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• Faleye’s two-year reset: How NSITF is rebuilding workers’ safety net

  27-07-2026 04:33 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Emmanuel UlayiWhen Barrister Oluwaseun Faleye assumed office as Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund, NSITF, on July 16, 2024, the agency was at a critical point in its history.Faced with backlogs of claims, low public awareness and largely manual processes, the organisation responsible for providing social protection to Nigerian workers was struggling to meet the expectations of an expanding workforce.Two years later, the story is changing
  
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• UNIBEN makes Edo Polytechnic Acting Rector an Associate Professor

  30-07-2026 01:09 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Ozioruva AliuBENIN CITY – THE Acting Rector of Edo State Polytechnic, Usen, Dr. Nosakhare Liberty Arodoye, has been promoted to the rank of Associate Professor of Economics by the Senate of the University of Benin (UNIBEN).This development has drawn widespread commendation from the Polytechnic community.The promotion followed a successful academic assessment in which Dr. Arodoye reportedly earned the highest distinction from all three external assessors, a feat regarded as a strong end
  
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• Meet Oghenetega Ighedo, first black woman to earn pure mathematics PhD at UNISA

  30-07-2026 00:45 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Professor Oghenetega Ighedo has become the first Black woman to earn a doctorate in Pure Mathematics from University of South Africa, marking a historic milestone in the institution’s 148-year history.The Nigerian-born academic achieved the feat while serving as an Associate Professor in UNISA’s Department of Mathematical Sciences, completing her PhD in just three years despite balancing the responsibilities of motherhood.Ighedo’s academic journey began at Delta State Universi
  
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• Idi Amin’s grandson disqualified from Commonwealth boxing bout

  30-07-2026 00:26 via vanguardngr.com
  
  The grandson of former Ugandan president Idi Amin saw his bid for Commonwealth boxing gold end in disgrace as Aziz Abdul was disqualified for a headbutt in his quarter-final on Wednesday.Amin famously declared himself the “King of Scotland” in 1976, having developed a fascination with the country with his remark inspiring an Oscar-winning film, “The Last King Of Scotland”.Aziz arrived in Glasgow declaring his dream of becoming “the new king of Scotland”.But h
  
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• Couple taken into custody after remains of five babies found in home

  29-07-2026 23:58 via vanguardngr.com
  
  A French couple has been taken into custody as part of a probe opened after the remains of five infants were found in their home in southeastern France, judicial sources said on Wednesday.The remains were found in boxes at a home in the town of Orange on Monday, a day after the 32-year-old woman gave birth to a healthy boy at home before being taken to hospital.The 32-year-old man she lived with had been “troubled after discovering once again very late that his partner was pregnant”
  
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• Police arrest suspected armed robber, recover pistol, charms in Lagos

  29-07-2026 23:24 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Esther OnyegbulaOperatives of the Lagos State Police Command have arrested a suspected armed robber and recovered a locally fabricated pistol and assorted charms during a routine patrol in the Igando area of the state.The suspect, identified as Olajunja Segun Samson, 29, was arrested after he and two other occupants of a motorcycle allegedly attempted to flee on sighting a police patrol team.The Police Public Relations Officer, Lagos State Command, SP Abimbola Adebisi, disclosed this in a st
  
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• Nigerian Army honoured as Africa’s best in counter-terrorism operations

  29-07-2026 23:01 via vanguardngr.com
  
  The Nigerian Army has been recognised as Africa’s Best National Army in Counter-Terrorism Operations for 2025 by African Security Watch, in recognition of its efforts in combating terrorism and violent extremism across the continent.The honour was formally presented to the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, on Wednesday at the Army Headquarters in Abuja.According to a statement shared on X and signed by the Acting Director of Army Public Relations, Colonel Appolonia Ane
  
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• Boaduwaa strikes as Ghana beat WAFCON debutants Cape Verde

