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• Bill Gates tells Epstein hearing he ‘never victimized anyone’

  10-06-2026 21:01 via vanguardngr.com
  Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates denied Wednesday that he had “victimized anyone” as he began closed-door testimony to US lawmakers over his relationship with notorious sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.Gates, one of the world’s richest men and a leading philanthropist, appeared before the House Oversight Committee for a transcribed interview about the disgraced financier, who died in a New York jail in 2019 while awaiting trial on sex trafficking charges involving underage girls.&l
  
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• Police rescue abducted Abia farmers, suspects flee

  11-06-2026 18:31 via vanguardngr.com
  By Steve OkoThe Abia State Police Command has confirmed the rescue of two farmers abducted by suspected Fulani herdsmen in Ohuhu community, Umuahia North Local Government Area, following a swift joint operation involving police operatives, local vigilantes, forest guards and community youths.The rescue operation followed rising tension in the agrarian area, where residents had launched a community-led search for the fleeing suspects after the abduction sparked panic.The victims, natives of Akpa
  
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• Umahi jokes over private jet landing on Delta road, demands ‘landing fee’ from Aviation Ministry

  11-06-2026 18:24 via vanguardngr.com
  By Jeff Agbodo, AbakalikiThe Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi, on Wednesday joked that the Ministry of Aviation should be made to pay “landing, parking and takeoff costs” after a private jet mistakenly landed on a concrete road under construction in Asaba, Delta State.Umahi made the remark during an inspection tour of the Abakaliki–Afikpo–Ndibe Beach Trans-Saharan Highway project in Ebonyi State, alongside a delegation from the ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Develo
  
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• Igboho offers to secure Oyo public schools

  11-06-2026 18:21 via vanguardngr.com
  …urges urgent preventive action against rising insecurityBy Adeola BadruAmid growing insecurity concerns in Oyo State and 24 days after the abduction of teachers and pupils in Oriire Local Government Area, Yoruba nation activist, Chief Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, has written to Governor Seyi Makinde, expressing readiness to provide security for public schools across the state.Igboho, founder of Iru Ekun Private Security Limited, conveyed the proposal through a lette
  
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• Court restrains Odimayo again over Olofun stool dispute

  11-06-2026 18:19 via vanguardngr.com
  By Dayo Johnson, AkureAn Ondo State High Court sitting in Ondo State has renewed an interim order restraining Mr. Samuel Saka Odimayo from parading himself as the Olofun of Irele pending the determination of a suit challenging his selection and approval.The case is being heard at the Ondo State High Court in Okitipupa.The suit was filed by Prince Ademola Idowu Olowoyiribi, one of the aspirants to the throne, through his counsel, Femi Emmanuel Emodamori. He is asking the court to set aside the O
  
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• Democracy Day: FG declares Friday public holiday

  11-06-2026 18:15 via vanguardngr.com
  By Omeiza AjayiThe Federal Government has declared Friday, June 12, a public holiday in commemoration of Democracy Day.Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, made the announcement in a statement issued Thursday in Abuja on behalf of the Federal Government.In the statement signed by the Permanent Secretary in the ministry, Dr Magdalene Ajani, the government said, “June 12 remains a significant day in Nigeria’s history in honour of the courage, resilience and sacrifices of Nige
  
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• Ebola in Uganda is ‘under control’ – Africa CDC

  11-06-2026 18:00 via vanguardngr.com
  The Ebola outbreak in Uganda is “under control”, the African Union’s health agency said Thursday, praising its contact-tracing efforts.The World Health Organization has declared an international health emergency over the outbreak in neighbouring Democratic Republic of Congo, which has caused 635 confirmed infections, including 127 deaths, since it was announced on May 15.Uganda has recorded 19 cases, including two deaths, in nearly a month — almost all from Congolese nat
  
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• Sanusi urges professionals to reject corruption, embrace business ethics

  11-06-2026 17:54 via vanguardngr.com
  By Hadiza YusufThe Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, has urged Nigerian professionals to pursue wealth through legitimate business activities rather than corruption, insisting that public service should be about responsibility and not personal enrichment.Sanusi made the call on Thursday during the 60th anniversary of the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators of Nigeria (ICSAN) and the inauguration of its Kano State Chapter in Kano.He said professionals have a critical role to p
  
