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• Why nuclear weapons remain existential threat to humanity – Report

  09-06-2026 23:07 via vanguardngr.com
  A Professor of Political Science, Femi Otubanjo, has warned that nuclear weapons have evolved from being mere instruments of warfare to becoming major causes of international conflicts and crises.Otubanjo, a Research Professor at the Nigerian Institute of International Affairs (NIIA), gave the warning while delivering a foreign policy lecture organised by the institute on Tuesday, in Lagos.The lecture was entitled, “Nuclear Weapons: From Instrumenta Belli to Causae Bellorum.”Th
  
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• 10 highest-scoring opening matches at World Cup

  11-06-2026 13:19 via vanguardngr.com
  The FIFA World Cup has produced some unforgettable opening matches over the years, with hosts and contenders often setting the tone for the tournament from the very first whistle.
  While many opening games have been cautious affairs, a handful have delivered goals, drama and excitement in abundance.The highest-scoring opening match in World Cup history remains the thrilling encounter between hosts Germany and Costa Rica at the 2006 tournament. Germany edged Costa Rica 4-2 in Munich, with six goa
  
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• 2026 World Cup: Mexico vs South Africa – preview, time and where to watch

  11-06-2026 13:14 via vanguardngr.com
  The expanded 48-team era officially begins on Thursday as co-hosts Mexico take on South Africa in the opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
  The fixture offers a highly nostalgic throwback to 2010, when the same two nations clashed in the tournament’s memorable opening game in Johannesburg.Mexico: Seeking Redemption on Historic GroundMexico makes history before kicking a single ball, becoming the first nation to host the men’s World Cup three separate times (following 1970 and 19
  
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• APC has number, strength to win any election – Yilwatda

  11-06-2026 13:13 via vanguardngr.com
  All Progressives Congress (APC) National Chairman, Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, says the party has the numbers and strength to win the forthcoming Ekiti governorship election and the 2027 presidential election.Yilwatda made the statement while inaugurating the APC National Campaign Council for the Ekiti Governorship election, slated for June 20 in Abuja.The chairman presented the party’s flag to the APC governorship candidate, Gov. Biodun Oyenbanji,, contesting for a second term in office.He n
  
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• Photos: Nigerians repatriated from South Africa arrives Lagos

  11-06-2026 13:12 via vanguardngr.com
  The first group of Nigerians repatriated from South Africa following recent xenophobic violence has arrived in Lagos.A total of 268 returnees landed at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport at about 10:30 a.m. on Thursday aboard an Air Peace flight.The evacuation forms part of efforts to bring back Nigerians affected by renewed attacks targeting foreign nationals in parts of South Africa.
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• INEC restores suppressed constituencies in 4 states, fixes June for primary elections

  11-06-2026 13:02 via vanguardngr.com
  The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has restored some suppressed constituencies in Benue, Delta, Jigawa and Kogi states, the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports.The commission has also fixed June 16 and June 25 for political parties to conduct primary elections for the restored constituencies, ahead of the 2027 general elections.The commission’s National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee, Mohammed Haruna, made the disclosure in a
  
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• Davido uses W’Cup stage to demand action for abducted Nigerian pupils

  11-06-2026 12:52 via vanguardngr.com
  Afrobeats superstar Davido transformed his performance at the 2026 FIFA World Cup countdown concert into a powerful plea for justice.
  Taking the stage in the United States on Wednesday, the singer wore a custom outfit designed to honour the students and teachers recently abducted in Oyo State’s Oriire Local Government Area.A viral backstage video revealed the striking details of his attire. Davido wore a white T-shirt reading “NIGERIA” beneath a black leather jacket. The jacke
  
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• Russia calls on US, Iran to ‘return to negotiating table’

