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• UK ex-doctor charged with sex offences against 38 patients

  06-12-2025 14:01 via vanguardngr.com
  A former UK doctor faces dozens of charges linked to alleged sexual offences against 38 patients who were in his care, including a child under 13, prosecutors have announced.Nathaniel Spencer, 38, was charged with “a number of serious sexual offences allegedly carried out against patients while he was working as a doctor” in central England, regional prosecutor Ben Samples said Friday.They include “assault by penetration and sexual assault against a ch
  
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• Insecurity: Navy recruits 1,962 ratings

  06-12-2025 17:56 via vanguardngr.com
  The Nigerian Navy on Saturday completed the recruitment of 1,962 ratings to support ongoing joint military operations across the country.The Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Adm. Idi Abbas, inducted the sailors at the Batch 37 Passing Out Parade of the Nigerian Navy Basic Training School (NNBTS), Onne, in Rivers.He said that the new ratings would serve in warships to combat oil theft and sea piracy, adding, “they will also support ground forces in counter-insurgency and other security operation
  
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• Ex-Army chief Yahaya dismisses links to financing terrorism

  06-12-2025 17:43 via vanguardngr.com
  Former Chief of Army Staff, retired Lt.-Gen. Faruk Yahaya, has dismissed as false and malicious allegations linking him to individuals purportedly involved in terrorism financing.The allegation, credited to retired Maj.-Gen. Danjuma Ali-Keffi and published by Sahara Reporters, claimed the former army chief had ties to suspected terror financiers.But Yahaya, in a statement issued on his behalf by retired Brig.-Gen. Sani Usman, on Saturday in Abuja, described the claims as “spurious, basele
  
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• Omisore calls APC Screening a ‘Joke,’ fingers Tinubu’s minister over mass disqualification

  06-12-2025 17:38 via vanguardngr.com
  By Omeiza AjayiABUJA: The crisis rocking the All Progressives Congress APC in Osun State deepened on Saturday after six of the seven disqualified governorship aspirants, led by former National Secretary of the party, Senator Iyiola Omisore, rejected the decision of the screening panel, describing it as a politically-motivated hatchet job that threatens the party’s electoral chances.Only two of the nine aspirants who appeared before the screening committee were cleared, while seven—i
  
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• Tinubu’s ambassadorial list shows Nigeria rising  to global resonance — APC

  06-12-2025 17:35 via vanguardngr.com
  The Lagos State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) says the nomination of new ambassadors by President Bola Tinubu marks Nigeria’s renewed push for global influence.Lagos APC spokesman, Seye Oladejo, in a statement on Saturday in Lagos, said the move reflects a strategic shift in Nigeria’s diplomacy.“With this list, Nigeria is moving from national renewal to global resonance,” he said.He described the nominees as a blend of experience, patriotism and diplomat
  
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• Harrison Gwamnishu: Fresh claims emerge as online controversy deepens

  06-12-2025 17:23 via vanguardngr.com
  By Efe OnodjaeFresh details have continued to complicate the online storm surrounding human rights activist, Harrison Gwamnishu, following new assertions credited to his lawyer amid investigations into a ransom-delivery operation in Edo State.The latest twist emerged after Ossai Ovie Success, Senior Special Assistant to the Delta State Governor, shared an account on his Facebook page reportedly obtained from Gwamnishu’s lawyer. The narrative comes at a time when social media has been awas
  
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• Rivers Assembly: PDP moves to sack defectors

  06-12-2025 17:15 via vanguardngr.com
  By Luminous Jannamike, AbujaTHE Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has escalated its push to reclaim the seats of some Rivers State lawmakers who have announced their defection from the party for a second time, saying it will now trigger constitutional measures to retrieve the mandates the legislators ‘abandoned.’The party framed the repeated defections as a deliberate affront to the legislature and a violation of the 1999 Constitution.In a statement signed by its National Publicity Sec
  
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• CAC moves against illegal PoS operators, sets Jan. 1 compliance deadline

  06-12-2025 16:50 via vanguardngr.com
  The Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) has announced a nationwide enforcement exercise to end the operations of unregistered Point-of-Sale (PoS) agents across the country.The CAC in a statement signed by its management, directed all operators to regularise their businesses before Jan. 1, 2026.The commission said the directive became necessary following the rising number of PoS operators conducting business without registration.According to the statement, this is in violation of the Companies an
  
