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• Apple removes Russia’s state-backed messenger from App Store

  04-06-2026 10:11 via vanguardngr.com
  Apple has removed Russia’s state-backed Max messenger from its App Store, the app’s Russian developers said Thursday.Moscow has for months been pushing Russians to install Max — a super-app that lacks encryption and that critics say could be used to track people.It has throttled WhatsApp and Telegram, the country’s two largest messengers, and forced civil servants, state companies, schools and government agencies to move their communications onto Max.“Max is tempor
  
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• ENUGU EZIKE: How Onyishi, Igwe Parallel Leadership works

  06-06-2026 07:57 via vanguardngr.com
  By Emeka MamahEnugu Ezike, the second largest “native town” in West Africa is in Igbo-Eze North Local Government Area of Enugu State.
  Its exact geographic coordinates are: Latitude: 6.9827° N and Longitude: 7.45534° E. It is situated near towns like Nsukka, Otukpa in Benue State; Ibagwa Aka in Igboeze South Local Government Area, Enugu State. It also, shares borders with Benue State to the north, Ovoko (Igbo Eze South) and Obollo-Afor (Udenu) to the south, and Kogi State to
  
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• Oyo Abductions: Questions Nigerians are asking

  06-06-2026 07:51 via vanguardngr.com
  By Luminous JannamikeRecently in Esiele, an elderly woman stopped briefly outside a school gate and stared into the compound beyond. The classrooms were open. The blackboards were still hanging where they had always hung.
  A football lay abandoned near a patch of grass. But there were no children running through the grounds. No teachers calling pupils to order. No morning assembly. Just silence.In communities across Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State, silence has become a painful reminder
  
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• When bank alerts become traps: Inside Nigeria’s growing digital infrastructure crisis

  06-06-2026 07:46 via vanguardngr.com
  …Nigeria experiences over 4,000 cyber attack attempts weekly
  …PoS operators trapped between customers and platformsFrom failed transfers and fake debit alerts to identity theft and social engineering scams, ordinary Nigerians increasingly find themselves trapped between banks, fintech companies, telecom providers and switching platforms, each shifting responsibility whenever transactions fail, writes Juliet Umeh.ON a humid afternoon in Lagos, media practitioner, Louisa Olaniyi, wa
  
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• The price of repair: 3 years of reform, sacrifice and search for renewal under Tinubu, by Stephanie Shaakaa

  06-06-2026 07:41 via vanguardngr.com
  On May 29, 2023, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu took the podium at Eagle Square and delivered three words that would alter the course of Nigeria’s economic history: “Subsidy is gone.” What followed, including the swift unification of the foreign exchange windows, marked one of the most consequential shifts in economic policy since the return to democratic rule. The administration did not merely introduce a new set of policies,it dismantled an old framework that had shap
  
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• Nigeria ranks third worldwide in female genital mutilation

  06-06-2026 07:41 via vanguardngr.com
  ...Stakeholders intensify campaign against practiceNigeria has been ranked third globally, after Egypt and Ethiopia, among countries where female genital mutilation (FGM) is still widely practised. Statistics also indicate that Ekiti and Osun states record some of the highest prevalence rates of the harmful practice in the South-West region of the country.
  According to stakeholders, previous statistics showed that Osun, Ebonyi, Ekiti, Imo and Oyo states recorded female genital mutilation preval
  
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• Tinubu orders breakup of Optasia’s 12-year monopoly on airtime credit lending

  06-06-2026 07:39 via vanguardngr.com
  …FCCPC secures presidential backing to dismantle exclusive control over N3trn airtime advance market …Capital flight and lack of local investment, cited among other reasons •Nine Nigerian fintechs to be onboardedPresident Bola Tinubu has directed the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) to break the 12-year monopoly of South African firm Optasia on airtime credit lending and data advance services in Nigeria, authoritative sources have told Vanguard.
  
