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• My worries about Anambra election — Chekwas Okorie

  22-04-2025 03:26 via vanguardngr.com
  ..Soludo not playing out his cards wellBy Chioma Gabriel, Editor Special FeaturesTHE founder of the All Progressives Grand Alliance, APGA, and its first National Chairman, Chekwas Okorie, in this interview, expresses fears about the forthcoming Anambra gubernatorial election and the likelihood that his party APGA may lose due to the several factors. Excerpts:Preparations are in top gear for the Anambra gubernatorial election. Do you think your party, APGA, still stands a chance to win?There are
  
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• Police nab young wife for alleged husband’s murder in Kano

  07-05-2025 05:52 via vanguardngr.com
  The Kano State Police Command has apprehended one Saudat Jibril, an 18-year-old female resident of Farawa Quarters, for allegedly cutting the throat of her husband, Salisu Idris.This is contained in statement by the command’d spokesperson, SP Abdullahi Kiyawa, issued in Kano on Monday.Kiyawa said that the suspect allegedly cut the throat of her husband, Salisu Idris, a 30-year-old male, with a sharp knife.He said that upon receiving the report, the Commissioner of Police (CP) in the state
  
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• Suspected Fulani militants kill 6 in Plateau communities

  07-05-2025 05:31 via vanguardngr.com
  By Marie-Therese NanlongJos—Two fresh attacks by suspected Fulani militants in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State have led to the death of six people, including a woman and her six-month-old baby.The national leadership of the Berom Youths Moulder-Association, BYM, confirmed the incident as its National President, Dalyop Mwantiri, and Bature Adazaram, BYM’s Secretary-General, in a statement in Jos said the people were killed in two separate incidents, saying the surv
  
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• How notorious Bayelsa cult leader, Wanemi, was killed — Police Commissioner

  07-05-2025 05:29 via vanguardngr.com
  By Samuel OyadonghaYenagoa —The Bayelsa State Police Command has confirmed that last Thursday killing of the leader of a notorious cult group, the Bobos, Wanemi Omubo, was carried out by some members of the group in desperate bid to change its leadership.The deceased, an indigene of Nembe in Nembe Local Government Area of the state, was also a beneficiary of the Presidential Amnesty Programme, PAP, and a leader of the Phase 2 Amnesty beneficiaries in the state.He was shot dead along Goodn
  
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• Landlord’s son kills tenant in Ondo

  07-05-2025 05:26 via vanguardngr.com
  By Dayo JohnsonAkure —A 41-year-old son of a landlord, Odunayo Olomolatan, has allegedly killed a 22-year-old tenant, Joy Tale, over a minor disagreement in Ode Irele, Ondo State.Police source said the suspect has been arrested following the murder of his father’s tenant, adding that the incident has sent fear across the community.Reacting, the state police image maker, Ayanlade Olayinka, said the suspect is “currently in police custody at the Divisional Police Headquarters in
  
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• Olu of Warri condoles with Owie over wife’s death

  07-05-2025 05:25 via vanguardngr.com
  By Ozioruva AliuBENIN CITY – THE Olu of Warri, Ogiame Atuwatse III, has condoled with the former Chief Whip of the Senate, Sir Rowland Owie, over the death of his wife, Lady Helen Owie, where Owie revealed how his marriage to his late wife made it possible for late Pa Alfred Rewane to sponsor late Professor Ambrose Alli’s election in 1979, as the governorship candidate of the then Unity Party of Nigeria, UPN, despite supporting another aspirant during the primary election of the par
  
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• Gunmen kill 12, abduct several residents in Zamfara

  07-05-2025 05:22 via vanguardngr.com
  No fewer than 12 persons have been reportedly killed and an unspecified number abducted by gunmen in a coordinated reprisal on several villages in Maru Local Government Area, LGA of Zamfara State.Recall that on May 3, the Nigerian Army announced that troops of 1 Brigade killed “five bandit kingpins” and recovered arms in Zamfara.The operation, which took place in Talata Mafara and Kaura Namoda LGAs, was said to be part of military efforts to dismantle terrorist networks and restore
  
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• Alleged stealing of 3 Lexus cars: Court adjourns trial of 2 businessmen till July 28

