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• Access Bank unveils App to support SMEs

  27-07-2026 08:38 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Cynthia AloAccess Bank Plc has launched a new artificial intelligence (AI)-powered application, Access SME App, designed to help Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) manage their daily business operations from a single application.The app was formally unveiled during the bank’s maiden SME conference held over the weekend in Lagos themed, “AI for SMEs: Scaling Through Digital Tools”.Experts including government officials, technology experts and business leaders who
  
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• Bridge Clinic bags record eighth NHEA IVF Service Provider Award

  28-07-2026 01:58 via vanguardngr.com
  
  …Marks 30 years of fertility care
  By Chioma ObinnaBridge Clinic has reinforced its position as one of Nigeria’s leading fertility centres after winning the IVF Service Provider of the Year award for a record eighth time at the 2026 Nigerian Healthcare Excellence Awards (NHEA).
  The latest recognition, announced at the 12th edition of the NHEA held at Eko Hotels and Suites, Lagos, underscores the clinic’s sustained leadership in assisted reproductive healthcare and comes as it
  
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• Blind after treatment, Ayoola’s fight for sight enters desperate phase as children leave school

  28-07-2026 01:54 via vanguardngr.com
  
  …Thanks Nigerians for N1.1m support, appeals to Tinubu for N15.2m life-saving surgery
  By Chioma ObinnaMonths after his heartbreaking story first appeared in Vanguard, Ayoola Idowu is still trapped in darkness.
  The father of two, who says he became permanently blind following a radiotherapy procedure, has yet to raise the N15.2 million needed for a cornea transplant in India that doctors say could restore his sight.
  While donations from compassionate Nigerians have kept hope alive, they h
  
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• Outrage, as car racers kill 1, another hospitalised in Imo

  28-07-2026 01:30 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Emmanuel IheakaYoung people engaging in reckless car racing competition have killed one person and left another seriously wounded in Owerri, Imo State.An eyewitness said the car racing, which happened at the ever busy Imo State University junction on Sunday evening, was almost becoming a regular.The eyewitness who spoke on condition of anonymity, stated that the racers hit down two passersby, leaving one dead instantly while the other sustained serious injuries and was rushed to the hospital
  
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• Open Lagos Health Sector Spot-Check begins ahead of 2030 SDG deadline

  28-07-2026 01:00 via vanguardngr.com
  
  … CSOs to assess 72 health facilities across 18 LGAs
  By Chioma ObinnaA coalition of civil society organisations, in collaboration with key health sector stakeholders, has launched the Open Lagos Health Sector Spot-Check, an ambitious accountability initiative that will assess 72 public health facilities across 18 local government areas in Lagos State as part of efforts to strengthen healthcare delivery ahead of the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
  The week-long exercise, schedu
  
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• Ex-NAF officer faults FG’s timeline for functional army divisions

  28-07-2026 00:33 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Cynthia Alo Former Nigerian Air Force spokesman Group Captain Sadeeq Shehu (Retd.) has faulted the Federal Government’s timeline for starting up four new army divisions, saying it is unrealistic to expect any of them to be combat-ready within the stipulated months.This is even as he pointed out that the proposed 28,000 recruits are grossly insufficient to populate all four divisions.Recall that last week, President Bola Tinubu approved the establishment of four new army divisions
  
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• Building collapse: Anambra govt vows prosecution if foul play is detected

  28-07-2026 00:26 via vanguardngr.com
  
  The Anambra Government says it has taken tough measures against incessant building collapses in the state to safeguard lives and property.The state Commissioner for Information and Value Reformation, Dr Law Mefor, made the disclosure in a statement made available to newsmen in Awka on the outcome of the state Executive Council meeting.Mefor said that the council resolved that engineers and approving officials found culpable in the building collapse incident would be held accountable.The commiss
  
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• BBNaija introduces ‘The Gambit’ twist, two housemates barred from ₦160m prize

