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• 2027 Elections: Labour Party receives INEC access code

  20-07-2026 17:50 via vanguardngr.com
  
  … Begins Upload of Candidates’ DetailsBy John AlechenuABUJA — The Labour Party (LP) has confirmed that it has received the required access code from the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to upload the details of its candidates for the 2027 governorship and State House of Assembly elections.The party’s National Publicity Secretary, Ken Asogwa, disclosed this in Abuja on Monday, saying the upload process commenced on Saturday and has been progressing smooth
  
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• Sultan, CAN to Nigerians: Reject hate speech, embrace dialogue

  24-07-2026 12:26 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Luminous Jannamike, AbujaThe Sultan of Sokoto and President-General of the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), His Eminence Alhaji Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar III, and the President of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Most Rev. Dr Daniel Okoh, have urged Nigerians to reject hate speech and embrace dialogue, insisting that the country’s religious diversity should be harnessed to build peace rather than fuel division.The appeal came as Christian and Muslim
  
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• WAFCON favourites Nigeria eye World Cup slot, record prize money

  24-07-2026 12:14 via vanguardngr.com
  
  The 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) kicks off in Morocco on Sunday with qualification for the World Cup and a record two-million-dollar first prize on the line.A record 16-nation line-up — up from 12 at the previous edition — will compete with 10-time title-holders and defending champions Nigeria the team to beat.The last success of the Super Falcons was spectacular. Trailing Morocco by two goals at half-time, they stormed back with Jennifer Echegini scoring the la
  
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• China opposes new US tariffs, warns against trade wars

  24-07-2026 12:07 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Beijing condemned fresh US tariffs imposed on China and 59 other countries over alleged forced labour concerns Friday, and warned Washington against waging a trade war.The US levies range from 10 to 12.5 percent, with China slapped with the highest rate.“We oppose all forms of unilateral tariff measures,” Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Lin Jian told a news briefing on Friday.“Tariff wars and trade wars are not in the interests of any party,” he warned.The new tari
  
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• Germany name Klopp as new head coach

  24-07-2026 12:00 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Jurgen Klopp was named as the new head coach of the German men’s national football team on Friday, replacing Julian Nagelsmann who left after the team’s disappointing World Cup.“We’re very happy to be able to present Jurgen Klopp today as the new coach,” German Football Association (DFB) President Bernd Neuendorf told a press conference in Frankfurt.Neuendorf said Klopp’s contract would run until “summer 2030, so until the next World Cup in Morocco
  
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• US condemns killing of Plateau pastor’s family, demands justice

  24-07-2026 11:44 via vanguardngr.com
  
  The United States has condemned the killing of members of the family of Plateau-based cleric, Rev. Ezekiel Dachomo, describing the attack as horrific and urging Nigerian authorities to ensure those responsible are brought to justice.In a statement shared on X on Thursday, the US Department of State’s Bureau of African Affairs expressed condolences to the victims’ families and called for stronger measures to prevent further attacks on vulnerable communities across Nigeria’s Mid
  
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• LIFE EXPECTANCY CHALLENGE: Why Nigerians are dying too soon – Experts

  24-07-2026 11:39 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Sola Ogundipe Ganiat Ojo believed the headache would eventually disappear. The 55-year-old petty trader had lived with the pain for months, brushing it off as the price of long days at the market and the constant struggle to provide for her family. Like many Nigerians, she hardly ever checked her blood pressure. There was always another bill to settle, another customer waiting and yet another reason to put off a trip to the hospital.Then, one afternoon, she collapsed in her shop. Neighb
  
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• Court halts impeachment hearing against South Africa president Ramaphosa over $580,000 scandal

  24-07-2026 11:36 via vanguardngr.com
  
  A South African court ruled on Friday in favour of President Cyril Ramaphosa’s bid to pause impeachment proceedings against him over a scandal involving half-a-million dollars stashed in a sofa at his ranch.Ramaphosa asked the Western Cape High Court to stop the work of a parliamentary impeachment committee until his review of a November 2022 report that found he “may have committed” serious violations and misconduct.Ramaphosa has denied any wrongdoing and ruled out resigning
  
