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• Riverine communities need digital connectivity to unlock devt — Nere Emiko

  15-07-2026 01:41 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Juliet UmehLEAD promoter of Legacy of Traditions and BINI RIVA Life, Nere Emiko, has called for accelerated digital connectivity in Nigeria’s riverine communities, describing telecommunications infrastructure as essential for improving education, healthcare, security, financial inclusion and economic development.
  Emiko made the appeal while highlighting the Federal Government’s Riverine Connect Initiative, a sub-project of the National Universal Communication Access Project, NUCA
  
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• Reps demand details of ₦34tn customs waivers, query revenue records

  15-07-2026 16:40 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Gift ChapiOdekina, AbujaThe House of Representatives Committee on Finance has directed the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) to provide a comprehensive breakdown of the estimated ₦34 trillion import duty waivers granted in 2025, including beneficiaries, approval details and the purposes for which the concessions were issued.The directive was issued on Wednesday when the management of the Customs Service appeared before the committee as part of the National Assembly’s ongoing revenue
  
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• European countries that allow assisted dying (euthanasia)

  15-07-2026 16:39 via vanguardngr.com
  
  As France looks set to adopt a bill to allow assisted dying on Wednesday, here is a look at which European countries already authorise the terminally ill to end their lives.Some can permit euthanasia, when a caregiver induces a patient’s death at their request.Others in some cases grant permission for assisted dying, when someone helps a patient end their own life.– Pioneers: Netherlands, Belgium –In the Netherlands, euthanasia has been legal but strictly regulated since April
  
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• Abbas defends state police bill, says safeguards will prevent governors’ abuse

  15-07-2026 16:37 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Gift ChapiOdekina, AbujaThe Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep. Abbas Tajudeen, has defended the proposed State Police Bill, assuring Nigerians that adequate constitutional safeguards have been included to prevent governors and political actors from using state police as private security outfits.Abbas spoke on Wednesday at the National Security Roundtable held as part of activities marking the 2026 National Assembly Open Week in Abuja.The Speaker acknowledged concerns that state po
  
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• Tinubu-Shettima ticket strategic for APC’s 2027 victory — Party Chieftain

  15-07-2026 16:29 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Gift ChapiOdekina, AbujaThe All Progressives Congress (APC) North-West Vice Chairman, Hon. Garba Datti Muhammad, has described President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s decision to retain Vice President Kashim Shettima as his running mate for the 2027 general election as a strategic move that would boost the party’s chances of victory.In a statement issued on Wednesday, Datti congratulated Shettima on his re-nomination, saying the decision reflected President Tinubu’s confidence in his
  
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• Trump tells immigration agents to continue traffic stops despite killings

  15-07-2026 16:28 via vanguardngr.com
  
  US President Donald Trump lashed out Wednesday at a decision by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to suspend the use of traffic stops after two fatal shootings in less than a week.The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) halted the practice after a Colombian man was shot dead in Maine on Monday and a Mexican man was killed in an operation in Texas last week.“We CANNOT give up one of I.C.E.’s most important and effective Crime Fighting tools, THE TRAFFIC STOP!” Trump s
  
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• ‘I spend N400m monthly in Nigeria’ – Davido

  15-07-2026 16:28 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Grammy-nominated Nigerian singer Davido has revealed that he spends as much as N400 million every month on his personal expenses while in Nigeria, excluding costs related to his wife, household, luxury cars and jewelery.The Afrobeats star made the disclosure during a live conversation on Davrel Twitch on Tuesday, where he compared his spending habits in Nigeria with those in the United States.According to Davido, his expenses are considerably lower when he is in America because he lives with on
  
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• Immigration targets nationwide housing for personnel

