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• NERC approves compensation for Band A electricity customers over supply shortfall

  04-06-2026 15:28 via vanguardngr.com
  The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has approved a special compensation scheme for eligible Band A electricity customers affected by grid generation constraints experienced between February and March 2026.In a public notice issued through Directive No. NERC/2026/002 on the Special Compensation of Band A Customers Arising from Grid Generation Constraints, the Commission said the measure was introduced in response to significant generation shortfalls within the Nigerian Electric
  
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• Aircraft Age and Safety: Separating Aviation facts from public perception

  06-06-2026 01:56 via vanguardngr.com
  By Fred Chukwuelobe Many people have criticised certain airlines for operating what they  describe as “old aircraft,” with some alleging that such airplanes pose a threat to safety.
  It is common to see passengers board a flight, inspect the seats and cabin interior, and, upon noticing worn-out fittings, loose panels, faded cabin panels, or taped sections, conclude that the aircraft is unsafe. Some even record videos and post them on social media, castigating the airli
  
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• United Nigeria Airlines surprises passengers with latest Samsung phones

  06-06-2026 01:54 via vanguardngr.com
  One of Nigeria’s leading carriers, United Nigeria Airlines, on Monday, June 1, rewarded its passengers with the recently released Samsung Galaxy phones in the Awesome Row partnership it has with the phone company.
  The winners, Hamid Ibrahim, Chidi Chinedu, and Gbenga Bello, were among passengers selected through an onboard lucky dip on the Lagos–Abuja and Abuja–Lagos flights on the day.
  Passengers also got exclusive in-flight access to the new Samsung Galaxy A57 and A37 and win
  
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• AILFF 2026 unveils new theme to Shape the future of indigenous-language cinema

  06-06-2026 01:45 via vanguardngr.com
  By Benjamin NjokuThe organizing committee of the African Indigenous Language Film Festival has announced a new theme for its third edition.
  “Threads of Culture: Weaving Inclusion Through Filmmaking” has been replaced with “Digital Bridges, Ancestral Voices: Reclaiming African Screens with Indigenous Tongues.”
  The committee said the change followed a strategic review of the festival’s programme and objectives to better reflect current realities in the global film in
  
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• Lagos celebrates 17 years of KingModel

  06-06-2026 01:42 via vanguardngr.com
  …as King Daniel unveils ‘Paradise Night Dance’ ahead of 18th anniversaryBy Benjamin NjokuKingModel, the entertainment and talent development brand founded by creative entrepreneur King Daniel, has celebrated 17 years of promoting creativity, fashion, entertainment and youth empowerment in Nigeria.The 17th edition of the KingModel show, held recently in Osapa, Lekki, Lagos State, drew participants, entertainers and guests from across Nigeria, the diaspora and beyond, underscor
  
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• Genevieve Ogu-Odii’s ‘Sounds of Colour’ dazzles Lagos audience

  06-06-2026 01:39 via vanguardngr.com
  By Benjamin NjokuIt has been a busy season for classical music lovers in Lagos. Since last month, the MUSON Centre, Onikan has hosted concerts almost every weekend. Last Sunday was no exception.Days after the ‘King Lemuel Recital Sponsors Concert’ at La Scala Hall, another memorable night unfolded at the Agip Recital Hall. ‘Sounds of Colour: Beyond the Spectrum 2026’, hosted by Genevieve Ogu-Odii, transported a discerning audience into a private world of transcendence an
  
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• I slipped into a diabetic coma for two days – Keppy Ekpenyong

  06-06-2026 01:37 via vanguardngr.com
  *Shares 2022 health scare as colleagues honour the veteran actorBy Florencemary NwabuezeVeteran actor Keppy Ekpenyong Bassey has recounted how he slipped into a diabetic coma for two days in 2022, following months of intense work pressure and poor self-care.The actor made the disclosure last Sunday at Ojez Lounge, National Stadium, Surulere, during a special tribute organized in his honor by the Ojez Entertainment Forum. Themed “Celebrating the Living Rather Than the Dead,” the even
  
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• ‘Why I always release movies to mark my birthday’

