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• Panic as beheaded man’s body is discovered inside UNIJOS

  14-07-2026 13:46 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Golok Nanmwa, JosPanic gripped the University of Jos (UNIJOS) community on Tuesday after the beheaded body of a middle-aged man was discovered on farmland within the university environment.The deceased, whose identity had yet to be officially confirmed as of the time of filing this report, was found with his head severed and missing, triggering fear among students, staff and residents of the institution.A 300-level student of the university, Pius Atok, who spoke to Vanguard, said the body wa
  
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• Nigerian newspapers review: [PFIPC] Gbaja slams N15b suit against Adeyemi

  17-07-2026 12:21 via vanguardngr.com
  
  In today’s Nigerian newspapers review programme, Today in the News, Vanguard leads with the Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, instituting a N15 billion defamation suit against Prince Adeniyi Adeyemi at the Federal Capital Territory High Court, Abuja, over allegations that he demanded a 48 per cent kickback from a N27.3 billion take-off grant approved for a federal agency.Another headline features experts and stakeholders explaining why President Bola Tinubu must overhaul
  
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• NBA must defend citizens without fear or favour, says new Sokoto chairman

  17-07-2026 12:15 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Musa Ubandawaki, SokotoThe newly elected Chairman of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Sokoto Branch, Barrister Bashir Muazu Jodi, has pledged to strengthen the independence of the Bar, promote the rule of law, improve members’ welfare and support faster justice delivery during his tenure.Speaking with journalists in Sokoto shortly after his emergence as chairman, Jodi described the election as a peaceful and democratic process driven by a shared commitment to advancing the legal pro
  
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• ADC chieftain faults Soludo’s praise of Tinubu over Southeast road projects

  17-07-2026 12:12 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Anayo OkoliENUGU — A chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Enugu State, Comrade Adolphus Ude, has criticised Anambra State Governor, Prof. Charles Soludo, over his commendation of President Bola Tinubu’s approval of major road projects in the Southeast.Ude, who is the leader of the ADC Like-Minds support group and Secretary of the Enugu ADC Caretaker Committee, challenged Soludo to list road projects completed by the Tinubu administration in the Southeast.He was r
  
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• Ondo APC Crisis: Aiyedatiwa’s loyalists challenge NASS primary results in court

  17-07-2026 12:09 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Dayo Johnson, AkureSome aspirants loyal to Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa, who failed to secure the All Progressives Congress (APC) tickets in the recently concluded National Assembly primaries, have approached the court to challenge the outcome of the exercise.The aggrieved aspirants are challenging the APC National Working Committee (NWC) and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) over the results of the primaries and the list of candidates submitted by the party to the
  
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• NDLEA declares drug kingpin, three associates wanted over meth lab, freezes ₦9.8bn accounts

  17-07-2026 12:08 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Olasunkanmi AkoniThe National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has declared a suspected drug kingpin, Nnamuka Kelvin Uchenna, also known as Odogwu, and three of his associates wanted over alleged involvement in the establishment of a clandestine methamphetamine laboratory, production of illicit drugs and money laundering.The three other suspects declared wanted are Emmanuella Chinonso Iroka; Nnamuka Ifeanyi Kingsley; and Ekechi Franklin Chijioke, also known as Ekene Okwunaga.The declarati
  
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• DSS, Forest Guards rescue two abducted children in Kwara, kill two suspected kidnappers

  17-07-2026 12:02 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Soni DanielA joint security team comprising operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) and forest guards has rescued two abducted children during an operation in Kwara State.The operation, carried out on Thursday in a forest between Oba Isin/Owa Onire in Isin and Ifelodun Local Government Areas, led to the rescue of 16-year-old Fatima Azeez and her five-year-old brother, Ibrahim.According to sources in the Kwara State Government, two suspected kidnappers were killed during the oper
  
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• Full list of places named after Tinubu since he became president

