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• State police framework near completion— Presidency

  04-06-2026 22:29 via vanguardngr.com
  The Presidency on Thursday said significant progress has been made towards the establishment of state police, with a constitutional amendment expected in the coming weeks following extensive consultations among key stakeholders.Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, disclosed this while briefing State House correspondents after a high-level consultative meeting convened at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.He said the process, initiated on the directive of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu,
  
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• Nigeria not 100% ready for Ebola, but can contain it — NCDC

  05-06-2026 19:48 via vanguardngr.com
  By Chioma ObinnaThe Director-General of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC), Dr. Jide Idris, on Friday admitted that Nigeria is not fully prepared for a possible Ebola outbreak but insisted that the country can still contain the deadly virus if it enters the country.Addressing a press briefing in Lagos amid growing concerns over the Ebola outbreak in parts of East Africa, Idris said that although Nigeria’s preparedness level is not at 100 percent, mechanisms alrea
  
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• Scores of repentant Boko Haram terrorists, CJTF, soldiers killed in Borno village attack

  05-06-2026 19:46 via vanguardngr.com
  By Ndahi Marama, MaiduguriUnspecified number of members of repentant Boko Haram terrorists who are complementing efforts of the military, including Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) and Soldiers have been killed when some armed Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists launched an attack on a military base in Mandaragirau Village of Biu local government area of Borno state, sources have said.The incident which took place at about 4:am on Friday during heavy rainfall have also left scores of the insurgents dea
  
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• 2027: Hamzat appoints Obanikoro as campaign DG

  05-06-2026 19:35 via vanguardngr.com
  By Olasunkanmi AkoniThe All Progressives Congress, APC, governorship candidate in the 2027, and incumbent Lagos Deputy Governor, Dr. Kadiri Obafemi Hamzat, KOH, has appointed Senator Musiliu Obanikoro as Director-General of his campaign team.The appointment is viewed as consolidating Hamzat’s push for the APC ticket with strong support of President Bola Tinubu, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, and key elders of the Governance Advisory Council, GAC led by Pa.Tajudeen Olusi’s, endorsement
  
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• IPOB raises concerns over Kanu conviction, says appeal has wider legal implications

  05-06-2026 19:34 via vanguardngr.com
  By Steve OkoUMUAHIA — The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has renewed its campaign over the conviction of its leader, Nnamdi Kanu, saying the appeal filed against the judgment raises broader legal and constitutional issues.In a statement issued by its spokesperson, Emma Powerful, the group argued that the appeal before the Court of Appeal goes beyond Kanu’s case and touches on questions relating to due process, jurisdiction and the administration of justice.IPOB drew attention to
  
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• Obasanjo says ‘anxious’ to read Gowon’s memoir, explains absence at book launch

  05-06-2026 19:22 via vanguardngr.com
  By James Ogunnaike, AbeokutaFormer President Olusegun Obasanjo has expressed eagerness to obtain and read ‘My Life of Duty and Allegiance’, the newly released memoir of former Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon, describing the book as an important contribution to Nigeria’s historical record.Obasanjo made the remark while responding to questions from journalists during a visit to his residence regarding whether he had read the memoir, which was presented to the public on May 1
  
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• Security agencies closing in on abductors of 9-year-old boy — Ondo Govt

  05-06-2026 19:04 via vanguardngr.com
  ….Say Amotekun, Police, DSS Combing ForestsBy Dayo Johnson, AkureThe Ondo State Government has assured residents that security agencies are making significant progress in efforts to rescue nine-year-old Olaosebikan Victor, who was abducted by gunmen in Igbosi Community, Idogun, in Ose Local Government Area of the state.In a statement issued in Akure, the Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Idowu Ajanaku, expressed deep concern over the attack and abduction, while urging residen
  
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• ‘I almost slapped one NFF member’ – Ex-Super Eagles defender Ifeanyi Udeze

