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• Underwriter bags LUTH award for boosting voluntary blood donation

  07-07-2026 01:11 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Rosemary IwunzeAXA Mansard Insurance Plc has been honoured with the Community Hero Award by the Blood Transfusion Centre of the Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH) in recognition of its contribution to strengthening voluntary blood donation and supporting efforts to improve access to life-saving blood for patients.
  The recognition comes amid growing calls for increased voluntary blood donation to address recurring shortages in healthcare facilities across Nigeria, where hospitals conti
  
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• LASTMA, FRSC, tank farm operators blamed for Mile 2-Apapa gridlock — Source

  13-07-2026 18:26 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Providence AyanfeoluwaThere are indications that activities of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) and tank farm operators are contributing to the persistent traffic congestion along the Mile 2-Apapa corridor.The congestion worsened on Monday, causing delays for motorists, commuters and businesses operating around the Apapa port axis.A source, who spoke with Vanguard on condition of anonymity, alleged that the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA)
  
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• Reps seek stronger reforms to tackle illegal mining, money laundering in extractive sector

  13-07-2026 18:18 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Gift ChapiOdekina, AbujaABUJA — The House of Representatives has intensified efforts to tackle illegal mining, insecurity and illicit financial flows in Nigeria’s extractive sector, warning that unchecked exploitation of mineral resources is depriving the country of huge revenues and threatening national security.Chairman of the House Ad Hoc Committee on Mineral Exploitation, Security and Anti-Money Laundering, Rep. Sanni Egidi Abdulraheem, gave the warning on Monday at a High-Le
  
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• Benue, Plateau killings: Time for decisive action, not assurances — David Mark

  13-07-2026 18:15 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Luminous JannamikeABUJA — National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Senator David Mark, has called for urgent and decisive action to end renewed killings in Benue and Plateau states, saying Nigerians need concrete measures rather than repeated assurances.Mark spoke on Monday following reports of attacks that claimed about 16 lives in Otukpo, Benue State, and nine others in Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State.In a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and
  
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• Troops intercept suspected terrorists’ logistics suppliers, recover seven firearms in Kaduna

  13-07-2026 18:09 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Golok NanmwaJOS — Troops of Sector 7, Operation Enduring Peace, have intercepted six suspected terrorists’ logistics suppliers along the Samaru checkpoint in Zangon Kataf Local Government Area of Kaduna State, recovering seven firearms and arresting the suspects.The suspects were intercepted during a stop-and-search operation at about 9:40 a.m. on Monday while travelling from Jos, Plateau State, to Niger State.A statement by the Media Information Officer of Operation Enduring Pea
  
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• ‘They killed our colleagues to pressure govt; left us with scars’ – Rescued Oyo principal

  13-07-2026 18:02 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Ayobami OkerindeThe principal of Community High School, Ahoro-Esiele, Mrs. Alamu Folawe, on Monday recounted the traumatic 56-day ordeal she and other abducted teachers and pupils endured in captivity, saying the kidnappers deliberately killed two of their colleagues to pressure the government while leaving the survivors with lasting emotional scars.Folawe spoke during the official handover of the rescued victims to Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde by the Army, describing their time in captiv
  
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• APC youths seek end to ‘Up NEPA’, unveil N17.5m Energy Fellowship

  13-07-2026 17:55 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Omeiza AjayiABUJA: The Youth Wing of the ruling All Progressives Congress APC has declared that the era of “Up NEPA” — the popular Nigerian expression marking the sudden, unpredictable return of electricity after outages — must become a thing of the past, pledging its commitment to President Bola Tinubu’s renewable energy agenda and unveiling a N17.5 million grant for participants of a new energy leadership fellowship.National Youth Leader of the APC, Dayo Israe
  
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• Canada reveals 5 visa application mistakes that could get you banned for five years

