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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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• Alleged fake agency: I never met Gbajabiamila in person, says Adeyemi

  08-07-2026 12:10 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Dapo AkinrefonThe Director General of the fictitious Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council, PFIPC, Mathew Adeniyi Adeyemi, has denied ever sitting down face-to-face with Chief of Staff to the President, Mr Femi Gbajabiamila.
  Speaking from an undisclosed location to social media activist, Martins Vincent Otse, known as VeryDarkBlackMan (VDM), the embattled Adeyemi said he was in no position to confirm or rule out Gbajabiamila’s involvement in the scandal engulfing the PFIPC.
  
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• Nasarawa police confirm abduction of three students of fed varsity

  08-07-2026 12:08 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Edwin Philip, LafiaThe Nasarawa police command has launched a manhunt to rescue abducted Federal University of Lafia students, following a distress call from the chief security officer of the Federal University of Lafia, reporting that three students residing at Living Seed Lodge, located in a bushy area on the outskirts of the students’ residential community, were abducted on Tuesday, 7th July, 2026, at about 9:20 p.m.The police command manhunt had led to the rescue of one of the vict
  
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• Crushing Nigeria’s illicit alcohol trade before it costs more lives

  08-07-2026 12:07 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Peter EgwuatuNigeria’s campaign against illicit alcohol deserves to be seen for what it truly is, not simply a fight against counterfeit drinks, but a battle to protect consumers, safeguard legitimate businesses and defend the country’s economic future.
  The recent efforts by the Spirits and Wines Association of Nigeria (SWAN) to rally regulators, policymakers and other stakeholders against illicit trade have come at a critical time. Counterfeit wines and spirits, smuggled product
  
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• Egypt file complaint against referee after controversial World Cup exit

  08-07-2026 11:46 via vanguardngr.com
  
  The Egyptian football federation said Wednesday it had asked for the officiating team who handled the Pharoahs loss 3-2 last-16 to Argentina to be thrown out of the World Cup.“Hany Aburida, President of the Egyptian Football Federation, filed a complaint with FIFA, demanding an investigation into the French referee Francois Letexier… after the serious refereeing mistakes committed by the team of referees and double standards, which caused the Egypt team to lose the match and leave
  
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• NCAA warns revenue cut could jeopardise aviation safety

  08-07-2026 11:35 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Nnasom DavidThe Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has cautioned against moves to reduce its statutory share of the Ticket Sales Charge (TSC), warning that such a decision could weaken its regulatory capacity and pose risks to aviation safety across the country.The Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection at the NCAA, Michael Achimugu, gave the warning while speaking with journalists in Abuja on Tuesday amid ongoing efforts to amend the revenue-sharing formula in favour of the
  
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• ‘A waste of time dealing with Iran; ceasefire over’ – Trump declares

  08-07-2026 11:17 via vanguardngr.com
  
  US President Donald Trump said the ceasefire with Iran was “over” on Wednesday, after fighting flared between the countries sparked by Iranian attacks on ships in the vital Strait of Hormuz.The strategic shipping route remains a flashpoint in the conflict, which began in late February with massive US-Israeli strikes on Iran.Tehran insists on controlling the waterway, saying it will charge fees for passage and threatening to hit vessels that deviate from its authorised route.Its mili
  
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• Oil prices jump to 74$ per barrel after Trump says Iran ceasefire over

  08-07-2026 10:52 via vanguardngr.com
  
  World oil prices soared more than five percent Wednesday after US President Donald Trump said the ceasefire with Iran was over, following fresh strikes in the Middle East.International benchmark Brent North Sea crude jumped 5.3 percent to $78.09 a barrel, while the main US contract, West Texas Intermediate, advanced 5.4 percent to $74.23 a barrel.The US has launched extensive strikes on Iran following attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz, triggering a wave of reprisals against American base
  
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• Explained: Why the 2026 World Cup is on a one-day break

  08-07-2026 09:48 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Football fans will have to wait another day for 2026 FIFA World Cup action, as Wednesday marks the tournament’s first scheduled break since the knockout stage began.After weeks of near-daily fixtures across the United States, Canada and Mexico, FIFA has paused the competition to allow the remaining teams time to recover before the quarter-finals.The tournament has now been reduced to its final eight teams, leaving only seven matches to determine the next world champion. With fewer fixture
  
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• France v Morocco rematch as World Cup quarter-finals get under way

  08-07-2026 09:47 via vanguardngr.com
  
  France begin their final push towards a third World Cup crown on Thursday when they take on Morocco in a blockbuster showdown as a star-studded quarter-final line-up kicks off.After a month of scintillating action that has dispelled pre-tournament anxieties over sky-high ticket prices and geopolitics, the biggest, boldest and most logistically complex World Cup ever staged has been whittled down to eight teams.France, who have emerged as the outstanding team of the tournament after a series of
  
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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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• 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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• prince Evuetapha congratulates Okowa at 67

  08-07-2026 09:03 via vanguardngr.com
  
  The Executive Assistant to the Delta State Governor on Political Matters Chief Evuetapha Uruemu Prince has congratulated the immediate past Governor of Delta State, former Vice Presidential Candidate, and APC Delta North Senatorial Candidate Sen Dr Ifeanyi Arthur Okowa, CON on the occasion of his 67th birthday anniversary.In a congratulatory message issued in Asaba on Friday, Chief Evuetapha described Sen Okowa as a leader of conscience, a bridge-builder, and a statesman whose contributions to
  
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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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