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• How did Sheriff happen to Delta?

  19-07-2026 01:49 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Ejiro IdamaDelta people are resilient. We will manage flood, manage NEPA, abi BEDC sef, manage fuel price, and still find time to manage politics. But every once in a while, a question escapes from the beer parlour, the keke, the WhatsApp group: “How did Sheriff happen to Delta State?”It’s not an insult. It’s not praise. It’s that particular Nigerian question we ask when history takes a left turn and we are all in the bus.  This is not a witch-hun
  
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• Sanwo-Olu, Amuka lead dignitaries as Egube receives Urhobo, Isoko honour in Lagos

  19-07-2026 15:36 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Olasunkanmi AkoniLagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has said excellence, competence and integrity remain the guiding principles for appointments into the state’s public service.The governor stated this while joining Urhobo and Isoko leaders to honour his Deputy Chief of Staff, Engr. Samuel Egube, for his contributions to public service and the development of Lagos State.Sanwo-Olu, alongside the Chairman and Publisher of Vanguard Media, Uncle Sam Amuka, led other dignitaries to t
  
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• Gov Otu rewards seven outstanding corps members with automatic employment

  19-07-2026 15:34 via vanguardngr.com
  
  …Says Cross River’s future is secure with young achieversBy Ike UchechukwuCALABAR — Cross River State Governor, Senator Bassey Otu, has offered automatic employment to seven outstanding National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members from the state in recognition of their exceptional performance during the 2025 service year.The beneficiaries were among corps members recently honoured by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu with the Presidential Honours Award at the Presidential Villa, Abu
  
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• Edo NDC faces internal crisis as Agboneyinma’s supporters threaten to quit over primary dispute

  19-07-2026 15:32 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Johnbosco AgbakwuruABUJA — A crisis may be brewing within the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in Edo State as supporters of former House of Representatives member, Ehiozuwa Johnson Agboneyinma, have threatened to leave the party if he is not declared the winner of the Edo South Senatorial District primary.The supporters alleged that some influential figures within the party were making moves to alter the outcome of the primary election, which they claimed Agboneyinma won.Speaking on
  
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• Nigeria set for oil windfall as Brent surges above $88 on US-Iran conflict

  19-07-2026 15:30 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Udeme AkpanNigeria is poised to benefit from the latest rally in the global oil market after Brent crude, the country’s major pricing benchmark, climbed to $88.10 per barrel, raising prospects for stronger crude oil earnings, improved foreign exchange inflows and better fiscal performance.
  The surge came as geopolitical tensions surrounding the United States-Iran conflict continued to unsettle global energy markets, prompting investors to factor in possible supply disruptions from the
  
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• No smuggling gang blocked Idiroko-Sango Ota Road  -  Customs

  19-07-2026 15:28 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Godwin OritseThe Ogun I Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has dismissed reports alleging that smugglers barricaded the Idiroko–Sango Ota road in Ogun State, describing the claims as false and a misrepresentation of an unfortunate traffic incident.According to information made available to our correspondent, the traffic gridlock was caused by an accident involving a commercial trailer which broke down after falling into a badly failed section of the Atan Road, leading to
  
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• Interfaith Council seeks transparent probe into death of nurse Mary Habila

  19-07-2026 15:25 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Christopher Ameh, BauchiThe Interfaith Youth Council of Nigeria (IYCN) has called for an independent and transparent investigation into the death of nurse Mary Habila, urging the public to avoid speculation while inquiries are ongoing.Speaking at a press conference in Bauchi, the council cautioned against premature conclusions and inflammatory comments that could undermine the integrity of the investigation.In a statement signed by its leader, Comrade Moses S. Moses, the IYCN called for a th
  
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• Faulty truck triggers massive gridlock on Lagos Ago road

  19-07-2026 15:22 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Commuters and motorists were stranded for hours on Sunday following a severe traffic gridlock caused by a broken-down truck at the SIFAX Terminal Bus Stop along Ago Road in Lagos.The truck reportedly developed a fault after hitting deep potholes at the bus stop, obstructing traffic and leaving hundreds of vehicles trapped in a long queue.As of 2:15 p.m., when this report was filed, the congestion showed no signs of easing, with frustrated commuters and motorists lamenting the prolonged delay.Th
  
