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• The Senate that cannot say nay

  29-06-2026 04:28 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Moshood Oshunfurewa
  The 10th Senate under President Godswill Akpabio presents a compelling case study of democratic corrosion masked as efficiency. In just two years, this chamber has introduced 844 bills, a figure trumpeted as unprecedented, yet these raw numbers obscure a deeper institutional crisis. The Senate has become the executive’s most reliable political vassal, a body where opposition is not so much defeated as it is rendered irrelevant.According to some lawmakers and po
  
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• Naira now N1,395/$ in parallel market

  30-06-2026 06:12 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Elizabeth AdegbesanTHE Naira yesterday depreciated to N1,395 per dollar in the parallel market from N1,386 per dollar last Friday.Similarly, the naira depreciated to N1,385 per dollar in the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market, NFEM.Data  from the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, showed that the indicative exchange rate for the market rose to N1,385 per dollar from N1,384 per dollar last weekend,  indicating N1 depreciation for the naira. Consequently, the margin between the paralle
  
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• FEC reforms NYSC, to be headed by civilians

  30-06-2026 06:05 via vanguardngr.com
  
  •Introduces professional training for corps members to boost employabilityBy Johnbosco AgbakwuruABUJA — The Federal Executive Council, FEC, yesterday approved sweeping reforms to the National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, announcing that the scheme will now be headed by a civilian instead of a military officer.Briefing State House correspondents after the FEC meeting presided over by President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, the Minister
  
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• Xenophobia: Over 15,000 Nigerians stranded as FG evacuates 271 today

  30-06-2026 05:57 via vanguardngr.com
  
  •It’s not true — Foreign Affairs MinistryBy Nkiruka Nnorom, Favour Ulebor and Dickson OmotolaNo fewer than 15,000 Nigerians willing to come back home, Vanguard can authoritatively report,  are still stranded in South Africa on the eve of June 30 deadline issued by anti-immigration groups.The revelation came as the federal government yesterday said it was evacuating 271 more Nigerians as it ramps up repatriation drive ahead of the deadline.A stranded Nigerian told Vang
  
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• FG orders marketers to reduce fuel price

  30-06-2026 05:33 via vanguardngr.com
  
  ***Dangote Refinery determines price changes — Marketers***NLC blames govt for fuel price standoffBy Udeme Akpan, Energy Editor, Victor Young, Ediri Ejoh & Obas EsiedesaLAGOS — The Federal Government has directed the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority, NMDPRA, to ensure petroleum marketers do not exploit Nigerians through excessive pricing under the deregulated downstream petroleum market.Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Senator Hein
  
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• Igbo leaders reject concession of Enugu International Airport

  30-06-2026 02:53 via vanguardngr.com
  
  …Say FG funding withdrawal will undermine airport standardsBy Anayo OkoliENUGU — The Igbo Leaders of Thought (ILT), a group of prominent Igbo intellectuals, traditional rulers and stakeholders, has rejected the Federal Government’s concession of the Akanu Ibiam International Airport (AIIA), Enugu, to a private company.The group described the decision by the administration of President Bola Tinubu as “another grave act of injustice against Ndigbo” and a further dem
  
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• US director sentenced to 30 months for defrauding Netflix

  30-06-2026 01:39 via vanguardngr.com
  
  American director Carl Rinsch, known for the 2013 film “47 Ronin,” was sentenced Monday to 30 months in prison for defrauding Netflix of millions of dollars, prosecutors in New York announced.Rinsch was convicted last year of misspending $11 million paid to him by the the streaming platform in 2020 to create a science fiction series called “White Horse.”“Instead of using the money to make the show, Rinsch made risky bets on highly speculative stock options and cryp
  
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• Paraguay beat Germany on penalties to reach World Cup last 16

  30-06-2026 01:35 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Paraguay stunned Germany in a penalty shootout on Monday to reach the last 16 of the World Cup.The South Americans won 4-3 on spot kicks after the match finished 1-1 in extra-time to inflict Germany’s first ever defeat in a penalty shootout in a World Cup.
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• Germany v Paraguay World Cup last-32 game goes into extra-time

  30-06-2026 00:39 via vanguardngr.com
  
  The last-32 game between Germany and Paraguay became the first knockout match of the 2026 World Cup to go to extra time.Julio Enciso gave Paraguay the lead just before half-time in Foxborough but Kai Havertz levelled for Germany in a game of few chances.AFP
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• NDC insists it remains legally recognised, appeals court judgment

  30-06-2026 00:30 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Henry UmoruThe Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, has appealed last week’s Lokoja Federal High Court judgment, mandating the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, not to recognise the NDC as a political party pending when all legal issues surrounding it are resolved.The NDC has maintained that it remains a legally recognised political party despite the recent judgment of the Federal High Court sitting in Lokoja, assuring its members and supporters that the ruling did not amou
  
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• Three killed as floods paralyse Ghana capital

