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• Ebonyi demolishes illegal structures, orders drainage clearance in Abakaliki

  16-07-2026 18:04 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Jeff Agbodo, ABAKALIKIThe Ebonyi State Ministry of Capital City Development and Urban Planning has demolished unapproved structures erected along major roads and streets in Abakaliki metropolis.The exercise was part of the ministry’s ongoing building control and environmental sanitation enforcement aimed at promoting orderly urban development and maintaining a clean environment in the state capital.The demolition was carried out during a joint inspection led by the Commissioner for Cap
  
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• NBA: Electoral reform to top my agenda, says president-elect Badejo-Okusanya, SAN

  20-07-2026 18:28 via vanguardngr.com
  
  … receives certificate of returnBy Ikechukwu NnochiriABUJA— The President-elect of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Mrs. Oyinkansola Badejo-Okusanya, SAN, has pledged to embark on a holistic reform of the association’s electoral process.Speaking in Abuja on Monday, shortly after she was issued a Certificate of Return by the Chairman of the NBA Electoral Committee (ECNBA), Chief Aham Ejelam, SAN, Badejo-Okusanya, SAN, acknowledged complaints trailing her emergence as the 33
  
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• Ondo Labour Unions threaten indefinite strike at FUTATH over IPPIS, workers’ rights dispute

  20-07-2026 18:24 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Dayo Johnson, AkureThe Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) in Ondo State have issued a seven-day ultimatum to the management of the Federal University of Technology Akure Teaching Hospital (FUTATH), threatening an indefinite strike over alleged violations of workers’ rights and breaches of the transition agreement.The warning was contained in a joint letter signed by the Ondo State NLC Chairman, Comrade Prince Ademola Olapade, and TUC Chairman, Comrade Clem
  
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• Mexican drug lord ‘El Mayo’ sentenced to life in prison in New York

  20-07-2026 18:03 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Mexican drug lord Ismael “El Mayo” Zambada was sentenced Monday to life in prison by a federal court in New York for co-founding and leading the powerful Sinaloa cartel.The 76-year-old “El Mayo” is the former top associate of the organisation’s founder, Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman, who is serving a life sentence in a maximum-security prison in Colorado.El Mayo was arrested at a US airport in July 2024 and pleaded guilty in August 2025 to several charges r
  
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• Lagos police arrest 147 suspects, recover weapons, cartridges in criminal hideout raids

  20-07-2026 18:00 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Esther OnyegbulaThe Lagos State Police Command has arrested 147 suspects and recovered various weapons, including 250 expanded cartridges, 22 machetes, battle axes, knives, charms and substances suspected to be Indian hemp during raids on criminal hideouts across the state.The operation, carried out under the ongoing Operation KO S’AYE III, was conducted at about 5:30 a.m. on Sunday, July 19, 2026, by a joint team of police operatives from different formations of the command.The operat
  
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• 2027: Adeleke risks reelection defeat over Tinubu support, Olawepo-Hashim warns

  20-07-2026 17:55 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Demola Akinyemi, IlorinThe presidential candidate of the Accord Party, Dr. Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim, has warned that Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, risks losing his reelection bid in 2026 if he continues to support President Bola Tinubu at the expense of the party’s political interests.Olawepo-Hashim, through his support group, the Gbenga Hashim Solidarity Movement (GHSM), issued the warning while reacting to comments attributed to the Osun State Chairman of the Accord Party, Pasto
  
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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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• Delta gets new private varsity

  20-07-2026 17:47 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Chancel Bomadi SundayBOMADI — A new private institution, Zoro International Open University (ZIOU), has been established in Bomadi, headquarters of Bomadi Local Government Area of Delta State, with the aim of expanding access to tertiary education for residents of riverine communities.The university authorities said the institution was created to address the growing educational needs of young people in the riverine areas, where access to higher education has remained a challenge due to
  
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• 33 years after establishment, NINLAN set to receive take-off grant — Executive Director

  20-07-2026 17:42 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Ugochukwu AlaribeUMUAHIA — The Executive Director of the National Institute for Nigerian Languages (NINLAN), Aba, Abia State, Prof. Ogbonna Onuoha, has disclosed that the institution is set to receive a long-awaited take-off grant from the Federal Government to address its infrastructural challenges.NINLAN, which is affiliated with Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, was established in 1993 as Nigeria’s apex institution for the research, teaching and award of degrees and diplomas in
  
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• ‘Legendary’ former Liverpool and England star Keegan dies aged 75

  20-07-2026 17:40 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Former Liverpool and England star Kevin Keegan has died aged 75 after battling cancer, his family announced on Monday.Keegan, regarded as one of the greatest players of his generation, was diagnosed with stage four cancer and underwent treatment in January.“It is with immense sadness that we announce that Kevin Keegan has passed away at the age of 75,” a statement from Keegan’s family said.“The former England player and manager had been battling cancer and was surrounded
  
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• Woman accused of flogging 12-year-old boy to death surrenders to Anambra police

