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• Couple taken into custody after remains of five babies found in home

  29-07-2026 23:58 via vanguardngr.com
  
  A French couple has been taken into custody as part of a probe opened after the remains of five infants were found in their home in southeastern France, judicial sources said on Wednesday.The remains were found in boxes at a home in the town of Orange on Monday, a day after the 32-year-old woman gave birth to a healthy boy at home before being taken to hospital.The 32-year-old man she lived with had been “troubled after discovering once again very late that his partner was pregnant”
  
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• Police arrest suspected armed robber, recover pistol, charms in Lagos

  29-07-2026 23:24 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Esther OnyegbulaOperatives of the Lagos State Police Command have arrested a suspected armed robber and recovered a locally fabricated pistol and assorted charms during a routine patrol in the Igando area of the state.The suspect, identified as Olajunja Segun Samson, 29, was arrested after he and two other occupants of a motorcycle allegedly attempted to flee on sighting a police patrol team.The Police Public Relations Officer, Lagos State Command, SP Abimbola Adebisi, disclosed this in a st
  
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• Nigerian Army honoured as Africa’s best in counter-terrorism operations

  29-07-2026 23:01 via vanguardngr.com
  
  The Nigerian Army has been recognised as Africa’s Best National Army in Counter-Terrorism Operations for 2025 by African Security Watch, in recognition of its efforts in combating terrorism and violent extremism across the continent.The honour was formally presented to the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, on Wednesday at the Army Headquarters in Abuja.According to a statement shared on X and signed by the Acting Director of Army Public Relations, Colonel Appolonia Ane
  
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• Boaduwaa strikes as Ghana beat WAFCON debutants Cape Verde

  29-07-2026 22:46 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Cape Verde lost 2-0 to Ghana in Morocco on Wednesday as they failed to match the feat of fellow Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) debutants Malawi.Malawi, the lowest ranked of the 16 title contenders, stunned defending champions Nigeria 3-2 on Tuesday with the Chawinga sisters, Temwa and Tabitha, scoring the three goals.Cape Verde, 60 places below Ghana in the world rankings, were hoping to emulate Malawi by defeating Ghana, bronze medallists at the last WAFCON.The tiny nation also w
  
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• Argentina players face FIFA investigation over World Cup final altercation with Spain

  29-07-2026 22:42 via vanguardngr.com
  
  FIFA announced Wednesday that it had opened proceedings into some Argentina players for their behaviour after losing the World Cup to Spain.A handful of Argentina players and staff confronted their Spanish rivals after the final whistle of the final in New York which Spain won 1–0 after extra time.Argentina players including Nahuel Molina, Thiago Almada and Leandro Paredes, as well as Argentinian official Roberto Ayala, were involved in the incidents, as was Spain’s Pablo Martin Pae
  
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• 2027: INEC records 10.18m new voters as CVR ends

  29-07-2026 22:26 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Omeiza AjayiAhead of the 2027 general elections, the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC has announced that a total of 3,867,997 Nigerians successfully completed the Continuous Voter Registration CVR exercise at the end of Phase III, Week Eleven, which concluded on Sunday, July 26, 2026.Checks revealed that millions of eligible voters may have been added to the voter register during the three phases of the exercise so far. During the first phase, about 2,572,054 voters completed
  
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• Osun 2026: INEC has no preferred candidate, political allegiance – Amupitan

  29-07-2026 22:01 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Shina AbubakarThe Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Joash Amupitan has assured stakeholders ahead of the August 15 governorship election in Osun State that the commission has no preferred candidate or political allegiance to anyone.He also urged residents in the State not to be deterred by the spread of violence, saying adequate security will be provided, tasking them to throng polling units en masse to cast their votes for their preferred candidates
  
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• ‘It’s a golden opportunity’ – Infantino defends FIFA World Cup commercial proposal

  29-07-2026 21:51 via vanguardngr.com
  
  FIFA president Gianni Infantino said Wednesday that the proposed launch of a private subsidiary to expoit the commercial benefits of the World Cup was “an opportunity but not an obligation”.A proposal to sell stakes in FIFA’s major competitions sparked disbelief and outrage globally since it was revealed Tuesday, but Infantino defended the idea, saying too little of football’s commercial value reached the parts of the game that need it most.“FIFA Forward Enterprise
  
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• What Nigeria, other African countries should do before export – Okonjo-Iweala

