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• Corpse discovered near Iran team’s World Cup training venue

  13-06-2026 13:33 via vanguardngr.com
  A rotting body was found in the trunk of a car parked near the stadium where Iran’s World Cup football team is training in Mexico, AFP journalists at the scene reported Friday.The gruesome discovery came with games underway in the tournament, which is being jointly hosted by Mexico, the US and Canada.Reporters watched as police in Tijuana opened the trunk of the gray Toyota SUV, which had California plates, in the parking lot of a supermarket directly across from the Caliente Stadium, whe
  
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• Food industry on brink as rising costs, forex crisis trigger mass layoffs

  14-06-2026 13:53 via vanguardngr.com
  By Victor Ahiuma-YoungGENEVA, SWITZERLAND — Nigeria’s food and beverage industry is facing a worsening employment crisis as rising production costs, foreign exchange volatility and regulatory measures continue to force companies to cut jobs and scale down operations.
  The Food, Beverage and Tobacco Senior Staff Association, FOBTOB, has raised the alarm over increasing layoffs across the sector, warning that unless urgent interventions are implemented, more workers could be thrown int
  
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• Illegality of negotiating with terrorists

  14-06-2026 13:49 via vanguardngr.com
  It is public knowledge officials of the Federal Government and some State Governments have been holding meetings and negotiating with terrorists and bandits. Based on the negotiations, thousands of ‘repentant’ terrorists and bandits have been forgiven and given cash gifts of undisclosed sums of money. Since the satanic Boko Haram sect and similar bodies have been proscribed under the Terrorism (Prevention and Prohibition) Act, their members and allies shall be prosecuted and not pam
  
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• FIFA to pay Somali referee Artan full World Cup fee despite US entry denial

  14-06-2026 13:46 via vanguardngr.com
  Somali referee Omar Artan will receive his full World Cup remuneration despite being barred from entering the United States to officiate at the tournament.Artan, 34, was detained and questioned for 11 hours by US immigration officials upon arriving at Miami International Airport on Monday before being informed that he would not be allowed into the country. His diplomatic passport and single-entry US visa were ultimately rejected.A US government official said the decision was linked to an allege
  
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• NYSC halts orientation exercise for Corps members posted to Niger

  14-06-2026 13:20 via vanguardngr.com
  By Enitan AbdultawabThe National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has suspended the 2026 Batch B Stream I Orientation Course for prospective corps members deployed to Niger State due to ongoing renovation work at the state’s orientation camp.The development was announced in a notice shared on the scheme’s official X account on Sunday.According to the statement, “This is to notify the General Public and Prospective Corps Members (PCMs) deployed to Niger State for the 2026 Batch B Str
  
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• FIFA confirms VAR technology failure during Qatar vs Switzerland match

  14-06-2026 13:18 via vanguardngr.com
  By Enitan AbdultawabFIFA has explained the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) process that led to a penalty being awarded during the World Cup match between Qatar and Switzerland, insisting that a technical problem did affect the final decision.In a statement, FIFA explained that a temporary technical issue prevented the offside animation graphic from being displayed ahead of the penalty awarded to Switzerland in the 14th minute of the match.“During the Qatar vs. Switzerland match in the San F
  
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• Why there’s so much hatred, divisions among Nigerians – Baba-Ahmed

  14-06-2026 13:04 via vanguardngr.com
  National Chairman of Peoples Redemption Party (PRP), Dr Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, on Sunday, expressed concern over what he called growing hatred and divisions in Nigeria.Baba-Ahmed, in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria in Abuja, blamed the situation on poor leadership and the exploitation of ethnic and religious differences by politicians.According to him, many political actors deliberately deepen divisions among citizens to gain political advantage and retain power.Baba-Ahmed, a former ai
  
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• Iconic filmmaker Tunde Kelani pens heartfelt tribute to late Kola Oyewo

