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• Police foil abduction, bust cattle thieves in Ogun

  28-07-2026 12:20 via vanguardngr.com
  
  The Police Command in Ogun has arrested two suspected cattle thieves, recovered six stolen cows and foiled a suspected abduction attempt in separate operations across the state.The command’s spokesperson, DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi, disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday in Abeokuta.Babaseyi said operatives of the Sagamu Police Division arrested two suspects following a distress call that seven cows had been stolen from a cattle yard in the Maskoli area of Sagamu.He said the report was receiv
  
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• Why I haven’t visited my hometown since becoming INEC Chair – Amupitan

  28-07-2026 18:30 via vanguardngr.com
  
  …Flags misinformation threat to electionsBy Omeiza AjayiABUJA: Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission INEC, Prof. Joash Amupitan, SAN, on Tuesday reflected on the enormous responsibilities of leading the nation’s electoral body, disclosing how he has been unable to visit his hometown since becoming the nation’s Chief Electoral Officer.Amupitan also flagged misinformation and disinformation as growing challenges to credible elections in the digital age.The I
  
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• Appeal Court judgment: Evidence was concocted in deregistration suit – ADC

  28-07-2026 18:26 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Luminous JannamikeThe African Democratic Congress, ADC, on Tuesday hailed the Court of Appeal’s unanimous decision overturning the Federal High Court judgment ordering its deregistration, saying the appellate court found that trial judge, Justice Peter Lifu, had ‘concocted evidence’ in favour of the plaintiffs.The ruling effectively ends, for now, the legal battle over the party’s existence, affirming that the ADC remains a duly recognised political party under the Co
  
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• Mob torture: Police arrest four over death of Jos model, hunt two others

  28-07-2026 18:24 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Golok NanmwaPlateau State Police Command has arrested four suspects in connection with the alleged mob torture and killing of a Jos-based model, Ibrahim Mbaya, popularly known as “Ibee”, while efforts are ongoing to apprehend two other fleeing suspects.The Command’s Public Relations Officer, DSP Alfred Alabo, disclosed this while parading the suspects in Jos on Tuesday, saying the arrests followed intelligence received from a Good Samaritan who alerted the police that a you
  
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• ADC deregistration bid was assault on democracy, David Mark declares

  28-07-2026 18:00 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Luminous Jannamike, AbujaThe National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, Senator David Mark, on Tuesday declared that the failed attempt to deregister the party was ‘a direct assault on multiparty democracy’ after the Court of Appeal overturned a Federal High Court judgment that threatened the party’s continued existence.The ruling removes the biggest legal obstacle confronting the ADC, allowing the opposition party to turn its attention from defending its ex
  
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• Osun: Accord is like Keke Napep facing trailer, APC taunts Adeleke

  28-07-2026 17:59 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Omeiza AjayiNational Chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, has likened the party’s political strength in Osun State to a trailer facing a keke napep, declaring that no political party in the state, including Gov. Ademola Adeleke’s Accord, can withstand the calibre of governors, National Assembly, NASS, members and local government chairmen the APC is deploying ahead of the August 15, 2026 governorship election.
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• Alleged defamation: Sowore drops decision to summon DSS boss as witness

  28-07-2026 17:58 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Omoyele Sowore, publisher of Sahara Reporters, on Tuesday rescinded his earlier decision to invite Oluwatosin Ajayi, the Director-General, Department of State Services (DSS), to testify in his defence in the ongoing trial for alleged criminal defamation.Sowore, through his lawyer, Adeyinka Olumide-Fusika, SAN, made this known shortly before the conclusion of proceeding before Justice Mohammed Umar of the Federal High Court in Abuja.The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the defendant was
  
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• Two sons of South-East MACBAN chairman killed in reported attack on Enugu cattle camp

  28-07-2026 17:57 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Dennis AgboTwo members of the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) were reportedly killed following an attack on a cattle camp in Oheoyya Community, Ezeagu Local Government Area of Enugu State.The victims, identified as Ahmadu and Umaru, were sons of the South-East Zonal Chairman of MACBAN, Alhaji Haruna Sale.According to a statement signed by the association’s National Deputy Director-General, Gidado Siddiki, the incident occurred at about 5:00 p.m. on Saturda
  
