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• US announces new tariffs on 60 trading partners

  23-07-2026 23:42 via vanguardngr.com
  
  The United States said Thursday that it would impose new tariffs on 60 trading partners over forced labor concerns, replacing an expiring global duty rolled out by President Donald Trump earlier this year.The levies, which take effect Friday, range from 10 percent to 12.5 percent and impact major economies like China, India and the European Union.“The United States has had a forced labor import ban for nearly a century, and rigorously enforces it; it’s well past time for our trading
  
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• UniAbuja law student wins W/African speech contest in Sierra Leone

  23-07-2026 23:20 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Ms Amra Salihu, a 500-level Faculty of Law student of the University of Abuja, has emerged winner at the 9th Inter-Universities Speech Contest organised by the Intergovernmental Action Group Against Money Laundering in West Africa (GIABA).This is according to a statement issued by the Acting Director, Information and University Relations, Mr Habib Yakoob, on Thursday in Abuja.Yakoob said that the contest was held on July 22 in Freetown, Sierra Leone.He said that Amra represented Nigeria after w
  
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• Anthony Joshua-Fury fight may not happen if… – Promoter

  23-07-2026 23:11 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Anthony Joshua’s promoter Eddie Hearn has dismissed comments from Tyson Fury that the long-awaited clash between the two former world heavyweight boxing champions may not happen.Fury and Joshua are both back in the ring this week for bouts against Poland’s Mariusz Wach and Albania’s Kristian Prenga, respectively, that are seen as must-win warm-up fights if their ‘Battle of Britain’ is to go ahead.Fury, 37, faces Wach in the Thai resort of Pattaya on Friday in what
  
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• Barcelona’s De Jong returns from World Cup with torn ligament

  23-07-2026 23:01 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Barcelona’s Dutch midfielder Frenkie de Jong is undergoing treatment on a torn knee ligament suffered while on national duty at the World Cup, the Spanish champions said on Thursday.De Jong said the injury came to light on his return from the World Cup when Barcelona doctors returned a more serious diagnosis than the original assessment from the Dutch medical staff.De Jong suffered “a tear of the medial collateral ligament (MCL) in his right knee,” Barcelona said in a statemen
  
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• ADC tells Tinubu: Trump’s letter won’t determine Nigerians’ verdict

  23-07-2026 22:54 via vanguardngr.com
  
  The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has dismissed the Presidency’s celebration of a reported letter from United States President Donald Trump to President Bola Tinubu, arguing that diplomatic correspondence cannot replace the judgment of Nigerians on the administration’s performance.In a statement issued on Thursday in Abuja by its National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, the opposition party accused the Tinubu administration of seeking international approval while many Nig
  
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• Tinubu to Northeast leaders: Economy already stabilised, Nigeria in golden era

  23-07-2026 22:42 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Johnbosco AgbakwuruPresident Bola Tinubu said on Thursday that the consistency in the implementation of economic reforms has stabilised the economy, ushering Nigeria into its golden era, with readiness to enjoy the benefits of democracy.President Tinubu, who received a delegation of stakeholders from the Northeast zone of the country led by Prof. Babagana Umara Zulum, Governor of Borno State, attributed the success of the reforms to the strong support of the sub-nationals.The delegation incl
  
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• Court affirms Jimi Lawal as Ogun ADC gov candidate; Ogundipe to appeal

  23-07-2026 22:31 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By James OgunnaikeThe Federal High Court sitting in Abeokuta, Ogun State capital, has affirmed Mr. Jimi Lawal as the authentic governorship candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) for the forthcoming Ogun State governorship election.Justice Abiodun Jordan Adeyemi, in a judgment delivered in Suit No. FHC/AB/CS/97/2026, held that the governorship primary election that produced Lawal complied with the Electoral Act, the Constitution of the ADC and all relevant statutory provisions.The c
  
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• MAN, NACCIMA, NECA, NASME, NASSI reject 3% pension hike

  23-07-2026 22:30 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Victor Ahiuma-YoungThe Organized Private Sector of Nigeria, OPSN, has rejected the Federal Government’s proposed increase in mandatory pension contributions, warning that the move could trigger job losses, business closures, slower wage growth and higher inflation across the country.The umbrella body, comprising the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN), the Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (NACCIMA), the Nigeria Employers’ Consul
  
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• We’ve passed darkest tunnel, now running stable economy – Tinubu