  15-07-2026 16:27 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Omeiza AjayiABUJA: The Nigeria Immigration Service NIS has restated its commitment to providing nationwide housing for its personnel, disclosing plans to replicate ongoing housing projects across the country. This was made known on Wednesday during the official commissioning of the Nigeria Immigration Service Staff Multipurpose Cooperative Society Limited NIMCOS Housing Estate at Kutunku Extension, Gwagwalada Area Council, delivered in partnership with a private developer. Comptrol
  
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• Senate approves N50m to families of teachers, soldiers killed in Oyo abduction

  15-07-2026 16:18 via vanguardngr.com
  
  The Senate has approved a donation of N50 million to families of five persons who lost their lives during the abduction of pupils and teachers from schools in Oriire Local Government Area (LGA)  of Oyo State.President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, announced the donation during plenary on Wednesday.He described the death as a painful sacrifice in the fight against insecurity.He commended the Nigerian Armed Forces and other security agencies for the successful rescue of the abducted pupil
  
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• Iran says over 30 civilians killed in recent US attacks

  15-07-2026 15:59 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Iran’s government spokesperson Fatemeh Mohajerani said Wednesday that more than 30 civilians were killed in recent United States strikes on southern Iran.She made the remarks in a post on social media platform X, expressing condolences to the victims’ families and pledging government support.Meanwhile, the Iranian army said in a statement that seven soldiers were killed and several others wounded in a U.S. strike early Wednesday on a ground force garrison in Bampur County, in the so
  
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• Lagos seals Ikoyi property over untreated sewage discharge

  15-07-2026 15:54 via vanguardngr.com
  
  The Lagos State Government has sealed a property at No. 5, Manuwa St., Ikoyi, for allegedly discharging untreated sewage into a canal through a non-functional sewage treatment plant.The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the enforcement was carried out on Wednesday by the Lagos State Wastewater Management Office following complaints from residents and investigations that confirmed the environmental violation.The Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Mr Tokunbo Wahab, disc
  
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• Angwan Rukuba Killings: Court fixes August 11 for ruling on jurisdiction, medical request

  15-07-2026 15:50 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Golok NanmwaJOS — A Plateau State High Court sitting in Jos has fixed August 11, 2026, to deliver rulings on an application challenging its jurisdiction to try four persons accused of involvement in the Angwan Rukuba killings.The court also reserved ruling for the same date on an application seeking the transfer of one of the defendants from the custody of the Department of State Services (DSS) to the Jos University Teaching Hospital (JUTH) for medical treatment.At the resumed hearing
  
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• Court declares political parties’ diaspora chapters illegal, nullifies UK Congress

  15-07-2026 15:47 via vanguardngr.com
  
  A Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court in Maitama has declared diaspora chapters of Nigerian political parties illegal and subsequently nullified the All Progressives Congress (APC) party congress held in the United Kingdom.The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) had, in a suit marked No: CV/187/2025, asked the court to nullify the UK Diaspora chapter of APC.Justice Peter Kekemeke, on Wednesday, delivered the judgment that settled the long-running controversy surrounding the
  
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• WajeGame Official Site Guide: How to Access Waje Casino Safely in Nigeria 

  15-07-2026 15:41 via vanguardngr.com
  
  If you are searching for the WajeGame official site or the Waje Casino official website in Nigeria, the most important step is to make sure you are visiting the correct platform rather than a fake or lookalike page. Many users search for terms like waje game, wajecasino, and Waje official site to register, log in, download the app, or contact customer support without exposing their personal information to scammers. Before entering your login details or making any payment, verify the web address
  
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• NPA introduces new truck movement rules to tackle Apapa Port gridlock

  15-07-2026 15:40 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Godwin OritseThe Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has introduced new guidelines to regulate truck movement into and out of the nation’s seaports as part of efforts to address congestion around the Apapa port corridor.The new measures include the introduction of specific time windows for trucks moving from designated pre-gates to port terminals for cargo loading, aimed at improving access and ensuring smoother cargo evacuation.In a directive issued to stakeholders through its technical pa
  
