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• Nigeria to launch four satellites for Earth observation, security

  15-05-2025 12:03 via vanguardngr.com
  The Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, on Wednesday, said the Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved the launch of four satellites to aid Earth observation and the fight against insecurity in the country.Nnaji said this at the 22nd National Council on Innovation, Science and Technology (NCIST) in Abuja.The meeting which was held from May 12 to May 14 had as its theme: “Research, Develop, Innovate and Commercialise: A Cycle for National Prosperity.”The minister sai
  
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• US military action in Venezuela morally right – Kemi Badenoch

  06-01-2026 13:49 via vanguardngr.com
  UK Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch has said the recent US military action in Venezuela was morally justified, even though she questioned its legal basis of the action.Badenoch made the remarks during interviews with the BBC, where she said she did not fully understand the legal framework underpinning former US President Donald Trump’s operation to remove Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro from power. However, she argued that Maduro presided over a repressive government and
  
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• India: Peter Obi raises alarm over Nigeria’s economic decline

  06-01-2026 13:49 via vanguardngr.com
  …as India Emerges World’s Fourth-Largest EconomyBy Vincent UjumaduFormer Labour Party presidential candidate, Mr Peter Obi, has expressed concern over Nigeria’s deteriorating economic situation, citing India’s recent emergence as the world’s fourth-largest economy as a stark contrast to Nigeria’s declining fortunes.Reacting to reports that India has overtaken Japan in nominal Gross Domestic Product (GDP), Obi said the development highlights Nigeria’s f
  
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• Nigeria burns while presidency defends lunch photos in Paris — Atiku

  06-01-2026 13:41 via vanguardngr.com
  By Luminous Jannamike, ABUJAFormer Vice President Atiku Abubakar has criticised the Presidency over what he described as misplaced priorities, accusing it of focusing on defending photographs of President Bola Tinubu’s meals in Paris at a time Nigeria is battling hunger, insecurity and economic hardship.The criticism was contained in a statement signed by Phrank Shaibu, Senior Special Assistant on Public Communication to Atiku Abubakar, in which the former Vice President faulted the Presi
  
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• Maduro: Trump has behaved like a cowboy – Prof Akinyemi

  06-01-2026 13:40 via vanguardngr.com
  By Olasunkanmi AkoniFormer Minister of Foreign Affairs Professor Bolaji Akinyemi has said that United States President, Donald Trump has acted like a ‘cowboy’ for arresting and exposing Nicolas Maduro the President of Venezuela to the camera with handcuffs.The Octogenarian former Minister who clocked 84 few days ago, during an interview on Arise Television Morning Show, on Tuesday, said Trump is acting like a policeman of the world.Akinyemi, noted that though, the former President o
  
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• 7 clever ways to stretch your money until January payday

  06-01-2026 13:30 via vanguardngr.com
  As the holidays draw to a close, many people are facing the prospect of a long month without a salary.Every year, you receive your paycheck early in December but don’t get paid again until the end of January. If you’re not ready, this might be a difficult period.Hence, it might be intimidating to deal with the difficult month of January until the paychecks arrive at the end of the month.However, you can extend the life of your money in January with a little preparation and budgeting
  
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• Wike declares total support for Tinubu as Rivers power struggle deepens

  06-01-2026 13:19 via vanguardngr.com
  The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has reaffirmed his unwavering support for President Bola Tinubu, declaring that his political base in Rivers State remains firmly aligned with the President.Wike made the declaration on Tuesday in a post on X while outlining his ongoing tour of local government areas (LGAs) in Rivers State. He said that following visits to Oyigbo and Ogu-Bolo LGAs, he was scheduled to continue his consultations in Akuku-Toru and Degema LGAs.&ldqu
  
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• Peter Obi politically stranded, ADC won’t give him presidential, VP ticket – Bwala

  06-01-2026 13:14 via vanguardngr.com
  Daniel Bwala, Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Policy Communication, has said that former Anambra State governor, Peter Obi, will neither emerge as the presidential nor vice-presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress, ADC.Read Also: Why I joined ADC – Peter ObiBwala described Obi as politically stranded.He made the claim during an interview on The Clarity Zone Podcast, where he argued that Obi lacks the political capacity to lead or coordinate any coalition movem
  
