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• IGP visits NIPSS over deadly attack

  18-06-2026 23:45 via vanguardngr.com
  Olatunji Disu, the Inspector General of Police (IGP), on Thursday visited the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS), Kuru, near Jos, over the recent attacks on the institute by gunmen.Disu was represented by Isyaku Muhammed, the Deputy Inspector-General of Police (DIG) in charge of Training and Development.The representative of the IGP is also the coordinating DIG for the North-Central zone of the country.The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), reports that gunmen on Tuesday mor
  
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• My child was wrapped on my back but she was swept away, her body hasn’t been seen — mother

  20-06-2026 08:19 via vanguardngr.com
  *I managed to swim out with my baby but she   was dead when I made it out – another motherBy Peter Duru, MakurdiThe people of Daudu community in Mbalagh Council Ward of Makurdi Local Government Area had set out last Saturday on a solemn mission, to bid farewell to one of their own.They travelled across the River Benue to Wadata, a bustling suburb of Makurdi, to attend the burial of a female member of their community. It was a journey they had made countless t
  
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• Is the Nigerian Army above the law? – Okuama elders still in detention 

  20-06-2026 08:00 via vanguardngr.com
  By Akpokona OmafuaireMore than two decades after Nigeria’s return to democratic governance, a fundamental question continues to confront the nation’s institutions: Who has the final authority in a constitutional democracy— the courts or state agencies?Read Also: Okuama-Ewu: Community declares 17 soldiers killed along Forcados RiverThat question has resurfaced with renewed urgency following the continued detention of the Okuama elders despite a court order directing their
  
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• Bloodbath in Warri as cult clashes claim lives 

  20-06-2026 07:14 via vanguardngr.com
  By Jimitota Onoyume, Assistant News EditorThe cult war in Warri , Delta state has continued unabated as two young men were shot dead last night around the 1st Marine Gate area by suspected cultists.Also on Tuesday another two young men were killed around the Cemetery road area of the oil rich city.The sad incidents have again heightened tension with many residents appealing for an end to the reprisal actions of the cult groups locked in the clash.Saturday Vanguard gathered that one of
  
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• Kwara ends era of missing files, endless delays, middlemen in land administration

  20-06-2026 06:58 via vanguardngr.com
  Stories by Demola Akinyemi, IlorinFor 59 years since Kwara state was created by the Federal Military Government led by General Yakubu Gowon, land administration in the state had been associated with delays, uncertainty, missing files, middlemen interference and cumbersome documentation processes.
  Citizens seeking land titles or Certificates of Occupancy frequently encountered frustrating experiences that undermined confidence in government systems.
  But the current administration under the leade
  
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• UK ruined my reputation, integrity,  says Diezani Alison-Madueke

  20-06-2026 06:33 via vanguardngr.com
  … Describes 13-yr NCA probe as painful, traumatic By Nkiruka Nnorom Former Minister of Petroleum Resources, Diezani Alison-Madueke, said the UK authorities destroyed her reputation in a failed prosecution that left her traumatic, after she was cleared of bribery charges at Southwark Crown Court on Wednesday.Speaking in an interview with the BBC, the 65 year old said the 13 year investigation by the UK’s National Crime Agency, NCA, “could have been handled a lot
  
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• Nigerians to FG: Terrorists can’t truly repent

  20-06-2026 06:27 via vanguardngr.com
  •Stop wasting money rehabilitating them•Help victims who sufferedBy Dayo Johnson, Regional Editor, South West; Olasunkanmi Akoni; Samuel Oyadongha; Rotimi Ojomoyela; Egufe Yafugborhi, Ozioruva Aliu; James Ogunnnaike; Adeola Badru; Steve Oko; Ndahi Marama; Ochuko Akuopha; Emem Idio & Uko EtimThe late President Muhammadu Buhari in 2016 launched the controversial Operation Safe Corridor to facilitate the rehabilitation of ex-insurgents saying that the reintegration of deradicalised c
  
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• Gunshots as Abia youths show the way, attack terrorists, rescue kidnap victims

