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• US missions in UAE suspend consular appointments over ‘security situation’ 

  13-07-2026 21:15 via vanguardngr.com
  
  The United States said they will suspend consular appointments in the United Arab Emirates on Monday for three days against the backdrop of escalating military tensions in the Gulf region.“The US Embassy in Abu Dhabi and US Consulate General in Dubai have cancelled consular appointments from July 13 to 15 due to the regional security situation. If you have an appointment on those dates, Americans should not come to the embassy or consulate, we will contact you to reschedule,” i
  
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• Kano police arrest suspected ammunition supplier to bandits, recover arms

  14-07-2026 19:31 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Hadiza YusufThe Kano State Police Command has arrested a 28-year-old man suspected of attempting to supply ammunition and other items to bandits operating in parts of the state.The command’s spokesperson, CSP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday, saying the suspect was arrested following credible intelligence from a resident.Kiyawa identified the suspect as Mohammed Isah Haruna of Dan Dinshe Yamma Quarters, Dala Local Government Area of Kano State.According
  
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• Parents await reunion with rescued Oyo schoolchildren at LAUTECH

  14-07-2026 19:23 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Adeola BadruParents and relatives of pupils and teachers rescued from captivity in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State gathered at the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH) Teaching Hospital, Ogbomoso, on Tuesday, awaiting reunion with their loved ones.The rescued victims were taken to the facility for comprehensive medical checks and psychological support following their release.Family members remained at the hospital as healthcare workers conducted assessments and prepar
  
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• Balogun admits Trump’s intervention made life harder for US team

  14-07-2026 19:16 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Folarin Balogun admitted Tuesday that the suspension of his red card in the World Cup after President Donald Trump intervened put added pressure on the US team.Balogun said in an interview with CBS he was “definitely in shock” when he was sent off for treading on the foot of a Bosnia-Herzegovina defender in his side’s 2-0 group-stage win.“When something is not intentional it should never be a red card,” he said.But days before the next match, the last-16 knockout g
  
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• Breaking: Police arrest alleged PFIPC Director-General, Adeyemi

  14-07-2026 19:15 via vanguardngr.com
  
  The self-styled Director-General of the purported Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council (PFIPC), Adeniyi Adeyemi, has been arrested by security operatives following a warrant issued by the Federal High Court in Abuja.Adeyemi was picked up on Tuesday at his hideout in Osun State, shortly after Justice Mohammed Umar ordered his arrest over his failure to appear in court for his arraignment.The Police PRO confirmed that he was arrested by a team of FID/IRT in Osun, promising to get bac
  
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• ‘France has no skin colour’ — Spain apologises over ex-PM’s remarks

  14-07-2026 19:02 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Adegboyega AdeleyeSpain has apologised to France after former Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy sparked a racism row by questioning the “Frenchness” of France’s national football team ahead of Tuesday’s FIFA World Cup semi-final.According to Reuters, Spanish Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Albares told his French counterpart that Rajoy’s comments were “intolerable” and did not represent the views of the overwhelming majority of Spaniards.“It’s a
  
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• NCC moves to make digital educational platforms data-free nationwide

  14-07-2026 18:58 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Progress GodfreyThe Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has begun moves to introduce free access to approved digital educational platforms nationwide as part of efforts to remove data costs that prevent millions of Nigerians from accessing digital learning.The Commission on Tuesday held a public consultation in Abuja on its proposed framework for zero-rated access to educational platforms, bringing together government agencies, mobile network operators, education stakeholders, developme
  
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• Lai Mohammed hails Buhari’s integrity, compassion

  14-07-2026 18:57 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Former Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has described late former President Muhammadu Buhari as a patriotic, compassionate and incorruptible leader.Mohammed made the remarks in Abuja during a tribute programme marking the first anniversary of Buhari’s passing on Monday.A statement on the former minister’s presentation at the event was made available to newsmen on Tuesday by Nnamdi Atupulazi, Head of Strategic Communication, Lai Mohammed Media Office, said Bu
  
