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• FG resolves Passport verification glitches, joins ICAO global trust network

  15-07-2026 18:54 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Omeiza AjayiABUJA: The Federal Government said it has strengthened the international authentication of Nigerian passports by successfully importing all its Country Signing Certificate Authorities CSCA into the International Civil Aviation Organization ICAO Public Key Directory PKD.This was disclosed in a statement issued by the National Public Relations Officer of the Nigeria Immigration Service, DCI Akinsola Akinlabi, who said the ceremony marking the successful import was held on Monday, 1
  
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• 2027: Why ADC Supreme Court battle may weaken anti-APC coalition 

  18-07-2026 07:54 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Luminous JannamikeThe ADC’s leadership crisis is heading to the Supreme Court, but the bigger battle may not be legal. As the opposition coalition fights over control of its structures, time is running out to convince Nigerians it is ready for the 2027 elections.Read Also: From lender to borrower: Arise TV’s Rufai Oseni weeps over NigeriaBy the time the Supreme Court finally settles the battle over the African Democratic Congress (ADC), the legal questions may have been
  
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• Rape, Suicide in Asaba: How we battled to save her life — Father

  18-07-2026 07:43 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Egufe Yafugborhi, Jimitota Onoyume & Ochuko AkuophaShe was 20. She packed a small bag in Warri and boarded a bus to Asaba, Delta State capital, to meet a man she connected with online who promised her content creation mentorship.Read Also: Mary Habila: Government has legal obligation to probe suspicious death — OshomaHe calls himself ‘Odogwu of Asaba’ on social media. Real name: Ifeanyi Ogbonna, 40, a content creator and boutique owner operating from same
  
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• Mary Habila: Government has legal obligation to probe suspicious death — Oshoma

  18-07-2026 07:34 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Adesina Wahab, Henry Ojelu & John AlechenuFollowing the objection of the father of late Miss Mary Habila for an autopsy to be carried out on his daughter’s corpse, a legal practitioner, Mr Liborous Oshoma has said that under the Coroner’s System Laws of Nigerian states (including Ebonyi State) and the Administration of Criminal Justice Act (ACJA), the government has a legal obligation to investigate any sudden, unnatural, or suspicious death.Read Also: Mary Hab
  
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• Akara Economics: The national prosperity curriculum, by Stephanie Shaakaa

  18-07-2026 07:28 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Every nation possesses an underlying theory of prosperity. Singapore built industries. South Korea bet on technology. China transformed manufacturing into an economic superpower. Across history, the countries that escaped poverty did so by making deliberate investments in productivity, innovation and infrastructure. Every generation inherited that vision and expanded upon it.Nigeria, however, appears to have developed something altogether different. We have gradually embraced a new eco
  
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• The Empty Desk: A national shame we can no longer ignore, by Stephanie Shaakaa

  18-07-2026 07:22 via vanguardngr.com
  
  There is a particular silence that settles over a classroom when a child does not return. It is unlike any other. A teacher calls the register. One name lingers in the air. No answer comes. The lesson begins, but the room has already changed.An empty desk is never just an empty desk. It is a future interrupted. It is a place where laughter once lived, where questions were asked, where dreams were beginning to take shape. Somewhere beyond those classroom walls, a family is waiting for a
  
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• From lender to borrower: Arise TV’s Rufai Oseni weeps over Nigeria

  18-07-2026 07:16 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Omeiza AjayiPopular television host, Rufai Oseni, on Friday became emotional while lamenting how Nigeria transformed from a nation that once financed global development institutions into a country now trapped in a cycle of chronic borrowing.Read Also: Oyo Abduction: How we were released – TeacherDuring the Arise Television Morning Show, Oseni broke down as he traced Nigeria’s journey from creditor to debtor, holding up historical records to show viewers just how far the coun
  
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• How Aboyeji built $2b companies from Lagos

