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• Why Ndah chose Al Shomooa SC over Sundowns

  05-09-2026 03:05 via punchng.com
  
  Super Eagles defender Olisa Ndah chose Libyan side Al Shomooa SC over Mamelodi Sundowns due to a more attractive financial offer and ambitious project.Read More: https://punchng.com/why-ndah-chose-al-shomooa-sc-over-sundowns/
  
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• Mbah’s reforms, projects counter social media critics – Aide

  13-09-2026 13:50 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Dennis Agbo, ENUGUThe Special Assistant to Enugu State Governor Peter Mbah on Media and External Relations, Mazi Uche Anichukwu, has responded to recent social media criticisms of the administration, highlighting what he described as reforms and projects in revenue generation, agriculture, industrialisation, education and aviation.Anichukwu, who spoke on Sunday, disputed claims that residents of the state were being overtaxed, saying the administration had reviewed and reduced some state-lev
  
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• 2027: Tinubu, Atiku, Obi lack capacity to move Nigeria forward – Adebayo campaign

  13-09-2026 13:50 via vanguardngr.com
  
  The Presidential Campaign Council of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) has said President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi lack the capacity to move Nigeria forward if elected in 2027.The council’s Chief Communications Adviser, Comrade Mark Adebayo, stated this at a press conference in Abuja on Saturday, while urging Nigerians to participate actively in the election and protect their votes.Adebayo said the SDP presidential
  
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• 5 Android phones that can compete with the new iPhone 18 Pro

  13-09-2026 13:42 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Apple’s new iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max have raised the bar for premium smartphones, with the company introducing a faster A20 Pro chip, upgraded cameras, longer battery life and new AI-powered features.The iPhone 18 Pro starts at $1,199, while the iPhone 18 Pro Max starts at $1,299, with both models available for pre-order ahead of their September 18 release.But Apple’s latest flagship is not without competition.Several high-end Android smartphones already offer features th
  
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• Rufai, Dabiri clash over stranded Nigerian in India

  13-09-2026 13:27 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Nwafor Sunday Polycarp, Online News EditorA fresh disagreement has erupted between broadcaster Oseni Rufai and Chairman/CEO of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, NIDCOM, Abike Dabiri-Erewa, over efforts to assist a Nigerian, identified as Ekene, who is reportedly being held at a deportation detention centre in India.Rufai alleged that he sent Ekene’s contact details and location at the Lampur detention centre in Sewa Sedan, New Delhi, to NIDCOM and Dabiri-Erewa about a week ago, but
  
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• Ruben Neves slams fans over Diogo Jota chants during Saudi League clash

  13-09-2026 12:53 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Ruben Neves has condemned Al Taawoun supporters for chanting the name of his late friend and former Portugal teammate, Diogo Jota, during their Saudi Pro League clash with Al Hilal.The incident occurred during Saturday’s seventh round league encounter, with Al Taawoun fans directing chants about Jota at Neves during a stoppage in play.Neves, who was visibly angered by the chants, responded with a sarcastic applause before pointing towards the sky, apparently reminding the supporters of Jo
  
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• ‘I don’t want to go back to Nigeria’ — Chimamanda after son’s death

  13-09-2026 12:50 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Nigerian author, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, has said the death of her 21-month-old son, Nkanu, has changed her feelings towards Nigeria, adding that she no longer wants to return to the country.Adichie made this known in an interview with The New York Times, where she spoke about the loss of her son and how the circumstances surrounding his death have affected her relationship with her home country.Asked whether Nigeria still felt close to her heart, the award winning author said, “My feel
  
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• Army debunks abduction at Yari’s residence

  13-09-2026 12:37 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Musa Ubandawaki, SOKOTOThe Nigerian Army has dismissed reports that a group of Islamic scholars were abducted at the residence of former Zamfara State Governor and Senator, Abdul’aziz Abubakar Yari, in Talata Mafara Local Government Area of the state.The Army, however, confirmed that some persons were abducted while travelling from the Sububu forest axis in Bakura Local Government Area towards Talata Mafara.In a statement on Sunday, Acting Deputy Director, Army Public Relations, 8 Divi
  
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• 2027: Four years enough to rescue Nigeria — Adebayo Campaign

  13-09-2026 11:53 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Luminous JannamikeABUJA — The Adewole Adebayo-Bugaje Presidential Campaign Council weekend declared that four years is enough to rescue Nigeria from corruption, insecurity, poverty and bad governance, insisting that its candidate, Prince Adewole Adebayo, offers the most credible alternative ahead of the 2027 presidential election.The campaign argued that Nigerians have heard enough promises from the established political class and should instead judge presidential contenders by the qua
  
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• S/S Govs, foreign investors, others storm PH for NDCCITMA Economic summit

  13-09-2026 11:46 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Daniel Abia, PORT HARCOURTGovernors of the South-South states, foreign and local investors, financial institutions and other stakeholders are expected in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, for the Niger Delta Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Trade, Mines and Agriculture, NDCCITMA, Economic and Investment Summit.The Chamber said the Niger Delta was ready for local and international investment and had the potential to become one of Africa’s leading investment destinations.Chairman of the Board
  
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• Ortom defends lending vehicle to Obi during Benue visit

  13-09-2026 11:46 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Former Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom, has defended his decision to lend his vehicle to Peter Obi during the presidential candidate’s recent visit to the state, describing the gesture as a simple courtesy that should not be interpreted as political collaboration.Ortom, through his media aide, Terver Akase, said refusing to assist Obi with transportation would have been “petty” and unbecoming of a former governor.Obi, who is the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democra
  
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• NELFUND nursing funding rises to N1.08bn

  13-09-2026 11:33 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Joseph Erunke, AbujaABUJA — The Nigerian Education Loan Fund, NELFUND, has disbursed more than N1.08 billion to 5,381 students studying nursing and midwifery across 21 institutions under its student financing scheme.The intervention, which covers federal and state nursing and midwifery institutions, represents a significant increase in funding over three academic sessions, according to figures released by the Fund.NELFUND said its support for nursing and midwifery students rose from N5
  
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• Anambra: Husband recounts discovery of alleged child abuse

  13-09-2026 11:28 via vanguardngr.com
  
  ONITSHA — The husband of 36-year-old Anulika Onyeanusia, who was arrested by the Anambra State Police Command over an alleged sexual abuse of her underage daughter, has recounted how he discovered the incident.Ikechukwu Onyeanyusi said he learnt of the alleged abuse after a friend showed him a video purportedly involving his wife and their daughter.Speaking in a video posted on Saturday on the Facebook page of the Anambra State Ministry of Women and Social Welfare, Onyeanyusi said he was
  
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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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