Vanguardngr

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Vanguardngr
Vanguardngr
· May 26

‘Just joking’: Macron denies dispute with wife, blames disinformation

French President Emmanuel Macron denied having a domestic dispute with his wife Brigitte after a video appeared to show her shoving his face upon their arrival in Vietnam, attributing false interpretations to disinformation campaigns. The incident overshadowed Macron’s visit, which aimed to showcase France’s influence in the Indo-Pacific region. It...
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Politics
Vanguardngr
Vanguardngr
· May 23

Harvard sues Trump for blocking foreign students

Harvard University has sued the Trump administration after Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem revoked its ability to enroll foreign students, threatening the futures of thousands and impacting over a quarter of its student body. The administration’s actions are seen as retaliation against Harvard for refusing to submit to government oversight...
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Education
Vanguardngr
Vanguardngr
· May 22

Canada discussing joining US ‘Golden Dome’ missile defense plan: Carney

Canada is engaged in high-level discussions with the United States about joining President Donald Trump’s proposed “Golden Dome” missile defense system, according to Prime Minister Mark Carney. The system aims to protect against various threats, including intercontinental ballistic missiles, hypersonic and cruise missiles, and drones, with a planned readiness in...
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Defense
Vanguardngr
Vanguardngr
· May 21

₦70trn budget fraud: Nigeria must stop being a crime scene to progress – Peter Obi

Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, warned that Nigeria’s development is hindered by systemic corruption, highlighting a recent BudgIT report revealing over ₦7 trillion in questionable allocations in the 2025 national budget. He emphasized that this fraudulent sum exceeds the budgets of key ministries like Education, Health, and...
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Crime
Vanguardngr
Vanguardngr
· May 21

Man Utd unworthy of parade if they win Europa League – Gary Neville

Former Manchester United defender Gary Neville stated that the club does not deserve a parade if they win the Europa League, citing their disappointing domestic season. Manchester United face Tottenham Hotspur in the final, aiming to secure their first European trophy since 2017 and qualify for next season’s Champions League...
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Sport
Vanguardngr
Vanguardngr
· May 20

FG to sell Emefiele’s 753-unit housing estate

The Federal Government of Nigeria plans to sell a 753-unit housing estate recovered from former Central Bank Governor Godwin Emefiele by the EFCC. The Ministry of Housing and Urban Development has taken possession of the Abuja estate and will conduct thorough assessments to ensure the buildings’ safety and suitability for...
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Business
Vanguardngr
Vanguardngr
· May 20

US surgeons perform world’s first bladder transplant

Surgeons at Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center in Los Angeles performed the world’s first human bladder transplant on May 4, successfully transplanting both a bladder and a kidney in a single eight-hour operation. The recipient, Oscar Larrainzar, had his bladder and kidneys removed due to cancer and end-stage kidney disease...
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Health
Vanguardngr
Vanguardngr
· May 20

‘Israel won’t stop,’ Netanyahu tells Starmer, Macron, Carney over Gaza criticism

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has condemned British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, French President Emmanuel Macron, and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney for calling to end Israel’s intensified military operations in Gaza, accusing them of offering Hamas a “huge prize.” The three Western leaders jointly warned of further concrete actions...
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Health
Vanguardngr
Vanguardngr
· May 20

Petrol: Dangote assures price stability despite increase in oil prices

Dangote Petroleum Refinery has announced its consistent efforts to reduce the price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) despite fluctuations in global crude oil prices, emphasizing its commitment to supporting Nigeria’s economy and consumers. The company’s policy aligns with Nigeria’s government initiatives like the Nigeria First policy and President Bola Tinubu’s...
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Business