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Nigeria's politics is heating up with various developments, including the demand for Nnamdi Kanu's release, with Atiku and Sowore joining forces to make the call. The APC party is also making headlines with internal conflicts and preparations for the 2027 presidential election. Meanwhile, the country is facing various challenges, including a cooking gas shortage, bandit attacks, and concerns over the proposed state police.

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### Top Social Posts
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"Benin Republic: How African leaders play into the hands of coup plotters Falana"  
[X Link](https://x.com/vanguardngrnews/status/2000073332058673385)  2025-12-14T05:20Z 4.9M followers, 5270 engagements


"Tiktoker Peller hospitalised after involved in car crash"  
[X Link](https://x.com/vanguardngrnews/status/2000291019242537323)  2025-12-14T19:45Z 4.9M followers, 13.3K engagements


"Video: President Tinubu unveils the book - From Soldier to Stateman: The legacy of Muhammadu Buhari Credit: NTA"  
[X Link](https://x.com/vanguardngrnews/status/2000606699401498801)  2025-12-15T16:39Z 4.9M followers, 7979 engagements


"Meet US-based Dr Sulaiman who took paycut returned to Nigeria to perform free brain surgeries"  
[X Link](https://x.com/vanguardngrnews/status/1978027599562424547)  2025-10-14T09:18Z 4.9M followers, 5481 engagements


"2026 World Cup draw: Brazil to face Morocco; Ghana England in same group Full List"  
[X Link](https://x.com/vanguardngrnews/status/1997108119046942850)  2025-12-06T00:57Z 4.9M followers, 3448 engagements


"Tanzania police ban proposed rallies after election violence"  
[X Link](https://x.com/vanguardngrnews/status/1997211709912895767)  2025-12-06T07:49Z 4.9M followers, 7728 engagements


"Nnamdi Kanus new neighbours speak on unusual prisoner in Sokoto"  
[X Link](https://x.com/vanguardngrnews/status/1997538976106983718)  2025-12-07T05:29Z 4.9M followers, 66.2K engagements


"Coup: President Talon safe army regaining control Benin govt"  
[X Link](https://x.com/vanguardngrnews/status/1997599648618557650)  2025-12-07T09:30Z 4.9M followers, 21.7K engagements


"Nigeria deploys fighter jets to Benin Republic amid coup tensions"  
[X Link](https://x.com/vanguardngrnews/status/1997657175800357050)  2025-12-07T13:19Z 4.9M followers, 39.5K engagements


"100 kidnapped students received by Niger governor"  
[X Link](https://x.com/vanguardngrnews/status/1998078623019118674)  2025-12-08T17:14Z 4.9M followers, 7265 engagements


"Video: XXX kidnapped students received by Niger governor Around XXX schoolchildren who had been kidnapped from a Catholic school in Niger State last month have been received by the state governor. They were handed over to state government officials today a day after authorities secured their release. Credit: X // emmaikumeh"  
[X Link](https://x.com/vanguardngrnews/status/1998086924041355304)  2025-12-08T17:47Z 4.9M followers, 3594 engagements


"Tinubu seized Benin Republic airspace legally Senate Source"  
[X Link](https://x.com/vanguardngrnews/status/1998245990634262961)  2025-12-09T04:19Z 4.9M followers, 16.4K engagements


"Despite XXX abducted victim parent wants Niger Catholic school to stay open"  
[X Link](https://x.com/vanguardngrnews/status/1998327779062927600)  2025-12-09T09:44Z 4.9M followers, 2519 engagements


"Breaking: Tinubu writes senate requests to deploy troops to Benin Republic"  
[X Link](https://x.com/vanguardngrnews/status/1998357719217263026)  2025-12-09T11:43Z 4.9M followers, 18.7K engagements


"Dollar to Naira exchange rate today December XX 2025"  
[X Link](https://x.com/vanguardngrnews/status/1998637060861886859)  2025-12-10T06:13Z 4.9M followers, 50.4K engagements


""I stopped having a female secretary the moment I knew I would begin to work late into the night. I know the dangers of being left alone at night with people of the opposite gender. - Pastor E.A Adeboye Credit : therealchurchgist"  
[X Link](https://x.com/vanguardngrnews/status/1998769037271351670)  2025-12-10T14:57Z 4.9M followers, 3537 engagements


"We wont look away US Congress reasserts stand against Christian persecution in Nigeria"  
[X Link](https://x.com/vanguardngrnews/status/1998840434357854375)  2025-12-10T19:41Z 4.9M followers, 13.7K engagements


