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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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• DEMOCRACY DAY: Tinubu honours top journalists, generals, others for roles in struggle

  12-06-2026 06:48 via vanguardngr.com
  By Clifford Ndujihe, Politics EditorLAGOS—IN commemoration of the 2026 Democracy Day, President Bola Tinubu, has given national awards to 51 eminent Nigerians including media icons, pro-democracy activists, and retired military officers who fought against military dictatorship during the historic June 12 struggle.In a nationwide broadcast marking 27 years of unbroken civilian rule, the President paid glowing tributes to the late Chief M.K.O Abiola, the winner of the annulled June
  
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• 33 years after: Can Nigeria ever have another election like June 12?

  12-06-2026 06:27 via vanguardngr.com
  By Clifford Ndujihe, Politics EditorTHE process was crude but transparent. The organisers called it Option A4. Only two candidates stood for the election. No thumb-printing was required.  Voting was done by queuing behind the candidate/party of your choice. Those on the queues were properly counted separately and figures entered into the result sheets against the respective candidates or parties.It was as clear as daylight who won or lost. Welcome to the June 12,1993 presidential
  
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• Xenophobia: FG, evacuees slam S’Africa over documentation claims

  12-06-2026 06:14 via vanguardngr.com
  By Nkiruka Nnorom & Dickson OmobolaThe Federal Government and 268 Nigerians repatriated from South Africa have rejected claims by Pretoria that all those returned to the country, yesterday, were undocumented, blaming delays on South Africa’s Home Affairs system for pushing many illegal status.The evacuees accused the South African government of delibrately delaying renewing their work permits and other documents, to have a reason to clampdown on Nigerians, while their s
  
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• State police: Reps pass Bill, scales second reading in Senate

  12-06-2026 06:10 via vanguardngr.com
  By Henry Umoru & Gift OdekinaAbuja — The House of Representatives, yesterday, overwhelmingly voted in favour of a constitutional amendment bill seeking to establish state police across the country, marking a major step in efforts to address Nigeria’s worsening security challenges.Also, the bill scaled second reading in the Senate.In the House of Reps, the bill secured the support of 289 of the 290 lawmakers in attendance, while only one member voted against it during p
  
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• Three years of hard choices, navigating economic challenges, recovery

  12-06-2026 06:00 via vanguardngr.com
  By Johnbosco AgbakwuruPresident Bola Tinubu assumed office on May 29, 2023, amid huge expectations. Since the return to civilian rule in 1999, he was the stalwart  of the National Democratic Coalition, NADECO, which spearheaded the battle against military rule to lead the nation.He marked his first Democracy Day on June 12, 2023 with aplomb.Although the national economy was in poor condition when he took office,. three years in the saddle, the tide has been turbulent; there have
  
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• Ododo visits Iluke, vows to flush out criminals from Kogi after bandit attack

  12-06-2026 04:38 via vanguardngr.com
  Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Usman Ododo, has reaffirmed his administration’s determination to eliminate criminal activities across the state following a deadly bandit attack on Iluke community in Kabba-Bunu Local Government Area.The governor made the declaration during a condolence visit to the community after armed bandits attacked the area on June 10, disrupting the ongoing West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) and killing three residents.The victims included the V
  
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• Honouring heroes of June 12

  12-06-2026 03:41 via vanguardngr.com
  By HANNATU MUSAWAOn a Tuesday, 4th of June, 1996, around 3:05 pm, something unbelievable happened that shook the core of the struggle for democracy in Nigeria. Kudirat Abiola was gunned down as her car slowed down around 7-Up Depot/Bus Stop in Ikeja, Lagos State. She was instantly killed along with her chauffeur and assistant. Many people who knew her opined that her death brought a beautiful, brilliant and bold life, which she was generally believed to have lived, to an untimely end.
  
