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• 2027: ‘We mustn’t waste our votes again’ – Soludo seeks Ndigbo’s support for Tinubu

  17-06-2026 08:34 via vanguardngr.com
  Anambra State Governor, Charles Soludo, has called on the people of the South-East to rally behind President Bola Tinubu, urging them to abandon what he described as the “alliance of protest” and embrace an “alliance for progress and prosperity.”Soludo made the appeal in a post on X on Tuesday following his public endorsement during a rally organised in support of President Tinubu’s second-term bid by Ebonyi State Government.The governor, who attended the event alo
  
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• Lagos CP allays fears over terror threat at Pan-Atlantic University, deploys drones

  18-06-2026 04:49 via vanguardngr.com
  By Esther OnyegbulaThe Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, CP Olohundare Jimoh, yesterday conducted an on-the-spot security assessment at Pan-Atlantic University, Lekki, following the circulation of a viral video showing two masked individuals emerging from a forest area adjoining the institution.The visit, carried out alongside operational personnel of the command, was part of efforts to evaluate the security situation around the university and
  
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• Naira down to N1,405/$ in parallel market

  18-06-2026 04:37 via vanguardngr.com
  By Elizabeth AdegbesanThe Naira yesterday depreciated to N1,405 per dollar in the parallel market from N1,389 per dollar on Tuesday.Similarly, the naira depreciated to N1,361.5 per dollar in the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market, NFEM.Data  from the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, showed that the indicative exchange rate for the market rose to N1,361.5 per dollar from N1,356.5 per dollar on Tuesday,   indicating N5 depreciation for the naira.  Consequently, the margin betw
  
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• Japa: Only 55,000 doctors left for 220m Nigerians

  18-06-2026 04:37 via vanguardngr.com
  —16,000 doctors emigrated in 5 years
  —It’s worsening Nigeria’s mental health crisis — ARD, FNPH Yaba
  —85% of Nigerians with mental disorders lack treatment accessBy Chioma ObinnaLAGOS — Medical doctors have raised alarm that the country’s healthcare system is facing a dangerous manpower crisis, with only about 55,000 doctors left to serve a population of more than 220 million people.They raised the alarm at the Ordina
  
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• General Rabe Abubakar’s death: Many questions, few answers, by Ikechukwu Amaechi

  18-06-2026 04:35 via vanguardngr.com
  When Major General Rabe Abubakar (Retd), former army spokesperson, died in captivity on Saturday, June 13, all hell broke loose. Understandably. He was not an ordinary Nigerian. But knowing the country well, all it takes to forget him is another high-profile abduction. And that nearly happened when news broke on Tuesday that terrorists attacked the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies, Kuru, near Jos, on Monday night killing two soldiers and a policeman.
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• State police is not the answer, restructuring Nigeria is

  18-06-2026 04:31 via vanguardngr.com
  By OBIAGELI EZEKWESILIThe Tinubu administration’s renewed push for state police has reopened one of the most consequential public-policy debates in Nigeria’s democratic history. The proposal has gained momentum because it speaks directly to a painful reality confronting millions of Nigerians. The country’s security architecture is failing.
  Terrorism, banditry, kidnapping, violent extremism, communal conflicts, and organised criminality have overwhelmed the capacity of a c
  
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• Warri delineation: Our position, going forward —Ijaw, Urhobo leaders

  18-06-2026 04:00 via vanguardngr.com
  THE Ijaws and Urhobos of the Warri federal constituency, Delta State, have proposed the way forward in the implementation of the Supreme Court ordered delineation of Warri federal constituency by the  Independent National Electrical Commission, INEC.While they called on INEC, not to do any alteration to May 20, 2026 report on the Registration Areas/Electoral Wards in Warri South West Local Government Area, they also demanded the upload of the report of the registrations areas/polling
  
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• June 12: Nigeria’s annual ritual of glorifying a sham ‘democracy’, by Olu Fasan

