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• Full List: Olise tops assists chart at 2026 World Cup

  01-07-2026 15:59 via vanguardngr.com
  
  France winger Michael Olise has moved to the top of the assists chart at the 2026 FIFA World Cup after another impressive display in Les Bleus’ Round of 32 victory over Sweden.Olise registered two assists in France’s comfortable 3-0 win, helping Didier Deschamps’ side book a place in the Round of 16, where they will face Paraguay.The Bayern Munich star set up two second-half goals to take his tally to five assists in the tournament, making him the outright leader in the playma
  
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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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• Mixed reactions trail FG’s decision to replace NYSC khaki with Adire

  02-07-2026 15:19 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Ayobami OkerindeThe federal government’s decision to replace the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) khaki uniform with Adire fabric has sparked mixed reactions, with many Nigerians divided over whether the move promotes local industry or undermines one of the scheme’s strongest national symbols.Minister of Youth Development, Ayodele Olawande, confirmed the change on Thursday during an appearance on Channels Television’s The Morning Brief, saying the initiative was designed
  
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• Courts can’t be hijacked, Atiku lauds Judiciary’s courage over ADC leadership

  02-07-2026 15:15 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Omeiza AjayiABUJA: The presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress ADC, Atiku Abubakar, has commended the Nigerian judiciary for demonstrating courage, independence and fidelity to the Constitution in the face of what he described as sustained attempts by desperate political actors to weaponise the courts against the opposition.Reacting to the ruling of the Federal High Court, Abuja, presided over by Justice Liman, which struck out the suit challenging the leadership of the ADC
  
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• Third evacuation flight from South Africa arrives Friday — FG

  02-07-2026 15:01 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Favour Ulebor, AbujaThe Federal Government has announced that the third evacuation flight for Nigerians voluntarily returning from South Africa will depart Johannesburg at midnight on Thursday with 271 returnees on board.The Ministry of Foreign Affairs disclosed this in a statement issued on Thursday by its spokesperson, Mr Kimiebi Imomotimi Ebienfa.According to the ministry, the Air Peace-operated flight is expected to arrive at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, at about 5:
  
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• Lagos 2027: Rhodes-Vivour explains how he’ll contest without Obi’s influence

  02-07-2026 14:54 via vanguardngr.com
  
  The governorship candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Lagos State, Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, has said his 2027 governorship bid will not depend on the political influence of former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi or the Obidient movement, insisting that years of grassroots mobilisation have positioned him for the contest.Rhodes-Vivour, who spoke on Channels Television’s The Morning Brief on Thursday, was responding to questions on how he intends to prosecute hi
  
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• HIV Cases in Lagos Reach Highest in Nigeria: Why More People Are Choosing Private STI Screening

  02-07-2026 14:50 via vanguardngr.com
  
  If you live in Lagos—or visit the city often—this is worth your attention.According to the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare’s State of the Health of the Nation Report 2025, Lagos recorded the highest number of HIV diagnoses in Nigeria in 2025, with 10,430 cases documented through testing.As Nigeria’s commercial hub, Lagos sees millions of people living, working, and connecting every day. But another factor is also driving these numbers: many people still del
  
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• Tinubu committed to closing Niger Delta Education gap, says Otuaro

  02-07-2026 14:46 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By John AlechenuABUJA — The Administrator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP), Dr Dennis Otuaro, has said President Bola Tinubu is committed to addressing the human capital deficit in the Niger Delta through sustained investment in education.Otuaro stated this on Wednesday while receiving a delegation from Anglia Ruskin University (ARU), United Kingdom, in Abuja.The ARU delegation was led by its Regional Director for Africa, Dr Nana Adom, alongside the Senior Admissions Manager, E
  
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• Obasanjo declares never agaian Nigeria must not repeat civil war tragedy

  02-07-2026 14:25 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has declared “Never Again” as the defining message for the 2026 Asaba Memorial Anniversary, warning that Nigeria must confront the lessons of its civil war history to ensure such a tragedy is never repeated.Obasanjo made the declaration while receiving a comprehensive collection of books, eyewitness accounts, documentary films and archival materials on the October 1967 Asaba Massacre from Chief Chuck Nduka-Eze, Chairman of the Asaba Memorial Trust
  
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• Arise drags APC to court over Ekiti North primary, insists he won lawfully

  02-07-2026 14:05 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Rotimi OjomoyelaADO-EKITI — Former Senator representing Ekiti North Senatorial District, Senator Ayo Arise, has confirmed that he has instituted a court action challenging the outcome of the All Progressives Congress (APC) senatorial primary for the district, insisting that he lawfully won the exercise.Speaking in an interview in Ado-Ekiti, Arise said he approached the court immediately after the primary in line with the timelines stipulated in the Electoral Act, adding that he was the
  
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• NYSC reforms: Corps members to wear Adire instead of khaki — FG

  02-07-2026 13:59 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Ayobami OkerindeThe federal government has confirmed that the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) will replace its iconic khaki uniform with Adire fabric as part of sweeping reforms recently approved for the 53-year-old scheme.Minister of Youth Development, Ayodele Olawande, disclosed this on Thursday during an appearance on Channels Television’s The Morning Brief, saying the move is aimed at promoting local production and ensuring government spending supports the Nigerian economy.Reca
  
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• Alleged fake agency: Tinubu’s govt held hostage by fraudsters, Atiku declares

  02-07-2026 13:58 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Omeiza AjayiABUJA: Former Vice President and presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress ADC, Atiku Abubakar, has declared that the Presidency’s attempt to explain away the scandal surrounding the so-called Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council PFIPC has exposed a government held hostage by fraudsters operating from within the very institutions established to protect the Nigerian state.In a statement on Thursday by his Senior Special Assistant on Public Comm
  
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