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• Nwebonyi warns students against cultism, awards N100m scholarship to 930 indigent students

  14-07-2026 18:56 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Jeff Agbodo, AbakalikiABAKALIKI — Senate Deputy Chief Whip, Senator Onyekachi Nwebonyi, has cautioned beneficiaries of his scholarship scheme against cultism, prostitution and other social vices, urging them to remain focused on their studies.The lawmaker, who represents Ebonyi North Senatorial District, awarded N100 million in scholarships to 930 indigent undergraduate and postgraduate students under his foundation’s annual education support programme.Speaking during the present
  
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• Appeal Court judgment: Kaduna Legacy ADC seeks compliance, urges reconciliation

  14-07-2026 18:54 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Ibrahim Hassan-WuyoThe leadership of the Legacy faction of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Kaduna State has called on members to comply with a recent Court of Appeal judgment, urging those aligned with rival party structures to embrace reconciliation and work within what it described as the constitutionally recognised leadership of the party.While addressing a press conference in Kaduna , the State Chairman of the Legacy ADC, Hon. Ahmed Tijjani Mustapha, said the appeal court’
  
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• Appeal Court Judgment: Kaduna ADC faction seeks compliance, reconciliation

  14-07-2026 18:54 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Ibrahim Hassan-WuyoKADUNA — The Legacy faction of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Kaduna State has called on party members to comply with the recent Court of Appeal judgment on the party’s leadership dispute and embrace reconciliation.Addressing journalists in Kaduna, the State Chairman of the Legacy faction, Hon. Ahmed Tijjani Mustapha, said the appellate court’s ruling reaffirmed the earlier decision of the Federal High Court on the recognition of the party&rsquo
  
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• Court grants ex-gov Ishaku permission for medical trip abroad

  14-07-2026 18:52 via vanguardngr.com
  
  An Abuja High Court on Tuesday granted permission to the former governor of Taraba, Darius Ishaku, to travel to Arjam, UAE, for a spinal cord surgery.Justice Sylvanus Oriji granted the leave to enable Ishaku undergo surgery as recommended by his surgeon.He added that the leave expires by Oct. 5.The EFCC arraigned Ishaku on a 15-count charge for allegedly diverting N27 billion.He was arraigned on Sept. 30, 2024, alongside former Permanent Secretary Bello Yero.Earlier, Ishaku’s counsel Chri
  
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• itel Debuts First Air Conditioner in Nigeria, Records Sells Out Within 8 Hours. 

  14-07-2026 18:39 via vanguardngr.com
  
  LAGOS, NIGERIA — itel, a reliable global brand recognized for delivering budget-friendly, high-quality smart life consumer electronics, has officially made a historic entry into the Nigerian home appliance market with the launch of its highly anticipated first-ever Air Conditioner product line. The launch received a strong response from consumers, resulting in a complete sell-out of all available stock within just 8 hours of its official release. The Nigerian home appliance ecosystem
  
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• Presidential Poll: Court slates Wednesday to hear Olawepo-Hashim’s suit against INEC

  14-07-2026 18:38 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Ikechukwu NnochiriABUJA— The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has deferred until Wednesday the hearing of a suit seeking to compel the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to recognise Dr. Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim as candidate of the Accord Party (AP) for the 2027 presidential election.Justice Mohammed Umar adjourned the case after counsel to the plaintiff, Mr. Henry Akunebu, SAN, notified the court of processes INEC served on him and requested time to respond.While Accord
  
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• How I signed Wizkid through Banky W – Akon

  14-07-2026 18:26 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Enitan AbdultawabSenegalese-American music star Akon has opened up about his role in Wizkid’s early career, revealing that he signed the Nigerian singer after Banky W introduced the then-rising talent to him during a visit to Nigeria.Akon, who appeared in a recent interview with Shade Room, dismissed claims that he discovered Wizkid, insisting that the credit belongs to Banky W, who had already nurtured the singer before bringing him into the partnership.“Banky W discovered Wizki
  
