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• WHO, FCDO laud Mbah’s remarkable, strategic investments in health system dev

  10-11-2025 19:27 via vanguardngr.com
  …Donate vehicles, equipment, other items to Enugu Colleges of Nursing…Cite administration’s health infrastructure, digital, human resource transformations…As Mbah plans more infrastructural transformation in health training institutionsThe World Health Organization (WHO) and the United Kingdom Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) have donated vehicles, equipment, and various training items to the Enugu State Colleges of Nursing at Park Lane, Enugu, and
  
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• Man City edge Real Madrid 2-1 to leave Alonso on brink

  10-12-2025 23:29 via vanguardngr.com
  Manchester City came from behind to beat Real Madrid 2-1 on Wednesday in the Champions League and leave Xabi Alonso’s position as coach of the Spanish giants in grave danger.Without injured superstar Kylian Mbappe, Madrid took the lead through Rodrygo but Nico O’Reilly and an Erling Haaland penalty secured Pep Guardiola’s City the three points.Spanish media reported in the lead-up to the game that a defeat would seal Alonso’s fate as Madrid coach, although his team&rsquo
  
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• Trump says had ‘pretty strong words’ with Europeans on Ukraine

  10-12-2025 23:04 via vanguardngr.com
  US President Donald Trump said he exchanged “pretty strong words” Wednesday with the leaders of France, Britain and Germany on Ukraine, in the latest sign of a growing rift on how to end Russia’s invasion.Trump added that the Europeans wanted to hold fresh talks this weekend but warned that that they risked “wasting time” amid divisions over a US plan to bring the war to an end.“We discussed Ukraine in pretty strong words,” Trump told reporters when ask
  
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• Security: Makinde vows to make Oyo uncomfortable for criminals

  10-12-2025 22:43 via vanguardngr.com
  Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has vowed to make the state uncomfortable for criminally minded elements.Makinde made the vow on Wednesday in Ibadan shortly after the state’s expanded security council meeting.The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the meeting comprised state executive council members, service commanders, local government chairmen and traditional rulers.The governor, speaking through his Special Adviser on Security, Mr Fatai Owoseni, assured residents of the secu
  
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• ‘Terrorism claims are pure political mischief,’ Malami fires back

  10-12-2025 22:11 via vanguardngr.com
  *Says claims of 46 bank accounts ‘fictitious’, part of smear campaign*As Ex-AGF spends third night in EFCC custodyBy Luminous Jannamike, ABUJAFormer Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, SAN, has rejected media reports alleging that he is being investigated by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for terrorism financing and operating 46 bank accounts, dismissing them as politically driven fabrications aimed at damaging his reputa
  
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• World Human Rights Day: Lagos to release 91 inmates

  10-12-2025 22:00 via vanguardngr.com
  By Deborah Oladeji, LAGOSAs part of activities marking the 2025 United Nations Human Rights Day, the Lagos State Government has approved the release and commutation of sentences for 91 inmates as part of efforts to deepen access to justice and uphold fundamental rights.Announcing the development at a press briefing in Lagos, the Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Mr Lawal Pedro, SAN, said the annual observance on December 10 reinforces the global pledge to dignity, equality and the r
  
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• Bauchi governor denies defection rumour, says no plan to leave PDP but …

  10-12-2025 21:52 via vanguardngr.com
  By Charly AgwamBauchi State governor, Bala Mohammed, has denied a defection move to the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) after rumours spread that he was considering changing camp.The Publicity Secretary of the Peoples Redemption Party, PRP, in Bauchi State, in a statement recently, had claimed that the governor was making moves to join the party to avoid the strife in the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP.In a swift reaction, Governor Mohammed, through his Special Adviser on Media, Muhktar Gidado, n
  
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• FEC approves major upgrades for airports’ navigation systems

  10-12-2025 21:37 via vanguardngr.com
  The Federal Executive Council (FEC) on Wednesday approved major upgrades for airports’ navigational and communication systems nationwide to enhance air safety and modernise aviation infrastructure.The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr Festus Keyamo, disclosed this while briefing State House correspondents after the FEC meeting chaired by President Bola Tinubu in Abuja.He said the approvals included installing an Advanced Surface Movement Guidance and Control System in Lag
  
