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• 2027: Why Seriake Dickson’s NDC can’t be a viable ruling party 

  25-06-2026 01:15 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Senator Seriake Dickson, founder and leader of the Nigerian Democratic Congress, NDC, and the duo of Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso, the party’s presidential flagbearer and running mate, are in a marriage of convenience. Obi and Kwankwaso were like a driver in need of a vehicle; Dickson’s NDC was a vehicle in need of a driver. So, the marriage was consummated out of necessity and desperation, not love. But the unsavoury personal and relational dynamics pose serious threats to a
  
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• 2026 NBA Draft: Six players of Nigerian heritage earn selections

  26-06-2026 18:54 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Enitan AbdultawabSix players of Nigerian descent were among those selected in the 2026 NBA Draft, further highlighting Nigeria’s growing influence on basketball’s biggest stage.The players — Ebuka Okorie, Zuby Ejiofor, Felix Okpara, Otega Oweh, Tobi Lawal and Ugonna Onyenso — were picked by different NBA franchises during the two-day draft held at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York.Stanford University’s Ebuka Okorie emerged as the highest-selected player
  
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• Court ruling on NDC is a hurdle, not stop sign – Obi

  26-06-2026 18:29 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Henry UmoruPresidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, ahead of the 2027 polls, Peter Obi, has described Friday’s judgment of a Federal High Court in Lokoja, Kogi State, mandating the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, not to recognise the NDC as a political party pending when all legal issues surrounding it are resolved as a hurdle and not a stop sign.The former Anambra State governor has urged his supporters to remain calm as their legal teams are cu
  
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• NDC rejects derecognition ruling, heads to Appeal Court

  26-06-2026 18:00 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Enitan AbdultawabThe Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has rejected a ruling by the Federal High Court in Lokoja, Kogi State capital, that set aside an earlier judgment directing the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to register it as a political party, insisting that it remains registered and will immediately challenge the decision at the Court of Appeal.In a statement issued on Friday, the party expressed dissatisfaction with the ruling delivered by Justice Isah Dashen, desc
  
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• Nollywood actor Joseph Momodu joins US Army

  26-06-2026 17:52 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Enitan AbdultawabNollywood actor Joseph Momodu has announced his enlistment into the United States Army, describing the achievement as a tribute to his late father and the culmination of months of intense physical and mental training.The actor shared the news in a heartfelt post on his official Instagram account on Friday, revealing that he completed 10 weeks of Basic Combat Training at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri, before being officially enlisted as a Specialist in the US Army.Reflecting on
  
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• Benue Police rescue eight kidnap victims, neutralise three bandits

  26-06-2026 17:40 via vanguardngr.com
  
  ..arrest 10 suspects, recover arms in major crackdownBy Peter DuruBenue State Police Command has announced a series of breakthroughs in its crackdown on crime across the state, including the rescue of eight kidnapped victims, neutralising three suspected armed bandits, and arresting 10 suspects linked to offences ranging from human trafficking and armed robbery to rape, cultism and illegal possession of firearms.Addressing journalists Friday in Makurdi, the Commissioner of Police, Benue State C
  
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• How some Venezuelans’ smartphones warned of quake

  26-06-2026 17:35 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Many social media users in Venezuela have reported receiving alerts on Android smartphones moments before Wednesday’s quake with almost 600 confirmed dead.Google’s Android and Apple’s iOS, both include the option to display government alerts for emergencies like earthquakes.But the search giant last year also detailed its system that uses the billions of Android smartphones worldwide to detect earthquakes in the first place.– How it works –Almost all smartphones co
  
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• Army@163: COAS urges troops to remain steadfast, committed to national service

  26-06-2026 17:12 via vanguardngr.com
  
  The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt Gen. Waidi Shaibu, has urged officers, soldiers, civilian staff, veterans and their families to remain steadfast in their commitment to defending Nigeria.Shaibu made the call in a goodwill message to the Nigerian army family during the Juma’at prayers held on Friday as part of activities marking the Nigerian Army Day Celebration (NADCEL) 2026.He described the anniversary as an opportunity to thank God, reflect on the army’s journey, celebrate its a
  
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• Ebola deaths exceed 300 in DR Congo – Heath authorities

  26-06-2026 17:04 via vanguardngr.com
  
  The Ebola epidemic has claimed more than 300 lives in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), a little over one month after it was declared, health authorities said on Friday.The deadly viral disease, which spreads through direct contact with bodily fluids, can cause severe bleeding and organ failure.A total of 304 people in the DRC have now died of the virus, from 1,115 confirmed infections since the outbreak was detected on May 15, giving a mortality rate of 26.3 percent, the National Public
  
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• Drug trade fuelling insecurity in Nigeria – UNODC

  26-06-2026 17:01 via vanguardngr.com
  
  The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) has warned that the growing drug trade, driven by synthetic substances, evolving trafficking routes and organised criminal networks, was fuelling insecurity in Nigeria.The UNODC Country Representative, Cheikh Toure, gave the warning at the commemoration of the 2026 International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking (World Drug Day) on Friday in Abuja.Toure, who was represented by Dr Akanidomo Ibanga, Lead, Drug Demand Reduction, UNO
  
