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• Transit Gas donates six-classroom block to Ilado community in Ogun State

  28-06-2026 02:48 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Sebastine ObasiTransit Gas Nigeria Limited (Transit Gas), one of the subsidiary companies of Axxela, has donated a block of six fully furnished classrooms to St John’s Anglican Nursery and Primary School, Ilado, Ogun State. The donation, which includes six well-equipped classrooms, a head teacher’s office, and a collection of more than one hundred storybooks, was officially handed over to the Ilado community.Implemented under Axxela’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) f
  
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• ‘Probe alleged diversion of ₦6.3bn constituency project funds’, SERAP tells Akpabio, Abbas

  28-06-2026 10:39 via vanguardngr.com
  The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Speaker of the House of Representatives Tajudeen Abbas “to urgently refer allegations that ₦6.3 billion in constituency project funds may have been diverted, misapplied, or remain unaccounted for to the appropriate anti-corruption agencies for investigation and possible prosecution.”SERAP urged Mr Akpabio and Mr Abbas “to ensure that anyone found responsible is pr
  
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• Trump threatens to annihilate Iran after new exchange of attacks

  28-06-2026 10:29 via vanguardngr.com
  Tehran said Sunday it carried out a third day of retaliatory strikes against US attacks on Iranian territory, as both accused the other of violating their fragile ceasefire, straining negotiations meant to end the Middle East war.The exchanges underscored the fragility of a Pakistan-brokered peace process aimed at ending a war launched by the United States and Israel in February, which disrupted shipping through the Strait of Hormuz and rattled global energy markets.Iran’s Revolutionary Gu
  
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• Venezuela quakes kill 1,400 as time running out to find survivors

  28-06-2026 10:24 via vanguardngr.com
  Rescue crews raced Saturday to find survivors in the rubble of Venezuela’s powerful earthquakes as the death toll reached 1,430 and hopes dwindled more than three days after the earth roared and rumbled.Tens of thousands of people were reported missing as collapsed buildings dotted cities in a country already enduring an economic crisis and political upheaval after US special forces captured authoritarian leader Nicolas Maduro in January.Millions of people were also feared to lack sanitati
  
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• France records around 1,000 excess deaths in heatwave: health agency

  28-06-2026 10:21 via vanguardngr.com
  French health officials said Sunday there had been around 1,000 more deaths than expected during a record-breaking heatwave that has baked much of western Europe for days.“Since June 24, approximately 1,000 additional deaths (unconsolidated figures) have been observed compared to the deaths recorded in previous months,” Public Health France said in a statement.The agency said areas under red alert for heat had been particularly badly affected, and 85 percent of the deaths had been th
  
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• Gov Uba Sani visits family of slain Ummulkhairi, vows justice

  28-06-2026 09:50 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Ibrahim Hassan-WuyoKaduna State Governor, Senator Uba Sani, has paid a condolence visit to the family of the late Ummulkhairi Usman Aliyu in Maraban Jos, assuring them that everyone involved in her killing would be brought to justice.The governor, who met with the deceased’s husband, Malam Aliyu, and other family members, expressed his heartfelt sympathy and prayed for the repose of Ummulkhairi’s soul, while asking Almighty Allah to grant the bereaved family the strength and pati
  
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• ‘I didn’t sell my husband properties alone’ – Mr Ibu’s wife

  28-06-2026 09:33 via vanguardngr.com
  
  The widow of late Nollywood actor John Okafor, popularly known as Mr Ibu, Stella Maris Okafor, has refuted allegations that she secretly disposed of her late husband’s properties and kept the proceeds for herself.Speaking in a video interview with content creator King Mitchy, Stella Maris insisted that the sale of the property was carried out legally and in compliance with a court order.According to her, the transaction was jointly handled by herself and Mr Ibu’s two sons, Valentine
  
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• First Lady’s small business advice misunderstood — APC chieftain

