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• Three feared dead as flood sweeps through Onitsha after heavy rainfall

  22-06-2026 18:32 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Chimaobi NwaiwuNNEWI — No fewer than three persons were reportedly killed after a heavy downpour triggered severe flooding across parts of Onitsha, Anambra State, on Saturday evening.The victims were said to have been swept away by raging floodwaters that overwhelmed drainage channels and major roads within the commercial city.Residents said two of the bodies were recovered at Akor, a location within the Onitsha metropolis, while the third victim, believed to be a commercial tricycle o
  
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• Cardoso launches CBN Naira Ambassadors Club to promote respect for currency

  23-06-2026 13:41 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Emma Ujah, Abuja Bureau ChiefABUJA — Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Olayemi Cardoso, has launched the CBN Naira Ambassadors Club, an initiative aimed at promoting the proper handling and preservation of Nigeria’s currency.The club, comprising students from secondary schools across the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), was inaugurated on Monday at the CBN headquarters in Abuja.Speaking at the launch, Cardoso said the campaign became necessary because of the substantial re
  
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• El–Rufai opts for no-case submission as DSS closes case

  23-06-2026 13:31 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Former Gov. Nasir El-Rufai of Kaduna State on Tuesday opted for a no-case submission in his ongoing trial over alleged breaches of national security.The ex-governor made this known through his lawyer, Paul Erokoro, SAN, before Justice Joyce Abdulmalik of the Federal High Court in Abuja, shortly after the Department of State Services (DSS) closed its case.When the case was called, the DSS lawyer, Oluwole Aladedoye, SAN, informed the court that the prosecution would not be calling further witness
  
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• Lost to poverty, rescued by hope: Giving Osun’s out-of-school children second chance

  23-06-2026 13:30 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Chioma ObinnaIn one community of Osun State, a free vocational centre is pulling vulnerable girls from the brink of child marriage, teenage pregnancy, and street life while giving hundreds of out-of-school youths a second chance at life.
  At 18, Yemisi Ayoola should have been preparing for her senior secondary school examinations. Instead, she was sitting at home, watching her dreams slowly slip away.Each morning, she watched other children leave for school while she remained behind, trapped
  
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• The Hidden Connection Between Persistent Flakes and Long-Term Balding

  23-06-2026 13:25 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Most people treat dandruff like a minor inconvenience — a bit of white fluff on a dark shirt, easily brushed away. But if the flakes keep coming back month after month, and you’re also noticing more hair in the drain or a slowly thinning hairline, that’s worth paying attention to. The connection between persistent dandruff and hair loss is real, and understanding it can change how you approach both problems.Why Dandruff Is More Than a Scalp Hygiene ProblemThe most common cause
  
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• Two persons killed in Plateau ambush

  23-06-2026 13:24 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Golok Nanmwa, JosAt least two persons were killed in an ambush in Talma Village, Ngel District of Jos South Local Government Area of Plateau State.The victims were said to have been attacked on Monday around 8 p.m. as they were heading to their cattle pen.The State Chairman of the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN), Ibrahim Yusuf Babayo, confirmed the incident to journalists in Jos.He gave the names of the deceased as Sadiq Muhammad (28) and Mas’ud Abdullahi
  
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• FIDH, OMCT raise alarm over alleged harassment of SERAP, demand protection for rights defenders

  23-06-2026 13:16 via vanguardngr.com
  
  The Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders, a joint initiative of the International Federation for Human Rights and the World Organisation Against Torture, has raised concerns over what it described as continued intimidation and judicial harassment of the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project in Nigeria.In an urgent appeal issued on June 23, 2026, the Observatory alleged that SERAP has come under increasing pressure following its calls for investigations into allege
  
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• Ebola: Over 1,000 people infected in Congo