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• Obi will contest on a different platform, not ADC – Bwala

  06-01-2026 13:14 via vanguardngr.com
  …Says, ADC will deny him Presidential, VP ticketsDaniel Bwala, Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Policy Communication, has said that former Anambra State Governor, Peter Obi, will neither emerge as the presidential nor vice-presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC).Bwala made the claim during an interview on The Clarity Zone Podcast, where he argued that Obi lacks the political capacity to lead or coordinate any coalition movement, including serving as dir
  
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• Lagos Assembly promises more people-oriented laws in 2026

  06-01-2026 13:12 via vanguardngr.com
  The Lagos State House of Assembly says it is committed to making  people-oriented laws to promote good governance and accelerated development in the state.The Chairman, House of Assembly Committee on Information, Security and Strategy, Mr Stephen Ogundipe, made the commitment in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos on Tuesday.Ogundipe, representing Oshodi-Isolo Constituency 1, said 2025 was an eventual year for the House and that the assembly,  under the leaders
  
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• AFCON 2025: Chelle urges focus after big win against Mozambique

  06-01-2026 13:01 via vanguardngr.com
  Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle expressed delight after Nigeria’s 4-0 victory, describing it as a clear statement of intent at the tournament.The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Nigeria mowed down Mozambique with a masterclass performance underpinned by purpose, direction, urgency, and clinical delivery in Fès on Monday.Victor Osimhen, winning his 50th cap for Nigeria at senior level, grabbed a brace, while Ademola Lookman and Akor Adams scored one each to ensure the
  
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• NDLEA arrests 1,018 suspects, seizes 2.4 tonnes of illicit drugs in Katsina

  06-01-2026 12:59 via vanguardngr.com
  By Ogalah IbrahimThe Katsina State Command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested 1,018 suspects and seized more than 2.4 tonnes of illicit drugs across the state in 2025.The State Commander, Mr Samaila Danmalam, disclosed this on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, during the command’s end-of-year press briefing in Katsina.Danmalam said the arrests and seizures were achieved through intelligence-led raids and patrols conducted across various parts of the state, aimed at d
  
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• US operation in Venezuela undermined international law – UN

  06-01-2026 12:37 via vanguardngr.com
  The United Nations voiced deep concern Tuesday over the dramatic US operation in Venezuela, warning that it clearly “undermined a fundamental principle of international law”.“States must not threaten or use force against the territorial integrity or political independence of any state,” Ravina Shamdasani, spokeswoman for the UN rights office, told reporters in Geneva.Her comments came after Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores were forcibly taken
  
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• Gov Yusuf not Kwankwaso is our national leader – NNPP chieftain

  06-01-2026 12:26 via vanguardngr.com
  Alhaji Sani Danmasani, the National Vice Chairman, Northwest, of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), says Gov. Abba Yusuf of Kano State is the party’s leader and not Sen. Rabiu Kwankwaso.Danmasani, in a statement on Tuesday, said the Kano state governor, by the constitution of the NNPP, is its leader, being the only governor of the party.The NNPP chieftain noted that Kwankwaso was the 2023 presidential candidate of the NNPP, an arrangement that was terminated after the election, followi
  
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• From Academic Setback to Global Scientific Leadership: The Journey of IAAM Scientist Fellow, Prof. Adewale O. Adeloye

  06-01-2026 12:19 via vanguardngr.com
  Nigeria Celebrates a Global Scientific AchievementNIGERIA — Nigeria’s scientific community is celebrating a landmark achievement as Professor Adewale Olufunsho Adeloye has been awarded the prestigious IAAM Scientist Fellow Medal by the International Association of Advanced Materials (IAAM) in Stockholm, Sweden.The recognition followed his presentation at the 65th IAAM World Congress (August 18–20, 2025), where he delivered a paper titled:“Harnessing Functional Fused Arom
  
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• ‘It was just competitive mindset’ – Ndidi speaks on Osimhen, Lookman clash