  29-07-2026 21:33 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Emma UjahThe Director–General of the World Trade Organisation, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has strongly advised Nigeria and other African countries to process critical minerals before their export.She spoke at the Fireplace Dialogue on Building Africa’s Resilience in a Changing Global Economic Order, at the 7th Africa Emerging Markets Forum, in Abuja, on Wednesday.
  Dr. Okonjo-Iweala, a former Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy of Nigeria insisted that the c
  
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• Oriire: FG arraigns two Ansaru Commanders, three others over fresh charges of terrorism

  29-07-2026 21:00 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Ikechukwu NnochiriABUJA— The Federal Government has arraigned five persons accused of involvement in the beheading of two teachers who were abducted from schools in Oriire Local Government Area (LGA) of Oyo State.Among those docked before a vacation judge of the Federal High Court in Abuja were two alleged commanders of the Ansaru terrorist group, Abubakar Abba Mahmuda Abu Bara’a and Abubakar Abbas, aka Mallam Mahmuda Al-Nigeri.Though the duo were captured by the Department of St
  
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• Tinubu approves ₦46bn for Kano airport second runway — Keyamo

  29-07-2026 20:56 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Hadiza YusufThe Federal Government has approved ₦46 billion for the resurfacing and reconstruction of the second runway at the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (MAKIA), Kano.The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, disclosed this during the commissioning of the remodelled Muhammadu Adamu Dankabo Domestic Terminal at the airport.Keyamo said the approval was granted by President Bola Tinubu under the Renewed Hope Agenda to strengthen airport infrastructur
  
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• Onoh dismisses claims of Education Minister’s interference in University of Abuja affairs

  29-07-2026 20:52 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Dennis AgboFormer South-East spokesman to President Bola Tinubu and Chairman of the Forum of Former Members of the Enugu State House of Assembly, Josef Onoh, has dismissed allegations that the Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, interfered in the administration of the University of Abuja.In a statement issued in Abuja, Onoh described as false and unfounded reports alleging that the minister pressured the university’s management to appoint a dismissed lecturer, Prof. Hamzat Adebayo
  
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• I never said I hate Igbo language — Peter Okoye responds to backlash

  29-07-2026 20:52 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Peter Okoye, one half of the defunct music duo P-Square, has apologised over the backlash sparked by his recent comments about Nigerian languages, insisting that he never insulted the Igbo language or culture.The singer admitted, via a tweet on X, that his response to the question, “Who Naija language help?” offended some people and said he takes full responsibility for how his remarks were received.
  If my response to “Who Naija language help?” upset some people, I apolo
  
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• Dangote Refinery critical to Nigerian’s $1trn economy vision, says FG

  29-07-2026 20:48 via vanguardngr.com
  
  …Hails Refinery as symbol of Nigeria’s industrial Renaissance…Dangote says manufacturing fastest route to jobs, prosperity
  By Udeme AkpanThe Federal Government has described the Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals as a cornerstone of Nigeria’s ambition to build a $1 trillion economy, pledging deeper collaboration with the private sector to accelerate industrialisation, job creation and economic transformation.
  Minister of State for Industry, Senator John Owan
  
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• Police arrest Osun SSG, five others over alleged vote-buying offences

  29-07-2026 20:45 via vanguardngr.com
  
  – Recovers PVC, cash, voter register– Govt kicksBy Shina Abubakar, OsogboThe Osun State Police Command has arrested the Secretary to the State Government, SSG, Mr Teslim Igbalaye, along with  five other persons for allegedly being involved in vote merchandising ahead of the August 15 governorship election.In a statement issued by the command, the Police said the arrests followed a raid on the SSG’s residence at the Oroki Estate area of Osogbo on Wednesday, adding that Per
  
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• UK councillor charged over offensive social media post targeting Nigerians

  29-07-2026 20:40 via vanguardngr.com
  
  A Reform UK councillor, Glenn Gibbins, has been charged over an allegedly offensive social media post referencing the Nigerian community.Northumbria Police said the 66-year-old was charged under the UK’s Communications Act 2003 in connection with a post he made in 2024.According to reports, Gibbins was previously investigated by Reform UK over the post and issued a final written warning. He was also suspended by the party before later being reinstated.The post at the centre of the charge
  
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• Shettima tasks regional devt commissions on innovation, integrity

