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• Trump backtracks on plan to toll Hormuz ships

  14-07-2026 19:56 via vanguardngr.com
  
  US President Donald Trump on Tuesday abruptly scrapped a planned 20 percent levy on ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz amid clashes with Iran, saying he would instead seek compensation from Gulf allies via trade deals.Trump said Middle Eastern leaders persuaded him to reduce the toll just a day after he announced it — and added that he was against charging any fees for the key waterway.“Based on highly productive conversations with Middle East leadership, I have decided to replace
  
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• Spain to face Argentina in 2026 World Cup Final

  15-07-2026 23:39 via vanguardngr.com
  
  The 2026 FIFA World Cup will conclude with a blockbuster final as Spain take on defending champions Argentina at New York New Jersey Stadium on Sunday.The two football powerhouses have emerged as the tournament’s standout teams and will now battle for the sport’s biggest prize after navigating contrasting paths to the final.Spain became the first finalists after a composed 2-0 victory over France in Dallas, extending their unbeaten run in the knockout stages. Twenty-four hours later
  
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• 2027: INEC, NIMC move to eliminate duplicate voter records

  15-07-2026 23:30 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Omeiza AjayiThe Independent National Electoral Commission INEC on Wednesday said it will deepen collaboration with the National Identity Management Commission NIMC to eliminate duplicate voter records and strengthen data verification ahead of future elections.Chairman of INEC, Prof. Joash Amupitan, SAN, disclosed this while receiving the Director-General and Chief Executive Officer of NIMC, Engr. Abisoye Coker-Odusote, and her management team during a courtesy visit to the INEC headquarters
  
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• England vs France: Date, time for 2026 World Cup third-place playoff

  15-07-2026 23:17 via vanguardngr.com
  
  England and France will meet in the 2026 FIFA World Cup third-place playoff after both sides fell short in the semi-finals.Pre-tournament favourites France saw their hopes of lifting a third World Cup title dashed after a 2-0 defeat to Spain, while England’s dream of reaching the final ended with a 2-1 loss to defending champions Argentina.Despite missing out on the final, both European heavyweights will have one last opportunity to finish the tournament on a high by claiming third place.
  
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• Argentina beat England 2-1 to reach World Cup final

  15-07-2026 23:06 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Reigning champions Argentina came from behind to beat England 2-1 on Wednesday and reached their second World Cup final in a row, where they will face Spain.Anthony Gordon put England ahead in the 55th minute but Enzo Fernandez equalised 30 minutes later and Lautaro Martinez headed in the winner in stoppage time from Lionel Messi’s cross.
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• ‘Having kids with different women one of my biggest mistakes’ — Ubi Franklin

  15-07-2026 23:02 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Nigerian talent manager and music executive Ubi Franklin has described having children with different women as one of the biggest mistakes of his life, urging young people to learn from his experience.Franklin made the remarks in a recent episode of his podcast, Talks with Ubi Franklin. A clip from the episode was shared on his Instagram page on Wednesday.Reflecting on his personal life, the father of four said he loves his children deeply but wishes he had made different choices.“One of
  
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• Kidnapped Benue cleric dies after regaining freedom, Mrs. Ortom mourns

  15-07-2026 22:40 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Peter Duru, MakurdiThe Senior Pastor of the Universal Reformed Christian Church (NKST), Andyar Ishan Classis, Saghev Council Ward of Guma Local Government Area, LGA, of Benue State, Rev. Samuel Gbinde, has died days after regaining freedom from suspected armed herdsmen who abducted him.Rev. Gbinde was reportedly kidnapped about two weeks ago alongside two members of his congregation.Although the victims were later released after a ransom was allegedly paid, the cleric reportedly succumbed to
  
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• FAAC: FG States, LGs share N2.6 trn

  15-07-2026 22:29 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Emma Ujah, Abuja Bureau ChiefThe Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) has shared a total of ₦2.551 trillion among the Federal Government, the 36 States and the 774 Local Government Councils as Federation Account revenue for June 2026.The sharing of the revenue was the highpoint of the FAAC meeting chaired by the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Taiwo Oyedele on Wednesday.
  The meeting, held in Abuja, was attended by the Accountant General of th
  
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• US military to test soldiers aged 30 and above for low testosterone

  15-07-2026 21:59 via vanguardngr.com
  
  US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced Wednesday that military personnel age 30 and older will undergo testing for testosterone deficiency as part of annual health screenings.“It’s well-established science that as we age, testosterone levels often naturally drop,” Hegseth said in a video posted on X along with the text: “The High-T Department of War.”“It’s not about artificial enhancement; it’s about restoring and optimizing your natural capa
  
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• Full list: EFCC secures forfeiture of 48 properties linked to Malami

  15-07-2026 21:56 via vanguardngr.com
  
  The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has secured the final forfeiture of 48 properties linked to former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami (SAN), to the Federal Government.In a statement issued on Wednesday, the anti-graft agency said the order was granted on Wednesday by Justice Joyce Abdulmalik of the Federal High Court in Abuja, who ruled that the EFCC had established that the assets were reasonably suspected to be proceeds of unlawful
  
