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• Taraba suspends mining activities over security threats

  19-06-2026 21:53 via vanguardngr.com
  By Femi BolajiJalingo — The Taraba State Government has suspended all mining activities across the state following what it described as credible intelligence indicating security threats capable of undermining peace and stability.The directive was announced on Friday in a statement issued by the Secretary to the State Government, Gebon Timothy Kataps.According to the statement, Governor Agbu Kefas approved the suspension as part of efforts to safeguard lives and maintain public order.The g
  
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• 2026 Ekiti election may be best in state’s history, says deputy governor

  20-06-2026 10:52 via vanguardngr.com
  By Rotimi Ojomoyela, EkitiThe Ekiti State Deputy Governor and the deputy governorship candidate of the All Progressives, Chief (Mrs) Monisade Afuye, have commended the voters for their sense of patriotism with the way they trooped out en masse to exercise their civic responsibility in the Saturday governorship poll in the state.In the same manner, Mrs Afuye applauded the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and the security agencies for their impartiality, leading to the peaceful co
  
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• Photos: PDP candidate arrives polling unit as elderly voters await accreditation in Ikere Ekiti

  20-06-2026 10:44 via vanguardngr.com
  The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate in the Ekiti State election, Wole Oluyede, arrived at Polling Unit 6, Osagburu Hall, Ward 3, Ikere Ekiti, on Saturday to participate in the voting exercise.The polling centre also witnessed the presence of several elderly voters who turned out early for the election. Among them was 86-year-old Madam Abiodun Ajewole, who was seen waiting to be accredited before casting her ballot.Other elderly voters were also observed at Osagburu Hall awaiting accred
  
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• Germany meet Ivory Coast in high-stakes World Cup clash, Sweden face Dutch

  20-06-2026 10:26 via vanguardngr.com
  High-scoring Germany face a powerful Ivory Coast side at the World Cup on Saturday with the winner guaranteed a place in the last 32, while Sweden can also book their ticket.Those three nations can join co-hosts the United States and Mexico who are already through.Germany thrashed debutants Curacao 7-1 in their opener and would be confirmed as Group E winners if they defeat Ivory Coast in Toronto and Ecuador fail to beat Curacao in Kansas City.Progressing to the knockout round would be a relief
  
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• Voting commences across Ekiti as elderly, young voters participate

  20-06-2026 10:17 via vanguardngr.com
  Accreditation and voting commenced in parts of Ekiti State on Saturday, with elderly and young voters among those participating in the electoral process.At Polling Unit 015, Registration Area 2, in Ado Ekiti Local Government Area, accreditation and voting began at about 8:30 a.m. Among the early voters was 56-year-old Ojo Omowumi Hannah, who cast her ballot from a wheelchair.Similarly, voting was ongoing at Polling Unit 03, Ward 6, in Ekiti West Local Government Area, where an elderly woman was
  
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• SDP didn’t withdraw from Ekiti gov election – Spokesperson

  20-06-2026 10:07 via vanguardngr.com
  The Social Democratic Party (SDP) has dismissed reports claiming its withdrawal from the Ekiti State governorship election scheduled for June 20, saying they are false and misleading.The party, in a statement issued by its National Publicity Secretary, Mr Araba Aiyenigba, said its governorship candidate, Amb. Isaac Alade, remained in the race and would participate in the election.Aiyenigba said that SDP was duly listed on the ballot by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and no
  
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• Ekiti gov poll: Heavy security in Ikere-Ekiti

  20-06-2026 09:53 via vanguardngr.com
  There was heavy presence of security personnel from the Nigerian Police and the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) across Ikere-Ekiti on Saturday ahead of the commencement of the Ekiti governorship election.The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Ikere-Ekiti is the home town of the All Progressives Congress (APC) deputy governorship candidate, Mrs Monisade Afuye and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate, Dr Oluwole Oluyede.NAN also reports that both the e
  