  28-06-2026 09:33 via vanguardngr.com
  
  …urges Nigerians to focus on solutionsBy Adeola BadruA chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Abayomi Nurain Mumuni, has defended the First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, against criticism over her advice urging Nigerians to embrace small-scale businesses, insisting that her remarks were widely misunderstood and were intended to promote economic self-sufficiency, particularly among women and low-income families.His reaction followed widespread criticism after Senator Tinubu urged Niger
  
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• ‘It’s a disaster World Cup’ — Iran captain Taremi slams FIFA over visa, travel chaos

  28-06-2026 09:28 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Iran captain Mehdi Taremi has launched a scathing attack on FIFA and its president, Gianni Infantino, over the treatment of his team at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, describing the tournament as “a disaster” and accusing football’s governing body of failing to resolve persistent visa and travel problems.Taremi spoke out after Iran’s hard-fought draw against Egypt, with the striker revealing that several members of the team’s backroom staff have been unable to join the s
  
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• Shettima calls for unity in Plateau at Gov Mutfwang’s daughter’s wedding

  28-06-2026 09:13 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Vice President Kashim Shettima has called on the people of Plateau, irrespective of their political affiliations, religious persuasions, tribal identities or sectional backgrounds to unite.Shettima spoke during the wedding reception of Nanbam Mutfwang, daughter of Gov. Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau.He said the wedding, which brings together the North and the South, symbolizes that  what binds Nigerians together far outweighs whatever seeks to divide the nation.“We need to build bridges;
  
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• Round of 32 begins Sunday with South Africa taking on Canada

  28-06-2026 09:00 via vanguardngr.com
  
  The high-stakes knockout phase of the 2026 World Cup officially gets underway this Sunday, with tournament co-hosts Canada and South Africa set to clash in a win-or-go-home Round of 32 showdown at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California.
  Scheduled for 8 p.m. Nigeria time, the encounter serves as the solitary fixture on Day 18 of the tournament, leaving no room for error as the remaining contenders chase the global title.Interestingly, Jesse Marsch’s Canadian squad is the only one of the tou
  
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• World Cup 2026: Full list of top scorers ahead of Round of 32 fixtures

  28-06-2026 08:48 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Argentina captain Lionel Messi has emerged as the standalone top scorer at the ongoing FIFA World Cup as the tournament transitions into the high-stakes Round of 32.The 39-year-old maestro extended his spectacular form by netting a crucial goal in Argentina’s 3-1 victory over Jordan today, bringing his tournament tally to an impressive six goals.
  The Inter Miami forward found the back of the net against Algeria, Austria, and Jordan during a dominant group stage campaign.Messi’s clin
  
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• Warri Ward Delineation: Justice must come before politics — Mene, lawyer

  28-06-2026 08:48 via vanguardngr.com
  
  …’Why Tinubu should suspend exercise, probe process’By Kennedy MbeleDennis Abugewa Mene is a Warri-based legal practitioner, historian, human rights advocate, and President of the Itsekiri National Development Initiative, INDI.
  He has been actively involved in issues relating to governance, community development, and the protection of the historical and constitutional rights of communities in the Niger Delta. In this interview, Mene speaks on the controversy surrounding the w
  
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• 2026 World Cup: Full list of round of 32 fixtures confirmed

  28-06-2026 08:42 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Following the dramatic completion of the group stages at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the path to global glory has taken shape with the official confirmation of the Round of 32 fixtures.
  The final day of group stage action delivered immense drama. Colombia secured their place as Group K winners following a tense, goalless draw with European powerhouses Portugal.
  Joining them from the same group are DR Congo, who showed incredible resilience by coming from a goal down to defeat Uzbekistan and punch
  
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• My ex turned my life into a non-stop deliverance service

  28-06-2026 08:41 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Peju AkandeThe air inside the house always smelled of burnt onions and bleach, a sterile, sharp mixture he used to clean the floors every Saturday morning until the terrazzo gleamed like the surface of a fresh grave.
  We live in a culture that treats endurance as a spiritual currency, especially for women, telling us that a man’s volatility is just a landscape we must learn to navigate with prayers and softer tones.
  But there is a specific kind of emotional starvation that happens in mo
  
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• World Cup 2026: Full list of African countries qualified for Round of 32