  18-07-2026 07:04 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Juliet UmehFor years, Africa was seen mainly as a market for technology products developed elsewhere, with few believing globally successful technology companies could emerge from the continent.That perception is changing, and one of those leading that transformation is Iyinoluwa Aboyeji, who co-founded Andela and Flutterwave, two technology companies that have each achieved valuations of over $1 billion.Speaking in a recent interview on School of the Hard Knocks, Aboyeji shared th
  
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• Forgery Trial: Inside the Report that Landed Ex-minister Nnaji in the Dock

  18-07-2026 06:53 via vanguardngr.com
  
  It is no longer news that the Independent Corrupt Practices and other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), on Monday, arraigned a former Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Uche Nnaji, on six-count charge bothering on forgery, money laundering, and abuse of office.In the first count, the ICPC alleged that Chief Nnaji received N29.58 million through his bank account as salary and allowances while serving as Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, when he “reaso
  
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• Trump blames Tuchel over England’s World Cup tactics

  18-07-2026 06:43 via vanguardngr.com
  
  To the long list of critics of England’s tactics in the World Cup semi-final they lost to Argentina can now be added Donald Trump.The US president on Friday took a gentle swipe at coach Thomas Tuchel’s decision to adopt defensive tactics after England took the lead against Argentina on Wednesday.Speaking at a reception in New York alongside FIFA president Gianni Infantino, Trump mentioned England captain Harry Kane, with whom he shared a round of golf in Florida 18 months ago.&ldquo
  
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• Oyo Abduction: How we were released – Teacher

  18-07-2026 06:18 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Omeiza Ajayi, ABUJAA teacher who spent 56 days in the custody of armed abductors following the invasion of his school in Ori Ire Local Government Area of Oyo State has given a harrowing account of how he was captured, how he survived in the forest, and the strange, almost theatrical manner in which his captors eventually set him and others free.Read Also: Umahi: How Mary, not Habila, destroyed a powerful senator, by Emmanuel AzikenSpeaking on Friday an emotional telephone inte
  
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• SEGUN ODEGBAMI: Who wins – Spain or Argentina? 

  18-07-2026 03:28 via vanguardngr.com
  
  The curtains will be drawn on the 2026 FIFA World Cup tomorrow.  The 104 football battles fought amongst 48 countries will come to a most befitting climax. The two teams at the finish line are amongst the 7 that have previously won the World Cup, maintaining a tradition that only a few countries in the world can, and have managed to win in history. Another useful tradition to note is that the coveted trophy is not won by the element of luck, or by accident. It is success earned t
  
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• 2026 World Cup final – Messi vs Yamal: Sorcerer and the apprentice, by Stephanie Shaakaa 

  18-07-2026 03:25 via vanguardngr.com
  
  ​The 2026 FIFA World Cup final on July 19th is not merely a match; it is a funeral for the game as we knew it. Every civilization has a moment that historians later recognize as the quiet beginning of a new age. It rarely arrives with the fanfare of revolution. More often, it wears the mask of progress,welcomed as improvement, applauded as common sense. The change is almost imperceptible, a slow accumulation of ordinary decisions, until one day we look up and realize we have crossed
  
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• 2026 FIFA World Cup final: History asking for a signature  

  18-07-2026 03:14 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Douglas Baye-Osagie  If the Fédération Internationale de Football Association, FIFA, could have written the script of the 2026 World Cup before a ball was kicked, this would possibly be it. The European Champions against the World Champions. The past meeting the present.  And in the middle, at 39, is Lionel Messi. One more final. One more chance to cement what is already immortal.This is not just a game. This is history asking for a signature. And if it happ
  
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• Umahi: How Mary, not Habila, destroyed a powerful senator, by Emmanuel Aziken

  18-07-2026 03:06 via vanguardngr.com
  
  It was not merely the accident at Chappaquiddick that destroyed Senator Ted Kennedy’s lifelong ambition of becoming President of the United States. It was Mary.Mary Jo Kopechne.She was the young woman who died after Kennedy’s car plunged from a narrow bridge on Chappaquiddick Island in July 1969. Kennedy escaped from the submerged vehicle, but he did not report the accident until the following morning.What happened between the moment the car entered the water and the time
  
