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• Fresh attacks rock Benue’s Sankera axis; one killed

  25-07-2026 18:37 via vanguardngr.com
  
  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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• Tinubu financed 2015 campaign, played key role in APC formation – Babachir Lawal

  26-07-2026 14:25 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Former Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Babachir Lawal, has claimed that President Bola Tinubu played a central role in the formation of the All Progressives Congress (APC), funded key aspects of Muhammadu Buhari’s successful 2015 presidential campaign and even shelved his own presidential ambition to ensure the opposition defeated the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).Lawal, who made the claims during an interview on Symfoni TV released on Saturday, however, said Tinubu&
  
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• Atiku faults FG’s borrowing spree amid N7.98 trn oil windfall

  26-07-2026 14:22 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Omeiza Ajayi, AbujaFormer Vice President Atiku Abubakar has faulted President Bola Tinubu administration’s aggressive domestic borrowing, questioning why the administration continues to pile up debts despite an estimated N7.98 trillion windfall from high international crude oil prices.In a statement by his Senior Special Assistant on Public Communication, Phrank Shaibu, the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress ADC described the administration’s economic manag
  
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• New PM Burnham vows to put ‘Britain’s interest first’ in Trump ties

  26-07-2026 14:08 via vanguardngr.com
  
  New UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham has said he may “take a different opinion” from US President Donald Trump and will “put Britain’s interest first” when dealing with the American leader.In excerpts released Sunday of a BBC interview conducted Friday, Burnham said his first call with Trump held just hours after he replaced Keir Starmer in Downing Street on Monday was “warm”.“Obviously we will continue to build the relationship as we go forward&rdq
  
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• Obi-Kwankwaso ticket has best chance of winning in 2027 — Babachir Lawal

  26-07-2026 14:02 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Former Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Babachir Lawal, has said a joint presidential ticket featuring Labour Party’s Peter Obi and the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP)’s Rabiu Kwankwaso would have a stronger chance of winning the 2027 presidential election than if both politicians contested separately.Lawal made the remarks during an interview with Symfoni TV released on Saturday, where he assessed the prospects of leading political figures ahead of the next gen
  
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• ‘It was for Latz, Sina’ – Joshua dedicates comeback victory to late friends

  26-07-2026 13:55 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Nigerian-British-born heavyweight boxer Anthony Joshua has dedicated his victory over Kristian Prenga to his late friends and trainers, Sina Ghami and Latif “Latz” Ayodele, after overcoming knockdowns to secure a second-round knockout win.The bout marked Joshua’s first fight since a car crash in Nigeria in December claimed the lives of Ghami, his strength and conditioning coach, and Ayodele, his personal trainer.Joshua entered the ring wearing camouflage attire bearing the nam
  
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• INEC urges Nigerians to register as CVR closes today

  26-07-2026 13:52 via vanguardngr.com
  
  The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced that the ongoing Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise will end today, urging eligible Nigerians to complete their registration or update their voter information before the deadline.In a post on X, INEC reminded prospective voters that the exercise covers new voter registration, transfer of voter registration, correction of personal details, and replacement of lost or damaged Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs).“Time is ru
  
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• Full list of every BBNaija winner from Season 1 to Season 10

  26-07-2026 13:44 via vanguardngr.com
  
  The countdown is almost over as the 11th season of Big Brother Naija (BBNaija) premieres on July 26, with fans eagerly anticipating another season packed with drama, romance, strategy and unexpected twists.This year’s edition, themed ‘Everything Is For The Taking,’ will see a new crop of housemates compete for a record-breaking N160 million grand prize — the biggest reward in the reality show’s history since its debut in 2006.Over the years, BBNaija has evolved fro
  
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• Nigeria may face rice, tomato scarcity in 3 months — OTACCWA

