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• Mbappé fires back at Paraguayan senator after racist abuse

  06-07-2026 22:46 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Kylian Mbappé on Monday labelled a Paraguayan senator “despicable” and “not worthy of her position” after she racially abused the France captain on social media after the World Cup last-16 clash between the countries at the weekend.Mbappé’s reaction came after Celeste Amarilla attacked the Real Madrid superstar in the wake of Saturday’s game in Philadelphia, a bad-tempered affair which France won 1-0.“Mrs Celeste Amarilla, you are a despic
  
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• 2027: Atiku has to wait till 2031, it’s not North’s time now — Ali Modu Sheriff

  07-07-2026 08:35 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Former Borno State Governor and All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain, Ali Modu Sheriff, has said former Vice President Atiku Abubakar should shelve his 2027 presidential ambition, insisting that it is still the South’s turn to produce Nigeria’s president.Sheriff stated this on Monday during an appearance on Channels Television’s Politics Today, where he argued that the North would not support Atiku’s bid because of an unwritten power-sharing arrangement among Nigeri
  
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• Dollar to Naira exchange rate today, July 7, 2026

  07-07-2026 08:02 via vanguardngr.com
  
  The Nigerian naira traded with mixed performance against the United States dollar on Tuesday, July 7, 2026, as the official Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM) remained relatively stable while the parallel market recorded a slight weakening.Data from the official exchange rate market showed that the naira exchanged at approximately ₦1,367.29 to the US dollar, reflecting continued stability in the formal foreign exchange market amid ongoing liquidity management by the monetary authorit
  
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• Belgium thrash USA 4-1; set up Spain showdown

  07-07-2026 07:57 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Fired-up Belgium brought the United States’ World Cup party to a shuddering halt on Monday, thrashing the tournament co-hosts 4-1 to set up a quarter-final showdown with Spain.Charles De Ketelaere scored twice, Hans Vanaken punished a goalkeeping howler, and substitute Romelu Lukaku added a fourth to settle a last-16 clash that had been overshadowed by the pre-match uproar surrounding US striker Folarin Balogun.Balogun, named in US coach Mauricio Pochettino’s starting line-up after
  
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• Recapitalisation: Companies with outstanding claims will not be relicensed — NAICOM

  07-07-2026 07:36 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Rosemary IwunzeAs the insurance recapitalisation deadline of July 31st 2026 draws near, the National Insurance Commission, NAICOM, has stated that it will not re-license any company with outstanding claims. In a letter to all Managing Director/CEOs of insurance companies, issued yesterday, titled: “Regulatory Directive – Settlement of Discharged Claims as A Precondition for Re-Licensing Pursuant to the Ongoing Recapitalization Exercise” NAICOM noted that the move
  
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• FG incurs N358.3bn electricity subsidy in Q1 — NERC

  07-07-2026 07:29 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Obas Esiedesa, AbujaThe Federal Government (FG) incurred an electricity tariff subsidy obligation of N358.32 billion in the first quarter of 2026 as it continued to bridge the gap between cost-reflective electricity tariffs and the rates paid by consumers, according to the latest report by the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC).The Commission, in its First Quarter 2026 report released on Monday, said the subsidy represented a N60.46 billion, or 14.44 per cent, decline fro
  
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• Beta Glass injects N1tr into economy in 10yrs, unveils new board

  07-07-2026 07:25 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Jimoh BabatundeBeta Glass Plc says it has contributed over N1 trillion to Nigeria’s economy in the last 10 years, reaffirming its commitment to expanding investments, sustainable manufacturing and shareholder value.At its 52nd Annual General Meeting in Lagos, shareholders approved key resolutions, including the reconstitution of the Board of Directors.According to an independent Deloitte socio-economic impact report, the company accounts for nearly one per cent of Nigeria’s
  
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• Dangote, major marketers cut petrol depot prices as FG mounts pressure

  07-07-2026 07:21 via vanguardngr.com
  
  •IPMAN targets sub-N800/litreBy Udeme Akpan &  Obas EsiedesaNigeria’s downstream petroleum market witnessed another round of price reductions on Monday, with the Dangote Petroleum Refinery and several major fuel marketers lowering depot prices for Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), popularly known as petrol, and diesel.This development comes at the backdrop of pressures from the Federal Government (FG) as well as growing competition and improving product availability.Earlier y
  
