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• LASBCA partially demolishes illegal structures in Surulere

  10-07-2026 18:53 via vanguardngr.com
  
  The Lagos State Building Control Agency (LASBCA) has partially demolished illegal structures behind Barracks Bus Stop in Surulere.LASBCA  made this known in a statement by its Director of Public Affairs, Mr Adu Ademuyiwa, on Friday.The agency said that the enforcement followed repeated statutory notices and the owners’ failure to comply with building regulations.It said that the affected structures contravened the Lagos State Urban and Regional Planning and Development Law and the ap
  
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• Benue: Alia focused on long-term development, not palliatives, supporter says

  11-07-2026 00:02 via vanguardngr.com
  
  ABUJA — A supporter of Benue State Governor Hyacinth Alia, Tagher Tagher Wan U Tiv, popularly known as Baba Atsar Gundu, has defended the governor’s development approach, saying the administration is prioritising long-term economic empowerment over dependence on palliatives.In a statement made available to journalists on Friday, Tagher said Governor Alia’s philosophy was centred on creating sustainable livelihoods by investing in agriculture, infrastructure and skills developm
  
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• Obi not bigger than law, must apologise, pay N25,000 fine for wrong parking — Keyamo

  10-07-2026 23:58 via vanguardngr.com
  
  The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, SAN, has demanded that the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Peter Obi, apologise to airport officials and pay a N25,000 fine over an alleged parking violation at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja.Keyamo made the demand in a statement posted on his X platform on Friday, following an internal inquiry he said was instituted to verify Obi’s claim that his vehicle’s tyres were
  
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• England’s Rice, Guehi and James train ahead of Norway World Cup clash

  10-07-2026 23:51 via vanguardngr.com
  
  England received a boost on the eve of their World Cup quarter-final against Norway after Declan Rice, Marc Guehi and Reece James all returned to training on Friday.James has missed the last three games after picking up a hamstring injury, causing coach Thomas Tuchel a headache at right-back given his lack of other options in that position.Chelsea captain James looks set to return to the starting line-up on Saturday with Jarell Quansah suspended after the red card he received in a memorable 3-2
  
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• Oyo abduction: Abiodun, Obasa hail Tinubu, Makinde, security agencies over rescue of pupils, teachers

  10-07-2026 23:46 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By James Ogunnaike, Abeokuta/Ebunoluwa SessouOgun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, and the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, have commended President Bola Tinubu, Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde and security agencies over the successful rescue of pupils and teachers abducted in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State.Abiodun, in a statement, described the operation as a demonstration of President Tinubu’s commitment to tackling insecurity and ensuring the safet
  
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• Rescue of Oyo schoolchildren: S-West Fulani chiefs hail Tinubu, Makinde, security agencies

  10-07-2026 23:41 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Dapo AkinrefonThe Council of Fulani Chiefs in South West Nigeria has commended President Bola Tinubu, Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde and security agencies for the successful rescue of schoolchildren and teachers abducted in Oriire Local Government Area of the state.The council, led by its Chairman and Sarki Fulani of Lagos, Alhaji Mohammed Abubakar Bambado II, expressed joy over the safe return of the victims, describing the operation as a demonstration of commitment and coordination by the
  
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• NDC urges Nigerians to obtain PVC, says card is power to build new Nigeria

  10-07-2026 23:35 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Henry UmoruABUJA — Ahead of the 2027 general elections, the National Working Committee (NWC) of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has urged Nigerians to take advantage of the ongoing Permanent Voter Card (PVC) registration exercise by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).The party said obtaining the PVC would enable citizens to participate actively in the electoral process and contribute to shaping the future of the country.In a statement, NDC National Publicity Sec
  
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• I have never been a fugitive, Senator Imasuen tells critics

  10-07-2026 23:31 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Henry UmoruABUJA — Chairman of the Senate Committee on Ethics, Code of Conduct and Public Petitions, Senator Neda Imasuen (APC, Edo South), has denied allegations linking him to fraud, bank robbery and criminal investigations in the United States, describing the claims as a politically motivated campaign to damage his reputation.Imasuen, in a detailed rebuttal dated July 10 and addressed to the African Achievers Awards Organisation in London, dismissed reports portraying him as an FBI
  