  28-06-2026 08:38 via vanguardngr.com
  
  It is a historic campaign for African football at the ongoing FIFA World Cup, with nine out of ten countries successfully booking their spots in the tournament’s knockout stages.The continent’s impressive run saw almost its entire contingent advance, showcasing immense depth and resilience on the global stage.
  The lone casualty of the group stage was Tunisia, who bowed out of the competition after a disappointing campaign left them at the bottom of Group F with zero points.Algeria b
  
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• 2027: APC group targets 24m elderly votes for Tinubu’s re-election

  28-06-2026 08:38 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Dapo AkinrefonA political support group, Renewed Hope for the Elderly, has launched a nationwide mobilisation campaign aimed at securing about 24 million votes for President Bola Tinubu’s re-election by rallying elderly Nigerians behind his administration’s policies on senior citizens.
  Speaking at the inauguration of the movement in Abuja, the Director-General of Renewed Hope for the Elderly, Dr. Bode Olaonipekun, said the initiative was established to promote the dignity, welfar
  
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• Battle For Imo: Why APC won’t win 2027 polls – Okoroma

  28-06-2026 08:34 via vanguardngr.com
  
  …Says insecurity, poor infrastructure driving businesses away from state….‘Education, LG system have collapsed’By Nnamdi OjiegoDespite Imo State government’s claims of improved security, massive road construction, and an ambitious plan to provide 24-hour electricity,
  the African Democratic Congress, ADC, says the state is still struggling to attract investment because of insecurity, poor infrastructure, and what it describes as the collapse of critical sectors.
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• Messi scores again as Argentina head into World Cup last 32 on a high

  28-06-2026 08:31 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Lionel Messi came off the bench to score his sixth goal of the tournament as Argentina warmed up for their World Cup knockout match with Cape Verde by beating Jordan 3-1 on Saturday.The ageless Messi tops the scoring charts in North America as the tournament heads into the last 32.Cape Verde’s players will be wondering how they can stop Messi when the debutants ranked 67 face the champions on July 3 in Miami.With qualification already in the bag, Messi started on the bench but came on aft
  
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• STATE POLICE WARNING:Dangerous to leave commissioner’s appointment in gov’s hands —Ubani, SAN 

  28-06-2026 07:39 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Matilda IkediobiDr Monday Ubani is a Senior Advocate of Nigeria. In this interview monitored on Arise TV, Ubani spoke on the challenges State Police structure might encounter and the possible solutions to ensure its effectiveness. Excerpts:You wrote on the police bill, describing the process as historic. However, you have some concerns about fidelity to the idea of federalism, about the roles proposed for both the Federal Police and the State Police. Can you take us through what you hav
  
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• 2027: Tinubu’s ‘plans’ to sweep S/East

  28-06-2026 06:16 via vanguardngr.com
  
  …with govs’ alignment•But will projects in region sway voters?By Soni Daniel, Northern Region EditorTHEY are in three different parties for now but within their inner recesses, something is working together. Three of the South-East governors are working hard to return to office in 2027 and one will strive to implant a successor he can always turn up to after leaving office next year.
  On top of these political designs is a much higher desire: the re-election of their principal-
  
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• How US strikes saved Christians in Nigeria–Trump

  28-06-2026 06:13 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Favour UleborUnited States (US) President Donald Trump has said US military strikes in Nigeria saved Christians from continued attacks by terrorists, claiming the operation brought an end to the widespread killing of Christian communities.Speaking at an event in Washington at the weekend, Trump said the military action targeted the leaders of the terrorist group responsible for the attacks and sent a strong warning against further violence. He said the operation significantly
  
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• Where is N144bn voted to protect schoolchildren?

