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• Labour Party accuses NLC of blackmailing INEC, security agencies over planned attacks on party offices

  08-04-2025 23:59 via vanguardngr.com
  By John Alechenu, AbujaThe Labour Party (LP) has accused the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), led by Comrade Joe Ajero, of attempting to blackmail the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and security agencies to justify a planned attack on LP offices across the country. The party’s National Publicity Secretary, Obiora Ifoh, issued a statement in Abuja on Tuesday evening, raising concerns about the NLC’s actions.Ifoh condemned recent statements from the NLC leadership, whi
  
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• David Mark at 77: Advocates national unity and peace

  08-04-2025 23:54 via vanguardngr.com
  By Henry Umoru, AbujaFormer President of the Senate, Senator David Mark, celebrated his 77th birthday with a church service in Abuja, reflecting on his military and political journey, and dedicating the rest of his life to serving God and humanity.Mark, in a heartfelt statement released by his media adviser, Paul Mumeh, expressed gratitude to God for his accomplishments and outlined his commitment to continue serving the nation. He emphasized that his life’s journey, marked by both challe
  
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• ADF demands ₦100trn reparation for South East, release of Nnamdi Kanu, Igbo presidency

  08-04-2025 23:36 via vanguardngr.com
  By Anayo Okoli, EnuguFollowing former President Ibrahim Babangida’s clarification in his book that the January 1966 coup was not an Igbo-led conspiracy, the Alaigbo Development Foundation (ADF) has called for reparations from the Nigerian government for the historical marginalization and humiliation that the Igbo have suffered as a result of the false belief that the coup was an Igbo affair.In a statement issued by ADF’s National President, Prof. Ukachukwu Awuzie, the group demanded
  
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• Champions League: Arsenal stun Real Madrid 3-0 as Rice delivers free-kick masterclass

  08-04-2025 23:04 via vanguardngr.com
  Declan Rice scored two scintillating free-kicks as Arsenal beat holders Real Madrid 3-0 in their Champions League quarter final first leg on Tuesday.Mikel Merino added Arsenal’s third goal before Real’s Eduardo Camavinga was sent off for kicking the ball away in the closing minutes to leave the Spanish giants in disarray.The brilliance of Rice’s brace cannot be understated, with even Real keeper Thibaut Courtois — usually so inspired on Champions League nights — un
  
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• Arsenal shock Real Madrid 3-0 in Champions League quarter-final first leg

  08-04-2025 23:04 via vanguardngr.com
  Declan Rice scored two scintillating free-kicks as Arsenal beat holders Real Madrid 3-0 in their Champions League quarter final first leg on Tuesday.
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• Why politicians should stop empowerment schemes – Ex-Minister Essien

  08-04-2025 22:54 via vanguardngr.com
  By Chioma Onuegbu, UyoA former Minister of Lands, Housing, and Urban Development, Chief Nduese Essien, has outlined reasons why politicians across Nigeria should discourage and stop empowerment programs.Essien argued that what is commonly known as empowerment is, in reality, a façade designed to mask the government’s inability to provide basic amenities and economic opportunities for its citizens.He spoke out against the widespread empowerment schemes promoted by politicians, parti
  
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• Gov Mbah: Africa’s economic renaissance lies in extensive trade, not aid or charity

  08-04-2025 22:41 via vanguardngr.com
  Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, has charged Africa on robust regional collaboration and trade facilitation, insisting that Africa’s economic renaissance lies in extensive trade, not charity.Mbah, who insisted that Africa had all that it takes to build its own table, rather than wait to be invited to the table, also tasked the continent on fully exploiting the power of intra-Africa trade and opportunities inherent in the African Continental Free Trade Area, AfCFTA.He gave the char
  
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• We are not ingrates, don’t treat us as beggars, Lagos pensioners reply LASPEC

