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• Iran steps up attacks in return to war with US

  21-07-2026 13:13 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Iran stepped up its attacks in the Middle East on Tuesday, two weeks after its war with the United States resumed, with sirens sounding in Bahrain and Jordan announcing it had intercepted two waves of missiles and drones.Iran’s Yemeni allies, the Houthis, declared they would blockade Saudi Arabia’s ports, in what would throw the world’s energy markets into further chaos after the Islamic republic blockaded the crucial Strait of Hormuz.Iran’s Revolutionary Guards meanwhil
  
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• Reps step down bill seeking ban on unbranded, unfortified Edible Oils

  22-07-2026 18:23 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Gift Chapi Odekina, AbujaThe House of Representatives on Wednesday stepped down a bill seeking to prohibit the production, importation, distribution, sale and consumption of unbranded and unfortified edible oils after lawmakers expressed divergent views over its implications.The proposed legislation, sponsored by Rep. Chike Okafor, representing Ehime/Mbano/Ihitte Uboma/Obowo Federal Constituency of Imo State, was listed for second reading but was deferred following concerns raised by members
  
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• Police rescue four kidnapped victims in Nasarawa, launch manhunt for suspects

  22-07-2026 18:14 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Edwin Philip, LafiaThe Nasarawa State Police Command has rescued four kidnapped victims and launched a manhunt for suspected kidnappers following a tactical operation by operatives of the Andaha Division in Akwanga Local Government Area of the state.The command’s Public Relations Officer, Superintendent of Police Rahman Nansel, disclosed this in a statement issued in Lafia on Wednesday, saying the operation followed a distress call received on Tuesday, July 21, 2026, at about 9:40 p.m.
  
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• CAF president Motsepe rules out bid for South Africa presidency

  22-07-2026 18:02 via vanguardngr.com
  
  President of the Confederation of African Football, CAF, Patrice Motsepe on Wednesday ruled out a future in politics, dismissing speculation that he could one day run for the country’s presidency.The 64-year-old billionaire mining magnate has been repeatedly mentioned in the South African media as a potential successor to his brother-in-law, President Cyril Ramaphosa, whose second and final term ends in 2029.“South Africa does not need me to go into politics,” Motsepe told rep
  
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• Why I left my acting career and relocated abroad — Bukky Wright

  22-07-2026 17:59 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Veteran Nollywood actress Bukky Wright has revealed that she stepped away from acting and relocated abroad to prioritise raising her children, saying she has no regrets about the decision.The 59-year-old actress, who was a familiar face in Nigerian films before taking a lengthy break in the mid-2010s, made the revelation during an appearance on The Morayo Show.Wright returned to the screen in January 2025 with her role in Something About the Briggs, marking her comeback after years away from th
  
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• France records over 5,700 excess deaths in June heatwave

  22-07-2026 17:57 via vanguardngr.com
  
  France recorded 5,764 more deaths than usual during a record-breaking heatwave last month, health authorities said on Wednesday, describing the excess mortality among people aged 15 and older as “unprecedented”.It was the highest excess mortality rate during a heatwave in the country since a devastating episode of high temperatures in 2003 that killed around 15,000 people, they added.Three heatwaves have swept across France since May, the latest in increasingly frequent such extreme
  
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• MOUAU VC orders refund of NELFUND fees to eligible students

  22-07-2026 17:55 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Steve OkoThe Vice-Chancellor of Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike (MOUAU), Prof. Ursula Ngozi Akanwa, has directed the immediate refund of school fees paid by students who later benefited from the Federal Government’s Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) scheme.Prof. Akanwa gave the directive during the inauguration and swearing-in ceremony of the newly elected Students’ Union Government (SUG), where she disclosed that the university’s Bursar had been inst
  
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• Video: ‘My only regret’ – Nigerian woman in Canada opens up after trip back home