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• FG has cut import tariffs to 5% for used vehicles, 10% for new — Adeniyi

  07-07-2026 05:07 via vanguardngr.com
  
  The Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service, NCS, Adewale Adeniyi, said yesterday the federal government has reduced the import tariffs on used vehicles from 15 per cent to five and on brand-new vehicles from 20 per cent to 10.Adeniyi spoke when he appeared before the House of Representatives Committee on Customs and Excise to defend the service’s 2026 budget proposal.The Customs DG said the revised excise tariffs on vehicles were contained in the 2026 fiscal policy measur
  
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• Japa crisis: Fix healthcare or lose all doctors — Physicians

  07-07-2026 05:05 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Adeola Badru IBADAN— CONFERENCE of the West African College of Physicians, WACP, yesterday, urged government at all levels to strengthen the health system or risk worsening the ongoing migration of skilled medical professionals, declining service delivery, and deepening pressures on already overstretched hospitals.The position was made at a press conference held at the Theophilus Ogunlesi Hall, University of Ibadan, to formally announce activities marking the 50th Annual Gene
  
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• Mile 2-Apapa highway gridlock: Police, LASTMA, FRSC, others helpless

  07-07-2026 05:00 via vanguardngr.com
  
  ***Residents, motorists blame container terminals for worsening traffic jam
  ***Terminal operator cites limited space, port restrictions***We’re working with stakeholders to curb Mile 2 traffic— NPA lNSC absolves self from gridlockBy Efe Onodjae, Precious Enaike & Florencemary NwabuezeLAGOS — RESIDENTS, motorists and business owners along the Berger/Kirikiri corridor, yesterday, blamed the worsening traffic congestion on the Mile 2-Apapa expressway on the proliferation
  
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• Deregistration of ADC, 4 others: Legal fireworks resume at Appeal Court today

  07-07-2026 04:53 via vanguardngr.com
  
  ***Court awards N100m fine against ADC chieftain over suit against judgesBy Ikechukwu NnochiriABUJA — The Court of Appeal in Abuja will today hear substantive appeals seeking to set aside the judgment that ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, to deregister African Democratic Congress, ADC, and four other political parties.The appeals will be heard by a three-member panel, led by Justice Abba Mohammed.The panel had, on June 25, okayed a full-blown hearing of th
  
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• Police arrest PFIPC D-G’s dad, family friend in Ogbomoso

  07-07-2026 04:41 via vanguardngr.com
  
  ***Oyo Police Command says FCID, Force Headquarters, Abuja, effected arrest
  ***Residents confirm arrest
  ***PFIPC has no CBN account, OAGF clarifiesBy Emma Ujah, Abuja Bureau Chief & Adeola BadruIBADAN—The Police have arrested the father and family friend of embattled Director-General of the purported Presidential Economic Advisory Council/Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council, PFIPC, Adeyemi Adeniyi, in Osogbo, Oyo State.Recall that Adeniyi had gone into hiding
  
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• RHETORICS WITHOUT RELIEF: Oghara bleeds as kidnap, killings expose Delta’s security gaps 

  07-07-2026 04:35 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Egufe YafugborhiThe red soil of Oghara Kingdom, once celebrated as the welcoming “Gateway to Urhoboland,” is again soaked in blood.On June 25, 2026, a husband and wife were abducted on the Otefe-Ovade Link Road. The husband was executed by his captors; the wife was released only after ransom was paid. For the Oghara Study Group (OSG), it was not an isolated tragedy. It was further evidence of a Delta State Government that speaks security in rhetoric but offers disenchantment
  
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• Insecurity: The possible way out, by Eric Teniola

  07-07-2026 04:23 via vanguardngr.com
  
  If we assume that kidnapping, insurgency and other security problems are politically motivated, then the solution is political, not military, and we must tackle these challenges through dialogue. As Sir Winston Churchill, the former British Prime Minister, once said, “to jaw-jaw is always better than to war-war.” The phrase simply means that it is always better to negotiate and talk things out than to resort to conflict. But then the initiative must come from the government its
  