  07-05-2025 05:20 via vanguardngr.com
  By Temitope AtolagbeLAGOS—A Chief Magistrate’s Court sitting in Yaba, Lagos, yesterday, adjourned till July 28, 2025, trial of two men, Lawrence Ogbechie aged, 60, and Arinze Umeh Chinonso, 43, over alleged stealing of three Lexus cars worth N37.5 million.At the hearing in the matter, yesterday, the prosecutor, Rita Momah, informed the court that the business of the day was for the commencement of the trial of two defendants, but counsel to the defendant, in her submission informed
  
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• 10 robbery suspects arrested in Niger, stolen vehicle recovered

  07-05-2025 05:14 via vanguardngr.com
  By Wole MosadomiMinna— Niger State Police Command has arrested 10 suspected armed robbers just as seven kidnapped victims were rescued in different parts of the state within one week.The first set of suspects had stormed an apartment in Bosso Estate, Minna, the state capital armed with a toy gun and two others with screw drivers to carry out the robbery.During the said robbery, the three suspects made away with a white Toyota Camry.The suspects are Umar Mukhtar 25 years of Okada Road, Min
  
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• Late naturalised Nigerian, Roomans’ Will: Son to call 11 witnesses

  07-05-2025 05:07 via vanguardngr.com
  By Innocent AnabaThe first son of late naturalised Nigerian from Venlo, The Netherlands, Jacobus Roomans, Mr Simon Roomans, has lined up 11 witnesses to testify in the suit they filed at a Lagos State High Court sitting at Tafawa Balewa Square, challenging the will of late father, as the court resumes hearing in the matter today.Recall that trial judge, Justice Oyebanji had on January 23, 2025, ordered parties in the suit to maintain status quo ante bellum. The judge made the order after hearin
  
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• Atiku to BoT women: I’m not leaving PDP

  07-05-2025 04:59 via vanguardngr.com
  By Henry UmoruABUJA— THE 2023 presidential candidate of Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has dismissed insinuations that he was planning to dump the party for ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, assuring that he was not leaving the party.Speaking with women members of the party’s Board of Trustees, BoT, who visited him to help save the party from total collapse, Atiku, who insisted on coalition to push out the APC-led government in 2027, said the coalition movement was not just a p
  
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• VDM not told why he’s being detained — Counsel

  07-05-2025 04:48 via vanguardngr.com
  *Though granted bail, still in custodyBy Luminous JannamikeABUJA—The legal team of Mr. Martins Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan, VDM, has raised concerns over the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, failure to formally inform its client of any charges, following his arrest on May 1, 2025.Zainab Otega, a member of VDM’s legal team, confirmed that her client was subjected to several hours of interrogation yesterday in the presence of her colleague, Marvin Omorogbe.The
  
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• Nigeria can’t be one party state — Gov Sule

  07-05-2025 04:39 via vanguardngr.com
  By Johnbosco AgbakwuruABUJA— THE Nasarawa State governor, Abdullah Sule, Tuesday, said despite the gale of defection, there is no way Nigeria would become a one party stateGovernor Sule also said that people are defecting from the opposition political parties to the ruling party, the All Progressives Congress, APC, because of the reforms put in place by President Bola Tinubu, which he said have started yielding positive results.Speaking to State House correspondents after meeting behind c
  
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• IMPI faults IMF economic forecasts for Nigeria, cites positive domestic indicators

  07-05-2025 04:37 via vanguardngr.com
  By Babajide KomolafeThe Independent Media and Policy Initiative (IMPI) has sharply disagreed with the latest economic projections for Nigeria issued by the International Monetary Fund (IMF), calling the Fund’s forecast an “abuse of data aggregation and interpretation”.IMPI’s stance, contained in a statement signed by the Chairman, Dr. Omoniyi M. Akinsiju highlights significant divergences between the IMF’s outlook and what the group describes as the “reality
  
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• Naira down to N1,605/$ in parallel market

  07-05-2025 04:35 via vanguardngr.com
  By Elizabeth AdegbesanThe naira yesterday depreciated to N1, 605 per dollar in the parallel market from N1,600 per dollar on Monday.Similarly, the Naira depreciated to N1,609 per dollar in the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM).Data published by the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN showed that the exchange rate for the naira rose to N1,609 per dollar from N1,605 per dollar on Monday, indicating a N4 depreciation for the naira.Consequently, the margin between the parallel market and NFEM rate n
  
