Vanguard Latest News Friday 9th October 2026

Vanguard Latest News Today and headlines on some of the happenings and news trend in the Country, today 09/10/26

target=_blank>What happens to Nigerians living in communities without NNPC stations? – Atiku’s aide faults FG’s 30-day petrol discount

Paul Ibe, media adviser to former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar, has criticised the Federal Government’s 30-day petrol price reduction initiative, arguing that it would not provide adequate relief to Nigerians because of the limited reach of NNPC retail outlets. Ibe, who disclosed this in a post on his X handle on Friday, said the government should
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target=_blank>Mental health care must be made affordable for young Nigerians — NMA

The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has stressed the need to make mental health care affordable and accessible to young Nigerians, warning that the cost of professional support often prevents young people from seeking help when they need it.
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target=_blank>IGP Disu posts new police PROs to commands

The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has approved the posting of new Police Public Relations Officers (PPROs) and Public Relations Liaison Officers to selected commands and formations of the Nigeria Police Force. The postings are aimed at strengthening strategic communication, improving public access to credible police information and enhancing engagement with the media and
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target=_blank>Obidient Movement proposes half-price petrol under Obi

The Obidient Movement says a Peter Obi administration will introduce a proposed half-price petrol policy, backed by transparent subsidy payments and independent verification of fuel sales.
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target=_blank>Ghana rejects FBI claim on cybercrime raid leadership

Ghana’s Cyber Security Authority (CSA) has rejected suggestions that the United States Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) independently led a recent operation against suspected cybercrime centres in the country, insisting that the exercise was planned, coordinated and executed by Ghanaian authorities. The Authority’s response followed a post by FBI Director Kashyap Pramod Patel on X
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target=_blank>Netanyahu invites Brazil presidential candidate Bolsonaro to Israel

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has spoken with Brazilian presidential candidate Flavio Bolsonaro and invited him to Israel, aiming to “renew the deep friendship” between the countries, his office said Friday.
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target=_blank>2027: Okowa remains Anioma favourite for Delta North Senate — Chiazor

By Jimoh Babatunde Media consultant and veteran journalist, Dr Norbert Chiazor, has described former Delta State Governor, Dr Ifeanyi Okowa, as the favourite to win the 2027 Delta North senatorial election, citing his grassroots appeal, political experience, organisational strength and enduring relationships across Anioma. Chiazor, a former chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ),
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target=_blank>2027: AAC sets up campaign council, targets voters across 36 states

By Dickson Omobola African Action Congress, AAC, has said the 2027 general election is about changing Nigeria’s political direction rather than merely changing the occupant of Aso Rock. The party, which lamented the failure of the existing political order to meet Nigerians’ expectations, announced the inauguration of the Sowore–Magashi 2027 Presidential Campaign Council, PCC, as
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target=_blank>Anambra: Police probe video showing operatives, court bailiff rift

The Anambra Police Command says it is assessing a social media video concerning an encounter between a Court bailiff and police operatives attached to “B” Division, Awka.
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target=_blank>NDLEA rehabilitates 53,843 drug users in five years — Marwa

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, has said it counselled, treated and rehabilitated 53,843 persons struggling with drug use across its 31 rehabilitation centres nationwide in the last five years.
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