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…Cup and UEFA Super Cup during his five-year spell with Liverpool. The move, however, remains at the contact and consideration stage, with no agreement yet confirmed. The post Chelsea eye shock move for free agent Wijnaldum after Camara drama — Reports appeared first on Vanguard News.

…last 24 hours, while other e-hailing services, including Bolt and inDrive, have vowed to remain in Nigeria’s market, which is valued at $450 million in 2026. The Amalgamated Union of App-Based Transporters of Nigeria, AUATON, condemned Uber’s exit. In a statement by its spokesperson, Jossy Adaraniwon, the union said Ub…

…Photo: BloombergImagesAnalysts caution that prices could rise further if Brent crude remains elevated. Although Dangote Refinery, which has a 650,000-barrel-per-day capacity, has expanded domestic petrol output considerably, the refinery noted that imported fuel still accounted for more than 40% of Nigeria's petrol sup…

…Fansan Yamma appreciates the general public for its continuous support and urges them to remain vigilant and report suspicious activities within their localities to the nearest security outpost for prompt action.” The post Troops rescue six kidnapped victims in Kebbi appeared first on Vanguard News.

…Insurance Authority had expanded coverage for aspects of cancer care, many Nigerians remained exposed to significant out-of-pocket expenses. On access to specialist care, Buhari said Nigeria continued to face gaps in cancer treatment infrastructure, including radiotherapy equipment and specialist services. She said the…

…Osimhen in your ranks, and his goals, are going to help hugely on that front.Galatasaray Remain In ControlAs things stand, Galatasaray are in total control of the situation. They had loaned Osimhen from Napoli for the 2024/25 season before making the move permanent in July 2025, with the Serie A title winner penning a…

…to alter the circumstances surrounding the disputed succession process while the matter remained pending. Also speaking, counsel representing the kingmakers, Kunle Kalejaiye, SAN, cautioned the parties against any conduct that could amount to disobedience of an injunction, stressing that such actions could attract lega…

…Peter Obi, if President Bola Tinubu loses the 2027 presidential election. Wike, who has remained a member of the Peoples Democratic Party while openly supporting Tinubu, said his political posture had left him personally exposed should the President fail to secure a second term. The former Rivers State governor also in…

…Africa Association, Nigeria, Dr. Godwin Atser, said Nigeria’s agricultural productivity remained significantly below that of countries such as India, leaving Nigerian farmers with far lower incomes. He said: “Our farmers are trapped in poverty. And this is because if you look at the productivity compared to India acros…

…finance institution further stated that the financial position of the electricity sector remained unsustainable, with tariff shortfalls estimated at $2.45bn by the end of 2025. It said its support would enable the mobilisation of private capital for renewable energy expansion and grid densification, with the aim of imp…

…monetary policy transmission. The Finance Ministry said its revenue strategy would remain a key component of the reform agenda, alongside fiscal discipline, debt management and a market-driven foreign exchange regime. It said the government would also continue implementing structural reforms to support non-oil economic…

…field trials, with commercial release possible from 2025. GM tomato and GM rice remain in trials and are not approved for commercial planting. That distinction matters, because “tomato” is what comes up most in public anxiety. Globally, GM cultivation is concentrated. Five countries — the U.S., Brazil, Argentina, India…

…his administration resisted attempts to undermine the association’s independence and remained firm in defending constitutional democracy and the rule of law. Osigwe made the declaration last Friday while presenting his final annual report at the just-concluded 2026 Annual General Meeting of the NBA in Port Harcourt, Ri…

…demeanour lies a resolute intelligence professional whose leadership has produced remarkable results in the nation’s fight against threats to national security. In 36 years of service, Ajayi has seen virtually every dimension of Nigeria’s security challenges. He joined the DSS as a cadet and steadily rose through the r…

…reinsurance companies had met the new capital requirements, while additional operators remained subject to final verification. The exercise is expected to produce a more capitalised and resilient insurance industry, with operators possessing greater capacity to absorb risks, honour claims and participate in financing l…

…a clear roadmap, timeline, and milestones for integration. He said grassroots advocacy remained important, but high-level government engagement was equally necessary to secure policy commitment and ensure that all stakeholders worked toward a common objective.

…prosecution counsel, Y.Y. Tarfa, asked the court for a date for trial and urged it to remand the defendant in a correctional centre. However, defence counsel, A.M. Aliyu, applied for bail, which was not opposed by the prosecution. Justice Nwabulu subsequently granted Abubakar bail with two sureties. The judge ordered t…

…sometimes have the final word is a reality of professional football. But one question remains: what about the career and the will of the player?" Kamara stated. "The player must be able to be heard and respected in the decisions that determine his future. Let's never forget what's important: behind every success, it's…

…boss said sustained collaboration among regulators, investors and other stakeholders remained important to creating an environment that supports investment while safeguarding public health. “Prof. Adeyeye called on stakeholders to sustain collaboration with the Agency, and reaffirmed NAFDAC’s commitment to a market-fri…

…Osun State Police Command does not condone the smearing of the Force.” It added that it remained committed to lawful and professional policing in the state and would continue to protect lives and property. The command also said it remained open to factual reporting, but warned against what it described as deliberate di…

…me, I will sponsor the wedding and I will give you one of my car.” Public Reactions Her remarks have since sparked mixed reactions from social media users, with some expressing sympathy while others criticised her decision to publicly offer financial incentives for marriage. Tosin wrote: “Reality of most of them, just…

…those lost or damaged in the last electoral cycle. While full release of the funds remains pending, he noted that the Commission’s ICT team has already engaged manufacturers on procurement, with planning for the technology audit and the proposed mock election proceeding alongside budget finalisation. The INEC Chairman…

…routes. Airlines must consider different aircraft sizes and types that will help them remain profitable on every sector they fly. It becomes challenging to operate on thin markets with an aircraft like a 737 when the maximum number of passengers available on that route is only four.”

…the rescued victim had been reunited with her family, while the two arrested suspects remained in custody for profiling. It said that further exploitation was ongoing to identify and apprehend other members of the kidnap syndicate. The report added that troops had “intensified operations within the area to track the fl…