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• Barcelona’s De Jong returns from World Cup with torn ligament

  23-07-2026 23:01
  
  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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• Kebbi govt denies abandoning communities ravaged by bandits

  25-07-2026 18:52
  
  By Haruna Aliyu, Birnin KebbiThe attention of the Kebbi State Government has been drawn to a misleading narrative being circulated by some members of the opposition, alleging that certain communities have been abandoned to bandits and terrorists.In a statement signed by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Ahmed Idris, the Kebbi State Government said it is important to correct this false impression regarding the government’s efforts to address insecurity in the state.Security matter
  
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• Spain fights to ‘save lives’ as wildfires rage near Madrid

  25-07-2026 18:43
  
  Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said Saturday firefighters were working to “save lives” in the wildfires raging west of Madrid, warning of a “complex” struggle with high winds expected.The fires in the parched countryside have forced 70,000 people to flee their homes, the government said, in what officials have called the region’s worst fire on record.“Our priority, our thinking, our aim is for your lives, to save your lives and protect inhabited a
  
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• Fresh attacks rock Benue’s Sankera axis; one killed

  25-07-2026 18:37
  
  By Peter DuruFresh attacks have reportedly hit communities in the Sankera axis of Benue State, leaving one person dead and several others injured in renewed incursions that have heightened fears among residents of Ukum and Katsina-Ala Local Government Areas, LGAs.Community leader, Mr. James Andoaver, who raised the alarm over the weekend, said reports from affected communities indicated that armed assailants, identified by residents as a combination of armed herders and local bandits, launched
  
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• Ohaneze Ndigbo applauds Tinubu over Tor’s appointment, says it signals renewed hope

  25-07-2026 18:24
  
  By Patricia AmoguAbuja, July 25, 2026 (NAN) The FCT Chapter of the Ohanaeze Ndigbo has applauded President Bola Tinubu for the appointment of Ginika Florence-Tor as a member, National Salaries, Incomes and Wages Commission.The group commended Tinubu’s for what they described as his deliberate efforts to strengthen the South-East’s participation in national governance through his administrative handling of policies and programmes.President of the Ohanaeze Ndigbo FCT chapter, Mr Andre
  
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• Police confirm killing of Neighbourhood Watch operative in Ebonyi

  25-07-2026 18:23
  
  The Police Command in Ebonyi has confirmed the killing of Mr Chidiebere Okpara, a member of the state Neighbourhood Watch, formerly known as Ebubeagu, by suspected gunmen in Abakaliki.SP Joshua Ukandu, the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) in the state, confirmed the incident to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Saturday.Ukandu said the victim was reportedly attacked at Ugwuchara in Abakaliki Local Government Area at about 8:30 p.m. on Thursday.He said the command had commenced an invest
  
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• Family accuses Ladoja of imposing Mogaji, warns of looming crisis

  25-07-2026 18:10
  
  By Adeola BadruThe Olufadegin family of Alekuso, Ibadan South-East Local Government Area of Oyo State has accused the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, of attempting to impose Mr Fatai Omosanjo Amzat as the family’s Mogaji, warning that the move could trigger a crisis within the lineage.The allegation was contained in a statement issued on Saturday by Elder Dauda Adesina on behalf of the family in Ibadan, in which the family appealed to the monarch to withdraw Amzat’s name
  
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• Plateau LG woos NYSC doctors with ₦150,000 allowance, free accommodation

  25-07-2026 18:09
  
  By Golok Nanmwa, JOSIn a bid to tackle the shortage of healthcare personnel and improve access to quality medical services in rural communities, the Chairman of Shendam Local Government Area of Plateau State, Dr. Nicholas Kemi Nshe, has introduced a special incentive package for National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, medical professionals serving in the council.Read Also: SOKAPU sues Umahi over Nurse Habila’s death; demands autopsy, N20bn damagesUnder the initiative, medical doctors posted t
  
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• ECOWAS orders release of detained Nigerian onion trucks

  25-07-2026 17:05
  
  By Cynthia AloThe Regional Observatory of Onion in West and Central Africa, ORO/WCA, has confirmed that the five Nigerian onion trucks detained on Tuesday at Kotoku Market in Ghana have been released.The release followed the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)’s order, averting an impending diplomatic row between Nigeria and Ghana.This came as the group called for a lasting regional framework to prevent future trade disruptions.In a statement made available to Vanguard on S
  
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• I’m not opposed to Tinubu’s second-term bid — Otti 

  25-07-2026 16:41
  
  …Clears air on Uzodimma’s S’East govs’ support claim …As Abia hits national top three, leads health index, acquires more electric buses By Steve OkoGovernor Alex Otti of Abia State has clarified his position on President Bola Tinubu’s second-term bid, saying he is not opposed to the President exercising his constitutional right to seek re-election, while stressing that the decision on who emerges victorious in 2027 rests solely with the
  
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• Nobody should have reason to doubt Peter Obi’s one-term promise  —  Kwankwaso