  23-07-2026 22:24 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Johnbosco AgbakwuruPresident Bola Tinubu on Thursday said the nation’s economy has passed the darkest tunnel as his administration is running a very stable economy right now.This is as the President has affirmed that the reforms instituted by his administration have been receiving global attention and commendation, assuring Nigerians that more benefits from the reforms will come very soon.President Tinubu stated this when he received at the State House a delegation of a research group,
  
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• Opaque budget: Insulting me won’t save you, Atiku knocks Tinubu

  23-07-2026 22:19 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Omeiza AjayiFormer Vice President Atiku Abubakar has described the Presidency’s latest statement attacking his person as further proof that the Bola Tinubu administration has chosen diversion over disclosure and insults over accountability.In a statement issued by his Senior Special Assistant on Public Communication, Phrank Shaibu, Atiku said it was telling that the Presidency devoted several paragraphs to personal attacks without addressing the fundamental issues that continue to gene
  
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• Two die, two hospitalised after suspected drug consumption in Ogun

  23-07-2026 22:02 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By James OgunnaikeTwo persons suspected to be students of Ogun State-owned Gateway ICT Polytechnic, Saapade, have reportedly died after allegedly consuming a substance described as “laughing gas,” while two others were hospitalised in Isara-Remo, Ogun State.The incident was said to have occurred on Tuesday at Oke-Ola Phase II, Isara-Remo, where four young persons allegedly consumed the substance, believed to be a hard drug commonly abused by some youths.A resident of the community,
  
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• TikTok pulls down 4.8m violative videos in Nigeria in Q2 2026

  23-07-2026 21:57 via vanguardngr.com
  
  TikTok says it removed more than 4.8 million videos in Nigeria during the first quarter of 2026 as it intensified enforcement against harmful content and strengthened AI safety measures.The platform disclosed this in its Q1 2026 Community Guidelines Enforcement Report, saying the removed videos represented 0.6 per cent of all content uploaded by Nigerian users during the period.TikTok said 99.8 per cent of the violative videos were detected and removed proactively before users reported them, wh
  
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• Court grants Blessing CEO N20m bail over alleged N69.15m fraud

  23-07-2026 21:50 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Social media personality, Blessing Okoro, popularly known as Blessing CEO, was on Thursday granted N20 million bail by an Ikeja Special Offences Court over alleged N69.15 million property fraud.Justice Rahman Oshodi admitted the defendant to bail with two responsible sureties in like sum.Oshodi said although the prosecution did not oppose the application, the court had a duty to assess the gravity of the charges.He said the court also considered the severity of the prescribed punishment before
  
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• Benue recorded one Lassa fever case in one month – Commissioner

  23-07-2026 21:45 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Peter DuruBenue State Government has announced that only one laboratory-confirmed case of Lassa fever was recorded in the state in the past month, with no fatality, attributing the outcome to sustained disease surveillance, prompt response and improved case management.Commissioner for Health and Human Services, Dr. Paul Ogwuche, disclosed this on Thursday in Makurdi while speaking on the state’s Lassa fever situation report covering Epidemiological Week 27 to date, beginning from June
  
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• ‘Applause can wait’ – Presidency defends Tinubu reforms; says painful choices unavoidable

  23-07-2026 21:38 via vanguardngr.com
  
  …Budget dependence undermines INEC’s independence – Amupitan…Obasanjo never wanted a third term – Ex-President’s envoyBy Luminous JannamikeThe Presidency on Thursday insisted that Nigerians must endure the pain of sweeping economic reforms if the country is to avoid a deeper financial crisis, defending President Bola Tinubu’s controversial policy choices as necessary to rebuild the economy and secure long-term stability.It argued that leadership is no
  
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• Just in: Set Road Safety Corps Bill aside, PFN tells Tinubu

  23-07-2026 21:33 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Olayinka AjayiThe Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria, PFN, has urged President Bola Tinubu to set aside the anti-preaching and hawking bill before the National Assembly.The Pentecostal body insisted the bill was less important than the challenges the nation is currently faced with.Briefing newsmen in Lagos after its National Executive Council meeting, PFN National Secretary, Bishop David Bakare, described the anti-preaching and hawking bill as a needless mechanism targeted at Christians.He sa
  
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• Google to allow users sign in with selfie video

  23-07-2026 21:28 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Google has unveiled a new selfie video sign-in feature that allows users to access their accounts using facial verification, marking another step in the technology industry’s shift away from traditional passwords toward biometric authentication.The company announced on Thursday that the feature is designed to provide users with an alternative way to regain access to their accounts if they are locked out or unable to use their regular device.To activate the feature, users will record a sho
  
