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• Edinson Cavani quits Boca Juniors

  02-07-2026 12:59 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Veteran Uruguayan striker Edinson Cavani has announced his departure from Boca Juniors after three years.The 39-year-old former Paris Saint-Germain, Napoli and Manchester United player joined the Argentine side in July 2023 from Valencia.“As a coach of mine once taught me, the journey is the reward. And the journey has been magnificent,” Cavani said in a video posted on his Instagram account without announcing his retirement from club football.Known as “El Matador,” Cava
  
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• Police arrest three over alleged assassination plot against APC campaign DG in Osun

  02-07-2026 19:35 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Shina Abubakar, OsogboThe Osun State Police Command has arrested three suspected political thugs over an alleged attempt to assassinate the Director-General of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Campaign Council, Hon. Wole Oke.The suspects — Olamilekan Oriyomi, 24, Ayotunde Ikupolati, 44, and Femi Fakinleye, 31 — were arrested on Tuesday, June 30, during Oke’s visit to the palace of the Ajalaye of Ipetu-Ijesa, Oba (Dr) Agunbiade Oke.Parading the suspects on Thursday, the C
  
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• Intersociety claims 3,610 killed, 3,960 abducted by terrorists in six months

  02-07-2026 19:31 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Jeff AgbodoThe International Society for Civil Liberties and Rule of Law (Intersociety) has claimed that suspected Islamic terrorist groups killed 3,610 people and abducted 3,960 others across Nigeria between January and June 2026.The human rights organisation also alleged that about 300 churches were destroyed, while 800 abducted Christian women and children were forcibly converted to Islam during the six-month period.The claims were contained in the group’s mid-year report, signed by
  
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• Chidioka urges South-East governors to attract bank headquarters to Onitsha

  02-07-2026 19:26 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Chimaobi NwaiwuNNEWI — Former Minister of Aviation, Chief Osita Chidioka, has called on South-East governors and the organised private sector to work together to restore Onitsha’s status as the commercial hub of the old Eastern Region by attracting banks to establish their headquarters in the city.Chidioka made the call during the investiture of Sir Chinedu Nwogu as the 16th President of the Onitsha Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (ONICCIMA) and the inaugurat
  
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• ‘Leave me alone’, Hanks Anuku reacts to viral clip of him lying on street

  02-07-2026 19:24 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Veteran Nollywood actor Hanks Anuku has responded to a viral video showing him in what appeared to be a distressed state, urging Nigerians to focus on the country’s challenges rather than his personal life.The video, which has been widely circulated on social media, captured the actor wearing a black shirt, blue jeans and red sneakers while appearing disoriented and speaking to himself as people gathered around him.In the footage, passers-by were seen discussing what might have led to his
  
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• Yakubu presents Letter of Credence to Amir of Qatar

  02-07-2026 19:20 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Omeiza AjayiABUJA: Nigeria’s Ambassador to the State of Qatar, Professor Mahmood Yakubu, on Thursday presented his Letter of Credence to His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, Amir of the State of Qatar, at the Amiri Diwan.Vanguard gathered that the ceremony was conducted with full honours, including the inspection of a Guard of Honour.During a private audience with the former chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission INEC, the Amir warmly welcomed him and reaffi
  
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• Osun monarch endorses Adeleke for second term, dumps ADC’s Salaam

  02-07-2026 19:18 via vanguardngr.com
  
  The Ogiyan of Ejigbo, Oba Oyeyode Oyesosin, has endorsed Governor Ademola Adeleke for a second term in office, ditching his subject, Mr Najeem Salaam of the African Democratic Congress, ADC.The monarch, speaking at the commissioning of the 12km intercity road held in front of his palace, lauded Adeleke’s administration for listening to the yearnings of residents of communities under his domain.He noted that the rehabilitated roads are very important, as they connect Ejigbo community and w
  
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• Security agencies summon terror financing suspects, freeze assets

