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• Video: Peller confirms payment of Jarvis’ bride price at introduction ceremony

  21-06-2026 18:17 via vanguardngr.com
  By Enitan AbdultawabPopular TikTok star, Habeeb Hamzat, known as Peller, has announced that he has fulfilled traditional marriage rites by paying the bride price of his partner, Elizabeth Aminata, popularly called Jarvis, during their family introduction ceremony.View this post on InstagramA post shared by Hamzat Habeeb Adelaja (@peller089)
  The development was revealed in a video shared on his Instagram page on Sunday, showing the couple in full traditional attire as both families marked the oc
  
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• NDLEA arrests two grandfathers for selling illicit drugs to students

  21-06-2026 18:01 via vanguardngr.com
  The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested an 84-year-old and a 75-year-old grandfathers for allegedly selling illicit drugs to teenage secondary school students in Umuahia, Abia.This is contained in a statement by Director, Media and Advocacy, NDLEA, Mr Femi Babafemi, on Sunday in Abuja.Babafemi said that the first suspect was arrested by NDLEA operatives on Friday, following credible intelligence that he was selling illicit substances to young students.He said the suspect w
  
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• Trump confirms Starmer will resign as UK Prime Minister

  21-06-2026 16:53 via vanguardngr.com
  U.S. President Donald Trump has claimed that British Prime Minister Keir Starmer will step down from office, citing what he described as failures on immigration and energy policy.Trump made the remarks in a post on his Truth Social platform on Sunday, as Starmer faces mounting political pressure at home.“Keir Starmer will resign as Prime Minister of The United Kingdom,” Trump wrote. “He failed badly on two ⁠very important subjects- IMMIGRATION AND ENERGY (OPEN NORTH SEA
  
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• UK’s King Charles to disclose personal tax bill — Palace

  21-06-2026 16:37 via vanguardngr.com
  King Charles III will reveal his personal tax bill in a bid to improve transparency, Buckingham Palace confirmed to AFP on Sunday, as royal finances come under increasing public scrutiny in Britain.British monarchs are legally exempt from paying certain taxes, though they have paid some duties voluntarily for decades.They also have no obligation to disclose their private tax bills, but recent scandals surrounding the disgraced former prince Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor have thrust the royal famil
  
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• ‘No Polling Units on Social Media’ — Oyebanji fires critics

  21-06-2026 16:37 via vanguardngr.com
  Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has dismissed online criticism of his administration following his re-election victory, insisting that social media commentary has no influence on electoral outcomes.Oyebanji spoke on Sunday after securing a second term in office following the June 20 governorship election in Ekiti State.Addressing supporters, the governor said political judgment is ultimately made at the ballot box, not on digital platforms, adding that performance and direct engagement w
  
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• Reps threaten sanctions over poor PIA implementation

  21-06-2026 16:35 via vanguardngr.com
  ,,,Stakeholders Demand Stronger MonitoringBy Davies Iheamnachor, Port HarcourtStakeholders in the Niger Delta have called for stronger monitoring and accountability in the implementation of the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA), particularly in the operations of Host Community Development Trusts (HCDTs).They made the call during a one-day town hall meeting in Port Harcourt on “Maximizing the Benefits of Host Community Development Trusts in the Niger Delta.”Speaking at the event, the Coun
  
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• Maku rejects Nasarawa North bye-election, demands cancellation over irregularities

  21-06-2026 16:32 via vanguardngr.com
  Labour Party (LP) Senatorial candidate, Mr Labaran Maku, has called for the cancellation of the Nasarawa North bye-election over alleged widespread irregularities.Maku, a former Minister of Information, made the call on Sunday during a press briefing at his country home in Wakama, Nasarawa Eggon Local Government Area.He said he called to become necessary in view of the non-adherence to electoral laws by officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) during the exercise.Maku a
  
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• Obasanjo, Dabiri-Erewa, RMD, others shape dialogue at Afretrade festival

