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• Police arrest four chiefs, others over MACBAN chairman’s death in Benue

  11-07-2026 23:25 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Peter DuruThe Benue State Police Command has arrested seven additional suspects, including four traditional chiefs and an 80-year-old man, over the gruesome murder of the Chairman of the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN), Benue State chapter, Ardo Risku Mohammad, and one Yakubu Isa in Otukpo Local Government Area, LGA, of the state.Ardo Mohammad and Yakubu Isa were killed in an ambush by armed men on June 26, 2026, around Okudu community while returning from a pea
  
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• How 22-yr-old uses lighter as gun to rob in Abia

  11-07-2026 22:46 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Florencemary NwabuezeThe Abia State Police Command has arrested a 22-year-old man for allegedly robbing members of the public using a stainless lighter designed to resemble a pistol.Read Also: We’ll honour those who died in Oriire kidnap rescue operation – MakindeAccording to a statement by the force Public Relations Officer, DSP Maureen Chioma Chinaka on Saturday, the a native of Obinolu Ngodo Isiochi was apprehended on July 5, 2026, by operatives of the Isuochi Divisional Polic
  
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• Skit maker admits fabricating videos on Soludo’s son, apologises

  11-07-2026 22:42 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Vincent UjumaduA man identified as Ejike Ofoegbu, publisher of Igbo Time Magazine, has admitted responsibility for creating and circulating videos on Facebook and other social media platforms in which he falsely claimed to be Governor Chukwuma Soludo’s son, Ozonna Soludo.In a video released by Ofoegbu, he acknowledged that the claims made in the skits were fabricated and apologised to Governor Soludo, his family and Nigerians.According to him, several statements attributed to both the
  
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• 30-yr-old emerges youngest LG chairman in Edo

  11-07-2026 22:31 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Ozioruva Aliu, BENIN CITYThe Ovia South-West Local Government Area of Edo State, on Saturday, produced the youngest chairman in its history as 30 years Anthony Osarobo won the election.Read Also: ‘Our people interested in choosing leaders’ – Okpebholo commends voters’ turnout in Edo LG electionOsaeobo who contested under the All Progressives Congress (APC) emerged as Chairman-elect after polling 98,994 votes across the council’s 10 wards.The Returning Officer fo
  
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• England, Norway battle heat as Argentina face Swiss in World Cup last eight

  11-07-2026 22:15 via vanguardngr.com
  
  England and Norway were preparing to lock horns in a blockbuster World Cup quarter-final battle of elite strikers in Miami on Saturday set to be played in ferocious heat and humidity.The two European rivals face off at the Hard Rock Stadium in a match that kicks off at 5:00 pm local time (2200 GMT), with the winner facing a semi-final against Argentina or Switzerland.While the build-up has focused on the duel between in-form England striker Harry Kane and his Norway counterpart Erling Haaland,
  
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• We’ll honour those who died in Oriire kidnap rescue operation – Makinde

  11-07-2026 21:55 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Dapo Akinrefon Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, on Saturday, expressed delight over the rescue of the Oriire school pupils and teachers just as he promised to honour the civilians and military personnel who lost their lives in the process.Read Also: Photos: Makinde meets rescued Oriire victims at military hospitalGovernor Makinde, who took to X (Twitter) handle, said his administration would provide the necessary support needed for the victims’ full recovery and ensure their re
  
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• Akara: Burna Boy, Davido should do more charitable works – Remi Tinubu

  11-07-2026 21:15 via vanguardngr.com
  
  First Lady Oluremi Tinubu has defended her widely discussed remarks on empowering women through small-scale businesses, insisting that petty traders deserve financial support and reaffirming her commitment to grassroots economic empowerment.Speaking on Saturday during the launch of the National Community Food Bank Programme in Lokoja, Kogi State, the First Lady addressed the controversy surrounding her June comments, in which she suggested that women could benefit from government grants to esta
  
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• NELFUND debunks fake upkeep suspension notice

  11-07-2026 20:44 via vanguardngr.com
  
  The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has dismissed as fake a social media document claiming that upkeep allowances under the Federal Government’s Student Loan Scheme for the 2025/2026 academic session were suspended.The Fund said the document, dated July 10 and attributed to its Director of Strategic Communications, Mrs Oseyemi Oluwatuyi, did not originate from NELFUND and should be disregarded.Oluwatuyi described the document as fake and urged beneficiaries and the general public t
  
