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The media and, by extension, citizens must not fall for the narrative of scapegoating persons only. It must question the entire framework, especially the other federal institutional frameworks that have aided and abetted the flow of public funds in this regard, namely: the Budget Office of the Federation, the Office of the Accountant-General of the Federation, and the Central Bank of Nigeria. The recent allegations against the Chief of Staff to President Bola Tinubu and subsequent clarifications by the Presidency should raise concerns about institutional reforms for improved service delivery in Nigeria. Whatever way you look at it, it is…

The Noella Foundation successfully hosted 500 final-year students from tertiary institutions across Lagos State at the 2026 edition of its Life After School Summit (LAS 2026), reaffirming its commitment to preparing young Nigerians for success beyond the classroom through mentorship, career guidance, practical learning and meaningful industry engagement. Held on Friday, 17 July 2026, at the Landmark Event Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos, the summit brought together students, business leaders, industry experts, policymakers and career professionals for a full day of learning, mentorship and professional development. Mrs Layal Jade Tinubu – Co-Founder of the Noella Foundation delivering a welcome address at…

Staff at the V&A’s Storehouse site in east London have voted overwhelmingly to strike in a dispute over what they say are inadequate toilet and hydration breaks.They will join staff across V&A sites in London who on Wednesday also voted to strike in a wider dispute over pay, working conditions, and the museum having declined to seek living wage accreditation.The trade union Prospect said members at V&A Storehouse, which opened in May 2025, are denied enough time during the day for toilet breaks or hydration. The dispute centres on collections access officers who facilitate the “order an object” service, a…

By Godwin Oritse Members of the Association of Nigerian Licensed Customs Agents (ANLCA) have threatened to stage a protest over the alleged manipulation of ship manifests by some shipping companies, warning that they will expose those responsible if urgent action is not taken.  The agents said the practice could disrupt port operations and further weaken the country’s fragile economy. Former ANLCA Vice President, Kayode Farinto, accused the Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) and Hapag-Lloyd of engaging in practices that create serious challenges for importers and licensed customs agents while allegedly encouraging corruption in the cargo clearance process. According to Farinto, the shipping…

It is difficult to believe that James Cameron’s Aliens was released into cinemas 40 years ago. The seminal space shooter took the original Alien – a tense slasher film with a tiny cast and one monster – and transformed it into an intergalactic war movie crammed with wry one-liners, massive guns and an actual boss battle finale. As a 14-year-old, I stood in line at the Tatton Gatley cinema, unsure if I’d be allowed in – I came out three hours later a changed person, my head filled with esoteric military slang and a deep fear of beeping motion detectors.…

•As internal discord trails APC’s State Assembly nomination process By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA—Despite repeated claims by some leading political parties in the country that they beat the July 11 deadline for uploading their National Assembly candidates into a dedicated portal of the Independent National Electoral Commission INEC, Vanguard checks have revealed the contrary. Multiple sources at INEC have disclosed that no political party, including the All Progressives Congress, APC, met the commission’s original July 11 deadline for the submission of candidates’ names for the 2027 presidential and National Assembly elections, contradicting the ruling party’s claim that it had successfully complied. “As…

Even as summer temperatures soar, the sauna trend is booming, with some venues touting them as a way to beat the heat. But while experts have urged caution about sweating it out in hot weather, a growing number of studies are considering whether heat training could help people prepare for heatwaves.With parts of the UK experiencing their fourth heatwave of the year, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has issued heat health alerts across much of England. The warnings follow an unprecedented summer, with western Europe experiencing its hottest June on record.Nicola Pegues, head of operations at the not-for-profit Community…

Eric KarabellJul 28, 2026, 10:56 AM ETCloseEric Karabell is a senior writer covering fantasy football, baseball and basketball at ESPN. Eric is a charter member of the FSWA Hall of Fame, a BBWAA baseball Hall of Fame voter and author of “The Best Philadelphia Sports Arguments.”Multiple AuthorsThe Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitcher who is rostered in the most ESPN standard leagues hasn’t saved a game since April 7, but that may change this week. RHP Edwin Diaz, saver of at least 20 games seven times in his career with the Seattle Mariners and New York Mets, has quite a bit…

South African comedian and former host of The Daily Show, Trevor Noah, has returned as the face of a new international tourism campaign promoting South Africa. However, the initiative has sparked mixed reactions online, with critics arguing that it overlooks renewed concerns over xenophobia and the safety of foreign nationals. The campaign, titled “Don’t Say We Didn’t Tell You,” was launched by the Tourism Business Council of South Africa (TBCSA) and Tourism Marketing South Africa (TOMSA) in Johannesburg on 22 July. Contrary to some public speculation, the campaign is funded by private-sector tourism organisations, not by the South African government.…

The European Central Bank last week asked the public to weigh in on designs for new euro banknotes, the first redesign of the currency since its 2002 launch. The competition pits rivers and birds against cultural figures in a battle to represent the spirit of the bloc. The bank has gotten a lot of feedback. There have been millions of responses to an online survey, it says, and more than 26 million views for social media posts introducing the banknotes. Thousands of alternative suggestions have been submitted by those who contend that none of the approaches now under consideration capture…