  21-06-2026 16:30 via vanguardngr.com
  By Juliet EbirimConversations around entrepreneurship, culture and Africa’s place in the global economy shaped discussions at the Afretrade Entrepreneur’s Festival, which drew public figures, business leaders and diaspora stakeholders to Eko Hotels and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos, from June 17 to 19, 2026.
  Among those who participated in the three-day gathering were former President Olusegun Obasanjo, Chairman of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), Abike Dabiri-Erewa,
  
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• Trump threatens to strike Iran over support for Hezbollah

  21-06-2026 16:26 via vanguardngr.com
  US President Donald Trump on Sunday threatened to strike Iran if it did not “immediately stop their highly paid PROXIES in Lebanon from causing trouble,” as peace talks started in Switzerland.Trump was referring to Hezbollah, which joined the Middle East war with attacks on Israel. Clashes in recent days between the two have threatened to derail the US-Iran preliminary peace deal.“If they don’t, we’ll hit Iran very hard again, just like we did last week, only harde
  
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• Fathers play vital role in shaping future of their children – First Lady

  21-06-2026 16:25 via vanguardngr.com
  By Johnbosco AgbakwuruABUJA — THE First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has urged fathers to continue their essential role in shaping the next generation.Senator Oluremi Tinubu in her message to mark the 2026 Father’s Day celebration, said fathers play critical role in the character and shaping the future of their children.Her message read: “On this Father’s Day 2026, we celebrate the love, strength, and sacrifice of fathers across Nigeria and around the world.&
  
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• Fulani Group urges Tinubu, Makinde to call Sunday Igboho to order

  21-06-2026 16:23 via vanguardngr.com
  A Fulani socio-cultural organisation, the Concerned Fulani People of Nigeria, has called on President Bola Tinubu, Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde and other South-West governors to caution Yoruba nation agitator, Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, over what it described as inflammatory remarks against Fulani communities in Oyo State.The group’s reaction followed reports that Igboho issued a two-hour ultimatum to Fulani leaders in Oyo State over the alleged abduction of a wo
  
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• NBA backs Special Courts for kidnapping, banditry cases

  21-06-2026 16:12 via vanguardngr.com
  Rates Bayelsa High on Judicial InfrastructureBy Samuel Oyadongha, YenagoaThe Chairman of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Sagbama Branch, Barr. Ogheneochuko Sampson, has endorsed calls for the establishment of special courts to fast-track the prosecution of kidnapping and banditry cases across the country.Speaking with journalists at the State Council of the Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ) in Yenagoa, Sampson described the proposal by Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, as a we
  
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• APC’s Asogwa wins Enugu North Senatorial by-election

  21-06-2026 16:10 via vanguardngr.com
  …Opposition Cries FoulBy Alumona UkwuezeNSUKKA — The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Sunday declared Ikeje Asogwa of the All Progressives Congress (APC) winner of the Enugu North Senatorial District by-election held on Saturday in Enugu State.The declaration came amid allegations of electoral irregularities, violence and voter intimidation by opposition parties, which have threatened legal action.Announcing the result, the Returning Officer, Professor Christian
  
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• Buratai’s security warnings vindicated by recent events — Ex-Army Director

  21-06-2026 16:03 via vanguardngr.com
  By Ibrahim Hassan-WuyoA former Director of Army Affairs at the Ministry of Defence, Dr. Hassan Abdullahi, has said recent security developments across the country have vindicated the long-held position of former Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Yusuf Buratai (retd.), that Nigeria’s insecurity cannot be resolved through military action alone.In an analysis titled “Reinforcement of Lt. Gen. T.Y. Buratai’s Frank and Patriotic Advice on Nigeria’s Escalating Security Crisi
  
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• Kebbi: APC’s Rabiu Aiki wins Zuru Assembly by-election

  21-06-2026 15:58 via vanguardngr.com
  By Haruna Aliyu, Birnin KebbiThe Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared Rabiu Garba Aiki of the All Progressives Congress (APC) winner of the Zuru State Constituency by-election for the Kebbi State House of Assembly.Announcing the result at the collation centre, the Returning Officer and Collation Officer, Professor Muhammad Bashar Danladi of the Federal University Birnin Kebbi, said Aiki polled 4,871 votes to defeat the Labour Party (LP) candidate, Aliyu Galadima Muhamma
  