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• Thieves attempt to break into Yamal’s home in Barcelona during France match

  15-07-2026 21:51 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Burglars tried to break in to the Barcelona home of Spain star Lamine Yamal on Wednesday, shortly after he helped La Roja reach their second World Cup final, police and media said.“There was an attempted” burglary “at a home in Esplugues de Llobregat” in Barcelona’s outskirts, a spokesperson for Catalan regional police told AFP.The force declined to identify the property’s owner for privacy reasons, but Barcelona-based daily La Vanguardia said the house belon
  
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• Tinubu to Osoba on birthday: Our journey together has weathered its storms

  15-07-2026 20:46 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Johnbosco AgbakwuruABUJA — PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu has felicitated with former Governor of Ogun state, Chief Olusegun Osoba, on his birthday, saying that their journey together has weathered its storms.President Tinubu in his tribute describe the veteran journalist as a brother in purpose, adding that their shared ideals have never been complicated, though living them has not always been easy.He wrote: “I have known Aremo Chief Olusegun Osoba for so many years that we could easily
  
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• Weak party ideology fuelling defections — Ganduje

  15-07-2026 20:37 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Luminous JannamikeABUJA — Former National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, on Wednesday blamed the growing wave of political defections on the absence of ideology in Nigeria’s political parties.Speaking at the public presentation of ‘Nigeria’s Journey to Democratic Rule,’ a book by Abuja Bureau Chief of New Telegraph newspaper, journalist Onyekachi Eze-Odezulu in the nation’s capital, Ganduje said poli
  
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• State police funding must be first-line charge, Bamidele says

  15-07-2026 20:35 via vanguardngr.com
  
  ….Warns Business Class, Cabals, Criminals Could Hijack State Police ServicesBy Henry UmoruABUJA — Senate Leader, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele (APC, Ekiti Central), has said funding for state police services must be made a first-line charge in the ongoing amendment of the 1999 Constitution.Bamidele said the move would help insulate the proposed state police system from possible abuse by political actors and other interests.The Senate Leader, who is also Vice Chairman of the Senate Commi
  
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• Tinubu to Deloitte: Our economy on steady growth

  15-07-2026 20:33 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Johnbosco AgbakwuruABUJA — PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu, on Wednesday in Abuja, received commendations from Deloitte Africa for the ongoing financial and fiscal reforms in the country and was encouraged to pursue a stronger partnership that supports investments, youth training, and employment.The President, who received a delegation from Deloitte Africa, led by the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Ruwayda Redfearn, at the State House, said the reforms had steadily stabilised the economy over th
  
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• Protect Christians from attacks, U.S. official urges Nigeria

  15-07-2026 20:29 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Ebunoluwa SessouThe United States Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs, Frank Garcia, has urged the Nigerian government to intensify efforts to protect Christian communities from attacks and ensure the safe return of internally displaced persons (IDPs) to their homes.Garcia made the call during a visit to Abuja, where he held a series of high-level meetings with senior Nigerian government officials aimed at strengthening the U.S.-Nigeria strategic partnership in areas including s
  
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• Protect Christians from attacks, US official urges Nigeria

  15-07-2026 20:28 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Ebunoluwa SessouThe United States Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs, Frank Garcia, has urged the Nigerian government to intensify efforts to protect Christian communities from attacks and ensure the safe return of internally displaced persons (IDPs) to their homes.
  Garcia made the call during a visit to Abuja, where he held a series of high-level meetings with senior Nigerian government officials aimed at strengthening the U.S.-Nigeria strategic partnership in areas including
  
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• Dear Bunmi, is it possible to orgasm together?

  15-07-2026 20:28 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Dear Bunmi, my boyfriend and I couldn’t keep our hands off each other and we would want to make the most of our compatibility. 
  Read Also: Dear Bunmi, she has been faking it!He said it is possible for us to orgasm together. But it takes me a long time to get there compared to him. 
  Dear Bunmi, do you have any tips to enhance our coming together?  Thanks!Susie, by e-mail.Dear Susie, The questions some of you ask could be quite adventurous ones! 
  To help y
  
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• Senate gives NNPC external auditors one week to explain ₦210tn unreconciled figures

  15-07-2026 20:27 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Henry UmoruABUJA — The Senate has given the external auditors of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) a one-week ultimatum to provide a detailed breakdown of over ₦210 trillion recorded in the company’s audited financial statements, which lawmakers said remained unexplained.The Senate said the auditors, having signed off on the company’s accounts, must produce the schedules and working papers supporting the figures instead of referring lawmakers
  
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• Senate warns MDAs over failure to honour invitations, threatens sanctions

  15-07-2026 20:24 via vanguardngr.com
  
  ….Vows to Invoke Constitutional Powers Against Defaulting Agencies
  …Gives Ogun-Osun River Basin Development Authority Two Weeks to Reconcile Financial RecordsBy Henry UmoruABUJA — The Senate has urged the Federal Government to intervene and ensure that Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) honour invitations to appear before legislative committees to account for the remittance of internally generated revenue (IGR) and operating surplus into the Consolidated Revenue Fun
  
