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• Abubakar tried to secure MKO Abiola’s release — Obasanjo

  13-06-2026 19:01 via vanguardngr.com
  By Johnbosco Agbakwuru, AbujaFormer President Olusegun Obasanjo on Saturday revealed that the former Head of State, General Abdulsalami Abubakar, was facilitating the release of the June 12, 1993 presidential election winner, Moshood Abiola – popularly known as MKO Abiola – before his death.Chief Obasanjo made the disclosure at the public presentation of three books in honour of General Abubakar’s 84th birthday, titled “The Legacy of a Statesman @84”, at the Banque
  
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• Serena Williams to play doubles with sister Venus at Wimbledon

  16-06-2026 13:36 via vanguardngr.com
  Serena Williams will play at Wimbledon for the first time since 2022 after the American legend was given a wildcard to play the doubles event with her sister Venus on Tuesday.Williams made a sensational return to tennis last week when she won her first-round doubles match at Queen’s Club with partner Victoria Mboko.The 44-year-old had not played professional tennis for four years after saying she was “evolving away” from the sport following the 2022 US Open.But the 23-time Gra
  
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• Trump says Russia ‘should make a deal’ with Ukraine

  16-06-2026 13:32 via vanguardngr.com
  US President Donald Trump said Tuesday that “Russia should make a deal” to end its war against Ukraine, after meeting Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at the G7 summit in France.Trump said he “had a meeting” with Zelensky at the summit in the spa town of Evian-les-Bains and more talks were planned later in the day, as the G7 group of leading world powers seeks to increase pressure on Moscow to end more than four years of fighting.He pointed to the high casualties o
  
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• Court fines ADC, Aregbesola N1m over application for judge’s recusal in Gombe’s suit

  16-06-2026 13:25 via vanguardngr.com
  The Federal High Court in Abuja on Tuesday awarded a fine of one million Naira against the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and its embattled National Secretary, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, over the application seeking the judge’s withdrawal from the suit.The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that ADC and Aregbesola had, in separate motions, asked Justice Peter Lifu to recuse himself from the suit filed by an aggrieved party member, Nafiu-Bala Gombe, citing alleged bias.Delivering a rulin
  
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• Deregister ADC, others, risk national crisis — Timi Frank warns

  16-06-2026 13:19 via vanguardngr.com
  By Omeiza AjayiFormer Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the ruling All Progressives Congress APC, Timi Frank, has raised the alarm over the court-ordered deregistration of the African Democratic Congress ADC and four other opposition political parties, warning that any such move could trigger a national crisis and undermine Nigeria’s democratic foundations.Frank, in a strongly worded statement on Tuesday, described the development as a direct threat to multi-party democracy, alleging
  
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• ADC leadership crisis: Judge declines to hand off case

  16-06-2026 13:14 via vanguardngr.com
  By Ikechukwu NnochiriJustice Peter Lifu of the Federal High Court in Abuja, on Tuesday, declined to recuse himself from the suit seeking to remove the Senator David Mark-led executives of the African Democratic Congress (ADC).The judge, who had on Monday delivered a controversial judgment directing the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to deregister the ADC and four other political parties over failure to meet constitutional requirements, said there was no cogent and verifiable r
  
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• Meet Hervé Renard, two-time AFCON winner tasked with saving Tunisia’s World Cup

  16-06-2026 13:10 via vanguardngr.com
  French coach Hervé Renard is set to take charge of Tunisia after the country’s football federation parted ways with coach Sabri Lamouchi following the team’s 5-1 defeat to Sweden at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.The Tunisian Football Federation announced on Monday that it had reached an agreement with the 56-year-old to lead the Carthage Eagles until the end of the World Cup.“The president of the Tunisian Football Federation, Moez Nassari, announced that an official agreement
  
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• Headies 2026 to hold in Canada as organisers seek global expansion

