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• Israel shared intel about ‘new’ Iran plot to kill Trump – Reports

  10-07-2026 09:43 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Israel shared intelligence with the United States this week about a new and “specific” plan by Iran to assassinate President Donald Trump, US media reported Thursday.The reports come as renewed US and Iranian attacks raised fears of a return to all-out war, and after Trump’s puzzling use of an old plane to depart from Turkey after the NATO summit.Washington has monitored “a steady drumbeat” of intelligence about possible plans to assassinate Trump, “but the w
  
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• Iran buries former supreme leader Khamenei in hometown

  10-07-2026 12:02 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Iran on Friday laid to rest its former supreme leader Ali Khamenei over four months after his killing in an airstrike, as two days of US and Iranian attacks raised fears of a return to all-out war.Khamenei’s flag-covered coffin was carried aloft into the shrine of Imam Reza in his home city of Mashhad in eastern Iran as a sea of people waited outside and listened to prayers, with no sign of a public appearance by his son and successor Mojtaba Khamenei.The “body of the martyred leade
  
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• OPHK troops foil multiple terrorist infiltrations in Borno

  10-07-2026 11:48 via vanguardngr.com
  
  … Intercepts foreign terrorist drug courier in Lake Chad islandsBy Ndahi Marama, MaiduguriTroops of the Joint Task Force North East, Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), have successfully thwarted multiple coordinated infiltration attempts by ISWAP terrorists across Borno State in the early hours of 10 July 2026.This is as troops on Thursday, 9 July 2026, intercepted a suspected foreign terrorist drug courier conveying a large consignment of illicit drugs, alcoholic beverages and other prohibited
  
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• Why we are not participating in Edo LG election – FRSC

  10-07-2026 11:39 via vanguardngr.com
  
  The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Edo Sector Command, says it will not participate in Saturday’s local government election in the state because it was not invited.‎The State Sector Commander of the corps, Mr Preye Bedford, disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Friday in Benin.‎According to him, the command’s exclusion from the exercise stems from a lack of an official invitation from the election stakeholders.‎“My command is no
  
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• Trump sacks federal election commissioners ahead of midterms

  10-07-2026 11:39 via vanguardngr.com
  
  President Donald Trump fired on Thursday the last two federal election officials in charge of the agency that ensures accurate, secure votes ahead of midterms in November, US media reported.The bipartisan Election Assistance Commission (EAC) is usually led by a four-commissioner panel, but the two Republican-nominated commissioners resigned earlier this year, USA Today reported.Both of the fired commissioners were selected by Democrats and received an email dismissing them on Thursday, the news
  
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• Banditry victims recount horror at News Central Katsina town hall

  10-07-2026 11:33 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Victims of banditry in Katsina State yesterday recounted chilling experiences of kidnapping, killings and loss of livelihoods at a town hall meeting organised by News Central to amplify the voices of communities ravaged by insecurity.The event brought together victims, community leaders, government representatives, security agencies and civil society groups to discuss practical solutions to the security crisis.Abdullahi Dalla, a resident of Daddara community, gave an emotional account of his or
  
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• Cartoon: Get work permit from Iya Alakara-General

  10-07-2026 11:11 via vanguardngr.com
  
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• 2026 tariff reforms could undermine local industry – Auto makers warn

  10-07-2026 10:54 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Theodore OparaThe Nigerian Automotive Manufacturers Association, NAMA has advised the Federal Government to complement its 2026 fiscal policy reforms with strong industrial protection measures, warning that tariff liberalisation without adequate safeguards could threaten investments in Nigeria’s automotive manufacturing sector.In a position paper submitted to the Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment and copied to the National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC), the
  
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• ‘Everyone’ expects Spain to beat us, says Belgium coach

  10-07-2026 10:26 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Coach Rudi Garcia said “everyone” expects his Belgium team to be eliminated by Spain in Friday’s World Cup quarter-final, but backed his side to pull off a famous victory.European champions Spain enter the match in Los Angeles as strong favorites, having not conceded a goal all tournament.Belgium have had a more testing time of it, only narrowly topping their group after two draws with Egypt and Iran, and requiring a late comeback to dispatch Senegal.But at a press conference
  
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• Enugu State Forest Guard issues standing operational order

  10-07-2026 09:50 via vanguardngr.com
  
  …Harps on discipline, professionalismThe Enugu State Forest Guard has issued a new Order introducing comprehensive standards governing the dress code, operational turnout, accoutrements, corporate identity, discipline, and professional appearance of all officers and operatives of the Corps.The new policy issued entitled Headquarters Standing Operational Order No. 178/2026 was announced by the the Commander of the Enugu State Forest Guard, Dr. Akinbayo Olasoji, in Enugu.He said the reform
  
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• Audit Service Bill: Obey rule of law or resign, Atiku challenges Tinubu

  10-07-2026 09:48 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Omeiza AjayiABUJA: Presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress ADC, Atiku Abubakar, has challenged President Bola Tinubu to either obey the rule of law by acting on the Federal Audit Service Bill or resign from office, accusing the president of indifference to constitutional discipline and institutional accountability.In a statement issued by his Senior Special Assistant on Public Communication, Phrank Shaibu on Friday in Abuja, Atiku expressed concern that Tinubu had failed to
  
