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• Why Wike’s 58th birthday has Abuja talking

  13-12-2025 17:35 via vanguardngr.com
  By Luminous JannamikeABUJA – Top political figures from across Nigeria gathered shortly after midnight on Saturday to mark the 58th birthday of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, in an unusual show of political convergence that has continued to dominate conversations in Abuja.The early-hours gathering drew influential actors from within and beyond the South-South geopolitical zone, a turnout that quietly reinforced Wike’s enduring relevance and his abi
  
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• Seized C-130 aircraft: 11 soldiers yet to be released in Burkina Faso — FG

  15-12-2025 01:58 via vanguardngr.com
  …Says we’re on top of situationBy Kingsley Omonobi & Favour UleborThe Federal Government said yesterday discussions were still ongoing over the detention of a Nigerian Air Force C-130 aircraft and 11 soldiers, noting they were yet to be released by the Burkinabe government.Recall that the aircraft, crew and soldiers onboard the plane were  seized on Monday, shortly after the crew made what it described as precautionary landing in Bobo Diulasso, Burkina Faso.The Nigeria Air
  
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• Presidency dismisses opposition allegations, defends Tinubu’s reforms, EFCC independence

  15-12-2025 01:52 via vanguardngr.com
  The Presidency has dismissed recent allegations by opposition politicians accusing President Bola Tinubu of undermining multi-party democracy and weaponising anti-corruption agencies, describing the claims as baseless and politically motivated.In a statement issued on Sunday, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Mr. Bayo Onanuga, said the opposition figures were engaging in “subterfuge and an empty search for scapegoats” following their political setbacks.Ac
  
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• Lagos Annual Food Festival has empowered many entrepreneurs — Sanwo-Olu

  15-12-2025 01:27 via vanguardngr.com
  By Olasunkanmi AkoniLagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has said the state’s annual food festival has empowered many entrepreneurs over the past six years, while also bringing families together to relax and experience diverse cuisines that reflect the Lagos food story.Sanwo-Olu made the remark on Sunday after participating in the cooking and tasting of seafood rice with stir-fried spinach at the 2025 Lagos Food Festival.The 2025 edition of the festival, themed “Taste Beyond Bo
  
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• Sanwo-Olu, Bamidele call for peace, unity, seek support for Tinubu

  15-12-2025 01:19 via vanguardngr.com
  As Lagos APC Holds Christmas, New Year Thanksgiving ServiceBy Olasunkanmi Akoni and Ebunoluwa SessouLagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Senate Majority Leader, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele, and other leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) have called on Nigerians to embrace peace, unity and continued support for President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda.The leaders made the call on Sunday at the third edition of the APC Christmas Carol of Nine Lessons, themed “Prince of
  
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• NAF recruitment: Over 20,000 applicants participate in nationwide aptitude test

  15-12-2025 01:09 via vanguardngr.com
  By Kingsley OmonobiThe Nigerian Air Force, NAF, has commenced the zonal general aptitude test for  2025 Basic Military Training Course, BMTC, 46 Recruitment Exercise, with over 20,000 applicants participating nationwide.The exercise is being conducted at 15 designated zonal centres in Sokoto, Minna, Kaduna, Kano, Bauchi, Maiduguri, Yola, Makurdi, Jos, Ilorin, Ipetu-Ijesa, Enugu, Benin, Port Harcourt, and Ikeja.Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, Director, Public Relations and Information, who di
  
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• ECOWAS cracks down on coups, warns Jammeh, reorders regional power structure

  14-12-2025 23:53 via vanguardngr.com
  By Johnbosco AgbakwuruThe Economic Community of West African States, ECOWAS, on Sunday drew a firm line against unconstitutional changes of government, condemning recent coups and attempted coups in the sub-region, warning of targeted sanctions against offenders.The regional body reaffirmed its readiness to deploy the ECOWAS Standby Force to defend constitutional order.At the close of the 68th Ordinary Session of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government at the State House Conferenc
  
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• Rodrygo scrapes Real Madrid win at Alaves