  29-07-2026 22:46 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Cape Verde lost 2-0 to Ghana in Morocco on Wednesday as they failed to match the feat of fellow Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) debutants Malawi.Malawi, the lowest ranked of the 16 title contenders, stunned defending champions Nigeria 3-2 on Tuesday with the Chawinga sisters, Temwa and Tabitha, scoring the three goals.Cape Verde, 60 places below Ghana in the world rankings, were hoping to emulate Malawi by defeating Ghana, bronze medallists at the last WAFCON.The tiny nation also w
  
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• Argentina players face FIFA investigation over World Cup final altercation with Spain

  29-07-2026 22:42 via vanguardngr.com
  
  FIFA announced Wednesday that it had opened proceedings into some Argentina players for their behaviour after losing the World Cup to Spain.A handful of Argentina players and staff confronted their Spanish rivals after the final whistle of the final in New York which Spain won 1–0 after extra time.Argentina players including Nahuel Molina, Thiago Almada and Leandro Paredes, as well as Argentinian official Roberto Ayala, were involved in the incidents, as was Spain’s Pablo Martin Pae
  
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• 2027: INEC records 10.18m new voters as CVR ends

  29-07-2026 22:26 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Omeiza AjayiAhead of the 2027 general elections, the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC has announced that a total of 3,867,997 Nigerians successfully completed the Continuous Voter Registration CVR exercise at the end of Phase III, Week Eleven, which concluded on Sunday, July 26, 2026.Checks revealed that millions of eligible voters may have been added to the voter register during the three phases of the exercise so far. During the first phase, about 2,572,054 voters completed
  
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• Osun 2026: INEC has no preferred candidate, political allegiance – Amupitan

  29-07-2026 22:01 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Shina AbubakarThe Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Joash Amupitan has assured stakeholders ahead of the August 15 governorship election in Osun State that the commission has no preferred candidate or political allegiance to anyone.He also urged residents in the State not to be deterred by the spread of violence, saying adequate security will be provided, tasking them to throng polling units en masse to cast their votes for their preferred candidates
  
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• ‘It’s a golden opportunity’ – Infantino defends FIFA World Cup commercial proposal

  29-07-2026 21:51 via vanguardngr.com
  
  FIFA president Gianni Infantino said Wednesday that the proposed launch of a private subsidiary to expoit the commercial benefits of the World Cup was “an opportunity but not an obligation”.A proposal to sell stakes in FIFA’s major competitions sparked disbelief and outrage globally since it was revealed Tuesday, but Infantino defended the idea, saying too little of football’s commercial value reached the parts of the game that need it most.“FIFA Forward Enterprise
  
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• What Nigeria, other African countries should do before export – Okonjo-Iweala

  29-07-2026 21:33 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Emma UjahThe Director–General of the World Trade Organisation, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has strongly advised Nigeria and other African countries to process critical minerals before their export.She spoke at the Fireplace Dialogue on Building Africa’s Resilience in a Changing Global Economic Order, at the 7th Africa Emerging Markets Forum, in Abuja, on Wednesday.
  Dr. Okonjo-Iweala, a former Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy of Nigeria insisted that the c
  
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• Oriire: FG arraigns two Ansaru Commanders, three others over fresh charges of terrorism

  29-07-2026 21:00 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Ikechukwu NnochiriABUJA— The Federal Government has arraigned five persons accused of involvement in the beheading of two teachers who were abducted from schools in Oriire Local Government Area (LGA) of Oyo State.Among those docked before a vacation judge of the Federal High Court in Abuja were two alleged commanders of the Ansaru terrorist group, Abubakar Abba Mahmuda Abu Bara’a and Abubakar Abbas, aka Mallam Mahmuda Al-Nigeri.Though the duo were captured by the Department of St
  
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• Tinubu approves ₦46bn for Kano airport second runway — Keyamo

  29-07-2026 20:56 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Hadiza YusufThe Federal Government has approved ₦46 billion for the resurfacing and reconstruction of the second runway at the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (MAKIA), Kano.The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, disclosed this during the commissioning of the remodelled Muhammadu Adamu Dankabo Domestic Terminal at the airport.Keyamo said the approval was granted by President Bola Tinubu under the Renewed Hope Agenda to strengthen airport infrastructur
  
