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• 10 killed, six injured in Ogun auto crash

  06-07-2026 09:44 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By James Ogunnaike, AbeokutaNo fewer than 10 persons were killed, while six others sustained varying degrees of injuries in a tragic road traffic crash that occurred on Sunday night at Sapade Bridge, along the Ibadan–Lagos motorway in Ogun State.The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Ogun Sector Command, confirmed the incident in a statement issued by its Public Education Officer, Superintendent Route Commander Afolabi Odunsi.According to the statement, the fatal crash occurred at about 8:
  
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• FG has cut import tariffs to 5% for used vehicles, 10% for new — Adeniyi

  07-07-2026 05:07 via vanguardngr.com
  
  The Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service, NCS, Adewale Adeniyi, said yesterday the federal government has reduced the import tariffs on used vehicles from 15 per cent to five and on brand-new vehicles from 20 per cent to 10.Adeniyi spoke when he appeared before the House of Representatives Committee on Customs and Excise to defend the service’s 2026 budget proposal.The Customs DG said the revised excise tariffs on vehicles were contained in the 2026 fiscal policy measur
  
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• Japa crisis: Fix healthcare or lose all doctors — Physicians

  07-07-2026 05:05 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Adeola Badru IBADAN— CONFERENCE of the West African College of Physicians, WACP, yesterday, urged government at all levels to strengthen the health system or risk worsening the ongoing migration of skilled medical professionals, declining service delivery, and deepening pressures on already overstretched hospitals.The position was made at a press conference held at the Theophilus Ogunlesi Hall, University of Ibadan, to formally announce activities marking the 50th Annual Gene
  
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• Mile 2-Apapa highway gridlock: Police, LASTMA, FRSC, others helpless

  07-07-2026 05:00 via vanguardngr.com
  
  ***Residents, motorists blame container terminals for worsening traffic jam
  ***Terminal operator cites limited space, port restrictions***We’re working with stakeholders to curb Mile 2 traffic— NPA lNSC absolves self from gridlockBy Efe Onodjae, Precious Enaike & Florencemary NwabuezeLAGOS — RESIDENTS, motorists and business owners along the Berger/Kirikiri corridor, yesterday, blamed the worsening traffic congestion on the Mile 2-Apapa expressway on the proliferation
  
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• Deregistration of ADC, 4 others: Legal fireworks resume at Appeal Court today

  07-07-2026 04:53 via vanguardngr.com
  
  ***Court awards N100m fine against ADC chieftain over suit against judgesBy Ikechukwu NnochiriABUJA — The Court of Appeal in Abuja will today hear substantive appeals seeking to set aside the judgment that ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, to deregister African Democratic Congress, ADC, and four other political parties.The appeals will be heard by a three-member panel, led by Justice Abba Mohammed.The panel had, on June 25, okayed a full-blown hearing of th
  
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• Police arrest PFIPC D-G’s dad, family friend in Ogbomoso

  07-07-2026 04:41 via vanguardngr.com
  
  ***Oyo Police Command says FCID, Force Headquarters, Abuja, effected arrest
  ***Residents confirm arrest
  ***PFIPC has no CBN account, OAGF clarifiesBy Emma Ujah, Abuja Bureau Chief & Adeola BadruIBADAN—The Police have arrested the father and family friend of embattled Director-General of the purported Presidential Economic Advisory Council/Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council, PFIPC, Adeyemi Adeniyi, in Osogbo, Oyo State.Recall that Adeniyi had gone into hiding
  
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• Alleged anti-media practices: FG orders FCCPC to probe X, Meta, AI companies

  07-07-2026 04:12 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Progress GodfreyABUJA – The Federal Government has directed the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission, FCCPC, to investigate X (formerly Twitter) Meta, other major technology firms and Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) companies over alleged anti-media and anti-competitive practices in Nigeria.According to a statement released by the FCCPC yesterday, the directive followed a joint petition submitted to the Presidency by the Nigerian Press Organisation, NPO, compr
  
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• Private healthcare investment deepens as OneHealth by AXA expands specialist services