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• Sunday Igboho vows to rid Kwara forests of bandits

  23-07-2026 21:19 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Demola AkinyemiYoruba Nation activist, Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, has assured that his “Iru Ekun Security Network would reclaim forests in Kwara State from bandits, stressing that criminal elements would no longer be allowed to use the state’s forests to perpetrate evil.Igboho made the declaration in Ilorin on Thursday during the launch of the Iru Ekun Security Network held at Igbomina House in Ilorin, Kwara State capital.Igboho, who dismissed rumours that
  
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• ‘Avoid scams’: US warns travelers, lists common tricks fraudsters use

  23-07-2026 21:14 via vanguardngr.com
  
  The United States Department of State has warned Americans to avoid unofficial websites offering passport renewal services, saying many of them pose as government portals while charging unnecessary fees for services available free through official channels.In a public advisory, the department said some third-party websites are designed to look like official government pages but are operated by private businesses.
  These sites often charge applicants extra to provide or submit passport renewal fo
  
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• ‘Something fell from the plane’ – Eyewitnesses narrate Enugu Air accident

  23-07-2026 21:11 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Ozioruva Aliu, BENIN CITYSOME residents living around the Benin Airport, where an Enugu Air aircraft skidded off the runway, said something fell off the plane.Read Also: Enugu Air aircraft overshoots runway in Benin airport; ‘Everyone’s safe’They said they heard a loud bang and they rushed out, only to see a plane struggling to land or take off.According to Michael Udoh, “I heard a loud noise. I thank God nobody died. I thought something fell from the sky. I came out
  
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• Brent oil prices rise above $100 first time since late May

  23-07-2026 21:04 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Oil prices surged Thursday as worries about attacks in the Red Sea exacerbated supply concerns in a petroleum market limited by the quasi-shutdown of the Strait of Hormuz.Near 1820 GMT, Brent oil futures were up 8.4 percent at $101.93, rising above $100 for the first time since late May.US benchmark West Texas Intermediate rose 7.6 percent to $93.44 a barrel.AFP
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• Benue insecurity won’t be tolerated again, IGP Disu declares

  23-07-2026 20:55 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Peter DuruThe Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Olatunji Disu, on Thursday declared the worsening insecurity in Benue State “unacceptable”, saying the violence had become a source of sleepless nights for residents and security agencies, as he announced a 14-day security operation to flush out criminals from identified flashpoints across the state.Speaking at a town hall meeting with stakeholders in Makurdi, the IGP said President Bola Tinubu had directed security agencies to ens
  
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• South Korean President receives Daduut as Nigeria’s Ambassador

  23-07-2026 20:18 via vanguardngr.com
  
  …Presents letter of credence to President Lee Jae MyungBy Golok NanmwaJOS — Prof. Nora Ladi Daduut has formally assumed office as Nigeria’s Ambassador to the Republic of Korea after presenting her Letter of Credence to South Korean President Lee Jae Myung at the Blue House in Seoul.The credential presentation ceremony, held on Wednesday, saw President Lee receive letters of credence from eight newly appointed ambassadors, officially accrediting them to begin their diplomatic
  
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• Nobody can kill PDP, we’ll be on 2027 ballot — Turaki

  23-07-2026 20:10 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Luminous JannamikeABUJA — The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, on Thursday declared that it would be on the ballot in all the 2027 general elections, insisting that no individual or group could destroy the party despite its current leadership crisis.The declaration came as the party’s Interim National Working Committee, INWC, convened a stakeholders’ meeting in Abuja to rally its leaders, review the implications of last Friday’s judgment secured by the Board of Trustees
  
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• Police confirm death of five family members in Abia community

  23-07-2026 20:06 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Ugochukwu AlaribeUMUAHIA — The Abia State Police Command has confirmed the death of five members of the same family at Umuimo community in Osisioma Ngwa Local Government Area of the state.The incident has thrown the community into mourning following the discovery of the lifeless bodies of the family inside their residence.It was gathered that the family was last seen by neighbours and other residents on Saturday, July 18, before their prolonged absence raised concerns within the commun
  
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• NPC rolls out digital birth, death registration across Benue’s 23 LGAs

