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• Protecting our markets from fire outbreaks

  10-06-2026 02:21 via vanguardngr.com
  The recent fire that razed approximately 15 shops at Akpan Andem Market in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, is a heart-wrenching reminder of the precarious existence of Nigerian market traders. The tragedy is particularly poignant because it was preventable. The fire truck meant to contain the blaze had no diesel, leaving traders to watch helplessly as their livelihoods turned to ashes.
  This is the quintessential story of Nigerian markets, where traders operate in perpetual vulnerability. Nigerian markets
  
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• Independence, democracy won — now prosperity must follow – Tinubu

  12-06-2026 10:27 via vanguardngr.com
  President Bola Tinubu has called on Nigerians to embrace unity and shared responsibility in the ongoing task of nation-building, declaring that while earlier generations secured independence and democracy, the current generation must now focus on delivering prosperity.Speaking on the significance of June 12 in the country’s democratic journey, Tinubu reflected on the sacrifices of past generations, noting that Nigeria’s founding fathers laid the foundation of independence, while the
  
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• 13,000 terrorists neutralised in one year – Tinubu

  12-06-2026 10:26 via vanguardngr.com
  President Bola Tinubu says more than 13,000 terrorists had been neutralised in the past year as part of intensified efforts to combat insecurity across the country.The president stated this on Friday in his Democracy Day address to the nation.He said Nigeria had moved beyond routine military training exercises with international partners to more effective precision-targetting operations against terrorist groups.Tinubu recalled that a recent operation in Arege, Borno, successfully degraded a com
  
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• USA play first World Cup finals game on home soil since 1994

  12-06-2026 10:13 via vanguardngr.com
  The United States begin their World Cup challenge on Friday, taking on a savvy Paraguay side in a high-stakes match in Los Angeles.The World Cup co-hosts know they must avoid a banana skin at the futuristic SoFi Stadium in the first World Cup finals game on US soil for 32 years.US head coach Mauricio Pochettino says he expects his team to do much more than simply progress from Group D.“For me, successful is to win. Is to win tomorrow. And win after,” the former Tottenham coach said
  
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• June 12: Keep faith in democracy, Oyebanji urges Nigerians

  12-06-2026 09:58 via vanguardngr.com
  By Rotimi Ojomoyela Ado-Ekiti—The Governor of Ekiti State, Biodun Oyebanji has urged the people of the State and Nigerians in general to keep faith in democracy as a platform to deepen their participation in governance as patriotic citizens.This was contained in a statement signed and made available to journalists by his Special Adviser on Media, Yinka Oyebode, in commemoration of June 12 democracy day.Oyebanji said Democracy Day offers an opportunity for sober reflection on the jour
  
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• Iran says no final decision as Trump touts imminent deal

  12-06-2026 09:53 via vanguardngr.com
  Tehran said Friday it had not reached a final decision on a deal to end the Middle East war, despite US President Donald Trump claiming an agreement could be signed in days and cancelling threatened strikes on Iran.Trump’s statements fueled a stock market rally and tanked oil prices, again spurring hopes a resolution was nearing in the war triggered by US-Israeli strikes in February.Claiming that talks with Iran had been “brought to the highest level of Iranian leadership and approv
  
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• Abducted pupils, teachers yet to leave old Oyo national park corridor – Makinde

  12-06-2026 09:42 via vanguardngr.com
  By Adeola BadruOyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has disclosed that pupils and teachers abducted from schools in Yawota and Ahoro-Esinle communities in the Oriire Local Government Area remained within the wider Old Oyo National Park axis as security agencies intensified efforts to secure their release 27 days after the incident.The governor gave the update in his Newsletter No. 140 released on Friday, assuring residents that the victims remained at the centre of ongoing rescue operations despite
  
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• Hardship: Democracy must be felt in the pocket — Tinubu