  08-04-2025 22:38 via vanguardngr.com
  …Beg Sanwo-Olu to Implement Pension Consequential AdjustmentBy Ishola BalogunLagos – The Nigerian Union of Pensioners (NUP), Lagos Council, has expressed dissatisfaction with the delay in implementing the 2019 Minimum Wage Act, and they are demanding immediate action to address outstanding arrears. Mr. Caleb Olarewaju, a retired principal of Oriwu College, Ikorodu, and Chairman of the NUP Teachers’ Pensioners’ Branch, stated that the establishment of the Lagos State Pen
  
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• NCC moves to safeguard consumers’ airtime with new guidelines on unclaimed recharges

  08-04-2025 22:27 via vanguardngr.com
  By Juliet UmehIn a significant step to enhance consumer protection in Nigeria’s telecom sector, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has introduced new guidelines to address the growing issue of unutilized and unclaimed airtime and data on inactive subscriber lines.Speaking at an industry-wide consultative forum in Abuja, which was attended both physically and virtually by major telecom operators, consumer rights groups, and other stakeholders, NCC Executive Vice Chairman, Dr. Ami
  
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• Court stops Rivers Sole Administrator from appointing LGA administrators

  08-04-2025 22:24 via vanguardngr.com
  By Daniel Abia – Port HarcourtA Federal High Court sitting in Port Harcourt has restrained the Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (rtd), from appointing sole administrators or their equivalents to oversee the 23 local government areas in the state.Justice Adamu Turaki Mohammed granted the order in Suit No. FHC/PH/CS/46/2025, filed by the PILEX Centre for Civic Education Initiative, led by Courage Msirimovu, against the Sole Administrator in his official capacit
  
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• Nigerian convicted of double murder wins human rights case in UK

  08-04-2025 22:19 via vanguardngr.com
  A Nigerian man convicted of a brutal double murder in north London has successfully argued that his human rights were violated due to the excessive delay in bringing his case to trial.Obina Christopher Ezeoke, now 32, was ultimately sentenced to life imprisonment with a minimum term of 40 years for the 2016 murders of psychology student Bervil Kalikaka-Ekofo, 21, and his aunt, Annie Ekofo, 53. The killings took place in their East Finchley apartment while Bervil slept.After facing an unpreceden
  
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• Protest erupts in Ondo over killing of four farmers by suspected herdsmen

  08-04-2025 21:54 via vanguardngr.com
  …Youths, Farmers Barricade Government Secretariat with Corpses…Tactical Police Team Deployed to Troubled CommunityBy Dayo Johnson, AkureTension flared in Ondo State on Tuesday as suspected herdsmen reportedly killed four farmers in the Akure North Local Government Area, prompting a protest by angry youths and farmers.In a dramatic move, the protesters transported the corpses of the slain farmers to the state capital and barricaded the main entrance to the state secretariat in Alag
  
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• I won’t back down, APC must fix Anambra primary fraud – Ozigbo

  08-04-2025 21:35 via vanguardngr.com
  Valentine Ozigbo, a frontline aspirant in the All Progressives Congress (APC) gubernatorial primary in Anambra State, has rejected the outcome of the April 5, 2025, exercise, describing it as a “well-orchestrated heist” and a “charade” that undermines democratic values.In a passionate public statement, Ozigbo revealed he has submitted a formal petition to the APC Appeals Committee, citing widespread irregularities during the conduct of the primary.“The facts are no
  
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• Middle Belt Forum faults Shettima’s assertion on corruption, true federalism

  08-04-2025 21:26 via vanguardngr.com
  By Peter Duru, MakurdiThe Middle Belt Forum, MBF, has disagreed with the assertion of the Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima that corruption and not lack of true federalism is Nigeria’s problem.The National President of MBF, Dr. Bitrus Pogu who Tuesday was reacting to the position of the Vice President blamed the endemic corruption in the country on lack of true federalism.Hear him: “I am sorry to disagree with the position of the Vice President because the federalism we practi
  
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• Banana Island gate: We’re not involved – Lagos govt

