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• LCCI seeks stronger regulatory oversight to curb exploitative pricing

  22-07-2026 17:46 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Yinka Kolawole
  The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has called for stronger regulatory oversight of Nigeria’s pricing environment, urging the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) and other relevant agencies to protect consumers and businesses from unfair market practices.
  Speaking on the state of the economy in Lagos, Wednesday, LCCI President, Engr. Leye Kupoluyi, said while the chamber does not advocate price controls, regulators should ensure t
  
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• Keyamo, Ganduje inspect upgraded Hajj Terminal, FAAN raises capacity

  22-07-2026 17:41 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Dickson OmobolaFederal Airports Authority of Nigeria, FAAN, has disclosed that the newly renovated Hajj Terminal at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, MMIA, Lagos, can process between 8,500 and 10,000 passengers during the Hajj season.Managing Director of FAAN, Mrs Olubunmi Kuku, said the terminal had become dilapidated over the years and no longer offered a pleasant experience for pilgrims.She spoke, Wednesday, during an inspection of the facility, where the Minister of Aviation an
  
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• Customs to begin 100% cargo scanning at Onne Port, eases emergency protocol

  22-07-2026 17:40 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Daniel Abia, Port HarcourtThe Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has announced plans to commence 100 per cent scanning of imported cargoes, including pharmaceutical products, at the Onne Port in Rivers State as part of efforts to tighten surveillance and prevent the entry of illicit goods into the country.The service said the measure was aimed at tracking dangerous consignments, especially those involving illegal importation of drugs and other prohibited items through the port.The National Public
  
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• 21 Ondo lawmakers push to oust speaker over alleged OSOPADEC misconduct

  22-07-2026 17:40 via vanguardngr.com
  
  -This is not about Aiyedatiwa – House spokespersonBy Dayo Johnson, AkureCrisis in the Ondo State House of Assembly deepened on Monday as 21 of the 26 members signed in support of the removal of Speaker, Rt. Hon. Olamide Oladiji.The spokesperson of the Assembly, Hon. Olatunji Fabiyi, said the move was an internal decision and had no link with the Executive.This follows allegations by Hon. Olawumi Fayemi-Obayelu, representing Ilaje Constituency II, that N44 million released by the Ondo Stat
  
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• Ejiofor hails NBA President-elect Badejo-Okunsanya, says victory marks beginning of greater task

  22-07-2026 17:36 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Nwabueze OkonkwoONITSHA — Human rights lawyer, Sir Ifeanyi Ejiofor, has congratulated Mrs. Oyinkansola Badejo-Okunsanya, SAN, on her emergence as the 33rd President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), saying her election victory marks the beginning of a greater responsibility.In a statement issued on Wednesday titled “The Ballot Has Spoken: A New Chapter for the Nigerian Bar,” Ejiofor said the conclusion of the election should pave the way for unity, reconciliation and r
  
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• N12.8trn SWV: APC’s panic exposes Guilty Conscience — Atiku

  22-07-2026 17:35 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Omeiza Ajayi, AbujaFormer Vice President Atiku Abubakar has accused the ruling All Progressives Congress APC of dodging accountability over a ₦12.8 trillion Service-Wide Vote SWV in the 2026 Appropriation Act, saying the ruling party’s angry reaction to questions about the allocation betrays a guilty conscience rather than confidence in its own budget.APC had, in a statement on Wednesday, said Atiku had become more disoriented and misguided than ever before in the history of his
  
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• Van Bommel set to take over as Belgium coach – Reports

  22-07-2026 17:32 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Former Netherlands midfielder Mark van Bommel is set to take over as coach of the Belgium national team, local media reported Wednesday.Van Bommel and the Belgian football federation (RBFA) have come to an agreement that will see the 49-year-old sign a contract in the coming days to take charge of the Red Devils through to Euro 2028, according to Flemish daily Het Laatste Nieuws.After hanging up his boots in 2013, Van Bommel has cut his teeth as coach of PSV Eindhoven, Wolfsburg and Antwerp.Van
  
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• Osun NURTW crisis deepens as faction takes over secretariat

  22-07-2026 17:29 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Shina Abubakar, OsogboThe leadership crisis in the Osun State chapter of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) has taken a new turn, as a faction loyal to Kazeem Oyewale has taken over the union’s state secretariat despite an order suspending its activities.Oyewale, popularly known as Asiri Eniba and a member of the All Progressives Congress (APC), took control of the secretariat located in the Ijetu area of Osogbo from Wakili Nurudeen, also known as Alowonle, a member o
  
