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• Bitcoin drops below $60,000, first time since October 2024

  05-06-2026 18:54 via vanguardngr.com
  Bitcoin dropped below $60,000 on Friday, its lowest level since October 2024, just before Donald Trump’s election which propelled it to a record high.The currency fell by about 6 percent around 1615 GMT, to $59.7709, before paring its losses slightly.The election of Trump, a staunch advocate of cryptocurrencies, to the White House in November 2024 for a second term sparked a wave of enthusiasm in the sector, sending the price of bitcoin soaring to nearly $110,000.AFP
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• US envoy confirms Iranian footballers granted visas for World Cup

  05-06-2026 23:13 via vanguardngr.com
  Iran’s football squad have been granted visas to play in the World Cup, US Ambassador to Turkey Tom Barrack confirmed in a message on X on Friday.“Proud of our outstanding team at the U.S. Embassy in Ankara for their work processing visas for Iran’s national football team on their road to the @FIFAWorldCup in the United States,” he said, commenting on a news report that Iran’s World Cup players have been granted the visas to enter the United States.“Sports tr
  
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• Anambra: Eight suspected fake pastors arraigned over alleged law breach

  05-06-2026 23:08 via vanguardngr.com
  By Vincent UjumaduEight suspected fake pastors arrested in parts of Anambra State have been arraigned before the State High Court sitting in Awka over alleged violations of the 2025 Homeland Security Law recently passed by the state House of Assembly.The defendants are Peter Chukwu, Chinedu Egwuonwu, Emeka Nwankpa, Ebele Nnachukwu, Ekeleme Chris Ugochukwu, Ndubisi Nnachukwu, Miracle Iruoma, and Chukwukadibia Ogwuama.Most of the suspects were arrested in Onitsha and Awka, while others were picked
  
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• UK denounces attempts to ‘interfere in our democracy’ after Vance comments

  05-06-2026 22:45 via vanguardngr.com
  British Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s office on Friday denounced “people trying to interfere in our democracy” after US Vice President JD Vance condemned Britain’s handling of the murder of a white student, Henry Nowak, by a Sikh man.The Downing Street statement followed comments by Vance on X linking the young student’s murder to what he said was civilisational decline caused by mass migration.“In recent days we have seen people trying to interfere in our de
  
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• Xenophobic Attacks: Lumumba urges African unity, calls for mental decolonisation

  05-06-2026 22:42 via vanguardngr.com
  By Daniel Abia, P/HarcourtKenyan scholar and legal expert, Prof. Patrick Lumumba, has called for stronger unity among African nations as a pathway to ending xenophobic violence and achieving true continental independence.Lumumba made the appeal against the backdrop of renewed xenophobic attacks in South Africa targeting foreign nationals, including Nigerians and others across the continent.Delivering a keynote address at the plenary session of the 2026 Law Week of the Nigerian Bar Association,
  
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• Makinde hosts NAF delegation, calls for patience on Oyo abduction

  05-06-2026 22:31 via vanguardngr.com
  Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has reassured families and residents of Oriire Council Area that the government and security agencies are working round the clock to secure the release of abducted teachers and pupils.Makinde gave the assurance on Friday, while hosting a Nigerian Air Force delegation led by Air Officer Commanding, Logistics Command, AVM Abubakar A. Suleh, in Ibadan.The governor urged residents of the state, especially those in Yawota and Ahoro-Esinele in Oriire LGA, to be pati
  
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• Troops neutralise nine terrorists, arrest 31 nationwide

  05-06-2026 22:29 via vanguardngr.com
  By Kingsley OmonobiABUJA — Troops of the Armed Forces of Nigeria, in collaboration with other security agencies, have neutralised nine terrorists, arrested 31 suspects and rescued more than 16 kidnapped victims during coordinated operations conducted across various parts of the country.The Director, Defence Media Operations, Major General Michael Onoja, disclosed this on Friday in Abuja while providing an update on military operations nationwide.According to him, troops deployed strategic
  
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• Alleged N36m Fraud: Court reserves ruling on Blessing CEO’s bail application till June 9

