…she said. She stressed that child protection should no longer be viewed as a stand-alone sector but as a prerequisite for national development. “Protection is not an add-on to development; it is one of the conditions that makes development possible. A child who is afraid at home cannot thrive. A girl married too early…

…to divide the union and undermine an agreement reached with the Academic Staff Union of Secondary Schools in 2018. The union said the protest is scheduled for Thursday, July 30, 2026, and has notified the Department of State Services, requesting security protection for its members. In a letter dated July 24 and signed…

…without a prior visa. The country’s strong diplomatic ties, thriving aviation sector and position as East Africa’s largest economy continue to strengthen its passport’s global standing. 8. Eswatini Global ranking: 67 Visa-free destinations: 71 Eswatini offers visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 71 destinations. Alth…

…in broad daylight Friday, making off with a gold necklace dating back 2,500 years, prosecutors said. Dijon prosecutor Olivier Caracotch said the thieves smashed a display glass sheltering the celtic-era jewellery at the Chatillon-sur-Seine museum in Burgundy. Local mayor Jeremie Brigand said there had already been two…

…the decision of the appellate court. The APC, in a statement by the State Publicity Secretary, Segun Dipe, on Friday, said, “The judgment has finally laid to rest all legal issues surrounding the Governor’s candidacy and has further strengthened the legitimacy of the landslide mandate given to him by Ekiti people on Ju…

…actions were taken in accordance with the provisions of the Students' Handbook, Second Edition, as amended in 2025. The University Management reiterated its commitment to maintaining discipline, order and a conducive environment for teaching and learning. The management warned that it would not hesitate to take decisiv…

…that Atiku sponsored an impeachment plot against him during his first term and secretly worked with some political actors to prevent his re-election in 2003. THE GRAVE IS NOT A WITNESS BOX- ATIKU REPLIES OBASANJOFormer Vice President of Nigeria and Presidential Candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku…

…in defrauding unsuspecting victims of millions of naira while promising to help them secure a visa for Canada and other countries. The syndicate allegedly lured victims from Liberia to Nigeria with promises of securing visas, work permits and residency documents for Canada and the UK, collecting huge sums of money for…

…finance by making data-driven, transparent decisions. “The Drone will redefine national security with modern surveillance, rapid response, precision, and accountability. “The future of governance is technology, not patronage,” he wrote. Expanding on the proposal in another post, Sowore argued that blockchain technology…

The Joint Health Sector Unions, JOHESU, and the Assembly of Healthcare Professionals at the Federal Neuro-Psychiatric Hospital, Calabar, have distanced themselves from a protest over the appointment of the hospital’s substantive Medical Director, describing the action as premature. In a statement issued on Friday in Ca…

…the letters for his signature. The president further commended the efforts of the health sector team, particularly the Minister of State for Health, Dr Iziaq Salako, for advancing his administration’s healthcare agenda. “I see Salako and the other members of the team are really working hard to actualise the dream. Plea…

…Nigeria will now turn their attention to a tougher challenge against Australia in their second match of the men’s 3×3 basketball tournament. Vanguard News The post Commonwealth Games 2026: Nigeria defeat Cayman Islands in men’s 3×3 basketball opener appeared first on Vanguard News.

US President Donald Trump warned China and Russia on Friday against selling weapons to Iran — while saying he believed assurances from Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin that they were not yet doing so. “Therefore, two major Countries that people speak of often in terms of Iran are, in my opinion, not participating,” Trump …

…the record for the fastest goal in WAFCON history after scoring against Togo just 17 seconds into their match at the 2022 edition. CAF described the goal as a “lightning-fast sprint followed by a clean strike”, saying the moment remains the fastest goal scored in the competition. With 413 players expected to feature at…

…performance of 119.0 points, finishing ahead of compatriot Esther Oyema, who secured silver with 115.5 points, while England's Olivia Broome won bronze with 106.6 points. Esther Oyema wins silver medal on day 1 of the commonwealth games...Photo Credit: X/ Making of Champs The gold medal adds to Nworgu's growing list of…

…The commission’s chairman led a delegation comprising National Commissioners, the Secretary to the Commission, directors and his technical aides. Amupitan described Abubakar as “the father of democracy in Nigeria”, noting that his transition to civilian rule in 1999 marked a defining moment in the country’s democratic…

…rights of every resident, the impartial enforcement of the law and the diligent prosecution of anyone who violates the rights and dignity of others. "The Command urges members of the public to remain law-abiding, exercise restraint and allow law enforcement agencies to carry out their constitutional responsibilities. "…

…Donald Trump will return to the White House Correspondents’ Dinner amid heightened security on Friday, three months after an alleged assassination attempt forced his chaotic evacuation from the event. Defying threats from what he called “lunatics,” Trump is set to give the speech he was prevented from delivering in Apr…

…obtaining N69,150,000 from Hope Chiropractic Health Clinic Limited under pretext of securing a lease of a property in the Lekki area of Lagos in March 2025. The anti-graft agency arraigned her on a two-count charge bordering on obtaining money by false pretences and stealing. She however pleaded not guilty to the charg…

…Igbo, listen to this: never change your name, state, or deny your identity because of persecution in Nigeria. “That is exactly what they want you to do. They know that your greatest weapon is your unity. That unity is what they are targeting. “Remain Igbo. Be proud of it. You did not commit any crime by being Igbo. You…

…in November 2025 alleging that his life was under threat because of his coverage of security, municipal administration and public services. The UNESCO Observatory of Killed Journalists said “Martínez Contreras was the sixth journalist killed in Mexico in 2026 and the third to be killed in July alone.” UNESCO says it pr…

…to environmental degradation, pollution of water sources, destruction of farmlands and insecurity in forest communities. The post Flooding, Climate Crisis: C’River lost 14,000 hectares of rainforest in 2025 — Conservator appeared first on Vanguard News.

…According to Nzubechi, the sister, who lives with her in Lagos, is currently a Senior Secondary School (SS2) student and will turn 17 this October. She said her family acts as if she is holding her sister hostage because she rejected the marriage proposals. Defending her decision, Nzubechi stated that she only wants he…

…matters, or other information regarding individual inmates due to privacy, safety, and security concerns." Representatives for Diddy have not publicly responded to the reports. by Linda Ikeji at 24/07/2026 1:45 PM | Share this Story

…arms and ammunition during an intelligence-led operation carried out by troops of Sector 4, Joint Task Force South-East, Operation UDO KA. The operation, conducted on July 23, 2026, targeted a forest enclave at Awara Community Waterside in Ohaji/Egbema Local Government Area and along the Omoku–Ogbaku–Ndoni axis of Rive…