  14-06-2026 12:58 via vanguardngr.com
  By Ayo OnikoyiVeteran filmmaker and playwright Tunde Kelani has paid a heartfelt tribute to late actor and scholar Kola Oyewo, describing him as a rare talent whose legacy will continue to inspire generations in Nigeria’s theatre and film industry.
  In a farewell message titled “Farewell, Professor Kola Oyewo, Farewell, Oba Lapite,” Kelani expressed deep sorrow over the passing of the veteran actor, whom he worked with in acclaimed productions such as Koseegbe, Oleku and Saworo
  
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• NDLEA arrests Brazil-based businessman, others in drug raids across states

  14-06-2026 12:48 via vanguardngr.com
  By Olasunkanmi AkoniThe National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) says it has arrested several suspects and recovered large quantities of illicit drugs in operations carried out across different parts of the country.NDLEA spokesman, Femi Babafemi, said a 41-year-old businessman based in São Paulo, Brazil, identified as Abugu Ikechukwu, was arrested at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Ikeja, Lagos, after arriving in Nigeria from Brazil via Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, on an
  
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• APC primaries not credible, says Arise, seeks review of Ekiti North exercise

  14-06-2026 12:42 via vanguardngr.com
  By John AlechenuABUJA — A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and aspirant for the Ekiti North Senatorial District ticket, Senator Ayodele Arise, has criticised the party’s recently conducted senatorial primary in the district, describing the exercise as lacking credibility and raising concerns about internal party democracy.Speaking with journalists in Abuja on Sunday, Arise expressed dissatisfaction with the outcome of the primary election, which was won by the incumb
  
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• New York Knicks win NBA Championships after 53 years

  14-06-2026 12:28 via vanguardngr.com
  By Enitan AbdultawabThe New York Knicks ended a 53-year wait for NBA glory after defeating the San Antonio Spurs 94-90 in Game 5 of the NBA Finals to clinch the championship.Led by an inspired performance from Finals MVP Jalen Brunson, the Knicks completed a remarkable postseason run by overcoming a second-half deficit and finishing the series 4-1.The title is New York’s first since 1973 and only the third NBA championship in franchise history.Brunson delivered a masterclass when it matte
  
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• Sultan directs nationwide moon sighting as Muslims prepare for Islamic New Year

  14-06-2026 12:01 via vanguardngr.com
  By Musa Ubandawaki, SokotoSOKOTO: The Sultan of Sokoto and President General of the Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, has called on Muslims across Nigeria to participate in the sighting of the new moon of Muharram 1448AH, a key exercise that will determine the commencement of the Islamic New Year.The directive was conveyed in a statement issued by the Chairman of the Advisory Committee on Religious Affairs of the Sultanate Council, Sokoto, P
  
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• Ekiti Guber: Senator Natasha condemns alleged arrest of PDP members by APC

  14-06-2026 11:53 via vanguardngr.com
  By Rotimi Ojomoyela Ado-Ekiti—The Senator representing Kogi Central Senatorial District, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has condemned the alleged arrest of members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ekiti State by the All Progressive Congress (APC) ahead of the June 20 governorship election, urging the government to immediately release the detained individuals.Speaking during the PDP mega rally held over the weekend in Ado-Ekiti, Senator Natasha described politics driven by i
  
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• Bandits kill three, burn houses in Niger – Police

  14-06-2026 11:42 via vanguardngr.com
  The Niger Police Command has confirmed the killing of three people by suspected bandits in Pissa village, Borgu Local Government Area.The command’s Spokesperson, SP Wasiu Abiodun, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Saturday that the bandits attacked the village at about 9:00a.m.He said some houses were set ablaze during the attack; however, he added that the bandits were engaged by the military, but details of the encounter remained sketchy.“The report received indicated that
  
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• Police neutralise three suspected bandits, recover firearms in Benue

  14-06-2026 11:16 via vanguardngr.com
  The Police Command in Benue says it has neutralised three suspected armed bandits and recovered firearms and ammunition across the state.The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), DSP Edet Udeme, disclosed this in a statement issued on Sunday in Makurdi.Udeme said the achievements were recorded between June 6 and June 12 through intelligence-led policing, proactive patrols and collaborative security operations.She said officers of Gbeji Division, in collaboration with members of the Community
  
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• 2026 World Cup: Disquiet as referee, player suffer travel restrictions

