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• Oyo Abduction: How we were released – Teacher

  18-07-2026 06:18 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Omeiza Ajayi, ABUJAA teacher who spent 56 days in the custody of armed abductors following the invasion of his school in Ori Ire Local Government Area of Oyo State has given a harrowing account of how he was captured, how he survived in the forest, and the strange, almost theatrical manner in which his captors eventually set him and others free.Read Also: Umahi: How Mary, not Habila, destroyed a powerful senator, by Emmanuel AzikenSpeaking on Friday an emotional telephone inte
  
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• Osun governorship poll can’t be rigged – Gov. Adeleke

  27-07-2026 20:59 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Shina AbubakarOsun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has disclosed that the August 15 governorship election in the state can neither be rigged nor stolen by anyone.The governor, while addressing supporters at the rally held in Oke-Ila, Ifedayo Local Government Council Area of the state, said the people’s votes will count.In a statement issued by the governor’s spokesperson Olawale Rasheed, Governor Adeleke said the people are not scared and will defend their votes.“I heard som
  
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• Kalu heads APC Security Committee Secretariat for Osun governorship election

  27-07-2026 20:58 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu, PhD, CFR, has been appointed Secretary of the Security Committee of the National Campaign Council for the All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of the Osun State Governorship Election.According to a list signed and released on Sunday by the National Secretary of the APC, Senator Surajudeen Ajibola Basiru, the inauguration of the campaign council and its committees is scheduled for Tuesday in Abuja.The Security Commit
  
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• UNILAG withdraws ‘dress to kill’ sexual harassment tips

  27-07-2026 20:53 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Elizabeth Osayande
  The University of Lagos, UNILAG, has withdrawn a controversial counselling publication by its Student Affairs Division and reaffirmed its zero-tolerance policy on sexual harassment and victim-blaming.The withdrawal followed public outrage after an image of the publication circulated widely on social media on Monday.Recall that there had been reports of sexual harassment in the school, with a recent event in April of a 20-year-old undergraduate of the University of Lagos, w
  
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• 20th Funso Williams memorial: Bode George, Doherty renew call for truth, justice

  27-07-2026 20:52 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Henry ObettaFormer Deputy National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Chief Bode George, on Monday, relived the painful memory of the murder of the late Olufunso Williams, describing the incident as one of the darkest moments in his political life.Read Also: Why insecurity escalated during Buhari’s time – Ex-DSS Director, AmachreeWilliams, a prominent Lagos PDP figure, was murdered on July 27, 2006, a killing that shocked the political class and remains one of the unr
  
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• Kwara APC waxes stronger, ready to win elections – Gov AbdulRazaq

  27-07-2026 20:50 via vanguardngr.com
  
  ….As Kwara APC Youth holds 2026 interactive engagementBy Demola Akinyemi IlorinKwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq on Monday said the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state is waxing stronger and poised to deliver overwhelming victory at the 2027 general elections.Speaking in Ilorin at the colorful APC Youth Engagement 2026, the Governor spoke of how his administration inherited a collapsed system in 2019 and how it has been able to fix them, pledging not to drop the ball.P
  
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• Ooni pushes global recognition of African traditional medicine at Brazil summit

  27-07-2026 20:29 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Ishola BalogunNigeria and Brazil have agreed to strengthen collaboration on the scientific validation of African traditional medicine, with both countries adopting a comprehensive implementation roadmap to deepen cooperation in research, technology transfer, academic exchange and public health innovation.
  The agreement was reached during the Brazil–Nigeria High-Level Bilateral Meeting on Traditional Medicine and Scientific Cooperation held at the Oswaldo Cruz Foundation (Fiocruz) in Ri
  
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• BBNaija 11: Chimsom becomes first Head of House; Tram, Sheba gets lounge