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• Onoh dismisses claims of Education Minister’s interference in University of Abuja affairs

  29-07-2026 20:52 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Dennis AgboFormer South-East spokesman to President Bola Tinubu and Chairman of the Forum of Former Members of the Enugu State House of Assembly, Josef Onoh, has dismissed allegations that the Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, interfered in the administration of the University of Abuja.In a statement issued in Abuja, Onoh described as false and unfounded reports alleging that the minister pressured the university’s management to appoint a dismissed lecturer, Prof. Hamzat Adebayo
  
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• I never said I hate Igbo language — Peter Okoye responds to backlash

  29-07-2026 20:52 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Peter Okoye, one half of the defunct music duo P-Square, has apologised over the backlash sparked by his recent comments about Nigerian languages, insisting that he never insulted the Igbo language or culture.The singer admitted, via a tweet on X, that his response to the question, “Who Naija language help?” offended some people and said he takes full responsibility for how his remarks were received.
  If my response to “Who Naija language help?” upset some people, I apolo
  
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• Dangote Refinery critical to Nigerian’s $1trn economy vision, says FG

  29-07-2026 20:48 via vanguardngr.com
  
  …Hails Refinery as symbol of Nigeria’s industrial Renaissance…Dangote says manufacturing fastest route to jobs, prosperity
  By Udeme AkpanThe Federal Government has described the Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals as a cornerstone of Nigeria’s ambition to build a $1 trillion economy, pledging deeper collaboration with the private sector to accelerate industrialisation, job creation and economic transformation.
  Minister of State for Industry, Senator John Owan
  
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• Police arrest Osun SSG, five others over alleged vote-buying offences

  29-07-2026 20:45 via vanguardngr.com
  
  – Recovers PVC, cash, voter register– Govt kicksBy Shina Abubakar, OsogboThe Osun State Police Command has arrested the Secretary to the State Government, SSG, Mr Teslim Igbalaye, along with  five other persons for allegedly being involved in vote merchandising ahead of the August 15 governorship election.In a statement issued by the command, the Police said the arrests followed a raid on the SSG’s residence at the Oroki Estate area of Osogbo on Wednesday, adding that Per
  
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• UK councillor charged over offensive social media post targeting Nigerians

  29-07-2026 20:40 via vanguardngr.com
  
  A Reform UK councillor, Glenn Gibbins, has been charged over an allegedly offensive social media post referencing the Nigerian community.Northumbria Police said the 66-year-old was charged under the UK’s Communications Act 2003 in connection with a post he made in 2024.According to reports, Gibbins was previously investigated by Reform UK over the post and issued a final written warning. He was also suspended by the party before later being reinstated.The post at the centre of the charge
  
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• Shettima tasks regional devt commissions on innovation, integrity

  29-07-2026 20:40 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Vice President Kashim Shettima has urged regional development commissions to be innovative, ensure effective collaboration and integrity in discharging their  mandates.Shettima made the call on Wednesday when he received the management of the South West Development Commission (SWDC), on a courtesy visit to the Presidential Villa, Abuja.The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the management of the commission was led by its board Chairman, Sen. Olubunmi Adetunmbi.He explained that the
  
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• Gov Alia reshuffles commissioner, creates new agencies

  29-07-2026 20:40 via vanguardngr.com
  
  ..names heads, sends Commissioner nominee to AssemblyBy Peter Duru, MakurdiGovernor Hyacinth Alia of Benue State has approved the creation of key government agencies, appointed their heads, constituted a state project monitoring team, redeployed a Commissioner and forwarded the name of a Commissioner nominee to the Benue State House of Assembly.The approvals were contained in a statement issued Wednesday by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Tersoo Kula.According to the statement, the n
  
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• Northern Senators condemn Benue, Kaduna killings, back FG’s security measures

