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• Diri dethrones Bayelsa traditional ruler

  30-06-2026 18:18 via vanguardngr.com
  
  …Sets up caretaker committee for Ogboinbiri communityBy Samuel OyadonghaBayelsa State Governor Douye Diri has approved the removal of the suspended paramount ruler of Swali Community, His Highness, Chief Wilcox Job Seiyefa, from his Ebeniken chieftaincy throne.Governor Diri, who made the announcement through his deputy, Dr Peter Akpe, during a meeting with stakeholders of Swali Community in Government House, Yenagoa, on Tuesday, said the removal of the paramount ruler was based on recomm
  
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• NDC deregistration: Peter Obi once benefitted from judicial decisions — Gov Sani

  01-07-2026 10:51 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Kaduna State Governor, Senator Uba Sani, has urged politicians to refrain from politicising judicial decisions, saying the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, was among those who had benefited from court rulings in the past.Speaking during an exclusive interview with ARISE NEWS on Tuesday, Sani reacted to concerns surrounding the Federal High Court’s ruling affecting the registration of the NDC, stressing that confidence in the judiciary remained cr
  
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• Cartoon: Esprit de ‘corpses’

  01-07-2026 10:29 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Read Also: Borno school attack: 37 children still missing — ParentsVanguard NewsThe post Cartoon: Esprit de ‘corpses’ appeared first on Vanguard News.
  
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• Two dead in World Cup celebrations in Mexico City

  01-07-2026 10:23 via vanguardngr.com
  
  At least two people died on Wednesday during massive celebrations in Mexico City as the national team advanced to the next round at the World Cup, according to the local government.A 19-year-old woman and a 44-year-old man died of asphyxiation, according to the city’s health ministry.Authorities have not confirmed the death of a third person, reported by local media.The celebrations came after Mexico beat Ecuador to record their first World Cup knockout win since 1986, sending the co-host
  
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• Anambra approves N200bn investment corporation, releases N315m for power restoration

  01-07-2026 09:58 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Vincent UjumaduThe Anambra State Executive Council has approved a capital base of N200 billion for the establishment of the Anambra Development and Investment Corporation (ADIC), with the state government committing 30 per cent of the capital.The state’s Commissioner for Information and Value Reformation, Dr. Law Mefor, disclosed this after the Executive Council meeting, stating that the government had also approved the transfer of identified key state assets to the corporation.Accordi
  
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• 2027: Nine political parties collect access codes for candidates’ particulars – INEC

  01-07-2026 09:57 via vanguardngr.com
  
  The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says nine registered political parties have collected access codes to upload their candidates’ particulars for the presidential and National Assembly elections ahead of the 2027 general elections.The INEC National Commissioner in charge of Voter Education and Publicity, Malam Mohammed Haruna, made this known to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday in Abuja.”As of close of work on Monday, nine politicians have collected the
  
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• Trump earned over $1 bn from crypto ventures in 2025, filings show

  01-07-2026 09:36 via vanguardngr.com
  
  President Donald Trump recorded around $1.2 billion in income from his cryptocurrency activities in 2025, according to documents released Tuesday by the US Office of Government Ethics.A 1978 law requires the president and vice president of the United States to declare their income as well as their assets.According to the documents, which are more than 900 pages long, Trump received nearly $550 million from his ties to the startup World Liberty Financial.The Trump family lent its support and its
  
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• Trump earned over $1 bn from crypto ventures in 2025

  01-07-2026 09:23 via vanguardngr.com
  
  US President Donald Trump recorded around $1.2 billion in income from his family’s cryptocurrency activities during his first year back in office, according to financial disclosures released on Tuesday.According to the 927-page document released Tuesday by the US Office of Government Ethics, Trump received nearly $550 million from his ties to the startup World Liberty Financial in 2025.World Liberty Financial (WLF) was co-founded in September 2024 by Trump’s sons and the son of Trum
  
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• World Cup: England face DR Congo hurdle, USA set eyes on Round of 16 place

  01-07-2026 09:10 via vanguardngr.com
  
  England take on the Democratic Republic of Congo at the World Cup on Wednesday looking for a place in the last 16 while co-hosts the USA prepare for the biggest match in their football history.Two European powerhouses have already been ejected from the tournament after Germany and the Netherlands were beaten on penalties in the last 32 by Paraguay and Morocco respectively — and England don’t want to be next.The Three Lions are aiming to end a 60-year wait to collect a major trophy,
  
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• Dear Bunmi, she has been faking it!