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• Ona Judge: Preferred suffering in freedom than plenty in US Presidency, by Owei Lakemfa

  12-06-2026 03:39 via vanguardngr.com
  Stories like that of David and Goliath teach moral lessons especially about victory not necessarily going to the mighty and powerful. The  freedom battles between a sitting United States President  and, a slave girl he owned, are no less intriguing.Such a true life story is usually tucked away as they tell of the humiliation and humbling of a privilege class. The story of the young lady, Ona Judge who at 22 fled the US Presidential mansion, abandoning the good life and comfort it
  
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• What else can we do about insecurity? By Adekunle Adekoya

  12-06-2026 03:36 via vanguardngr.com
  ONE long week of horror. That is how I think I can best describe the working week ending today. Just imagine! The week opened with news of terrorists killing three officers of the Federal Road Safety Commission in Kebbi State. Down in Delta State, soldiers and policemen clashed with youths in Emede community in Isoko South Local Government Area of the state, and by the time what went up came down, people had been killed with houses razed.
  The following day, 50 elders of Zamfara State got kidnap
  
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• Diminishing impetus of June 12

  12-06-2026 03:34 via vanguardngr.com
  Today, Friday 12th of June 2026, marks the 33rd anniversary of the historic “June 12” phenomenon of Nigerian democracy. On that day in 1993, Nigerians elected a new president under General Ibrahim Babangida’s decreed two-party system. The parties on the presidential ballot were the Social Democratic Party (SDP), with Chief Moshood Abiola as the candidate, and the National Republican Convention (NRC), which had Alhaji Bashir Tofa, as its flagbearer. The Electoral Umpire then wa
  
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• June 12: APC Chieftain praises Tinubu, Wamakko, Aliyu over Sokoto development

  12-06-2026 01:25 via vanguardngr.com
  By Musa UbandawakiSOKOTO — The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Sokoto State has hailed the progress of democratic governance in the state and across Nigeria, attributing recent achievements in development, security and public service delivery to the leadership of President Bola Tinubu, Governor Ahmed Aliyu and Senator Aliyu Magatakarda Wamakko.Speaking with journalists in Sokoto on Democracy Day, the APC Zonal Chairman for Sokoto East Senatorial District, Alhaji Muhammad Musa, describe
  
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• Democracy Day : Adojutelegan urges patience, unity for national progress

  12-06-2026 01:16 via vanguardngr.com
  — Hails Tinubu’s reforms, renewed hope agendaBy Dayo Johnson AkureAs Nigerians marked Democracy Day, the Director General of BTO for PBAT 27, Comrade Adojutelegan Adesuyi Gideon, reaffirmed President Bola Tinubu’s commitment to restoring peace, stability, security, and prosperity across the country.Adojutelegan described Democracy Day as a reminder of the sacrifices made by Nigerians who fought for democratic ideals, and of leaders’ responsibility to deliver good governa
  
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• Netzence set to launch Nigeria’s first Climate-Smart Ride-Hailing and Clean Mobility platform, KlimateRide

  12-06-2026 01:02 via vanguardngr.com
  By Johnbosco AgbakwuruNigeria’s transportation landscape is set for a major transformation as Netzence Sustainability Limited (Netzence) prepares to officially launch KlimateRide, the country’s first climate-smart ride-hailing, ride sharing, and clean mobility platform, on 21 July 2026 in Abuja.The launch comes at a pivotal moment for Nigeria’s mobility sector, where commuters, drivers, businesses and policymakers are increasingly seeking transportation solutions that are safe
  
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• 5 World Cup matches with the most red cards in history

  12-06-2026 00:57 via vanguardngr.com
  Mexico and South Africa’s 2026 World Cup opener will be remembered for all the wrong reasons after a chaotic contest produced three red cards, joining an infamous list of the tournament’s most ill-disciplined matches.Played at the Estadio Azteca, the 2-0 win for Mexico saw South Africa reduced to nine men and a late dismissal for Mexico’s César Montes added further controversy. Referee Wilton Sampaio also issued a series of cautions in a game that quickly spiralled into
  
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• 2026 World Cup: Why we lost to Mexico – South Africa captain, Williams

