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• Insecurity: Ogun on high alert, says Abiodun

  13-06-2026 19:28 via vanguardngr.com
  …unveils technology-driven security measuresBy James Ogunnaike, AbeokutaGovernor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State has declared that his administration is on high alert in response to rising security threats across the country, unveiling plans to deploy technology-driven solutions to strengthen the state’s security architecture and safeguard lives and property.The governor made the declaration during the All Progressives Congress (APC) Strategic Meeting held at the Presidential Lodge, Iba
  
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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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• Meet Anambra based pastor arrested for allegedly converting 75 women as wives

  14-06-2026 06:59 via vanguardngr.com
  By Vincent UjumaduPastor Harrison Charles of Day Spring Assembly in Awada, Onitsha, Anambra State, has been arrested for allegedly taking 75 married women from their husbands and made them his wives.The social media has been awash with the confessions and accusations of his victims and their relatives who claimed the clergy man sometimes swaps wives with other people’s husbands in his church, or outrightly taking some other people’s wives for himself.Since the Anambra State governme
  
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• JUNE 12: I weep every time I remember what MKO Abiola told me – Mike Igini

  14-06-2026 06:48 via vanguardngr.com
  By Jide AjaniMr Mike Igini served at different times as Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) in Edo and Akwa
  Ibom States.
  Before then, Igini, a lawyer, was involved in the June 12 episode, the fallout of
  the June 12, 1993 presidential election won by the late Chief MKO Abiola but unfortunately annulled by the military.
  The annulment threw Nigeria into unprecedented crisis. In the final analysis, the Buhari administration set aside June 12 as Nigeria’s Democracy Day as against May 29, the
  
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• Miss Bayelsa Tamunosoye KaribiGeorge wins Miss World Nigeria

  14-06-2026 06:42 via vanguardngr.com
  By Ayo OnikoyiTamunosoye Karibi-George has been crowned Miss World Nigeria 2026 after emerging winner at the pageant’s grand finale held at Balmoral Hall, Lagos, on Saturday, June 6, 2026.The 26-year-old beauty queen, who represented Bayelsa State, hails from Port Harcourt. She defeated 19 other contestants in the competition themed Pride, Power and Purpose.Karibi-George succeeds Joy Mojisola Raimi and will represent Nigeria at the 73rd Miss World Festival scheduled to hold in Ho Chi Minh
  
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• Femi Otedola goes to school

  14-06-2026 06:38 via vanguardngr.com
  By Ayo OnikoyiBillionaire businessman Femi Otedola has completed an executive leadership programme, Leading Businesses for the Future, at London Business School.Otedola announced the milestone via his official social media platforms, describing the experience as a powerful reminder that humility remains central to lifelong learning.According to him, “no knowledge is wasted,” adding that he remains committed to becoming the best leader possible.The completion of the executive program
  
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• Many guys only want to penetrate rather than have a relationship — Tems

  14-06-2026 06:35 via vanguardngr.com
  By Ayo OnikoyiGrammy-winning Nigerian singer Tems has shared candid thoughts on modern relationships, saying many men approach women with intentions that are primarily sexual rather than emotional.Speaking during an episode of Flow With Korty, the singer reflected on her experiences with love and dating when asked whether she had ever been in love.According to Tems, many men make their intentions obvious from the outset.“A lot of guys, they are very obvious. There is no agenda but to pene
  
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• Terrorists target more schools in ‘dangerous shift’

  14-06-2026 06:31 via vanguardngr.com
  …bare fangs in Abuja, Ogun, Kogi, Kebbi, Edo, Niger, others By Nnamdi OjiegoA fresh wave of kidnappings, bandit attacks and attempted mass abductions across several states has renewed concerns that criminal gangs are expanding their operations despite repeated assurances by security agencies that they are being degraded.From attacks on schools and communities in Kogi and Edo to the abduction of a local government vice chairman in Osun and fresh terror activities in parts o
  
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• Spike in kidnapping: No celebration is worth my life —Nigerians speak on travel risks

  14-06-2026 06:22 via vanguardngr.com
  •Shun village meetings, birthdays, weddings, funerals, othersBy Esther Onyegbula & Cynthia AloFor many Nigerians, travelling for wedding ceremonies, funerals, village meetings, and other social events, activities that were once routine, has become difficult choices clouded by fear.
  As kidnapping and other forms of insecurity continue to spread across different parts of the country, more people are thinking twice before embarking on journeys that were once regular.
  Family obligations, c
  
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• Blessing CEO: Unending travails of self-acclaimed relationship coach

  14-06-2026 06:17 via vanguardngr.com
  By Benjamin NjokuSelf-acclaimed relationship expert Blessing Okoro, popularly known as Blessing CEO, is fighting to clear her name as controversy continues to trail her breast cancer claims.In late March, Blessing shared videos saying she’d been diagnosed with breast cancer and needed urgent surgery, possibly an amputation, to stop the spread. She also asked the public for financial help, citing pressure from treatment costs.“At this point, I urgently need surgery… to determi
  
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