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• Otti orders immediate payment of new allowances for serving NYSC members in Abia

  15-07-2026 20:21 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Steve OkoUMUAHIA – Governor Alex Otti has ordered the immediate implementation of the approved state allowances for National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members serving in Abia, expressing displeasure over delays despite earlier approval and budgetary provision.The governor gave the directive on Tuesday while receiving the newly posted NYSC State Coordinator, Alhaji Yunusa Tanimu, at the Government House, Umuahia.Apparently surprised that the payments had yet to commence, Otti directed
  
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• Cartoon: Nigerian politicians are chemistry professors

  15-07-2026 20:21 via vanguardngr.com
  
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• Lagos Govt to review Lekki, other flood-prone areas’ master plans

  15-07-2026 20:14 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Olasunkanmi AkoniThe Lagos State Government has announced plans to review the master plans of Lekki and other flood-prone areas across the state as part of efforts to address persistent flooding.Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu disclosed this during an on-the-spot assessment of some affected communities, saying the review would help identify and correct possible infractions while providing sustainable solutions to recurring flooding.Sanwo-Olu said the move was aimed at ensuring that residents are
  
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• 2027: NUP endorses Tinubu’s re-election, urges pensioners to vote in large numbers

  15-07-2026 20:14 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Johnbosco AgbakwuruABUJA – The Nigeria Union of Pensioners, NUP, on Wednesday, officially endorsed President Bola Tinubu for the 2027 general election, urging millions of pensioners nationwide to vote overwhelmingly for him in gratitude for what it described as his unparalleled support for retirees.Mazi Godwin Abumisi, National President of the NUP, issued the directive in Abuja during the commissioning of the Comrade Godwin Abumisi Pensioners’ Legacy House — a new multi-pu
  
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• Senate urges security chiefs to deploy troops to Benue communities after fresh attacks

  15-07-2026 20:12 via vanguardngr.com
  
  …Directs IGP to investigate killings, bring perpetrators to justice…State police alone won’t end killings, says Moro…Benue focuses more on relief than prevention, senator allegesBy Henry UmoruABUJA — The Senate has urged the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, and the Inspector-General of Police, Tunji Disu, to urgently deploy security personnel to Akpachi-Ugboju, Otukpo-Nobi, Ondo Ugboju and surrounding communities in Benue State to restore no
  
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• ValueJet enhances capacity with Boeing 737 acquisition

  15-07-2026 20:07 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Dickson OmobolaValueJet has concluded plans to introduce Boeing aircraft into its fleet as part of efforts to expand capacity and enhance operational efficiency.The introduction of the Boeing aircraft would represent the next phase in ValueJet’s evolution, having commenced commercial operations with fleet of CRJ aircraft.The introduction of the Boeing 737 will enable the airline to carry more passengers and cargo, fly longer distances and expand its network across Africa.Speaking on th
  
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• Customs, police strengthen strategic partnership through engagement

  15-07-2026 20:03 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Godwin OritseThe Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) and the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening inter-agency collaboration in strategic communication, public engagement and information sharing.This was disclosed during a courtesy visit by the Force Public Relations Officer, Chief Superintendent of Police (CSP) Anietie Okokon, to the National Public Relations Officer of the NCS, Deputy Comptroller of Customs (DC) Abdullahi Maiwada, at the Service Headquarte
  
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• Army urges Nigerians to stop demoralising troops with false social media narratives

  15-07-2026 20:00 via vanguardngr.com
  
  The Nigerian Army has urged Nigerians to desist from spreading false and misleading narratives on social media that undermine the morale of troops, saying personnel continue to make enormous sacrifices to safeguard the country.The Acting Director of Army Public Relations, Col. Appolonia Anele, made the appeal while receiving the executive members of the Defence Correspondents Association of Nigeria (DECAN) on Wednesday in Abuja.Anele said the increasing spread of misinformation and disinformati
  
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• Tinubu to address UNGA in September

  15-07-2026 19:59 via vanguardngr.com
  
  —To collaborate with UN to address porous borders in West AfricaBy Johnbosco AgbakwuruABUJA — PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu has confirmed he will attend this year’s United Nations General Assembly, UNGA, in New York and deliver a high-profile speech on Nigeria’s reform successes.The Nigeria’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, ,Ambassador Jimoh Ibrahim, disclosed this on Wednesday while speaking with State House correspondents after meeting with the President
  
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• Oyo Kidnap: APM questions APC over ‘reported bandit links’

  15-07-2026 19:58 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Luminous JannamikeABUJA — The Allied People’s Movement (APM) on Wednesday alleged that the All Progressives Congress (APC) had questions to answer over its ‘reported connection with bandits’, saying the ruling party’s fierce opposition to Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde’s call for a United Nations-backed investigation into the abduction of schoolchildren and their teachers was suspicious.The opposition party said the debate had moved beyond Makinde’s
  
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