  29-07-2026 20:40 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Vice President Kashim Shettima has urged regional development commissions to be innovative, ensure effective collaboration and integrity in discharging their  mandates.Shettima made the call on Wednesday when he received the management of the South West Development Commission (SWDC), on a courtesy visit to the Presidential Villa, Abuja.The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the management of the commission was led by its board Chairman, Sen. Olubunmi Adetunmbi.He explained that the
  
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• Gov Alia reshuffles commissioner, creates new agencies

  29-07-2026 20:40 via vanguardngr.com
  
  ..names heads, sends Commissioner nominee to AssemblyBy Peter Duru, MakurdiGovernor Hyacinth Alia of Benue State has approved the creation of key government agencies, appointed their heads, constituted a state project monitoring team, redeployed a Commissioner and forwarded the name of a Commissioner nominee to the Benue State House of Assembly.The approvals were contained in a statement issued Wednesday by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Tersoo Kula.According to the statement, the n
  
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• Northern Senators condemn Benue, Kaduna killings, back FG’s security measures

  29-07-2026 20:35 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Henry UmoruABUJA — Senators from the 19 Northern states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), under the aegis of the Northern Senators Forum (NSF), have condemned the recent attacks in Benue and Kaduna states that claimed dozens of lives and displaced many residents.The senators described the attacks as tragic and called for coordinated security operations, improved intelligence gathering and sustained investment in Nigeria’s security architecture to address the country’
  
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• 2027: No vacancy in Aso Rock, APC women’ll deliver 67% of Tinubu’s votes — Women leader

  29-07-2026 20:25 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Dayo Johnson, AkureThe National Women Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr. Mary Alile Idele, has declared that there is “no vacancy” in Aso Rock ahead of the 2027 general elections, expressing confidence that women will play a decisive role in President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid.Idele made the declaration in Akure during the sensitisation and empowerment programme for women under the Project 774 Explode Initiative.She said women across the country were mob
  
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• Reps deepen consultations on bill to boost South-South development commission funding

  29-07-2026 20:21 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Gift ChapiOdekina, AbujaThe House of Representatives Committee on the South-South Development Commission has intensified consultations with key stakeholders on a proposed amendment to the South-South Development Commission (Establishment) Act, 2025, aimed at strengthening the Commission’s funding framework to fast-track development across the South-South region.The committee resumed its public hearing on Wednesday, bringing together government agencies, petroleum regulators, oil indust
  
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• Osun election: Imole Campaign demands release of Adeleke supporters, alleges unlawful arrests

  29-07-2026 20:15 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By John AlechenuABUJA — The Imole Campaign Council has called for the immediate and unconditional release of a traditional chief and 84 other supporters of Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke, who it alleged were arrested by the Nigeria Police ahead of the August 16 governorship election.The council made the demand on Wednesday after visiting the Inspector-General of Police Intelligence Response Team (IRT) office in Abuja.Addressing journalists, spokesperson of the council, Pelumi Olajeng
  
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• Burkina Faso fines French broadcaster again over free access to state TV

  29-07-2026 19:25 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Burkina Faso’s media regulator has slapped French broadcaster Canal+ with a second, much larger fine, accusing it of failing to provide free access to state TV channels, a statement seen by AFP on Wednesday showed.The watchdog imposed a penalty of 200 million CFA francs ($350,000), four times higher than a 50 million CFA franc fine handed down in June for what it called Canal+’s failure to comply with obligations.Authorities in the military-led west African nation require Canal+, who
  
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• FG backs Afikpo International Carnival, targets ‘Dirty December’ tourism boom

  29-07-2026 19:20 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Joseph Erunke, AbujaThe Federal Government has thrown its weight behind the maiden Afikpo International Carnival, announcing plans to integrate the festival into Nigeria’s growing “Dirty December” tourism calendar as part of efforts to leverage culture for economic growth, job creation and national development.The Minister of Arts, Culture, Tourism and the Creative Economy, Hannatu Musawa, stated this on Wednesday at the official flag-off and press briefing of the carnival
  
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• Ironsi @60: Obasanjo urges Nigerians to learn from history, restore teaching of History in schools

  29-07-2026 19:17 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Steve OkoUMUAHIA — Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has urged Nigerians to confront the nation’s painful historical experiences and draw lessons that will promote unity, inclusion and national development.Obasanjo spoke on Wednesday in Umuahia during the 60th memorial service held in honour of Nigeria’s first military Head of State, General Johnson Thomas Umunnakwe Aguiyi-Ironsi, who was assassinated on July 29, 1966.The former President also expressed concern over the re
  
