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• Meet the shortest player heading to 2026 World Cup

  06-06-2026 19:25 via vanguardngr.com
  Height often dominates discussions in modern football, but Panama playmaker César Yanis is proof that size is not everything.Standing at just 1.60 metres (5ft 3in), Yanis is the shortest player set to feature at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, making him one of the tournament’s most intriguing figures.The diminutive midfielder is closely followed by Jeremy Antonisse of Curaçao, who measures 1.64 metres (5ft 5in).While Yanis will be looking to use his low centre of gravity and agili
  
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• IGP Disu commends FID-IRT operatives for rescuing Adelabu’s sister, twin sons

  07-06-2026 12:01 via vanguardngr.com
  By: Kingsley OmonobiFollowing the successful rescue of Mrs. Olaide Busayo Adegoke and her 12-year-old twin sons, Peter and Paul, relatives of former Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu, in Ibadan, the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has commended the courage, professionalism and effectiveness of operatives of the Force Intelligence Department–Intelligence Response Team (FID-IRT) and other officers involved in the successful operation.A statement making this kno
  
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• NDLEA busts opioid trafficking network, arrests suspects across six states

  07-06-2026 11:51 via vanguardngr.com
  By Kingsley OmonobiABUJA — The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) says it has dismantled an opioid trafficking network and intercepted large quantities of illicit drugs concealed in building materials in Taraba State, alongside coordinated arrests across Ebonyi, Imo, Edo, Kano and Gombe states.The agency also confirmed the arrest of a 75-year-old suspect in Ebonyi State and several others, including female drug dealers, during nationwide operations.NDLEA spokesperson, Femi Babaf
  
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• Cross River uncovers over 2,000 questionable payroll records during verification exercise

  07-06-2026 11:34 via vanguardngr.com
  By Ike UchechukwuCALABAR — The Cross River State Government says it has identified more than 2,000 questionable payroll records, including invalid Bank Verification Numbers (BVNs) and duplicate entries, during an ongoing payroll verification exercise.The findings were recorded during the verification of staff records across local government payroll systems, with a significant number of the flagged entries found within the State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB).The Commissioner for
  
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• Cooking gas price hike pushes FCT residents Back to charcoal, firewood

  07-06-2026 11:34 via vanguardngr.com
  The rising prices of cooking gas have forced many households and businesses in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) to embrace traditional fuels such as charcoal and firewood.The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that cooking gas prices in the FCT have risen sharply within the last few months, moving from about N1,200 per kg to N2,000 per kg.Industry operators have attributed the increase to supply shortages, higher depot costs, foreign exchange pressures, and rising transportation expenses.C
  
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• Africa’s Green Intelligent Future: How Technology Enables Sustainable Development and Wildlife Preservation “African Ecosystem:”

  07-06-2026 11:22 via vanguardngr.com
  It’s an African ecosphere: It has some of the most colorful places on this planet, diverse species, and a remarkable landscape. But despite its natural richness, the continent is under pressure to take environmental precautions due to increasing rates of deforestation, a changing climate, a rising number of inhabitants, and the dying off of animals. Fortunately, the right smart-home device can already help make life here more enjoyable and eco-friendly in these dynamic times.Among these i
  
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• Court declares National Assembly’s N110bn SUV and allowance schemes unlawful

  07-06-2026 11:08 via vanguardngr.com
  The Federal High Court sitting in Lagos has, in a landmark judgment, declared unlawful the National Assembly’s controversial N110 billion vehicle and allowance schemes, ruling that the spending of N40 billion on 465 vehicles for lawmakers and N70 billion in support allowances for newly elected members breached procurement laws, constitutional obligations and the public trust.The court also ordered the Senate President, Mr Godswill Akpabio and Speaker of House of Representatives, Mr Tajudee
  
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• Sanwo-Olu rallies Nigerians to support Tinubu, security agencies against terror

  07-06-2026 10:56 via vanguardngr.com
  Lagos State Governor, Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, has urged Nigerians to remain united and support President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and security agencies in confronting terrorism and other security challenges across the country.Sanwo-Olu made the call in a statement on Sunday, reacting to recent security incidents across parts of the country, describing the attacks as unfortunate but not insurmountable.The governor said Nigerians must not allow the activities of criminal elements to either weaken th
  