  14-06-2026 11:08 via vanguardngr.com
  Football fans and stakeholders have lamented travel restrictions and visa ban on referees, players and fans at the ongoing FIFA World Cup in the U.S., Canada and Mexico.Ghana’s Thomas Partey is the latest, as he was denied entry into Canada on the grounds of his ongoing case in England, ruling him out of Ghana’s opening match against Panama on June 17.The former Arsenal midfielder is set to stand trial as he has been charged with seven counts of rape and one count of sexual assault
  
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• Meet 18-yr-old Ayyoub Bouaddi, Moroccan who dominated Brazil

  14-06-2026 11:01 via vanguardngr.com
  Ayyoub Bouaddi announced himself on the biggest stage in world football with a dazzling performance as Morocco held Brazil to a 1-1 draw in their opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.The 18-year-old midfielder, regarded as one of Europe’s brightest young talents, was one of the standout performers at New York New Jersey Stadium as the Atlas Lions matched the five-time world champions stride for stride.Despite making his World Cup debut, Bouaddi showed remarkable composure and maturity
  
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• Tinubu reviving abandoned South-East road projects – Umahi

  14-06-2026 10:51 via vanguardngr.com
  Sen. Dave Umahi, Minister of Works, says major South-East road projects conceived during the colonial era but abandoned are now being implemented under President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda.Umahi stated this on Saturday in Ebonyi while conducting senior journalists and government officials on an inspection tour of Federal Government projects in the state.This is contained in a statement by Mr Tunde Rahman, Director of Media and Publicity, Renewed Hope Ambassadors, on Sunday.The mini
  
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• World Cup 2026: Why we could not defeat Morocco – Brazil coach Ancelotti

  14-06-2026 10:48 via vanguardngr.com
  Brazil head coach Carlo Ancelotti has attributed his side’s 1-1 draw against Morocco in their opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup to nervousness, loss of possession, and a lack of balance, particularly in the first half.The encounter saw Morocco take the lead through Ismael Saibari before Vinicius Junior restored parity for the South American giants.Reflecting on the result during his post-match press conference, Ancelotti admitted that Brazil struggled to impose themselves early in
  
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• First Lady to visit Benue Tuesday, inaugurate projects, empower women

  14-06-2026 10:45 via vanguardngr.com
  Nigeria’s First Lady, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu, will visit Benue on Tuesday under the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI), engage women, inaugurate key infrastructural projects and inaugurate a community ICT centre.The visit, according to a statement issued on Sunday by the chief press secretary to Gov. Hyacinth Alia, Mr Tersoo Kula, forms part of the nationwide programme aimed at empowering women, strengthening families and improving the welfare of vulnerable groups.During the visit, Mrs Tinubu, wh
  
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• SERAP sues NNPCL over ‘failure to account for ₦5.9bn rebranding cost’

  14-06-2026 10:42 via vanguardngr.com
  The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a lawsuit against the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) “over its failure to account for approximately ₦5.9 billion reportedly spent on the incorporation, transition, and rebranding of NNPC into NNPCL.”The NNPC reportedly paid N2.9 billion for incorporation expenses from petroleum product proceeds, while the National Petroleum Investment Management Services (NAPIMS) also charged N2.9 billi
  
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• Two men charged over stealing England World Cup equipment

  14-06-2026 10:41 via vanguardngr.com
  Two men were charged Saturday over the theft of $18,000-worth of kit and equipment from the England team at the World Cup, a US prosecutor said.Mustafa Salik and Erfan Kamal each face one count of receiving stolen property, according to a statement from the office of Jackson County Prosecutor Melesa Johnson.The offence under Missouri law carries a prison sentence of up to seven years.The equipment was stolen from vehicles as it was transferred from England’s training camp i
  
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• Two drones from Lebanon strike northern Israel – Military

  14-06-2026 09:29 via vanguardngr.com
  The Israeli military said two drones, suspected to have been launched by militant group Hezbollah from Lebanon, struck northern Israel on Sunday but caused no casualties.“Two impacts of suspicious aerial targets in Israeli territory were identified near the Israel-Lebanon border. No injuries were reported,” the military said.In the wake of the strikes, two far-right Israeli ministers called for retaliatory strikes on Beirut’s southern suburbs, a Hezbollah stronghold known as D
  