  29-06-2026 23:59 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Torrential rains sparked flooding across Accra on Monday, killing at least three people, authorities and local media reported, with the president blaming climate change and unchecked urbanisation.Flooding is common during Ghana’s rainy season, but residents say inundations in the capital have become worse in recent years due to rapid urbanisation, the building on and blocking of waterways, and a lack of investment in drainage infrastructure.Some 140 millimetres of rain fell on the city in
  
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• Ancelotti says never doubted ‘suffering’ Brazil would score

  29-06-2026 23:18 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti said he knew his “suffering” side would eventually score and praised their patience in reaching the World Cup last 16 with a last-gasp 2-1 win over Japan on Monday.Substitute Gabriel Martinelli pounced in the 95th minute in Houston for the five-time champions and sent dark horses Japan home.It was the latest winning goal in normal time of the knockout stages of the World Cup on record (since 1966).Japan led 1-0 at the break after some sloppy Brazil play
  
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• MLS Chicago Fire announce signing of Lewandowski

  29-06-2026 23:09 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Poland’s all-time leading goal scorer Robert Lewandowski has signed a contract through the 2027-28 campaign with the Chicago Fire, the Major League Soccer club announced on Monday.The 37-year-old striker arrives from Barcelona after helping the Spanish giants capture the La Liga crown last month having starred from 2014-2022 with Bayern Munich.Lewandowski has scored more than 700 goals for Poland and his club squads, leading German and Spanish leagues in scoring for eight years.Lewandowsk
  
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• FG, SSANU sign agreement on renegotiation

  29-06-2026 23:05 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Johnbosco AgbakwuruThe Federal Government and the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) on Monday signed an agreement on the 2009 renegotiation.The agreement marked the end of the face-off between the government and SSANU.This is as the national president of SSANU, Comrade Mohammed Haruna Ibrahim, has called on the federal government to begin implementation of the agreement with alacrity.Speaking after the agreement was sealed, Ibrahim described it as a historic milestone
  
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• Doctors in England accept pay deal to end strikes

  29-06-2026 23:00 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Doctors in England have voted to accept a pay and conditions offer, the UK government announced on Monday, bringing to an end a year of strike action.The so-called resident doctors — those below consultant level — have accepted an average 6.6 percent pay uplift to be implemented by April 2027.The deal will mean medics’ pay will be more than 35 percent higher on average than it was four years ago, the Department of Health said.It will also see 4,500 extra specialty trainin
  
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• Switzerland returns famed Benin Bronzes to Nigeria

  29-06-2026 22:47 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Swiss authorities on Monday returned 18 Benin Bronzes to Nigeria in a ceremony at the National Museum in Lagos, the latest addition to the nation’s growing collection of repatriated treasures.Countries across Africa have been pushing in recent years for the restitution of artefacts and artworks taken during the colonial period — including Nigeria’s famed Benin Bronzes, which were looted as spoils of war by the British and today are scattered in museums and private collections
  
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• US disclosure on neutralised 199 jihadists refers to May operation – DHQ

  29-06-2026 22:35 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Kingsley OmonobiThe Defence Headquarters, DHQ, on Monday said the recent disclosure by the United States on the killing of 199 jihadists and the recovery of a massive cache of ISIS arms, ammunition and electronic equipment was not a fresh operation but the declassification of a successful joint Nigeria-US counter-terrorism mission carried out in May 2026.Director of Defence Information, Major General Samaila Uba, told Vanguard that the operation had already been announced by the Nigerian mil
  
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• South Africa repatriates over 25,000 ahead of anti-immigrant ultimatum

  29-06-2026 22:29 via vanguardngr.com
  
  South Africa’s national intelligence body said Monday that more than 25,000 people have been repatriated in recent weeks ahead of planned anti-immigrant protests, with many others still awaiting departure.The outflows come as thousands seek to leave over safety fears after citizen-led groups issued an unofficial ultimatum for undocumented foreigners to exit the country by June 30.Several governments, including Nigeria, Malawi, Ghana, Zimbabwe and Mozambique, have organised voluntary repat
  
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• Abia intensifies search for abducted pupils, reaches out to neighbouring states

  29-06-2026 22:14 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Steve OkoAbia State Government has intensified efforts to rescue two school pupils allegedly abducted by a tricycle operator in Umuosu Nsulu, Isiala Ngwa North Local Government Area, saying it has expanded its security network beyond the state’s borders in the search for the children.The Special Adviser to Governor Alex Otti on Security, retired Navy Commander McDonald Ubah, disclosed this on Monday while briefing journalists on the outcome of this week’s Executive Council meetin
  
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• UAE lifts war-related ban on travel to Lebanon

  29-06-2026 21:44 via vanguardngr.com
  
  The UAE has said its nationals can travel to Lebanon, effective on Monday, lifting a weeks-long ban in place because of the Middle East war and concerns about Iran’s influence.The foreign ministry announced “it will allow UAE citizens to travel to the sisterly Lebanese Republic, starting from Monday, June 29, 2026,” the official WAM news agency reported.The ministry asked citizens to register with its consular services platform before travelling to Lebanon.The United Arab Emir
  