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• Rising number of APC governors shows Nigerians’ trust  – Sanwo-Olu

  06-12-2025 16:43 via vanguardngr.com
  Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State, host of the just-ended Progressive Governors Forum (PGF), has commended APC governors for commitment to national development.The News Agency of Nigeria NAN reports that PGF is a body of All Progressives Congress governors.Sanwo-Olu described their deliberations as reaffirmation of loyalty to APC and commitment to President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda.Sanwo-Olu spoke on Saturday at the closing session of the two-day meeting in Lagos.He said he
  
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• IBB to Northern Leaders: Embrace late Usman-Katsina’s vision of unity 

  06-12-2025 16:39 via vanguardngr.com
  Former military president, General Ibrahim Babangida, IBB, has urged Northern leaders to embrace the vision of late Gen. Hassan Usman-Katsina’s vision of  peace, unity and self-reliance.Read Also: 2027: IBB gives Turaki tough mandate to rebuild PDPBabangida made the call during the second edition of the late Gen. Hassan Usman Katsina Memorial Conference organised by the New Vision Development Initiative (NEVDI) in Kaduna.According to him, reflecting on the sacrifices of leaders like
  
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• Emefiele denies terrorism financing allegation

  06-12-2025 16:19 via vanguardngr.com
  Former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, Mr. Godwin Emefiele, has denied allegation of financing terrorism, describing it as mischievous and malicious.Emefiele was reacting to media reports naming him among alleged financiers of terrorism in Nigeria.In a statement on Saturday, December 6, 2025, Emefiele stated that “categorically and unequivocally that this claim is entirely fabricated, baseless, and a deliberate attempt to malign my name, mislead the public, and sow confusion
  
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• We’ll not deny our youths quality education – Fubara affirms

  06-12-2025 16:06 via vanguardngr.com
  …promises improved funding for RSUBy Davies Iheamnachor, PORT HARCOURTRivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has said his administration would not deny youths of the state quality education.Fubara also reiterated his administration’s commitment to ensuring stable and improved funding for the Rivers State University, RSU, as part of an ongoing drive to strengthen the education sector across the state.The Governor spoke on Saturday at the combined 37th and 38th convocation cer
  
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• Onigbongbo LCDA empowers 500 residents with grants, tools

  06-12-2025 16:00 via vanguardngr.com
  No fewer than 500 persons in the Onigbongbo Local Council Development Area of Lagos State have received support items such as cash grants, sewing machines, grinding machines, freezers, among others, from the Executive Chairman of the LCDA, Moyosore Adebanjo.Adebanjo, who reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to turning challenges into opportunities for residents, said the empowerment items provided were tools for building long-term, sustainable livelihoods.He also announced the forth
  
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• Apapa Customs intercepts 25.5kg of cocaine from Brazilian ship

  06-12-2025 15:52 via vanguardngr.com
  By Godwin OritseThe Apapa Command of the Nigeria Customs Service has uncovered 25.5kg of cocaine onboard a Brazilian vessel, MV San Anthonio.The illicit substance, packed into 24 parcels or slabs, was concealed in five bags discovered during an intelligence-led Customs inspection, a development that has led to the detention of the ship.In a statement signed by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, Suleiman Isah, a Chief Superintendent of Customs, the Comptroller Emmanuel Oshoba,Customs
  
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• Progressive Govs Forum passes vote of confidence on Tinubu

  06-12-2025 15:45 via vanguardngr.com
  By Olasunkanmi AkoniThe Progressive Governors Forum, PGF, has passed a vote of confidence on President Bola Tinubu’s administration, as well as support for his Renewed Hope Agenda and re-election in 2027.Read Also: Ndume urges Tinubu to withdraw ambassadorial listAlso, the forum called on Nigerians to remain calm in the face of the insecurity challenge, as governments are taking holistic measures to tackle the challenge.Chairman of the PGF, and Governor of Imo State, Hope Uzodimma, made t
  
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• Arsenal’s 18-match unbeaten run ends at Aston Villa