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• Oyo: Makinde bans ‘Okada’ at night

  06-06-2026 07:36 via vanguardngr.com
  By Adeola BadruGovernor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has imposed a statewide night-time ban on commercial motorcycle operations in the state, banning okada riders from operating between 10:30 p.m. and 5:30 a.m. as part of a broader security crackdown aimed at curbing criminal activities and enhancing public safety.
  The restriction formed a key component of Executive Order No. 002 of 2026, signed by the governor on Friday to strengthen security, enforce vehicle registration regulations and improve
  
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• Kidnapped Oyo schoolchildren: Women traditionalists storm shrines for divine intervention

  06-06-2026 07:33 via vanguardngr.com
  By James Ogunnaike, AbeokutaConcerned by the continued captivity of schoolchildren and teachers abducted from Ahoro-Esinle in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State, scores of women traditional worshippers from across Egbaland on Friday embarked on a spiritual procession across major streets and sacred sites in Abeokuta, Ogun State, seeking divine intervention for the safe release of the victims.
  The women, clad in white traditional worship attire and carrying various ritual paraphernalia, m
  
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• Boy, 17, killed in EFCC operation, mother cries for justice

  06-06-2026 07:24 via vanguardngr.com
  …My innocent son will not rest until his killers are brought to justice
  …He was a fugitive —PoliceBy Peter Duru, MakurdiAs controversy continues to trail the death of 17-year-old Sesugh Atser during an encounter with operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in Makurdi, Benue State, his grieving mother and relatives are demanding justice and a full account of the circumstances that led to his death.
  For 35-year-old Jennifer Asar, a mother of five, the
  
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• Behind closed doors: Lagos hotel where Kidnappers mapped their next victims

  06-06-2026 07:19 via vanguardngr.com
  …How Police ended gang’s reign of terror
  …Gang leader always came from abroad to strike- PoliceBy Evelyn UsmanWhen a gang of kidnappers checked into a hotel in Bucknor Estate, Isolo, Lagos, they thought they had found the perfect cover.
  To the hotel staff, they were ordinary guests: quiet, unassuming, paying their bills without fuss. But behind closed doors, they were running a sophisticated criminal operation, mapping out abduction targets across Jakande, Oke-Afa, and Okota
  
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• FG lacks political will to fight terrorism – Dalung

  06-06-2026 07:10 via vanguardngr.com
  …Questions impact of US assistance to Nigeria
  …Tinubu is laying solid foundation for Nigeria – Obafemi GeorgeBy Omeiza Ajayi & Juliet UmehFormer Minister of Sports under President Muhammadu Buhari, Barr. Solomon Dalung, has accused the federal government of lacking the political will to tackle the worsening insecurity across the country, saying the administration of President Bola Tinubu was more preoccupied with the 2027 general elections than with the lives of Nigerian
  
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• Revealed: Hideouts of terrorists in Yorubaland

  06-06-2026 07:06 via vanguardngr.com
  …Vast stretches of forests taken over —Afenifere…We want safe roads, secure farms, peaceful communities —Yoruba CouncilBy Dayo Johnson, Regional Editor, South West; Shina Abubarka; James Ogunnnaike & Adeola BadruFor about two decades, the northern part of the country has been ravaged by terrorism characterised by sacking of entire communities, mass killings, looting, destruction and kidnappings for ransom.
  The terrorists later upped their evil acts by attacking sch
  
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• Oshiomhole’s question and Akpabio’s silence, by Emmanuel Aziken

  06-06-2026 05:40 via vanguardngr.com
  In a week when ordinary Nigerians took to the streets in one of the most energetic public expressions of anger against the security failures of the Bola Tinubu administration, the National Assembly sadly brought its vanity to full manifestation.Across Abuja, Lagos, Ibadan and even Maiduguri in Borno State, Nigerians poured out their frustration over the worsening menace of insecurity.So, when lawmakers resumed from their break, it was not surprising that insecurity again returned to t
  
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• Insecurity: Is Tinubu Fiddling or Fibbing? By Ugoji Egbujo

  06-06-2026 05:35 via vanguardngr.com
  The most patient Nigerians are now exasperated. President Tinubu has run out of excuses. A once-passive nation is waking up to its perilous predicament. Indefatigable Pastor Enoch Adeboye says he has tried. He now begs his congregation to help him speak to Tinubu. It appears the President is inaccessible not only to  senators. Does Tinubu need deliverance?For years, many dismissed Adeboye’s silence and customary optimism as conspiratorial. They said an Ijaw man like Goodluck Jon
  
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• Between Ademulegun and Gowon, by Emeka Obasi

