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• World Cup 2026: Tuchel’s England contract includes performance clause — FA

  16-06-2026 15:49 via vanguardngr.com
  By Adegboyega AdeleyeEngland manager Thomas Tuchel has a performance clause in his contract despite recently signing a new deal that will keep him in charge until Euro 2028, the Football Association has confirmed.FA chief executive Mark Bullingham disclosed the details while defending the decision to extend Tuchel’s contract before the outcome of the 2026 FIFA World Cup is known.According to BBC Sport, Bullingham said performance-related conditions are included in all FA contracts but dec
  
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• Troops rescue five kidnap victims in Kogi as terrorists flee military offensive

  17-06-2026 15:40 via vanguardngr.com
  By Kingsley OmonobiABUJA — Troops of the 12 Brigade of the Nigerian Army, operating under the 2 Division, have rescued five kidnapped victims abandoned by fleeing terrorists during ongoing counter-terrorism operations in Kogi State.The successful rescue followed intensified military operations aimed at dismantling terrorist enclaves and disrupting the activities of criminal networks operating within the state’s forested areas.In a statement on Wednesday, the spokesman for the 12 Bri
  
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• Air Peace opens new air links to drive trade, tourism

  17-06-2026 15:37 via vanguardngr.com
  By Dickson OmobolaWest Africa’s leading airline, Air Peace, has launched scheduled flight services connecting Lagos with Douala (Cameroon), Libreville (Gabon), Bamako (Mali), and Conakry (Guinea), effective August 1, 2026.The airline said the new routes would operate four times weekly on the Lagos–Douala–Libreville–Douala–Lagos service every Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday.
  Flights will depart Lagos at 8:00 am, arrive in Douala at 9:30 am, depart for Librevill
  
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• Troops rescue four kidnap victims in Katsina

  17-06-2026 15:32 via vanguardngr.com
  ….Intensify Hunt for Bandit Kingpin Kachalla FulaniBy Kingsley OmonobiABUJA — Troops of the Nigerian Army conducting Operation Clean Sweep III in Katsina State have rescued four kidnapped victims during sustained offensive operations targeting notorious bandit leader Kachalla Muhammadu Fulani and his criminal network.The Army disclosed this on Wednesday, stating that the operation formed part of ongoing efforts to dismantle terrorist hideouts and restore security across the state.A
  
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• Banditry: Police arrest 13 suspects, rescue kidnap victim in Kebbi

  17-06-2026 15:31 via vanguardngr.com
  The Kebbi Police Command says it has arrested 13 suspected criminals involved in terrorism, banditry, kidnapping, illegal possession of firearms, and other offences across the state within the last one month.The Commissioner of Police in the state, Alhaji Umar Hadejia, made this known while briefing newsmen on Wednesday in Birnin Kebbi on recent security operations and the command’s achievements.Hadejia said the successes were recorded through intelligence-led policing, coordinated operat
  
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• Premier League: Why Hull City could face points deduction after winning promotion

  17-06-2026 15:22 via vanguardngr.com
  By Adegboyega AdeleyeHull City’s return to the Premier League could be overshadowed by the threat of a points deduction, with the newly-promoted club reportedly needing to raise funds before the end of June to avoid breaching financial regulations.According to the BBC, Hull have exceeded the English Football League’s Profit and Sustainability Rules (PSR) threshold by around £6 million, largely due to promotion bonuses paid to players after their Championship play-off final vic
  
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• Immediate establishment of state police will address insecurity — Ojo

  17-06-2026 15:21 via vanguardngr.com
  — Says Tinubu deserves second termBy Johnbosco AgbakwuruABUJA — The Managing Director of the Federal Housing Authority and convener of the South West Agenda for Asiwaju (SWAGA), Hon. Oyetunde Ojo, has called for the immediate establishment of state police across the country, describing it as the panacea for tackling the worsening security situation.Ojo also urged Nigerians to re-elect President Bola Tinubu in 2027, arguing that the administration’s push for state policing and
  
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• Women can drive growth, good security if supported — Minister