  25-07-2026 16:35
  
  The vice-presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has expressed confidence that the party’s presidential candidate, Peter Obi, will honour his pledge to serve only one term if elected in the 2027 presidential election.Kwankwaso stated this during an interview on News Central’s 60 Minutes with Mr Kay while responding to questions about Obi’s commitment to a single four-year tenure and whether he would seek the presidency after the p
  
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• Abacha: Don’t tell lies about the dead, Al-Mustapha tells ex-DSS officer

  25-07-2026 16:35
  
  By Ibrahim Hassan-WuyoFormer Chief Security Officer to late Head of State, General Sani Abacha, Major Hamza Al-Mustapha, has dismissed claims made by a former Department of State Services (DSS) operative, Mr. Amachree, regarding the final moments of the late military ruler, describing the account as false.Speaking with journalists in Kaduna, Al-Mustapha said the claims contained in the former DSS official’s book were untrue, alleging that the author was influenced by others to write them.
  
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• SOKAPU sues Umahi over Nurse Habila’s death; demands autopsy, N20bn damages

  25-07-2026 15:53
  
  By Ibrahim Hassan-WuyoThe Incorporated Trustees of the Southern Kaduna Peoples’ United Association, SOKAPU, has instituted a suit before the Federal High Court in Kaduna against the Minister of Works, David Umahi, over the death of Mary Habila, a nurse who died while attached to the minister’s medical team.Read Also: ‘One of my outstanding ministers’ – Tinubu hails Umahi at 63Mary Habila reportedly died on June 27 at the minister’s residence, an incident that
  
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• ‘One of my outstanding ministers’ – Tinubu hails Umahi at 63

  25-07-2026 15:38
  
  President Bola Tinubu has felicitated the Minister of Works, David Umahi, on the occasion of his 63rd birthday, praising his dedication to delivering lasting infrastructure projects across Nigeria.Before joining Tinubu’s cabinet, Umahi, born on July 25, 1963, represented Ebonyi South in the Senate after completing two consecutive terms as governor of Ebonyi State between 2015 and 2023.In a statement released on Saturday by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy,
  
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• Full list of countries outside Africa Nigerians can visit without visa

  25-07-2026 15:27
  
  There’s good news for Nigerian passport holders looking to explore the world without the hassle of extensive visa fees or long application processes.According to the Henley Passport Index 2026, Nigerian citizens can travel to at least 20 destinations outside the African continent where entry is allowed either visa-free, with a visa on arrival (VOA) at no extra cost, or via an e-visa.This expanded access opens doors for Nigerian travellers to experience countries in the Caribbean, Asia, an
  
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• Motorists, residents urge Abiodun to complete Mowe-Ofada road

  25-07-2026 15:14
  
  Motorists, commuters and residents have appealed to Gov. Dapo Abiodun to urgently complete the second section of the Mowe-Ofada road to ease stress and improve road safety.They said the uncompleted stretch had become a major concern, causing prolonged delays, frequent vehicle breakdown, and increased transportation costs for residents, workers and business owners.Some of the motorists and residents who spoke with NAN in separate interviews on Saturday acknowledged the reconstruction of the firs
  
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• OAU Faculty of Arts Lecture: Shehu Sani urges youths to embrace leadership

  25-07-2026 15:03
  
  By Dayo JohnsonFormer senator and human rights activist, Comrade Shehu Sani, has urged Nigerian youths to reject despair, embrace national responsibility and play active roles in the struggle for accountable leadership and sustainable development.Sani spoke at a special lecture organised by the Faculty of Arts, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, titled “Rethinking Development in Nigeria: Key Lessons and Prospects for the Future.”Addressing students, academics, political stakeholde
  
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• No restriction on movement during sanitation exercise – Lagos commissioner

  25-07-2026 14:39
  
  Lagos State Government has reiterated that residents are free to move during the monthly environmental sanitation exercise, stressing that there is no policy restricting movement and that any arrest based solely on movement is illegal.Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, made the clarification on Saturday in a post on X while responding to a user, Faveo Autos, who sought clarification over an alleged arrest linked to the sanitation exercise at the Ikeja Police St
  
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• Untamed wildfires in Spain, France force over 200,000 to flee

  25-07-2026 14:34
  
  Out-of-control wildfires in Spain and France that have forced the evacuation of more than 200,000 people raged on Saturday near Madrid and Bordeaux, with Paris mobilising its military to help overstretched firefighters.Thick black ash coated roof terraces of houses in the north of the centre of Madrid, an AFP journalist saw, with residents forced to keep their windows closed by the smell of throat-irritating smoke.In Bordeaux, in southwest France, 3,500 people who had fled nearby areas —
  
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• At least 16 killed in Ukrainian, Russian strikes as attacks intensify

  25-07-2026 14:04
  
  At least 16 people were killed in Ukrainian and Russian strikes Saturday, in a deadly fifth summer of war as both sides intensify attacks, with diplomacy at a deadlock.Ukrainian drones also targeted a Siberian oil refinery and the Urals city of Yekaterinburg, escalating strikes deep inside Russia — which it says are aimed to weaken Russia’s war effort and force the Kremlin to negotiate.The deaths — in Russian-occupied Ukraine, north-eastern Ukraine and Russian border villages
  
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• IGP didn’t order shoot-on-sight of illegal firearm carriers, Police clarify

