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• LASTMA, FRSC, tank farm operators blamed for Mile 2-Apapa gridlock — Source

  13-07-2026 18:26 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Providence AyanfeoluwaThere are indications that activities of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) and tank farm operators are contributing to the persistent traffic congestion along the Mile 2-Apapa corridor.The congestion worsened on Monday, causing delays for motorists, commuters and businesses operating around the Apapa port axis.A source, who spoke with Vanguard on condition of anonymity, alleged that the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA)
  
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• Stock market rebounds, gains N720bn

  15-07-2026 00:14 via vanguardngr.com
  
  The Nigerian stock market rebounded on Tuesday, with investors gaining N720 billion as renewed buying interest lifted key performance indicators.Specifically, the market capitalisation rose by 0.46 per cent to N155.849 trillion, from N155.129 trillion recorded in the previous trading session, representing a gain of N720 billion.Similarly, the All-Share Index (ASI) advanced by 1,121.33 points, or 0.46 per cent, to close at 242,870.44, compared with 241,749.11 posted on Monday.The positive perfor
  
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• Canada, 6 other countries offering nursing jobs with visa sponsorship in 2026

  15-07-2026 00:11 via vanguardngr.com
  
  The global shortage of healthcare workers has created thousands of opportunities for qualified nurses seeking to work abroad, with Canada and several countries actively offering visa sponsorship to fill staffing gaps.Demand is being driven by ageing populations, expanding healthcare systems and persistent workforce shortages, making destinations such as the UK, Canada and Australia attractive options for foreign-trained nurses.Here are seven countries offering nursing jobs with visa sponsorship
  
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• ‘We stayed faithful to our idea’ – De la Fuente on Spain reaching World Cup final

  15-07-2026 00:05 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Spain coach Luis de la Fuente saluted his players as the “best team in the world” on Tuesday after a stunning 2-0 World Cup semi-final upset of France.De la Fuente, who had repeatedly said Spain were the best side in the tournament, was left beaming with pride as La Roja outplayed France to reach Sunday’s World Cup final.It was another tactical masterpiece by the Spanish coach, who oversaw La Roja’s European Championship victory in 2024 and has now beaten France in
  
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• 2026 World Cup: Why we lost to Spain – France coach Deschamps

  15-07-2026 00:00 via vanguardngr.com
  
  France coach Didier Deschamps said his players were left “devastated” by their World Cup semi-final defeat to Spain on Tuesday before aiming a barb at match referee Ivan Barton from El Salvador.Deschamps’ free-flowing French team had dazzled the competition en route to the last four, rattling in 16 goals in six games to earn comparisons to some of the greatest teams in World Cup history.But France’s dreams of a third World Cup title were left in tatters after a dominant
  
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• Ballon d’Or 2026 ranking: Mbappe’s hopes fade after Yamal masterclass

  14-07-2026 23:52 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Kylian Mbappe’s hopes of winning the 2026 Ballon d’Or have suffered a major blow after Lamine Yamal inspired Spain to a 2-0 victory over France in Tuesday’s FIFA World Cup semi-final, strengthening the teenager’s claim for football’s biggest individual prize.The result is expected to reshape the individual award conversation, with the Barcelona teenager now regarded as one of the leading contenders following another impressive display on football’s biggest st
  
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• Colombian military frees 39 people kidnapped by guerrillas

  14-07-2026 23:48 via vanguardngr.com
  
  The Colombian military on Tuesday liberated 39 people who had earlier been kidnapped by the country’s largest active guerrilla group, an official said.The National Liberation Army (ELN) had captured the people — including a minor — on a highway in the remote Choco region where the armed group has a strong presence.“Our 39 compatriots have regained their freedom,” General Hugo Lopez posted on X, adding that two soldiers had been killed in the operation to save
  
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• Tinubu vows renewed clamp down on quack engineers

