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• Niger: Ban on motorcycles, tricycles not to punish citizens, says Bago

  23-04-2025 18:47 via vanguardngr.com
  Gov. Mohammed Umaru-Bago of Niger has clarified the ban on the movement of motorcycles and tricycles, saying it was aimed at addressing the growing insecurity in the state capital and not to punish law-abiding citizens.The governor stated this during the inauguration of Overload Airways flight operation at the Bola Tinubu International Airport in Minna on Wednesday.Bago emphasised that the safety of lives and property remained the top priority of his administration.He highlighted that young boy
  
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• POCO Set to Shake Up Nigeria’s Smartphone Market with Two Exciting New Launches

  16-05-2025 10:00 via pulse.ng
  It’s time to get excited, Nigeria! Rumor has it that POCO, the dynamic sub-brand of Xiaomi Corporation, is preparing to introduce not one—but two brand-new smartphones to Nigerian market very soon. If you thought POCO’s past offerings were compelling, just wait until you see what’s coming next. Word on the street is that the POCO C71 and POCO X7 Pro will drop in quick succession, delivering a one-two punch that covers both ends of the spectrum: from unbeatable entry-level
  
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• ‘A hard sell': El-Rufai's SDP agenda struggles to gain ground after APC exit

  16-05-2025 09:37 via pulse.ng
  Former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai is facing a deepening political crisis as efforts to rebuild his career under the Social Democratic Party (SDP) continue to stall in the North-West and Southern parts of Nigeria. Just two months after his high-profile defection from the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), El-Rufai is struggling to attract major political figures to his new political platform.Despite a flurry of behind-the-scenes meetings, influential politicians have largely rebuff
  
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• UEFA delegates walk out of FIFA congress after Infantino arrives late from Trump trip

  16-05-2025 09:25 via vanguardngr.com
  Fuming European delegates staged a walkout at FIFA’s Congress in Paraguay on Thursday after world football chief Gianni Infantino jetted in late for the session following meetings in Saudi Arabia and Qatar with US President Donald Trump.FIFA President Infantino’s belated arrival at the global governing body’s annual meeting caused a delay of more than two hours.Several representatives from European football associations — including UEFA President Aleksander Ceferin &mdas
  
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• Chris Brown to appear in court after charged with assault in Britain

  16-05-2025 09:25 via vanguardngr.com
  American R&B singer Chris Brown, the former boyfriend of superstar Rihanna, is due to appear in a UK court on Friday after being arrested and charged over an alleged assault at a London nightclub in 2023, police said.Brown, 36, is known for mid-2000s hits such as “Kiss, Kiss” and a litany of legal troubles including a felony conviction for assaulting then-girlfriend Rihanna in 2009.He was arrested again in the early hours of Thursday at a hotel in Manchester, the Metropolitan Po
  
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• Senate pushes for law mandating FG to use made-in-Nigeria vehicles

  16-05-2025 09:12 via pulse.ng
  The Nigerian Senate has taken a significant step toward revitalising the country’s struggling automotive industry by passing the Local Automotive Industry Patronage Bill 2025 for a second reading. The legislation, sponsored by Senator Ndubueze Patrick Chiwuba (Imo North), seeks to compel federal Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) to prioritise Nigerian-manufactured vehicles in their procurement processes.During Wednesday’s plenary, Senator Ndubueze decried Nigeria’s o
  
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• JAMB issues fresh guidelines for 2025 UTME resit candidates

  16-05-2025 08:48 via pulse.ng
  The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced new guidelines for candidates sitting for the rescheduled 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), following technical issues that marred the initial test. In a post shared on X (formerly Twitter) on Friday, May 16, JAMB advised affected candidates to use its official ticketing system to address any challenges related to the resit.“The ticketing system is fast and easy,” the board noted, assuring candida
  
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• Delta: Gov Oborevwori finally breaks silence on dumping PDP for APC

  16-05-2025 08:34 via pulse.ng
  Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori has defended his defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC), stating that the move was driven by a commitment to the state’s progress rather than political sabotage. Speaking through the Commissioner for Works (Rural Roads) and Public Information, Mr. Charles Aniagwu, at a press briefing in Asaba, the governor said the realignment was necessary after assessing PDP’s dwindling prospects ahead of the
  
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• Top 5 Best Crypto Casinos (No KYC) | List of Crypto Gambling Sites Online for 2025 – Rated By Reddit Experts!

