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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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• Mbaka to Makinde: Secure the release of abducted schoolchildren

  07-06-2026 17:39 via vanguardngr.com
  By Chinedu AdonuThe Spiritual Director of Adoration Ministry, Enugu, Nigeria (AMEN), Rev. Fr. Ejike Mbaka, has called on Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, to take urgent steps to secure the release of schoolchildren abducted in the state.Speaking during a sermon, Mbaka said state governments must be held accountable for the safety of citizens, stressing that governors should not shift responsibility for internal security.“The governor should do everything within his power to ensure the re
  
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• Middle East war, fuel crisis to halve airline profits in 2026 – IATA

  07-06-2026 17:33 via vanguardngr.com
  By Dickson OmobolaInternational Air Transport Association, IATA, has forecast that airline profitability will halve in 2026 compared to 2025, fingering war-related disruptions in the Middle East and rising fuel costs as major factors.IATA, in its latest financial outlook for the global airline industry, said profits are expected to decline from $45 billion in 2025 to $23 billion in 2026.According to the outlook, airlines in the Middle East are expected to collectively slip into losses due to we
  
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• Nigeria eyes €59m EU fund to tackle illegal fishing

  07-06-2026 17:26 via vanguardngr.com
  By Godwin OritseNigeria is targeting €59 million in EU support through the West Africa Sustainable Ocean Programme to tackle illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing in 2026.
  Minister of Marine and Blue Economy Adegboyega Oyetola disclosed this during a meeting with the European Union Ambassador to Nigeria, Ambassador Gautier Mignot, where both sides reaffirmed commitment to deepening cooperation on maritime security and sustainable ocean governance.
  He commended the European Union for
  
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• Trump urges more ‘surgical’ strikes against Hezbollah

  07-06-2026 17:25 via vanguardngr.com
  US President Donald Trump called for more “surgical” strikes against Hezbollah in Lebanon and said he is not demanding the conflict be included in a peace deal with Iran, in an interview broadcast Sunday.“I’d like to see a more surgical attack on Hezbollah. I think it should be more surgical,” Trump told NBC’s “Meet the Press,” according to a transcript of the interview recorded Friday.“I’d like to see Lebanon have a better life,&rdquo
  
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• Oyo Abduction: Security agencies intensify efforts to rescue kidnapped teachers, pupils

  07-06-2026 17:15 via vanguardngr.com
  By Adeola BadruFresh hope has emerged over the fate of teachers and pupils abducted from two schools in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State following the successful rescue of the younger sister of former Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu, and her twin sons by security operatives.The victims, comprising teachers and pupils of Community High School, Ahoro-Esinle, and Yawota Baptist Nursery and Primary School, were abducted by armed men on May 15, 2026, in an incident that sparked wid
  
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• Labour drags FG before ILO over workers, rights abuses

  07-06-2026 17:03 via vanguardngr.com
  *Details violence, intimidation, state interference*Says Nigeria has turned rights crisis into a “malignant cancer”By Victor Ahiuma-YoungGENEVA, SWITZERLAND — The Organised Labour has dragged the Federal government before the International Labour Organization, ILO, accusing authorities at both federal and state levels of systematic violations of workers’ rights, trade union freedoms and collective bargaining agreements in breach of international labour conventions.
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• 5 Android phones with battery that can last for Days in 2026

  07-06-2026 17:01 via vanguardngr.com
  Battery anxiety is quickly becoming a thing of the past for some android phones. In 2026, smartphone manufacturers are pushing battery capacities to record levels, giving users devices that can comfortably survive a full day of heavy use; and in some cases, even stretch into a second or third day on a single charge.With power-hungry features such as 5G connectivity, AI-powered tools, mobile gaming, and high-refresh-rate displays becoming standard, consumers are increasingly prioritising battery
  
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• African Labour body blasts FG over rising kidnappings

  07-06-2026 16:57 via vanguardngr.com
  By Victor Ahiuma-YoungThe African Regional Organisation of the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC-Africa) has criticised the Federal Government over the worsening insecurity in Nigeria, saying the continued abduction of schoolchildren, teachers, and workers reflects a failure to protect citizens.The continental labour body expressed solidarity with the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), and communities affected by repeated kidnappings, warning that th
  
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• Osun 2026: Defection no threat to our party chances – APC chieftain

  07-06-2026 16:52 via vanguardngr.com
  By Shina Abubakar OsogboFollowing the resignation of members of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Osun State and their likely to join the Accord party, an APC chieftain, Mr Olatunbosun Oyintiloye, has disclosed that the action will neither weaken its structure nor electoral prospects ahead of the August 15 governorship poll.It would be recalled that some of Senator Iyiola Omisore’s loyalists resigned their membership of the APC last week and may likely join Governor Ademola Adeleke&r
  
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• Navy intercepts over 135,000 litres of suspected stolen AGO in Rivers

  07-06-2026 16:39 via vanguardngr.com
  By Kingsley OmonobiPORT HARCOURT — The Nigerian Navy says its operatives under Operation Delta Sentinel have intercepted over 135,000 litres of suspected illegally refined Automotive Gas Oil (AGO) during separate operations in Rivers State waterways.Director of Information, Navy Captain Abiodun Folorunsho, said the operations were carried out by personnel of the Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) Pathfinder around the Onne and Abonema axis.He said the seizures were made during routine patrols aimed
  
