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• NELFUND set to crack down on varsities’ unethical practices

  30-06-2026 09:00 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Joseph ErunkeAbuja-The Nigerian Education Loan Fund, NELFUND, has condemned what it described as unethical practices by some tertiary institutions accused of withholding tuition refunds from students and arbitrarily increasing school charges, despite benefiting from the federal government’s scheme.The Fund, in a public notice issued by the Director, Strategic Communications, Oseyemi Oluwatuyi, yesterday, said it had received reports that some institutions were refusing or delaying
  
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• Ebola outbreak could cost Africa $3.6 bn, says UN

  01-07-2026 15:09 via vanguardngr.com
  
  The deadly Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo threatens tens of thousands of jobs and could cost Africa up to $3.6 billion, the United Nations warned.The UN Development Programme said the epidemic was “sparking a far-reaching socioeconomic crisis which could push 985,000 more people into poverty”.“The Ebola crisis also risks eliminating tens of thousands of jobs, disrupting education and healthcare services, and costing African economies up to $3.6 billion if b
  
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• Oyo abduction: NUT suspends strike, directs teachers to resume work Thursday

  01-07-2026 14:59 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Adeola BadruThe Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) has suspended its strike across public schools in Oyo State, directing teachers to resume work on Thursday, following renewed engagements with the state government and assurances of enhanced security measures after the abduction of teachers and pupils in Oriire Local Government Area.In a statement jointly signed by the union’s Oyo State Chairman, Hassan Ajibola Fatai, and Secretary, Olukayode Salami, on Wednesday, the union announced that
  
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• 120 dead in latest Sudan cholera outbreak – WHO

  01-07-2026 14:58 via vanguardngr.com
  
  A cholera outbreak in Sudan has killed 120 people, with another 1,102 suspected cases since May in isolated war zones, the World Health Organization said Wednesday.More than three years of war between Sudan’s army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have decimated the country’s healthcare system.This is Sudan’s third wave of cholera in as many years, and began only two months after the last outbreak was declared over in March.Between July 2024 and March 2026, over
  
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• No new insurgency group in Kebbi – Commissioner

  01-07-2026 14:43 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Kebbi State Commissioner for Information and Culture, Alhaji Yakubu Ahmed, has dismissed reports of the emergence of a new insurgency group in the state, calling it “Sai Malam”.
  Ahmed stated this when he led a high-level media delegation on a courtesy call to the Managing Director of News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), Malam Ali M. Ali, in Abuja on Tuesday.
  He described the insinuation as not only an outright lie but also a calculated misinformation ahead of the 2027 general elections.
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• Injured Serena’s Wimbledon doubles bid with sister Venus in doubt

  01-07-2026 14:42 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Serena Williams could be forced to pull out of the Wimbledon doubles event after the American legend suffered a knee injury in her first round singles defeat.Williams, playing her first singles match in four years, was beaten by Australia’s Maya Joint in a three-set epic on Centre Court late on Tuesday evening.The 44-year-old, who retired in 2022, made a sensational comeback in June, playing doubles tournaments at Queen’s Club and Berlin.She is due to join forces with sister Venus W
  
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• Fake NAFDAC registration used to smuggle unregistered drugs into Nigeria — Customs

  01-07-2026 14:41 via vanguardngr.com
  
  …as Custom hands over N53.39bn worth of seized drugs, expired pharmaceuticals to NDLEA, NAFDACBy Efe OnodjaeThe Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has uncovered an attempt to smuggle unregistered pharmaceutical products into Nigeria using a fake registration number belonging to the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC).The Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adeniyi, disclosed this on Wednesday during the handover of seized narcotic drugs and expired pharmac
  
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• Beyond the Books: The Lessons I Took Home from Dr. Jerry Oluranti’s Historic Launch