  27-07-2026 20:19 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Chimsom Chuka has emerged as the first Head of House (HoH) of Big Brother Naija Season 11, earning immunity from eviction for the week after winning the opening HoH challenge.Unlike previous seasons, however, Chimsom will not occupy the exclusive Head of House lounge despite winning the title.Instead, Big Brother introduced a new twist, requiring the HoH to select a housemate from the Lucky Dip Box to enjoy the HoH lounge for the week.Following the draw, Tram was selected to stay in the HoH lou
  
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• PENGASSAN stabilised after leadership succession reforms — Osifo

  27-07-2026 20:12 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Johnbosco AgbakwuruABUJA —PRESIDENT of the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria, PENGASSAN Comrade Festus Osifo, at the weekend, said the union has resolved the leadership succession issues that once sparked tensions during transitions.Osifo, who stated this at a memorial event held in Abuja to mark the seventh anniversary of the association’s former President, the late Comrade Francis Olabode Johnson, described the reform as one of the key legacies of hi
  
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• Trump brushes off concerns of depleted ammunition due to Iran war

  27-07-2026 20:06 via vanguardngr.com
  
  President Donald Trump on Monday dismissed concerns that US ammunition stockpiles are running low after five months of bombing Iran, telling reporters: “We have a lot.”Asked aboard Air Force One if he was concerned about munitions being depleted, Trump said: “We have a lot of ammunition. We have a lot of the mid-level stuff too, more than we could ever use no matter what.”AFP
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• Cape Verde’s Sidny Lopes Cabral wins World Cup 2026 goal of tournament award

  27-07-2026 19:58 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Cape Verde defender Sidny Lopes Cabral has been named the winner of the Hyundai Goal of the Tournament at the FIFA World Cup 2026 after his stunning strike against Argentina in the Round of 32 was voted the competition’s best goal.Lopes Cabral’s spectacular effort came during Cape Verde’s dramatic 3-2 extra-time defeat to eventual finalists Argentina in Miami, where he curled a brilliant shot into the top corner after weaving past Alexis Mac Allister to level the match at 2-2.
  
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• New minimum wage: NLC asks affiliates, workers to prepare for battle ahead

  27-07-2026 19:55 via vanguardngr.com
  
  …says N70,000 now poverty pay
  By Victor Ahiuma-Young
  The Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, has asked its affiliates and workers across the country to prepare for serious battle for a new national minimum wage, declaring that the current N70,000 wage has become a “poverty wage” that can no longer meet the needs of Nigerian workers amid soaring living costs.
  NLC President, Joe Ajaero, gave the charge Monday at the opening ceremony of the 2026 NLC Rain School held at the Workers&rsq
  
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• Wike assures delivery of 10 key roads before year-end

  27-07-2026 19:50 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Omeiza AjayiABUJA: Minister of the Federal Capital Territory FCT, Nyesom Wike, has assured that between eight and 10 major road projects across the territory will be completed and delivered before the end of the year, stressing that the FCT Administration will not relent in its promises to residents.The minister gave the assurance on Monday during an extensive inspection tour of ongoing key road projects across the territory.He expressed satisfaction with the pace of work on the long-trouble
  
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• Nigeria, South Africa hold tense meeting over xenophobic protests

  27-07-2026 19:47 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Nigerian and South African diplomats sat down Monday as “brothers” to address a series of xenophobic attacks against foreigners, though tensions were evident despite the pleasantries exchanged in Abuja.For months, South Africa has been the scene of protests — some of them violent — against African immigrants that demonstrators have blamed for crime, unemployment and a strain on public services.As high-ranking officials from Abuja and Pretoria met at the Nigerian ministry
  
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• Tinubu delivering world-class broadcast infrastructure, says Idris

  27-07-2026 19:42 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Unveils ultra-modern NTA studioBy Joseph Erunke, AbujaMinister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, on Monday said the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is transforming Nigeria’s public broadcasting sector through major investments in modern infrastructure, including a state-of-the-art television studio at the headquarters of the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) and the ongoing renovation of the National Press Centre in Abuja.Speaking after inspecting th
  
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• WAFCON: Super Falcons target high-margin win against debutants Malawi