  06-06-2026 01:36 via vanguardngr.com
  By Benjamin NjokuBusty actress Georgina Ibeh turned one year old last Friday and as a tradition, she released a new movie, to mark the special day.Her latest film, ““A Mother’s Stand” is currently streaming on her YouTube channel, Georgina Ibeh TV, and it’s already striking a chord with viewers. The movie was released months after her other projects like “Fruit of My Labour” and “When Love Blurs”, made waves on YouTube. Recall that last year
  
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• Spotlight on Chinwe Idemili: Nollywood’s rising quintessential heroine

  06-06-2026 01:32 via vanguardngr.com
  By Benjamin NjokuChinwe Cynthia Idemili, hailed by fans as the epitome of beauty, talent and brains in Nollywood, has enchanted millions with her ethereal charm.
  The fast-rising actress, who goes by the name, Chinwe_Cee on Instagram, made her debut in 2020 with “Knock Knock” and has since transitioned seamlessly from modeling to lead roles and brand influence, leaving an indelible mark on African cinema in under a decade. She continues to dazzle audiences with her grace, elegance, a
  
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• Body enhancement won’t make you a star, Actor Chibuzor cautions budding actresses

  06-06-2026 01:32 via vanguardngr.com
  By Benjamin NjokuNollywood actor and producer Emelu Simon Chibuzor has dismissed claims that film directors and producers are forcing young, aspiring actresses to undergo body enhancement to land movie roles and hit the limelight.The allegation has gained traction following the recent trend of mostly “beautiful faces” dominating screens. But reacting to it, Chibuzor blamed the practice on a lack of talent and the desire for shortcuts to stardom.“Any actress who decides to go u
  
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• World Cup meets African cinema as TAFF returns to Dallas for 11th edition

  06-06-2026 01:28 via vanguardngr.com
  By Benjamin NjokuThe African Film Festival and the FIFA World Cup are set to converge in Dallas for a historic celebration of African cinema, football, and culture.
  TAFF, hailed as “The World Cup of African Films,” has announced its 11th edition, taking place on June 18–20, 2026, at The Royal Palace in Addison, Dallas, Texas.
  This year’s festival arrives at a once-in-a-generation moment: the same city, the same summer, the same electric pride as the FIFA World Cup 2026 a
  
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• How we’re repositioning airports as economic hubs — Agbebire

  06-06-2026 01:21 via vanguardngr.com
  By Dickson OmobolaDirector of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection at the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria, FAAN, Mr Henry Agbebire, in this interview, speaks about the vision, progress and discipline driving the agency’s renewed transformation agenda. Agbebire also identifies the challenges confronting the reform process and the measures being implemented to sustain improvements across Nigeria’s airport system.How has government reshaped FAAN’s operational priorities?
  
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• When King Lemuel Recital thrilled Lagos, unveiled major music initiatives

  06-06-2026 01:14 via vanguardngr.com
  By Benjamin NjokuLast Friday evening, the best of Nigerian classical music filled the spacious La Scala Hall at the MUSON Centre, Onikan, Lagos, as the King Lemuel Recital Sponsors’ Concert held the audience spellbound with timeless pieces under the theme “Sound of Music.”But the night was more than transporting a discerning crowd into a world of transcendence and deep emotion. Founder King Lemuel also used the platform to unveil his next big projects: the King Lemuel Festival
  
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• El-Rufai denied medical care despite eye condition in ICPC custody, aide alleges

  06-06-2026 01:04 via vanguardngr.com
  A media aide to former Kaduna State Governor, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, has accused the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) of failing to provide medical attention to the former governor despite complaints of a worsening eye condition while in custody.In a statement issued on Friday according to TheCable, Muyiwa Adekeye alleged that El-Rufai developed swollen, reddish and itchy eyes during his detention and requested access to a doctor, but the anti-graft age
  
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• Lessons I learnt from my failed marriage to actress Anita Joseph – MC Fish

  06-06-2026 01:01 via vanguardngr.com
  *Says, ‘Marriage is a school’By Benjamin NjokuNigerian hype man Fisayo Michael, popularly known as MC Fish, has opened up about the collapse of his marriage to actress Anita Joseph and the hard lessons he learned from the experience.Speaking in a recent chat with WithChude, the nightlife entrepreneur said the union ended due to irreconcilable differences.“It was not just working. Rather than it becoming toxic and hearing funny news, I decided to walk away for my peace and ever
  