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• Yoruba youths to FG, govs: Curb insecurity in S-West

  07-05-2025 04:27 via vanguardngr.com
  …As Lagos Assembly decries activities of miscreants on roadsBy Ebunoluwa Sessou & Adeola BadruIBADAN— THE Yoruba Afenifere Youth Organisation of Nigeria, YAYON, yesterday, urged the Federal Government and South West governors to address the worsening security challenges in the region.The youths, who spoke after a security summit held at the House of Chiefs, Secretariat in Ibadan, lamented that the incidents pose a severe threat to the zone.In a communique issued at the end of t
  
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• Insecurity: Nigerians’ll revolt, if action not taken — Reps

  07-05-2025 04:20 via vanguardngr.com
  By Henry Umoru & Gift OdekinaABUJA — The House of Representatives yesterday warned of citizens revolt, if the Federal Government failed to address insecurity in the country, which has been on the upswing in the last few weeks.This came on a day Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, told his colleagues that the insecurity and parlous state of the nation’s economy are stretching the patience and resilience of Nigerians to the limit, and asked them to respond with legislative actions
  
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• MR vaccine: Govs’ wives unite to tackle childhood diseases

  07-05-2025 03:32 via vanguardngr.com
  By Henry ObettaLAGOS— THE Nigerian Governors’ Spouses Forum, NGSF, has concluded plans to eradicate preventable childhood diseases through a nationwide campaign on administering the Measles-Rubella, MR, vaccine.NGSF is partnering with the Centre for Well-being and Integrated Nutrition Solutions, C-WINS, in making the campaign successful.A statement by the project team lead at C-WINS, Dr. Nihinlola Mabogunje, said the vaccine was not just a health intervention programme, but an inves
  
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• FiguresHub Africa calls for urgent action to bridge Africa’s digital divide

  07-05-2025 03:27 via vanguardngr.com
  By Juliet UmehAs Africa stands on the brink of a digital revolution, an information and communication technology, ICT, FiguresHub Africa is urging governments, development agencies, and private sector leaders to take bold action in closing the continent’s widening digital divide.With Africa projected to account for 42 percent of the world’s youth by 2030, the stakes have never been higher. Millions of young Africans remain disconnected from the digital economy, not for lack of talen
  
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• Social media my launchpad to building global rug brand — Fadahunsi

  07-05-2025 03:24 via vanguardngr.com
  By Juliet UmehFor nearly eight years, Instagram and Facebook were the only marketing tools the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Ellarose interiors and Custom Rugs, Mrs. Kehinde Fadahunsi, relied on to grow her business.This demonstrates how the right digital content can drive visibility, build trust, and attract loyal clients. In this interview, she shares how technology has transformed her entrepreneurial journey, turning a maternity-leave passion into a globally recognized bra
  
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• Bolt’s electric tricycle to cut emissions

  07-05-2025 03:11 via vanguardngr.com
  …Targets 1,000 units by end of 2025By Prince Osuagwu, Hi-Tech Editor & Juliet UmehIn a move to reduce carbon emissions, promote sustainability, and tackle the rising cost of fuel, in Nigeria, a ride-hailing platform, Bolt has officially launched its electric tricycle service in Lagos.The initiative is also designed to relieve financial pressure on drivers and improve transportation access in underserved areas of the city.Speaking at the launch, Bolt’s Regional Director of Rides
  
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• Airtel subscribers may no longer depend solely on broadband connections

  07-05-2025 03:10 via vanguardngr.com
  ..As network connects SpaceX’s satellite linkBy Prince Osuagwu, Hi-Tech EditorTelecom Company, Airtel Africa said it has sealed a deal with SpaceX to leverage on Starlink’s high-speed internet services to connect its enterprise customers in Africa.Airtel is apparently leaning on SpaceX’s recently acquired requisite licenses in 9 out of 14 countries within its Africa footprint, to explore rural coverage expansion through cellular backhauling.With this collaboration, the telco w
  
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• AI can aid service delivery — Customs CG

