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• Ebola: FG approves N21.2m outbreak response fund for each state

  20-06-2026 18:06 via vanguardngr.com
  The Federal Government has approved the release of N21.2 million in outbreak investigation and response funds to each state to strengthen preparedness against Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) and other public health threats.This is contained in a statement made available to newsmen by Mr Ado Bako, Assistant Director, Information and Public Relations, Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, on Saturday in Abuja.According to Bako, Prof. Mohammed Pate, the Coordinating Minister of Health and Socia
  
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• Tinubu will honour Nigerians working at UN – Amb. Jimoh

  21-06-2026 09:10 via vanguardngr.com
  The Permanent Representative of Nigeria to the United Nations, Amb. Jimoh Ibrahim says President Bola Tinubu will confer national honours on some Nigerians serving within the United Nations system.Jimoh made the announcement at a dinner hosted by the United Nations Staff Recreation Council (UNSRC) – Nigeria Association at the Nigeria House in New York.He said the Tinubu administration recognised the outstanding contributions of Nigerians serving across the UN and remained committed to rew
  
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• Curacao secure first World Cup point in 0-0 draw against Ecuador

  21-06-2026 09:09 via vanguardngr.com
  Curacao goalkeeper Eloy Room was the hero on Saturday as the tiny Caribbean island claimed its first-ever World Cup point in a goalless draw against toothless Ecuador.Ecuador, who finished second in South American qualifying, had 28 shots, including 15 on target, in Kansas City but Room stood firm in an astonishing display.The 0-0 draw in Group E keeps alive Curacao’s hopes of reaching the knockout phase, extending their fairytale journey at their first World Cup.The tiny country —
  
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• World Cup: Tunisia crash out after Japan 4-0 thrashing

  21-06-2026 09:00 via vanguardngr.com
  Japan marked the 1,000th game in the history of the World Cup with a 4-0 thrashing of Tunisia on Saturday to close in on a place in the last 32.Ayase Ueda scored twice while Daichi Kamada and Junya Ito were also on target as the Asian giants joined the Netherlands on four points at the top of Group F.Tunisia, who were thumped 5-1 by Sweden in their first game of the tournament, can no longer hope for a place in the knockout rounds.The Blue Samurai, who held the Netherlands to a 2-2 draw in thei
  
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• Bauchi Governor mourns former Deputy Governor Audu Katagum

  21-06-2026 08:54 via vanguardngr.com
  By Christopher AmehBAUCHI — Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, has expressed deep sorrow over the death of former Deputy Governor of the state, Audu Sule Katagum, describing his passing as a great loss to Bauchi’s political and traditional institutions.Katagum, the Wazirin Katagum, died on Saturday at Nizamiye Hospital in Abuja.In a condolence message, Governor Mohammed described the late statesman as a loyal and patriotic public servant who dedicated his life to the service of h
  
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• Wike’s performance, work ethic set him apart – Okotie-Eboh

  21-06-2026 08:49 via vanguardngr.com
  Emmanuel Okotie-Eboh, son of ex-finance Minister, Chief Festus Okotie-Eboh, has described Federal Capital Territory Minister, Nyesom Wike, as one of the most influential, outspoken and result-oriented political figures in contemporary Nigeria.Okotie-Eboh hailed Wile, saying he has established a reputation as a leader who prioritises performance and delivery.He added the FCT Minister should be considered for other higher offices because of his proven leadership qualities, extensive governance ex
  
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• Lagos positioned as Africa’s geo-economic hub — Sanwo-Olu

  21-06-2026 08:47 via vanguardngr.com
  …Says state’s $259.75bn economy, infrastructure investments make it a sub-national giant
  Bakare, others advocate regional interdependence for Nigeria’s prosperityBy Olasunkanmi AkoniLAGOS — Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has declared that Lagos is strategically positioned as Africa’s leading geo-economic hub, leveraging trade, infrastructure, finance, technology and human capital to drive prosperity across Nigeria, West Africa and the global economy.Sanwo-Olu made th
  
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• Police arrest man seen assaulting woman in viral video