"FG wades in as Burkina Faso refuses to release seized NAF C-130 plane XX soldiers"  
[X Link](https://x.com/vanguardngrnews/status/1998997418944446858)  2025-12-11T06:04Z 4.9M followers, 64.5K engagements


"U.S. seizes Nigerian-owned supertanker over alleged crude theft"  
[X Link](https://x.com/vanguardngrnews/status/1999140186035282175)  2025-12-11T15:32Z 4.9M followers, 32.7K engagements


"December XX Headlines Buy today's paper at"  
[X Link](https://x.com/vanguardngrnews/status/1999356015494484087)  2025-12-12T05:49Z 4.9M followers, 4894 engagements


"Dollar to Naira exchange rate today December XX 2025"  
[X Link](https://x.com/vanguardngrnews/status/1999361926170632462)  2025-12-12T06:13Z 4.9M followers, 2471 engagements


"NAF Aircraft Soldiers in Burkina Faso: To say they were going to Portugal is funny - Gbenro Olajuigbe - Executive Director Emergency and Risk Alert Watch full video via YouTube:"  
[X Link](https://x.com/vanguardngrnews/status/1999426489243123854)  2025-12-12T10:29Z 4.9M followers, 30.4K engagements


"UK health service hit by super flu outbreak"  
[X Link](https://x.com/vanguardngrnews/status/1999447893028007976)  2025-12-12T11:55Z 4.9M followers, 2095 engagements


"If they stop me from entering USA I'll go to Nigeria and eat Jollof - - South African politician Mallema"  
[X Link](https://x.com/vanguardngrnews/status/1999508543817343029)  2025-12-12T15:56Z 4.9M followers, 14.1K engagements


"State of Affairs: If you give me $1bn to join politics I wont  Oyedepo"  
[X Link](https://x.com/vanguardngrnews/status/1999766893864083842)  2025-12-13T09:02Z 4.9M followers, 14.9K engagements


"Borno LG Polls: Massive voter turnout peaceful conduct says Dalori"  
[X Link](https://x.com/vanguardngrnews/status/1999818962658267537)  2025-12-13T12:29Z 4.9M followers, 3795 engagements


"Mbappe back for Alonsos depleted Real Madrid"  
[X Link](https://x.com/vanguardngrnews/status/1999841737670320291)  2025-12-13T14:00Z 4.9M followers, 2805 engagements


"Housing Ministry assures staff of improved welfare"  
[X Link](https://x.com/vanguardngrnews/status/2000196702666707250)  2025-12-14T13:30Z 4.9M followers, 4430 engagements


"NAF C-130 aircraft XX soldiers yet to be released Foreign Affairs Ministry"  
[X Link](https://x.com/vanguardngrnews/status/2000200962498035933)  2025-12-14T13:47Z 4.9M followers, 7338 engagements


"Taraba Governor Agbu Kefas resigns from PDP joins APC"  
[X Link](https://x.com/vanguardngrnews/status/2000266279282979224)  2025-12-14T18:06Z 4.9M followers, 8891 engagements


"VIDEO: APC governors dress in Eyo attire as Sanwo-Olu hosts Progressive Forum members in Lagos 📹: Credit: X // Mr_JAGs"  
[X Link](https://x.com/vanguardngrnews/status/1997438914068365381)  2025-12-06T22:52Z 4.9M followers, 6050 engagements


"LP Reps to Tinubu APC: Prioritise welfare security of Nigerians not 2027 politics"  
[X Link](https://x.com/vanguardngrnews/status/1997888869904064844)  2025-12-08T04:40Z 4.9M followers, 4535 engagements


"Nigeria Saudi Arabia sign defence pact"  
[X Link](https://x.com/vanguardngrnews/status/1998388504733352010)  2025-12-09T13:45Z 4.9M followers, 5316 engagements


"Why West African troops overturned Benins coup but watched others succeed"  
[X Link](https://x.com/vanguardngrnews/status/1998421547657421237)  2025-12-09T15:56Z 4.9M followers, 3203 engagements


"Lagos arrests restaurant supervisor as officials hunt hoodlums behind KAI attack in Victoria Island Credit: tokunbo_wahab"  
[X Link](https://x.com/vanguardngrnews/status/1999071369863254081)  2025-12-11T10:58Z 4.9M followers, 2144 engagements


"I have been approached by people from the presidency to join the APC. Senator Natasha says Credit: Mic On"  
[X Link](https://x.com/vanguardngrnews/status/2000136405092299064)  2025-12-14T09:30Z 4.9M followers, 4855 engagements


"Nigerias trade balance rises XX% to $19.3bn in 9mths"  
[X Link](https://x.com/vanguardngrnews/status/2000444367425925364)  2025-12-15T05:54Z 4.9M followers, 2290 engagements