  12-06-2026 09:34 via vanguardngr.com
  President Bola Tinubu has said that democratic governance must translate into tangible economic benefits for citizens, stressing that “democracy must be felt in the pocket” as his administration pushes reforms aimed at improving living standards across the country.Tinubu said that across Nigeria, ongoing infrastructure projects are helping to connect producers to markets, while also creating opportunities for enterprise and employment. He noted that the National Agricultural Develop
  
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• South Korea defeat Czech Republic 2-1 to make strong World Cup start

  12-06-2026 09:31 via vanguardngr.com
  South Korea got their World Cup campaign off to a winning start by beating the Czech Republic 2-1 Thursday after finally converting some of the many chances they created.Until the 80th-minute mark it seemed that the Czechs would punish the Koreans’ wastefulness, but substitute Oh Hyeon-gyu scored the decisive goal in a Guadalajara stadium that was far from full.Son Heung-min’s Koreans had dominated the first half but were unable to find the net.The former Tottenham star blasted one
  
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• MTN Nigeria committed to transparency, consumer education  — CEO

  12-06-2026 09:22 via vanguardngr.com
  By Peter EgwuatuMTN Nigeria, MTNN Plc, has expressed its commitment to transparency and consumer education in its drive to strengthen trust, and promote greater digital literacy as data continues to play a central role in everyday life.Dr Karl Toriola, Chief Executive Officer, MTNN, stated this at its public engagement platform code-named  Data on Trial  designed to address consumer concerns about mobile data usage, billing transparency, and digital consumption, stressing that th
  
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• Electricity a democratic dividend we owe Nigerians, we intend to deliver it – Tinubu

  12-06-2026 09:14 via vanguardngr.com
  President Bola Tinubu has described reliable electricity supply as a “democratic dividend” that his administration is committed to delivering to Nigerians, saying ongoing reforms in the power sector are aimed at fixing long-standing structural challenges.In his Democracy Day address, Tinubu said that when his government assumed office in 2023, the electricity sector was facing deep-rooted problems, including chronic generation shortfalls, unstable gas supply, and a weak transmission
  
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• Cartoon: June 12, 1993 – Who gave the order?

  12-06-2026 09:14 via vanguardngr.com
  Vanguard NewsThe post Cartoon: June 12, 1993 – Who gave the order? appeared first on Vanguard News.
  
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• Reforms not for ease but necessity, leakages reduced — Tinubu

  12-06-2026 09:03 via vanguardngr.com
  President Bola Tinubu has said that the economic reforms introduced by his administration were driven by necessity rather than ease, noting that they were aimed at restoring stability, improving fiscal discipline, and repositioning Nigeria’s economy for long-term growth.In his Democracy Day address, Tinubu said that three years ago, Nigeria’s public finances were under severe strain, investment was discouraged, and widespread economic uncertainty threatened national development. He
  
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• Crime has no ethnicity, let us not assign blame or point fingers — Tinubu

  12-06-2026 08:48 via vanguardngr.com
  ABUJA — President Bola Tinubu has urged Nigerians to avoid ethnic profiling and blame games in the fight against insecurity, insisting that crime has no ethnicity and the country must remain united to defeat terrorism and criminality.Speaking on national security, in his Democracy Day address, Tinubu said Nigeria has significantly upgraded its military operations, moving from joint training exercises with allies such as the United States, France and other European countries to precision-b
  
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• NNPCL, security agencies intensify crackdown on pipeline vandals

  12-06-2026 08:46 via vanguardngr.com
  By Udeme Akpan &  Obas EsiedesaThe Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) and security agencies have intensified efforts to combat pipeline vandalism following the discovery of a damaged section of the Nigerian Pipelines and Storage Company (NPSC) crude oil pipeline at Pai Community, Kwali Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja.The joint inspection involved NNPC’s Industry-wide Security Architecture (IWSA), NPSC, the Office of the Nationa
  
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• Cardoso receives Central Bank of the Year Award