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• Engineering Key to Nigeria’s Development, Economic Growth — APC Chairman

  14-07-2026 18:22 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Henry UmoruABUJA — National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Prof. Nentawe Goshwe Yilwatda, has said Nigeria’s drive for sustainable development, economic transformation and industrial growth depends on placing engineering, innovation and technology at the centre of national planning.Yilwatda spoke on Tuesday after attending the opening ceremony of the 34th Engineering Assembly of the Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria, COREN, in Abuja.The APC cha
  
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• Appeal Court reserves judgment on appeals against deregistration of ADC, 4 others

  14-07-2026 18:16 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Ikechukwu NnochiriABUJA, July 14 — The Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja on Tuesday heard and reserved judgment on appeals seeking to set aside the judgment that ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to deregister the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and four other political parties.A three-member panel of the appellate court, led by Justice Abba Mohammed, okayed the matter for judgment after all the parties adopted their briefs of argument.Aside from the ADC, th
  
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• Kano building collapse: Fire Service rescues 6 alive at Whitefield rice mill

  14-07-2026 18:14 via vanguardngr.com
  
  The Federal Fire Service (FFS), Kano State Command, says it has rescued six persons alive after a section of a building collapsed at Whitefield Rice Mills Processing Company.The plant is located at Gezawa Local Government Area of Kano State.The State Controller, Mr Kazeem Sholadaye, disclosed this in a statement issued by the Service’s Public Relations Officer, Al-Hassan Kanti, on Tuesday in Kano.Kanti quoted his principal as saying: “We received a distress call from one Mr Johnson
  
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• It’s time to turn reforms into results – Oyedele

  14-07-2026 18:10 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Emma Ujah, Abuja Bureau ChiefMinister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele, has said the time has come for Nigeria to move from reforms to results.He spoke in Abuja on Tuesday while inaugurating the Ministerial Advisory Committee.The committee, headed by Abubakar Suleiman, was charged with the responsibility of interfacing with private sector operators and members of the public to advise the minister on how best the government’s reforms can positively impa
  
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• Two APC lawmakers defect to SDP over primary election outcome in Nasarawa

  14-07-2026 18:00 via vanguardngr.com
  
  The Speaker, Nasarawa State House of Assembly, Dr Danladi Jatau, has announced the defection of two All Progressives Congress (APC) lawmakers to the opposition Social Democratic Party (SDP) in the state.The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the two lawmakers are Mohammed Omadefu (Keana) and Jacob Kudu (Nasarawa Eggon East).The Speaker announced their resignation from the APC in separate letters submitted to him by the two lawmakers during the House proceedings on Tuesday in Lafia.Jatau,
  
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• England won’t be drawn into Argentina World Cup rivalry – Kane

  14-07-2026 17:53 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Harry Kane said England will not be distracted by the emotional baggage surrounding their blockbuster World Cup semi-final against Argentina on Wednesday.The history of matches between the nations is peppered with incidents, set against a lingering sovereignty dispute over the Falkland Islands, known in Spanish as the Malvinas, in the South Atlantic Ocean.The most storied encounter between the teams was a 2-1 victory for Argentina at the 1986 World Cup in Mexico featuring two goals from Diego M
  
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• Full list of Asian countries with easiest visa-free access for Africans

  14-07-2026 17:49 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Several Asian destinations are emerging as the most accessible for African travelers, thanks to broad visa-free arrangements under bilateral agreements with a number of African countries.While no Asian nation grants visa-free entry to citizens of all 54 African countries, a handful have signed multiple reciprocal agreements, making travel easier for many African passport holders.Malaysia is among the leading destinations offering visa-free access to several African nationalities, alongside Sing
  
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• List of countries that don’t need visa to enter US

  14-07-2026 17:46 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Citizens of 43 countries can travel to the US without obtaining a traditional visa under the US Visa Waiver Program (VWP), provided they meet the programme’s eligibility requirements.The Visa Waiver Program allows eligible travellers to visit the US for tourism, business or transit for up to 90 days without a visa. Instead, they must obtain approval through the Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) before boarding their flight or vessel.According to the US government, travelle
  