  14-07-2026 23:47 via vanguardngr.com
  
  …pledges full support for COREN, insists on quality for legacy projectsBy John AlechenuABUJA – President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has said his administration will not compromise on engineering standards, stressing that public safety must guide every infrastructure project in the country.The President who was represented by the Minister of Works, Engr. David Umahi, said this during the opening of the 34th COREN Engineering Assembly, in Abuja, on Tuesday.The Assembly had as its theme: &ldqu
  
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• Trust NAF, not rumours, air force spokesman tells Nigerians

  14-07-2026 23:40 via vanguardngr.com
  
  The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has urged Nigerians to trust its official communications, saying every statement issued by the service is factual, verifiable and aimed at promoting national security.The Director of Public Relations and Information, Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, made the appeal while receiving the executive members of the Defence Correspondents Association of Nigeria (DECAN) on a courtesy visit to NAF Headquarters, Abuja.This is contained in a statement by the President of DECAN, M
  
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• Spain tame France, qualify for World Cup final with 2-0 win

  14-07-2026 23:04 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Spain snuffed out France’s dream of a third World Cup triumph on Tuesday, taming their galaxy of forwards to win 2-0 and progress to a final against England or Argentina.Didier Deschamps’ men were hot favourites for the trophy after a string of breathtaking displays in the United States but they met their match against the slick European champions at the semi-final stage.Mikel Oyarzabal opened the scoring for the 2010 winners with an emphatic penalty in the first half in Arlington,
  
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• Police launch manhunt for killers of Lagos NURTW secretary, Ajiboye

  14-07-2026 22:43 via vanguardngr.com
  
  .As Sego mournsBy Olasunkanmi AkoniLagos Police Command has commenced an intensive manhunt for yet-to-be-identified gunmen who shot dead the Organising Secretary of the National Union of Road Transport Workers, NURTW, Toba Ajiboye, popularly called Toba Ijaya, along the Ikorodu road in Lagos.According to information, the NURTW scribe was pronounced dead by medical experts at the St. Nichola Hospital in Lagos Island Local Government where he was rushed to after the attack.Confusion however, brok
  
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• Nigeria, US deepen defence ties to tackle terrorism, regional threats

  14-07-2026 22:36 via vanguardngr.com
  
  The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, has reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to strengthening defence cooperation with the United States to address terrorism, violent extremism and other emerging security threats.Oluyede gave the assurance during a courtesy visit by the United States Assistant Secretary for African Affairs, Mr Frank Garcia, to the Defence Headquarters, Abuja.This is contained in a statement by the Director of Defence Information, Maj.-Gen. Samaila Uba, on T
  
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• Court stops FG from retiring education directors after eight years

  14-07-2026 22:33 via vanguardngr.com
  
  …upholds teachers’ retirement at 65By Joseph Erunke, AbujaThe National Industrial Court of Nigeria has ruled that teachers and education officers who become directors in the Federal Civil Service cannot be compulsorily retired after spending eight years in office, declaring that they are entitled to remain in service until they attain 65 years of age or complete 40 years of pensionable service.In a landmark judgment delivered in Abuja on July 10, 2026, Justice O. Y. Anuwe nullified
  
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• Police confirm murder of youth leader in fresh Benue attack

  14-07-2026 22:14 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Peter Duru, MakurdiBenue State Police Command has confirmed that armed men attacked an Ondo community on Tuesday morning in Ugboju District of Otukpo Local Government Area (LGA) of Benue State, killing the community’s youth chairman, Mr. Sunday Ogoh, and leaving the traditional head and several other residents injured.The Command, in a statement by its spokesperson, DSP Udeme Edet, who confirmed the attack, stated that the incident occurred in the early hours of Tuesday when the assail
  
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• Mexico not turning Nigeria into drug hub – Reno Omokri

  14-07-2026 22:05 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Reno Omokri, Nigeria’s nominee ambassador to Mexico, has strongly dismissed insinuations that Mexicans are making Nigeria a drug hub, describing the fears as unfounded and warning that such labelling harms bilateral relations.Omokri responded directly to a query from a journalist on his social platform, who asked for his reaction to the growing concerns as the ambassador-designate.“There is no truth to such insinuations,” Omokri declared. “Yes, there have been isolated c
  
