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• US bans Ivory Coat supporters from World Cup

  11-06-2026 14:28 via vanguardngr.com
  Ivory Coast home-based fans have been denied visas to the United States, the president of the national supporters’ committee told AFP on Thursday.The run-up to the World Cup, which kicks off Thursday, has been dogged by the visa policies of the main host nation, the United States. Somali referee Omar Artan was turned away Sunday and some support staff for the Iranian team have been denied entry.The Ivory Coast supporters group, said Julien Kouadio Adonis, president of the National Committ
  
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• Crime has no ethnicity, let us not assign blame or point fingers — Tinubu

  12-06-2026 08:48 via vanguardngr.com
  ABUJA — President Bola Tinubu has urged Nigerians to avoid ethnic profiling and blame games in the fight against insecurity, insisting that crime has no ethnicity and the country must remain united to defeat terrorism and criminality.Speaking on national security, in his Democracy Day address, Tinubu said Nigeria has significantly upgraded its military operations, moving from joint training exercises with allies such as the United States, France and other European countries to precision-b
  
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• NNPCL, security agencies intensify crackdown on pipeline vandals

  12-06-2026 08:46 via vanguardngr.com
  By Udeme Akpan &  Obas EsiedesaThe Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) and security agencies have intensified efforts to combat pipeline vandalism following the discovery of a damaged section of the Nigerian Pipelines and Storage Company (NPSC) crude oil pipeline at Pai Community, Kwali Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja.The joint inspection involved NNPC’s Industry-wide Security Architecture (IWSA), NPSC, the Office of the Nationa
  
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• Cardoso receives Central Bank of the Year Award

  12-06-2026 08:39 via vanguardngr.com
  By Elizabeth AdegbesanThe Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr. Olayemi Cardoso, has received the Central Bank of the Year Award at the Central Banking Awards ceremony held in London recently.Accepting the Award Cardoso expressed appreciation to Central Banking Publications and the award judges for the recognition.  He dedicated the honour to the Board, management, and staff of the Bank for their steadfast commitment to institutional reform and economic stability.He
  
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• Vote, build, work and code here, Tinubu urges Nigerian youths to stop leaving the country

  12-06-2026 08:37 via vanguardngr.com
  ABUJA — President Bola Tinubu has appealed to Nigerian youths to remain in the country and contribute to its development, urging them to channel their talents, innovation and energy towards building a stronger nation rather than seeking opportunities abroad.The President made the appeal in his Democracy Day address, where he called on young Nigerians to take an active role in shaping the country’s future through work, entrepreneurship, technology and civic participation.Addressing t
  
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• Businesses’ confidence in macroeconomy rises to 7.9 index points — CBN

  12-06-2026 08:36 via vanguardngr.com
  By Elizabeth AdegbesanBusinesses’ confidence in the macro economy rose significantly to 7.9 index points in May 2026 from 3.9 index points in the preceding month of April 2026, even as insecurity, multiple taxation, and high interest rates continued to pose major operational challenges to businesses during the period.This was contained in the latest Central Bank of Nigeria’s Business Expectation Report, which showed that the respondents’ sentiment on the economy reflected
  
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• Textile importation rises 17% to N267.7bn

  12-06-2026 08:33 via vanguardngr.com
  By Yinka KolawoleThe value of textile materials imported into Nigeria rose by 17 per cent year-on-year, YoY, to N267.7 billion in the first quarter of 2026 (Q1’26), highlighting the country’s continued reliance on imported textile products despite efforts to revive local production.Data from the National Bureau of Statistics, NBS, showed that textile imports increased from N228.83 billion in Q1’25. On a quarter-on-quarter basis, imports also rose by 8.94 per cent from N24
  
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• Brevity Anderson, EICBI partner across Africa, Europe, India

  12-06-2026 08:29 via vanguardngr.com
  By Sebastine ObasiBrevity Anderson UK and the Europe-India Centre for Business and Industry (EICBI) have formally executed a strategic Collaboration and Services Agreement establishing a framework for long-term cooperation in trade facilitation, investment promotion, stakeholder engagement, and international commercial development across Africa, the European Union, and India.The Agreement provides for collaborative activities including trade delegations, business matchmaking initiatives, c
  
