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vanguard news The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) in Benue State is mourning the loss of its Fiidi Council Ward Chairman, Mr. Igbu Terhemen, who was found dead near his residence in Makurdi. According to reports, Terhemen left his home on Tuesday evening, September 30, 2026, to watch a local football match in the Kanshio area of Makurdi. When he did not return, family members and friends began searching for him. He was later found in an unconscious state in a bush close to his house around the NNPC Depot along Makurdi-Otukpo Road at about 2 a.m. on Wednesday. He unfortunately passed away before receiving medical attention. A family source disclosed that his phone was found on him, suggesting the incident may not be a case of robbery. Confirming the incident, the NDC State Publicity Secretary, Agile Bem, in a statement on Wednesday, said the party was saddened by the development. The State Chairman, Ohini Ojegbe, described the incident as unfortunate and called on security...

Nigerian entertainment is never short of drama, romance and surprises. From public relationships to breakups and social-media moments, celebrity love lives often become a major topic among fans. Here are five celebrity relationships that have attracted plenty of attention from Nigerian entertainment followers. 1. Davido and Chioma ❤️ Davido and Chioma have remained one of the most talked-about celebrity couples in Nigeria. Their relationship has received huge attention from fans, particularly because of their public appearances and family milestones. 2. Adekunle Gold and Simi 💕 Adekunle Gold and Simi are another popular Nigerian celebrity couple. Their relationship has attracted attention because both are successful musicians with strong fan bases of their own. 3. 2Baba and Annie The relationship between 2Baba and Annie has been widely discussed by Nigerian entertainment followers over the years. Their public relationship has gone throug...

  Omo! Lagos don scatter! If you think say Carter Efe vs Speed Darlington na play fight, you lie! For official face-off wey happen yesterday, AKPAMU HAPPEN! Speed Darlington, wey dem dey call Speedy, no even wait for October 1st. E throw one wicked blow for Carter Efe face for front of everybody! Carter nearly fall yakata for ground! Na so im eye turn white! Some fans are now asking: “If this is only the face-off, wetin go happen when the actual fight starts?” 😂🥊 Security men for blue shirt sha rush enter like say na Boko Haram attack! Dem hold Speed Darlington wey still dey shout "I GO KILL AM FOR OCT 1ST!" For video wey Juju TV post for Facebook, you go see Carter Efe dey stagger, dey hold im jaw. People for background dey shout "E don die! E don die!" Na 23,000 people don watch am already, 676 comments, everybody dey talk. Wetin really happen? Na real fight or na clout? Insiders talk say this no be script o. Carter Efe provoke Speed Darlington when e ta...

  It was supposed to be a peaceful Friday. A holy day. Friday, August 21st, 2026. Dekara District, Borgu, Niger State. Hundreds of men kneel inside 4 mosques, praying Jummat. No one knew death was already waiting for them inside the bush. Suddenly - GUNSHOTS. Eyewitnesses say heavily armed bandits storm the mosques like a movie. No mercy. They surrounded all four mosques at once - Gbenji, Giagbasso, Dekara, Kpenya. Before the Chief Imam could finish his prayer, they were already inside. They didn't just come to kill. They came to PACK people like goods. 341 people dragged from Gbenji alone. 104 from Sabon Gida. 88 from Dekara - they even carried the Chief Imam, Adamu Attahiru. Others from Kpenya and Gbebara. 547 people. In ONE AFTERNOON. The bandits marched them deep into the deadly Kainji Lake National Park Forest - one of the most dangerous forests in Nigeria. Till today, nobody has seen them. Then, two days later, a chilling video drops. The bandits boast: "We ha...