  05-06-2026 22:20 via vanguardngr.com
  Justice D.I. Dipeolu of the Federal High Court, Ikoyi, Lagos, on Friday, June 5, 2026, reserved ruling until June 9, 2026, on the bail application filed by social media influencer, Okoro Blessing Nkiruka, (a.k.a Blessing CEO) who is standing trial over an alleged N36 million fraud.
  The defendant is facing a two-count charge filed by the Lagos Zonal Directorate 1 of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), bordering on obtaining money by false pretence and stealing to the tune of N36
  
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• Trafficking: Lagos NSCDC arrests three suspects, rescues 24 victims in Badagry

  05-06-2026 22:10 via vanguardngr.com
  The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has rescued 24 victims and arrested three suspects linked to cases of missing persons, human trafficking, abduction, and fraud in Badagry, Lagos State.The Public Relations Officer of the command, Mr Oluwaseun Abolurin, said the suspects were arrested on Friday during an operation conducted by NSCDC operatives in Badagry West.He said the arrests followed intelligence gathered through community engagements conducted between January and March.Ab
  
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• Jonathan urges judiciary, legal practitioners to strengthen institutions, uphold justice

  05-06-2026 22:10 via vanguardngr.com
  YENAGOA — Former President Goodluck Jonathan has called on members of the legal profession to embrace their nation-building responsibilities by strengthening institutions, upholding justice and safeguarding the integrity of Nigeria’s legal system.Jonathan made the call on Friday while speaking at the opening ceremony of the 2026 Law Week of the Nigerian Bar Association in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State.The former president, who disclosed details of the event on his Facebook page, attended t
  
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• Naira depreciates to N1,397/$ in parallel market.

  05-06-2026 22:03 via vanguardngr.com
  By Elizabeth AdegbesanThe naira on Friday depreciated to N1,397 per dollar in the parallel market from N1,390 per dollar on Thursday.Likewise, the naira depreciated to N1,365 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 N1,365 per dollar from N1,359.75 per dollar on Thursday, reflecting N5.25 depreciation for the naira.Consequently, the margin between the parallel and official
  
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• Putin rules out meeting Zelensky; vows to pursue war goals

  05-06-2026 21:54 via vanguardngr.com
  Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday ruled out meeting his Ukrainian counterpart any time soon, a day after Volodymyr Zelensky called for a sit-down between the leaders to end the four-year war.Speaking at an economic forum in his home city of Saint Petersburg, Putin said he saw “no point” in meeting Zelensky until a possible peace deal had been agreed. Zelensky hit back saying the Russian leader was “weak” and “choosing war again”.Putin also vowed to p
  
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• Insecurity: MFM suspends overnight vigils, orders services to end 8pm nationwide

  05-06-2026 21:54 via vanguardngr.com
  By Olayinka LatonaLAGOS — The Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries (MFM) has suspended all overnight vigils and directed that church programmes across the country must end by 8:00 p.m., citing growing security concerns nationwide.The directive, which takes immediate effect, was contained in a circular dated June 5, 2026, and addressed to Regional Overseers and branch pastors of the ministry.According to the circular, all church services, meetings and programmes at every level of the m
  
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• Oyo abduction: No abducted schoolchild has died in captivity – Police

  05-06-2026 21:52 via vanguardngr.com
  By Ayobami OkerindeThe Oyo State Police Command has dismissed reports claiming that one of the pupils abducted during the recent attack on schools in Ahoro-Esiele, Oriire Local Government Area, died while in captivity.In a statement issued on Friday, the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Ayanlade Olayinka, described the report as false, misleading and lacking any factual basis.According to the command, neither the police nor any of the security agencies involved in efforts to rescue the abdu
  
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• Injured Germany starlet Karl may miss World Cup, says Nagelsmann

  05-06-2026 21:37 via vanguardngr.com
  Teenage Germany forward Lennart Karl may miss this summer’s World Cup after sustaining an injury in training, coach Julian Nagelsmann said Friday.Speaking in Chicago ahead of Saturday’s friendly against the United States, Germany’s final warm-up match, Nagelsmann confirmed the 18-year-old was in doubt for the tournament after an injury in training.“To be honest, it didn’t look good. He’s going to the hospital now to get a scan done.“We need to process t
  
