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• Thousands rally for Hashim after Accord Primary

  05-06-2026 08:07 via vanguardngr.com
  Thousands of supporters of Accord Party presidential candidate, Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim, on Thursday trooped to Dawaki, Abuja, in a show of solidarity following the party’s recently concluded presidential primary.The supporters, drawn from various parts of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), gathered to welcome Hashim as he met with party members to express appreciation for their mobilisation and participation in the presidential primary held on May 31, 2026.Addressing the crowd, Hashim de
  
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• EPL: PFA Player of the Year nominees announced [Full List]

  05-06-2026 14:19 via vanguardngr.com
  The Professional Footballers’ Association (PFA) has announced the nominees for its Men’s and Women’s Player of the Year awards, with several of the Premier League’s standout performers earning recognition.Arsenal players Gabriel Magalhães, David Raya and Declan Rice are among the six nominees for the Men’s Player of the Year award after helping the Gunners secure the Premier League title.They are joined on the shortlist by Rayan Cherki and Erling Haaland of
  
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• Iran squad hand passports to US embassy for visa approval

  05-06-2026 14:17 via vanguardngr.com
  Iran’s football squad, whose participation in the World Cup remains uncertain, have handed their passports to the US embassy in Turkey for visas, the head of their Football Federation said on Friday.Mehdi Taj said Iran were following instructions from world football’s governing body.Their quest for the visas comes as Iran and the United States remain locked in negotiations to end the Middle East war that began in February with a massive wave of strikes on the Islamic republic.&ldquo
  
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• Alleged cyberbullying: Sowore opts to represent himself in court

  05-06-2026 14:08 via vanguardngr.com
  The publisher of Sahara Reporters, Omoyele Sowore, on Friday indicated his readiness to represent himself in court pending the re-constitution of a new legal team in the ongoing alleged cyberbullying charge.Sowore told Justice Mohammed Umar of the Federal High Court in Abuja shortly after the case was called to open his defence.The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Justice Umar had, on Thursday, fixed today for the defendant to open his defence.The judge, who declined to grant an oral a
  
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• 2026 FIFA World Cup: Burna Boy, Shakira to perform in opening ceremony

  05-06-2026 14:01 via vanguardngr.com
  Colombian pop star Shakira and Nigerian Grammy-winning artist, Burna Boy will headline the opening ceremony of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Mexico City, FIFA announced on Thursday.The singer is set to perform the tournament’s official song, “Dai Dai,” before hosts Mexico take on South Africa in the opening match at Estadio Azteca on June 11.Shakira and Burna Boy will be on stage for the performance of the song, which was unveiled earlier this year as the official anthem of the e
  
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• Troops rescue six kidnap victims in Plateau, search for missing driver

  05-06-2026 14:00 via vanguardngr.com
  By Golok NanmwaTroops of Operation Safe Haven (OPSH) have rescued six travellers abducted by suspected kidnappers along the Hawan Kibo–Rafin Sanyin Road in Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State.The troops, however, said efforts were ongoing to locate and rescue the driver of the vehicle who remains missing.The incident occurred in the early hours of Friday when suspected kidnappers reportedly intercepted a vehicle conveying passengers from Lafia, Nasarawa State, to Jos, Plateau Sta
  
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• 2027 Presidency: Accord faction picks Imumolen, eyes youth support

  05-06-2026 13:56 via vanguardngr.com
  By Luminous JannamikeA faction of the Accord Party has elected Prof. Christopher Imumolen as its presidential candidate for the 2027 general election, giving the former presidential contender another opportunity to test his appeal on the national stage as political parties begin positioning for the next electoral cycle.The move gives the faction a presidential flag-bearer as smaller parties seek to expand their relevance ahead of what is expected to be a fiercely contested 2027 election.The dev
  
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• Insecurity: Bode George faults Adeboye’s ultimatum to Service Chiefs