  23-07-2026 20:04 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Peter Duru, MakurdiThe National Population Commission (NPC) has commenced full digital registration of births and deaths in Benue State under the Electronic Civil Registration and Vital Statistics (E-CRVS) system, with the exercise now operational across the state’s 23 local government areas, 273 council wards and 79 registration centres.The Federal Commissioner representing Benue State at the NPC, Barr. Patricia Iyanya Kupchi, announced the rollout in Makurdi, describing the initiativ
  
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• Oyo APC, Makinde’s govt clash over EFCC probe as court ruling sparks accountability row

  23-07-2026 20:02 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Adeola BadruA fresh political dispute has erupted in Oyo State over the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission’s (EFCC) attempt to obtain financial records of the state government, with the All Progressives Congress (APC) accusing Governor Seyi Makinde of trying to evade accountability, while the state government insists it has nothing to hide and only sought judicial clarification on the anti-graft agency’s powers.The disagreement followed Wednesday’s ruling by a Federal
  
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• Tinubu approves expansion of Nigerian Army to 12 divisions, recruitment of 28,000 personnel

  23-07-2026 19:57 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Johnbosco Agbakwuru, ABUJA
  PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu, has approved the expansion of the Nigerian Army’s structure from eight to 12 divisions—a landmark move to enhance the country’s security architecture and improve the operational effectiveness of the Nigerian Army.Read Also: 311 Reps pass state police bill, as minority caucus walks outA statement by the presidential spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, said the approval underscores the president’s unwavering commitment to equipping
  
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• Insecurity: Tinubu approves recruitment of 28,000 personnel, expansion of Nigerian army to 12 Divisions,

  23-07-2026 19:57 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Johnbosco AgbakwuruABUJA —PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu, has approved the expansion of the Nigerian Army’s structure from eight to 12 divisions—a landmark move to enhance the country’s security architecture and improve the operational effectiveness of the Nigerian Army.A statement by the presidential spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, said the approval underscores the president’s unwavering commitment to equipping the Armed Forces to address Nigeria’s evolving security chal
  
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• OPHK clears Nigerien camel rearer of terrorism links after investigation

  23-07-2026 19:50 via vanguardngr.com
  
  The Theatre Command of Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) has cleared an individual previously reported as a suspected terrorist, saying investigations established that he had no affiliation with any known terrorist group.The clarification followed reports published by some media organisations on July 14, 2026, concerning an individual intercepted by troops of 68 Battalion during an exploitation operation after the attack on Cross Kauwa.In a statement issued on Thursday, the Acting Military Information
  
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• Etiaba hails Peter Obi as advocate of good governance beyond politics

  23-07-2026 19:47 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Henry UmoruABUJA— Former Governor of Anambra State, Dame Virgy Etiaba, has described the Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, as an exceptional leader whose commitment to public service and good governance transcends political affiliation.Etiaba, who was Obi’s deputy when he served as governor of Anambra State, made the remarks in her birthday message to the former governor, commending his contributions to economic revitalisation, national d
  
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• Afreximbank trade gateway powers US$5.3-million cross-border energy deal

  23-07-2026 19:44 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Udeme Akpan, Energy EditorA US$5.3-million cross-border fuel (gasoil) trade transaction has been successfully completed with support of the Africa Trade Gateway (ATG), African Export-Import Bank’s (Afreximbank’s) flagship digital trade ecosystem, demonstrating the value and efficacy of the Gateway in powering African trade.
  The transaction, which saw Zimbabwean fuel importer Witeva Trading source a gasoil shipment from a leading commodity trader and supplier in Switzerland, with
  
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• Army declares soldier wanted over alleged diversion of military uniforms

  23-07-2026 19:43 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Kingsley OmonobiThe Nigerian Army has declared a soldier, Private Mohammed Yusuf Amutu of the Nigerian Army Ordnance Corps (NAOC), wanted over alleged involvement in the illegal sale and supply of military uniforms to terrorists and other criminal elements.A statement by the Assistant Director, Army Public Relations, Headquarters Nigerian Army Ordnance Corps, Major Oluwatope Aluko, said preliminary investigations revealed that Amutu, who was serving at the Nigerian Army Ordnance Kits Factory
  
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• Tuggar Campaign denies backing Bauchi APC governorship candidate

  23-07-2026 19:41 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Christopher Ameh, BauchiThe Tuggar Campaign Organisation has dismissed reports that supporters of Ambassador Yusuf Maitama Tuggar have accepted the outcome of the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship primary in Bauchi State and pledged allegiance to the party’s candidate, Mohammed Abdullahi Abubakar (SAN).In a statement issued on Wednesday by Tuggar’s Special Assistant on Media, Alkasim Abdulkadir, the organisation described the reports as false and inconsistent with its
  