  01-07-2026 09:02 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Dear Bunmi, I have been married for over six years and my wife and I had a great sex life.At least, I thought so until I got the shock of my life, a few weeks ago.
  Read Also: Dear Bumi, my boyfriend once dated my mom She confessed that though she loves me, she didn’t particularly care for the way we have had sex for years.Dear Bunmi, as you can imagine, I’m still reeling from the shock!What do I do now?Gbenga, by e-mail.Dear Gbenga,Of course, you’re in shock at the idea t
  
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• Refuse take over roads, drainage in Ondo, Oyo, Ekiti, Ogun

  01-07-2026 08:45 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Dayo Johnson, Rotimi Ojomoyela, James Ogunnnaike & Adeola BadruAcross the South-West, major roads have been invaded by refuse heaps. The dumps of waste have gradually become common sites. Here is a panoramic review of the situation.Common sight in Lagos.Read Also: Insecurity: ‘He’s done his bit,’ Adeboye defends TinubuIn OndoRefuse dump at Arakale Market, Akure.Major streets in Akure, Ondo State capital, are under siege from mountains of refuse, with residents battling
  
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• ADC, NDC upload presidential tickets to INEC portal for 2027 polls

  01-07-2026 08:45 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Nwafor Sunday Polycarp, Online News EditorABUJA — The African Democratic Congress (ADC) and the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) have confirmed the submission of their presidential tickets to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) nomination portal ahead of the 2027 general election.ADC National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, announced on Wednesday that the party had successfully uploaded the names and particulars of its presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, an
  
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• How contractor contributed to Ikorodu flood – Lagos govt; assures on safety

  01-07-2026 08:37 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Following the torrential rainfall that left lagos communities under water, the state government has explained the flooding in Ikorodu.Read Also: Floods: Lagos moves against FG’s reclamation plan at Kuramo BeachAlso, the Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Mr Tokunbo Wahab, when contacted to react to the development, said that due to the reality of climate change and other factors, residents would continue to experience flash flooding situationsHe restated the govern
  
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• 2026 World Cup: 7 countries qualify for Round of 16, 3 fixtures confirmed

  01-07-2026 08:26 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Seven countries have now secured their places in the Round of 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with three knockout fixtures already confirmed.The latest team to book a place in the last 16 is co-hosts Mexico, who defeated Ecuador 2-0 in their Round of 32 clash on Wednesday.Julián Quiñones and Raul Jiménez scored in the first half to hand Javier Aguirre’s side a comfortable victory, while Ecuador finished the match with 10 men after Piero Hincapié was sent off in
  
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• World Bank to end lending to China by 2031

  01-07-2026 08:24 via vanguardngr.com
  
  The World Bank will phase out its lending to China by 2031 under its new Country Partnership Framework, marking a significant shift in its relationship with the world’s second-largest economy.A source familiar with the matter confirmed the development on Tuesday, corroborating an earlier report by the Financial Times.According to a World Bank official who spoke on condition of anonymity, the decision reflects China’s economic progress over the past several decades.“China has m
  
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• Lagos Flood: Ago Palace Way, Gbagada, Isashi, Iba, Ojo, Okokomaiko submerged

