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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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• Former Real Madrid coach Arbeloa named Fulham manager

  08-07-2026 09:43 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Former Real Madrid coach Alvaro Arbeloa has been appointed manager of English Premier League side Fulham, the club announced on Wednesday.The 43-year-old former defender — a member of Spain’s 2010 World Cup-winning squad — signed a three-year contract.“The Club is delighted to announce the appointment of Alvaro Arbeloa as the new Head Coach of Fulham,” Fulham said in a statement.Arbeloa enjoyed a highly-successful career as a player at Real, winning the Champions L
  
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• Why Tinubu initially withdrew support for Fashola’s second term — Ex-aide

  08-07-2026 09:42 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Efe Onodjae A former Special Assistant to former Lagos State Governor and current President, Bola Tinubu, Professor Dapo Thomas, has claimed that Tinubu initially withdrew his support for Babatunde Fashola’s second-term bid over what he described as attempts by the governor to build an independent political structure separate from his mentor.Thomas, now a Professor of History at Lagos State University, made the revelation in excerpts from his autobiography, Lagos Boy and Lagos Pol
  
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• World Cup: 2 countries make quarter final first time in history

  08-07-2026 09:35 via vanguardngr.com
  
  The 2026 FIFA World Cup has produced another historic milestone, with Norway and Morocco reaching the quarter-finals for the first time in their history.Norway secured a place in the last eight after a stunning 2-1 victory over Brazil in the Round of 16.
  The achievement marks the country’s maiden appearance in the World Cup quarter-finals and represents one of the biggest surprises of the tournament so far.Morocco also made history by advancing to the quarter-finals for the first time.
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• Dangote Cement targets 20% emissions cut, expands capacity to 80mtpa

  08-07-2026 09:26 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Yinka KolawoleDangote Cement Plc has unveiled plans to cut net carbon dioxide (CO‚ ) emissions intensity by 20 per cent while expanding production capacity to 80 million tonnes per annum (mtpa) by 2030, as it pursues its ambition of becoming Africa’s most sustainable and globally competitive cement producer.Presenting the company’s 2025 Sustainability Scorecard at its 17th Annual General Meeting in Lagos, Chairman, Emmanuel Ikazoboh, said sustainability has become a cor
  
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• Osun 2026: Ifa Oracle urges peaceful, credible governorship election

  08-07-2026 09:25 via vanguardngr.com
  
  …Calls on stakeholders to uphold peaceful conductBy Shina Abubakar, OsogboThe President of the Traditional Religion Worshippers Association of Osun State (TRAWSO), Dr. Oluseyi Atanda, has called on political stakeholders and residents to work towards ensuring a peaceful, free and fair governorship election in the state on August 15.Speaking with journalists at the TRAWSO State Secretariat in Osogbo on Tuesday, Atanda said the call followed a consultation by Ifa priests, during which guid
  
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• Fourth evacuation flight delayed over aircraft windscreen crack

  08-07-2026 09:23 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Favour Ulebor, AbujaThe Federal Government has announced a delay in the fourth evacuation flight scheduled to bring stranded Nigerians home from South Africa after cracks were discovered on the aircraft’s cockpit windscreen.The Ministry of Foreign Affairs disclosed the development in a statement on Wednesday, explaining that the aircraft was unable to depart Johannesburg due to the safety concern.The ministry’s spokesperson, Kimiebi Ebienfa, said Air Peace would deploy another ai
  
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• Osun APC leaders dismiss monarch’s endorsement of Adeleke

  08-07-2026 09:19 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Shina Abubakar, OsogboLeaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Iree, Boripe Local Government Area of Osun State, have distanced the community from the recent endorsement of Governor Ademola Adeleke for a second term by the Aree of Iree, Oba Muritala Oyelakin.The monarch had, alongside some community leaders, endorsed the governor during a visit to the Government House.However, in a statement signed by APC leaders, including the Chairman of Boripe North LCDA, Mr. Hammed Omoniyi; the
  