  08-04-2025 20:48 via vanguardngr.com
  By Olasunkanmi AkoniBarely seven days after Independence Bridge closure saga, there was a similar traffic standstill on Tuesday, following the closure of the entry and exit gates of Banana Island, located in the Ikoyi Area of Lagos State.The closure carried out by government agents led to a complete traffic lockdown in the Lekki-Ajah axis, Park View Estate, Foreshore and some other parts of Ikoyi as motorists spent several hours on the road.Residents and visitors were disallowed from entering o
  
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• LP crisis: We’ll no longer condone antics of inconsequential characters, NLC tells Abure

  08-04-2025 20:45 via vanguardngr.com
  — Urges INEC to remove every insignia of Abure-led NWC from its portals
  — Puts Police DSS on noticeBy Johnbosco AgbakwuruABUJA – AS a fallout of the recent Supreme Court judgement over leadership crisis in the Labour Party, the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, on Tuesday, threatened that it will no longer condone the antics of inconsequential characters in the party.The NLC said that the only relevance of the embattled national chairman of Labour Party Julius Abure and some of hi
  
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• Stop paying ransom to criminals, Ribadu warns families

  08-04-2025 20:41 via vanguardngr.com
  …receives 60 rescued victims from Zangon KatafBy Kingsley OmonobiThe National Security Adviser (NSA), Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, on Tuesday received over 60 victims recently rescued from captivity in Zangon Kataf, Southern Kaduna, following sustained military operations.The victims, who had been held for over a month, include a Deputy Director in the civil service and a relative of Bishop Matthew Hassan Kukah.The group, comprising 35 males and 29 females and children, was formally handed over t
  
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• Senate achieved remarkable stability under David Mark – Lawan

  08-04-2025 20:35 via vanguardngr.com
  By Henry UmoruFormer President of the Senate, Senator Ahmed Lawan, APC, Yobe North, has hailed his predecessor, former President of the Senate, Senator David Mark, saying under his leadership, the Senate achieved remarkable stability.He added that his leadership advanced constructive legislative-executive relations that strengthened Nigeria’s democracy.In a statement he personally signed on Tuesday to celebrate Senator Mark’s 77th birthday anniversary, Senator Lawan said that Senato
  
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• Protest in Ondo over killing of four fresh farmers by suspected herdsmen

  08-04-2025 20:27 via vanguardngr.com
  —- Youths, farmers barricade govt secretariat with corpses — Tactical team deployed to the Community – Police By Dayo Johnson, Akure Suspected herdsmen have again murdered four farmers in the Akure North council area of Ondo state, prompting fresh protests.Irked by the ugly development, farmers and youths in the affected community staged a protest and barricaded the state secretariat with the remains of the slain farmers.The protesters barricaded the roundabout
  
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• Ladoja leads traditional council on condolence visit to Adeojo, Olunloyo families

  08-04-2025 20:27 via vanguardngr.com
  By Adeola BadruThe Otun Olubadan, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, has led the Ibadan Southeast Local Government traditional council on a condolence visit to the families of the late Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chieftain, Chief Yekini Adeojo and former governor of Oyo State, Dr. Omololu Olunloyo, both of whom passed away last week.Accompanying Oba Ladoja were Chief Adeniran, the Abese Balogun of Ibadanland; Chief Nureni Akanbi, the Laguna Oluyole; Olooye Adegboyega Taofeek Adegoke (FCA), Aare Egbe-Omo Ba
  
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• How Football Goal Technology Shapes Online Betting Odds

  08-04-2025 20:25 via vanguardngr.com
  Football has always been a popular game of fine margins, and very few innovations have had as much impact as that of football goal technology. Since its introduction, goal-line technology in football has not only transformed refereeing decisions but also helped reshape online betting odds, ensuring and guaranteeing both fairness and accuracy in real time. 
  For many bettors, understanding how goal-line technology works in football is a crucial factor that has a direct influence and impact o
  
