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• Zamfara ranks best in North-West in healthcare

  17-12-2025 01:49 via vanguardngr.com
  Zamfara State has emerged as the best-performing state in the North West Primary Health Care Leadership Challenge.Zamfara was announced the winner of the PHC Leadership Challenge during an award night held at the Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Conference Centre on Friday.A statement by the governor’s spokesperson, Sulaiman Bala Idris, disclosed that in 2022, the Nigerian Governors Forum (NGF) launched the Primary Health Care Leadership Challenge, pledging to build a health system that de
  
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• NDLEA secures order to detain vessel, 21 persons over cocaine shipment from Brazil

  17-12-2025 11:53 via vanguardngr.com
  By Kingsley OmonobiThe National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) said on Wednesday it has secured an order of a Federal High Court in Lagos to detain a ship, its captain and 20 other crew members following the seizure of 25.5 kilograms of cocaine in the hatch of the commodity vessel from Brazil at the Apapa seaport in Lagos.Spokesman of the agency, Femi Babafemi, said, “Operatives of the NDLEA acting on credible intelligence had on 6th December 2025 discovered the cocaine consignment a
  
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• ‘The best is yet to come’ – Trump to Americans

  17-12-2025 11:06 via vanguardngr.com
  US President Donald Trump will boast of his achievements in an address to the nation Wednesday as voters sour on his handling of the economy after nearly a year back in power.Republican Trump is also expected to tease policies for 2026, following a blitz of hardline protectionist and nationalist policies at the start of his second term.With next year’s US midterm elections looming, the 79-year-old faces mounting anger among Americans about the high cost of living.Trump did not say what he
  
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• Breaking: Enugu standstill as NLC protest against insecurity begins

  17-12-2025 11:04 via vanguardngr.com
  By Chinedu AdonuThe Nigeria Labour Congress NLC, Enugu chapter, has commenced its planned protest against insecurity in Nigeria.The protest led by the NLC chairman of the state, Comrade Fabian Nwigbo, lamented the level of insecurity in the country, urging the government to step up the security of lives and property of its citizens.Details soon…
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• Free Nigerian Students Recount Mass Kidnapping

  17-12-2025 11:01 via nytimes.com
  Survivors of the St. Mary’s Catholic School abduction in Nigeria recall their harrowing ordeal and release.
  
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• Imo plane crash: Two persons in critical condition – Source

  17-12-2025 10:53 via vanguardngr.com
  By Chidi NkwoparaOWERRI —- A chartered aircraft, with call sign, ASR, registration number 5N-SKR, a C-172 aircraft operated by Sky Power Kaduna, crashed at Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport, SMICA, Owerri, at about 8pm Tuesday night.A staff member of the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority, NCAA, who spoke to Vanguard on strict grounds of anonymity, said that “the plane was on its way to Port Harcourt from Kaduna, made a crash landing at the threshold of Runway 17.”The sour
  
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• Maresca relishes support of Chelsea fans after difficult week

  17-12-2025 10:39 via vanguardngr.com
  Enzo Maresca said he appreciated the backing of Chelsea’s fans after they sung his name during Tuesday’s 3-1 win at Cardiff in the League Cup quarter-finals.Chelsea moved into the semi-finals thanks to Alejandro Garnacho’s double and a Pedro Neto strike after David Turnbull equalised for League One leaders Cardiff.The Blues didn’t have it all their own way in a hard-fought clash, but reaching a third semi-final in 18 months provided further evidence of Maresca’s im
  
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• Insecurity: Ajaero, Sowore, others gather for nationwide protest

  17-12-2025 10:25 via vanguardngr.com
  Members of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) have begun gathering at the NLC Secretariat in Abuja for a nationwide protest over worsening insecurity across the country.The NLC President, Joe Ajaero, was among those already present at the secretariat, alongside leaders of labour unions and civil society organisations.Also in attendance were Omoyele Sowore and members of the Revolution Now Movement, who joined the protest in solidarity with organised labour.Speaking to newsmen, Sowore said the co
  