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• Israel: The scales are falling off, by Muyiwa Adetiba

  18-07-2026 03:04 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Theirs was a classic Father/Daughter story. She was the apple of his eyes. His Miss Nigeria if not Miss Universe. He was her knight in shining armor. The one person who could do no wrong. She sat on his knees into her teens – much longer than many puritans would deem acceptable. He was putty in her hands and her siblings knew where to go if they needed difficult favors from their dad. It was at her late adolescence, that deeply emotional stage in life when family stability is most im
  
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• Gabon forward Aubameyang leaves Marseille for Deportivo La Coruna

  18-07-2026 00:16 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Gabon international striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has joined Spanish club Deportivo La Coruna from Marseille on a contract until 2028, the promoted La Liga side announced Friday.Aubameyang, who still had a year remaining on his contract with the Ligue 1 club, leaves after playing 92 matches and scoring 44 goals.The 37-year-old arrived in Marseille in the summer of 2023 and returned in 2025 following a season at Saudi Arabia club Al-Qadsiah.“His career demonstrates exceptional consiste
  
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• US forces launch new strikes against Iran – Military

  17-07-2026 23:24 via vanguardngr.com
  
  US forces launched strikes against Iran for a seventh night in a row on Friday, the US military said.US Central Command, in a post on X, said the strikes, which began at 1900 GMT, were designed to “continue degrading Iranian military capabilities.”
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• Navy dismantles 48 illegal refineries, arrests 91 suspects in anti-oil theft crackdown

  17-07-2026 23:12 via vanguardngr.com
  
  …Recovers 4.69 Million Litres of Stolen Crude, Refined Products as Nigeria Exceeds OPEC Production QuotaBy Kingsley OmonobiThe Nigerian Navy says it dismantled 48 illegal refinery sites, recovered about 4.698 million litres of stolen crude oil and illegally refined petroleum products, and arrested more than 91 suspects involved in crude oil theft, pipeline vandalism, militancy and related offences during the second quarter of 2026.The Director of Naval Information, Captain Abiodun Foloru
  
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• Benue Chief Judge warns magistrates against corruption

  17-07-2026 22:39 via vanguardngr.com
  
  …Says Judicial Compromise Erodes Public Confidence in Justice SystemBy Peter Duru, MakurdiThe Chief Judge of Benue State, Hon. Justice Maurice Ahemba Ikpambese, has cautioned magistrates in the state against all forms of corruption, warning that any compromise of judicial independence undermines public confidence in the justice system.Justice Ikpambese gave the warning on Friday during a strategic meeting with magistrates at High Court 1, Benue State High Court of Justice Headquarters in
  
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• NRC boss seeks stronger security collaboration with police, demands tougher penalties for vandals

  17-07-2026 22:19 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Olasunkanmi AkoniThe Managing Director of the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC), Dr. Kayode Opeifa, has reaffirmed the Corporation’s commitment to strengthening collaboration with the Nigeria Police Force and other security agencies to protect railway infrastructure across the country.Opeifa made the pledge on Friday during a courtesy visit to the Commissioner of Police, Oyo State Command, CP Olugbenga Abimbola, at the Command Headquarters in Eleyele, Ibadan.He was accompanied by the
  
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• Liberia cancel US football friendly after visa denials

  17-07-2026 22:17 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Liberia have cancelled their planned football friendly against Major League Soccer’s Minnesota United after US visas for at least some team members were denied.Liberia’s Ministry of Sports announced the cancellation in a statement published on its Facebook page on Wednesday that said “members of the Liberian national team and the official delegation were denied United States visas, making it impossible to field the required delegation and fulfill the contractual obligations wi
  
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• 2027 polls: NNPP raises concerns about potential misuse of state police

  17-07-2026 22:14 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Johnbosco Agbakwuru, AbujaA fresh controversy has erupted over the recently passed State Police Bill after Prince Nweze Onu, Deputy National Chairman of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), warned that the proposed security reform could be turned into a dangerous political weapon by state governments ahead of the 2027 general elections.Prince Onu in a strong worded statement on .Thursday, acknowledged that establishment of state police has long been proposed as a potential solution t
  