  06-06-2026 03:44 via vanguardngr.com
  General Yakubu Gowon’s attempt at writing seems to be taking sleep away from the 92 – year old soldier turned Political Scientist who led Nigeria through genocide between 1967 and 1970. His book, ‘My Life Of Duty And Allegiance’ continues to trend.The autobiography is injurious to many and questions are being asked. Gowon ended up painting himself as the lone saint among sinners. No words were spared in diminishing senior colleagues, friends, foes and even 
  
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• All We See Is Politics. Where Is Governance? By Muyiwa Adetiba

  06-06-2026 03:34 via vanguardngr.com
  The whole world took notice when the Chibok abduction happened. It was so daring that it was almost unbelievable. How could such a raid be planned and executed without intel being aware? How could so many young girls disappear in plain sight? How could security be bridged so easily, so blatantly? Especially in an area where security antenna should have been at its most alert? These were some of the questions the world sought to know. Many people smelled more than the clichéd ra
  
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• Aircraft Age and Safety: Separating Aviation facts from public perception

  06-06-2026 01:56 via vanguardngr.com
  By Fred Chukwuelobe Many people have criticised certain airlines for operating what they  describe as “old aircraft,” with some alleging that such airplanes pose a threat to safety.
  It is common to see passengers board a flight, inspect the seats and cabin interior, and, upon noticing worn-out fittings, loose panels, faded cabin panels, or taped sections, conclude that the aircraft is unsafe. Some even record videos and post them on social media, castigating the airli
  
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• United Nigeria Airlines surprises passengers with latest Samsung phones

  06-06-2026 01:54 via vanguardngr.com
  One of Nigeria’s leading carriers, United Nigeria Airlines, on Monday, June 1, rewarded its passengers with the recently released Samsung Galaxy phones in the Awesome Row partnership it has with the phone company.
  The winners, Hamid Ibrahim, Chidi Chinedu, and Gbenga Bello, were among passengers selected through an onboard lucky dip on the Lagos–Abuja and Abuja–Lagos flights on the day.
  Passengers also got exclusive in-flight access to the new Samsung Galaxy A57 and A37 and win
  
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• AILFF 2026 unveils new theme to Shape the future of indigenous-language cinema

  06-06-2026 01:45 via vanguardngr.com
  By Benjamin NjokuThe organizing committee of the African Indigenous Language Film Festival has announced a new theme for its third edition.
  “Threads of Culture: Weaving Inclusion Through Filmmaking” has been replaced with “Digital Bridges, Ancestral Voices: Reclaiming African Screens with Indigenous Tongues.”
  The committee said the change followed a strategic review of the festival’s programme and objectives to better reflect current realities in the global film in
  
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• Lagos celebrates 17 years of KingModel

  06-06-2026 01:42 via vanguardngr.com
  …as King Daniel unveils ‘Paradise Night Dance’ ahead of 18th anniversaryBy Benjamin NjokuKingModel, the entertainment and talent development brand founded by creative entrepreneur King Daniel, has celebrated 17 years of promoting creativity, fashion, entertainment and youth empowerment in Nigeria.The 17th edition of the KingModel show, held recently in Osapa, Lekki, Lagos State, drew participants, entertainers and guests from across Nigeria, the diaspora and beyond, underscor
  
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• Genevieve Ogu-Odii’s ‘Sounds of Colour’ dazzles Lagos audience

  06-06-2026 01:39 via vanguardngr.com
  By Benjamin NjokuIt has been a busy season for classical music lovers in Lagos. Since last month, the MUSON Centre, Onikan has hosted concerts almost every weekend. Last Sunday was no exception.Days after the ‘King Lemuel Recital Sponsors Concert’ at La Scala Hall, another memorable night unfolded at the Agip Recital Hall. ‘Sounds of Colour: Beyond the Spectrum 2026’, hosted by Genevieve Ogu-Odii, transported a discerning audience into a private world of transcendence an
  
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• I slipped into a diabetic coma for two days – Keppy Ekpenyong

