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• Atiku’s aide, others react as presidency defends Gbajabiamila

  02-07-2026 12:52 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Ayobami OkerindeFresh reactions have continued to trail the presidency’s defence of the chief of staff to the president, Femi Gbajabiamila, over allegations linking him to an alleged appointment-for-cash scandal, with opposition figures, lawyers and other Nigerians calling for an independent investigation and, in some cases, his resignation.The calls came hours after the presidency dismissed allegations by one Adeniyi Matthew, who claimed Gbajabiamila demanded billions of naira from th
  
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• Klopp in ‘talks’ for Germany job after Nagelsmann exit – Federation

  03-07-2026 12:35 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Jurgen Klopp has told the German FA (DFB) he is “fundamentally willing” to take over as Germany coach after Julian Nagelsmann handed in his resignation, the DFB confirmed on Friday.Nagelsmann, who had a contract until 2028, stepped down from the job on Friday, just four days after Germany’s disappointing last-32 exit to Paraguay.In a statement, the DFB said discussions would begin with Klopp, the former Liverpool and Borussia Dortmund manager, while thanking Nagelsmann for his
  
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• Allegri replaces Conte as Napoli manager

  03-07-2026 11:59 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Massimiliano Allegri will replace Antonio Conte as Napoli manager, the Serie A club announced Friday.“Napoli welcomes Massimiliano Allegri as manager of the first team,” it said in a statement, adding that the 58-year-old had signed a three-year contract lasting until 2029.Allegri previously coached Juventus (2014-19, 2021-24) and AC Milan (2010-14, 2025-26). Milan sacked him after the team missed out on next season’s Champions League.Since the end of the season, nine of the 2
  
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• Traders count losses as fire guts traditional herbs market in Ibadan

  03-07-2026 11:54 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Adeola BadruTraders at the popular Bode Traditional Herbs and Other Products Market, popularly known as Iso Alagbo, in the Ibadan South-West Local Government Area of Oyo State, are counting their losses following a devastating fire that swept through the market in the early hours of Friday.Traditional herbs used in the treatment of various ailments, alongside other valuable goods worth millions of naira, were destroyed in the inferno.The fire, according to reliable sources, reportedly starte
  
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• PFIPC scandal: Atiku gives Tinubu 7 days to prove or risk complicity charge

  03-07-2026 11:32 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Omeiza AjayiPresidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress ADC, Atiku Abubakar, has given President Bola Tinubu a seven-day ultimatum to order a transparent, comprehensive and independent investigation into the scandal rocking the Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council PFIPC, warning that failure to do so would deepen public suspicion that powerful interests in government benefited from the alleged fraud.Speaking through his Senior Special Assistant on Public Communic
  
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• David v Goliath as Cape Verde face Messi’s Argentina at World Cup

  03-07-2026 10:36 via vanguardngr.com
  
  A classic David versus Goliath encounter will take centre stage at the World Cup on Friday as tiny Cape Verde face Lionel Messi and Argentina with a place in the last 16 at stake.Cape Verde, the smallest nation ever to reach the knockout rounds, face the defending champions in Miami dreaming of pulling off what would be the greatest upset in World Cup history.The Atlantic archipelago have become one of the fairytale stories of this year’s expanded 48-team tournament, confounding expectati
  
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• Court orders police to pay N200m for killing Abuja cleric

  03-07-2026 10:20 via vanguardngr.com
  
  The Federal High Court, Abuja, has awarded N200 million against the Nigeria Police Force over the unlawful killing of Mallam Kabiru Babai.The suit was filed by Mr Okpi Adaafu on behalf of the Muslim Community of Gwarimpa Estate, Abuja.Delivering judgment on Thursday, Justice Peter Lifu held that the applicant proved her case on the preponderance of affidavit evidence.“The fundamental right to life of the applicant’s husband was unlawfully violated by the conduct of the 4th responden
  
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• Switzerland beat Algeria 2-0 to move into World Cup last 16