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• Tinubu approves 50,000 police recruits, hopeful on abducted pupils’ return

  12-06-2026 08:24 via vanguardngr.com
  ABUJA — President Bola Tinubu has announced plans to recruit more than 50,000 new police officers and thousands of military personnel as part of measures to strengthen security across the country, while expressing hope for the safe return of schoolchildren abducted in Oyo and Borno states.Speaking in his Democracy Day address, Tinubu acknowledged that the celebration was overshadowed by recent cases of abduction involving schoolchildren but assured Nigerians that efforts were ongoing to s
  
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• Lekki Port Phase 2 construction set for kick-off, says Lagos govt

  12-06-2026 08:23 via vanguardngr.com
  By Godwin OritseLagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has announced that work on Phase 2 of the Lekki Port project will commence soon, a move aimed at strengthening the state’s position as West Africa’s leading maritime and logistics hub.Speaking at the Invest Lagos Summit 3.0 held in Lagos earlier in this week, Sanwo-Olu highlighted the State’s commitment to expanding critical infrastructure and attracting investment.He explained that the expansion of the Port will s
  
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• Nigeria’s monthly oil output rises 2.2%

  12-06-2026 08:17 via vanguardngr.com
  By Obas Esiedesa, AbujaNigeria’s total oil production, comprising crude oil and condensates, increased by 2.2 per cent in May to 1.70 million barrels per day (bpd), while crude oil output exceeded the country’s OPEC production quota for the first time this year.Data released by the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) on Thursday showed that combined oil production rose from 1.66 million bpd in April to 1.70 million bpd in May, consolidating Nigeria’s
  
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• TCN seeks stronger legal protection for electricity infrastructure

  12-06-2026 08:14 via vanguardngr.com
  By Mariam EkoThe Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has called on the Federal Government and the National Assembly to strengthen legal protection for critical electricity infrastructure, saying vandalism, sabotage and encroachment on transmission corridors continue to threaten power supply and investments in the sector.Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of TCN, Engr. Sule Ahmed Abdulaziz, made the call at a four-day Parliamentary/Stakeholders’ Engagement Summit on Power
  
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• Bandits, Kidnappers, Sponsors of Terror: Surrender or face full force of State, Tinubu warns

  12-06-2026 08:14 via vanguardngr.com
  ABUJA — President Bola Tinubu has issued a stern warning to bandits, kidnappers and sponsors of terrorism across the country, urging them to surrender or face the full force of the Nigerian state.The President delivered the warning while addressing the nation’s security challenges in his Democracy Day message, reaffirming his administration’s commitment to restoring peace and safeguarding lives and property.Tinubu expressed concern over recent incidents of insecurity, particul
  
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• CBN bans linked financial entities from extending loans to each other

  12-06-2026 08:10 via vanguardngr.com
  By Elizabeth AdegbesanThe Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, has banned closely linked financial entities from extending loans or guaranteeing the obligations of one another without the bank’s prior approval.The apex bank disclosed this, yesterday, in its Exposure Draft on ring-fencing operations of closely linked entities in the Nigerian financial system.The apex bank stated: “Except with the prior written approval of the CBN, no closely linked entity shall extend a loan to, or gua
  
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• Full text of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Democracy Day address on Friday

  12-06-2026 08:07 via vanguardngr.com
  Fellow NigeriansToday, we celebrate democracy and the enduring Nigerian spirit. For 27 unbroken years, since May 29, 1999, Nigerians have chosen their leaders through the ballot, witnessed peaceful transitions of power, and resolved disagreements in courtrooms and legislative chambers—not through violence. We have experienced the longest stretch of civilian rule in our history. Our democracy is not perfect, but it is ours, and we must continue to defend and strengthen it.In the coming day
  
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• Dollar to Naira exchange rate today, June 12, 2026

