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• FUGUS VC commends Lawal over ongoing campus projects

  31-07-2026 01:53 via vanguardngr.com
  
  The Vice Chancellor of the Federal University Gusau, Professor Tukur Adamu, has commended the Zamfara State Government for its sustained infrastructural interventions in the university.Professor Adamu made the commendation when he led members of the university management on an inspection tour of ongoing construction projects on campus.The projects inspected include the construction of a one-storey Staff Office Complex and a one-storey block comprising eight classrooms, both being executed by th
  
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• Five dead in new Russia, Ukraine strikes

  09-08-2026 11:10 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Russian strikes killed two people and wounded dozens across Ukraine overnight Saturday and Sunday, while a Ukrainian drone attack killed three people in Russia’s Belgorod region.More than four years after the start of Russia’s large-scale offensive against Ukraine, the two warring countries are ramping up long-range strikes, causing a growing number of civilian casualties.Russia is relying on “ballistic terror,” Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on social media
  
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• WAFCON 2026: Morocco to face winner of Super Falcons’ clash with Cameroon

  09-08-2026 10:47 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Morocco will face either Nigeria or Cameroon in the semi-finals of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) after securing a 2-1 victory over South Africa on Saturday night.The Atlas Lionesses advanced to the last four after overcoming the reigning African champions in a closely contested quarter-final.Sakina Ouzraoui opened the scoring for the hosts before Hanan Ait El Haj extended Morocco’s advantage from the penalty spot.South Africa, known as Banyana Banyana, pulled one b
  
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• Osun election: APC candidate eyes creative, sports industries to empower youths

  09-08-2026 10:47 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Shina Abubakar OsogboThe Osun State gubernatorial candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Mr. Bola Oyebamiji, AMBO, has assured that youths will be the fulcrum of his administration’s decision-making if elected governor.He added that his leverage the numerous opportunities available in the creative and sports industry to drive youth development and enhance inclusion in governance.Oyebamiji gave the assurance during the Osun Youths Interactive Session held at Adolak Event Cent
  
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• Nasarawa Govt to collaborate with Colombia on counterterrorism

  09-08-2026 10:41 via vanguardngr.com
  
  The Nasarawa State Government says it is strengthening ties with the Colombian Government on peacebuilding to help prevent violent extremism in the state.Gov. Abdullahi Sule stated this while hosting a Colombian delegation and officials of the National Counter Terrorism Centre (NCTC) at the Government House in Lafia, the state capital.The visit was part of a field mission aimed at sharing experience in reintegration, reconciliation and the inclusion of women in peacebuilding efforts across the
  
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• 2 African countries qualify for 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup

  09-08-2026 10:41 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Algeria and Morocco have become the first African nations to qualify for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Brazil after both secured victories in their Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) quarter-finals.Algeria booked their place at the global tournament for the first time after coming from behind to beat Côte d’Ivoire 2-1, while Morocco defeated defending champions South Africa by the same scoreline.The two North African sides secured automatic qualification by reac
  
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• Iran issues demands for reopening of Hormuz

  09-08-2026 10:38 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Iran set preconditions on Saturday for a reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, including compensation for war damages, complicating a potential deal to open the waterway essential to the world economy.Tehran has imposed an effective blockade of the strait since the United States and Israel struck Iran in late February, and wants to charge tolls for passage, attacking ships it accuses of attempting to circumvent its preferred route.Continued attacks in the strait, which was free to transit before th
  
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• JAMB Registrar clears 5,000 complaints in five days, takes SERVICOM reforms to candidates

  09-08-2026 10:21 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Joseph Erunke, AbujaThe Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has said its new Registrar, Prof. Segun Aina, personally intervened in the resolution of more than 5,000 pending complaints within five days.The development followed Aina’s decision to relocate his office to the Board’s Service Compact with All Nigerians (SERVICOM) Unit, where he reviewed complaints from candidates and other clients of the examination body.The Board’s Acting Director of Public Affairs a
  
