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• Uromi killings: FG, Edo govt set up fact-finding committee

  10-04-2025 23:33 via vanguardngr.com
  Gov. Monday Okpebholo of Edo on Thursday disclosed that the federal government, in collaboration with the state government, has established a fact-finding committee to investigate the recent killing of hunters in Uromi, Edo.Okpebholo announced this while receiving a high-powered delegation from Kano State, led by Deputy Gov. Aminu Abdulsalam Gwarzo in Benin.He revealed that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu was deeply displeased with the tragic incident and was committed to ensuring the safety and se
  
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• Kwankwaso hits defectors hard: You are traitors

  11-05-2025 04:02 via vanguardngr.com
  By Bashir BelloPresidential candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party, NNPP, in the 2023 polls, Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso, has described lawmakers who defected from NNPP to the All Progressives Congress, APC, as betrayers.Kwankwaso said they betrayed the electorate, who rejected financial inducement to vote them into power.He said the NNPP would not have formed a government in the state if the electorate had not defied money politics to vote for their conscience.Kwankwaso said this while receivi
  
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• IPOB: CSOs accuse security agencies of bias

  11-05-2025 03:55 via vanguardngr.com
  … Demand action against herdsmen attacksBy Kingsley OmonobiCivil Society Organizations (CSOs) across the South-East region of Nigeria have accused security agencies of operating with a bias, alleging that while Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) activists are routinely targeted with swift and forceful action, armed herdsmen responsible for violent attacks on communities are ignored.In a joint statement, the CSOs expressed deep concern over what they described as selective law enforcement
  
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• Attitudinal change, strong institutions crucial to anti-graft war — Ribadu

  11-05-2025 03:51 via vanguardngr.com
  By James OgunnaikeNational Security Adviser, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu,yesterday, said building strong institutions and attitudinal change on the part of Nigerians are crucial to winning anti-graft war in the country.According to Ribadu, corruption has undermined the fabric of state’s legitimacy, weakened institutions and diverted critical resources that are meant to develop the country.Delivering the 9th Oba Sikiru Adetona Annual Professorial Lecture of the Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago Iwoy
  
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• Northern govs cry out over Boko Haram killings, others

  11-05-2025 03:27 via vanguardngr.com
  …demand urgent action from FGBy Ibrahim Hassan-WuyoNorthern States Governors’ Forum, NSGF, has lamented the escalation of insecurity in the region, especially killings by Boko Haram.The governors said the resurgence of Boko Haram activities in some parts of the North-East and the outbreak of violent killings in North-Central call for immediate review of strategies and greater synergy between federal, state and local security architectures.Chairman of Northern States Governors&rsquo
  
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• Lagos LG polls: Dep gov’s sibling, Ogunlewe’s son, 53 others emerge as APC candidates

  11-05-2025 03:22 via vanguardngr.com
  By Olasunkanmi AkoniAfter keenly contested primaries, the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Lagos State, yesterday, produced 55 chairmanship candidates for the July 12 local government elections.Four candidates from the Local Council Development Areas, LCDAs, had earlier emerged through consensus from their various councils.Among those who emerged after about five hours of voting amid tight security set up by the Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Moshoood Jimoh, include Usman Hamzat, sibling
  
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• Only the blind will accuse Tinubu of non-performance —Wike

  11-05-2025 03:06 via vanguardngr.com
  By Omeiza AjayiFederal Capital Territory FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, has said that Abuja infrastructural landscape has changed since May 29, 2023, commending President Bola Tinubu for “giving first-class infrastructure to Abuja”.Wike, who undertook an inspection of several ongoing projects in the territory, said only the visually impaired could accuse the President of non-performance in the territory.Noting that there are several projects lined up for commissioning and others for ina
  
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• Dozens of buildings to go down in Lagos estates — Commissioner Wahab

  11-05-2025 03:05 via vanguardngr.com
  By Olasunkanmi AkoniLagos State government has marked no fewer than 39 buildings located in two highbrow estates for demolition for building on the Right of Way, RoW, of Ikota River, at Eti-Osa Local Government Area. Ikota is part of the Maroko Okun Alfa Ward in the Lekki axis.This is coming as the state government issued indefinite quit notices to affected occupants to enable them move their properties and families before the demolition exercise commences.The affected buildings, located at Ora
  