  12-06-2026 08:00 via vanguardngr.com
  The Nigerian naira traded within a relatively stable range against the United States dollar on Friday, June 12, 2026, across both the official Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM) and the parallel market.Latest data from the Central Bank of Nigeria’s NFEM window showed the naira exchanging at around ₦1,362 to the dollar, following recent gains recorded in the official market during the week. Market data indicated that the official exchange rate had hovered between ₦1,360 an
  
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• INEC fixes date for primaries in new Delta constituencies

  12-06-2026 07:53 via vanguardngr.com
  By Jimitota OnoyumeThe Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has fixed June 16 to June 25, 2026, for political parties to conduct primaries in the newly created constituencies in Delta State, ahead of the 2027 general elections.
  The constituencies are Warri South-West II, Warri North II, Aniocha North II, Ika North-East II, Sapele II and Ethiope West II.
  INEC disclosed this in a statement issued by its National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committe
  
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• Air Peace laments xenophobic attacks, backs evacuation of Nigerians

  12-06-2026 07:50 via vanguardngr.com
  West Africa’s largest airline, Air Peace, has expressed sadness over the circumstances that necessitated the evacuation of Nigerian citizens in South Africa, describing the situation as unfortunate and deeply concerning.
  Air Peac’s Chief Commercial Officer, Mr. Nowel Ngala, in a statement by the Spokesperson for the airline, Efe Osifo-Whiskey, reaffirmed the airline’s commitment to humanitarian service.
  He said airline’s flying the returnees back to Nigeria aligned with
  
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• Accord leaders in Osun reaffirm Olawepo-Hashim’s 2027 Presidential bid

  12-06-2026 07:37 via vanguardngr.com
  By Ibrahim Hassan-WuyoOSOGBO — Leaders, stakeholders and longstanding members of the Accord Party in Osun State have reaffirmed their support for Dr. Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim as the party’s presidential candidate for the 2027 general election, insisting that no external influence can overturn the mandate freely given to him by party members.The declaration was made on Wednesday during a rally in Osogbo attended by party leaders, women groups, youth supporters and grassroots members fro
  
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• 2027: Tinubu set for strong North-West support, says Matawalle

  12-06-2026 07:34 via vanguardngr.com
  By Musa UbandawakiSOKOTO — The Minister of State for Defence, Dr. Bello Muhammad Matawalle, has expressed confidence that President Bola Tinubu remains politically strong in the North-West and is well positioned to secure substantial support from the region ahead of the 2027 presidential election.Matawalle said the administration’s achievements in security, infrastructure, agriculture and economic reforms have continued to strengthen public confidence in the President’s leader
  
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• DEMOCRACY DAY: Tinubu honours top journalists, generals, others for roles in struggle

  12-06-2026 06:48 via vanguardngr.com
  By Clifford Ndujihe, Politics EditorLAGOS—IN commemoration of the 2026 Democracy Day, President Bola Tinubu, has given national awards to 51 eminent Nigerians including media icons, pro-democracy activists, and retired military officers who fought against military dictatorship during the historic June 12 struggle.In a nationwide broadcast marking 27 years of unbroken civilian rule, the President paid glowing tributes to the late Chief M.K.O Abiola, the winner of the annulled June
  
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• 33 years after: Can Nigeria ever have another election like June 12?

  12-06-2026 06:27 via vanguardngr.com
  By Clifford Ndujihe, Politics EditorTHE process was crude but transparent. The organisers called it Option A4. Only two candidates stood for the election. No thumb-printing was required.  Voting was done by queuing behind the candidate/party of your choice. Those on the queues were properly counted separately and figures entered into the result sheets against the respective candidates or parties.It was as clear as daylight who won or lost. Welcome to the June 12,1993 presidential
  
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• Xenophobia: FG, evacuees slam S’Africa over documentation claims