  12-06-2026 08:39 via vanguardngr.com
  By Elizabeth AdegbesanThe Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr. Olayemi Cardoso, has received the Central Bank of the Year Award at the Central Banking Awards ceremony held in London recently.Accepting the Award Cardoso expressed appreciation to Central Banking Publications and the award judges for the recognition.  He dedicated the honour to the Board, management, and staff of the Bank for their steadfast commitment to institutional reform and economic stability.He
  
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• Vote, build, work and code here, Tinubu urges Nigerian youths to stop leaving the country

  12-06-2026 08:37 via vanguardngr.com
  ABUJA — President Bola Tinubu has appealed to Nigerian youths to remain in the country and contribute to its development, urging them to channel their talents, innovation and energy towards building a stronger nation rather than seeking opportunities abroad.The President made the appeal in his Democracy Day address, where he called on young Nigerians to take an active role in shaping the country’s future through work, entrepreneurship, technology and civic participation.Addressing t
  
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• Businesses’ confidence in macroeconomy rises to 7.9 index points — CBN

  12-06-2026 08:36 via vanguardngr.com
  By Elizabeth AdegbesanBusinesses’ confidence in the macro economy rose significantly to 7.9 index points in May 2026 from 3.9 index points in the preceding month of April 2026, even as insecurity, multiple taxation, and high interest rates continued to pose major operational challenges to businesses during the period.This was contained in the latest Central Bank of Nigeria’s Business Expectation Report, which showed that the respondents’ sentiment on the economy reflected
  
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• Textile importation rises 17% to N267.7bn

  12-06-2026 08:33 via vanguardngr.com
  By Yinka KolawoleThe value of textile materials imported into Nigeria rose by 17 per cent year-on-year, YoY, to N267.7 billion in the first quarter of 2026 (Q1’26), highlighting the country’s continued reliance on imported textile products despite efforts to revive local production.Data from the National Bureau of Statistics, NBS, showed that textile imports increased from N228.83 billion in Q1’25. On a quarter-on-quarter basis, imports also rose by 8.94 per cent from N24
  
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• Brevity Anderson, EICBI partner across Africa, Europe, India

  12-06-2026 08:29 via vanguardngr.com
  By Sebastine ObasiBrevity Anderson UK and the Europe-India Centre for Business and Industry (EICBI) have formally executed a strategic Collaboration and Services Agreement establishing a framework for long-term cooperation in trade facilitation, investment promotion, stakeholder engagement, and international commercial development across Africa, the European Union, and India.The Agreement provides for collaborative activities including trade delegations, business matchmaking initiatives, c
  
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• Tinubu approves 50,000 police recruits, hopeful on abducted pupils’ return

  12-06-2026 08:24 via vanguardngr.com
  ABUJA — President Bola Tinubu has announced plans to recruit more than 50,000 new police officers and thousands of military personnel as part of measures to strengthen security across the country, while expressing hope for the safe return of schoolchildren abducted in Oyo and Borno states.Speaking in his Democracy Day address, Tinubu acknowledged that the celebration was overshadowed by recent cases of abduction involving schoolchildren but assured Nigerians that efforts were ongoing to s
  
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• Lekki Port Phase 2 construction set for kick-off, says Lagos govt

  12-06-2026 08:23 via vanguardngr.com
  By Godwin OritseLagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has announced that work on Phase 2 of the Lekki Port project will commence soon, a move aimed at strengthening the state’s position as West Africa’s leading maritime and logistics hub.Speaking at the Invest Lagos Summit 3.0 held in Lagos earlier in this week, Sanwo-Olu highlighted the State’s commitment to expanding critical infrastructure and attracting investment.He explained that the expansion of the Port will s
  
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• Nigeria’s monthly oil output rises 2.2%

  12-06-2026 08:17 via vanguardngr.com
  By Obas Esiedesa, AbujaNigeria’s total oil production, comprising crude oil and condensates, increased by 2.2 per cent in May to 1.70 million barrels per day (bpd), while crude oil output exceeded the country’s OPEC production quota for the first time this year.Data released by the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) on Thursday showed that combined oil production rose from 1.66 million bpd in April to 1.70 million bpd in May, consolidating Nigeria’s
  