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• Zoning: How South nearly missed power shift from North – Sule Lamido revisits 1999 intrigues

  11-05-2025 03:00 via vanguardngr.com
  By Nnamdi OjiegoProminent politician, Alhaji Sule Lamido, in his upcoming book, titled, Being rue to Myself, details the intrigues that dogged the return to democratic rule in 1999.According to him, the South of the country would have lost power to the North at the outset of the Fourth Republic if not for intervention.The Foreign Affairs Minister under the Obasanjo administration who later became the governor of Jigawa State also speaks on the June 12 impasse, the confrontation with the militar
  
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• Nigeria’s judiciary appears set to rescue itself, by Tonnie Iredia

  11-05-2025 02:49 via vanguardngr.com
  From independence in 1960 till a few years ago, Nigeria’s most credible arm of government was the judiciary. It is certainly no longer so. But because it was designed to be the last hope of the common man,to reverse the situation and restore the judiciary to its old place of pride is a thing that must be done.
  Happily, the starting point of this restoration has begun as the National Judicial Council (NJC) under the leadership of Chief Justice Kudirat Kekere Ekun is now attempting to
  
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• ‘Seven Doors’ sweeps 11th AMVCA’s top honours

  11-05-2025 02:47 via vanguardngr.com
   “Seven Doors”, an historical drama series by Femi Adebayo, has triumphed at the 11th Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA), winning three major awards, solidifying its standout status in Nollywood.Femi Adebayo won Best Lead Actor for his portrayal of Adedunjoye, the king in the series.Chioma Chukwuka also claimed the Best Lead Actress award for her role as Amaka, Adedunjoye’s wife.The series also won Best Music/Score.The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports t
  
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• Why not solar panels at Aso Rock? By Dele Sobowale

  11-05-2025 02:20 via vanguardngr.com
  “We must therefore not shirk from accusing our friends, or praising our enemies, nor need we be afraid of praising or blaming the same people at different times; since, it is impossible that the men [and women] who are engaged in public affairs should always be right; and unlikely they should always be in the wrong. We must therefore detach ourselves from the actors [and actresses] in our story, and apply to them only such statements and judgments as their conduct deserves” –
  
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• NDDC’s rapid drift from its core mandate: A cause for serious concern

  11-05-2025 02:05 via vanguardngr.com
  By Julius Timiebi The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) was established as an intervention agency to address the developmental challenges in the oil-rich Niger Delta. However, with the exception of only two individuals, most Managing Directors and Chairmen have unfortunately used the Commission’s resources as a springboard for their overreaching gubernatorial ambitions. From Timi Alaibe to Emmanuel Agwuarado, the late P.Z. Aginagha, and Nsima Ekere (as Managing Directors
  
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• Can a career woman really do without a man’s love?

  11-05-2025 01:54 via vanguardngr.com
  By Bunmi SofolaHAVE you readers noticed the new and growing breed of ‘forever singles’?  It consists of a band of empowered, independent women who don’t want to be defined by a relationship.  Not for them nights slumped on the sofa trying to pacify a screaming kid whilst their man snores in front of Super Sports. 
  Instead, they have made a positive commitment to what is now known as  ‘long-term singleton.’For these band of woman, there are no ma
  
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• Killings: Northern govs rattled as Amotekun, other states’ security outfits struggle without guns

  11-05-2025 01:45 via vanguardngr.com
  •Govs underfund many, some exist only on paperBy Dayo Johnson, Anayo Okoli, Rotimi Ojomoyela, Shina Abubakar, Laolu Elijah, Adeola Badru, Musa Ubandanwaki, Alemma Aliu, Haruna Aliyu, Vincent Ujumadu, Bashir Bello & Egufe YafubourghiAmid rising insecurity across the country, state security outfits appear overwhelmed owing to operational challenges that have held many of them down since their establishment.The situation, which has limited their ability to respond to security threats thre
  
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• His grace answers all, by Funmi Komolafe