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• Obi in London, shares tips on how Africans can survive Trump’s trade Tariff

  08-04-2025 20:22 via vanguardngr.com
  John AlechenuABUJA:The Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party,(LP) in the 2023 election, Mr. Peter Obi has shared some tips on how African countries can survive and thrive under the disruptive trade Tariff imposed on the continent by the United States President Donald Trump.Speaking on Tuesday in London, at the Plenary of the Commonwealth Enterprise and Investment Council (CWEIC) Trade and Investment Summit of 2025 on the topic “ Africa Role In The New Global Economy,” Obi advis
  
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• NSA hands over 60 rescued kidnaped victims, warns against ransom payment

  08-04-2025 20:13 via vanguardngr.com
  The National Security Adviser (NSA), Malam Nuhu Ribadu, has again handed over 60 kidnapped victims rescued by security agencies to their families and warned against ransom payment to kidnappers.Ribadu said that paying ransom to kidnappers would only encourage them to continue the crime, adding that it was also counterproductive.He disclosed that even after the ransom was paid by the families of many of the rescued victims, the kidnappers were still not ready to release the victims.“Once a
  
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• Release arrested protesters now, end crackdown – ActionAid

  08-04-2025 20:09 via vanguardngr.com
  By Gabriel EwepuABUJA – FOLLOWING arrest of protesters, ActionAid Nigeria, AAN, Tuesday, demanded their immediate release in Abuja, Port Harcourt, and other parts of the country.In a statement signed by the Country Director, AAN, Andrew Mamedu, and available to Vanguard, said the crackdown of peaceful protesters is unacceptable and must end.Mamedu said the protests, led by the Take-It-Back Movement, were driven by rising anger over the unlawful declaration of a state of emergency in River
  
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• Rivers Gov’t advises youths to pick interest in military

  08-04-2025 20:04 via vanguardngr.com
  By Davies IheamnachorPORT HARCOURT: The Rivers State Government has advised youths of the state to pick interest in joining the Nigeria Military.The State Government promised also the recruitment team from the Nigerian Army Headquarters, led by Brig. Gen. Wito Nzidee, that the state would persuade the youths to enrol in the ongoing 89″ Regular Recruitment Intake for Trades/Non-Tradesmen and Women.The Secretary to the State Government, Prof. lbibia Lucky Worika, gave the assurance on Tuesd
  
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• Shettima urges NISO board of directors to fix electricity, national grid challenges

  08-04-2025 20:03 via vanguardngr.com
  —Says Tinubu resolute about building resilient, transparent, investment-friendly power sectorBy Johnbosco AgbakwuruABUJA – THE Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, has directed the members, Board of the Directors, of the Nigerian Independent System Operator, NISO, Limited to maintain the highest standards of integrity and expertise in carrying out their duties of ensuring seamless generation, transmission and distribution of electricity across Nigeria.Senator Shettima said while
  
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• Ezenwafo emerges Anambra PDP governorship flag bearer

  08-04-2025 19:53 via vanguardngr.com
  By Nwabueze OkonkwoChief Jude Ezenwafo, an Abuja-based real estate developer, has emerged as the flag-bearer of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the upcoming November 8, 2025, Anambra state governorship election.Leader of the PDP national committee mandated to conduct the party’s governorship primary, Col. Chijioke Onwubuya (rtd), declared Ezenwafor winner in the governorship primary election held on Tuesday at the Prof Dora Akunyili Women Development Centre, Awka.Ezenwafor conteste
  
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• Nigerians hold key to Africa’s future Development – World Bank

  08-04-2025 19:49 via vanguardngr.com
  By Adeola BadruThe Country Director of the World Bank, Dr. Ndiame Diop, has asserted that the future of Africa is closely tied to Nigeria’s success.He stated this on Tuesday, during a personality lecture series organised by the department of Agricultural Economics, University of Ibadan, emphasising that the emancipation of the African region lies in the hands of Nigerians.In his lecture titled, “Leveraging Agricultural Transformation for Sustainable Economic Development in Nigeria:
  
