Argentina captain Lionel Messi further strengthened his claim as one of football’s greatest-ever players after becoming the FIFA World Cup’s
Argentina captain, Lionel Messi, on Monday became the third player in history to score in six successive World Cup matches. This comes after the Inter Miami forward scored a brace in Argentina’s World Cup 2-0 win against Austria. Prior to the encounter, Messi had scored a hat-trick against Algeria a few days ago. The B…
Scores of residents have been displaced and several properties destroyed following a devastating flood that swept through Odoba Ogaje community in Otukpa, Ogbadibo Local Government Area of Benue State, after a heavy rainfall on the night of June 21, 2026. The flood, which residents believe was worsened by drainage chal…
Ukraine's military said on Monday that it had struck a plant producing electronics for missiles in Russia's Voronezh region, as well as the Dubna satellite communications centre in the Moscow region. In a statement posted on Telegram, the Ukrainian General Staff said air-launched cruise missiles were used in the attack…
Troops of 1 Brigade Counter-Terrorism Force 7 have responded to a reported terrorist attack along the Tsafe-Yankuzo road in Tsafe Local Government Area of Zamfara State. Military sources said the troops were deployed at about 11:15 am on June 21 after receiving intelligence that terrorists had intercepted a vehicle tra…
A prosecution witness in the ongoing trial of the Chief Executive Officer of Onome Global Market Resources Limited and Lexicon Multi-Concept Media Limited, Osabohein Alex Ologbose, and his wife, Hope Onome Oghelemu, has told a Federal High Court in Abuja how she allegedly lost N58.1 million in an investment scheme link…
The Niger State Police Command has confirmed that no case of abduction was recorded during a suspected bandit attack on a police outpost in Zugurma Village, Mashegu Local Government Area of the state.SP Wasiu Abiodun, the command's spokesperson, confirmed the development while speaking with newsmen on Monday in Minna. …
Super Eagles goalkeeper Maduka Okoye is a subject of interest from Serie A giants Juventus, DAILY POST reports. Juventus are having challenges in their pursuit of Aston Villa goalkeeper, and have now turned to Okoye as an alternative to the Argentine, according to Italian outlet Tutto Udinese. The Nigeria international…
No fewer than 80 motorcycles were on Monday impounded in Umuahia and Aba by various law enforcement agencies in the state. This followed the ban placed on commercial motorcycle operations in Umuahia, Aba, and Ohafia metropolises by the Abia State Government. The state government had on Saturday explained that the ban o…
Argentina captain, Lionel Messi, broke at least four records as they beat Austria 2-0 in their second Group H fixture at the 2026 World Cup. This was confirmed by the Guiness World Records in a tweet on Monday night. Messi got the two goals as the current holders qualified for the knockouts of the competition. The twee…
Former Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong has reacted to the decision to award Argentina a penalty against Austria, saying it was a “straightforward” and accurate judgment by referee Amin Omar during their FIFA World Cup encounter. It happened early in the match when Inter Milan forward, Lautaro Martínez, fell i…
Iran has maintained that it has no trust in the United States of America, a country it described as an enemy. Iran's Vice President, Mohammed Reza Aref, said that the country has 'no trust in the enemy'. "Even in the event of an agreement with the United States, there is no guarantee that hostile actions will stop," he…
Dollar to Naira Exchange Rate Today, June 18, 2026: Nigerian Naira appreciates after four days of decline The Naira appreciated against the dollar at the official foreign exchange market on Monday to begin the week on a good note. The Central Bank of Nigeria’s data showed that the Naira strengthened on Monday to N1,369…
The British Government has congratulated the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, security agencies, voters, and Ekiti State Governor Abiodun Oyebanji following the conduct of the 2026 governorship election in the state. In a statement issued on Monday by the British High Commission in Abuja, the UK commend…
The Kano State government on Monday sealed a gas station located close to a school along Gwarzo Road over safety concerns, as part of a wider crackdown on illegal structures across the state. The Director-General of the Kano Geographic Information System (KANGIS), Dr Dalhatu Aliyu Sani, who led an enforcement team, sai…
Ranchers Bees have announced the signing of experienced defender Kabiru Mohammed, DAILY POST reports. Mohammed, who joined the newly promoted side from Kwara United signed a two-year contract. The 28-year-old has also played for another NPFL club Abia Warriors. The defender brings a wealth of experience to Rancher Bees…
The Benue State Government has criticised former Speaker of the Benue State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Emmanuel Jime, over his recent remarks describing Governor Hyacinth Alia as "this thing terrorising us," describing his subsequent apology as "perfunctory" and insufficient. In a statement issued on Monday by the Chi…
US President Donald Trump criticized outgoing British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Monday after the Labour leader announced he would resign, saying he had “really hurt himself” over energy, immigration and his handling of relations with Washington. “I think he's a lovely man,” Trump told reporters at an Oval Office e…
The Federal Government has ordered a clampdown on marketers engaged in hoarding or diversion of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), also known as cooking gas following the recent surge in the price. The government directed the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), and other regulators to…
US President Donald Trump said Monday that he could refuse to help NATO countries as payback for the lack of support from member nations with the US military operation in Iran. “We spent all of this money. And then when we want to maybe have help on small stuff… They say no we would rather not help,” Trump said during …
Two children were found dead in a car in France on Monday as much of Europe sweltered through record high temperatures and national authorities launched urgent measures to reduce the impact. The youngsters, aged two and four, were found in their family car in a residential parking lot in the southern town of Carpentras…
By Haruna Aliyu No fewer than eight persons have been killed following a communal clash between farmers and herders in Gulma town, Argungu Local Government Area of Kebbi State. The violence reportedly began when a Fulani herder allegedly stabbed a farmer to death on his farmland. In a reprisal attack, members of the fa…
More than 100,000 candidates have registered for the 2026 National Business Certificate (NBC) and National Technical Certificate (NTC) examinations nationwide. Dr Mohammed Aminu-Muhammed, Registrar, National Business and Technical Examinations Board (NABTEB), said this on Monday while monitoring the ongoing 2026 examin…
The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) says it will issue and closely monitor import permits to bridge 165,000-metric-tonnes of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) supply gap in the third quarter of 2026. The Authority Chief Executive, Rabiu Umar, disclosed this on Monday in Abuja durin…
By Golok Nanmwa Plateau State Police Command has arrested a suspected kidnapper and recovered an AK-47 rifle in Bokkos Local Government Area as part of ongoing efforts to tackle criminal activities across the state. The Command said the suspect was arrested following intelligence reports on the activities of suspected …