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• 2027 timeline: INEC, parties clash over access codes for candidates’ upload

  29-06-2026 01:59 via vanguardngr.com
  
  ***We’re yet to get codes— Parties
  ***Codes ready, released Friday, upload deadline remains July 11 — INEC
  By Soni Daniel, Clifford Ndujihe, Henry Umoru, Omeiza Ajay, John Alechenu, Gabriel Ewepu, Luminous Jannamike & Gift ChapiOdekinaTHE Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, and political parties, yesterday, disagreed over issuance of access codes to parties to upload their candidates’ particulars on the commission’s portal.Going by INEC’
  
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• Act before Muslims run out of patience, NSCIA tells FG

  29-06-2026 20:45 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Luminous JannamikeABUJA — The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, NSCIA, has warned the Federal Government and security agencies to act before Muslims ‘run out of patience’, saying persistent attacks, profiling and marginalisation of the faith and its adherents could deepen religious tensions.The council said Muslims had deliberately responded with restraint despite what it described as repeated provocation, insisting that patience should not be mistaken for weakn
  
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• Senegal MPs back constitutional reform reducing president’s power

  29-06-2026 20:42 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Senegal’s National Assembly passed a bill revising the balance of power between the country’s executive and parliament on Monday, prompting the president to announce a national referendum on the matter.The bill was passed by an overwhelming majority in a tense atmosphere marked by heated exchanges, an opposition boycott and scuffles outside the building during which police used tear gas, AFP journalists saw.The measure strengthens the powers of the National Assembly and the prime mi
  
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• LP better positioned to sweep Abia in 2027, says State Chairman

  29-06-2026 20:42 via vanguardngr.com
  
  …Dismisses Abure faction as ‘headless snake’By Steve OkoThe Abia State Chairman of the Labour Party (LP), Hon. Peter Azubuike, has declared that the party is stronger, more united and better positioned than ever to dominate the 2027 general elections, attributing the confidence to Governor Alex Otti’s performance in office.Azubuike also dismissed the faction led by Julius Abure, describing it as “a headless snake” that no longer poses any political threat to
  
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• Paris funeral homes overwhelmed after record heatwave

  29-06-2026 20:32 via vanguardngr.com
  
  France on Monday counted its heat-related deaths, as a funeral business representative said Paris morgues have been overwhelmed by a spike in fatalities during a record-breaking heatwave.The government defended its response to the heatwave, which eased on Sunday after days of punishing temperatures that disrupted daily life and forced the closure of many schools and landmark tourist attractions.Few homes in France are equipped with air-conditioning units, and most schools are not designed to co
  
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• Liverpool transfer blow as Diomande prefers PSG move — Reports

  29-06-2026 20:31 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Adegboyega AdeleyeLiverpool have suffered a potential setback in their pursuit of Ivory Coast winger Yan Diomande, with the highly rated teenager reportedly favouring a move to Paris Saint-Germain over the Premier League champions.According to the BBC, the 19-year-old RB Leipzig star prefers a switch to the French champions, who are expected to step up talks with the Bundesliga club in the coming weeks.Liverpool had an opening bid worth £69 million, plus a further £17 million in
  
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• FG approves ₦286bn maritime infrastructure, safety projects

  29-06-2026 20:28 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Johnbosco AgbakwuruThe Federal Government on Monday announced the approval of maritime infrastructure and safety projects valued at approximately ₦286 billion as part of efforts to enhance port operations, strengthen maritime safety, and safeguard Nigeria’s marine environment.The approvals were granted during the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting presided over by President Bola Tinubu at the Council Chamber, Presidential Villa, Abuja.Briefing State House correspondents at t
  
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• NIPSS denies security breach after gunshots near institute

  29-06-2026 20:26 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Golok NanmwaJOS — The National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS), Kuru, has dismissed reports of a security breach following gunshots heard near the institute late Sunday night, assuring that its facilities, staff and participants remain safe.The institute said there was no attempt to breach its security perimeter and that all academic and administrative activities were continuing without disruption.In a statement issued on Monday and signed by the Head of the Public A
  