  06-01-2026 12:15 via vanguardngr.com
  Super Eagles captain Wilfred Ndidi has dismissed talk of a rift between Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman, describing their on-field Monday night disagreement as a product of shared competitiveness rather than personal conflict.Ndidi addressed the issue while speaking to ESPN after the 4-0 victory against Mozambique at AFCON 2025, explaining that the moment reflected two driven players demanding more from themselves and the team.“It was just a competitive mindset. We wanted more, and tha
  
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• Venezuela’s deposed Maduro insists he’s still president

  06-01-2026 12:08 via vanguardngr.com
  Ousted Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro pleaded not guilty to drug trafficking and other charges at a defiant appearance in a New York court Monday, two days after being snatched by US forces in a stunning raid on his home in Caracas.Maduro, 63, told a federal judge in Manhattan “I’m innocent. I’m not guilty.”Smiling as he entered the courtroom and wearing an orange shirt with beige trousers, Maduro spoke softly.“I’m president of the Republic of Venezuela
  
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• US Justice Dept says millions of Epstein files still not released

  06-01-2026 12:02 via vanguardngr.com
  The US Department of Justice said Monday it is still reviewing more than two million documents potentially related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein as it pushed more than two weeks past a deadline to release all files connected to him.The department began releasing documents from the decades-long investigation into the late disgraced financier last month, but failed to meet the December 19 deadline mandated under the Epstein Files Transparency Act.In a letter Monday to a federal judge,
  
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• Protest rocks Akure Stadium over appointment of acting GM

  06-01-2026 12:01 via vanguardngr.com
  Activities were disrupted on Tuesday at the Ondo State Sports Complex, Akure, as sports stakeholders protested the appointment of Mrs Evelyn Lebi as Acting General Manager of the Ondo State Sports Council.The protesters, comprising sports union leaders, coaches and athletes, said the appointment would not advance sports development in the state.Coach Fisayo Bello, Coordinating Chairman of the Amalgamated Union of Public Corporations, Civil Service Technical and Recreational Services Employees (
  
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• Chelsea announce appointment of Liam Rosenior as new head coach

  06-01-2026 11:55 via vanguardngr.com
  Premier League giants Chelsea on Tuesday announced the appointment of Strasbourg boss Liam Rosenior as their new head coach to replace Enzo Maresca.The Englishman, who has signed a contract until 2032, said in a club statement that he was “extremely humbled and honoured to be appointed”.“This is a club with a unique spirit and a proud history of winning trophies,” he added. “My job is to protect that identity and create a team that reflects these values in every ga
  
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• Flood kills 16, displaces hundreds in Indonesia

  06-01-2026 11:47 via vanguardngr.com
  Torrential rains battered Indonesia’s Siau island, causing a flash flood that killed at least 16 people, with another three missing, authorities said Tuesday.An overflowing river flooded four towns on the small island north of Sulawesi on Monday, the national disaster mitigation agency said in a statement.“Sixteen people have been reported dead due to the flash flood,” agency spokesman Abdul Muhari said, adding that teams were searching for the three missing.He said 22 people
  
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• Tiwa Savage warns X influencer to leave her son out of online commentary

  06-01-2026 11:41 via vanguardngr.com
  Afrobeats star Tiwa Savage has issued a public warning to an X (formerly Twitter) influencer identified as Dami Foreign, cautioning him against involving her son, Jamil Balogun, in his online commentary.The warning followed a post by the influencer that referenced the singer’s child. In the post, Dami Foreign wrote: “Omo, why’s Tiwa Savage son frowning?”
  The comment prompted an immediate response from the award-winning artiste, who described the reference as crossing the
  
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• Yobe Tragedy: Boat deaths a system failure, not accidents — Obi

  06-01-2026 11:18 via vanguardngr.com
  By Luminous Jannamike, ABUJAFormer Anambra State Governor, Peter Obi, has expressed deep sorrow over the boat mishap in Yobe State that claimed 29 lives, with many others still missing, describing the incident as part of a recurring national failure to protect lives on Nigeria’s waterways.In a statement on Tuesday, Obi said the Yobe tragedy came just days after a similar boat mishap in Lagos State that resulted in the death of six young people, warning that such incidents have become dist
  