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• NDLEA busts transnational drug syndicate, seizes 1.63m tramadol pills bound for Kano

  19-07-2026 15:12 via vanguardngr.com
  
  …Businesswoman, Chadian woman, couple, others arrested in nationwide operationsBy Kingsley OmonobiThe National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has dismantled a transnational drug trafficking syndicate operating along the Togo–Benin Republic–Nigeria corridor, intercepting 1.63 million pills of tramadol concealed in two trailers heading from Lagos to Kano.The agency said the intelligence-led operation uncovered 1,630,000 pills of tramadol (250mg) hidden in specially fabrica
  
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• Meet John Adesoye, Nigerian man who graduated as nurse in UK at 64

  19-07-2026 15:04 via vanguardngr.com
  
  A Nigerian-born man, John Adesoye, has graduated as a registered nurse in the United Kingdom at the age of 64, proving that it is never too late to pursue a new career or earn a degree.Adesoye, a father of five, grew up in Nigeria and previously worked as an electronics technician in Greece before relocating to the UK in 2013.He began his healthcare career in 2014 as a healthcare assistant at Southmead Hospital in Bristol, where he has now secured a position as a registered nurse.Adesoye studie
  
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• Why we picked woman as my running mate – LP presidential candidate, Okereke

  19-07-2026 15:00 via vanguardngr.com
  
  The Labour Party (LP) Presidential Candidate, Dr Chibuzor Okereke, says the choice of Hajia Bintu Konto as his running mate in the 2027 presidential election was based on merit, competence and the need to ensure an inclusive government.Okereke stated this while featuring on the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Personality Interview Series on Sunday in Abuja.He described Labour Party as the only party with a female national chairman, female vice-presidential candidate, female legal adviser and femal
  
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• Police arrest 112 suspects, rescue kidnap Victims, recover arms in nationwide crackdown

  19-07-2026 14:49 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Kingsley OmonobiThe Nigeria Police Force has recorded major operational breakthroughs across 13 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), arresting 112 suspects, rescuing kidnapped victims, recovering firearms and ammunition, and disrupting criminal activities in coordinated nationwide operations.The operations targeted cultism, armed robbery, kidnapping, homicide, banditry, sexual offences and drug-related crimes, leading to the recovery of a stolen vehicle, illicit substances and the
  
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• Who is Oyinkansola Badejo-Okusanya? Nigeria’s new NBA president-elect

  19-07-2026 14:37 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) Oyinkansola Badejo-Okusanya has etched her name into Nigeria’s legal history after emerging as the 33rd President-elect of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA). Her victory also makes her only the second woman to lead the association since its establishment 66 years ago, following the tenure of Priscilla Kuye, who served between 1991 and 1992.Badejo-Okusanya secured 12,317 votes, representing 47.18 per cent of the 26,106 ballots cast in the NBA’s elect
  
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• Asari Dokubo urges respect for judgment, as court ends 100-year dispute between Rivers communities

  19-07-2026 14:22 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Daniel AbiaPort Harcourt — A Rivers State High Court sitting in Port Harcourt has brought a century-old land ownership dispute between Usokun and Obuama communities in Degema Local Government Area to a close, dismissing a suit filed by Usokun Community over the disputed Obupiri land.Justice David Gbasam, who presided over the matter, struck out Suit No. DHC/76/CS/2020, filed by Usokun Community on May 6, 2020, on the grounds of res judicata, ruling that the issue had already been concl
  
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• Badejo-Okusanya seeks unity after emerging NBA President-elect

  19-07-2026 14:18 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Oyinkansola Badejo-Okusanya, has pledged to lead an inclusive Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) following her emergence as the association’s President-elect.Chairman of the NBA Electoral Committee, Chief Aham Ejelam, SAN, announced Badejo-Okusanya as the winner of the presidential election. She subsequently released a statement expressing gratitude to members for entrusting her with the leadership of the association.Describing her victory as a collective achieveme
  