  06-12-2025 15:38 via vanguardngr.com
  Emiliano Buendia shattered Arsenal’s 18-match unbeaten run with the last-gasp strike that sealed Aston Villa’s dramatic 2-1 win over the Premier League leaders on Saturday.Mikel Arteta’s side fell behind to Matty Cash’s first half goal at Villa Park before Leandro Trossard came off the bench to equalise for Arsenal after the interval.A pulsating clash featured squandered chances for both teams before Argentine winger Buendia capitalised on sloppy Arsenal defending to bag
  
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• Mbappe on way to making Real Madrid history like Ronaldo – Alonso

  06-12-2025 15:06 via vanguardngr.com
  French superstar Kylian Mbappe is close to making history at Real Madrid like his idol Cristiano Ronaldo, said his coach Xabi Alonso on Saturday.After finishing last season in top form and starting the current campaign superbly, Mbappe has netted 55 goals with Real Madrid in 2025 and is just four away from matching the record set in 2013 by Ronaldo of 59, as the club’s top scorer in a calendar year.Mbappe has been increasingly compared to all-time top Madrid goalscorer Ronaldo by the Span
  
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• Reforms must improve lives, protect dignity, expand opportunities – APC governors

  06-12-2025 15:00 via vanguardngr.com
  The Progressive Governors Forum (PGF) on Saturday ended a two-day strategic meeting in Lagos with a reaffirmed commitment to President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda.The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that PGF is a body of All Progressives Congress (APC) state governors.The Chairman of the forum and Governor of Imo, Sen. Hope Uzodinma, said the meeting provided a platform for the governors to review the nation’s political, economic and social direction, deepen coordination
  
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• 10 African countries with best road quality in 2025

  06-12-2025 14:36 via vanguardngr.com
  By Favour OsahGood roads don’t just move cars. They move trade, jobs, and daily life. In 2025, a few African countries stood out for building and maintaining some of the best road networks on the continent.
  Here’s how they ranked and what it means for people who live or travel there.
  Namibia
  Namibia has the best roads in Africa again this year. International reports gave it a road quality score of 5.6 out of 7. Long stretches of tarred highways link towns like Windhoek and Walvis Ba
  
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• Saudi Arabia ready to fund Salah’s transfer from Liverpool 

  06-12-2025 14:26 via vanguardngr.com
  The Saudi Pro League is ready to bankroll a move for Mohamed Salah if the Liverpool forward indicates he’s open to leaving Anfield.Salah, 33, has been benched for Liverpool’s last two Premier League matches under manager Arne Slot. While his omission has raised eyebrows, club captain Virgil van Dijk was blunt: “It’s not like you have unlimited credit.”Salah was previously the subject of a £150 million bid from Ittihad Jeddah in 2023, and also held discus
  
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• Nigeria risks global embarrassment as Reps, CSOs demand 182 special seats

  06-12-2025 14:25 via vanguardngr.com
  By Gift ChapiOdekina, AbujaNigeria is facing renewed pressure to address its poor record on women’s political representation as the House of Representatives, in collaboration with civil society organisations, pushes for the creation of 182 constitutionally reserved seats for women across federal and state legislatures.At a strategic media parley in Abuja, the House of Representatives, the TOS Foundation, and the National Secretariat for the Reserved Seats for Women Bill Campaign Coalition
  
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• Former PDP spokesperson, Ologbondiyan announces exit from party

  06-12-2025 14:23 via vanguardngr.com
  Former National Publicity Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Kola Ologbondiyan, has officially resigned from the party, ending a long period of involvement in its national leadership and political activities.Ologbondiyan confirmed his departure in a letter addressed to the PDP Chairman of Okekoko Ward (Ward 09) in Kabba/Bunu Local Government Area of Kogi State. The letter, dated December 5, 2025, was also shared publicly on his X social media account on Saturday.In the corresponde
  
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• Allegations against Gen. Buratai false, unsubstantiated — SK Usman

  06-12-2025 14:13 via vanguardngr.com
  By Ibrahim Hassan-WuyoA strong rebuttal has been issued in response to an online publication alleging links between former Chief of Army Staff and immediate past Nigerian Ambassador to the Republic of Benin, Lieutenant General Tukur Yusufu Buratai (rtd) CFR, and individuals purported to be terrorism financiers.In a statement signed by Brigadier General Sani Kukasheka Usman (rtd), the claims—attributed to an online platform and reportedly based on comments by a retired Major General—
  
