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• eTranzact deepens financial inclusion in Ogun

  30-06-2026 08:50 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Elizabeth AdegbesaneTranzact has deepened its large-scale financial inclusion initiative, PocketMoni, in the Obafemi Owode Local Government Area of Ogun State, where the onboarding of over 1,000 agents and the deployment of thousands of PocketMoni terminals across communities are ongoing.The initiative, launched through the company’s PocketMoni Business platform, is designed to expand access to digital financial services in underserved communities while creating income opportuniti
  
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• Ivory Coast coach laments ‘lack of maturity’ in World Cup exit

  30-06-2026 23:30 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Ivory Coast gave everything but “lacked maturity” in being ousted from the World Cup on Tuesday in a last-gasp 2-1 defeat to Norway, coach Emerse Fae said.An unmarked Erling Haaland scored with four minutes left of normal time as Ivory Coast’s tournament ended at the last-32 stage.“It’s tough to lose in the final minutes, they gave everything, they fought from the first to the last minute,” said Fae.Norway took the lead late in the first half after a wonderfu
  
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• Serena beaten at Wimbledon in first singles match in four years

  30-06-2026 23:25 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Serena Williams’ bid for a fairytale return to Wimbledon was shattered by Australia’s Maya Joint as the American legend’s first singles match in four years ended in a 6-3, 6-7 (6/8) 6-3 defeat on Tuesday.Williams has captured the imagination of the sports world with her sensational comeback, but there was no storybook chapter to add to her astonishing career at the All England Club.Serena was the second-oldest player to feature in the Wimbledon women’s singles in the Ope
  
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• Stock market rebounds, investors gain N653bn

  30-06-2026 23:07 via vanguardngr.com
  
  The Nigerian equities market rebounded on Tuesday, with investors gaining N653 billion.
   
  This was driven by renewed buying interest in large- and mid-cap stocks, including Airtel Africa, Prestige Assurance, Cutix, Regency Alliance Insurance and 15 other gainers.
   
  The market capitalisation rose by N653 billion, or 0.45 per cent, to N147.217 trillion from N146.564 trillion recorded on Monday.
   
  Similarly, the All-Share Index advanced by 1,017.26 points, or 0.45 per cent, to close
  
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• Downpour: FRSC cautions against ‘one-way’ driving

  30-06-2026 23:02 via vanguardngr.com
  
  The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Ogun State Sector Command, has advised motorists to exercise patience and desist from driving against the flow of traffic, especially on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway.
  The Sector Commander, Mr Oludare Ogunjobi,  advised in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday at Ota in Ogun.
  Ogunjobi said that flooding of the expressway by heavy rainfall on Tuesday caused some motorists to drive against traffic, resulting in gridlock.
  “The
  
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• Dutch football chiefs condemn online racism after World Cup exit

  30-06-2026 23:00 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Dutch football chiefs have condemned online racist abuse aimed at Netherlands players after their painful elimination from the World Cup.The three-time finalists lost on penalties to Morocco in Monday’s round-of-32 match in the Mexican city of Monterrey following a 1-1 draw.Liverpool forward Cody Gakpo put the Netherlands in front in the 72nd minute but Issa Diop levelled for the North African side in stoppage time.The Dutch football association thanked players and coaching staff for thei
  
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• NRC to suspend Kajola-Apapa train service

  30-06-2026 22:44 via vanguardngr.com
  
  The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) will  suspend its Kajola-Apapa passenger train service for three weeks to enable it to carry out scheduled maintenance on  locomotives and coaches.The Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of NRC, Dr Kayode Opeifa, made this known on the corporation’s official X handle on Tuesday.According to Opeifa, the temporary suspension will take effect from July 6 while the service will  resume on July 27.“The last passenger train servi
  
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• Gov Mutfwang restructures Plateau security, appoints Operation Rainbow coordinator