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• ICPC to monitor education projects in Borno

  22-07-2026 17:26 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Ndahi Marama, MaiduguriThe Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has announced plans to begin monitoring education-related projects across Borno State to promote transparency, accountability and quality service delivery in primary and secondary schools.The ICPC Resident Anti-Corruption Commissioner for Borno and Yobe states, Linus Gubbi, disclosed this on Wednesday shortly after a sensitisation meeting with directors and staff of the Borno State Universal
  
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• Revenue Deficit: Senate to summon NNPCL, NUPRC, CBN, others over non-remittance claims

  22-07-2026 17:24 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Henry UmoruABUJA — The Senate has directed its Committee on Finance to prepare a strong motion compelling revenue-generating agencies and government-owned enterprises that failed to honour invitations to appear before it and account for revenues generated and remitted into the Consolidated Revenue Fund (CRF).The move followed concerns over the refusal of some Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) to attend ongoing interactive sessions on internally generated revenue and operating
  
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• Tinubu’s administration has changed maritime sector – Oyetola

  22-07-2026 17:18 via vanguardngr.com
  
  The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, says President Bola Tinubu’s administration has changed Nigeria’s maritime sector trajectory through landmark reforms, urging sustained efforts to consolidate the gains.Oyetola said this on Wednesday in Abuja at the opening of the 18th International Maritime Seminar for Judges.The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the seminar organised by the Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC), under the auspices of the Federal
  
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• 168 bag first class as UNN graduates 12,895 at 55th convocation

  22-07-2026 17:17 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Alumona UkwuezeENUGU—No fewer than 168 students graduated with First Class honours as the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), announced that a total of 12,895 graduands would receive degrees and diplomas during its 55th Convocation Ceremony.Vice-Chancellor of the university, Professor Simon Uchenna Ortuanya, disclosed this on Wednesday during a press briefing to flag off the convocation activities at the Enugu campus.According to him, 10,641 students will receive first degrees and dip
  
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• 2027: INEC denies data leak, challenges N10bn suit against Wike’s aide Olayinka

  22-07-2026 17:11 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Ikechukwu Nnochiri, AbujaThe Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has asked the Federal High Court in Abuja to dismiss a suit accusing it of leaking confidential details of voters ahead of the 2027 general elections.A Nollywood actor who aspired to contest for the House of Representatives under the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Mr Emeka Ike, had filed a N10 billion suit against the electoral body and Mr Lere Olayinka, who is a media aide to the Minister of the Federal Capita
  
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• Peller, Jarvis release pre-wedding photos ahead of wedding

  22-07-2026 16:59 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Nigerian content creators Habeeb Hamzat, popularly known as Peller, and Amadou Elizabeth, better known as Jarvis, have unveiled their pre-wedding photographs as they prepare to tie the knot on August 1.The couple shared the images on their Instagram pages on Wednesday, offering fans a glimpse of their journey to the altar.Accompanying the photographs was a heartfelt message expressing their excitement ahead of the ceremony.“These are more than just pictures—they’re memories be
  
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• Reps seek national drone policy to boost local defence production, tackle insecurity

  22-07-2026 16:58 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Gift Chapi Odekina, AbujaThe House of Representatives on Wednesday called for the establishment of a National Drone Industrialisation Policy to strengthen Nigeria’s defence manufacturing capacity and enhance the country’s response to security challenges.The lawmakers also urged the Federal Government to provide structured financial support to indigenous drone manufacturers, including Beirech UAS, Terra Industries, Elites Group, Pro-force and the Air Force Institute of Technology
  
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• FG debt, gas shortage cripple operations of 191MW Ibom Power plant

  22-07-2026 16:55 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Udeme Akpan, Energy EditorIbom Power Company Limited (IPC), one of Nigeria’s first independent State-owned power plants, lost nearly a full year of electricity generation in 2025/2026 after a prolonged gas supply crisis crippled operations at its 191-megawatt power plant, highlighting the deepening liquidity challenges across the country’s power sector.
  The company disclosed that it received natural gas for just about 30 days over the past 12 months, forcing repeated shutdowns an
  
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• FG cracks down on school bullies, threatens suspension, expulsion

  22-07-2026 16:54 via vanguardngr.com
  
  …to publicly name offendersBy Joseph Erunke, AbujaThe federal government on Wednesday stepped up its nationwide offensive against bullying in schools, warning that students found guilty of intimidating or abusing their peers will face stiff disciplinary measures, including suspension, expulsion and public identification.The warning came as the Federal Ministry of Education, in collaboration with the Universal Basic Education Commission, UBEC, convened a sensitisation workshop in Abuja to
  