  28-06-2026 06:06 via vanguardngr.com
  
  •••as Senate probe lingers 6 months after
  •••How police, others shared N15bn, by CoordinatorWhat happened to the $30 million (approximately N144 billion) contributed by the Nigerian government in collaboration with international partners as part of efforts to secure schools against attacks and abductions? This is the question the Senate is attempting to answer amid kidnapping spree by terrorists across the country which does not spare schoolchildren. Section 88 (2)
  
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• Alleged terror financier shocker in Lagos: Suspect is a deeply religious man – Neighbours

  28-06-2026 05:53 via vanguardngr.com
  
  —-worships at Agege mosque, minds his business – NeighboursBy Nnamdi Ojiego Finding No. 45, Abimbola Street, off Capitol Road in Lagos’ bustling Agege area was anything but straightforward.House numbers appeared to have been assigned without any discernible order. Number 63 sat before 41, while another property bore 55.Residents pointed in different directions whenever enquiries were made about the home of Alhaji Mukhtar Adamu Muhammad, the Lagos businessman nam
  
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• Benue @ 50: Onjeh calls for elite unity, shared vision for next 50 years

  28-06-2026 04:28 via vanguardngr.com
  
  The 2023 APC senatorial candidate for Benue South, Comrade Daniel Onjeh, has called on the political elite in Benue State to embrace unity, continuity in governance and a shared vision for the state’s future as it marks its Golden Jubilee.In a statement commemorating the conclusion of the week-long activities marking Benue State’s 50th anniversary, Onjeh described the celebration as a historic milestone that should inspire not only celebration but also reflection on the state’
  
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• How Wike’s leveraging on Tinubu’s support to change FCT landscape, save lives

  28-06-2026 04:15 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Soni Daniel, Northern Region EditorHe came into the office of the FCT Minister as an unsung hero but opted to remain calm and embellish his true colour and character for some time. For others, all they knew and chanted about Ezenwo Nyesom Wike, was that he had been a two-time governor of Rivers State, a one-time Minister of State for Education and a two-term chairman of Obio/Akpor Local Government Area of Rivers State between 1999 and 2007 before being appointed as the Chief of Staff to the
  
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• 72 hours to ‘spiritual warfare’: Oba of Benin mobilizes against terrorists

  28-06-2026 03:14 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Ozioruva AliuBY Wednesday (72 hours away), diviners, priests, priestesses and various shrines in Benin Kingdom and their custodians would invoke “irreversible curse” on kidnappers, bandits and all involved in violent crimes in the seven local government areas that make up the Benin kingdom.The Benin monarch had, last Tuesday, met with various categories of spiritualists and leaders in the kingdom where he announced a ten-day period for them to consult with their powers
  
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• Pele versus Messi, by Patrick Omorodion

  28-06-2026 03:09 via vanguardngr.com
  
  The debate on who is football’s greatest player ever resurfaced again at the ongoing 2026 World Cup in Canada, Mexico and the United States after Lionel Messi struck a hat-trick in Argentina’s 3-0 defeat of Algeria in their opening match.His brace in the 2-0 defeat of Austria reinforced the belief by his fans that he is the G.O.A.T (greatest of all times).However, a Nigerian fan, Aniele John Ukpe disagrees. He reasoned that Messi may be greater than Pele in some aspects of football
  
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• A tribute to Gbenga Joel Hashim at 57

  28-06-2026 02:53 via vanguardngr.com
  
  A Patriot, Democrat and Bridge BuilderBy Hassan Mahmood Ibrahim
  Today, we celebrate the 57th birthday of His Excellency, Dr. Gbenga Joel Hashim, an exceptional Nigerian whose life has been defined by courage, enterprise, patriotism and an unwavering commitment to national unity.Born into a humble royal family, Dr. Hashim’s remarkable journey is a testament to the enduring values of hard work, integrity and visionary leadership. His life story continues to inspire countless Nigerians acros
  
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• Baobab MFB supports 500 schoolgirls with reusable pads in Kwara

  28-06-2026 02:44 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Baobab Microfinance Bank has successfully concluded the first phase of its Menstrual Hygiene Awareness Project in Ilorin, Kwara State, reaffirming its commitment to improving the well-being of communities through impactful social interventions.
  As part of the initiative, the bank distributed 500 reusable sanitary pads to schoolgirls at a carefully selected beneficiary school in Ilorin.
  The project was implemented in partnership with Sisters of Jannah (SOJ), a trusted grassroots organisation who
  
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