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• Iran war is over, says US secretary Rubio

  03-06-2026 23:48 via vanguardngr.com
  US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Wednesday stood by his claim that the war with Iran was over, even as deadly strikes continued.“We’re no longer conducting sustained strikes inside of Iran to degrade their military, because Epic Fury is over,” Rubio told the House Foreign Affairs Committee, asserting that the United States had secured victory.The US-Israeli war, which Washington dubbed Operation Epic Fury, has engulfed the entire Middle East since the first strikes on Iran
  
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• Owo church attack: Court sentences 4  terrorists to death by hanging

  04-06-2026 05:57 via vanguardngr.com
  *Acquits one for lack of evidence*Justice has been served — AiyedatiwaBy Dayo Johnson & Ikechukwu NnochiriABUJA — THE Federal High Court in Abuja, yesterday, convicted and sentenced four members of the Al-Shabaab terrorist group to death by hanging for their roles in the June 5, 2022, attack on St. Francis Catholic Church in Owo, Ondo State.Those found guilty on a nine-count terrorism charge filed by the Department of State Services, DSS, on behalf of the Federal Government
  
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• You’re the rigger, not Atiku,  ADC RO fires back at Babachir

  04-06-2026 05:54 via vanguardngr.com
  •Vows to release evidenceBy Omeiza AjayiABUJA—The chairman of African Democratic Congress ADC electoral committee for Adamawa State, Dr Nicholas Msheliza, has turned the tables on former Secretary to the Government of the Federation SGF, Babachir Lawal, accusing him of personally directing the rigging of last month’s presidential primary of the party in his home state.He also threatened to release documentary evidence to back the claim.This is coming days after Lawal had a
  
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• Gridlock returns as trucks shut Mile 2 axis of Oshodi-Apapa Expressway

  04-06-2026 05:52 via vanguardngr.com
  *Lagos govt talks tough, warns operatorsBy Victor Ahiuma-Young, Olasunkanmi Akoni & Efe OnodjaeLAGOS—After over two years of respite from the perennial traffic congestion along the Oshodi-Apapa Expressway, container-laden articulated trucks and fuel tankers, yesterday,  resurfaced around the Mile 2-Berger Yard axis, causing massive gridlock and obstructing vehicular movement after blocking access and adjoining roads.The situation was worsened by indiscriminate parking on bot
  
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• Naira now N1,398 /$ in parallel market

  04-06-2026 05:45 via vanguardngr.com
  By Elizabeth AdegbesanThe Naira yesterday depreciated to N1,398 per dollar in the parallel market from N1,385 per dollar on Tuesday.But the naira appreciated to N1,360 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 fell to N1,360 per dollar from N1,360.22 per dollar on Tuesday,  reflecting 22 kobo appreciation for the naira. Consequently, the margin between the par
  
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• Senate to FG, security agencies: Deploy all resources to rescue kidnapped school children

  04-06-2026 05:43 via vanguardngr.com
  *Barau, Oshiomhole, Musa want accountability by service chiefs, security agencies
  *Gunmen on rampage in Ogbomoso, IbadanBy Henry Umoru, Victor Ahiuma-Young, Omeiza Ajayi & Adeola Badru,ABUJA — The Senate yesterday asked the Federal Government to intensify efforts and deploy all necessary resources for  immediate rescue of teachers, pupils and students abducted by terrorists in Oyo and Borno states.The call came as suspected gunmen on Tuesday night, reportedly attacked the Ni
  
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• Rights Group warns against shrinking civic space over Ndibe airport questioning

  04-06-2026 02:40 via vanguardngr.com
  By Steve Oko, UmuahiaThe Centre for Human Rights Advocacy and Wholesome Society (CEHRAWS) has raised concerns over what it described as the shrinking civic space in Nigeria following the reported questioning of writer, Okey Ndibe, at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos.The group said the incident has renewed concerns about freedom of expression and the treatment of government critics.In a statement titled “When Criticism Becomes a Crime: The Dangerous Shrinking of Civic Spac
  
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• Zamfara transforming education through school meals — IFPRI, WFP