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• ‘Armed forces won’t give in to terror in whatever form,’ Defence minister declares

  05-06-2026 21:29 via vanguardngr.com
  By Evelyn UsmanThe Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa (retd), has declared that the Nigerian Armed Forces would not give in to terror in any form, assuring that the country would overcome the war against insurgency.He made the declaration Thursday night at the Ceremonial Sunset Dinner and Awards Night, held at Eko Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos, which marked the grand finale of activities commemorating the Nigerian Navy’s 70th anniversary, with over ten past Chiefs of Naval Staf
  
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• Oyo govt faults WAEC over late delivery of WASSCE papers, seeks rescheduling

  05-06-2026 21:25 via vanguardngr.com
  The Oyo State Government has decried the delays that disrupted the 2026 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) in the state.The government said the development subjected students and parents to avoidable stress and risk.The State Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, Mr Olusegun Olayiwola, expressed the government’s concern on Friday in a statement issued in Ibadan.According to Olayiwola, reports from several centres on Thursday showed that examination m
  
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• US judge lifts Trump curbs on legal immigration processing

  05-06-2026 21:16 via vanguardngr.com
  A US federal judge on Friday threw out a series of restrictions placed by President Donald Trump’s administration on legal immigration following last year’s shooting of members of the National Guard by an Afghan immigrant.District Judge John McConnell said the restrictions on processing of asylum, work permit, green card and citizen applications from nationals of 39 African, Asian, Latin American and Middle Eastern countries were unlawful.The curbs were imposed after the November 26
  
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• NRC running at loss, borrowing to sustain train operations – Opeifa

  05-06-2026 21:03 via vanguardngr.com
  By Folarin KehindeThe Nigerian Railway Corporation has said it is operating at a loss and has resorted to borrowing to sustain train services across the country due to the high cost of diesel.This was disclosed by the managing director of the NRC, Dr Kayode Opeifa, during the second town hall meeting with railway workers and labour unions at the corporation’s headquarters in Ebute Metta, Lagos.According to a statement issued on Friday by the Chief Public Relations Officer of the NRC, Call
  
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• Makinde visits Adelabu, assures family over abducted sister, nephews

  05-06-2026 20:49 via vanguardngr.com
  Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, on Friday visited former Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu, to sympathise with him over the abduction of his sister and her twin sons in Ibadan.During the visit, the governor expressed concern over the incident and offered words of comfort to the family, assuring them that security agencies were working to secure the safe release of the victims.Makinde also pledged the state government’s commitment to ensuring that those responsible for the abducti
  
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• Kano police warn against roller skating on highways

  05-06-2026 20:42 via vanguardngr.com
  By Hadiza YusufThe Kano State Police Command has warned residents, especially young people, against engaging in roller skating on highways, bridges, construction sites, and other restricted areas within Kano metropolis.The police on Friday said the growing practice has become dangerous and poses serious risks to both skaters and other road users.They noted that some youths have also been seen holding onto or latching themselves to moving vehicles for speed and excitement, describing the act as
  
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• Int’l Friendly: Super Falcons edge Senegal’s Lionesses 2-1

  05-06-2026 20:25 via vanguardngr.com
  By Emmanuel OkogbaNigeria’s Super Falcons kicked off their preparations for the upcoming Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) with a 2-1 win over Senegal in a friendly match played in Ikenne-Remo on Friday.The reigning African champions dominated large portions of the encounter, creating the better chances and controlling possession against the Teranga Lionesses.After a lively opening period, Nigeria took the lead in the 32nd minute when Asisat Oshoala converted a penalty awarded
  
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• We have capacity to contain Ebola outbreak — NCDC

  05-06-2026 19:48 via vanguardngr.com
  By Chioma ObinnaThe Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) on Friday said Nigeria has the capacity to contain an Ebola outbreak if it enters the country, even as it appealed to the media and members of the public not to spread fear or panic through unverified negative narratives.
  Addressing a press briefing in Lagos amid growing concerns over the Ebola outbreak in parts of East Africa, Dr Jide Idris said the country’s surveillance and response systems, though not at peak
  