  02-07-2026 19:17 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Kingsley OmonobiABUJA — Security agencies have commenced investigations into six individuals and three Bureau de Change (BDC) companies recently designated by the Nigeria Sanctions Committee (NSC) for alleged terrorism financing, with the suspects invited for questioning as authorities intensify efforts to dismantle terrorist financing networks.The agencies also directed all financial institutions and Designated Non-Financial Businesses and Professions (DNFBPs) to immediately identify
  
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• Brazil’s Paqueta ruled out of World Cup clash with Norway

  02-07-2026 19:17 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Brazil midfielder Lucas Paqueta will miss Sunday’s World Cup last-16 game against Norway with a hamstring injury, a source at the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) told AFP on Thursday.He is not expected to play again in the tournament, unless Brazil reach the final on July 19 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, the source added.Paqueta, who has started alongside Casemiro and Bruno Guimaraes in midfield, suffered the injury during Brazil’s dramatic 2-1 win over Japan in Hous
  
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• Abuja roadblocks, security deployment routine measures to maintain order — Agencies

  02-07-2026 19:04 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Kingsley OmonobiSecurity and law enforcement agencies on Thursday said the heavy deployment of personnel and erection of barricades across parts of Abuja were routine measures aimed at maintaining law and order and reassuring residents, diplomats and investors of safety in the Federal Capital Territory.The agencies explained that the barricades mounted at strategic locations in the city centre in recent days, which have caused traffic disruptions for motorists and workers, were part of effor
  
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• FG promises relief, lasting solution to Rivers gas seepage

  02-07-2026 18:58 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Obas Esiedesa, AbujaThe Federal Government has assured residents of Bille Community in Degema Local Government Area of Rivers State of immediate humanitarian assistance and a permanent solution to the gas seepage affecting the area as investigations continue to determine the source of the incident.A Federal Government delegation led by the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas), Senator Ekperikpe Ekpo, visited the community on Thursday alongside the Commission Chief Executive of the
  
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• How hunger helps bandits get members in North – UN

  02-07-2026 18:38 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Communities in northern Nigerian have reported cases of individuals joining bandits so they can have food or income. This is just as hunger across Nigeria’s conflict-hit North is at levels not seen in a decade as violence spreads and aid shrinks.These revelations were made by the UN’s World Food Programme on Thursday. It noted that more than 17 million people experiencing “crisis, emergency, or catastrophic levels” of hunger.The country has been battling a jihadist insur
  
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• ASUU to shut down LASU, LASUSTEC, LASUED over non-implementation of agreement

  02-07-2026 18:30 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Adesina WahabThe Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, has said it will picket and shut down Lagos State-owned universities over the refusal of the state government, the owner of the institution, to implement the FGN-ASUU 2025 Agreement.The affected institutions are the Lagos State University, LASU, the Lagos State University of Science and Technology, LASUSTECH and the Lagos State University of Education, LASUED.Briefing the press at LASUSTECH Main Campus in Ikorodu, on Thursday, the
  
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• ‘Adire not yet approved to replace NYSC Khaki’ – Youth minister clarifies

  02-07-2026 18:21 via vanguardngr.com
  
  The Minister of Youth Development, Ayodele Olawande, has clarified that the Federal Government has not approved Adire as the new uniform for members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), saying his earlier remarks on the subject were misunderstood.The clarification followed media reports suggesting that the minister had announced the replacement of the NYSC’s iconic khaki uniform with Adire during an interview on Channels Television on Thursday.In a statement posted on his official
  
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• ADC judgment is victory for democracy, justice — David Mark

  02-07-2026 18:19 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Luminous JannamikeNational Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Senator David Mark, says the court judgment affirming his leadership of the party is a victory for democracy and justice, arguing that the ruling reinforces Nigeria’s constitutional order beyond the party itself.The ruling may have settled the dispute over the ADC’s leadership, but Mark said its implications stretch well beyond the party.He argued that the judgment reinforces the right of political part
  