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• 2027: Mammoth crowd as Enugu East zone endorses Tinubu, Mbah for second term

  07-06-2026 16:36 via vanguardngr.com
  …Backs endorsements with N300m for Mbah’s reelection…Tells Enugu to beware of political cowboys… Nnamani: Forgers, angry people won’t make good governors…Nwobodo: Mbah will complete his 8 years…Mbah: We’ve moved from theory to evident transformations… Lauds Tinubu’s reformsThe people of Enugu East Senatorial District have endorsed Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State and President Bola Tinubu for a second term in office, pledging m
  
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• FG approves five evacuation flights for Nigerians in South Africa

  07-06-2026 16:33 via vanguardngr.com
  By Favour Ulebor, AbujaABUJA — The Federal Government has approved five evacuation flights to repatriate Nigerians who have indicated interest in returning from South Africa following renewed xenophobic tensions in the country.Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kimiebi Imomotimi Ebienfa, disclosed this while speaking with journalists on Sunday.He said the evacuation exercise is part of ongoing efforts to support Nigerians willing to return home amid rising concerns in South
  
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• 2027: Ebonyi commissioner resigns, joins PDP

  07-06-2026 16:33 via vanguardngr.com
  Mr Felix Igboke, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Ebonyi State Commissioner for Project Monitoring, has resigned his position and defected to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).Igboke, who officially announced his defection on Sunday during a PDP gathering attended by party leaders, executives and supporters in Isu, Onicha Local Government Area of the state, said he defected with more than 10,000 supporters ahead of the 2027 general elections.He described his return to
  
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• ABIA 2027: We’ll build infrastructure with human face – Anosike, PDP gov candidate

  07-06-2026 16:31 via vanguardngr.com
  …Says Abia’s not poor, but poorly managedBy Clifford Ndujihe, Politics EditorABIA State Governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Dr. Kelechi Anosike, has promised to build infrastructure and welfare of the people, if elected.
  Lamenting that Abia is among the least wage-paying states in the country, said he would pay N90,000 minimum wage.
  The lawyer, ICT czar and entrepreneur declared that Abia State is not poor but poorly managed. He insisted that with prudent l
  
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• Blackouts: Nigeria spending N22tr annually fueling generators – Economist

  07-06-2026 16:30 via vanguardngr.com
  By Omeiza AjayiABUJA: Constant blackouts and inadequate grid supply are costing Nigeria approximately ten per cent of its Gross Domestic Product (GDP) annually, according to an economic brief released by  a financial expert, Martins Itua.​Mr Itua, the Director of Arthur Group, stated that the immense financial burden of self-generated electricity has become the primary barrier preventing the nation from doubling its economic output, overshadowing conventional challenges like inflatio
  
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• Reps committee recovers ₦521m unremitted VAT from CBN

  07-06-2026 16:28 via vanguardngr.com
  By Gift Chapi Odekina, AbujaABUJA — The House of Representatives Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has recovered ₦521,765,134.17 in unremitted Value Added Tax (VAT) from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) following its ongoing investigation into alleged revenue leakages and outstanding liabilities owed to the Federal Government.The recovery is part of an inquiry initiated by the House following a motion titled “Investigation of Revenue Leakages Through Remita Platform and Non-Com
  
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• Man allegedly kills mother in Cross River community

  07-06-2026 16:25 via vanguardngr.com
  By Emma UnaCALABAR — A man identified as Aboyi has allegedly killed his mother in Busi Ward, Obanliku Local Government Area of Cross River State.Community sources said the incident occurred over the weekend and was discovered after residents raised concern when the woman failed to carry out her usual early morning activities.An eyewitness, Eshebi Godwin, said the woman was later found dead inside her home, while the suspect allegedly attempted to conceal the incident before leaving the ho
  
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• Stakeholders urge senate to fast-track child online protection bill

  07-06-2026 16:20 via vanguardngr.com
  By Gift Chapi Odekina, AbujaABUJA — Civil society organisations, child rights advocates, educators, digital rights experts and policy stakeholders have called on the Senate to urgently pass the Child Online Access Protection Bill, warning that millions of Nigerian children remain exposed to increasing online threats.The appeal was made during a high-level film screening and policy dialogue held in Abuja, where participants highlighted the growing risks of cyberbullying, online grooming, s
  
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• NAF sustains aerial surveillance as Makinde commends role in Oyo rescue efforts

  07-06-2026 16:16 via vanguardngr.com
  By Kingsley OmonobiIBADAN — The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has continued aerial surveillance operations in support of ongoing efforts to secure the release of teachers and pupils abducted from Yawota and Ahoro-Esinele communities in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State.Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, disclosed this on June 5, 2026, during a courtesy visit by representatives of the Chief of the Air Staff and the Air Officer Commanding Logistics Command.Makinde said the Air Force swift
  
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• Tension in Osun APC as Omisore loyalists dump party