"Coup: Nigerias air force launches strikes in Benin"  
[X Link](https://x.com/vanguardngrnews/status/1997758456716255723)  2025-12-07T20:01Z 4.9M followers, 25.6K engagements


"Tompolo Ijaw monarchs hold thanksgiving ceremony at Gbaraun Egbesu Temple"  
[X Link](https://x.com/vanguardngrnews/status/1998735308477608203)  2025-12-10T12:43Z 4.9M followers, 5574 engagements


"Ambassadorial nominee Omokri thanks Bamidele Oshiomhole Ndume others after screening"  
[X Link](https://x.com/vanguardngrnews/status/1999167995482911044)  2025-12-11T17:22Z 4.9M followers, 19.1K engagements


"Kidnapping of students in Kebbi Niger very disheartening First Lady"  
[X Link](https://x.com/vanguardngrnews/status/1999184292597903513)  2025-12-11T18:27Z 4.9M followers, 3711 engagements


"Nigeria Killings: US team to brief Trump after fact-finding mission"  
[X Link](https://x.com/vanguardngrnews/status/1999372130241380469)  2025-12-12T06:53Z 4.9M followers, 17.9K engagements


"Photos: Moments from the grand opening of Detty December Fest in Lagos Nigerian superstars Wande Coal and Young Jonn headlined the explosive opening night of the Detty December Fest at Ilubirin Ikoyi officially launching a month-long celebration of music and nightlife in Lagos"  
[X Link](https://x.com/vanguardngrnews/status/1999456582774469016)  2025-12-12T12:29Z 4.9M followers, 10.5K engagements


"I'm not just a member of the APC. I'm the No. X in Rivers State. I've collected my registration card and it reads '001' - Governor Fubara declares himself the leader of APC in Rivers State Credit: TVC"  
[X Link](https://x.com/vanguardngrnews/status/1999483510793601290)  2025-12-12T14:16Z 4.9M followers, 14.9K engagements


"Court delivers judgment in NDLEAs case against Abba Kyari"  
[X Link](https://x.com/vanguardngrnews/status/1999532579007893732)  2025-12-12T17:31Z 4.9M followers, 47.5K engagements


"Just in: Oyebamiji emerges APC Osun governorship candidate"  
[X Link](https://x.com/vanguardngrnews/status/1999833458277744830)  2025-12-13T13:27Z 4.9M followers, 17.8K engagements


"Im still going to make so many more mistakes Toke Makinwa"  
[X Link](https://x.com/vanguardngrnews/status/2000176866519577028)  2025-12-14T12:11Z 4.9M followers, 12.2K engagements


"Presidency senators want me to join APC but I wont Senator Natasha"  
[X Link](https://x.com/vanguardngrnews/status/2000215129053405514)  2025-12-14T14:43Z 4.9M followers, 30.1K engagements


"Video: Im really scared Peller breaks down in tears after crashing his new Benz into a ditch following another heated quarrel with Jarvis Credit: X // seyikanbai"  
[X Link](https://x.com/vanguardngrnews/status/2000219399806931243)  2025-12-14T15:00Z 4.9M followers, 51K engagements


"Peller Crashes Benz Mid-Livestream Fans Left Shocked and Worried Popular TikTok star and live streamer Hamzat Habeeb better known as Peller sent social media into a frenzy after crashing his car during a live broadcast on the Lekki-Epe Expressway in Lagos. The dramatic incident happened on Sunday during an Instagram livestream titled RIP Peller which quickly went viral. In the clip the influencer was seen driving his newly acquired Mercedes-Benz while clearly emotional and distressed. Viewers watched in shock as Peller broke down in tears speaking passionately on the phone reportedly with his"  
[X Link](https://x.com/vanguardngrnews/status/2000245014509523348)  2025-12-14T16:42Z 4.9M followers, 67.9K engagements


"AFCON: Uzoho arrives as Super Eagles open camp in Egypt The Super Eagles of Nigeria have opened their training camp in Egypt ahead of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations with goalkeeper Francis Uzoho arriving first. The camp officially opened at the Renaissance Hotel in Cairo on Sunday December XX. Uzoho became the first player to report to camp reportedly arriving shortly after X am local time. Credit: X // POOJA"  
[X Link](https://x.com/vanguardngrnews/status/2000276212917157923)  2025-12-14T18:46Z 4.9M followers, 4034 engagements


"Pound to Naira exchange rate today December XX 2025"  
[X Link](https://x.com/vanguardngrnews/status/2000466856855916905)  2025-12-15T07:24Z 4.9M followers, 3214 engagements