  05-06-2026 13:34 via vanguardngr.com
  *Says buck stops at President’s table By Dapo Akinrefon Former Deputy National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Chief Olabode George, on Friday, told the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adeboye, to direct his advice on how to end terrorism in Nigeria to the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, President Bola Tinubu, and not to Service Chiefs.According to him, it is wrong for the respected cleric to advise Service Chi
  
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• Supreme Court upholds death by hanging for kidnapper

  05-06-2026 13:17 via vanguardngr.com
  By Ikechukwu NnochiriThe Supreme Court, on Friday, upheld death by hanging for a convicted Delta-based kidnapper, Chelynor Halim.In a unanimous decision, a five‑member panel of the apex court dismissed the convict’s appeal as lacking in merit.A High Court in Asaba, Delta State, held in 2017 that the proof of evidence established Halim’s involvement in armed robbery and kidnapping.The trial court heard that the defendant, together with his accomplices, kidnapped one Joan Osemen
  
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• FG to repatriate over 1,000 Nigerians from South Africa

  05-06-2026 13:13 via vanguardngr.com
  Nigeria is planning to repatriate more than 1,000 of its nationals from South Africa as anti-immigrant tensions rise in the country, long a destination for documented and undocumented African workers.The move by Abuja comes after Ghana recently repatriated hundreds of its citizens from South Africa in response to a wave of protests and violence targeting foreigners.Screening for Nigeria’s voluntary repatriation scheme started Thursday, foreign ministry spokesman Kimiebi Ebienfa told AFP o
  
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• Serena Williams’ comeback to continue in Berlin

  05-06-2026 13:11 via vanguardngr.com
  Serena Williams will take part in the women’s doubles at June’s WTA event in Berlin, organisers announced Friday, the next stop in her comeback after a near four-year absence.“Every tournament I add to my schedule right now is special, and Berlin is no exception,” Williams, 44, said in a statement.“I look forward to playing in front of the German crowd and continuing to build momentum for the grass-court season.”Her doubles partner will be announced at a late
  
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• Gunmen storm Ondo community, abduct cleric’s 9-year-old son

  05-06-2026 13:01 via vanguardngr.com
  … Govt calls for calmBy Dayo Johnson, Akure Suspected gunmen have abducted nine-year-old Olaosebikan Victor, son of a cleric, during a violent attack on Ugbosi Quarters, Idogun, in Ose Council Area of Ondo State.The incident occurred around 1:30am and was reported to the police by residents Olaosebikan Isaac and Joel Owalekan.According to police reports, a group of armed men invaded the community, firing sporadically and causing panic among residents.The assailants forced their way
  
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• Insecurity: ‘Acquire arms to defend yourselves,’ Emir of Argungu tells residents

  05-06-2026 12:50 via vanguardngr.com
  By Haruna Aliyu, Birnin KebbiThe Emir of Argungu, Alhaji Muhammad Samaila Mera, has called on residents of his emirate to legally acquire weapons to protect their communities against persistent attacks by bandits.The Emir also emphasized the importance of intelligence gathering and information sharing with security agencies, urging communities across the emirate to remain vigilant and take proactive measures against terrorists and criminal elements.He made the call during a meeting with distric
  
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• School abductions: UN pushes for violence-free learning environment in Nigeria

  05-06-2026 12:38 via vanguardngr.com
  Mr Malick Fall, United Nations Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Nigeria, says there is a need for collective commitment to promoting safe, inclusive, and violence-free teaching and learning environments.Fall made this call following a meeting with the National Safe Schools Response Coordination Centre delegation, led by the Commandant, Dr Samuel Umanah, in Abuja.He said the protection and upholding of children’s right to education in safety and dignity should be prioritised.The me
  
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• US Senate approves $70 billion for Trump immigration crackdown

  05-06-2026 12:13 via vanguardngr.com
  The US Senate on Friday approved $70 billion in funding for Donald Trump’s hardline immigration crackdown, but only after a long day of votes on multiple amendments that highlighted Republican infighting over some of the president’s other contentious policy proposals.The bill would fund Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Border Patrol through the rest of Trump’s term, handing the Republican leader a major victory on one of his signature issues after months
  
