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• Troops nab 5 suspected kidnappers in Yobe

  24-07-2026 13:20 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Ndahi MaramaTroops of Sector 2 Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), in conjunction with the Yobe State Hunters Group, have arrested five suspected kidnappers during a well-coordinated intelligence-led operation conducted on 23 July 2026 at Jegalari Village in Fune Local Government Area of Yobe State.This was disclosed in a press statement signed by the Acting Media Information Officer, Headquarters Joint Task Force North East Operation HADIN KAI, Captain Mohammed Goni, on Friday.“The operation,
  
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• Turkey seeks Netanyahu arrest over Gaza flotilla

  21-08-2026 16:41 via punchng.com
  
  Turkey’s Justice Minister has sought an international arrest warrant for Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu, accusing him of “genocide” related to the Gaza flotRead More: https://punchng.com/turkey-seeks-netanyahu-arrest-over-gaza-flotilla/
  
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• Bring back our children, families of abducted Borno pupils beg Tinubu

  21-08-2026 16:41 via punchng.com
  
  Families of schoolchildren abducted in Borno State appeal to President Tinubu and Governor Zulum to intensify efforts for their release after 100 days in cRead More: https://punchng.com/bring-back-our-children-families-of-abducted-borno-pupils-beg-tinubu/
  
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• 19 Ondo communities protest land encroachment

  21-08-2026 16:41 via punchng.com
  
  Residents of 19 Ondo communities in Ilaje LGA protest alleged land encroachment by Delta State neighbors, urging government intervention in the Ondo land dRead More: https://punchng.com/19-ondo-communities-protest-land-encroachment/
  
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• Iran president says time to end war while in position of strength

  21-08-2026 16:41 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said Friday it was time to end the months-long Middle East war with the United States because Tehran was in a position of strength over Washington.“It is better that we bring the war to an end now as we are in a position of power and dignity, and the whole world acknowledges our victory and emphasises that America has attacked our schools, hospitals and infrastructure in violation of all regulations and is hated around the world,” he said in a mee
  
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• FIFA, UEFA ban 6 countries from facing each other

  21-08-2026 16:41 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Football is often seen as a game that brings countries together, but political disputes and conflicts have sometimes made certain international fixtures too sensitive to stage.In some cases, FIFA and UEFA have kept national teams apart because of political tensions, territorial disputes or security concerns.Here are six notable pairings that have been kept apart.Spain vs GibraltarSpain and Gibraltar have a long-running dispute over sovereignty. Gibraltar has been under British control since 171
  
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• Nasarawa 2027: Adamu’s campaign rejects claim ex-IGP lacks platform

  21-08-2026 16:38 via vanguardngr.com
  
  The campaign organisation of former Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Abubakar Adamu, has rejected claims that the former police chief lacks a political platform to contest the 2027 Nasarawa State governorship election.The organisation was reacting to comments by the Nasarawa State Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr Aliyu Bello, who reportedly questioned Adamu’s platform for the contest.In a statement on Friday signed by its Director of Media and Strategic Communicati
  
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• Turkey issues ‘genocide’ warrant for Israel PM Netanyahu

  21-08-2026 16:33 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Turkey has sought an international arrest warrant for Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu accusing him of “genocide” linked to Israel’s interception of an aid flotilla for Gaza, the justice minister announced Friday.Turkey has become a virulent critic of Israel’s war in Gaza, sparked by the Hamas October 7, 2023 attacks on Israel. President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has frequently accused Netanyahu of “genocide”.Israel’s interception of the flot
  
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• Meet Victoria Oluwakotanmi, former US navy officer crowned Miss Grand USA

  21-08-2026 16:31 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Nigerian-American beauty queen Victoria Oluwakotanmi has stepped into the spotlight after becoming Miss Grand USA 2026.Oluwakotanmi, who finished as the first runner-up at the Miss Grand USA final held on August 10, assumed the crown on Friday after the organisation terminated the reign of the original winner, Mekayla Li.Her new title places her on an international stage, where she will represent the United States at the Miss Grand International pageant.However, Oluwakotanmi’s journey to
  
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• Man City boss Maresca hit with Doku injury blow

  21-08-2026 16:31 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Manchester City boss Enzo Maresca has suffered a blow on the eve of the Premier League season after Belgium winger Jeremy Doku was ruled out for several weeks.Doku will miss City’s Premier League opener against Bournemouth with a calf injury and is unlikely to return for up to three weeks.The 24-year-old suffered the problem during the first half of City’s 3-0 defeat against Arsenal in the Community Shield in Cardiff last weekend.Doku’s absence is a significant setback fo
  
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• Full Speech: Peter Obi commences 2027 campaign