  21-06-2026 08:38 via vanguardngr.com
  By Olasunkanmi AkoniOperatives of the Violent Crimes Response Unit (VCRU) of the Abia State Police Command have arrested a man seen physically assaulting a woman in a viral video that circulated widely on social media.The arrest was carried out by officers led by Chief Superintendent of Police (CSP) Emeka Amanchukwu following credible intelligence received by the unit.A photograph of the suspect’s arrest was posted on Facebook on June 20, indicating that he was apprehended in the Ogbor Hi
  
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• Oyebanji: My re-election a renewed call to service

  21-06-2026 08:34 via vanguardngr.com
  By Dayo JohnsonADO-EKITI — Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has described his re-election for a second term as a renewed call to service, pledging to govern with humility, compassion and the fear of God.The All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate expressed gratitude to Ekiti voters for the confidence reposed in his administration, saying the outcome of the governorship election had placed a greater responsibility on his shoulders.“I have a proper understanding of the respons
  
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• Police arrest 25 suspects, recover cannabis, controlled drugs in Jos raid

  21-06-2026 07:53 via vanguardngr.com
  By Golok NanmwaJos — The Plateau State Police Command has arrested 25 suspects and recovered cannabis, controlled drugs and other prohibited substances during a coordinated raid on identified drug hotspots in Jos.The operation, carried out on Saturday  evening, targeted locations around Old Airport Junction and Fwavei Junction, areas the police described as notorious points for the sale and distribution of illicit substances.A statement by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Alfr
  
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• INEC declares Faduyile winner as APC sweeps Ondo South Bye-Election

  21-06-2026 07:49 via vanguardngr.com
  By Dayo Johnson AkureThe Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared Prof. Dayo Faduyile of the All Progressives Congress (APC) winner of the Ondo South Senatorial District bye-election held on Saturday.Faduyile was a former National President of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) and currently the Special Adviser on Health Matters to Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa.The INEC returning officer, who is the Vice Chancellor of the Federal University Lokoja, Prof. Gbenga S
  
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• US and Iran set for new talks after delay and deadly strikes

  21-06-2026 07:47 via vanguardngr.com
  A new round of negotiations over the Middle East war was set to kick off Sunday as Iranian negotiators and US Vice President JD Vance arrived in the Swiss host city, even as Tehran said it was closing the Strait of Hormuz again over Israeli attacks in Lebanon.Before boarding his flight to Europe, Vance told reporters he hoped to “make progress on the nuclear issue, make progress on the Lebanon ceasefire issue. Those are the two big things that I think we’re going to be focused on&rdq
  
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• We may have missed our way again on democracy – Saraki

  21-06-2026 07:19 via vanguardngr.com
  • ‘How to regain it, avoid repeat of June 12 tragedy’• Makes case for strong institutions• Says he was a victim for standing for N/Assembly independenceBy Olayinka LatonaFormer Senate President Bukola Saraki has issued a stirring defence of the National Assembly’s role as the “load-bearing wall” of Nigeria’s democracy, arguing that the legislature must be strengthened and protected if the nation is to avoid a repeat of the June 12, 1993 tragedy
  
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• Thirty-six days after, inside story of gunfight for hostages in Oyo forests

  21-06-2026 07:13 via vanguardngr.com
  Terrorists mount stiff resistanceSource: Abductors trapped, security forces closing in
  By Adeola Badru36 agonising days after gunmen swept through three schools in Oyo State and disappeared into the vast wilderness with dozens of pupils and teachers, the battle to secure their freedom has entered what security officials described as its most decisive stage.Intelligence reports now suggest that the terrorists responsible for the abduction are effectively trapped within the sprawling Oyo National
  
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• Passenger, cargo traffic boost SAHCO revenue

  21-06-2026 06:58 via vanguardngr.com
  By Dickson OmobolaSkyway Aviation Handling Company, SAHCO PLC, has recorded a revenue of N44.459,365 billion for the year ended December 31, 2025, reflecting growth driven by increased passenger and cargo handling activities, improved operational efficiency, and continued investments in modern Ground Support Equipment, GSE, workforce development and strategic infrastructure expansion.This was disclosed at the 16th edition of the company’s Annual General Meeting.In terms of profitability,
  
