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• Super Falcons complete Senegal double with 3-0 win in second friendly

  08-06-2026 20:05 via vanguardngr.com
  By Adegboyega AdeleyeNigeria’s Super Falcons continued their impressive preparations for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) with a commanding 3-0 victory over Senegal in their second international friendly at the Remo Stars Stadium in Ikenne on Monday.Just days after securing a 2-1 win in the first meeting, the nine-time African champions completed a dominant double-header against the Teranga Lionesses, finishing with a 5-1 aggregate score across both matches.After a go
  
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• 3 dead, 35 hospitalised as train derails in Delta

  09-06-2026 01:12 via vanguardngr.com
  By Egufe Yafugborhi & Ochuko AkuophaTragedy struck at Agbor, Ika South Local Government Area, Delta State on Monday, as three persons are feared dead and 35 others wounded following the derailment of the Warri-Itakpe train.Though details of the incident were scanty at press time, it was gathered it occurred after four coaches left the train track.Sources disclosed that following the incident, rescue effort was immediately launched with security agencies, and residents working to assist
  
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• Gunmen kill soldier, injure another in Ogun

  09-06-2026 01:02 via vanguardngr.com
  By James OgunnaikeGunmen suspected to be bandits have killed a serving soldier and injured another in the Mowe/Ibafo axis of Obafemi-Owode Local Government Area of Ogun State.The attack reportedly occurred in the early hours of Monday, sending panic through the area as residents described it as a surprise assault by armed men.Although details of the incident were still sketchy at the time of filing this report, a viral video circulating on social media showed the blood-soaked body of a soldier
  
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• Kwankwasiyya movement dismisses reports of Kwankwaso threatening to quit NDC

  09-06-2026 00:58 via vanguardngr.com
  By Henry Umoru The Kwankwasiyya Movement has said that the vice-presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress,  NDC, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, never  threatened to leave the party over the replacement of candidates.The group said Kwankwaso described the reports as “mere rumours.”The  movement’s spokesman, Habibu Sale Mohammed, said, “The Kwankwasiyya Movement, and neither its leader, is complaining.&r
  
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• LP sues INEC over alleged exclusion from Enugu North by-election

  09-06-2026 00:35 via vanguardngr.com
  Labour Party has approached the Federal High Court, Abuja, challenging alleged wrongful exclusion of its candidate from the Enugu North Senatorial District by-election scheduled for June 20.The party’s National Publicity Secretary, Ken Asogwa, made this known in a statement signed on Monday in Abuja.The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Enugu North Senatorial District seat became vacant following the demise of the late Sen. Okey Ezea of the Labour Party on Nov. 18, 2025Asogwa
  
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• Olise smashes hat-trick as France beat N. Ireland in pre-World Cup game

  09-06-2026 00:15 via vanguardngr.com
  Michael Olise sparkled brightest in a star-studded France attack on Monday, hitting a hat-trick in a 3-1 World Cup warm-up win over outgunned Northern Ireland in Lille.Bayern Munich’s Olise and Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappe were joined in a fearsome front four by Desire Doue and Ousmane Dembele. The Paris Saint-Germain pair had been rested for the previous friendly — a loss to Ivory Coast — after winning the Champions League.Another Champions League finalist, William
  
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• Nigeria’s trade surplus rises 340% to N7.5 trn

  09-06-2026 00:00 via vanguardngr.com
  By Elizabeth AdegbesanNigeria’s trade surplus grew by 340.88 percent quarter-on-quarter (QoQ) to N7.55 trillion in the first quarter of 2026 (Q1’26) from N1.7 trillion in Q4’25.The National Bureau of Statistics disclosed this Monday in its Foreign Trade in Goods Statistics (FTS) Report for Q1’26.The bureau cited decline in petroleum products import and increased crude oil exports as reasons for the increase in trade surplus during the review period.The report also showed
  
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• Israel seeks Middle East peace, deepens ties with Nigeria