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• Tinubu remains committed to restoring peace and stability in Nigeria – Shettima

  06-06-2026 00:10 via vanguardngr.com
  —Urges Nigerians to pray for peace, unity at special Democracy Day prayersBy Johnbosco Agbakwuru, AbujaThe vice president, Senator Kashim Shettima, has enjoined Nigerians to fervently pray for peace and stability in Nigeria, assuring that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu remains committed to restoring peace and security across the country.He also assured the government’s efforts to secure the safe return of children and citizens currently in the hands of bandits and terrorists, while ack
  
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• US warns Ebola outbreak on scale of largest ‘is possible’

  06-06-2026 00:06 via vanguardngr.com
  The US CDC on Friday urged strong public health interventions against the current Ebola outbreak, citing their models that show it could otherwise rival the scale of the 2014 West Africa outbreak.That eruption of the virus resulted in more than 28,000 cases and more than 11,000 deaths.“That scale is possible,” said Jason Asher, director of CDC’s Center for Forecasting and Outbreak Analytics, during a press briefing.The US projections from the Centers for Disease Control and Pr
  
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• Osun police arrest man over alleged false bandit invasion claim

  05-06-2026 23:54 via vanguardngr.com
  The Police Command in Osun has arrested a 22-year-old man for allegedly spreading false information about a bandits’ invasion of the state.This is contained in a statement issued on Friday in Osogbo by the command’s spokesperson, DSP Abiodun Ojelabi.Ojelabi said the suspect was apprehended for disseminating misleading content on social media, an offence contrary to Section 24 of the Cybercrimes Act, 2015, and other relevant laws.According to him, the suspect published a video via hi
  
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• Tough World Cup conditions no ‘excuse’ for England, says Tuchel

  05-06-2026 23:38 via vanguardngr.com
  Coach Thomas Tuchel on Friday said World Cup hopefuls England will not use scorching heat and vast travel distances between venues as excuses as they target a “long” tournament campaign.England face New Zealand in a pre-tournament friendly in Tampa Bay, Florida, on Saturday, and have been preparing with training sessions in hot and humid West Palm Beach.“We don’t want it to be an excuse. It will be tough. It will be hopefully a long World Cup,” Tuchel told a press c
  
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• US envoy confirms Iranian footballers granted visas for World Cup

  05-06-2026 23:13 via vanguardngr.com
  Iran’s football squad have been granted visas to play in the World Cup, US Ambassador to Turkey Tom Barrack confirmed in a message on X on Friday.“Proud of our outstanding team at the U.S. Embassy in Ankara for their work processing visas for Iran’s national football team on their road to the @FIFAWorldCup in the United States,” he said, commenting on a news report that Iran’s World Cup players have been granted the visas to enter the United States.“Sports tr
  
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• Anambra: Eight suspected fake pastors arraigned over alleged law breach

  05-06-2026 23:08 via vanguardngr.com
  By Vincent UjumaduEight suspected fake pastors arrested in parts of Anambra State have been arraigned before the State High Court sitting in Awka over alleged violations of the 2025 Homeland Security Law recently passed by the state House of Assembly.The defendants are Peter Chukwu, Chinedu Egwuonwu, Emeka Nwankpa, Ebele Nnachukwu, Ekeleme Chris Ugochukwu, Ndubisi Nnachukwu, Miracle Iruoma, and Chukwukadibia Ogwuama.Most of the suspects were arrested in Onitsha and Awka, while others were picked
  
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• UK denounces attempts to ‘interfere in our democracy’ after Vance comments

  05-06-2026 22:45 via vanguardngr.com
  British Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s office on Friday denounced “people trying to interfere in our democracy” after US Vice President JD Vance condemned Britain’s handling of the murder of a white student, Henry Nowak, by a Sikh man.The Downing Street statement followed comments by Vance on X linking the young student’s murder to what he said was civilisational decline caused by mass migration.“In recent days we have seen people trying to interfere in our de
  
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• Xenophobic Attacks: Lumumba urges African unity, calls for mental decolonisation