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• Shettima charges LG chairmen on driving nutrition 774 at grassroots

  17-07-2026 22:03 via vanguardngr.com
  
  —*Says Tinubu’s commitment to nutrition is governance directive that must become operational
  —Demands ALGON’s full participation in Local Government Committees on Food, nutrition, functional structures at the community levelBy Johnbosco Agbakwuru, AbujaThe Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima has charged local government chairmen to drive the implementation of the Nutrition 774 (N-774) Initiative at the grassroots to improve nutritional outcomes in communities across
  
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• World Cup final: Tackling Messi ‘huge challenge’ for Spain, says Merino

  17-07-2026 21:58 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Spanish super-sub Mikel Merino said Friday that neutralising the threat of Lionel Messi will be a “huge challenge” as La Roja prepare for their World Cup final showdown against Argentina.Argentina skipper Messi, 39, has been pivotal in dragging the defending champions into Sunday’s final in East Rutherford, orchestrating a 2-1 semi-final victory over England with two assists.Messi, the tournament’s joint top-scorer with eight goals, also inspired a dramatic comeback agai
  
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• NUPRC urges new licence holders to support Nigeria’s 2mbpd oil production target

  17-07-2026 21:58 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Obas Esiedesa, AbujaThe Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has urged newly awarded holders of Petroleum Prospecting Licences (PPLs) to fast-track the development of their assets to support the Federal Government’s target of increasing crude oil production to two million barrels per day by 2027.The Commission Chief Executive, Mrs. Oritsemeyiwa Eyesan, gave the charge on Friday in Abuja during the signing ceremony for the second batch of winners of the 2022/2023 Mi
  
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• 2027: Wike declares Abuja ‘shut’ to opposition, dares them to fault Tinubu’s projects

  17-07-2026 21:55 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Omeiza AjayiABUJA: Minister of the Federal Capital Territory FCT, Nyesom Wike, on Friday declared that President Bola Tinubu’s extensive infrastructure delivery in Abuja has effectively silenced political critics, insisting that visible performance remains the strongest response to opposition.Speaking during the commissioning of the reconstructed Arab/Gbazango Road in Kubwa, Bwari Area Council, Wike said the scale of projects executed under the Tinubu administration had transformed gov
  
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• 2027: NNPP’s Onu warns against abuse of state police

  17-07-2026 21:54 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By John Alechenu, AbujaThe Deputy National Chairman of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), Prince Nweze Onu, has cautioned that the newly passed State Police Bill could be abused by politicians and undermine Nigeria’s democracy ahead of the 2027 general elections.In a statement issued on Friday, Onu said although state policing has long been advocated as a solution to Nigeria’s security challenges, its implementation without adequate safeguards could pose significant risks.
  
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• NAICOM warns insurers ahead of July 31 recapitalisation deadline

  17-07-2026 21:51 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Rosemary IwunzeThe National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) has warned insurance operators that the July 31 recapitalisation deadline is mandatory, urging companies yet to meet the new minimum capital requirements to act with urgency.The Commissioner for Insurance and Chief Executive Officer of NAICOM, Mr. Olusegun Ayo Omosehin, gave the warning on Friday at the investiture of Mr. Akinjide Oluwarotimi-Orimolade as the 53rd President and Chairman of the Council of the Chartered Insurance Instit
  
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• Peter Obi has capacity to lead Nigeria, says Ebonyi NDC senatorial candidate

  17-07-2026 21:43 via vanguardngr.com
  
  …Mobilises Support for NDC Ahead of 2027 PollsBy Jeff Agbodo, AbakalikiThe National Democratic Congress (NDC) candidate for Ebonyi Central Senatorial District in the 2027 general election, Prof. Ben Ifeanyi Odoh, has described the party’s presidential candidate, Mr. Peter Obi, as a leader with the capacity and integrity to move Nigeria forward.Odoh said Obi’s record in public service makes him one of the few politicians whose performance speaks for itself.He spoke in Abakalik
  
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