  05-06-2026 18:56 via vanguardngr.com
  By Mary AgbabiakaFormer Super Eagles defender, Ifeanyi Udeze, has revealed that he nearly slapped a member of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) during a dispute over an unpaid match bonus.According to Udeze, the incident occurred after a match in which players were expecting to receive the full bonus that had been promised to them.Speaking during an episode of The 5th House podcast shared on X, the former defender recounted how an NFF official attempted to pay only part of the agreed amount
  
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• Bitcoin drops below $60,000, first time since October 2024

  05-06-2026 18:54 via vanguardngr.com
  Bitcoin dropped below $60,000 on Friday, its lowest level since October 2024, just before Donald Trump’s election which propelled it to a record high.The currency fell by about 6 percent around 1615 GMT, to $59.7709, before paring its losses slightly.The election of Trump, a staunch advocate of cryptocurrencies, to the White House in November 2024 for a second term sparked a wave of enthusiasm in the sector, sending the price of bitcoin soaring to nearly $110,000.AFP
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• Police reject alleged leak of operational details in Oyo abduction probe

  05-06-2026 18:34 via vanguardngr.com
  By Adeola BadruThe Oyo State Police Command has dismissed a widely circulated publication claiming to contain operational details of the ongoing investigation into the recent abduction incident in Ahoro-Esiele, Oriire Local Government Area, describing the report as false, speculative and capable of undermining security operations.In a statement issued on Friday, the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Olayinka Ayanlade, said the publication, which purportedly revealed the identities of suspect
  
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• FIFA raises payments to clubs that send players to World Cup

  05-06-2026 18:28 via vanguardngr.com
  Clubs whose players go to the World Cup or appeared in qualifying will receive increased compensation this summer, FIFA, the governing body of world football, announced on Friday.FIFA said it had increased the amount of money in its Club Benefits Programme to $355 million (306m euros). It had already announced last September that it planned this increase of 70 percent from the amount distributed for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.While FIFA does not give total revenue figures for the World Cup, it
  
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• Yamal named La Liga player of the year

  05-06-2026 18:22 via vanguardngr.com
  Teenage Barcelona striker Lamine Yamal was named player of the year in La Liga on Friday after spearheading the club’s drive to the title.The winger succeeds his Brazilian teammate Raphina, who won the award in 2025.Yamal missed much of the first half of the campaign with groin issues but still managed 16 goals and 12 assists in the 28 Liga games he played.AFP
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• Putin rules out imminent Zelensky meeting

  05-06-2026 18:17 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 the terms of a possible peace deal had been agreed.He also vowed to press on with Russia’s military offensive until its war goals had been achieved in full.Ru
  
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• World Cup: FIFA introduces new pre-match ceremony for squad players

  05-06-2026 18:12 via vanguardngr.com
  By Enitan AbdultawabFIFA has announced a revised pre-match ceremony format for the 2026 World Cup that will now involve every player listed in a matchday squad, instead of only the starting eleven.Traditionally, only the starting players from both teams line up at the centre of the pitch before kickoff. However, all selected players will now walk onto the pitch through a dedicated arch alongside youth escorts before gathering around the centre circle for the national anthems.FIFA also confirmed
  
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• Alleged bribery: S’Court orders extradition of ex-Mint boss Okoyomon to UK for trial

  05-06-2026 18:04 via vanguardngr.com
  By Ikechukwu NnochiriThe Supreme Court on Friday approved the extradition of the former Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Nigerian Security Printing and Minting Company (NSPM), Emmanuel Okoyomon, to the United Kingdom to face bribery charges.In a unanimous decision, a five-member panel of the apex court dismissed an appeal Okoyomon filed to set aside the June 6, 2016 judgment of the Court of Appeal in Abuja, which gave the Federal Government the go-ahead to extradite hi
  
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• Insecurity: Makinde imposes statewide night-time ban on ‘Okada’ operations

  05-06-2026 17:58 via vanguardngr.com
  By Adeola BadruGovernor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has imposed a statewide night-time ban on commercial motorcycle operations in the state, barring okada riders from operating between 10:30 p.m. and 5:30 a.m. as part of a broader security crackdown aimed at curbing criminal activities and enhancing public safety.The restriction formed a key component of Executive Order No. 002 of 2026, signed by the governor on Friday to strengthen security, enforce vehicle registration regulations and improve t
  