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• HYPPADEC commends FG’s N80bn flood intervention, begins resettlement housing projects

  08-07-2026 09:15 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Demola Akinyemi, IlorinThe Hydroelectric Power Producing Areas Development Commission (HYPPADEC) has commended the Federal Government for approving N80 billion to mitigate the impact of anticipated flooding in vulnerable communities across the country.Speaking with journalists on the sidelines of a three-day management consultative meeting with the commission’s state coordinators and area officers in Ilorin on Tuesday, HYPPADEC Managing Director, Abubakar Sadiq Yelwa, said the commissi
  
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• CBN Data Localisation: Galaxy Backbone moves to capture banks, fintechs

  08-07-2026 09:14 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Progress Godfrey Galaxy Backbone (GBB) has intensified its engagement with banks, fintech firms, and other financial institutions as the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) moves to enforce the local storage of payment transaction data.The digital infrastructure and shared services provider, in a statement yesterday, brought together Chief Information Officers, fintech leaders, and technology stakeholders at its second-quarter webinar to discuss digital trust, regulatory compliance, and
  
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• 2027: Kwara APC stakeholders reject Ajuloopin’s fourth-term bid

  08-07-2026 09:13 via vanguardngr.com
  
  …Seek Transparent Candidate SelectionBy Demola Akinyemi, IlorinStakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the Ekiti, Irepodun, Isin and Oke-Ero Federal Constituency of Kwara State have opposed the reported fourth-term ambition of the member representing the constituency in the House of Representatives, Hon. Tunji Olawuyi (Ajuloopin), and expressed reservations over reports that Mrs. Sumbo Oyeyemi may emerge as the party’s candidate for the 2027 general elections.Speakin
  
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• Insecurity: Governor Lawal rules out negotiations again, urges bandits to surrender or face death

  08-07-2026 09:03 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Governor Dauda Lawal reiterated that his administration will never negotiate with bandits but will sustain military operations until they surrender or face the full weight of the law.The declaration was made at the inauguration of the Association of Zamfara State Indigenes Residing in Kaduna secretariat on Sunday.Represented by his Chief of Staff, Mukhtar Lugga, Mr Lawal said his administration remained committed to ending insecurity through sustained collaboration with security agencies across
  
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• 2026 World Cup: Why I cried after Argentina defeated Egypt – Messi

  08-07-2026 09:03 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Argentina captain Lionel Messi has explained why he broke down in tears after his side secured a dramatic 3-2 victory over Egypt to reach the quarter-finals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.The South American champions mounted a stunning comeback after falling two goals behind during Tuesday night’s Round of 16 clash.Egypt took the lead through Nasser Ibrahim before Messi failed to convert a penalty, with his spot-kick saved. The miss was his second unsuccessful penalty of the tournament.Mostaf
  
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• Police impound 195 vehicles for registration, number plates violation

  08-07-2026 08:59 via vanguardngr.com
  
  The Police Command in Enugu State has impounded no fewer than 195 vehicles for violations of registration and number plate requirements.This is contained in a statement by the Command’s Spokesman, SP Daniel Ndukwe.Ndukwe said that the state’s Commissioner of Police, Mr Mamman Giwa, personally led the enforcement.Giwa, speaking during the exercise, said that the operation marked the professional enforcement of the nationwide ban on unregistered vehicles and those with covered, deface
  
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• Pension industry infrastructure fund nears launch — PenCom DG

  08-07-2026 08:58 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Emma Ujah, Abuja Bureau ChiefThe Director-General of the National Pension Commission (PenCom), Omolola Oloworaran, has said the proposed Pension Industry Infrastructure Fund is in the final stages of implementation as part of efforts to channel a portion of the industry’s over N32 trillion assets into infrastructure and the capital market.She said: “The pension industry infrastructure fund is now in advanced stages for implementation. We already have a framework which has be
  