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• Air Peace introduces new boarding procedure

  08-04-2025 19:49 via vanguardngr.com
  Air Peace has introduced a new boarding system to provide a smoother, more professional travel experience for passengers with special needs, military personnel, and Business Class travellers.Air Peace Chairman and CEO, Dr Allen Onyema, confirmed this in a statement on Tuesday by the airline’s Head of Corporate Communications, Dr Ejike Ndiulo.“Under the revised system, boarding will now follow this order: military personnel, passengers requiring wheelchairs or special assistance, and
  
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• Insecurity: Aiyedatiwa committed to keeping Ondo Safe — Amotekun Commander Adeleye

  08-04-2025 19:47 via vanguardngr.com
  By Dayo Johnson, AkureThe Commander of the Ondo State Security Network, codenamed Amotekun, Chief Adetunji Adeleye, has reaffirmed the administration’s strong commitment to the safety of lives and property across the state under Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa.Speaking in Akure during his birthday celebration, which drew dignitaries from across the state, Adeleye praised the governor for prioritizing security and providing consistent support and funding for the Amotekun Corps.“The governo
  
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• Shi’ites accuse police of killing ‘Free Palestine’ protesters in custody, vow legal action

  08-04-2025 19:46 via vanguardngr.com
  By Luminous JannamikeABUJA – Members of the Islamic Movement, also known as Shi’ites, have accused security agencies, particularly the police, of killing Free Palestine protesters who have been held in detention since 28 March 2025.One of the detainees, Huzaifa Muhammad from Tudun Iya in Katsina State, reportedly died on Monday, 7 April 2025, around 6 p.m. while in custody at the Intelligence Response Team (IRT) detention facility in Guzape, Abuja.The allegation was made during a pr
  
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• NCS hands over 659 units of illicit drugs worth N18million to NDLEA in Cross River

  08-04-2025 19:41 via vanguardngr.com
  By Ike UchechukwuThe Cross River/Calabar Free Trade Zone and Akwa Ibom Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) have handed over 659 units of illicit drugs, estimated at N18 million, to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in Cross River State.The controlled substances intercepted by Vigilant Officers of NCS, Cross River/Calabar Free Trade Zone and Akwa Ibom Area Command at the Mfum Border include Pethidine 100mg (216 Units ), Morphine Sulphate (216 units), 37 packets of Ph
  
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• Autopsy report reveals cause of 2-yr-old Raphella’s death in school’s pool

  08-04-2025 19:31 via vanguardngr.com
  By Evelyn UsmanThe long-awaited autopsy report on the tragic demise of two-year-old Raphella Ogbodo, whose lifeless body was found in the swimming pool of Smiley Kids Montessori School, in the Sangotedo area of Lagos, on January 15, 2025, has finally been released.Her death sparked widespread concern, following claims that she was electrocuted before being dropped into the school’s swimming pool to make it look like drowning.However, the autopsy report attributed her death to asphyxia and
  
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• I’m not cheating again – Davido declares

  08-04-2025 19:16 via vanguardngr.com
  Award-winning Nigerian music star, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has openly declared his commitment to monogamy, saying he has no intention of cheating again.In an interview on the Breakfast Club podcast, the singer reflected on his controversial personal life and how past experiences have shaped his resolve to change.“My uncle that’s a governor has two wives. Another of my uncles: all his wives lived with him, and they played with each other. But upon all the money, the
  
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• Dozie, a steady hand with enduring legacy – MTN

  08-04-2025 19:12 via vanguardngr.com
  By Prince Osuagwu, Hi-Tech EditorMTN Nigeria, Tuesday, regretted the passing of its founding Chairman Dr. Pascal Dozie, saying he brought insight, experience, and leadership to the company at a time when bold vision was essential.In a statement signed by the CEO, Mr Karl Toriola, MTN described Dozie as a steady hand, with and enduring legacy.The company said Dozie was a quiet revolutionary, who could ease tensions with grace and consistently led with clarity and conviction, even as he was warm,
  
