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• ACF calls on FG to stop killings in Plateau

  06-04-2025 18:05 via vanguardngr.com
  By Ibrahim Hassan-WuyoThe Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) has called on the Federal Government to stop the attacks by terror gangs on defenceless communities in Plateau state, saying the attacks are disheartening and frightening.ACF, in a statement by Prof. Tukur Muhammad-Baba, the National Publicity Secretary, said the attacks on 28th March 2025 resulted in the tragic deaths of scores of people, including children, adding to dismal statistics of deaths, injuries and property damage arising cons
  
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• Guinea-Bissau junta frees six opposition politicians held since coup

  24-12-2025 08:45 via vanguardngr.com
  Guinea-Bissau’s ruling junta said on Tuesday it has released six members of the political opposition who had been detained since a coup last month.The six people freed were close associates of Domingos Simoes Pereira, head of the PAIGC party that led the country to independence in 1974. Pereira has been in custody since the coup.The releases are a “sign of good faith and a compromise for the return to constitutional normality and respect for international rights”, the High Mil
  
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• US Supreme Court stops Trump’s National Guard deployment in Chicago

  24-12-2025 08:39 via vanguardngr.com
  The US Supreme Court dealt a blow to President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown on Tuesday by blocking his deployment of National Guard troops in Chicago.The conservative-dominated court kept in place for now a lower court order barring the deployment of troops on the streets of the city in the midwestern state of Illinois.“At this preliminary stage, the Government has failed to identify a source of authority that would allow the military to execute the laws in Illinois,”
  
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• Gold tops $4,500 for first time

  24-12-2025 08:35 via vanguardngr.com
  Gold prices broke past $4,500 in Asian trade Wednesday on optimism that the Federal Reserve will continue cutting interest rates next year, and amid rising tensions between the United States and Venezuela.The precious metal hit a peak of $4,519.78 to extend a rally that has seen it surge more than 70 percent since the start of 2025.AFP
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• Judge affirms Trump’s $100k fee to process US tech visas

  24-12-2025 08:27 via vanguardngr.com
  A US federal judge on Tuesday upheld President Donald Trump’s $100,000 fee to process H-1B visa applications, acknowledging it could “inflict significant harm on American businesses and institutions of higher education.”In a 56-page opinion, US District Judge Beryl Howell wrote that the president has “broad statutory authority” to address “a problem he perceives to be a matter of economic and national security.”The $100,000 application fee announced in
  
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• Lagos disposed to Tinubu’s tax reform — Sanwo-Olu

  24-12-2025 08:21 via vanguardngr.com
  By Olasunkanmi AkoniLAGOS — GOVERNOR Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State, yesterday, said his administration was commited to fair, friendly tax reform compliance.Governor Sanwo-Olu stated this at the Tax Reform Summit jointly hosted by the Office of the Special Adviser on Taxation and Revenue and the State Treasury Office.The summit was themed ‘Tax Reform Summit: The Lagos Implementation Road Map, From Reforms to Results.’He assured stakeholders in the tax sector that the state
  
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• KWAM 1 withdraws suit challenging Awujale succession

  24-12-2025 08:19 via vanguardngr.com
  ABEOKUTA— FUJI singer, Wasiu Ayinde, popularly known as KWAM 1, has withdrawn his suit challenging the ongoing selection process of the next Awujale of Ijebuland.The singer filed a notice of discontinuance at an Ogun High Court sitting in Ijebu-Ode judicial division, bringing an end to his legal action seeking to halt the installation of a new Awujale.KWAM 1 had, on December 16, approached the Ogun state high court to request an injunction stopping all processes leading to the nomination
  
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• Ondo Assembly passes N524.41bn 2026 budget

  24-12-2025 08:08 via vanguardngr.com
  By Dayo JohnsonAKURE — THE Ondo State House of Assembly, yesterday, passed into law the N524.41 billion 2026 budget Appropriation Bill.The approved budget reflects an increase of N31.61 billion over the original proposal submitted by Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa, who had earlier presented a total sum of N492,795,667,939.00 to the House on November 17While presenting the committee’s report at plenary presided over by the Speaker, Mr Chief Olamide Oladiji, the Chairman of the House Commi
  