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• Merino strikes late as Spain beat Belgium to set up France World Cup semi

  10-07-2026 23:16 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Super sub Mikel Merino broke Belgian hearts and sent Spain through to a World Cup semi-final against France with a late goal in a gripping 2-1 win on Friday.The stunning finish at SoFi Stadium sets up a tantalizing showdown between European champions Spain and the tournament favorites France and the red-hot Kylian Mbappe in Dallas on Tuesday.But it was heartbreak for Belgium’s substitute goalkeeper Senne Lammens, sent on late, who spilled a shot into the path of Merino.The dramatic finale
  
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• ‘We are not a tribal club’ — Enugu Rangers reject Moses Simon’s discrimination claim.

  10-07-2026 23:07 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Adegboyega AdeleyeEnugu Rangers have strongly denied allegations by Super Eagles winger Moses Simon that he was denied a contract because of his ethnic background, insisting the seven-time Nigerian champions have never discriminated against players on the basis of tribe or ethnicity.The Nigeria Premier Football League champions were responding to comments by the Paris FC winger, who claimed in an interview that he was dropped after a three-month trial with the Enugu club because he was &ldqu
  
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• Tinubu approves upgrade of Fed. Poly Nasarawa to specialised varsity

  10-07-2026 22:45 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Johnbosco Agbakwuru, AbujaPresident Bola Tinubu, has approved the upgrade of the Federal Polytechnic, Nasarawa, into the Federal University of Mining, Engineering and Technology, Nasarawa.A statement by the presidential spokesman, Bayo Onanuga said the upgrade is in line with President Tinubu’s commitment to strengthening technical education, developing human capital, and unlocking Nigeria’s vast solid minerals potential.According to the statement: “The approval followed a
  
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• Oyo Abduction: No ransom paid – Tinubu

  10-07-2026 22:43 via vanguardngr.com
  
  President Bola Tinubu has disclosed that no ransom was paid and no concession made to secure the release of the pupils and teachers abducted by Ansaru terrorists in Oyo State.Tinubu, in a statement on Friday, said the victims were rescued alive and unharmed by security forces, describing the development as a moment of relief and thanksgiving for the nation.The President commended the officers and operatives involved in the rescue operation, praising their courage, discipline and professionalism
  
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• Madugu picks Ajibade, Oshoala, Nnadozie, 22 others for WAFCON 2026

  10-07-2026 22:35 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Super Falcons head coach Justine Madugu has unveiled a 25-player squad led by captain Rasheedat Ajibade for Nigeria’s defence of the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations title in Morocco.The squad includes reigning African Goalkeeper of the Year Chiamaka Nnadozie, experienced defender Osinachi Ohale, midfielder Jennifer Echegini and six-time African Women’s Player of the Year Asisat Oshoala.Also selected are home-based goalkeeper Fatima Oloko, defenders Michelle Alozie and Oluwatosin
  
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• Governor Lawal distributes 72,000 bags of fertiliser, farm inputs to Zamfara farmers

  10-07-2026 22:28 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal, has distributed 72,000 bags of fertiliser, 200,000 litres of herbicides and other agricultural equipment to farmers across the state as part of efforts to boost food production.The inputs, delivered through the Zamfara 2026 wet-season fertiliser programme, were launched on Friday at the Trade Fair Complex in Gusau, the state capital.A statement by the governor’s spokesperson, Sulaiman Bala Idris, said the state government received more than 120 trucks
  
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• Tinubu told me he’ll do everything to secure Nigeria — Ndume

  10-07-2026 22:23 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Juliet UmehSenator representing Borno South, Ali Ndume, has revealed that President Bola Tinubu assured him he would do everything within his power to restore security across the country following a private meeting at the Presidential Villa.Ndume disclosed this on Friday during an interview on Channels Television, saying security was the major issue discussed during the nearly one-hour meeting with the president.According to the senator, he spoke candidly about the worsening security situati
  