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• Coping with the flood menace

  07-07-2026 04:20 via vanguardngr.com
  
  The torrential rains that pounded Lagos, Ogun, Rivers and several parts of southern Nigeria on 30th June were not merely another episode of seasonal downpours. They were a damning reminder that Nigeria has learnt little from decades of recurring flood disasters. As roads disappeared beneath raging waters, homes were submerged, businesses grounded and thousands of commuters left stranded, one question echoed across the country: how many more warnings must nature issue before governments at all l
  
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• Alleged anti-media practices: FG orders FCCPC to probe X, Meta, AI companies

  07-07-2026 04:12 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Progress GodfreyABUJA – The Federal Government has directed the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission, FCCPC, to investigate X (formerly Twitter) Meta, other major technology firms and Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) companies over alleged anti-media and anti-competitive practices in Nigeria.According to a statement released by the FCCPC yesterday, the directive followed a joint petition submitted to the Presidency by the Nigerian Press Organisation, NPO, compr
  
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• Nigerian Army Day celebration: Reflections, achievements and the burden of national security, by Ejiro Ofoye

  07-07-2026 03:28 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Every year, Nigerians join officers and soldiers of the Nigerian Army to commemorate the Nigerian Army Day Celebration (NADCEL), an annual event designed to celebrate the Nigerian Army, showcase its achievements, assess its performance and reflect on its role in safeguarding the nation’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. The celebration also provides an opportunity to recognise the sacrifices, dedication and professionalism of officers and soldiers who continue to serve the
  
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• Stakeholders raise alarm over heat-related kidney risks among construction workers

  07-07-2026 02:41 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Stakeholders in health, construction, occupational safety and labour have called for stronger awareness and workplace protection for outdoor construction workers exposed to extreme heat in Nigeria.
  The call was made at the CoolKidneys Stakeholder Engagement Workshop, organised by the University of the West of England, Bristol, in collaboration with the Renal Health Initiative. The workshop, held in Lagos under the theme “CoolKidneys: Beat the Heat, Save Your Kidneys,” focused on und
  
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• Elumelu retires as UBA Chairman, Nnorom named successor

  07-07-2026 02:31 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Babajide KomolafeUnited Bank for Africa, UBA Plc, has announced the retirement of its Group Chairman, Tony Elumelu   and the appointment of Mr. Emmanuel Nnorom as his successor. In a statement announcing the board leadership change filed with the Nigerian Exchange, NGX, the bank stated: “Mr. Tony O. Elumelu, Group Chairman of UBA, will  retire from the Board of Directors of UBA  with effect from 21 August 2026, upon the completion of the maximum 12-year tenure&
  
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• Private healthcare investment deepens as OneHealth by AXA expands specialist services

  07-07-2026 01:14 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Rosemary IwunzePRIVATE healthcare providers are expanding investments in specialist medical services as rising cases of chronic diseases, an ageing population and increasing demand for quality healthcare continue to reshape Nigeria’s healthcare landscape.
  The latest move came from OneHealth by AXA, which has introduced Geriatric and Optometry clinics at its Victoria Island Medical Centre in Lagos, widening access to specialised care and reinforcing the growing role of private healthcar
  
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• Underwriter bags LUTH award for boosting voluntary blood donation

  07-07-2026 01:11 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Rosemary IwunzeAXA Mansard Insurance Plc has been honoured with the Community Hero Award by the Blood Transfusion Centre of the Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH) in recognition of its contribution to strengthening voluntary blood donation and supporting efforts to improve access to life-saving blood for patients.
  The recognition comes amid growing calls for increased voluntary blood donation to address recurring shortages in healthcare facilities across Nigeria, where hospitals conti
  
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• UNIBEN Devt Trust Fund Chair, VC pledge transparent use of raised funds

