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• Village People Movement endorses Adeleke for second term

  12-06-2026 23:43 via vanguardngr.com
  By Shina Abubakar, OsogboThe re-election bid of Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has received a boost as the Ife-based group, Village People Movement, has endorsed him for a second term in office.Over 1,000 members of the group, coordinated by former Labour Party House of Representatives candidate in Ifeland, Olamide Awosunle, gathered at Enuwa Square in Ile-Ife to publicly declare their support for the governor.In a statement issued by Awosunle and made available to journalists on Friday,
  
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• How village diplomacy, consultations saved Land Use Act against opposition – Obasanjo

  13-06-2026 21:16 via vanguardngr.com
  By Johnbosco AgbakwuruFormer President Olusegun Obasanjo on Saturday recounted how he personally intervened to overcome widespread opposition to the Land Use Act.Speaking at the public presentation of three books in honour of General Abdulsalami Abubakar on his 84th birthday at the Banquet Hall, Presidential Villa, Abuja, Obasanjo said Abubakar engaged community leaders across Oyo State, pointing out that the effort helped secure the survival of a law that remains a key part of Nigeria’s
  
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• Tinubu orders Wike to allocate land for Abdulsalami Abubakar Resource Centre

  13-06-2026 21:14 via vanguardngr.com
  By Johnbosco AgbakwuruPresident Bola Tinubu on Saturday directed the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, to allocate land along the Airport Road in Abuja for the development of Abdulsalami Abubakar’s African Resource Centre.President Tinubu also pledged that the Federal Government would fund the construction of the facility amid over ₦2 billion realised at the unveiling of three books presented in her honour of the former Head of State.In his remarks as the speci
  
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• Abubakar resisted pressure to extend transition programme – Ex-CSO

  13-06-2026 21:10 via vanguardngr.com
  By Johnbosco AgbakwuruMajor General Abdulrasheed Aliyu (retd), Chief Security Officer, CSO, to former Head of State, General Abdulsalami Abubakar, on Saturday revealed that the former head of state rebuffed pressures from the military circle to extend his six-month transition programme.Aliyu, who was chairman of the organising committee of the public presentation of three books in honour of Gen. Abubakar on the occasion of his 84th birthday, in his welcome address, described the former Head of
  
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• Peter Obi vows to dialogue with agitators if elected president

  13-06-2026 21:07 via vanguardngr.com
  By Henry UmoruPresidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Peter Obi, ahead of the 2027 polls, has promised to engage and listen to agitators across Nigeria as part of efforts to foster national unity and address the root causes of unrest if elected president.In a statement on Saturday by the spokesman of the Peter Obi Media Reach (POMR), Ibrahim Umar, the media office said that Obi’s comments represented a broader strategy aimed at addressing the underlying causes of a
  
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• Abiola died of heart attack, not poison – Gen. Abubakar

  13-06-2026 21:02 via vanguardngr.com
  By Johnbosco AgbakwuruFormer Head of State, Gen. Abdulsalami Abubakar (retd.), on Saturday dismissed the allegation that Chief Moshood Abiola was poisoned, insisting that an autopsy conducted by pathologists from four countries attributed his death to natural causes.The revelations were contained in Chapter 21 of Ge.n. Abubakar’s 264-page, 27-chapter autobiography titled ‘Call of Duty,’ obtained by our correspondent on Saturday at the public presentation of the book and two ot
  
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• Lawmakers are major beneficiaries of Abdusalami’s action in 1999 – Akpabio

  13-06-2026 20:57 via vanguardngr.com
  By Henry UmoruSenate President Godswill Akpabio has said that members of the National and State Houses of Assembly were major beneficiaries of the decision of former Head of State, General Abdulsalami Abubakar, to hand over power to a civilian administration in 1999.In a statement by his Special Assistant On Media, Jackson Udom, Akpabio who stated this on Saturday at the Banquet Hall of the Presidential villa during the public presentation of three books in honour of the former head of state an
  
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• Nigeria produces oil but never had electricity – Kemi Badenoch