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• Troops rescue 14 kidnapped victims in Enugu–Benue border forest

  06-12-2025 14:05 via vanguardngr.com
  Troops of the Nigerian Army under Operation UDO KA (OPUK) have rescued 14 kidnapped persons during a clearance operation at Orokam Forest, bordering the Udenu Local Government Area of Enugu State and Ogbadigbo in Benue.A credible military source told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Saturday that the victims were abducted while returning from a burial over the weekend.He said the victims were freed on Friday after troops and a vigilance group’s personnel stormed the hideout, acting on
  
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• People who fight over N1,000 from Baba determine party candidates – Politician-turned cleric

  06-12-2025 13:58 via vanguardngr.com
  The Presiding Pastor of Livingspring Chapel International, Femi Emmanuel, has said that good Nigerians are not where the decisions are made, so people who fight over N1,000 “from Baba”, select delegates who then elect candidates.Read Also: Ndume urges Tinubu to withdraw ambassadorial listPastor Emmanuel said this in an interview with journalists on Saturday in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital.Recall that Femi Emmanuel was Deputy Speaker of the Oyo State House of Assembly.He told journa
  
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• 2025: A roller‑coaster of soured love, drama and surprises in Nigerian showbiz

  06-12-2025 13:53 via vanguardngr.com
  By Benjamin Njoku2025 was expected to be a year of Afrobeats dominating the global stage, grand shows, red‑carpet events and cinematic spectacles. Instead, the Nigerian entertainment landscape delivered a steady stream of drama, intrigue and broken hearts.The final quarter of the year was especially chaotic, serving up a hot platter of controversies that ranged from marital sagas and on‑set fights to social‑media uproars.Ned Nwoko and  Regina DanielsThe most r
  
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• Ex-COAS, Buratai rejects ‘baseless, malicious’ reports linking him to terror financing

  06-12-2025 13:49 via vanguardngr.com
  By: Kingsley OmonobiFormer Nigerian Ambassador to the Republic of Benin and one-time Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Tukur Yusufu Buratai (rtd), has strongly dismissed a recent online media (Sahara Reporters) publication linking him to individuals alleged to be terrorism financiers.In a statement issued by Brigadier General Sani Kukasheka Usman (rtd), on behalf of the retired army chief, the allegations were described as “false, unfounded, mischievous, and a deliberate smear campa
  
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• Africa faces rising outbreaks of cholera, mpox, Marburg – CDC warns

  06-12-2025 13:43 via vanguardngr.com
  Africa is grappling with increasing public health threats amid overstretched resources and persistent gaps in preparedness, the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has said.Prof. Yap Boum, Incident Manager for Health Emergencies at Africa CDC, gave the alert during the agency’s weekly virtual press briefing.He gave the alert as the CDC released data showing rising outbreaks of cholera, mpox and Marburg virus across the continent.Boum noted that the Africa Health
  
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• AFCON 2025 Watchlist: 5 young players to keep an eye on

  06-12-2025 13:41 via vanguardngr.com
  By Enitan AbdultawabAs anticipation builds for AFCON 2025, all eyes are turning to the emerging stars poised to shape the tournament’s storyline.The 35th edition of Africa’s premier football competition, scheduled to run from December 21, 2025, to January 18, 2026, promises to spotlight a host of amazing talents who possess the potential to become the next best things in Africa and the world.In this article, Vanguard gathers five (5) young players to watch in this edition of the Afr
  
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• From January unregistered POS terminals ‘ll be seized; fintechs on watchlist – CAC

  06-12-2025 13:34 via vanguardngr.com
  The Corporate Affairs Commission, CAC, said unregistered point of sale, PoS, operators will be shut down from January 1, 2026. Also, financial technology, Fintechs, firms enabling illegal activities are on the Commission’s watchlist.Read Also: CBN scraps cash deposit limits, raises weekly withdrawal thresholdCAC made the announcement in a statement on Saturday. It described the surge in unregistered POS terminals as a “reckless practice”.According to CAC, the reckless pra
  
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