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• Federal workers to protest over wage review on Monday

  25-06-2026 18:00 via vanguardngr.com
  
  The Federal Workers Forum (FWF) says it will stage a nationwide protest on Monday to demand an immediate review of workers’ wages and improved welfare.The forum, in a statement signed by its National Coordinator, Mr Andrew Emelieze, on Thursday in Abuja, said the proposed protest followed the outcome of an emergency online meeting of federal workers across the federation.Emelieze noted that the planned protest would be peaceful and held simultaneously across federal secretariats nationwid
  
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• Oluremi Tinubu decorated as grand matron of Nigerian Red Cross

  25-06-2026 20:53 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Johnbosco AgbakwuruThe First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has been decorated as grand matron of the Nigerian Red Cross Society.At the ceremony, which took place at the State House, Abuja, the First Lady stated that voluntary organisations should be used to change the mindset of youth by getting them to actively participate.“If they learn to help from an early age, it will not be hard for them to do so when they are older.”Senator Oluremi Tinubu said being the Grand Matron of the
  
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• Education Ministry orders FUTO VC to cancel 24 appointments

  25-06-2026 20:49 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Joseph Erunke, AbujaA leaked directive from the Federal Ministry of Education has revealed a major intervention by the Federal Government in the affairs of the Federal University of Technology, Owerri (FUTO), with the institution’s Vice-Chancellor ordered to immediately withdraw the appointment of 24 aides in his office over alleged breaches of due process.The confidential correspondence, dated June 25, 2026, and obtained by our correspondent, shows that the ministry faulted the appoin
  
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• Plateau Assembly pledges legislative backing for state police

  25-06-2026 20:47 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Golok NanmwaJOS — The Plateau State House of Assembly has declared its readiness to provide legislative backing for the establishment of state police, assuring that the proposed bill will receive priority attention once formally presented.Speaker of the House, Rt. Hon. Naanlong Daniel, gave the assurance on Thursday in Jos during an advocacy visit by the Plateau State Advisory Committee on State Police, led by retired Deputy Inspector-General of Police, DIG Habila Joshak.Daniel said th
  
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• Missing presidential approval document delaying N36bn entitlement payment — Ex-Nigeria Airways workers

  25-06-2026 20:46 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Nnasom DavidA four-man delegation of concerned elders representing former Nigeria Airways workers has revealed that the delay in releasing the approved N36 billion final tranche of their entitlements is linked to the inability of relevant authorities to locate the required presidential approval document.The delegation disclosed this following a fact-finding visit to Abuja between June 16 and 18, 2026.A statement made available to Vanguard on Thursday said the visit was aimed at determining t
  
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• FG reassures Oyo, South-West on security, promises safe return of Oriire kidnap victims

  25-06-2026 20:43 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Adeola BadruThe Federal Government has reassured residents of Oyo State and the South-West that it is intensifying efforts to tackle insecurity, including banditry, kidnapping and other violent crimes, while working to secure the safe return of victims abducted in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State.The assurance was given on Thursday by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, represented by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, during the commissioning of
  
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• Why airlines’re not passing fuel cost increases to passengers – United Nigeria Airlines

  25-06-2026 20:42 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Dickson OmobolaUnited Nigeria Airlines, UNA, Thursday, disclosed that domestic airlines are yet to experience a major decline in the prices of aviation fuel, also known as Jet-A1, despite expectations that costs would ease following the reopening of Strait of Hormuz.Chief Commercial Officer of United Nigeria Airlines, Mr Adedayo Olawuyi, however, said operators had refused to pass the full burden of the rise in fuel costs to passengers because they had deployed revenue management strategies
  
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• Police debunk bomb scare in Mushin, confirm mechanical explosion