  13-07-2026 17:54 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Canada immigration authorities have reminded prospective immigrants and visa applicants that document fraud is a serious criminal offence, warning that submitting false information could lead to severe penalties, including a five-year ban from entering the country.The advisory from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) stresses that applicants are responsible for ensuring every detail in their application is truthful, even if an immigration representative prepares and submits it o
  
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• Ondo Govt suspends 27 secondary school students over alleged misconduct

  13-07-2026 17:48 via vanguardngr.com
  
  The Ondo State Government has suspended 27 students from three public secondary schools in Akure over alleged misconduct.This is contained in a statement by Mrs Bisi Lawani, Head of the Media Unit, Ministry of Education, Science and Technology, on Monday.The affected students are from Oyemekun Grammar School, Aquinas College and CAC Grammar School.The statement explained that the students were suspended for gross misconduct and unruly behaviour, contrary to the state’s Code of Conduct for
  
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• Blogger allegedly linked to false reports against Soludo, family remanded

  13-07-2026 17:48 via vanguardngr.com
  
  …Police say defendant was arrested in Imo StateBy Vincent UjumaduAWKA — A blogger and publisher of Igbo Times Magazine and INews, Ejike Ofoegbu, has been remanded in a correctional centre in Anambra State after he was arraigned before a Magistrate Court in Awka over alleged cyberstalking, defamation and publication of false information against Governor Chukwuma Soludo and his family.Ofoegbu was arraigned following a petition alleging the publication of false claims capable of causi
  
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• ‘We need more players’ — new Liverpool boss Iraola

  13-07-2026 17:45 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Adegboyega AdeleyeNew Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola has admitted the Reds still need reinforcements in the transfer market, while promising supporters an “intense, aggressive and vertical” style of football as he begins life at Anfield.According to Reuters, Iraola said Liverpool are working to strengthen the squad before the start of the 2026/27 Premier League season after completing the arrivals of defender Jeremy Jacquet and winger Victor Munoz. The Spaniard acknowledged that
  
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• ADC alleges forged INEC documents over ‘fake’ nomination upload

  13-07-2026 17:38 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Luminous JannamikeABUJA — The African Democratic Congress, ADC, has accused a group led by Nafiu Bala Gombe of using forged documents purportedly issued by the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, to falsely claim it uploaded the names of a presidential candidate and other nominees to the Commission’s nomination portal.The party has asked INEC to investigate what it described as the forgery and unauthorised use of the documents, saying the development was capable of c
  
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• Nine European countries and Ukraine form coalition

  13-07-2026 17:37 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Nine European countries and Ukraine, on Monday, announced the formation of a coalition to develop “purely defensive” anti-ballistic capabilities in Europe.They cited “the growing threat” of ballistic missiles as reason.“We believe that the protection of Europe requires a global solution of integrated missile defence architecture to deter and defeat future missile threats,” said the joint declaration.The coalition include Denmark, France, Germany, Italy, Nether
  
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• BPP unveils public food procurement guidelines, threatens sanctions against substandard suppliers

  13-07-2026 17:36 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Emma Ujah, Abuja Bureau Chief & Gabriel EwepuABUJA — The Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP) has launched the National Guidelines for Public Food Procurement and Related Services for public institutions, including correctional centres, schools and hospitals.Director-General of the BPP, Dr. Adebowale Adedokun, who unveiled the guidelines in Abuja on Monday, warned that suppliers of substandard food items would face strict sanctions.Adedokun said the guidelines marked a significant mi
  
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• Man allegedly kills wife in Imo, flees with two children

  13-07-2026 17:24 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Emmanuel IheakaOWERRI — A resident of Owaelu, Owerri North Local Government Area of Imo State, has allegedly killed his wife and fled with their two children.Residents of the area were said to have discovered the lifeless body of the woman on Monday morning within a church premises, while their infant child was found abandoned.A source in the community, who pleaded anonymity, said the couple had been having recurring disagreements before the incident.The development reportedly caused p
  
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• Nine Super Falcons players arrive camp ahead 2026 WAFCON