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• Kalu denies N1bn Church instrument allocation

  22-07-2026 16:51 via vanguardngr.com
  
  …Says Budget Targets Youth Reorientation in BendeBy Gift Chapi Odekina, AbujaThe Office of the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep. Benjamin Okezie Kalu, has denied reports that N1 billion was allocated in the proposed 2026 budget for the purchase of musical instruments for churches in Bende Federal Constituency, describing the claim as misleading.In a statement issued on Wednesday by the Deputy Speaker’s Chief Press Secretary, Levinus Nwabughiogu, the office said t
  
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• FAAN seeks to reverse 1,383 tonnes of airport waste through recycling

  22-07-2026 16:48 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Dickson OmobolaFederal Airports Authority of Nigeria, FAAN, Wednesday, launched a waste recycling programme at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, MMIA, Lagos, to reduce the volume of waste generated at the airport and cut carbon emissions.Managing Director of FAAN, Mrs Olubunmi Kuku, said MMIA generated 1,446 tonnes of waste in 2023 and 1,383 tonnes in 2024, adding that virtually all the waste ended up in landfills without being recycled.Speaking at the launch of the programme in La
  
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• Ijaw Youths applaud Tinubu, Ribadu over PAP scholarship expansion

  22-07-2026 16:46 via vanguardngr.com
  
  …Urge Otuaro to Ignore Critics, Sustain ReformsBy John Alechenu, AbujaThe Ijaw Youth Network (IYN) has commended President Bola Tinubu and the National Security Adviser (NSA), Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, for what it described as the unprecedented expansion of scholarship and training programmes under the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP).The group also urged the PAP Administrator, Dr Dennis Otuaro, to remain focused and disregard what it termed distractions from critics of the programme.In a
  
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• Trump threatens Iran bridges, power as payback for Hormuz attacks

  22-07-2026 16:43 via vanguardngr.com
  
  US President Donald Trump threatened Wednesday to knock out one Iranian bridge or power plant in return for each attack on shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, warning he was “not finished” with a war that has already cost Washington $37.5 billion.Fighting over the strait led to the collapse of a preliminary deal between the United States and Iran, and Tehran has reimposed its blockade on the strategic conduit for oil and gas shipments, firing on vessels that seek to transit.The blocka
  
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• Address citizens’ welfare to curb rising road crashes, Asagba tells FG, states

  22-07-2026 16:39 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Monarch links traffic violations to economic hardshipBy Egufe YafugborhiASABA — The Asagba of Asaba, HRM Prof. Epiphany Azinge, SAN, has urged the federal and state governments to prioritise citizens’ welfare as part of efforts to tackle rising cases of traffic violations and road crashes across the country.The monarch made the call on Wednesday when he received the Delta State Sector Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Corps Commander Charles Edem, at his palace in A
  
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• Reps probe alleged N2bn fraud, funding irregularities in mining marshals

  22-07-2026 16:35 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Gift ChapiOdekina, AbujaThe House of Representatives has launched an investigation into alleged financial misconduct, funding irregularities and operational lapses within the Mining Marshals, following claims that over N2 billion was traced to the bank account of a State Commander of the security outfit.The resolution followed the adoption of a motion sponsored by Hon. Abdulmaleek Danga during plenary on Wednesday, seeking a comprehensive probe into the activities, legal framework, funding s
  
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• ‘Deep love for football’ – CAF chief backs Infantino despite criticism

  22-07-2026 16:35 via vanguardngr.com
  
  African football boss Patrice Motsepe offered an emphatic defence of FIFA president Gianni Infantino on Wednesday, portraying him as a devoted steward of the game and friend of the continent.Infantino has faced growing criticism over FIFA’s decision to delay a suspension for United States striker Folarin Balogun at the recently concluded World Cup, as well as the introduction of hydration breaks and the prospect of expanding the men’s tournament to 64 teams.“I like his deep lo
  
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• Femi Otedola raises First HoldCo stake to 21.96% with N77.6bn share purchase

  22-07-2026 16:28 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Chairman of First HoldCo Plc, Femi Otedola, has increased his shareholding in the financial institution to 21.96 per cent after acquiring an additional 706.13 million shares valued at N77.58 billion.Details of the transaction were contained in a share dealing by an insider notice obtained from the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) on Wednesday.The latest acquisition raised Otedola’s stake from 20.42 per cent to 21.96 per cent, increasing the volume of shares under his control from 9.28 billion to 9
  