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• Tension in Ughelli North as suspected kidnappers kill guard, abduct teenager

  29-06-2026 20:25 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Akpokona OmafuaireUGHELLI- THERE is tension in Uduere community of Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State as suspected kidnappers killed a security guard kidnapped his 14-year old daughter. This is coming a week after herdsmen attacked and matcheted a young man at Edjekota Community. Though the report is sketchy, Vanguard learnt that the deceased identified as Umukoro Obukohwo Emmanuel was allegedly macheted to death before the teenage girl was kidnapped in the communit
  
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• Police detain 36 over alleged child labour, street hawking in Anambra

  29-06-2026 20:25 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Vincent UjumaduThe Anambra State Police Command has taken 36 persons into custody over alleged involvement in child labour, street hawking and related forms of child exploitation.The individuals, aged between six and 44 years, include 29 rescued children and young persons, as well as seven adults undergoing investigation following their handover by the Anambra State Ministry of Women Affairs.The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), SP Tochukwu Ikenga, said the suspects were identified as
  
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• World Cup: France won’t abandon attacking style against Sweden — Deschamps

  29-06-2026 20:21 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Adegboyega AdeleyeFrance will stick to the attacking style that powered them through the group stage when they face Sweden in the last 32 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Tuesday, coach Didier Deschamps has said.Les Bleus reached the knockout rounds with a perfect record of nine points, scoring 10 goals against Senegal, Iraq and Norway, although their adventurous approach also allowed opponents to create several chances.Speaking ahead of the clash, Deschamps made it clear France would not sacri
  
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• APC using judiciary to undermine opposition, Obidient Movement alleges

  29-06-2026 20:21 via vanguardngr.com
  
  ,,,Says recent court rulings aimed at weakening opposition ahead of 2027By Henry UmoruABUJA — The Obidient Movement has accused President Bola Tinubu’s administration of using the judiciary to weaken opposition political parties ahead of the 2027 general elections.The movement alleged that recent court decisions involving the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) were politically motivated, claiming they reflected what it described as the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC)’s c
  
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• Insecurity: FEC approves airstrip in Benue

  29-06-2026 20:19 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Okays upgrade of snake-bite centre in Gombe, purchase of 10 blood clinic vansBy Johnbosco AgbakwuruABUJA — The Federal Executive Council (FEC) on Tuesday approved the construction of an airstrip in Gboko, Benue State, to help security agencies confront security challenges in the state and the Middle Belt.The council also approved upgrading the snake-bite treatment centre in Gombe State to the National Snake Bite Research and Medical Centre, with an expanded mandate for clinical services,
  
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• Benue Volunteer Guards rescue six-year-old kidnap victim, arrest suspect

  29-06-2026 20:19 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Peter Duru, MakurdiOperatives of the Benue State Civil Protection Guards (BSCPG) have rescued a six-year-old boy, Aondonenge Guda, from an alleged kidnap attempt in Buruku Local Government Area of the state and arrested a 25-year-old suspect, Desmond Kwaza.The suspect was apprehended last Friday at Tyowanye while allegedly trying to board a commercial vehicle to Makurdi with the child before transferring him to an alleged buyer in Ikpayonge, Gwer East Local Government Area.Confirming the arr
  
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• Agbakoba urges FG to shield key institutions from executive control

  29-06-2026 20:16 via vanguardngr.com
  
  …Says state police alone won’t guarantee reformsBy Olasunkanmi AkoniConstitutional lawyer and former Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) President, Olisa Agbakoba (SAN), has urged the Federal Government to complement its proposed state police reforms by constitutionally insulating key national institutions from executive interference.In a letter dated June 26, 2026, addressed to the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), George Akume, and made available to journalists on M
  
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• APC Primaries: Reps member challenges Ekiti result, urges party to enforce electoral act