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• State Police: Mbah presses for financial autonomy, investment in technology

  10-07-2026 09:45 via vanguardngr.com
  
  …Allays fears of abuse, says no one would be governor foreverGovernor Peter Mbah of Enugu State has called for financial autonomy and investment in modern security infrastructure for state police services when created, stressing the need for any legal framework for state police to take into account the need for national standards, national support, local capability and local decision-making.Mbah made his position known during the town hall themed, “Building a National Consensus for
  
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• Morocco coach Ouahbi vows team will come back stronger after World Cup exit

  10-07-2026 09:38 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Morocco coach Mohamed Ouahbi promised that his team will bounce back from their World Cup quarter-final exit against France on Thursday and keep building as they prepare to co-host the next tournament in 2030.The Atlas Lions were hoping to at least match their historic run to the semi-finals in Qatar in 2022, but once again their World Cup hopes were ended by Les Bleus.The 2-0 defeat at the Gillette Stadium near Boston was a repeat of the scoreline when the sides met in the semis four years ago
  
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• Wife of officer crushed by police convoy in Enugu recounts last words of husband

  10-07-2026 09:27 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Emma NnadozieListening to the shaky voice of Mrs. Ngozi Isiwu-Obodo, wife of Inspector Obodo, 45, who was crushed to death by a police convoy, last Sunday, in Enugu, must draw tears from even the stone-hearted.
  She was lamenting the sudden death of her husband, a doctorate degree holder serving as an Inspector of Police in Operations Department, Enugu State Police Command until his untimely demise in the most harrowing manner.
  More saddening is the fact that he died in the hands of his colle
  
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• NIS scraps third-party visa service

  10-07-2026 09:24 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Nkiruka NnoromThe Nigeria Immigration Service, NIS, has disengaged its third-party visa application service provider in the United States, directing all travellers seeking Nigerian visas to now submit applications directly at the country’s Embassy and Consulates.
  The Service, in a statement, yesterday, by its Public Relations Officer, Akinsola Akinlabi, said the decision takes effect immediately.
  Until now, Online Integrated Solution, OIS Services, operated Nigeria’s visa applica
  
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• Police arrest 21 suspects over alleged cybercrime, fraud cases

  10-07-2026 09:14 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Kingsley OmonobiABUJA — The Nigeria Police Force says it has arrested 21 suspects in connection with separate cybercrime investigations, including an alleged fraud involving the manipulation of MTN Nigeria’s billing system.Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Anietie Okonko Iniedu, disclosed this in a statement on Thursday, outlining recent operations by the Nigeria Police Force National Cybercrime Centre (NPF-NCCC).According to the statement, investigations into the MTN case bega
  
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• Flood claims life of commercial motorcyclist in Delta

  10-07-2026 09:13 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Egufe Yafugborhi & Ochuko Akuopha, AsabaASABA — A commercial motorcyclist has died after he was swept away by floodwaters in Agbor, headquarters of Ika South Local Government Area of Delta State.The incident occurred on Wednesday night around Imudia Street following a torrential rainfall that lasted from about 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.According to sources, the rider had parked his motorcycle near a concrete drainage channel and taken shelter in a nearby makeshift shop as the rain intensifie
  
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• FG deepens global partnerships to modernise aviation sector

  10-07-2026 09:08 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Dickson OmobolaFederal Government has restated its commitment to modernising Nigeria’s aviation sector through the acquisition of newer, safer and more fuel-efficient aircraft, while deepening collaboration among aircraft manufacturers, financiers, lessors and Nigerian airlines.Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr Festus Keyamo, reiterated this commitment while leading a delegation of indigenous airline operators on a working visit to Bombardier’s Laurent Beaudoin C
  
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• Kalu urges journalists to promote balanced reporting, national development

  10-07-2026 09:07 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Gift Chapi Odekina, AbujaABUJA — Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep. Benjamin Kalu, has called on Nigerian journalists to embrace balanced reporting by highlighting the country’s achievements while continuing to hold government accountable.Speaking on Thursday during the inauguration of the newly elected executive of the House of Representatives Press Corps at the National Assembly, Kalu said the media plays a vital role in shaping public perception and strengthe
  
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• Air Peace completes fourth evacuation flight, airlifts 1,085 Nigerians

  10-07-2026 09:02 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Dickson OmobolaWest Africa’s largest airline, Air Peace, has completed the fourth phase of its humanitarian evacuation operation from South Africa, safely bringing home another 284 Nigerians in collaboration with Federal Government.The latest evacuation flight, operated with the airline’s Boeing 777-200 wide-body aircraft, shows Air Peace’s commitment to supporting national emergency response efforts by providing safe and seamless transportation for Nigerians affected by th
  
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• NASCO appeals judgment, warns against transactions pending appeal