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• Bella Shmurda alleges $4 million Lagos property scam

  15-07-2026 15:38 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Enitan AbdultawabNigerian singer Bella Shmurda has alleged that he was defrauded after paying $4 million for a property in Lagos that he later discovered had been stolen.The singer made the claim during an emotional Instagram Live session, where he broke down in tears while appealing for help.According to Bella Shmurda, the property was sold to him by someone who allegedly had no legal ownership of it.“Nigeria, I need your help. I’m not doing okay right now. I spent $4 million of
  
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• Alleged Money Laundering: Court orders final forfeiture of Malami’s 48 properties

  15-07-2026 15:28 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Ikechukwu NnochiriABUJA — The Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday ordered the final forfeiture of 48 properties linked to the immediate past Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Mr. Abubakar Malami, who is facing money laundering charges.The court, in a judgment delivered by Justice Joyce Abdulmalik, held that the properties, allegedly acquired with proceeds of crime, should be permanently seized by the federal government.It held that Malami, who served as J
  
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• Starmer bids UK MPs ‘goodbye’, vows to support Burnham

  15-07-2026 15:15 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Outgoing UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Wednesday pledged his “wholehearted support” to his successor as he prepares to hand over to premier-in-waiting Andy Burnham.Facing his last weekly grilling from MPs in parliament, Starmer said he wanted to see the next leader of his centre-left Labour party succeed.“I will give my wholehearted support to my successor. I want this Labour government to be a success,” he said, when asked what advice he had for his successor.&ldquo
  
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• Just in: NCAA bans pilot who landed plane on Delta road

  15-07-2026 15:14 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Dickson OmobolaNigeria Civil Aviation Authority, NCAA, Wednesday, disclosed that the pilot-in-command of the aircraft that landed on a road in Delta State has been banned from operating in the Nigerian airspace until investigation is completed.In June, a private jet with registration number N989BC and operated by VMO Aero Ltd landed on a road in the Ogwashi-Uku area of Delta State.The private jet, which had four crew members on board, subsequently departed the location and returned to Lagos
  
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• Ebola outbreak tops 2,000 cases in DR Congo

  15-07-2026 15:13 via vanguardngr.com
  
  More than 2,000 Ebola cases, including 754 deaths, have been recorded in the DR Congo, where the World Health Organization warns the outbreak may be two to four times larger than official figures suggest.The outbreak has spread to five provinces in the central African country, according to the latest figures released by Congolese health authorities Wednesday.There is currently no approved vaccine or treatment for the Bundibugyo strain behind this outbreak, but the first clinical trial of an ant
  
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• Senate approves ₦50m for families of security personnel, teachers killed in Oyo rescue operation

  15-07-2026 14:59 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Henry UmoruABUJA — The Senate on Wednesday approved a ₦50 million donation to the families of five Nigerians who lost their lives during the rescue operation that freed schoolchildren abducted in Oyo State after 56 days in captivity.The resolution followed a proposal by the President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, during plenary. Senators unanimously endorsed the donation, with each of the five bereaved families to receive ₦10 million.Speaking during the session,
  
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• Plateau NLC to picket Assembly over lawmakers’ pension bill

  15-07-2026 14:52 via vanguardngr.com
  
  …Threatens July 30 shutdown, says legislators must not seek lifetime benefits while pensioners sufferBy Golok NanmwaJOS – The Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, in Plateau State has announced plans to picket the Plateau State House of Assembly on July 30 over the proposed bill seeking pension and retirement benefits for members of the legislature.The NLC, backed by the Trade Union Congress, TUC, and the Coalition of Civil Society Organisations in Plateau State, described the proposed le
  
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• Photos: Final evacuation flight brings 308 Nigerians home from South Africa