  25-06-2026 20:31 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Florencemary NwabuezeThe Lagos State Police Command has dismissed fears of a terrorist attack or improvised explosive device (IED) following an explosion that occurred on June 22, 2026, at No. 19 Way Street, Mushin, Lagos.In a statement issued on Thursday, the Commissioner of Police, CP Tijani Fatai, said forensic investigations had conclusively established that the incident was a mechanical explosion and not an act of sabotage or terrorism as initially suspected.According to the commissione
  
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• Gov Lawal presides over security council meeting, pledges more support for troops

  25-06-2026 20:29 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Idris Salisu, GusauGovernor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to supporting security operatives in the state.The governor gave the assurance on Thursday while presiding over the weekly State Security Council meeting at the Government House in Gusau.A statement by the governor’s spokesperson, Sulaiman Bala Idris, said the meeting was attended by heads of security agencies operating in the state.According to the statement, discussions focus
  
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• 2027: Nwifuru’s problem is Ebonyi people, not Wike — PDP

  25-06-2026 20:26 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Luminous JannamikeABUJA — The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, on Thursday dismissed attempts by Governor Francis Nwifuru of Ebonyi State to link his troubles to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Chief Nyesom Wike, insisting that the governor’s real challenge is the people of Ebonyi State, not the FCT minister, as discontent over his administration grows ahead of the 2027 governorship election.The opposition party said the governor appeared to be searching for politica
  
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• Insecurity: Ndigbo must prepare, protect homeland — Ejiofor

  25-06-2026 20:24 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Nwabueze OkonkwoONITSHA — Lawyer and social commentator, Sir Ifeanyi Ejiofor, has urged Ndigbo to prioritise the security of their homeland, warning that communities must remain vigilant and prepared amid rising insecurity across parts of the country.In a statement titled “Ndigbo, the Time to Think Home Is Now: History Never Forgives a People Who Ignore the Signs of Danger,” Ejiofor expressed concern over the growing activities of terrorists, bandits and other criminal grou
  
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• Insecurity: Liberalise gun ownership for self-defence, ex-NBA chairman urges FG

  25-06-2026 20:23 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Nwabueze OkonkwoONITSHA — Former Chairman of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Idemili Branch, Mr. Benjamin Chukwudi Okoko, has called on the Federal Government to liberalise the ownership of arms and ammunition to enable law-abiding Nigerians defend themselves against bandits, gunmen and other criminal elements.Reacting to the rising wave of insecurity across the country, Okoko urged the government to authorise responsible citizens to acquire firearms for self-defence.According to h
  
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• Senate approval of state police a historic milestone — Oyintiloye

  25-06-2026 20:18 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Shina AbubakarOSOGBO — A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Mr. Olatunbosun Oyintiloye, has hailed the Senate’s approval of the establishment of state police, describing it as a historic milestone in Nigeria’s quest for a more effective, responsive and community-oriented security architecture.Speaking with journalists in Osogbo on Thursday, Oyintiloye expressed delight that a cause he had championed for many years had finally become a reality under the admini
  
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• 2027: PDP recovered, ready to reclaim dominance — Wabara

  25-06-2026 20:18 via vanguardngr.com
  
  As Abia governorship candidate, others receive Certificates of ReturnBy Steve OkoUMUAHIA — Chairman of the Board of Trustees (BoT) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Adolphus Wabara, has declared that the party has overcome its internal crisis and is positioning itself to reclaim its place as a dominant political force ahead of the 2027 general elections.Wabara made the assertion while congratulating candidates who received their Certificates of Return at a PDP stakeholders’ mee
  
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• World Cup 2026: Google unveils six smart tools for fans

  25-06-2026 20:15 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Juliet UmehAs the 2026 FIFA World Cup captivates football fans across the globe, Google has unveiled six smart digital tools designed to help supporters stay informed, engaged and connected throughout the tournament.The features offer live score updates, AI-powered match analysis, personalised football briefings, immersive fan experiences and recommendations on where fans can watch matches and share the excitement with fellow enthusiasts.According to the company, the tools are powered by Goo
  