  13-07-2026 17:22 via vanguardngr.com
  
  The Super Falcons have begun preparations for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco, with nine players arriving at the team’s training camp in Casablanca.The team’s media officer, Mary Akinsola, disclosed on Monday that the early arrivals include captain Rasheedat Ajibade, first-choice goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie and veteran forward Asisat Oshoala.Others are Glory Ogbonna, Christy Ucheibe, Fatima Oloko, Oluwatosin Demehin, Rofiat Imuran and Shukurat Oladi
  
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• Why I didn’t pass to Haaland — Norway’s Sorloth speaks out as death threats escalate

  13-07-2026 17:13 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Norway striker Alexander Sorloth has become the latest player to face online abuse at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, receiving messages urging him to take his own life after his country’s quarter-final defeat to England, according to Reuters.The Atletico Madrid forward came under heavy criticism after Norway’s dramatic 2-1 extra-time loss to England on Saturday.The backlash followed a decisive moment when Sorloth chose to shoot instead of passing to an unmarked Erling Haaland during a two
  
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• 2027: Niger Delta ex-agitators back Tompolo’s door-to-door campaign for Tinubu

  13-07-2026 17:09 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Chancel Bomadi SundayBOMADI — The National Chairman of Phase 3 of the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP), Ambassador Preye Ekpebide, has endorsed the PBAT Door-To-Door Movement initiated by former Niger Delta militant leader, High Chief Government Oweizide Ekpemupolo, popularly known as Tompolo, to mobilise support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s re-election bid in 2027.Ekpebide, who is also Senior Special Assistant to Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori on Security, disc
  
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• Drug availability in Kano health facilities triples to over 90% – Official

  13-07-2026 16:58 via vanguardngr.com
  
  The Kano Drugs and Medical Consumables Supply Agency (DMCSA) says drug availability in public health facilities has increased from 30 per cent to more than 90 per cent within three years.The Director-General of the agency, Mr Gali Sule, said this on Monday during a news conference in Kano to mark the third anniversary of Gov. Abba Yusuf’s administration.Sule said the anniversary, which coincided with the third anniversary of his appointment on July 16, provided an opportunity to review th
  
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• Iran’s Guards accuse US of endangering global oil supply

  13-07-2026 16:57 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps accused the United States on Monday of jeopardising global oil and gas supplies by interfering in the strategic Strait of Hormuz, as renewed hostilities flared.IRGC spokesman Hossein Mohebi said Washington had “seriously endangered the security of the world’s oil and gas supply and must be held accountable”, adding in a post on X that Tehran “will continue to exercise sovereignty over and management of the Strait of Hormuz&r
  
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• No secrecy over nurse’s death, Umahi insists, sues accusers

  13-07-2026 16:47 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Minister of works, Sen. David Umahi, says he has initiated legal action against individuals spreading what he described as false reports about a nurse’s death.The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports social media claims alleged secrecy surrounding the death of nurse Mary Habila inside Umahi’s compound in his hometown.Umahi spoke on Sunday while inspecting work along the Ebonyi section of the Calabar–Ebonyi–Benue–Nasarawa–Abuja Super Highway.He said his lawyer
  
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• Breaking: Appeal Court bars INEC from recognising Mark-led ADC congresses

  13-07-2026 16:47 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Ikechukwu Nnochiri, ABUJA
  In a split decision of two-to-one, the Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja on Monday affirmed the judgment restraining the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) from recognising or participating in any state congresses organised by committees appointed by the Senator David Mark-led caretaker leadership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC).A three-member panel of the appellate court, in a lead verdict delivered by Justice Okon Abang, said it found no reas
  
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• World Cup 2026: 10 players set for big transfers after impressive tournament

  13-07-2026 16:42 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Adegboyega AdeleyeThe FIFA World Cup has long served as football’s biggest shop window, with standout performances often leading to blockbuster transfers and soaring market values. From James Rodríguez in 2014 to Enzo Fernández in 2022, the tournament has repeatedly changed careers.At the 2026 World Cup, several players have once again used the global stage to boost their reputations.
  According to Transfermarkt’s Ben Littlemore on the BBC World Service podcast More
  