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• PSG coach Luis Enrique ‘delighted’ to be facing Asensio in Champions League

  08-04-2025 19:09 via vanguardngr.com
  Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique has no fears about Marco Asensio coming back to haunt the French side, as the on-loan Spaniard prepares to line up for Aston Villa against his parent club in the quarter-finals of the Champions League.“I am delighted he can play,” the PSG boss told reporters on the eve of Wednesday’s first leg between the sides at the Parc des Princes in the French capital.“He wasn’t getting the game time he wanted here and he had the opportun
  
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• Ifa Council to Alaafin: We know you’ll not let Yoruba down

  08-04-2025 19:02 via vanguardngr.com
  By Adeola BadruMembers of the International Council for Ifa Religion (ICIR) have expressed confidence in the ability of the new Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade, to protect the sanctity of Yoruba cultural and traditional values.They emphasised the importance of upholding the global respect that the tribe deserves, noting that the late Alaafin, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi, did his best to uphold Yoruba tradition against all odds.In a statement signed by the President of the council, Dr. Fayemi F
  
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• Biography of late founder of now-defunct Diamond Bank, Pascal Dozie

  08-04-2025 19:01 via pulse.ng
  Early Life and Education Pascal Dozie was born into a modest family in Egbu, a town in Owerri, Imo State, on April 9, 1939. He began his early education in Nigeria before moving to the United Kingdom for higher studies. He earned a degree in Economics from the prestigious London School of Economics and went on to obtain a Master’s in Administrative Science from City University, London. His educational background laid the foundation for a life devoted to economic development and entrepreneu
  
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• NAMA to deploy advanced HF transceivers to boost airspace communication

  08-04-2025 19:00 via vanguardngr.com
  By Dickson OmobolaNigerian Airspace Management Agency, NAMA, has concluded plans to transition to the Rohde & Schwarz High-Frequency, HF, transceiver.This development, NAMA stated, was part of an ongoing effort to modernise the Nigerian airspace infrastructure.A statement by the agency’s DIrector, Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, Dr Abdullahi Musa, said the HF transceiver, equipped with advanced signal processing algorithms, would significantly reduce the noise levels associate
  
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• Telecoms Operators propose new guidelines for unclaimed recharges

  08-04-2025 18:53 via vanguardngr.com
  The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), on Tuesday, engaged stakeholders in a forum to address the growing concerns surrounding unclaimed and unutilised subscriber recharges.The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the forum was a major regulatory step towards protecting telecom consumers while ensuring operational clarity for service providers.The Executive Vice-Chairman of NCC, Dr Aminu Maida, emphasised the importance of finding a balanced approach to consumer rights and industry
  
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• Boko Haram: Zulum calls for coordinated security efforts

  08-04-2025 18:48 via vanguardngr.com
  Gov. Babagana Zulum has reiterated the state government’s commitment to supporting the Nigerian military and other security agencies in their efforts to protect citizens.The governor gave the assurance at the opening of the expanded State Security Council meeting on Tuesday in Maiduguri.Zulum, however, emphasised the need for coordinated action between the military, police, and local authorities to address the persistent threat of Boko Haram insurgents in the state.He also acknowledged th
  
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• Insecurity: Nigerians are looking up to us, COAS charges troops

  08-04-2025 18:47 via vanguardngr.com
   Lt.-Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), has charged troops to be more proactive in tackling the rising security challenges in the country.Oluyede gave the charge on Tuesday while addressing troops of the 3 Division of the Nigerian Army, Rukuba, near Jos.The COAS said that the current security challenges were a serious setback to the developmental strides of the current administration.“Nigerians are looking up to us to curb the current security challenges in the cou
  
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• Alleged Defamation: Natasha files N5bn suit against Nwaebonyi

