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Vanguard Russia-Ukraine conflict finds new battleground in Africa’s Sahel

"In Africa and the Sahel, (Ukraine) is providing clear and open support to terrorist groups and other mafia-like groups to undermi...

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Vanguard Social media, stigma worsening youth mental health in Nigeria — Anaba

The Editor of Vanguard, Mr Eze Anaba, has called for urgent action to address mental health challenges among young Nigerians, warn...

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Vanguard Igbo youths’ apathy may leave military without Igbo officers — Nwachukwu

By Vincent Ujumadu The Senator representing Anambra South, Emma Nwachukwu, has warned that continued reluctance by Igbo youths to...

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Vanguard Nigerian states’ revenues rise 93%, but education spending drops — World Bank

The World Bank says Nigeria’s 36 states recorded a 93 per cent increase in revenues between 2023 and 2025, but education received...

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Vanguard South Africa withdraws asylum directive after xenophobic clashes

The South African government has withdrawn a directive on processing asylum applications following xenophobic clashes between fore...

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Vanguard Putin offers help to Iran to end Mideast war ahead of summit

Russia's President Vladimir Putin vowed on Thursday to "do everything" to help end the Middle East war when he met Iranian counter...

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Vanguard Video: Zlatan to wed partner Davita on October 24

The singer and his partner revealed the date in a video shared on Instagram on Thursday night, accompanied by the caption, “24 Oct...

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Vanguard Nigerian newspapers review: FG offers petrol at N1,350 for next 30 days

In today’s Nigerian newspapers review programme, Today in the News, Vanguard leads with the Federal Government saying it would off...

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Vanguard Motorist escapes death as train collides with car at Lagos PWD rail line

Tragedy occurred on Thursday evening when a 55-year-old motorist narrowly escaped death after a moving train collided with his Hon...

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Vanguard FG Targets 25,000 Free Cataract Surgeries by 2027

By Chidinma Chukwu, Abuja The Federal Government has announced plans to perform 25,000 free cataract surgeries across the country...

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Vanguard South Africa’s Navi Pillay wins Nobel Peace Prize

The Nobel Peace Prize was on Friday awarded to South Africa's Navi Pillay, a human rights champion who headed the Rwanda genocide...

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Vanguard Ezekwesili urges African youths to reclaim political power

By Chidinma Chukwu, Abuja Former Minister of Education, Obiageli “Oby” Ezekwesili, has urged Nigerian and African youths to harnes...

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Vanguard Nigerian children losing local intelligence to social media influence – Lagos govt

Lagos State Government has raised concerns over the impact of social media and foreign influences on children’s mental health, cal...

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Vanguard 2027: ADC Govt. will lower cost of living, reverse fuel subsidy – Amaechi

He said the party’s proposed policy would support domestic fuel production and reduce petrol costs to lower transportation expense...

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Vanguard Iran president says peace talks will only succeed without ‘pressure, threats’

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said Friday at a regional summit in Turkmenistan that peace negotiations will only succeed wit...

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Vanguard ‘I completely trust the club,’ says Man City boss Maresca

The Italian said at his first press conference since the announcement last week: "I completely trust the club". The post ‘I comple...

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Vanguard Social media distraction can cause road crashes — FRSC boss

The Corps Marshal of the Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, Shehu Mohammed, has warned that distractions from social media, emotiona...

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Vanguard Terrorists using new technologies to expand operations, FG warns

Odumegwu-Ojukwu said armed groups were increasingly using new technologies in their operations and funding their activities throug...

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Vanguard We need stronger action on youth mental health– Eze Anaba

Vanguard Media Limited on Friday held its 4th Mental Health Summit in Lagos, focusing on youth mental health in Nigeria and the im...

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Vanguard ‘Where did you get dollars to save?’ Oshiomhole questions Obi over $150m claim

“So all the allocations we receive are in naira. So I asked Obi, where did you get dollars to save? Did you receive naira from Abu...

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Vanguard Insurers pay N347bn claims despite N10.9bn premium decline

By Rosemary Iwunze Claims paid by insurance companies rose by 0.1 per cent, year-on-year, YoY to N346.87 billion in the first half...

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Vanguard Dollar to Naira exchange rate today, October 9, 2026

The Nigerian currency maintained a relatively stable trajectory across foreign exchange windows, balancing movements between the o...

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Vanguard Lagos’ War on Beggars: 911 arrested, but streets keep calling

Beneath the crackdown lies a harder reality: poverty, disability, homelessness, migration and unemployment continue to push people...

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Vanguard UNGA, SDGs: Beyond the jamboree, where are results?

UNGA has come and gone. The flags have been lowered, the motorcades have disappeared, the bilateral meetings are over and the Nige...

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