Vanguard
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A Nigerian news outlet covering local and international news, including politics, crime, sports, and social issues.
- Top beat: Politics
- Tracked since 2026
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- Ivory Coast beat Curacao 2-0 to reach World Cup knockout stage
- Ecuador beat Germany to reach World Cup last 32Ecuador beat Germany 2-1 in a World Cup Group E match, advancing to the last 32 as one of the best third-placed teams. Germany will face another third-placed team in their next World Cup knockout match.
- King Charles has paid more than £30m in personal taxes since 2022 – Palace
- Tinubu showed courage, statesmanship on state police – Metuh
- UNIOSUN shuts Ifetedo campus over student’s deathOsun State University closed its Ifetedo College of Law after a 400-level student died, citing the need to address campus challenges and ensure safety. The university expressed condolences and pledged to review conditions to prevent recurrence.
- German court jails 12 members of Nigerian ‘love scam’ networkA German court sentenced 12 members of a Nigerian 'love scam' network to prison terms for their role in romance fraud and money laundering activities.
- Apple raises prices for MacBooks and iPads, as costs soar over AIApple raises prices for MacBooks, iPads, and other products due to soaring memory and storage costs driven by AI demand, leading to a drop in its stock price.
- Oyo extends curfew in 10 LGAs by 24 hoursOyo State Government extended curfew in 10 local government areas bordering Old Oyo National Park by 24 hours, now lasting until June 27, 2026.
- Mayweather’s planned fight with Zambidis is off – ReportFloyd Mayweather's exhibition fight against Mike Zambidis in Athens is canceled as legal issues prevent the event from proceeding.
- Hormuz evacuation suspended after attack in Gulf of Oman – UNThe evacuation of 11,000 mariners stranded by the Strait of Hormuz closure was paused after a cargo ship was attacked in the Gulf of Oman, with the IMO citing safety concerns and Iran warning against unauthorized crossings.
- TCN restores power to Benin-Egbin 330kV transmission lineThe Transmission Company of Nigeria restored the Benin-Egbin 330kV transmission line after a power disruption, while working to fix the Benin-Omotoso line. The outage affected Lagos and surrounding areas due to voltage instability.
- Mushin blast caused by mechanical failure, not bomb – CP FataiLagos State Police confirmed the June 22, 2026, Mushin blast was due to a mechanical failure, not an IED or terrorism, after a technical investigation found no explosive materials or residues.
- 2027: PDP eyes 10m votes, unveils youth, women networkThe PDP launched a youth and women mobilisation drive aiming to build a 10 million voter support base, focusing on engaging female youths and promoting political participation.
- Tinubu greets Sanwo-Olu at 61, Gbajabiamila at 64President Bola Tinubu extended birthday greetings to Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and his Chief of Staff Femi Gbajabiamila, praising their service and contributions to Nigeria.
- Flooding: Shettima directs early activation of actionVice President Kashim Shettima directed early activation of flood preparedness measures in Nigeria, including budget updates and the Fusion and Trigger Room concept, following the National Economic Council's approval of an ₦83.2 billion intervention fund.