Ebonyi police rescue abducted cleric, arrest suspected cultist - Vanguard News
Operatives of the Ebonyi State Police Command have rescued a Methodist cleric, Rev. Ede Sunday, who was abducted in Ohaukwu Local Government Area of the state.
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Fr. Alia and the Seduction of Power - Vanguard News
Seneca was a notable philosopher who lived under Emperor Nero. He preached ascetic virtues but was accused of accumulating enormous wealth. Being a man of letters capable of defending himself, Seneca wrote: “I persist in praising not the life that I lead, but that which I ought t...
Putin says European troop deployment in Ukraine would be ‘war against Russia’ - Vanguard News
President Vladimir Putin warned on Friday that any deployment of European troops to Ukraine would amount to “a war against Russia” and said Moscow did not “pose a threat”.
Ondo govt links naming ceremonies to 29 deaths from ‘Monkey Tail’ consumption - Vanguard News
The Ondo State Government has confirmed that 29 people died from the consumption of local herbal alcoholic mixtures, commonly called “monkey tail” in Odigbo council area of the state.
Okene Anglican Diocese explains ‘ban’ on immediate burials - Vanguard News
ABUJA — The Diocese of Okene, Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion), has clarified its recent resolution setting a minimum two-week period before burial arrangements are concluded, saying the directive does not apply to families of deceased persons whose children are “truly inca...
Nigeria will miss Tukur’s experience — Ibori - Vanguard News
Former Delta State Governor, Chief James Ibori, has mourned the death of former National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Alhaji Bamanga Tukur, who died at the age of 90.
Tottenham remain goalless, booed by fans after Everton stalemate - Vanguard News
Tottenham Hotspur’s French midfielder #11 Mathys Tel (L) listens to Tottenham Hotspur’s Italian head coach Roberto De Zerbi after the English Premier League football match between Tottenham Hotspur and Everton at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London, on September 12, 2026. (Ph...
Celine Dion kicks off first full concert in six years - Vanguard News
Canadian singer Celine Dion gestures as she performs during her first concert of a series at the Plenitude Arena in Nanterre, west of Paris on september 12, 2026. Celine Dion is to fulfil her dream of returning to the stage after years battling a rare neurological disorder, with ...
Adebayo mourns Tukur, recalls business partnership - Vanguard News
By Dayo JohnsonAKURE — The 2027 presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Adewole Adebayo, has mourned the death of former governor of old Gongola State and former national chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Bamanga Tukur.
Dangote IPO could lift GDP to $600bn — Rewane - Vanguard News
ABUJA — The proposed N2.15 trillion Initial Public Offering, IPO, by Dangote Refinery could help increase Nigeria’s Gross Domestic Product, GDP, from about $278 billion to $600 billion by 2030, economist and Chief Executive Officer of Financial Derivatives Company, FDC, Mr Bismar...
Customs seizes drones, narcotics worth N43.5bn at Lagos port - Vanguard News
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has intercepted surveillance drones, narcotics and expired pharmaceutical products with a combined value of N43.59 billion at the APM Terminals examination bay, Apapa Port, Lagos.
2027: Morka tackles Kwankwaso over promise to take care of Atiku if he withdraws - Vanguard News
The All Progressives Congress (APC) spokesperson, Felix Morka, has tackled Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso over his offer to take care of Atiku Abubakar if the former vice-president withdraws from the 2027 presidential race.
Dino Melaye warns FG against arresting Atiku, threatens mass action - Vanguard News
Former Kogi West Senator Dino Melaye has warned the Federal Government against inviting, arresting or interrogating African Democratic Congress presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar over a corruption petition before the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission.
‘Tired’ Liverpool must adapt to schedule, says Iraola - Vanguard News
Liverpool’s Spanish head coach Andoni Iraola reacts during the English Premier League football match between Liverpool and Fulham at Anfield in Liverpool, north west England on September 12, 2026. (Photo by Paul ELLIS / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized...
UNN sued over Peter Obi’s academic records - Vanguard News
A Labour Party (LP) chieftain, Abayomi Arabambi, has sued the University of Nigeria Nsukka (UNN) over the alleged refusal to release details of the academic record of Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC).
Meet 68-yr-old Nigerian grandfather who bagged first-class degree in UK - Vanguard News
A 68-year-old Nigerian-born grandfather has graduated with a first-class degree in social work from Goldsmiths, University of London, after returning to education as a mature student.
NIS extends UK passport exercise as demand surges among Nigerians - Vanguard News
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has extended its special passport intervention exercise in the United Kingdom following a surge in demand among Nigerians seeking passport services.
Tinubu edges Obi by 1,067 responses in Oxford-Metro poll - Vanguard News
President Bola Tinubu finished ahead of Peter Obi by 1,067 responses in the Oxford–Metro Analytics’ National Trust Poll.