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• Panic in Mushin over shooting, death of NURTW chieftain

  14-07-2026 21:50 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Precious EnaikeTension gripped parts of Mushin, Yaba and Fadeyi areas of Lagos on Tuesday evening following reports of sporadic gunshots and the alleged death of a senior chieftain of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), identified as Toba Ijaiya.The reports, which circulated widely on social media and messaging platforms, claimed that Ijaiya, who was reportedly shot by unidentified gunmen two nights ago, died in an undisclosed hospital where doctors battled to save his life
  
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• 2027: Gov Bago retains deputy as running mate

  14-07-2026 21:30 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Gov. Umaru Bago of Niger State has picked his deputy, Mr Yakubu Garba, as his running mate for the 2027 governorship election.Bago announced this on Tuesday in Minna during a meeting with members of the state executive council and state lawmakers.He noted that his deputy had been loyal and supportive in implementing their shared vision for the state.Bago stressed his administration’s determination to have inclusive governance while calling on the people to remain peaceful and not overheat
  
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• DHQ engages military veterans on welfare, national service

  14-07-2026 21:15 via vanguardngr.com
  
  The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has convened a day-long strategic retreat with leaders of military veterans’ associations to strengthen collaboration on veterans’ welfare, unity and continued national service.The retreat, held in Abuja, was organised under the leadership of the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, in collaboration with the Retired Army, Navy and Air Force Officers’ Association of Nigeria (RANAO).A statement by the Director of Defence Information,
  
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• Alia’s former allies, Benue APC chieftains declare support for Akume

  14-07-2026 20:55 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Omeiza AjayiABUJA: A group of political heavyweights within the All Progressives Congress APC in Benue State, including former loyalists of the state Governor, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia, has pledged loyalty to the leadership of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation SGF, Senator George Akume, as the 2027 general elections draw nearer.The group, led by a former Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Shippers Council, Barr. Emmanuel Jime, and cutting across the state’s three senator
  
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• Video: Lagos arrests 56-yr-old man for dumping refuse in drainage

  14-07-2026 20:37 via vanguardngr.com
  
  The Lagos State Government has ramped up its enforcement of environmental laws with the arrest of 56-year-old John Ehidreme for allegedly dumping refuse into a drainage channel in Ikorodu.The arrest, announced on Tuesday by the Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, via his official X (formerly Twitter) handle, underscores the state’s ongoing campaign against improper waste disposal.Earlier today, Mr. John Ehidreme, 56, was arrested for illegally dumping refu
  
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• Man United complete £36m signing of Belgium captain Tielemans

  14-07-2026 20:33 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Adegboyega AdeleyeBelgium captain Youri Tielemans has completed his £36 million move from Aston Villa to Manchester United after signing a long-term contract with the Premier League giants.United confirmed on Tuesday that the 29-year-old midfielder has signed a deal until June 2031, ending his successful spell at Villa Park after emerging as one of the Premier League’s most consistent midfielders.Fresh from captaining Belgium to the quarter-finals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Tiel
  
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• NBA election: Its time for members to freely choose their president – Boma Alabi

  14-07-2026 20:15 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Innocent AnabaFormer President of the Commonwealth Lawyers Association, Mrs. Boma Alabi, SAN, has called for greater internal democracy in the Nigerian Bar Association, NBA, elections, insisting that the time has come for members to freely elect their leaders without undue influence from regional blocs.
  Alabi, who is also the immediate past Chairman of the NBA Section on Legal Practice, stated this during a media parley with law editors ahead of the NBA national officers’ election sche
  
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• Macron presents UK’s Starmer with France’s highest award