  20-06-2026 06:12 via vanguardngr.com
  •They beat me, threatened to kill me for speaking Igbo on phone—kidnapped widow•I fought back determined not to die alone—Tricycle operatorBy Steve OkoUMUAHIA — In a rare display of bravery never witnessed before since terrorists have been attacking communities, abducting residents across the country, youths of Ohuhu community in Abia state mobilised and stormed the forest in pursuit of Fulani terrorists who had kidnapped two members of the community. After
  
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• Ekiti D-DAY: 10 parties go for Oyebanji’s  office

  20-06-2026 06:00 via vanguardngr.com
  TEN opposition political  parties are in the race to stop the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, in today’s governorship election in Ekiti State,
  Four senatorial bye-polls in Enugu, Rivers, Ondo and Nasarawa; one House of Representatives and one State Assembly bye-elections in Kano and Kebbi states.Over 1m voters to decide Oyebanji, 10 others’ fate todayEKITI State Governor Biodun Oyebanji faces challengers from 10 political parties in today’s governorship e
  
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• Democracy’s weakest moment is when it stops, by Stephanie Shaakaa

  20-06-2026 05:22 via vanguardngr.com
  What happens when democracy begins to distrust the people in whose name it exists?
  Every democracy begins with an act of faith.Not faith in kings, experts, judges, generals, or bureaucrats, but faith in ordinary citizens. The entire democratic project rests upon a remarkably audacious belief: that millions of imperfect people, acting independently and often disagreeing with one another, possess a greater claim to political judgment than any institution that might seek to govern them.W
  
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• National Assembly’s dirty papers, by Emmanuel Aziken

  20-06-2026 04:44 via vanguardngr.com
  For an institution that makes laws for more than 200 million Nigerians, this is dangerous. A legislature that cannot convincingly account for its own documents cannot credibly demand accountability from ministries, departments, agencies or ordinary citizens.The latest controversy came from the Senate over the report that led to the suspension of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. Senator Adams Oshiomhole alleged that some senators whose names appeared on the report denied signing it. Ac
  
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• How much time do we really have left? It’s a question that hangs in the air, by Muyiwa Adetiba

  20-06-2026 04:43 via vanguardngr.com
  There was this story of a political activist who was considered an enemy of State and sentenced to death. His last act when given the chance, was to hug his mother. This got people curious. Why not his wife, a child, or any of his comrades-in- arms? The message here however, is not that he chose his mother, but that nobody else can really know what our last wish is until we act on it.
  No one can adequately second guess our last testament if not told, or to avoid ambiguity, if not writ
  
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• Ogunsanya’s Powerful Judgement, by Emeka Obasi

  20-06-2026 04:41 via vanguardngr.com
  You cannot be more Nigerian than someone from the South – West who found love across the Niger, served in Benin Kingdom and remains attached to Lagos, where nothing escapes scrutiny. Akin Victor Ogunsanya represents courage, determination and fair play.Chatting with him is a journey into almost everything. From politics to nationalism, you  will delve into football and remain there talking about the 1983 Flying Eagles, Stationery Stores the World Cup and more. His best was
  
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• Please Tinubu, why can’t we all own Rifles? By Ugoji Egbujo

  20-06-2026 04:39 via vanguardngr.com
  •A three-pronged strategy for your consideration!Poor Nigerians. These days, ordinary people are one wrong journey away from a brutal death. General Rabe is now dead. Who knows what his family went through to recover his remains? May his soul rest in peace.The lessons from Rabe’s killing are for the living. When he served as military spokesman, he did his best to minimise the security crisis and lionise the military. His job was to portray the military and government in the
  
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• Governor AbdulRazaq launches environmental sustainability club in schools

  20-06-2026 03:01 via vanguardngr.com
  Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq on Wednesday implored school children across the state to embrace agriculture and see it as a catalyst of promoting food.He also encouraged them and the entire residents to cultivate the habit of planting trees, protecting green spaces, and avoiding indiscriminate waste disposal in the schools and across communities.The Governor was speaking in Ilorin at the flagoff of the Inter-Local Government Quiz Competition on Agricultural Education Training Prog
  
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• SAHCO seeks deeper trade, cargo ties with UAE

