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• Three UN peacekeepers wounded in attack on Central Africa base

  30-06-2026 23:37 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Fighters from Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces and the Central African Republic’s former Seleka rebels on Tuesday attacked a UN base near the Sudan border wounding three Zambian peacekeepers.The UN Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA) “strongly condemned” the dawn raid in the town of Am Dafock targeting one of its bases in the impoverished, volatile nation.It said three Zambian peacekeepers were wounded, one of them seriously.Valentine Rugwabiza, Special Represen
  
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• Lawal’s investments in health, education, infrastructure making desired impact – Auditor General

  01-07-2026 01:19 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Governor Dauda Lawal’s administration’s investments in health, education, agriculture and infrastructure are making the desired impact across the state.The Zamfara State Auditor General, Abubakar Damaligi, revealed this yesterday during the training of Audit Office staff.Officials of the Zamfara State Audit Office have been trained on performance audits aimed at ensuring public funds deliver measurable value to citizens.The training was done by Paradigm Leadership Support Initiative
  
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• Retirement not end of relevance, IGP Disu tells police officers

  01-07-2026 01:13 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Evelyn UsmanInspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, yesterday, urged serving police officers to begin preparing early for life after retirement, declaring that retirement should not be viewed as the end of relevance but the beginning of another phase of productive service to society.The IGP made the declaration virtually at the Gallant Officers Recognition and Welfare Initiative 2026, organised by Naija Police & U, themed, “Life After Police: Building Purpose, Welfare and Oppor
  
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• France through to World Cup last 16 with 3-0 Sweden win

  01-07-2026 01:10 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Kylian Mbappe scored twice and Michael Olise was in scintillating form as France beat Sweden 3-0 at the World Cup on Tuesday and set up a last-16 clash with Paraguay.Mbappe finished a superb move to break the deadlock just before half-time in the last-32 tie watched by 80,663 at the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, after France had already hit the woodwork twice — once through Mbappe and once through Olise.The French were on top throughout against a limited Swedish side, utterly dominating
  
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• FG, stakeholders target 100% food fortification to tackle hidden hunger

  01-07-2026 01:06 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Chioma ObinnaThe Federal Government, food industry players, and nutrition stakeholders on Tuesday intensified efforts to achieve full compliance with Nigeria’s food fortification programme as part of a broader strategy to tackle the growing burden of hidden hunger and micronutrient deficiencies affecting millions across the country.At the 2026 first Bi-Annual National Fortification Alliance (NFA) Technical Committee Meeting in Lagos, stakeholders said the push for between 70 and 100 pe
  
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• Xenophobia: Nigerian arrested for allegedly housing ‘undocumented’ migrants

  01-07-2026 00:50 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Nkiruka Nnorom with agency reportThe Nigerian husband of Mangaung Metropolitan Municipality Deputy Executive Mayor, Lulama Titi-Odili, has been arrested in Bloemfontein after police uncovered 28 suspected undocumented foreign nationals at a guesthouse linked to him.The arrest was confirmed earlier today by Free State Premier, MaQueen Letsoha-Mathae, following a joint operation by the South African Police Service, SAPS, and immigration officials.The operation comes amid a nationwide crackdown
  
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• Panic in Benue community as residents report movement of armed herders

  01-07-2026 00:36 via vanguardngr.com
  
  ..seek urgent security interventionBy Peter Duru, MakurdiResidents of Tse-Atem in Borikyo Ward, Ayati, Ukum Local Government Area, LGA, of Benue State have raised the alarm over the alleged movement of armed herders and their cattle in the community, calling on the state government and security agencies to urgently intervene to avert a possible attack.The residents said the presence of the herders over the past few days had thrown the community into panic, forcing many villagers to flee their h
  
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• Koeman steps down as Netherlands coach after World Cup exit