  22-07-2026 17:54 via vanguardngr.com
  
  A Nigerian woman identified as Bola who relocated to Canada while her husband and children remained in Nigeria has shared the one thing she regrets about her migration journey.The woman made the revelation in a TikTok video after returning to Canada from a visit to Nigeria, where she reunited with her family.Reflecting on her experience, Bola said she had spent a substantial amount of money during the trip and was left with little in her bank account for about two weeks after returning to Canad
  
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• UI appoints Prof Olapegba as 14th substantive VC

  22-07-2026 17:53 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Adeola BadruThe Governing Council of the University of Ibadan has appointed Professor Peter Olamakinde Olapegba as the institution’s 14th substantive Vice-Chancellor following a competitive selection process involving eight candidates.The appointment was announced on Wednesday by the Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Council, Chief Adebisi Akande, shortly after the council approved the recommendation of the Joint Council-Senate Selection Board.Announcing the appointment, Aka
  
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• Nigeria, Germany pledge stronger trade, energy, security cooperation

  22-07-2026 17:53 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Favour Ulebor, AbujaNigeria and Germany have reaffirmed their commitment to deepening bilateral relations, with both countries pledging stronger cooperation in trade, investment, energy, security, education and other strategic areas.The commitment was made on Wednesday in Abuja during a bilateral meeting between Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, and the German Federal Minister for Foreign Affairs, Johann Wadephul.Odumegwu-Ojukwu described Germany
  
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• Gunmen kill Rivers vigilante leader, three women in Omoku

  22-07-2026 17:50 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Davies IheamnachorPORT HARCOURT — Unidentified gunmen have killed the leader of a local vigilante group, alongside three women, in Omoku, headquarters of Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni Local Government Area of Rivers State.The incident, which occurred on Monday evening along Oba Road in Omoku, claimed the life of Ozomela Stephen Nwaocha, the Omoku Zonal Commander of the ONELGA Security Planning and Advisory Committee (OSPAC).Sources said the attack threw residents into panic, forcing many to flee f
  
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• LCCI seeks stronger regulatory oversight to curb exploitative pricing

  22-07-2026 17:46 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Yinka Kolawole
  The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has called for stronger regulatory oversight of Nigeria’s pricing environment, urging the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) and other relevant agencies to protect consumers and businesses from unfair market practices.
  Speaking on the state of the economy in Lagos, Wednesday, LCCI President, Engr. Leye Kupoluyi, said while the chamber does not advocate price controls, regulators should ensure t
  
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• Keyamo, Ganduje inspect upgraded Hajj Terminal, FAAN raises capacity

  22-07-2026 17:41 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Dickson OmobolaFederal Airports Authority of Nigeria, FAAN, has disclosed that the newly renovated Hajj Terminal at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, MMIA, Lagos, can process between 8,500 and 10,000 passengers during the Hajj season.Managing Director of FAAN, Mrs Olubunmi Kuku, said the terminal had become dilapidated over the years and no longer offered a pleasant experience for pilgrims.She spoke, Wednesday, during an inspection of the facility, where the Minister of Aviation an
  
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• Customs to begin 100% cargo scanning at Onne Port, eases emergency protocol

  22-07-2026 17:40 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Daniel Abia, Port HarcourtThe Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has announced plans to commence 100 per cent scanning of imported cargoes, including pharmaceutical products, at the Onne Port in Rivers State as part of efforts to tighten surveillance and prevent the entry of illicit goods into the country.The service said the measure was aimed at tracking dangerous consignments, especially those involving illegal importation of drugs and other prohibited items through the port.The National Public
  
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• 21 Ondo lawmakers push to oust speaker over alleged OSOPADEC misconduct

  22-07-2026 17:40 via vanguardngr.com
  
  -This is not about Aiyedatiwa – House spokespersonBy Dayo Johnson, AkureCrisis in the Ondo State House of Assembly deepened on Monday as 21 of the 26 members signed in support of the removal of Speaker, Rt. Hon. Olamide Oladiji.The spokesperson of the Assembly, Hon. Olatunji Fabiyi, said the move was an internal decision and had no link with the Executive.This follows allegations by Hon. Olawumi Fayemi-Obayelu, representing Ilaje Constituency II, that N44 million released by the Ondo Stat
  