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• NMA faults organ harvesting claims at Ekiti varsity

  24-12-2025 08:06 via vanguardngr.com
  …Demands reversal of Surgeon’s dismissalBy Rotimi OjomoyelaADO-EKITI —THE Nigerian Medical Association, NMA, in Ekiti State, yesterday, dismissed the allegations of organ harvesting at the Ekiti State University Teaching Hospital, EKSUTH, describing the claims as unfounded, sensational and capable of eroding public confidence in the healthcare system.The NMA, in a statement by its Chairman and Secretary, Dr. Ifedayo Oreyemi and Dr. Oluwatobi Akinluyi, said it had observed wit
  
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• Destruction of PDP dangerous for Nigeria’s democracy — Makinde

  24-12-2025 08:04 via vanguardngr.com
  …Says Wike promised Tinubu to hold PDP for himIBADAN— GOVERNOR Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, yesterday, explained why he will not support President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid in 2027, warning that efforts to destroy the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, could ultimately undermine Nigeria’s democracy.Speaking during a media chat in Ibadan, Governor Makinde recounted a meeting attended by President Tinubu, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, and other
  
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• Gas supply rises 11% to 5metric tonnes daily

  24-12-2025 07:05 via vanguardngr.com
  By Mariam EkoThe supply of Liquefied Petroleum Gas, LPG, also known as cooking gas increased by 11 percent, month-on-month, MoM to 5.0 metric tonnes per day in November 2025 from 4.5 metric tonnes per day in October.The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority, NMDPRA, disclosed this in its Factsheet report for November 2025 released yesterday.According to the report, the nation’s consumption dropped by 34.5 percent to 3.992 metric tonnes per day in November 2
  
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• PETROL: Consumers urge Dangote to expand partner stations

  24-12-2025 07:02 via vanguardngr.com
  As MRS begins N739/litre salesBy Obas Esiedesa, AbujaFollowing the reduction in the pump price of petrol by the Dangote Refinery, motorists in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have urged the company to increase the number of its partner retail outlets to make the product more readily available in the nation’s capital.Dangote Refinery last week announced MRS Oil as its partner retail outlet, mandated to dispense petrol at N739 per litre nationwide.With NNPC Retail outlets selling p
  
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• Nigeria’s Net Forex inflow rises 12% to $41.73bn

  24-12-2025 06:48 via vanguardngr.com
  By Elizabeth Adegbesan Nigeria recorded a 12.3 percent year on year (YoY) increase in net foreign exchange inflow to to $41.73billion in the first eight months of 2025 (8m’25), from $37.14billion in the corresponding period of?2024 (8m’24). Analysis of  data from  the monthly economic reports of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) showed that the increase in net forex inflow was driven by a 21.3 per cent rise in forex inflow into the economy which cancell
  
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• Dollar to Naira exchange rate today, December 24, 2025

  24-12-2025 06:46 via vanguardngr.com
  ​The Nigerian Naira opened the Christmas Eve trading session with slight fluctuations against the United States Dollar across both the official and informal markets.As of the morning of December 24, 2025, data from the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM) and various Bureau De Change (BDC) hubs show the local currency maintaining a relatively stable range despite increased seasonal demand for foreign exchange.​Official Market Performance (NFEM)
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• Insecurity: Interfaith collaboration key to ending violence in Nigeria – GIMP-Nigeria

  24-12-2025 06:28 via vanguardngr.com
  The Guild of Interfaith Media Practitioners Nigeria, GIMP-Nigeria, has urged the Federal Government and other stakeholders to embrace deliberate and sustained interfaith collaboration as a critical pathway to ending the lingering insecurity across the country.In a Christmas message to mark the 2025 celebration, observed on Thursday, December 25, the Guild said the security challenges arising from Boko Haram insurgency, banditry, kidnappings and other criminal activities cannot be resolved throu
  
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• Nigeria didn’t meet oil revenue target in 1st half of 2025 —Budget office