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• Full List: APC sweeps Ondo, Nasarawa, Kano, Kebbi by-elections as PDP holds Rivers seat

  21-06-2026 15:54 via vanguardngr.com
  The All Progressives Congress (APC) recorded sweeping victories across four states in Saturday’s by-elections, winning key senatorial, House of Representatives and state assembly seats in Ondo, Nasarawa, Kano and Kebbi, while the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) retained the Rivers South-East Senatorial District seat.Results announced by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Sunday showed the APC consolidating its electoral strength ahead of the 2027 general elections, wit
  
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• Tinubu’s aide Yusuf Kamorudeen receives Afro-cultural humanitarian, leadership award

  21-06-2026 15:29 via vanguardngr.com
  The Personal Assistant to President Bola Tinubu on Special Duties, Alhaji Yusuf Kamorudeen Olawale, has called for greater investment in Africa’s cultural and creative industries as a pathway to sustainable development, job creation and economic prosperity across the continent.Yusuf made the call in a goodwill message delivered on his behalf at the 3rd Edition of the Afro-Cultural Conference held at the Adire Hall, Ake Palace, Abeokuta, Ogun State on Saturday.The conference, themed &ldquo
  
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• Father’s Day : Insecurity, lack of appreciation toll on Nigerian fathers

  21-06-2026 15:14 via vanguardngr.com
  Some fathers in Nigeria have lamented that national insecurity and a lack of societal appreciation are taking a severe physical and emotional toll on men striving to provide for their households.The fathers, who spoke to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in separate interviews on the occasion of Father’s Day, expressed hopes for greater support from both the government and their families to cushion the intensifying burdens of modern fatherhood.A father of three, Mr Shayo Bamisetemi, urged
  
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• 6 countries that were never colonised

  21-06-2026 15:14 via vanguardngr.com
  At the height of imperialism, powerful European nations colonised vast parts of Africa, Asia and the Americas, bringing countries such as Nigeria, India, Algeria, Vietnam and Indonesia under foreign rule.Through a combination of military resistance, strategic diplomacy, geographical advantages and rapid modernisation, some countries managed to preserve their sovereignty and chart their own paths. Here are six countries that were never formally colonised.1. EthiopiaEthiopia stands out as one of
  
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• Nasarawa by-election: APC accused of electoral fraud as Maku seeks poll cancellation

  21-06-2026 14:54 via vanguardngr.com
  The Labour Party (LP) candidate in the Nasarawa North Senatorial by-election, Labaran Maku, has called for the cancellation of Saturday’s poll, alleging widespread electoral fraud, including mass thumb-printing of ballot papers in favour of the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, ballot snatching, BVAS failures and voter intimidation.Maku, a former Minister of Information, made the demand on Sunday during a press briefing at his residence in Wakama, Nasarawa Eggon Local Government
  
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• INEC declares  Envulu-Anza winner of Nasarawa North senatorial  by-election

  21-06-2026 14:43 via vanguardngr.com
  Edwin Philip LafiaINEC has declared Barrister Danladi Halilu Envulu-Anza of the APC winner of the Nasarawa North Senatorial By-Election with 45,362 votes.Announcing the results, the returning officer for the election, Professor Aminu Ali,  on Sunday, made the declaration at the College of Education, Akwanga.Halilu Danladi of the All Progressive Congress (APC ) secured forty-five thousand, three hundred and sixty two, while Hon Labaran Maku of Labour Party scored twelve thousand, nine hundr
  
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• NAF graduates 111 special forces to boost national security