  14-07-2026 20:02 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Britain’s outgoing Prime Minister Keir Starmer has been awarded France’s highest honour, in recognition of his work on the security of Europe and Ukraine.President Emmanuel Macron’s office said he presented Starmer with the Legion d’honneur on Monday in Paris, where he was attending a summit of Ukraine’s allies.Starmer, who has been prime minister since winning a landslide election victory in July 2024, is the first UK prime minister to receive the award.He is due t
  
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• Trump backtracks on plan to toll Hormuz ships

  14-07-2026 19:56 via vanguardngr.com
  
  US President Donald Trump on Tuesday abruptly scrapped a planned 20 percent levy on ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz amid clashes with Iran, saying he would instead seek compensation from Gulf allies via trade deals.Trump said Middle Eastern leaders persuaded him to reduce the toll just a day after he announced it — and added that he was against charging any fees for the key waterway.“Based on highly productive conversations with Middle East leadership, I have decided to replace
  
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• World Cup: Spain name unchanged XI for semi-final against France

  14-07-2026 19:53 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Spain coach Luis de la Fuente named an unchanged starting line-up for Tuesday’s World Cup semi-final clash with France.De la Fuente has kept faith with the team that defeated Belgium 2-1 in Friday’s quarter-final in Los Angeles.Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Fabian Ruiz gets the nod ahead of Barcelona’s Pedri to partner Rodri at the base of the Spanish midfield.Lamine Yamal takes his usual position on the right wing, with Atletico Madrid’s Alex Baena on the opposite flank
  
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• 2027: Adebutu receives 4,500 APC, ADC decampees

  14-07-2026 19:44 via vanguardngr.com
  
  .says PDP is only party to take Nigeria, Ogun to prosperityBy James Ogunnaike, AbeokutaThe Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate in the 2027 general elections, Hon. Dr. Oladipupo Adebutu, has declared that the PDP remains the only political party capable of returning Nigeria and Ogun State to the path of prosperity.Adebutu spoke on Tuesday at the PDP secretariat in Abeokuta while receiving about four thousand, five hundred new members who defected from the All Progressives Congr
  
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• Kano police arrest suspected ammunition supplier to bandits, recover arms

  14-07-2026 19:31 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Hadiza YusufThe Kano State Police Command has arrested a 28-year-old man suspected of attempting to supply ammunition and other items to bandits operating in parts of the state.The command’s spokesperson, CSP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday, saying the suspect was arrested following credible intelligence from a resident.Kiyawa identified the suspect as Mohammed Isah Haruna of Dan Dinshe Yamma Quarters, Dala Local Government Area of Kano State.According
  
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• Parents await reunion with rescued Oyo schoolchildren at LAUTECH

  14-07-2026 19:23 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Adeola BadruParents and relatives of pupils and teachers rescued from captivity in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State gathered at the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH) Teaching Hospital, Ogbomoso, on Tuesday, awaiting reunion with their loved ones.The rescued victims were taken to the facility for comprehensive medical checks and psychological support following their release.Family members remained at the hospital as healthcare workers conducted assessments and prepar
  
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• Balogun admits Trump’s intervention made life harder for US team

  14-07-2026 19:16 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Folarin Balogun admitted Tuesday that the suspension of his red card in the World Cup after President Donald Trump intervened put added pressure on the US team.Balogun said in an interview with CBS he was “definitely in shock” when he was sent off for treading on the foot of a Bosnia-Herzegovina defender in his side’s 2-0 group-stage win.“When something is not intentional it should never be a red card,” he said.But days before the next match, the last-16 knockout g
  
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• Police arrest ‘PFIPC Director-General’, Adeyemi

  14-07-2026 19:15 via vanguardngr.com
  
  The “Director-General” of the purported Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council (PFIPC), Adeniyi Adeyemi, has been arrested by security operatives following a warrant issued by the Federal High Court in Abuja.Read Also: Forgery charge: Alleged ‘fake’ PFIPC DG Adeyemi fails to appear in courtAdeyemi was picked up on Tuesday at his hideout in Osun State, shortly after Justice Mohammed Umar ordered his arrest over his failure to appear in court for his arraignment
  
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