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• Ejiofor hails NBA President-elect Badejo-Okunsanya, says victory marks beginning of greater task

  22-07-2026 17:36 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Nwabueze OkonkwoONITSHA — Human rights lawyer, Sir Ifeanyi Ejiofor, has congratulated Mrs. Oyinkansola Badejo-Okunsanya, SAN, on her emergence as the 33rd President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), saying her election victory marks the beginning of a greater responsibility.In a statement issued on Wednesday titled “The Ballot Has Spoken: A New Chapter for the Nigerian Bar,” Ejiofor said the conclusion of the election should pave the way for unity, reconciliation and r
  
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• N12.8trn SWV: APC’s panic exposes Guilty Conscience — Atiku

  22-07-2026 17:35 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Omeiza Ajayi, AbujaFormer Vice President Atiku Abubakar has accused the ruling All Progressives Congress APC of dodging accountability over a ₦12.8 trillion Service-Wide Vote SWV in the 2026 Appropriation Act, saying the ruling party’s angry reaction to questions about the allocation betrays a guilty conscience rather than confidence in its own budget.APC had, in a statement on Wednesday, said Atiku had become more disoriented and misguided than ever before in the history of his
  
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• Van Bommel set to take over as Belgium coach – Reports

  22-07-2026 17:32 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Former Netherlands midfielder Mark van Bommel is set to take over as coach of the Belgium national team, local media reported Wednesday.Van Bommel and the Belgian football federation (RBFA) have come to an agreement that will see the 49-year-old sign a contract in the coming days to take charge of the Red Devils through to Euro 2028, according to Flemish daily Het Laatste Nieuws.After hanging up his boots in 2013, Van Bommel has cut his teeth as coach of PSV Eindhoven, Wolfsburg and Antwerp.Van
  
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• Osun NURTW crisis deepens as faction takes over secretariat

  22-07-2026 17:29 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Shina Abubakar, OsogboThe leadership crisis in the Osun State chapter of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) has taken a new turn, as a faction loyal to Kazeem Oyewale has taken over the union’s state secretariat despite an order suspending its activities.Oyewale, popularly known as Asiri Eniba and a member of the All Progressives Congress (APC), took control of the secretariat located in the Ijetu area of Osogbo from Wakili Nurudeen, also known as Alowonle, a member o
  
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• ICPC to monitor education projects in Borno

  22-07-2026 17:26 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Ndahi Marama, MaiduguriThe Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has announced plans to begin monitoring education-related projects across Borno State to promote transparency, accountability and quality service delivery in primary and secondary schools.The ICPC Resident Anti-Corruption Commissioner for Borno and Yobe states, Linus Gubbi, disclosed this on Wednesday shortly after a sensitisation meeting with directors and staff of the Borno State Universal
  
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• Revenue Deficit: Senate to summon NNPCL, NUPRC, CBN, others over non-remittance claims

  22-07-2026 17:24 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Henry UmoruABUJA — The Senate has directed its Committee on Finance to prepare a strong motion compelling revenue-generating agencies and government-owned enterprises that failed to honour invitations to appear before it and account for revenues generated and remitted into the Consolidated Revenue Fund (CRF).The move followed concerns over the refusal of some Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) to attend ongoing interactive sessions on internally generated revenue and operating
  
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• Tinubu’s administration has changed maritime sector – Oyetola

  22-07-2026 17:18 via vanguardngr.com
  
  The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, says President Bola Tinubu’s administration has changed Nigeria’s maritime sector trajectory through landmark reforms, urging sustained efforts to consolidate the gains.Oyetola said this on Wednesday in Abuja at the opening of the 18th International Maritime Seminar for Judges.The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the seminar organised by the Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC), under the auspices of the Federal
  
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• 168 bag first class as UNN graduates 12,895 at 55th convocation

  22-07-2026 17:17 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Alumona UkwuezeENUGU—No fewer than 168 students graduated with First Class honours as the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), announced that a total of 12,895 graduands would receive degrees and diplomas during its 55th Convocation Ceremony.Vice-Chancellor of the university, Professor Simon Uchenna Ortuanya, disclosed this on Wednesday during a press briefing to flag off the convocation activities at the Enugu campus.According to him, 10,641 students will receive first degrees and dip
  