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• Govt stronger than any terrorist, peace deals not an option— Gov Dauda Lawal  

  21-06-2026 06:52 via vanguardngr.com
  By Ibrahim Hassan-WuyoGovernor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State has reaffirmed his administration’s opposition to negotiating with bandits, insisting that seeking peace deals with criminal groups remains unacceptable in the state.The governor made the remarks during an interview with the BBC Hausa Service.Lawal stated that it is an offence in Zamfara State to broker peace agreements with bandits as his administration is vehemently against it, stressing that the state government has consi
  
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• Even while pregnant, we were forced to sleep with clients, survivors recount sex trafficking

  21-06-2026 06:52 via vanguardngr.com
  By Esther Onyegbula For seven young Nigerian women, most of whom are teenagers, the journey began with familiar faces, including friends, relatives and community members.They  claimed to know people abroad who offers decent jobs in boutiques, restaurants, salons and homes. What awaited the young girls across the border, however, was a brutal reality. Theirs is a story of deception, coercion and exploitation. Their rescue by the Global Anti Human Trafficking Organization
  
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• JOS: Hausa woman sparks tensions after court verdict on indigenisation

  21-06-2026 06:45 via vanguardngr.com
  By Golok NanmwaBlessed with a temperate climate, rich cultural diversity, and a history as one of Nigeria’s foremost commercial centres, Jos North Local Government Area occupies a unique place in Plateau State and the nation’s social and economic life.For decades, the area has served as a meeting point for ethnic nationalities, religions, and economic interests, earning a reputation as a city built on coexistence, enterprise, and shared aspirations.From the old tin mining
  
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• Ekiti: Oyebanji celebrates re-election victory, promises dividends for every household

  21-06-2026 06:41 via vanguardngr.com
  Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has described his re-election for a second term as a humbling vote of confidence from the people, pledging
  In a statement issued after the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) declared him winner of Saturday’s governorship election, Oyebanji said the people of Ekiti had overwhelmingly endorsed continuity, stability and development.He expressed gratitude to residents for delivering what he described as a historic mandate, noting that the o
  
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• INEC declares Oyebanji winner of Ekiti governorship election

  21-06-2026 06:31 via vanguardngr.com
  The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Biodun Oyebanji, as the winner of the 2026 Ekiti State governorship election.The Returning Officer for the Ekiti State governorship election, Adenike Oladiji, who declared the results at about 3:13 a.m. on Sunday, said that Oyebanji polled 319,224 votes.Oladiji, a professor and Vice-Chancellor of the Federal University of Technology, said that the candidate of the Peoples Dem
  
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• New kidnap horror in Oyo as terrorists kill pregnant woman, ransom bearer

  21-06-2026 06:30 via vanguardngr.com
  —, demand N150m to release another captive…Igboho threatens showdown, gives ultimatumBy Adeola BadruThe worsening wave  of violent crime  across Oyo State has taken a grim turn with the reported killing of a pregnant woman allegedly abducted by suspected Fulani kidnappers, despite ongoing ransom negotiations.This development came amid growing concerns over insecurity in parts of the state, where residents have repeatedly raised the alarm over cases of abduction, killings
  
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• Law must be based on facts, evidence – Query for judge in ADC, Accord, others’ de-registration saga

  21-06-2026 04:53 via vanguardngr.com
  By Nnamdi Ojiego By the time the Court of Appeal rose in Abuja on Tuesday, what had looked barely 24 hours earlier like the political funeral of five opposition parties had suddenly become a resurrection.The appellate court halted the execution of a Federal High Court judgment that had directed the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to deregister the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Action People’s Party (APP), Action Alliance (AA), Accord Party and Zenith L
  
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• Kidnapped Schoolchildren: Rage over terrorists’ toxic demand