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• SEC gets National Assembly backing on fiscal sustainability drive

  28-07-2026 17:45 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Obas Esiedesa, AbujaThe National Assembly has endorsed the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) efforts to strengthen its fiscal sustainability through cost-cutting measures and improved revenue generation.Deputy Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Finance, Hon. Saeed Musa Abdullahi, gave the endorsement on Tuesday during the 2026 Revenue Monitoring Exercise with the Commission in Abuja.Abdullahi commended the SEC’s financial management efforts and urged t
  
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• Tinubu’ll be held responsible if anything happens to El-Rufai — ADC

  28-07-2026 17:44 via vanguardngr.com
  
  The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has alleged that the continued detention of former Kaduna State governor Nasir el-Rufai is politically motivated and aimed at preventing him from participating in the 2027 general election.Speaking during an interview on Symfoni, the party’s national publicity secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, also warned that President Bola Tinubu would be held responsible if anything happened to the former governor while in custody.El-Rufai is currently facing trial on a
  
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• 2027: Uba Sani picks Jerry Adams as running mate

  28-07-2026 17:43 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Ibrahim Hassan-WuyoGovernor Uba Sani of Kaduna State on Tuesday named the Executive Chairman of the Kaduna State Internal Revenue Service (KADIRS), Mr. Jerry Adams, as his running mate for the 2027 governorship election.The governor described the choice as a reaffirmation of his administration’s commitment to inclusion, justice, fairness and equitable governance.Announcing the nomination, the governor said the decision followed wide consultations, deep reflection and prayers, stressing
  
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• Banned sachet alcohol: NAFDAC uncovers hidden factories, fresh production

  28-07-2026 17:38 via vanguardngr.com
  
  …Enforcement turns violent; officer escapes stabbing…Manufacturers moved machines, removed signposts to evade arrestBy Chioma ObinnaDespite the Federal Government’s ban on the production, distribution and sale of alcoholic beverages in sachets and PET bottles below 200ml, the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, NAFDAC, on Tuesday uncovered what it described as fresh illegal production by manufacturers operating from concealed facilities, alleging th
  
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• Security forces foil bandit operation in Sokoto, rescue 32 victims

  28-07-2026 17:29 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Musa UbandawakiSokoto State Police Command has recorded another breakthrough in its ongoing offensive against banditry, rescuing 32 kidnapped victims and thwarting a large-scale criminal operation during a coordinated security response in Rabah Local Government Area of the state.The successful operation, carried out on Monday at Maikujera Village, a remote settlement bordering Zamfara State, followed credible intelligence indicating that a heavily armed gang of bandits was moving through the
  
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• Burna Boy, Shakira’s ‘Dai Dai’ becomes highest-charting FIFA World Cup song

  28-07-2026 17:21 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Deborah OyekaleNigerian singer and Grammy Award winner, Burna Boy, has made history with the song “Dai Dai” done in collaboration with Colombian star Shakira which has become the highest-charting World Cup song.The song has moved 25 points this week to a new peak of number 17 on the charts.This leap has made it dethrone the classic hit “Waka Waka” (A Time for Africa), a song by Shakira and Freshlyground, which was the former highest-charting World Cup song.On the Cana
  
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• World Cup: IFAB admits VAR error after controversial Embolo red card against Argentina

  28-07-2026 17:09 via vanguardngr.com
  
  The International Football Association Board (IFAB) has issued a clarification on the use of the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) following controversial officiating decisions at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.French outlet L’Équipe, quoting an IFAB circular, reported that the law-making body stated that “a yellow card, which is not a second yellow card, can only be reviewed to identify the player who committed the foul; the foul itself cannot be reviewed or changed.”According to
  
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• 5 foods Nigerians love but are dangerous to health

