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• Huge crowds gather as Khamenei funeral ceremonies begin in Iran

  04-07-2026 09:57 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Funeral ceremonies for Iran’s supreme leader Ali Khamenei officially began on Saturday, state television reported, an event drawing thousands and intended to serve as a show of strength to the Islamic republic’s foes.Iranian authorities say they anticipate between 15 and 20 million participants in Tehran alone over the next three days for tributes to the man who ran the country for three-and-a-half decades.Six days of funeral ceremonies are planned to commemorate Khamenei, who ruled
  
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• 2027 polls: Parties rush to meet INEC’s uploading deadline

  06-07-2026 03:57 via vanguardngr.com
  
  •APC, PDP, ADC thumb up process •We’ve issues in our party – NNPP •ADC progressing well towards completing exercise —Bolaji AbdullahiBy Soni Daniel, Clifford Ndujihe, Henry Umoru, Omeiza Ajayi, Luminous Jannamike, John Alechenu, Gabriel Ewepu & Gift ChapiOdekinaPOLITICAL parties are recording mixed fortunes in the ongoing upload of candidates on the portal of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC.With the electoral umpire insisting on July
  
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• PFIPC scandal: How SGF’s office cleared Adeyemi for Canada summit

  06-07-2026 03:28 via vanguardngr.com
  
  ***Troubling pattern of scandals now too frequent— Atiku
  ***Presidency can’t escape accountability over Gbajabiamila claims — PDP***SERAP asks Akpabio, Abbas to explain N1.3bn allocation to ‘fictitious’ PFIPCBy Dapo Akinrefon, Olasunkanmi Akoni, Omeiza Ajayi & Luminous JannamikeFRESH documents have emerged showing that the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, OSGF, approved the disowned Director-General of the non-existent Presidential F
  
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• Senator Oluremi Tinubu: Akara-econometrics 

  06-07-2026 03:03 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Moshood OshunfurewaSenator Oluremi Tinubu’s recent advocacy urging Nigerian youths to embrace the sale of akara, roasted corn and kuli-kuli as empowerment opportunities has triggered an intense national debate. While the initiative promotes entrepreneurship and self-reliance, many Nigerians view it as a troubling metaphor for the country’s economic direction. Across social media, citizens have appropriately termed this philosophy “Akara-econometrics” – an e
  
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• NYSC reform? Beautiful idea, by Suleiman A. Suleiman

  06-07-2026 03:02 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Let’s begin with a few questions that I think we should all be asking about the federal government’s decision to comprehensively reform the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC). Should the existing NYSC scheme be fundamentally overhauled? How should we understand the government’s proposed reform? And what is the proper purpose of a national service scheme in today’s Nigeria? My answer to the first question is a direct “yes.”The NYSC is a child of conflict
  
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• National Security: Beyond the Headlines

  06-07-2026 03:00 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By CHIDO ONUMAHOn July 2, 2026, Nigeria’s defence, intelligence, law enforcement, anti-corruption, emergency response, and public safety agencies took an extraordinary step by jointly addressing the nation on the state of national security. The initiative emerged from consultations among the leadership of these institutions under the coordination of the National Security Adviser (NSA). The Joint Security Press Briefing marked an important milestone in Nigeria’s efforts to addre
  
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• Towards a realistic, sustainable minimum wage

  06-07-2026 02:58 via vanguardngr.com
  
  The Federal Government is right to reopen the minimum-wage question, because no wage can be called fair if it is continually outrun by inflation and the rising cost of survival. The N70,000 minimum wage was agreed in 2024 at the outset of President Bola Tinubu’s economic reforms. Nigerians were asked to absorb painful shocks in the hope of a more stable future. Two years on, that hope has been strained by the harsh realities of a reform programme that has yet to translate into broad
  
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• State Police: Separating facts from fictions

  06-07-2026 02:56 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By OPEYEMI BAMIDELENigeria, the country of our collective heritage, is again at a point of inflection. This is a reality that viciously confronts this federation of six geo-political zones, 36 states and 774 local government areas with a population of 242.46 million. We all have the duty to confront this reality with facts and not fictions, courage and not trepidation, clarity of purpose and not mere skepticism.At this point, we are confronted with two fundamental choices. The first deals
  
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• When uneducated minds change the education system, by Owei Lakemfa

  06-07-2026 02:55 via vanguardngr.com
  
  The Federal Government has announced it is replacing the 6-3-3-4 education system with a linear 12-year one. This is without wide consultations with the citizenry or the major stakeholders like parents, intellectuals, teachers, students, employers and labour. Just nine months ago, government had, with immediate effect, imposed major changes in the education system. That was on September 3, 2025, when the Honourable Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Tunji Alausa, and Minister of State, Profe
  
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• US to closely monitor 2027 polls —Congressman, Riley Moore

  06-07-2026 02:06 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Nkiruka Nnorom, with agency reportsUnited States would closely watch Nigeria’s 2027 general elections, warning that Washington’s security and financial support would be tied to issues of religious freedom and conduct of the polls. US Congressman, Riley Moore, a Republican representing West Virginia, disclosed this in an interview with NoireTV yesterday.Responding to questions on Nigeria’s next elections, Moore said the conduct of the polls was now a priority for W
  