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• UK records 2025 as sunniest year ever

  17-12-2025 10:11 via vanguardngr.com
  Britain might be known for its damp and grey climate, but it recorded its sunniest year on record in 2025, meteorologists announced on Wednesday.The country notched an average of 1,622 hours of sunshine up to December 15, beating the previous record set in 2003, the Met Office said.An “exceptional” amount of sunshine during the spring followed by long spells of clear skies during the summer helped set the record, the weather agency added.It put the sunshine down to the “freque
  
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• Apprehension grips residents as quarry blast rocks houses in Ibadan

  17-12-2025 09:55 via vanguardngr.com
  By Adeola BadruApprehension gripped residents along the Lagos–Ibadan expressway in Oluyole Local Government Area, Oyo State, yesterday after a powerful blast from Eminent Quarry sent shockwaves through homes and businesses.The explosion, which occurred at around 7:50 pm, caused buildings to shake violently and sparked widespread panic, with residents fearing for their lives and demanding immediate action from authorities.Communities affected include Orisunmibare, Ekefa, Ajayi, areas surro
  
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• PUBG MOBILE Concludes Campus Ambassador Campaign Across Nigerian Universities, Leaves a Thriving Student Gaming Community

  17-12-2025 09:53 via vanguardngr.com
  PUBG Mobile has officially concluded its Campus Ambassador Campaign across five major Nigerian universities, marking the end of a vibrant, high-energy initiative that successfully brought gaming culture to the heart of student life. What began as an ambitious plan to shift the battleground from screens to schools has evolved into a lasting community of passionate student gamers, leaders, and creators.Spanning several weeks, the campaign activated campuses at the University of Ibadan (UI), Unive
  
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• Alleged Ineligible Players: ‘Don’t try to win through back door’, DR Congo warns NFF, Super Eagles

  17-12-2025 09:46 via vanguardngr.com
  By Emmanuel OkogbaThe Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has reacted strongly to Nigeria’s petition to FIFA over allegations that the Leopards fielded ineligible players during their 2026 World Cup playoff clash, warning the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) against seeking victory off the pitch.The reaction followed confirmation by the NFF that it had formally written to FIFA, challenging the eligibility of some Congolese players who featured in the playoff encounter that ended Nigeria&r
  
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• I bypassed NFF, called Buhari for 2018 W’Cup bonus – Mikel

  17-12-2025 09:34 via vanguardngr.com
  By Ayobami OkerindeFormer Super Eagles captain John Obi Mikel has revealed how he contacted the office of then President Muhammadu Buhari, through his Chief of Staff Abba Kyari, to secure the payment of players’ bonuses during the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia, after months of delays by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF).Mikel said the intervention led to the delivery of millions of dollars in cash via a private jet to the team’s hotel, just days into the tournament.The former Ch
  
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• Erosion: Anambra to go after houses without proper drainage

  17-12-2025 09:34 via vanguardngr.com
  By Vincent UjumaduWorried by the rising menace of gully erosion, the Anambra State Government has threatened to enforce regulations requiring residents to provide proper drainage for storm water from their homes.The State Executive Council (ANSEC), which announced the proposed enforcement, lamented that erosion remains an existential challenge in Anambra, blaming the situation on careless actions by some communities and lapses by regulatory bodies in enforcing environmental laws.Briefing journa
  
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• FIFA announces $60 World Cup tickets after pricing backlash

  17-12-2025 08:51 via vanguardngr.com
  World Cup organisers unveiled a new cut-price ticket category on Tuesday after a backlash by fans over pricing for the 2026 tournament in the United States, Canada and Mexico.Football’s global governing body FIFA said in a statement that it had created a limited number of “Supporter Entry Tier” fixed at $60 for all 104 matches, including the final.It said the plan was “designed to further support travelling fans following their national teams across the tournament”
  
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• AFCON 2025: Super Eagles camp swells to 26 as Chukwueze arrives