  13-06-2026 20:52 via vanguardngr.com
  Leader of the United Kingdom’s Conservative Party, Kemi Badenoch, has said Nigeria’s vast oil resources have failed to translate into reliable electricity supply, arguing that poor government policies have prevented the country from fully benefiting from its natural wealth.Badenoch, who spent part of her childhood in Nigeria before moving to the United Kingdom as a teenager, made the remarks during a recent interview with The Spectator while reflecting on how her upbringing influenc
  
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• Trump says US will get Iran’s enriched uranium when ‘all is calm’

  13-06-2026 20:35 via vanguardngr.com
  President Donald Trump said the United States would find and destroy Iran’s enriched uranium when the region is calmer, as he announced that a deal to end the war would be signed on Sunday.“When all is calm, we will go in and get the Nuclear Dust, buried deep under the powerful sunken granite mountains, thanks to our beautiful B-2 Bombers and their brilliant pilots, and downblend and destroy it, whether in Iran, or the United States,” he said on social media Saturday.
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• One year after Yelewata massacre, community honours 271 slain victims, demands justice

  13-06-2026 20:14 via vanguardngr.com
  By Peter DuruOne year after 271 residents were brutally killed in the Yelewata massacre, survivors, families of the victims, religious leaders and political figures on Saturday gathered in the community to honour the dead and renew calls for justice and improved security.The event, held at Yelewata in Guma Local Government Area of Benue State, featured a memorial Mass and the unveiling of a cenotaph engraved with the names of the 271 victims who lost their lives during the June 13-14, 2025 atta
  
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• Abubakar laid foundation for Nigeria’s democratic stability – Thabo Mbeki

  13-06-2026 19:44 via vanguardngr.com
  By Johnbosco Agbakwuru, AbujaFormer South African President Thabo Mbeki on Saturday hailed former Nigerian Head of State General Abdulsalami Abubakar for laying the foundation for Nigeria’s democratic stability through his historic transition programme that ended military rule in 1999.Mbeki said Abdulsalami’s brief but consequential tenure as head of state between 1998 and 1999 not only restored democratic governance in Nigeria but also established a framework that has sustained civ
  
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• Abubakar laid foundation for Nigeria’s democratic stability, Thabo Mbeki

  13-06-2026 19:44 via vanguardngr.com
  By Johnbosco Agbakwuru, AbujaFormer South African President Thabo Mbeki on Saturday hailed former Nigerian Head of State General Abdulsalami Abubakar for laying the foundation for Nigeria’s democratic stability through his historic transition programme that ended military rule in 1999.Mbeki said Abdulsalami’s brief but consequential tenure as head of state between 1998 and 1999 not only restored democratic governance in Nigeria but also established a framework that has sustained civ
  
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• Iran peace deal to be signed Sunday, opening Hormuz – Trump

  13-06-2026 19:35 via vanguardngr.com
  US President Donald Trump said a long-awaited deal to end the war in the Middle East is scheduled to be signed on Sunday, paving the way for the opening of the strategic Strait of Hormuz.“The Deal is scheduled to get signed tomorrow, and immediately after it is signed, the Hormuz Strait is OPEN TO ALL,” Trump said in a post on his Truth Social platform on Saturday.Trump’s statement, however, ran counter to Iran’s foreign ministry, which indicated earlier in the day that
  
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• Insecurity: Ogun on high alert, says Abiodun

  13-06-2026 19:28 via vanguardngr.com
  …unveils technology-driven security measuresBy James Ogunnaike, AbeokutaGovernor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State has declared that his administration is on high alert in response to rising security threats across the country, unveiling plans to deploy technology-driven solutions to strengthen the state’s security architecture and safeguard lives and property.The governor made the declaration during the All Progressives Congress (APC) Strategic Meeting held at the Presidential Lodge, Iba
  
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• Projects: South-East will always be obedient to Tinubu – Umahi

  13-06-2026 19:15 via vanguardngr.com
  The minister of works, Sen. David Umahi, on Saturday said the South-Eastern region will continue to be obedient to President Bola Tinubu due to the massive federal government projects in the region.Umahi said this at Onueke in Ezza-South Local Government Area while leading an inspection tour on federal government projects in Ebonyi by the Renewed Hope National Media Tour team.The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the major projects inspected include the dualisation of the Onueke highway
  