  07-05-2025 03:07 via vanguardngr.com
  Customs Comptroller-General, Wale Adeniyi, has said adoption of Artificial Intelligence, AI, could aid service delivery in governance.The CG stated this in a paper he delivered at the 7h convocation lecture of the Nigerian Institute of Journalism, NIJ, Lagos, titled “Artificial Intelligence in Public Governance:  Transforming Society Through Intelligence System.”For those in importation business, he said AI could benefit importers, Customs officers and other stakeholders in the
  
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• UK to restrict visa applications from Nigeria, Pakistan, Sri Lanka

  07-05-2025 03:06 via vanguardngr.com
  By Nkiruka Nnorom, with agency reportsAs part of efforts to reform its immigration system, the United Kingdom would soon restrict visa applications from nationalities whose citizens are most likely to overstay their approved stays.First reported by the Times, the Home Office listed the affected countries as Pakistan, Nigeria and Sri Lanka.The report noted that nationals from these countries overstay their visas and later seek asylum and successful asylum requests allow the applicants to permane
  
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• Sule Lamido defends zoning, says it’s cure not curse

  07-05-2025 03:01 via vanguardngr.com
  By Luminous JannamikeABUJA —Former governor of Jigawa State, Alhaji Sule Lamido, has defended zoning in Nigeria’s political  system, describing it as a necessary ‘cure’ for the country’s structural and historical imbalances, rather than a curse.Lamido, who was also Minister of External Affairs, articulated his views in excerpts from his forthcoming autobiography, “Being True to Myself,” which is set to be launched in Abuja next week.The book offers
  
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• Edo, Delta Assembly Speakers, others move to APC

  07-05-2025 02:40 via vanguardngr.com
  •6 reps defect to APC, 2 join PDP•I didn’t ask defecting PDP members not to collect APC    membership cards — Arenyeka, ex-PDP chair•Oborevwori briefs Uduaghan on defection•Tinubu, Delta gov meet in Aso VillaBy Emma Amaize, Regional Editor, South-South, Johnbosco Agbakwuru, Omezia Ajayi, Ozioruva Aliu, Gift ChapiOdekina & Ochuko AkuophaABUJA — DAYS after Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State, his predecessor, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa an
  
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• Lagos LG polls: Pro-democracy group flays 3rd term plot

  07-05-2025 02:37 via vanguardngr.com
  By John AlechenuABUJA —THE Progressive Group for Democracy, PGD, has raised the alarm over an alleged plot to grant a third term to some council chairmen in the forthcoming Local Government Council election in Lagos State.National Coordinator of the group, Aladesanmi Salawu, who raised the alarm at a media briefing in Abuja, claimed that the All Progressives Congress, APC, candidates in Agbado Oke-Odo LCDA and Ikosi Isheri LCDA are ineligible for the election.According to him, the two can
  
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• Benue Assembly dares NASS, says its leadership won’t honour invitation

  07-05-2025 02:03 via vanguardngr.com
  …Insists NASS move borne out of ignoranceBenue State House of Assembly has described the invitation extended to its Speaker, Aondona Dajoh, and leadership by the House of Representatives as a move conceived out of ignorance.The House in a unanimous voice during plenary, rejected the invitation and asked the speaker to ignore the invitation.Recall that following a petition to the green chambers by a group, called Guardians of Democracy, calling on the House of Representatives to intervene
  
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• Benue Assembly threatens legal action against Reps over summons

  07-05-2025 00:51 via vanguardngr.com
  By Peter Duru, MakurdiThe Benue State House of Assembly has threatened legal action against the House of Representatives over the summons issued to the Speaker, Hyacinth Dajoh and the leadership of the House.The House of Representatives Committee on Public Petitions few days ago summoned the Governors of Benue and Zamfara states alongside the leadership of their Houses of Assembly to appear before the Committee on Thursday, May 8, 2025 to explain why their functions should not be taken over by
  
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• 37-year-old Nigerian nabbed for drug trafficking in India

  07-05-2025 00:31 via vanguardngr.com
  India Crime Branch has arrested a Nigerian man, Jacob Ugwu, for his alleged involvement in the inter-state trafficking of Methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA) across India.The 37-year-old, Additional DCP Rajesh Dandotiya said, entered India a year ago under the guise of working as a hotel cook but had since been operating out of the Krishnapuri area in Delhi, reportedly running a refreshment shop believed to be a cover for drug distribution, reports Times of India on Monday.Ugwu’s arrest
  
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