"Video: Petrol price dispute escalates as Dangote alleges misconduct by NMDPRA chief President of the Dangote Group Alhaji Aliko Dangote has accused the Chief Executive of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) Farouk Ahmed of questionable financial conduct calling for a full investigation and public clarification. Speaking on Sunday Dangote alleged that the NMDPRA boss spent about $X million on the secondary school education of his four children in Switzerland. He described the claim as troubling particularly given Ahmeds career in public service."  
[X Link](https://x.com/vanguardngrnews/status/2000503889703956961)  2025-12-15T09:51Z 4.9M followers, 3863 engagements


"NAF aircraft was never on any mission in Burkina Faso Military source"  
[X Link](https://x.com/vanguardngrnews/status/2000514494884434297)  2025-12-15T10:33Z 4.9M followers, 6400 engagements


"FRSC to prosecute Peller over dangerous driving"  
[X Link](https://x.com/vanguardngrnews/status/2000552585191944614)  2025-12-15T13:04Z 4.9M followers, 2581 engagements


"FG debunks espionage claims over NAF C-130 Aircraft in Burkina Faso"  
[X Link](https://x.com/vanguardngrnews/status/2000565507003699378)  2025-12-15T13:56Z 4.9M followers, 15.8K engagements


"I have fulfilled XX% of my campaign promises Kebbi Gov"  
[X Link](https://x.com/vanguardngrnews/status/2000585630107971721)  2025-12-15T15:15Z 4.9M followers, 5112 engagements


"Most politicians supporting Tinubu cant go home to say it Abaribe"  
[X Link](https://x.com/vanguardngrnews/status/2000674628906123505)  2025-12-15T21:09Z 4.9M followers, 52.9K engagements


"ADC not planning to hold state LG congresses David Mark"  
[X Link](https://x.com/vanguardngrnews/status/2000890050838778093)  2025-12-16T11:25Z 4.9M followers, 21.5K engagements


"M23 militia says to pull out of key DR Congo city at USs request"  
[X Link](https://x.com/vanguardngrnews/status/2000899961173778639)  2025-12-16T12:05Z 4.9M followers, 1550 engagements


"Video: Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese met Ahmed al Ahmed the "Australian hero" who tackled and disarmed one of the Bondi Beach gunmen. Credit: Sky news"  
[X Link](https://x.com/vanguardngrnews/status/2000904464660643870)  2025-12-16T12:22Z 4.9M followers, 4559 engagements


"Nigerias World Cup hopes not yet over as DR Congo comes under eligibility scrutiny"  
[X Link](https://x.com/vanguardngrnews/status/2000911285979111915)  2025-12-16T12:50Z 4.9M followers, 14.9K engagements


"Nigerias XX% youth unemployment rate an indictment on leadership Peter Obi"  
[X Link](https://x.com/vanguardngrnews/status/2000937635611861471)  2025-12-16T14:34Z 4.9M followers, 7646 engagements


"Video: NFF has officially petitioned FIFA over DR Congos alleged use of ineligible players- Gen Sec. Dr. Sanusi Mohammed Credit: X // Pooja"  
[X Link](https://x.com/vanguardngrnews/status/2000985764889505873)  2025-12-16T17:45Z 4.9M followers, 2759 engagements


"Its over for now TikToker Jarvis announces breakup with Peller"  
[X Link](https://x.com/vanguardngrnews/status/2000988166904537463)  2025-12-16T17:55Z 4.9M followers, 8099 engagements


"Full list of winners at Fifas The Best Awards"  
[X Link](https://x.com/vanguardngrnews/status/2001027214440296789)  2025-12-16T20:30Z 4.9M followers, 3958 engagements


"Explainer: Why DR Congo might lose their 2026 World Cup Playoff spot to Nigeria"  
[X Link](https://x.com/vanguardngrnews/status/2001028990283428336)  2025-12-16T20:37Z 4.9M followers, 8626 engagements


"Nigerias XX% youth unemployment rate indictment on leadership Peter Obi"  
[X Link](https://x.com/vanguardngrnews/status/2001159338786787357)  2025-12-17T05:15Z 4.9M followers, 1882 engagements


"Nigerias XX% youth unemployment rate indictment on leadership Peter Obi"  
[X Link](https://x.com/vanguardngrnews/status/2001175296515469481)  2025-12-17T06:19Z 4.9M followers, 2018 engagements


"Naira down to N1485/$ in parallel market"  
[X Link](https://x.com/vanguardngrnews/status/2001178704655867931)  2025-12-17T06:32Z 4.9M followers, 1600 engagements