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• Ladi Adebutu and Iyabo Obasanjo can deliver Ogun, by Dele Sobowale

  28-06-2026 02:23 via vanguardngr.com
  
  “History is a record of what has happened in the past.”That was the first sentence in the History book given to us at Igbobi College, Yaba; when, as an Area Boy from Campos, Lagos, I gate-crashed into the school. History became one of my favourite subjects since then till today.  However, it was not Igbobi College which stimulated my interest in History. Mr John Sagay, our History tutor at ICY, only nurtured a seed planted at St Peter’s Primary School, Faji, Lagos, by Mr
  
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• World Cup 2026: Full list of top scorers ahead of Round of 32 fixtures

  28-06-2026 08:48 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Argentina captain Lionel Messi has emerged as the standalone top scorer at the ongoing FIFA World Cup as the tournament transitions into the high-stakes Round of 32.The 39-year-old maestro extended his spectacular form by netting a crucial goal in Argentina’s 3-1 victory over Jordan today, bringing his tournament tally to an impressive six goals.
  The Inter Miami forward found the back of the net against Algeria, Austria, and Jordan during a dominant group stage campaign.Messi’s clin
  
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• Warri Ward Delineation: Justice must come before politics — Mene, lawyer

  28-06-2026 08:48 via vanguardngr.com
  
  …’Why Tinubu should suspend exercise, probe process’By Kennedy MbeleDennis Abugewa Mene is a Warri-based legal practitioner, historian, human rights advocate, and President of the Itsekiri National Development Initiative, INDI.
  He has been actively involved in issues relating to governance, community development, and the protection of the historical and constitutional rights of communities in the Niger Delta. In this interview, Mene speaks on the controversy surrounding the w
  
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• 2026 World Cup: Full list of round of 32 fixtures confirmed

  28-06-2026 08:42 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Following the dramatic completion of the group stages at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the path to global glory has taken shape with the official confirmation of the Round of 32 fixtures.
  The final day of group stage action delivered immense drama. Colombia secured their place as Group K winners following a tense, goalless draw with European powerhouses Portugal.
  Joining them from the same group are DR Congo, who showed incredible resilience by coming from a goal down to defeat Uzbekistan and punch
  
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• My ex turned my life into a non-stop deliverance service

  28-06-2026 08:41 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Peju AkandeThe air inside the house always smelled of burnt onions and bleach, a sterile, sharp mixture he used to clean the floors every Saturday morning until the terrazzo gleamed like the surface of a fresh grave.
  We live in a culture that treats endurance as a spiritual currency, especially for women, telling us that a man’s volatility is just a landscape we must learn to navigate with prayers and softer tones.
  But there is a specific kind of emotional starvation that happens in mo
  
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• World Cup 2026: Full list of African countries qualified for Round of 32

  28-06-2026 08:38 via vanguardngr.com
  
  It is a historic campaign for African football at the ongoing FIFA World Cup, with nine out of ten countries successfully booking their spots in the tournament’s knockout stages.The continent’s impressive run saw almost its entire contingent advance, showcasing immense depth and resilience on the global stage.
  The lone casualty of the group stage was Tunisia, who bowed out of the competition after a disappointing campaign left them at the bottom of Group F with zero points.Algeria b
  
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• 2027: APC group targets 24m elderly votes for Tinubu’s re-election

  28-06-2026 08:38 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Dapo AkinrefonA political support group, Renewed Hope for the Elderly, has launched a nationwide mobilisation campaign aimed at securing about 24 million votes for President Bola Tinubu’s re-election by rallying elderly Nigerians behind his administration’s policies on senior citizens.
  Speaking at the inauguration of the movement in Abuja, the Director-General of Renewed Hope for the Elderly, Dr. Bode Olaonipekun, said the initiative was established to promote the dignity, welfar
  
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• Battle For Imo: Why APC won’t win 2027 polls – Okoroma