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• FEC approves ₦2.078tn in road projects across 10 states

  29-06-2026 21:33 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Johnbosco AgbakwuruThe Federal Executive Council (FEC) on Monday announced the approval of about ₦2.078 trillion for road infrastructure across 10 states as part of the Federal Government’s drive to expand and modernise Nigeria’s transport network.Minister of Works, Engr. David Umahi, while briefing State House correspondents at the end of the council meeting, said 23 major road projects spanning Adamawa, Taraba, Ebonyi, Kwara, Cross River, Kogi, Lagos, Niger, Oyo and Plate
  
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• Carter Efe: ‘We don’t issue ‘First Class Upper’ certificates’ – Babcock University

  29-06-2026 21:29 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Enitan AbdultawabManagement of Babcock University has distanced itself from a purported academic certificate circulating online, describing the document as fake, unauthorized, and not issued by the institution.In a public notice dated June 29, 2026, the university said its attention had been drawn to fraudulent documents allegedly issued in its name by individuals falsely claiming affiliation with the institution.The university specifically referenced an “Honorary Certificate” pu
  
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• Cabinet members don’t prostrate before Abiodun – Ogun govt

  29-06-2026 21:26 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By James OgunnaikeOgun State Government has dismissed as false and malicious a viral publication alleging that members of the State Executive Council are compelled to prostrate before Governor Dapo Abiodun whenever he is displeased with them.Reacting to the report published by an online blog, Naijamixed, under the headline, “Cabinet members reportedly prostrate before Ogun State Governor when he is displeased with them,” the government described the allegation as a fabrication aimed
  
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• High fuel price: FG engages petroleum marketers, industry regulators

  29-06-2026 21:16 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Johnbosco AgbakwuruThe Federal Government on Monday reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring fairness in the downstream petroleum sector, saying it is engaging petroleum marketers and industry regulators to address concerns over fuel pricing and promote a more transparent pricing regime.Fielding questions from State House correspondents after the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting presided over by President Bola Tinubu, the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Taiw
  
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• Brazil survive Japan scare, advance to World Cup last 16

  29-06-2026 21:15 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Brazil reached the last 16 of the World Cup on Monday after Gabriel Martinelli scored deep into stoppage time to secure a 2-1 defeat of Japan in Houston.Martinelli’s winner in the sixth minute of time added on settled an enthralling last 32 battle that sends Brazil into a last-16 clash with either Norway or Ivory Coast.
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• NYSC to get new uniform, graduation ceremony as FEC approves reforms

  29-06-2026 21:02 via vanguardngr.com
  
  The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved a comprehensive reform of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), marking the first holistic review of the scheme since its establishment 53 years ago.The Minister of Youth Development, Ayodele Olawande, disclosed the development on Monday in a post on his X handle, describing the approval as a major milestone in repositioning the NYSC for the future.According to the minister, the reforms are designed to preserve the scheme’s legacy of pro
  
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• Nigeria intensifies efforts to drive green industrialisation, as Alake receives report

  29-06-2026 20:56 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Gabriel EwepuABUJA- THE Nigerian Government has intensified efforts to drive green industrialisation as the Council for Critical Minerals Development in the Global South officially handed over a landmark report to the Minister of Solid Mineral Development, Dr Dele Alake.The handover at AFNIS 2026 closes a loop that began at AFNIS 2024. Since then, the Council, the Ministry of Solid Minerals Development, and Core International have collaborated to deliver the report. The ceremony took place a
  
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• 2027 Polls: Court orders INEC to register, grant access code to ADA wiithin 72 hours

  29-06-2026 20:54 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Ikechukwu NnochiriABUJA— The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to register the All Democratic Alliance (ADA) as a political party.The court, in a judgment delivered by Justice Peter Lifu, equally ordered the electoral body to release its access code to the Akin Ricketts-led leadership of the association within 72 hours.It will be recalled that INEC had, in October 2025, revealed that ADA was among 14 pre-qualified assoc
  
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• At least 1,719 dead in Venezuela quakes: new official toll

  29-06-2026 20:53 via vanguardngr.com
  
  The death toll from the devastating earthquakes that struck Venezuela five days ago has risen to at least 1,719, National Assembly president Jorge Rodriguez said Monday.Rodriguez added that 5,034 people were injured in the quakes, which left tens of thousands of people missing.
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• Commercial bus conductor arrested for allegedly stabbing LASTMA officer on duty

  29-06-2026 20:50 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Olasunkanmi AkoniOperatives of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) have arrested a commercial bus conductor for allegedly stabbing one of its officers during a routine traffic enforcement operation at Ile-Epo Market, inward Abule-Egba, along the Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway.The incident occurred on Monday when a LASTMA patrol team apprehended a Volkswagen commercial bus with registration number LSR 989 XG for allegedly causing traffic obstruction along the busy Ile-Epo Market
  
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