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• Over 300,000 people trafficked into Southeast Asia scam hubs yearly, generate $64bn — NAPTIP

  22-07-2026 16:27 via vanguardngr.com
  
  …Agency unveils week-long activities to mark 2026 World Day Against Trafficking in PersonsBy Favour Ulebor, AbujaThe National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has disclosed that more than 300,000 people are trafficked annually into online scam operations across Southeast Asia, generating an estimated $64 billion for transnational criminal networks.Director-General of NAPTIP, Binta Adamu Bello, made the disclosure on Wednesday at a press briefing ahead of the
  
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• Biggest records set at FIFA World Cup 2026 [Full list]

  22-07-2026 16:25 via vanguardngr.com
  
  The 2026 FIFA World Cup ended with Spain defeating Argentina 1-0 after extra time to win the title for the second time in the country’s history.The tournament, the first to feature 48 teams, also rewrote several entries in the record books, delivering one of the highest-scoring editions in decades while producing remarkable individual and team achievements.According to statistics released by FIFA on Wednesday, here are some of the biggest records and milestones from the tournament.Highest
  
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• FG intervenes to avert strike, restore services at Futa Teaching Hospital, Ondo

  22-07-2026 16:21 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Dayo Johnson AkureThe Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare has intervened in the industrial dispute at the Federal University of Technology Teaching Hospital, FUTATH, Akure, by inviting organised labour to a high-level meeting aimed at restoring industrial harmony.The intervention comes after the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, and Trade Union Congress, TUC, in Ondo State issued a seven-day strike ultimatum to the hospital management over alleged breach of the transition agreement and
  
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• Gov Yusuf inaugurates multi-agency task force on drug abuse

  22-07-2026 16:18 via vanguardngr.com
  
  …Signs Executive Order against thuggery in KanoBy Dapo AkinrefonGovernor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State has inaugurated the Multi-Agency Task Force on Drug Abuse and signed an Executive Order aimed at curbing thuggery and related criminal activities across the state.
  This was contained in a statement issued by the Governor’s Spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, on Wednesday.
  Governor Yusuf described drug abuse as one of the greatest threats confronting Kano’s youthful po
  
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• Anti-Tinubu Post: Court rejects Sowore’s uncertified exhibits

  22-07-2026 16:16 via vanguardngr.com
  
  …. as trial continues July 28By Ikechukwu NnochiriABUJA — Trial of the presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), Omoyele Sowore, continued on Wednesday with the Federal High Court in Abuja rejecting a document he sought to tender in defence of the cybercrime charges the Department of State Services (DSS) filed against him.The security agency is prosecuting him on a two-count charge for calling President Bola Tinubu a “criminal” in a post he shared on
  
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• Full List: Real Madrid lead clubs with most goals at 2026 World Cup

  22-07-2026 16:05 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Real Madrid players finished as the highest-scoring club contingent at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, combining for 22 goals across the tournament.Despite Spain lifting the World Cup trophy after edging Argentina 1-0 in extra time in Sunday’s final, Real Madrid stars delivered the most prolific attacking displays for their respective national teams.According to FIFA’s tournament statistics released on Wednesday, France captain Kylian Mbappé was the biggest contributor, scoring 10 g
  
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• 2027: Sheikh warns parties against same-faith governorship tickets in Kaduna

  22-07-2026 16:05 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Ibrahim Hassan-WuyoA Kaduna-based Islamic cleric, Sheikh Haliru Maraya, has urged political parties in Kaduna State and other religiously diverse states to avoid presenting same-faith governorship and deputy governorship candidates in the 2027 elections, saying such arrangements could undermine inclusion and social harmony.Maraya, who spoke with journalists in Kaduna, said heterogeneous states should embrace balanced leadership that reflects their religious diversity in order to promote peac
  
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• OPHK drone strikes kill over 20 ISWAP fighters in Lake Chad

  22-07-2026 16:04 via vanguardngr.com
  
  …destroy logistics hubBy Ndahi Marama, MaiduguriFresh battle damage assessment (BDA) from Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) has confirmed that more than 20 ISWAP fighters were neutralised in a precision drone strike conducted by the Air Component of the operation at Kila Bariya in the Southern Lake Chad axis.Intelligence sources said that the precision strike, carried out on July 21, targeted a key terrorist logistics and assembly point following credible intelligence on the presence of fighter
  