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• Abubakar tried to secure release of MKO Abiola before his death — Obasanjo

  13-06-2026 19:01 via vanguardngr.com
  By Johnbosco Agbakwuru, AbujaFormer President Olusegun Obasanjo on Saturday revealed that the former Head of State, General Abdulsalami Abubakar, was facilitating the release of the June 12, 1993 presidential election winner, Moshood Abiola – popularly known as MKO Abiola – before his death.Chief Obasanjo made the disclosure at the public presentation of three books in honour of General Abubakar’s 84th birthday, titled “The Legacy of a Statesman @84”, at the Banque
  
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• Abubakar tried to secure MKO Abiola’s release — Obasanjo

  13-06-2026 19:01 via vanguardngr.com
  By Johnbosco Agbakwuru, AbujaFormer President Olusegun Obasanjo on Saturday revealed that the former Head of State, General Abdulsalami Abubakar, was facilitating the release of the June 12, 1993 presidential election winner, Moshood Abiola – popularly known as MKO Abiola – before his death.Chief Obasanjo made the disclosure at the public presentation of three books in honour of General Abubakar’s 84th birthday, titled “The Legacy of a Statesman @84”, at the Banque
  
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• ‘You’re No JFK’: Washington centre removes Trump’s name from facade

  13-06-2026 18:17 via vanguardngr.com
  The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in the US capital on Saturday said it has removed President Donald Trump’s name from its facade following a court ruling.In a legal filing the center’s Executive Director Matt Floca said it has “removed all physical signage on the Kennedy Center building and grounds” containing Trump’s name.Around noon Washington time, the sign on the building’s exterior was still covered by a white awning erected earlier whi
  
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• FG promises training, reintegration for Nigerians returning from Ethiopian prisons

  13-06-2026 18:05 via vanguardngr.com
  By Favour Ulebor, AbujaThe Federal Government has promised technical training, capacity building and other reintegration opportunities for Nigerian inmates set to be transferred from Ethiopian prisons, as arrangements begin for the return of about 94 eligible prisoners under a newly signed prisoner transfer agreement between both countries.Read Also: Video: Nigerian prisoners in Ethiopia celebrate Tinubu over transfer dealIn a statement on Saturday signed by the Special Assistant on Communicati
  
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• Thousands turn out for anti-racism rally after Belfast unrest

  13-06-2026 17:50 via vanguardngr.com
  Thousands of people on Saturday gathered for an anti-racism rally in the Northern Irish city of Belfast after unrest sparked by a horrific stabbing.Protesters carried placards with slogans such as “Hate is the only threat to our streets” and “Belfast stands against racism”.The city saw two nights of disorder after video of Monday night’s knife attack — which showed a man straddling another lying in the street, slashing him with a knife — went viral acro
  
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• Why Nigeria cannot continue to depend on foreign defence equipment – Minister

  13-06-2026 17:49 via vanguardngr.com
  The minister of defence, retired Gen. Christopher Musa, says Nigeria must strengthen local defence production and reduce reliance on imported military hardware to effectively address emerging security challenges.Musa stated this at the Nigerian People’s Strategic Conference and Defence Exhibition 2026 in Abuja.The conference has as its theme “Building a Modern Security Ecosystem: Integrating Private Sector Capacity into Nigeria’s National Security Architecture”.He said r
  
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• 60 days after: Families of 13 abducted passengers along Biu-Damaturu road cry for help

  13-06-2026 17:17 via vanguardngr.com
  By Ndahi MaramaThe families of the 13 abducted passengers, including a 7-month-old baby, have besieged the premises of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Borno Council and pleaded with the Government and the security agencies to intensify efforts in rescuing the victims.Briefing newsmen on Saturday in Maiduguri, Mr. Hassan Yati who spoke on behalf of the families of the abducted victims, said, their hearts weighed down by pain, fear and uncertainty over the abduction of 13 travelers includ
  
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• Gowon calls for unity, respect despite differences