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• FG suspends enforcement of new internet platform, digital economy regulations 

  08-07-2026 08:46 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Progress GodfreyThe Federal Government has suspended the enforcement of new regulations affecting internet platforms, online intermediaries and other cross-cutting digital economy issues pending the completion of a national policy review.The directive was contained in a statement issued by the Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy Dr Bosun Tijani, on Tuesday, after a strategic meeting with the leadership of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), National Info
  
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• Nigeria’s national identity database captures over 136 million — NIMC

  08-07-2026 08:33 via vanguardngr.com
  
  •FG pledges full implementation of NIMC’s new ActBy Progress GodfreyABUJA – The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) says Nigeria’s National Identity Database has enrolled more than 136 million Nigerians and legal residents.Director-General of NIMC, Engr Abisoye Coker-Odusote, disclosed this during a courtesy visit to the Federal Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning, as part of stakeholder engagements on the implementation of the new NIMC Act.President
  
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• Customs surpasses 2025 revenue target by 10.24%

  08-07-2026 08:30 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Seeks Reps’ approval for N11.27tn 2026 budgetBy Gift ChapiOdekina, AbujaThe Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) yesterday   disclosed that it exceeded its 2025 revenue target by generating N7.277 trillion, surpassing its target of N6.584 trillion by 10.24 per cent, even as it presented its proposed N11.274 trillion 2026 budget to the House of Representatives Committee on Customs and Excise.The Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, made the disclosure during the
  
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• LPG: FG targets 5m homes for cooking gas transition — Ekpo

  08-07-2026 08:24 via vanguardngr.com
  
  •Says Nigeria’s development hinges on gas utilisationBy Ediri EjohThe Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to expanding gas utilisation, saying it is targeting five million households to transition from firewood, kerosene and other biomass fuels to Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) as part of efforts to cut carbon emissions and improve public health.Speaking at the 2026 Nigeria Oil and Gas (NOG) Conference and Exhibition, the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas), E
  
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• US responds to Strait of Hormuz attacks with strikes on Iran

  08-07-2026 08:19 via vanguardngr.com
  
  The United States launched extensive strikes on Iran over attacks on ships in the vital Strait of Hormuz, triggering a wave of reprisals Wednesday that Iran’s Guards said targeted US bases in the Gulf.Both sides reported hitting dozens of targets in renewed hostilities, which have placed fresh strain on an interim deal to end the Middle East war and pushed oil prices to their highest level in two weeks.Washington revoked sanction waivers on Iranian oil sales and launched the new attacks o
  
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• Nigeria’s LNG exports hit N20.06trn as global trade reaches record high

  08-07-2026 08:17 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Udeme Akpan, Energy EditorNigeria’s Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) exports rose   by one million metric tonnes (Mt) in 2025 to 14.78 Mt, valued at N20.0 trillion,   from   13.78 Mt   in 2024, valued at   N18.89 trillion, reinforcing its position among the world’s leading LNG suppliers as global trade climbed to a record 436.98 Mt, according to the 2026 World LNG Report.  Based on the current global LNG price of about $
  
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• Dollar to Naira exchange rate today, July 8, 2026

  08-07-2026 08:03 via vanguardngr.com
  
  The Nigerian naira traded at ₦1,372.96 against the United States dollar at the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM) on Wednesday, July 8, 2026, according to official market data. The latest rate represents the benchmark exchange rate for transactions in the official foreign exchange market.In the parallel market, also known as the black market, the dollar exchanged at about ₦1,410 per dollar for selling, while the buying rate hovered around ₦1,400, according to market track
  
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• Abia community groans over abandoned health centre rotting away for years