  01-07-2026 08:20 via vanguardngr.com
  
  After a 12-hour downpour yesterday, submerged property and roads in Lagos, bringing normal commercial.Among the worst-hit areas were Ago Palace Way in Okota and sections of Gbagada, where rising water levels rendered roads impassable.Residents of Ago Palace Way said the flood began shortly after the early morning downpour and worsened as drainage channels overflowed.Read Also: Refuse takes over roads in Ondo, Oyo, Ekiti, Ogun“It started as a normal rainfall, but within an hour, the entire
  
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• NPA backs Abuja MoU on  regional maritime cooperation

  01-07-2026 08:18 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Godwin OritseManaging Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Dr. Abubakar Dantsoho, has expressed support for the Abuja Memorandum of Understanding (Abuja MoU) Capacity Building Programme as a major step towards strengthening maritime governance and enhancing Port State Control across West and Central Africa.Speaking at the programme’s launch in Abuja, Dantsoho reaffirmed the NPA’s commitment to initiatives that promote maritime safety, security and regulatory compl
  
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• Police bust Kidnap syndicate, recover AK-47, ammunition, livestock in FCT–Nasarawa operation

  01-07-2026 08:15 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Kingsley OmonobiThe Nigeria Police Force has recorded a major breakthrough in its fight against violent crime with the dismantling of a notorious kidnapping syndicate linked to a series of abductions and killings in communities along the Federal Capital Territory (FCT)–Nasarawa border.Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Aniete Okon Iniedu, disclosed this on Tuesday, saying operatives of the Force Intelligence Department–Special Tactical Squad (FID-STS) arrested two members of the
  
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• Sanwo-Olu approves dredging of 28 drainage channels 

  01-07-2026 08:09 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Following flooding in parts of the state, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has approved the dredging of 28 additional primary drainage channels.Read Also: Lagos submerged as floods sack homes, paralyse traffic, halts businessesHe noted that the incident was not peculiar to Lagos, explaining that similar heavy rainfall also affected other African countries and parts of North America on the same day.According to the commissioner, Lagos faces a more complex hydrological challenge because
  
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• APC Drops Suswam, 25 Other National Assembly Candidates

  01-07-2026 08:09 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Omeiza AjayiABUJA — The National Working Committee (NWC) of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has dropped former Benue State Governor, Gabriel Suswam, former House of Representatives member, Gbenga Elegbeleye, and 24 other National Assembly candidates from the party’s final list submitted to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).The affected candidates include seven senatorial nominees and 19 House of Representatives candidates who emerged from the party&r
  
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• Floods: Lagos moves against FG’s reclamation plan at Kuramo Beach

  01-07-2026 08:03 via vanguardngr.com
  
  The Lagos State government has expressed determination to stop the ongoing reclamation project on the Kuramo Beach axis along the Lagos Calabar Coastal Highway embarked upon by the Federal Government’s agents.Read Also: Lagos submerged as floods sack homes, paralyse traffic, halts businessesSimilarly, the state government has ordered the removal of all buildings and structures on drainage alignments, wetlands, obstructing the flow of storm water to the lagoon in the Le
  
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• Over 50 Nigerian firms embrace global sustainability reporting standards —FRC

  01-07-2026 08:02 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Progress GodfreyABUJA — The Financial Reporting Council of Nigeria (FRC) says more than 50 organisations are actively working towards adopting the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) Sustainability Disclosure Standards.Executive Secretary and Chief Executive Officer of the FRC, Dr. Rabiu Olowo, disclosed this yesterday   at the 5th Annual Nigeria Employers’ Summit in Abuja, themed,   “Leveraging Reforms and ESG for Enterprise Competit
  
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• Stock market: Investors lose N13.3trn in June amid profit-taking

  01-07-2026 07:53 via vanguardngr.com
  
  •FTSE Russell delays Nigeria’s Frontier Market status   over T+1 concernsBy Peter EgwuatuThe Nigerian stock market ended June on a bearish note, with investors losing a whopping N13.3 trillion in the value of their investments listed on the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) on a month-on-month (MoM) basis, the highest monthly loss recorded in the first six months of 2026.Despite the sharp decline in June, equity investors recorded a gain of N44.8 trillion in the first ha
  