  01-07-2026 14:36 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Samuel Oluwamuyiwa Olaniyan (BigsamOAP)It is not every day that a community witnesses an event capable of inspiring a generation. The recent launch of three books by renowned business executive, humanitarian, and community leader, Dr. Jerry Oluranti, was one such occasion. For me, it was more than a ceremonial unveiling of books; it was a masterclass in leadership, philanthropy, faith, and purposeful living.The first lesson was Dr. Oluranti’s unwavering commitment to community developm
  
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• How to Apply: FRSC opens 2026 recruitment portal, invites applications for positions

  01-07-2026 14:35 via vanguardngr.com
  
  The Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, has announced the commencement of its 2026 recruitment exercise, with interested and qualified Nigerians invited to apply for vacancies in different cadres of the organisation.According to a recruitment notice issued by the corps, online applications will open on Friday, July 3, 2026, and remain available for four weeks through the agency’s official recruitment portal.The notice, dated June 24, was signed by the Deputy Corps Marshal and Head of Adminis
  
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• Party deregistration rulings endangering Nigeria’s multiparty democracy – IPAC

  01-07-2026 14:31 via vanguardngr.com
  
  The Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC) has expressed concern over recurring court judgments ordering the deregistration of political parties, warning that they threaten Nigeria’s constitutional democracy.
  The National Publicity Secretary of the council, Mr Martins Egbeola, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday in Abuja that the developments constituted a disturbing trend.
  Egbeola said that unchecked judicial pronouncements could weaken the country’s multi-party politic
  
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• International Criminal Court says Mali, Burkina, Niger withdrawals undermine justice

  01-07-2026 14:24 via vanguardngr.com
  
  The executive body of the International Criminal Court Wednesday voiced concern over the recent withdrawal of Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger, saying it undermined the global pursuit of justice.The military-led West Africa states announced in September they were pulling out of the ICC, which prosecutes individuals for war crimes and crimes against humanity.The three countries said in a joint statement last year that the court, based in The Hague, was “an instrument of neo-colonialist repres
  
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• Village People singer Victor Willis dies at 74

  01-07-2026 14:13 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Victor Willis, lead singer of the disco group Village People whose hit “Y.M.C.A.” became a fixture at rallies for US President Donald Trump, has died, his spouse said in a Facebook post on Wednesday. He was 74.“It is with profound sadness that I must announce the death of my husband, VICTOR WILLIS. Victor passed away on Tuesday June 30, 2026 as a result of a short, but aggressive illness,” the post on Willis’s official page said.The Texas-born musician co-founded V
  
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• Two killed, four suspected attackers neutralised in Plateau

  01-07-2026 14:11 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Golok Nanmwa, JosTwo persons have been killed in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State, while four suspected attackers were neutralised during a separate confrontation in Jos South Local Government Area, according to the Berom Youth Moulders-Association (BYM).BYM disclosed this in a statement signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Rwang Tengwong, in which the association condemned what it described as recurring attacks on communities and called for urgent intervention by se
  
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• Court grants Diezani’s plea to present evidence of UK judgment acquitting her

  01-07-2026 14:06 via vanguardngr.com
  
  The Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday granted an application filed by former Minister of Petroleum, Diezani Alison-Madueke, to present evidence of her acquittal by the Southwark Crown Court in London, UK.Justice Inyang Ekwo granted the motion on notice moved by Diezani’s lawyer, Godwin Iyinbor, which was not challenged by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC)’s counsel, Mofesomo Oyetibo, SAN.The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the UK court had, on June
  
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• Gunmen kill two policemen in Rivers, injure others

  01-07-2026 13:59 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Davies IheamnachorUnidentified gunmen have killed two policemen and injured three others in Rivers State.The incident happened on Monday night around Mbodo Village, Aluu Community, Ikwere Local Government Area of the state.It was gathered that the victims were on a stop-and-search operation when the assailants swooped on them and gunned down the two victims.It was gathered that the killers were driving in a car and were stopped by the police operatives, and that the bandits, on stopping, ope
  
