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Nigeria’s Poultry Sector Under Siege By Fake Vet Medicines
LAGOS – Stakeholders in the poultry industry have raised concerns that the growing circulation of fake and substandard vet­erinary medicines in Nigeria’s livestock sector could weaken the country’s ability to…
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PDP BoT Opts To Reconcile Stakeholders, End Disputes
…Raises C’ttee To Interface With Feuding Members …Wike Says Faction Will Negotiate From Position Of Strength After a long battle that almost cripple the party, the leaders of the Peoples…
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Electoral Act: Reps Propose N10m Fine, Jail For Dual Party Membership
ABUJA – The House of Representa­tives on Wednesday amend­ed the Electoral Act 2026 to prohibit individuals from holding membership in more than one political party at the same time. Under…
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Pathway Advisors Champions Oversubscribed N11.45bn Series 2 Commercial Paper Issuance For Real Estate Firm
Pathway Advisors Limited has championed the over­subscription of N11.45 bil­lion Series 2 Commercial Paper Issuance for Lekki Gardens Limited under the N25 billion Commercial Pa­per Programme, approved by the Securities…
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Tinubu Names Former SEC DG Lamido Yuguda As CBN Dep Gov
ABUJA – President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Lamido Abubakar Yugu­da as Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), subject to confirma­tion by the Senate. A…
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Senate Rejects Motion To Suspend Project Tracking By ICPC
ABUJA – The Senate, on Wednesday, rejected a motion seeking to suspend the ongoing nation­al project tracking exercise conducted by the Indepen­dent Corrupt Practices and other related offences Com­mission (ICPC).…
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NERC Tightens Grip On Private Infrastructure To Boost Grid Stability
ABUJA – The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has directed the registration and authorisa­tion of all privately owned transmission substations connected to Nigeria’s na­tional electricity grid, in a move aimed…
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Security: Ondo Imposes Dusk-To-Dawn Curfew On Motorbikes
…Bans Cart Pushers In Akure Metropolis AKURE – Ondo State government has hand­ed down a dusk-to-dawn ban on movement of motorbikes to check criminal activities across the state. This was…
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Defence Minister Summons Service Chiefs Over Rising Insecurity
ABUJA – The Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa (rtd.), on Wednesday, sum­moned service chiefs to an emergency meeting over the recent terrorist attacks on military bases in the North-…
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Fuel Price Hike: Nigerians should be thankful for local refining capacity — FG
The minister argued that Nigeria's economic resilience was being underpinned significantly by the Dangote Refinery. The post Fuel Price Hike: Nigerians should be thankful for local refining capacity — FG appeared first on Vanguard News.
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ADC Demands Price Cap On Petrol As Global Crisis Bites
…Unveils Movement To Unseat APC In 2027 ABUJA – The African Democratic Con­gress (ADC) has urged the Fed­eral Government to impose an emergency cap on fuel prices, warning that the…
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‘Guinea: Buhari Should Arrest Malady Doumbouya’
  The coup-maker and usurp­er of political power, Col. Mamady Doumbouya, now disguised as President fol­lowing a sham election in December 2025, has dissolved 40 political par­ties, including the three…
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Ramadan Talk Day 23: Laylatul Qadr and Allah’s Mercy
The revelation of the Qur’an began on this night, marking the moment when divine guidance descended upon humanity through Prophet Muhammad. The post Ramadan Talk Day 23: Laylatul Qadr and Allah’s Mercy appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Breaking: Tambuwal quits PDP over internal crisis, defects to ADC
The ex-governor cited the PDP's persistent internal crisis, leadership disagreements, and deepening divisions as the driving forces behind his decision. The post Breaking: Tambuwal quits PDP over internal crisis, defects to ADC appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Middle East war:  Workers groan as fuel prices skyrocket nationwide
Nigerian workers are groaning under the weight of soaring fuel prices that have pushed transportation and living costs sharply upward across the country... The post Middle East war:  Workers groan as fuel prices skyrocket nationwide appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Reps amend Electoral Act, propose N10m fine, 2-year jail term for dual party membership