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• Peter Obi advocates leadership measured by impact on lives

  09-08-2026 10:14 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Vincent UjumaduThe presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) in the 2027 election, Mr Peter Obi, has advocated leadership that is measured by its visible impact on the lives of citizens.Obi, who was the special guest of honour at an empowerment programme organised by the member representing Awka North and South Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Prof. Lilian Orogbu, commended the lawmaker for what he described as purposeful and people-oriented represe
  
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• Defence Minister unveils ‘New Face of Alaba’, hails market’s growth

  09-08-2026 10:12 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Kingsley OmonobiThe Minister of Defence, Gen. Christopher Gwabin Musa (retd.), has commended the transformation of Alaba International Market, describing it as an example of Nigerian enterprise, innovation and economic resilience.Musa spoke at the gala and award night marking the unveiling of the “New Face of Alaba” in Ikoyi, Lagos, where he acknowledged the market’s development as a major centre for electronics and technology.The minister said the newly commissioned commer
  
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• Army rescues 33 kidnapped passengers in Zamfara

  09-08-2026 10:06 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Kingsley OmonobiTroops of the 1 Brigade, Nigerian Army, Forward Operating Base (FOB) Tsafe, have rescued 33 passengers abducted by terrorists while travelling through Magazu Village in Tsafe Local Government Area of Zamfara State.The Nigerian Army said the rescue operation was conducted at about 8:15 a.m. on August 8, 2026, following credible intelligence on the abduction.According to the Army, the troops swiftly mobilised to the area and made contact with the terrorists, who were moving the
  
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• Nigeria backs Shagari for NAM Youth leadership

  09-08-2026 09:56 via vanguardngr.com
  
  ABUJA — The Federal Government has thrown its weight behind the candidacy of Muhammad Bello Bala Shagari for leadership of the Non-Aligned Movement Youth Organization (NAMYO).The endorsement was conveyed by the Federal Ministry of Youth Development, which described Shagari, the National Representative of NAMYO Nigeria and Vice Chair for the Africa Region, as a distinguished youth leader with an impressive record of service, youth development and international diplomacy.The Ministry said S
  
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• Messi absent after father’s death as Miami lose in Leagues Cup

  09-08-2026 09:23 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Lionel Messi was absent following the death of his father as Inter Miami lost 2-1 to visiting Monterrey on Saturday in a Leagues Cup match.Teams observed a minute of silence before the match for Jorge Messi, who died at age 68 in Argentina, where the Inter Miami captain Lionel Messi arrived on Saturday night.“Our hearts are with our captain, Leo, and the entire Messi family,” Inter Miami said in a statement.Argentine midfielder Rodrigo De Paul scored in the 32nd minute to give Miami
  
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• Tinubu’s reforms fuel Nasarawa’s N90bn infrastructure boom – Gov Sule

  09-08-2026 08:33 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Gov. Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State says increased revenue from President Bola Tinubu’s reforms has enabled his administration to execute N90 billion worth of infrastructure projects without borrowing from banks.Sule disclosed this at the Government House, Lafia, when he received the Renewed Hope Ambassadors Presidential Media Team, led by Mr Bayo Onanuga, the President’s Special Adviser on Media and Strategy.The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the team arrived in Lafia,
  
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• Attack on Catholic Bishops is attack on entire Church, PFN fumes

  09-08-2026 07:45 via vanguardngr.com
  
  •Vows to break bus preaching lawBy Olayinka LatonaThe National President of the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria, PFN, Bishop Wale Oke, has thrown the full weight of the Pentecostal body behind the Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria, declaring that any attack on the Catholic bishops is an attack on the entire Body of Christ.Speaking during an interview monitored by Sunday Vanguard, Bishop Oke endorsed the remarks made by John Onaiyekan during the recent visit of the Catholic
  
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• Six months in captivity: Woro freed victims recount ordeal 

  09-08-2026 07:42 via vanguardngr.com
  
  •Young women married off•Some male captives joined terrorists’ camp•OFFICIAL: Survivors tested positive to acute malaria fever, malnutritionBy Demola AkinyemiSix months after they were abducted by terrorists, survivors of the Woro community attack in Kaiama Local Government Area of Kwara State have recounted the harrowing experiences they endured in captivity, including the deaths of 13 children, forced marriages involving some young women and severe hunger and deprivation.
  
