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• Breaking: CBN retains MPR at 26.5%

  21-07-2026 15:27 via vanguardngr.com
  
  The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has retained the Monetary Policy Rate (MPR), also known as benchmark interest rate, at 26. 5 per cent for the second time.CBN Governor Olayemi Cardoso announced this on Tuesday after the 306th Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting.“The Committee decided as follows: retain the monetary policy rate at 26.5 per cent,” Mr Cardoso said at the MPC briefing.Details later…
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• Trump says frozen Iranian assets will pay for damage to shipping

  24-07-2026 00:33 via vanguardngr.com
  
  President Donald Trump said Thursday that the US would begin using frozen Iranian assets to pay for ships and cargo damaged by strikes in and around the Gulf.“Please let this statement serve to represent, until further notice, that from this point forth, any and all damages done to Ships, Cargo, or anything related thereto, will be paid for by Iranian Money that the United States has in its possession, and controls,” Trump said on Truth social.AFP
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• NBA: I’ll resign if evidence of election rigging emerges – Badejo-Okusanya

  24-07-2026 00:29 via vanguardngr.com
  
  President-elect of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Oyinkansola Badejo-Okusanya, SAN, has pledged to resign if credible proof surfaces that the election which brought her into office was manipulated.Speaking during an interview on TVC News on Thursday, Badejo-Okusanya dismissed allegations by some contestants and members of the legal profession that the 2026 NBA presidential election was rigged in her favour.She maintained that the electronic voting process underwent extensive public scrutin
  
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• Modric signs new AC Milan deal

  24-07-2026 00:23 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Croatian veteran Luka Modric has extended his contract with AC Milan by one season, the Serie A club announced on Thursday.The midfielder will turn 41 in less than two months’ time but has committed to Milan until June 30, 2027.Modric joined the Italian heavyweights in 2025, scoring two goals in 37 matches last season.“One of the finest and most iconic players in world football, the Croatian will continue his journey in the Rossoneri shirt,” AC Milan said in a statement.Modric
  
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• World Bank confirms plan to phase out China lending by 2031

  24-07-2026 00:10 via vanguardngr.com
  
  The World Bank on Thursday confirmed that it plans to phase out its lending to China by 2031, according to the organization’s new country partnership framework (CPF) for the world’s second-largest economy.AFP first reported that the multilateral lender would be making the move last month.“IBRD lending will continue to phase down during the CPF period, not exceeding US$ 2 billion,” the World Bank Group (WBG) said in a post on its website, referring to lending through the
  
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• Super Falcons defeat Tanzania in final WAFCON warm-up

  24-07-2026 00:03 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Nigeria’s Super Falcons defeated Tanzania 2-1 in an international friendly on Thursday, rounding off their preparations for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco on a winning note.Captain Rasheedat Ajibade gave the 10-time African champions the lead in the first half, but Tanzania responded before the break to restore parity.With the match seemingly headed for a draw, Esther Okoronkwo struck late in the game to hand Nigeria a deserved 2-1 victory in their final
  
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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.
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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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