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• TCN seeks stronger legal protection for electricity infrastructure

  12-06-2026 08:14 via vanguardngr.com
  By Mariam EkoThe Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has called on the Federal Government and the National Assembly to strengthen legal protection for critical electricity infrastructure, saying vandalism, sabotage and encroachment on transmission corridors continue to threaten power supply and investments in the sector.Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of TCN, Engr. Sule Ahmed Abdulaziz, made the call at a four-day Parliamentary/Stakeholders’ Engagement Summit on Power
  
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• Bandits, Kidnappers, Sponsors of Terror: Surrender or face full force of State, Tinubu warns

  12-06-2026 08:14 via vanguardngr.com
  ABUJA — President Bola Tinubu has issued a stern warning to bandits, kidnappers and sponsors of terrorism across the country, urging them to surrender or face the full force of the Nigerian state.The President delivered the warning while addressing the nation’s security challenges in his Democracy Day message, reaffirming his administration’s commitment to restoring peace and safeguarding lives and property.Tinubu expressed concern over recent incidents of insecurity, particul
  
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• CBN bans linked financial entities from extending loans to each other

  12-06-2026 08:10 via vanguardngr.com
  By Elizabeth AdegbesanThe Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, has banned closely linked financial entities from extending loans or guaranteeing the obligations of one another without the bank’s prior approval.The apex bank disclosed this, yesterday, in its Exposure Draft on ring-fencing operations of closely linked entities in the Nigerian financial system.The apex bank stated: “Except with the prior written approval of the CBN, no closely linked entity shall extend a loan to, or gua
  
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• Full text of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Democracy Day address on Friday

  12-06-2026 08:07 via vanguardngr.com
  Fellow NigeriansToday, we celebrate democracy and the enduring Nigerian spirit. For 27 unbroken years, since May 29, 1999, Nigerians have chosen their leaders through the ballot, witnessed peaceful transitions of power, and resolved disagreements in courtrooms and legislative chambers—not through violence. We have experienced the longest stretch of civilian rule in our history. Our democracy is not perfect, but it is ours, and we must continue to defend and strengthen it.In the coming day
  
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• Dollar to Naira exchange rate today, June 12, 2026

  12-06-2026 08:00 via vanguardngr.com
  The Nigerian naira traded within a relatively stable range against the United States dollar on Friday, June 12, 2026, across both the official Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM) and the parallel market.Latest data from the Central Bank of Nigeria’s NFEM window showed the naira exchanging at around ₦1,362 to the dollar, following recent gains recorded in the official market during the week. Market data indicated that the official exchange rate had hovered between ₦1,360 an
  
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• INEC fixes date for primaries in new Delta constituencies

  12-06-2026 07:53 via vanguardngr.com
  By Jimitota OnoyumeThe Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has fixed June 16 to June 25, 2026, for political parties to conduct primaries in the newly created constituencies in Delta State, ahead of the 2027 general elections.
  The constituencies are Warri South-West II, Warri North II, Aniocha North II, Ika North-East II, Sapele II and Ethiope West II.
  INEC disclosed this in a statement issued by its National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committe
  
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• Air Peace laments xenophobic attacks, backs evacuation of Nigerians

  12-06-2026 07:50 via vanguardngr.com
  West Africa’s largest airline, Air Peace, has expressed sadness over the circumstances that necessitated the evacuation of Nigerian citizens in South Africa, describing the situation as unfortunate and deeply concerning.
  Air Peac’s Chief Commercial Officer, Mr. Nowel Ngala, in a statement by the Spokesperson for the airline, Efe Osifo-Whiskey, reaffirmed the airline’s commitment to humanitarian service.
  He said airline’s flying the returnees back to Nigeria aligned with
  
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