  20-07-2026 17:38 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Vincent UjumaduA 47-year-old woman, Mrs. Dim Ebere, who was accused of flogging a 12-year-old pupil to death in Adazi-Ani, Anaocha Local Government Area of Anambra State, has surrendered to the police.Ebere reportedly turned herself in at the Neni Police Station in the local government area following a sustained manhunt by operatives of the Anambra State Police Command’s Safe School Protection Squad and officers of the Neni Divisional Police Headquarters.The Police Public Relations Off
  
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• Humanity’s greatest challenge is leadership formation, not politics or technology — Ozigbo

  20-07-2026 17:36 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Chimaobi NwaiwuNNEWI — Former Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Transcorp Group and 2021 Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate in Anambra State, Mr. Valentine Ozigbo, has said the greatest challenge facing humanity is not politics, economics or technology, but the quality of individuals being formed to lead society.Ozigbo stated this while delivering a keynote address titled, “The Making of a Transformational Leader: Service Above Self, Creating Las
  
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• 40 women, children feared dead as boat capsizes in Jigawa River

  20-07-2026 17:19 via vanguardngr.com
  
  At least 40 women and children are feared dead after a canoe conveying passengers capsized in Ringim Local Government Area of Jigawa State.The Jigawa State Police Command confirmed the incident on Monday, stating that search and rescue operations were ongoing to locate the missing passengers.In a statement shared on its official Facebook page, the command disclosed that one body had been recovered, while efforts were underway to recover the remaining victims.“One of the bodies was recover
  
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• Ekiti APC chieftain urges people-centred policies to address economic hardship, youth migration

  20-07-2026 17:10 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Rotimi OjomoyelaADO-EKITI — A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ekiti State, Chief Joseph Folorunsho Alake, has called on governments at all levels to adopt more people-oriented economic policies aimed at improving workers’ welfare, creating jobs and reviving the nation’s economy.Alake said addressing the prevailing economic challenges would help reduce the growing migration of skilled professionals and young Nigerians seeking better opportunities abroad.T
  
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• FIFA Rankings: Super Eagles remain 26th, slip to fourth in Africa

  20-07-2026 17:04 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Nigeria’s Super Eagles have retained 26th place in the latest FIFA men’s world rankings but dropped to fourth in Africa following Monday’s update.Eric Chelle’s side have not played since their 2-1 defeat to Portugal in an international friendly in June, with the result doing little to alter their position in the global standings.However, Nigeria lost ground on the continental rankings after Egypt’s impressive run at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.The Pharaohs climbed to t
  
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• Stop importing poverty, Atiku tells FG, advocates massive industrialization

  20-07-2026 17:01 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Omeiza AjayiABUJA: Presidential Candidate of the African Democratic Congress ADC, Atiku Abubakar, has told the Federal Government that it cannot borrow, import and tax its way to prosperity, insisting that the country’s economic salvation lies in producing what it eats, manufacturing what it uses and exporting what it makes.“Factories cannot thrive where borrowing is prohibitive, energy is unaffordable, the currency is unstable and consumers are too poor to buy locally made goods
  
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• Plateau Killings: BECO demands justice for two women, calls for probe into security operation

  20-07-2026 16:59 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Golok NanmwaJOS — The Berom Educational and Cultural Organisation (BECO) Worldwide has called for a thorough investigation into the death of two women allegedly killed during a security operation in Gero community, Jos South Local Government Area of Plateau State.The organisation, while condemning the incident, declared that “enough is enough” over what it described as recurring violence and insecurity affecting communities in the state.The incident, which occurred on Monda
  
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• 10 countries in Europe that give visas easily to Africans

  20-07-2026 16:58 via vanguardngr.com
  
  In recent years, an increasing number of Africans have sought opportunities in Europe through study, work, business and long-term residence programmes.While many are pursuing higher education, skilled employment or entrepreneurship, others are looking to build new lives through legal immigration pathways offered by several European countries.Despite these opportunities, the visa application process remains one of the biggest hurdles for many prospective migrants. Strict documentation requirement
  
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• Osun 2026: Accord campaign council urges INEC to ensure credible governorship election

  20-07-2026 16:49 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Shina Abubakar, OsogboOSOGBO — The Accord Party’s campaign council in Osun State has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to ensure a transparent and credible conduct of the August 15, 2026 governorship election, urging the electoral body to address concerns raised from previous off-cycle elections.Speaking with journalists in Osogbo, the Director-General of the Imole Campaign Council, Senator Lere Oyewumi, said the group was raising its concerns ahead o
  
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• Iru Ekun security network enrolment surpasses 80,000 – Igboho

  20-07-2026 16:46 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Adeola BadruChief Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, has disclosed that the number of volunteers registered under the Iru Ekun Security Network has exceeded 80,000 across the South-West, describing the milestone as a clear demonstration of the region’s commitment to tackling insecurity.Igboho, the founder of the security outfit, said the overwhelming response reflects the patriotism, confidence and determination of Yoruba people to support community-based efforts aimed a
  
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• FIFA reveals prize money for Spain, Argentina, other countries after 2026 World Cup [Full list]

