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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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"ASUU backs down on strike agrees to XX% salary increase"  
[X Link](https://x.com/vanguardngrnews/status/1995955161823637612)  2025-12-02T20:36Z 4.9M followers, 10.3K engagements


"Kaduna yoghurt depot sealed by NAFDAC discover unsafe contamination-prone conditions NAFDAC Kaduna has shut down a facility used as a depot for yoghurt and flavoured drinks after it was found operating under unsanitary conditions. Such conditions pose a high risk of product contamination. generate a caption from this content Credit: NAFDAC"  
[X Link](https://x.com/vanguardngrnews/status/1996971548406636849)  2025-12-05T15:54Z 4.9M followers, 3159 engagements


"Economic Summit: Boris Johnson declares Nigeria safe as Dangotes open cheque raises hope for Imo"  
[X Link](https://x.com/vanguardngrnews/status/1997217150399139894)  2025-12-06T08:10Z 4.9M followers, 3579 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, 6033 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


"FG SEC NGX Group forge unified direction on Capital Gains Tax reform"  
[X Link](https://x.com/vanguardngrnews/status/1998267609545146642)  2025-12-09T05:44Z 4.9M followers, 3404 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, 2505 engagements


"Why I no longer work with female secretaries Pastor Adeboye"  
[X Link](https://x.com/vanguardngrnews/status/1998747177942737262)  2025-12-10T13:30Z 4.9M followers, 10.3K engagements


"2026: Tinubu meets OSUN APC governorship aspirants in Aso Villa"  
[X Link](https://x.com/vanguardngrnews/status/1998785699773092268)  2025-12-10T16:03Z 4.9M followers, 3211 engagements


"Lawyers petition Tinubu NSA over Gandujes parallel Shariah police in Kano"  
[X Link](https://x.com/vanguardngrnews/status/1998786874018795878)  2025-12-10T16:08Z 4.9M followers, 17.2K engagements


"Im upset over 1.5bn debts owed to over 2000 contractors Tinubu"  
[X Link](https://x.com/vanguardngrnews/status/1998798582347083892)  2025-12-10T16:54Z 4.9M followers, 14.3K engagements


"IJGBs herere things to know before coming to Nigeria TolaniBaj shares Detty December guide"  
[X Link](https://x.com/vanguardngrnews/status/1999037729770963278)  2025-12-11T08:45Z 4.9M followers, 2625 engagements


"Mutfwang absorbs XXX ad-hoc staff ends 23-year wait for employment"  
[X Link](https://x.com/vanguardngrnews/status/1999114446199746829)  2025-12-11T13:50Z 4.9M followers, 4740 engagements


"FCCPC seals Ikeja Electric office over prolonged violation of consumer rights"  
[X Link](https://x.com/vanguardngrnews/status/1999121132012621952)  2025-12-11T14:16Z 4.9M followers, 3501 engagements


"Fusengbuwa Ruling House rejects KWAM 1s claim to Awujale throne"  
[X Link](https://x.com/vanguardngrnews/status/1999167673973014629)  2025-12-11T17:21Z 4.9M followers, 13.3K engagements


"Your sacrifice keeps Nigeria standing COAS to troops"  
[X Link](https://x.com/vanguardngrnews/status/1999415177175843197)  2025-12-12T09:45Z 4.9M followers, 6464 engagements


"Liverpool boss Slot to hold talks with unhappy Salah"  
[X Link](https://x.com/vanguardngrnews/status/1999421469072216235)  2025-12-12T10:10Z 4.9M followers, 2940 engagements


"Well stop at nothing to ensure fight against drug abuse is won Emir Sanusi"  
[X Link](https://x.com/vanguardngrnews/status/1996633758704062745)  2025-12-04T17:32Z 4.9M followers, 5367 engagements


"Minister woos investors with $50m lithium processing plant others"  
[X Link](https://x.com/vanguardngrnews/status/1999000468203372944)  2025-12-11T06:17Z 4.9M followers, 4521 engagements


"Messi to unveil 21-metre statue of himself on India GOAT tour"  
[X Link](https://x.com/vanguardngrnews/status/1999417693728874629)  2025-12-12T09:55Z 4.9M followers, 2539 engagements


"Nigerian newspapers review: US seizes Nigerian-owned supertanker over alleged crude theft"  
[X Link](https://x.com/vanguardngrnews/status/1999425031210762337)  2025-12-12T10:24Z 4.9M followers, 2318 engagements


"Just in: Oyebamiji emerges APC Osun governorship candidate"  
[X Link](https://x.com/vanguardngrnews/status/1999833458277744830)  2025-12-13T13:27Z 4.9M followers, 17.7K 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, 7217 engagements


"Tiktoker Peller hospitalised after involved in car crash"  
[X Link](https://x.com/vanguardngrnews/status/2000291019242537323)  2025-12-14T19:45Z 4.9M followers, 12.7K 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, 2012 engagements


"Rivers crisis: Ive suffered too much because I refused to tell my side of the story Fubara"  
[X Link](https://x.com/vanguardngrnews/status/1998997946382053458)  2025-12-11T06:07Z 4.9M followers, 14.6K 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


"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, 3584 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, 3196 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


"Mbappe back for Alonsos depleted Real Madrid"  
[X Link](https://x.com/vanguardngrnews/status/1999841737670320291)  2025-12-13T14:00Z 4.9M followers, 2774 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


"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


"December XX Headlines Buy today's paper at"  
[X Link](https://x.com/vanguardngrnews/status/1999356015494484087)  2025-12-12T05:49Z 4.9M followers, 4887 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


"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, 14.8K 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, 3789 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, 11.5K engagements


"Housing Ministry assures staff of improved welfare"  
[X Link](https://x.com/vanguardngrnews/status/2000196702666707250)  2025-12-14T13:30Z 4.9M followers, 4352 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, 2083 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, 4529 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


"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, 32.5K 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, 18.9K 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, 2469 engagements


"UK health service hit by super flu outbreak"  
[X Link](https://x.com/vanguardngrnews/status/1999447893028007976)  2025-12-12T11:55Z 4.9M followers, 2091 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, 10.4K 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


"Court delivers judgment in NDLEAs case against Abba Kyari"  
[X Link](https://x.com/vanguardngrnews/status/1999532579007893732)  2025-12-12T17:31Z 4.9M followers, 47.3K engagements


"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, 5217 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, 4742 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, 28.9K 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, 48.5K 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, 64.9K 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, 8713 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, 3305 engagements


"FRSC to prosecute Peller over dangerous driving"  
[X Link](https://x.com/vanguardngrnews/status/2000552585191944614)  2025-12-15T13:04Z 4.9M followers, 2105 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, 8808 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, 3431 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, 3479 engagements