  12-06-2026 06:14 via vanguardngr.com
  By Nkiruka Nnorom & Dickson OmobolaThe Federal Government and 268 Nigerians repatriated from South Africa have rejected claims by Pretoria that all those returned to the country, yesterday, were undocumented, blaming delays on South Africa’s Home Affairs system for pushing many illegal status.The evacuees accused the South African government of delibrately delaying renewing their work permits and other documents, to have a reason to clampdown on Nigerians, while their s
  
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• State police: Reps pass Bill, scales second reading in Senate

  12-06-2026 06:10 via vanguardngr.com
  By Henry Umoru & Gift OdekinaAbuja — The House of Representatives, yesterday, overwhelmingly voted in favour of a constitutional amendment bill seeking to establish state police across the country, marking a major step in efforts to address Nigeria’s worsening security challenges.Also, the bill scaled second reading in the Senate.In the House of Reps, the bill secured the support of 289 of the 290 lawmakers in attendance, while only one member voted against it during p
  
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• Three years of hard choices, navigating economic challenges, recovery

  12-06-2026 06:00 via vanguardngr.com
  By Johnbosco AgbakwuruPresident Bola Tinubu assumed office on May 29, 2023, amid huge expectations. Since the return to civilian rule in 1999, he was the stalwart  of the National Democratic Coalition, NADECO, which spearheaded the battle against military rule to lead the nation.He marked his first Democracy Day on June 12, 2023 with aplomb.Although the national economy was in poor condition when he took office,. three years in the saddle, the tide has been turbulent; there have
  
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• Ododo visits Iluke, vows to flush out criminals from Kogi after bandit attack

  12-06-2026 04:38 via vanguardngr.com
  Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Usman Ododo, has reaffirmed his administration’s determination to eliminate criminal activities across the state following a deadly bandit attack on Iluke community in Kabba-Bunu Local Government Area.The governor made the declaration during a condolence visit to the community after armed bandits attacked the area on June 10, disrupting the ongoing West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) and killing three residents.The victims included the V
  
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• Honouring heroes of June 12

  12-06-2026 03:41 via vanguardngr.com
  By HANNATU MUSAWAOn a Tuesday, 4th of June, 1996, around 3:05 pm, something unbelievable happened that shook the core of the struggle for democracy in Nigeria. Kudirat Abiola was gunned down as her car slowed down around 7-Up Depot/Bus Stop in Ikeja, Lagos State. She was instantly killed along with her chauffeur and assistant. Many people who knew her opined that her death brought a beautiful, brilliant and bold life, which she was generally believed to have lived, to an untimely end.
  
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• Ona Judge: Preferred suffering in freedom than plenty in US Presidency, by Owei Lakemfa

  12-06-2026 03:39 via vanguardngr.com
  Stories like that of David and Goliath teach moral lessons especially about victory not necessarily going to the mighty and powerful. The  freedom battles between a sitting United States President  and, a slave girl he owned, are no less intriguing.Such a true life story is usually tucked away as they tell of the humiliation and humbling of a privilege class. The story of the young lady, Ona Judge who at 22 fled the US Presidential mansion, abandoning the good life and comfort it
  
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• What else can we do about insecurity? By Adekunle Adekoya

  12-06-2026 03:36 via vanguardngr.com
  ONE long week of horror. That is how I think I can best describe the working week ending today. Just imagine! The week opened with news of terrorists killing three officers of the Federal Road Safety Commission in Kebbi State. Down in Delta State, soldiers and policemen clashed with youths in Emede community in Isoko South Local Government Area of the state, and by the time what went up came down, people had been killed with houses razed.
  The following day, 50 elders of Zamfara State got kidnap
  
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• Diminishing impetus of June 12

  12-06-2026 03:34 via vanguardngr.com
  Today, Friday 12th of June 2026, marks the 33rd anniversary of the historic “June 12” phenomenon of Nigerian democracy. On that day in 1993, Nigerians elected a new president under General Ibrahim Babangida’s decreed two-party system. The parties on the presidential ballot were the Social Democratic Party (SDP), with Chief Moshood Abiola as the candidate, and the National Republican Convention (NRC), which had Alhaji Bashir Tofa, as its flagbearer. The Electoral Umpire then wa
  
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