  17-06-2026 15:16 via vanguardngr.com
  The Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development, Hajiya Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, says Nigerian women must be supported to become household production lines capable of driving economic growth, food security and poverty reduction.Sulaiman-Ibrahim said this on Thursday in Abuja when the Managing Director of the Bank of Agriculture (BOA), Mr Ayo Sotinrin, paid her a courtesy visit to explore areas of collaboration on women empowerment and agribusiness development.The minister said access to fin
  
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• NIPR, NEPC partner to promote made-in-Nigeria products globally

  17-06-2026 15:15 via vanguardngr.com
  By John AlechenuABUJA — The Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) and the Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC) have agreed to collaborate in promoting Made-in-Nigeria products and services both locally and internationally as part of efforts to strengthen the nation’s economy.President of NIPR, Dr. Ike Neliaku, announced the partnership during a visit by the institute’s delegation to the NEPC headquarters in Abuja.Neliaku said the collaboration was significant becau
  
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• Equatorial Guinea cabinet resigns after failing to meet performance goals

  17-06-2026 15:11 via vanguardngr.com
  The government of Equatorial Guinea has resigned after failing to meet key performance targets set by President Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo, according to Vice-President Teodoro Nguema Obiang Mangue.Mangue, who is also the president’s son, announced the resignation of the federal executive council in a post on X on Tuesday, revealing that the cabinet had achieved only a fraction of its objectives.“The rule is simple: public responsibility has to come with results,” he said.&l
  
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• Defect and lose your seat, NDC warns aspirants

  17-06-2026 14:59 via vanguardngr.com
  By Henry UmoruABUJA — Ahead of the 2027 presidential and general elections, the National Democratic Congress (NDC) has introduced a mandatory indemnity and affidavit requirement for all its governorship and National Assembly candidates as part of efforts to curb political defections.The party said the policy is designed to preserve loyalty among elected officials and strengthen democratic institutions, warning that it would rely on the signed affidavits if any candidate defects to another
  
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• Tems, Stevie Wonder, John Legend to perform at Obama Presidential Center opening

  17-06-2026 14:48 via vanguardngr.com
  By Adegboyega AdeleyeGrammy-winning Nigerian singer Tems will perform alongside music legends Stevie Wonder, John Legend, Bono and Bruce Springsteen at the grand opening ceremony of the Obama Presidential Center in Chicago on June 18.The announcement was made by the Obama Foundation, which unveiled a star-studded lineup for the historic event celebrating the opening of former US President Barack Obama’s presidential center on Chicago’s South Side.According to the foundation, the cer
  
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• Boy rescued by Soludo’s wife set for University Education

  17-06-2026 14:48 via vanguardngr.com
  By Vincent UjumaduAwka — Master Chimkamnayo Olisaemeka, a teenager who was rescued from severe abuse by his uncle and the man’s wife in 2022 through the intervention of Anambra State Governor’s wife, Mrs Nonye Soludo, is set to begin his university education after undergoing full rehabilitation.Since his rescue, Chimkamnayo has remained under Mrs Soludo’s care, receiving medical treatment, educational support, guidance, and the opportunity to rebuild his life.Mrs Soludo,
  
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• Tragedy: 18-month-old baby beheaded for rituals in Ondo

  17-06-2026 14:27 via vanguardngr.com
  — Father demands justice—We’ve arrested a suspectBy Dayo Johnson AkureAn 18-month-old baby girl has been reportedly beheaded for suspected ritual purposes at Agoti farm settlement in Idanre, Ondo State.The incident occurred on Monday, June 8, 2026, according to the father of the deceased, Bright Kalu, a peasant farmer from Abia State.Narrating the incident, Kalu said he left the baby in the care of her mother at their farm camp while he went to a nearby farm to buy food items.
  