  23-06-2026 12:36 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Ebola has now infected more than 1,000 people in the Democratic Republic of Congo in an outbreak that has spread to a third displacement camp and killed an 18-month-old girl.Congo’s government confirmed that its death toll reached 254.The speed of its spread across three provinces of eastern Congo has prompted warnings from African health experts that the outbreak could eventually surpass the epidemic that killed more than 11,000 people across West Africa from 2014 to 2016.A Congolese hea
  
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• Nigeria records rise in gas output

  23-06-2026 11:47 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Nigeria’s gross gas production has risen to 7.63 billion standard cubic feet per day from about 6.83 billion standard cubic feet per day in 2023, the presidency has said.Mrs Olu Verheijen, Special Adviser to the President on Oil and Gas, disclosed this at the Nigerian-British Chamber of Commerce Energy Day 2026.A text of her presentation at the event, held recently in Lagos, was made available to the News Agency of Nigeria on Tuesday.Verheijen also disclosed that the nation’s proven
  
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• England, Ghana eye last 32 as Portugal look for lift-off

  23-06-2026 11:33 via vanguardngr.com
  
  England will aim to become the latest of the World Cup big guns to book their place in the knockout rounds on Tuesday as Portugal attempt to kickstart their campaign after a lacklustre opening draw.A day after Argentina and France sailed into the last 32, England face Ghana in Group L knowing that victory will see them safely into the next phase of the tournament.England launched their campaign last week with a stylish 4-2 win over Croatia, a result that has given the Three Lions camp fresh bel
  
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• Eight dead, five rescued in farmers-herders clash in Kebbi

  23-06-2026 11:28 via vanguardngr.com
  
  The Kebbi Police Command has confirmed the death of eight persons in a violent clash between farmers and herders in Gulma Town, Argungu Local Government Area of the state.The command’s spokesman, SP Bashir Usman, disclosed this in a statement issued in Birnin Kebbi on Tuesday.According to him, the victims comprised one farmer and seven herders, while five persons, including a woman, were rescued by security operatives during the unrest.Usman said the incident occurred at about 3:00 p.m. o
  
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• North Korea’s Kim vows to accelerate military buildup

  23-06-2026 11:26 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Kim Jong Un vowed to beef up North Korea’s defence capabilities, citing military modernisation efforts by South Korea and the United States pushing the region “to the brink of a nuclear war”, state media reported Tuesday.Pyongyang is under multiple sets of sanctions over its nuclear programme, and the two Koreas remain technically at war because their 1950-53 conflict ended in an armistice rather than a peace treaty.Kim “in his concluding speech reaffirmed the steadfast
  
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• Local petrol production hits 48m ltrs per day – FG

  23-06-2026 10:49 via vanguardngr.com
  
  The federal government has disclosed that local production of petrol has moved from effectively zero in 2023 to about 48 million litres per day.Mrs Olu Verheijen, Special Adviser to the President on Oil and Gas, disclosed this at the Nigerian-British Chamber of Commerce Energy Day 2026.A text of her presentation at the event, held recently in Lagos, was made available to the News Agency of Nigeria on Tuesday.Speaking on the topic, “Energy in Nigeria: From Potential to Reality”
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• Low turnout mars Nigerian Army recruitment screening in Oyo

  23-06-2026 10:39 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Adeola BadruThe ongoing Nigerian Army recruitment screening exercise in Oyo State has recorded a low turnout of shortlisted candidates, prompting the Federal Character Commission (FCC) to express concern.The FCC warned that the poor participation could affect efforts aimed at ensuring equitable representation in federal recruitment processes, as only 472 of the 941 shortlisted candidates reported for the screening exercise in the state.Speaking with journalists during a monitoring exercise a
  
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• England ‘can beat any opponent’ at World Cup, says Rice

  23-06-2026 10:22 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Declan Rice said England should not fear anyone in their quest to end a 60-year wait for World Cup glory after setting the “benchmark” with a dominant opening victory over Croatia.Despite some defensive issues, the Three Lions stormed to a 4-2 win in Dallas over a Croatia side that reached the semi-finals and final of the last two World Cups.Captain Harry Kane and influential midfielder Jude Bellingham both netted to get their tournaments off to a flying start, while Marcus Rashford&
  