  18-06-2026 03:08 via vanguardngr.com
  The decision of President Muhammadu Buhari to name June 12 as Nigeria’s “Democracy Day” was motivated by self-serving politics, not principled conviction. Before he became president in 2015, Buhari never once publicly condemned the annulment of the June 12, 1993, presidential election. However, in 2018, as he prepared to seek re-election the following year and faced deepening unpopularity in the South-West, Buhari changed the annual “Democracy Day” from May 29
  
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• FirstHoldCo closes N45bn private placement at N44.06; further strengthening FirstBank’s capital base

  18-06-2026 02:59 via vanguardngr.com
  First HoldCo Plc (“FirstHoldCo” or “the Group”) hereby notifies the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX), its shareholders, and the investing public that it has successfully completed the N45 billion second tranche of its ongoing N350 billion Private Placement programme, having secured all requisite approvals from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).The proceeds will be injected into First Bank of Nigeria Limited (“FirstBan
  
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• Federal tertiary hospitals in Lagos recount gains of health sector reforms

  18-06-2026 02:56 via vanguardngr.com
  By Chioma ObinnaFederal tertiary health institutions in Lagos yesterday highlighted major gains in healthcare delivery, infrastructure renewal, manpower development and specialist services, attributing the progress to sustained Federal Government reforms and investments in the sector.The institutions, including the Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH), Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Ebute-Metta, Federal Neuropsychiatric Hospital, Yaba, National Orthopaedic Hospital, Igbobi, and FMC Epe
  
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• African female judges unite in Abuja to strengthen justice systems

  18-06-2026 02:50 via vanguardngr.com
  By Ikechukwu NnochiriBound by a shared pursuit of judicial excellence, women judges from across Africa convened in Abuja to craft meaningful, actionable solutions.
  At the four-day conference held at the Body of Benchers Complex, Chief Justices and Heads of Courts from various countries agreed that the continent deserves a justice system anchored in impartiality, accessibility, and effectiveness.Participants broadly agreed that the degree to which citizens trust the rule of law tends to reflect
  
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• Crazy piloting near Asaba airport

  18-06-2026 02:29 via vanguardngr.com
  On Wednesday, June 10, 2026, at 7:43 a.m. a private jet departed Lagos bound for Asaba Airport in Delta State. What should have been a routine thirty-minute flight instead became a horrible aviation misadventure exposing how recklessness could endanger thousands. The aircraft attempted landing at Asaba but missed the runway, triggering a “missed approach” procedure.
  The pilot’s correct response demanded immediate execution of a “go-around”—climbing back, circ
  
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• Kogi Court imposes maximum penalty on man arrested by DSS for Kidnap, murder of neighbour

  18-06-2026 02:10 via vanguardngr.com
  Barely 24 hours after a Katsina State High Court sentenced to death a female arms courier arrested by the Department of State Services (DSS), a High Court of Kogi State has also imposed the death penalty on a man the DSS successfully prosecuted for kidnapping and murdering his neighbour, who ran a hotel in Obajana.
  The Katsina and Kogi sentences came less than two weeks after a Federal High Court sitting in Abuja, imposed the death penalty on four men arrested by the DSS for their role in the J
  
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• June 12 and the international pursuit of justice for Abiola

  18-06-2026 02:04 via vanguardngr.com
  By FEMI FALANAThe June 12, 1993, pro-democracy struggle in Nigeria is widely remembered for the resistance to military rule and the eventual transition to civilian governance. However, dominant narratives often overlook two critical aspects: the foundational role of the Campaign for Democracy (CD) and the post  June 12 struggle’s international human rights litigation in a U.S. court, which remains a benchmark for assessing access to justice in weak legal systems through foreign court
  
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• Virtual Courtesy — How to engage online without being perfectly visible, by Ruth Oji

  18-06-2026 01:37 via vanguardngr.com
  Imagine sitting in on a virtual meeting where twelve people had their cameras off. The presenter kept asking questions into what felt like a void. No one responded. No reactions. No acknowledgment. Just silence. Then someone typed “??” – a thumbs-up  emoji – in the chat. That single emoji changed the entire energy of the room. Suddenly the presenter knew someone was listening. Others started reacting too. The meeting became a conversation instead of a monologue
  