  21-06-2026 14:36 via vanguardngr.com
  By: Kingsley OmonobiThe Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has graduated 111 personnel from Special Forces Course 13/2026, further enhancing its capacity to support ongoing air and joint military operations across the country.Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, Director of Public Relations and Information while making this known on Sunday, said the graduation ceremony, held at the Regiment Training Centre Annex (RTCA), Bauchi.He said it marked the “successful completion of an intensive and demanding trai
  
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• Conflicting accounts emerge over alleged release of Oyo kidnap victims

  21-06-2026 13:52 via vanguardngr.com
  as authorities insist abductees remain in captivity despite Igboho’s two-hour ultimatumBy Adeola BadruConfusion has continued to surround the fate of victims abducted in Igboho, Oorelope Local Government Area of Oyo State, as the council chairman, Jacob Ogundiran, and the Oyo State Police Command have dismissed widespread reports claiming the captives had regained their freedom.The development came amid growing controversy following claims that Yoruba Nation agitator, Chief Sunday Adeyemo
  
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• PDP names Yaman Dalami campaign DG for Bida/Gbako/Katcha Federal Constituency

  21-06-2026 13:46 via vanguardngr.com
  The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Niger State has appointed Hon. Abdulmajid Yaman Dalami as Director-General of its House of Representatives Campaign Organization for Bida/Gbako/Katcha Federal Constituency ahead of the 2027 general election.In a press statement, the PDP leadership said Dalami, described as a “seasoned grassroots mobilizer and loyal party man,” will coordinate all campaign activities, drive the party’s message of service and development to every ward, and e
  
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• How Otti convinced Tinubu to back Abia Intnl Airport project – Keyamo

  21-06-2026 13:43 via vanguardngr.com
  By Dickson OmobolaMinister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has disclosed how Governor Alex Otti of Abia State rejected a Federal Government plan to build an airstrip in the state and instead opted for a full-fledged international airport.Keyamo also revealed that negotiations were ongoing for the first direct international cargo flight from Guangzhou, China, to the Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu.He said the federal government had initially proposed an airstrip fo
  
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• INEC declares Asogwa of APC winner of Enugu North Senatorial District by-election

  21-06-2026 13:17 via vanguardngr.com
  Oppositions finger irregularities, threaten court actionsBy Alumona Ukwueze NSUKKA —-The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, on Sunday declared Ikeje Asogwa of the All Progressives Congress, APC, winner of the Enugu North Senatorial District by-election held on Saturday in Enugu State.This is even as opposition political parties, including the People’s Democratic Party, PDP, and People’s Redemption Party, PRP, candidates described the election as  a char
  
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• Widespread vote-buying allegations overshadow Ekiti governorship election

  21-06-2026 13:12 via vanguardngr.com
  Allegations of vote-buying, voter intimidation and other electoral malpractices trailed Saturday’s governorship election in Ekiti State, despite reports by election observers that the exercise was generally peaceful across the state.The candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Dare Bejide, alleged that vote-buying took place at his polling unit after casting his ballot at Oke Adura Polling Unit in Ekiti South West Local Government Area.Bejide accused members of the ruling All P
  
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• Anambra police foil alleged attempt by mother to sell newborn baby 

  21-06-2026 13:04 via vanguardngr.com
  The Anambra Police Command has foiled an alleged attempt by a 21-year-old woman to sell her newborn baby girl in Igbariam, Anambra East Local Government Area (LGA) of the state.The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) in the state, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, disclosed this in a statement made available to newsmen on Sunday in Awka.“Operatives of the Anambra Police Command attached to Oyi Divisional Station, acting on credible intelligence, on June 19, successfully foiled an alleged attempt by
  
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• Vozinha’s mum arrives US, to be in stands as Cape Verde takes on Uruguay

  21-06-2026 12:53 via vanguardngr.com
  Tears have turned to cheers for Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha, whose mother will finally be in the stands when the World Cup minnows take on Uruguay in Miami on Sunday.Ana Candida Evora arrived from the Cape Verdean capital, Praia, after the United States granted her a visa, allowing her to watch her 40-year-old son in person after missing the team’s opening match.Vozinha had fought back tears while speaking to reporters following his heroic display in Cape Verde’s goalless draw wit
  