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• OSUN VIOLENCE: We’re the victims, Adeleke is playing victim to curry sympathy – Oyebamiji

  09-08-2026 07:37 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Adetutu OyebanjoGovernorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Osun State, Biodun Oyebamiji, has accused Governor Ademola Adeleke of playing the victim to curry sympathy ahead of Saturday’s governorship poll.Adeleke has repeatedly accused the APC of attacking his administration and members of his party, Accord Party, to instill fear ahead of the election.Meanwhile, Oyebamiji denied the accusation, saying he and other members of the APC were the true victims of po
  
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• Nigeria may lose out on fresh $1.4bn US health aid over Christians persecution 

  09-08-2026 07:37 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Nkiruka Nnorom Nigeria may be excluded from a new $1.4 billion U.S health and humanitarian assistance package announced earlier this week if the Federal Government fails to take measurable actions to address violence against Christians, according to terms contained in a bilateral Memorandum of Understanding signed by both countries.The MOU, signed on December 20, 2025 between the U.S Department of State and the Nigerian government under the America First Global Health Strategy, AFG
  
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• Another Lagos bridge badly vandalised as Sanwo-Olu allays safety concerns

  09-08-2026 07:37 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Olasunkanmi AkoniLAGOS — Another bridge in Lagos has allegedly been vandalised, with a section of the concrete protection of an overhead bridge around Mile 12 reportedly excavated to expose reinforced iron rods, raising fresh concerns over the safety of critical public infrastructure in the state.The development came barely after residents raised the alarm over the alleged vandalisation of the Alakija-Festac Link Bridge, where suspected scavengers were accused of breaking the
  
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• Six days to Osun election: 18 ‘killed’ as fears of more violence mount

  09-08-2026 06:46 via vanguardngr.com
  
  •Osogbo, Ede, Ife, Oriade, Ijebu-Ijesha, Ilobu, Ikire emerge as flashpoints•Deployment of 15,000 policemen divides stakeholdersBy Shina AbubakarFresh fears of further violence have gripped Osun State ahead of the August 15 governorship election, with the two major opposition parties, the All Progressives Congress, APC, and Accord Party, claiming to have lost a combined 18 members in the build-up to the poll..The development has heightened concerns over the safety of voters, political
  
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• Ibadan meeting: Atiku, Obi, Kwankwaso still have opportunity for grand alliance — Ologbondiyan

  09-08-2026 06:29 via vanguardngr.com
  
  •2027: ‘Hungry Nigerians, not the opposition, will give Tinubu sleepless nights’By Luminous Jannamike, AbujaFew opposition figures have witnessed Nigeria’s political twists and realignments from as close a vantage point as Kola Ologbondiyan. A former National Publicity Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), he now serves as Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Senator David Mark, plac
  
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• Insecurity: Scores of schools in 40 LGAs shut down

  09-08-2026 06:13 via vanguardngr.com
  
  •Three states worst hit as non-state actors disrupt learning
  •Experts warn closures worsening out-of-school crisis, child labour, early marriage, radicalizationBy Nnamdi Ojiego, Musa Ubandawaki, Umar Yusuf, Ibrahim Hassan-Wuyo, Peter Duru, Ndahi Marama, Golok Nanmwa, Haruna Aliyu, Yauziyya Lawal & Maryam UsmanAt least 65 secondary and primary schools have been shut or rendered non-functional by insecurity across northern Nigeria, findings by Sunday Vanguard hav
  
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• Video: Olu of Warri rides electric scooter to inspect 5th coronation anniversary preparations