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• 2027: INEC denies data leak, challenges N10bn suit against Wike’s aide Olayinka

  22-07-2026 17:11 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Ikechukwu Nnochiri, AbujaThe Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has asked the Federal High Court in Abuja to dismiss a suit accusing it of leaking confidential details of voters ahead of the 2027 general elections.A Nollywood actor who aspired to contest for the House of Representatives under the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Mr Emeka Ike, had filed a N10 billion suit against the electoral body and Mr Lere Olayinka, who is a media aide to the Minister of the Federal Capita
  
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• Peller, Jarvis release pre-wedding photos ahead of wedding

  22-07-2026 16:59 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Nigerian content creators Habeeb Hamzat, popularly known as Peller, and Amadou Elizabeth, better known as Jarvis, have unveiled their pre-wedding photographs as they prepare to tie the knot on August 1.The couple shared the images on their Instagram pages on Wednesday, offering fans a glimpse of their journey to the altar.Accompanying the photographs was a heartfelt message expressing their excitement ahead of the ceremony.“These are more than just pictures—they’re memories be
  
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• Reps seek national drone policy to boost local defence production, tackle insecurity

  22-07-2026 16:58 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Gift Chapi Odekina, AbujaThe House of Representatives on Wednesday called for the establishment of a National Drone Industrialisation Policy to strengthen Nigeria’s defence manufacturing capacity and enhance the country’s response to security challenges.The lawmakers also urged the Federal Government to provide structured financial support to indigenous drone manufacturers, including Beirech UAS, Terra Industries, Elites Group, Pro-force and the Air Force Institute of Technology
  
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• FG debt, gas shortage cripple operations of 191MW Ibom Power plant

  22-07-2026 16:55 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Udeme Akpan, Energy EditorIbom Power Company Limited (IPC), one of Nigeria’s first independent State-owned power plants, lost nearly a full year of electricity generation in 2025/2026 after a prolonged gas supply crisis crippled operations at its 191-megawatt power plant, highlighting the deepening liquidity challenges across the country’s power sector.
  The company disclosed that it received natural gas for just about 30 days over the past 12 months, forcing repeated shutdowns an
  
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• FG cracks down on school bullies, threatens suspension, expulsion

  22-07-2026 16:54 via vanguardngr.com
  
  …to publicly name offendersBy Joseph Erunke, AbujaThe federal government on Wednesday stepped up its nationwide offensive against bullying in schools, warning that students found guilty of intimidating or abusing their peers will face stiff disciplinary measures, including suspension, expulsion and public identification.The warning came as the Federal Ministry of Education, in collaboration with the Universal Basic Education Commission, UBEC, convened a sensitisation workshop in Abuja to
  
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• Kalu denies N1bn Church instrument allocation

  22-07-2026 16:51 via vanguardngr.com
  
  …Says Budget Targets Youth Reorientation in BendeBy Gift Chapi Odekina, AbujaThe Office of the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep. Benjamin Okezie Kalu, has denied reports that N1 billion was allocated in the proposed 2026 budget for the purchase of musical instruments for churches in Bende Federal Constituency, describing the claim as misleading.In a statement issued on Wednesday by the Deputy Speaker’s Chief Press Secretary, Levinus Nwabughiogu, the office said t
  
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• FAAN seeks to reverse 1,383 tonnes of airport waste through recycling

  22-07-2026 16:48 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Dickson OmobolaFederal Airports Authority of Nigeria, FAAN, Wednesday, launched a waste recycling programme at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, MMIA, Lagos, to reduce the volume of waste generated at the airport and cut carbon emissions.Managing Director of FAAN, Mrs Olubunmi Kuku, said MMIA generated 1,446 tonnes of waste in 2023 and 1,383 tonnes in 2024, adding that virtually all the waste ended up in landfills without being recycled.Speaking at the launch of the programme in La
  
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