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• Police silence on arrested kidnap suspects raises concern in Ondo community

  23-07-2026 19:39 via vanguardngr.com
  
  — Command promises prosecutionBy Dayo Johnson, AkureResidents of Ode-Irele, headquarters of Irele Local Government Area of Ondo State, have expressed concern over the failure of the police to disclose the identities of suspects arrested in connection with the abduction of Mrs. Morenike Falona, wife of prominent chief and businessman, Chief Babatunde Falona.Mrs. Falona was abducted at gunpoint from her residence on June 15, 2026, in the presence of her husband and other family members.She
  
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• South-West CAN urges Tinubu to withhold assent to FRSC amendment bill

  23-07-2026 19:36 via vanguardngr.com
  
  — Calls for broader consultationsBy Dayo Johnson, AkureThe Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), South-West Region, has appealed to President Bola Tinubu to withhold assent to the proposed Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) Act (Amendment) Bill, 2026, warning that some provisions of the legislation could infringe on constitutional rights and worsen economic hardship.The regional body, through its Chairman, Bishop Dr. Barnabas Tunde Akin Akinsanya, said it supports efforts to improve road
  
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• How US-based pastor stole $340,000 from two churches to fund gambling lifestyle

  23-07-2026 19:35 via vanguardngr.com
  
  A 56-year-old US-based Pastor, Dale Sanders has been convicted on multiple federal fraud charges after a jury found he stole more than $340,000 from two churches and used the money to fund his personal lifestyle, including gambling, dining and living expenses.The U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Louisiana, David I. Courcelle, announced that Sanders, of Kenner, Louisiana, was convicted after a five-day jury trial before U.S. District Judge Brandon S. Long.A federal jury on Friday, July
  
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• 2027: Tinubu’ll win Ondo landslide – Oke

  23-07-2026 19:29 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Dismisses post-primary crisis as threat to APC’s chancesBy Dayo Johnson, AkureA chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ondo State, Chief Olusola Oke, SAN, has predicted a landslide victory for President Bola Tinubu in the state during the 2027 presidential election.Oke stated this while reacting to comments by a House of Representatives aspirant, Engr. Razaq Obe, that the President may not secure victory in Ondo State in 2027 due to the crisis that followed the party’s
  
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• 2027: Jandor reaffirms loyalty to APC, backs Tinubu, party candidates

  23-07-2026 19:23 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Olasunkanmi AkoniLeader and visioner of the Lagos4Lagos Movement, Olajide Adediran, popularly known as Jandor, has reaffirmed the group’s loyalty to the All Progressives Congress (APC), pledging support for President Bola Tinubu and all candidates of the party in the 2027 general elections.The declaration was made on Wednesday during a strategic meeting attended by the movement’s State Apex Leaders, State Executive Council members, Local Government Chairmen, and Women and Youth L
  
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• Presidency tackles Atiku for reporting Tinubu to Trump, US Congress

  23-07-2026 19:20 via vanguardngr.com
  
  .Says ex-VP’s quest for the presidency over 3 decades marabout-fuelledBy Johnbosco AgbakwuruABUJA — The Presidency on Thursday took a swipe at the former Vice President and presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, for reporting President Bola Tinubu to American President Donald Trump and the US Congress over a matter that has long been concluded.In a statement titled “When will Atiku Abubakar report himself to President Trump,&rdq
  
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• Igbo community raises alarm over illegal taxation in Cross River

  23-07-2026 19:15 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Demands crackdown on non-state actorsBy Ike Uchechukwu, CALABARThe Igbo community in Cross River State has raised the alarm over alleged illegal taxation and daily harassment by non-state actors, warning that the situation is crippling businesses across the state.The concerns were raised during an interactive session involving leaders of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, businessmen, Igbo women, student leaders and members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Calabar on Thursday.The community also lamented
  
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• Senate seeks more funding for FERMA to rehabilitate critical roads

  23-07-2026 19:11 via vanguardngr.com
  
  …Urges prosecution of killers of two Plateau farmersBy Henry UmoruABUJA — The Senate has called on the Federal Government to provide adequate funding for the Federal Roads Maintenance Agency (FERMA) to accelerate the rehabilitation of critical roads across the country.The upper chamber also recommended the immediate emergency rehabilitation of the failed sections of the Onyagede-Ogobia Road off the Otukpo-Oweto Highway in Ohimini Local Government Area of Benue State, pending full r
  