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• Shettima arrives in lungi, Sierra Leone for ECOWAS mid-year summit 2026

  19-07-2026 14:14 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Vice President Kashim Shettima, on Sunday arrived in Lungi, Sierra Leone to participate in the 69th Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)  Heads of State and Government Summit.On arrival at the Sierra Leone International Airport, Lungi, Shettima was received by the Vice President of Sierra Leone, Dr Mohamed Jalloh, Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Amb. Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, and Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Amb. Sola Enikanolaiye.Also on ground to welcom
  
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• Thugs attack opposition party secretariats in Imo, destroy billboards

  19-07-2026 14:11 via vanguardngr.com
  
  APC says incident appears stage-managedBy Emmanuel IheakaOWERRI — Unidentified hoodlums reportedly attacked the Imo State secretariats of the Young Progressives Party (YPP) and the neighbouring All People’s Party (APP) in the early hours of Sunday, destroying billboards and allegedly attempting to gain access to the premises.The incident occurred at the parties’ secretariats located along Okigwe Road in Owerri at about 3:00 a.m., according to sources.It was gathered that the a
  
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• Omo-Agege hails Obi at 65, Pledges senate partnership for new Nigeria

  19-07-2026 14:09 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Delta Central NDC Senatorial Candidate Says Victory in 2027 “Not Only Possible — It Is Inevitable”Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, CFR, KSJI, Deputy President of the 9th Senate and the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) Senatorial Candidate for Delta Central, has felicitated with the party’s presidential flagbearer, His Excellency Peter Gregory Obi, CON, on the occasion of his 65th birthday, describing him as a symbol of hope for a generation of Nigerians determined to see their c
  
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• Onoh pays glowing tribute to Peter Obi on 65th birthday

  19-07-2026 14:07 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Dennis AgboFormer Southeast spokesman for President Bola Tinubu, Josef Onoh, has paid a heartfelt tribute to the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate, Mr. Peter Obi, as he marks his 65th birthday.In a goodwill message issued on Sunday, Onoh said he was celebrating Obi on behalf of himself, his family, and the Forum of Former Members of the Enugu State House of Assembly. He described the former governor as “a true brother, statesman, and captain of industry,” w
  
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• Oil Resumption: NSA’s dialogue initiative best opportunity for Ogoni, says MOSOP

  19-07-2026 14:02 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Daniel AbiaPort Harcourt — The Movement for the Survival of the Ogoni People (MOSOP) has urged Ogoni people to support the ongoing dialogue process coordinated by the Office of the National Security Adviser (NSA), describing it as the best opportunity to achieve a lasting resolution to the long-standing Ogoni crisis.Speaking in Bori, the traditional headquarters of the Ogoni people, on Saturday, MOSOP President, Fegalo Nsuke, said that after 33 years of resistance to oil exploration in
  
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• 10 African countries with the longest road networks in 2026

  19-07-2026 13:57 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Road infrastructure remains one of the most important drivers of economic growth, trade and regional integration across African countries.Countries with extensive road networks are better positioned to connect cities, ports, farms and industrial centres, making it easier to move people and goods.While having a long road network does not necessarily mean the roads are of high quality, it reflects the scale of a country’s transport infrastructure and its efforts to improve connectivity.Here
  
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• ‘I tried doing better than her ex, but she went back to him’ — Tunmise on breakup with Ivana

  19-07-2026 13:53 via vanguardngr.com
  
  TikTok influencer Tunmise has accused his former girlfriend, Ivana, of travelling to Calabar to reunite with her ex-boyfriend despite what he claimed were significant efforts and financial sacrifices to save their relationship.Tunmise made the allegations in a video in which he gave his account of the circumstances surrounding the breakdown of their relationship.The response comes after Ivana accused him of infidelity, verbal abuse and domestic violence. Tunmise denied the allegations, insistin
  
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• Mary Habila: Kaduna Senator mourns, demands thorough probe, calls for calm