  03-07-2026 10:14 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Switzerland moved into the last 16 of the World Cup with a controlled 2-0 win against Algeria on Thursday.The Swiss will face the winners of Friday’s tie between Colombia and Ghana.The effervescent Johan Manzambi created the first goal in Vancouver, surging down the left wing before crossing for Breel Embolo to tap in.Dan Ndoye slotted in the second within a minute of the restart after half-time, controlling Rafik Belghali’s weak clearance and shooting through a crowd of p
  
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• Police foil two bandits’ attacks, recover 137 rustled cows in Sokoto

  03-07-2026 10:01 via vanguardngr.com
  
  The Police Command in Sokoto State has successfully repelled two separate bandits’ attacks in Tureta Local Government Area, recovering 137 rustled cows during coordinated security operations.The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the incidents occurred in Fura Kirke and Bimasa villages on Sunday and Tuesday, respectively.The Command’s Public Relations Officer, DSP Ahmad Rufai, disclosed this in a statement in SokotoAccording to Rufai, the first operation followed a distress ca
  
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• Portugal advance in World Cup thanks to last-gasp Ramos winner

  03-07-2026 09:50 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Substitute Goncalo Ramos’s headed goal edged Portugal into the last 16 of the World Cup on Thursday after Croatia were dramatically denied an equalizer by VAR.Ramos settled a classic World Cup game when he connected with a superb pass from Rafael Leao in the fourth minute of stoppage time to snuff out a Croatia team which had created the lion’s share of the chances in sapping heat in Toronto.Croatia thought they had snatched a goal in the dying seconds of extra time, but Josko
  
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• Trump says ‘ridiculous’ for US to maintain current support for NATO

  03-07-2026 09:41 via vanguardngr.com
  
  President Donald Trump said Thursday it is “ridiculous” for the United States to continue its “one sided” relationship with NATO, less than a week before a NATO summit in Ankara.Trump wrote on his Truth Social platform: “They were not there for us!!!” and Washington’s relationship with NATO “is not reciprocal.”Trump has repeatedly lashed out at European allies over their response to the war in Iran, as several countries restricted the use of
  
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• Tanker accidents claim 555 lives in five years

  03-07-2026 09:37 via vanguardngr.com
  
  FRSC intensifies safety measures
  By Theodore Opara
  Tanker-related road crashes have claimed at least 555 lives across Nigeria between 2020 and early 2025, highlighting the devastating human cost of articulated vehicle accidents despite ongoing efforts to improve road safety.The figures were contained in a statement by Osondu Ohaeri, Deputy Corps Commander and Corps Public Education Officer of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), who said the Corps had intensified regulatory and enforcement meas
  
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• Photos: South-East records mixed fortunes in sanitation, open defecation fight

  03-07-2026 09:00 via vanguardngr.com
  
  ByVincent Ujumadu, Jeff Agbodo, Steve Oko, and Ugochukwu AlaribeStates across the South-East are recording varying levels of progress in environmental sanitation, with improved waste management in some urban centres contrasting with persistent challenges of open defecation and indiscriminate waste disposal in others.A survey by Vanguard showed that while Abia has made significant strides in sanitation through improved waste evacuation and expanded public toilet facilities, Ebonyi and Anambra co
  
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• Birthright citizenship: Pregnant women face ban from US

  03-07-2026 08:39 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Nkiruka Nnorom with agency reportPregnant women could be banned from entering the United States of America, under plans being considered by President Donald Trump after the Supreme Court judgment that struck down his ban on birthright citizenship.
  The potential ban would mark a renewed attempt to restrict birthright citizenship, a practice the Trump administration said allows foreigners to travel to the US late in pregnancy to secure citizenship for their children.
  While the practice exists,
  
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• OPC, Agbekoya, other South-West security groups seek urgent action over Oyo abductions

  03-07-2026 08:35 via vanguardngr.com
  
  …Say region needs comprehensive security strategyBy Adeola BadruThe South-West Security Stakeholders Group (SSSG) has called on the Federal Government and the Oyo State Government to intensify efforts to secure the release of victims abducted in Igbope, Oorelope Local Government Area, and dozens of schoolchildren kidnapped in Ogbomoso, warning that the worsening security situation is heightening fear across communities.In a statement issued by its Publicity Secretary, Ireti Adewole, the
  