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• Spain target convincing win; Saudi Arabia seek to repeat Argentina miracle

  21-06-2026 12:48 via vanguardngr.com
  A wounded Spain will aim to get their World Cup challenge firmly back on track when they face Saudi Arabia in Atlanta on Sunday.Spain coach Luis de la Fuente said his players had been stung by the criticism after they were held to a goalless draw in their opening match by Cape Verde, the African archipelago of just over half a million people who are making their World Cup debut.The European champions arrived in North America as one of the favourites, but with Lamine Yamal only able to appear as
  
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• Wike’s Rainbow Coalition member, Olaka Nwogu of PDP, wins Rivers Bye-election

  21-06-2026 12:38 via vanguardngr.com
  As AA candidate rejects result, threatens legal actionBy Daniel Abia P/HarcourtAn ally of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Barr Nyesom Wike, and member of the Rainbow Coalition, Senator Olaka Nwogu was on Saturday declared winner of the Rivers southeast senatorial bye-election held weekend.The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, declared Nwogu of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, as the winner of the election.Out of more than 20, only four political parties and
  
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• Security challenge not peculiar to Plateau, state remains safe — SSG Jatau

  21-06-2026 12:28 via vanguardngr.com
  By Golok Nanmwa Jos –  Secretary to the Government of Plateau State, Arch. Samuel Jatau, has assured Nigerians that Plateau remains safe and habitable despite prevailing security concerns, urging residents and visitors to assess realities on the ground rather than rely solely on public perception.Jatau spoke in Jos at the opening of the meeting of Federal and State Security Administrators held at Victoria Gowon Hall, Little Rayfield.According to him, security challenges are no l
  
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• Ekiti Election: Tinubu congratulates Oyebanji, urges him to be magnanimous in victory

  21-06-2026 12:18 via vanguardngr.com
  By Johnbosco AgbakwuruABUJA – PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu has congratulated Governor Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji on his resounding victory in Saturday’s Ekiti State gubernatorial election.The President commended the people of Ekiti State for their peaceful and orderly conduct, and for reposing their trust in Governor Oyebanji.President Tinubu, in a statement by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, also lauded law enforcement agencies for maintaining law and order.He
  
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• Nigerians, other foreigners hit by 400% Japan visa fee increase

  21-06-2026 12:05 via vanguardngr.com
  Japan has approved a sharp increase in visa fees for foreign nationals, marking the first overhaul of its visa pricing system in almost 50 years.The revised fees, which will come into effect on July 1, 2026, were approved at a Cabinet meeting on Friday. Japanese authorities said the changes are aimed at addressing rising administrative costs, inflation and shifts in exchange rates since the last review in 1978.Under the new structure, the cost of a single-entry visa will rise from ¥3,000 ($
  
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• Eight sentenced to community service over illegal waste dumping

  21-06-2026 11:43 via vanguardngr.com
  An Abeokuta Chief Magistrates’ Court on Friday sentenced eight persons to community service over indiscriminate disposal of waste.The convicts are: Abidemi Oyebanjo, Aminat Adewusi, Aminat Olarewaju, Omolana Olusola, Abiola Moridiya, Mary Olaogun, Abiodun Aromokun and Sylvester Iwenya.They were sentenced on a two-count charge bordering on unlawful and improper waste disposal on public roads and acts dangerous to health, life and property.Delivering judgment, Magistrate A.K. Araba found th
  
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• Sanwo-Olu renews call for special federal status for Lagos

  21-06-2026 11:16 via vanguardngr.com
  By Henry ObettaGovernor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has renewed calls for a special federal status for Lagos, arguing that the state continues to bear national-level responsibilities more than three decades after losing its status as Nigeria’s capital.He made the appeal on Saturday at the maiden Geo-economic Optimisation Summit organised by the Citadel School of Government in Lagos, themed “From South-West Nigeria to the Globe: Lagos as a Geo-economic Hub.”Sanwo-Olu said
  