  29-06-2026 20:12 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Gift ChapiOdekina, AbujaA member of the House of Representatives, Hon. Kolawole Akinlayo, has urged the leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to strictly enforce the provisions of Section 88(1) of the Electoral Act, 2026, in resolving the dispute arising from the party’s primary election for Ekiti North Federal Constituency II.Akinlayo, who represents Moba/Ilejemeje/Ido Osi Federal Constituency, made the call while addressing journalists in Abuja after submitting a petition
  
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• Tinubu swears in RMAFC, NPC commissioners ahead of FEC meeting

  29-06-2026 20:05 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Johnbosco AgbakwuruABUJA — President Bola Tinubu on Monday swore in two commissioners of the Revenue Mobilisation, Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) and six federal commissioners of the National Population Commission (NPC) at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.The inauguration took place at the Council Chamber of the State House shortly before the commencement of the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting presided over by the President.The newly inaugurated RMAFC commissioners are H
  
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• Stop turning Nigeria into one-party state over 2027, SNPM tells Tinubu

  29-06-2026 20:02 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Nwabueze OkonkwoONITSHA — The Southern Nigeria Peoples’ Mandate (SNPM), a pan socio-political organisation, has urged President Bola Tinubu to abandon any attempt to turn Nigeria into a one-party state in pursuit of a second term in 2027.The group also called on the President to review policies it said have worsened economic hardship and the suffering of Nigerians.In a statement issued on Monday after a three-hour meeting and signed by its Chairman and Founder, Augustine Chukwudo
  
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• Data privacy: WhatsApp to let users chat without sharing phone numbers

  29-06-2026 20:02 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Juliet UmehMeta’s messaging platform, WhatsApp, has unveiled a new feature that will allow users to initiate conversations without revealing their phone numbers, in a move aimed at enhancing privacy and giving users greater control over their personal information.The platform on Monday, June 29, began rolling out username reservations globally ahead of the feature’s full launch later this year.The development means users who enable the feature will be able to communicate with new
  
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• Igbo Leaders of Thought rejects handover of Enugu airport to private company

  29-06-2026 19:55 via vanguardngr.com
  
  We will not allow this injustice to Ndigbo by the Tinubu Government to standWarns that withdrawal of Federal Government funding would  compromise the standard of the airportBy Anayo OkoliENUGU -Igbo Leaders of Thought (ILT), a group of prominent Igbo intellectuals, traditional rulers and stakeholders, has totally rejected the transfer of the management of Akanu Ibiam International Airport, (AIIA) Enugu to a private company by the Federal Government.ILT described the action of the Bola Ahme
  
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• Five years after COVID, open defecation returns with vengeance in Cross River

  29-06-2026 19:54 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Emma Una, CalabarIn the early morning haze across Cross River State, a familiar and disturbing ritual unfolds as men and women emerge from their homes, not in search of clean water or breakfast, but in search of a private spot to answer nature’s call.
  Read Also: Refuse take over roads in Ondo, Oyo, Ekiti, OgunIn rural communities, along market streets, and even beside public schools, the practice of open defecation has become so normalised that residents now openly defend it.“Dem
  
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• World Cup: Chelle reveals two matches that made Super Eagles fail to qualify

  29-06-2026 19:50 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has pointed to two specific 2026 World Cup qualifying fixtures that ultimately doomed Nigeria’s campaign and sealed their failure to qualify for the tournament.Speaking with Riadh Belaïche, Chelle singled out the home match against Zimbabwe and the away fixture against South Africa as the critical turning points.
  Nigeria could only manage draws in both encounters, a setback compounded by a subsequent loss to DR Congo in the African play-off final.
  