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• Phillips Consulting Launches the 2026 State Performance Index (pSPI) – A Benchmark for Measuring Governance, Performance and Development Across Nigeria’s States

  24-07-2026 11:31 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Nigeria’s leading business and management consulting firm, pcl., has officially launched the 2026 pcl. State Performance Index (pSPI), a comprehensive intelligence report designed to transform how governments, investors, development partners, policymakers, researchers, businesses, and citizens understand and evaluate state-level performance across Nigeria.The 2026 pSPI arrives at a time when evidence-based governance has become more critical than ever, particularly as Nigeria approaches a
  
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• Nigerian newspapers review: [Christian killings] Nigeria hiring lobbyists to mask insecurity – Ted Cruz

  24-07-2026 11:29 via vanguardngr.com
  
  In today’s Nigerian newspapers review programme, Today in the News, Vanguard leads with Senator Ted Cruz of the United States of America accusing the President Bola Tinubu government of using public relations lobbying to mask the killing of Christians in Nigeria.Another headline features experts explaining the life expectancy challenge in Nigeria and why Nigerians are dying too soon.Vanguard also reports that President Tinubu okayed the expansion of Army divisions from eight to 12.Moving
  
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• Dan Ulasi questions Gowon’s civil war memoir, dismisses it as ‘convenient amnesia’

  24-07-2026 11:28 via vanguardngr.com
  
  A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Dan Ulasi, has dismissed former Head of State Yakubu Gowon’s account of the Nigerian Civil War in his recently released memoir, describing it as a collection of “convenient amnesia” and “half truths.”Ulasi made the remarks on Friday during an appearance on The Morning Show on Arise News while reacting to Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang’s apology to the Igbo community over the role some Plateau indigenes
  
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• Photos: King Charles opens Commonwealth Games at Glasgow ceremony, Team Nigeria dazzles

  24-07-2026 11:21 via vanguardngr.com
  
  King Charles III officially opened the 23rd Commonwealth Games in Glasgow on Thursday to launch 10 days in a slimmed down event designed to control costs.Around 3,000 athletes from 74 nations and territories will compete for 215 gold medals across 10 sports and six para-sports in the Scottish city, which also hosted the games 12 years ago.Britain’s King Charles III delivers a speech during the opening ceremony of the 23rd Commonwealth Games at the OVO Arena in Glasgow, Scotland, on J
  
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• 2027: INEC can’t be truly independent without financial autonomy — Amupitan

  24-07-2026 11:07 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Luminous Jannamike, AbujaThe Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Prof. Joash Amupitan, has declared that the electoral umpire cannot be truly independent without financial autonomy, warning that continued dependence on the normal budgetary process weakens its operational independence and could undermine efforts to deliver free, fair and credible elections in 2027.His remarks shifted attention from the familiar debate over electoral reforms to a more fundamental q
  
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• WAFCON favourites Nigeria eye World Cup slot and record prize money

  24-07-2026 10:45 via vanguardngr.com
  
  The 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) kicks off in Morocco on Sunday with qualification for the World Cup and a record two-million-dollar first prize on the line.A record 16-nation line-up — up from 12 at the previous edition — will compete with 10-time title-holders and defending champions Nigeria the team to beat.The last success of the Super Falcons was spectacular. Trailing Morocco by two goals at half-time, they stormed back with Jennifer Echegini scoring the lat
  
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• Danny S to unveil new album ‘Merci’ at exclusive listening party in Lagos

  24-07-2026 09:48 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Ayo OnikoyiNigerian street-pop star Danny S will host the official listening party for his forthcoming album, Merci, on Friday, July 25, at Club Foxy, ShopRite Mall, Ikeja, Lagos.The event begins with a red carpet reception at 8:00 p.m., followed by the main event at 10:00 p.m., where fans, media, music executives, and industry stakeholders will get an exclusive first listen to the 12-track album.Merci showcases Danny S’s artistic growth and gratitude through tracks including Heavenly,
  