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• DELTA: Oborevwori, Omo-Agege trade heavy blows

  07-06-2026 10:39 via vanguardngr.com
   ‘Tinubu is my number one project’ and ‘Obi is my candidate’ row ragesBy Egufe YafugborhiA crossfire between Governor Sheriff Oborevwori and Senator Ovie Omo-Agege reignites 2023 rivalry for the soul of Delta State in the 2027 general elections.The political landscape of Delta State has been set ablaze ahead of the 2027 general elections.  At the heart of the heated atmosphere are two usual suspects, Governor Sheriff Oborevwori and former Deputy Senat
  
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• Troops foil kidnap attempts, rescue 10 victims in Plateau, Kaduna

  07-06-2026 10:32 via vanguardngr.com
  By Golok NanmwaJOS — Troops of Operation Enduring Peace have foiled multiple kidnapping attempts and rescued 10 victims during separate operations in Plateau and Kaduna states.The military said the operations, conducted within the last 48 hours, also triggered manhunts for criminal elements who fled after the attacks.The Media Information Officer of the Joint Task Force, Operation Enduring Peace, Captain Chinonso Polycarp Oteh, disclosed this in a statement issued on Sunday in Jos.Accordi
  
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• 5 things to know about Nigeria’s Zadok Yohanna signed by Brighton

  07-06-2026 10:17 via vanguardngr.com
  Premier League club Brighton & Hove Albion have completed the signing of Nigerian teenager Zadok Yohanna from Swedish side AIK in a deal reportedly worth around £21.5 million.
  The move makes him one of the most exciting young Nigerian talents heading to England.Here are 10 things to know about Zadok Yohanna.
  1. He is only 18 years old
  Yohanna was born on June 29, 2007, making him one of the youngest Nigerian players to secure a major Premier League move.2. He hails from Bauchi State
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• Super Eagles defender, Igoh Ogbu ruled out of Portugal friendly

  07-06-2026 10:10 via vanguardngr.com
  Super Eagles defender Igoh Ogbu has been ruled out of Nigeria’s international friendly against Portugal after suffering an injury during training on Saturday evening.According to information released by the team’s media officer,Promise Efoghe, the centre-back sustained what has been described as a suspected rupture of his left Achilles tendon.The injury occurred during the team’s training session ahead of the highly anticipated friendly encounter against the European side.&ldq
  
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• Iran World Cup team heads to Mexico as US visa row rages

  07-06-2026 10:02 via vanguardngr.com
  Iran’s World Cup squad is expected to arrive in Mexico early Sunday under the shadow of a bitter diplomatic row between Tehran and Washington, after the United States refused to issue visas for some team support staff.The dispute erupted just days before Thursday’s kickoff of the 2026 World Cup, which is being jointly hosted by the United States, Mexico and Canada.The Iran team departed Turkey, where they had been training, on Saturday bound for Mexico, Iranian television announced.
  
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• Buratai hails Tinubu over N1.245tn Gombe-Biu highway project

  07-06-2026 09:32 via vanguardngr.com
  By Ibrahim Hassan-WuyoFormer Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Tukur Yusufu Buratai (Rtd), has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for approving the N1.245 trillion Gombe-Biu Highway dualisation project, describing it as a major infrastructure initiative for the North-East region.Buratai expressed appreciation to the President for reviving the strategic highway, which was originally constructed in 1962. He said the project reflects the administration’s commitment to infrastructure developme
  
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• keja LG chair, AKOD marks birthday with prayers over insecurity

  07-06-2026 09:30 via vanguardngr.com
  By Olasunkanmi AkoniThe Chairman of Ikeja Local Government, Comrade Akeem Olalekan Dauda, popularly called AKOD, will today, Sunday, lead prayers for victims of banditry and other security challenges across the country, while extending support to vulnerable persons in Ikeja and neighbouring communities as part of activities marking his birthday anniversary.The event, which will bring together religious leaders, community stakeholders, youth groups and residents, was designed as a thanksgiving f
  