  28-07-2026 00:07 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Big Brother Naija has unveiled its first major twist of the new season, introducing a strategic feature known as “The Gambit,” which will secure two housemates a place in the grand finale while denying them the opportunity to win the show’s ₦160 million grand prize.The surprise announcement was made during Monday’s live interaction with the housemates and was also published across the reality show’s official social media platforms. Organisers simultaneously o
  
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• Mob kills Unijos graduate over alleged phone theft; three suspects nabbed

  27-07-2026 23:43 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Golok NanmwaPlateau State Police Command has arrested three suspects over the alleged mob killing of a 25-year-old Jos-based model, Ibrahim Mbaya, popularly known as “Ibee,” who was allegedly beaten to death after being accused of stealing a mobile phone.The incident, which occurred on Sunday at an off-campus apartment behind the City of David area along Ring Road, Jos, has sparked outrage across Plateau State, with family members, friends, students and members of the entertainme
  
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• Wike bans car racing in residential areas

  27-07-2026 23:30 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Omeiza AjayiFederal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, has directed the territory’s traffic section to stop car racing in residential neighbourhoods, following complaints from residents that the practice endangers other road users.Wike gave the directive while responding to questions on Monday in Abuja.The minister said no formal complaint had reached him on the matter until it was raised during the interview, but promised swift action.
  “I would like to let you know t
  
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• Housing: Adeyanju writes Tinubu to declare state of emergency over high rentals

  27-07-2026 23:21 via vanguardngr.com
  
  ….says Nigerians getting more frustratedBy Gabriel EwepuAs hardship bites harder, human rights lawyer Deji Adeyanju on Monday wrote an open letter demanding President Bola Tinubu declare a state of emergency in the housing sector over high and unbearable rents crushing Nigerians.Adeyanju, who signed the letter dated July 27, 2026, with ‘Subject: Declaration of a State of Emergency on the Housing and Rental Crisis in Nigeria: A Demand for Immediate Constitutional Intervention, Inclu
  
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• Customs releases list of new intakes

  27-07-2026 23:13 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Emma Ujah, Abuja Bureau ChiefThe Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has released the final list of successful candidates in the 2024/2025 recruitment exercise for appointment into the rank of Assistant Superintendent of Customs II (ASC II).Consequently, candidates were advised to visit the official NCS website (http://www.customs.gov.ng) to confirm their status and obtain information regarding the next stage of the recruitment process.The organisation said, last night, that successful candidates
  
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• Gunmen abduct 10-year-old boy in Yobe, demand ransom

  27-07-2026 23:04 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Ndahi MaramaSuspected kidnappers have abducted a 10-year-old boy from his home in Tarmuwa Local Government Area of Yobe State and are demanding ransom for his release.Security sources informed that the incident was reported at about 5:20 p.m. on July 25 by one Bukar Umar of Andarashi Village via Babbangida.According to reports, four unidentified hoodlums armed with dangerous weapons, including bows and arrows, cutlasses and sticks, stormed the complainant’s residence and forcibly abduc
  
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• Man beaten to death over alleged affair with married woman in Kano

  27-07-2026 22:37 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Hadiza YusufA 30-year-old man, Abubakar Auwal, has died after he was allegedly beaten by a group of people over claims that he was having an affair with a married woman in Kano State.The incident occurred on July 24 in the Sheka area of Kano and led to the arrest of three suspects by the Kano State Police Command.According to a statement issued on Monday by the Command’s spokesperson, CSP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, the victim was allegedly lured by 40-year-old Abubakar Ali and 27-year-ol
  
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• Attack on PVC collection centre won’t derail Osun gov election — INEC

  27-07-2026 22:25 via vanguardngr.com
  
  The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says the reported attack on one of its permanent voter cards (PVCs) collection centres in Osun will not deter it from conducting a free, fair and credible governorship election in the state.Chief Press Secretary to the INEC Chairman, Mr Dayo Oketola, gave the assurance in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday in Abuja.NAN reports that some suspected hoodlums had, on Sunday, stormed an INEC PVC collection centre located
  
