Vanguard Latest News Thursday 13th August 2026
Vanguard Latest News Today and headlines on some of the happenings and news trend in the Country, today 13/08/26
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target=_blank>Osun election: Meet the 13 candidates battling for governorship seat
The contest features the incumbent, former commissioners, a former Speaker of the State House of Assembly, entrepreneurs, technocrats and candidates offering themselves as alternatives to the dominant political blocs.
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target=_blank>Osun Election: Vote buying, hate speech, violence may mar exercise – Yiaga Africa
By Dapo Akinrefon An election observation group, Yiaga Africa, on Thursday expressed concern over the conduct of the Osun State governorship election, warning that vote buying, hate speech, violence and thuggery, among other factors, could undermine the exercise. Addressing journalists in Osogbo, a member of the group’s Watching the Votes initiative, Mrs Asmau Sani Maikudi,
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target=_blank>Man City reject £55m Barcelona offer for Rodri
Manchester City have rejected a £55m bid from Barcelona for midfielder Rodri, with the Spanish club still keen to sign the World Cup-winning midfielder.
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target=_blank>Nigeria take on South Africa in World Cup playoff today – time and where to watch
African women’s football giants South Africa and Nigeria clash on Thursday in Casablanca under high-pressure circumstances neither team envisioned.
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target=_blank>Abductors of Anambra billionaire businessman, Jezco, demand N1.5bn ransom
Ezeokafor, a septuagenarian businessman, was reportedly abducted in the early hours of Tuesday while on his way to a prayer ground for his annual spiritual rejuvenation.
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target=_blank>‘It is criminal’, Lagos deputy gov vows to remove car spotters from streets
The Lagos State government has vowed to intensify enforcement against individuals harassing motorists and stopping luxury vehicles along the Lekki Epe Expressway, describing the disruptive actions as strictly criminal.
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target=_blank>Infantino’s future should be decided by election – CAF president
Infantino is fighting to save his job after a barrage of criticism for his aborted plan to sell stakes in the World Cup to private investors.
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target=_blank>Osun election: APC alleges assassination of campaign DG’s nephew
Tensions have escalated in Osun State ahead of Saturday’s governorship election following allegations by the All Progressives Congress (APC) that Dele Ayegbo, nephew of the party’s campaign Director-General, Wole Oke, has been gunned down.
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target=_blank>How much PSG, Aston Villa will earn after UEFA Super Cup final
PSG’s financial reward for beating Aston Villa 2-1 in the 2026 UEFA Super Cup has been revealed.
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target=_blank>Ukraine, Russia exchange bodies of killed soldiers
Russia and Ukraine swapped bodies of killed soldiers on Thursday, in one of the few areas of cooperation between the warring sides.
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