  07-06-2026 16:15 via vanguardngr.com
  By Shina Abubakar, OsogboThere is mounting apprehension within the All Progressives Congress APC in Osun State following the mass resignation of loyalists of the party’s former national scribe, Senator Iyiola Omisore, from the party.It would be recalled that Omisore contested for the party’s governorship ticket with Mr Bola Oyebamiji before he was disqualified along with six other aspirants.Efforts for reconciliation seem elusive as the Omisore group remains adamant after it reporte
  
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• ‘I wept for abducted pupils not knowing it’ll happen to me too’ — Adelabu’s mother

  07-06-2026 16:07 via vanguardngr.com
  Mrs. Olufunmilayo Adelabu, mother of former Minister of Power, Bayo Adelabu, has recounted the emotional ordeal she endured after praying for abducted schoolchildren in Oyo State, only to have her own daughter and twin grandsons kidnapped the following day.Mrs. Adelabu shared the experience in a viral video circulated by Oyo Affairs on Sunday following the rescue of her last daughter, Olaide Adegoke, and her twin grandsons.The family members were abducted by armed men in Ibadan on Tuesday, June
  
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• Patients lament shortage of staff, drugs in Ondo, Osun, Ekiti hospitals

  07-06-2026 16:05 via vanguardngr.com
  Patients across public hospitals in Ondo, Osun and Ekiti States are facing severe healthcare disruptions due to staff shortages and a lack of essential drugs.The patients who spoke with the News Agency of Nigeria(NAN), said shortages of health workers and drugs were affecting medical services in hospitals across the three states.They appealed to their respective state governments to address severe manpower shortages and high medication costs to save more lives.Speaking with NAN, Mr Julius Adego
  
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• Wabara visits Bode George in London, reaffirms commitment to strong opposition

  07-06-2026 15:39 via vanguardngr.com
  By Steve OkoUMUAHIA — Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Senator Adolphus Wabara, has said that opposition voices in Nigeria cannot be silenced, stressing that democracy depends on the presence of strong and functional political alternatives.Wabara made the remarks in London during a visit to PDP chieftain and party elder, Bode George, who is recovering after undergoing eye surgery.He said opposition politics remains a vital component of democratic go
  
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• Resignations by Omisore allies stir debate within Osun APC

  07-06-2026 15:35 via vanguardngr.com
  By Shina Abubakar, OsogboOSOGBO — A number of prominent members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State associated with former National Secretary of the party, Iyiola Omisore, have resigned their membership of the party.The development comes months ahead of the governorship election in the state and has generated discussions among party members and political observers.Omisore was among the aspirants who sought the APC governorship ticket before the party’s primary proce
  
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• African trade unions take fight against corruption to Geneva

  07-06-2026 15:33 via vanguardngr.com
  By Victor Ahiuma-YoungAfrican trade unionists and workers’ organisations have taken their campaign against corruption, inequality and violent conflict to the global stage, rallying in Geneva, Switzerland, to demand urgent action to address challenges they say are undermining democracy, development and social justice across the continent.
  The demonstration, organised on the sidelines of the ongoing 114th Session of the International Labour Conference, ILC, of the ongoing of the Internation
  
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• Private firm mulls vehicle assembly plant in Edo

  07-06-2026 15:25 via vanguardngr.com
  By Ozioruva AliuBENIN CITY – WITH a conducive environment and right support from the state government, a private firm, Skyewise Group said it was considering establishing a vehicle assembly plant in Edo State to explore the prevailing investment opportunities being created by the Governor Monday Okpebholo administration.Founder and Chief Executive Officer of the group, Dr. Elvis Abuyere stated this yesterday during the opening and commissioning of Skewise Group’s multi-billion naira
  
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• FBI offers N250m reward for information on wanted fraudster behind $1.2b scam

  07-06-2026 15:08 via vanguardngr.com
  The United States Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has announced a reward of up to $150,000 (about N250 million) for information leading to the arrest and conviction of Herbert Leon Kimble, a convicted fraudster accused of orchestrating a massive healthcare fraud scheme that generated more than $1.2 billion in fraudulent Medicare charges.According to information published on the FBI’s website, Kimble was last known to be residing in Manila, Philippines, and is currently wanted after
  
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• Adeniyi seeks stronger global customs partnerships on trade, border management

  07-06-2026 15:04 via vanguardngr.com
  By Emma Ujah, Abuja Bureau ChiefABUJA — The Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Adewale Adeniyi, has reaffirmed the agency’s commitment to strengthening cooperation with customs administrations and diplomatic missions around the world to enhance trade facilitation and border management.A statement issued by the NCS said Adeniyi made the remarks during a diplomatic reception hosted at the agency’s headquarters in Abuja.The event brought together ambassador
  
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• Ogun Police say viral forest video not linked to State

  07-06-2026 14:59 via vanguardngr.com
  By James Ogunnaike, AbeokutaABEOKUTA — The Ogun State Police Command has said a viral video circulating on social media and being linked to Ogun State did not originate from the state.In a statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi, the command said its preliminary findings indicated that the footage was not recorded in Ogun State or elsewhere in Nigeria.According to the statement, available information and independent verification efforts suggest that t
  
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