  28-06-2026 08:34 via vanguardngr.com
  
  …Says insecurity, poor infrastructure driving businesses away from state….‘Education, LG system have collapsed’By Nnamdi OjiegoDespite Imo State government’s claims of improved security, massive road construction, and an ambitious plan to provide 24-hour electricity,
  the African Democratic Congress, ADC, says the state is still struggling to attract investment because of insecurity, poor infrastructure, and what it describes as the collapse of critical sectors.
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• Messi scores again as Argentina head into World Cup last 32 on a high

  28-06-2026 08:31 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Lionel Messi came off the bench to score his sixth goal of the tournament as Argentina warmed up for their World Cup knockout match with Cape Verde by beating Jordan 3-1 on Saturday.The ageless Messi tops the scoring charts in North America as the tournament heads into the last 32.Cape Verde’s players will be wondering how they can stop Messi when the debutants ranked 67 face the champions on July 3 in Miami.With qualification already in the bag, Messi started on the bench but came on aft
  
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• STATE POLICE WARNING:Dangerous to leave commissioner’s appointment in gov’s hands —Ubani, SAN 

  28-06-2026 07:39 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Matilda IkediobiDr Monday Ubani is a Senior Advocate of Nigeria. In this interview monitored on Arise TV, Ubani spoke on the challenges State Police structure might encounter and the possible solutions to ensure its effectiveness. Excerpts:You wrote on the police bill, describing the process as historic. However, you have some concerns about fidelity to the idea of federalism, about the roles proposed for both the Federal Police and the State Police. Can you take us through what you hav
  
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• 2027: Tinubu’s ‘plans’ to sweep S/East

  28-06-2026 06:16 via vanguardngr.com
  
  …with govs’ alignment•But will projects in region sway voters?By Soni Daniel, Northern Region EditorTHEY are in three different parties for now but within their inner recesses, something is working together. Three of the South-East governors are working hard to return to office in 2027 and one will strive to implant a successor he can always turn up to after leaving office next year.
  On top of these political designs is a much higher desire: the re-election of their principal-
  
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• How US strikes saved Christians in Nigeria–Trump

  28-06-2026 06:13 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Favour UleborUnited States (US) President Donald Trump has said US military strikes in Nigeria saved Christians from continued attacks by terrorists, claiming the operation brought an end to the widespread killing of Christian communities.Speaking at an event in Washington at the weekend, Trump said the military action targeted the leaders of the terrorist group responsible for the attacks and sent a strong warning against further violence. He said the operation significantly
  
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• Where is N144bn voted to protect schoolchildren?

  28-06-2026 06:06 via vanguardngr.com
  
  •••as Senate probe lingers 6 months after
  •••How police, others shared N15bn, by CoordinatorWhat happened to the $30 million (approximately N144 billion) contributed by the Nigerian government in collaboration with international partners as part of efforts to secure schools against attacks and abductions? This is the question the Senate is attempting to answer amid kidnapping spree by terrorists across the country which does not spare schoolchildren. Section 88 (2)
  
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• Alleged terror financier shocker in Lagos: Suspect is a deeply religious man – Neighbours

  28-06-2026 05:53 via vanguardngr.com
  
  —-worships at Agege mosque, minds his business – NeighboursBy Nnamdi Ojiego Finding No. 45, Abimbola Street, off Capitol Road in Lagos’ bustling Agege area was anything but straightforward.House numbers appeared to have been assigned without any discernible order. Number 63 sat before 41, while another property bore 55.Residents pointed in different directions whenever enquiries were made about the home of Alhaji Mukhtar Adamu Muhammad, the Lagos businessman nam
  
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• How Wike’s leveraging on Tinubu’s support to change FCT landscape, save lives

  28-06-2026 04:15 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Soni Daniel, Northern Region EditorHe came into the office of the FCT Minister as an unsung hero but opted to remain calm and embellish his true colour and character for some time. For others, all they knew and chanted about Ezenwo Nyesom Wike, was that he had been a two-time governor of Rivers State, a one-time Minister of State for Education and a two-term chairman of Obio/Akpor Local Government Area of Rivers State between 1999 and 2007 before being appointed as the Chief of Staff to the
  