  27-07-2026 19:39 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Cup-holders Nigeria aim to kick off their defence of the Women Africa Cup of Nations title in an emphatic manner when they lock horns with debuting ‘Scorchers’ of Malawi at the Al Medina Stadium in Rabat on Tuesday night.Last year, the most successful women’s team on the African continent and one of the best in the world came from behind to snatch the crown from the hands of Morocco’s Atlas Lionesses, with a 3-2 win in a memorable Final.The Lionesses, targeting a third s
  
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• UNILAG withdraws sexual harassment poster, rejects victim-blaming

  27-07-2026 19:31 via vanguardngr.com
  
  The University of Lagos (UNILAG) has withdrawn a controversial sexual harassment advisory poster following widespread criticism on social media, reaffirming its commitment to combating sexual harassment while rejecting all forms of victim-blaming.The poster, produced by the University’s Student Affairs Division, came under fire after it advised female students against actions such as shaking hands with men; accepting gifts from men; staying alone with a man in a secluded place, and watchi
  
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• FG ends manual civil service postings, promotions, launches digital HR platform

  27-07-2026 19:14 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Nnasom DavidThe Federal Government has launched the Human Resource (HR) Modules of the Integrated Personnel and Payroll Information System (IPPIS), introducing a fully digital platform to automate staff postings, promotions, leave applications and other personnel processes across the Federal Civil Service.The Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (HOCSF), Mrs. Didi Esther Walson-Jack, said the platform marks a major milestone in the government’s efforts to build a modern, efficie
  
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• Appeal Court affirms Amuseghan as Kalasuwe of Apoiland

  27-07-2026 19:11 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Dayo Johnson, AkureThe Court of Appeal sitting in Akure, Ondo State, has affirmed the appointment of Prof. Sunday Amuseghan as the Kalasuwe of Apoiland in Ese-Odo Local Government Area of the state.The appellate court dismissed an appeal filed by Prince Joseph Orire David challenging the judgment of the Ondo State High Court, which upheld Amuseghan’s selection and appointment as the paramount ruler of the Ijaw people in the area.Amuseghan, a retired Professor of English at Adekunle Aja
  
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• Three passengers still missing after bandit attack on Jos-Kano highway

  27-07-2026 19:06 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Hadiza YusufThree passengers are still in captivity after suspected bandits attacked a commercial bus travelling along the Jos-Kano highway in Doguwa Local Government Area of Kano State.The Kano State Police Command disclosed this in a statement issued on Monday by its Public Relations Officer, CSP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa.According to the statement, the incident occurred at about 5:30 p.m. on Sunday, July 26, 2026, when a Toyota Hiace bus with registration number BKK 6824 XA, travelling from
  
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• Plateau records 441 suspected cholera cases, 14 deaths – Commissioner

  27-07-2026 18:58 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Plateau has recorded 441 suspected cholera cases, 26 confirmed infections and 14 deaths, the Commissioner for Health, Dr Nicholas Ba’amlong, said on Monday.Ba’amlong disclosed this in Jos while providing an update on the outbreak, which began in June 2026.He said the cases were reported in Mangu, Jos North, Jos South and Barkin Ladi Local Government Areas (LGAs) of the state.The commissioner said the Ministry of Health remained on high alert and had strengthened emergency response m
  
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• Nigeria among countries whose citizens traveled for World Cup, seek to remain in Canada[Full list]

  27-07-2026 18:51 via vanguardngr.com
  
  A total of 175 visitors who travelled to Canada for the 2026 FIFA World Cup have applied for asylum, with citizens of Ghana, Nigeria, Senegal and several other countries among those seeking to remain in the country after the tournament.Figures released by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) show that, as of July 20, 175 asylum claims had been filed by people who identified themselves as FIFA World Cup visitors in their temporary residence applications.Canada hosted 13 World Cup
  
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• Why insecurity escalated during Buhari’s time – Ex-DSS Director, Amachree