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• Nigerian newspapers review: FG vows to crush kidnappers, rescue pupils in Oyo, Borno

  05-06-2026 11:26 via vanguardngr.com
  In today’s Nigerian newspapers review programme, Today in the News, Vanguard leads with the federal government vowing to crush kidnappers and rescue pupils in Oyo and Borno states.Another headline features parents lamenting as some candidates write the Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) at night.Vanguard also reports that Dangote Petroleum Refinery has ramped up production to 700,000 barrels per day, strengthening Africa’s energy infrastructure.Moving to another newspaper,
  
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• NDC begins reconciliation, denies candidate imposition after nationwide primaries

  05-06-2026 11:21 via vanguardngr.com
  By Henry Umoru, ABUJAThe leadership of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has begun a reconciliation process for all aggrieved members arising from the conduct of its primary elections held across the country last weekend.The NDC has stepped in to heal the rift and unite everyone again, a decision it reached at its 2nd NEC meeting, while also clarifying reports about the imposition of candidates.Recall that some aspirants of the party have flayed the primary polls, claiming that the recently
  
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• China’s Xi Jinping to visit North Korea next week

  05-06-2026 11:05 via vanguardngr.com
  Chinese President Xi Jinping will visit North Korea next week, state media said Friday, his first trip abroad this year after hosting a series of leaders as Beijing asserts itself as a global diplomatic superpower.State broadcaster CCTV said Xi would visit from June 8 to 9 at the invitation of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, his first trip to Pyongyang in seven years.Beijing is a vital source of political and economic support to North Korea, which is one of the most diplomatically isolated cou
  
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• NDC begins reconciliation, defends primaries

  05-06-2026 10:51 via vanguardngr.com
  By Henry UmoruABUJA — The leadership of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has commenced a reconciliation process aimed at resolving grievances arising from its primary elections held across the country last weekend.The decision was reached at the party’s second National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting as part of efforts to unite aggrieved members and address concerns raised over the conduct of the primaries.Some aspirants had criticised the presidential, governorship, National
  
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• Umahi: Tinubu will defeat insecurity

  05-06-2026 10:46 via vanguardngr.com
  By John AlechenuABUJA — The Federal Government on Thursday flagged off the Gombe–Biu Super Highway, a key section of the 700-kilometre Akwanga–Jos–Bauchi–Gombe–Biu–Maiduguri Dualisation Project, with the Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi, expressing confidence that security challenges in the country would be overcome under President Bola Tinubu.Umahi made the remarks during the ceremony in Gombe, describing the project as evidence of Tinubu’s
  
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• FG introduces new textbook ranking system, mandates fresh assessment nationwide

  05-06-2026 10:41 via vanguardngr.com
  … publishers, authors face June 19 deadline as new approval regime takes effectBy Joseph Erunke, AbujaThe Nigerian Educational Research and Development Council (NERDC) has launched a sweeping overhaul of Nigeria’s textbook approval process, directing publishers and other stakeholders to submit school textbooks for a fresh round of assessment, re-assessment, and ranking under a newly introduced quality assurance framework.In a public notice issued by the Executive Secretary of NERDC
  
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• Cartoon: Study in darkness, exam in darkness, hustle in darkness, governance in darkness …

  05-06-2026 10:25 via vanguardngr.com
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• Police foil child trafficking plot in Akwa Ibom, nab 2 suspects

  05-06-2026 10:09 via vanguardngr.com
  ‎By Uko EtimUYO— Akwa Ibom State Police have foiled an attempted abduction of three children by suspected traffickers in Mkpat Enin Local Government Area, arresting two suspects after youths rescued the victims.The incident occurred along Ekparakwa Road as the abductors attempted to escape with the children from the area.‎The suspects were identified as Emmanuel Johnny from Ikot Etobo village in the Nsit Ubium Local Government Area and Ifiok Umoh from Ikot Ikpene in the Oruk Anam
  