  04-06-2026 02:21 via vanguardngr.com
  On the education front, Governor Lawal also received accolades from international stakeholders. On February 2026, a joint team from International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) and the World Food Programme (WFP), alongside government partners from Nigeria’s National Home-Grown School Feeding Programme (NHGSFP), visited Zamfara.“Our mission was simple but urgent: to understand how the state’s school meal program—a recent effort, begun in 2025,” the internati
  
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• Lawal’s vision, courage truly inspiring — UNICEF

  04-06-2026 02:20 via vanguardngr.com
  On December 13, 2025, Zamfara state was named the best-performing state in primary healthcare delivery in the north-west geopolitical zone.The announcement was made at the 2025 PHC Leadership Challenge Awards in Abuja.The Awards honour strong leadership and commitment of Governors who have made significant investments in Primary Health Care (PHC).The challenge was launched by the Nigerian Governors Forum (NGF) in 2022 to encourage states to strengthen primary healthcare delivery and p
  
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• Governor Lawal’s giant strides unprecedented — BON

  04-06-2026 02:19 via vanguardngr.com
  The accolades for the Zamfara Rescue Mission didn’t only come from notable individuals, as corporate organizations have also appreciated the governor’s zeal in making Zamfara great again.On April 19, 2026, the Broadcasting Organisations of Nigeria (BON) awarded Governor Lawal the Infrastructure Governor of the Year honour for his administration’s giant strides in the Urban Renewal project across Zamfara.The BON’s Awards Selection Committee was chaired by a former Directo
  
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• With people like Governor Lawal, we can address insecurity — CDS Oluyede

  04-06-2026 02:18 via vanguardngr.com
  On April 21, 2026, the Chief of Defence Staff, General Olufemi Oluyede, commended Dauda Lawal, the Zamfara governor, for his “uncommon” support for military operations in the state.Oluyede spoke during an official visit to the Zamfara State Government House in Gusau, and the headquarters of Operation Fansan Yamma in Gusau, where he met with the governor and troops.General Oluyede said, “I am here today to commend His Excellency the Governor for the Operation Fansan Yamma, whic
  
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• UN willing to be a genuine partner to Zamfara — Deputy Secretary General

  04-06-2026 02:16 via vanguardngr.com
  On April 10, 2026, the Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations, Amina Mohammed, led a a UN team to Zamfara state comprising the UNDP Country Representative, Elsie Attafuah; the Country Head, UNODC, Cheikh Toure; Country Head, UNICEF, Wafaa Saeed; Country Head, IOM, Sharon Dimanche; Country Head, UNHCR, Arjun Jain; Country Head, UNAIDS, Krittayawan Boonto; and Country Head, UNFPA, Francis Kuawu.The UN scribe reiterated that presentations made by the Zamfara State Government were very clea
  
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• Lawal brings Zamfara out of the woods — NISS chief Odama

  04-06-2026 01:14 via vanguardngr.com
  On October 29, 2025, Governor Lawal’s efforts were appreciated when he served as a guest lecturer to participants of the Executive Intelligence Management Course (EIMC) 18 at the National Institute for Security Studies in Abuja.The theme of the event was “Non-state Actors in Security Management: Issues, Challenges, and Prospects for Peace and Development in Africa – A Zamfara State Perspective.”The Commandant of the National Institute for Security Studies (NISS), Joseph
  
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• Zamfara will look like Dubai — Defence Minister Musa

  04-06-2026 01:13 via vanguardngr.com
  On February 18, 2026, the Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa (retd.), showered encomiums on Governor Lawal for providing military hardware for the armed forces to enhance its campaign against banditry in the state.The general was in Gusau, the state capital, for the unveiling of 25 highly sophisticated Armoured Personnel Carriers (APCs), and an 80-meter endurance surveillance drone capable of covering 50 kilometres and operating continuously for eight hours procured by the state gove
  
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• Accolades, encomiums as Zamfara marks three years of Governor Lawal’s rescue mission

  04-06-2026 01:07 via vanguardngr.com
  By Nuruddeen Ma’aji AbdallahAs Zamfara State marks three years of Governor Dauda Lawal’s Rescue Mission, notable Nigerians and credentialed global and local organizations have showered encomiums and accolades over the unprecedented transformation recorded in the past three years across all critical sectors in the state.This brought to the fore the fact that it is not only the people of Zamfara State that are living witnesses to the massive revolution taking place across the state un
  