  08-06-2026 23:34 via vanguardngr.com
  By Favour UleborThe Ambassador of Israel to Nigeria, Michael Freeman, has reaffirmed Israel’s commitment to peace in the Middle East while unveiling fresh initiatives aimed at deepening cooperation with Nigeria in agriculture, healthcare, innovation and entrepreneurship.Freeman made the remarks on Monday evening in Abuja during the celebration of Israel’s 78th Independence Day anniversary.Reflecting on Israel’s founding vision, the ambassador recalled the words of Israel&rsquo
  
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• Why Tinubu is stalling state police implementation — Kenneth Okonkwo

  08-06-2026 23:22 via vanguardngr.com
  By Cynthia AloA chieftain of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, Kenneth Okonkwo, has accused President Bola Tinubu of deliberately stalling state police implementation to enable his administration to deploy security forces to allegedly manipulate the 2027 general elections.Speaking on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily, he dismissed the Inspector General of Police-led committee on state police implementation, insisting the process required nothing beyond a National Assembly amendment
  
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• Mexico promises peaceful World Cup opening despite protests

  08-06-2026 23:13 via vanguardngr.com
  Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said on Monday she could guarantee a peaceful World Cup opening ceremony this week, despite concern over ongoing protests.A teachers’ union has threatened demonstrations at Thursday’s opening game between Mexico and South Africa in the capital if the government doesn’t respond to demands for salary raises and pension reforms.“We are going to guarantee… that the celebration of the World Cup is well-executed, in peace and tranquil
  
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• Power sector will witness visible improvement – Minister

  08-06-2026 22:42 via vanguardngr.com
  By Johnbosco AgbakwuruMinister of Power Joseph Tegbe on Monday assured that the country will witness tremendous visible improvement in the electricity supply and infrastructural development.Tegbe stated this while speaking to journalists shortly after his swearing-in ceremony at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.He said President Bola Tinubu has invested much in the power sector, which he claimed has started yielding positive results.He noted that the power sector has a couple of challenges and a l
  
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• Meet the strongest ‘Nigerian’ XI that will be at 2026 World Cup

  08-06-2026 21:59 via vanguardngr.com
  By Adegboyega AdeleyeThe Super Eagles will not be at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, a painful reality for a nation that has become one of Africa’s most consistent producers of football talent.For a country with one of Africa’s richest football traditions and a seemingly endless production line of elite talent, the Super Eagles’ failure to qualify remains one of the biggest disappointments heading into the tournament in the United States, Canada and Mexico.Yet while Nigeria’s f
  
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• Senate to consider bill on state police this week – Senate Leader

  08-06-2026 21:47 via vanguardngr.com
  By Henry UmoruDisturbed by the increasing level of terrorism and banditry in the country, the Senate has declared that it will consider the amendments to the 1999 Constitution to provide for the establishment of State Police in the country this week.In a statement on Monday, the Senate Leader, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele, APC, Ekiti Central, said that after it is considered by the Senate, it would then be transmitted to the 36 State Houses of Assembly for further legislation.In the statement issue
  
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• Nigerians should rethink as leadership is influence, not office — Bishop Kukah

  08-06-2026 21:32 via vanguardngr.com
  By Peter EgwuatuBishop of Sokoto Catholic Diocese, Matthew Kukah, has challenged Nigerians to rethink their understanding of leadership, arguing that leadership should not be confused with political office or position.According to him, many of Nigeria’s problems stem from the tendency to equate leadership with power rather than influence and service.Delivering a keynote lecture on Monday in Lagos to commemorate the fifth anniversary of Pastor Emily Aig-Imoukhuede, Kukah expanded the conve
  
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• Atiku didn’t do much to secure ADC presidential primary  —  Babachir Lawal

  08-06-2026 21:26 via vanguardngr.com
  Former Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Babachir Lawal, has claimed that former Vice President Atiku Abubakar did little to secure the African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential ticket before emerging as the party’s candidate for the 2027 election.Lawal made the remarks on Monday during an appearance on Channels Television’s Politics Today, days after resigning from the ADC over the controversial primary election that produced Atiku as the party’s flag
  
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• US judge blocks Trump’s $100,000 fee for skilled visa applications