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• PDP backs state police, warns against political interference

  26-06-2026 16:54 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Luminous Jannamike, AbujaThe Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, on Friday backed the proposed establishment of state police, warning that political considerations must not be allowed to undermine efforts to strengthen national security.With state police edging closer to reality, the PDP said concerns over possible abuse should not stand in the way of efforts to tackle Nigeria’s worsening insecurity through a decentralised policing system.Speaking to Vanguard, the PDP National Publicity Sec
  
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• South Africa processess over 15,000 Malawians for repatriation ahead of protests

  26-06-2026 16:44 via vanguardngr.com
  
  South Africa has processed more than 15,000 Malawian nationals to exit the country ahead of next week’s anti-immigration marches that many fear could turn violent, the justice minister said Friday, with thousands more awaiting clearance in makeshift encampments.Citizen-led groups have issued an unofficial June 30 deadline for undocumented foreign nationals to leave the country and called nationwide marches, raising fears of renewed xenophobic violence.“To date, a total of 15,162 Mal
  
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• Lagos residents stranded as floods cut off Ajah, Mafoluku communities

  26-06-2026 16:09 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Residents of Ajah, Mafoluku and other flood-prone communities in Lagos have recounted how Thursday’s torrential rainfall left them stranded, submerged homes and cut off access to major roads.The residents, who spoke with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), on Friday called for urgent government intervention to tackle the recurring flooding blamed on poor drainage infrastructure.Along Muri Okunola Road in Ajah, Mrs Rukayat said floodwaters submerged about 200 metres of the road, forcing comm
  
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• How the British royal family is funded, and where the money goes

  26-06-2026 16:01 via vanguardngr.com
  
  King Charles III became the first UK monarch in history to reveal how much he has paid in taxes since acceding to the throne in 2022 – some £30 million ($39.6 million).Buckingham Palace, which released the king’s documents on Thursday, said the move was part of its “commitment to transparency” as royal finances come under increasing public scrutiny.Here AFP looks at where the British royal family gets its money, from the Sovereign Grant to private income worth tens
  
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• Nigeria secures release of six detained in Côte d’Ivoire since 2025

  26-06-2026 15:53 via vanguardngr.com
  
  The Nigerian government has secured the release of six Nigerians who had been detained in Côte d’Ivoire since October 2025 over alleged economic offences.According to the spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kimiebi Ebienfa, four of the detainees were freed on Monday, June 22, while the remaining two regained their liberty on Tuesday, June 23.The ministry, in a statement on Friday, attributed the successful outcome to sustained diplomatic and consular engagements by the
  
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• ATE 2026: ‘Don’t use Google, AI apps to replace your physical doctor,’ MedServe CEO warns

  26-06-2026 15:48 via vanguardngr.com
  
  The Chief Executive Officer of MedServe, Dr. Tolulope Adewole, has warned Nigerians against relying on artificial intelligence tools for medical diagnosis, insisting that while AI is transforming healthcare, it should never replace consultations with qualified medical professionals.Speaking at the Africa Technology Expo held in Lagos on Friday, Adewole said patients should embrace AI as a support tool but continue to seek care from doctors, particularly those who understand how to use emerging.
  
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• Photos: Kwankwaso, Gwarzo meet Obasanjo in Kano

  26-06-2026 15:42 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Vice-presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Rabiu Kwankwaso, on Thursday visited former President Olusegun Obasanjo in Kano State.Kwankwaso was accompanied by the NDC governorship candidate for Kano State, Aminu Gwarzo.The visit was disclosed in a statement issued on Friday by Kwankwaso’s media aide, Saifullahi Hassan.According to the statement, Obasanjo, who is in Kano on an official assignment, received the duo at his temporary residence in the state.“His
  
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• Court sets aside judgment recognising NDC as political party

  26-06-2026 15:02 via vanguardngr.com
  
  ‎By Boluwaji ObahopoA Federal High Court sitting in Lokoja has set aside its earlier judgment directing the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to register the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) as a political party, effectively nullifying all actions taken pursuant to the ruling.‎Justice Isah Dashen, who delivered the ruling on Friday, held that the court’s December 10, 2025 judgment adversely affected the rights of the Peace Movement Party (PMP), which was not joined
  
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• Tackling current challenges will unlock growth in real estate, hospitality sectors – Akinlade

  26-06-2026 14:43 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Peter EgwuatuUnlocking growth in Nigeria’s real estate and hospitality sectors begins with tackling today’s challenges, says Haldane McCall Plc’s Group Managing Director, GMD, Dr. Edward Akinlade.
  He stated, in an interview with Vanguard, that Nigeria’s real estate sector has significant growth potential, yet it continues to grapple with challenges including rising construction costs, inflationary pressures, restricted access to financing, and inadequate infrastructur
  
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• INEC dismisses viral claim on CVR suspension in Delta

  26-06-2026 14:40 via vanguardngr.com
  
  The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has dismissed a viral report that the Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise in Akwukwu Igbo, Oshimili North Local Government Area of Delta State was suspended due to a faulty machine.In a statement on Friday by the Head of Voter Education and Publicity, Mrs Nseabasi Udom, INEC  described the publication as false, misleading, and not originating from the commission.INEC explained that the registration exercise is ongoing in li
  
