By Yinka Kolawole Nigeria entered the second half of 2026 with its strongest macroeconomic fundamentals in several years, but the gains have yet to translate into broad-based improvements in the real economy, according to the Chief Executive Officer of the Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise (CPPE), Dr. Muda…

…percent in June 2026 from 15.93 percent in May. The decline is coming after a three consecutive months rise in headline inflation rate since March 2026. However, despite the moderation in inflation rate, the food index increased by 0.56 percentage points to 17.52 percent in June from 16.96 percent in May 2026 due to th…

…following the National Drug Use Summit, which brought together government officials, security agencies, development partners, civil society organisations and health experts to strengthen the country’s response to substance abuse. Drug abuse has remained a major public health concern in Nigeria, particularly among young…

…on social media The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) Kano State Command, has secured the conviction of a 28-year-old man who was found guilty of advertising cannabis for sale on social media. The Media and Advocacy Officer of the command, Sadiq Muhammad Maigatari, who disclosed this in a statement on Wednes…

…head coach Tuchel, with pundits and fans heavily criticising his negative, "cowardly" second-half tactics.Bwala explains why England suffered a dramatic World Cup semifinal defeat on Wednesday, July 15, 2026. Photo >The Three Lions were leading 1-0 with five minutes of normal time remaining in Atlanta through Anthony G…

…World Cup final since 1966 after Anthony Gordon fired them into the lead early in the second half in Atlanta. But England then invited wave after wave of late pressure from the defending champions and goals from Enzo Fernandez and Lautaro Martinez secured a famous 2-1 victory. Tuchel said his team had become “too passi…

A community leader was killed after security forces repelled a bandit attack on Yankamaye Ward in Tsanyawa Local Government Area of Kano State. The incident was disclosed in a post shared on X on Wednesday night by security analyst Bakatsine. According to the post, the bandits invaded the area and engaged security pers…

…seeks to support Nigeria’s ambition to create more and better jobs through private-sector-led growth while accelerating poverty reduction. According to the Streamlined Country Diagnostic document, “Thirty-three per cent of its population is ultra-poor (food insecure by age-weighted caloric intake), 61 per cent is below…

…Namoda Local Government Areas of Zamfara State. The operation, carried out by troops of Sector 2, also disrupted planned terrorist activities, forcing the suspects to flee and abandon their captives. According to a statement issued on Wednesday by the Media Information Officer of the Joint Task Force, Lieutenant Colone…

…aiming to defend their continental title, extend their record to 11 WAFCON crowns and secure one of Africa’s qualification spots for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Brazil. More members of Madugu’s 25-player squad, including Osinachi Ohale, Jennifer Echegini, Toni Payne, Michelle Alozie, Halimatu Ayinde, Deborah Abi…

A combined team of police and other security agencies has launched a manhunt for gunmen who abducted the principal of Government Secondary School, Odo-Ekina, four students and one NECO ad hoc staff member during the ongoing National Examinations Council examination in Dekina Local Government Area of Kogi State. PUNCH M…

…State Government on NBA programmes and governance roles in both the public and private sectors. According to Agbor, the legal profession is grappling with declining ethical standards, poor remuneration for young lawyers and weak institutional accountability. “Things need to be shaken up. There is a great deal of work t…

…EFCC, SCUML, the Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit (NFIU), the Office of the National Security Adviser, the Corporate Affairs Commission and civil society organisations enabled the country to conduct a comprehensive terrorist financing risk assessment of the non-profit sector. He said the exercise had helped regulat…

…visibly shaken, mumbled an apology. The manager continued for another three minutes, dissecting not just the error but seemingly the employee’s entire competence and worth. By the end, the room felt smaller, the air heavier. The error was corrected. The damage, however, was done. This scene plays out in offices, hospit…

…demonstrates operational efficiency and improved inter-agency collaboration among the security agencies. For 56 days, the country was on edge, particularly after one of the victims, Michael Oyedokun, a mathematics teacher, was gruesomely murdered and a graphic video of his execution released online. Nobody was sure wha…

…“The first tier is the self-sufficient Nigeria, characterised by solar energy, private security, controlled systems, and comfort. The political class and few of the private sector cronies of theirs live in this tier. The second tier is Nigeria of survival, marked by darkness, bad roads, insecurity, poor healthcare, and…

…with Thomas Tuchel facing immediate scrutiny over the tactical changes he made in the second half of the semi-final.Anthony Gordon had given England the lead, but goals set up by Lionel Messi for Enzo Fernandez and Lautaro Martinez completed the turnaround, sending Argentina through and leaving England to reflect on a…

Gunmen k!ll community security guard in Plateau Troops of Operation Enduring Peace have launched a manhunt for suspected gunmen following the k!lling of a community sentry in Gwom Village, Rim District, Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State. The incident occurred at about 10:00 p.m. on July 14, 2026 when troops…

…defending champions looked to be heading out after Anthony Gordon’s opening goal in the second half. But Albiceleste, inspired by their talisman Lionel Messi, fought back to win the game. Messi rolled a pass into Enzo Fernandez to smash in the equalizer, before crossing to Lautaro Martinez to head in the winner. For En…

…According to the Manchester City player, the La Roja were better than France in winning second balls and recovering possession. DAILY POST reports that Mikel Oyarzabal and Pedro Porro scored the goals for Spain against France. “I don’t think we lacked solutions. They were simply better than us when it came to winning s…

…final since 1966 after Anthony Gordon gave Thomas Tuchel’s side the lead early in the second half. However, Argentina mounted a late comeback as Messi’s creativity proved decisive, helping the defending champions overturn the deficit and secure a place in Sunday’s final against Spain. England’s lead slips away The Thre…

…of a Football Dynasty More than two decades after Italy’s achievement, Brazil became the second—and so far last—nation to retain the World Cup. After heartbreak in the famous 1950 final, Brazil bounced back spectacularly in Sweden in 1958. The tournament introduced the world to a 17-year-old Pelé, who starred alongside…

Argentina defeats England 2 - 1 to reach 2026 World Cup Final Argentina have secured a place in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final after defeating England 2-1 in a thrilling semifinal on Wednesday at Atlanta Stadium. The reigning world champions produced another spectacular comeback to overcome the Three Lions, extending th…

…>At the time, the tweet attracted little attention. That changed dramatically once Spain secured their place in the World Cup final by defeating France, and the prediction suddenly felt less like a random guess.World Cup prediction gets people talking

…the development as a major milestone in efforts to enhance electoral integrity through secure digital identity verification. INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan (SAN), stated this while receiving the Director-General and Chief Executive Officer of NIMC, Engr. Abisoye Coker-Odusote, and members of her management team du…