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• Senate extends 2025 Budget implementation to September

  11-06-2026 19:22 via vanguardngr.com
  By Henry Umoru, AbujaThe Senate has extended the implementation of the capital component of the 2025 budget by three months, shifting the deadline to September 30, 2026.The decision moves the previous deadline from June 30, 2026, and is aimed at giving Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) more time to complete ongoing infrastructure projects and fully utilise released funds.The resolution followed a motion sponsored by the Senate Chief Whip, Senator Tahir Monguno (APC, Borno North), dur
  
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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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• June 12: Democracy not delivering for Nigerians, ADC says

  11-06-2026 22:03 via vanguardngr.com
  By Luminous JannamikeThe African Democratic Congress, ADC, on Thursday said Nigeria’s democracy was failing to deliver security, economic relief and accountable governance, arguing that many Nigerians were worse off despite 27 years of uninterrupted civilian rule and three years into the administration of President Bola Tinubu.In an open letter to Nigerians marking Democracy Day, the opposition party said citizens were increasingly burdened by insecurity, rising living costs and declining
  
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• Abiodun pays tribute to late APC South-West women leader

  11-06-2026 21:47 via vanguardngr.com
  By James OgunnaikeOgun State Governor Dapo Abiodun has paid glowing tribute to the late South-West Women Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief (Mrs.) Yetunde Shakirat Adesanya, describing her as a loyal political associate, respected grassroots mobiliser, and distinguished leader whose life was devoted to the service of humanity and the growth of progressive politics.The governor spoke on Thursday at a Day of Songs and Tributes organised in honour of the late APC South-West Women
  
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• Reported loss of over 200 Amotekun operatives unacceptable, Oyo APC tells Makinde

  11-06-2026 21:40 via vanguardngr.com
  By Adeola BadruThe All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State has described the reported loss of more than 200 operatives of the Western Nigeria Security Network, codenamed Amotekun Corps, under undisclosed circumstances as alarming, disturbing and unacceptable, calling on Governor Seyi Makinde to provide full details surrounding the revelation and take urgent steps to ensure the safety of corps personnel and residents across the state.The opposition party’s reaction followed Governor M
  
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• Photos: Mexico’s Julián Quiñones scores first goal of 2026 FIFA World Cup

  11-06-2026 21:29 via vanguardngr.com
  Mexico forward Julián Quiñones etched his name into World Cup history on Thursday by scoring the first goal of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.Quiñones struck in the ninth minute of the tournament’s opening match between co-hosts Mexico and South Africa at the Estadio Azteca in Mexico City, sending the home crowd into celebration.Mexico’s forward #16 Julian Quinones celebrates scoring his team’s first goal next to teammate midfielder #26 Brian Gutierrez during the
  
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• Trump says canceling Iran strikes, flags possible deal

  11-06-2026 21:18 via vanguardngr.com
  US President Donald Trump said he was calling off strikes on Iran that he had planned for Thursday, and flagged the signing of a possible deal with Tehran after top-level talks.Trump’s latest sudden reversal on the war came after what he said were the agreements of “final points” by numerous countries — except Iran.“Based on the fact that discussions with the Islamic Republic of Iran have been brought to the highest level of Iranian leadership and approved, I have&
  
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• Mexico kick off World Cup opening match against South Africa

  11-06-2026 21:14 via vanguardngr.com
  Co-hosts Mexico kicked off the 2026 World Cup against South Africa in Mexico City’s Estadio Azteca on Thursday.Before the kickoff, the 80,000-strong crowd were entertained by Colombian singer Shakira and a host of performers in an opening ceremony.
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• Scuffles at Mexico’s World Cup fan zone as thousands jostle for entry

  11-06-2026 21:08 via vanguardngr.com
  Thousands of football fans attempted to shove their way into Mexico City’s official World Cup fan zone on Thursday, creating chaotic scenes shortly before kick-off in the opening game.Access to the fan fest in Zocala plaza was hampered by metal barriers erected in recent days to prevent protesting teachers reaching the area.“Stop pushing and shoving, there are children here, you’re like animals!” a city official shouted through a megaphone as he tried to control acc
  
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• Mourinho named Real Madrid coach on three-year deal