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• Arsenal agree Leandro Trossard sale to Besiktas after EPL title triumph

  14-07-2026 17:39 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Arsenal have reached an agreement to sell Belgian forward Leandro Trossard to Turkish side Besiktas, bringing an end to his three-and-a-half-year spell at the Emirates Stadium.The 31-year-old joined Arsenal from Brighton in January 2023 and became an important member of Mikel Arteta’s squad. Last season, he helped the Gunners end their 22-year wait for the Premier League title, scoring six goals in 31 league appearances, including a dramatic late winner against West Ham in May.Trossard ma
  
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• Trump pays $5m to writer for assault, defamation

  14-07-2026 17:30 via vanguardngr.com
  
  US President Donald Trump has paid $5.6 million to writer E. Jean Carroll after a civil jury found he sexually assaulted and defamed her, a court filing showed Tuesday.“Three years ago, a unanimous nine-person jury found President Trump liable for sexually assaulting and defaming E. Jean Carroll,” Carroll’s attorney Roberta Kaplan said in a statement.“Today, we are pleased to report that she has received the damages payment the jury awarded her as a result of that verdic
  
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• Nigerian woman welcomes quadruplets at 50 after marrying at 48

  14-07-2026 17:30 via vanguardngr.com
  
  A 50-year-old Nigerian woman has shared how she welcomed quadruplets: two boys and two girls after years of waiting to get married and have children.Olushola Olonade gave the testimony on Sunday during a church service at the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Solid Rock Parish, in the Ojodu area of Lagos.According to Olonade, she got married on December 12, 2023, at the age of 48 after what she described as a long wait for a husband. Following her wedding, she prayed not to experience an
  
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• Nigerian woman who moved to UK on skilled worker visa dies by suicide

  14-07-2026 17:18 via vanguardngr.com
  
  A coroner in the United Kingdom has ruled that a 27-year-old Nigerian woman, Beatrice Solomon, died by suicide after an inquest into her death.Beatrice, a mother of one, was found unresponsive at her home on Norris Road in Stanfield by her husband, Damian Butler, on March 4.According to evidence presented at the inquest, Butler, 40, had left for his delivery job at about 4:30 p.m. before returning home roughly two hours later to use the toilet, where he made the tragic discovery.Police Constabl
  
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• Benue: One killed as suspected herdsmen attack another Otukpo community

  14-07-2026 17:18 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Peter DuruOne person has been reportedly killed after gunmen suspected to be armed herdsmen attacked Ondo community in Ugboju District of Otukpo Local Government Area, LGA, of Benue State on Tuesday morning, forcing residents to flee their homes amid heavy gunfire.The latest attack came less than 48 hours after the deadly invasion of Otukpo-Nobi community in the same LGA, where more than 18 persons were reportedly killed, raising fresh concerns over the worsening security situation in Benue
  
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• Senate urges FG to intensify military operations against terrorists, bandits

  14-07-2026 17:15 via vanguardngr.com
  
  The Senate has called on the Federal Government to sustain and intensify ongoing military and intelligence operations against terrorists, kidnappers, bandits and other criminal elements across the country.The call followed the adoption of a motion sponsored by Senate Leader Sen. Opeyemi Bamidele (APC-Ekiti Central) and co-sponsored by all other senators during plenary on Tuesday.The Senate urged the government to strengthen security operations by providing modern equipment, advanced surveillanc
  
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• ‘We will strike powerfully if you attack us’ – Israel’s Netanyahu tells Iran

  14-07-2026 16:25 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed Tuesday to strike powerfully against Iran if Tehran carried out a new attack on his country.“I will say it to the leaders of Iran: Do not count on things remaining quiet if you attack us,” Netanyahu said at a conference, according to a video released by his office. “The days are over when someone strikes us and we don’t hit back with a decisive blow.”
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