  12-06-2026 00:43 via vanguardngr.com
  South Africa captain Ronwen Williams has urged his teammates not to lose faith in their World Cup campaign despite suffering a 2-0 defeat to Mexico in the opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Thursday.Bafana Bafana endured a difficult evening at a packed Estadio Azteca, conceding an early goal to Julian Quinones before Raul Jimenez sealed victory for the hosts in the second half. South Africa also finished the match with nine men following the dismissals of Sphephelo Sithole and Themba Z
  
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• NDLEA raids Kano hotspots, arrests 73, seizes ‘suck and die’, others

  12-06-2026 00:20 via vanguardngr.com
  The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Kano Strategic Command, has arrested 73 suspects and recovered various illicit drugs during a one-day intelligence-led operation across the state.This is contained in a statement issued by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, Mr Sadiq Muhammad-Maigatari, on Thursday in Kano.Muhammad-Maigatari quoted the State Commander, Dahiru Yahaya-Lawal, as saying the arrests were made during a one-day operation conducted on June 10 under the ongoing
  
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• Iran counters Trump, says not reached final decision on deal with US

  11-06-2026 23:46 via vanguardngr.com
  Iran on Thursday said it had not reached a final decision on a deal with Washington after US President Donald Trump announced a “great settlement” to end the war.“So far, Iran has not reached a final conclusion on the agreement,” foreign ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei said, after Trump said he expected a deal to be signed in Europe in the coming days.AFP
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• 5 major highlights from Mexico, South Africa World Cup opener [Photos]

  11-06-2026 23:27 via vanguardngr.com
  Mexico kicked off the 2026 FIFA World Cup in emphatic fashion, defeating South Africa 2-0 before a packed Estadio Azteca on Thursday.Goals from Julian Quinones and Raul Jimenez secured all three points for the co-hosts, while South Africa finished the match with nine men in a dramatic opening encounter.Here are the five major highlights from the World Cup opener:1. Quinones scores the first goal of the tournamentMexico’s forward #16 Julian Quinones celebrates scoring his team’s firs
  
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• Tinubu to address Nigerians on Democracy Day

  11-06-2026 23:24 via vanguardngr.com
  By Johnbosco AgbakwuruPresident Bola Tinubu will make a national address on Friday, January 12, in commemoration of Democracy Day.Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, in a statement on Thursday night, stated that the speech is scheduled to air on the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) network at 7:00 a.m.“All television stations are requested to hook onto the NTA network to carry the broadcast,” he said.
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• Three red cards in World Cup opening game as Mexico beat S’Africa 2-0

  11-06-2026 23:17 via vanguardngr.com
  Mexico ignited their World Cup party with a dominant 2-0 victory over nine-man South Africa on Thursday as the biggest ever edition of the global footballing showpiece kicked off at the iconic Estadio Azteca.Julian Quinones scored the opening goal of the tournament and veteran striker Raul Jimenez added a second as the co-hosts’ bid for qualification from Group A got off to smooth start.South Africa meanwhile never looked like spoiling the opening day fiesta, and finished with only nine m
  
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• Democracy Day: Support Tinubu’s reforms, protect Nigeria’s freedom, APC chairman urges Nigerians

  11-06-2026 23:13 via vanguardngr.com
  ABUJA — The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, has called on Nigerians to safeguard the nation’s democratic gains and support the reforms being implemented by President Bola Tinubu for national growth and prosperity.In a Democracy Day message on Thursday, Yilwatda urged citizens to reflect on the significance of June 12 and recommit themselves to the values of unity, patriotism, good governance and national development.He described
  
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• Starmer picks ex-army officer Dan Jarvis as new UK defence minister

  11-06-2026 23:02 via vanguardngr.com
  Former army officer Dan Jarvis was Thursday named Britain’s new defence minister, hours after John Healey quit, accusing the government of failing to commit enough money to protect the country.Jarvis was a junior minister for security within the Home Office in embattled Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s Labour government.Healey’s shock resignation weakens Starmer’s authority a week before a by-election that could prompt a bid to replace the prime minister.In stinging critici
  