  21-08-2026 16:29 via vanguardngr.com
  
  MY ADDRESS TO MARK THE COMMENCEMENT OF THE 2027 PRESIDENTIAL AND NATIONAL ASSEMBLY CAMPAIGNS
  21 August 2026
  Dear Compatriots,
  Members of the Press,
  Distinguished ladies and gentlemen,
  Wednesday, 19 August 2026, marked the official start of the campaign period for the 2027 Presidential and National Assembly elections.
  There is no doubt that this is a defining moment for our democracy. This moment gives Nigerians the opportunity to assess the records, ideas, and plans of those seeking their manda
  
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• UK court orders Prince Harry, others to pay Daily Mail £9.5m

  21-08-2026 16:24 via vanguardngr.com
  
  A UK court ordered Prince Harry and six others Friday to pay an initial £9.5 million ($13 million) after they lost their privacy case against the publisher of British tabloid the Daily Mail.The court said the prince and six other high-profile figures, who lost their unlawful information gathering and privacy invasions claim against Associated Newspapers Limited (ANL), must make the payment within a week.The claimants — which include Elton John, his husband David Furnish, actors Eliz
  
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• FIFA issues 10-match ban to Argentina’s Paredes

  21-08-2026 16:20 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Argentina midfielder Leandro Paredes has been suspended for 10 international matches for his behaviour in the aftermath of his country’s defeat to Spain in the World Cup final, FIFA said on Friday.Paredes was also fined $90,000. He was one of several Argentina players given suspensions and fines for the incidents in the final in New Jersey that Argentina lost 1-0 to Spain.AFP
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• Alleged drug trafficking: FBI explains why Tinubu’s record can’t be released

  21-08-2026 16:17 via vanguardngr.com
  
  The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has asked a US court to allow it to keep some records concerning an old investigation linked to President Bola Tinubu from public disclosure, citing the need to protect law-enforcement methods and the safety of individuals.The request was contained in a motion filed on August 20 at the US District Court for the District of Columbia, where the FBI asked to privately provide the judge with additional details supporting its decision to withhold parts of th
  
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• 2027: ADC’s Adio decries rent crisis, promises improve living condition for Lagos residents

  21-08-2026 16:15 via vanguardngr.com
  
  The African Democratic Congress (ADC) candidate for Eti-Osa Constituency 2 in the Lagos State House of Assembly, Ayo Adio, has said he is contesting the 2027 election to push for the use of public resources to improve the living conditions of working-class residents.Adio made the remarks during an interview on Vanguard Politics Hub, where he discussed his campaign, legislative priorities and plans for constituents.He said his decision to seek elective office was driven by what he described as t
  
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• 2027: ADC’s Adio decries rent crisis, promises improve living condition for Eti-Osa

  21-08-2026 16:15 via vanguardngr.com
  
  The African Democratic Congress (ADC) candidate for Eti-Osa Constituency 2 in the Lagos State House of Assembly, Ayo Adio, has said he is contesting the 2027 election to push for the use of public resources to improve the living conditions of working-class residents.Adio made the remarks during an interview on Vanguard Politics Hub, where he discussed his campaign, legislative priorities and plans for constituents.He said his decision to seek elective office was driven by what he described as t
  
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• PENGASSAN to FG: Turn oil wealth into jobs, prosperity

  21-08-2026 16:14 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Victor Ahiuma-Young & Johnbosco AgbakwuruThe Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria, PENGASSAN, has urged the Federal Government to urgently translate Nigeria’s vast oil and gas resources into jobs, increased revenue, investment and sustainable national prosperity.The call was made in the communiqué issued at the end of the 2026 PENGASSAN Energy and Labour Summit, PEALS 2026, held from August 19 to 21 in Abuja.The communiqué was signed by PENGAS
  
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• World number one Sinner withdraws from US Open with knee injury

  21-08-2026 16:13 via vanguardngr.com
  
  World number one Jannik Sinner confirmed on Friday he will not compete in the US Open because of a right knee injury.“Even though I have been working hard with my team and my medical staff, we have now had to make the difficult decision that I will not be able to compete at the US Open this year,” the Italian said in a statement.AFP
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• From US Navy to beauty queen: Seven things about Nigerian-American Miss Grand USA Victoria Oluwakotanmi

  21-08-2026 16:12 via punchng.com
  
  Discover 7 fascinating facts about Victoria Oluwakotanmi, the Nigerian-American beauty queen and US Navy veteran crowned Miss Grand USA 2026. Learn about hRead More: https://punchng.com/from-us-navy-to-beauty-queen-seven-things-about-nigerian-american-miss-grand-usa-victoria-oluwakotanmi/
  
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• 9 popular countries Nigerians travel to where you cannot cover your face in public