  25-07-2026 13:34
  
  By Evelyn UsmanThe Nigeria Police Force has refuted reports claiming that the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Disu, ordered officers to shoot anyone found with illegal firearms, insisting that the report is entirely false and a misrepresentation of the IGP’s actual comments.In a statement issued by the Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Ani Iniedu, the police high command said the report, which had since gone viral on social media, was taken out of context and twisted to mislea
  
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• LAWMA assures Lagos residents of improved waste collection

  25-07-2026 13:12
  
  The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has assured residents that current waste collection challenges across the state will ease within six to eight months.The Managing Director of LAWMA, Dr Muyiwa Gbadegesin, gave the assurance during the monthly environmental sanitation exercise in Badagry on Saturday.Gbadegesin dismissed claims that local governments were taking over LAWMA’s waste management responsibilities through independent collection initiatives.“That is not true. The
  
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• Man City’s Khusanov signs new five-year contract

  25-07-2026 13:04
  
  Manchester City defender Abdukodir Khusanov signed a five-year contract extension with the Premier League club on Saturday.Khusanov helped City win the FA Cup and League Cup last season, as well as finishing second in the Premier League.The 22-year-old centre-back joined City from French side Lens in January 2025.He has been capped 30 times for Uzbekistan and featured at the World Cup, playing in all three of their Group K matches.“This is a great day for me and my family. I am really hap
  
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• No military solution to Yemen conflict, Iran FM says

  25-07-2026 13:00
  
  Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Saturday there was no military solution to the escalating conflict between Saudi Arabia and the Tehran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen after both sides traded attacks.“We believe that there is no military solution to the issue of Yemen, Bab al-Mandab, and other regional issues,” said Araghchi in an interview published on Saturday by the state-run Iran Daily newspaper, calling for “dialogue”.He said the situation in Yemen
  
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• Ndume backs Army expansion, demands better pay for troops

  25-07-2026 12:56
  
  By John AlechenuFormer Senate Leader, Senator Ali Ndume, has thrown his weight behind President Bola Tinubu’s approval for the expansion of the Nigerian Army from eight to 12 divisions, as well as the recruitment of 28,000 more personnel.Ndume, who represents Borno South, said the decision was a step in the right direction to strengthen the country’s security architecture and improve response time.The Federal Government had on Thursday announced the establishment of four new divisio
  
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• Oyedele sets up new VAT Modification Order C’ttee

  25-07-2026 12:11
  
  Emma Ujah, Abuja Bureau ChiefABUJA — The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Taiwo Oyedele, has inaugurated an Inter-Ministerial Committee to develop the 2026 Value Added Tax (VAT) Modification Order.The Ministry’s Head , Information and Public Relations, Efe Ovuakporie, in a statement, this morning said the committee was Inaugurated in Abuja, on Friday, in a move aimed at ensuring the effective implementation of Nigeria’s new tax laws.Mr. Oyedele
  
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• I never wanted to be linked to Awolowo when I went for BBNaija  —  Seyi Awolowo

  25-07-2026 11:59
  
  Former Big Brother Naija housemate, Seyi Awolowo, has revealed that he deliberately tried to keep his family identity hidden when he auditioned for the reality television show in 2019, saying he wanted to be judged on his own merit rather than his famous surname.Speaking on The Nigeria Meter Podcast, the grandson of the late Nigerian nationalist and statesman, Chief Obafemi Awolowo, said he never intended for fellow contestants to know about his family background while in the house.According to
  
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• I never wanted to be linked to Awolowo when I went for BBNaija  —  Seyi

  25-07-2026 11:59
  
  Former Big Brother Naija housemate, Seyi Awolowo, has revealed that he deliberately tried to keep his family identity hidden when he auditioned for the reality television show in 2019, saying he wanted to be judged on his own merit rather than his famous surname.Speaking on The Nigeria Meter Podcast, the grandson of the late Nigerian nationalist and statesman, Chief Obafemi Awolowo, said he never intended for fellow contestants to know about his family background while in the house.According to
  
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• Peter Obi: You can change Nigeria in 4 years, I’m committed to one term, can even sign legally binding affidavit

  25-07-2026 11:37
  
  •When a president or governor is personally not corrupt, corruption in that government is already reduced significantlyBy Onochie AnibezeWhat was intended to be a brief exchange at the airport lasted over thirty minutes as we discussed major issues dominating Nigeria’s politics. Despite waiting to board his flight, Peter Obi answered every question without appearing rushed.Read Also: Fake agency originated from Buhari government — Budget Office explains PFIP
  
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• After stellar World Cup, Cape Verde goalkeeper to join Chilean club

  25-07-2026 10:57
  
  Vozinha, the 40-year-old goalkeeper who was one of the heroes of Cape Verde’s fairytale run at the World Cup, is signing for Colo Colo, the Chilean club announced.“Vozinha is set to become a Colo Colo player; he will arrive in Chile in the coming days, undergo the necessary medical tests and will then be presented here at the Monumental Stadium,” club president Anibal Mosa told reporters ahead of a league match on Friday evening.Vozinha starred at the World Cup with heroic dis
  
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