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• Sultan, CAN to Nigerians: Reject hate speech, embrace dialogue

  24-07-2026 12:26 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Luminous Jannamike, AbujaThe Sultan of Sokoto and President-General of the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), His Eminence Alhaji Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar III, and the President of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Most Rev. Dr Daniel Okoh, have urged Nigerians to reject hate speech and embrace dialogue, insisting that the country’s religious diversity should be harnessed to build peace rather than fuel division.The appeal came as Christian and Muslim
  
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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said Tuesday.Technical director Roberto Maldini, who reportedly threatened to resign if Mancini was appointed, has been replaced by Claudio Ranieri.“Today we have a new coach and a new technical director,” Malago told reporters, announcing another press conference with Manc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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• 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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• Fubara has corrected his mistakes – Wike

  28-07-2026 14:38 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Omeiza AjayiMinister of the Federal Capital Territory FCT, Nyesom Wike, has declared that Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara committed no wrongdoing by reconciling with his political camp, insisting the governor had no other option than to return to the political family that produced him.Speaking with journalists on Tuesday after inspecting some ongoing road projects across the territory, Wike dismissed suggestions that Fubara’s return amounted to forgiveness after years of politi
  
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• Tyla’s Lagos concert: Nigerians clash over calls for boycott

  28-07-2026 14:24 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Nigerians on social media have become sharply divided over calls to boycott South African singer Tyla’s upcoming concert in Lagos, with many connecting the controversy to renewed anger over alleged xenophobic attacks on Nigerians in South Africa.The backlash followed the release of Tyla’s APOP World Tour schedule, which includes a performance in Lagos on December 22 before the tour wraps up with shows in Cape Town on January 4 and Johannesburg on January 9.The Grammy-winning artiste
  
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• Nigerian students top list of foreign graduates who stay back in UK

  28-07-2026 14:21 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Nigerian students are among the most likely international graduates to remain in the United Kingdom after completing their studies, despite the country’s tightening immigration policies and plans to make permanent settlement more difficult.A new briefing on international student migration found that around 78% of Nigerians who first arrived on a UK student visa in 2020 still held a valid visa at the end of 2025, the highest proportion among the major nationalities analysed.
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• Tems and Ayra Starr feature in ‘Children of Blood and Bone’

  28-07-2026 14:09 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Temilade Openiyi, popularly known as Tems, has her hit single, ‘Me & U’, featured in the first official teaser for the Hollywood fantasy film, Children of Blood & Bone.Read Also: Full list of African countries not required to show proof of funds for UK student visaOyinkansola Aderibigbe, popularly known as Ayra Starr, also appeared in the teaser, marking her Hollywood acting debut.The behind-the-scenes teaser, shared on Monday by director Gina Prince-Bythewood on her Instagr
  
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• Why Egypt women have seven stars on their badge despite never winning WAFCON

  28-07-2026 14:03 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Egypt’s women’s national football team has attracted attention at the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) for wearing seven stars above its badge despite never winning the continental tournament.The sight of the stars has left many fans wondering whether the Pharaohs’ women have a hidden trophy haul. However, the explanation lies with the success of Egypt’s men’s national team.Rather than representing titles won by the women’s side, the seven st
  
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• 2027: PDP’s Bawa unveils Amos Gandu as running mate

  28-07-2026 14:03 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Ibrahim Hassan-WuyoThe Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate in Kaduna State, Hon. Usman Shehu Bawa, on Tuesday unveiled Hon. Amos A. Gandu as his running mate for the 2027 governorship election, saying the choice reflects the party’s commitment to competence, unity and inclusive governance.Speaking at the unveiling ceremony in Kaduna, Bawa said Gandu’s nomination followed consultations with party leaders, elders, women, youths and other stakeholders across the st
  
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• Hostel collapse: Oko Poly students accuse landlords of ignoring safety warnings