  28-07-2026 17:04 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Nigerian cuisine is celebrated for its rich flavours, cultural significance and wide variety of dishes. While many of these meals are nutritious and safe when prepared correctly, some can pose health risks if handled improperly or eaten too often.From staple meals to popular street foods, experts say proper preparation, good hygiene and moderation are key to enjoying these favourites without compromising your health.Here are five popular Nigerian foods that deserve a little extra caution.1. Fuf
  
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• BBNaija: Why I chose the name ‘Bluethopia’ — Housemate reveals

  28-07-2026 16:58 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Enitan AbdultawabBig Brother Naija Season 11 housemate Usaku Bantai, popularly known as Bluethopia, has revealed the inspiration behind her unique nickname.Speaking during her diary session with Big Brother on Tuesday, the housemate disclosed that the name was inspired by Disney’s animated movie Zootopia, which she said she enjoyed watching.According to Bluethopia, she decided to personalise the title by combining it with her favourite colour, blue, creating a name that has since becom
  
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• Diaz, Olise set to stay at Bayern – CEO

  28-07-2026 16:52 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Bayern Munich CEO Jan-Christian Dreesen said Tuesday it would be “foolish” to let Luis Diaz leave while confirming Michael Olise would stay with the Bundesliga champions next season.Speaking at a press club event in Munich, the Bayern boss shot down speculation the club’s star wingers could be headed out the door.Olise, who impressed in France’s run to the World Cup semi-finals, has been linked with Real Madrid for weeks while some have speculated Diaz may be set for a b
  
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• Court adjourns for judgment suit challenging Donald Duke’s PRP presidential candidacy

  28-07-2026 16:52 via vanguardngr.com
  
  The Federal High Court has adjourned until Nov. 2 for judgment in a suit challenging the emergence of former governor of Cross River, Mr Donald Duke of Cross Rivers, as the presidential candidate of the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) for the 2027 general elections.Justice Mohammed Umar fixed the date on Tuesday in Abuja after counsel for the plaintiff, Abdullahi Muhammad; Duke’s lawyer, Noah Abdul; and Azubuike Ogochukwu, who appeared for INEC, adopted their processes in the case.An aspir
  
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• Apple now lets customers pay monthly for these iPhones – see full list

  28-07-2026 16:49 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Apple has unveiled a new leasing programme that will allow customers to lease iPhones, Macs and other premium devices, as the tech giant looks to make its products more affordable amid rising electronics prices and slower upgrade cycles.The programme, launched in partnership with payment platform Klarna, will be available in the United States from Tuesday through Apple retail stores, its website and the Apple Store app.Under the new scheme, customers can lease iPhones and Apple Watches for eith
  
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• How I remained indoors without being seen during DSS invasion – Sunday Igboho

  28-07-2026 16:48 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Yoruba Nation campaigner, Sunday Adeyemo, widely known as Sunday Igboho, has narrated how he avoided arrest during the Department of State Services (DSS) operation on his Ibadan residence in July 2021, insisting that he remained inside the house throughout the raid.Speaking on Monday while hosting a group of Muslim clerics at his residence in Ibadan, Igboho said the security operatives combed the house in search of him but were unable to locate him.He further alleged that the operatives mistook
  
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• Ukraine’s Zelensky arrives for Trump talks at White House

  28-07-2026 16:46 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky arrived at the White House on Tuesday for talks with his US counterpart Donald Trump, as Kyiv seeks fresh diplomatic and military support in its fight against Russia.The talks come as both Kyiv and Moscow intensify long-range strikes and US-led diplomatic efforts to end the war remain stalled more than four years after Russia’s full-scale invasion.Relations between Zelensky and Trump have warmed since the start of the US president’s second term
  
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• Mancini named new Italy national team coach

  28-07-2026 15:58 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Roberto Mancini has been named the head coach of Italy’s national team for a second time, tasked with revitalising the Azzurri who have missed out on the last three World Cups, FIGC president Giovanni Malago said Tuesday.Technical director Roberto Maldini, who reportedly threatened to resign if Mancini was appointed, has been replaced by Claudio Ranieri.“Today we have a new coach and a new technical director,” Malago told reporters, announcing another press conference with Manc
  
