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• Iru Ekun security network enrolment surpasses 80,000 – Igboho

  20-07-2026 16:46 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Adeola BadruChief Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, has disclosed that the number of volunteers registered under the Iru Ekun Security Network has exceeded 80,000 across the South-West, describing the milestone as a clear demonstration of the region’s commitment to tackling insecurity.Igboho, the founder of the security outfit, said the overwhelming response reflects the patriotism, confidence and determination of Yoruba people to support community-based efforts aimed a
  
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• Yohanna Kusau: A quiet champion of primary healthcare in Nigeria

  22-07-2026 02:32 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Ayomide Ladipo & Lois SamboThe day begins early at Kabusa Primary Healthcare Centre. Before the morning sun fully settles over the community, the waiting area is already alive with activity. The cries of babies in their mothers’ arms. Pregnant women gently rubbing their growing bellies as they wait for antenatal check-ups. Children cling to their parents, some sleepy, others restless. The air is filled with conversations, footsteps, occasional coughs, and the steady rhythm of
  
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• How did Ejiro happen to journalism: A response to “How did Sheriff happen to Delta?”

  22-07-2026 02:29 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By FESTUS OKUBOR Reading Ejiro Idama’s latest offering in Vanguard was like watching a gifted comedian trying very hard to pass for an auditor. The jokes landed. The arithmetic did not. It reminded me of the old Ika saying: “The man who counts another man’s yams with his eyes often forgets to count the ones in his own barn.”Ejiro asks, “How did Sheriff happen to Delta?” Permit me to ask a simpler question: How did satire become a substitute for evid
  
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• Wike: The standout FCT minister in 50 years of Abuja

  22-07-2026 02:27 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By KEHINDE OLAOSEBIKAN I was there. The President said it. A former FCT minister affirmed it. As a resident since 1988, I confirm it. I was at the Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Conference Centre, Area 11, Garki, Abuja, Friday night for the special thanksgiving banquet organized to celebrate the successful inauguration of 31 projects across the Federal Capital Territory as part of activities marking the third anniversary of the present administration. Speaking through the Presid
  
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• Keeping exams within reach of every child

  22-07-2026 02:23 via vanguardngr.com
  
  The Federal Government did well to suspend its proposed increase in the registration fees for the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) and the National Examinations Council (NECO) examinations. It is a decision that reflects not only sensitivity to public opinion but also a recognition of the harsh economic realities confronting Nigerian families. We are calling for an indefinite suspension of the proposal, and the reasons for this are obvious.This is hardly the time to impose additional fi
  
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• What are the functions of ministries in a country? (Part 3), by Usman Sarki

  22-07-2026 02:21 via vanguardngr.com
  
  “The task of leadership is not to put greatness into humanity, but to elicit it, for the greatness is already there”, John Buchan.In the hilarious and admirable British comedy series, “Yes, Prime Minister”, Dorothy Wainwright, an adviser to the fictional Prime Minister James Hacker, once delivered a devastating verdict on the Department of Education. According to her, it was not the guardian of education but its graveyard. Her remedy was as brutal as it was mirthful
  
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• Nelson Mandela and ANC’s many failures, by Ochereome Nnanna

  22-07-2026 02:20 via vanguardngr.com
  
  If you ask anyone, “who is the greatest African of all time?”, the name of Nelson Mandela of South Africa will likely pop up. I took this question to three Artificial Intelligence (AI) platforms: ChatGPT, Gemini and Claude. They all chorused “Dr Nelson Mandela.” While Gemini and Claude held Kwame Nkrumah in second place with Mansa Musa third, ChatGPT put Mansa Musa second and Nkrumah third. In typical fashion, ChatGPT went on to rank six other greats: Julius Nyerere
  
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• Taking care of the telecoms poor, by Okoh Aihe

  22-07-2026 02:18 via vanguardngr.com
  
  The holy book tells us that the poor will always live with us in our societies. It means you can never wish away the poor even if you are offended by their existence. No magic wand will obliterate the presence of the poor, except concerted efforts to change their status. Apart from individual efforts, nations and societies are challenged to do something about their poor, to elevate their standard and give them an acceptable modicum of reasonable living. It is common knowledge that nations
  