  20-06-2026 02:11 via vanguardngr.com
  By Dickson OmobolaSkyway Aviation Handling Company Plc, SAHCO, has said it is willing to strengthen trade facilitation between Nigeria and the United Arab Emirates, UAE, while also exploring partnerships with Middle East Airlines.SAHCO Chairman, Dr Taiwo Afolabi, said the initiative was aimed at boosting passengers, cargo and e-commerce activities between the two countries.Afolabi, represented by the Managing Director/CEO of SAHCO, Mrs Adenike Aboderin, said there was a need to strengthen bilat
  
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• Delta ADC 2027: Ogboru’s silence not a show of weakness, surrender — Akpewe

  20-06-2026 02:08 via vanguardngr.com
  Ahead of the 2027 general elections, the Delta State Publicity Secretary of the African Democratic Congress, Mr. Fred Akpewe, has said the silence of the party’s governorship candidate, Chief Great Ogboru over the alleged claim by Dr. Emmanuel Unuafe as the governorship candidate of the Delta ADC is not a sign of weakness or surrender.
  A statement by party’s publicity secretary said the attention of the leadership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Delta State Chapter, has be
  
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• Insecurity: Oba of Benin summons native doctors, priests, others

  19-06-2026 23:39 via vanguardngr.com
  The Oba of Benin, Omo N’Oba N’Edo, Uku Akpolokpolo, Ewuare II, has summoned native doctors, traditional priests, and priestesses to an urgent meeting over the worsening security crisis in Edo and Nigeria.This is contained in a statement signed by Chief Victor Nosakhare on behalf of Benin Traditional Council Secretary Frank Irabor on Friday.The statement noted that the meeting would be held at 12 p.m. sharp on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, at the Oba’s Palace.The palace said the meet
  
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• Military pensioners under siege as fraudsters hunt for BVNs, ATM details

  19-06-2026 23:35 via vanguardngr.com
  By Victor Ahiuma-YoungMilitary pensioners across the country are facing a growing threat from fraudsters seeking to steal their personal and banking information under the guise of processing pension benefits.Read Also: Terrorism: Bandit kingpin’s mum, sister bag 40-year jail termsThe Military Pension Board, MPB, has raised the alarm over what it described as an identity theft scheme targeting retirees and their next of kin, warning them against disclosing sensitive details such as Bank Ve
  
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• USA beat Australia 2-0 to reach World Cup knockouts

  19-06-2026 23:29 via vanguardngr.com
  The United States advanced to the World Cup knockout rounds with a game to spare following an impressive 2-0 win over Australia Friday, stoking the hopes of an already hyped host nation.The US join fellow tournament co-hosts Mexico as the first teams to progress, and could be assured top spot in Group D if Turkey fail to beat Paraguay later Friday.Excitement had been running high from last week’s US thrashing of Paraguay.And a glorious day in the Pacific Northwest did not disappoint the r
  
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• Osun APC calls on EFCC to freeze accounts over alleged ₦13.7bn payroll fraud

  19-06-2026 23:16 via vanguardngr.com
  By Shina Abubakar, OsogboThe Diaspora Committee of the Osun State All Progressives Congress (APC) Governorship Campaign Council has called on the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to freeze accounts allegedly linked to a reported ₦13.7 billion “ghost workers” salary scheme in the state.The committee made the call in a statement issued on Friday in Osogbo by its Secretary, Tunmise Ajiboye.It alleged that a consultant engaged by the state government in 2023 to audi
  
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• Troops repel Boko Haram/ISWAP attack in Borno, inflict heavy losses

  19-06-2026 23:11 via vanguardngr.com
  By Ndahi Marama, MaiduguriTroops of Joint Task Force, North East Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK), have repelled an attempted invasion by Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists, inflicting heavy casualties on the attackers during a failed assault in Borno State.A security source confirmed on Friday that the incident occurred in the early hours of June 19, 2026, when terrorists launched coordinated attacks on military locations around Dutsen Kura and the Chara Road axis in Buratai, Biu Local Government Area.The
  
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• PCN seals 724 facilities in Kwara, warns against unlicensed medicine outlets