  28-07-2026 13:58 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Vincent UjumaduStudents of the Federal Polytechnic, Oko, Anambra State, have accused owners and managers of private hostels of ignoring repeated complaints about structural defects, following the collapse of a three-storey building that accommodated students and other residents.Some students who spoke after the incident alleged that the landlord and caretaker of the collapsed building failed to address concerns raised by occupants before the structure gave way.One female student, who said sh
  
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• Pedro bags three as Alonso starts Chelsea reign with 6-4 win over Western Sydney Wanderers

  28-07-2026 13:55 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso got his reign off to winning start on Tuesday in a dramatic 6-4 victory over Western Sydney Wanderers with Brazilian striker Joao Pedro scoring a nine-minute hat-trick late in the game to ensure victory.The former Real Madrid coach, who took over on July 1, is without many of his big guns for their pre-season tour and played 60 minutes with a side full of youth at Stadium Australia.It was a seesawing affair, with Chelsea coming from behind three times.Kazakh 17-year-
  
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• Hostel collapse: No student died – Oko Poly management

  28-07-2026 13:53 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Vincent UjumaduThe management of Oko Polytechnic has claimed that no student died, or was trapped in the collapsed building.The institution’s Public Relations Officer, Dr. Oguegbu Celestine Udoka said the affected building is a privately owned lodge situated in Amaokpala, a neighbouring community to Oko, adding that it accommodated both students and non-students.According to him, the incident occurred after the completion of the second-semester examinations, noting that many students h
  
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• Taliban bans use of smartphones by Afghan officials

  28-07-2026 13:51 via vanguardngr.com
  
  The Taliban leadership in Afghanistan has issued a directive prohibiting the use of smartphones by government officials, including personnel in education and health institutions, according to a United Nations report.The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) said this in its quarterly report released on Tuesday, stating that the order was issued on June 15.According to the report, the directive stipulates that the use of smartphones is punishable by dismissal from service and
  
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• Full list: Footballers who are married to female footballers

  28-07-2026 13:51 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Professional footballers face long hours of training, constant travel and intense competition, making it difficult to balance their careers with personal relationships. However, some footballers have married fellow professionals, proving that love can flourish both on and off the pitch.From World Cup winners to international stars, here are some of the most famous football couples.Alex Morgan and Servando CarrascoFormer United States women’s national team star Alex Morgan is married to fo
  
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• Dangote to donate one-third of fortune to charity — Daughter

  28-07-2026 13:45 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, intends to donate one-third of his wealth to charitable causes as part of his succession plan, according to his daughter, Halima Dangote.Halima, a trustee of the Aliko Dangote Foundation, disclosed the plan in an interview with Bloomberg published on Tuesday, saying the billionaire has already secured the support of his family to dedicate 33 per cent of his estate to philanthropy.According to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index, Dangote’s net worth
  
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• Breaking: Appeal court nullifies order for deregistration of ADC, four others

  28-07-2026 13:36 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Ikechukwu Nnochiri, AbujaThe Court of Appeal in Abuja has vacated the judgment that directed the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to deregister the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and four other political parties accused of failing to meet constitutional requirements.The appellate court, in a unanimous decision by a three-member panel of justices, held that the order which the Federal High Court issued to the electoral body on June 15 amounted to a nullity.It held that the
  
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• Real Madrid in negotiations to buy Leipzig’s Diomande, source reveals

  28-07-2026 13:31 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Real Madrid are in talks with RB Leipzig to buy Ivorian winger Yan Diomande, a source at the German club confirmed to AFP on Tuesday.The source said negotiations with the Spanish giants were ongoing but dismissed media reports an agreement had already been reached.Diomande, 19, is under contract until 2030 in Leipzig but has become one of European football’s hottest properties, particularly after starring for Ivory Coast at the World Cup.In June, a source at Paris Saint-Germain told AFP t
  
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• Nigeria reaffirms commitment to AU peace, devt agenda