  16-05-2025 08:22 via vanguardngr.com
  If you were to choose the best crypto casino out there, which would you choose? The world is a frequently evolving space. Similarly, online casinos are integrating cryptocurrencies into their ecosystem, forming crypto casinos. What are the best crypto casinos out there? Well, our team has tested so many crypto casinos and has made a list of the best crypto casinos for you if you are planning to start your journey in crypto casino gambling.The purpose of this article is to provide you with the b
  
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• The Invisible Engine Powering Businesses Across Africa

  16-05-2025 07:59 via vanguardngr.com
  As economic growth accelerates across Africa; the world’s second-fastest-growing region,
  hundreds of thousands of businesses still lack access to essential financial services.
  Ledig Technologies, a fintech innovator, is clearing the path for these businesses by harnessing
  blockchain to redefine financial inclusion. From transforming cross-border remittances to
  streamlining international payments, Ledig is dedicated to providing life-changing financial
  services for businesses across Africa
  
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• 'Judge my work, not my moves': Gov Adeleke fires back at dance critics

  16-05-2025 07:59 via pulse.ng
  Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has resisted critics who ridicule his frequent public dancing, stating that personal expression should not overshadow political achievements. Speaking at a recent public function, Adeleke addressed the backlash he has received for his expressive dance routines, often seen in viral videos online.He emphasised that dancing is a form of joy and self-expression, not a reflection of his competence as a governor.READ ALSO: Gov. Adeleke dances, sings for Priscilla Oj
  
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• Ways out of banditry, insurgency, by ex-generals, security experts

  16-05-2025 07:37 via vanguardngr.com
  –We need a million-man strong military force to tackle the menace — Brig Gen IDRIS BELLO (retd)
  –International diplomacy not working in Nigeria’s favour — MAJOR EFOZIEM
  –Address soldiers’ fatigue — MAJOR OLORUNBEBy Evelyn UsmanLAGOS — The nation has witnessed a fresh wave of terror as bandits and jihadist groups, notably from Boko Haram and the Islamic State West Africa Province, ISWAP, which have unleashed deadly onslaughts across the count
  
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• Woman drugs nursing mother, steals 2-month-old baby

  16-05-2025 06:35 via vanguardngr.com
  ASABA—Operatives of the Delta State Police Command have arrested a woman who drugged the mother of a two-month-old baby boy using juice and fled with the child.The State Commissioner of Police, Mr Olufemi Abaniwonda, who disclosed this yesterday during a briefing at the command’s headquarters, Asaba, said the baby had been rescued and reunited with his parents.Abaniwonda said the mother of the child had fallen asleep after drinking the juice injected with drug while on a business tr
  
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• Aftermath of banditry, kidnappings in Kwara: Government moves to confront growing threat

  16-05-2025 05:14 via vanguardngr.com
  By Demola AkinyemiIn recent months, Kwara State has found itself grappling with an alarming wave of insecurity marked by a surge in banditry and kidnappings – particularly in the Northern and Southern senatorial zones.What began as isolated incidents later morphed into a coordinated threat, with residents of Baruten and Kaiama local government areas in Kwara North and parts of Kwara South reeling from the violence of armed men believed to be affiliated with the Mahmuda terror group.The gr
  
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• NJC reforms restoring trust in Nigeria’s judiciary – Watchdog

  16-05-2025 04:49 via vanguardngr.com
  By Luminous JannamikeABUJA – A civic advocacy group, Judiciary Watch, has hailed the National Judicial Council (NJC) for taking firm and courageous steps to rid the judiciary of unethical practices and restore public trust in the justice system.The group commended the NJC’s decisive actions against judicial officers found guilty of misconduct, calling the measures a strong commitment to transparency, integrity, and accountability.In a statement signed by its Chairman, Mallam Bukar H
  