Today, September 30th, 2026, the tension between two African giants is trending again. If you open X (Twitter), Facebook, or TikTok, you will see it: Nigerians and South Africans dragging each other. But this time, it's not about football or music. It's serious. Anti-migrant groups in South Africa have set today, September 30th, as a new deadline for undocumented foreigners to leave. Because of this, the Nigerian Union South Africa (NUSA) has told all Nigerians living in South Africa to stay vigilant, avoid crowded areas, and always have their ID with them. Nigeria's parliament has even suspended official visits to South Africa. As someone who believes in glowing together, this thing pain me. *Why Do Nigeria and South Africa Always Clash?* Let's be honest, we are like two big brothers in one house. 1.  *We are both giants.* Nigeria is Africa's most populous country. South Africa is Africa's most industrialized. We both want to lead. 2.  *...

Fuel subsidy removal don dey pain Nigerians since May 29, 2023, but Presidency don come out to show one of the things dem use the money do. According to Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Media, Dr. Sunday Dare, the ongoing *Bola Ahmed Tinubu Barracks Phase II in Abuja* na direct benefit of subsidy savings. He talk this one on Tuesday, September 30, 2026 when him and Senior Special Assistant on Digital Media, Otega Ogra, go inspect the project for Asokoro, Abuja. What is Tinubu Barracks Phase II? Na massive military housing project wey go provide accommodation for *1,000 soldiers* and their families. When fully occupied, e go serve *more than 6,000 people*. The project include: - 30 blocks of family quarters - 6 blocks for senior officers accommodation - Army club and market (MAMI market) - Bridges, drainage system and other infrastructure - More than 5,000 workers dey work for site presently FG talk say construction go finish by December 2026. Remember say Phase I...

If you still dey use harsh bleaching cream in 2026, you are behind. Nigerian skincare lovers don move from "whitening" to "healthy glow" and 3 ingredients dey lead the trend right now. I tested them and here is my honest review. 1. Encapsulated Tranexamic Acid (For Stubborn Dark Spots) This is different from normal acid. E dey switch off melanin wey cause dark spot from pimple and sun. No peeling, no redness. Perfect for dark skin. I use am for my jawline dark spots and after 2 weeks, spot don fade 50%. 2. Bakuchiol - The New Retinol Without Irritation Retinol dey cause pimples and peeling for many Nigerians. Bakuchiol na plant version, e dey boost collagen and clear spots but no go make you peel. Good for sensitive skin. 3. Disaar Vitamin C Body Oil Gel (The Crowd Favourite) This product dey everywhere for TikTok right now for 2026. E dey brighten body, clear uneven tone and e no heavy for hot weather. I recommend am for people wey ...

 Let me be honest with you. You have bought expensive creams. You have tried soap wey your friend recommend. But your face still dull, dark spots still there, and your skin no dey glow for picture. I was in that same shoe until I discovered something. The problem is not that your cream is not working. THE SILENT PROBLEM IS THIS: Most creams only stay on top of your skin. They don't enter inside. And if you don't wash your face well with a soap-free wash, and you don't protect with sunscreen, sun go just burn everything back. That is why your face will look okay for 2 days, then dull again. HOW I SOLVED IT WITH 1 SIMPLE COMBO: I stopped mixing many things. I used only this 4-in-1 GLOW SET that dermatologists recommend for beginners: 1.  SIMPLE REFRESHING FACIAL WASH - It cleans deep but it has NO harsh soap, so it won't dry your face. 2.  DR RASHEL VITAMIN C SERUM - This is the main worker. Vitamin C + Hyaluronic Acid enters inside to fade dark spots and brighten. 3. ...

  Across Africa, many health problems become dangerous not because they start that way, but because too many people are forced to wait, hope, or ignore the signs until it is too late. Late treatment, poor health education, limited access to care, and fear of cost all play a role. The third solution is  affordable treatment . Many people wait because they are afraid of the cost more than the illness itself. If basic care, consultation, and testing are easier to afford, more people will go early instead of waiting until things become worse. Health insurance, public support, and local health initiatives can help reduce this burden. The fourth solution is  building trust in early care . Too many people believe they must wait until they are extremely sick before seeking help. That belief is dangerous. Many illnesses are easier to manage when they are caught early. The earlier a person gets help, the faster they may recover and the less likely they are to suffer serious complic...