  10-07-2026 08:51 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Innocent AnabaNASCO Town Limited has appealed the judgment of the Lagos State High Court voiding the Federal Government’s acquisition of about 292 hectares of land and has warned members of the public against engaging in any transaction involving the disputed property until the appeal is determined.
  The company, in a public notice, said the judgment delivered in Suit No. ID/5709LM/2025 was not final, having exercised its constitutional right of appeal. It added that the matter is now b
  
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• Why APC govt wants to hold El-Rufai until after 2027 election – ADC

  10-07-2026 08:43 via vanguardngr.com
  
  The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has accused the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) of deliberately keeping former Kaduna State governor Nasir El-Rufai in custody to weaken the opposition ahead of the 2027 general election.The party’s National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, made the allegation during an interview on Channels Television on Thursday, insisting that while the ADC does not oppose the prosecution of anyone with a legitimate case to answer, it believes the hand
  
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• Planet Expands Its Flavour Family with the Introduction of Planet Berries

  10-07-2026 08:41 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Planet has added a new taste to its lineup with the launch of Planet Berries, a bright, berry-flavoured carbonated soft drink now available in a 35cl PET bottle. Planet Berries joins Orange, Cocktail and Apple to bring the range to four flavours, giving consumers a fresh new choice for the moments they share.Guided by its promise of “A World of Tastes,” Planet continues to create beverages built around variety, quality and refreshment. Planet Berries brings a sweet, fruity-flavoured
  
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• NGO trains over 20,000 undergraduates on plastic pollution

  10-07-2026 08:41 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Peter Egwuatu  U-Recycle Initiative Africa, a youth-led Non-Governmental Organisation, NGO, has trained over twenty thousand youths across four federal universities in Nigeria through the second edition of its flagship multi-year initiative for universities, called PlasticWize 2.0.The NGO is advancing environmental education, circular economy solutions, and climate action across Africa.Through PlasticWize 2.0, themed, “Redefining Sustainable Campuses in Africa,” U-
  
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• MSS sets to train 100 young Nigerians in industry related skills

  10-07-2026 08:37 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Peter EgwuatuMobile Screens and Sounds (MSS), one of Nigeria’s leading technical production companies, has concluded an arrangement to train100 young Nigerians in industry related skills, screen and live event production as part of its Corporate Social Responsibility, CSR.This is coming following the launch of the MSS Event Tech Academy, a 10-week hybrid training, mentorship, and business programme designed to equip 100 young Nigerians with practical, industry-relevant skills acro
  
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• Diesel prices jump as petrol sustains stable prices

  10-07-2026 08:33 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Udeme Akpan, Energy EditorPump price of Automotive Gas Oil (AGO), otherwise known as diesel, have recorded significant hikes in Lagos, Port Harcourt and Warri.This comes against a relatively stable prices for Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) otherwise known as petrol despite fears of pressure from a renewed hostility in the Middle-east war between US and Iran, the main source of previous pump price increases.In Lagos, African Terminal increased its diesel loading price by N50 per litre to N1,
  
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• S&P Dow Jones places Nigeria on 2027 Frontier Market Watchlist

  10-07-2026 08:30 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Peter Egwuatu  & Yinka KolawoleNigeria’s capital market has received a significant boost after S&P Dow Jones Indices (S&P DJI) placed the country on its 2027 Country Classification Watchlist for potential reclassification from a Standalone Market to a Frontier Market, citing improvements in the country’s regulatory environment and market integrity.This is even as Bloomberg ranked Nigerian stock market as the world’ best performing stocks, overtaki
  
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• Dangote Cement pushes Africa’s net-zero cement agenda at global summit

  10-07-2026 08:18 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Yinka KolawoleDangote Cement Plc has reaffirmed its commitment to driving low-carbon cement production, with Group Managing Director, Arvind Pathak, urging African producers to accelerate decarbonisation while expanding capacity to meet the continent’s growing infrastructure demand.Pathak made the call after participating in the Global Cement and Concrete Association (GCCA) CEO Strategic Dialogue in Madrid, Spain, where chief executives from leading global cement companies mapped
  
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• Dollar to Naira exchange rate today, July 10, 2026

  10-07-2026 08:10 via vanguardngr.com
  
  The Nigerian naira traded relatively steadily against the United States dollar on Friday, July 10, 2026, across both the official Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM) and the parallel market, as traders continued to monitor foreign exchange liquidity and demand.Data from the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM) showed that the official exchange rate stood at ₦1,375.94 to the US dollar as of July 10, 2026.In the parallel market, also known as the black market, the dollar exchanged at
  
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• MultiChoice now fully integrated into Global Media Group — Canal+ CEO

  10-07-2026 08:07 via vanguardngr.com
  
  MultiChoice has  formally become a full subsidiary of Canal+, marking a new phase in the evolution of one of Africa’s leading pay television operators.In a statement, yesterday, David Mignot, Chief Executive Officer of Canal+ Africa and MultiChoice, said the integration positions MultiChoice within a global media organisation with an extensive international footprint.MultiChoice is now a full subsidiary of a truly international media group operating in 70 countries. The group was fou
  
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