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• Ethiopian Airlines CEO hails Keyamo’s AfDB aviation appointment

  11-06-2026 17:48 via vanguardngr.com
  The Group Chief Executive Officer of Ethiopian Airlines, Mr. Mesfin Tasew, has congratulated Nigeria’s Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, SAN, CON, FCIArb (UK), on his appointment by the African Development Bank (AfDB) as Champion of the $7 billion Integrated Aviation Transformation Programme for Africa (IATP).In a personally signed message, Tasew described the appointment as a strong endorsement of Keyamo’s “visionary leadership and unwavering comm
  
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• June 12: South-West’s democratic journey, gains and challenges

  11-06-2026 17:39 via vanguardngr.com
  By Dayo Johnson, Rotimi Ojomoyela, Shina Abubakar, James Ogunnike & Adeola BadruAs Nigeria marks another Democracy Day on June 12, thirty-three years after the election, attention once again turns to the South West geopolitical zone, the region that became the epicentre of one of the most defining struggles in the country’s democratic history.The annulment of the June 12, 1993 presidential election, widely acclaimed to have been won by late business mogul and politician Moshood Kashim
  
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• Rivers Govt to shut down unapproved private schools

  11-06-2026 17:32 via vanguardngr.com
  By Davies IheamnachorPORT HARCOURT — The Rivers State Government has announced plans to commence a statewide enforcement exercise to shut down unapproved private schools operating in the state.The Ministry of Education disclosed this in a public notice issued on Wednesday, stating that the exercise would begin on Monday, June 15, 2026.According to the notice, schools that will be affected include those operating without registration and approval from the Ministry of Education, as well as
  
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• FCMB appoints Bismarck Rewane as Non-Executive Director, Board of Directors Chairman

  11-06-2026 17:30 via vanguardngr.com
  First City Monument Bank (FCMB) Limited has appointed Mr. Bismarck Rewane as a Non-Executive Director and Chairman of its Board of Directors, following approval from the Central Bank of Nigeria.Mr. Rewane is a respected economist and experienced leader in Nigeria’s financial sector, with more than 40 years of experience in macroeconomic research, investment banking, and strategic management. He is the Managing Director at Financial Derivatives Company Limited, a top financial advisory and
  
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• FIFA rankings: Super Eagles retain 26th spot after June international window

  11-06-2026 17:27 via vanguardngr.com
  By Adegboyega AdeleyeThe Super Eagles of Nigeria have retained 26th position in the latest FIFA World Rankings released on Thursday following an encouraging June international window under head coach Eric Chelle.The three-time African champions remain the third-highest ranked team in Africa despite a mixed run of results that included victories over Zimbabwe and Jamaica, a draw against Poland and a narrow defeat to Portugal.Nigeria impressed at the Unity Cup in London, defeating Zimbabwe 2-0 be
  
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• June 12: Fubara reaffirms commitment to democracy, national unity

  11-06-2026 17:20 via vanguardngr.com
  By Daniel AbiaPORT HARCOURT — Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has reaffirmed that democracy remains the most suitable system of government for Nigeria, given the country’s rich ethnic, religious and cultural diversity.In a goodwill message to Nigerians on the occasion of the 2026 Democracy Day celebration, Governor Fubara said June 12 represents far more than a historic date, describing it as a symbol of the enduring struggle, sacrifice and collective aspiration of Nigeria
  
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• Xenophobia: Onoh urges Africans to back Mexico against South Africa in World Cup opener

  11-06-2026 17:16 via vanguardngr.com
  By Denis AgboThe Chairman of the Forum of Former Members of the Enugu State House of Assembly and former South-East Spokesman to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Denge Josef Onoh, has called on Nigerians and Africans to support Mexico over South Africa in the opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup today.Onoh linked his appeal to allegations of xenophobia in South Africa.In a statement titled “Africa, Stand with Mexico Today: Let Us Boycott the Spirit of Xenophobia as We Did Apartheid in 197
  
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• Mathematician who predicted three World Cup winners names who win 2026 edition

