Latest News in Nigeria Today Wednesday 17th June 2026
These are the Latest News in Nigeria Today on Wednesday 17th June 2026 .
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target=_blank>Ronaldo as excited for sixth World Cup as his first, says Martinez
Ronaldo’s continued presence in Martinez’s team has sparked debate over whether he is still a positive influence.
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target=_blank>‘No one should miss history,’ US lawmaker seeks visa for Cape Verde GK’s mother
“I cry because I grew up with my grandparents, and unfortunately they are not here. They died a few years before, and they were everything for me,” Vozinha said.
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target=_blank>IGP directs tighter security around schools in Katsina
The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has directed the Katsina Police Command to strengthen security around schools across the state.
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target=_blank>I feel bad not playing at 2026 World Cup – Osimhen
Victor Osimhen has spoken publicly for the first time about Nigeria’s failure to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, admitting that the disappointment has been difficult for both him and his Super Eagles teammates.
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target=_blank>World Cup: ‘Why can’t Africans be here?’ Koulibaly questions US travel ban
“I think that every team can have their people, so I don’t understand why people from Africa cannot have their people.
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target=_blank>World Cup goals record ‘just a number’, Messi says after hat-trick against Algeria
The 38-year-old Argentina captain etched another memorable chapter in his glittering career with a brilliant hat-trick in the South Americans’ 3-0 win over Algeria in Kansas City.
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target=_blank>Magical Messi equals World Cup goals record as Argentina win
On a magical night at Kansas City’s 69,045-capacity Arrowhead Stadium, Messi delivered an electrifying individual display to join Miroslav Klose at the top of the World Cup scorers charts with 16 goals.
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target=_blank>Jordan score first-ever World Cup goal but Austria cruise to 3-1 win
Austria recorded a 3-1 win against World Cup first-timers Jordan on Tuesday, rounding off their opening match of the tournament with a penalty from veteran forward Marko Arnautovic.
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target=_blank>TCN expresses concern over rising cases of vandalism in Niger State
By Obas Esiedesa The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has raised concerns over increasing vandalism of power transmission infrastructure in parts of Niger State, warning that the trend poses serious economic, safety and electricity supply challenges. Speaking during a community engagement visit to Lambata in Gurara Local Government Area yesterday, the General Manager, Transmission, Abuja Region,
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target=_blank>Lagos shuts Iddo Bridge for 5 days
THE Lagos State government, yesterday, announced plans to shut Iddo Bridge, Ijora, Apapa Local Government Area for five days to allow the Federal Ministry of Works commence the installation of heavy steel bridge beams as part of the ongoing rehabilitation and reconstruction of the bridge.
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