  29-07-2026 20:35 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Henry UmoruABUJA — Senators from the 19 Northern states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), under the aegis of the Northern Senators Forum (NSF), have condemned the recent attacks in Benue and Kaduna states that claimed dozens of lives and displaced many residents.The senators described the attacks as tragic and called for coordinated security operations, improved intelligence gathering and sustained investment in Nigeria’s security architecture to address the country’
  
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• 2027: No vacancy in Aso Rock, APC women’ll deliver 67% of Tinubu’s votes — Women leader

  29-07-2026 20:25 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Dayo Johnson, AkureThe National Women Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr. Mary Alile Idele, has declared that there is “no vacancy” in Aso Rock ahead of the 2027 general elections, expressing confidence that women will play a decisive role in President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid.Idele made the declaration in Akure during the sensitisation and empowerment programme for women under the Project 774 Explode Initiative.She said women across the country were mob
  
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• Reps deepen consultations on bill to boost South-South development commission funding

  29-07-2026 20:21 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Gift ChapiOdekina, AbujaThe House of Representatives Committee on the South-South Development Commission has intensified consultations with key stakeholders on a proposed amendment to the South-South Development Commission (Establishment) Act, 2025, aimed at strengthening the Commission’s funding framework to fast-track development across the South-South region.The committee resumed its public hearing on Wednesday, bringing together government agencies, petroleum regulators, oil indust
  
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• Osun election: Imole Campaign demands release of Adeleke supporters, alleges unlawful arrests

  29-07-2026 20:15 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By John AlechenuABUJA — The Imole Campaign Council has called for the immediate and unconditional release of a traditional chief and 84 other supporters of Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke, who it alleged were arrested by the Nigeria Police ahead of the August 16 governorship election.The council made the demand on Wednesday after visiting the Inspector-General of Police Intelligence Response Team (IRT) office in Abuja.Addressing journalists, spokesperson of the council, Pelumi Olajeng
  
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• Burkina Faso fines French broadcaster again over free access to state TV

  29-07-2026 19:25 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Burkina Faso’s media regulator has slapped French broadcaster Canal+ with a second, much larger fine, accusing it of failing to provide free access to state TV channels, a statement seen by AFP on Wednesday showed.The watchdog imposed a penalty of 200 million CFA francs ($350,000), four times higher than a 50 million CFA franc fine handed down in June for what it called Canal+’s failure to comply with obligations.Authorities in the military-led west African nation require Canal+, who
  
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• FG backs Afikpo International Carnival, targets ‘Dirty December’ tourism boom

  29-07-2026 19:20 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Joseph Erunke, AbujaThe Federal Government has thrown its weight behind the maiden Afikpo International Carnival, announcing plans to integrate the festival into Nigeria’s growing “Dirty December” tourism calendar as part of efforts to leverage culture for economic growth, job creation and national development.The Minister of Arts, Culture, Tourism and the Creative Economy, Hannatu Musawa, stated this on Wednesday at the official flag-off and press briefing of the carnival
  
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• Ironsi @60: Obasanjo urges Nigerians to learn from history, restore teaching of History in schools

  29-07-2026 19:17 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Steve OkoUMUAHIA — Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has urged Nigerians to confront the nation’s painful historical experiences and draw lessons that will promote unity, inclusion and national development.Obasanjo spoke on Wednesday in Umuahia during the 60th memorial service held in honour of Nigeria’s first military Head of State, General Johnson Thomas Umunnakwe Aguiyi-Ironsi, who was assassinated on July 29, 1966.The former President also expressed concern over the re
  
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• SEC begins full e-registration for capital market services

  29-07-2026 19:14 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Obas Esiedesa, AbujaThe Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has commenced the implementation of a fully electronic registration process for capital market operators as part of efforts to modernise Nigeria’s capital market and improve regulatory efficiency.The Commission, in a statement issued on Wednesday, said the electronic registration (e-Registration) platform, deployed through its ePortal, would enable designated regulatory services to be completed entirely online.According t
  
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