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• Personality-driven leadership killing churches – Sam Adeyemi

  27-07-2026 22:14 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Tolu Omotosho
  Senior Pastor of Daystar Christian Centre, Pastor Sam Adeyemi, has identified personality-driven leadership and the absence of enduring governance structures as major reasons many churches fail to survive beyond their founders, urging ministry leaders to build institutions anchored on principles rather than individuals.Speaking at the maiden edition of the Global Church Systems Conference (GCSC) in Lagos, which attracted over 1,000 pastors and church leaders, Adeyemi said the Ch
  
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• Maldini, Leonardo resign from FIGC roles amid Italy’s World Cup crisis

  27-07-2026 22:12 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Adegboyega AdeleyePaolo Maldini and Leonardo have resigned from their roles with the Italian Football Federation (FIGC), according to Sky Sport Italia, in another major setback for Italy as the four-time world champions grapple with a deepening football crisis after missing the World Cup for a third consecutive time.The dramatic development comes only days after the former AC Milan figures agreed to spearhead a major overhaul of Italian football, with Maldini appointed technical director and
  
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• N44bn allegation: Ex-NSIPA boss insists no cash diversion

  27-07-2026 21:54 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Cynthia AloFormer National Coordinator and Chief Executive Officer of the National Social Investment Programme Agency, NSIPA, Halima Shehu, has maintained that she never diverted N44 billion into any personal account.Recall that in January 2024, President Bola Tinubu suspended Shehu three months into her appointment over alleged unauthorised withdrawals from NSIPA accounts.Speaking during an interview on ARISE TV on Monday, Shehu said the allegations were false, maintaining that investigatio
  
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• Ballon d’Or 2026 power rankings: Kane leads race as key dates, shortlist timeline emerge

  27-07-2026 21:47 via vanguardngr.com
  
  The race for the 2026 Ballon d’Or has intensified following the conclusion of the FIFA World Cup, with England captain Harry Kane leading the latest power rankings ahead of the official shortlist announcement.The award will recognise the best-performing footballer over the 2025-26 European season, with performances from August 1, 2025, to July 31, 2026, taken into account.France Football is expected to unveil the 30-man shortlist in August before the winner is crowned at the Ballon d&rsqu
  
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• Doctors hold key to stopping next Ebola outbreak — Sanwo-Olu, NCDC

  27-07-2026 21:40 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Chioma ObinnaLagos State First Lady, Dr. Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, on Monday called for sustained investment in disease surveillance, healthcare infrastructure and emergency preparedness to protect Nigerians from future public health threats even as the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention, NCDC, warned that frontline doctors will determine whether the country prevents another Ebola outbreak.Speaking at the opening of the 2026 Annual General Meeting and Scientific Conference of the Nig
  
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• 12-yr-old Nigerian wins bronze at World Performing Arts Championships

  27-07-2026 21:30 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Henry OjeluA 12-year-old Nigerian actor, Chibuchi David Francis, has won a bronze medal in the Acting Category (Ages 11–12) at the 2026 World Championships of Performing Arts (WCOPA) held in Las Vegas, Nevada, United States.The championship, staged from July 13 to 21 at the Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino, attracted contestants from more than 80 countries competing in acting, singing, dancing, modelling, music and other performing arts.Chibuchi represented Team Nigeria under the
  
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• ‘A PR disaster’ — Presidency knocks Peter Obi over TV interview

  27-07-2026 21:07 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Enitan AbdultawabThe Presidency has criticised Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) for the 2027 general elections, Peter Obi, describing his recent interview on Channels Television as a “PR disaster” while accusing him of making false claims and refusing to accept the outcome of the last presidential election.In a lengthy post shared on X on Monday, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, said he watched about 30 minutes of Obi’s interview
  
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• Osun governorship poll can’t be rigged – Gov. Adeleke

