Vanguard Latest News Sunday 17th May 2026
Vanguard Latest News Today and headlines on some of the happenings and news trend in the Country, today 17/05/26
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target=_blank>NAHCO grows revenue 22.9%, laments rising fuel costs
By Dickson Omobola Ground handling company, Nigerian Aviation Handling Company, NAHCO Aviance, has increased its total revenue by 22.93 per cent from N53.54 billion in 2024 to N65.82 billion in 2025. The company, however, lamented the impact of rising fuel prices on its operations, saying the commodity market had remained challenging. NAHCO said while Profit
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target=_blank>BPP clamps down on contract padding: new rules force central review of all variation requests
By Johnbosco Agbakwuru ABUJA — THE Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP) has moved to shut down what it called “backdoor cost inflation and scope creep” across federal projects by centralising review and certification of all contract variation requests under a strict new framework that takes effect immediately. The guidelines, issued under Sections 5(a) and (o)
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target=_blank>Telcos yet to lift suspension on airtime loan services despite court order
Almost a month since a Federal High Court sitting in Lagos granted interim injunctions ordering a halt to the enforcement of the controversial Digital, Electronic, Online or Non-Traditional Consumer Lending Regulations 2025, DEON, pending judicial review, the telecom operators are yet to lift suspension on the services, keeping an estimated 40 million subscribers and habitual micro-credit users stranded.
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target=_blank>PETER OBI EFFECT IN DELTA: NDC and Pela are coming for Oborevwori
A second term bid seems a walk in the park for Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State with no clear opposition figure in sight yet. But with the Delta NDC banking on riding on the Peter Obi effect, Ken Pela, who came third in the 2023 elections, is strongly being projected to face the governor in the 2027 race
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target=_blank>Alonso lists three changes he’s bringing to Chelsea
Chelsea’s new manager Xabi Alonso has outlined his priorities as he prepares to take charge of the Premier League club.
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target=_blank>FIFA holds talks with Iran over 2026 World Cup participation
FIFA secretary general Mattias Grafstrom described as “excellent” and “constructive” the meeting held on Saturday in Istanbul with the Iranian federation to ensure Iran’s participation in the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico.
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target=_blank>Ekiti NASS Primary: APC declares Oye/Ikole poll inconclusive over violence
as Karounwi, Fatoba, Okoro, Bamisile, Olarewaju win By Rotimi Ojomoyela Ado-Ekiti—The All Progressive Congress (APC) has declared the National Assembly primary election held in Ekiti North Federal Constituency I, consisting of Oye and Ikole Local governments, inconclusive over pockets of crisis recorded in some voting areas. The Chairman of the National Assembly Primary Election Committee
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target=_blank>Rebuttal to false, misleading and defamatory publications against Rt. Hon. Chinedum Enyinnaya Orji
Our attention has been drawn to a publication by Peoples Gazette seeking to falsely associate Rt. Hon. Chinedum Enyinnaya Orji with alleged financial impropriety and ongoing proceedings involving third parties and corporate entities. The publication contains misleading inferences, material distortions, and deliberate attempts to tarnish the reputation of a public figure who has not been
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target=_blank>I stepped down before APC primary, did not participate – Cubana Chief Priest
Celebrity businessman, Pascal Okechukwu, popularly known as Cubana Chief Priest, has denied taking part in the All Progressives Congress (APC) primary election for the Orsu/Orlu/Oru East Federal Constituency seat in Imo State.
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target=_blank>You outprice yourselves — Business owner tells influencers amid brand deal complaints
A Nigerian businessman and owner of Fekomi Bitters, Adefemi Komiyo Lawrence has criticised influencers and content creators over what he described as rising costs of promotional services and concerns about the delivery of agreed marketing content after payment.
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