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• Police raid fake drug factory in Lagos, hunt for mastermind

  10-12-2025 21:22 via vanguardngr.com
  The Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, Mr Olohundare Jimoh, has announced the successful discovery and shutdown of a large-scale fake drug manufacturing site in the Ojo area of the state.Speaking with newsmen on Wednesday at the raided building on Alhaji Oki Road, Mosafejo, in Ojo, Jimoh described the operation as a significant breakthrough in safeguarding public health.He said that the illegal facility had been producing counterfeit pharmaceutical products intended for public consump
  
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• COAS hails troops for restoring democracy in Benin Republic

  10-12-2025 21:09 via vanguardngr.com
  By Evelyn UsmanThe Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has praised troops of the Nigerian Army for what he described as their decisive and rapid response during the deployment to restore democratic order in the Republic of Benin, noting that their conduct reflects the true hallmark of the Nigerian soldier.He gave the commendation yesterday while addressing soldiers at the 65 Battalion Parade Ground, Victoria Island, Lagos, as part of his maiden familiarisation visit to
  
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• Beyonce, Venus Williams, Nicole Kidman to co-chair 2026 Met Gala

  10-12-2025 20:47 via vanguardngr.com
  Music powerhouse Beyonce, tennis legend Venus Williams and Oscar-winning actress Nicole Kidman will co-chair the 2026 Met Gala on May 4 alongside Vogue’s Anna Wintour, the Metropolitan Museum of Art announced Wednesday in New York.The annual Met Gala, traditionally held on the first Monday in May, was first organized in 1948 and for decades was reserved for New York high society.Wintour, the high priestess of US fashion, took over the show in the 1990s, transforming the party into a c
  
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• PDP: Tensions ease as 27 state chairmen declare full loyalty to Turaki-led NWC

  10-12-2025 20:32 via vanguardngr.com
  By Luminous Jannamike, ABUJATensions within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) eased markedly on Wednesday after state chairmen from across the country pledged full loyalty to the National Working Committee (NWC) led by National Chairman, Dr Tanimu Turaki, SAN, a development that signals growing consolidation in the opposition party ahead of the 2027 general elections.The endorsement was made during an interactive session at the Shehu Musa Yar’Adua Centre, Abuja, where members of the newl
  
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• We Won’t Look Away — US Congress reasserts stand against Christian persecution in Nigeria

  10-12-2025 20:29 via vanguardngr.com
  The United States House Appropriations Committee has reaffirmed its commitment to tackling religious persecution worldwide — with a specific emphasis on Nigeria — declaring that America “will not look away as innocent lives are stolen.”The committee stated this in a message posted on its official X account on Wednesday, stressing that religious freedom remains a key priority in its National Security and Related Programs (NSRP) bill.“Directed by @POTUS, Appropriator
  
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• ‘IJGBs, here’re things to know before coming to Nigeria’ — TolaniBaj shares Detty December guide

  10-12-2025 20:21 via vanguardngr.com
  By Enitan AbdultawabIf you’re an IJGB gearing up for Detty December in Nigeria, reality tv show star TolaniBaj has a message for you.As excitement builds for the country’s biggest festive season, the reality TV star and actress has dropped a playful yet painfully accurate guide on how returnees — and even locals — can survive Lagos during the December rush.
  Her TikTok video, delivered with her signature humour, has quickly become a checklist for anyone hoping to enjoy th
  
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• Insecurity: NIDCOM warns Nigerians against risky migration

  10-12-2025 20:18 via vanguardngr.com
  The Chairman of the Nigerian Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM), Abike Dabiri-Erewa, has cautioned Nigerians against embarking on dangerous and illegal migration.Dabiri-Erewa said this while speaking on the dangers of irregular migration at the Nigeria Bar Association (NBA), Human Rights Institute event commemorating 2025 International Human Rights Day on Wednesday in Abuja.The NIDCOM Chairman, who highlighted the risks involved, said that over the past few years, she had seen Nigerians willingly ent
  
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• Defection: ‘I love PDP but things fell apart everyday’  -  Gov Adeleke