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• 72 hours to ‘spiritual warfare’: Oba of Benin mobilizes against terrorists

  28-06-2026 03:14 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Ozioruva AliuBY Wednesday (72 hours away), diviners, priests, priestesses and various shrines in Benin Kingdom and their custodians would invoke “irreversible curse” on kidnappers, bandits and all involved in violent crimes in the seven local government areas that make up the Benin kingdom.The Benin monarch had, last Tuesday, met with various categories of spiritualists and leaders in the kingdom where he announced a ten-day period for them to consult with their powers
  
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• Pele versus Messi, by Patrick Omorodion

  28-06-2026 03:09 via vanguardngr.com
  
  The debate on who is football’s greatest player ever resurfaced again at the ongoing 2026 World Cup in Canada, Mexico and the United States after Lionel Messi struck a hat-trick in Argentina’s 3-0 defeat of Algeria in their opening match.His brace in the 2-0 defeat of Austria reinforced the belief by his fans that he is the G.O.A.T (greatest of all times).However, a Nigerian fan, Aniele John Ukpe disagrees. He reasoned that Messi may be greater than Pele in some aspects of football
  
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• A tribute to Gbenga Joel Hashim at 57

  28-06-2026 02:53 via vanguardngr.com
  
  A Patriot, Democrat and Bridge BuilderBy Hassan Mahmood Ibrahim
  Today, we celebrate the 57th birthday of His Excellency, Dr. Gbenga Joel Hashim, an exceptional Nigerian whose life has been defined by courage, enterprise, patriotism and an unwavering commitment to national unity.Born into a humble royal family, Dr. Hashim’s remarkable journey is a testament to the enduring values of hard work, integrity and visionary leadership. His life story continues to inspire countless Nigerians acros
  
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• Transit Gas donates six-classroom block to Ilado community in Ogun State

  28-06-2026 02:48 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Sebastine ObasiTransit Gas Nigeria Limited (Transit Gas), one of the subsidiary companies of Axxela, has donated a block of six fully furnished classrooms to St John’s Anglican Nursery and Primary School, Ilado, Ogun State. The donation, which includes six well-equipped classrooms, a head teacher’s office, and a collection of more than one hundred storybooks, was officially handed over to the Ilado community.Implemented under Axxela’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) f
  
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• Baobab MFB supports 500 schoolgirls with reusable pads in Kwara

  28-06-2026 02:44 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Baobab Microfinance Bank has successfully concluded the first phase of its Menstrual Hygiene Awareness Project in Ilorin, Kwara State, reaffirming its commitment to improving the well-being of communities through impactful social interventions.
  As part of the initiative, the bank distributed 500 reusable sanitary pads to schoolgirls at a carefully selected beneficiary school in Ilorin.
  The project was implemented in partnership with Sisters of Jannah (SOJ), a trusted grassroots organisation who
  
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• Why the centre and states’ partnership and alignment matter

  28-06-2026 02:37 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Tunde RahmanTwenty-seven years into unbroken democracy, Nigeria’s federal structure remains our best tool for managing diversity and delivering development. But federalism is neither a contest between Abuja and the sub-nationals, nor is it a zero-sum competition for relevance. It is a covenant, an agreement to work together – keep some powers and grant some others to the central government for proper coordination.The principle of federalism, as articulated by constitutional
  
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• SME growth requires more than capital

  28-06-2026 02:36 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By  George  OgbonnayaFor years, discussions about small and medium-sized businesses in Nigeria have focused on access to finance. While funding remains important, money alone will not drive the next stage of SME growth. We need to look beyond funding.Entrepreneurs across Nigeria face high costs, changing customer needs, rapid technology shifts, and more competition. At the same time, digital tools, regional trade, and new technology open new ways to grow. Because of these challen
  
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• Nigeria’s cassava boom needs an industrial leap