  11-06-2026 17:11 via vanguardngr.com
  German mathematician Joachim Klement has forecast that the Netherlands will emerge as champions of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, continuing his unusual record of accurately predicting past tournament winners.Klement previously predicted Germany’s triumph in 2014, France’s victory in 2018 and Argentina’s success in 2022, making his model one of the most closely watched — and debated — in football analytics.He has previously admitted that his original aim was to prove tha
  
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• UK defence minister resigns with stinging rebuke of PM Starmer

  11-06-2026 16:52 via vanguardngr.com
  British Defence Secretary John Healey sensationally quit on Thursday, accusing beleaguered Prime Minister Keir Starmer and the finance ministry of failing to commit enough money to protect the country.His shock resignation deals a fresh blow to Starmer and comes at a precarious moment for the embattled Labour leader, a week before a by-election which could prompt a bid to replace him.In stinging criticism, Healey warned that Starmer’s long-awaited Defence Investment Plan (DIP) for funding
  
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• CBN’s new FX manual may raise Dollar liquidity, enhance market confidence

  11-06-2026 16:45 via vanguardngr.com
  By Emeka Anaeto, Business EditorThe implementation of the fourth edition of the Foreign Exchange Manual by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) recently launched in Abuja and will be taking off on June 1. The new manual is expected to deepen FX transparency, improve liquidity and strengthen market confidence and liquidity. The new policy also aligns with the CBN’s broader vision of ensuring that businesses and individual have equal access to FX in a transparent and liquid market.
  The recent
  
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• Senate dissociates itself from warrant of arrest issued against Mele Kyari

  11-06-2026 16:30 via vanguardngr.com
  By Henry UmoruABUJA — The Senate has distanced itself from the warrant of arrest reportedly issued against former Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO) of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Mallam Mele Kyari, by its Committee on Public Accounts.The upper legislative chamber declared that no Senate committee has the authority to independently issue, authorise or execute a warrant of arrest without strict compliance with the provisions of the Legislative Houses (Powers
  
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• Labour Party fields 1,211 candidates for 2027 elections

  11-06-2026 16:27 via vanguardngr.com
  By John AlechenuABUJA — The Labour Party (LP) has ratified a total of 1,211 candidates to contest various executive and legislative positions across the country in the 2027 general elections.The candidates were approved on Thursday during a hybrid meeting of the party’s National Executive Committee (NEC) held at the LP National Secretariat in Utako, Abuja. The party also confirmed Dr. Sunday Chibuzo Okereke as its presidential candidate.Presenting the report of the party’s pri
  
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• High-profile ISWAP commanders surrender as troops sustain pressure in N/East operations

  11-06-2026 16:24 via vanguardngr.com
  By Ndahi Marama, MaiduguriTwo high-profile Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) commanders identified as Ismail Mohammed and Abu Umar have laid down their arms and surrendered to troops of the Joint Task Force North East ‘Operation HADIN KAI’ (OPHK).The incident occurred on 8 June 2026, following sustained military pressure in the Theatre.This is as sources told our Correspondent that another high-profile terrorist, Mohammed Khalifa, a member of the ISWAP Shurah Council, was n
  
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• Buhari, not Tinubu, is highest borrower – Report

  11-06-2026 16:24 via vanguardngr.com
  By Emma Ujah, Abuja Bureau Chief
  As the debate over frequent borrowings by the current administration rages, Think Business Africa, a policy and communications group, has described Late President Muhammadu Buhari, not Bola Tinubu as the largest borrower, since the current democratic era from 1999 to date.
  The Tinubu administration has been criticised for its continuous borrowings, despite the removal of fuel subsidy and tax reforms that have significantly increased government revenue in the las
  
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• Buhari, not Tinubu highest borrower – Report

  11-06-2026 16:24 via vanguardngr.com
  Emma Ujah, Abuja Bureau Chief
  As the debate over frequent borrowings by the current administration rages, Think Business Africa, a policy and communications group, has described Late President Muhammadu Buhari, not Bola Tinubu as the largest borrower, since the current democratic era from 1999 to date.
  The Tinubu administration has been criticised for its continuous borrowings, despite the removal of fuel subsidy and tax reforms that have significantly increased government revenue in the last t
  