  08-06-2026 21:23 via vanguardngr.com
  A US federal judge on Monday blocked President Donald Trump from imposing a $100,000 fee on employers filing visa applications for foreign highly-skilled workers.District Judge Leo Sorokin ruled in a lawsuit filed by 20 Democratic-ruled states that the move usurped taxation powers held by Congress and the fee for the H-1B visas constituted an unlawful tax.“The substance and application of the $100,000 payment reveal that it is a tax, regardless of what the payment is called,” Soroki
  
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• Bandits abduct Zamfara elders, Police launch rescue operation

  08-06-2026 21:05 via vanguardngr.com
  By Idris Salisu, GusauZAMFARA — At least 39 residents of Magamin Diddi community in Maradun Local Government Area of Zamfara State have been abducted by bandits during an attempt to hold a peace and reconciliation meeting with a suspected bandit leader, according to police authorities.Community sources said about 47 to 50 elders had initially mobilised to meet a suspected bandit leader identified as “Jimo Smally” in the Fadama forest area, in what was intended as a dialogue to
  
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• World Cup: First Somali referee Omar Artan denied entry into US

  08-06-2026 20:54 via vanguardngr.com
  By Adegboyega AdeleyeSomali referee Omar Artan, who was set to make history as the first official from his country to officiate at a FIFA World Cup, has reportedly been denied entry into the United States ahead of the tournament.According to the BBC on Monday, Artan was barred from entering the country at Miami International Airport and has since been returned to Turkey.The 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will be jointly hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico, is scheduled to begin on June 1
  
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• Jurrien Timber to miss World Cup 2026 due to injury

  08-06-2026 20:46 via vanguardngr.com
  The Netherlands have suffered a setback ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026 after defender Jurriën Timber was ruled out of the tournament due to a groin injury.The Arsenal full-back had only recently returned from a two-month spell on the sidelines, featuring in the Champions League final defeat to Paris Saint-Germain on May 30.“The 24-year-old defender has not recovered sufficiently from a groin injury to take part in the World Cup in a medically responsible manner.Jurriën Timber
  
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• Fear grips Ondo community as gunmen kidnap council worker

  08-06-2026 20:37 via vanguardngr.com
  — We’ve launched manhuntBy Dayo Johnson AkureSuspected gunmen have abducted an official of Akure North Local Government, Mr. Gbenga Sanni, in Ilu-Abo community, Akure, Ondo State.The incident occurred in front of his home at Agbelere area of Ilu-Abo.Vanguard gathered that the assailants reportedly emerged from a nearby bush and whisked the victim to an unknown destination.Sanni, an indigene of Akunu-Akoko in Akoko North-West Local Government Area, had just returned home when the att
  
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• Contractors debunk FG’s N700bn claim, resume protest at Finance Ministry

  08-06-2026 20:29 via vanguardngr.com
  By Progress GodfreyABUJA — Contractors under the All Indigenous Contractors Association of Nigeria (AICAN) on Monday rejected claims that the Federal Government had disbursed N700 billion to their members, insisting that most outstanding payments remain unsettled.The contractors resumed protest at the Federal Ministry of Finance headquarters in Abuja, citing delays in payments for projects executed in 2024.Speaking during the protest, AICAN National President Jackson Nwosu said about 85 p
  
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• Xenophobia: We’re considering retaliatory measures against South Africans – FG

  08-06-2026 20:26 via vanguardngr.com
  The Federal Government has said Nigeria might consider retaliatory measures following xenophobic attacks on Nigerians in South Africa that has necessitated repatriation of those that wish to return home.Read Also: Xenophobia: 270 Nigerians arrive from South Africa todayMeanwhile, the government said the repatriation flights for Nigerians, scheduled to begin today, was delayed because of documentation and screening in cooperation with South African authorities.The screening exercise fo
  
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• Shettima, Sanwo-Olu, Oyedele pitch Lagos as top investment hub