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• FG seeks stronger development finance, private capital for $1trn economy

  02-07-2026 18:02 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Progress GodfreyABUJA – The Federal Government has called for stronger development finance and greater private capital mobilisation to support its ambition to build a $1 trillion economy, 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 on Thursday, the Minister of State for Budget and Economic Planning, Dr
  
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• Klopp poised to replace Nagelsmann as Germany coach – Reports

  02-07-2026 17:55 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Julian Nagelsmann is reportedly set to be sacked as Germany coach, tabloid Bild reported Thursday, with former Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp the favourite to take over in the dugout.Nagelsmann, 38, has been under fire since Germany’s last 32 exit from the World Cup after a shock loss to Paraguay.Showing pictures of Nagelsmann at German FA (DFB) headquarters in Frankfurt, Bild reported Thursday the coach had been offered a severance package of seven million euros ($8 million) to leave the
  
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• South Africa repatriation flights fully funded by government – FG

  02-07-2026 17:53 via vanguardngr.com
  
  …Denies Ticket Sale Claims…Confirms 593 Nigerians Evacuated, 700 More Expected in Coming DaysBy Favour Ulebor, AbujaThe Federal Government has said it fully funded the evacuation of Nigerians returning from South Africa, insisting that reports claiming stranded citizens were asked to pay for the exercise are false and should be disregarded.In a statement signed by the Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Mr. Kimiebi Imomotimi Ebienfa, on Thursday, the ministry said all
  
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• Security agencies invite six alleged terror financiers for questioning

  02-07-2026 17:41 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Kingsley OmonobiSecurity agencies have invited six individuals and three companies recently designated by the Nigeria Sanctions Committee (NSC) over alleged terrorism financing as investigations into their suspected links to the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) and affiliated terrorist networks intensify.The development follows the designation of the suspects by the Nigeria Financial Intelligence Unit (NFIU), which also directed the freezing of all funds, assets and economic resour
  
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• Lagos denies recording over 10,000 new HIV infections

  02-07-2026 17:38 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Chioma ObinnaLagos State Government on Thursday dismissed widespread reports that the state recorded 10,430 new HIV infections in 2025, clarifying that the figure represents newly diagnosed cases and not fresh infections, even as it announced a historic move to directly procure antiretroviral drugs, becoming the first sub-national government in Nigeria to do so.Addressing journalists at the Bagauda Kaltho Press Centre in Lagos, Chief Executive Officer of the Lagos State AIDS Control Agency,
  
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• 2027: Ex-IGP Adamu has grassroots support to win Nasarawa governorship race — Lawmaker

  02-07-2026 17:29 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Member representing Nasarawa Eggon East Constituency in the Nasarawa State House of Assembly, Mr Jacob Kudu, says former Inspector-General of Police, IGP Mohammed Abubakar Adamu, will win the Nasarawa governorship seat in 2027.
  The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the ex-IGP is contesting under the Social Democratic Party (SDP).
  Kudu, who is also the Chairman of the House Committee on Nasarawa State Independent Electoral Commission (NASIEC), spoke to journalists on Thursday in Nasarawa
  
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• Oyo govt orders schools to recover lost academic time after Oriire abductions

  02-07-2026 17:17 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Adeola BadruThe Oyo State Government has directed teachers in public schools across the state to intensify efforts towards recovering academic time lost during the recent industrial action triggered by the abduction of teachers and students in Orire Local Government Area.The directive was issued on Thursday by the Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, Segun Olayiwola, during a stakeholders’ meeting held at the Ministry’s conference hall, which brought together key p
  
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• World Cup 2026: Portugal seek to honour Diogo Jota against Croatia on death anniversary

  02-07-2026 16:54 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Adegboyega AdeleyePortugal head into their FIFA World Cup Round of 32 clash against Croatia in Toronto in the early hours of Friday, determined to keep alive a dream that has become bigger than football — honouring the memory of late forward Diogo Jota exactly one year after his tragic death.Portugal’s knockout tie comes on the first anniversary of Jota and his brother André Silva’s fatal car accident in Spain on July 3, 2025, giving Roberto Martinez’s side ext
  