  13-06-2026 17:05 via vanguardngr.com
  By Johnbosco AgbakwuruFormer Head of State General Yakubu Gowon on Saturday called for unity and respect for others despite religious and ethnic differences.He made the call at the public presentation of three books in honour of General Abdulsalami Abubakar on the occasion of his 84th birthday, titled “The Legacy of a Statesman @ 84.”General Gowon, who chaired the event, highlighted the importance of dignity in labour and the values of peace, democracy and good governance.He urged y
  
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• Two arrested over killing of Kogi varsity student

  13-06-2026 16:17 via vanguardngr.com
  By Boluwaji ObahopoTwo suspects arrested in connection with the killing of a 300-level Biochemistry student of Prince Abubakar Audu University (PAAU), Anyigba, have been handed over to law enforcement authorities for further investigation and possible prosecution.‎The Vice-Chancellor of the institution, Professor Salisu Ogbo Usman, disclosed this Friday during a condolence visit by the university management to the family of the deceased student, Mr. David Ocholi Solomon, at their residence.
  
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• DHQ mourns retired Maj-Gen Abubakar, reaffirms resolve to end terrorism

  13-06-2026 15:34 via vanguardngr.com
  By Kingsley OmonobiFollowing the announcement of the former Director of Defence Information, Major General Rabe Abubakar, in the den of bandits, the Defence Headquarters has issued a statement mourning the late senior officer and reaffirming its resolve to continue the fight to eradicate terrorism.The statement signed by Major General Samaila Uba, Director of Defence Information, read, “The Defence Headquarters regrets to announce the passing of Major General Rabe Abubakar (Retired), who
  
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• Ghana protests to Canada after player Partey is denied visa for World Cup

  13-06-2026 15:19 via vanguardngr.com
  Ghana said Saturday it has formally lodged a protest over Canada’s refusal to issue a visa for the World Cup to player Thomas Partey, who is facing trial in Britain on rape charges.Foreign Minister Sam Okudzeto Ablakwa, in a statement, said Ghana had problems with “the highanded and extremely unfair decision” to reject a visa application by Partey, “a key member of Ghana’s senior national team”.“Ghana has dispatched an official note of protest” to
  
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• Billionaire Okoya Family Alliance with Ojugbana Raises Stakes in Nigeria’s Agriculture and Industrial Construction Sectors

  13-06-2026 14:56 via vanguardngr.com
  LAGOS — An emerging business alliance between Lanre Okoya, son of billionaire industrialist and founder of the Eleganza Group, Aare Razaq Okoya, and Les Ojugbana, son of distinguished nobleman, accomplished businessman and founder of MADEC Associates Nigeria Limited, Chief F. E. Ojugbana, is attracting growing attention within Nigeria’s business and investment community.Industry observers say the partnership is significant not only because of the family names involved, but also beca
  
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• Ekiti: Senator Natasha says PDP’s Oluyede is ‘best choice’

  13-06-2026 14:54 via vanguardngr.com
  Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, the Senator representing Kogi Central Senatorial District, on Saturday intensified support for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate in Ekiti State, Dr. Oluwole Oluyede, describing him as a competent, experienced and people-oriented leader who possesses the vision needed to move the state forward.The senator made the remarks during the grand finale of the PDP governorship campaign held opposite Eagle Hall, Ikere Road, Ado-Ekiti, on Saturday,
  
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• Breaking: Abducted ex-defence spokesman, Maj-Gen Abubakar dies in bandits’ captivity

  13-06-2026 14:54 via vanguardngr.com
  Retired Major General Rabe Abubakar, a former Director of Defence Information, has died in captivity two weeks after he was abducted alongside his wife in Katsina State.The Katsina State Government confirmed his death on Saturday, saying the retired military officer died from complications arising from diabetes and hypertension while being held by his abductors.In a statement, the Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Nasiru Mu’azu, described the incident as a tragic loss d
  
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• Abducted ex-defence spokesman, Maj-Gen Abubakar dies in captivity

  13-06-2026 14:54 via vanguardngr.com
  Retired Major General Rabe Abubakar, a former Director of Defence Information, has died in captivity two weeks after he was abducted alongside his wife in Katsina State.The Katsina State Government confirmed his death on Saturday, saying the retired military officer died from complications arising from diabetes and hypertension while being held by his abductors.In a statement, the Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Nasiru Mu’azu, described the incident as a tragic loss d
  
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