  11-05-2025 01:39 via vanguardngr.com
  As we progress in the month of Grace, may the Lord’s Grace be sufficient for you.A pastor once defined   Grace as “Unmerited Favour at Christ’s Expense”.This could be interpreted to mean that we enjoy the Grace of God because Christ has paid for it all.The grace of God is a package of the Lord’s Favour, mercy and overall goodness of God to mankind.It is also defined as “ Undeserved, Unmerited Favour”.The Holy Bible tells us about the God&
  
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• Alleged Stolen Mandates: Uncertainty as lawmakers lost by PDP, others rise to 82

  11-05-2025 01:15 via vanguardngr.com
  •Why PDP narrows the looming lawsuit to DeltaBy Luminous Jannamike, Henry Umoru and Gift ChapiOdekinaA storm is brewing in Nigerian politics, shaking up loyalties and power like never before. The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is on edge after losing key members, including Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, to the rival All Progressives Congress (APC).Now, the PDP is fighting back. After a tense six-hour meeting in Abuja, party leaders decided to take the battle to court.Their goal?
  
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• Three million bpd oil production by 2030: A dream Nigeria must wake from

  11-05-2025 01:09 via vanguardngr.com
  By Andrew AgenmonmenI hate to be the bearer of bad news, but it is very unlikely this lofty and unrealistic target can be met. Even 2.5 million per day is unlikely. I will try to dissect the reasons why. It is critical Nigeria adopts a sober realization of the challenges facing the oil industry and to start to pivot to other sources of growth and foreign exchange for the economy.There are approximately 1500 active wells in Nigeria today in close to 150 oil fields. A lot of these wells have
  
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• AMVCA 2025 honours Nkem Owoh, Sani Ma’zu with Industry Merit awards

  11-05-2025 00:30 via vanguardngr.com
  Veteran thespians Nkem Owoh and Sani Ma’azu were on Saturday honoured with the distinguished Industry Merit Award at the 11th edition of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA), a tribute to their decades of stellar artistry and lasting impact on Nigeria’s film industry.Nkem Owoh, affectionately known as Osuofia, is a celebrated icon whose multifaceted career spans comedy, acting, music and scriptwriting. At 70, he remains a prominent figure in Nollywood, renowned for
  
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• Suspected herdsmen kill 23 in fresh Benue attacks

  10-05-2025 23:25 via vanguardngr.com
  By Peter Duru, MakurdiAt least 23 persons have been reportedly killed in separate attacks by suspected armed herdsmen in four Local Government Areas, LGAs, of Benue State.The communities that witnessed the attacks in the last 24 hours were in Guma, Logo, Ukum and Kwande LGAs.It was gathered that while nine persons were killed in Logo LGA, eight were killed in Ukum, while six were also killed in Guma and Kwande LGAs.A source in Kwande LGA, Dr. Ray Anumve, disclosed that armed herdsmen and s
  
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• Chioma Chukwuka, Femi Adebayo win Best Actress, Actor at AMVCA 2025 [Full List]

  10-05-2025 23:20 via vanguardngr.com
  Nollywood actors Chioma Chukwuka and Femi Adebayo have emerged as top winners at the 2025 Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA), securing the Best Lead Actress and Best Lead Actor titles respectively for their outstanding performances in the acclaimed film Seven Doors.Chukwuka won Best Actress for her riveting performance in the film Seven Doors, while Adebayo was awarded Best Actor for his equally compelling role in the same film.The 2025 Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (
  
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• Anambra: Police smash kidnap gang, recover three vehicles

  10-05-2025 22:37 via vanguardngr.com
  The Police Command in Anambra has apprehended four suspects, including a lady, belonging to a kidnapping gang in Uke, Idemili North Local Government Area of the state.The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) in the state, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, disclosed this in a statement on Saturday in Awka.Ikenga said that the suspects were arrested when police operatives attached to the Rapid Response Squad, Awkuzu, stormed a criminal hideout in Uke, Idemili area.According to the statement, police operative
  
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• EFCC arrests two Chinese, six others for illegal mining