  30-06-2026 22:01 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Golok NanmwaJos – Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, has approved a restructuring of the state’s security architecture with the appointment of retired Brigadier General Nash Yakubu as Coordinator of Operation Rainbow, the state-owned security outfit.The appointment was announced in a statement issued on Tuesday by the Secretary to the Government of the State, Arc. Samuel Jatau.According to the statement, Brig.-Gen. Yakubu (Rtd) brings over three decades of military experienc
  
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• ‘Any team can beat you’, warns Ruiz as Spain seek end to World Cup woe

  30-06-2026 21:53 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Fabian Ruiz is confident Spain are gaining momentum as the European champions aim to end a 16-year hiatus to win a World Cup knockout game against Austria on Thursday.One of the pre-tournament favourites, La Roja got off to a slow start with a 0-0 draw against Cape Verde, but bounced back to beat Saudi Arabia and Uruguay to top Group H.“The first match didn’t go the way we wanted. It was a game about finding our feet and Cape Verde made things difficult for us,” Ruiz told AFP.
  
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• APC will sweep Edo LG polls – Deputy Governor

  30-06-2026 21:52 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Benin, June 30, 2026 (NAN) Edo Deputy Governor, Mr Dennis Idahosa, has expressed optimism that the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) will sweep the forthcoming local government elections across the state.
  Idahosa expressed optimism while addressing APC party faithful and leaders at the official declaration of the local government elections in Ovia South West Local Government Area of the state.
  The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) recalls that the council elections are slated for July 11, follo
  
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• FG moves to improve access to Land for affordable homes

  30-06-2026 21:45 via vanguardngr.com
  
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  ABUJA-The Federal Government has reiterated its commitment to improving access to land to enable low-income earners to own homes.Towards this end, the Ministry of Housing and Urban Development will lead discussions on land administration and reforms at the 20th Africa International Housing Show, AIHS @20 – Legacy Edition.This was contained in a statement signed by the Director, Press and Public Relations of the Ministry, Babamasi Haiba, in Abuja, on Tuesday.According to him,
  
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• Nigeria, France deepen defence cooperation through strategic talks

  30-06-2026 21:30 via vanguardngr.com
  
  The Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA) has sealed two hospitality establishments in separate parts of the state over persistent noise pollution and other environmental violations.
  The affected facilities are Westgate Arena Club at Apostolic Church Close, Olowora, in Kosofe Local Government Area, and Dave Premium and Suites on Alhaji Irorun Street, Alapere, Ketu.The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that LASEPA disclosed the enforcement action in a statement posted on its of
  
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• Norway secure World Cup last-16 spot with hard-fought win over Ivory Coast

  30-06-2026 21:07 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Erling Haaland scored a late winner as Norway set up a last-16 showdown with Brazil at the World Cup after taming the Ivory Coast 2-1 in Texas on Tuesday.The Manchester City striker prodded in from close range, the ball dribbling in on 86 minutes for his fifth goal of the tournament.It was the first time that Norway had won a knockout game in the history of the competition.After an even first half that was slow to get going, Antonio Nusa fired Norway into the lead six minutes before the break w
  
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• Lampard extends Coventry stay after promotion to EPL

  30-06-2026 21:02 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Frank Lampard has signed a new deal with Coventry that is set to keep him with the Premier League side until 2029, it was announced Tuesday.Lampard was in charge as the Sky Blues to English football’s top-flight for the first time in 25 years by winning last season’s second-tier Championship.The 48-year-old former England midfielder took over at the Midlands club in November 2024 and helped them to a play-off finish in his first season in charge before losing out to Sunderland in th
  
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• Photos: Thousands flee South Africa as anti-immigrant deadline sparks nationwide protests

  30-06-2026 20:32 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Thousands of people marched Tuesday in cities across South Africa to demand the departure of undocumented foreign nationals after a weeks-long campaign that has sent thousands fleeing and claimed four lives.Protesters gesture towards people they believe to be undocumented foreign nationals while marching during a demonstration by the “March and March” and Operation Dudula movements marking an unofficial deadline set by citizen-led groups for undocumented foreign nationals to leave S
  