  07-07-2026 01:14 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Rosemary IwunzePRIVATE healthcare providers are expanding investments in specialist medical services as rising cases of chronic diseases, an ageing population and increasing demand for quality healthcare continue to reshape Nigeria’s healthcare landscape.
  The latest move came from OneHealth by AXA, which has introduced Geriatric and Optometry clinics at its Victoria Island Medical Centre in Lagos, widening access to specialised care and reinforcing the growing role of private healthcar
  
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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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• UNIBEN Devt Trust Fund Chair, VC pledge transparent use of raised funds

  07-07-2026 01:08 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Ozioruva AliuBENIN CITY – THE Chairman, University of Benin Development Trust Fund Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu and the Vice Chancellor of the University , Professor Edoba Omoregie (SAN) have promised that the funds raised would be judiciously used strictly for the purpose it was meant for which is ti development of the school.Speaking over the weekend at the launch of a N100bn Trust Development Fund to complement government funding, strengthen teaching, learning, and expand research capaci
  
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• Pharmacists, policymakers converge on healthcare access at ACPN’s Unity 2026

  07-07-2026 01:02 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Esther OnyegbulaThe Association of Community Pharmacists of Nigeria (ACPN) has announced plans to convene political leaders, healthcare policymakers, regulators and pharmaceutical experts at its 45th Annual International Scientific Conference, Unity 2026, with a renewed push to expand healthcare access, strengthen Nigeria’s health system and accelerate universal health coverage.The conference, scheduled to hold from July 27 to August 1, 2026, at the Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Conf
  
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• Paraguay govt rebukes lawmaker for racially abusing Mbappe

  07-07-2026 00:30 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Paraguay’s government on Monday condemned remarks made by a senator who racially abused France star Kylian Mbappe after Paraguay was eliminated from the World Cup over the weekend.“The remarks made by Senator Celeste Amarilla, directed at the captain of the French national team, Kylian Mbappe, are contrary to the values and principles that inspire peaceful coexistence and respect for human dignity, which our country promotes,” the foreign ministry said in a statement.AFP
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• Naira closes at N1,368.26 per dollar, extends gains

  07-07-2026 00:19 via vanguardngr.com
  
  The Naira opened the trading week stronger on Monday, appreciating by N1.92 against the United States dollar at the official foreign exchange market.Data published on the Central Bank of Nigeria’s official website showed the currency closed at N1,368.26 per dollar on Monday.The latest performance represented a 0.14 per cent appreciation compared with Friday’s official closing rate of N1,370.19 per dollar.The gain, though modest, extended the domestic currency’s positive run re
  
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• I’m not worried about Obi, northerners will never vote for him – Ali Modu Sheriff

  07-07-2026 00:00 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Ex-governor of Borno State and a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, Ali Modu Sheriff, has dismissed the chances of former Anambra State governor Peter Obi winning the 2027 presidential election, insisting the Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate would fail to secure the backing of Northern voters.Speaking on Monday during Channels Television’s Politics Today, Sheriff also defended President Bola Tinubu’s record on security, expressed confidence that the APC woul
  
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• Ekiti Police arraign four suspects over attack on monarch

  06-07-2026 23:27 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Rotimi OjomoyelaEkiti State Police Command has arraigned four suspects before a Magistrate’s Court in Ado-Ekiti over their alleged involvement in the failed attack on the Ọlọja-Ọwa of Ọwatẹdo-Ekiti, Oba David Olawumi Olofinlade, in the Ijero Local Government Area of Ekiti State, and the unlawful damage to his Lexus RX 350 SUV valued at N25 million.The defendants, Makanju Olawale (‘M’ 40), Ajibola Dada (‘M’ 34), Olaoye Dada (‘M
  
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• Spain beat Ronaldo’s Portugal 1-0 to reach World Cup quarter-finals

  06-07-2026 23:09 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Substitute Mikel Merino scored a late winner to put Spain in the quarter-finals with a 1-0 victory over Portugal and end Cristiano Ronaldo’s World Cup career on Monday.The European champions will face the United States — the only one of the co-hosts remaining — or Belgium on Friday in Los Angeles.In front of an expectant crowd of 70,649 at the air-conditioned home of the Dallas Cowboys, a match that on paper promised so much failed to really deliver.Extra time looked certain,
  