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• Crisis hits Oyo NDC as members petition national leadership over alleged misconduct

  22-07-2026 16:03 via vanguardngr.com
  
  …Accuse State Chairman of Abuse of Office, Anti-Party ActivitiesBy Adeola BadruIBADAN — A crisis is brewing within the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) in Oyo State as a group of party members has petitioned the national leadership, demanding an investigation into allegations of abuse of office, anti-democratic practices and anti-party conduct against the state chairman, Mrs Oyeronke Akinlolu.The petition, dated July 20, 2026, was addressed to the National Chairman of the party, S
  
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• ADC crisis ends in Kaduna as Ashiru reconciles factional leaders

  22-07-2026 15:53 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Ibrahim Hassan-WuyoThe governorship candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Kaduna State, Hon. Isa Ashiru, has brokered peace among the party’s factional leaders, bringing an end to the leadership crisis that had divided the state chapter.The reconciliation meeting, which lasted about three hours at Ashiru’s office in Kaduna, brought together factional chairmen and other key stakeholders of the party in the state.Those in attendance included Elder Patrick Ambut, Ben
  
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• 9 benefits immigrants enjoy after becoming US citizens

  22-07-2026 15:49 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Naturalised US citizens gain significant rights, protections, and privileges. While lawful permanent residents (Green Card holders) enjoy many benefits, full citizenship unlocks legal security and civic participation that are otherwise unavailable.Here are 9 key benefits immigrants enjoy after becoming US citizens:1. Protection Against DeportationAs a US citizen, your right to live in the United States is permanent. Lawful permanent residents can still face deportation proceedings if they are c
  
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• Father dies while attempting to rescue daughter from Well in Kano

  22-07-2026 15:41 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Hadiza YusufA 45-year-old man, Abubakar Abdullahi, has died while attempting to rescue his 15-year-old daughter, Fiddausi Abubakar, who accidentally fell into an old dry well in Yancibi Village, Tsanyawa Local Government Area of Kano State.The Kano State Fire Service confirmed the incident in a statement issued on Wednesday by its Public Relations Officer, ACFO Saminu Yusif Abdullahi.According to the statement, the Tsanyawa Fire Service Branch received a distress call on Monday evening, July
  
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• ‘War is over’  —  Fubara declares support for Tinubu, Wike’s Rainbow Coalition

  22-07-2026 15:40 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has declared his support for President Bola Tinubu and the Rainbow Coalition, a political movement led by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, ahead of the 2027 general elections.Fubara made the declaration on Tuesday during the groundbreaking ceremony for the reconstruction and equipping of the Riven Medical Facility, a public-private sector pharmaceutical factory in Rivers State.The governor said the prolonged political crisis i
  
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• Senate urges FG to audit licensed miners, establish compensation scheme for mining workers

  22-07-2026 15:36 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Henry UmoruABUJA — The Senate has urged the Federal Government, through the Ministry of Solid Minerals Development, to conduct an audit of licensed miners and their areas of operation across the country to strengthen monitoring and regulation of mining activities.The upper chamber also called for the establishment of a statutory Mining Workers’ Compensation Scheme, to be funded through mandatory contributions by licensed mining operators, to provide compensation for occupational
  
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• Service-Wide Vote not slush fund, APC lectures Atiku

  22-07-2026 15:28 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Omeiza AjayiABUJA: The ruling All Progressives Congress APC has faulted former Vice President Atiku Abubakar over his allegation that the 2026 budgetary Service-Wide Vote, SWV, was set aside to fund President Bola Tinubu’s 2027 reelection campaign, describing the claim as either mischievous or a reflection of ignorance of basic public finance principles.In a statement issued in Abuja on Wednesday, the party said the Presidential Candidate of the African Democratic Congress ADC had beco
  
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• Remi Tinubu splashes N50m on 1,000 traders in Iwo

  22-07-2026 15:27 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Shina Abubakar OsogboThe First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has distributed N50million to 1,000 women in Iwo Local Government Area of Osun State to improve petty trading.Tinubu, who was represented by the wife of the All Progressives Congress (APC) gubernatorial candidate, Alhaja Sekinat Oyebamiji, reiterated that the Renewed Hope Initiative is committed to improving women and children’s well-being.Speaking at the event held in Iwo, she noted that the gesture is also part o
  
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• Hisbah warns against payment for Kano mass wedding registration