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• 2027: Why I picked Bintu Konto as running mate – LP Presidential Candidate

  11-07-2026 20:43 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By John AlechenuABUJA – Labour Party Presidential Candidate, Dr. Chibuzo Okereke, has explained that the selection of Hajja Bintu Konto as his running mate for the 2027 election was driven solely by competence and national interest.In a statement issued in Abuja, on Saturday Okereke described Konto’s nomination, ratified by the party’s leadership, as “another defining moment” in the party’s push for a “Nigerians First” government.He said, “T
  
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• Noskova defeats fellow Czech Muchova to win first Wimbledon title

  11-07-2026 20:34 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Linda Noskova won her first Wimbledon title in astonishing style on Saturday as the tearful Czech recovered from wasting five match points to beat Karolina Muchova in one of the most dramatic finals in All England Club history.Noskova, seeded ninth, appeared to be on the brink of a devastating loss when she broke down in tears after squandering those match points in the second set of a Centre Court classic.But the 21-year-old somehow regained her composure in a final with more twists than a Hol
  
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• ADC to FG: Stop measuring success by rescues, prevent kidnappings

  11-07-2026 20:12 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Luminous JannamikeABUJA — The African Democratic Congress, ADC, on Saturday urged the Federal Government to stop measuring success by rescue operations and instead prevent kidnappings, arguing that the real test of security is whether Nigerians can live, travel and send their children to school without fear.While welcoming the rescue of pupils, teachers and other victims abducted from schools in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State after 56 days in captivity, the opposition party
  
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• South Africa’s Jayden Adams, who played at 2026 World Cup, dies at 25

  11-07-2026 19:50 via vanguardngr.com
  
  South African midfielder Jayden Adams, who represented his country at the ongoing World Cup, died Saturday at the age of 25, Sports Minister Gayton McKenzie said.“It is with profound shock and a heavy heart that I have learnt of the passing of Jayden Adams,” McKenzie said in a statement.“South African football has lost one of its brightest young talents.”The minister did not disclose a cause of death.Police said they had opened an investigation after the body of a 25-yea
  
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• Rescued Oyo victims undergoing medical checks, will be handed to Makinde – Presidency

  11-07-2026 18:40 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Johnbosco AgbakwuruThe Presidency said on Saturday that the children and teachers rescued from Oriire community in Ogbomoso, Oyo State, are currently undergoing medical examinations.Responding to inquiries on whether and when the rescued pupils would be presented to President Bola Tinubu, the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Mr. Bayo Onanuga, said information from the Office of the National Security Adviser (NSA) indicated the rescued victims would be handed over
  
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• Rescued Oriire pupils, teachers to remain under observation for 48 hrs — Makinde

  11-07-2026 17:55 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Adeola BadruOyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has said that the pupils and teachers rescued from captivity after their abduction in Oriire Local Government Area will remain under medical observation for 48 hours before being formally handed over to the Oyo State Government.The governor disclosed this on Saturday during a visit to the rescued victims at the Headquarters of the 2 Division Nigerian Army Medical Services, Odogbo Barracks, Ibadan, where they are currently receiving medical care f
  
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• Reigning champion Sinner to face revitalised Zverev in Wimbledon final

  11-07-2026 17:53 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Reigning champion Jannik Sinner takes a 13-match Wimbledon winning streak into Sunday’s final at the All England Club against French Open winner Alexander Zverev, unbeaten in 13 Grand Slam ties.Sinner goes into the final as the firm favourite, having won his last nine meetings with Zverev, including four this year, but this will be their first clash since the German finally became a Grand Slam champion.The pair have been the stand-out players in men’s tennis since Carlos Alcaraz was
  
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• Photos: Makinde meets rescued Oriire victims at military hospital

  11-07-2026 17:39 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, in the company of a senior medical officer in the Nigerian Army, Brigadier General Moses Azuoru, on Saturday visited the rescued Oriire kidnap victims at the 2nd Division medical centre where they have been receiving treatment after their release.
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• ‘Rolls-Royce, Maybach are good, but help the poor,’ Remi Tinubu tells Davido, Burna Boy