  17-07-2026 11:59 via vanguardngr.com
  
  The Federal Government has renamed the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway after President Bola Tinubu, making it the latest public infrastructure to bear his name since he assumed office in May 2023.Minister of Works Dave Umahi announced the decision on Thursday, saying the 750-kilometre highway was named after the president because the project was conceived during Tinubu’s tenure as governor of Lagos State nearly three decades ago.The announcement adds to a growing list of roads, buildings, s
  
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• Over 16,000 obsolete weapons destroyed since inception – Arms Control Centre

  17-07-2026 11:56 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Kingsley OmonobiThe National Centre for the Control of Small Arms and Light Weapons (NCCSALW) says it has destroyed more than 16,000 obsolete, decommissioned and unserviceable weapons since its establishment as part of efforts to curb the proliferation of illicit firearms in Nigeria.Director-General of the Centre, retired Deputy Inspector-General of Police Johnson Babatunde Kokumo, disclosed this during a courtesy visit to the Inspector-General of Police at the Force Headquarters in Abuja.Ko
  
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• ‘I can’t do some things anymore’ – Cape Verde’s Vozinha on life after World Cup

  17-07-2026 11:55 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha has admitted his life has changed dramatically since his breakout performances at the FIFA World Cup, saying his newfound fame means he can’t do some things anymore.The 40-year-old became one of the tournament’s surprise stars after producing a string of outstanding performances, beginning with a clean sheet in Cape Verde’s shock goalless draw against Spain.He followed that with impressive displays against Uruguay and Saudi Arabia before Cape Verd
  
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• Presidency commends Uzodimma over infrastructure projects in Imo

  17-07-2026 11:54 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Soni DanielOWERRI — The Presidency has commended Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma for what it described as the scale and quality of infrastructure development across the state, saying the projects reflect purposeful leadership and effective collaboration between the Federal and Imo State governments.The commendation came during the Renewed Hope Ambassadors National Media Tour, an initiative of the Renewed Hope Ambassadors in collaboration with the Presidential Communications Team.The d
  
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• Police rescue eight kidnap victims, arrest seven suspects in nationwide operations

  17-07-2026 11:43 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Kingsley OmonobiThe Nigeria Police Force has recorded a series of operational successes across several states, rescuing eight kidnap victims, arresting seven criminal suspects and recovering stolen property in coordinated operations carried out within the last 24 hours.In Imo State, police operatives foiled a kidnapping attempt, rescued seven abducted victims unharmed and recovered two vehicles belonging to the victims. According to the police, the suspected kidnappers fled into nearby bushe
  
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• Chinese president calls for fair global AI governance, unveils support for developing nations

  17-07-2026 11:39 via vanguardngr.com
  
  SHANGHAI – Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday called for a fair and inclusive global system for artificial intelligence (AI) governance, urging countries to strengthen international cooperation to ensure the technology benefits humanity while addressing its growing risks.Speaking at the opening ceremony of the 2026 World AI Conference and High-Level Meeting on Global AI Governance in Shanghai, Xi said AI presents unprecedented opportunities for economic and social development but also
  
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• Stakeholders harp on electricity access in powering productivity, economic growth

  17-07-2026 11:31 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Udeme AkpanStakeholders have emphasised the importance of improved electricity access in driving productivity and achieving economic prosperity.This call was made at the National Stakeholders Engagement Workshop hosted by the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) in Abuja, yesterday, with the theme, “Unlocking and Scaling the Sustainable Adoption of Productive Use of Energy Technologies Across Nigeria: Harmonising Financing Opportunities and Policy Frameworks”.At the event, Min
  
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• Our patience must not be mistaken for weakness, Idoma Diaspora tells Tinubu

  17-07-2026 11:30 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Chioma OkoyeThe Idoma Association USA has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to take urgent action to address the persistent insecurity in Benue South, urging the Federal Government to strengthen security measures in the area.In an open letter addressed to the President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, the association expressed concern over the recurring attacks in parts of Benue South, saying the Idoma people have endured years of insecurity and loss.“We have shown restr
  