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• Nigerian newspapers review: Terrorists abduct passengers on busy Kwara highway

  06-01-2026 11:06 via vanguardngr.com
  In today’s Nigerian newspapers review programme, Today in the News, Vanguard leads with terrorists killing over 40 people in Agwara and Borgu LGAs of Niger State, as armed men abduct at least four travellers on the Isanlu–Isin–Omu Aran road in Kwara State.Another headline features US President Donald Trump sharing a chart showing that about 33.3 per cent of Nigerian immigrant households receive public assistance, posting it on his Truth Social platform on January 4, 2026, amid
  
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• Venezuela: Oil prices drop to $61 per barrel as instability hurts market

  06-01-2026 10:40 via vanguardngr.com
  By Udeme Akpan
  The global oil market has responded to instability in Venezuela, with crude oil prices dropping to $61 per barrel from over $62 per barrel.
  Venezuela’s 303 billion barrels of proven oil reserves (17% of global total) are a factor in market concerns.
  Checks by Vanguard indicated that oil prices could fall further to below $60 per barrel should the United States – Venezuela’s conflict persists.
  Meanwhile, OPEC+’s decision to pause production increments hasn&
  
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• Winning mentality or poor attitude? Nigerians divided over Osimhen outburst at Lookman

  06-01-2026 10:32 via vanguardngr.com
  Nigerian football fans have expressed sharply divided opinions following a heated on-pitch exchange between Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman during the Super Eagles’ 4-0 win over Mozambique in the last 16 of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations on Monday night.The incident, which occurred in the 63rd minute, saw Osimhen angrily confront Lookman after the winger appeared to have failed to square the ball to him. Video footage circulating online showed Osimhen pointing at Lookman and shouting i
  
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• Rosenior says has ‘agreed verbally’ to become Chelsea manager

  06-01-2026 09:57 via vanguardngr.com
  Liam Rosenior said on Tuesday that he has “verbally agreed” to become the next manager of Premier League giants Chelsea, adding it was “an opportunity I cannot turn down”.“It looks like I am going to be the next manager of that football club (Chelsea),” the Englishman said at a press conference held at his present club, Ligue 1 side Strasbourg.Little-known Rosenior, 41, had been widely touted as the frontrunner to succeed Enzo Maresca since the Italian was sa
  
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• AFCON: Osimhen edges closer to Rashidi Yekini’s historic goal record

  06-01-2026 09:24 via vanguardngr.com
  Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen is three goals away from equalling Rashidi Yekini’s Nigeria scoring record after a brace against Mozambique.Nigeria thrashed Mozambique 4-0 in their 2025 AFCON Round-of-16 clash at the Complexe Sportif de Fès in Morocco, with goals from Osimhen, Ademola Lookman and Akor Adams.Osimhen struck in the 25th and 47th minutes to raise his international tally to 34 goals, three short of Yekini’s long-standing record.The Galatasaray forward was late
  
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• 2027: In reality, there can’t be a one party state – Adebayo, SDP leader

  06-01-2026 09:22 via vanguardngr.com
  By Dapo AkinrefonPrince Adewole Adebayo, leader of the Social Democratic Party, SDP, and the party’s 2023 presidential candidate,  in this interview, bares his mind on the new tax policy, which became operational on January 1, the performance of President Bola Tinubu’s administration in 2025, and the fear of Nigeria becoming a one party state, among other issues. What’s your assessment of the year 2025? For the people in government, it’s a year of abuse. A
  
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• 2026 budget well-planned instrument to solidify Tinubu’s reform agenda – Minister

  06-01-2026 09:19 via vanguardngr.com
  The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, says the 2026 budget is a well-planned instrument to solidify the gains of President Bola Tinubu’s reform agenda, already yielding positive results.Idris said this in a statement issued by his Special Assistant on Media, Malam Rabiu Ibrahim, in Abuja on Tuesday.“Our ‘Budget of Consolidation, Renewed Resilience and Shared Prosperity’ is critical.“It is a commitment to double down on what is
  
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