  09-08-2026 05:57 via vanguardngr.com
  
  As preparations for his fifth coronation anniversary gather momentum, the Olu of Warri, Ogiame Atuwatse III, took to the streets of Okere in Warri, Delta State, riding an electric scooter to conduct an on-the-spot assessment of the arrangements.The revered monarch incorporated the inspection into his morning fitness routine, gliding through the community accompanied by members of his security detail. Residents and onlookers who spotted the royal father erupted in jubilation, cheering and hailin
  
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• Tinubu has turned economy around, deserves second term — Okotie-Eboh

  09-08-2026 02:43 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Matilda Ikediobi Former Regent of Warri Kingdom and son of Nigeria’s first Finance Minister, the late Chief Festus Okotie-Eboh, Prince Emmanuel Okotie-Eboh,has said that given the performance of President Bola Tinubu in the last four years, he deserves to be re-elected.Okotie-Eboh said if Tinubu is re-elected in the 2027 elections, the reforms he has introduced over the last four years would mature and become more beneficial to Nigerians.According to him, who said this i
  
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• LAAC 2026: Stakeholders move to balance aviation revenue, industry growth

  09-08-2026 02:13 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Dickson OmobolaStakeholders in the country’s aviation industry are set to deliberate on how to balance Federal Government’s revenue demands with the need to stimulate sustainable growth in the air transport sector.The discussion comes amid concerns that government’s increasing focus on revenue generation from the aviation industry could undermine the growth and competitiveness of the sector.Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr Festus Keyamo; Chairman of Bi-Cou
  
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• Whose time is it? By Patrick Omorodion

  09-08-2026 02:06 via vanguardngr.com
  
  There is a saying in our local parlance that ‘if one man own no spoil, another man own no go better’.? This means that “One man’s loss is another man’s gain.”In 2015, then president of FIFA, Joseph Sepp Blatter was in his fifth term as president of football’s world body when he ran into hot waters of financial scandals.He was investigated for a controversial 2-million Swiss franc payment made to then UEFA president Michel Platini.Both of them were tried
  
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• Can NDC Resolve Growing Concerns in Abia State Before 2027?

  09-08-2026 01:53 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Phillip OgbonnaAs Nigeria gradually moves toward the 2027 general elections, political parties are expected to strengthen their internal structures, inspire confidence among their members, and present themselves as credible alternatives to the electorate. In Abia State, however, concerns are beginning to emerge within the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), prompting important discussions about fairness, inclusiveness, internal democracy, and the party’s electoral strategy.Across v
  
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• Interior Minister’s achievements have projected youths positively

  09-08-2026 01:46 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Saka Ola Ahmed The Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi  Tunji-Ojo, achievements in his ministry in the last three years have created a positive image for youths in the country   and have shown that, when given responsibility , they can excel.   The unprecedented positive performance   so far in the Ministry of Interior by the Minister has given everyone hope that the youths can successfully lead and rule the country.  It is the belief of m
  
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• Chinda most suitable for Rivers Brick House

  09-08-2026 01:44 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Caleb EkesunnieRt. Hon. Kingsley Ogundu Chinda current member of the House of Representatives, representing Obio/ Akpor Federal Constituency, Rivers State has been in the news lately for good reasons. He   emerged a few months ago as the Rivers State gubernatorial candidate of All Progressives Congress (APC) for the 2027 general elections . He is the immediate past Minority Leader of the current 10th House of Representatives.He has used his over a
  
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• GLO@23: The Bull still reigns supreme

  09-08-2026 01:35 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Bodex HungboIn a corporate world where corporate giants regularly swap boardrooms like trading cards and sell off equity at the first sign of volatility, one legendary tycoon continues to prove that absolute control is the ultimate power move. That man is Otunba Mike Adenuga Jr., the visionary billionaire whose dense belief in indigenous enterprise gave birth to Globacom, the telecom powerhouse affectionately known across the continent as Glo.As Globacom marks a monumental 23-year miles
  
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