  06-06-2026 01:37 via vanguardngr.com
  *Shares 2022 health scare as colleagues honour the veteran actorBy Florencemary NwabuezeVeteran actor Keppy Ekpenyong Bassey has recounted how he slipped into a diabetic coma for two days in 2022, following months of intense work pressure and poor self-care.The actor made the disclosure last Sunday at Ojez Lounge, National Stadium, Surulere, during a special tribute organized in his honor by the Ojez Entertainment Forum. Themed “Celebrating the Living Rather Than the Dead,” the even
  
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• ‘Why I always release movies to mark my birthday’

  06-06-2026 01:36 via vanguardngr.com
  By Benjamin NjokuBusty actress Georgina Ibeh turned one year old last Friday and as a tradition, she released a new movie, to mark the special day.Her latest film, ““A Mother’s Stand” is currently streaming on her YouTube channel, Georgina Ibeh TV, and it’s already striking a chord with viewers. The movie was released months after her other projects like “Fruit of My Labour” and “When Love Blurs”, made waves on YouTube. Recall that last year
  
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• Spotlight on Chinwe Idemili: Nollywood’s rising quintessential heroine

  06-06-2026 01:32 via vanguardngr.com
  By Benjamin NjokuChinwe Cynthia Idemili, hailed by fans as the epitome of beauty, talent and brains in Nollywood, has enchanted millions with her ethereal charm.
  The fast-rising actress, who goes by the name, Chinwe_Cee on Instagram, made her debut in 2020 with “Knock Knock” and has since transitioned seamlessly from modeling to lead roles and brand influence, leaving an indelible mark on African cinema in under a decade. She continues to dazzle audiences with her grace, elegance, a
  
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• Body enhancement won’t make you a star, Actor Chibuzor cautions budding actresses

  06-06-2026 01:32 via vanguardngr.com
  By Benjamin NjokuNollywood actor and producer Emelu Simon Chibuzor has dismissed claims that film directors and producers are forcing young, aspiring actresses to undergo body enhancement to land movie roles and hit the limelight.The allegation has gained traction following the recent trend of mostly “beautiful faces” dominating screens. But reacting to it, Chibuzor blamed the practice on a lack of talent and the desire for shortcuts to stardom.“Any actress who decides to go u
  
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• World Cup meets African cinema as TAFF returns to Dallas for 11th edition

  06-06-2026 01:28 via vanguardngr.com
  By Benjamin NjokuThe African Film Festival and the FIFA World Cup are set to converge in Dallas for a historic celebration of African cinema, football, and culture.
  TAFF, hailed as “The World Cup of African Films,” has announced its 11th edition, taking place on June 18–20, 2026, at The Royal Palace in Addison, Dallas, Texas.
  This year’s festival arrives at a once-in-a-generation moment: the same city, the same summer, the same electric pride as the FIFA World Cup 2026 a
  
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• How we’re repositioning airports as economic hubs — Agbebire

  06-06-2026 01:21 via vanguardngr.com
  By Dickson OmobolaDirector of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection at the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria, FAAN, Mr Henry Agbebire, in this interview, speaks about the vision, progress and discipline driving the agency’s renewed transformation agenda. Agbebire also identifies the challenges confronting the reform process and the measures being implemented to sustain improvements across Nigeria’s airport system.How has government reshaped FAAN’s operational priorities?
  
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• When King Lemuel Recital thrilled Lagos, unveiled major music initiatives

  06-06-2026 01:14 via vanguardngr.com
  By Benjamin NjokuLast Friday evening, the best of Nigerian classical music filled the spacious La Scala Hall at the MUSON Centre, Onikan, Lagos, as the King Lemuel Recital Sponsors’ Concert held the audience spellbound with timeless pieces under the theme “Sound of Music.”But the night was more than transporting a discerning crowd into a world of transcendence and deep emotion. Founder King Lemuel also used the platform to unveil his next big projects: the King Lemuel Festival
  
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• El-Rufai denied medical care despite eye condition in ICPC custody, aide alleges

  06-06-2026 01:04 via vanguardngr.com
  A media aide to former Kaduna State Governor, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, has accused the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) of failing to provide medical attention to the former governor despite complaints of a worsening eye condition while in custody.In a statement issued on Friday according to TheCable, Muyiwa Adekeye alleged that El-Rufai developed swollen, reddish and itchy eyes during his detention and requested access to a doctor, but the anti-graft age
  
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