  16-06-2026 13:09 via vanguardngr.com
  By Enitan AbdultawabOrganisers of The Headies have announced that the 18th edition of Nigeria’s premier music awards ceremony will take place in Toronto, Canada, marking another step in the event’s international expansion.The announcement was made on Monday by Headies founder, Ayo Animashaun, during a press briefing in Victoria Island, Lagos.Although the exact date for the ceremony has yet to be unveiled, Animashaun confirmed that travel company Wakanow has partnered with the organi
  
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• Anti-Tinubu post: Court orders Sowore’s arrest over failure to attend trial

  16-06-2026 12:58 via vanguardngr.com
  By Ikechukwu Nnochiri, ABUJAThe Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the arrest of activist and presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), Omoyele Sowore, following his failure to attend his trial.Sowore was billed to open his defence to a two-count cybercrime charge the Department of State Services (DSS) filed against him for calling President Bola Tinubu a “criminal” in a social media post.The defendant opted to represent himself before the court after his leg
  
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• World Cup 2026: Ghana challenges Thomas Partey visa denial in court

  16-06-2026 12:55 via vanguardngr.com
  By Adegboyega AdeleyeGhana’s government has taken legal action against Canada’s decision to deny midfielder Thomas Partey visa, escalating a controversy that threatens to sideline one of the Black Stars’ most experienced players at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.According to BBC Sport, Ghana has filed for a judicial review of the decision, with a court hearing scheduled in Ottawa as officials seek permission for Partey to enter Canada ahead of the country’s opening Group L matc
  
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• Train accident: Injured passengers discharged, equipment recovered – NRC

  16-06-2026 12:50 via vanguardngr.com
  All passengers who sustained injuries from the June 8 train accident on the Warri-Itakpe route have all been treated and discharged.Also, all equipment involved in the accident has been fully recovered.The Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC), Dr Kayode Opeifa, made this known in a statement on Tuesday in Lagos.“One NRC staff member who sustained serious injuries remains under specialist medical care,” Opeifa, however, said.The News Age
  
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• UK appoints Peter Vowles as new high commissioner to Nigeria

  16-06-2026 12:46 via vanguardngr.com
  By Favour Ulebor, AbujaThe United Kingdom government has appointed Mr Peter Vowles as its next High Commissioner to Nigeria, with his posting expected to begin in September 2026.The appointment was announced in a press statement issued on Tuesday.Mr Vowles will succeed Dr Richard Montgomery, who will remain in office until the new envoy assumes duty in Abuja.According to the statement, Mr Vowles brings decades of diplomatic and international development experience to the position.He most recent
  
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• Rivers needs rescue, not godfathers — Blessing Fubara declares

  16-06-2026 12:25 via vanguardngr.com
  By Okoye ChiomaThe governorship candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress in Rivers State, Blessing Fubara, has said his ambition is driven by a mission to “rescue” the state from political instability and economic decline, insisting that he is not sponsored or controlled by any political godfather.Speaking during a recent interview and a solidarity walk with supporters across the state, Fubara said his political backing comes from God and the people of Rivers State.“I have
  
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• Winbox Is Giving Away a Rolex During FIFA World Cup 2026 — Here Is How Malaysian Players Are Winning Big This Tournament Season

  16-06-2026 12:19 via vanguardngr.com
  The FIFA World Cup 2026 only comes around once every four years. And this time, Winbox has made sure that Malaysian players are not just watching the tournament — they are winning during it. Alongside the greatest football spectacle on the planet, Winbox has launched an exclusive FIFA season promotion that gives active players the chance to walk away with something extraordinary — including a genuine Rolex timepiece that has the entire gaming community talking.The Promotion That Has
  
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• NIPSS confirms attack, says investigation ongoing

  16-06-2026 12:11 via vanguardngr.com
  By Golok NanmwaThe National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS), Kuru, has confirmed that a security incident involving an attack occurred in the vicinity of the institute in the early hours of Tuesday, assuring that the situation has been brought under control.In a statement signed by the Head, Public Affairs Department, Dr Osime Samuel, the institute said there is currently no threat to participants, staff, residents and facilities, adding that normal activities are continuing
  
