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• Media shouldn’t be a megaphone for terrorists – Tinubu

  03-07-2026 17:28 via vanguardngr.com
  
  —Says freedom of expression, not freedom to defame.By Johnbosco Agbakwuru, AbujaPresident Bola Tinubu on Thursday night urged Nigerian journalists to put national interest above sensational reporting, warning that irresponsible coverage could undermine the country’s security and democratic progress.The President urged the media not to be amplifiers for those who want to divide the country and must cease to be megaphones for terrorists. and criminal groups seeking to destabilise the
  
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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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• 2027: Sanwo-Olu, Hamzat, Oniru urge APC chairmen to promote unity, democratic values

  05-07-2026 19:52 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Express support for Tinubu’s re-electionBy Olasunkanmi AkoniLAGOS — Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Deputy Governor Dr. Obafemi Hamzat, and the Oniru of Iruland, Oba Gbolahan Lawal, have urged political leaders to uphold democratic principles, promote patriotism and place national interest above personal ambition.They made the call on Sunday during separate meetings with members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Forum of State Chairmen, led by its chairman and Lagos A
  
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• Anti-Terror War: Army trains 14,000 new soldiers

  05-07-2026 19:45 via vanguardngr.com
  
  …COAS says troops have neutralised and arrested 1,877 terrorists, deployed armed drones, locally made combat vehicles
  …Rescue efforts for abducted Oyo pupils making progressBy Evelyn UsmanPORT HARCOURT — The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant-General Waidi Shaibu, has disclosed that the Nigerian Army has trained 14,000 of the 28,000 additional soldiers approved by President Bola Tinubu to strengthen the force’s manpower in the fight against terrorism, banditry and
  
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• Trump thanks FIFA for suspending USA’s Balogun’s World Cup red card

  05-07-2026 19:43 via vanguardngr.com
  
  President Donald Trump on Sunday thanked football’s world governing body for suspending the red card issued to USA’s Folarin Balogun, paving the way for the star striker to play in a last-16 showdown against Belgium in the World Cup.“Thank you to FIFA for doing what was right, and reversing a great injustice!” Trump wrote on his Truth Social platform, shortly after FIFA announced its decision to suspend the red card Balogun was given last week against Bosnia, which would
  
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• USA’s Balogun free to play in next match after red card suspended

  05-07-2026 19:31 via vanguardngr.com
  
  USA forward Folarin Balogun is free to play in the World Cup last-16 game against Belgium after FIFA on Sunday suspended the red card he received in his previous game.Balogun was set to miss the match on Monday after being dismissed in the last-32 game against Bosnia-Herzegovina for stepping on the foot of an opposition player.
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• Oyo APC sets up reconciliation committee after primary elections

  05-07-2026 19:31 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Adeola BadruIBADAN — The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State has constituted a reconciliation committee to address grievances arising from its recently concluded primary elections ahead of the 2027 general elections.The committee, made up of party elders and key stakeholders, is expected to be inaugurated next week and will be chaired by the state APC Chairman and former Deputy Governor of Oyo State, Chief Moses Alake Adeyemo.According to a statement issued by the party’
  
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• NCC, DBI unveil plan to boost Nigeria’s digital skills capacity

  05-07-2026 19:24 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Victor Ahiuma-YoungABUJA — The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and its training arm, the Digital Bridge Institute (DBI), have unveiled plans to reposition the institute as a leading centre for digital skills development, research, innovation and policy to support Nigeria’s digital economy.The initiative was announced by the President and Chief Executive Officer of DBI, Mr. David Daser, following the inaugural meeting of the institute’s newly constituted Interim Gov
  
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• Father of five killed in Akure robbery attack, suspect arrested

  05-07-2026 19:18 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Dayo JohnsonAKURE — A 47-year-old refrigeration and air conditioning technician, Idris Abiodun Clement, has been killed during a robbery attack in the Shagari area of Akure, the Ondo State capital.Clement, a father of five, was reportedly shot by suspected armed robbers who invaded the neighbourhood in the early hours of the day after attacking other houses.According to his son, Abdulfatai Clement, the robbers had already robbed two houses before entering their compound.He said his fat
  
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• Army says progress made in rescue of abducted Oyo pupils, teachers

  05-07-2026 19:17 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Adeola BadruThe Nigerian Army says it is making significant progress in ongoing efforts to rescue the 46 pupils and teachers abducted from schools in Oyo State, while reaffirming its commitment to tackling security challenges across the country.Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant-General Waidi Shaibu, disclosed this during an interactive session with media executives as part of activities marking the 2026 Nigerian Army Day Celebration.The victims—39 pupils and seven teachers—w
  