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• Man dies in well while trying to retrieve phone

  04-06-2026 00:29 via vanguardngr.com
  A 45-year-old man, Yusuf Usman, has died on Wednesday while trying to retrieve his handset from an abandoned well in Kwa Town, Dawakin Tofa Local Government Area of Kano State.The well had been converted into a waste disposal pit.The Director, Kano State Fire Service, Alhaji Sani Anas, disclosed this in a statement signed by the Service’s Public Relations Officer, Alhaji Saminu Abdullahi, issued to newsmen in Kano on Wednesday.According to the statement, the incident occurred on Wednesday
  
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• Algeria shock Netherlands 1-0 in World Cup friendly

  03-06-2026 23:55 via vanguardngr.com
  Algeria stunned the Netherlands 1–0 in Rotterdam on Wednesday evening in a World Cup warm-up match, just a week before the 2026 tournament kicks off in North America.Against the run of play a fabulous 86th minute goal from Hadj Moussa, a curling left-footed whip into the top corner, secured victory for the Algerians in a match largely dominated by the Dutch.The Dutch had been repeatedly denied by the Fennecs’ goalkeeper Luca Zidane, son of former France great Zinedine Zidane, as he
  
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• Full list: 18 World Cup jerseys risk going unworn during group stage

  03-06-2026 23:52 via vanguardngr.com
  Up to 18 national team jerseys unveiled for this summer’s FIFA World Cup may never be worn on the pitch after FIFA confirmed the kit selections for the tournament’s group stage.The 48 participating nations have collectively released 108 outfield kits — excluding goalkeeper uniforms — ahead of the expanded tournament in the United States, according to a report by BBC. However, only 87 of those shirts are guaranteed to appear during the 72 group-stage matches.Every team ha
  
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• Chelle unbeaten run continues as Nigeria, Poland draw 2-2

  03-06-2026 23:21 via vanguardngr.com
  Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle extended his unbeaten run in charge of Nigeria after a dramatic 2-2 draw against Poland on Wednesday night.Fresh from their successful 2026 Unity Cup campaign in London last weekend, the Super Eagles started brightly and were rewarded with an early breakthrough. Terem Moffi continued his fine form, finding the back of the net to hand Nigeria a deserved lead and silence the home supporters.Nigeria appeared on course to head into the interval with their advanta
  
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• Kwara police arrest four members of terrorist gang, gang leader

  03-06-2026 22:54 via vanguardngr.com
  By Demola Akinyemi, IlorinTHE Violent Crime Response Unit (VCRU) of the Kwara State Police Command has arrested four suspected terrorists, including their gang leader, Umar Abubakar, popularly known as “Manti,” who is believed to have kidnapped several individuals in the northern part of the state.The spokesperson of the command, Ejire Adetoun Adeyemi, who disclosed this in a press statement released late Wednesday evening, said the suspects were arrested on Monday in the Tabida are
  
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• CBN releases FX guidelines, approves export of $50,000

  03-06-2026 22:34 via vanguardngr.com
  By Emma UjahThe Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has issued fresh Foreign Exchange Guidelines which provides that an individual can export $50,000 cash.The only condition according to the Guidelines released yesterday is that such cash must be declared at the point of exit.The bank also retained the earlier provision for the export or import of cash of up to $ 10,000 without having to declare it.According to the document, “The following may be exported from Nigeria: Without declaration, fore
  
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• Owo Church Attack: Aiyedatiwa hails death sentence for four convicts

  03-06-2026 22:21 via vanguardngr.com
  Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has welcomed the conviction and death sentence handed to four persons found guilty of involvement in the June 5, 2022 attack on St. Francis Catholic Church, describing the judgment as a triumph for justice and the rule of law.In a statement issued on Wednesday by his Chief Press Secretary, Ebenezer Adeniyan, the governor commended the judiciary, security agencies, and prosecution team for securing the conviction of the suspects.Aiyedatiwa said the judgment
  
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• Ogun dismisses rumours of terrorist invasion, assures residents of safety