  14-12-2025 23:12 via vanguardngr.com
  Kylian Mbappe and Rodrygo Goes’s goals earned Real Madrid a tense 2-1 win at Alaves in La Liga on Sunday to potentially keep coach Xabi Alonso in his job.Madrid, second, reeled league leaders Barcelona’s advantage back to four points and recorded only their third victory in the last nine games across all competitions.After a home defeat by Manchester City in the Champions League on Wednesday, Spanish media reported anything but a victory would cost Alonso his position.After Mbappe&r
  
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• APC doesn’t pressurize any opposition member to decamp – Presidency

  14-12-2025 22:13 via vanguardngr.com
  By Johnbosco AgbakwuruThe Presidency on Sunday night refuted the claims that the All Progressives Congress, APC, arm-twisted and pressurised members of the opposition political parties to defect to the ruling party, saying the decanpees were motivated by the alleged noticeable gains of President Bola Tinubu’s reform programme.The Presidency also denied the allegation that the ruling APC is using the anti-graft agencies like the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, to harass and
  
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• APC does not pressure opposition members to defect – Presidency

  14-12-2025 22:13 via vanguardngr.com
  By Johnbosco AgbakwuruThe Presidency on Sunday night refuted the claims that the All Progressives Congress, APC, arm-twisted and pressurised members of the opposition political parties to defect to the ruling party, saying the decanpees were motivated by the alleged noticeable gains of President Bola Tinubu’s reform programme.The Presidency also denied the allegation that the ruling APC is using the anti-graft agencies like the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, to harass and
  
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• Death toll rises to 16 in Sydney beach shooting

  14-12-2025 21:48 via vanguardngr.com
  Sixteen people were killed and at least 40 others injured in a shooting at a Jewish festival celebration at Australia’s Bondi Beach, police said early Monday in an update of the casualty toll.“Police can confirm 16 people have died and 40 people remain in hospital following yesterday’s shooting at Bondi,” police in New South Wales posted on X.The police statement did not specify whether the toll included one of the shooters, who died in the attack.Vanguard News
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• Opposition leaders raise alarm over threat Nigeria’s multi-party democracy

  14-12-2025 20:59 via vanguardngr.com
  Prominent opposition leaders have raised the alarm over what they described as a deliberate attempt by the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to undermine Nigeria’s multi-party democracy through the politicisation of anti-corruption agencies.In a joint statement issued on Sunday, the leaders accused the Federal Government of weaponising institutions such as the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, the Nigeria Police and the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Rel
  
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• Tinubu has genuine intentions for Nigeria’s security, prosperity — APC

  14-12-2025 20:36 via vanguardngr.com
  The All Progressives Congress (APC) says Nigerians should not doubt President Bola Tinubu’s genuine intentions for a safer, united and prosperous country.The Lagos State APC Chairman, Pastor Cornelius Ojelabi, said this at the  3rd edition of the party ‘s “Christmas Carol and Nine Lessons” on Sunday evening.The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the programme, tagged “Prince of Peace (Omo Alade Alafia),” was held at the party’s secretariat i
  
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• Own goal seals Sunderland 1–0 derby win over Newcastle

  14-12-2025 20:35 via vanguardngr.com
  Sunderland boss Regis Le Bris said that Sunday’s memorable victory against Newcastle in the first Premier League Tyne–Wear derby for nearly a decade would not go to their heads.The 1-0 win over their local northeast rivals at the Stadium of Light lifted the promoted Black Cats to seventh place in the table, on 26 points.The victory came courtesy of an own goal from Newcastle’s record signing Nick Woltemade, moments after the start of the second half.Sunderland’s players
  
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• Tiktoker Peller hospitalised after involved in car crash

  14-12-2025 19:31 via vanguardngr.com
  TikTok influencer and livestreamer Habeeb Hamzat, popularly known as Peller, has been hospitalised following an incident in which he crashed his newly acquired Mercedes-Benz during an emotional livestream.The incident occurred on Sunday along the Lekki-Epe Expressway in Lagos during an Instagram live session.In the widely circulated video, Peller appeared visibly distressed while driving alone.
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• Retirement not end of service — CNS Abbas