Abuja-The House of Representatives yesterday amended the Electoral Act 2026 to criminalise dual membership of political parties, prescribing a fine of N10 million or a maximum of two years imprisonment for offenders. The post Reps amend Electoral Act, propose N10m fine, 2-year jail term for dual party membership appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Demolitions: Lagos Assembly wants victims relocated to Epe
THE Lagos State House of Assembly, yesterday, adopted the recommendations of its standing Committee on Rules and Business concerning the demolitions in Makoko... The post Demolitions: Lagos Assembly wants victims relocated to Epe appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Electoral Act: Afenifere decries shielding candidates with fake certificates
By Shina Abubakar OSOGBO— THE pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere, has taken a swipe at the National Assembly for removing the presentation of forged certificates as a ground for challenging election results in the newly enacted Electoral Act 2026. Afenifere, in a statement by its leader and National Publicity Secretary, Oba Oladipo Olaitan and Mr Justice […] The post Electoral Act: Afenifere decries shielding candidates with fake certificates appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Court reaffirms order halting criminal action against bank executives
LAGOS—A Federal High Court sitting in Lagos, yesterday, reaffirmed its earlier order restraining parties from taking further steps in respect of criminal allegations made against new a generation bank and some of its top executives, pending the determination of a substantive suit before the court. Justice D. Osiagor reiterated the order when the matter, between the […] The post Court reaffirms order halting criminal action against bank executives appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Insecurity: Defence minister summons service chiefs over rising attacks
•Aiyedatiwa bans night okada operations, cart pushing in Ondo, orders mandatory registration •Reps raise alarm over rising kidnappings, killings in Ekiti communities •Senate asks military to intensify counter-insurgency after deadly attack in Borno By Dayo Johnson, Kingsley Omonobi, Henry Umoru, Peter Duru & Gift Odekina Following the escalating insecurity, which has resulted in the killings of […] The post Insecurity: Defence minister summons service chiefs over rising attacks appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Iranian Minister Says Country Will Not Play In World Cup
Iran’s Sports and Youth Minister, Ahmad Donyamali, has said the country is not in a position to take part in the 2026 World Cup. The tournament is set to begin on June 11 and will be hosted across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Iran were scheduled to play three group matches, facing New Zealand […] The post Iranian Minister Says Country Will Not Play In World Cup appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.
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A-Court verdict: PDP elders move to reconcile feuding camps
–How Wabara-led BoT plans peace –Enough of litigation, Wike-backed PDP declares lReconciliation yes; APC appendage no — Turaki-led By Omeiza Ajayi, Adeola Badru & Luminous Jannamike ABUJA —STAKEHOLDERS and elders of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, were, last night, ready to pursue reconciliation as advised by the Court of Appeal, Ibadan Division. The court, yesterday, […] The post A-Court verdict: PDP elders move to reconcile feuding camps appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Naira depreciates to N1,426 in parallel market
The  Naira yesterday  depreciated  to N1,426 per dollar in the parallel market from N1,420 per dollar on Tuesday. The post Naira depreciates to N1,426 in parallel market appeared first on Vanguard News.
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M-East war:  Despite Dangote refinery’s price cut, petrol is still N1,300 per litre
Despite the reduction of Dangote Petroleum Refinery gantry price of petrol by N100 per litre to N1, 075 per litre, due to the drop in crude oil price to $88 per barrel from $110 per barrel in the global market, oil marketers are yet to reduce price at filling stations. The post M-East war:  Despite Dangote refinery’s price cut, petrol is still N1,300 per litre appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Judicial cleansing: EFCC’s axe dangles over 100 lawyers as 17 get LPDC sanctions
No fewer than 100 lawyers are currently under the radar of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The post Judicial cleansing: EFCC’s axe dangles over 100 lawyers as 17 get LPDC sanctions appeared first on Vanguard News.
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2027 elections: As politicians hollow out Nigeria’s democracy, by Ikechukwu Amaechi
I am gravely worried about the 2027 elections. Other well-meaning Nigerians, who want the best for the country, are worried too. And this is not about being an alarmist. No! It is realism. The augury is too stark that one needs not be endowed with the gift of clairvoyance to read the handwriting on the wall. […] The post 2027 elections: As politicians hollow out Nigeria’s democracy, by Ikechukwu Amaechi appeared first on Vanguard News.