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• NDLEA arrests two grandfathers for selling drugs to secondary school students

  21-06-2026 11:14 via vanguardngr.com
  By Olasunkanmi AkoniOperatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (National Drug Law Enforcement Agency) have arrested two elderly men, an 84-year-old Godfrey Orji and a 75-year-old Godwin Obulunbiya Obiora, over alleged involvement in the sale of illicit drugs to teenage secondary school students in Umuahia, Abia State.The arrests were part of a broader nationwide crackdown in which the agency also intercepted drug consignments, apprehended a wanted couple in Ekiti State, and arrested
  
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• Police, Igboho clash over alleged role in rescue of kidnap victims

  21-06-2026 11:12 via vanguardngr.com
  By Adeola BadruThe Oyo State Police Command has dismissed claims that Yoruba Nation activist, Chief Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, played any role in the release of kidnapped victims in Igboho, Oorelope Local Government Area of Oyo State, despite widespread reports that the captives regained freedom shortly after he issued a two-hour ultimatum to suspected kidnappers.The police, reacting to viral videos and social media reports, said there was no official confirmation that th
  
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• Army confirms intel on Turji weapons training in Sokoto

  21-06-2026 11:01 via vanguardngr.com
  By Musa Ubandawaki, SokotoSecurity tensions have escalated across communities in Eastern Sokoto following confirmation by the Nigerian Army that it has received intelligence reports alleging that notorious bandit leader Bello Turji and his loyalists are conducting weapons training and tactical drills in parts of Isa Local Government Area of Sokoto State.The development has sparked renewed fear among residents of border communities who have long suffered repeated bandit attacks, kidnappings, and
  
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• SERAP to Akpabio, Abbas: “Refund N110bn spent on luxury cars and unlawful allowances now”

  21-06-2026 10:48 via vanguardngr.com
  The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has given Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Speaker of the House of Representatives Tajudeen Abbas seven days “to ensure that members of the Senate and House of Representatives refund and return to the public treasury all monies, allowances, and benefits derived from the N110 billion vehicle procurement and support allowance schemes declared unlawful by the Federal High Court.”SERAP urged Mr Akpabio, Mr Abbas and the N
  
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• Court to hear suit challenging Donald Duke’s presidential candidacy Monday

  21-06-2026 10:46 via vanguardngr.com
  The Federal High Court in Abuja is to hear a suit filed by an  aspirant, Dr Yakubu Kingsley, challenging the emergence of former Governor of Rivers, Donald Duke, as the presidential candidate of the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) in the 2027 general elections.The case, which is coming up for hearing for the first time on Monday, was fixed by Justice Mohammed Umar.Hearing notices to the effect had been issued and served on parties in the suit.Kingsley, in the suit marked: FHC/ABJ/CS/1234/20
  
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• APC’s Shuaibu wins Kano bye-election

  21-06-2026 10:41 via vanguardngr.com
  The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared the All Progressive Congress (APC) candidate, Rabiu Shuaibu, winner of the Dawakin Kudu/Warawa Federal Constituency by-election.The Returning Officer, Prof. Umar Sani, declared Shuaibu the winner of the election held on Saturday.He said that Shuaibu polled 35,356 votes to defeat Lawal Garba-Haruna of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM), who scored 268 votes, and LP’s Abubakar Yahaya-Muhammad, with 98 votes.“The election
  
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• Tuggar mourns ex-Bauchi deputy governor, Sule Katagum

  21-06-2026 10:23 via vanguardngr.com
  Former Minister of Foreign Affairs, Amb. Yusuf Tuggar has expressed sadness over the passing of former Deputy Governor of Bauchi State, Audu Sule-Katagum.Tuggar said this in a condolence message issued by his media aide, Alkasim Abdulkadir, on Sunday in Bauchi.He described Sule-Katagum as a respected elder, a trusted leader, and a devoted son of Katagum, whose wisdom, humility, and unwavering service touched countless lives.“Today, Bauchi State and the Katagum Emirate have lost one of the
  
