Vanguard Latest News Wednesday 18th February 2026
Vanguard Latest News Today and headlines on some of the happenings and news trend in the Country, today 18/02/26
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target=_blank>The debate around coaching from the stands in tennis
In recent years, the issue of coaching from the stands in tennis has sparked considerable debate within the sport’s community. You can also make sports betting on disciplines where coaches take a very active role by going to the 1xBet platform. Traditionally, tennis has been one of the few major sports where players are not
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target=_blank>As lent begins: Was Fr. Maximus confused?
Valentine Obienyem During the introductory rites of Mass this morning, Fr. Maximus Okonkwo described Lent, which began today, as “the sacred season of Lent.” Indeed, that is precisely what it is. Ash Wednesday is more than just a liturgical day; it is a deeply symbolic moment. By marking the beginning of Lent with the imposition
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target=_blank>PFN urges Otti to remain active in politics beyond 2031
The Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN), Abia State chapter, has urged Governor Alex Otti not to withdraw from politics after completing his second term in 2031, expressing confidence that his performance in office would earn him public support in the 2027 governorship election.
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target=_blank>Peter Obi highlights spiritual significance of Lent–Ramadan convergence
The 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has drawn attention to the rare convergence of the Christian season of Lent and the Muslim holy month of Ramadan beginning on the same day in Nigeria.
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target=_blank>2027: PDP will retain power in Oyo – Governorship aspirant
Ajadi made the declaration yesterday while addressing transport unions operating under the Park Management System (PMS) at their headquarters in New Garage, Ibadan.
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target=_blank>FG unveils rapid-response mobile teams against transnational crimes
The Federal Government on Tuesday took a decisive step against irregular migration and transnational crimes with the launch of the “Mobile Teams MT Nigeria Project.”
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target=_blank>Vinicius, Saka, others — 10 footballers who have faced racial abuse
Vinícius has also faced repeated racist chants and abuse from fans during his time in Spain, with multiple cases resulting in rare criminal convictions.
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target=_blank>Lagos monarch commends police, warns against illegal land sales in Ajiran
The royal family of Ojomu in Ajiran, Lagos State, has initiated measures to address alleged illegal and unauthorised sales of family land within the community.
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target=_blank>Pro-Wike Group urges Rivers residents to back Tinubu’s second-term bid
A political pressure group, Grassroots Democratic Voice (GDV), has appealed to residents of Rivers State to support President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the 2027 general elections.
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target=_blank>Abia Airport: We’ve taken over our lands for farming season, landowners tell Abia Govt
He said, “We, the people, appreciate the importance of this project. We are not against development. We have seen the portion involved in the runway, and we are asking the government to take that and allow the project to move on. But let them leave the areas outside the 3.54-kilometre runway stretch.
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