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• Adebayo demands accountability in defence spending

  16-06-2026 12:11 via vanguardngr.com
  …Says Nigeria Yet to Achieve True DemocracyBy Henry UmoruABUJA — Former presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party, Adewole Adebayo, has called for greater transparency and accountability in Nigeria’s defence expenditure, insisting that concerns about troop morale should not prevent scrutiny of security spending.Speaking with journalists in Abuja on Monday, Adebayo said Nigerians have a right to know how funds allocated to security are spent, including details of p
  
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• Rudiger extends Real Madrid deal

  16-06-2026 12:03 via vanguardngr.com
  Real Madrid defender Antonio Rudiger has extended his contract until 2027, Los Blancos announced on Tuesday.“Real Madrid and Antonio Rudiger have agreed the extension of our player’s contract, who will stay at the club until June 30, 2027,” said Madrid in a statement.The 33-year-old centre-back signed for Real Madrid from Chelsea in 2022, after playing for Stuttgart and Roma.Rudiger won La Liga and the Champions League in 2024 with Los Blancos and the Copa del Rey in 2023.Afte
  
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• Hashim faults court-ordered deregistration of opposition parties

  16-06-2026 11:58 via vanguardngr.com
  The Co-Chairman of the Movement for Democratic Renewal (MDR) and former presidential candidate of the Accord Party, Gbenga Hashim, has described a Federal High Court order directing the deregistration of five political parties, including the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and Accord Party, as a threat to Nigeria’s multi-party democracy.In a statement issued on Tuesday, Hashim said the ruling reinforced concerns he had raised since 2024 about what he alleged was a coordinated effort to
  
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• Underfunded police responsible for rising insecurity in Nigeria — Ex-IGP Okiro

  16-06-2026 11:49 via vanguardngr.com
  By Juliet UmehFormer Inspector General of Police, Mike Okiro, has attributed the worsening insecurity across Nigeria to years of inadequate funding, poor manpower, and insufficient equipment for the Nigeria Police Force, warning that the country’s security challenges will persist unless the government prioritises the police.Speaking on the nation’s security situation during an interview on Arise Television on Tuesday, Okiro said the police, as the lead agency responsible for interna
  
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• Iran ‘most oppressed team in whole World Cup’ – coach

  16-06-2026 11:34 via vanguardngr.com
  Coach Amir Ghalenoei said Iran is the “most oppressed team in the World Cup” after his players were suddenly informed they must travel back to Mexico immediately after their opening game ended in Los Angeles late Monday.It is the latest logistical nightmare for an Iran squad that arrived at the tournament being co-hosted by the United States, Mexico and Canada under the shadow of a bitter diplomatic row between Tehran and Washington.The US — which was in military conflict with
  
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• Nigerian newspapers review: Atiku, Mark, Adeleke fume, vow to be on ballot

  16-06-2026 11:30 via vanguardngr.com
  In today’s Nigerian newspapers review programme, Today in the News, Vanguard leads with the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar, the party’s national chairman, David Mark, and Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke fuming over the court order to deregister ADC, Accord Party and two other political parties.Another headline features the former Head of State, Gen. Abdulsalami Abubakar (retd), explaining why he dumped Gen. Sani Abacha’
  
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• Gunmen attack NIPSS, kill three security operatives in Plateau

  16-06-2026 11:22 via vanguardngr.com
  By Golok Nanmwa, JosSuspected gunmen on Monday night attacked the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies, NIPSS, Kuru, near Jos, Plateau State, killing three security operatives in an attempt to breach the nation’s foremost policy institution.Sources said the attackers stormed the institute at about 11:40 p.m. and opened fire, triggering an exchange of gunfire with security personnel stationed at the facility.A staff member of the institute, who spoke on condition of anonymit
  
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• Iran says footballer’s US visa expires after World Cup opener