  15-07-2026 14:43 via vanguardngr.com
  
  LAGOS — The Federal Government on Wednesday concluded its evacuation of Nigerians affected by xenophobic attacks in South Africa, with the arrival of the final repatriation flight carrying 308 returnees.The aircraft landed at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, at about 11:30 a.m. It also conveyed three government officials who participated in coordinating the evacuation exercise.With the arrival of the final batch, more than 1,500 Nigerians have now been evacuated from Sou
  
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• Iran adds extra years to Briton’s 10-yr jail term, family says

  15-07-2026 14:41 via vanguardngr.com
  
  A British man held by Iran for alleged spying has had two more years added to his 10-year jail term for talking to the media, his son said Wednesday.Craig Foreman and his wife Lindsay were detained while travelling in Iran during a round-the-world motorbike trip at the start of 2025.They were sentenced in February to 10 years in prison on espionage charges that they deny.“We have received extremely concerning reports that Craig has been sentenced to a further two years in prison,” t
  
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• US reports ‘wave of strikes’ on Iran as war returns

  15-07-2026 14:40 via vanguardngr.com
  
  The United States launched a wave of strikes against Iran on Wednesday, after it reimposed a naval blockade in a return to war between the two foes.Nearly a month after they signed a memorandum of understanding towards ending the Middle East war, the two sides resumed fighting with strikes on targets across the region.Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said they targeted the US Fifth Fleet in Bahrain, where the military said it had intercepted attacks against civilian targets, while Jordan&rsquo
  
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• Why Oyo’s rescue model can’t be replicated across North – Ex-DSS ADG

  15-07-2026 14:35 via vanguardngr.com
  
  A former Assistant Director-General of the Department of State Services (DSS), Mohammed Ngoshe, has said the intelligence-led operation that secured the release of abducted pupils and teachers in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State cannot be replicated in every kidnapping case because each security operation presents different challenges.Ngoshe stated this on Wednesday during an appearance on Channels Television’s The Morning Brief while responding to questions over why similar resc
  
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• 2027: Labour Party says it met INEC nomination deadline, dismisses contrary reports

  15-07-2026 14:35 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By John AlechenuABUJA — The Labour Party (LP) has denied reports alleging that it failed to upload the names of its presidential and vice-presidential candidates to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) before the close of the nomination portal for the 2027 general elections.In a statement issued in Abuja on Wednesday, the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Ken Asogwa, said the candidates’ particulars were uploaded on July 10, 2026, four days before the July
  
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• Why Spain overpowered France – Stephanie Shaakaa

  15-07-2026 14:26 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Stephanie Shaakaa
  France did not lose because they lacked attacking talent. They lost because Spain seized the centre of the pitch and never truly released it. Rodri, Fabián Ruiz and Dani Olmo controlled the rhythm, resisted pressure and repeatedly launched attacks, while France’s celebrated forwards were left isolated.
  Tchouaméni and Rabiot were overwhelmed, and once Spain established that authority, Mbappé, Dembélé, Olise and Barcola became names on
  
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• ‘We have to forgive ourselves’ — Kwankwaso calls for north, south-east unity

  15-07-2026 14:26 via vanguardngr.com
  
  The vice-presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) for the 2027 general election, Rabiu Kwankwaso, has called for the revival of political cooperation between the north and South-East, describing the two regions as longstanding allies whose partnership has shaped the country’s political history.Kwankwaso made the remarks in an interview with BBC Igbo published on the broadcaster’s Facebook page on Wednesday.He urged Nigerians to embrace forgiveness, reconciliat
  
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• NPC: Millions of births, deaths still go unregistered despite five million annual births

  15-07-2026 14:23 via vanguardngr.com
  
  …Launches nationwide digital birth, death registration platformBy Folarin KehindeABUJA — The National Population Commission (NPC) has disclosed that although Nigeria records an estimated five million births annually, millions of births and deaths still go unregistered, with birth registration coverage standing at about 57 per cent and death registration below 20 per cent nationwide.The Commission said the registration gap leaves many Nigerians without legal identity and deprives go
  
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