  11-06-2026 12:39 via vanguardngr.com
  The Kremlin called on the United States and Iran Thursday to restart peace talks and said the new strikes in their war would be bad for the world economy.“We call on all parties in this conflict to exercise restraint and return to the negotiating table,” Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said, when asked by AFP about fresh attacks. He added that the escalation risks more “negative consequences for the situation in the region and the global economy.”
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• Lawyer petitions Lagos AG, accuses DPP of frustrating 15 Chinese nationals’ trial

  11-06-2026 12:12 via vanguardngr.com
  By Innocent AnabaA Lagos-based lawyer, Mr. Ken Nwanna, has petitioned the Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice of Lagos State, Mr. Lawal Pedro, SAN, protesting the turn of events in his client’s case pending before Justice Adesanya of a Lagos High Court.
  He also accused the Director of Public Prosecution, DPP, of frustrating and delaying the case filed since 2024 without the arraignment of the Chinese suspects in a seven-count charge brought against them by the Inspector General
  
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• Iran vows to target any vessel passing Strait of Hormuz

  11-06-2026 12:08 via vanguardngr.com
  Iran’s military command said Thursday it will target any ship transiting the Strait of Hormuz, after it struck two vessels attempting to pass through the strategic waterway, as talks to end the war faltered.The United States launched a new wave of attacks against Iran on Wednesday, with President Donald Trump vowing to “hit them hard” after accusing Tehran’s negotiators of “playing us for suckers”.The Khatam al-Anbiya command said Thursday, “any vessel
  
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• Ogbonnia to Dickson: Resolve Enugu West NDC primary dispute

  11-06-2026 12:05 via vanguardngr.com
  …Cites Electoral Act 2026By Denis AgboDr. SKC Ogbonnia, an aspirant for the Enugu West Senatorial District seat, has called on the National Leader of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Senator Seriake Dickson, to intervene in the party’s nomination process to ensure compliance with the Electoral Act 2026.In an open letter dated June 10, 2026, Ogbonnia alleged that neither a valid primary election nor a legally recognised consensus process has been concluded for the senatorial
  
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• New York renames streets after Thierry Henry, Pele ahead of World Cup

  11-06-2026 12:00 via vanguardngr.com
  New York has honored two footballing greats by temporarily renaming streets after Thierry Henry and Pele ahead of the World Cup kickoff, according to the City Council.The tournament — co-hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico — begins Thursday and the final will be played next month at the MetLife Stadium, rebranded as the New York New Jersey Stadium, just outside the city.Crowds gathered at West 50th Street and 6th Avenue in downtown Manhattan to mark the unveiling of &ldqu
  
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• Nigerians evacuated from South Africa arrive Lagos amid Xenophobic tensions

  11-06-2026 11:55 via vanguardngr.com
  By Lamidi Bamidele & Nkiru NnoromNigerians evacuated from South Africa have arrived safely in Lagos following recent xenophobic tensions that left many Nigerian residents in fear.The evacuees arrived at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, at about 10:15 a.m. on Thursday aboard an Air Peace aircraft.The return flight is part of a coordinated evacuation effort by the Federal Government in response to renewed attacks targeting foreign nationals in South Africa.The Minister of St
  
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• Gunmen kill two vigilantes in fresh Plateau attack

  11-06-2026 11:36 via vanguardngr.com
  By Golok Nanmwa, JosTragedy struck Ta-Hoss community in Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State on Wednesday night as two local vigilantes were reportedly attacked and killed while keeping watch over their community.The incident occurred at about 10 p.m., leaving residents of the community in grief and mourning.The deceased were identified as Davou Dalyop Patu, 48, and Dalyop Zaram, 38, both described as active members of the local vigilante group dedicated to protecting the community.Sour
  
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• Lagos 2027: Sanwo-Olu unveils Hamzat, Sonayon-James as APC flagbearers

  11-06-2026 11:11 via vanguardngr.com
  Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has unveiled Deputy Governor Obafemi Hamzat as the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate for the state, with Princess Damilola Sonayon-James as his running mate ahead of the 2027 election.Sanwo-Olu made the announcement in a post on his verified X handle on Thursday, describing the duo as a leadership team capable of sustaining and expanding development across Lagos State.He said the selection reflects the administration’s focus o
  