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• Uche Nnaji: CSOs allege abuse of power, threaten protest against ICPC

  10-07-2026 22:21 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Dapo Akinrefon
  A coalition of civil society leaders and organisations, on Friday, accused the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission, ICPC, of allegedly carrying out a politically motivated campaign against former Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Chief Uche Nnaji, describing his arrest and continued detention as a “political witch-hunt” allegedly aimed at frustrating his political aspirations ahead of the 2027 governorship election in E
  
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• S/Eagles defender Benjamin Fredrick signs new Brentford contract, promoted to first team

  10-07-2026 22:10 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Adegboyega AdeleyeSuper Eagles defender Benjamin Fredrick has signed a new four-year contract with Brentford after being promoted to the Premier League club’s first-team squad ahead of the 2026/27 season.The English club confirmed the development in an official statement on Friday, announcing that the 21-year-old Nigeria international has also secured a club option for an additional year.Fredrick, who linked up with Brentford’s senior squad for pre-season under new head coach Kei
  
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• Lassa fever surges as Nigeria records 66 cases, 7 deaths in 3 weeks

  10-07-2026 22:06 via vanguardngr.com
  
  … 23 states affected, NCDC raises fresh alarmBy Chioma ObinnaNigeria is witnessing a renewed surge in Lassa fever infections, with the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention, (NCDC), reporting 66 confirmed cases and seven deaths within three consecutive epidemiological weeks.
  Meanwhile, the NCDC’s latest report also showed that the outbreak continued to spread across 23 states and 111 Local Government Areas.
  The latest NCDC situation reports show sustained transmission b
  
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• ‘Eight weeks of agony ended’ — Husband of freed Oyo principal, Prof Alamu

  10-07-2026 21:40 via vanguardngr.com
  
  …hails nationwide efforts, urges security review after kidnap ordealBy Adeola BadruProfessor Wale Alamu, husband of Mrs Rachael Alamu, the principal who was among the pupils and teachers abducted in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State, has described the victims’ release as the end of eight weeks of anguish, while calling on the government to draw lessons from the incident to prevent a recurrence.Speaking with Vanguard after news of the victims’ release filtered out on F
  
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• Police arraign ‘DJ Chicken’ over alleged threats to kill Seyi Tinubu

  10-07-2026 21:36 via vanguardngr.com
  
  A social media personality, Abiodun Ademola, popularly known as DJ Chicken, appeared before an Ikeja Magistrates’ Court on Friday over alleged threats to kill Seyi Tinubu.The 37-year-old, of Tafodi Estate, Royal Park, Lekki, Lagos, faces a three-count charge of threat to life, offensive online publication and conduct likely to breach peace. The prosecution, led by SP Okunuga, Officer-in-Charge, Legal, Command Headquarters, Ikeja, alleged the offences occurred on July 5 at about 9:00
  
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• Oyo school abduction followed my 2027 presidential declaration – Makinde

  10-07-2026 21:27 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, on Friday suggested that the abduction of pupils and teachers in Oriire Local Government Area occurred shortly after he declared his intention to contest the 2027 presidential election.Speaking during a meeting with Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed and leaders of the Allied Peoples Movement in Bauchi, Makinde recalled that Oyo State had not experienced a similar school abduction throughout his seven years in office until the incident of May 15.“For sev
  
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• Oyo abduction: PDP commends rescue, calls for measures to prevent recurrence

  10-07-2026 21:25 via vanguardngr.com
  
  The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has welcomed the rescue of the pupils and teachers abducted in Oriire, Oyo State, describing their safe return after 56 days in captivity as a relief while urging the Federal Government to strengthen measures to prevent similar incidents.The opposition party made its position known in a statement issued on Friday by its National Publicity Secretary, Comrade Ini Ememobong.While noting that details of the rescue operation were still limited, the PDP commended th
  