  01-07-2026 00:28 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Netherlands coach Ronald Koeman said on Tuesday he was stepping down after his team were knocked out of the World Cup by Morocco in the last 32.“Last night I took the decision to end my stint as head coach of the Dutch National Team,” Koeman said in a statement on Instagram.“We all shared the dream of making history at this World Cup, but we fell short. No one is more disappointed by that than I am.“As head coach, the responsibility ultimately rests with me.”The Ne
  
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• UNICROSS ASUU, C/River govt set for crunch meeting over strike

  30-06-2026 23:57 via vanguardngr.com
  
  …We won’t back down till all our demands are met – ASUUBy Ike Uchechukwu, CALABARAfter 45 days of a crippling strike that has shut down academic activities at the University of Cross River State, UNICROSS, the Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, says it is set to meet with the state government as both sides move to resolve the impasse.The ASUU chapter chairman, Dr Patrick Ushie, disclosed this in an interview with Vanguard in Calabar on Tuesday, stating that the union
  
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• Ivory Coast coach laments ‘lack of maturity’ in World Cup exit

  30-06-2026 23:30 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Ivory Coast gave everything but “lacked maturity” in being ousted from the World Cup on Tuesday in a last-gasp 2-1 defeat to Norway, coach Emerse Fae said.An unmarked Erling Haaland scored with four minutes left of normal time as Ivory Coast’s tournament ended at the last-32 stage.“It’s tough to lose in the final minutes, they gave everything, they fought from the first to the last minute,” said Fae.Norway took the lead late in the first half after a wonderfu
  
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• Serena beaten at Wimbledon in first singles match in four years

  30-06-2026 23:25 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Serena Williams’ bid for a fairytale return to Wimbledon was shattered by Australia’s Maya Joint as the American legend’s first singles match in four years ended in a 6-3, 6-7 (6/8) 6-3 defeat on Tuesday.Williams has captured the imagination of the sports world with her sensational comeback, but there was no storybook chapter to add to her astonishing career at the All England Club.Serena was the second-oldest player to feature in the Wimbledon women’s singles in the Ope
  
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• Stock market rebounds, investors gain N653bn

  30-06-2026 23:07 via vanguardngr.com
  
  The Nigerian equities market rebounded on Tuesday, with investors gaining N653 billion.
   
  This was driven by renewed buying interest in large- and mid-cap stocks, including Airtel Africa, Prestige Assurance, Cutix, Regency Alliance Insurance and 15 other gainers.
   
  The market capitalisation rose by N653 billion, or 0.45 per cent, to N147.217 trillion from N146.564 trillion recorded on Monday.
   
  Similarly, the All-Share Index advanced by 1,017.26 points, or 0.45 per cent, to close
  
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• Downpour: FRSC cautions against ‘one-way’ driving

  30-06-2026 23:02 via vanguardngr.com
  
  The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Ogun State Sector Command, has advised motorists to exercise patience and desist from driving against the flow of traffic, especially on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway.
  The Sector Commander, Mr Oludare Ogunjobi,  advised in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday at Ota in Ogun.
  Ogunjobi said that flooding of the expressway by heavy rainfall on Tuesday caused some motorists to drive against traffic, resulting in gridlock.
  “The
  
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• Dutch football chiefs condemn online racism after World Cup exit

  30-06-2026 23:00 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Dutch football chiefs have condemned online racist abuse aimed at Netherlands players after their painful elimination from the World Cup.The three-time finalists lost on penalties to Morocco in Monday’s round-of-32 match in the Mexican city of Monterrey following a 1-1 draw.Liverpool forward Cody Gakpo put the Netherlands in front in the 72nd minute but Issa Diop levelled for the North African side in stoppage time.The Dutch football association thanked players and coaching staff for thei
  
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• NRC to suspend Kajola-Apapa train service

  30-06-2026 22:44 via vanguardngr.com
  
  The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) will  suspend its Kajola-Apapa passenger train service for three weeks to enable it to carry out scheduled maintenance on  locomotives and coaches.The Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of NRC, Dr Kayode Opeifa, made this known on the corporation’s official X handle on Tuesday.According to Opeifa, the temporary suspension will take effect from July 6 while the service will  resume on July 27.“The last passenger train servi
  