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• Troops rescue 47 people from ISWAP enclave in Borno – Military

  23-06-2026 10:02 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Troops of the Joint Task Force (North East), Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK), have rescued 47 persons, mostly women and children, from the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) enclave in Kangarwa, Kukawa Local Government Area of Borno.This is contained in a statement issued by the Acting Military Information Officer of OPHK, Capt. Mohammed Goni, on Tuesday in Maiduguri.Goni said the victims were rescued following sustained offensive operations by troops against ISWAP strongholds in the Lake Ch
  
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• NESREA clarifies plastic waste regulations, dismisses manufacturers’ concerns

  23-06-2026 09:49 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Folarin KehindeThe National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency has clarified the provisions of the National Environmental (Plastic Waste Control) Regulations, 2026, saying the framework is not aimed at shutting down industries, discouraging investment or imposing sudden burdens on manufacturers.The agency’s clarification followed concerns raised by the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria over the newly gazetted regulations.Speaking at a pre-launch media briefin
  
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• Those who called Jonathan clueless now in power - Oritsejafor

  23-06-2026 09:33 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Former President of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Pastor Ayo Oritsejafor, has said many of the individuals who described former President Goodluck Jonathan as “clueless” during his administration are now in positions of power.Oritsejafor made the remarks during an appearance on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Monday while responding to criticisms that trailed Jonathan’s administration, particularly allegations that insecurity and corruption thrived
  
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• Algeria beat Jordan 2-1 in World Cup group game

  23-06-2026 09:31 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Algeria came behind to beat Jordan 2-1 in a World Cup Group J game on Monday, eliminating the Asian debutants from the tournament.Amine Gouiri equalized Nizar al-Rashdan’s opening goal before Nadhir Benbouali scored Algeria’s winner in the 82nd minute in Santa Clara.The win gives Algeria hope of progressing to the knockout round if they can beat Austria in Kansas City on Saturday.Austria lost 2-0 to Argentina earlier on Monday, leaving the South Americans top of Group J on six point
  
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• PokiesAustralia Investigates Bonus Fairness at 63 Australian Online Casinos

  23-06-2026 09:29 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Most casino reviews focus on the size of a welcome bonus. The assumption is simple: bigger bonuses provide better value. After six months of testing online casinos for , our findings suggest the opposite is often true.Between November 2025 and April 2026, our team at PokiesAustralia deposited real AUD funds into 63 online casino platforms. We completed account registrations, verified identities, claimed bonuses, tested wagering requirements, contacted support teams, and tracked withdrawals from
  
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• Wema Bank secures €50m EIB facility to support SMEs

  23-06-2026 08:47 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Henry Obetta Wema Bank has secured  a Euro 50 million (N78.5 billion) financing facility from the European Investment Bank’s development arm, EIB Global, to expand access to credit for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), with a strong focus on women- and youth-owned businesses.The agreement, signed in Lagos, marks the first transaction between EIB Global and Wema Bank. Under the arrangement, at least 50 per cent of the loans will be directed at youth-owned enterprises,
  
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• Two-goal Haaland fires Norway into World Cup last 32, as Senegal faces exit

  23-06-2026 08:45 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Erling Haaland scored his second World Cup brace in a row as Norway beat Senegal 3-2 on Monday to punch their ticket to the last 32.Norway substitute Marcus Holmgren Pedersen struck late in the first half in New Jersey before Haaland doubled the lead shortly after the break.Ismaila Sarr cut the deficit for Senegal, only for Haaland to punish more slack defending as Norway moved through to the knockout rounds with a game to spare despite a late consolation from Sarr.Manchester City forward Haala
  
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• Xpress payment eyes AI, IoT for next growth phase