  21-08-2026 16:10 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Travellers heading to some European countries may need to pay attention to local rules on face coverings.Several countries have introduced laws restricting clothing or other items that conceal the face in public places. The rules differ considerably: some countries have nationwide restrictions, while others apply the ban only in specific locations such as public transport, schools or government buildings.For travellers, including Nigerians visiting Europe, understanding these rules can help avo
  
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• S’west monarchs, Sunday Igboho meet to deepen regional security

  21-08-2026 16:09 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Adeola BadruTraditional rulers across the South-West are set to hold a high-level security meeting with Yoruba nation activist and founder of the Iru Ekun Security Network, Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, in a fresh move to strengthen regional security and protect rural communities from criminal threats.The crucial stakeholders’ meeting, scheduled for Friday in Ijero Ekiti, Ekiti State, is being hosted by the Owa Ajero of Ijero Ekiti, Oba Joseph Adebayo Adewole, and w
  
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• Dangote Transport deploys real-time driver monitoring to boost road safety

  21-08-2026 16:03 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Udeme AkpanDangote Transport has stepped up its road safety efforts with the deployment of a real-time Driver Monitoring Control Room to monitor truck drivers and respond promptly to unsafe behaviour while they are on the road across Nigeria.
  The facility, located at the Dangote Transport operational base in Ibese, Ogun State, was recently showcased to journalists during a guided tour of the company’s transport operations centre.
  Officials said the initiative demonstrates Dangote Trans
  
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• FG set to conclude paramilitary recruitment in 4 weeks

  21-08-2026 16:02 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Omeiza AjayiABUJA: The Federal Government has announced that the ongoing paramilitary recruitment process into the four services in the Ministry of Interior will be concluded within four weeks, assuring candidates across the country that their patience will be rewarded.“The recruitment process has taken place, and it has now reached its last stages, which will be completed within four weeks. Once this process is completed, candidates will be informed via the recruitment platform at the
  
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• 5 things Nigerians, other foreigners cannot do in Canada

  21-08-2026 16:01 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Canada offers opportunities to visitors, students, workers and immigrants, but foreign nationals do not automatically have the same rights as Canadian citizens or permanent residents.Here are five things foreigners may be prohibited from doing or may need specific authorisation to do in Canada:1. Work without authorisationA visitor cannot simply take up employment in Canada because they have a valid visitor visa or eTA.In most cases, foreign nationals need a work permit before they can legally
  
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• Police rescue 75 kidnapped travellers in Kaduna

  21-08-2026 15:56 via punchng.com
  
  Kaduna State Police Command successfully rescued 75 travellers abducted by gunmen in Birnin Gwari. Learn how timely information led to the rescue.Read More: https://punchng.com/police-rescue-75-kidnapped-travellers-in-kaduna/
  
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• EPL: Liverpool need more wingers, says Iraola

  21-08-2026 15:56 via punchng.com
  
  Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola admits the club needs to sign more wingers to bolster the squad after Mohamed Salah’s departure. Find out more about LiverpRead More: https://punchng.com/epl-liverpool-need-more-wingers-says-iraola/
  
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• Atiku fires back at Tinubu over ‘ignorant’ fuel subsidy comment

  21-08-2026 15:56 via punchng.com
  
  Atiku Abubakar rejects Tinubu’s ‘ignorant’ fuel subsidy comment, accusing the administration of worsening the cost-of-living crisis.Read More: https://punchng.com/atiku-fires-back-at-tinubu-over-ignorant-fuel-subsidy-comment/
  
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• Portugal bans face coverings in public places

  21-08-2026 15:53 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Portugal has enacted a law banning face coverings in public spaces, a measure that has been widely criticised as targeting Muslim women who wear full-face veils.President António José Seguro signed the legislation into law, following its approval by parliament in July.The law prohibits clothing or other items designed to conceal a person’s face or prevent identification in public spaces. It also makes it an offence to force another person to cover their face on grounds relat
  
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• Adeleke’s visit to Tinubu routine courtesy call, no plan to join APC — Campaign Council

  21-08-2026 15:53 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Gift ChapiOdekina, AbujaThe Imole Campaign Council has dismissed reports that Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, is planning to defect to the All Progressives Congress (APC), describing his recent visit to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as a customary engagement following the conclusion of the state’s off-cycle election.The council, in a statement issued on Friday by its Chairman, Media and Publicity Committee, Rep. Bamidele Salam, said Adeleke’s visit to the President was in kee
  
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• 100 days in captivity: Borno families demand rescue of abducted children

  21-08-2026 15:51 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Gift ChapiOdekina, AbujaFamilies and concerned citizens of Borno State have called on President Bola Tinubu and Governor Babagana Umara Zulum to urgently mobilise all available security and intelligence resources to rescue children and other residents who have remained in captivity for 100 days.The call was made at a press conference on Friday at the National Assembly under the theme, “Bring Our Children Home — 100 Days of Horror, Pain and Suffering Is Enough.”The group exp
  
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