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• INNOVATIONS: Enactus, NSE, NCDMB, others partner

  03-07-2026 08:07 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Ebunoluwa Sessou, Cynthia Alo & Precious EnaikeIn a bid to accelerate the commercialisation of homegrown engineering solutions capable of addressing Nigeria’s development challenges, Enactus Nigeria, has established a partnership with several organizations and stakeholders to nurture young engineering talents to transform innovative ideas into practical solutions for national development through the Nigerian Engineering Olympiad (NEO).The organizations in the partnership inclu
  
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• EVs: Afreximbank wants Nigeria, other African countries to stop exporting Lithium

  03-07-2026 08:03 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Emma UjahPresident and Chairman of the Board of the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), Dr. George Elombi, has tasked African nations to stop the export of Lithium, the main raw material used in the production of electric vehicle (EV) batteries. Nigeria is a major exporter of Lithium in Africa, though most of the quantity is illegally exported.Speaking at the bank’s Mid-Year Media Roundtable in Abuja on Wednesday, he said that rather than exporting raw lithium, African count
  
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• Civil servants declare ‘war’ on states over delayed salary adjustments

  03-07-2026 07:59 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Victor Ahiuma-YoungFor millions of Nigerian public servants already battling the harsh realities of a struggling economy, patience appears to be wearing thin. Across the country, growing frustration over the delayed implementation of consequential salary adjustments arising from the N70,000 national minimum wage, coupled with mounting concerns over pension policies and dwindling purchasing power, is fuelling fresh tensions between workers and government authorities.The warning sign
  
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• $1trn economy: FG targets stronger development finance, private capital

  03-07-2026 07:57 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Progress GodfreyThe Federal Government has called for stronger development finance and greater private capital mobilisation to support its $1 trillion economy ambition, stressing that public funds alone cannot finance the country’s plan.Speaking at the Bank of Industry (BoI) Development Partners’ Roundtable and presentation of the 2025 Annual Development Impact Report (ADIR) in Abuja, yesterday, Minister of State for Budget and Economic Planning, Dr Doris Uzoka-Anite, said N
  
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• Tinubu playfully calls First Lady ‘Iya Alakara’ following akara controversy

  03-07-2026 07:53 via vanguardngr.com
  
  President Bola Tinubu on Thursday jokingly referred to the First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, as “Iya Alakara” during a public event, in what appeared to be a light-hearted reference to the recent debate sparked by her comments on petty trading.The President made the remark while acknowledging dignitaries at the Presidential Press Corps Dinner held at the State House, Abuja.A video of the event shared by Aso Rock TV showed Tinubu smiling as he greeted guests before introducing his
  
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• FG increases domestic borrowing by 241%

  03-07-2026 07:52 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Elizabeth Adegbesan As part of the Federal Government (FG) borrowing plan for the 2026 budget, the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, has issued Treasury Bills, TBs, to raise N5.8 trillion in the third quarter of 2026 (Q3’26).This represents a 241 percent year-on-year (YoY) increase when compared to N1.76 trillion sold in Q3’25.CBN disclosed this in its Nigeria Treasury Bills Issue programme for Q3’26.Treasury Bills are short term (less than one year) debt instruments
  
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• Dollar to Naira exchange rate today, July 3, 2026

  03-07-2026 07:47 via vanguardngr.com
  
  The Nigerian Naira maintained a steady path against the United States Dollar at the start of Friday’s trading session, reflecting subtle shifts across both the official window and the parallel market. Data from early transactions reveals a marginal gain for the local currency as liquidity dynamics continue to dictate market movements.At the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market, which serves as the official trading platform, the Naira opened at a stable rate, moving within a tight range. Recen
  
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• NTDA eyes Ekinrin-Adde as model for community tourism development

  03-07-2026 06:51 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Jimoh BabatundeThe Nigerian Tourism Development Authority (NTDA) has identified community tourism as a major pathway to unlocking Nigeria’s tourism potential, with Ekinrin-Adde in Kogi State emerging as a model for grassroots-driven destination development.Director-General of the NTDA, Mr. Ola Awakan, made the declaration during the 2026 Omo Atata and Ekinrin-Adde Day celebrations, where he reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to supporting communities that preserve the
  