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• World Bank to reward top-performing states with $27m under HOPE Governance Programme

  30-06-2026 20:05 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Joseph Erunke, AbujaStates that demonstrated strong commitment to reforms in basic education and primary healthcare are set to receive $27 million (about N41 billion) in performance-based incentives under the World Bank-supported HOPE Governance Programme, with Bayelsa, Borno, Kano, Kebbi and Yobe emerging among the biggest beneficiaries.The National Coordinator of the HOPE Governance Programme, Dr. Assad Hassan, announced the incentive package on Tuesday in Abuja during a retreat for Commis
  
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• 2027: Appeal Court receives six grounds of appeal to halt INEC’s registration of ADA

  30-06-2026 19:59 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Ikechukwu NnochiriABUJA — The Abuja Division of the Court of Appeal has been asked to set aside the order mandating the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to register the All Democratic Alliance (ADA) as a political party ahead of the 2027 general elections.The six grounds of appeal were lodged before the appellate court on Tuesday by an aggrieved member of the association, Dr. Umar Ardo, who had initially obtained the requisite access code from INEC but had his bid to re
  
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• LeBron James to leave Lakers, continue NBA career

  30-06-2026 19:38 via vanguardngr.com
  
  LeBron James, the all-time leading scorer in NBA history, is to leave the Los Angeles Lakers, but will continue his NBA career, according to media reports on Tuesday.The 41-year-old forward informed the Los Angeles franchise that his eight-year stint with the Lakers is over, and he will play his 24th season in the league with a different team, the four-time NBA champion’s agent Rich Paul told ESPN.“King James,” who won a title with the Lakers in 2020, became a free agent after
  
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• Lagos seals two hospitality outfits over noise pollution

  30-06-2026 19:27 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Lagos, June 30, 2026 (NAN): The Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA) has sealed two hospitality establishments in separate parts of the state over persistent noise pollution and other environmental violations.
  The affected facilities are Westgate Arena Club at Apostolic Church Close, Olowora, in Kosofe Local Government Area, and Dave Premium and Suites on Alhaji Irorun Street, Alapere, Ketu.The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that LASEPA disclosed the enforcement action in
  
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• 3 top African footballers born into rich families

  30-06-2026 19:24 via vanguardngr.com
  
  While many African footballers have stories of rising from humble beginnings, not every football success story started in hardship.Some of the continent’s biggest names were raised in financially comfortable homes or influential football families that gave them access to quality coaching, education and opportunities from an early age.
  Although privilege opened doors, each still had to earn success through talent and hard work.Here are three African footballers who enjoyed relatively comfo
  
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• Osun 2026: INEC to transmit result on IReV portal for transparency

  30-06-2026 19:21 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Shina Abubakar, OsogboThe Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has disclosed that it will ensure that election results are transmitted electronically to the INEC Result Viewing Portal (IReV) to promote transparency.Speaking at the INEC Stakeholders Forum, held in Osogbo on Tuesday, the Commission’s National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee (IVEC), Muhammed Haruna, disclosed that the commission will also deploy the Bimodal Voter Accreditat
  
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• Gov. Oborevwori tasks corps members on peaceful coexistence, mutual respect

  30-06-2026 19:15 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Gov. Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta has urged Corps Members to be ambassadors of national unity by promoting peaceful coexistence, mutual respect and understanding among people of diverse backgrounds.Oborevwori advised on Tuesday at the closing ceremony of the  2026 National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) Batch ‘B’ Stream I Orientation Course, held at the Orientation Camp in Issele-Uku, Delta.The governor, represented by the Secretary to the State Government, Mr Kingsley Emu, said the
  
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• 5 LGAs in Kwara at risk of flooding, NEMA warns

  30-06-2026 19:13 via vanguardngr.com
  
  The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has warned that five Local Government Areas (LGAs) in Kwara State would experience high flood risk.
  The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the LGAs include Edu, Baruten, Kaiama, Moro and Patigi.
  The Director-General of NEMA, Mrs Zubaida Umar, stated this on Tuesday in Ilorin while speaking at the 2026 stakeholders’ engagement on the National Disaster Preparedness and Response Campaign (NPRC).
  The programme, themed: “Strengthenin
  