  17-12-2025 08:48 via vanguardngr.com
  Nigeria’s Super Eagles camp ahead of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco rose to 26 players with the arrival of winger Samuel Chukwueze on Tuesday.The Super Eagles camp officially opened on Sunday at the Renaissance Hotel in Cairo, Egypt, as final preparations for the continental championship commenced.Goalkeepers Francis Uzoho, Stanley Nwabali and Amas Obasogie are in camp, alongside defenders and midfielders who reported earlier and are participating fully in training.Attackers Ad
  
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• Corruption allegation: NANS renews pressure on Tinubu over NMDPRA boss

  17-12-2025 08:44 via vanguardngr.com
  By Adeola BadruThe Senate of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has reaffirmed its demand for the suspension of the Managing Director of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), Farouk Ahmed, insisting that it will not relent until justice is served over allegations of corruption levelled against him.In a statement signed by the President of the NANS Senate, Usman Nagwaza, on Tuesday, the association said its renewed call followed what it
  
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• FG inspects Victor Attah Airport, targets full int’l operations

  17-12-2025 08:27 via vanguardngr.com
  By Dickson OmobolaMinister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, alongside members of a Federal Government Technical Committee, has conducted an on-the-spot inspection of facilities at the Victor Attah International Airport, Uyo, as part of the ongoing process to upgrade the airport to full international status.Keyamo’s Special Adviser On Media and Communications, Mr Tunde Moshood, in a statement, said to fast-track the inspection process, the delegation was divided into t
  
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• Protest: Tinubu, NLC hold night meeting in Aso Villa

  17-12-2025 08:24 via vanguardngr.com
  By Johnbosco AgbakwuruABUJA — In a bid to persuade organised labour to shelve the planned nationwide protests over the worsening security situation in the country, President Bola Tinubu met with labour leaders Tuesday night at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.However, Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, President, Comrade Joe Ajaero, told journalists after the meeting that the union would continue its deliberations on the outcome of the consultation with the president before taking a decision.The
  
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• Nigerian newspapers review: Workers facing worst survival crisis in Nigeria’s history — NLC

  17-12-2025 08:05 via vanguardngr.com
  In today’s Nigerian newspapers review programme, Today in the News, Vanguard leads with the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) warning that soaring inflation, worsening insecurity, low wages and the collapse of social protection systems have plunged Nigerians into the worst survival crisis in the country’s history.Another headline states that former First Lady, Aisha Buhari, said her late husband, ex-President Muhammadu Buhari, battled long-term malnutrition that affected his health whil
  
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• GENCOs’ DEBT: FG set to launch N1.23trn power sector bond

  17-12-2025 07:59 via vanguardngr.com
  By Obas Esiedesa, Abuja  The Federal Government has finalised plans to launch a N1.23 trillion Power Sector Bond as part of a broader N4 trillion debt programme designed to restore liquidity, stabilise the electricity market and rebuild investor confidence.  The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun, disclosed at an Investor Forum organised by the Presidential Power Sector Debt Reduction Committee (PPSDRC) in collaboration with
  
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• CBN revokes licences of Aso Savings, Union Homes

  17-12-2025 07:45 via vanguardngr.com
  NDIC begins payment to depositorsBy Babajide Komolafe and Emma UjahThe Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has revoked the operational licences of Aso Savings and Loans Plc and Union Homes Savings and Loans Plc, citing persistent violations of regulatory requirements and failure to meet prudential standards governing mortgage banks in Nigeria. The CBN’s decision was part of its ongoing efforts to strengthen the mortgage sub-sector and ensure greater compliance with financial regulatio
  
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• Dollar to Naira exchange rate today, December 17, 2025

  17-12-2025 07:32 via vanguardngr.com
  ​The Nigerian Naira continues to experience significant activity across the various segments of the foreign exchange market today, Wednesday, December 17, 2025.Data from the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM) and the unofficial parallel market indicate a narrow but persistent gap between official and black-market rates as the year draws to a close.
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  In the official NFEM window, the Naira opened the day with a slight depreciation compared to the previous day’s closing fig
  