  11-07-2026 17:32 via vanguardngr.com
  
  The First Lady Senator Oluremi Tinubu has said that although luxury is good, Burna Boy, Davido, Asake and other wealthy Nigerians should help the less-privileged.Read Also: Tinubu playfully calls First Lady ‘Iya Alakara’ following akara controversyShe said “the burden on the government is huge”, so the rich should help.Also, Mrs Tinubu reiterated her call for Nigerians to consider small businesses such as akara.She made the calls in Lokoja, Kogi State, on Saturday, where
  
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• US rapper Pitbull sets bald cap world record at London show

  11-07-2026 17:06 via vanguardngr.com
  
  US rapper Pitbull has set the first Guinness World Record for the largest gathering of people wearing bald caps.A total of 22,141 fans wore the caps in London’s Hyde Park on Friday ahead of his set at the British Summer Time (BST) festival.Many also sported other elements of the singer’s signature style — a suit, black aviator sunglasses and stick-on dark goatees.“Record breaking, record making, history in the making,” the 45-year-old hip hop artist said befor
  
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• ‘Our people interested in choosing leaders’ – Okpebholo commends voters’ turnout in Edo LG election

  11-07-2026 17:06 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Ozioruva Aliu, BENIN CITYGovernor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State, on Saturday, described voters turnout in the local government elections as encouraging.
  Also, accredited election observers said voting had been peaceful and orderly across the state.The governor spoke after casting his ballot at Ward 2, Udomi Primary School, in Esan Central Local Government Area, where voting commenced early with electoral officials and security personnel on ground.The governor arrived at his polling unit at a
  
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• Klopp reaches ‘understanding’ to take over as Germany coach

  11-07-2026 16:55 via vanguardngr.com
  
  The German Football Federation (DFB) announced on Saturday that it was close to an agreement with Jurgen Klopp for him to become the new Germany coach.However, before the 59-year-old makes his return to the touchline, the DFB said it still needed to secure the approval of his current employer, the Red Bull Group.“DFB president Bernd Neuendorf and vice-president Hans-Joachim Watzke held an initial in-depth discussion with Jurgen Klopp in New York on Friday regarding his potential appointme
  
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• ‘Read before you attack,’ Atiku blasts presidency over Oyo rescue silence allegation

  11-07-2026 16:34 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Omeiza Ajayi, AbujaThe presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar, has told the presidency to read before attacking, describing its claim that he remained silent following the rescue of the abducted schoolchildren and teachers in Oyo State as a reckless distortion of facts that collapses under the weight of documentary evidence.In a statement issued by his senior special assistant on public communication, Phrank Shaibu, on Saturday, Atiku said there are o
  
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• I never planned “Here we go” catchphrase for football transfers — Fabrizio Romano

  11-07-2026 16:26 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Football transfer expert Fabrizio Romano has revealed that his world-famous “Here we go” catchphrase was never part of a branding strategy but emerged accidentally while covering a lengthy Manchester United transfer saga nearly a decade ago.Speaking during Trevor Noah’s World Cup Watch Party on Friday, Romano said the phrase first appeared after weeks of reporting on a transfer that had dragged on before finally being completed.“Many people think maybe I had a plan for t
  
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• ‘Boko Haram uses AI to make bombs, plot operations’

  11-07-2026 16:08 via vanguardngr.com
  
  A report by The New York Times has revealed how Boko Haram terrorists turned to artificial intelligence, AI, for weapons making, including bombs, as well as improving their operations generally.Former insurgents, the report noted, used multiple AI platforms, including ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok and DeepSeek.According to the report, former Boko Haram commanders told terrorism and technology researcher, Antonia Juelich of the University of Cambridge, that after an assault on a military base wa
  
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• Iran supreme leader vows revenge for father’s killing

  11-07-2026 16:06 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Iran’s supreme leader on Saturday vowed revenge for the US-Israeli killing of his father and predecessor, hours after President Donald Trump warned against any attempt to assassinate him.Both sides dialled up the rhetoric after exchanges of fire this week rocked an interim agreement aimed at ending their war, which broke out in late February with massive US-Israeli strikes.Trump has declared their ceasefire over, while mediators have been trying to salvage diplomacy, with Iranian media re
  
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• HURIWA to FG: Reveal full details of Oyo pupils’ release, compensate victims

  11-07-2026 16:02 via vanguardngr.com
  
  …Demands apology over security lapses, ₦50m compensation for each victimBy Chioma ObinnaThe Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria, (HURIWA), on Saturday urged the Federal Government to disclose the full circumstances surrounding the release of the schoolchildren, teachers and other victims abducted in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State, insisting that Nigerians deserve transparency on how the victims regained their freedom.The rights group also called on President Bola
  