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• Trailer crashes into FMC Umuahia fence, causes traffic gridlock

  25-06-2026 20:15 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Steve OkoUMUAHIA — A heavy-duty trailer loaded with iron rods crashed into the perimeter fence of Federal Medical Centre Umuahia in the early hours of Thursday after reportedly losing control while climbing a hill along the Umuahia–Ikot Ekpene Expressway.Although no lives were lost in the incident, a section of the hospital’s perimeter fence, recently beautified by the Abia State Government under its urban renewal initiative, was damaged.The accident occurred near Finbarrs
  
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• IGP reinforces security in Bokkos, deploys AIG to Plateau over attacks

  25-06-2026 20:08 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Kingsley OmonobiABUJA — The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has ordered the reinforcement of security assets in Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau State following recent attacks in the area.The IGP also directed the Assistant Inspector-General of Police in charge of Zone 4 Headquarters, Makurdi, Dankombo Morris, to relocate to Jos for an operational assessment and coordination of security efforts.The deployment is part of a broader directive by the police chief requiri
  
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• After Enugu, three more airports up for concession – Keyamo

  25-06-2026 20:04 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Dickson OmobolaMinister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, Thursday, disclosed that concessionaires are already preparing bids for three airports across the country.Although Keyamo did not mention the airports, he said the success recorded with the concession of the Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu, has sparked interest in other airport concessions.The Minister, according to a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Communications, Mr Tunde Moshood, spoke at
  
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• Bayelsa police arrest man over false bandit attack report, monarch’s son for attempted murder

  25-06-2026 20:02 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Samuel OyadonghaYENAGOA — The Bayelsa State Police Command has arrested a 23-year-old man, Promise Etete, for allegedly originating and circulating false information about a bandit attack that sparked panic in parts of the state.Speaking at a press briefing in Yenagoa on Thursday, the Commissioner of Police, Iyamah Daniel Edebor, said the viral social media post, circulated on June 5, 2026, falsely claimed that bandits had infiltrated parts of Bayelsa State and were being held by milit
  
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• Nigeria must be secure, stable before leading Africa, says Foreign Affairs Minister

  25-06-2026 19:56 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Kingsley OmonobiABUJA — Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Sola Enikanolaiye, has said Nigeria must first strengthen its economy, security and internal stability before it can effectively reclaim its leadership role in Africa and project greater influence on the global stage.The minister stated this on Thursday in Abuja at the launch of Shadows of Power, authored by retired Rear Admiral Olusola Akinsola Oluwagbire.According to Enikanolaiye, the Federal Government’s “Nig
  
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• Taraba police gets first permanent headquarters in 35 years

  25-06-2026 19:51 via vanguardngr.com
  
  …As IGP Calls for Enhanced Security CollaborationBy Femi BolajiJALINGO — The Nigeria Police Force has commissioned its first permanent state command headquarters in Taraba State since the state’s creation in 1991.The commissioning came as the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, called for stronger collaboration between security agencies, the government and citizens to enhance policing and public safety.Speaking at the commissioning ceremony in Yorro Local Gover
  
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• Attacks on INE’C Chair, politically motivated – Northern youths

  25-06-2026 19:48 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Omeiza AjayiABUJA: Northern youths have risen in defence of the Independent National Electoral Commission INEC and its Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, SAN, condemning what they described as politically motivated attacks on the Commission and vowing to resist every attempt to undermine its independence ahead of the 2027 general election.The Arewa Youth Forum, which claims a membership of between two and three million young people across northern Nigeria and the Federal Capital Territory FCT,
  
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• Sowore: DSS’ bullish conduct, humiliation unnecessary — NLC

  25-06-2026 19:46 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Johnbosco AgbakwuruABUJA — The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has condemned the conduct of operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) during the remand of African Action Congress (AAC) presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, at the Federal High Court in Abuja.The labour centre described the actions of the security operatives as unnecessary, embarrassing and inconsistent with the professionalism expected of the nation’s secret service.In a statement issued by its Presiden
  