  24-12-2025 05:25 via vanguardngr.com
  By Favour UleborABUJA—The Budget Office of the Federation has said that Nigeria did not meet oil revenue targets in the first half of year 2025, representing first and second quarters (Q1 and Q2) of 2025.The office, in its Q1 2025 budget implementation report, said gross oil revenue stood at N4.55 trillion in the reviewed quarter.The government agency said the figure represents a shortfall of N8.21 trillion (64.35 percent) from the N12.76 trillion “prorate projected quarterly gross
  
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• Court grants ex-AGF, Malami bail, adjourns case to Jan 5

  24-12-2025 05:14 via vanguardngr.com
  By Haruna AliyuBirnin Kebbi — The High Court of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja Judicial Division, has granted interim bail to former Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, SAN, in a matter involving the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).The ruling was delivered yesterday by Justice Bello Kawu.According to the court paper sighted by Vanguard, the bail was granted on the same terms earlier considered by the EFCC, including the surrender of Malami’s in
  
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• Navy rescues 20 as vessel catches fire on Calabar channel

  24-12-2025 05:12 via vanguardngr.com
  By Ike UchechukwuCalabar—The Nigerian Navy has rescued 20 crew members after a vessel caught fire along the Calabar Channel on Monday night.The Base Operations Officer, Lt.-Cdr. Kelechi Ahunanya, disclosed this in a statement made available to Vanguard in Calabar, yesterday.Ahunanya said the vessel, Motor Vessel (MV) Chimba Express, had 21 persons on board, comprising 14 Nigerians and seven Cameroonians, noting that one crew member remains missing as of the time of filing this report.Acco
  
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• 10 die in Jos-Bauchi road multiple auto crashes

  24-12-2025 05:11 via vanguardngr.com
  By Marie-Therese NanlongJos — No fewer than 10 persons were killed in a multiple auto crashes that occurred in the early hours of yesterday along the Jos-Bauchi Road, near a military checkpoint on the outskirts of Jos, Plateau State.The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Plateau State Sector Command, confirmed that the crashes occurred at about 12:12 a.m. and involved four vehicles—two articulated trucks and two Ford Galaxy minibuses.
  A total of 19 persons, comprising 17 males and tw
  
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• Dangerous allegations of witchcraft, diabolism destroying communities in Igboland 

  24-12-2025 05:02 via vanguardngr.com
  By Anayo Okoli, Ugochukwu Alaribe, Jeff Agbodo, Alumona Ukwueze & Emmanuel IheakaENUGU-DESPITE various intensive campaigns against harmful traditional/cultural discriminatory practices and inhuman treatment that deprive citizens of certain rights and privileges, some of these practices are still going on in many communities in Igbo land, causing animosity and tearing hitherto peaceful communities apart.Particularly, accusations of witchcraft and diabolism are the common ones pitching brothe
  
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• Sanwo-Olu hosts Jakande, Johnsons, Mogaji, Otedola families for 2025 Eyo Festival

  24-12-2025 04:55 via vanguardngr.com
  By Osa Mbonu-Amadi, Arts EditorGovernor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State, has hosted representatives of the families of Jakande, Johnsons, Mogaji, and Otedola as part of the activities running up to the 2025 Eyo Festival, scheduled for December 27, 2025.The event took place at the State House Marina, Lagos, amid colourful display of Eyo masquerades and other performers.Speaking at the event, the governor said the 2025 Eyo Festival would showcase the deepness of Lagos cultural heritage, explain
  
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• Gazette furore: NBA, Atiku seek suspension of tax laws

  24-12-2025 04:52 via vanguardngr.com
  By Henry Umoru & Gift OdekinaABUJA — The Nigerian Bar Association, NBA, has called for suspension of the Tax Reform Acts over alleged alteration of some sections in the gazetted version, as opposed to what was passed by the National Assembly.Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar also called for the immediate suspension of the new tax laws over alleged alterations made after passage by the National Assembly just as he tasked the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, to investi
  
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• Agbasiere highlights impact of data across digital platforms

  24-12-2025 01:58 via vanguardngr.com
  By Etop EkanemA communication and marketing analytics professional, Chinyere Agbasiere, has harped on the impact of data on  digital platforms and how it shapes engagement and decision-making in the digital economy.Disclosing this in a statement recently, she asserts that data-driven communication is essential for understanding audiences, boosting engagement, and building trust across digital platforms.According to Agbasiere in the statement, every digital interaction produces feedback tha
  