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• Group urges Ekiti govt not to alter Alara selection process

  24-07-2026 09:41 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Warns against interference, says any deviation could trigger litigationBy Dayo Johnson AkureThe Oduduwa Citizen Liberation Vanguard (OCLV) has urged the Ekiti State Government to allow the selection process for the new Alara of Aramoko-Ekiti to proceed in accordance with the state’s Chieftaincy Declaration.In a statement jointly signed by its Coordinator, Korede Olanipekun, and Secretary, Abiola Kupolati, the group warned that any attempt to alter the existing process or amend the Chiefta
  
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• As evangelism goes viral: How modern day pastors are taking over social media space

  24-07-2026 09:25 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Ebunoluwa SessouThere was a time when a pastor’s influence was measured by the size of the congregation gathered inside the church auditorium. Today, that influence extends far beyond church walls, reaching millions through smartphones, livestreams, Instagram Reels, TikTok videos, Facebook broadcasts and X (formerly Twitter) posts.Read Also: Digital Devices: How every parent can master parental controlsIn Nigeria and across the world, social media has become an indispensable tool for m
  
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• Iran army says attacked US bases in Bahrain, Jordan

  24-07-2026 09:13 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Iran’s army said on Friday it carried out drone strikes against several American military facilities and bases in Bahrain and Jordan in retaliation for the latest US attacks against the Islamic republic.“This morning, the fuel tanks, large equipment warehouses and silos and the barracks of the US terrorist army forces at the Isa Air Base in Bahrain were targeted by Arash kamikaze drones,” the army said in a statement carried by state TV.An AFP journalist in Bahrain reported an
  
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• Anambra offers plea bargain to criminal suspects, excludes murder, kidnapping cases

  24-07-2026 09:08 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Vincent UjumaduAWKA — The Anambra State Government has introduced a plea bargain option for suspects undergoing criminal trial as part of efforts to accelerate the administration of justice and reduce delays in the prosecution of cases.However, suspects standing trial for murder, rape, armed robbery and kidnapping are excluded from the initiative.The state Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Tobechukwu Nweke (SAN), said the decision was in line with the provisions of Section
  
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• Digital Devices: How every parent can master parental controls

  24-07-2026 08:47 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Josephine AgbonkheseYou finally gave your child that smartphone or tablet, thinking it will help with school and staying connected with family and friends. But then the worries creep in. What if they stumble across stuff they shouldn’t see? How do you keep screen time from spiraling out of control?Read Also: 10 phones with best camera in 2026The truth is, many people hand over these devices without really knowing how to set up proper safeguards.That’s where parental controls come
  
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• Customs releases impounded trucks after CGC’s intervention at bonded terminal

  24-07-2026 08:32 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Godwin OritseThe Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has released 36 trucks belonging to members of the Association of Maritime Truck Owners (AMATO) that were impounded during an investigation into alleged trade infractions at Zarmmak Bonded Terminal in the Amuwo Odofin area of Lagos.The trucks were detained by Customs Police attached to the Zone ‘A’ Federal Operations Unit (FOU) after the terminal was sealed over suspected violations of Customs regulations.While the nature of the
  
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• 11 poets compete for $100,000, ‘The Nigeria Prize for Literature 2026’

  24-07-2026 08:31 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Prisca Sam-DuruThe Advisory Board of The Nigeria Prize For Literature, on Thursday, July 23, 2026, announced a longlist of 11 for the 2026 edition of the prize.
  The eleven outstanding poetry collections which emerged on the longlist were selected from 223 entries received earlier for the competition.
  The announcement, by the chairman of the Advisory Board for the Prize, Prof Akachi Adimora-Ezeigbo marks a significant milestone in this year’s competition and reflects the exceptional qua
  
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• Why Digital Trust Is Becoming Essential for Nigeria’s Growing SME Economy

  24-07-2026 08:30 via vanguardngr.com
  
  For many small businesses in Nigeria, growth now happens partly on a phone screen. A fashion seller takes orders on Instagram. A food vendor receives payment before delivery. A small logistics operator confirms addresses through WhatsApp. A freelancer sends invoices to clients outside the country. The shop may still be physical, but the relationship with customers is increasingly digital.That shift has opened new doors for SMEs, but it has also raised a harder question: can customers trust what
  