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• Warri Federal Constituency: Ijaw, Itshekiri, Urhobo leaders meet Tinubu, agree to end protests

  11-06-2026 23:01 via vanguardngr.com
  Leaders of the warring parties in respect of the constituency delineation in Warri Federal Constituency have agreed to end the ongoing protests and occupation of oil facilities following an intervention by President Bola Tinubu.A statement jointly signed by leaders of the Ijaw and Urhobo in Warri, and endorsed on their behalf by the trio of High Chief Godspower Gbenekama, Olorogun Victor Okumagba, and Chief Westham Adehor, confirmed that the three ethnic groups in Warri met with President Bola
  
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• Japan captain Wataru Endo withdraws from World Cup squad, retires

  11-06-2026 22:47 via vanguardngr.com
  Japan captain Wataru Endo has withdrawn from Japan’s squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup after failing to recover from a lingering foot injury, while also announcing his retirement from international football.The 33-year-old Liverpool midfielder had been battling to regain fitness since suffering a serious foot injury during a Premier League match against Sunderland in February. The setback ruled him out for the remainder of Liverpool’s domestic campaign, forcing him to spend the clos
  
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• We won’t rest until all parts of FCT feel democracy dividends – Tinubu

  11-06-2026 22:27 via vanguardngr.com
  By Johnbosco AgbakwuruPresident Bola Tinubu has said his administration will not rest until the dividends of democracy are equitably distributed across the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and its satellite towns and the entire country.He promised balanced infrastructural and socio-economic development across both the city centre and the suburbs of the nation’s capital, assuring that the FCT must grow as one body, with every district and every community feeling the pulse of national renewa
  
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• Why Tinubu’s programmes, policies are pro-youth – Shettima

  11-06-2026 22:21 via vanguardngr.com
  By Johnbosco AgbakwuruVice President Kashim Shettima has said President Bola Tinubu’s programmes and policies are mostly in favour of Nigerian youths because he summons modern ideas to solve the problems of the 21st century.According to him, the Tinubu administration will continue to support Nigerian youths based on his conviction that they are the lifeblood and driving force of the nation, just as he said young people are viewed by the administration as the harbingers of progress essenti
  
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• Police foil deadly bandit assault in Sokoto, kill three

  11-06-2026 22:16 via vanguardngr.com
  By Musa UbandawakiSecurity operatives in Sokoto State have foiled a major bandit attack on Bodinga community in Bodinga Local Government Area, neutralising three suspected bandits and recovering an AK-47 rifle with live ammunition during a fierce overnight operation.The Sokoto State Police Command disclosed that the operation was carried out by personnel of the Violent Crime Response Unit (VCRU) and the Anti-Kidnapping Unit following a distress call reporting an invasion of the community by hea
  
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• Armed robbery attack claims life of Kebbi varsity student

  11-06-2026 22:11 via vanguardngr.com
  By Haruna AliyuA 300-level Biochemistry student of the Federal University Birnin Kebbi (FUBK), Zaharadeen Nuhu, has died after sustaining severe injuries during an attack by suspected thieves at a private hostel in Kalgo Local Government Area of Kebbi State.The university’s Dean of Student Affairs, Professor Ibrahim Magawata, disclosed this in a circular issued on Thursday and made available to journalists in Birnin Kebbi.According to the circular, the deceased, who hailed from Niger Stat
  
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• Xenophobia: FG threatens AU action against South Africa

  11-06-2026 22:08 via vanguardngr.com
  By Dickson OmobolaThe Federal Government, Thursday, disclosed that it was considering taking the issue of recurring xenophobic attacks on Nigerians in South Africa to the African Union, AU, to seek a permanent solution.Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Sola Enikanolaiye, said Africa, as a continent, must recognise the need to do more to protect the lives and property of residents in South Africa.Speaking on Prime Time, an Arise TV programme, Enikanolaiye lamented that through the recurring
  
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