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• Tinubu has done more than any leader for northern Nigeria — Gov Sani

  01-07-2026 13:51 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Kaduna State Governor, Senator Uba Sani, has said President Bola Tinubu has delivered more development projects to Northern Nigeria than any previous leader from the region, expressing confidence that the president would secure even more votes across the North in the 2027 presidential election.Speaking in an interview with ARISE NEWS on Tuesday, the governor said Tinubu’s investments in infrastructure, agriculture and security had earned him growing support among northern voters.“Pr
  
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• NYSC ‘ll be led by civilian DG, not military — Tinubu

  01-07-2026 13:30 via vanguardngr.com
  
  ….Orientation programme extended to six weeks
  ….Deployment to security-challenged states to be guided by risk assessment
  ....Corps members to receive specialised training aligned with academic background, career pathsBy Johnbosco AgbakwuruABUJA — President Bola Tinubu has announced that, as part of the newly approved reforms of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), the scheme will henceforth be headed by a civilian Director-General instead of a military officer.The Presid
  
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• Labour raises alarm over alleged fresh plot to privatise Unity Schools

  01-07-2026 13:27 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Victor Ahiuma-YoungABUJA — The Association of Senior Civil Servants of Nigeria (ASCSN) has raised the alarm over what it described as renewed moves to privatise Federal Government Colleges, popularly known as Unity Schools, warning that such a policy would make quality secondary education inaccessible to millions of Nigerian children and undermine one of Nigeria’s enduring symbols of national integration.The union’s reaction followed reports that the Federal Government had
  
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• Just in: Ex-Science minister Uche Nnaji arrested at Abuja Airport

  01-07-2026 13:24 via vanguardngr.com
  
  ABUJA — Former Minister of Science and Technology, Uche Nnaji, was on Wednesday arrested at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, shortly after arriving from Enugu aboard a chartered flight.Authoritative airport sources confirmed the arrest, stating that Nnaji is expected to be handed over to the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) for interrogation.The arrest follows an ongoing ICPC investigation into allegations that the former minister
  
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• SICL @40: Four Decades of Advancing Indigenous Maritime Excellence

  01-07-2026 13:23 via vanguardngr.com
  
  From 4 to 10 July 2026, Starzs Investments Company Limited (SICL), a leading indigenous maritime and offshore logistics company, will commemorate its 40th anniversary with a week-long programme celebrating four decades of resilience, innovation, operational excellence, and contributions to the growth of Nigeria’s maritime and energy sectors.Held under the theme “Transforming Lives, 40 Years On,” the anniversary celebrations will bring together policymakers, regulators, industr
  
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• NDLEA takes custody of 6,778.5kg Canadian loud seized at Lagos Port

  01-07-2026 13:22 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By: Kingsley OmonobiThe National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has formally taken custody of 6,778.5 kilograms of Canadian Loud, a potent strain of cannabis, intercepted during a joint examination of two containers at the Apapa Port in Lagos, in what authorities described as a major blow to transnational drug trafficking networks.The illicit consignment was seized during a coordinated operation involving NDLEA operatives, the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), and other security agencies.Spea
  
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• Ex-Super Eagles star Emenalo steps down as Saudi Pro League football chief

  01-07-2026 13:13 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Ayobami OkerindeFormer Super Eagles defender and Chelsea technical director Michael Emenalo has stepped down as the Saudi Pro League’s chief football executive.The Saudi Pro League confirmed on Tuesday that Emenalo, who also headed the league’s Player Acquisition Center of Excellence (PACE), will leave at the expiration of his contract after joining the organisation in 2023.In a statement, the Saudi Pro League thanked Emenalo for his contributions and wished him success in his fu
  
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• Nigeria: IHRDA raises concern over defamation judgment against SERAP