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• Trump vows to take Iran oil terminals, launch new strikes

  11-06-2026 16:19 via vanguardngr.com
  US President Donald Trump vowed “very hard” strikes on Iran Thursday and promised to take the country’s key oil infrastructure, in what would be a major escalation in the war with the Islamic republic.Trump threatened “bigger, more powerful” attacks on what would be a third successive night, as he pushes Tehran to turn their increasingly nominal ceasefire into a permanent peace deal.“The United States will be hitting Iran… VERY HARD TONIGHT,” Tru
  
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• UEFA appoints Somali referee for Super Cup after World Cup snub

  11-06-2026 16:15 via vanguardngr.com
  BY Adegboyega AdeleyeUEFA has appointed Somali referee Omar Artan to officiate the 2026 UEFA Super Cup just days after he was denied entry into the United States and ruled out of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.Artan, who was set to become the first Somali referee to officiate at a FIFA World Cup, will take charge of the UEFA Super Cup clash between UEFA Champions League winners Paris Saint-Germain and UEFA Europa League champions Aston Villa in Salzburg, Austria, on August 12.Announcing the appointmen
  
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• NDC: ‘You looked insecure; in competition with Obi’ — Aisha Yesufu tackles Dickson

  11-06-2026 16:09 via vanguardngr.com
  Activist and member of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Aisha Yesufu, has criticised the party’s national leader, Senator Seriake Dickson, saying he appeared “insecure” and was acting as though he was in competition with the party’s presidential candidate, Peter Obi.Yesufu stated this in a post on X on Thursday while responding to comments made by Dickson during an interview on ARISE NEWS, where he defended the party’s leadership and addressed criticisms from
  
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• ‘88,000 practice open defecation; epidemic looms’ – Cross River LG raises alarm

  11-06-2026 16:00 via vanguardngr.com
  By Emma Una, CALABARA local government council chairman in Cross River State, Dr. Fred Okem has bemoaned the high rate of open defecation by residents of the area and warned that an epidemic looms if the practice is not stopped.Dr. Okem, the Chairman of Yala Local Government Area, said this while presenting the Cross River State law on Open Defecation to the councillors in the local government to adopt into a by-law.He sated that the high rate of waterborne diseases in the area is due to the op
  
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• Video: ‘They vowed to shoot remaining Africans’ — Nigerians recount ordeal in South Africa

  11-06-2026 15:56 via vanguardngr.com
  By Lamidi Bamidele & Nkiru NnoromSome Nigerian returnees from South Africa have recounted harrowing experiences of xenophobia, including extortion, discrimination and intimidation, urging fellow Nigerians still residing in the country to consider returning home.Read Also: South Africa slams 5-yr ban on 268 Nigerian returnees over illegal stayOne of the returnees, Mr. Chukwuemeka Chris Okeke, expressed gratitude to the Nigerian government and individuals who facilitated their return, saying
  
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• ‘They vowed to shoot remaining Africans’ — Nigerians recount ordeal in South Africa

  11-06-2026 15:56 via vanguardngr.com
  A group of Nigerian returnees from South Africa have recounted harrowing experiences of alleged xenophobia, extortion, discrimination and intimidation, urging fellow Nigerians still residing in the country to consider returning home.One of the returnees, Mr. Chukwuemeka Chris Okeke, expressed gratitude to the Nigerian government and individuals who facilitated their return, saying the situation in South Africa had become unbearable for many African migrants.“There is no place like home. W
  
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• 2027: New NDC media director pledges information-driven campaign for Obi/Kwankwaso

  11-06-2026 15:55 via vanguardngr.com
  The newly appointed New Media and Strategic Communications Director of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Theophilus Agada, has pledged to run an information-driven, issues-based campaign in support of the party’s presidential nominees, Peter Obi and his running mate, Rabiu Kwankwaso, ahead of the 2027 elections.In a statement following his appointment, Agada expressed profound gratitude to the National Leader of the NDC, His Excellency, Distinguished Senator Henry Seriake Dickson, fo
  
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