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• Adidas runs out of letter ‘V’ as German fans snap up World Cup shirts

  17-06-2026 14:06 via vanguardngr.com
  Replica World Cup shirts of several German players were temporarily unavailable due to a shortage of the letter “V” following high demand from fans, Adidas said Wednesday.The sportswear giant, which supplies kits for the German team, said supporters flocking to snap up shirts of Kai Havertz, Deniz Undav and Aleksandar Pavlovic had drained supplies of the letter.“There were short-term shortages in the availability of the letter ‘V’,” a spokesman told AFP.But he
  
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• Box Office: ‘Ajosepo’, ‘Call of My Life,’ ‘Master of the Universe’, ‘Iwe Ala’ gross N767m

  17-06-2026 13:57 via vanguardngr.com
  ‘Ajosepo (The Gathering)’, ‘Call of My Life’, ‘Iwe Ala’ and ‘Master of the Universe’ all made good statements in the box office weekend.
  Read Also: ‘Leave pop scene for younger artistes’ – Brymo tells Wizkid, Burna Boy, Davido‘Ajosepo’ posted an impressive box office performance, further highlighting the growing popularity of Nollywood productions among cinema audiences across West Africa.FilmOne Entertainment on Wedn
  
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• Nigeria, Cameroon Sign MoU to Strengthen Security along the Southern Border

  17-06-2026 13:46 via vanguardngr.com
  By Kingsley OmonobiIn a major step toward regional stability, the minister of defence of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, General Christopher Gwabin Musa (rtd), on Wednesday in Yaounde signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the minister delegate at the presidency in charge of defence of the Republic of Cameroon, Mr Joseph Beti Assomo, to deepen bilateral defence cooperation and secure their shared southern border.According to the Ministry of Defence, “The signing ceremony conclud
  
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• ‘Leave pop scene for younger artistes’ – Brymo tells Wizkid, Burna Boy, Davido

  17-06-2026 13:39 via vanguardngr.com
  Nigerian singer Olawale Oloforo, popularly known as ‘Brymo’, has urged established Afrobeats stars to create space for emerging talents, arguing that the continued dominance of a few top acts is limiting opportunities for the next generation.Speaking during an interview on TVC, the outspoken artiste criticised the industry’s widely used “Big 3” narrative, which refers to Wizkid, Davido and Burna Boy, accusing them of overstaying their influence in the pop music spa
  
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• Trump threatens ‘dropping bombs’ if Iran doesn’t ‘behave’

  17-06-2026 13:31 via vanguardngr.com
  US President Donald Trump on Wednesday warned Iran he was ready to resume military action if Tehran did not abide by its obligations, two days ahead of the signing of an accord to end the war between the foes.“No it’s not final. It’s a memorandum of understanding,” Trump said at the G7, referring to the agreement expected to be signed in Switzerland on Friday.“If I don’t like it we will go back to shooting at them,” he added alongside Egyptian Pres
  
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• UK-based Nigerian who tried to rape drunk woman jailed five years, to be deported

  17-06-2026 13:30 via vanguardngr.com
  A Nigerian national, Qudus Ajeyemi who was studying in the United Kingdom, UK has been sentenced to five-and-a-half years in prison after being convicted of attempted rape and sexual assault following an attack on a woman in Hull.Ajeyemi, 27, known by the nickname “Spartan”, was found guilty after a six-day trial at Hull Crown Court.
  He was living on May Street in Hull and was in the UK on a student visa at the time of the offence in early 2023.According to evidence presented in cou
  
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• Nine killed, 11 injured in attack on Kaduna community

  17-06-2026 13:27 via vanguardngr.com
  By Golok NanmwaNo fewer than nine persons were reportedly killed, while 11 others sustained injuries following an attack on Angwan Magaji community in Kamaru Ward of Kauru Local Government Area of Kaduna State, a community bordering Plateau State.The incident, which occurred at about 1:00 a.m. on Wednesday, has raised fresh concerns over insecurity affecting communities along the Kaduna–Plateau axis.According to a statement issued by the National Publicity Secretary of the Irigwe Youth Mo
  
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• ‘You’re prioritising 2027 over democracy, security’ – Reps’ minority caucus slams Tinubu

  17-06-2026 13:06 via vanguardngr.com
  By Gift Chapi-Odekina, AbujaThe minority caucus of the House of Representatives has accused the federal government of neglecting governance, worsening insecurity and allegedly undermining opposition parties ahead of the 2027 general elections.Speaking at a press conference at the National Assembly on Wednesday, Minority Leader Hon. Fred Agbedi said Nigeria was facing a dangerous combination of insecurity, economic hardship and what he described as attempts to weaken democratic opposition throug
  