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• US, UK, Canada, 19 others tell Iran to stop attacks ‘on our soil’

  11-06-2026 11:10 via vanguardngr.com
  Twenty-two countries including the United States and European nations jointly warned Iran on Thursday to stop attacking people “on our soil”.Iran’s security services were condemned for their “deplorable” use of international and local criminal gangs for plots in Europe, North America and Australia.“Attempts to kill, kidnap, harass, intimidate, or otherwise attack people on our soil, undermines national sovereignty and international norms. These actions must s
  
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• Kylian, Neymar lead football-inspired baby names across South America

  11-06-2026 11:00 via vanguardngr.com
  What’s in a name? A victory foretold or a homage to greatness past?Across South America, a legion of pint-sized Kylians and Neymars will be following the fortunes of the stars to whom they owe their names when the World Cup kicks off on Thursday.But in a year’s time, depending on which players shine, expectant parents may be leaning towards Lamine (Yamal, Spain), Ousmane (Dembele, France), Harry (Kane, England) or Vitinha (Portugal).In Ecuador, which is taking part in its fifth Worl
  
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• ISWAP commanders, IEDs specialist surrender to troops in Yobe

  11-06-2026 10:27 via vanguardngr.com
  The Nigerian Army says two commanders of the Islamic State of West Africa Province (ISWAP), including a suspected Vehicle-Borne Improvised Explosive Device (VBIED) specialist, have surrendered to troops of Operation HADIN KAI in Yobe.This is contained in an operational report made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Thursday in Abuja.The report stated that the two terrorists, identified as Ismail Mohammed and Abu Umar, surrendered to troops of the 159 Battalion in Geidam on June 8.
  
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• Nigerians fleeing xenophobic attacks in S’Africa head home

  11-06-2026 10:20 via vanguardngr.com
  The first group of Nigerians repatriated from South Africa following escalating anti-immigrant attacks were due to land in Lagos on Thursday, officials said.Anti-foreigner violence has convulsed South Africa for weeks as gangs armed with sticks, whips and shields have marched through parts of the “rainbow nation”, demanding that people with no residency papers leave by June 30.Foreign nationals have reported being intimidated and beaten by mobs going door to door, families have been
  
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• FG, Ethiopia sign prisoner transfer agreement for jailed Nigerians

  11-06-2026 10:13 via vanguardngr.com
  By Favour UleborThe Federal Government has signed a Transfer of Sentenced Persons Agreement with Ethiopia, paving the way for the repatriation of more than 100 Nigerians currently serving prison sentences in the East African country.In a press statement on Thursday, Special Assistant on Communication and New Media to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Dr. Magnus Eze, said Nigeria and Ethiopia had also agreed to commence immediate implementation of the bilateral agreement in line with their respec
  
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• South Africa brace for Azteca test against Mexico in World Cup opener

  11-06-2026 10:11 via vanguardngr.com
  South Africa coach Hugo Broos has challenged his players to block out an expected wall of sound on Thursday when they take on co-hosts Mexico in their World Cup opener.Broos, 74, will be making an emotional return to the Estadio Azteca when he leads South Africa into their daunting Group A assignment in Mexico City.The former Belgium international experienced first-hand the noise of the Azteca during the 1986 finals in Mexico, where he played in the Red Devils’ opener against the hosts.Br
  
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• Police foil plot to kidnap Chinese national in Ogun

  11-06-2026 10:06 via vanguardngr.com
  By James OgunnaikeThe Ogun State Police Command has foiled a planned kidnapping of a Chinese national and arrested two suspected conspirators allegedly involved in a plot to demand a ransom of N50 million from the victim.The suspects, identified as Chinedu Onwuemena, 41, and Jimoh Ojo, 37, were arrested by operatives of the Obalende Police Division, following intelligence reports of an impending abduction along the Ijebu-Ode/Odogbolu Expressway.According to the Police Public Relations Officer o
  