  26-07-2026 13:43 via vanguardngr.com
  
  The President of the Organisation for Technology Advancement of Cold Chain in West Africa (OTACCWA), Mr Alexander Isong, says Nigerians may face rice, tomato and staple food shortages within three months.Isong, also the country director, Nigeria World Agriculture Forum, gave the warning in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday in Lagos.He said the projected shortages could worsen food inflation and further strain households already struggling with rising food prices acros
  
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• Ghana to bring back 1,000 more workers from South Africa

  26-07-2026 13:35 via vanguardngr.com
  
  One thousand more Ghanaian migrant workers would start returning on Sunday and Monday from South Africa, where there have been violent protests against migrants, the government said.Ghanaian authorities have already brought 926 people out of South Africa and have made outspoken criticism of the deadly events in the continent’s major economy.The foreign ministry said late Saturday that special flights bringing the migrant workers back would start arriving on Sunday and Monday. It said this
  
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• Osun 2026: INEC to commence mock accreditation exercise August 1

  26-07-2026 13:29 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Shina Abubakar
  In a bid to ensure hitch-free accreditation for the August 15 Osun governorship election, the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has disclosed that it will embark on mock accreditation exercise on the 1st of August, 2026.A public announcement issued by the commission and signed by Ariyo Rufus, Head of Department, Voter Education, Publicity, Gender and Inclusivity, for the Resident Electoral Commission, Mrs Oluwatoyin Babalola, said the exercise was aimed at asses
  
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• Osun poll: Residents suffering to get PVC – APC chieftain tells INEC

  26-07-2026 13:26 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Shina Abubakar
  An All Progressives Congress, APC, chieftain in Osun State, Olatunbosun Oyintiloye has disclosed that the ongoing method of Permanent voter’s Cards, PVCs, collection deployed by the Independent National Electoral Commission INEC in the state is subjecting the electorates to suffering, stressing the need to improve on the process.Oyintiloye, in a statement made available to newsmen in Osogbo on Sunday, tasked INEC to introduce a more effective and citizen-friendly framewo
  
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• NDLEA arrests Lagos businessman over UK cocaine plot

  26-07-2026 13:23 via vanguardngr.com
  
  The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested a Lagos-based businessman accused of masterminding an attempt to smuggle cocaine to the United Kingdom, as operatives recorded a series of major drug seizures and arrests across the country.The suspect, 55-year-old Onuigbo Ndubisi Chinedu, a clothing trader at the popular Balogun Market on Lagos Island, was arrested on July 23 after NDLEA officers intercepted 3.30 kilograms of cocaine concealed inside the walls of cartons containing
  
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• ‘I never told anyone not to marry’ — GehGeh defends self after wedding goes viral

  26-07-2026 13:07 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Content creator Emmanuel Obruste, popularly known as GehGeh, has responded to criticism after videos of him attending what appeared to be a traditional wedding ceremony went viral, prompting many Nigerians to question whether the event was genuine.The self-styled relationship and finance influencer shared clips from the ceremony on his X page on Saturday, showing himself and a lady dressed in matching burgundy traditional outfits.GehGeh wore a flowing agbada accessorised with black bead necklac
  
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• Gomez injury mars start of Iraola era at Liverpool

  26-07-2026 11:17 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Andoni Iraola said Joe Gomez’s injury in Liverpool’s friendly win against Sunderland was the “worst news” at the start of his reign.Iraola was taking charge of his first match since arriving from Bournemouth in the close season to replace the sacked Arne Slot.The Spaniard watched as goals from Kieran Morrison, Dominik Szoboszlai, Federico Chiesa and Lewis Koumas gave Liverpool a 4-2 victory on Saturday in the opener of their United States tour in Nashville.But Gomez, who
  
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• FIFA president under fire after letter to Argentina FA leaked