  16-06-2026 11:09 via vanguardngr.com
  An Iranian national football team player’s United States visa has expired, state media reported Tuesday, leaving his future at the World Cup shrouded in doubt with Tehran engulfed in a bitter diplomatic row with Washington.Winger Mehdi Torabi was only issued a single-entry visa instead of the multiple-entry visa given to other Iranian national team players to take part in the global spectacle, where Team Melli earned a 2-2 draw with New Zealand in their opening match on Monday.“Foll
  
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• World Cup 2026: Meet the Cape Verde player called-up via LinkedIn

  16-06-2026 10:57 via vanguardngr.com
  By Ayobami OkerindeCape Verde produced one of the biggest surprises of the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Tuesday after holding former champions Spain to a goalless draw in their opening Group H match.Despite facing 23 shots and just having just 38 per cent of ball possession, the World Cup debutants stood firm to earn a valuable point and boost their hopes of reaching the knockout stage.At the heart of that resilient defensive display was defender Roberto Lopes, whose journey to the World Cup and the
  
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• JAMB releases 2026 UTME mop-up results

  16-06-2026 10:39 via vanguardngr.com
  The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has released the results of the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) mop-up exercise.JAMB’s Public Communication Advisor, Fabian Benjamin, announced the release in a statement on Tuesday, saying candidates who participated in the examination can check their results through the board’s approved result-checking channels.Benjamin said the board would immediately commence the ranking of candidates following the releas
  
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• Sultan declares Tuesday Islamic New Year; Sokoto announces public holiday

  16-06-2026 10:32 via vanguardngr.com
  The Sultan of Sokoto and President-General of the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar, has declared Tuesday, June 16, as the first day of Muharram 1448 AH in Nigeria.The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Muharram is the first month of the Islamic calendar, marking the beginning of the new Islamic year.The declaration is contained in a statement issued on Monday in Sokoto by Prof. Sambo Junaidu, Chairman of the Advisory Committee on Religious
  
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• Tunisia replace coach Lamouchi with Renard after World Cup thrashing

  16-06-2026 10:25 via vanguardngr.com
  Tunisia have responded to their 5-1 World Cup thrashing by Sweden by sacking coach Sabri Lamouchi and replacing him with Frenchman Herve Renard, the federation announced on national TV on Monday.Renard coached Saudi Arabia to a shock win against eventual winners Argentina at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar and has since coached the France women’s team.“The president of the Tunisian Football Federation, Moez Nassari, announced that an official agreement had been reached with French coach
  
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• Senegal-France clash: ‘Whoever wins, Africa beats Africa’ — Senegal speaker

  16-06-2026 10:02 via vanguardngr.com
  By Ayobami OkerindeThe speaker of Senegal’s parliament Ousmane Sonko has said that regardless of the outcome of Tuesday’s World Cup clash between Senegal and France, Africa would emerge the winner because of the large number of players of African origin in the French national team.Speaking in an interview with France 24 and RFI ahead of the opening group I match, Sonko said the encounter transcends football and highlights Africa’s contribution to global talent.“In any ca
  
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• Senators who didn’t endorse Natasha’s suspension found their names on report – Oshiomhole alleges

  16-06-2026 10:00 via vanguardngr.com
  By John Alechenu, AbujaSenator Adams Oshiomhole has alleged that the names of at least three senators were improperly included on the Senate Committee report that recommended the six-month suspension of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan of Kogi Central.The Edo North senator made the claim yesterday during an interview on Africa Independent Television, AIT, while reacting to Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele’s description of Akpoti-Uduaghan’s suspension as one of the “lowest moments
  
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• Iran begin fraught World Cup with 2-2 New Zealand draw

  16-06-2026 09:35 via vanguardngr.com
  Iran twice battled back for a 2-2 draw with New Zealand on Monday in their frenetic opening match of a World Cup campaign that has been utterly overshadowed by war, politics and protests.The Iranian team’s very presence at the Los Angeles Stadium had long felt uncertain, after months of military conflict between their nation and the United States.At last able to focus on the football, the Iran players twice found themselves trailing to the tournament’s lowest-ranked team, thanks to
  
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