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• Gvardiol signs new deal to stay at Man City until 2031

  28-07-2026 15:32 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Josko Gvardiol has signed a new five-year contract at Manchester City, the Premier League club announced on Tuesday.The Croatia international, whose previous deal had two years left to run, is now committed until 2031, with the option of an additional 12 months.The central defender, who has made 122 appearances since arriving from RB Leipzig for £77 million ($102 million) in 2023, had been linked with Real Madrid and Bayern Munich.“As soon as I knew City wanted to renew my contract,
  
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• Floods raze 3,029 houses in three years in Kebbi; residents seek resettlement

  28-07-2026 15:09 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Haruna Aliyu, Birnin KebbiIndependent survey carried out by Vanguard in Kebbi state revealed that from 2023 to 2026 no fewer than three thousand and twenty-nine houses were razed by flash floods in the state.Read Also: Appeal court nullifies order for deregistration of ADC, four othersInvestigations also revealed that over four thousand households were displaced by flash floods, forcing the victims to take refuge in schools some in their relatives houses.However, some of the victims attribut
  
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• Fresh Benue attacks leave 16 dead, many wounded

  28-07-2026 15:03 via vanguardngr.com
  
  …gunmen sack communities; residents lament delayed security responseBy Peter Duru, MakurdiNo fewer than 16 persons have been killed in renewed attacks on communities in Benue State by suspected armed herdsmen, with several others sustaining serious injuries in separate incursions across Otukpo and Kwande Local Government Areas, LGAs.The attacks, which occurred between Monday and Tuesday, also saw the assailants cart away motorcycles from fleeing farmers.The deadliest assault occurred in
  
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• Kaduna killings: Tinubu orders security forces to hunt down perpetrators

  28-07-2026 14:53 via vanguardngr.com
  
  President Bola Tinubu has condemned the deadly attack on Naridon Village in Kaduna State, ordering security agencies to hunt down the perpetrators and rescue abducted residents.The attack, which occurred early Monday in Kamaru Ward, Kauru Local Government Area, claimed about 30 lives, including women and children, while several houses were burnt.Tinubu described the assault as a barbaric and cowardly act of terror against defenceless citizens.This is contained in a statement issued by President
  
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• ‘Hunt down perpetrators who killed 30 in Kaduna’ – Tinubu to security agencies

  28-07-2026 14:53 via vanguardngr.com
  
  –Describes attack as unprovoked act of terrorism.By Johnbosco Agbakwuru, AbujaPresident Bola Tinubu has directed the Armed Forces, police, and relevant intelligence agencies to track down the perpetrators of the barbaric attack in Nauru local government area of Kaduna State.The attack, which took place in the early hours of Monday at Naridon Village in Kamaru Ward, Kauru local government area of Kaduna State, led to the gruesome murder of about 30 people, including women and children.The
  
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• 2027 election must be won at ballot, not in court — Atiku

  28-07-2026 14:43 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Luminous JannamikeFormer Vice President Atiku Abubakar on Tuesday declared that Nigeria’s 2027 general election must be decided at the ballot box, not in the courtroom, following the Court of Appeal’s decision overturning a Federal High Court judgment that sought to remove the African Democratic Congress, ADC, and other political parties from Nigeria’s democratic space.The ruling removes the legal obstacles facing the ADC’s leadership, allowing the party to focus on t
  
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• Rivers ADC faults report of alleged membership of Wike’s Rainbow Coalition

  28-07-2026 14:38 via vanguardngr.com
  
  *Says no Kachikwu faction in Rivers*Calls on security agencies to apprehend impostorsBy Daniel AbiaThe leadership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Rivers State has condemned what it describes as false and misleading reports in sections of the media alleging that a purported “ADC faction” has collapsed into the Rainbow Coalition, a political structure of the Minister of the FCT, Nyesom Wike.The party reiterated that there is no faction within its fold in Rivers State, assu
  
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