  10-05-2025 21:55 via vanguardngr.com
  Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in Lagos have arrested two Chinese nationals and six Nigerians for alleged involvement in illegal mining activities in the Ogere area of Ogun.This is contained in a statement made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) by the commission in Abuja on Saturday.The suspects are Zhang Hang Lin, Gao Pei Hai, Matthew Mathias, Oluwaseun Amoo, Wasiu Ademola Alao, Ajibola Nurudeen, Ibrahim Yinusa, and Saidu Shuaibu.The commission sa
  
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• AMVCA 2025: Iyo Prosper edges Taaooma, Brain Jotter to win Content Creator award

  10-05-2025 21:50 via vanguardngr.com
  Digital content sensation Iyo Prosper clinched the coveted Best Digital Content Creator award at the 2025 Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA).Iyo Prosper with his viral content, We Listen We Don’t Judge, Bible Edition, edged out a fierce lineup of nominees including fan favourites Taaooma and Brain JotterThe award, one of the most keenly contested categories at this year’s ceremony, also featured digital trailblazers like Jide ‘Pounds’ Ibitoye (Jide Pounds)
  
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• Nigeria must make it impossible for people to be corrupt — Ribadu

  10-05-2025 21:47 via vanguardngr.com
  By James Ogunnaike, AbeokutaNational Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, on Saturday said building strong institutions and attitudinal change on the part of Nigerians are crucial to win the anti-graft war in the country.According to Ribadu, corruption has undermined the fabric of the state’s legitimacy, weakened institutions and diverted critical resources that are meant to develop the country.Represented by the Director General of the Department of State Services, Mr Oluwatosin Ajayi, the for
  
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• PHOTOS: Peter Obi, El-Rufai meet in US

  10-05-2025 21:38 via pulse.ng
  
  Former Kaduna State governor Nasir El-Rufai and Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, met in the United States at the 11th Annual Cambridge Africa Together Conference (ATC), which is currently taking place at St. John’s College, University of Cambridge. El-Rufai was among the speakers at the high-profile event, which draws African political leaders, academics, and changemakers from around the globe to discuss issues affecting the continent. The encounter between the
  
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• Edwin Clark can’t be replaced, Jonathan insists

  10-05-2025 21:37 via vanguardngr.com
  By Henry UmoruABUJA – FORMER President Goodluck Jonathan has insisted that with the death of former Federal Commissioner for Information and South South Leader, Chief Edwin Clark, the Ijaw nation, the people of Niger Delta region have lost a voice that cannot be replaced.Speaking on Saturday during the Service of Songs for Clark at St, James’ Church, Asokoro, Abuja, Anglican Communion, Diocese of Abuja, the former President who noted that the leader of Pan Niger Delta Forum, PANDEF
  
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• You've committed the greatest sin - Kwankwaso blasts NNPP defectors

  10-05-2025 20:34 via pulse.ng
  Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, former Kano State governor and national leader of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), has strongly criticised politicians who defect from the party after securing electoral victories, describing such actions as the “greatest political sin.” Speaking in Kano on Saturday during a reception for new NNPP members from Takai Local Government Area, Kwankwaso said defection after winning on a party’s platform is a betrayal that undermines democracy and betrays t
  
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• IPOB knocks Amnesty International for linking group to Okigwe gunmen attack

  10-05-2025 15:12 via vanguardngr.com
  By Chimaobi NwaiwuNNEWI——— THE Indigenous People of Biafra, IPoB, has berated Amnesty International Nigeria, for what it described as a hasty conclusion that it has a hand in the alleged gunmen attack of people at Okigwe road in Imo State.IPoB in a statement by its Media and Publicity Secretary, Emma Powerful, described Amnesty International Nigeria as a human rights group that has long lost credibility, following its hobnobbing with the Nigerian federal government, adding tha
  
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• AMVCA 2025: Stars set to dazzle on the red carpet

  10-05-2025 14:36 via vanguardngr.com
  … as Showmax titles battle for honours tonightBy BENJAMIN NJOKUThe Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards, AMVCA, is set to take place tonight at the Eko Hotels and Suites in Lagos. The event promises to be a spectacular celebration of African cinema, with movie stars across Africa gathering to honour outstanding achievements in film and television.Red carpet eventThe red carpet event is expected to be a highlight of the evening, with celebrities showcasing their stylish outfits and c
  
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