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• World Cup 2026: Nigerian-American Balogun gets two consecutive MOTM awards

  20-06-2026 09:51 via vanguardngr.com
  Folarin Balogun’s impressive start to the 2026 FIFA World Cup continued on Friday as the striker picked up his second straight Man of the Match award after helping the United States book a place in the knockout stage.The Nigerian-American forward was instrumental in the Americans’ 2-0 victory over Australia, a result that secured qualification for the Round of 32 and confirmed the co-hosts as Group D winners.Although he did not get on the scoresheet, Balogun played a key role in the
  
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• US withdraws HIV support for South Africa

  20-06-2026 09:48 via vanguardngr.com
  By Favour Ulebor & Agency ReportThe United States government has announced plans to stop funding HIV and AIDS programmes in South Africa, citing concerns over the treatment of the country’s white minority Afrikaner community.A US State Department official said the funding withdrawal was linked to South Africa’s failure to address concerns raised by the Trump administration.The official added that South Africa, as a middle-income country, has the capacity to finance its own healt
  
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• Photos: Empty street at Ikere Eloti, as old women await accreditation at Osolo Hall Ilepetu

  20-06-2026 09:41 via vanguardngr.com
  Empty street in Ikere ElotiOld women waiting for accreditation at Osolo Hall, unit 003, Ilapetu, Ikere EkitiPa Ojo Sunday, aged 80, after accreditation at lbariba Hall, Unit 001 Ilapetu/ ljao, 008 Area, Ikere Ekiti
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• Paraguay’s Almiron becomes first player sent off for covering mouth

  20-06-2026 09:31 via vanguardngr.com
  Paraguay’s Miguel Almiron claimed an unwanted piece of football history on Friday after becoming the first player to be sent off for covering his mouth during an on-field confrontation under new FIFA rules.Former Newcastle player Almiron was given his marching orders in first half stoppage time after covering his mouth while he appeared to direct a comment at Turkey’s Mert Muldur during the two teams’ World Cup Group D game in Santa Clara, California.Paraguay were leading 1-0
  
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• Ekiti election: Accreditation, voting commence at Imugbagba market, unit 003

  20-06-2026 09:28 via vanguardngr.com
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• World Cup: Why I chose to play for South Africa over Nigeria – Ime Okon

  20-06-2026 09:24 via vanguardngr.com
  South Africa defender Ime Okon has explained why he chose to represent Bafana Bafana ahead of Nigeria.Okon, who is eligible to play for both countries, said his decision was guided by his strong ties to South Africa, insisting that the country has always been home to him.The Hannover defender is currently part of South Africa’s squad at the ongoing 2026 FIFA World Cup being jointly hosted by the United States, Mexico and Canada.The centre-back featured for the entire duration of South Afr
  
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• Govt stronger than bandits, peace deal not an option — Gov Lawal

  20-06-2026 09:22 via vanguardngr.com
  By Ibrahim Hassan-WuyoGovernor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State has reaffirmed his administration’s opposition to negotiating with bandits, insisting that seeking peace deals with criminal groups remains unacceptable in the state.The governor made the remarks during an interview with the BBC Hausa Service monitored in Kaduna.Lawal stated that it is an offence in Zamfara State to broker peace agreements with bandits as his administration is vehemently against it, stressing that the state gover
  
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• 2 countries eliminated from 2026 FIFA World Cup

  20-06-2026 09:17 via vanguardngr.com
  Haiti and Turkey have become the first two nations to be eliminated from the ongoing FIFA World Cup after suffering consecutive defeats in their respective group-stage matches.Haiti’s exit was confirmed on Friday following a comprehensive 3-0 loss to Brazil at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia.The Caribbean side entered the match needing a positive result to keep their hopes of reaching the Round of 32 alive, but goals from Manchester United striker Matheus Cunha, who scored twice,
  
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• 10-man Paraguay edge Turkey, keep World Cup hopes alive