  01-07-2026 13:10 via vanguardngr.com
  
  …Warns of Chilling Effect on Civic SpaceThe Institute for Human Rights and Development in Africa (IHRDA) has noted with deep concern the judgment of the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, Nigeria, delivered on 5 May 2026 awarding N100 million (approximately USD 65,000) in damages and N1 million (approximately USD 650) in legal costs against public interest NGO Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) in a civil defamation suit by officials of the Departme
  
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• My presidency will unite Nigeria for robust human capital development – Obi

  01-07-2026 13:03 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Henry Umoru, AbujaThe presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, ahead of the 2027 polls, Peter Obi, has promised that his presidency will unite Nigeria as a country to achieve robust human capital development.Writing on his X handle Wednesday to unveil his vision for a “productive and prosperous Nigeria”. Titled “My Vision for a Productive and Prosperous Nigeria”, Obi, who placed uniting Nigeria as his top priority for robust human capital develo
  
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• Onoh applauds FG’s plan to reintegrate JSS, SSS

  01-07-2026 12:59 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Denis AgboThe former South-East spokesman to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Chairman of the Forum of Former Members of the Enugu State House of Assembly, Denge Josef Onoh, has applauded the Federal Government’s decision to phase out the separation of Junior Secondary Schools (JSS) from Senior Secondary Schools (SSS).In a statement made available to journalists, Onoh described the policy, announced by the Minister of Education, Dr. Olatunji Alausa, as a courageous and visionary move th
  
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• Christensen signs new two-year deal at Barcelona

  01-07-2026 12:50 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Barcelona have extended Danish defender Andreas Christensen’s contract until June 2028, the Spanish champions said Wednesday.The 30-year-old centre-back, whose previous deal expired at the end of June, has been frequently sidelined by injuries during his time at Camp Nou.The defender has accepted a significant pay cut to stay at the club, according to Spanish reports.“FC Barcelona and Andreas Christensen have reached an agreement for the extension of the Danish defender’s cont
  
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• Tinubu defends NYSC reforms, says scheme must meet today’s realities

  01-07-2026 12:41 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Ayobami OkerindePresident Bola Tinubu has defended his administration’s sweeping reforms of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), saying the changes are designed to equip young Nigerians with practical skills, improve employability and position them as drivers of national development.In a post on his official X account on Wednesday, Tinubu described the reforms approved by the Federal Executive Council on Monday as the most significant since the NYSC was established in 1973.Accordin
  
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• Brand Finance: FIFA World Cup Brand Growing

  01-07-2026 12:30 via vanguardngr.com
  
  The FIFA World Cup continues to grow into one of the world’s biggest commercial properties. Fresh figures show its financial value has reached unprecedented levels.New research highlights FIFA’s remarkable commercial success across sponsorship, broadcasting and global marketing. The tournament now generates enormous revenue through multiple income streams while attracting worldwide attention.FIFA World Cup Brand Value Reaches New HeightsThe FIFA World Cup brand is now worth an estim
  
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• Catholic society defies Vatican again by ordaining new bishops

  01-07-2026 12:25 via vanguardngr.com
  
  The Society of Saint Pius X consecrated four new bishops on Wednesday in defiance of Pope Leo XIV, who pleaded with the ultra-traditionalist breakaway group to turn back from what he called a “schismatic act” with Rome.At a ceremony in Econe in southwest Switzerland, attended by thousands of worshippers from around the world and witnessed by AFP, the society’s last two remaining bishops consecrated four new ones: two French, one American and one Swiss.By going ahead without th
  
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• How Bioefficient Medical Diagnostics Is Improving Patient Care

  01-07-2026 12:22 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Recently, one of our patients who is now a good friend shared her experience. In her words, “I have been putting off the appointment for months. Not because I was afraid of needles, but because I dreaded the process: the long queue, the paper forms, the four-day wait, and then a phone call that told me nothing useful. But the morning I walked into Bioefficient Medical Diagnostics, something felt different. By early afternoon, my results were in my inbox, flagged, explained, and ready for
  
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