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• Why the NBA physician must first heal herself, by Rotimi Fasan

  22-07-2026 02:16 via vanguardngr.com
  
  With the emergence of Oyinkansola Badejo-Okusanya (SAN) as the 33rd president of the Nigerian Bar Association, the controversies that had preceded this year’s election would seem to have subsided despite fears that the post-election period might be mired in litigation. Such fears have so far proven only partially founded, as some lawyers have allegedly headed for the courts while the losers in the presidential contest, Lateef Omoyemi Akangba (SAN) and Olumuyiwa Akinboro (SAN), seem t
  
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• Owie mourns Mary Amaechi

  22-07-2026 02:15 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Senator Rowland Owie KSJI JP, former Chief Whip of the Senate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, has expressed profound sorrow at the passing of Mrs Mary Amaechi, the beloved  mother of his brother Knight, His Excellency Rt Honourable Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi KSJI.Mrs Amaechi passed away peacefully on Thursday, 16 July 2026, at the age of 89.Senator Owie said: “I received with deep sadness the news of the passing of Mrs Mary Amaechi, a devout Christian, respected community leader and
  
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• Adesina emerges Three crowns mum of the year 2026

  22-07-2026 02:06 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Three Crowns Milk, one of Nigeria’s most trusted dairy brands from FrieslandCampina WAMCO Nigeria PLC has announced Olaide Adesina as winner of the Three Crowns Mum of the Year 2026 at the grand finale of its flagship mum wellness initiative, held on Sunday, 19 July 2026, at Classique Event Centre, Oregun, Lagos.Now in its 8th edition, Three Crowns Mum of the Year competition has become one of Nigeria’s leading initiatives dedicated to celebrating and recognising mothers.This year&r
  
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• Nigerians urged to embrace summer cruise holidays

  22-07-2026 02:03 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Royal Caribbean Nigeria has urged Nigerians seeking a refreshing summer getaway to consider cruise holidays, saying it is a convenient way to explore multiple destinations without the hassle of repeatedly packing and unpacking.The call comes amid growing recognition of the importance of leisure and recreation to human well-being.The World Leisure Organisation states that leisure plays an essential role in individual, community and national development, contributing to quality of life and overal
  
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• Tinubu approves new army battalion for Kwara to strengthen security

  22-07-2026 01:49 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Demola Akinyemi, IlorinPresident Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the establishment of a new Nigerian Army battalion in Omu-Aran, Irepodun Local Government Area of Kwara State, as part of efforts to strengthen security in the state.The development was disclosed in a statement issued by the Deputy Chief Press Secretary to the Kwara State Governor, Mashood AbdulRafiu Agboola.The new military formation is expected to enhance security operations, particularly in parts of Kwara State affected by ba
  
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• Sokoto Govt warns against fertiliser diversion as Kebbe receives 3,600 bags for farmers

  22-07-2026 01:17 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Musa Ubandawaki, SokotoThe Sokoto State Government has warned against the diversion, hoarding or resale of fertiliser meant for farmers as the distribution of free agricultural inputs under Governor Ahmed Aliyu’s administration continues across the state.The warning was issued during the distribution of fertiliser allocated to Kebbe Local Government Area, where six trucks carrying a total of 3,600 bags of fertiliser were received for onward distribution to farmers ahead of the 2026 wet
  
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• Decomposed body in singer D4vd’s car was ‘unrecognizable’, court hears

  22-07-2026 00:49 via vanguardngr.com
  
  The body of a teenage girl found in the trunk of US singer D4vd’s car had been decomposed to the point it was “unrecognizable,” a police detective testified in a Los Angeles court on Tuesday.The 21-year-old D4vd, whose real name is David Anthony Burke, faces several charges including murder in the horrifying death of Celeste Rivas Hernandez.Her body was discovered in Burke’s Tesla last September within days of what would have been her 15th birthday.Los Angeles Police Det
  
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• External reserves stand at $52bn – CBN gov, Cardoso