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• ADC leadership crisis deepens as court adjourns Sokoto suit to July 22

  13-07-2026 16:42 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Musa Ubandawaki, SokotoSOKOTO — The leadership crisis in the Sokoto State chapter of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) took a fresh turn on Monday as the Federal High Court in Sokoto adjourned proceedings in a suit over the party’s leadership to July 22, 2026.The court also imposed a ₦500,000 cost on counsel representing the 1st defendant and directed him to reimburse the plaintiff’s counsel for air travel and related expenses upon presentation of valid receipts.T
  
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• Man Utd sign Brazil midfielder Andrey Santos from Chelsea

  13-07-2026 16:36 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Adegboyega AdeleyeManchester United have completed the signing of Brazil midfielder Andrey Santos from Chelsea in a deal worth up to £50 million, both clubs said on ‌Monday.The 22-year-old joins the Red Devils on a contract until June 2031, with the option of a further year, after United agreed to pay an initial £48 million plus £2 million in performance-related add-ons. Chelsea will also retain a 10 per cent sell-on clause.Santos becomes one of manager Michael Carrick
  
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• Alleged defamation: Court rejects Sowore’s application for long adjournment

  13-07-2026 16:14 via vanguardngr.com
  
  The Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday refused to grant an application for long adjournment filed by Omoyele Sowore, publisher of Sahara Reporters.The Department of State Services (DSS) charged Sowore with criminal defamation, cyberstalking, and incitement.Justice Mohammed Umar refused the application by Sowore’s lawyer, Reuben Adakole, seeking permission to adjourn the trial until after the court’s annual vacation.The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Sowore is also the
  
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• Anambra Patriots says no party’s growing popularity unsettles group

  13-07-2026 15:54 via vanguardngr.com
  
  …Honours Soludo’s appointees, lauds merit-based leadershipBy Chimaobi NwaiwuNNEWI — The Anambra Patriots, a good governance and accountability group, says it is not unsettled by the growing popularity of any political party, maintaining that it has the capacity to mobilise support for candidates its members endorse.The group said it does not align with any political party but evaluates aspirants seeking elective office and encourages its members to support candidates it consi
  
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• Top 5 Economic Events Every Trader Should Watch in July 2026

  13-07-2026 15:50 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Macroeconomic trends don’t leave much space for surprise. Those who deal with volatility do not tend to be people who react to general news or deal with it as it comes. Being aware of the news and having an argument prepared tend to overshadow almost all reactions to news. July 2026 has 5 major news releases that will impact the value of currencies, indices, and metals within a couple of minutes.1. Unemployment Rate (July 2)The unemployment rate in July comes right out of the ga
  
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• Trump says US will be ‘paid’ for guarding Strait of Hormuz

  13-07-2026 15:49 via vanguardngr.com
  
  President Donald Trump said Monday that the United States would be paid for guarding the Strait of Hormuz after declaring that it would be “taking over” the strategic waterway.“We’ll become the guardian of the Strait,” Trump told “Fox and Friends,” adding that the US had been guarding it for “nothing” but now would be reimbursed by wealthy nations.“We’re going to get paid for guarding it. A lot of money, but we just want to be re
  
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• 2027: No opposition can match Tinubu’s achievements, says Umahi

  13-07-2026 15:46 via vanguardngr.com
  
  ….Says Calabar–Abuja Superhighway will cut Ebonyi-Abuja travel time to three hoursBy Jeff Agbodo, AbakalikiABAKALIKI — Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi, has said no opposition candidate in the 2027 presidential election can match President Bola Tinubu’s achievements, particularly in infrastructure.Umahi stated this on Monday while inspecting ongoing construction at Kilometre 118 of Section One of the Calabar–Ebonyi–Benue–Kogi–Nasarawa&ndash
  
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