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• World Cup: Australia stun Turkey 2-0 in Group D clash

  14-06-2026 08:59 via vanguardngr.com
  Australia made a winning start to their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign with a hard-fought 2-0 victory over Turkey in a Group D encounter on Sunday.The Socceroos produced a disciplined and determined performance to secure all three points against a Turkish side that entered the match with high expectations.Australia absorbed pressure for much of the contest and capitalised on key opportunities to claim a memorable victory.Australia took the lead in the 27th minute through Nestory Irankunda, who fi
  
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• Kanu: Lawyer raises concerns over trial procedure and defence timeline

  14-06-2026 07:22 via vanguardngr.com
  By Steve Oko, UmuahiaLead counsel to the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Aloy Ejimakor, has raised concerns over aspects of the ongoing trial involving his client, Nnamdi Kanu, particularly regarding time allowed for the defence to present its case.Ejimakor, in a statement, said the defence was given a limited period to open its case after the prosecution closed its presentation in June 2025, following the testimony of five witnesses since the trial began in March.He
  
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• Democracy has not failed Nigeria, we have – Otti

  14-06-2026 07:19 via vanguardngr.com
  …Warns Against Vote Buying, Political Violence in AbiaBy Steve Oko, UmuahiaAbia State Governor, Dr Alex Otti, has said that democracy remains Nigeria’s best path to development, insisting that the country’s post-1999 challenges are a result of poor leadership choices rather than a failure of the democratic system.In his 2026 Democracy Day address titled “Of Freedom and Development,” Otti argued that Nigerians must take responsibility for strengthening democratic v
  
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• Kwara Transport Unions threaten mass action over collapsed Oko-Olowo, Ohan Bridges

  14-06-2026 07:14 via vanguardngr.com
  By Demola Akinyemi, IlorinTransport unions in Kwara State have threatened mass action against the federal and state governments over the deteriorating condition of the Oko-Olowo and Ohan bridges, which they say have severely disrupted economic activities in parts of Kwara and neighbouring Oyo State.The unions, comprising the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) and the Road Transport Employers Association of Nigeria (RTEAN), issued the warning during a joint press conference held in
  
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• Economic sovereignty: Pan-Africanism, not xenophobia, is what Africa needs – SOAD

  14-06-2026 07:11 via vanguardngr.com
  By Vera AnyagafuState of the African Diaspora (SOAD) Minister of Trade, Hon. Ebube Ebisike George, carries a resume that reads like three careers in one; diplomat, serial entrepreneur, and aspiring astronaut.
  But at the core, he is a Nigerian pushing trade, energy, and human capital projects across continents, and now speaking out
  against South African attacks on Nigerians and other African nationals.
  A civil engineer by training, Ebisike has built his career at the intersection of science, dip
  
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• DHQ mourns retired Major General Rabe Abubakar

  14-06-2026 07:05 via vanguardngr.com
  …Vows to Intensify Anti-Terrorism OperationsBy Kingsley OmonobiThe Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has expressed deep sorrow over the death of former Director of Defence Information, Major General Rabe Abubakar (retd), who reportedly died while in captivity following his abduction.In a statement issued on Sunday by the Director of Defence Information, Major General Samaila Uba, the Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) conveyed its condolences to the family of the late senior officer, his colleagues
  
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• Global conflicts hindering Nigeria’s access to military hardware, says Defence Minister

  14-06-2026 07:03 via vanguardngr.com
  …Calls for Local Defence Production, National Database to Tackle InsecurityBy Kingsley OmonobiABUJA — Nigeria’s Minister of Defence, Christopher Musa, has said ongoing conflicts involving Israel, Iran, the United States, Russia and Ukraine are making it increasingly difficult for Nigeria to procure modern military hardware needed to combat insecurity.Speaking on Saturday at the Nigerian People’s Strategic Conference and Defence Exhibition 2026 in Abuja, themed “Bu
  
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