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• Local Automobile Industry Patronage Bill scales 2nd reading in Senate

  16-05-2025 04:22 via vanguardngr.com
  The Local Automobile Industry Patronage Bill, 2025, on Thursday, scaled second reading in the Senate.This followed the presentation of the lead debate on the general principles of the bill by the sponsor, Sen. Patrick Ndubueze (APC-Imo).Leading the debate, Ndubueze said that the bill sought to make it mandatory for Ministries, Departments and Agencies to give priorities to local manufacturers and indigenous companies in the procurement of goods and services.“And to prohibit the exclusion
  
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• Trade tensions: Global economy stands at fragile turning point – UN

  16-05-2025 04:16 via vanguardngr.com
  The UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UN DESA) has said that the global economy stands at a fragile turning point amid escalating trade tensions and growing policy uncertainties.UN DESA, in a report published on Thursday, stated that tariff-driven price pressures were adding to inflation risks, leaving trade-dependent economies particularly vulnerable.It stated that higher tariffs and shifting trade policies were threatening to disrupt global supply chains, raise production costs, a
  
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• Drugs: Stop castigating Tinubu, UK-based professor warns

  16-05-2025 04:11 via vanguardngr.com
  BENIN CITY—A United Kingdom-based Nigerian legal practitioner and philanthropist , Professor Gaskin Igbineweka, has admonished Nigerians to desist from castigating and embarrassing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on account of his alleged involvement in some legal matters in the United States.In a Press Release issued in Benin City Professor Igbineweka, who is also the President of the Nigerian Welfare Club in the United Kingdom, advised that people should stop deriding the President and that
  
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• LP crisis: Group accuses Abure of implementing APC’s agenda

  16-05-2025 03:57 via vanguardngr.com
  By John AlechenuABUJA -A socio-political group, Abia Concerned Citizens, ACC, has accused the Julius Abure faction of the Labour Party, LP, of playing a script written for it by the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, to destabilize opposition parties in order to enjoy a free reign.The group specifically accused the factional chairman of playing the role of an “APC mole.”Director General of the ACC, Rose Ugoh, said this in Abuja, yesterday.She explained that evidence of Abure&rsq
  
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• Oshoffa’s Transition at 40: Group calls for prayers, unity

  16-05-2025 03:21 via vanguardngr.com
  By Olayinka LatonaTrue Word in Season, a spiritual group within the Celestial Church of Christ (CCC), has urged Christians to remain united in both spiritual and physical solidarity to move the nation forward.The call was made by the group’s founder, Brother Samuel Bolaji, during a press conference held at the church’s national headquarters, Archdiocese, Makoko, Lagos.The event also marked the announcement of activities commemorating the 40th anniversary of the transition of CCC fou
  
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• Defections: We don’t want Nigeria becoming one-party state — APC

  16-05-2025 03:16 via vanguardngr.com
  ABUJA— The National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Mr Felix Morka, yesterday, said that despite the wave of defections, the ruling party has no desire to turn Nigeria into a one-party state.He said that when the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, was in power, it controlled over 28 states without being accused of turning the country into a one-party state.Morka said there’s nothing wrong with PDP and Labour Party members defecting to the APC if they desire to
  
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• UTME glitches: Obi, Ezekwesili, others worry over impact on students, parents

  16-05-2025 03:07 via vanguardngr.com
  By Adesina Wahab, Henry Ojelu, Joseph Erunke & Gift Chapi OdekinaNOtABLE Nigerians including 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi, former Education Minister Oby Ezekwesili, and ex-FRSC Corps Marshal Osita Chidoka, have reacted to the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board’s, JAMB admission of errors in the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination, UTME.While commending the JAMB Registrar, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, for owning up to the glitches, they expressed concern
  
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• UK to establish return hubs in 3rd countries for failed asylum seekers