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• Oriire rescue shows criminals can be defeated with strong political backing — Gbenga Hashim

  11-07-2026 15:58 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Ibrahim Hassan-WuyoABUJA — Presidential candidate of the Accord Party for the 2027 general election, Dr. Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim, has commended Nigeria’s security agencies for rescuing victims abducted in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State after about 50 days in captivity.Hashim said the successful operation demonstrated that Nigeria’s security forces have the capacity to defeat criminal groups when provided with sustained political support and strategic direction.In a
  
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• Just In: South Africa’s Jayden Adams, who played at 2026 World Cup, dies at 25

  11-07-2026 15:50 via vanguardngr.com
  
  South African midfielder Jayden Adams, who represented his country at the ongoing World Cup, died Saturday at the age of 25, Sports Minister Gayton McKenzie said.“It is with profound shock and a heavy heart that I have learnt of the passing of Jayden Adams,” McKenzie said in a statement.“South African football has lost one of its brightest young talents.”The minister did not disclose a cause of death.Police said they had opened an investigation after the body of a 25-yea
  
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• AAUA lecturers begin indefinite strike over unpaid salaries

  11-07-2026 15:41 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Dayo JohnsonAKURE — The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko (AAUA) chapter, has commenced an indefinite strike over unpaid salaries.In a notice signed by the chapter Chairperson, Comrade Bolu Oshodi, the union said the decision followed resolutions reached at its congress meetings held on April 28 and June 18, 2026.According to the notice, the industrial action took effect on Friday, July 10, 2026.ASUU described the withdrawal of servi
  
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• APC chairman hails FG, security agencies over rescue of abducted Oyo pupils

  11-07-2026 15:39 via vanguardngr.com
  
  ABUJA — National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, has commended the Federal Government and security agencies for securing the release of pupils and teachers abducted in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State.In a statement issued on Saturday by his Special Adviser on Media and Information, Abimbola Tooki, Yilwatda described the successful rescue as a demonstration of the Tinubu administration’s commitment to protecting the lives and pro
  
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• Oyo school rescue was display of bravery by security agencies – Ooni

  11-07-2026 15:31 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Shina AbubakarOoni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, has said that the rescue of abducted School children and their teachers showed the gallant bravery of the nation’s security agencies in ensuring the safety of the citizens.The monarch also commended the brave leadership provided by President Bola Tinubu towards ensuring the safe rescue of the victim and appreciated the support provided by Oyo State Governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde.In a statement issued by the Ooni’s Spokesperson on Sat
  
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• Oriire kidnap: Why FG rejected terrorists’ demands – Sunday Igboho

  11-07-2026 15:23 via vanguardngr.com
  
  …commends Tinubu, military, IGP, DSS, othersBy Adeola BadruAs the release of pupils and teachers abducted in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State continues to draw widespread reactions, Yoruba Nation activist, Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, on Saturday said the Federal Government refused to accede to the terrorists’ demands because doing so would have encouraged criminal enterprise and strengthened the operations of bandits across Nigeria.In a statement issu
  
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• Court bars non-specialist police lawyers from civil cases

  11-07-2026 15:13 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Innocent AnabaThe National Industrial Court sitting in Abuja has barred police officers who are not employed in the Specialist Legal Cadre from representing the Nigeria Police Force in civil proceedings, even if they are qualified legal practitioners.The court also ordered the Police Service Commission, PSC, and the Inspector-General of Police, IGP, to deploy at least one police lawyer to every police station across the country in line with the provisions of the Police Act 2020.The landmark
  
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• 2027: Labour Party unveils Bintu Konto as VP candidate

  11-07-2026 15:09 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By John AlechenuThe Labour Party, LP, has unveiled Hajja Bintu Konto as its vice-presidential candidate for the 2027 general election.
  She will run alongside the party’s presidential candidate, Dr. Chibuzo Okereke.The party said the choice followed consultations with key stakeholders and was aimed at presenting Nigerians with a ticket built on competence, integrity and inclusion.National Publicity Secretary of the party, Ken Asogwa, who made this public in Abuja on Saturday, described Kon
  
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• Journalists shut out as only Makinde gets access to rescued Oriire victims