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• Nigeria not 100% ready for Ebola, but can contain it — NCDC

  05-06-2026 19:48 via vanguardngr.com
  By Chioma ObinnaThe Director-General of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC), Dr. Jide Idris, on Friday admitted that Nigeria is not fully prepared for a possible Ebola outbreak but insisted that the country can still contain the deadly virus if it enters the country.Addressing a press briefing in Lagos amid growing concerns over the Ebola outbreak in parts of East Africa, Idris said that although Nigeria’s preparedness level is not at 100 percent, mechanisms alrea
  
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• Scores of repentant Boko Haram terrorists, CJTF, soldiers killed in Borno village attack

  05-06-2026 19:46 via vanguardngr.com
  By Ndahi Marama, MaiduguriUnspecified number of members of repentant Boko Haram terrorists who are complementing efforts of the military, including Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) and Soldiers have been killed when some armed Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists launched an attack on a military base in Mandaragirau Village of Biu local government area of Borno state, sources have said.The incident which took place at about 4:am on Friday during heavy rainfall have also left scores of the insurgents dea
  
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• 2027: Hamzat appoints Obanikoro as campaign DG

  05-06-2026 19:35 via vanguardngr.com
  By Olasunkanmi AkoniThe All Progressives Congress, APC, governorship candidate in the 2027, and incumbent Lagos Deputy Governor, Dr. Kadiri Obafemi Hamzat, KOH, has appointed Senator Musiliu Obanikoro as Director-General of his campaign team.The appointment is viewed as consolidating Hamzat’s push for the APC ticket with strong support of President Bola Tinubu, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, and key elders of the Governance Advisory Council, GAC led by Pa.Tajudeen Olusi’s, endorsement
  
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• IPOB raises concerns over Kanu conviction, says appeal has wider legal implications

  05-06-2026 19:34 via vanguardngr.com
  By Steve OkoUMUAHIA — The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has renewed its campaign over the conviction of its leader, Nnamdi Kanu, saying the appeal filed against the judgment raises broader legal and constitutional issues.In a statement issued by its spokesperson, Emma Powerful, the group argued that the appeal before the Court of Appeal goes beyond Kanu’s case and touches on questions relating to due process, jurisdiction and the administration of justice.IPOB drew attention to
  
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• Obasanjo says ‘anxious’ to read Gowon’s memoir, explains absence at book launch

  05-06-2026 19:22 via vanguardngr.com
  By James Ogunnaike, AbeokutaFormer President Olusegun Obasanjo has expressed eagerness to obtain and read ‘My Life of Duty and Allegiance’, the newly released memoir of former Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon, describing the book as an important contribution to Nigeria’s historical record.Obasanjo made the remark while responding to questions from journalists during a visit to his residence regarding whether he had read the memoir, which was presented to the public on May 1
  
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• Security agencies closing in on abductors of 9-year-old boy — Ondo Govt

  05-06-2026 19:04 via vanguardngr.com
  ….Say Amotekun, Police, DSS Combing ForestsBy Dayo Johnson, AkureThe Ondo State Government has assured residents that security agencies are making significant progress in efforts to rescue nine-year-old Olaosebikan Victor, who was abducted by gunmen in Igbosi Community, Idogun, in Ose Local Government Area of the state.In a statement issued in Akure, the Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Idowu Ajanaku, expressed deep concern over the attack and abduction, while urging residen
  
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• ‘I almost slapped one NFF member’ – Ex-Super Eagles defender Ifeanyi Udeze

  05-06-2026 18:56 via vanguardngr.com
  By Mary AgbabiakaFormer Super Eagles defender, Ifeanyi Udeze, has revealed that he nearly slapped a member of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) during a dispute over an unpaid match bonus.According to Udeze, the incident occurred after a match in which players were expecting to receive the full bonus that had been promised to them.Speaking during an episode of The 5th House podcast shared on X, the former defender recounted how an NFF official attempted to pay only part of the agreed amount
  
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