  08-04-2025 18:46 via vanguardngr.com
  By Ikechukwu NnochiriABUJA – The suspended Senator for Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has instituted a N5billion defamation case against her colleague, Onyekachi Nwaebonyi for alleging that she had six children for different men.In the process she filed through her team of lawyers led by a Senior Advocate of Nigeria, SAN, Mr. M. J. Numa, Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan described Nwaebonyi’s claim as false, saying it was a deliberate attempt to tarnish her reputation. She t
  
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• Two injured as rival cult groups clash inside Osun Poly campus

  08-04-2025 18:36 via vanguardngr.com
  By Shina Abubakar, OsogboTwo persons were reported injured during a clash that ensued between two rival cult groups inside the campus of Osun State Polytechnic, Iree.It was gathered that pandemonium broke out on the campus on Tuesday afternoon following a disagreement between two young men over a lady in the school.The situation escalated following an intervention by supporters of the rival gang, during which a student was attacked with a cutlass while other students sustained various degrees o
  
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• Niger Delta activist faults VP Shetimma on corruption being threat to Nigeria

  08-04-2025 18:26 via vanguardngr.com
  By Daniel AbiaAnnkio Briggs, the convener of the Niger Delta Self determination Movement, NDSM, has faulted Vice President Kashim Shettima on his submission that corruption other than federalism is the biggest threat to Nigeria.Reacting to the VP’s position on Tuesday, Briggs said that the lack of true federalism is the reason why corruption thrives in the country, adding that because politicians feed fat on corruption, they find it difficult to make a process for federalism.She said it i
  
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• Education remains a critical pillar of national development – CDS Musa

  08-04-2025 18:22 via vanguardngr.com
  The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Christopher Musa, has described education as a critical pillar for national development and societal progress.Musa made this known during the Groundbreaking and Fundraising Ceremony of the Defence and Police Officers Wives Association (DEPOWA) College on Tuesday in Abuja.He said the event was remarkable in DEPOWA’s pursuit of excellence in education, empowerment, and community development.The CDS commended the association for their contribution to th
  
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• APC Govs beg Buhari to prevail on Malami, Nwajiuba, other loyalists not to leave party

  08-04-2025 18:20 via vanguardngr.com
  ***As Buhari Says he is staying in APC, but can’t interfere with their political choicesBy Henry UmoruABUJA- FRESH facts are emerging from State governors elected on the platform of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC who paid a visit to former President Muhammadu Buhari at his Kaduna State residence on Monday.Led by the Governor of Imo State, Hope Uzodimma, who is the Chairman of the All Progressives Governors Forum, the governors held a closed-door meeting with Buhari where they h
  
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• APC governors beg Buhari to prevail on Malami, Nwajiuba, other loyalists not to leave party

  08-04-2025 18:20 via vanguardngr.com
  ***As Buhari Says he is staying in APC, but can’t interfere with their political choicesBy Henry UmoruABUJA- Fresh details have emerged following a visit by governors elected on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to former President Muhammadu Buhari at his Kaduna residence on Monday.The delegation, led by Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma—Chairman of the Progressive Governors Forum—held a closed-door meeting with the former President, during which they commende
  
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• Defence Ministry didn’t pay money into ex-AGF’s shares account, witness tells court

  08-04-2025 18:15 via vanguardngr.com
  A witness, Adebayo Olanrewaju on Tuesday, told the Federal High Court in Abuja that the Federal Ministry of Defence did not directly pay money into the shares account belonging to the former acting Accountant General of the Federation (AGF), Anamekwe Nwabuoku.Olanrewaju stated this while being cross-examined by Nwabuoku’s lawyer, Harrison Quakers, before Justice James Omotosho.The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) charged Nwabuoku, who served as Director of Finance and Accou
  
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• Best Amex Casinos USA – Top American Express Online Casino Sites

  08-04-2025 18:07 via vanguardngr.com
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