  19-06-2026 22:58 via vanguardngr.com
  By Demola Akinyemi, IlorinThe Pharmacy Council of Nigeria (PCN) has sealed 724 pharmaceutical and patent medicine facilities in Kwara State during a statewide enforcement exercise, while warning members of the public against patronising unlicensed medicine outlets.The Registrar of the Council, Pharm. Ibrahim Babashehu Ahmed, gave the warning in Ilorin during a press briefing on the outcome of the four-day enforcement operation.He said the exercise was carried out across 10 local government area
  
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• IGP replaces Placid, appoints CSP Iniedu as new police spokesman

  19-06-2026 22:53 via vanguardngr.com
  By Kingsley Omonobi & Efe OnodjaeThe Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Disu, has approved the appointment of Chief Superintendent of Police (CSP) Anietie Okokon Edem Iniedu as the new Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO) of the Nigeria Police Force.Iniedu takes over from Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Anthony Okon Placid, who has been redeployed to the Lagos State Police Command.The change comes barely three months after Placid’s appointment as Force PRO on March 8, 2026
  
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• Kwara police arrest eight suspected cultists, recover weapons

  19-06-2026 22:45 via vanguardngr.com
  By Demola Akinyemi, IlorinOperatives of the Kwara State Police Command have arrested eight suspected cultists and recovered firearms and other weapons during coordinated operations across Ilorin metropolis.In a statement issued on Friday by the Command’s spokesperson, SP Ejire Adetoun Adeyemi, the police said the suspects were arrested following credible intelligence that led operatives to their hideout in the Akuo and Fagba areas of Ilorin.According to the statement, investigations are o
  
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• Enugu North by-election: APC confident of victory — Ben Nwoye

  19-06-2026 22:39 via vanguardngr.com
  By Alumona UkwuezeNSUKKA — The Deputy National Chairman (South) of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr. Ben Nwoye, says the party is fully prepared to win the Enugu North Senatorial District by-election scheduled for Saturday, June 20, 2026.Nwoye, a former APC Chairman in Enugu State, expressed optimism on Friday while speaking with journalists in Nsukka, saying the party’s candidate, Ikeje Asogwa, stands out among contenders in the race.He described Asogwa as a credible and exp
  
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• Spain’s Yamal says ‘too soon’ to play full match at World Cup

  19-06-2026 22:38 via vanguardngr.com
  Spain star Lamine Yamal said Friday it is “too soon” for him to play a full 90 minutes as he continues his recovery from a hamstring injury, ahead of the European champions’ World Cup game against Saudi Arabia.Luis de la Fuente’s men were held to a surprise goalless draw by debutants Cape Verde in their Group H opener and will be hoping to get up and running on Sunday when they face the Saudis.On Monday, Barcelona winger Yamal made his first appearance since suffering th
  
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• Lawyers begin indefinite protest over virtual court hearings in Enugu North

  19-06-2026 22:37 via vanguardngr.com
  Say Remote Proceedings Have Affected Justice DeliveryNSUKKA — Lawyers in Enugu North Senatorial District of Enugu State have commenced an indefinite protest over the continued use of virtual hearings in High Courts across the district, saying the practice is affecting the administration of justice.The affected judicial divisions include Nsukka, Obollo-Afor, Enugu-Ezike, Ogbede and Orba.Chairman of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Nsukka Branch, Barr. Christopher Agbo, who spoke on Frid
  
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• FG orders security reinforcement at NIPSS, other institutions after attack

  19-06-2026 22:26 via vanguardngr.com
  By Golok NanmwaJOS — The Federal Government has directed an immediate review and strengthening of security architecture around the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS), Kuru, and other critical national institutions following a recent gunmen attack on the facility.Vice President Kashim Shettima gave the directive on Friday during a visit to NIPSS, where he met with management, staff and participants of Senior Executive Course 48, 2026, in the aftermath of the incide
  
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• Troops neutralise 15 terrorists, rescue 25 victims nationwide

  19-06-2026 22:19 via vanguardngr.com
  …Conduct Air Patrols Over Abuja–Kaduna Rail Corridor After Train DerailmentBy Kingsley OmonobiABUJA — The military has announced that troops operating across multiple theatres of operation nationwide in the past one week neutralised 15 terrorists, arrested 28 suspects and rescued 25 kidnapped victims in coordinated counter-terrorism and anti-crime operations.The Director, Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Michael Onoja, disclosed this on Friday while giving an update on ong
  
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