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• Haaland scores brace to dump Brazil out of World Cup

  06-07-2026 00:15 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Erling Haaland scored twice as Norway sealed a stunning 2-1 upset over Brazil on Sunday to reach the World Cup quarter-finals.Manchester City striker Haaland headed Norway into the lead on 79 minutes and then crashed in a second in the 90th minute at the MetLife Stadium to bury Brazil’s hopes of a sixth World Cup crown
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• Netanyahu says some Lebanese Christian villages ‘asked to be annexed’ by Israel

  06-07-2026 00:10 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Sunday that some Christian villages in southern Lebanon had asked to be annexed by Israel, in order to be protected from Hezbollah militants.Lebanon was drawn into the wider Middle East war on March 2 when Hezbollah fired rockets at Israel in retaliation for the killing of Iran’s supreme leader in US-Israeli strikes.Israel responded with massive airstrikes and a ground invasion of southern Lebanon, where its troops now occupy territory near
  
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• Tinubu inherited bad roads, tackling infrastructure deficit headlong – Nwaebonyi

  05-07-2026 23:50 via vanguardngr.com
  
  The Senate Deputy Chief Whip, Sen. Onyekachi Nwaebonyi, says the current administration in Nigeria inherited dilapidated roads and has been tackling them headlong.He made the remark on Sunday during an inspection tour of Section Three of the Sokoto-Badagry Superhighway by the Minister of Works, Sen. Dave Umahi, and some members of the National Assembly.The senator said that the administration had been reconstructing existing roads and opening new ones to connect the six geo-political zones of t
  
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• Presidency trains over 100 Northern influencers to counter fake news

  05-07-2026 23:27 via vanguardngr.com
  
  The Office of the Senior Special Assistant to President Bola Tinubu on Media and Public Enlightenment, Mr Abdulaziz Abdulaziz, has trained over 100 social media influencers from across Northern Nigeria on the effective use of social media.Speaking during the training on Sunday in Kano, Abdulaziz said the workshop was organised to equip influencers with the skills to counter disinformation and misinformation.He added that the training would also keep participants abreast of the achievements of t
  
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• Report alleging ₦500bn offer to split S’South votes false, baseless – Jonathan

  05-07-2026 23:25 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Former President Goodluck Jonathan has debunked a media report alleging he was offered ₦500 billion to contest against the presidential candidate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Mr Peter Obi, to split South-South votes.Special Adviser on Media to Jonathan, Dr Ikechukwu Eze, in a statement on Sunday in Abuja, described the publication as entirely false and baseless.Eze called on Nigerians to disregard what he described as a fabricated report published by a “little-known we
  
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• White House called FIFA’s Infantino to review Balogun’s red card – report

  05-07-2026 22:36 via vanguardngr.com
  
  The White House contacted FIFA President Gianni Infantino to request a review of Folarin Balogun’s red card during the FIFA World Cup, according to a person familiar with the matter.The report, first published by the Associated Press on Sunday, said the source spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorised to discuss the call publicly.According to the source, the White House reached out to FIFA seeking a review of the decision to send off the United States forward.
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• Ronaldo speaks on retirement from football

  05-07-2026 22:22 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Cristiano Ronaldo has insisted he will retire from international football on his own terms, dismissing persistent questions about the end of his career ahead of Portugal’s FIFA World Cup last-16 clash with Spain.The 41-year-old captain addressed reporters on Sunday before what is expected to be his final World Cup campaign, making it clear that no one else would decide when he walks away from the national team.While acknowledging that age has changed him, Ronaldo admitted: “I am not
  
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• Belgium FA ‘astonished’ at FIFA decision to suspend Balogun red card

  05-07-2026 21:45 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Belgium’s football association said Sunday it was “astonished” at FIFA’s decision to suspend USA forward Folarin Balogun’s red card, allowing him to play against Belgium in the World Cup last-16 game.“The Royal Belgian Football Association (RBFA) is astonished by FIFA’s decision to declare suspended United States player Folarin Balogun eligible to play in the USA-Belgium match on Monday,” it said in a statement.
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• Anambra APC crisis deepens, as new chairman takes over secretariat

  05-07-2026 21:38 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Vincent UjumaduThe leadership crisis rocking the Anambra State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) took a fresh twist on Sunday with an executive led by Chief Ifeanyi Osegbo took over the party’s state secretariat to assume control of the party structure.This came as the embattled executive led by Senator Emma Anosike described the takeover as unlawful and a violation of due process.The latest development follows a judgment obtained by Osegbo group against the Anosike-led ex
  
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• Nigeria, Ghana sign Maritime Cooperation MoU

  05-07-2026 21:33 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Godwin OritseThe Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) and the Ghana Maritime Authority (GMA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen bilateral maritime cooperation, enhance regional maritime governance and promote the sustainable development of the Blue Economy in West Africa.Speaking at the signing ceremony in Lagos, NIMASA Director-General, Dr. Dayo Mobereola, thanked Ghana for its support during Nigeria’s successful re-election to the Inte
  