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• Mbappé fires back at Paraguayan senator after racist abuse

  06-07-2026 22:46 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Kylian Mbappé on Monday labelled a Paraguayan senator “despicable” and “not worthy of her position” after she racially abused the France captain on social media after the World Cup last-16 clash between the countries at the weekend.Mbappé’s reaction came after Celeste Amarilla attacked the Real Madrid superstar in the wake of Saturday’s game in Philadelphia, a bad-tempered affair which France won 1-0.“Mrs Celeste Amarilla, you are a despic
  
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• Death toll from Venezuela’s twin earthquakes rises to 3,535

  06-07-2026 22:26 via vanguardngr.com
  
  The death toll from Venezuela’s twin earthquakes has risen to 3,535, with more than 16,700 injured in the disaster, according to updated official figures released on Monday.The massive June 24 earthquakes flattened entire neighborhoods in La Guaira state north of the capital Caracas, and thousands are still reported missing.The government said 16,740 people were injured in the powerful back-to-back shocks and that over 17,000 were left homeless.The government has not given a figure for th
  
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• Don’t resort to sabotage, APC tells aggrieved aspirants, confirms candidate replacements

  06-07-2026 22:03 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Omeiza AjayiThe ruling All Progressives Congress APC has assured its aggrieved aspirants of a fair hearing, urging them to embrace internal dispute resolution mechanisms rather than actions capable of sabotaging the party.This came as the party confirmed the replacement of several candidates ahead of the 2027 general elections.Speaking with Vanguard, Abimbola Tooki, Special Adviser on Media and Information Strategy to APC National Chairman, Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, gave the assurance in react
  
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• NGE to host 4th Lateef Jakande Memorial Lecture July 23

  06-07-2026 21:50 via vanguardngr.com
  
  The Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) has announced it will, on July 23, 2026, host the 4th Lateef Jakande Memorial Lecture in Lagos.The Lateef Jakande Memorial Lecture is an annual lecture series instituted by the NGE in 2023 to honour the legacy of Alhaji Lateef Jakande, the late iconic journalist, who was a one-time President of the Guild, former Lagos State Governor, and former Minister of Works.According to a press statement by Eze Anaba (President) and Onuoha Ukeh (General Secretary), the l
  
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• AI actress Tilly Norwood to star in feature film

  06-07-2026 21:39 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Virtual actress Tilly Norwood, who hasn’t been cast in a film since her career was launched in fall 2025, may finally be getting her breakthrough role — despite Hollywood’s disdain.Her creators, studio Particle 6, said Monday they will create a feature film for her to star in, a film that will be produced entirely using artificial intelligence (AI) — with a hand from human writers, human technicians and human actors.The movie title “Misaligned” refers to the
  
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• Court orders remand of 3 suspects over killing of ex-OGTV broadcaster, guard

  06-07-2026 21:31 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By James OgunnaikeA Magistrate Court sitting in Isabo area, Abeokuta, Ogun State, on Monday ordered the remand of three suspects arrested in connection with the murder of a retired broadcaster with the Ogun State Television (OGTV), Ms. Kitan Oyesiku, and her security guard, Pelumi Adetayo.The Chief Magistrate, Mrs. O.T. Odubanjo, sitting in Court 3, ordered that the suspects, Sodeinde Olajuwon Philip, Sobu Obafunsho and Shakirudeen Ayoola, be remanded at the Oba Correctional Centre for 60 days
  
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• Lagos Police arrest 150 suspects, recover 100 motorcycles, firearms in anti-crime raid

  06-07-2026 21:23 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Esther OnyegbulaThe Lagos State Police Command has arrested 150 suspects and recovered 100 unregistered motorcycles, firearms, suspected stolen property and illicit drugs during a coordinated raid on criminal hideouts in the Igando and Idimu areas of the state.The operation, conducted under the ongoing Operation KO S’AYE, targeted criminal hideouts at Boolar, Okofilling Bus Stop, Igando, and other identified black spots within the Area M, Idimu axis.According to a statement issued on M
  