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• FG dismisses report on new telecomms, fuel taxes

  17-06-2026 12:52 via vanguardngr.com
  The federal government has dismissed a report suggesting that it was considering new taxes on telecommunications services and petroleum products.This is contained in a statement issued by the Head of Information and Public Relations in the Federal Ministry of Finance, Efe Ovuakporie, in Abuja on Monday.The federal government said that the reports misrepresented recommendations contained in the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Article IV Consultation Report on Nigeria.The government explained t
  
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• ‘I’m the boss’ – Trump tells G7 counterparts

  17-06-2026 12:50 via vanguardngr.com
  The G7 summit of world powers in France is being chaired by President Emmanuel Macron as host but on Wednesday his guest US President Donald Trump left no doubt over who he believed was in charge.“I’m the boss,” Trump said as he strode in to the morning session of the last day of the three-day G7 summit, with the other leaders already in their seats.Amid laughter, Macron appeared to take the comment with good humour. “How are you?” the French president asked.&ldquo
  
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• Oyo 2027: Adelabu remains in APC – Aide

  17-06-2026 12:27 via vanguardngr.com
  …says rumour of move to SDP false, misleading, politically motivated…threatens legal action over ‘malicious’ defection claimsBy Adeola BadruAn aide to Adebayo Adelabu, former Minister of Power and chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State, Femi Awogboro, has dismissed reports alleging that the politician is planning to defect to the Social Democratic Party (SDP), describing the claim as “baseless and deliberately misleading”.Awogboro, sp
  
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• Pope hails US-Iran deal, calls for dialogue in Ukraine

  17-06-2026 12:13 via vanguardngr.com
  Pope Leo XIV on Wednesday hailed a deal on ending the Middle East war announced between Iran and the United States as the result of “encouraging work in dialogue and negotiation”.The United States and Iran agreed this week to a deal to end the conflict and Leo expressed his “gratitude” to those who helped the negotiations.“I hope that this agreement will contribute to strengthening mutual trust, security, and stability in the Middle East by promoting paths of dialo
  
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• World Cup 2026: Why most players are wearing pink boots [Photos]

  17-06-2026 12:10 via vanguardngr.com
  If you’ve watched any matches at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, one trend has been hard to miss is most footballers putting on pink boots.From Nike and Adidas to Puma, New Balance and Skechers, leading sportswear brands have unveiled bright pink footwear for the tournament, making the colour one of the defining fashion statements of this year’s World Cup.“People say it’s coincidence, but it’s happened way too many times,” Ben Warren, founder of BW Boots UK, told Th
  
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• 2026 UTME original result slips ready for printing, says JAMB

  17-06-2026 12:05 via vanguardngr.com
  The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) says the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) Original Result Slip will be available for printing on Wednesday.‎JAMB’s Public Communication Adviser, Dr Fabian Benjamin, disclosed this in a statement issued in Abuja.Benjamin explained that the original result slip contained candidates’ photographs, national rankings and other security features designed to enhance its authenticity and acceptance for officia
  
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• Bernardo Silva signs two-year deal with Real Madrid

  17-06-2026 11:51 via vanguardngr.com
  Portugal midfielder Bernardo Silva has signed a two-year deal with Real Madrid, the La Liga giants announced Wednesday.Silva had left Manchester City after nine trophy-laden years when the 31-year-old’s contract expired at the end of last season.His contract with Real Madrid runs until June 30, 2028.Silva made 459 appearances for City in total, scoring 76 goals, since joining from Monaco in 2017.He has won 15 major trophies with the club, including four successive Premier League titles fr
  
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• Elon Musk’s AI tool Grok was used in strikes against Iran: US govt

  17-06-2026 11:42 via vanguardngr.com
  Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence tool Grok was used in strikes against Iran, the United States government revealed in a legal briefing seen Tuesday by AFP.The June 15 brief defends the gas turbines used by a giant data center belonging to the trillionaire’s company xAI, which are the target of an environmental lawsuit.In the brief, the US Department of Justice argued that the lawsuit “threatens American national, economic, and energy security by seeking to shut off the powe
  
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