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• Is Bola Tinubu persecuting Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi? By Rotimi Fasan

  17-12-2025 05:54 via vanguardngr.com
  A few prominent names in Nigeria’s failed opposition have issued a statement accusing President Bola Tinubu of presiding over an administration that is determined to make Nigeria a one-party dictatorship. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, they claimed, has been weaponised into hounding opposition politicians, particularly governors, who have been or are being forced to defect to the governing All Progressives Congress. Otherwise, they risk prosecution for financial
  
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• Delta: RHIESS donates food items,provides free medical outreach for elderly

  17-12-2025 05:06 via vanguardngr.com
  No fewer than 250 elderly persons in Delta State have benefited from the Renewed Hope Initiative Elderly Support Scheme (RHIESS), receiving ₦200,000 each, alongside a 50kg bag of rice and free medical care provided by the Delta State Government through the Office of the Wife of the Governor.The beneficiaries were supported during the third edition of the Renewed Hope Initiative Elderly Support Scheme, held on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, at the Banquet Hall, Government House, Asaba. The ev
  
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• Senator Buba mourns ex-CJN Tanko Muhammad, hails judicial legacy

  17-12-2025 04:15 via vanguardngr.com
  Chairman of the Senate Committee on Livestock and Animal Husbandry, Senator Shehu Umar Buba (APC, Bauchi South), has expressed deep sorrow over the death of former Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Ibrahim Tanko Muhammad.In a press statement, the lawmaker commiserated with the family of the late jurist, the government, and the people of Bauchi State, describing his passing as a painful loss to the nation and the judiciary.Senator Buba, whose constituency overlaps the deceased’s area
  
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• Tinted glass permit enforcement: NBA, Police disagree

  17-12-2025 04:03 via vanguardngr.com
  By: Kingsley Omonobi, Ikechukwu NnochiriABUJA—The Nigerian Bar Association, NBA, and the Nigerian Police Force, NPF, have disagreed over the fresh notice issued by the police on Monday, hinting of its plan to resume the enforcement of the suspended tinted glass permit policy from January 2, 2026.While the NBA has urged President Bola Tinubu to call the the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, to order, describing his action as an affront on the authority of court, the police sai
  
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• Falana to AGF: Re-arrest 10 soldiers, arraign 400 terror sponsors

  17-12-2025 03:58 via vanguardngr.com
  …Accuses Malami of shielding suspectsBy Henry OjeluLAGOS— HUMAN rights lawyer, Mr Femi Falana, SAN, has written to the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Prince Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, demanding the immediate arrest and prosecution of 10 soldiers accused of killing three police officers in Taraba State, as well as 400 alleged financiers of terrorism whose cases were allegedly abandoned under the last administration.Falana, in a petition, accused the former AGF
  
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• 3 die in Rivers’ renewed cult clash

  17-12-2025 03:56 via vanguardngr.com
  By Davies IheamnachorPORT HARCOURT — A renewed cult war for supremacy has claimed three lives in Oyorokoto community, Andoni Local Government Area of Rivers State.It was gathered that the cultists, pursuing their rivals, attacked the largest fishing settlement in the early hours of Tuesday, killing the three victims.A source in the community said the suspected cultists stormed the area in a speed boat, went directly to the houses of their targets, and carried out the killings.It would be
  
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• Insecurity: NLC threatens indefinite strike, alleges plot to attack protesters

  17-12-2025 03:44 via vanguardngr.com
  By Victor Ahiuma-YoungABUJA — The Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, has raised the alarm over what it described as a clandestine plot by unscrupulous agencies and political hirelings to infiltrate and violently disrupt its planned National Day of Protest and Mourning scheduled for today.The labour centre warned that any attack on peaceful protesters would be regarded as an act of terrorism and could trigger an immediate, comprehensive and indefinite nationwide strike capable of shutting down
  
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