  23-06-2026 08:41 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Elizabeth AdegbesanXpress Payment Solutions Limited has said its next phase of growth will be driven by emerging technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the Internet of Things (IoT), after processing transactions worth trillions of naira over the past decade.Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the company, Mr. Wale Olayisade, disclosed this during a public lecture held in Lagos to mark the firm’s 10th anniversary.Speaking on the theme, “A Decade of
  
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• Banditry fight requires citizens’ support — DIG

  23-06-2026 08:41 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Musa Ubandawaki, SokotoSOKOTO — The Deputy Inspector-General of Police in charge of Finance and Administration and Supervising the North-West, Suleiman Mohammad Abdul, has called on residents of Sokoto State to take greater ownership of security by strengthening community vigilance, intelligence sharing and collaboration with law enforcement agencies.Speaking during an interactive meeting with community leaders, civil society groups, religious leaders, youth organisations and other sta
  
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• Fake policeman arrested in Lagos for allegedly stealing officer’s uniform, belongings

  23-06-2026 08:37 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Matthew JohnsonOperatives of the Lagos State Police Command have arrested a 22-year-old suspect, identified as Onipede Ojo, for allegedly stealing a police officer’s bag containing a camouflage uniform, warrant card, mobile phone, ATM card and other personal belongings, and using the items to impersonate a police officer.The command disclosed that the suspect allegedly wore the stolen police camouflage uniform in an attempt to pass himself off as a serving officer.In a video that circu
  
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• NIWA moves to clean up waterways, boosts blue economy investment

  23-06-2026 08:32 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Providence AyanfeoluwaThe National Inland Waterways Authority, NIWA, has intensified efforts to unlock the economic potential of Nigeria’s inland waterways with the commencement of a comprehensive clean-up programme aimed at tackling pollution, enhancing navigational safety and attracting investment into the nation’s blue economy.To drive the initiative, Parts Central Limited has been mandated to provide strategic oversight and implementation support for the project, which s
  
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• Adamawa Police arrest 57 suspects in crackdown on Shilla gang activities

  23-06-2026 08:31 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Kingsley OmonobiThe Adamawa State Police Command has arrested 57 suspects in a sustained crackdown on Shilla gangsterism, drug abuse, public nuisance and other criminal activities across the state.The operation was carried out under the leadership of the Commissioner of Police, Kabiru Umar Hassan.In a statement, the command’s spokesperson, Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje, said the suspects had been charged to court.According to him, the arrests were made during a coordinated operation targetin
  
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• Petrol depot prices fall in Lagos as Dangote holds firm

  23-06-2026 08:24 via vanguardngr.com
  
  •Rain Oil leads cuts with N18/litre reduction•Diesel prices crash by up to N70/litreBy Udeme AkpanDepot prices of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, eased across several terminals in Lagos yesterday  as petroleum marketers adjusted prices amid shifting supply dynamics in Nigeria’s downstream oil market.The latest market data showed a broad-based decline in Lagos, with most major depots reducing their ex-depot prices by between N1 and N18 per litre, while
  
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• Fidson hails BoI, EIB  roles  in expanding pharmaceutical manufacturing

  23-06-2026 08:18 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Etop EkanemFidson Healthcare Plc has commended the Bank of Industry (BoI) for providing concessionary financing that has supported the growth of pharmaceutical manufacturing in Nigeria.The commendation followed a visit by delegations from the European Investment Bank (EIB) and BoI to Fidson’s manufacturing facility in Sango-Ota, Ogun State.The visit was part of the implementation of the €50 million healthcare financing partnership between EIB Global and BoI aimed at boosting
  
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• Nwosu commends Wike over infrastructure development in Abuja

  23-06-2026 08:16 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Henry UmoruABUJA — Former Chief of Staff to a former Imo State governor, Ugwumba Uche Nwosu, has praised the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, for what he described as remarkable infrastructural development across Abuja.Speaking with journalists in Abuja, Nwosu said residents and visitors to the nation’s capital could clearly see the impact of ongoing development projects being executed under Wike’s leadership.He noted that the FCT Minister had d
  
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