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• Vinicius apologizes to Brazilians for World Cup ‘frustration’

  10-07-2026 21:15 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Vinicius Junior apologized to Brazilian fans on Friday for the “enormous frustration” caused by their World Cup elimination by Norway and promised to “fight” to restore the might of the Selecao.The five-time world champions were knocked out by upstarts Norway in a shock 2-1 Round of 16 rout.“I know how much I prepared, how much I focused, how much I wanted” the World Cup “for you, for my family,” Real Madrid superstar Vinicius said in an Instagram
  
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• Oyo abduction: Makinde thanks Tinubu, says no ransom paid

  10-07-2026 21:08 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Adeola BadruEight weeks after gunmen abducted dozens of pupils and teachers from three schools in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State, the victims have regained their freedom, with the state government describing the development as a significant victory in the fight against kidnapping and a vindication of its refusal to pay ransom to criminals.The Oyo State Government expressed gratitude over the safe return of the victims after weeks in captivity, saying their release underscored the
  
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• ‘Parade the kidnappers too’, Nigerians react to rescue of kidnapped pupils

  10-07-2026 20:46 via vanguardngr.com
  
  The rescue of pupils and teachers kidnapped in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State has sparked mixed reactions from Nigerians, with many welcoming the development while demanding that authorities publicly present the suspected kidnappers and provide more details about the operation.Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, announced the rescue on Friday in a post on X.“Finally, all the kidnapped pupils and teachers in Oriire, Oyo have been r
  
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• Oyo abduction: My government will get justice for these children, teachers, Oyedokun – Tinubu

  10-07-2026 20:44 via vanguardngr.com
  
  President Bola Tinubu has vowed that his administration will ensure justice for the rescued pupils and teachers abducted from Oriire community in Ogbomoso, Oyo State, as well as the family of Mr Oyedokun, who was killed by the attackers.Tinubu stated this while reacting to the successful rescue of the children and their teachers by security forces after more than 50 days in captivity.The President commended the military, Department of State Services (DSS) and the police for their efforts in sec
  
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• Oyo Abduction: Eight kidnappers arrested, others killed  —  Presidency

  10-07-2026 20:16 via vanguardngr.com
  
  After 56 days in captivity, abducted Oriire pupils and teachers in Oyo State, have regained their freedom.The Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, in a post on X on Friday said the victims were rescued by the security agencies.According to him, eight of the kidnappers have been arrested and are now in the custody of the Department of State Services.He also said that some of the terrorists were neutralised, adding that there was no quid pro quo in the rescu
  
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• How abducted Oriire pupils, teachers were rescued

  10-07-2026 20:05 via vanguardngr.com
  
  The Presidency has announced the rescue of all the pupils and teachers who were abducted in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State, revealing that security operatives arrested eight suspected kidnappers while neutralising others during the operation.The Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, disclosed the development in a post on his X handle on Friday.According to Onanuga, the victims were freed through a coordinated operation by security agencies, with
  
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• 2027: Tinubu settles for Shettima as party beats INEC deadline

  10-07-2026 19:52 via vanguardngr.com
  
  ….We’re not afraid, Tinubu going in with 12m bloc votes – APCBy Omeiza AjayiABUJA: National Chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress APC, Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, has declared that the party is not threatened by opposition propaganda ahead of the 2027 general election, saying President Bola Tinubu is going into the race with a bloc of over 12 million votes from party members.Yilwatda spoke on Friday while receiving the duly completed Independent National Electoral Comm
  
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• Sadio Mane retires from Senegal duty after 2026 World Cup heartbreak

  10-07-2026 19:41 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Sadio Mane has announced his retirement from international football following Senegal’s dramatic exit from the 2026 FIFA World Cup.The 34-year-old Al-Nassr forward called time on his international career after Senegal suffered a heartbreaking 3-2 defeat to Belgium in the Round of 32, despite leading by two goals before eventually losing in extra time.Mane was a key figure for the Lions of Teranga throughout the tournament, featuring in all four of Senegal’s World Cup matches. He lea
  
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