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• ASUU tackles Soludo, Uzodinma over non-implementation of 2025 FG agreement

  29-06-2026 19:46 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Vincent UjumaduThe Owerri Zone of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has accused the governors of Anambra and Imo states, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo and Senator Hope Uzodinma, of failing to implement the 2025 Federal Government/ASUU agreement aimed at improving lecturers’ welfare and the quality of university education.Speaking at a press conference at Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, the ASUU Owerri Zone Coordinator, Prof. Dennis Aribodor, lamented that more than five months a
  
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• Ebonyi Governor Nwifuru reshuffles  cabinet 

  29-06-2026 19:45 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Jeff Agbodo, Abakaliki Governor Francis Nwifuru of Ebonyi has made a major cabinet reshuffle, with several commissioners redeployed to new ministries in a move aimed at strengthening governance and consolidating of his achievements in the last three years in the office.The Commissioner for Information and State Orientation, Barr. Ikeuwa Omebeh who announced the major redeploy ment of the commissioners while briefing news men in his officei after the State Executive Council meeting said
  
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• Political Violence: Police arrest suspect over teenager’s murder in Osun

  29-06-2026 19:40 via vanguardngr.com
  
  …Suspect denies involvement, alleges frame-upBy Shina Abubakar, OsogboThe Osun State Police Command has arrested Kareem Saheed, popularly known as “Tanfiani,” over the alleged murder of 14-year-old Olapade Ezekiel during a political clash in Ilobu, Irepodun Local Government Area of the state.The victim was reportedly killed during a confrontation between supporters of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Accord Party over the control of the local government secretariat
  
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• ‘I wanted to be a Catholic priest as a child’ – Cubana Chief Priest

  29-06-2026 19:38 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Nigerian socialite and businessman Pascal Okechukwu, famously known as Cubana Chief Priest, recently offered followers a rare glimpse into his formative years by sharing a throwback photo from his days as a junior seminarian.The image, posted to his Instagram page, was accompanied by a reflective caption where the nightlife and hospitality entrepreneur opened up about his childhood dream of joining the Catholic priesthood.
  Reflecting on his spiritual roots and how his life path shifted, he wrot
  
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• Any government that ignores employers can’t fully understand economy — Shettima

  29-06-2026 19:35 via vanguardngr.com
  
  ….FG committed to removing bottlenecks, improving ease of doing business….NECA to upgrade Employers’ Summit into international event in 2027By Johnbosco AgbakwuruABUJA — Vice President Kashim Shettima has said no government can fully understand the economy without maintaining regular engagement with employers and the private sector.He also reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to removing bureaucratic bottlenecks and digitising government processes to im
  
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• Man arrested in Zimbabwe over recruitment for Russian army

  29-06-2026 19:33 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Zimbabwe’s counter-terrorism police said Monday they had arrested and charged a man with recruiting five people to join the Russian army.Several investigations, including one by AFP, have exposed how Russia has lured men from African countries with promises of well-paid jobs, only to force them to fight on the Ukrainian front line.The 36-year-old suspect was arrested while escorting one recruit to a bus terminus in Harare for a journey through South Africa to Russia, according to court do
  
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• Drug War: Marwa launches weapons training for NDLEA officers, inducts AK-47 rifles after 36 years

  29-06-2026 19:31 via vanguardngr.com
  
  …Commends Tinubu for boosting agency’s operational capacityBy Kingsley OmonobiThe National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has commenced the formal induction of AK-47 rifles and advanced pistols into its operational framework as part of efforts to strengthen its tactical capacity against increasingly violent drug trafficking syndicates.The Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the agency, Brig.-Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa (retd.), announced this on Monday while inaugurating a special
  
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• Troops rescue 10 NECO candidates abducted by ISWAP in Borno

  29-06-2026 19:28 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Kingsley OmonobiTroops of Operation HADIN KAI have rescued 10 of the 11 National Examinations Council (NECO) candidates and teachers abducted by suspected ISWAP terrorists during an attack on Lassa Community in Askira/Uba Local Government Area of Borno State.Read Also: Insecurity: ‘He’s done his bit,’ Adeboye defends TinubuThe Acting Military Information Officer, Captain Mohammed Goni, disclosed this in a statement on Monday, saying the attack occurred at about 9 a.m. while
  
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