  08-07-2026 08:03 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Ugochukwu AlaribeIndigenes and residents of Ntighauzo Amairi Community in Obingwa local government council of Abia State have decried the dilapidated state of their Comprehensive Health Centre, which has turned to a permanent home for reptiles and other wild animals.
  The Health Centre, built through communal efforts by the ten villages of the community and commissioned by the Governor of old Imo State, Chief Sam Onunaka Mbakwe in 1983, is today a shadow of itself as the buildings, including
  
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• Lagos debunks HIV figures, unveils direct ARV procurement

  08-07-2026 07:54 via vanguardngr.com
  
  …Insists 10,430 cases are diagnoses, not fresh infections
  By Chioma ObinnaThe Lagos State Government on Thursday dismissed widespread reports that the state recorded 10,430 new HIV infections in 2025, clarifying that the figure represents newly diagnosed cases and not fresh infections, even as it announced a historic move to directly procure antiretroviral drugs, becoming the first sub-national government in Nigeria to do so.
  Addressing journalists at the Bagauda Kaltho Press Centre in L
  
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• Picking holes in Alausa’s proposal to scrap  JSS,SSS education system

  08-07-2026 07:53 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Adesina Wahab Reactions have continued to trail the announcement by the Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, that the Federal Government is thinking of scrapping the Junior Secondary School and Senior Secondary School system of education in the country. The Minister spoke at an event in Abuja penultimate Tuesday.He said the government would rather merge JSS and SSS systems into one and allow students to go straight for a six-year education course, unlike when students can transi
  
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• NNPC remits N19.5tn to Federation Account in 14 months

  08-07-2026 07:45 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Obas Esiedesa, AbujaThe Group Chief Executive Officer of NNPC Limited, Engr. Bayo Ojulari, has disclosed that the company remitted N19.5 trillion to the Federation Account between April 2025 and June 2026.Speaking at the 2026 Nigeria Oil and Gas Energy Week in Abuja on Tuesday, Ojulari said the company also achieved $3.4 billion in cost savings during the period through contract restructuring and optimisation.According to him, oil production increased by six per cent year-on-year to 569.7 mi
  
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• Victorious Belgian footballers troll Trump with YMCA dance

  08-07-2026 07:40 via vanguardngr.com
  
  It is Donald Trump’s signature dance, but triumphant Belgian footballers stole his “Y.M.C.A.” moves after he intervened before the match in which they knocked the United States out of the World Cup.The Belgian team copied Trump’s unmistakable swaying fist pumps as they celebrated their 4-1 thrashing of the co-hosts on Monday, dancing and singing the song on the pitch and in the changing room.Before the game, Trump had called FIFA and pushed for a review of a one-match ba
  
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• Threading on dangerous grounds

  08-07-2026 07:20 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Sunny Ikhioya Stories coming out of the seat of power these days are disillusioning; it is as if we are playing games of pirates and vikings, superintending over the commonwealth. Stories of audacity, recklessness, greed and ride over the common man. It is challenging the people on what they can do. Is President Tinubu aware of all the shenanigans going on under his government? If yes, it must be a very unfortunate situation, as these are what he fought against throughout the sixte
  
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• Better deal for indigenous sailors

  08-07-2026 07:15 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Nigeria cannot keep applauding its seafarers once a year and then abandoning them to harsh working realities at sea. The renewed call for better welfare is timely because, without sailors, there is no maritime trade, and without maritime trade, the wider economy suffers.The demand for improved welfare is driven by a few hard facts. Maritime transport carries more than four-fifths of global trade by volume, yet the Nigerian sailor often works in conditions that fall short of global best practice
  
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• Should government offices be privatised? By Usman Sarki

  08-07-2026 07:14 via vanguardngr.com
  
  “The phrase, public office is a public trust, has of late become common property“, Charles SumnerThe Code of Conduct Bureau rightly admonishes Nigerians that “Public office is a trust, don’t abuse it!” In the same spirit, Article XI, Section 1 of the 1987 Constitution of the Republic of the Philippines, under the heading “Accountability of Public Officers,” declares that “public office is a public trust,” and that public officers and em
  
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