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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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• Court faults CAC, orders restoration of NYCN’s registration

  05-06-2026 16:13 via vanguardngr.com
  By Ikechukwu NnochiriThe Federal High Court sitting in Abuja on Friday ordered the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) to restore the registration of the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN).In a judgment delivered by Justice Binta Nyako, the court also disbanded the Interim Management Committee (IMC) that the CAC and the Ministry of Youth Development had constituted to oversee the council’s affairs.The court declared the IMC unlawful, holding that the CAC, as a regulatory agency, lack
  
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• Agbese insists signature was forged in Ugochinyere’s Minority Leader endorsement row

  05-06-2026 16:05 via vanguardngr.com
  By Gift ChapiOdekinaDeputy Spokesperson of the House of Representatives, Hon. Philip Agbese, has maintained that his signature was unlawfully used to endorse Hon. Ikenga Ugochinyere for the position of Minority Leader, describing the action as forgery and insisting he never supported the lawmaker’s nomination.In a statement issued on Friday, Agbese said his signature was appended to a document for a different purpose but was later used without his authorisation to back Ugochinyere’s
  
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• Ebola: DR Congo faults Spain over cancellation of Chile friendly

  05-06-2026 15:47 via vanguardngr.com
  The Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo) has criticised the cancellation of its scheduled friendly match against Chile in Spain over concerns linked to the Ebola outbreak in the African country.The match was due to be played on June 9 in La Linea de la Concepcion, southern Spain, but local authorities called it off on public health grounds.Mayor of La Linea de la Concepcion, Juan Franco, announced that he had signed a decree banning the match following a recommendation from local health offi
  
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• Iran dismisses idea of Trump meeting supreme leader

  05-06-2026 15:43 via vanguardngr.com
  Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has dismissed the idea of his country’s supreme leader meeting Donald Trump, after the US president floated the prospect.On Wednesday, Trump told the New York Post: “Yeah, I’d like to meet him,” when he was asked about a possible encounter, adding that “we probably will meet at some point, depending on how it all works out”.Iran’s top diplomat however played down the chances in an interview with Lebanese media air
  
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• NDC Rep aspirant Klinsmann urges Tinubu to declare national emergency on insecurity

  05-06-2026 15:19 via vanguardngr.com
  A House of Representatives aspirant of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) for Anaocha/Njikoka/Dunukofia Federal Constituency in Anambra State, Pharm. Ikeagwuonwu Chinedu Klinsmann, has called on President Bola Tinubu to immediately declare a national emergency on insecurity, warning that the escalating wave of violence across the country now poses a serious threat to Nigeria’s unity and stability.Klinsmann, a Sweden-based pharmacist and policy analyst, made the call in a statement issu
  
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• Iran army says fired ‘warning missiles’ at US destroyers in Gulf of Oman

  05-06-2026 15:19 via vanguardngr.com
  Iran’s military said on Friday it had fired “warning missiles” at two US destroyers in the Gulf of Oman, forcing the vessels to leave the area, according to state media.It said the two destroyers left the Gulf of Oman “following the firing of warning missiles” by Iranian forces, according to a statement carried by state news agency IRNA.The operation was in response to “maritime misconduct and harassment, as well as the hijacking of commercial vessels and oil
  
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• Tottenham sign Robertson on free transfer after Liverpool exit

  05-06-2026 15:17 via vanguardngr.com
  Tottenham signed former Liverpool defender Andy Robertson on a free transfer on Friday, ending the Scotland captain’s nine-year spell at Anfield.Robertson will officially join Tottenham on a free transfer on July 1 after his Liverpool contract expires.The 32-year-old nearly left Anfield for Tottenham in January, but Liverpool eventually halted the deal after they were unable to bring back Kostas Tsimikas from the defender’s loan at Roma.Tottenham boss Roberto De Zerbi was appointed
  
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• ADC will not join any political party – Bolaji Abdullahi

  05-06-2026 15:13 via vanguardngr.com
  By Demola Akinyemi IlorinAhead of the 2027 general elections, the African Democratic Congress (ADC)will not join any political party,but interested parties are free to join us,”our doors are open, “says its National Publicity Secretary, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi.Abdullahi spoke in Ilorin on Thursday evening while hosting the members and leaders of the ADC to mark the just-concluded Eid al-Adha celebrations.The National Publicity Secretary of the opposition, ADC, also urged Nigerians t
  