  03-06-2026 21:56 via vanguardngr.com
  By James OgunnaikeThe Ogun State government has dismissed as false and unfounded reports circulating on social media and other platforms, alleging that Fulani herdsmen, Boko Haram insurgents, and other terrorist groups are planning to invade the state.In a statement issued by the Special Adviser on Media and Strategy to Governor Dapo Abiodun, Hon. Kayode Akinmade, the government said available security intelligence and reports from relevant agencies indicate that the State remains safe and secu
  
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• Kwara church abduction: Five worshippers killed, one escapes captivity

  03-06-2026 21:52 via vanguardngr.com
  By Demola Akinyemi
  Terrorists have killed five out of the eight worshippers abducted at ECWA Church Omugo in Ifelodun local government area of Kwara state, says one escaped abductees.Rev Sunday Omole had last month in an interview with Vanguard urged federal government to expedite action on the release of the abductees from the captivity of the terrorists.The clergyman said government intervention had become necessary after the community paid the terrorists N20 million and provided additional i
  
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• Insecurity: Adeleke may deploy drones for surveillance

  03-06-2026 21:19 via vanguardngr.com
  By Shina AbubakarFollowing the raising insecurity problem across the country, Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke has directed actions towards purchase of drones to enhance surveillance in he State.A statement issued by the governor’s spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed on Wednesday, stated that directed his security team to put action in place to secure new sets of drones.Reviewing the scenario at the security meetings, the Governor directed actions to secure new drones and other security gad
  
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• ‘They chased us away like dogs’: Foreigners flee mob attacks in South Africa

  03-06-2026 21:16 via vanguardngr.com
  Hundreds of foreigners fearing for their lives have taken shelter in community halls on South Africa’s south coast, saying mobs of locals were going door-to-door telling them to leave the country.Mostly nationals of Malawi and Mozambique, many told AFP they had fled their homes at the weekend and spent nights in the mountains and bush, before making their way to the small-town community centres.“They said ‘you are a foreigner, you don’t belong in South Africa, so you mus
  
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• 61 Opposition Lawmakers back Ugochinyere for Minority leader

  03-06-2026 20:56 via vanguardngr.com
  By Gift ChapiOdekina, AbujaA majority of opposition lawmakers in the House of Representatives have endorsed Hon. Ikenga Imo Ugochinyere as the Minority Leader-designate following the emergence of a vacancy in the position after the defection of the former Minority Leader, Kingsley Chinda, to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).Documents made available to journalists on Wednesday showed that 61 out of 81 opposition federal lawmakers signed a nomination backing Ugochinyere for the position
  
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• 2027: Justice must prevail in NDC primary, Chukwuani warns

  03-06-2026 20:48 via vanguardngr.com
  By Luminous JannamikeABUJA — Senatorial aspirant for Enugu East Senatorial District on the platform of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Mr. Okabonye Chukwuani, has called on the party leadership to uphold fairness, justice and internal democracy as it concludes its review of disputes arising from its recent internal processes.His intervention comes amid heightened attention from party members and stakeholders over the outcome of the review and its implications for the party’s
  
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• Nasarawa Assembly passes 37 Bills, goes on recess

  03-06-2026 20:46 via vanguardngr.com
  By Edwin Philip, LafiaThe Nasarawa State House of Assembly has passed 37 bills and 28 resolutions within three years, the Speaker, Dr. Danladi Jatau, said on Wednesday during the end of legislative year recess in Lafia.Jatau said the legislative outputs have had direct impact on governance and development in the state, commending lawmakers for their cooperation and support since the inauguration of the Seventh Assembly.“I want to thank you for giving me maximum support and cooperation ove
  
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• Slot Systems Expands Service Portfolio with FUJIFILM, Lebara, CubeCover Partnerships

  03-06-2026 20:41 via vanguardngr.com
  Nigeria’s leading mobile phone and technology retail company, Slot Systems Limited, has strengthened its position as a one-stop technology solutions provider through strategic partnerships with global brands FUJIFILM, Lebara, and CubeCover, aimed at enhancing customer experience across imaging, connectivity, and device protection services.The partnerships were unveiled through separate launch events attended by industry stakeholders, business leaders, media representatives, and executives
  
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