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• Another ambush of the tax reforms, by Rotimi Fasan

  24-12-2025 01:41 via vanguardngr.com
  The quality of the politicians that are to be found in Nigerian opposition parties and the nature of their politics is an analyst’s nightmare. Their attitude complicates their arguments, which are almost always flawed, thereby making the analyst appear unduly critical. To be clear, as far as the executive goes, the opposition is today virtually non-existent, with 29 of the 36 states governors now part of the ruling party. Of the remaining eight, shame would probably not let
  
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• Sokoto sets National benchmark in grassroots security, empowerment, development- Commissioner

  24-12-2025 01:39 via vanguardngr.com
  By Musa UbandawakiSOKOTO:The Sokoto State Ministry for Local Government and Community Development has recorded far reaching achievements in 2026, consolidating grassroots governance and community resilience under the leadership of the Commissioner, Hon. Ibrahim Dado Adire (Dallatun Gobir).The commissioner while speaking to newsmen on Monday said, across the state, the ministry has pursued an aggressive development agenda aligned with the administration’s security, economic recovery and so
  
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• Stakeholders applaud APM Terminals Kano’s decade of logistics excellence

  24-12-2025 01:35 via vanguardngr.com
  By Godwin OritseAPM Terminals Kano marked its 10th anniversary, reaffirming its strong commitment to strengthening national supply chains, with particular focus on the North where seaborne trade requires tailored logistics solutions.
  The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) Kano/Jigawa Zonal Command and other stakeholders have commended APM Terminals Kano for its contributions to trade facilitation and the local economy during the terminal’s 10th anniversary celebration.
  Customs Area Comptroller
  
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• Dangers in altering statutory provisions after passage

  24-12-2025 01:29 via vanguardngr.com
  The Nigerian tax system has undergone significant transformation in recent years, driven by the need to modernise tax administration, eliminate obsolete provisions, and enhance revenue generation for sustainable economic development.Not surprising, a number of comprehensive tax legislations, the Nigeria Tax Act 2025, Nigeria Tax Administration Act 2025, Nigeria Revenue Service (Establishment) Act 2025, and the Joint Revenue Board of Nigeria (Establishment) Act 2025, were enacted. However, recen
  
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• Will they know it’s Christmas? By Okoh Aihe

  24-12-2025 01:22 via vanguardngr.com
  Usually this headline provides cover for a certain segment of the society whose conditions are so blighted that even the festivities of Christmas and End-of-Year also exclude them. They live in the society but are more in the fringes, sheltered by the statistics of about 232 million people in the land but grossly under-provided for. They hardly know it’s Christmas! Tomorrow is Christmas day.
  There are quite a number of people who won’t know it’s Christmas, and you wi
  
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• Okirika extends Christmas greetings to Gbaramatu monarch, other 

  24-12-2025 01:20 via vanguardngr.com
  A proud son of Gbaramatu Kingdom and Publisher, Dandora Magazine, Mr. Tony Okirika, has extended warm yuletide season’s greetings to His Royal Majesty, Oboro-Gbaraun II, Aketekpe, Agadagba: the 26th Pere of the Ancient Gbaramatu Kingdom, as well as other high-networth individuals from the kingdom, including Chief Oweizide Ekpemupolo (TomPolo), Chairman, Tantita Security Services Nig. Ltd (TSSNL); Rt. Hon. Emomotimi Guwor, Speaker, DTHA; Dr. Dennis Otuaro, MD, Presidential Amnesty Program
  
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• Simba TVS group partners with Credicorp to empower 10,000 women as mobility entrepreneurs

  24-12-2025 01:15 via vanguardngr.com
  Simba TVS, pioneer of the Queen Riders Programme, Nigeria’s largest women-focused automobile empowerment initiative, has strengthened its partnership with Consumer Credit Corporation of Nigeria (CREDICORP) and Gamma Mobility in support of the Federal Government-led Mobility Programme aimed at economically empowering 10,000 women nationwide.The collaboration was officially launched in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), where CREDICORP, working with Gamma Mobility, handed over a fleet of
  
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