  20-07-2026 16:44 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Spain’s victory over Argentina in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final not only secured football’s biggest prize but also earned the country’s football federation a record-breaking financial reward.FIFA has confirmed that the champions will receive $51 million in prize money, while runners-up Argentina will take home $34 million, as part of the governing body’s record $871 million prize fund for the expanded 48-team tournament.The 2026 edition, jointly hosted by the United Stat
  
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• RULAAC seeks police update on investigation into Mary Habila’s death

  20-07-2026 16:43 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Jeff Agbodo, AbakalikiThe Rule of Law and Accountability Advocacy Centre (RULAAC) has called on the Nigeria Police Force to provide an update on its investigation into the death of Mary Habila, who died at the residence of the Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi.The rights advocacy organisation said greater transparency and regular public communication would help sustain confidence in the investigation, given the widespread public interest the case has generated.In a statement issued by i
  
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• Reps launch probe into Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council over legal status, budget inclusion

  20-07-2026 16:40 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Gift ChapiOdekina, AbujaThe House of Representatives has inaugurated an ad hoc committee to investigate the legal basis for the establishment and operations of the Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council (PFIPC), including the circumstances surrounding its inclusion in the Federal Government’s budget framework.Speaking at the inauguration of the committee in Abuja on Monday, Speaker of the House, Rep. Abbas Tajudeen, said the investigation is intended to establish the facts s
  
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• How Sanwo-Olu entered Tinubu’s inner circle — Ex-aide, Dapo Thomas

  20-07-2026 16:23 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Efe OnodjaeFormer Special Assistant to then-Lagos State Governor Bola Tinubu, Professor Dapo Thomas, has revealed how the 2002 Ikeja Cantonment bomb blast and the solidarity visits that followed paved the way for the political relationship between Tinubu, former Deputy Governor Femi Pedro and eventual Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu.Thomas, a Professor of History at Lagos State University (LASU), made the revelation in his autobiography, Lagos Boy and Lagos Politics, where he chronic
  
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• Video: ‘It’s shea butter, not juju cream,’ Ndidi replies Vardy

  20-07-2026 16:01 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Ayobami OkerindeSuper Eagles captain Wilfred Ndidi has dismissed former Leicester City teammate Jamie Vardy’s claim that he and fellow Nigerian Kelechi Iheanacho used “juju cream” to recover from injuries during their time at the English club.In a video shared on his Instagram page on Monday, Ndidi explained that the ointment Vardy referred to was ori, a natural shea butter commonly used in Nigeria, and said the pair had only been joking when they told teammates it came fro
  
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• Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan congratulates Badejo-Okusanya on NBA presidency

  20-07-2026 15:58 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By John AlechenuABUJA — Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has congratulated Mrs. Oyinlasola Badejo-Okusanya (SAN) on her election as President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), describing the development as a significant milestone for the legal profession and women in leadership.In a statement issued on Monday in Abuja, the senator, who represents Kogi Central in the National Assembly, said Badejo-Okusanya’s emergence reflects the value of competence, dedication and integrity in
  
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• Transport union members, civil society group protest in Osun

  20-07-2026 15:48 via vanguardngr.com
  
  …Demand Leadership Change Over Security ConcernsBy Shina Abubakar, OsogboMembers of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) and a civil society organisation staged protests across major parts of Osogbo, the Osun State capital, on Monday, calling for the removal of a factional chairman of the union, Nurudeen Alowonle, over security concerns.The protesters marched through Old Garage, MDS, Olaiya, Aregbe Motor Park, Fakunle and Fagbewesa, expressing dissatisfaction with the lea
  
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• Italy hold talks with Guardiola over national team job – Report

  20-07-2026 15:27 via vanguardngr.com
  
  The Italian Football Federation (FIGC) has reportedly opened talks with Pep Guardiola over becoming the next head coach of the Italy national team.According to Sky Italia, FIGC technical director Paolo Maldini and adviser Leonardo travelled to Barcelona, where they held a three-day meeting with the former Manchester City manager in an attempt to convince him to take the job.The report said the duo presented Guardiola with the federation’s long-term vision for the Azzurri as Italy continue
  
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• Anambra traditional rulers to partner police in fight against crime

  20-07-2026 15:25 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Nwabueze OkonkwoONITSHA — The Anambra State Traditional Rulers Council has pledged to strengthen collaboration with the Zone 13 Police Command as part of efforts to tackle crime and enhance security across Anambra and Enugu states.The Chairman of the council, His Majesty Eze Dr. Chidubem Iweka (Ogalagidi), Eze Iweka III, made the commitment while receiving the Assistant Inspector-General of Police (AIG) in charge of Zone 13, G.I. Eze, at his palace in Obosi.Eze Iweka said traditional r
  
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• France probes young man’s suicide after family alleges racist abuse

  20-07-2026 15:23 via vanguardngr.com
  
  French prosecutors said Monday they had launched a probe after a 21-year-old man died by suicide following what his family said was years of racist harassment.The young man’s body was found on Monday last week in Chatonnay, a village of around 2,000 people in southeastern France.Rights groups have warned of a rise in racist rhetoric ahead of next year’s presidential election, which the anti-immigration National Rally (RN) party hopes to win.The victim’s parents on Friday filed
  
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