  11-06-2026 21:01 via vanguardngr.com
  Real Madrid appointed Jose Mourinho as their coach on Thursday on a three-year deal, with the Portuguese veteran making a sensational return to the Spanish capital after 13 years away.The 63-year-old replaces Alvaro Arbeloa after Madrid finished a second consecutive season without a major trophy, falling behind domestic rivals Barcelona.“(Real Madrid have) agreed to appoint Jose Mourinho as the first team’s head coach for the next three seasons, until June 30, 2029,” said the
  
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• Man City’s £120m bid for Elliot Anderson rejected by Nottingham Forest

  11-06-2026 20:29 via vanguardngr.com
  By Adegboyega AdeleyeManchester City have suffered a setback in their pursuit of Nottingham Forest midfielder Elliot Anderson after seeing an improved offer worth £120 million rejected.According to the BBC, City submitted a second bid for the England international worth an initial £106 million plus performance-related add-ons, but Nottingham Forest turned down the proposal.Pep Guardiola’s side have intensified efforts to strengthen their midfield following the departure of Ber
  
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• Democracy Day: Nigerian Muslims face ‘Double Jeopardy’ over insecurity narratives — NSCIA

  11-06-2026 20:29 via vanguardngr.com
  By Luminous JannamikeABUJA — The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) has said Nigerian Muslims are increasingly subjected to unfair profiling in discussions surrounding insecurity, describing the situation as a “double jeopardy” in which they are both victims of violence and wrongly portrayed as perpetrators.The council made the assertion on Thursday in a Democracy Day statement, where it condemned terrorism, banditry and kidnapping, while calling for national
  
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• How legal battle with ex-girlfriend forced my music break — Ruger

  11-06-2026 20:21 via vanguardngr.com
  By Adegboyega AdeleyeThe management of Afrobeats singer Ruger has revealed that the singer’s prolonged absence from the music scene was caused by a legal battle with a former girlfriend who allegedly sued him for emotional distress and damages.In a statement released by Blown Boy Entertainment, the label founded by the singer, the management said Ruger had been dealing with a series of personal challenges after an ex-partner initiated legal proceedings against him, a situation that contri
  
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• Video: Burna Boy, Shakira perform at opening ceremony of 2026 World Cup

  11-06-2026 20:18 via vanguardngr.com
  Global music stars Shakira and Burna Boy delivered a high-energy performance of “Dai Dai” during the opening ceremony of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, thrilling fans with a vibrant display of music and dance.Shakira took to the stage following a performance by J Balvin and immediately energized the crowd with the opening verse of the tournament’s official song.
  | Shakira X Burna Boy. pic.twitter.com/QOvpbwHNEX— FÚTBOL HUB (@futbol_hubX) June 11, 2026
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• Reno Omokri criticises Davido over advocacy for abducted Oyo schoolchildren

  11-06-2026 20:13 via vanguardngr.com
  Nigeria’s Ambassador-Designate to Mexico, Reno Omokri, has faulted Afrobeats star David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, over his public advocacy for abducted schoolchildren in Oyo State, warning that global attention on terrorism cases could undermine rescue efforts.The controversy followed Davido’s appearance at the FIFA World Cup countdown concert, where he used his outfit to highlight the plight of pupils and teachers kidnapped in Ahoro-Esinle and Yawota communities in Oriire
  
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• Delta court remands four over gun running, cultism charges

  11-06-2026 19:57 via vanguardngr.com
  By Egufe Yafugborhi & Ochuko Akuopha, AsabaA Delta State High Court sitting in Asaba has remanded four suspected members of a gun-running syndicate over alleged unlawful possession of firearms and involvement in cult activities.The suspects — Emmanuel Chukwuemeka, Clifford Boleyelefa, Amadi Princewill, and Amadi Felix Chibuike — were arraigned on a five-count charge following investigations by the Delta State Police Command.They were alleged to be linked to the recovery of a Ber
  
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• Oyo School Abduction: Activist begins 14-Day hunger strike

  11-06-2026 19:53 via vanguardngr.com
  By Nwabueze Okonkwo, OnitshaA Social Critic and Human Rights Activist, Comrade Vincent Ezekwueme, has commenced a 14-day self-imposed hunger strike in Onitsha, Anambra State, in protest against the abduction of teachers, students, and pupils from a school in Oyo State.Ezekwueme, who is Chairman of the Civil Liberties Organization (CLO), Anambra State Branch, disclosed this in a statement on Thursday titled “Activist commences 14-day hunger strike over abduction of teachers, pupils and stu
  
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