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• Ikeja LG chair, AKOD marks birthday with prayers over insecurity

  07-06-2026 09:30 via vanguardngr.com
  By Olasunkanmi AkoniThe Chairman of Ikeja Local Government, Comrade Akeem Olalekan Dauda, popularly called AKOD, will today, Sunday, lead prayers for victims of banditry and other security challenges across the country, while extending support to vulnerable persons in Ikeja and neighbouring communities as part of activities marking his birthday anniversary.The event, which will bring together religious leaders, community stakeholders, youth groups and residents, was designed as a thanksgiving f
  
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• Ndume commends military, Zulum, NEMA over rescue of 416 Ngoshe captives

  07-06-2026 09:23 via vanguardngr.com
  By Ndahi Marama, MaiduguriSenator Mohammed Ali Ndume (Borno South) has commended the Nigerian military, the Borno State Government and the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) for their roles in the rescue of 416 people, mostly women and children, abducted from Ngoshe community in Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State.The lawmaker gave the commendation in a statement issued on Sunday following the rescue operation carried out by troops of the Joint Task Force North-East, Operation H
  
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• Police confirm safe rescue of Adelabu’s sister, twin sons

  07-06-2026 09:17 via vanguardngr.com
  The Nigeria Police Force has confirmed the successful rescue of Mrs Busayo Adelabu-John Paul and her 12-year-old twin sons, Peter and Paul, who were abducted on June 3 in Ibadan, Oyo State.The Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO), Abuja, DCP Anthony Placid, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday.Placid said that the hostages were rescued during a coordinated operation by the Force Intelligence Department’s Intelligence Response Team (FID-IRT) in Ibadan at approximately 7.30 p.m. on Satu
  
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• Sustainable investment key to Nigeria–EU economic future, says De Luca

  07-06-2026 09:10 via vanguardngr.com
  By Kennedy MbeleAs Nigeria seeks to attract greater investment and expand opportunities for businesses, the European Union and the Federal Government of Nigeria will convene the 10th Nigeria–EU Business Forum on 25 June 2026 in Lagos. The Forum will bring together government officials, investors, financiers, and private sector leaders from Nigeria and Europe to explore opportunities in key sectors of the economy. In this interview, the Head of Cooperation of the European Union D
  
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• Safe rescue of kidnap victims shows power of national unity against insecurity — Adelabu family

  07-06-2026 09:09 via vanguardngr.com
  By Adeola BadruThe family of former Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu, has said the successful rescue of three kidnap victims highlights the importance of national unity, citizen cooperation and effective collaboration among security agencies in tackling insecurity across Nigeria.The family announced the safe rescue of Mrs. Olaide Busayo Adegoke John-Paul and her twin sons, Peter and Paul, who were recently abducted.In a statement issued by Adelabu’s media aide, Femi Awogboro, the
  
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• SCOAN marks fifth anniversary of T.B. Joshua’s passing with global tribute event

  07-06-2026 09:03 via vanguardngr.com
  By Innocent Anaba
  Thousands of worshippers, ministers, dignitaries and partners from around the world gathered on Friday at The Synagogue, Church of All Nations (SCOAN) in Lagos to commemorate the fifth anniversary of the passing of Prophet T.B. Joshua.The event, themed “Rejoicing With the Saints,” was broadcast live on Emmanuel TV and attracted participants from diverse nations, cultures and backgrounds in celebration of the late cleric’s life, ministry and humanitarian contr
  
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• Troops rescue 360 abducted women, children in Gwoza operation

  07-06-2026 08:56 via vanguardngr.com
  By Ndahi Marama, MaiduguriTroops of the North-East Joint Task Force, Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK), in collaboration with Special Operations Forces, have rescued about 360 civilians, mostly women and children, who were abducted by terrorists from Ngoshe community in Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State.Military sources said the rescue followed a coordinated operation conducted on June 6 across several locations around the Mandara Mountains.According to the sources, Special Operations Forces
  
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• Otti targets completion of new government house facilities by year-end