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• Kingsley Chinda’s governorship bid gains backing from Rivers stakeholders

  17-07-2026 11:27 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Lawani Mikairu
  Ahead of the 2027 general elections, the All Progressive Congress, APC, governorship candidate in Rivers State, Kingsley Chinda has received a boost following endorsements from prominent indigenes of the state and support from youth groups, women and other stakeholders.
  President-General of Our Will, a support group for Chinda’s governorship bid, Barrister Glory Wobo, who disclosed this, informed that , a former Chief Judge of Rivers State, Justice Iche Ndu (Rtd), has en
  
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• FG renames Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway after Tinubu

  17-07-2026 11:27 via vanguardngr.com
  
  The Federal Government has renamed the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway in honour of President Bola Tinubu, saying the landmark infrastructure project was inspired by a vision he conceived while serving as governor of Lagos State nearly three decades ago.Minister of Works Dave Umahi announced the decision on Thursday during a media briefing in Abuja, describing the renaming as recognition of Tinubu’s role in initiating the idea behind the 750-kilometre highway.“That highway is named Pr
  
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• Barcelona explains how Messi’s iconic photo with baby Lamine Yamal happened

  17-07-2026 10:45 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Ayobami OkerindeSpanish club FC Barcelona has explained how Lionel Messi’s now-iconic photograph with Lamine Yamal as a baby came to be, revealing that the moment was the result of a UNICEF charity project organised by the club’s foundation in 2008.The image, which resurfaced during Yamal’s breakthrough performances for Spain at Euro 2024 and has continued to circulate widely recently, shows a 20-year-old Messi cradling Yamal, who was only a few months old at the time.In a
  
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• FG to track poverty, incomes to assess impact of reforms — Oyedele

  17-07-2026 10:43 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Yinka KolawoleThe Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele, has disclosed plans by the Federal Government to publish indicators tracking poverty, incomes and inequality to assess the impact of the government’s economic reforms on the living standards of Nigerians.He said the move is aimed at addressing criticism of the reform programme suggesting that gains in revenue, foreign exchange liquidity and investor confidence have yet to translate into
  
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• Messi set ‘blueprint’ for greatness – Antetokounmpo

  17-07-2026 10:32 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Giannis Antetokounmpo arrived in Miami to join the NBA’s Heat on Thursday taking inspiration from Lionel Messi, a sporting legend who launched his own new chapter of success with a move to South Florida.Antetokounmpo, the two-time NBA Most Valuable Player from Greece who led the Milwaukee Bucks to the 2021 title, said Messi was the kind of player — like LeBron James — who produced the “blueprint” for sporting greatness.“You’ve just got to follow,”
  
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• Suspected drugs supplier to bandits arrested in Katsina

  17-07-2026 10:20 via vanguardngr.com
  
  The Katsina Police Command has arrested a suspected drug peddler allegedly supplying illicit drugs to armed bandits in Funtua Local Government Area.The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), DSP Abubakar Sadiq-Aliyu, confirmed this to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Friday in Katsina.He said the suspect, popularly known as “Dunbuje”, was arrested on July 15, at about 5 p.m., by operatives attached to the Central Police Station, Funtua.According to the police spokesperson, the s
  
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• CBN mandates BDCs to sell unutilised FX to NFEM within 24hrs

  17-07-2026 10:06 via vanguardngr.com
  
  •May confiscate unutilised balanceBy Elizabeth AdegbesanThe Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, has directed Bureau De Changes, BDCs, to sell unutilised foreign exchange (FX) balances to the Nigerian Foreign Exchange, NFEM, market within twenty-four (24) hours of the expiry of the utilisation period.The apex bank disclosed this in its regulatory guidance on purchase of FX by BDCs through authorized dealer banks in NFEM.According to the apex bank, “BDCs are not permitted to retain in t
  
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• Who is Slavko Vincic? Meet the referee for the 2026 World Cup final