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• Dollar to Naira exchange rate today, July 1, 2026

  01-07-2026 07:49 via vanguardngr.com
  
  The Nigerian naira traded relatively stable against the United States dollar at both the official and parallel foreign exchange markets on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, as the gap between the two markets remained narrow.Data from the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM) showed that the official exchange rate stood at approximately ₦1,380.17 to the US dollar on July 1. The rate reflects continued stability in the official market after the Central Bank of Nigeria’s recent efforts to imp
  
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• Tinubu to UN Member States: Include UN charter preamble in your constitutions

  01-07-2026 07:41 via vanguardngr.com
  
  President Bola Tinubu has called on member states of the United Nations to incorporate the Preamble to the UN Charter into their national constitutions, saying the move would reinforce global peace, justice, human dignity and international cooperation.Nigeria’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Dr. Jimoh Ibrahim, made this known on Monday during an informal meeting of the UN General Assembly at the UN Headquarters in New York ahead of President Tinubu’s participation i
  
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• United Nigeria Airlines gains AFRAA membership

  01-07-2026 05:26 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Dickson OmobolaUnited Nigeria Airlines has been admitted as a Full Member of the African Airlines Association, AFRAA, a move that strengthens the continental body’s presence in one of Africa’s largest and fastest-growing aviation markets.Members of AFRAA have multiple benefits including collective advocacy, network and partnership facilitation, market intelligence, operational efficiency and joint negotiations.The admission comes as African carriers continue pushing for deeper re
  
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• Lagos submerged as floods sack homes, paralyse traffic, halts businesses

  01-07-2026 04:55 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Clifford Ndujihe, Olasunkanmi Akoni, Ebunoluwa Sessou & Efe OnodjaeTORRENTIAL rainfall lasting over 12 hours, yesterday, submerged property and roads in Lagos, bringing normal commercial activities and vehicular movement to a halt.The downpour, which started on Sunday, reached a crescendo, leaving motorists and commuters stranded across the metropolis, while residents had to bail out storm water from their homes to stay safe.Parents and guardians, inpanic mode, prevented their
  
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• Nigeria’s security crisis: 79,323 Killed, 34,773 abducted in six years

  01-07-2026 04:42 via vanguardngr.com
  
  …As ORFA report re-examines Nigeria’s violenceBy Golok NanmwaJOS— A six-year investigation by the Observatory for Religious Freedom in Africa, ORFA, has reported that 79,323 people were killed in terrorism-related violence across Nigeria between 2020 and 2025, while 34,773 civilians were abducted during the same period.
  The findings were unveiled in a report titled, “Four Times Boko Haram? How the World Misreads Nigeria’s Violence,” and announced in a statem
  
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• Xenophobia: FG to seek compensation from South Africa for Nigerians’ abandoned properties

  01-07-2026 04:37 via vanguardngr.com
  
  ***As 269 arrive Lagos in 2nd govt evacuation flight
  ***603 repatriated so far lS’Africans can’t force law abiding migrants out — Nigerians in SA
  By Nkiruka Nnorom &  Favour UleborThe federal government has said it would seek from its South African counterpart compensation for Nigerians forced to abandon businesses and other valuable properties as they returned home, following renewed anti-immigrant tensions in the country.This came as 269 more Nigerians arrived Lagos
  
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• 2027: PDP, APC, NDC members back APGA Reps candidate in Anambra

  01-07-2026 04:06 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Vincent UjumaduAWKA — The All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) House of Representatives candidate for the Dunukofia/Njikoka/Anaocha Federal Constituency in the 2027 general elections, Chief Chukwudi Oli, has received a boost following the endorsement of his candidacy by members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), All Progressives Congress (APC), Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), and other political parties.The endorsement was announced during a consultative meeting between the gr
  
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