  28-06-2026 02:32 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Oska Seyi AiyelesoNigeria does not have a cassava production problem. For decades, we have been the world’s largest producer of cassava. Every year, millions of tonnes are harvested across the country. Yet despite this abundance, Nigeria continues to import many of the starches, sweeteners, flours and industrial derivatives that our manufacturers require.That contradiction should concern all of us.As we mark World Cassava Day 2026, the most important question is no longer whether
  
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• The Creed of Presence: How Okowa rewrote the rules of grassroots leadership

  28-06-2026 02:28 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Odna Frank-ChukkasIt is late evening somewhere in Delta North Senatorial District. The rain has beenfalling since the afternoon. The kind of Delta rain that does not apologise, that turns red laterite roads into rivers and sends most sensible men indoors. Yet, a vehicle pulls into the ward. A man steps out. He is not here for cameras. He is not here for applause. The crowd is modest, unhurried, and quietly surprised. He came because he said he would. That man is Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa, and that s
  
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• Jallo’s secret, by Bisi Adeleye-Fayemi

  28-06-2026 02:27 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Onceupon a time, there was a blacksmith called Jallo who was famous all over the land for his smithing skills. People came from far and near to seek him out. He had a number of young apprentices from nearby villages learning the trade from him. Jallo was a rather strict man but he was also very generous and kind. He never shortchanged his customers and he was fair to his apprentices. Whenever Jallo felt any of his apprentices had learnt enough, he would give them money and tools to go and
  
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• His visit ushers in joy, by Funmi Komolafe

  28-06-2026 02:24 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Brethren, welcome to the last Sunday in the month   of June.  In a couple of days, by the grace of God, we’ll be saying goodbye to the month of June.Significantly, it would be the end of the first half of year 2026.Beloved, we have reasons to thank the Almighty God that we are on ground and not in the ground.   Glory and adoration be to the King of kings.For every one of us that God has kept alive and still keeps alive, the Lord   continues to keep
  
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• Gbenga Hashim: Patriot, Democrat and Bridge-Builder

  28-06-2026 02:21 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Hassan Mahmood Ibrahim Today, we celebrate the 57th birthday of His Excellency, Dr. Gbenga Joel Hashim, an exceptional Nigerian whose life has been defined by courage, enterprise, patriotism and an unwavering commitment to national unity.Born into a humble royal family, Dr. Hashim’s remarkable journey is a testament to the enduring values of hard work, integrity and visionary leadership. His life story continues to inspire countless Nigerians across generations.Blessed w
  
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• he Femi Gbajabiamila I know, by Femi Fani-Kayode

  28-06-2026 02:20 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Happy birthday to my dear friend and brother, Hon. Femi Gbajabiamilla, Chief of Staff to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and former Speaker of the Federal House of Representatives.We grew up together with the likes of Folabie Caxton Martins, Wole Atunrase (both of whom lived just round the corner from you in Surulere), Deremie Ajidahun and so many others in those heady yet great days of the 1970s and 1980s in Lagos and London and have been closer than brothers for at least 50 years.In all
  
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• There is so much police can do to tackle under-aged sex

  28-06-2026 02:19 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Bunmi SofolaJOKE, a secondary school teacher married to James for close to 19 years tried not to raise her three children the way she’d been raised.  “My father was very authoritarian and we were all in awe of him He was such a bully that mum dared not cross him.  Prospective girlfriends and boyfriends were met furtively behind their parents back, because whenever dad cottoned on to any of the children being ‘tosted’ there would be hell to pay.“Af
  
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• Can any law restrain Nigerian governors? By Tonnie Iredia

  28-06-2026 02:16 via vanguardngr.com
  
  A few authoritative voices are beginning to make the rest of us think again about the state police issue. Until a week or so ago, some of us had no objection to the establishment of state police in Nigeria. Our position was influenced by the unending attacks on citizens particularly in rural communities. We had imagined that state police will bring in more hands into the fight against insecurity as the concept of state police will necessarily make each state see the need to protect its own boun
  
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