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• Emefiele didn’t benefit from $6.2m looted in CBN – EFCC witness tells court

  02-07-2026 16:48 via vanguardngr.com
  
  An Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) witness, CP Okpoziakpo Eloho on Thursday told an Abuja High Court that the former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN, Godwin Emefiele, did not benefit from the 6.2 million dollars fraud.
  Eloho,  who is the 14th Prosecution Witness (PW 14), said this during cross-examination by Mr Mathew Burka, SAN,  counsel for Emefiele.
  The EFCC charged  Emefiele with criminal breach of trust, forgery, abuse of office, conspiracy to ob
  
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• ADC hails court ruling, says Abejide’s bid to unseat David Mark ended in failure

  02-07-2026 16:31 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Luminous JannamikeABUJA — The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has welcomed the Federal High Court’s judgment in the suit filed by Hon. Leke Joseph Abejide, saying his attempt to unseat Senator David Mark’s leadership of the party ended in failure and fines.The party said it believes the ruling finally settles the lingering legal dispute over its leadership, allowing it to focus on presenting what it described as practical alternatives to Nigeria’s worsening economic
  
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• Court adjourns Nollywood actor’s N10bn suit against Wike’s aide until July 22

  02-07-2026 16:26 via vanguardngr.com
  
  The Federal High Court in Abuja on Thursday adjourned a N10 billion rights suit filed by a Nollywood actor, Emeka Ike, against Lere Olayinka, Senior Special Assistant to FCT Minister Nyesom Wike, until July 22 for further mention.Justice Salim Ibrahim adjourned the case following an application for adjournment moved by counsel to the plaintiff, L.T. Adeh, to allow the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to appear in court on the next adjourned date.When the matter was called, Adeh
  
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• Man City sign Anderson in record £116m British transfer

  02-07-2026 16:17 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Adegboyega AdeleyeManchester City have completed the signing of England midfielder Elliot Anderson from Nottingham Forest in a record-breaking £116 million deal, making the 23-year-old the most expensive British footballer in history.According to Sky Sports, City reached an agreement with Forest for Anderson, who is currently with England at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The midfielder completed his medical in Kansas between England’s World Cup fixtures, with the remaining formalities
  
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• ASUU threatens shutdown of three Lagos State universities over unimplemented agreement

  02-07-2026 16:14 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Victor Ahiuma-YoungLAGOS — Three Lagos State-owned universities may be plunged into another round of industrial crisis as the Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, Lagos Zone, has warned that the institutions could be shut down over the Lagos State Government’s failure to implement the 2025 Federal Government-ASUU Agreement.
  The union, at a press conference on Thursday at the Lagos State University of Science and Technology, LASUSTECH, accused the state government of neglec
  
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• Inter-communal clashes kill 48 in Niger – Report

  02-07-2026 15:55 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Intercommunal violence in western central Nigeria killed at least 48 people on Wednesday, a security report seen by AFP said on Thursday.The report, prepared for the United Nations, said “herder militia” armed with machetes raided farmers from the Kamuku ethnic group in the town of Tegina in Niger state, “killing at least 42 people”, prompting a reprisal that killed six herders working in a plantation.Niger state is already reeling from deadly violence by jihadists as we
  
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• World Cup: England fans pay up to £2,600 for Mexico clash tickets

  02-07-2026 15:54 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Adegboyega AdeleyeEngland fans hoping to watch the Three Lions face Mexico in their FIFA World Cup last-16 clash on Monday are being forced to pay as much as £2,600 for a single ticket on FIFA’s official resale platform, according to the BBC.The surge in ticket prices comes after England booked a blockbuster round-of-16 meeting with co-hosts Mexico following Wednesday night’s 2-1 victory over DR Congo.The highly anticipated fixture will be played at the iconic Estadio Aztec
  
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