  22-07-2026 15:15 via vanguardngr.com
  
  The Kano State Hisbah Board has warned members of the public against paying money to anyone for inclusion in the state’s forthcoming mass wedding programme.The Deputy Commander-General of the board, Dr Mujahideen Aminuddeen, issued the warning on Wednesday in Kano following reports that some individuals were demanding money from prospective beneficiaries under the guise of facilitating their registration.Aminuddeen said the state government had fully funded the programme, with Gov. Abba Y
  
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• Osun Election: Yiaga Africa urges parties, candidates to promote peace ahead of poll

  22-07-2026 15:13 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Shina Abubakar, OsogboAhead of the August 15, 2026 Osun State governorship election, civil society organisation Yiaga Africa has urged political parties, candidates and other stakeholders to prioritise peace and work towards ensuring a credible and violence-free electoral process.The organisation expressed concern over growing anxiety among residents and observers, with fears that the election could be marred by violence if proactive steps are not taken.Speaking during Yiaga Africa’s e
  
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• RULAAC demands release of probe report on alleged police abuse of Abia family

  22-07-2026 15:09 via vanguardngr.com
  
  …Seeks justice, compensation for victimsBy Steve OkoUMUAHIA — The Rule of Law and Accountability Advocacy Centre (RULAAC) has called on the Abia State Government to immediately release the report of its investigation into the alleged human rights violations involving the Chikadibia family, warning that continued silence could erode public confidence in the government’s commitment to justice and accountability.In a statement issued on Tuesday by its Executive Director, Okechuk
  
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• Nigeria’s population now 242.4 million, remains Africa’s most populous [Full List]

  22-07-2026 15:07 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Nigeria has maintained its status as Africa’s most populous country, with an estimated population of 242.4 million in 2026.Worldometer population estimates reviewed on Wednesday place Nigeria ahead of Ethiopia and Egypt, which occupy the second and third positions respectively among the continent’s most populous countries.Africa continues to record the fastest population growth globally, with the continent’s population projected to surpass 2.5 billion by 2050. Analysts attribu
  
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• My life is in danger, I’m not a criminal – Aisha Achimugu

  22-07-2026 15:07 via vanguardngr.com
  
  ABUJA — Businesswoman and founder of Oceangate Engineering Oil & Gas Ltd, Aisha Achimugu, has accused the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) of persecution, intimidation and abuse of process, alleging that the agency’s actions have endangered her life, damaged her reputation and crippled her business interests.In a statement issued on Wednesday, Achimugu said she was not a criminal and had never been convicted of any offence, insisting that the anti-graft agency had
  
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• Man City’s Foden signs four-year contract extension

  22-07-2026 15:05 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Manchester City forward Phil Foden gave a boost to new boss Enzo Maresca by signing a four-year contract extension on Wednesday.Foden’s deal provides the England international with much-needed stability after a turbulent period.The 26-year-old had struggled for form during an injury-plagued period that included being left out of England’s squad for the recent World Cup.He would have been out of contract at the end of the coming season, but his new deal, which contains an option for
  
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• MOUAU clears air on recruitment controversy, exonerates VC, blames past administration

  22-07-2026 14:52 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Steve OkoUMUAHIA — The management of Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike (MOUAU), has defended the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Ursula Ngozi Akanwa, against allegations surrounding the institution’s controversial recruitment exercise, attributing the crisis to the immediate past administration for exceeding the approved recruitment quota.The university said Prof. Akanwa neither supervised nor influenced the recruitment process, insisting that the exercise had been conclud
  
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• Abia to establish six greenhouses, deepen investment in agriculture, urban renewal

  22-07-2026 14:48 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Steve OkoUMUAHIA — The Abia State Government has approved the establishment of six modern greenhouses across the state’s three senatorial zones as part of Governor Alex Otti’s efforts to boost year-round food production, strengthen food security and modernise agriculture.Commissioner for Information, Prince Okey Kanu, disclosed this while briefing journalists on the outcome of this week’s State Executive Council meeting chaired by Governor Otti.He said the council app
  
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• Ebonyi lacks quality representation at national assembly, says Labour Party chieftain

  22-07-2026 14:43 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Jeff Agbodo, AbakalikiThe Labour Party’s House of Representatives candidate for Abakaliki/Izzi Federal Constituency in the 2023 general election, Dr. Ezeh Emmanuel Ezeh, has called for improved representation for Ebonyi State in the National Assembly, urging voters to critically assess the performance of incumbent federal lawmakers ahead of the 2027 general elections.In posts shared on his official social media platforms, Ezeh argued that the state has not received the quality of repre
  
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