Families Seek Help as 10 Travellers Remain Captive in Ogun

Anxious families are calling for urgent intervention following the abduction of 10 travellers along the Ijebu-Ode-Ibadan route in Ogun State, with kidnappers reportedly demanding ₦25 million for their release. The…

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Third Batch of Nigerian Evacuees Arrives from South Africa

A third group of Nigerian citizens evacuated from South Africa has arrived in Lagos. This follows weeks of anti-immigration protests and heightened xenophobic tensions in South Africa. The evacuees landed…

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WHO Raises Alarm on Disease Outbreaks in Quake-Hit Venezuela

The World Health Organization (WHO) expressed concern on Tuesday about potential disease outbreaks in Venezuela, where local health services are overwhelmed after deadly earthquakes. "The health services are under extreme…

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World Cup: Piracy Crackdown for 1,400 Illegal Streaming Sites

In a significant move against digital piracy, nearly 1,400 illegal websites streaming unauthorized 2026 FIFA World Cup matches have lost access to advertising revenue. This latest crackdown intensifies efforts by…

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FG Targets Out-of-School Crisis with Activation of Smart Schools

The Federal Government has launched a renewed effort to address Nigeria's out-of-school children crisis by activating completed but non-operational Smart, Bilingual, and Alternative Schools nationwide. A ministerial implementation and monitoring…

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Court Grants Sowore N200 Million Bail with New Conditions

An Abuja Federal High Court on Tuesday granted activist and former presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore fresh bail in the sum of N200 million. This decision comes weeks after his previous…

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ProvidusBank and Unity Bank Merger Uncertainty Ends, New Entity Near

LAGOS — The prolonged uncertainty surrounding the merger of ProvidusBank and Unity Bank has ended, with a new combined entity set to begin full operations imminently. Vanguard's headline compilation confirmed…

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SMEDAN Unveils N500m Zero-Interest Fund for Small Businesses

ABUJA — The Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN) has unveiled a N500 million zero-interest loan fund targeting micro and small enterprises. Vanguard's June 29 headlines confirmed…

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Resident Doctors Threaten Strike, Give Federal Government Four Weeks

ABUJA — Resident doctors in Nigerian teaching hospitals have issued a four-week ultimatum to the Federal Government to address a list of outstanding welfare, training, and allowance concerns, warning that…

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FG Disburses N32.8bn to Boost Primary Healthcare Across Nigeria

ABUJA — The Federal Government has disbursed N32.8 billion to strengthen primary healthcare services across Nigeria under the Basic Health Care Provision Fund. Channels Television confirmed the disbursement on Monday,…

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Soludo’s Cow-Tail Remark and the Politics of Lowered Expectations

AWKA — Anambra Governor Charles Soludo's cow-tail remark about the politics of lowered expectations in southeastern Nigeria has ignited significant public debate. An analysis published by Legit.ng examined the comment…

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Google Unveils Six Digital Tools to Help World Cup Fans Stay Connected

MOUNTAIN VIEW — Google has unveiled six new digital tools designed to help the billions of fans following the 2026 FIFA World Cup stay informed, engaged, and connected throughout the…

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Tobi Amusan Wins Women’s 100m Hurdles at Paris Diamond League

PARIS — Nigerian sprint hurdler Tobi Amusan has won the women's 100 metres hurdles at the Paris Diamond League, delivering another commanding performance that confirms her position among the world's…

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Canada Knock South Africa Out as Eustáquio’s Late Winner Seals It

VANCOUVER — Canada have eliminated South Africa from the 2026 FIFA World Cup after Stephen Eustáquio scored a dramatic late winner to seal a group stage victory for the North…

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Wife of Nation of Islam Leader Khadijah Farrakhan Dies in United States

CHICAGO — Khadijah Farrakhan, the wife of Nation of Islam leader Minister Louis Farrakhan, has died in the United States. Vanguard's headlines compilation from June 29 confirmed the death, which…

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Sultan Condemns Ummulkhair Lynching, Demands Justice and Police Probe

SOKOTO — The Sultan of Sokoto, Sa'ad Abubakar III, has issued a strong condemnation of the lynching of a woman identified as Ummulkhair and demanded a thorough investigation into police…

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