…we had in terms of voter registration in the previous elections. "Again, there is no report of the opposition saying that they were not allowed to operate, ,unlike the situation before now and this is a clear indication that we are expecting a peaceful and violence-free exercise tomorrow," he said. Ekiti Guber: We expe…

…in Ojodu-Berger, Lagos State, following his death at the age of 81. The respected singer reportedly died on Wednesday evening at his Lagos residence after a brief illness. His death was confirmed by the General Secretary of the Fuji Musicians Association of Nigeria (FUMAN), Adekunle Abiodun, in a Facebook post. Family…

…transparency and accountability in the management of public resources. Receiving the report on behalf of Governor Alia, Deputy Governor Dr. Sam Ode reaffirmed the administration's commitment to transparency, accountability and institutional reforms. He praised the commission for carrying out what he described as a thor…

…dangerous weapons during coordinated operations across the Ilorin metropolis. DAILY POST reports that the arrest is coming barely a week after four people were killed, two gravely injured and two arrested in a fierce shooting incident by suspected cultists around the Post Office area of Ilorin metropolis. A statement b…

…occurred around 5.30 pm on June 18 near Rafin Bauna community, where the victims were reportedly attacked while grazing their livestock. Troops of Sector 3 were said to have responded swiftly after receiving a distress call about the attack. "The prompt response of troops prevented the situation from escalating and ens…

…of Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, MOUAU, has dismissed the reports that suspected hoodlums may soon invade the institution’s campus. The dismissal followed the panic generated by a social media post, The University in a statement it issued on Friday, said the false and unverified social media post w…

…in a statement issued on Friday by a presidential media aide, Bayo Onanuga. DAILY POST reports that Adeniyi’s tenure was first extended by one year in 2025 and was expected to expire on August 1, 2026. According to Onanuga, the six-month extension, which will expire in February 2027, is to enable him to consolidate the…

…verified data sourced from the National Bureau of Statistics, state budget performance reports, public works records, civil society feedback, and measurable impacts on the lives of citizens. The recognition comes on the strength of the administration’s ambitious and strategic investment in infrastructure as a catalyst…

BBC reports from Kenya, home to Sabastian Sawe, the first man to run a marathon in under two hours.

…loss on Tunisia in Sunday's Group F tie at the Estadio Monterrey in Guadalupe, Mexico.Reports afterwards suggested Lamouchi had been immediately sacked, but sources told BBC Sport that the 54-year-old took training on Monday.However, the Tunisian Football Association has now confirmed that the Frenchman's contract has…

…made seven saves against SpainByTom Grundy, BBC Sport senior journalist and Paul Njie, Reporter in Sao VicentePublished17 June 2026Vozinha, the goalkeeper whose heroics helped Cape Verde earn a draw against Spain, is set to be reunited with his mother ahead of their next game against Uruguay on Sunday.The 40-year-old t…

…of the conditions imposed were identified through intelligence and Thomas Nicholson was reported in connection."He said TEROs served a critical role in protecting those at risk of trafficking and exploitation. McNamara added: "They allow police to step in at an early stage to prevent harm and disrupt organisations whil…

…game against Germany on Saturday, after earlier being denied entry.The Nice forward was reportedly, external arrested last month before the World Cup over alleged involvement in spot-fixing in Ligue 1.Wahi, 23 - who started Sunday's World Cup win over Ecuador - has been accused of deliberately earning a yellow card whi…

…32, Renard will have another achievement to add to his remarkable coaching CV.Additional reporting by Isaiah Akinremi.Related topicsFootballAfrica SportTunisiaFIFA World Cup 2026

UK law enforcement destroyed my reputation and integrity, ex-Nigerian oil minister tells BBC19 June 2026Steve SwannSociety reporterBBCDiezani Alison-Madueke was the first female president of the oil exporters' group OpecBBC Africa podcastsFocus on AfricaThis Is AfricaNigeriaAfricaNigeria oilOil & Gas industry

…becoming a gateway to economic opportunity. Google’s Our Life with AI (2025) report found that among Nigerian AI users, 93% use AI to learn or understand complex topics, while 91% use it to support their work. Even more telling, 80% are using AI to explore a new business venture or career change, nearly twice the globa…

…improves how the company prices credit. According to the company’s 2025 impact report, half of its customers live on less than $5.50 a day, while 38% are accessing formal credit for the first time. Those customers are increasingly becoming repeat borrowers. "We increase our customer lifetime value by ensuring that we g…

…Intelligent Eyewear. You will probably know it by a simpler name once it ships, and most reports point to Samsung Galaxy Glasses. This is a brand-new product category for Samsung. The company built these glasses with Gentle Monster and Warby Parker, two eyewear brands you have likely already seen in stores. Here is eve…

…Samsung and Qualcomm only said next-generation Galaxy Watch, not which model. Some reports say both the Watch 9 and Watch Ultra 2 get the new chip. Others, including information from Notebookcheck, say only the Watch Ultra 2 gets the Snapdragon chip while the standard Watch 9 keeps the older Exynos W1000. This is still…

…for the vehicle." The commission said that one of the victims, Ikechukwu Ifeabunike, reportedly paid $145,000 through an intermediary, while another victim, Godson Azubuike Amans, allegedly paid $175,000 for the same vehicle. The anti-graft agency said further investigations uncovered a prior criminal record in the Uni…

…counts preferred against him by the Federal Government. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the judgement was delivered on Tuesday in the charge number: FHC/KNJ/CR/985/2026, filed by the office of the Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice. The judge sentenced Garba to a 35-year jail…

The Police command in Kogi has debunked reports on social media, alleging that bandits attacked and abducted passengers on an 18-seater commercial bus, along the Kabba-Okene Road. In a statement on Friday, the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) ASP Saliu Oyiza Afusat, said that no kidnapping or casualty occurred, a…

…for us, it’s noise and part of the competition ... It’s all noise," Dias told reporters at Portugal's training camp. "It always happens if you have a match that doesn’t go well. We’re closing ourselves off from unnecessary criticism." The Manchester City defender also backed Ronaldo, saying the veteran forward was accu…

…All Progressives Congress and alleged impostors within the SDP of being responsible for reports claiming that the party had withdrawn from the election. In a statement issued on Friday by the SDP National Publicity Secretary, Araba Rufus Aiyenigba, the party dismissed reports of its withdrawal from the poll as false an…

…The governor further instructed community leaders and local authorities to promptly report any breach of the order to the nearest security agency. The state government also announced plans to meet with artisanal miners next week to brief them on the prevailing security situation and outline necessary vigilance measures…