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• SEC begins full e-registration for capital market services

  29-07-2026 19:14 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Obas Esiedesa, AbujaThe Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has commenced the implementation of a fully electronic registration process for capital market operators as part of efforts to modernise Nigeria’s capital market and improve regulatory efficiency.The Commission, in a statement issued on Wednesday, said the electronic registration (e-Registration) platform, deployed through its ePortal, would enable designated regulatory services to be completed entirely online.According t
  
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• Peter Obi’s Media Office rejects ‘Ruling Class’ agenda, urges focus on national issues

  29-07-2026 19:01 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Henry UmoruABUJA — The Media Office of the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has rejected what it described as the “rules of engagement set by the ruling class”, insisting that those responsible for the country’s challenges should not determine the focus of public discourse.The office said the Obi-Kwankwaso Movement and its supporters would not be drawn into what it described as trivial controversies, urging Nigerians to conce
  
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• Lagos Govt intervenes after alleged threats against widow, arrests suspect

  29-07-2026 18:52 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Olasunkanmi AkoniThe Lagos State Government has intervened in the case of a 28-year-old widow, Tosin, who allegedly faced threats, intimidation and attempts to dispossess her of her late husband’s property eight days after his death.The intervention followed a viral video shared on Tuesday by activist Harrison Gwamnishu on his X handle, in which a man identified as the widow’s father-in-law was seen allegedly padlocking the gate of the property, thereby preventing her access to t
  
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• Over 16,000 Nigerian doctors emigrated in six years, NMA demands healthcare reforms

  29-07-2026 18:50 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Adeola BadruThe Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), Oyo State chapter, has raised concerns over the declining state of the country’s healthcare system, warning that urgent reforms in healthcare leadership, funding and workforce retention are needed to prevent a deeper crisis.The association made the call on Wednesday during its 2026 Annual General Meeting and Scientific Conference held in Ibadan, with the theme: “Redefining Healthcare Leadership in Nigeria: Innovation, Accountabi
  
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• Nigerian man dies in UK road crash, leaves behind wife, three children

  29-07-2026 18:50 via vanguardngr.com
  
  A Nigerian man, David Oyedeji Adediwura, has been identified as one of three people who lost their lives in a tragic road crash in Wheathampstead, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom, UK.
  Adediwura died after a collision involving a silver Vauxhall Astra and a grey BMW 840i on Cory Wright Way at about 9:38 p.m. on July 22.According to Hertfordshire Police, three men travelling in the Astra, aged in their 30s, 40s and 50s, were pronounced dead at the scene.
  The driver of the BMW, a man in his 30s, sus
  
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• Finance ministry warns new recruits against fake N50,000 resumption fee scam

  29-07-2026 18:48 via vanguardngr.com
  
  The Federal Ministry of Finance has disowned a fraudulent message circulating among newly recruited staff, allegedly directing them to pay a non-refundable administrative fee of N50,000 before resuming duty.The ministry, in a statement signed by its Head of Information and Public Relations, Efe Ovuakporie, on Wednesday, described the message as a scam designed to exploit unsuspecting applicants through false claims made in the name of the ministry.The fake message, titled “Administrative
  
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• Insecurity: Campus Journalists must embrace ethical reporting, fact-checking — NGE President

  29-07-2026 18:46 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By James Ogunnaike, AbeokutaThe President of the Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE), Mr. Eze Anaba, has charged campus journalists across the country to embrace ethical journalism, rigorous fact-checking and conflict-sensitive reporting as tools for promoting peace, tackling insecurity and supporting national development.Anaba gave the charge on Wednesday at the 9th Annual Symposium and 10th Anniversary Celebration of the Academic Campus Journalists (ACJ), Federal College of Education, Abeokuta, a
  
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• Ondo govt accused of contempt over approval of monarch despite court injunction

  29-07-2026 18:43 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Dayo Johnson AkurePalpable tension has gripped Supare-Akoko in Akoko South West Local Government Area of Ondo State following the state government’s approval of Prince Adewale Fatunsi Richard as the new Olusupare.The Ondo State Executive Council ratified Fatunsi’s appointment at its weekly meeting on Tuesday, July 28.Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Alhaji Amidu Takuro, announced the decision to newsmen in Akure.But the move has drawn strong condemnation
  