  21-06-2026 04:53 via vanguardngr.com
  By Esther OnyegbulaIn homes scattered across Nigeria, telephones have become symbols of both hope and terror. Every ring sends hearts racing. Every unknown number triggers fear. Every silent night stretches endlessly for families whose loved ones remain in captivity.For parents whose children have disappeared into forests controlled by armed groups, for wives waiting for husbands who never returned from work, and for communities living under the shadow of abduction, the national debate over whe
  
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• Why I can never forget June 12, by Tonnie Iredia

  21-06-2026 04:17 via vanguardngr.com
  On June 12, 1993, Nigeria held a presidential election which was internationally accepted as the best in the nation’s history. But the government of the day turned it into pyrrhic victory for the winner of the polls. The election has however remained significant because none other, either before or after it has come close by way of popular acceptance. Chief M.K.O. Abiola the candidate of the Social Democratic Party SDP that won the election was not only stopped from assuming office but wa
  
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• Sex not just enjoyment – Ara The Drummer

  21-06-2026 04:14 via vanguardngr.com
  By Ayo OnikoyiNigerian drummer and musician Ara The Drummer has shared her perspective on intimacy, relationships, and personal boundaries, stating that sex goes beyond physical pleasure and involves a deeper level of connection.Speaking on the Under Her Skin Podcast, Ara said people often underestimate the significance of sexual intimacy and the access it gives another person into their lives.“Sex is not just enjoyment; it’s literally just putting your life’s plan in somebody
  
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• Rivers State APC Executive: Matters arising 

  21-06-2026 04:06 via vanguardngr.com
  By Glory Wobo Since the Court of Appeal in Port Harcourt judgement that upheld the Rivers State High Court ruling that nullified the APC Ward, local government, and state congresses, there have been comments by political pundits and stakeholders suggesting that APC party primaries conducted in the state by the National Working Committee (NWC) of the party to elect candidates for the various elective positions in the coming 2027 general elections in the country will be affected by the
  
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• Thoughts on Ojude Oba: When style was motion picture, culture identity 

  21-06-2026 03:53 via vanguardngr.com
  By Ayo OnikoyiIn Ijebu-Ode this year, culture didn’t just show up – it moved. It moved through colour, through rhythm, through generations. It moved in the synchronized elegance of the regberegbe, in the confidence of tailored Aso-Oke, in the sound of drums echoing heritage into the present. At the centre of it all, Orijin didn’t just take part. It amplified the movement.Ojude Oba has always been a powerful cultural gathering. However, 2026 carried a deeper meaning. Following
  
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• I’m not the table, I’m the furniture — Tierny Olalere on “Conversations With Kenni”

  21-06-2026 03:17 via vanguardngr.com
  By Ayo OnikoyiGifted actress, screenwriter and filmmaker Tierny Olalere was a recent guest on the inspirational and lifestyle podcast Conversations With Kenni, hosted by media personality and visibility strategist Kehinde Ajose.In the episode, she opened up about her journey in Nollywood, reflecting on her early struggles, the sacrifices behind her career growth, and the resilience required to stay consistent in the industry.Olalere also addressed the popular relationship question often directe
  
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• I was meant to be a Reverend Sister – Beverly Osu

  21-06-2026 03:09 via vanguardngr.com
  By Ayon OnikoyiNigerian actress, reality TV star, and model Beverly Osu has addressed the perception that she is controversial, stating that she has never intentionally tried to provoke reactions or create public conversations.Speaking on the Creativtea Podcast, Beverly reflected on her upbringing, revealing that she grew up in Lagos and had a strong Catholic background.“I grew up in Lagos, in Surulere, and from Surulere I moved to Yaba, Ojuelegba. I am a Lagos girl,” she said.The r
  
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• We can’t deny sex-for-role exists – Abidemi Adisa

  21-06-2026 03:03 via vanguardngr.com
  By Ayo OnikoyiFast-rising Nollywood actress and filmmaker Abidemi Adisa has acknowledged the existence of the controversial sex-for-role practice in the Nigerian movie industry, saying it remains one of the factors discouraging talented individuals from pursuing careers in entertainment.The actress, however, disclosed that she has never been pressured to exchange sexual favors for movie roles since joining the industry.Speaking in an interview with Potpourri, Adisa said the problem extends beyo
  
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