  19-07-2026 13:50 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Ibrahim Hassan-WuyoSenator representing Kaduna South Senatorial District, Sunday Marshall Katung, has expressed deep sorrow over the death of Miss Mary Habila, describing the incident as a heartbreaking tragedy and calling for a thorough, impartial and transparent investigation into the circumstances surrounding her death.In a statement on Sunday, Katung said the tragic loss had plunged the family, friends and the entire Kaduna South community into mourning, while extending his condolences t
  
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• Tinubu instrumental to Kaduna infrastructure projects – Uba Sani

  19-07-2026 13:42 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Gov. Uba Sani of Kaduna State says President Bola Tinubu has played a significant role in the execution of road projects and infrastructure development across the state.Sani made the remark on Saturday while flagging off 11 road projects in Zaria and Sabon Gari Local Government Areas.He said Tinubu also facilitated major Federal Government projects in Kaduna, including the proposed Kaduna Light Rail project.The governor said Kaduna and Lagos states were the only beneficiaries of the light rail
  
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• Charly Boy celebrates Peter Obi at 65

  19-07-2026 12:50 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Maverick entertainer and activist Charles Oputa, aka CharlyBoy, has sent glowing congratulatory messages to the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Party(NDC),Peter Obi,as he marks his 65th birthday on Sunday.In a series of posts on his X page(formerly Twitter),the ‘Areafad’ sent heartfelt prayers and best wishes to Obi.The posts read: “As you add another year, may your strength increase.“May your courage multiply.And may your love for this country survive a
  
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• Andrew Tate arrested in Miami over UK rape, trafficking charges

  19-07-2026 12:49 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Radical social media influencer Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan were arrested Saturday in Miami, the US Marshals Service told AFP, as Britain seeks their extradition to face new charges of rape, sex trafficking and assault.Marshals confirmed the arrest of 39-year-old Andrew Tate, a self-professed misogynist, and his younger brother, but said that because the arrest warrant was sealed, “we are not able to disclose the charges.”US news outlet TMZ posted video of law enforcement of
  
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• 34 years later, NBA repeats history, elects Badejo-Okusanya as 33rd President

  19-07-2026 12:30 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Ikechukwu NnochiriDespite internal wranglings and an initial technical glitch, the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), on Sunday, announced the successful completion of its 2026 national officers’ election.The Chairman of the Electoral Committee of the NBA, Chief Aham Ejelam, SAN, announced Mrs. Oyinkansola Badejo-Okusanya, SAN, as the winner of the presidential seat.Announcing the results of the election on Sunday, Ejelam, SAN, declared that Mrs. Badejo-Okusanya, SAN, polled a total of 12
  
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• Troops foil mass abduction attempt at FGGC Monguno

  19-07-2026 12:16 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Ndahi Marama, MaiduguriTroops of Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), in collaboration with personnel of the Nigeria Police Mobile Force (MOPOL), successfully foiled an attempted mass abduction by ISWAP terrorists at the Federal Government Girls College (FGGC), Monguno, at about 0130 hours (1:30 a.m.) on 19 July 2026.The FGGC facility is currently being utilized by the Borno State Government as temporary hostel accommodation for students of the Federal Polytechnic, Monguno town.This was disclosed by
  
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• At least 50 Malian soldiers killed in rebel-jihadist attack

  19-07-2026 11:59 via vanguardngr.com
  
  At least 50 Malian soldiers were killed in an attack by Tuareg separatists and jihadists as they left the strategic northern town of Anefis, officials said on Sunday.The attack on the army convoy leaving Anefis occurred on Saturday, following weeks of fighting with both sides attempting to take control.In early July, fighters from the Tuareg separatist FLA and the Al-Qaeda-affiliated Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims (JNIM) briefly captured the town and encircled a military base u
  
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• Messi leads Argentina against Spain in blockbuster World Cup final

  19-07-2026 11:46 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Lionel Messi’s battle-hardened Argentina take on silky Spain in the World Cup final on Sunday as the first 48-team tournament in history reaches a climax in New Jersey.The South Americans are striving to become the first team since Brazil in 1962 to win back-to-back World Cups, while Spain are eyeing a second title after their maiden victory in 2010.Sunday’s showpiece is likely to be the final World Cup appearance for Messi, widely considered the greatest player of all tim
  
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