  10-12-2025 19:48 via vanguardngr.com
  Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke says his decision to dump the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the Accord Party was driven by uncertainty within the PDP and the need to protect his political future and the stability of the state.Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today after formally announcing his defection, Adeleke said he loved the PDP but could no longer rely on the party due to internal crises and pending court cases.“I did all the best I could do, but I love my s
  
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• Reps order suspension of COVID-19 loan deductions

  10-12-2025 19:44 via vanguardngr.com
  ..Call for Waivers for Vulnerable NigeriansBy Gift ChapiOdekina, AbujaABUJA — The House of Representatives has directed the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), NIRSAL Microfinance Bank, and the Federal Ministry of Finance to immediately suspend all deductions on COVID-19 intervention loans and grant total waivers for outstanding loans owed by vulnerable households and micro-businesses.The directive followed a motion of urgent public importance sponsored by Saidu Musa Abdullahi, Deputy Chairman
  
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• Lagos to release 91 inmates in observance of UN Human Rights Day

  10-12-2025 19:40 via vanguardngr.com
  By Deborah OladejiLAGOS — The Lagos State Government has approved the release and commutation of sentences for 91 inmates as part of activities marking the 2025 United Nations Human Rights Day, reinforcing its commitment to justice, access to legal rights, and the protection of fundamental freedoms.At a press briefing in Lagos, Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Mr. Lawal Pedro, SAN, said the annual observance on December 10 reflects the global pledge to dignity, equality, and
  
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• Lawan named patron of Tinubu House-to-House Network

  10-12-2025 19:37 via vanguardngr.com
  …Projects Over 75% Northern Votes for 2027By Henry UmoruABUJA — Former Senate President, Senator Ahmad Lawan (APC, Yobe North), has been appointed National Patron of the Tinubu House-to-House Network, a grassroots political mobilization initiative, ahead of the 2027 general and presidential elections.The appointment was confirmed during a courtesy visit by the leadership of the network to the National Assembly, led by its National Chairman, Comrade Yahaya Muhammad.In a statement re
  
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• High airfares: We can’t fix fares in deregulated market – FG

  10-12-2025 19:34 via vanguardngr.com
  — Says more aircraft, stronger competition will drive prices downBy Johnbosco AgbakwuruABUJA — AGAINST the lamentations by air travelers over what they described as outrageous airfare in the country, the Federal Government on Wednesday said it lacked the legal authority to regulate or fix domestic airfares as the aviation sector has been fully deregulated for decades.Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, SAN, stated this while briefing State House correspond
  
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• Stowaway caught clinging to aircraft tyres at Ilorin airport

  10-12-2025 19:14 via vanguardngr.com
  By Dickson OmobolaMr Segun Martins, a suspected stowaway, has been caught at the General Tunde Idiagbon International Airport in Ilorin, Kwara State.Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority, which confirmed the incident, said Martins, in an attempt to flee to the United States of America, gained unauthorised access to the foot of an Overland aircraft that was about to taxi for takeoff.Spokesperson for the NCAA, Mr Michael Achimugu, however, stated that ground security at the airport apprehended him an
  
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• Tinubu tasks Osun APC governorship aspirants on unity, consensus

  10-12-2025 19:10 via vanguardngr.com
  President Bola Tinubu has urged All Progressives Congress governorship aspirants in Osun State to unite and embrace consensus ahead of the party’s primary scheduled for Saturday.Presidential spokesperson, Mr Bayo Onanuga, disclosed this in a statement issued on Wednesday in Abuja.He said the President met the aspirants at the State House, Abuja, to strengthen harmony before the contest.The aspirants present included former Deputy Governor Olugboyega Alabi, Dotun Babayemi, Akin Ogunbiyi, S
  
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• Be ready to respond to threats against Nigeria - Defence Minister tells troops

  10-12-2025 19:08 via vanguardngr.com
  Minister of Defence, Gen. Christopher Musa (rtd), has charged the Nigerian Armed Forces to maintain round-the-clock readiness to counter threats to Nigeria and its regional partners, warning that the security landscape demands constant vigilance and seamless cooperation.Speaking in Abuja on Wednesday during the decoration ceremony for newly promoted senior officers of the Nigerian Army, Musa applauded the military’s swift intervention during the attempted coup in the Republic of Benin las
  
