Latest News in Nigeria Today Saturday 20th June 2026
These are the Latest News in Nigeria Today on Saturday 20th June 2026 .
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target=_blank>Germany meet Ivory Coast in high-stakes World Cup clash, Sweden face Dutch
High-scoring Germany face a powerful Ivory Coast side at the World Cup on Saturday with the winner guaranteed a place in the last 32, while Sweden can also book their ticket.
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target=_blank>Voting commences across Ekiti as elderly, young voters participate
Accreditation and voting commenced in parts of Ekiti State on Saturday, with elderly and young voters among those participating in the electoral process.
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target=_blank>SDP didn’t withdraw from Ekiti gov election – Spokesperson
The Social Democratic Party (SDP) has dismissed reports claiming its withdrawal from the Ekiti State governorship election scheduled for June 20, saying they are false and misleading.
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target=_blank>Ekiti gov poll: Heavy security in Ikere-Ekiti
There was heavy presence of security personnel from the Nigerian Police and the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) across Ikere-Ekiti on Saturday ahead of the commencement of the Ekiti governorship election.
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target=_blank>World Cup 2026: Nigerian-American Balogun gets two consecutive MOTM awards
Folarin Balogun’s impressive start to the 2026 FIFA World Cup continued on Friday as the striker picked up his second straight Man of the Match award after helping the United States book a place in the knockout stage.
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target=_blank>US withdraws HIV support for South Africa
The United States government has announced plans to stop funding HIV and AIDS programmes in South Africa, citing concerns over the treatment of the country’s white minority Afrikaner community.
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target=_blank>Photos: Empty street at Ikere Eloti, as old women await accreditation at Osolo Hall Ilepetu
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target=_blank>Paraguay’s Almiron becomes first player sent off for covering mouth
Paraguay’s Miguel Almiron claimed an unwanted piece of football history on Friday after becoming the first player to be sent off for covering his mouth during an on-field confrontation under new FIFA rules.
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target=_blank>Ekiti election: Accreditation, voting commence at Imugbagba market, unit 003
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target=_blank>World Cup: Why I chose to play for South Africa over Nigeria – Ime Okon
South Africa defender Ime Okon has explained why he chose to represent Bafana Bafana ahead of Nigeria.
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