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• Cyberbullying: Adeyanju cites Tinubu’s words in Sowore defence, tenders video evidence

  06-07-2026 21:14 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Olayinka AjayiHuman rights lawyer Deji Adeyanju on Monday told a Federal High Court in Abuja that President Bola Tinubu had publicly declared that Nigerians were free to criticise and “even insult” him.Adeyanju, while defending Sahara Reporters publisher Omoyele Sowore in his alleged cyberbullying trial, said the President made the remarks before Sowore’s controversial X and Facebook posts that led to the charges filed by the Department of State Services (DSS).According to
  
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• Alia to Tinubu: Benue will “double the numbers” for 2027 as APC unity holds

  06-07-2026 20:45 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Johnbosco AgbakwuruABUJA — THE Benue State Governor Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia on Monday reassured President Bola Tinubu that the All Progressives Congress (APC) remains united in the State despite recent internal disagreements.Governor Alia said he was confident the APC would emerge stronger and deliver greater electoral support in 2027.Speaking with State House correspondents after a closed-door meeting with Mr. President at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, Alia acknowledged agitations amo
  
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• My blessings are with candidates backed by Gov Abdulrazaq: Emir of Ilorin

  06-07-2026 20:41 via vanguardngr.com
  
  …Says Gov has done very well, urges continuous support for him…I’m certain other aspirants will back our candidature: Speaker DanladiThe Emir of Ilorin Dr. Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari CFR on Monday offered his official blessings for the candidates of the All Progressives Congress (APC), hinging his backing on the good standing of Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq who is the leader of the party in the state.The Emir spoke at the palace as several thousands of leaders and members of th
  
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• FG urges Ogun, Ondo communities on total support for Dangote Industrial City, Deep Seaport project

  06-07-2026 20:39 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Udeme AkpanThe Federal Government has called on host communities in Ogun and Ondo states to give maximum support to the proposed Dangote Industrial City and Deep Seaport project, describing it as a transformative initiative that will create opportunities for economic growth and community development.
  Representing the Minister of Environment, Balarabe Lawal, at the combined Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) site visit, Mrs. Rofikat Adebukunola Odetoro commended Dangote Industr
  
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• FG spends N358.3bn on electricity subsidy in Q1 2026 – NERC

  06-07-2026 20:36 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Obas Esiedesa, AbujaABUJA – The Federal Government incurred an electricity tariff subsidy of N358.32 billion in the first quarter of 2026 as it continued to bridge the gap between cost-reflective electricity tariffs and the rates paid by consumers, according to the latest report by the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC).In its First Quarter 2026 report released on Monday, NERC said the subsidy represented a 14.44 per cent decline from the N418.79 billion recorded in the
  
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• FIFA says Belgium’s appeal against Balogun decision ‘inadmissible’

  06-07-2026 20:19 via vanguardngr.com
  
  FIFA said on Monday that the appeal by Belgium’s football assocation against the World Cup reprieve for US striker Folarin Balogun was “inadmissible”.“The FIFA Appeal Committee has rendered a request submitted by the Royal Belgian Football Association (RBFA) as inadmissible in relation to the FIFA Disciplinary Committee’s decision to suspend for one year the match suspension imposed on United States national-team player Folarin Balogun,” FIFA said in a statem
  
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• Kwara APC crisis deepens as Ashiru, Mustapha seek Tinubu’s intervention

  06-07-2026 20:15 via vanguardngr.com
  
  ..Emir Backs Party CandidatesBy Demola AkinyemiILORIN — The crisis rocking the Kwara State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) intensified on Monday as aggrieved party leaders, including Deputy Senate Leader, Senator Lola Ashiru, and Senator Saliu Mustapha, warned that the party risks losing the 2027 general elections in the state unless President Bola Tinubu intervenes.The warning came as the Emir of Ilorin, Alhaji Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari, publicly endorsed the party’s gove
  
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