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• Absence of judge stalls judgment in suit seeking to deregister ADC, 4 others

  05-06-2026 17:54 via vanguardngr.com
  By Ikechukwu NnochiriThe Federal High Court in Abuja has deferred its judgment on the case seeking to compel the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to deregister the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and four other political parties.The other political parties the suit seeks to invalidate are the Action Peoples Party (APP), Action Alliance (AA), Accord Party (AP), and Zenith Labour Party (ZLP).Although the court had scheduled the matter for judgment on Friday, proceedings could no
  
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• Nigeria not 100% ready, but can contain Ebola — NCDC

  05-06-2026 17:28 via vanguardngr.com
  By Chioma ObinnaThe Director-General of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC), Dr. Jide Idris, on Friday admitted that Nigeria is not fully prepared for a possible Ebola outbreak but insisted that the country can still contain the deadly virus if it enters the country.Addressing a press briefing in Lagos amid growing concerns over the Ebola outbreak in parts of East Africa, Idris said that although Nigeria’s preparedness level is not at 100 percent, mechanisms alrea
  
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• Alleged N36m fraud: Court puts Blessing CEO’s bail application on hold

  05-06-2026 17:28 via vanguardngr.com
  Justice D.I. Dipeolu of the Federal High Court in Ikoyi, Lagos, on Friday reserved ruling on the bail application filed by social media influencer and relationship therapist, Okoro Blessing Nkiruka, popularly known as Blessing CEO.The ruling will now be delivered on June 9, 2026.This was disclosed in a statement shared on the EFCC X page on Friday.
  Blessing CEO is standing trial on a two-count charge filed by the Lagos Zonal Directorate 1 of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC),
  
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• FCT Police impound over 30 vehicles in tinted glass crackdown

  05-06-2026 17:14 via vanguardngr.com
  By Kingsley OmonobiThe FCT Police Command has commenced a major enforcement operation against vehicles with unauthorised tinted glass, covered number plates, and improper registration, citing their increasing use in criminal activities across Abuja.Speaking at a press conference on Friday at the FCT Police Command Headquarters, the Commissioner of Police, Ahmed Muhammed Sanusi, said intelligence reports revealed that criminal elements frequently exploit such vehicles to conceal their identities
  
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• 10 iPhones you can buy under ₦500,000 in Nigeria

  05-06-2026 17:08 via vanguardngr.com
  By Mary AgbabiakaWith the cost of new smartphones remaining high, many in Nigeria are turning to older iPhone models that still offer excellent performance at more affordable prices.
  From reliable cameras to long-lasting battery life, several iPhones can be purchased for less than ₦500,000 in Nigeria;1. iPhone 13
  The iPhone 13 is widely regarded as the best iPhone available under ₦500,000. Equipped with the A15 Bionic chip, 5G connectivity, and an impressive dual-camera system, it d
  
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• US military rejects Iran’s claim of firing on American warships

  05-06-2026 17:03 via vanguardngr.com
  The US military on Friday rejected Iran’s claim that it fired warning shots at American warships, saying it would have been a serious breach of the fragile ceasefire between the two countries.“Iranian forces did NOT attack or fire at US Navy warships. Doing so would be a gross violation of the ceasefire,” US Central Command, which oversees American forces in the Middle East, said in a post on X.AFP
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• FIFA bans vuvuzelas, laser pointers from 2026 World Cup stadiums

  05-06-2026 17:01 via vanguardngr.com
  Supporters attending the 2026 FIFA World Cup will have to adjust to a stricter set of stadium regulations, with football’s governing body introducing new measures aimed at improving safety and matchday experience across tournament venues.Among the items prohibited inside stadiums are vuvuzelas, air horns, whistles and other devices capable of generating excessive noise. The restrictions will apply at all venues hosting matches in the United States, Canada and Mexico.The decision means the
  