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• Game on: Trump set to attend game 3 of NBA Finals in New York

  05-06-2026 09:46 via vanguardngr.com
  US President Donald Trump is scheduled to attend game three of the NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden on Monday, saying he accepted an invitation from New York Knicks owner James Dolan.“The answer is yes,” Trump told reporters at theHouse, when asked if would attend. “He’s invited me, I’m going.”The Knicks will host the San Antonio Spurs in game three of the best-of-seven championship series on Monday, with game four on Wednesday, June 10.Trump was initially
  
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• Gunmen abduct cleric’s 9-year-old son in Ondo

  05-06-2026 09:43 via vanguardngr.com
  By Dayo Johnson, AkureSuspected gunmen have abducted a nine-year-old boy, Olaosebikan Victor, during a midnight attack on Ugbosi Quarters in Idogun, Ose Local Government Area of Ondo State.The incident reportedly occurred around 1:30 a.m. and was reported to the police by residents, Olaosebikan Isaac and Joel Owalekan.According to police reports, the armed assailants stormed the community, shooting sporadically and causing panic among residents.The attackers reportedly forced their way into the
  
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• N100,000 wage: Lagos labour harps on proper consultation, economic realities

  05-06-2026 09:28 via vanguardngr.com
  Comrade Funmi Sesi, the chairperson, Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Lagos State Council, has stressed the need for proper consultation and consideration of prevailing economic realities in any discussion on a new national minimum wage.Sesi emphasised this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Thursday while reacting to reports of a proposed N100,000 minimum wage by the Nigeria Governors’ Forum.She insisted that wage determination must follow the established tripartite n
  
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• Obi, Atiku are office seekers not opposition leaders - Baba-Ahmed

  05-06-2026 08:47 via vanguardngr.com
  Former Labour Party vice-presidential candidate, Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed, has criticised key opposition figures in Nigeria, including Peter Obi and Atiku Abubakar, describing them as “office seekers” rather than genuine opposition leaders.Speaking during an appearance on Trust TV’s Daily Politics, Baba-Ahmed questioned the response of opposition politicians to the worsening security situation in parts of the country, particularly following recent bomb blasts in Borno State.Acco
  
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• M-East war: US Reps pass resolution to halt Iran war

  05-06-2026 08:39 via vanguardngr.com
  By Nkiruka Nnorom with agency reportUnited States House of Representatives has passed a resolution that seeks to halt President Donald Trump from taking further military action in Iran.
  The 215-208 vote, which is largely symbolic, was successful after four Republicans joined Democrats in a public show of disapproval of the war, which began in February.
  The vote was to adopt the war powers resolution, which requires Trump to withdraw US forces or seek congressional approval for the conflict.
  It
  
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• Senate blames rising insecurity on indiscipline

  05-06-2026 08:29 via vanguardngr.com
  ABUJA-The Senate has linked rising insecurity in the country to a growing culture of indiscipline, while calling on the National Orientation Agency, NOA, to intensify values restoration efforts within the citizenry.
  The resolution followed the adoption of a motion entitled ‘The Growing Menace of Indiscipline in Nigerian Society,’ sponsored by Dachung Mwadkon, senator representing Plateau North.The lawmakers expressed concern over what they described as increasing manifestations of i
  
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• Bauchi farmers-herders clash, claim seven lives

  05-06-2026 08:10 via vanguardngr.com
  By : Christopher Ameh, BauchiSeven lives have been lost to a farmer-herder clash in Lanzai Dosho villages, Darazo local government area of Bauchi South.Police said that there was a violent clash between the locals, which resulted in loss of lives and destruction of property.A statement by the spokesperson of the Bauchi State Police Command, SP Nafiu Habib, on Thursday stated that the incident occurred on Monday, 4th June 2026, at about 09:20am. He explained that the Command received a distress
  
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