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• Engineers seek stronger cost control, valuation to improve project delivery

  24-07-2026 08:29 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Obas EsiedesaEngineers under the Institute of Appraisers and Cost Engineers (IACE) have called for stronger application of engineering valuation, cost engineering and engineering economy principles to address cost overruns, waste and inefficiencies in project execution in Nigeria.The call was made at the 2026 National Technical Conference of the IACE, held in Abuja, with the theme: “Engineering Valuation, Cost Engineering and Engineering Economy Solutions in Emerging Economies.&rd
  
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• Osun Election: Senator Fadeyi quits APC, returns to PDP

  24-07-2026 08:24 via vanguardngr.com
  
  …Says support for Tinubu, Renewed Hope Agenda remains unchangedBy Shina Abubakar, OsogboOSOGBO — Senator Olubiyi Fadeyi, representing Osun Central Senatorial District, has resigned from the All Progressives Congress (APC) and returned to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).Fadeyi was among the federal lawmakers who defected from the PDP to the APC but failed to secure the party’s senatorial ticket for the 2027 election.The APC ticket for Osun Central was won by Rasheed Adegoke
  
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• The Bar Before the Bar, by Stephanie Shaakaa

  24-07-2026 08:20 via vanguardngr.com
  
  We sit in air conditioned sanctuaries draped in the solemn austerity of black and white, parsing the fragile architecture of jurisprudence with the steady hands of secular priests. We cite sections and subsections like sacred scripture, penning eloquent briefs on the inviolability of the ballot, and standing before high tribunals to decry the systemic desecration of democratic choice. We posture as the vigilant guardians of the public trust, the ultimate safety net for a republic perpetually ga
  
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• Osun Election: Owa Obokun prays for APC candidate Oyebamiji, urges good governance

  24-07-2026 08:18 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Shina Abubakar, OsogboOSOGBO — The Owa Obokun of Ijesaland, Oba Adesuyi Haastrup, has prayed for the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the August 15 election, Mr. Bola Oyebamiji (AMBO), expressing hope that God would grant him success and enable him to deliver good governance if elected.The monarch spoke on Thursday when Oyebamiji and members of the APC Governorship Campaign Council paid him a courtesy visit at his palace in Ilesa.Oba Haastrup stressed th
  
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• Shettima pushes for stronger African voice in global digital policy

  24-07-2026 08:08 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Progress GodfreyVice President Kashim Shettima has called for greater African influence in shaping global telecommunications and digital policies.He said that the continent must move beyond participation to actively driving decisions that will determine the future of digital technologies.Speaking at the High-Level Segment of the 7th Ordinary Session of the African Telecommunications Union (ATU) Conference of Plenipotentiaries (CPL-26) in Abuja, Shettima said Africa’s priorities ha
  
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• Christian Killings: Nigeria hiring lobbyists to mask insecurity — Ted Cruz

  24-07-2026 07:54 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Omeiza AjayiSenator Ted Cruz of the United States of America, has accused the President Bola Tinubu government of using Public Relations lobbying to mask killing of Christian in Nigeria.He expressed disappointment at Nigeria’s engagement of a lobbying firm to communicate its actions on protecting Christians in Nigeria to the US government, saying it was an attempt to deflect American concerns over the country’s security crisis.This came as former Deputy National Publicity Secreta
  
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• Dollar to Naira exchange rate today, July 24, 2026

  24-07-2026 07:50 via vanguardngr.com
  
  The Nigerian naira traded within a relatively stable range against the United States dollar on Friday, July 24, 2026, at both the official Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM) and the parallel market, as traders continued to monitor foreign exchange liquidity and demand.Data from the official market showed the naira exchanging at approximately ₦1,369.92 to the US dollar at the NFEM, which serves as Nigeria’s official exchange rate benchmark.In the parallel market, commonly referr
  
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