  08-06-2026 20:24 via vanguardngr.com
  By Olasunkanmi AkoniVice President Kashim Shettima, Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, and Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy Taiwo Oyedele have described Lagos as a prime destination for investors, highlighting its economic potential and business environment.They spoke at the opening of the third edition of the Invest Lagos Summit (3.0) held on Monday in Lagos, where government officials, investors, development partners and business leaders gathered to explore o
  
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• Sugar Tax May increase pressure on manufacturers — LCCI

  08-06-2026 20:11 via vanguardngr.com
  By Yinka KolawoleThe Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has expressed concern that the proposed Sugar-Sweetened Beverage (SSB) Tax Bill passed by the Senate could increase costs for manufacturers and consumers.In a statement on Monday, the Director-General of the LCCI, Chinyere Almona, said while efforts to address public health concerns linked to excessive sugar consumption are important, policy measures should be designed to avoid placing additional strain on businesses and consume
  
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• Kanu Death penalty bid could affect Nigeria-UK relations — Lawyer

  08-06-2026 19:57 via vanguardngr.com
  By Steve OkoABUJA — Lead counsel to detained IPOB leader, Nnamdi Kanu, has warned that any attempt to seek the death penalty against his client could have international implications, particularly for Nigeria’s relations with the United Kingdom.In a statement, Kanu’s lawyer, Aloy Ejimakor, said the Federal Government’s reported cross-appeal seeking a harsher sentence raises legal and diplomatic concerns because Kanu holds both Nigerian and British citizenship.According to
  
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• Police allege insider role in Adelabu family abduction

  08-06-2026 19:53 via vanguardngr.com
  By Adeola BadruIBADAN — The Oyo State Police Command says its investigation into the abduction of Mrs. Olaide Busayo Adegoke John-Paul and her 12-year-old twin sons has uncovered the alleged involvement of an insider who provided information to the kidnappers.The command’s spokesperson, DSP Olayinka Ayanlade, disclosed this during an interview while giving an update on the investigation.Mrs. John-Paul, a sister of former Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, and her twin sons were abdu
  
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• Agada defects to YPP after Labour Party exit

  08-06-2026 19:46 via vanguardngr.com
  By John AlechenuABUJA — Presidential aspirant Peter Agada has announced his defection from the Labour Party (LP) to the Young Progressives Party (YPP), citing disagreements over his disqualification from the party’s presidential primary.Speaking at a media briefing attended by YPP officials, labour representatives and civil society groups, Agada said he decided to leave the Labour Party and continue his political activities on a new platform.He said he had participated in activities
  
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• ALTON: NBS data undercounts telecom investment

  08-06-2026 19:43 via vanguardngr.com
  By Progress GodfreyABUJA — The Association of Licensed Telecommunications Operators of Nigeria (ALTON) has argued that the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) Capital Importation Report for the first quarter of 2026 does not fully reflect the level of investment in the telecommunications sector.In a statement signed by ALTON Chairman, Gbenga Adebayo, and Publicity Secretary, Damian Udeh, the association said official figures showing a decline in foreign capital inflows into the sector do
  
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• Man City, Chelsea locked in compensation talks over Maresca move

  08-06-2026 19:40 via vanguardngr.com
  By Adegboyega AdeleyeManchester City and Chelsea remain in negotiations over a compensation package as the Premier League champions move closer to appointing Enzo Maresca as successor to Pep Guardiola.Maresca quickly emerged as City’s preferred candidate after Guardiola announced on May 22 that he would step down following a decade of unprecedented success at the Etihad Stadium.While discussions between the clubs are said to be at an advanced stage, a final agreement has yet to be reached
  
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• 39-year-old Giroud pens one-year Lille contract extension

  08-06-2026 19:30 via vanguardngr.com
  France’s record goalscorer Olivier Giroud has extended his contract with Ligue 1 outfit Lille by one season, the club announced on Monday.The 39-year-old former Arsenal, Chelsea and AC Milan striker scored 57 goals in 137 games for France during a 13-year international career.“I identify with Lille’s vision, a club with values I share, one that works hard and stands out from the rest through its approach and results,” 2018 World Cup winner Giroud said in a statement.&ldq
  
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