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• Gas Flaring: Nigeria loses $5.5bn as methane waste hits $30m daily

  23-07-2026 19:02 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Folarin KehindeFor decades, Nigeria has remained one of Africa’s largest producers of crude oil and natural gas. Yet, across oilfields in the Niger Delta, billions of cubic feet of valuable natural gas are either burned through routine flaring or lost through leaks and venting, depriving the country of electricity, cooking gas, industrial growth, government revenue and cleaner air.The economic consequences are enormous.Analysis of data from the National Oil Spill Detection and Response
  
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• Obasanjo rejects Osoba’s 2003 ‘deception’ claim, defends political strategy

  23-07-2026 18:59 via vanguardngr.com
  
  .says he neither misled anyone nor acted in bad faithBy James Ogunnaike, AbeokutaFormer President Olusegun Obasanjo has responded to former Ogun State Governor, Chief Olusegun Osoba, over claims that he deceived leaders of the Alliance for Democracy (AD) during the political realignments leading to the 2003 general elections, insisting that he neither misled anyone nor acted in bad faith.In a lengthy letter dated July 23, 2026, titled “Reply to Your Inaccurate Posture: ‘How Obasanjo
  
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• Anderson declares Man City ‘kings of Manchester’ after £116 mn move

  23-07-2026 18:59 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Elliot Anderson declared Manchester City the “kings of Manchester” after completing his reported £116 million ($154 million) move from Nottingham Forest.City confirmed Thursday the England midfielder had signed a five-year contract at the Etihad Stadium with the option of a further 12 months.The deal was agreed earlier this month but finalised this week following the player’s return from the World Cup.Anderson said he was “over the moon” to be signing for &ld
  
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• Igbo traders, residents lament burglaries in Bomadi business hub

  23-07-2026 18:58 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Community leaders impose fines for theft, robberyAppeal to Bomadi LG council for security collaborationBy Chancel Bomadi SundayBOMADI — Traders and residents of Esenaebe community in Bomadi Local Government Area of Delta State have raised concerns over persistent cases of burglary and theft targeting shops and homes in the riverine commercial hub.The traders, including Igbo business owners operating at the popular Bomadi-Overside commercial centre, lamented that repeated attacks on their
  
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• You breached our truce agreement, Oshiomhole tells Akpabio

  23-07-2026 18:53 via vanguardngr.com
  
  …As Akpabio apologises, Oshiomhole recalls ‘massaging woman’s legs’ jibe, says no more hostilities“Sorry, we have a truce. Agreement is agreement. Oshiomhole is my brother, friend and colleague” — AkpabioBy Henry Umoru, AbujaA mild drama occurred on the floor of the Senate on Thursday as Senator Adams Oshiomhole (APC, Edo North) accused Senate President Godswill Akpabio of breaching a truce agreement between them after the latter made reference to a pr
  
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• Honour our invitations or face sanctions, Senate warns MDAs

  23-07-2026 18:52 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Henry Umoru, AbujaThe Senate on Thursday warned Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) and Government-Owned Enterprises (GOEs) against failure to honour invitations issued by the chamber or its committees, saying defaulting institutions would face sanctions.The warning followed the Senate’s concern over the refusal of some agencies to appear before the Senate Committee on Finance during interactive sessions on internally generated revenue, operating surpluses and remittances into
  
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• Senate confirms Yuguda as AMCON Board chairman

  23-07-2026 18:50 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Henry Umoru, AbujaThe Senate on Thursday confirmed the appointment of Lamido Yuguda Abubakar as Chairman of the Board of the Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON).The confirmation followed the consideration and adoption of the report of the Senate Committee on Banking, Insurance and Other Financial Institutions, chaired by Senator Adetokunbo Abiru (APC, Lagos East).Presenting the report, Abiru urged the Senate to consider and approve the nomination of Yuguda for appointment as chai
  
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• DSS rescues four kidnapped Kaura-Namoda Polytechnic students

  23-07-2026 18:47 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Idris Salisu, GusauOperatives of the Department of State Services (DSS), in collaboration with other security agencies in Zamfara State, have rescued four remaining students of the Federal Polytechnic, Kaura Namoda, who were kidnapped in June.The rescued students were reportedly released unhurt, with no ransom paid.The students, comprising three males and three females, were abducted on June 3, 2026, from their off-campus residence in the Low-cost area of Kaura Namoda town when armed bandits
  
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