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• After Vanguard report, Asagba threatens palace takeover of Koka Flyover

  29-07-2026 18:40 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Egufe YafugborhiASABA — The Asagba of Asaba, HRM Prof. Epiphany Azinge, has warned that the Palace may be compelled to take over the management of the Koka Flyover if relevant government agencies fail to address the growing abuse of the facility.The monarch gave the warning after inspecting the underside of the flyover, days after a Vanguard report exposed how the facility had been turned into a shelter for young men who sleep and idle there regularly.During the visit, the Asagba found
  
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• Reps declare purported PEAC DG appointment letter fake

  29-07-2026 18:38 via vanguardngr.com
  
  …Uncover Alleged Forged DocumentsBy Gift Chapi OdekinaABUJA — The House of Representatives Ad-hoc Committee investigating the alleged unlawful establishment of the Presidential Economic Advisory Council (PEAC) and the Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council (PFIPC) has declared the appointment letter of the purported Director-General of the council fake.The committee said its investigation uncovered a network of allegedly forged government documents used to obtain officia
  
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• Lagos Govt intervenes as police arrest in-laws over alleged threats to widow

  29-07-2026 18:38 via vanguardngr.com
  
  The Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency (DSVA) has intervened in the case of a widow allegedly threatened and assaulted by members of her late husband’s family in Ikorodu.The agency said members of her late husband’s family also attempted to dispossess her of her husband’s property.The agency disclosed this in a statement posted on its X handle, @LagosDSVA, on Wednesday.It said it became aware of the incident after reports circulated on social media.The agency said
  
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• Oko Building Collapse: Anambra seals site, begins probe, warns against unsafe structures

  29-07-2026 18:37 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Chimaobi NwaiwuThe Anambra State Government has sealed the site of the collapsed building in Oko, Orumba North Local Government Area of the state, as it commenced investigations into the cause of the incident.The Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Mr Chijioke Ojukwu, who inspected the site alongside two other commissioners, said preliminary findings indicated structural failure as the likely cause of the collapse.Ojukwu announced the immediate closure of the site pendi
  
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• Sanwo-Olu allocates land to 98 communities, promises inclusive growth

  29-07-2026 18:35 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Olasunkanmi AkoniLagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has presented land allocation letters to 98 indigenous communities within the Ito-Omu project area in Eti-Osa Local Government Area, reaffirming his administration’s commitment to integrating host communities into the state’s development plans.The allocation covers Ito-Omu and adjoining communities along the Eti-Osa, Ibeju-Lekki and Epe growth corridor, as part of efforts by the government to secure land rights and promot
  
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• US-Saudi strikes in Iraq kill 20, including Iranians

  29-07-2026 18:30 via vanguardngr.com
  
  US-Saudi strikes on Iraq killed at least 20 militants, including several Iranians, on Wednesday, according to the Hashed al-Shaabi, an armed Iraqi alliance that includes pro-Iran groups.The United States and Saudi Arabia said they had struck Iran-backed armed militants in Iraq in response to attacks on US forces and Saudi oil facilities.Washington and Tehran are Iraq’s main allies, but their enmity has long turned the country into a proxy battleground and left successive governments strug
  
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• 2027: ADC will not trust INEC with its votes — Bolaji Abdullahi

  29-07-2026 18:27 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Demola Akinyemi, IlorinThe National Publicity Secretary of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, has said the party will not rely solely on trust in the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) during the 2027 general elections, insisting that it will take steps to protect its votes.Abdullahi stated this on Wednesday in Ilorin while speaking with journalists during the party’s walk-to-rule exercise aimed at sensitising residents of the Kwara State capi
  
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• Cartoon: ‘Chief, choose between those shoes and your office’

  29-07-2026 18:18 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Read Also: Why we failed to produce fake PFIPC DG before Reps panel — IGVanguard NewsThe post Cartoon: ‘Chief, choose between those shoes and your office’ appeared first on Vanguard News.
  