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• Xenophobia: FG seeks compensation from South Africa over properties Nigerians leave behind

  30-06-2026 19:09 via vanguardngr.com
  
  The Federal Government has begun moves to seek compensation from the South African government for businesses and properties abandoned by Nigerians returning home amid renewed anti-immigrant tensions in the country.Alexander Ajayi, Nigeria’s Acting High Commissioner to South Africa, disclosed this while speaking on Channels Television, saying the government would ensure that Nigerians forced to leave their investments behind are not left to bear the losses alone.Ajayi said the compensation
  
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• Air Peace returns 533 Nigerians as S/Africa evacuation continues

  30-06-2026 19:05 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Dickson OmobolaWest Africa’s largest airline, Air Peace, has disclosed that it has successfully evacuated 533 Nigerians from South Africa under the ongoing Federal Government evacuation programme.The latest evacuation flight, operated with the airline’s flagship Boeing 777-200 wide-body aircraft, departed Johannesburg and arrived safely at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA, Lagos, at 10:35 am on Tuesday, June 30, 2026.The aircraft landed at the airport’s Carg
  
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• Powering the Future: How TIM Motors Is Building the Foundation for Nigeria’s New Energy Mobility Era

  30-06-2026 19:03 via vanguardngr.com
  
  When conversations about the future of transportation come up, they often centre on the vehicles themselves: electric cars, hybrid technology, longer driving ranges, and smarter features. However, the future of mobility is about much more than what people drive. It is about the infrastructure that supports ownership, like the confidence customers have in new technology. The availability of skilled technicians, genuine spare parts, dependable after-sales service and trusted local partners who un
  
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• NCAA boosts passenger complaint resolution, sets sights on 90%

  30-06-2026 19:01 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Dickson OmobolaNigerian Civil Aviation Authority, NCAA, has disclosed that it achieved a 65 per cent passenger complaint resolution rate in 2025, representing a 10-percentage-point improvement over its 2024 performance.NCAA also said it is on track to attain a 90 per cent complaint resolution rate by the end of 2026.Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, Mr Michael Achimugu, said this while receiving the 2026/2027 African Brands Personality Award, presented by an African Brands
  
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• Germany to review Nagelsmann’s future after shock World Cup exit

  30-06-2026 18:59 via vanguardngr.com
  
  The German FA (DFB) on Tuesday stopped short of backing coach Julian Nagelsmann after Germany’s shock World Cup elimination, saying there would be no business as usual after the “crushing” last-32 defeat.Germany were eliminated on penalties by minnows Paraguay on Monday, continuing a decade of poor performances at major tournaments.Four-time World Cup winners Germany suffered early eliminations at the past three World Cups and have failed to make it past the quarter-finals at
  
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• Top 10 toughest visas for Nigerians to get

  30-06-2026 18:55 via vanguardngr.com
  
  For many Nigerians hoping to travel abroad for tourism, education, business or work, securing visas can be one of the biggest obstacles.
  While some countries offer relatively straightforward entry processes, others are known for strict documentation requirements, lengthy processing times and high rejection rates.From extensive financial checks to mandatory interviews and proof of strong ties to Nigeria, some destinations remain particularly difficult to access.Here are 10 of the hardest visas f
  
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• Photos: Floods submerge parts of Lagos’ Isashi, Iba, Ojo and Okokomaiko

  30-06-2026 18:55 via vanguardngr.com
  
  — Residents Appeal for Urgent Government InterventionBy Clifford NdujiheLAGOS — Several communities in Isashi, Iba Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Okokomaiko and Ojo were submerged following three days of torrential rainfall, forcing many residents to abandon their homes.Some affected residents have relocated temporarily to stay with relatives and friends as floodwaters inundated their houses.The access road to Oluwaseyi and James Kunle streets blocked to vehicular and motorb
  
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