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• Iroegbu brothers fuel D’Tigers’ winning run at FIBA World Cup Qualifiers

  05-07-2026 18:51 via vanguardngr.com
  
  The FIBA Basketball World Cup African Qualifiers are underway, with Nigeria’s D’Tigers making a strong start in their quest for a place at the 2027 tournament in Doha, Qatar. The Nigerian men’s basketball team opened the qualifying window with three consecutive victories, strengthening their hopes of securing one of Africa’s coveted spots at the global showpiece.
  Among the standout performers for D’Tigers are brothers Ikenna Iroegbu and Uchenna Iroegbu, whose consi
  
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• NADCEL 2026: Army chief urges stronger African military cooperation against security threats

  05-07-2026 18:44 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Kingsley OmonobiPORT HARCOURT — Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has called for stronger collaboration among African armies to tackle terrorism, insurgency and other transnational security threats confronting the continent.Shaibu made the call on Sunday at the Third African Land Forces Forum, held in Port Harcourt as part of activities marking the Nigerian Army Day Celebration (NADCEL) 2026.The forum brought together army chiefs and defence representatives f
  
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• Nigeria, Guinea-Bissau strengthen military cooperation on regional security

  05-07-2026 18:39 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Kingsley OmonobiPORT HARCOURT — Nigeria and Guinea-Bissau have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening military cooperation to address evolving security challenges and promote peace and stability across West Africa.The commitment was made during bilateral talks between the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, and the Chief of the Armed Forces of Guinea-Bissau, Major General Tomas Djass, in Port Harcourt.The meeting formed part of activities marking the 163r
  
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• Kwara APC holds unity rally ahead of 2027 general elections

  05-07-2026 18:35 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Demola AkinyemiILORIN — The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kwara State on Sunday held a rally and appreciation procession, tagged “Kwara Ndupe,” across Ilorin metropolis to celebrate the outcome of the party’s direct primary elections and mobilise members ahead of the 2027 general elections.The procession attracted party stakeholders, candidates, supporters and other members, many of whom displayed banners bearing photographs of APC candidates for the forthcoming
  
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• US charity supports Benue attack victims, pays hospital bills

  05-07-2026 18:32 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Peter DuruMAKURDI — Survivors of the recent attack on Sai community in Mbajir, Katsina-Ala Local Government Area of Benue State, have received relief materials and medical assistance from United States-based faith-based humanitarian organisation, Equipping The Persecuted (ETP).The intervention followed the June 30 attack on the community by suspected armed herders, which reportedly claimed more than nine lives, injured over 20 people and displaced several families.Leading the ETP deleg
  
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• Ekiti Poll: PDP’s Oluyede consults party, lawyers on next move

  05-07-2026 18:30 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Rotimi OjomoyelaADO-EKITI — The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate in the June 20, 2026 Ekiti State governorship election, Dr. Oluwole Oluyede, says he is consulting with the leadership of the party and his legal team before deciding his next course of action following the outcome of the poll.Oluyede made this known in a statement titled “A Message of Gratitude, Hope and Commitment to the People of Ekiti State,” in which he thanked residents who supported
  
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• 2027: South-East alone can’t decide presidency, Kalu tells Ndigbo

  05-07-2026 18:26 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Ugochukwu AlaribeUMUAHIA — Senator representing Abia North Senatorial District, Orji Uzor Kalu, has urged people of the South-East not to rely solely on the region’s votes to determine the outcome of the 2027 presidential election.Speaking at his country home, Camp Neya in Igbere, Bende Local Government Area of Abia State, during a meeting with members of the Reality Organization, OUK Movement and the All Progressives Congress (APC), Kalu called on the South-East to work with oth
  
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• PFIPC: Troubling pattern of scandals now too frequent, Atiku tells Tinubu

  05-07-2026 18:22 via vanguardngr.com
  
  …Asks President to come clean on his age, educational, family backgroundBy Omeiza AjayiSenior Special Assistant on Public Communication to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, Phrank Shaibu, has slammed the President Bola Tinubu administration for dragging Nigeria to a point where scandals are no longer viewed as isolated incidents but as recurring features of governance.In a statement on Sunday in Abuja, Shaibu said there is an old African saying that when a man’s roof leaks ever
  
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