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• 50 days after Orire kidnap saga: Hope of rescue beckons amidst fears of uncertainty 

  03-07-2026 06:40 via vanguardngr.com
  
  *The Road to Oyo National Park*Life in the shadow of the forest*Why the rescue is yet to materialise*The human cost of waiting *New realities of Orire people By Adeola Badru, who navigated the path to Oyo National ParkFifty days have passed since the silencing horror began. Not the ordinary silence of rural dusk settling over farms and footpaths, but a deeper, more oppressive silence – the kind that followed gunfire into a community.  It has not left since then. In Esi
  
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• Naira down to N1,403/$ in parallel market

  03-07-2026 06:28 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Elizabeth AdegbesanThe Naira yesterday depreciated to N1,403 per dollar in the parallel market from N1,385 per dollar on Wednesday.Similarly, the naira depreciated to N1,371.4 per dollar in the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market,  NFEM.Data from the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, showed that the indicative exchange rate for the market rose to N1,371.4 per dollar from N1,369 per dollar on Wednesday,  indicating N2.4 depreciation for the naira. Consequently, the margin between the
  
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• Priced out of birth: Women battle soaring child delivery costs

  03-07-2026 06:25 via vanguardngr.com
  
  *Expenses don’t end at childbirth, one husband laments*’What I expected would be ₦180,000 exceeded ₦1 million’*Experts warn rising charges are driving unsafe births, maternal deaths
  For many expectant mothers in Nigeria, childbirth is no longer just a medical journey, it has become a financial ordeal. Soaring hospital bills, hidden charges and difficult decisions force families to choose between delivering safely in the hospital or turning to risky alternatives, in
  
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• Fake Council: Adeyemi fights back as police file 8-count charge against him 

  03-07-2026 06:13 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Emma Ujah, Abuja Bureau Chief, Omeiza Ajayi & Dickson OmobolaLAGOS —AS the Federal Government, yesterday, filed an 8-count charge against Adeniyi Adeyemi, convener of a purported Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council, PFIPC, over the controversy trailing the agency, he fought back, claiming that he was given an appointmernt letter.Adeyemi, who appeared on Channels Television claimed the Chief of Staff to the Prersident, Mr. Femi Gbajabiamila gave him an appointmnent l
  
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• Google AI: Nigerian singles now date the modern way

  03-07-2026 03:46 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Juliet UmehAs rising living costs and increasingly busy lifestyles make dating more challenging, Google has highlighted how artificial intelligence, AI, is helping young Nigerians navigate modern romance by planning affordable dates, improving communication and reducing the stress of relationship building.
  According to the technology company, AI-powered tools such as Gemini, Google Search and Google Maps are becoming practical companions for Gen Z and millennials looking to build meaningful
  
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• Create Robotics Simulation Parts via an AI 3D Model Generator

  03-07-2026 03:40 via vanguardngr.com
  
  The digital parts of the system must be accurate in order to reliably simulate a robotics system. Higher-quality components contribute to more accurate motion behavior, collision detection, and engineering validation.
  Creating 3D models manually often requires significant expertise, specialized skills, and considerable time. Tripo 3D helps simplify this process through automated tools and efficient workflows. The platform converts ideas, references, and sketches into usable assets in a short ti
  
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• Kebbi governor commissions N4.53bn Sokoto road, hails regional development

  03-07-2026 03:18 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Musa Ubandawaki, SokotoGovernor of Kebbi State, Nasir Idris, on Thursday commissioned the 14.5-kilometre Zawaiyya–Unguwar Maidaji–Gwangwan Dikko Road in Tambuwal Local Government Area of Sokoto State, describing investment in road infrastructure as a key driver of economic growth and rural development.The road project, completed at a cost of ₦4.53 billion, is part of the infrastructure development programme of the Governor Ahmad Aliyu administration under its Nine-Point Sma
  
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