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• LAWMA issues Ebola preparedness advisory to health facilities

  05-06-2026 15:07 via vanguardngr.com
  The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has issued a precautionary advisory to health facilities and medical waste handlers following the Ebola outbreak in parts of East Africa.The Managing Director of LAWMA, Dr Muyiwa Gbadegesin, gave the advisory in a statement on Friday in Lagos.Gbadegesin said the directive was aimed at strengthening preparedness and ensuring strict compliance with infection prevention and medical waste management protocols.He stressed that no confirmed case of Ebola V
  
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• Every player to score a hat-trick at the FIFA World Cup [Full List]

  05-06-2026 15:07 via vanguardngr.com
  Scoring a hat-trick at the FIFA World Cup is one of football’s rarest achievements, with only a select group of players managing to score three or more goals in a single match on the sport’s biggest stage.Since the inaugural tournament in 1930, just 50 players have recorded 54 hat-tricks across World Cup history. Some of the game’s greatest names, including Pelé, Geoff Hurst, Gerd Müller, Gabriel Batistuta, Cristiano Ronaldo and Kylian Mbappé, feature on the
  
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• Updated: Iwobi, Chukwueze join Super Eagles camp in Lisbon ahead Portugal friendly

  05-06-2026 14:59 via vanguardngr.com
  Super Eagles midfielder Alex Iwobi and defender Christian Akpan have linked up with Nigeria’s training camp in Lisbon as preparations intensify for the international friendly against Portugal.Iwobi arrived on Thursday to rejoin his teammates after missing Nigeria’s recent friendly against Poland, providing a timely boost to the squad ahead of the clash with the European side.Akpan, who plays for KRC Genk, earned his first Super Eagles call-up following the withdrawal of several invi
  
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• Iwobi, Akpan join Super Eagles camp in Lisbon, Chukwueze expected

  05-06-2026 14:59 via vanguardngr.com
  Super Eagles midfielder Alex Iwobi and defender Christian Akpan have joined Nigeria’s training camp in Lisbon as preparations continue for the international friendly against Portugal.Iwobi linked up with his teammates on Thursday after missing Nigeria’s recent friendly against Poland, boosting the squad ahead of the encounter with the Portuguese side.Akpan, who plays for KRC Genk, received his maiden Super Eagles invitation following the withdrawal of several players from the squad.
  
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• Police begin enforcement against tinted vehicles, covered number plates

  05-06-2026 14:55 via vanguardngr.com
  The Police Command in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has commenced a comprehensive enforcement operation against vehicles operating in violation of regulations on tinted glass, concealed number plates and vehicle registration requirements.The Commissioner of Police in charge of the FCT, Mr Ahmed Sanusi, said this during a news conference on Friday in Abuja.Sanusi said the operation followed the increasing use of vehicles with tinted windows, covered number plates and unregistered vehicles
  
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• Anambra arraigns eight alleged to be fake pastors

  05-06-2026 14:44 via vanguardngr.com
  Anambra State Government has arraigned eight pastors arrested across Onitsha, Awka and other parts of the state over alleged violations of the state’s 2025 Homeland Security Law.The clerics were brought before a court at the state judiciary complex in Awka on Friday.The defendants are Peter Chukwu, Chinedu Egwuonwu, Bishop Emeka Nwankpa, Ebele Nnachukwu, Ekeleme Chris Ugochukwu, Ndubisi Nnachukwu, Miracle Iruoma and Chukwukadibia Ogwuama.The State Attorney General and Commissioner for Jus
  
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• UK universities face ban on recruiting Nigerian, other foreign students

  05-06-2026 14:39 via vanguardngr.com
  The United Kingdom, UK has unveiled tougher immigration measures that could see universities lose the right to recruit international students if they fail to meet stricter compliance standards.The new rules, announced by the UK Home Office on Thursday, are part of efforts to curb what the government describes as abuse of the visa system, particularly through study, work and tourist visa routes that have been linked to rising asylum claims.Under the revised framework, universities risk losing th
  
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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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