  20-06-2026 09:13 via vanguardngr.com
  Ten-man Paraguay beat Turkey 1-0 at the World Cup on Friday, a result that kept their hopes alive and also guaranteed that co-hosts the USA win Group D.Turkey’s defeat means they become the second team after Haiti to be eliminated from contention.Matias Galarza scored the only goal in a game that featured the first sending off in World Cup history for a player covering their mouth during an on-field confrontation, for Miguel Almiron.Galarza’s low, long-range shot evaded Turkey goalk
  
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• Brazil bounce back with dominant win, leave Haiti bottom of Group C

  20-06-2026 09:11 via vanguardngr.com
  Brazil took control of their destiny with a 3-0 win over Haiti that ended the Caribbean nation’s chances of reaching the World Cup last 32.Two goals from Manchester United striker Matheus Cunha and a Vinicius Junior strike sealed a comfortable win for the Brazilians in a one-sided game at Philadelphia’s Lincoln Financial Field.The result ensured Haiti will finish bottom of Group C and are the first team to be eliminated from contention for a place in the knockout rounds.Brazil&rsquo
  
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• Bandits may be getting support from those in authority – Ex-NYSC DG

  20-06-2026 09:09 via vanguardngr.com
  By Ibrahim Hassan-WuyoFormer Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brigadier-General Maharazu Tsiga (retd.), has alleged that bandits terrorising communities across Northern Nigeria may be receiving support from certain persons in positions of authority.Tsiga made the assertion in Kaduna while speaking with journalists during a press conference organised by colleagues, friends and associates of the late Major-General Rabe Abubakar (retd.), who died in bandits’ capti
  
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• Photos: INEC staff, electorate ready for Ekiti election

  20-06-2026 09:05 via vanguardngr.com
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• Oyo school abduction: Security forces corner kidnappers’ cell at national park

  20-06-2026 08:59 via vanguardngr.com
  By Adeola BadruSecurity forces have intensified efforts to rescue dozens of pupils and teachers abducted from schools in Oyo State after intelligence reports identified key Boko Haram commanders allegedly linked to the kidnapping and revealed that the terrorists are now largely confined within the Oyo National Park.The development came 36 days after gunmen stormed three schools in Oriire Local Government Area on May 15 and whisked away 42 pupils and education workers, including a school princip
  
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• Boko Haram suffocates 12-hour-old baby in Chibok

  20-06-2026 08:43 via vanguardngr.com
  By Ndahi MaramaWhat should have been a moment of joy for a family in Chibok Local Government Area of Borno State turned into tragedy when a 12-hour-old baby girl reportedly suffocated during a Boko Haram attack on her community.The infant, born barely 12 hours before the attack, died amid panic and confusion as residents fled for safety when suspected Boko Haram insurgents invaded Bambatsu and Ngadarma villages in Mbalala War
  
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• Plateau: Sleep no longer peaceful, fear now our life

  20-06-2026 08:32 via vanguardngr.com
  •Mining site killings, traditional ruler’s death, nipss attack, border violence signal deepening security crisisBy Golok NanmwaJos — Plateau State has once again been pushed into a troubling cycle of coordinated violence, as gunmen carried out a series of deadly attacks across multiple locations within days, leaving miners, a traditional ruler, and security operatives dead, and raising fresh concerns over the worsening security situation in the state. From Jos So
  
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• Live Elections Updates: Ekiti, Enugu, Rivers, Ondo, Nasarawa, Kano, Kebbi

  20-06-2026 08:30 via vanguardngr.com
  Early voters Ado-Ekiti ad hoc staffAbove and below: Ado-Ekiti, Ward 11, Unit 9, voters INEC ad hoc staff are already on ground.PHOTOS: Dayo Johnson.=============================================It’s D-Day today for voters and politicians across seven states.
  With 1,059,360 registered voters in Ekiti State, 10 opposition political  parties are in the race to stop Governor Abiodun Oyebanji of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, in today’s governorship electio
  
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• Cross River mystery killer: I waited 27 years to revenge