  07-07-2026 01:08 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Ozioruva AliuBENIN CITY – THE Chairman, University of Benin Development Trust Fund Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu and the Vice Chancellor of the University , Professor Edoba Omoregie (SAN) have promised that the funds raised would be judiciously used strictly for the purpose it was meant for which is ti development of the school.Speaking over the weekend at the launch of a N100bn Trust Development Fund to complement government funding, strengthen teaching, learning, and expand research capaci
  
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• Pharmacists, policymakers converge on healthcare access at ACPN’s Unity 2026

  07-07-2026 01:02 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Esther OnyegbulaThe Association of Community Pharmacists of Nigeria (ACPN) has announced plans to convene political leaders, healthcare policymakers, regulators and pharmaceutical experts at its 45th Annual International Scientific Conference, Unity 2026, with a renewed push to expand healthcare access, strengthen Nigeria’s health system and accelerate universal health coverage.The conference, scheduled to hold from July 27 to August 1, 2026, at the Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Conf
  
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• Paraguay govt rebukes lawmaker for racially abusing Mbappe

  07-07-2026 00:30 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Paraguay’s government on Monday condemned remarks made by a senator who racially abused France star Kylian Mbappe after Paraguay was eliminated from the World Cup over the weekend.“The remarks made by Senator Celeste Amarilla, directed at the captain of the French national team, Kylian Mbappe, are contrary to the values and principles that inspire peaceful coexistence and respect for human dignity, which our country promotes,” the foreign ministry said in a statement.AFP
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• Naira closes at N1,368.26 per dollar, extends gains

  07-07-2026 00:19 via vanguardngr.com
  
  The Naira opened the trading week stronger on Monday, appreciating by N1.92 against the United States dollar at the official foreign exchange market.Data published on the Central Bank of Nigeria’s official website showed the currency closed at N1,368.26 per dollar on Monday.The latest performance represented a 0.14 per cent appreciation compared with Friday’s official closing rate of N1,370.19 per dollar.The gain, though modest, extended the domestic currency’s positive run re
  
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• I’m not worried about Obi, northerners will never vote for him – Ali Modu Sheriff

  07-07-2026 00:00 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Ex-governor of Borno State and a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, Ali Modu Sheriff, has dismissed the chances of former Anambra State governor Peter Obi winning the 2027 presidential election, insisting the Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate would fail to secure the backing of Northern voters.Speaking on Monday during Channels Television’s Politics Today, Sheriff also defended President Bola Tinubu’s record on security, expressed confidence that the APC woul
  
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• Ekiti Police arraign four suspects over attack on monarch

  06-07-2026 23:27 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Rotimi OjomoyelaEkiti State Police Command has arraigned four suspects before a Magistrate’s Court in Ado-Ekiti over their alleged involvement in the failed attack on the Ọlọja-Ọwa of Ọwatẹdo-Ekiti, Oba David Olawumi Olofinlade, in the Ijero Local Government Area of Ekiti State, and the unlawful damage to his Lexus RX 350 SUV valued at N25 million.The defendants, Makanju Olawale (‘M’ 40), Ajibola Dada (‘M’ 34), Olaoye Dada (‘M
  
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• Spain beat Ronaldo’s Portugal 1-0 to reach World Cup quarter-finals

  06-07-2026 23:09 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Substitute Mikel Merino scored a late winner to put Spain in the quarter-finals with a 1-0 victory over Portugal and end Cristiano Ronaldo’s World Cup career on Monday.The European champions will face the United States — the only one of the co-hosts remaining — or Belgium on Friday in Los Angeles.In front of an expectant crowd of 70,649 at the air-conditioned home of the Dallas Cowboys, a match that on paper promised so much failed to really deliver.Extra time looked certain,
  
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• Death toll from Venezuela’s twin earthquakes rises to 3,535

  06-07-2026 22:26 via vanguardngr.com
  
  The death toll from Venezuela’s twin earthquakes has risen to 3,535, with more than 16,700 injured in the disaster, according to updated official figures released on Monday.The massive June 24 earthquakes flattened entire neighborhoods in La Guaira state north of the capital Caracas, and thousands are still reported missing.The government said 16,740 people were injured in the powerful back-to-back shocks and that over 17,000 were left homeless.The government has not given a figure for th
  
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