  28-07-2026 13:30 via vanguardngr.com
  
  The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Amb. Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, has reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to promoting peace, security, democratic governance and sustainable development across Africa through enhanced collaboration with the African Union (AU).This is contained in a statement issued by the ministry’s spokesperson, Kimiebi Ebienfa, on Tuesday in Abuja.According to the statement, Odumegwu-Ojukwu gave the assurance during a meeting with Amb. Bankole Adeoye, AU Commissioner for P
  
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• Many trapped in shopping mall as earthquake rocks Japan

  28-07-2026 13:23 via vanguardngr.com
  
  “Many people” were trapped inside a shopping mall damaged in a major earthquake Tuesday in southwestern Japan, emergency services said.In “Kashima town, a shopping complex’s second floor collapsed, leaving many people trapped inside,” the fire department said in a statement.Police said earlier they had received reports of what sounded like an explosion at the Aeon Mall outlet in the Kumamoto region, with no information on damage or any casualties.AFP
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• 9,850 professionals left Nigeria in 5 years – Pharmacists

  28-07-2026 13:04 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Chioma ObinnaThe Association of Community Pharmacists of Nigeria, ACPN, on Tuesday, raised fresh concerns over the growing exodus of pharmacists from the country, revealing that about 9,850 professionals have left Nigeria in the last five years in search of better opportunities abroad.Read Also: From lender to borrower: Arise TV’s Rufai Oseni weeps over NigeriaSpeaking at the opening of the 45th Annual National Scientific Conference of the ACPN at the Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Sc
  
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• Kanu sacks IPOB lawyer, Ejiofor says he quit in 2023

  28-07-2026 13:02 via vanguardngr.com
  
  The detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, has formally withdrawn the authority of his longtime lawyer, Ifeanyi Ejiofor, to represent him, his family or IPOB, while the lawyer insists he had already ended his personal legal representation of Kanu more than two years ago.The development followed the emergence of a letter dated July 22, 2026, purportedly written by Kanu from the Sokoto Correctional Centre, in which he formally terminated Ejiofor’s services a
  
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• Nigerian extradited to US jailed over sextortion scheme linked to young man’s death

  28-07-2026 12:51 via vanguardngr.com
  
  A Nigerian national, Afeez Olatunji Adewale, has been sentenced to 60 months in prison in the United States for his role in a money laundering conspiracy and wire fraud scheme connected to the sexual extortion and death of a young man in Pennsylvania.The 27-year-old was sentenced by United States District Judge Joel H. Slomsky, who also ordered him to serve three years of supervised release following his prison term, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania anno
  
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• ‘Only job I wanted’, says new France coach Zidane

  28-07-2026 12:49 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Zinedine Zidane was appointed France coach on Tuesday, as widely expected, following the departure of Didier Deschamps, the French Football Federation (FFF) announced.Zidane, 54, had long been viewed as the leading candidate for the role and had been waiting for an opportunity to take charge of the national team for several years.He will replace Deschamps, whose tenure began in 2012 and ended earlier this month after France finished fourth at the World Cup.Deschamps guided France to 2018 World
  
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• Alleged defamation: AGF leads prosecution in Sowore’s trial

  28-07-2026 12:42 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Mr Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, the Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, on Tuesday appeared for the prosecution in the trial of Omoyele Sowore, publisher of Sahara Reporters.The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Sowore is being prosecuted by the Department of State Services (DSS) for alleged criminal defamation before Justice Mohammed Umar of the Federal High Court in Abuja.Sowore, the presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), was alleged to have
  
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• Meet South Africa married couple who played in same WAFCON match

  28-07-2026 12:41 via vanguardngr.com
  
  South African football made history on Monday after Banyana Banyana stars Robyn Moodaly-Salgado and Gabriela Moodaly-Salgado became the first married couple to feature in the same Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) match.The historic moment came during South Africa’s Group B opener against Tanzania at the 2026 WAFCON in Casablanca. Although Banyana Banyana suffered a 2-1 defeat, the match will be remembered for a milestone that transcended the result.Robyn Moodaly-Salgado was na
  
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