  14-12-2025 19:22 via vanguardngr.com
  By Evelyn UsmanThe Chief of the Naval Staff, CNS, Vice Admiral Idi Abbas, has declared that retirement from active military service does not signal the end of service to the nation, but marks the beginning of a new phase of leadership and national contribution, particularly as Nigeria continues to grapple with complex security and social challenges.Abbas made the assertion at the Passing Out Ceremony of 576 participants of Course 2/2025 of the Nigerian Armed Forces Resettlement Centre (NAFRC),
  
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• Gov Yusuf sets up Special Task Force to secure Kano Motor Parks, strategic locations

  14-12-2025 19:20 via vanguardngr.com
  By Bashir BelloKano — Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano State has approved the immediate establishment of a Special Task Force to address security challenges at motor parks and other strategic public spaces across the state.According to a statement from the governor’s spokesperson, Sanusi Bature, the initiative is a proactive measure aimed at neutralizing threats before they escalate, enhancing inter-agency coordination, and restoring public confidence.Governor Yusuf reaffirmed his admini
  
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• MASSOB comments on Ngige’s EFCC arrest following Obi’s visit

  14-12-2025 19:19 via vanguardngr.com
  By Emmanuel IheakaThe Movement for the Actualization of the Sovereign State of Biafra (MASSOB) has expressed concern over the arrest of former Minister of Labour and Employment, Chris Ngige, by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), linking it to his recent reception of former presidential candidate Peter Obi.Obi, the Labour Party candidate in the 2023 election, had visited Ngige to express sympathy following an attack on the former minister’s convoy, which reportedly result
  
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• Flybird aircraft suffers nose gear collapse in Kano, NSIB investigates

  14-12-2025 19:16 via vanguardngr.com
  By Dickson OmobolaNigerian Safety Investigation Bureau, NSIB, has commenced investigation into an incident involving a Hawker 800XP aircraft with nationality and registration marks 5N-ISB at Malam Aminu Kano International Airport, Kano State.The aircraft, operated by Flybird Aircraft Management Services Limited, departed Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, for Kano on Sunday, December 14, 2025, at approximately 09:20 am.Director of Public Affairs and Family Assistance, NSIB, Mrs Bimbo
  
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• ICPC recovers N37bn, $2.35m, secures high-profile convictions in 2025

  14-12-2025 19:09 via vanguardngr.com
  By Luminous JannamikeAbuja — The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has reported recovering N37.44 billion and $2.353 million in 2025 through asset seizures and forfeitures, alongside securing high-profile convictions and implementing extensive anti-corruption interventions nationwide.The disclosure was made by the ICPC Chairman, Dr. Musa Adamu Aliyu (SAN), at the Commission’s End-of-Year Engagement, Send-Forth for Retiring Staff, and Annual M
  
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• Omachi assumes office as Finance Permanent Secretary

  14-12-2025 19:07 via vanguardngr.com
  .. Pledges Prudent Management of FG FinancesBy Emma Ujah, Abuja Bureau ChiefAbuja — Mr. Raymond Omenka Omachi has assumed office as the Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Finance, pledging to manage federal government finances with transparency, accountability, and prudence.The handover ceremony, held on Friday, saw Mrs. Lydia Shehu Jafiya bowing out of service after a distinguished career. Omachi described Jafiya’s legacy at the ministry as an inspiration for future gen
  
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• Aiyedatiwa’s aide chides commissioners for alleged sabotage

  14-12-2025 19:02 via vanguardngr.com
  — Says they’re frustrating Govs media aides— We’re suffering in silence— We’ll react soon – Commissioners aidesBy Dayo Johnson AkureA seemingly crisis is brewing in the administration of governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo state as the Senior Special Assistant to the Governor of Ondo State on Multimedia, Mr Taiwo Gbamila, accused the Commissioner for Infrastructure, Public Utilities and Works Abiola Olawoye and Finance commissioner, Wunmi lsaac of alleged
  
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• Ministry of Police Affairs launches digital ECM platform to boost efficiency and transparency