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• 2027: We’ll campaign for Tinubu based on our records – Wike

  29-07-2026 18:17 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Omeiza AjayiABUJA: Federal Capital Territory FCT minister, Nyesom Wike, on Wednesday said his administration’s infrastructure delivery, not campaign rhetoric, will be its case for President Bola Tinubu’s re-election in 2027, declaring that ongoing projects across the territory will not slow down once campaigns begin.Wike made the remarks during an inspection of two major road projects: the Arterial Road N16, linking Jahi with Gwarimpa and Karsana via Ring Road 11 and Ring Road II
  
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• Sobe residents, Edo Assembly speaker clash over electricity project

  29-07-2026 18:12 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Ozioruva AliuResidents of Sobe community in Owan West Local Government Area of Edo State and the Speaker of the Edo State House of Assembly, Hon. Blessing Agbebaku, have disagreed over the delayed restoration of electricity supply to the community.The residents alleged that Sobe has been without electricity for more than eight years despite repeated assurances from the Speaker over the past three years that power would be restored.In a letter addressed to Agbebaku and signed by Prince Ogbeta
  
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• Climate change: Nasarawa govt warns residents charcoal tree-felling ban remains enforceable

  29-07-2026 18:12 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Edwin PhilipNasarawa State Government said the ban on cutting down trees in the forest and public places for the purpose of making charcoal is still active and attracts severe penalties in order to curb the effects of climate change, which has led to extreme weather conditions and environmental degradation.This was revealed by Barrister Ede Yahaya Yakubu, the permanent secretary of the Nasarawa State Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources, while speaking to journalists in Lafia, the N
  
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• CAN condemns killing of over 30 in Kauru, demands urgent security action

  29-07-2026 18:05 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Ibrahim Hassan-WuyoThe Kaduna State chapter of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has condemned the killing of more than 30 residents of Narido (Kizakoro) community in Kamaru Ward, Kauru Local Government Area, describing the attack as a barbaric assault on innocent civilians.In a statement signed by its State Chairman, Rev. Caleb Bawa Ma’aji, the association expressed grief over the incident, saying the victims included men, women, children and the elderly.CAN said the attack w
  
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• Video: Trump govt begins arresting foreigners with expired U.S. visas at airports

  29-07-2026 18:04 via vanguardngr.com
  
  The administration of US President Donald Trump has expanded immigration enforcement at airports, with foreign nationals holding expired visas now being arrested while travelling through major airports across the country, according to a report by The New York Times.The report said immigration agents in plain clothes have detained travelers at check-in counters, boarding gates and arrival areas in at least 15 US airports in recent weeks, marking a significant expansion of the administration&rsqu
  
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• One-storey building under construction collapses in Sokoto

  29-07-2026 18:04 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Musa Ubandawaki, SokotoA one-storey building under construction collapsed on Wednesday along Bauchi Road in Sokoto metropolis.The incident occurred less than an hour before the report was filed. Details surrounding the cause of the collapse were still sketchy as of press time.It was not immediately clear whether there were casualties or injuries, while emergency responders and relevant authorities were yet to issue an official statement on the incident.Eyewitnesses said residents gathered at
  
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• Court freezes operations at Onne Port’s Berth 12

  29-07-2026 18:03 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Godwin OritseA Rivers State High Court has ordered the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) and International Container Terminal Services Nigeria Limited (ICTSI Nigeria Limited) to suspend all activities relating to Berth 12 at the Federal Ocean Terminal (FOT), Onne Port Complex, pending the determination of applications before the court.The order was issued on 17 July 2026 by the High Court sitting in Port Harcourt in Suit No. NHC/1/CS/2025, instituted by Deep Offshore Services Nigeria Limited ag
  
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• Photos: Peller, Jarvis exchange wedding vows at court ceremony

  29-07-2026 18:00 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Enitan AbdultawabPopular Nigerian content creators Habeeb Hamzat, popularly known as Peller, and Amadou Elizabeth Aminata, better known as Jarvis, have officially exchanged wedding vows at their court wedding, marking another milestone in their highly publicised love story.Videos from the civil ceremony surfaced on social media on Wednesday, showing the couple exchanging vows before signing their marriage register as family members and close friends looked on. The clips have since attracted
  
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• Brazilian defender suspended until injured opponent returns to training

  29-07-2026 18:00 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Brazil’s Superior Court of Sports Justice (STJD) has handed Internacional defender Victor Gabriel an unusual suspension, ruling that he cannot play again until Cruzeiro forward Gabriel Pec is medically cleared to resume training following the serious injury he suffered from the defender’s tackle.According to Marca, the decision followed the Sixth Disciplinary Commission’s review of the challenge during Internacional’s 2-1 home defeat to Cruzeiro in a Brazilian Serie A ma
  
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