  22-07-2026 00:11 via vanguardngr.com
  
  The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Yemi Cardoso, says Nigeria’s foreign exchange reserves has presently risen to 52.52 billion dollars.Cardoso said this on Tuesday in Abuja, while presenting a communique issued at the end of the 306th meeting of the apex bank’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC).He had earlier announced the decision of the MPC to retain the Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) at 26.5 per cent.The committee also retained the Standing Facilities Corridor around th
  
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• Tinubu’s reforms repositioning Nigeria for long-term prosperity – Information Minister

  21-07-2026 23:57 via vanguardngr.com
  
  The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, says the bold reforms introduced by President Bola Tinubu are repositioning Nigeria for long-term prosperity through growing economic stability, improved investor confidence and accelerated national development.The minister said this on Tuesday when the leadership of the APC Forum of Former Presiding Officers of State Houses of Assembly (FOPSHA) paid him a courtesy visit in Abuja.The forum was led by its Chairman, Sen. Wasiu
  
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• Morgan Rogers says happy to join ‘biggest club in London’ Chelsea

  21-07-2026 23:26 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Emmanuel OkogbaChelsea have confirmed the signing of England international Morgan Rogers from Aston Villa, with the 23-year-old forward joining the Blues on a contract that runs until 2033.The Premier League club announced the transfer on Tuesday, saying Rogers will link up with head coach Xabi Alonso’s squad ahead of the 2026/27 season.Speaking after completing the move, Rogers expressed his excitement about joining the West London club.“I’m so excited. For me, Chelsea are
  
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• ITF begins screening of 100,000 artisans

  21-07-2026 23:26 via vanguardngr.com
  
  The Industrial Training Fund (ITF) on Tuesday kicked off its annual screening of 100,000 Skill-Up Artisans Programme (SUPA), capturing over 3,000 participants in Lagos.The exercise is aimed at equipping artisans with free technical training, internationally recognised certification, and job placement support across trades like plumbing and tailoring, among others.Speaking during the training, Mr Hassan Sauman, Technical Vocational Skills Training Development Department, ITF, said that the progr
  
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• Edo closes case on trial of suspected kidnappers in special court

  21-07-2026 23:05 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Ozioruva AliuBENIN CITY – THE Edo State Government on Tuesday closed its case in the trial of four suspected kidnappers at the special court approved to try kidnapping and cult related cases. The government called a total of seven witnesses.The four suspects are facing trial in the abduction of a woman at the vegetable market along Airport Road, Benin City and they were arraigned on a 10-count charge bordering on alleged kidnapping, armed robbery, cultism and unlawful possession of fir
  
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• NUPRC awards 37 oil blocks to 31 firms in 2026 licensing round

  21-07-2026 22:58 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Obas Esiedesa, AbujaThe Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has announced 31 companies as winners of 37 oil and gas blocks in the 2025 Licensing Round, following a competitive bidding process that attracted 200 bids from 143 companies.The winners emerged at the commercial bid conference held on Tuesday at the Transcorp Event Centre, Abuja, marking the conclusion of the competitive phase of the licensing exercise.According to the commission, the 37 awarded blocks were se
  
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• Africa now world’s hunger capital, as global hunger falls for third year

  21-07-2026 22:57 via vanguardngr.com
  
  …1 in 5 Africans still goes hungry…UN warns healthy diets remain beyond reach for billionsBy Chioma ObinnaGlobal hunger declined for the third consecutive year in 2025, but Africa has emerged as the epicentre of the world’s food crisis, with the continent now accounting for the highest number of hungry people globally, a new United Nations report has revealed.The 2026 edition of “The State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World (SOFI)”, released on Tuesday b
  
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• Naira gains N4.80 at official market

  21-07-2026 22:54 via vanguardngr.com
  
  The Naira on Tuesday appreciated at the official market, trading at N1,375.30 to a dollar.Data from the official website of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) revealed that the Naira gained N4.80.This represents a 0.35 per cent appreciation compared with Monday’s exchange rate when it traded at N1,380.10 against the dollar.The Naira, which has remained relatively stable due to sustained reforms, also recorded a slight gain on Monday.
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• Troops arrest herders over farm destruction, encroachment in Makurdi