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• FG, Meta strengthen partnership on youth digital safety

  26-06-2026 14:37 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Juliet UmehThe Federal Government and Meta have reaffirmed their commitment to protecting Nigerian youths online through a strengthened partnership aimed at promoting digital safety, improving digital literacy, and equipping parents with tools to safeguard teenagers on social media.The commitment was made at the Nigeria Youth Safety Summit hosted by Meta in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Youth Development in Abuja.
  The summit brought together government officials, educators, civi
  
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• Commissioner apologises to Lagosians over waste management challenges

  26-06-2026 14:31 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Lagos State Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Mr Tokunbo Wahab, has apologised to residents over the state’s waste management challenges, assuring them that the government is taking steps to address the situation.Wahab made the apology in a statement reposted on his official X handle on Friday from an interview on ARISE Television.“We had a challenge and we are fixing it,” he said.The commissioner said the state was transitioning from its long-standing line
  
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• 2027: Bayelsa needs complete reset, says APGA governorship aspirant, Mienye

  26-06-2026 14:31 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Emem Idio, YenagoaA governorship aspirant in Bayelsa State under the platform of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), Dr Domor Mienye, has called for what he described as a “complete reset” of governance, economic planning, and development priorities in the state.Mienye said that although Bayelsa remains one of Nigeria’s most resource-rich states, its vast potential has yet to translate into the level of prosperity, industrial growth, and employment opportunities exp
  
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• Remi Tinubu sparks debate after urging Nigerians to start akara, corn businesses

  26-06-2026 14:27 via vanguardngr.com
  
  First Lady Oluremi Tinubu has come under fire on social media after encouraging Nigerians to consider small-scale ventures such as selling akara, roasted corn and kuli-kuli, saying the businesses require little capital to begin.Tinubu made the remarks while speaking with correspondents following the second-quarter meeting of the Renewed Hope Initiative with wives of state governors at the State House in Abuja on Wednesday.A video of her comments, shared by News Channel 247 on Friday, quickly ge
  
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• State police: Obi urges postponement until after 2027 elections

  26-06-2026 14:21 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Henry UmoruPresidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, ahead of the 2027 polls, Peter Obi, has made a strong case for the implementation of the State Police to be postponed until after next year’s elections.The former Anambra State governor expressed fears that the process may be abused within the polity, while emphasising the need first to address the process’s alleged disorganisation.Obi commented on the recent passing of the State Police Bill in the Senate
  
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• Insecurity: Army set to recruit 28,000 new soldiers

  26-06-2026 13:51 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Kingsley OmonobiThe Nigerian Army on Friday disclosed that it has put machinery in place for the recruitment of 28,000 additional soldiers following the establishment of a new training depot in Amasiri-Edda, Afikpo and Edda Local Government Areas of Ebonyi State.Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, while disclosing this, said, “The Army is expanding recruitment capacity and strengthening manpower to address growing security challenges nationwide”.Speaking at a me
  
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• Sai Malam isn’t designated terrorist group – Police

  26-06-2026 13:39 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Haruna AliyuKebbi State Police Command says it is investigating reports of the alleged resurgence of the “Sai Malam” group in Argungu Local Government Area through actionable intelligence.In a statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Bashir Usman, the Command said it is aware of the reports and is currently verifying the information to establish the facts.The Command clarified that the “Sai Malam” group has not been designated as a terrorist organis
  
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• ATE 2026: Why flying within Europe is cheaper than Africa – CEO Wakanow

  26-06-2026 13:23 via vanguardngr.com
  
  The Group Chief Executive Officer of Wakanow, Bayo Adedeji, has argued that the high cost of air travel across Africa is driven more by structural challenges than airline greed, saying taxes, fuel costs and government policies are the biggest contributors to expensive airfares.Adedeji made the remarks while speaking at the Africa Technology Expo 2026 during a session titled “The Business of Movement: Can Africa Build a Borderless Travel Economy?”
  He explained that airlines receive o
  
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• NDC Chairman exposes plot to stiffen opposition in C’River

  26-06-2026 13:14 via vanguardngr.com
  
  …produces resignation letter, refund receipts as blackmailers peddle doctored narrativeBy Ike Uchechukwu, CALABARThe Chairman of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) in Cross River State, Mr Goddie Akpama, said there are plots to weaken the voice of opposition by the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the State.He said part of the plot was through character assassination as well as blackmail of opposition leaders.Akpama who was reacting to the attempt by some “faceless elem
  
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• Benue PDP reaffirms Aondoakaa as 2027 gov’ship candidate, disowns Agbo 

  26-06-2026 13:05 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Peter Duru, Makurdi The Benue State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has distanced itself from claims that Mr. Emmanuel Agbo is the party’s governorship candidate for the 2027 general elections, describing such assertions as false and misleading. In a statement signed by the party’s State Secretary, Dan Nyikwagh, and made available to journalists, the PDP said Agbo “is not and has never been” its governorship candidate, warning the public agains
  
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