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• Wike knocks David Mark over FCT roads, defends Tinubu’s record

  25-06-2026 19:40 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Omeiza AjayiABUJA:Federal Capital Territory FCT minister, Nyesom Wike, has taken a swipe at former Senate President David Mark over his infrastructure record in office, arguing that the President Bola Tinubu administration had achieved more in road construction within three years than was accomplished during Mark’s years at the helm of national leadership.Wike made the remarks on Thursday at the commissioning of the Interchange at Arterial Road N16–Ring Road II Junction linking t
  
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• Obidike to opposition: No vacancy in Aso Villa, Tinubu still Nigeria’s messiah

  25-06-2026 19:38 via vanguardngr.com
  
  A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief Obidike Chukwuebuka, has declared that there is no vacancy in Aso Rock Villa ahead of the 2027 presidential election, insisting that President Bola Tinubu remains the best option for Nigeria.Obidike, who is the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Clarivo Oil & Gas Limited, stated this while speaking with journalists on the performance of the Tinubu administration.He argued that opposition parties have failed to acknowledge what h
  
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• FG to review N70,000 minimum wage – Gbajabiamila

  25-06-2026 19:38 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Progress GodfreyABUJA – The Federal Government has signalled plans to review the national minimum wage, stating that the current N70,000 benchmark no longer reflects prevailing economic realities.Vanguard reports that the move comes less than two years after President Bola Tinubu signed the new minimum wage into law, raising it from N30,000 and shortening the review cycle from five years to three years.Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, disclosed this on Thursday at th
  
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• Three die, two injured as vehicle plunges into River in Ebonyi auto crash

  25-06-2026 19:33 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Jeff AgbodoABAKALIKI — Tragedy struck along the busy Abakaliki-Enugu Expressway on Thursday as three persons lost their lives and two others sustained injuries in a multiple-vehicle accident at the Ezillo Bridge axis in Ishielu Local Government Area of Ebonyi State.The crash involved a Toyota Sienna bus, two commercial buses and a Toyota RAV4 vehicle, with the Sienna reportedly plunging into a river after the collision.Eyewitnesses said the accident occurred when the vehicles collided
  
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• FCID rescues 45 trafficking victims, uncovers counterfeit products, nabs fraud suspects

  25-06-2026 19:32 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Esther OnyegbulaThe Force Criminal Investigation Department, FCID, Annex, Lagos, has rescued 45 victims of human trafficking, recovered hundreds of counterfeit cosmetic products and arrested suspects linked to fraud, infrastructure vandalism and other crimes as part of major operational successes recorded over the past three months.Assistant Inspector-General of Police in charge of FCID Annex Lagos, AIG Simeon U. Akpanuodom, disclosed the achievements on Thursday during a press briefing high
  
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• Zulum orders closure of Bama IDP Camp, says Gwoza next

  25-06-2026 19:29 via vanguardngr.com
  
  GWOZA — Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, has ordered the immediate closure of the Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camp in Bama, the largest displacement facility outside Maiduguri, the state capital.The governor also disclosed that the IDP camp in Gwoza would be closed within the next few weeks as part of the state government’s ongoing resettlement programme.Zulum made the announcement on Thursday in Gwoza after an assessment visit to the Government Secondary School ID
  
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• 10 countries with the best road quality 2026

  25-06-2026 19:19 via vanguardngr.com
  
  A country’s road quality is often a reflection of its economic development, engineering capabilities, and commitment to public infrastructure.
  High-quality roads not only make travel safer and more efficient but also play a vital role in trade, tourism, and national productivity.Road quality rankings typically take into account factors such as infrastructure standards, maintenance, safety, traffic management, connectivity, and driving conditions.
  Based on assessments compiled by World Pop
  
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