  14-12-2025 18:59 via vanguardngr.com
  By Kingsley OmonobiThe Ministry of Police Affairs has officially launched the Galaxy Backbone Enterprise Content Management (ECM) platform, a new digital system designed to replace traditional paperwork with a secure, streamlined environment, marking a major milestone in the ministry’s drive toward a paperless and digitally transformed workflow.The ECM platform features an integrated interface that includes Gov CMS for workflow management, Gov Email for correspondence, Gov Conference for
  
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• Taraba Governor Agbu Kefas resigns from PDP, joins APC

  14-12-2025 18:57 via vanguardngr.com
  By Femi BolajiJalingo — Taraba State Governor, Dr. Agbu Kefas, on Sunday officially resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and formally registered as a member of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).Kefas said a public declaration ceremony to mark his defection would be scheduled in the near future.Speaking after receiving his APC membership card, the governor stated that his decision to join the party was informed by his desire to align with President Bola Tinubu’s
  
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• 8-month-old baby, woman killed in Ikorodu road crash; 10 injured

  14-12-2025 18:47 via vanguardngr.com
  By Olasunkanmi AkoniLagos — An eight-month-old baby and an adult woman lost their lives in a fatal road traffic accident that occurred in the early hours of Sunday along Ikorodu Road, Lagos.The accident, which triggered grief among residents and passers-by, occurred opposite Olabode House, after Anthony and before Obanikoro Bus Stop on Funsho Williams Avenue.Confirming the incident, the General Manager of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), Mr. Olalekan Bakare-Oki, said
  
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• Ex-president son arrested after Benin foiled coup attempt

  14-12-2025 18:45 via vanguardngr.com
  Chabi Yayi, son of former Beninese president and current opposition figure Thomas Boni Yayi, was arrested early Sunday at his home, according to several of his relatives.No reason was given for the arrest which comes a week after the foiled coup attempt there.“At this time, we don’t know what he is accused of,” one relative told AFP.“We don’t know if it is linked to the events of last Sunday,” said another close friend, a member of the Democrats party, the ma
  
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• Benin arrests son of former president after foiled coup attempt

  14-12-2025 18:45 via vanguardngr.com
  Chabi Yayi, son of former Beninese president and current opposition figure Thomas Boni Yayi, was arrested early Sunday at his home, according to several of his relatives.No reason was given for the arrest which comes a week after the foiled coup attempt there.“At this time, we don’t know what he is accused of,” one relative told AFP.“We don’t know if it is linked to the events of last Sunday,” said another close friend, a member of the Democrats party, the ma
  
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• Tinubu has performed creditably across all sectors — Governor Nwifuru

  14-12-2025 18:34 via vanguardngr.com
  By Jeff AgbodoAbakaliki — Governor Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru of Ebonyi State has said that the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has performed creditably across all sectors of governance despite the economic and security challenges facing the nation.The governor stated this when he received the leadership of the Grassroots Advocacy for Tinubu, led by its founder, Mrs. Hanmo Akume, at the Government House, Abakaliki.Nwifuru said President Tinubu had demonstrated courage, competen
  
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• Nwifuru approves ₦150,000 Christmas bonus for Ebonyi workers

  14-12-2025 18:26 via vanguardngr.com
  By Jeff AgbodoAbakaliki — Governor Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru of Ebonyi State has approved a ₦150,000 Christmas bonus for all civil servants in the state.The Governor explained that the gesture aligns with his administration’s commitment to improving the welfare of workers, despite what he described as dwindling revenue accruing to the state over the past year.Nwifuru made the announcement on Sunday during a church service at the Government House Chapel in Abakaliki.Speaking on t
  
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• Coups: ECOWAS pledges to defend democracy

  14-12-2025 18:18 via vanguardngr.com
  —Slashes air travel costs, taps Dangote for integration driveBy Johnbosco AgbakwuruABUJA — LEADERS of the Economic Community of West African States, ECOWAS, on Sunday, pledged to defend democracy, deepen economic integration, and strengthen collective security amid rising instability across the sub-region.The regional leaders made the pledge at the 68th Ordinary Session of the Authority of Heads of State and Government, at the Old Banquet Hall, presidential villa, Abuja.President Bo
  
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