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• Orumba South LGA adopts zoning system for political offices

  10-12-2025 18:28 via vanguardngr.com
  By Vincent UjumaduORUMBA SOUTH, Anambra State — The fifteen communities of Orumba South Local Government Area have officially adopted a zoning and rotation system for all elective and appointive positions, including the Local Government Chairman and Deputy, the House of Assembly member, and Supervisory Councilors.The decision, made at a stakeholders’ meeting, is aimed at promoting unity, political stability, equitable representation, and sustainable development within the LGA. The z
  
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• Kwara Rep Ajuloopin sponsors Bill to create additional LGAs

  10-12-2025 18:22 via vanguardngr.com
  … to strengthen national securityBy Demola Akinyemi Ilorin‎
  ‎Member representing Ekiti/Irepodun/Isin/Oke-Ero Federal Constituency, of Kwara state in the House of Representatives, Hon. Raheem Tunji Olawuyi (Ajuloopin) has sponsored a bill seeking the creation of additional local government areas in the state.
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  ‎According to a statement issued by his special Assistant on New Media, Jamiu Balogun to journalists in Ilorin, the lawmaker said the objective behind the bill is t
  
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• Senate passes second reading of bill to establish Chartered Institute of Planning of Nigeria

  10-12-2025 18:11 via vanguardngr.com
  By Henry UmoruABUJA — The Nigerian Senate has passed the second reading of a bill to establish the Chartered Institute of Planning of Nigeria (CIPN).Following the second reading, the bill was referred to the Senate Committees on Planning, Establishment and Public Service, and Finance for further legislative action, with a directive to report back within four weeks.The bill was sponsored by Senator Ede Dafinone (APC–Delta Central), who presented the general principles, emphasizing th
  
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• NDLEA, vigilante group initiate nationwide push against drug abuse

  10-12-2025 17:58 via vanguardngr.com
  The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has partnered with the Vigilante Group of Nigeria (VGN) in a fresh nationwide move to curb drug abuse, tackle its fallout and create community‑wide awareness.The NDLEA Chairman, retired Maj.-Gen. Mohammed Marwa, who was speaking through  Obiageli Oyutu, Deputy Commander of Narcotics and Assistant Director, Research and Data Analysis, said this in Abuja on Wednesday.Marwa was speaking at a two-day Drug Prevention, Treatment and Care (DP
  
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• Obasanjo endorses ‘Omimi Wonder Garri’ and Fish Powder to boost food security

  10-12-2025 17:57 via vanguardngr.com
  By Gabriel EwepuABUJA — Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has thrown his support behind a locally developed fortified garri, branded Omimi ‘Wonder Garri’, and a fish powder, praising them as innovations that can fight malnutrition and improve food security in Nigeria and beyond.The agro-products, developed by Nigerian monarch and food entrepreneur HRH Eze (Dr.) Emma Saint George Ekeh, were presented at the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library (OOPL) in Abeokuta. Obasanjo de
  
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• FEC endorses new industrial policy, okays ₦58bn for 200 electric buses, ₦187.8bn contract for BOI

  10-12-2025 17:56 via vanguardngr.com
  By Johnbosco AgbakwuruABUJA —THE Federal Executive Council, FEC, on Wednesday approved five major memoranda from the Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment, including Nigeria’s Industrial Policy 2025, the procurement of electric buses, and key infrastructure projects in Lagos.Minister of State for Industry, Trade and Investment, Senator John Owan Enoh, disclosed this while briefing State House correspondents at the end of the Council meeting, presided over by President Bola Tinu
  
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• IED explosion injures four in Borno, Boko Haram attack Yobe police officer’s home

  10-12-2025 17:54 via vanguardngr.com
  By Ndahi Marama, MaiduguriFour people were injured when a truck carrying bags of onions reportedly triggered an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) at Lingir Village, Guzamala Local Government Area, Borno State, on Wednesday. The truck was en route from Baga Village, Kukawa LGA, to Maiduguri.The victims, identified as driver Umar Isah (25) and passengers Suleiman Isa (22), Ibrahim Bala (25), and Umar Hassan (22), all residents of Maiduguri, sustained varying degrees of injuries. The truck, with r
  
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