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By Emmanuel Thomas l Monday, Sept 14,2026 ABUJA — Mr. Peter Obi, the 2027 presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), has raised a major alarm over the severe decay in Nigeria’s primary health infrastructure. He warned that the collapsing system poses an existential threat to the lives and well-being of millions of citizens. Reacting to a critical report by Orodata Science revealing that 97% of assessed Primary Healthcare Centres (PHCs) across 16 states failed to meet national staffing benchmarks, Obi described the findings as a stark national crisis that demands immediate state intervention. A Human Tragedy…
By SCM Sports Desk I Sunday, Sept 13, 2025 ILORIN, NIGERIA — Kwara United put on a dazzling exhibition of attacking football at the State Stadium in Ilorin, dominating Katsina United 3-0 in a Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) clash. Driven by standout performances from their star men, the Harmony Boys controlled the match from start to finish, earning three points with three goals and a clean sheet. The stars of the show wasted no time imposing their authority on the contest. Kwara United dominated possession, keeping over sixty percent of the ball and suffocating the visitors in their…
By SCM Sports Desk I Sept 13, 2026 LAGOS — In a thrilling Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) clash that lit up West Africa’s sporting landscape, Sporting Lagos produced a tactical masterclass to tear local rivals Inter Lagos apart in a magnificent 3-0 derby victory at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena. From the opening whistle, the high-octane encounter delivered pure, unadulterated passion. But it was Sporting Lagos’ star power and lethal clinical edge that proved far too hot to handle for Inter Lagos. Stars Light Up the Mobolaji Johnson Arena. The electric atmosphere inside the stadium found its spark…
L By SCM Reporter I Sunday, Sept 13, 2026 AN EIGHTY-YEAR-OLD grandfather was brutally beaten to death by a bloodthirsty mob after being falsely accused of using “witchcraft” to kill a young relative, The Sun can reveal. Frail pensioner Ordue Ikye begged for his life as an enraged crowd set upon him in Tse-Ikye, a quiet village in Benue State, Nigeria. The helpless pensioner repeatedly protested his innocence to his final breath, but his desperate pleas fell on deaf ears as the mob took the law into their own hands. Framed by Superstition The tragedy erupted after a younger relative,…
By SCM Energy & Global Economics Desk ABUJA, Nigeria — Nigeria’s oil sector continued its gradual stabilization in August, marked by a modest uptick in total production and a fourth straight month of meeting its target quota set by the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC). Data released by the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) shows that Africa’s largest crude producer pumped an average of 1,677,777 barrels per day (bpd) of crude oil and condensate during August. The figure represents a 0.4% increase compared to July’s output. In strict crude oil terms—excluding natural gas liquids and…
Says 9 critically injured By Our Reporter I Sunday, Sept 13, 2026 ENUGU — The Senatorial Candidate of the New Democrats Congress (NDC), Princess Ada Ogbu, has strongly condemned the violent attack on members of her party during a ward meeting in Obuoffia, Nkanu West Local Government Area of Enugu State. The attack, which occurred on Saturday, left nine party faithful critically injured. The victims are currently receiving emergency medical treatment in various hospitals across the state capital. Reacting to the incident in a statement made available to Vanguard, Princess Ogbu described the bloody assault as a…
By SCM Sports Desk I Sunday, Sept 13, 2026 BENIN CITY, NIGERIA — Bendel Insurance put on a sparkling display of attacking football to see off a resilient Kun Khalifat 4-2 in a pulsating Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) encounter at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin City. The match erupted into life early when star forward Alex Oweilayefa put the hosts ahead after just five minutes with a composed finish. Sensing blood, Bendel Insurance doubled their advantage in the 19th minute when Suraju Lawal found space in the box to round off a swift team move, giving the…
By SCM Sports Desk I Sunday, Sept 13, 2026 Barau FC delivered a electrifying statement performance in the Nigeria Premier Football League, roaring to a convincing 3-1 victory over Ranchers Bees in a match filled with individual magic, relentless tempo, and tactical supremacy. From the opening whistle, the stars of the show rose to the occasion. Barau FC set the tone early with crisp fluid passing and intense pressing that left Ranchers Bees chasing shadows. Driven by an inspired midfield maestro who dictated the tempo of play, the host team dominated control of the ball, securing 58 percent overall…
Admin I Sunday, Sept 13, 2026 MINNA — Terror struck Maburya, a quiet agrarian community in the Mariga Local Government Area of Niger State, overnight as heavily armed bandits invaded the area, hunting down and abduct over 100 residents in a late-night raid. According to local sources, the heavily armed attackers descended on the village under the cover of darkness, triggering widespread panic. Frightened residents attempted to escape into the surrounding terrain, hiding along riverbanks, dense bush paths, and nearby hills. However, the gunmen systematically combed the area, tracking down hiding villagers and dragging them away into the forest.…
By Emmanuel Thomas l Sunday, Sept 13, 2026 ENUGU— Suspected armed hoodlums have launched a vicious attack on a grassroots mobilization gathering of the Nigerianl Democratic Congress (NDC) in Enugu State, leaving several party faithful hospitalized with severe gunshot injuries. The violent disruption, which occurred during a crucial strategy session aimed at strengthening the party’s local structures, resulted in utter chaos as the assailants fired sporadically into the crowd. Fleeing attendees triggered a stampede, compounding the injuries sustained during the brazen daylight attack. Vanguard gathered that the gunmen, who arrived in unmarked vehicles, heavily armed and their faces concealed,…