  17-07-2026 09:39 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Slovenian referee Slavko Vincic will take charge of Sunday’s FIFA World Cup final between Spain and Argentina, becoming the first official from his country to referee the tournament’s showpiece match.The appointment also places the 46-year-old among an exclusive group, as he becomes only the 23rd referee in history to oversee a FIFA World Cup final.Vincic was informed of the decision by FIFA Chief Refereeing Officer and Chairman of the FIFA Referees Committee, Pierluigi Collina, in
  
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• US strikes Iran as Tehran warns of Mideast reprisals

  17-07-2026 09:14 via vanguardngr.com
  
  The United States hit Iran on Friday, with Tehran accusing US forces of striking civilians sites and drawing Iranian threats of reprisals on regional infrastructure.A battle over the strategic Strait of Hormuz has rekindled the war in the Middle East and the foes have traded fire for six days running.The US military reported hitting “dozens of Iranian military targets” in response to attacks on commercial shipping, its latest strikes after a preliminary deal with Tehran fell apart.E
  
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• Tinubu will deliver permanent UN Security Council seat for Nigeria — Jimoh Ibrahim

  17-07-2026 08:35 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Nigeria’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Jimoh Ibrahim, has expressed confidence that President Bola Tinubu will secure a permanent seat for Nigeria on the United Nations Security Council, saying the President is committed to pushing for Africa’s greater representation in the global body.Ibrahim spoke on Thursday during an interview on Channels Television, where he said Tinubu had consistently argued that the absence of any African country from the counci
  
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• SEC commences nationwide campaign to recover unclaimed dividends

  17-07-2026 08:17 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Peter Egwuatu The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has commenced a nationwide enlightenment campaign to help Nigerians recover unclaimed dividends and other monies arising from capital market transactions.The campaign, which began with a town hall meeting in Lagos yesterday, is aimed at sensitising investors on the existence of unclaimed monies, the role of the National Investor Protection Fund (NIPF) and the procedures for verifying and recovering legitimate claims.The SEC
  
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• BoI to channel 70% of EIB facility to drive cocoa, dairy sectors

  17-07-2026 08:07 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Etop EkanemNigeria’s foremost development finance institution, Bank of Industry (BoI) has secured a 60 million euro credit facility from the European Investment Bank to fund Nigeria’s cocoa and dairy value addition drive, with a focus on processing, ingredients and chocolate manufacturing.Managing Director/CEO of BoI, Dr. Olasupo Olusi, disclosed this during the Africa Cocoa Summit convened in Abuja on July 14 by the Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment with th
  
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• UOO commends Gov Otti’s transformation of Abia

  17-07-2026 08:03 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Speaks on 70th anniversaryBy Osa AmadiThe Chairman of U.O.O Nigeria Plc, Nze Edozie Uche Okafor, has commended the Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, on the rapid transformation he has brought to the state within a short time.Speaking recently at the 36th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the company held in Lagos, Edozie said: “We are excited about the transformation taking place in Aba, the state’s commercial hub. Governor Alex Otti has improved infrastructure, enhanced securi
  
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• Dollar to Naira exchange rate today, July 17, 2026

  17-07-2026 08:00 via vanguardngr.com
  
  The Nigerian naira traded within a relatively stable range against the United States dollar on Friday, July 17, 2026, as the official Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM) continued to reflect modest day-to-day movements, while the parallel market maintained a premium over the official window.According to the latest available data from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), the official NFEM exchange rate was around ₦1,380 per US dollar, with the most recent published NFEM fixing at ₦1
  
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• From charity to rights:’We have rights, we are not asking for favours’

  17-07-2026 07:57 via vanguardngr.com
  
  *How persons with disabilities are redefining Nigeria’s accessibility movement*Challenges confronting the National Commission for Persons with Disabilities*Only about 22.4 per cent of assessed public buildings have functional ramps*17 states are on board against discrimination*11 states yet to domesticate anti-descrimination lawsBy Ebunoluwa SessouFor millions of Nigerians living with disabilities, the greatest obstacle is not blindness, paralysis, deafness or intellectual disab
  
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