  05-06-2026 22:42 via vanguardngr.com
  By Daniel Abia, P/HarcourtKenyan scholar and legal expert, Prof. Patrick Lumumba, has called for stronger unity among African nations as a pathway to ending xenophobic violence and achieving true continental independence.Lumumba made the appeal against the backdrop of renewed xenophobic attacks in South Africa targeting foreign nationals, including Nigerians and others across the continent.Delivering a keynote address at the plenary session of the 2026 Law Week of the Nigerian Bar Association,
  
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• Makinde hosts NAF delegation, calls for patience on Oyo abduction

  05-06-2026 22:31 via vanguardngr.com
  Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has reassured families and residents of Oriire Council Area that the government and security agencies are working round the clock to secure the release of abducted teachers and pupils.Makinde gave the assurance on Friday, while hosting a Nigerian Air Force delegation led by Air Officer Commanding, Logistics Command, AVM Abubakar A. Suleh, in Ibadan.The governor urged residents of the state, especially those in Yawota and Ahoro-Esinele in Oriire LGA, to be pati
  
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• Troops neutralise nine terrorists, arrest 31 nationwide

  05-06-2026 22:29 via vanguardngr.com
  By Kingsley OmonobiABUJA — Troops of the Armed Forces of Nigeria, in collaboration with other security agencies, have neutralised nine terrorists, arrested 31 suspects and rescued more than 16 kidnapped victims during coordinated operations conducted across various parts of the country.The Director, Defence Media Operations, Major General Michael Onoja, disclosed this on Friday in Abuja while providing an update on military operations nationwide.According to him, troops deployed strategic
  
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• Alleged N36m Fraud: Court reserves ruling on Blessing CEO’s bail application till June 9

  05-06-2026 22:20 via vanguardngr.com
  Justice D.I. Dipeolu of the Federal High Court, Ikoyi, Lagos, on Friday, June 5, 2026, reserved ruling until June 9, 2026, on the bail application filed by social media influencer, Okoro Blessing Nkiruka, (a.k.a Blessing CEO) who is standing trial over an alleged N36 million fraud.
  The defendant is facing a two-count charge filed by the Lagos Zonal Directorate 1 of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), bordering on obtaining money by false pretence and stealing to the tune of N36
  
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• Trafficking: Lagos NSCDC arrests three suspects, rescues 24 victims in Badagry

  05-06-2026 22:10 via vanguardngr.com
  The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has rescued 24 victims and arrested three suspects linked to cases of missing persons, human trafficking, abduction, and fraud in Badagry, Lagos State.The Public Relations Officer of the command, Mr Oluwaseun Abolurin, said the suspects were arrested on Friday during an operation conducted by NSCDC operatives in Badagry West.He said the arrests followed intelligence gathered through community engagements conducted between January and March.Ab
  
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• Jonathan urges judiciary, legal practitioners to strengthen institutions, uphold justice

  05-06-2026 22:10 via vanguardngr.com
  YENAGOA — Former President Goodluck Jonathan has called on members of the legal profession to embrace their nation-building responsibilities by strengthening institutions, upholding justice and safeguarding the integrity of Nigeria’s legal system.Jonathan made the call on Friday while speaking at the opening ceremony of the 2026 Law Week of the Nigerian Bar Association in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State.The former president, who disclosed details of the event on his Facebook page, attended t
  
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• Naira depreciates to N1,397/$ in parallel market.

  05-06-2026 22:03 via vanguardngr.com
  By Elizabeth AdegbesanThe naira on Friday depreciated to N1,397 per dollar in the parallel market from N1,390 per dollar on Thursday.Likewise, the naira depreciated to N1,365 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 rose to N1,365 per dollar from N1,359.75 per dollar on Thursday, reflecting N5.25 depreciation for the naira.Consequently, the margin between the parallel and official
  
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• Putin rules out meeting Zelensky; vows to pursue war goals

  05-06-2026 21:54 via vanguardngr.com
  Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday ruled out meeting his Ukrainian counterpart any time soon, a day after Volodymyr Zelensky called for a sit-down between the leaders to end the four-year war.Speaking at an economic forum in his home city of Saint Petersburg, Putin said he saw “no point” in meeting Zelensky until a possible peace deal had been agreed. Zelensky hit back saying the Russian leader was “weak” and “choosing war again”.Putin also vowed to p
  
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