  07-06-2026 08:52 via vanguardngr.com
  By Steve OkoUMUAHIA — Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has expressed satisfaction with the pace of work on the construction of a new Governor’s Office and Official Residence in Umuahia, saying the project remains on track for completion before the end of 2026.Otti made the remarks on Saturday during an inspection of the Government House complex, where the project is being executed as part of the administration’s efforts to modernise the seat of government.After assessing the le
  
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• Lagos cult war: Self-confessed Aiye leader admits role in killings

  07-06-2026 07:37 via vanguardngr.com
  By Evelyn UsmanA suspected cult leader, Emmanuel Nwokolo, arrested in connection with a wave of violent clashes in Ajangbadi and neighbouring communities in Ojo Local Government Area of Lagos State, has admitted involvement in multiple killings in the area.The Ajangbadi, Shibiri and Ilogbo axis has long been associated with recurring rival cult clashes and reprisal attacks, with residents linking periodic spikes in violence to symbolic dates such as May 5 (5/5), June 6 (6/6) and July 7 (7/
  
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• Kidnappers list demands as ex-DHQ spokesman, wife speak from captivity

  07-06-2026 07:32 via vanguardngr.com
  The kidnappers of a former spokesman of the Nigerian Army, retired Major General Abubakar Rabe, and his wife have listed their demands through the abductees who spoke in a video released on Saturday .Sunday Vanguard recalls that the general and his wife were abducted along the Karaduwa-Matazu Road in Katsina State last weekend.In a four-minute, two-second video circulated on social media, Rabe and his wife relayed the demands of their abductors, pleading with the government to meet them.Ra
  
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• When birds strike planes

  07-06-2026 07:28 via vanguardngr.com
  By Dickson OmobolaSince the beginning of this year, no fewer than 11 bird strikes have been recorded by Nigerian airlines, thereby leading to operational disruptions and financial losses.The rising incidents, which experts say have assumed a frightening dimension, have subjected operators to costly unscheduled maintenance, temporary grounding of aircraft and ticket refunds due to flight disruptions.Passengers have also not been spared, as delays and cancellations caused by these incid
  
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• Cooking gas hits N2,000/kg as HURIWA warns of economic cruelty 

  07-06-2026 07:25 via vanguardngr.com
  …blames govt inactionBy Chioma ObinnaHuman Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has condemned the sharp rise in the price of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), popularly known as cooking gas, describing the development as “economic cruelty” and warning that unchecked profiteering is undermining citizens’ constitutional right to life.The group expressed concern over reports that cooking gas now sells for as much as N2,000 per kilo
  
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• Sanusi’s disingenuous drivel

  07-06-2026 07:23 via vanguardngr.com
  By Akintunde Akinwande-AlbertDemocracy flourishes when public officials and governments at all levels are subjected to scrutiny. Criticism is healthy. Dissent is necessary. Yet, criticism acquires value only when it is rooted in facts, consistency and intellectual honesty. On the other hand, when it abandons those foundations, it becomes little more than drivel dressed up as political commentary.It is for this reason that a recent intervention by Mobolaji Sanusi, one time head of
  
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• ‘All I see are videos with guns pointed at her’: Families of Oyo captives recount ordeal

  07-06-2026 05:25 via vanguardngr.com
  By Adeola BadruFor 18 agonising days, the people of Ahoro-Esienle have lived in a world suspended between hope and heartbreak.Every sunrise arrived carrying the same unanswered questions. Every sunset deepens the uncertainty. Will the children come home? Are they safe? When will the nightmare end?Deep inside the forests surrounding the Old Oyo National Park, in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State, toddlers barely old enough to speak in complete sentences, schoolchildren with unf
  
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• Border corridor: Petrol freely smuggled out, rice is smuggled in despite 60 checkpoints

  07-06-2026 05:16 via vanguardngr.com
  •Human trafficking thrives, drivers allege extortion •Immigration denies operating roadblock •Allegations must be proved —FRSC •We have only two checkpoints along road — Customs •Police defend huge deployment of officers on routeBy Efe OnodjaeOn May 25, 2026, the Seme Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service invited this reporter to a press briefing.It was my first visit to the command since my deployment to the Maritime Desk.To attend
  
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