  20-06-2026 08:28 via vanguardngr.com
  •Victim’s mattress gave suspect away – VillagerBy Evelyn UsmanFor decades, Abanyama  community in Creek Town, Odukpani Local Government Area of Cross River State, was known as a peaceful riverine settlement where neighbours lived like one family. But that calm was shattered recently after the brutal murders of two prominent elders triggered panic, forcing many residents to abandon their homes and farms for fear of becoming the next victims.The nightmare reportedly beg
  
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• My child was wrapped on my back but she was swept away, her body hasn’t been seen — mother

  20-06-2026 08:19 via vanguardngr.com
  *I managed to swim out with my baby but she   was dead when I made it out – another motherBy Peter Duru, MakurdiThe people of Daudu community in Mbalagh Council Ward of Makurdi Local Government Area had set out last Saturday on a solemn mission, to bid farewell to one of their own.They travelled across the River Benue to Wadata, a bustling suburb of Makurdi, to attend the burial of a female member of their community. It was a journey they had made countless t
  
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• Is the Nigerian Army above the law? – Okuama elders still in detention 

  20-06-2026 08:00 via vanguardngr.com
  By Akpokona OmafuaireMore than two decades after Nigeria’s return to democratic governance, a fundamental question continues to confront the nation’s institutions: Who has the final authority in a constitutional democracy— the courts or state agencies?Read Also: Okuama-Ewu: Community declares 17 soldiers killed along Forcados RiverThat question has resurfaced with renewed urgency following the continued detention of the Okuama elders despite a court order directing their
  
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• Bloodbath in Warri as cult clashes claim lives 

  20-06-2026 07:14 via vanguardngr.com
  By Jimitota Onoyume, Assistant News EditorThe cult war in Warri , Delta state has continued unabated as two young men were shot dead last night around the 1st Marine Gate area by suspected cultists.Also on Tuesday another two young men were killed around the Cemetery road area of the oil rich city.The sad incidents have again heightened tension with many residents appealing for an end to the reprisal actions of the cult groups locked in the clash.Saturday Vanguard gathered that one of
  
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• Kwara ends era of missing files, endless delays, middlemen in land administration

  20-06-2026 06:58 via vanguardngr.com
  Stories by Demola Akinyemi, IlorinFor 59 years since Kwara state was created by the Federal Military Government led by General Yakubu Gowon, land administration in the state had been associated with delays, uncertainty, missing files, middlemen interference and cumbersome documentation processes.
  Citizens seeking land titles or Certificates of Occupancy frequently encountered frustrating experiences that undermined confidence in government systems.
  But the current administration under the leade
  
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• UK ruined my reputation, integrity,  says Diezani Alison-Madueke

  20-06-2026 06:33 via vanguardngr.com
  … Describes 13-yr NCA probe as painful, traumatic By Nkiruka Nnorom Former Minister of Petroleum Resources, Diezani Alison-Madueke, said the UK authorities destroyed her reputation in a failed prosecution that left her traumatic, after she was cleared of bribery charges at Southwark Crown Court on Wednesday.Speaking in an interview with the BBC, the 65 year old said the 13 year investigation by the UK’s National Crime Agency, NCA, “could have been handled a lot
  
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• Nigerians to FG: Terrorists can’t truly repent

  20-06-2026 06:27 via vanguardngr.com
  •Stop wasting money rehabilitating them•Help victims who sufferedBy Dayo Johnson, Regional Editor, South West; Olasunkanmi Akoni; Samuel Oyadongha; Rotimi Ojomoyela; Egufe Yafugborhi, Ozioruva Aliu; James Ogunnnaike; Adeola Badru; Steve Oko; Ndahi Marama; Ochuko Akuopha; Emem Idio & Uko EtimThe late President Muhammadu Buhari in 2016 launched the controversial Operation Safe Corridor to facilitate the rehabilitation of ex-insurgents saying that the reintegration of deradicalised c
  
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