  11-07-2026 14:50 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Adeola BadruJournalists were denied access to the 2 Division Medical Centre, Military Hospital, Ibadan, where victims rescued from the Oriire Local Government abduction are receiving treatment, with only Governor Seyi Makinde eventually permitted to enter the facility.Security personnel prevented members of the media from gaining entry as tight security measures remained in place around the hospital.Several government officials also waited outside while military authorities carried out their
  
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• Oyo rescue has renewed hope for fight against insecurity – Sultan

  11-07-2026 14:42 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Olayinka AjayiThe Sultan of Sokoto and President-General of the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, has described the rescue of the 44 persons in the old Oyo National Park as a renewed source of hope for Nigeria in the fight against insecurity.The Sultan, while congratulating President Bola Tinubu and the 44 pupils and teachers who regained their freedom after spending 56 days in captivity following their abduction in Oriire Local Government Area
  
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• Alausa hails Tinubu, security forces over rescue of abducted Oyo pupils, teachers

  11-07-2026 13:51 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Joseph ErunkeMinister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, has commended President Bola Tinubu, the Oyo State Government and Nigeria’s security agencies for the successful rescue of pupils and teachers abducted from Oriire community in Ogbomoso, Oyo State, describing the operation as a major victory against criminality and a testament to the government’s commitment to protecting schoolchildren.In a statement issued on Saturday by his Special Adviser on Media and Communications, Ikharo
  
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• ‘When the president invites you…’ – Harry Kane confirms golf game with Trump

  11-07-2026 13:42 via vanguardngr.com
  
  England captain Harry Kane has confirmed that he once played golf with U.S. President Donald Trump, describing the outing as a “pretty surreal experience” after Trump recently disclosed their round together.Speaking ahead of England’s quarter-final game against Norway, the Bayern Munich striker said the game took place about 18 months ago in Palm Beach, Florida, after Trump invited him to play.“I played alright to be honest,” said Kane.“He invited me to play
  
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• ‘When the president invites you…’ Harry Kane confirms golf game with Trump

  11-07-2026 13:42 via vanguardngr.com
  
  England captain Harry Kane has confirmed that he once played golf with U.S. President Donald Trump, describing the outing as a “pretty surreal experience” after Trump recently disclosed their round together.Speaking ahead of England’s quarter-final game against Norway, the Bayern Munich striker said the game took place about 18 months ago in Palm Beach, Florida, after Trump invited him to play.“I played alright to be honest,” said Kane.“He invited me to play
  
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• UK updates list of countries that need visas for entry

  11-07-2026 13:15 via vanguardngr.com
  
  The UK government has updated its list of countries that require visa to enter or transit the country.Updated on July 10, 2026, the list includes countries in Africa, Asia, Middle East, South America, Central America, the Caribbean and Europe.Nationals of countries and territories who need a visa to enter or transit the UKAfghanistanAlbaniaAlgeriaAngolaBangladeshBelarusBotswanaBurundiCameroonChina (People’s Republic of)ColombiaCongoCongo Dem. RepublicCyprus (northern part of)DominicaEgypt
  
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• NAF strikes kill scores of terrorists, destroy enclaves in Borno

  11-07-2026 13:01 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Kingsley OmonobiThe Nigerian Air Force (NAF) said on Saturday that its Air Component of Operation Hadin Kai on Friday, 10 July 2026, recorded another major operational success with precision air strikes that devastated a terrorist enclave at Yaganari in the Gezuwa general area of Borno State.Director of Public Relations and Information at NAF, Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, said several terrorists were neutralised in the strikes.“Acting on credible intelligence on renewed terrorist acti
  
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• [Updated] Delayed access to rescued Oriire victims due to routine military checks — Source

  11-07-2026 12:44 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Adeola BadruA government source has explained that the delay in granting an Oyo State Government delegation access to the rescued victims of the Oriire Local Government abduction at the 2 Division Medical Centre, Military Hospital, Ibadan, was due to routine military security and profiling procedures.The source, who spoke with Vanguard, said the delay was not a denial of access but part of the standard security protocol observed by military authorities for everyone seeking to see the victims
  
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• Delayed access to rescued Oriire victims due to routine military checks — Source

  11-07-2026 12:44 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Adeola BadruA government source has explained that the delay in granting an Oyo State Government delegation access to the rescued victims of the Oriire Local Government abduction at the 2 Division Medical Centre, Military Hospital, Ibadan, was due to routine military security and profiling procedures.The source, who spoke with Vanguard, said the delay was not a denial of access but part of the standard security protocol observed by military authorities for everyone seeking to see the victims
  
