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• Russia rejects US claim Ukrainian strikes will help end war

  09-07-2026 13:33 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Russia on Thursday hit out at the United States saying Ukrainian strikes on Russian energy sites could help end the war between Moscow and Kyiv.Ukraine has mounted a retaliatory strike campaign using long-range drones against Russian energy and military facilities, in what Kyiv calls fair retribution for Moscow’s drone and missile barrages on Ukrainian cities.Asked about the strikes during a meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Wednesday, US President Donald Trump a
  
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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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• 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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• 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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• Nigeria solid minerals exports hit N354bn

  10-07-2026 08:01 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Gabriel EwepuNigeria’s solid minerals exports have sustained uptrend rising to N354 billion in 2025, up by 2018 percent from N117.29 billion recorded in 2023. The figure for nine months 2024 was N199.6 billion with full year estimated to be over N266 billion.Similarly, revenue generated for the Federation Account climbed to over N70 billion, representing a 337.5 per cent increase from N16 billion recorded in 2023Disclosing the performance at the maiden Annual Lecture of the Facult
  
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• Attention President Tinubu: Poor football management: a grave national security concern

  10-07-2026 06:40 via vanguardngr.com
  
  *How football eased pain after civl war: The Enugu Rangers exploits*Killing the hopes of Nigerian stars with back-to-back World Cup misses*Football as a unifying force – Odegbami*I just feel the entire board of the NFF need to go – Mikel ObiCONSENSUS: Go, NFF, go; fire them“And for President Tinubu, it will be to his advantage to pay more than a passing interest in the systemic maladministration of football in Nigeria. If Tinubu can not renew the hopes of Nigerians via the Sup
  
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• Family battles to save son allegedly shot during Army raid

  10-07-2026 06:38 via vanguardngr.com
  
  …Claims officers involved promised to process the bills*No evidence to support such – ArmyBy Efe OnodjaeFor over two months, 26-year-old Franklin Ivara has remained on a hospital bed, battling excruciating pain from an alleged gunshot wound that shattered his left leg during a military operation in Itigidi Community, Abi Local Government Area of Cross River State.His family says the ordeal is made more painful not only by the injury itself but also by what they describe as a broken
  
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• FIFA WORLD CUP ANTHEM: How Burna Boy’s global reach, streaming success got a boost

  10-07-2026 06:35 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Davido, Rema and Ayra Starr alsoBy Ayo OnikoyiWhen FIFA announced Nigerian Afrofusion superstar Burna Boy as one of the lead artists for the official 2026 FIFA World Cup song, Dai Dai, alongside Shakira, it marked another defining moment in the Grammy winner’s international career. Beyond the prestige of representing Africa on football’s biggest stage, the collaboration has significantly strengthened Burna Boy’s global visibility, streaming performance and commercial appeal.Re
  
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• Mayhem as NPA, tank farm owners, police, LASTMA lock down Oshodi-Apapa Expressway

  10-07-2026 06:25 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Victor Ahiuma-Young, Olasunkanmi Akoni, Rosemary Iwunze, Providence Ayanfeoluwa, Efe Onodjae, Precious Enaike & Florencemary NwabuezeLAGOS — There was mayhem yesterday on the Oshodi-Apapa Expressway as  negligence and lack of coordination by the Nigerian Ports Authority, NPA, the Police, the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority, LASTMA, and tank farm owners combined to lock down the Oshodi-Apapa Expressway, the major access road to the nation’s busiest seaports.
  
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• PFIPC: Police raided my house 3 times, Adeyemi’s father wails

  10-07-2026 06:18 via vanguardngr.com
  
  ***They jumped  fence into my compound, destroyed security wire
  ***They questioned me about my son’s whereabouts
  ABUJA — Pa Adetunji Adeniyi, father of Adeyemi, the self-styled director-general of the “phantom” Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council, PFIPC, has said police operatives raided his home thrice in two days, destroyed parts of his property, confiscated phones, and arrested him while searching for his son.On Monday, security personnel stormed
  
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