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PSG Thrash Chelsea 5-2 To Take Control Of UCL Last-16 Tie
March 11, (THEWILL) — Paris Saint-Germain defeated Chelsea 5-2 in the UEFA Champions League last-16 first leg at Parc des Princes, leaving Liam Rosenior’s side facing a three-goal deficit ahead of Tuesday’s return fixture at Stamford Bridge. Joao Pedro squandered a fourth-minute opening from Reece James’ delivery, but PSG broke the deadlock 10 minutes later […] The post PSG Thrash Chelsea 5-2 To Take Control Of UCL Last-16 Tie appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.
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Why Nigeria should not be a one-party state
The strength of every genuine democracy is tested not only at the ballot box but by the vitality of opposition parties. Today in Nigeria, the troubling question is whether the visible disarray within opposition ranks signals something deeper — a slow drift towards one-party dominance under the All Progressives Congress, APC. Across the country, defections […] The post Why Nigeria should not be a one-party state appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Plateau Assembly advances bill to strengthen legislative autonomy
The Plateau State House of Assembly has passed the second reading of a bill seeking to repeal and re-enact the Plateau State House of Assembly Service Commission Law. The post Plateau Assembly advances bill to strengthen legislative autonomy appeared first on Vanguard News.
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I’m a die-hard democrat – Tinubu
PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu on Wednesday branded himself a "die-hard democrat," urging Nigerian politicians across party lines to embrace true democratic principles and submit to the rule of law—no matter the personal or political cost. The post I’m a die-hard democrat – Tinubu appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Interior minister hails Oyedele’s appointment as Finance minister, lauds Tinubu
The Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has described the appointment of Dr Taiwo Oyedele as the Minister of State for Finance as a significant win for Nigeria’s economic sector, labeling the appointee a man of "unwavering dedication" and "brilliance." The post Interior minister hails Oyedele’s appointment as Finance minister, lauds Tinubu appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Revealed: What Liam Rosenior said after Chelsea's dramatic loss to PSG
Chelsea boss Liam Rosenior reflects on the team's 5-2 loss to PSG, highlighting Filip Jorgensen's crucial errors ahead of the second leg at Stamford Bridge.
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State police: Tinubu is pushing Nigeria towards a disaster, by Olu Fasan
Recently, President Bola Tinubu unceremoniously sacked Kayode Egbetokun as Nigeria’s 22nd Inspector-General of Police, IGP, reportedly for expressing strong reservations about the creation of state police. Tinubu swiftly named Tunji Disu as the new IGP. Disu immediately declared that “state police has come to stay” and set up a panel to develop a framework for establishing […] The post State police: Tinubu is pushing Nigeria towards a disaster, by Olu Fasan appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Senate approves N1.7trn 2025 Statutory Budget for NDDC
By Henry Umoru ABUJA — The Senate on Wednesday approved the 2025 statutory budget of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) totalling N1,750,923,400,137.15. The approved budget includes N47.57 billion for personnel expenditure, N49.93 billion for overhead costs, N22.36 billion for internal capital expenditure, and N1.63 trillion allocated for development projects. The approval followed the presentation […] The post Senate approves N1.7trn 2025 Statutory Budget for NDDC appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Igbo community blows out over alleged killing of 41 villagers, details emerge
Umobor Akaeze community in Ebonyi State has taken action after the alleged killings of 41 residents amid a land dispute, despite a Supreme Court judgement
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The authority you carry: Mastering executive presence, by Ruth Oji
Picture this: A woman walks into a room. She doesn’t announce herself. She doesn’t demand attention. Yet somehow, the atmosphere shifts. Conversations pause mid-sentence. Heads turn. People straighten in their seats. She hasn’t said a word, but everyone knows—someone significant has arrived. What just happened? Was it her title? Her reputation? Perhaps. But more likely, it […] The post The authority you carry: Mastering executive presence, by Ruth Oji appeared first on Vanguard News.
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