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• Kwara drags Saraki to court over defamation

  18-06-2026 00:43 via vanguardngr.com
  By Demola Akinyemi, IlorinKwara State Government has instituted a criminal defamation suit against former Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki, over comments allegedly made against Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq.The case came up on Wednesday before the Kwara State High Court in Ilorin, where the government accused the former Senate President of publishing and circulating statements on social media and in newspapers, alleging that Governor AbdulRazaq did not attain secondary school education.Acc
  
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• ‘Leave politics to politicians’ – South Africa captain calls for African unity

  18-06-2026 00:28 via vanguardngr.com
  South Africa captain Ronwen Williams has called for African unity after addressing controversy surrounding comments that were allegedly attributed to him in recent days.
  The goalkeeper said he had faced criticism over remarks he insists he never made, particularly claims that he spoke about Africans supporting Mexico.
  “I’ve been a target over the last few days for things I haven’t said. I didn’t say anything about Africa and people supporting Mexico.
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• Kane hits brace as England defeat Croatia in six-goal thriller

  18-06-2026 00:10 via vanguardngr.com
  Harry Kane scored twice in the first half as England eventually saw off Croatia 4-2 to launch their World Cup title assault in Texas on Wednesday.Jude Bellingham, immediately after half-time, and substitute Marcus Rashford with five minutes to go ensured a winning start for Thomas Tuchel’s side after Croatia had fought back to level at 2-2.The prolific Kane twice put England ahead in the first half — one a retaken penalty — only for Martin Baturina and Petar Musa to hit back f
  
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• Police smash phone robbery syndicate, recover 34 stolen phones in A’Ibom

  18-06-2026 00:02 via vanguardngr.com
  …secure conviction of influencer who spread fake news on social mediaBy Uko EtimUYO—The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has dismantled a phone robbery syndicate and recovered 34 assorted phones in Uyo, while also securing the prosecution of a social media influencer for spreading false security information capable of causing panic.Commissioner of Police, CP Baba Azare, disclosed this during a press briefing at the Command Headquarters, Ikot Akpan Abia on Wednesday in Uyo.The CP said
  
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• Brazil president jokes about recruiting Messi after shaky World Cup start

  17-06-2026 23:57 via vanguardngr.com
  President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva suggested Wednesday that Brazil should hire Argentina’s Lionel Messi, when asked about his country’s performance in the World Cup so far.The five-time world champions were held to a 1-1 draw by Morocco in their opening match, which highlighted several frailties in their game.Brazil’s fiercest football rivals Argentina had a far better time, with Messi scoring three goals against Algeria on Tuesday.“I was thinking about signing Messi to
  
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• ‘$300bn reconstruction aid, sanctions lift’ – US–Iran MoU details emerge

  17-06-2026 23:46 via vanguardngr.com
  The following is the text of the US-Iran memorandum of understanding, as read out by a senior US official to reporters on Wednesday:“The United States of America and Islamic Republic of Iran have jointly agreed in good faith on (a date yet to be determined, the official said), on the following:“Paragraph 1 – The United States of America and the Islamic Republic of Iran and their allies in the current war, by signing this MOU, declare an immediate and permanent termination of m
  
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• ‘$300bn reconstruction aid, sanctions lift’ – US-Iran MoU details emerge

  17-06-2026 23:46 via vanguardngr.com
  The following is the text of the US-Iran memorandum of understanding, as read out by a senior US official to reporters on Wednesday:“The United States of America and Islamic Republic of Iran have jointly agreed in good faith on (a date yet to be determined, the official said), on the following:“Paragraph 1 – The United States of America and the Islamic Republic of Iran and their allies in the current war, by signing this MOU, declare an immediate and permanent termination of m
  
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• ‘God will always be God’ — Alison-Madueke speaks after bribery acquittal in London