  21-07-2026 22:45 via vanguardngr.com
  
  — As Military Reaffirms Commitment to Peace in Benue State as Force Commander Ops Whirl Stroke visits Recently Attacked Otukpo-Nobi CommunityBy: Kingsley OmonobiTroops of the Maritime Component under Joint Task Force Operation Whirl Stroke  (JTF OPWS) have arrested suspected herders for encroaching and destroying cultivated farmlands in Makurdi, Benue State, reaffirming the JTF’s zero tolerance for criminality.Lieutenant Ahmad Zubairu, Acting Media Information Officer, while di
  
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• Crash Game Guide: How to Read the Pace, Manage Risk, and Play with a Clear Plan

  21-07-2026 22:41 via vanguardngr.com
  
  The Crash game has become one of the most discussed fast-paced casino-style formats because it is simple to understand, visually exciting, and built around a short decision window. A round begins, the multiplier rises, and the player must decide when to stop before the round ends. That simplicity is exactly why the game needs a calm plan. Without a clear limit, the speed of the format can turn entertainment into rushed decision-making.For adults who compare online entertainment platforms, Dance
  
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• BIPC, Immigration strengthen partnership to monitor expatriates in Benue

  21-07-2026 22:34 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Peter Duru, MakurdiThe Benue Investment and Property Company, BIPC, and the Nigerian Immigration Service, NIS, have agreed to deepen collaboration to strengthen the monitoring, documentation and security of expatriates working in Benue state.The resolution followed a meeting between the Group Managing Director of BIPC, Dr. Raymond Asemakaha, and the Benue State Comptroller of the Nigerian Immigration Service, Mrs. Grace Nkangwung, held at the company’s boardroom in Makurdi.Speaking dur
  
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• Land Row: FCTA dismisses AEDC’s invasion claims, threatens legal action

  21-07-2026 22:24 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Omeiza AjayiABUJA: The Federal Capital Territory Administration FCTA has dismissed claims by the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company AEDC that its C2 Maitama Substation was invaded and encroached upon, describing the allegations as defamatory and malicious, and has threatened legal action against the power firm.The FCTA Department of Development Control, in a statement by its Acting Director, Bashir Madaki Sunusi, said the AEDC’s public announcement of July 10, 2026, falsely accused
  
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• Outgoing British envoy praises Tinubu’s economic reforms

  21-07-2026 22:08 via vanguardngr.com
  
  The outgoing British High Commissioner to Nigeria, Richard Montgomery, on Tuesday said President Bola Tinubu’s economic reforms would put Nigeria on a better footing in the long term.A statement by Dare Adekanmbi, Special Adviser to the Chairman of the Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS), Dr Zacch Adedeji, said the British High Commissioner spoke in Abuja during a farewell visit to the Revenue House.According to Montgomery, although the reforms might have caused short-term pain for ordinary peo
  
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• Global road deaths drop 21%, but Africa records alarming rise

  21-07-2026 22:06 via vanguardngr.com
  
  …crashes still kill 1.16 million yearly as WHO urges tougher laws, safer roadsBy Chioma ObinnaA new data released by the World Health Organisation, WHO, on Tuesday revealed that road traffic deaths have fallen by 21 per cent globally over the past 15 years despite a surge in the number of vehicles on the world’s roads even as WHO warned that the gains remain fragile as Africa continues to witness rising fatalities.The report showed that road traffic deaths declined between 2011 and
  
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• At least 41 dead in Guyana capsized ferry disaster

  21-07-2026 21:59 via vanguardngr.com
  
  At least 41 people died after a ferry capsized off the coast of Guyana over the weekend, the government said Tuesday.The MV Barima was traveling from the capital Georgetown to Port Kaituma in Guyana’s inland Essequibo region when it flipped over on Saturday night.A desperate search for survivors has been underway since early Sunday, with 77 people rescued so far and dozens more missing, according to authorities.A government report released Tuesday revised the death toll from 27 to 41.&ldq
  
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