  26-07-2026 11:17 via vanguardngr.com
  
  A leaked letter from FIFA president Gianni Infantino congratulating Argentina on their World Cup campaign has sparked controversy after the team’s involvement in violent scenes following the 2026 final defeat to Spain.
  The letter surfaced just days after FIFA confirmed it had opened an investigation into the post-match altercation that erupted after Spain defeated Argentina 1-0 in the World Cup final at New York New Jersey Stadium.
  The clashes involved several Argentine figures, including
  
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• BBNaija season 11 premieres today – time and how to watch

  26-07-2026 10:39 via vanguardngr.com
  
  The wait is over as Big Brother Naija, BBNaija season 11 makes its highly anticipated debut today, Sunday, July 26, with millions of viewers expected to tune in for the launch of Africa’s biggest reality television show.
  The new season, themed “Everything Is For The Taking,” promises another 10 weeks of entertainment, drama, alliances and fierce competition as a fresh set of housemates battle for the show’s biggest prize yet.
  Organisers have announced a record ₦160
  
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• Wellness and the Economy: Why Collective Wealth is Vital for the Nation

  26-07-2026 09:21 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Can an entire month’s salary buy enough nutritious food to feed a family for a month?
  For many Nigerians today, the answer is no.
  That single reality tells us more about the nation’s health than many hospital statistics ever could.When people cannot afford nutritious food, delay seeking medical care because of cost, or live with the daily stress of wondering how to make ends meet, wellness becomes about far more than eating right or exercising regularly. It becomes a reflection of t
  
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• SERAP sues NNPCL over ‘Failure to Account for ₦211 trillion in Oil Money’

  26-07-2026 09:15 via vanguardngr.com
  
  The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a lawsuit against the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPCL) over its “failure to explain and account for ₦211 trillion in oil money recorded in its 2023 audited financial statements as ‘Sundry Receivables’ and ‘Accrued Expenses.’”NNPCL reportedly recorded over ₦211 trillion (₦211,015,245,000,000) in its 2023 audited financial statements as ‘Sundry Receivables&
  
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• Buni mourns prominent Yobe figures, calls for prayers

  26-07-2026 09:10 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Ndahi Marama, DamaturuYobe State Governor, Hon. Mai Mala Buni, has expressed deep sorrow over the recent deaths of several prominent sons and daughters of the state, describing the losses as a difficult moment for Yobe and urging residents to pray for the deceased and support their bereaved families.In a statement issued on Sunday in Damaturu by the Director-General, Press and Media Affairs to the Governor, Mamman Mohammed, Buni said the state had suffered the loss of several distinguished p
  
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• Zelensky says Russia seeks 30,000 extra N.Korea troops for Ukraine war

  26-07-2026 09:06 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky has said that Russia has sought an extra 30,000 troops and missile launchers from North Korea to fight his country.Preparations for the extra troops are being made in Russia’s Voronezh region near the frontier with Ukraine, Zelensky said in a social media post late Saturday.North Korea sent thousands of troops to help Russia fight off a Ukrainian counter-offensive in the Kursk region in 2024. It has also provided arms to help Russia’s inv
  
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• Joshua survives knockdowns, stops Prenga

  26-07-2026 08:50 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Two-time heavyweight world champion Anthony Joshua survived two early knockdowns on the way to a second-round knockout of Kristian Prenga on Sunday, his triumphant ring return paving the way for a blockbuster all-British bout with Tyson Fury.The fight at the Jeddah Superdome was Joshua’s first since he was involved in a car crash in Nigeria in December that killed two of his close friends, Sina Ghami and Latif Ayodele.The 36-year-old choked up when asked in the ring about his friends and
  
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• Tuggar Campaign Organisation denies defections, condemns alleged misinformation

  26-07-2026 08:38 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Christopher Ameh, BauchiThe Tuggar Campaign Organisation has dismissed claims that supporters of the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, have defected to another governorship aspirant, describing the reports as false and misleading.In a statement issued on Saturday, the organisation said the claims, made during a recent press conference by supporters of another aspirant, were intended to create a false impression of shifting political support within the All Progress
  