  27-07-2026 20:59 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Shina AbubakarOsun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has disclosed that the August 15 governorship election in the state can neither be rigged nor stolen by anyone.The governor, while addressing supporters at the rally held in Oke-Ila, Ifedayo Local Government Council Area of the state, said the people’s votes will count.In a statement issued by the governor’s spokesperson Olawale Rasheed, Governor Adeleke said the people are not scared and will defend their votes.“I heard som
  
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• Kalu heads APC Security Committee Secretariat for Osun governorship election

  27-07-2026 20:58 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu, PhD, CFR, has been appointed Secretary of the Security Committee of the National Campaign Council for the All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of the Osun State Governorship Election.According to a list signed and released on Sunday by the National Secretary of the APC, Senator Surajudeen Ajibola Basiru, the inauguration of the campaign council and its committees is scheduled for Tuesday in Abuja.The Security Commit
  
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• UNILAG withdraws ‘dress to kill’ sexual harassment tips

  27-07-2026 20:53 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Elizabeth Osayande
  The University of Lagos, UNILAG, has withdrawn a controversial counselling publication by its Student Affairs Division and reaffirmed its zero-tolerance policy on sexual harassment and victim-blaming.The withdrawal followed public outrage after an image of the publication circulated widely on social media on Monday.Recall that there had been reports of sexual harassment in the school, with a recent event in April of a 20-year-old undergraduate of the University of Lagos, w
  
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• 20th Funso Williams memorial: Bode George, Doherty renew call for truth, justice

  27-07-2026 20:52 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Henry ObettaFormer Deputy National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Chief Bode George, on Monday, relived the painful memory of the murder of the late Olufunso Williams, describing the incident as one of the darkest moments in his political life.Read Also: Why insecurity escalated during Buhari’s time – Ex-DSS Director, AmachreeWilliams, a prominent Lagos PDP figure, was murdered on July 27, 2006, a killing that shocked the political class and remains one of the unr
  
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• Kwara APC waxes stronger, ready to win elections – Gov AbdulRazaq

  27-07-2026 20:50 via vanguardngr.com
  
  ….As Kwara APC Youth holds 2026 interactive engagementBy Demola Akinyemi IlorinKwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq on Monday said the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state is waxing stronger and poised to deliver overwhelming victory at the 2027 general elections.Speaking in Ilorin at the colorful APC Youth Engagement 2026, the Governor spoke of how his administration inherited a collapsed system in 2019 and how it has been able to fix them, pledging not to drop the ball.P
  
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• Ooni pushes global recognition of African traditional medicine at Brazil summit

  27-07-2026 20:29 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Ishola BalogunNigeria and Brazil have agreed to strengthen collaboration on the scientific validation of African traditional medicine, with both countries adopting a comprehensive implementation roadmap to deepen cooperation in research, technology transfer, academic exchange and public health innovation.
  The agreement was reached during the Brazil–Nigeria High-Level Bilateral Meeting on Traditional Medicine and Scientific Cooperation held at the Oswaldo Cruz Foundation (Fiocruz) in Ri
  
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• BBNaija 11: Chimsom becomes first Head of House; Tram, Sheba gets lounge

  27-07-2026 20:19 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Chimsom Chuka has emerged as the first Head of House (HoH) of Big Brother Naija Season 11, earning immunity from eviction for the week after winning the opening HoH challenge.Unlike previous seasons, however, Chimsom will not occupy the exclusive Head of House lounge despite winning the title.Instead, Big Brother introduced a new twist, requiring the HoH to select a housemate from the Lucky Dip Box to enjoy the HoH lounge for the week.Following the draw, Tram was selected to stay in the HoH lou
  
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• PENGASSAN stabilised after leadership succession reforms — Osifo

  27-07-2026 20:12 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Johnbosco AgbakwuruABUJA —PRESIDENT of the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria, PENGASSAN Comrade Festus Osifo, at the weekend, said the union has resolved the leadership succession issues that once sparked tensions during transitions.Osifo, who stated this at a memorial event held in Abuja to mark the seventh anniversary of the association’s former President, the late Comrade Francis Olabode Johnson, described the reform as one of the key legacies of hi
  
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