  27-07-2026 18:50 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Soni Daniel, Editor, Northern RegionThe former director of the Department of State Security Services, Mr. Dennis Amachree, has given reasons why insecurity blossomed during the regime of former President Muhammadu Buhari in Nigeria.In his current book: “DSS@ 40: My Journey behind the shield”, Amachree blamed the administration for paying little or no attention to the escalating threats posed by insurgency, banditry and kidnapping.Amachree also blamed the high level of corruption
  
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• Poland seeks extradition of former Justice minister over alleged fund misuse

  27-07-2026 18:50 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Poland on Monday formally requested the extradition of former Justice Minister Zbigniew Ziobro from the United States over allegations of misusing funds intended for crime victims.The public prosecutor’s office said Ziobro faces 26 charges, most of them related to claims that money from a victims’ support fund was used for political purposes.Authorities are seeking to bring Ziobro to trial over the allegations.He was a leading figure in judicial reforms carried out under the former
  
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• After NASS primary defeat, Aiyedatiwa accused of opening talks with ADC

  27-07-2026 18:48 via vanguardngr.com
  
  —– Gov denies, says it’s antics of mischief makersBy Dayo Johnson AkureThe crisis in the Ondo State chapter of the All Progressives Congress, APC, has taken a new dimension following allegations that Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa has opened talks with the opposition African Democratic Congress, ADC, after some of his preferred aspirants lost the party’s National Assembly tickets.The allegation gained traction after photographs surfaced showing the governor with the ADC&rsquo
  
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• SSANU warns against delay in implementation of new agreement with FG

  27-07-2026 18:41 via vanguardngr.com
  
  ...Says only constitutionally recognised staff will benefit from new pay package
  By Johnbosco AgbakwuruABUJA — The Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) has warned against delays in the implementation of the new agreement with the government and called for the immediate activation of the Implementation Monitoring Committee provided for in the document to ensure compliance and address violations.SSANU also resolved that the agreement must be implemented promptly, fully,
  
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• Produce CCTV footage – Ex-DSS director dares Al-Mustapha over Abacha’s death claim

  27-07-2026 18:29 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Retired Assistant Director of the Department of State Services (DSS), Dennis Amachree, has challenged former Chief Security Officer to late Head of State, General Sani Abacha, Major Hamza Al-Mustapha (retd.), to produce CCTV footage of the military ruler’s final hours if he disputes the account contained in his memoir.Amachree made the challenge while reacting to Al-Mustapha’s dismissal of claims in his newly released book, DSS @40: My Journey Behind the Shield, in which he alleged
  
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• Intersociety hails Soludo’s intervention in Onitsha market, family land dispute

  27-07-2026 17:54 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Jeff Agbodo, AbakalikiThe International Society for Civil Liberties and Rule of Law (Intersociety) has commended the Anambra State Government for intervening in the lingering dispute between the Onitsha Ozomagana Building Materials Market Association and the Modebe Family over ownership of a property in the state.The human rights organisation said the intervention was timely, noting that the dispute, which resurfaced in November 2025, required a comprehensive and impartial resolution.In lett
  
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• English football to try new rule against goalkeeper tactical timeouts

  27-07-2026 17:52 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Adegboyega AdeleyeEnglish football is set to try a new rule aimed at stopping goalkeepers from deliberately using injury stoppages as tactical timeouts during matches, with teams potentially forced to play with 10 men for one minute if a goalkeeper receives treatment, the BBC Sport reports.The Football Association, Premier League, English Football League, National League and Women’s Super League have agreed to the trial, subject to approval from the International Football Association B
  
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• English football to trial new rule against goalkeeper tactical timeouts

  27-07-2026 17:52 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Adegboyega AdeleyeEnglish football is set to trial a new rule aimed at stopping goalkeepers from deliberately using injury stoppages as tactical timeouts during matches, with teams potentially forced to play with 10 men for one minute if a goalkeeper receives treatment, the BBC Sport reports.The Football Association, Premier League, English Football League, National League and Women’s Super League have agreed to the trial, subject to approval from the International Football Association
  
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