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• Umahi blames coastal road flooding on Lagos master plan non-implementation

  05-07-2026 21:30 via vanguardngr.com
  
  The Minister of Works, Sen. Dave Umahi, has blamed the flooding on the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway on the non-implementation of a Lagos State master plan for flooding.Umahi also blamed the flooding on indiscriminate dumping of refuse by Lagos State residents.Umahi made the blame during an inspection tour of Section Three of the Sokoto-Badagry Superhighway, on Sunday.The minister said that he would, on Tuesday, evaluate the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway  and its surroundings along with so
  
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• Video: No image to be protected when kids are being kidnapped — Davido

  05-07-2026 21:29 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Afrobeats star Davido has defended his decision to highlight the abduction of 39 children and seven teachers during his performance at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, insisting that Nigeria’s image should not take precedence over the safety of innocent children.Speaking in an interview with Focus on Africa host Waihiga Mwaura, shared on Sunday, the singer explained why he wore pins bearing the names of the missing victims while performing on the global stage.
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• Peter Obi hails African teams, cites Cape Verde as model for Nigeria

  05-07-2026 21:18 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has congratulated African countries that represented the continent at the FIFA World Cup, saying their performances have made Africa proud.In a post on his X platform on Sunday, Obi reserved special praise for Cape Verde, describing the country’s qualification for the knockout stage as evidence that effective leadership, planning and strong institutions can overcome limitations of size and population.He noted that Cape Verde, with a landmass
  
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• Project Nigeria positively despite challenges, Dabiri-Erewa urges diaspora

  05-07-2026 21:16 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Folarin KehindeThe Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, Abike Dabiri-Erewa, has urged Nigerians living abroad to stop dwelling solely on negative narratives about the country and instead promote its achievements and positive image.Dabiri-Erewa said although Nigeria faces challenges, its citizens, particularly those in the diaspora, should celebrate the nation’s success stories and the positive impact Nigerians continue to make across the world.Accor
  
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• ‘You’ve been trying to kill me for 23 years’ — Ronaldo fires back at critics

  05-07-2026 21:03 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Cristiano Ronaldo admitted at the World Cup on Sunday he is not the player he once was but came out fighting against critics “trying to kill me for the past 23 years”.The 41-year-old Portugal superstar was in turns bullish, jovial and sentimental on the eve of the last-16 showdown with Spain at the home of the Dallas Cowboys in what will be his last World Cup.One of the finest footballers in history, the former Manchester United, Juventus and Real Madrid superstar refused to say whe
  
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• CHRICED calls for probe of PFIPC controversy, seeks accountability

  05-07-2026 21:01 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Luminous JannamikeABUJA — The Resource Centre for Human Rights and Civic Education (CHRICED) has described the controversy surrounding the Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC) as a significant governance issue, calling for an independent investigation into allegations linked to the body.In a statement issued on Sunday, CHRICED Executive Director, Comrade Ibrahim Zikirullahi, said the allegations surrounding the PFIPC have raised concerns about transparency, accou
  
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• Oyebanji visits freed Ekiti kidnap victims, takes over medical bills

  05-07-2026 20:41 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Rotimi OjomoyelaADO-EKITI — Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, on Sunday visited victims of the recent kidnapping incident in Eda-Oniyo, Ilejemeje Local Government Area, who are receiving treatment at the Ekiti State University Teaching Hospital (EKSUTH), Ado-Ekiti.Expressing gratitude over their safe release, the governor announced that the state government would cover the full cost of their medical treatment, rehabilitation and psychological support to aid their recovery and rein
  
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• FG condemns killing of two Nigerians in South Africa, demands Justice

  05-07-2026 20:32 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Favour Ulebor, AbujaThe Federal Government has condemned the killing of Nigerian nationals in South Africa and called for thorough investigations to ensure those responsible are brought to justice.In a statement issued on Sunday by the spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kimiebi Imomotimi Ebienfa, the government expressed concern over the safety of Nigerians and other foreign nationals in South Africa following recent incidents of violence.According to the ministry, one of the v
  
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• PFIPC allegations: Presidency can’t escape accountability over Gbajabiamila claims — PDP

  05-07-2026 20:30 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Luminous JannamikeThe Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has asked President Bola Tinubu to order an independent forensic investigation into allegations surrounding the Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC), insisting the Presidency “cannot escape accountability” over claims involving the Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila.The opposition party said the controversy leaves the Presidency facing two equally damaging possibilities.If its own account
  
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• Hamzat, APC chairmen hail Tinubu’s visionary leadership

  05-07-2026 20:16 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Dr Obafemi Hamzat, the Lagos State Deputy Governor and 2027 APC Governorship candidate in the state, on Sunday said many politicians aspiring to challenge President Bola Tinubu in 2027 lacked the vision required to transform Nigeria.Hamzat stated this while addressing members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) State Chairmen’s Forum during their visit to key infrastructure projects in the state.The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that members of the forum  visited the deputy
  
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