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• Troops uncover suspected IPOB/ESN safe house in Enugu, recover arms

  11-06-2026 09:50 via vanguardngr.com
  Troops of Operation UDO KA have uncovered a suspected safe house belonging to members of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and its armed wing, the Eastern Security Network (ESN), in Enugu State.This is contained in an operational report made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Thursday in Abuja.The army said the operation was carried out by troops of 82 Division Garrison and Sector 1 of Operation UDO KA in conjunction with operatives of the Department of State Servi
  
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• NAF airstrike kills scores of terrorists in Lake Chad Basin

  11-06-2026 09:48 via vanguardngr.com
  The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) says its precision air strikes have neutralised scores of terrorists at Metele in the Northern Tumbuns area of the Lake Chad Basin.This is contained in a statement on Thursday in Abuja by the Director of Public Relations and Information, NAF Headquarters, Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame.Ejodame said that the operation was conducted in the early hours of Wednesday.He also said that the operation was launched after credible intelligence and subsequent Intelligence, Surve
  
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• World Cup set for kickoff after high ticket prices, visa issues dog buildup

  11-06-2026 09:46 via vanguardngr.com
  The World Cup kicks off Thursday with co-hosts Mexico taking on South Africa in the Estadio Azteca in Mexico City, launching a sprawling tournament of 48 teams that will last nearly six weeks.The extravaganza hosted by the United States, Mexico and Canada is the biggest World Cup in history, stretching until the final in New Jersey on July 19.It is projected to generate a record-breaking $13 billion in total revenue.But football’s world governing body FIFA has faced stinging criticism ove
  
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• Iran says will target any vessel traffic in Strait of Hormuz

  11-06-2026 09:43 via vanguardngr.com
  Iran’s military command said Thursday it will target any ship transiting the Strait of Hormuz, after it struck two vessels attempting to pass through the strategic waterway, as talks to end the war faltered.The United States launched a new wave of attacks against Iran on Wednesday, with President Donald Trump vowing to “hit them hard” after accusing Tehran’s negotiators of “playing us for suckers”.The Khatam al-Anbiya command said Thursday, “any vessel
  
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• Cartoon: ‘Your Excellency, please, focus left’

  11-06-2026 09:32 via vanguardngr.com
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• China’s Temu, JD.com among 5 summoned over false advertising

  11-06-2026 09:12 via vanguardngr.com
  Chinese e-commerce giants Temu and JD.com were among five major platforms summoned for talks over misleading advertising on Thursday, Beijing’s market watchdog said.The talks with company representatives, held by the Beijing Municipal Administration for Market Regulation, come as local and national authorities crack down on excessive “involution-style” competition.Official efforts to tame “involution” — a popular tag used to describe the race to outcompete th
  
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• Keyamo orders probe, grounds aircraft after unauthorized landing near Asaba

  11-06-2026 08:53 via vanguardngr.com
  The Federal Government has grounded a private aircraft and suspended its operator’s permit following a dramatic incident in which the aircraft made an emergency landing on a road under construction near Asaba and later departed without regulatory clearance.Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, disclosed the development in a statement posted on his X account, describing the incident as a serious breach of aviation regulations and security protocols.According to Key
  
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• Customs intensifies anti-smuggling operations against vegetable oil imports

  11-06-2026 08:42 via vanguardngr.com
  ….Vows to Protect Local Producers, InvestmentsBy Emma Ujah, Abuja Bureau ChiefThe Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has intensified efforts to combat the smuggling of vegetable oil into the country, unveiling plans to launch intelligence-driven special operations aimed at protecting local investments, preserving jobs and supporting the growth of the agricultural value chain.The Comptroller-General of Customs (CGC), Adewale Adeniyi, disclosed this during a meeting with stakeholders in the veg
  
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