  
  A Labour Party (LP) chieftain, Abayomi Arabambi, has sued the University of Nigeria Nsukka (UNN) over the alleged refusal to release details of the academic record of Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC).Arabambi, in a fresh suit, said he had requested a certified true copy (CTC) of Obi’s certificate number D000198 in respect of a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy issued in 1984 in line with the Freedom of Information Act, but the institution turned
  
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• Bamanga Tukur to be buried Sunday in Adamawa – Family

  12-09-2026 19:18 via vanguardngr.com
  
  The family of the late National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Alhaji Bamanga Tukur, has fixed Sunday for the burial of the elder statesman.Tukur’s son,​‌‍‍‍‍⁠⁠‌‍⁠‌‌⁠‍‌‍‌​ who is also the Secretary to the State Government of Adamawa, Auwal, announced this in a statement issued in Yola on Saturday.The younger Tukur, who said that his father died on Saturday in Abuja, added that th
  
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• Tinubu edges Obi by 1,067 responses in Oxford-Metro poll

  12-09-2026 19:05 via vanguardngr.com
  
  President Bola Tinubu finished ahead of Peter Obi by 1,067 responses in the Oxford–Metro Analytics’ National Trust Poll.The ​‌‍‍‍‍⁠⁠‌‍⁠‌‌⁠‍​​‌​poll, which closed on Sept. 7, recorded a total of 69,110 approved and unflagged responses in its final analytical dataset.Tinubu received 24,469 responses, representing 35.41 per cent of the total responses, while Obi polled 23,402, representing
  
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• INEC final list confirms Yahaya Bello as APC candidate for Kogi Central

  12-09-2026 19:01 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Omeiza AjayiThe Independent National Electoral Commission INEC has released its final list of candidates for the Kogi Central, Kogi East and Kogi West senatorial districts ahead of the January 2027 presidential and National Assembly elections, confirming former Governor Yahaya Bello as the candidate of the All Progressives Congress APC for the Kogi Central seat.The list, containing a total of 42 candidates across the three senatorial districts, was signed by the Secretary of INEC, Rose Oriar
  
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• Iraq closes three border crossings with Iran after drone launch

  12-09-2026 18:57 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Iraq closed three border crossings with Iran on Saturday, officials told AFP, after a drone attack on a Saudi Arabian pipeline that both Riyadh and Baghdad said was launched from Iraq.Following the Friday night attack, Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi dismissed the military commander in Missan province, on the Iran border, after authorities determined that the drones had been launched from there.Two Iraqi security sources told AFP on Saturday that drone launchers were found near a border cross
  
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• France sink Germany to reach first women’s basketball World Cup final

  12-09-2026 18:52 via vanguardngr.com
  
  France are through to the final of the women’s basketball World Cup for the first time after a 86-64 victory over host nation Germany on Saturday.Gabby Williams top scored with 22 points for the Olympic silver medalists, who kept their unbeaten record at the tournament alive before Sunday’s decider in Berlin.The US-born Williams, who also topped the assist charts with five and with four had the most steals, was the constant threat on both ends of the floor for the French.France are
  
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• Bamanga Tukur’s last wish for PDP was keep flag flying – Turaki camp

  12-09-2026 18:46 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Luminous JannamikeThe Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Interim National Working Committee-led by Kabiru Turaki, SAN, on Saturday mourned the party’s former National Chairman, Alhaji Bamanga Tukur, who died at 90, recalling that the elder statesman’s final message to the party was a call to keep its flag flying and preserve its place as Nigeria’s truly national political platform.According to the PDP INWC, Tukur’s death marked the loss of not just a former national chair
  
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