  17-06-2026 23:21 via vanguardngr.com
  Former Minister of Petroleum Resources, Diezani Alison-Madueke, has reacted to her acquittal by a London court after bribery charges brought against her were dismissed.Read Also: London court acquits Alison-Madueke of all corruption chargesThe Southwark Crown Court in London, United Kingdom, on Wednesday acquitted the former minister of all charges, including five counts of accepting bribes and one count of conspiracy to commit bribery.Reacting to the judgment, Alison-Madueke expressed relief a
  
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• ‘God will always be God’— Alison-Madueke speaks after bribery acquittal in London

  17-06-2026 23:21 via vanguardngr.com
  Former Minister of Petroleum Resources, Diezani Alison-Madueke, has reacted to her acquittal by a London court after bribery charges brought against her were dismissed.The Southwark Crown Court in London, United Kingdom, on Wednesday acquitted the former minister of all charges, including five counts of accepting bribes and one count of conspiracy to commit bribery.Reacting to the judgment, Alison-Madueke expressed relief and said she and her family had endured years of emotional distress over
  
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• FG, States, others share N2.300trn May 2026 revenue

  17-06-2026 23:07 via vanguardngr.com
  The Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) has shared a total sum of N2.3 trillion to the Federal, States and the Local Government Councils for the month of May, 2026.Mr Bawa Mokwa, Director Press and Public Relations in the Office of the Auditor-General of the Federation (OAGF), revealed this in a statement issued on Wednesday in Abuja.In the statement, Mokwa said the revenue was shared at the June 2026 Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) meeting held in Abuja.He explained t
  
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• Cosmetics, food, beverages account for 50 per cent of counterfeits products —NAFDAC

  17-06-2026 22:40 via vanguardngr.com
  The National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC) on Wednesday said cosmetic products, food and beverages accounted for over 50 per cent of counterfeit products in the country.NAFDAC Director-General, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, made this known at a news conference organised by the agency to commemorate the 2026 International Anti-Counterfeit Month observed globally in June.Adeyeye, represented by Dr Martins Iluyomade, the Director of Investigation and Enforcement, NAFDAC,&
  
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• Digital infrastructure key to economic growth, service delivery — Akume

  17-06-2026 22:08 via vanguardngr.com
  By Progress GodfreyABUJA — The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Dr George Akume has said digital infrastructure remains critical to driving economic growth and improving public service delivery in Nigeria.Akume spoke in Abuja on Wednesday at the Digital Transformation Summit held as part of activities marking the 20th anniversary of Galaxy Backbone, with the theme, “Powering Nigeria’s Digital Future.”He said the future of governance, economic competit
  
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• FG eyes 40m homes, N600bn as digital switch over takes off

  17-06-2026 22:06 via vanguardngr.com
  By Progress GodfreyABUJA – The Federal Government has launched Nigeria’s Digital Switch Over programme, aiming to reach 40 million homes and unlock over N600bn in economic value as the country moves from analogue to digital television broadcasting.The rollout, in Abuja on Wednesday, marks a major shift in Nigeria’s broadcast system after years of delays, with officials saying it would expand access to quality television, create jobs and improve information delivery nationwide.
  
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• UNILAG assures students’ safety amid suspected diarrhoea outbreak

  17-06-2026 22:00 via vanguardngr.com
  By Ifunanya NdigweSuspected outbreak of diarrhoea has been noticed in some hostels at the University of Lagos, with some students said to be vomiting and stooling.
  The outbreak is said to be rampant at Moremi Hall, one of the female hostels on campus.
  Checks by our reporter and even comments by students on social media, indicated that some students are also showing signs of fever.
  A concerned parent, who sent a save-our souls message to our reporter, said “Please dear ones, my daughter in
  
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• UNILAG assures students’ safety amid suspected dia outbreak

  17-06-2026 22:00 via vanguardngr.com
  By Ifunanya NdigweSuspected outbreak of diarrhoea has been noticed in some hostels at the University of Lagos, with some students said to be vomiting and stooling.
  The outbreak is said to be rampant at Moremi Hall, one of the female hostels on campus.
  Checks by our reporter and even comments by students on social media, indicated that some students are also showing signs of fever.
  A concerned parent, who sent a save-our souls message to our reporter, said “Please dear ones, my daughter in
  
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