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• 2026 World Cup: 3 countries qualify for Round of 32

  21-06-2026 10:16 via vanguardngr.com
  Germany secured their place in the Round of 32 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup after coming from behind to defeat Côte d’Ivoire 2-1 in their second Group E match on Saturday.Julian Nagelsmann’s side, who opened their campaign with an emphatic victory over Curacao, were made to work harder by the Elephants after falling behind in the first half.Despite Germany dominating possession and creating the better chances, it was Côte d’Ivoire that struck first against the run of
  
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• Terrorist attack on Kebbi community, abduct one, Police confirm incident

  21-06-2026 09:48 via vanguardngr.com
  By Haruna AliyuBIRNIN KEBBI — The Kebbi State Police Command has confirmed a terrorist attack on Tsamiya community, during which property was destroyed and a resident abducted.The attack, which occurred late on Saturday, prompted the immediate deployment of tactical security personnel to the area.According to the police, armed assailants invaded the community on the night of June 20, firing sporadically and setting several structures ablaze, including a makeshift checkpoint belonging to t
  
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• How Igboho’s two-hour ultimatum forced dramatic release of kidnap victims in Oyo

  21-06-2026 09:40 via vanguardngr.com
  By Adeola BadruResidents of Igboho in Oorelope Local Government Area of Oyo State erupted in celebration following the reported release of a family abducted by suspected kidnappers, hours after Yoruba Nation activist, Sunday Adeyemo, issued a two-hour ultimatum demanding their freedom.The victims, said to include a pregnant woman, her children and a sibling, were reportedly released after days in captivity, sparking jubilation across the community.Videos circulating on social media showed resid
  
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• Officer Woos denies announcing Broda Shaggy’s death

  21-06-2026 09:33 via vanguardngr.com
  Nigerian content creator Jubril Oladapo Gbadamosi, popularly known as Officer Woos, has dismissed reports claiming that he announced the death of his colleague and close associate, Broda Shaggi.The controversy began after an X user, @Ghost91on, shared a post alleging that Officer Woos had broken the news of Broda Shaggi’s death through his Instagram page.The blogger wrote alongside a picture of the comedian: “Officer woos just announced the passed away of his brother broda shaggi vi
  
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• NDLEA destroys 25,807.192kg of illicit drugs in Imo

  21-06-2026 09:17 via vanguardngr.com
  The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has destroyed 25,807.192kg of illicit drugs in Imo.The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the illicit drugs were, for the first time ever, destroyed in Owerri, on Saturday.Speaking during the exercise, the agency’s Chairman, Maj.-Gen. Mohammed Buba-Marwa said that they consisted of 2,319 litres of codeine-based cough syrup and 24,945.302kg of cannabis Sativa.Other items destroyed were 29.65kg of methamphetamine, 3.169kg of cocaine, 1
  
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• Tinubu will honour Nigerians working at UN – Amb. Jimoh

  21-06-2026 09:10 via vanguardngr.com
  The Permanent Representative of Nigeria to the United Nations, Amb. Jimoh Ibrahim says President Bola Tinubu will confer national honours on some Nigerians serving within the United Nations system.Jimoh made the announcement at a dinner hosted by the United Nations Staff Recreation Council (UNSRC) – Nigeria Association at the Nigeria House in New York.He said the Tinubu administration recognised the outstanding contributions of Nigerians serving across the UN and remained committed to rew
  
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• Curacao secure first World Cup point in 0-0 draw against Ecuador

  21-06-2026 09:09 via vanguardngr.com
  Curacao goalkeeper Eloy Room was the hero on Saturday as the tiny Caribbean island claimed its first-ever World Cup point in a goalless draw against toothless Ecuador.Ecuador, who finished second in South American qualifying, had 28 shots, including 15 on target, in Kansas City but Room stood firm in an astonishing display.The 0-0 draw in Group E keeps alive Curacao’s hopes of reaching the knockout phase, extending their fairytale journey at their first World Cup.The tiny country —
  
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