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• Confusion, protests trail allocation of shops at newly commissioned Modibbo Adama Ultra-Modern Market

  26-07-2026 08:34 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Umar Yusuf, YolaThe Adamawa State Government has blamed leaders of traders’ unions for the confusion and protests that have trailed the allocation of shops at the newly commissioned Modibbo Adama Ultra-Modern Market in Yola.The government alleged that irregularities and other sharp practices occurred during the compilation of the list of beneficiaries who owned shops before the market was demolished and reconstructed.The Commissioner for Commerce and Industry, Chief Joab Sahma, told jo
  
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• Flooding: Nasarawa desilts drainages, arrests 126 sanitation defaulters

  26-07-2026 08:30 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Edwin Philip, LafiaThe Nasarawa State Government has intensified environmental sanitation monitoring across the state as the peak of the rainy season sets in, in a bid to prevent flooding.The government also disclosed that no fewer than 126 people were arrested during the July monthly environmental sanitation exercise for violating the state’s sanitation laws.The Commissioner for Environment and Natural Resources, Dr. Margaret Elayo, disclosed this while briefing journalists on Saturda
  
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• ‘I’ve never endorsed Peter Obi or any politician’

  26-07-2026 08:25 via vanguardngr.com
  
  …Falz sets the record straightBy Tony-Okafor FavourRapper and actor Folarin Falana, popularly known as Falz, has debunked claims that he endorsed Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi or any other politician during the 2023 general elections.Speaking on ARISE News Prime Time during the week, the award-winning artiste clarified that while he was vocal about civic participation, he never publicly backed any candidate or party.“Just a point of correction: I’ve never, in
  
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• Troops rescue five family members as search intensifies for abducted Zamfara LG chairman

  26-07-2026 08:20 via vanguardngr.com
  
  ….Two Policemen, Vigilante, Civilian KilledBy Kingsley OmonobiTroops of Operation Fansan Yamma have launched a coordinated search-and-rescue operation to secure the release of the Executive Chairman of Bungudu Local Government Area of Zamfara State, Hon. Nura Umar Abdullahi, who was abducted by suspected terrorists.In a statement issued on Saturday, the Joint Task Force (North West) said the attackers stormed the chairman’s residence in the early hours of July 25, 2026, overpowerin
  
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• ENUGU AIR: How crew’s skill, rain averted major incident – CEO

  26-07-2026 08:17 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Dickson OmobolaThe management of Enugu State-owned carrier, Enugu Air, has said the professionalism of its flight crew and favourable weather conditions contributed to the safe outcome of the airline’s recent runway excursion.An Enugu Air Flight 4264, with registration number 5N-ENR, from Lagos to Benin, the Edo State capital, suffered a runway excursion on Thursday. All 63 passengers and five crew members on board were safely evacuated.Chief Executive Officer and Accountable Manager o
  
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• US holds fire against Iran as reports emerge of stockpile concerns

  26-07-2026 08:16 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Iran passed another night without US airstrikes on Sunday, as Washington paused a war nearing its fifth month and reports emerged that concerns over dwindling munitions were restraining plans for further escalation.The lull has revived hopes of a return to negotiations after nearly two weeks of consecutive nightly US bombardments, although US media reported the pause could also reflect pressure on stockpiles of Patriot interceptors and other defensive weapons.Fighting over the strategic Strait
  
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• Osun Election: AYIWOLA APC youths hold vote sensitization rally for Oyebamiji

  26-07-2026 08:12 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Shina Abubakar OsogboYouths from the three local government areas of Iwo Federal Constituency on Saturday staged a vote sensitization in support of the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in Osun State, Mr Bola Oyebamiji (AMBO), declaring their commitment to delivering the constituency for the party during the August 15 governorship election.The rally, which attracted thousands of the APC Youth in the onstituency, drew participants from Iwo, Ayedire and Olaoluwa local gove
  
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