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• 2026 FIFA World Cup: Africa’s title challenge ends in a whimper

  11-07-2026 12:41 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Jacob AjomThe 2026 FIFA World Cup has exposed new realities patterning to the growth, development and spread football enjoys among other sports. When FIFA announced the new expanded 48-team format – with Africa getting 9 automatic slots – for its flagship tournament, skeptics, including yours sincerely felt the field was too large and feared the tournament would become boring with low standard matches.
  To a large extent FIFA’s postulations have been justified as majority of
  
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• Torrential downpour pulls down house, kills five in Calabar

  11-07-2026 12:33 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Emma Una, CalabarThe torrential downpour which has been inundating the city of Calabar and environs in the past three days on Friday night pulled down a house and killed a father and four of his children.The tragedy happened at Ikot Anwatim in Ikot Ansa, a suburb of Calabar to the north. An eyewitness who gave her name as Asa said the sight was so horrifying she had to leave the place.“Neighbours came out this morning to behold the horrible sight and were helping to remove the bodies f
  
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• World cup 2026: African teams made us proud, but FIFA must fix refereeing — Elumelu

  11-07-2026 11:33 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Nigerian businessman and philanthropist Tony Elumelu has urged FIFA to improve the quality of officiating at the ongoing FIFA World Cup, warning that persistent poor refereeing could undermine the integrity of the sport.In a post shared on his verified X account on Friday, Elumelu praised the African teams that featured at the tournament, saying they had proudly represented the continent and demonstrated the growing quality of African football on the global stage.“Well done to all the Afr
  
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• ‘One chair will remain empty forever’ – Slain Oyo teacher’s family reacts to rescue

  11-07-2026 11:19 via vanguardngr.com
  
  The family of Michael Oyedokun, the schoolteacher who was killed by kidnappers while in captivity, has expressed mixed emotions following the rescue of the pupils and teachers abducted during the May 15 attack on schools in Oyo State.Oyedokun was among the teachers abducted by gunmen from Community High School, Ahoro-Esiele, in Oriire Local Government Area before he was later murdered in captivity.The remaining 44 victims regained their freedom on Friday after spending 56 days in captivity foll
  
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• Shettima as Tinubu’s running mate boosts APC’s 2027 prospects – Ndume

  11-07-2026 11:09 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Ndahi MaramaSenator representing Borno South Senatorial District, Mohammed Ali Ndume, has described the re-emergence of Vice President Kashim Shettima as the running mate to President Bola Tinubu for the 2027 general elections as a significant step toward the All Progressives Congress (APC)’s electoral success.Senator Ndume stated this after visiting Vice President Shettima at his residence to congratulate him following his emergence as President Tinubu’s running mate for the for
  
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• School Abductions: Focus on security, not reelection campaign, Atiku counsels Tinubu

  11-07-2026 11:09 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Omeiza Ajayi, AbujaThe presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in the 2027 election, Atiku Abubakar, has counselled President Bola Tinubu to prioritise the security of Nigerians over campaign activities for the 2027 general election, even as he welcomed the rescue of abducted schoolchildren and teachers from Oyo State.In a statement on Saturday by his Senior Special Assistant on Public Communication, Phrank Shaibu, Atiku commended the courage, professionalism and sacr
  
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• African results justify World Cup slots increase amid criticism

  11-07-2026 11:04 via vanguardngr.com
  
  When four-time World Cup winners Italy failed to qualify for the 2026 tournament, then head coach Gennaro Gattuso lamented that Africa had so many places at the global showcase.“Africa deserves fewer World Cup slots,” he said, referring to the number of automatic qualifying places allocated to that continent rising from five to nine in an expanded 48-nation event.It became 10 when the Democratic Republic of Congo won an inter-continental play-off and returned to the World Cup after 5
  
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• Multiple arrests pushed kidnappers to release Oyo teachers, pupils – Military

  11-07-2026 10:50 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Kingsley OmonobiThe military on Saturday said that multiple arrests in Oyo State and other parts of the country, disrupting the activities of the group that kidnapped pupils and teachers in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo, forced it to release the captives unconditionally.The victims were kidnapped on May 15, 2026, and were rescued on July 10 following what the military described as an intelligence-led, carefully coordinated operation involving multiple security and intelligence agencies
  
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