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• Natasha mobilises Kogi voters for PVC registration ahead July 10 deadline

  05-06-2026 16:50 via vanguardngr.com
  By John AlechenuSenator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has charged Kogi residents to participate in INEC’s ongoing Permanent Voter’s Card (PVC) registration exercise before it closes on July 10, 2026.In a statement she made public on Friday, the Kogi Central lawmaker urged eligible voters, especially youths and first-time registrants, to obtain their PVCs, describing it as the most powerful tool for shaping the future of communities and the nation.“Your vote remains your voice, and y
  
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• YouTuber, wife terminate pregnancy after diagnosis show baby with Down Syndrome

  05-06-2026 16:48 via vanguardngr.com
  By Enitan AbdultawabPopular YouTuber Jesse Ridgway and his wife, Ashley, have revealed that they ended a pregnancy after learning their unborn baby had Trisomy 21, commonly known as Down syndrome.Ridgway shared the emotional update through a series of Instagram Stories, explaining that the decision came after weeks of consultations, personal reflection and discussions with medical professionals, genetic counselors, friends and family members.According to him, his initial reaction to the diagnos
  
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• World Cup ticket glitch: FIFA cancels ‘free’ sales, demands payment

  05-06-2026 16:42 via vanguardngr.com
  By Enitan AbdultawabFIFA has admitted that a website error temporarily allowed about 60 fans to obtain World Cup tickets without payment, before quickly cancelling the purchases and demanding full payment.According to FIFA, the issue occurred during a checkout malfunction that wrongly processed some transactions at zero cost. The governing body confirmed that affected customers were notified on Wednesday, 3 June.FIFA said it “regrets any inconvenience caused” and has given the impac
  
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• Meet ‘Trionda,’ the AI-powered FIFA 2026 official football

  05-06-2026 16:38 via vanguardngr.com
  At every FIFA World Cup, one of the eagerly anticipated subjects has been the design of the official football.From the Telstar at the FIFA 2018 in Russia to the Brazuca at the 2014 edition in Brazil, the official ball has always been a talking point.Who will forget the famous Jabulani when South Africa hosted the tournament in 2010? It was despised by goalkeepers but loved by attackers, especially Uruguay’s Diego Forlan!It was at the Qatar tournament in 2022 that the official ball assumed
  
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• Oyo abduction: NANS rejects strike calls, urges unity against terrorists

  05-06-2026 16:27 via vanguardngr.com
  By Joseph ErunkeThe National Association of Nigerian Students, NANS, has cautioned labour unions and civil society groups against embarking on strikes and mass protests over the recent abduction of teachers and pupils in Oyo State, warning that such actions could inadvertently serve the objectives of terrorists.In a statement signed by its National President, Comrade Akinteye Babatunde Afeez, NANS expressed deep concern over calls by the Campaign for Democratic and Workers’ Rights, CDWR,
  
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• Davido headlines FIFA World Cup 2026 countdown concert in LA

  05-06-2026 16:21 via vanguardngr.com
  Ace singer Davido, is billed to headline the FIFA World Cup 2026 countdown concert in Los Angelos.The Nigerian superstar joins Diplo’s Major Lazer in performing at the June 10 countdown concert as part of FIFA’s synchronised music event in LA, Toronto and Mexico City to hype the 2026 World Cup.He’s also featured on the official FIFA album “No Place Like Home”, dropping June 5 with four Nigerian artists including Ayra Star and collaboration like Shakira with Burna B
  
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• Court faults CAC, orders restoration of NYCN’s registration

  05-06-2026 16:13 via vanguardngr.com
  By Ikechukwu NnochiriThe Federal High Court sitting in Abuja on Friday ordered the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) to restore the registration of the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN).In a judgment delivered by Justice Binta Nyako, the court also disbanded the Interim Management Committee (IMC) that the CAC and the Ministry of Youth Development had constituted to oversee the council’s affairs.The court declared the IMC unlawful, holding that the CAC, as a regulatory agency, lack
  
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