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• Gov Mutfwang restructures Plateau security, appoints Operation Rainbow coordinator

  30-06-2026 22:01 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Golok NanmwaJos – Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, has approved a restructuring of the state’s security architecture with the appointment of retired Brigadier General Nash Yakubu as Coordinator of Operation Rainbow, the state-owned security outfit.The appointment was announced in a statement issued on Tuesday by the Secretary to the Government of the State, Arc. Samuel Jatau.According to the statement, Brig.-Gen. Yakubu (Rtd) brings over three decades of military experienc
  
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• ‘Any team can beat you’, warns Ruiz as Spain seek end to World Cup woe

  30-06-2026 21:53 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Fabian Ruiz is confident Spain are gaining momentum as the European champions aim to end a 16-year hiatus to win a World Cup knockout game against Austria on Thursday.One of the pre-tournament favourites, La Roja got off to a slow start with a 0-0 draw against Cape Verde, but bounced back to beat Saudi Arabia and Uruguay to top Group H.“The first match didn’t go the way we wanted. It was a game about finding our feet and Cape Verde made things difficult for us,” Ruiz told AFP.
  
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• APC will sweep Edo LG polls – Deputy Governor

  30-06-2026 21:52 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Benin, June 30, 2026 (NAN) Edo Deputy Governor, Mr Dennis Idahosa, has expressed optimism that the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) will sweep the forthcoming local government elections across the state.
  Idahosa expressed optimism while addressing APC party faithful and leaders at the official declaration of the local government elections in Ovia South West Local Government Area of the state.
  The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) recalls that the council elections are slated for July 11, follo
  
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• FG moves to improve access to Land for affordable homes

  30-06-2026 21:45 via vanguardngr.com
  
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  ABUJA-The Federal Government has reiterated its commitment to improving access to land to enable low-income earners to own homes.Towards this end, the Ministry of Housing and Urban Development will lead discussions on land administration and reforms at the 20th Africa International Housing Show, AIHS @20 – Legacy Edition.This was contained in a statement signed by the Director, Press and Public Relations of the Ministry, Babamasi Haiba, in Abuja, on Tuesday.According to him,
  
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• Nigeria, France deepen defence cooperation through strategic talks

  30-06-2026 21:30 via vanguardngr.com
  
  The Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA) has sealed two hospitality establishments in separate parts of the state over persistent noise pollution and other environmental violations.
  The affected facilities are Westgate Arena Club at Apostolic Church Close, Olowora, in Kosofe Local Government Area, and Dave Premium and Suites on Alhaji Irorun Street, Alapere, Ketu.The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that LASEPA disclosed the enforcement action in a statement posted on its of
  
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• Norway secure World Cup last-16 spot with hard-fought win over Ivory Coast

  30-06-2026 21:07 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Erling Haaland scored a late winner as Norway set up a last-16 showdown with Brazil at the World Cup after taming the Ivory Coast 2-1 in Texas on Tuesday.The Manchester City striker prodded in from close range, the ball dribbling in on 86 minutes for his fifth goal of the tournament.It was the first time that Norway had won a knockout game in the history of the competition.After an even first half that was slow to get going, Antonio Nusa fired Norway into the lead six minutes before the break w
  
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• Lampard extends Coventry stay after promotion to EPL

  30-06-2026 21:02 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Frank Lampard has signed a new deal with Coventry that is set to keep him with the Premier League side until 2029, it was announced Tuesday.Lampard was in charge as the Sky Blues to English football’s top-flight for the first time in 25 years by winning last season’s second-tier Championship.The 48-year-old former England midfielder took over at the Midlands club in November 2024 and helped them to a play-off finish in his first season in charge before losing out to Sunderland in th
  
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• Photos: Thousands flee South Africa as anti-immigrant deadline sparks nationwide protests