  16-05-2025 02:59 via vanguardngr.com
  By Nkiruka Nnorom with agency reportUNITED Kingdom government, yesterday, said it plans to set up return hubs in third countries to hold asylum seekers with rejected claims before deportation.The UK Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer, disclosed the plan during a state visit to Albania focused on tackling illegal migration.The UK leader has been under pressure since taking office to go tough on immigration amid Reform UK’s meteoric rise in the polls.Earlier this week, Sir Keir announced plan
  
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• The Winlos announce new movie project centered on a Music Minister’s Journey

  16-05-2025 02:37 via vanguardngr.com
  By Chioma OkoyeThe renowned Christian drama duo, The Winlos, have officially announced their upcoming film project titled “Prophet Suddely 3-The Music Minister”, a soul-stirring movie that follows the highs and lows of a gifted music minister navigating fame, faith, and personal conviction in a fast-changing world.Building on their reputation for impactful storytelling and gospel-centered content, this new film aims to spark conversations around purpose, compromise, spiritual burnou
  
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• Grace High School launches heart,hands club

  16-05-2025 02:29 via vanguardngr.com
  A new initiative to foster kindness and provide community support has formally being Unveiled by Grace High School students.
  In a heartwarming response to the needs of their community, Grace High School has officially launched the Heart and Hands Club, which is a student driven initiative aimed at promoting generosity, empathy, love, and care.
  The club was inspired by a research project that highlighted the economic challenges faced by many Nigerians, prompting students to take action and suppo
  
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• God save Blacks from France as it invests in violence, by Owei Lakemfa

  16-05-2025 02:22 via vanguardngr.com
  The French establishment is, again, sowing the seeds of violence in Africa. As it is traditional with France, it will water such seeds, nurture them until they are ripe for harvest.In its latest genetically-modified violence-seed planting, France in May, 2025 set aside 150 million Euro through its French Development Agency to plant violence in Western Sahara. The fund is to enable the parochial-minded Moroccan Monarchy to recolonise its neighbour.The French mission is simple. It is aware t
  
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• NIS adopts deployment of CORS network, commissions multipurpose cooperative plaza

  16-05-2025 02:06 via vanguardngr.com
  By Chinedu AdonuThe President of the Nigerian Institution of Surveyors (NIS), Surv. Dr. Matthew Olomolatan Ibitoye, FNIS, has described the adoption and deployment of the Continuously Operating Reference Systems (CORS) network in Enugu State as a major stride towards enhancing the accuracy and quality of surveying products.Surv. Ibitoye made this statement on Thursday, May 15, 2025, during the commissioning ceremony of the Enugu State Branch Surveyors Cooperative Plaza and the launch of the COR
  
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• Tinubu’s “Nigeria First” proposition

  16-05-2025 02:04 via vanguardngr.com
  Fresh from his recent eighth trip to France where he has spent over 80 days cumulatively in the past two years of his ascent to power, President Bola Tinubu has given what he calls a “Nigeria First” directive to all Federal Government Ministries, Departments and Agencies, MDAs.Henceforth, procurements are to prioritise goods and services made in Nigeria over their foreign or imported counterparts. Explaining it further, Minister of Information, Mohammed Idris, said: “If there
  
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• The canonisation of Traore, by Donu Kogbara

  16-05-2025 01:12 via vanguardngr.com
  When Captain Ibrahim Traore seized control of Burkina Faso in September 2022 after ousting interim president Paul-Henri Sandaogo Damiba, I cheered because I liked the cut of his jib.Millions of black folks the world over felt the same way about this bold, fearless, charismatic young Pan Africanist who wasn’t ready to put up with neo-imperialism or French domination.But I soon started to hear bad stories from Burkinabe journalists who accused him of being a toxic tyrant. So, I st
  
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• When former legislators gather to deepen democracy

  16-05-2025 01:08 via vanguardngr.com
  By LEVINUS NWABUGHIOGUThe idea was novel. The passion unparalleled and the commitment unwavering. Never in the political annals of Nigeria has it ever been thought into reality, but it happened, giving vent to a new democratic structure and institution: the Nigerian Former Legislators Forum, NFLF.Often overlooked is the vast reservoir of technical expertise, intellectual rigour, and legislative acumen that departs with each outgoing lawmaker at any level of democratic voyage, whether due t
  
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