  30-06-2026 20:32 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Thousands of people marched Tuesday in cities across South Africa to demand the departure of undocumented foreign nationals after a weeks-long campaign that has sent thousands fleeing and claimed four lives.Protesters gesture towards people they believe to be undocumented foreign nationals while marching during a demonstration by the “March and March” and Operation Dudula movements marking an unofficial deadline set by citizen-led groups for undocumented foreign nationals to leave S
  
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• World Bank to reward top-performing states with $27m under HOPE Governance Programme

  30-06-2026 20:05 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Joseph Erunke, AbujaStates that demonstrated strong commitment to reforms in basic education and primary healthcare are set to receive $27 million (about N41 billion) in performance-based incentives under the World Bank-supported HOPE Governance Programme, with Bayelsa, Borno, Kano, Kebbi and Yobe emerging among the biggest beneficiaries.The National Coordinator of the HOPE Governance Programme, Dr. Assad Hassan, announced the incentive package on Tuesday in Abuja during a retreat for Commis
  
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• 2027: Appeal Court receives six grounds of appeal to halt INEC’s registration of ADA

  30-06-2026 19:59 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Ikechukwu NnochiriABUJA — The Abuja Division of the Court of Appeal has been asked to set aside the order mandating the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to register the All Democratic Alliance (ADA) as a political party ahead of the 2027 general elections.The six grounds of appeal were lodged before the appellate court on Tuesday by an aggrieved member of the association, Dr. Umar Ardo, who had initially obtained the requisite access code from INEC but had his bid to re
  
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• LeBron James to leave Lakers, continue NBA career

  30-06-2026 19:38 via vanguardngr.com
  
  LeBron James, the all-time leading scorer in NBA history, is to leave the Los Angeles Lakers, but will continue his NBA career, according to media reports on Tuesday.The 41-year-old forward informed the Los Angeles franchise that his eight-year stint with the Lakers is over, and he will play his 24th season in the league with a different team, the four-time NBA champion’s agent Rich Paul told ESPN.“King James,” who won a title with the Lakers in 2020, became a free agent after
  
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• Lagos seals two hospitality outfits over noise pollution

  30-06-2026 19:27 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Lagos, June 30, 2026 (NAN): The Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA) has sealed two hospitality establishments in separate parts of the state over persistent noise pollution and other environmental violations.
  The affected facilities are Westgate Arena Club at Apostolic Church Close, Olowora, in Kosofe Local Government Area, and Dave Premium and Suites on Alhaji Irorun Street, Alapere, Ketu.The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that LASEPA disclosed the enforcement action in
  
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• 3 top African footballers born into rich families

  30-06-2026 19:24 via vanguardngr.com
  
  While many African footballers have stories of rising from humble beginnings, not every football success story started in hardship.Some of the continent’s biggest names were raised in financially comfortable homes or influential football families that gave them access to quality coaching, education and opportunities from an early age.
  Although privilege opened doors, each still had to earn success through talent and hard work.Here are three African footballers who enjoyed relatively comfo
  
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• Osun 2026: INEC to transmit result on IReV portal for transparency

  30-06-2026 19:21 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Shina Abubakar, OsogboThe Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has disclosed that it will ensure that election results are transmitted electronically to the INEC Result Viewing Portal (IReV) to promote transparency.Speaking at the INEC Stakeholders Forum, held in Osogbo on Tuesday, the Commission’s National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee (IVEC), Muhammed Haruna, disclosed that the commission will also deploy the Bimodal Voter Accreditat
  
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• Gov. Oborevwori tasks corps members on peaceful coexistence, mutual respect

  30-06-2026 19:15 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Gov. Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta has urged Corps Members to be ambassadors of national unity by promoting peaceful coexistence, mutual respect and understanding among people of diverse backgrounds.Oborevwori advised on Tuesday at the closing ceremony of the  2026 National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) Batch ‘B’ Stream I Orientation Course, held at the Orientation Camp in Issele-Uku, Delta.The governor, represented by the Secretary to the State Government, Mr Kingsley Emu, said the
  
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