The competition, which began on 6 February 2026, featured 64 clubs drawn from the 57 Local Government Areas and Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs) in Lagos State.
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The Senate is expected to give accelerated consideration to the proposed State Police Bill on Tuesday as lawmakers convene an
Ghanaian witch doctor Nana Kwaku Bonsam has claimed he placed a curse on England captain Harry Kane ahead of Ghana‘s
Mininim Oseji, the Delta State Head of Service, Monday said the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is conducting a
The decision of President Muhammadu Buhari to name June 12 as Nigeria's "Democracy Day" was motivated by self-serving politics,
Majekodunmi was married to Victoria Majekodunmi. They had four children. He died on 5 June 2026, at the age of
Davido in an official announcement has confirmed the title and release date of his new song. Nigerian music superstar Davido has officially announced his next single, titled "I Know Who I Be," set for release on Friday, June 26, 2026. The award-winning Afrobeats singer revealed the news through a social media post, tea…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has re-arraigned a former Chairman of the Board of Directors of defunct Skye Bank Plc, now Polaris Bank Limited, Tunde Ayeni, over an alleged N15.6 billion fraud. The development was disclosed during proceedings before Justice Jude Onwuegbuzie of the Federal Capital T…
The 2027 governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Ogun State, Oladipupo Adebutu, has opined that until the insecurity challenges facing the country are tackled, no talk of development can make sense. Adebutu noted that without the safety of lives and property, prosperity cannot exist, stressing t…
The Minister of State for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Dr Mariya Mahmoud, has denied any connection to the appointment of seven advisers reportedly announced by Bin Usman Rano, who allegedly identified himself as her media aide. In a statement released on Monday by her Special Assistant on Media, Austine Elemue…
Apex Igbo socio-cultural organization, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, has berated the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Peter Obi, for calling for the resignation of President Bola Tinubu from office.Ohanaeze said it has taken cognizance of recent public commentary attributed to the former Governor of A…
The High Court of Justice, Kebbi State, sitting in the Birnin Kebbi Judicial Division, on Monday adjourned the trial of a nurse, Hannatu James, who is facing charges over the alleged death of two minors at Martha Bamaiyi General Hospital, Zuru. Justice Nusirat Ibrahim Umar adjourned the matter until July 13, 2026, foll…
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged "the government of President Bola Tinubu to immediately and unconditionally release journalist Omoyele Sowore and drop all charges of criminal defamation and cybercrimes against him, as he is detained solely for the peaceful exercise of his human rights…
Jeremy Doku has become a father, the Belgian football association announced Monday, days after the player’s plans to leave the World Cup to be there for the birth sparked controversy. After consultations with medical staff, Doku was allowed to temporarily leave the Red Devils before last Sunday’s game with Iran to join…
The judges' lawyer informed the court that a joint preliminary objection and a joint statement of defence had been filed in response to the suit.
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The Mokwa-New Bussa Road in Niger State was on Monday blocked by suspected members of the Lakurawa terrorist group, causing confusion among residents, motorists and commuters in the affected area. The terrorists, numbering in their hundreds, rode on motorcycles, barricaded the road around Zurgurma in Mashegu Local Gove…
There is palpable tension in Edjekota-Ogor Community of Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State as gunmen on Monday attacked and injured an unidentified young man who was returning home after purchasing food for his infant child in the community. The gunmen inflicted bodily injuries on the victim, who is cur…
Lionel Messi scored a stunning brace as Argentina beat Austria 2-0 in their second Group H fixture on Monday night. The result means the champions have qualified for the 2026 World Cup Round of 32. Messi missed the chance to open the scoring after rolling a first-half penalty wide. But he was not to denied, as he finis…
Ghana coach Carlos Queiroz said facing a team of England’s calibre at the World Cup is the “easiest type of game” to approach, as both sides bid for a place in the last 32. The 73-year-old Portuguese is at his fifth World Cup — and his first with Ghana — having taken charge in April in what is his ninth role as a natio…
By Ndahi Marama, Maiduguri The Borno State Government under the leadership of Governor Babagana Zulum has clarified the allegations purportedly circulating in some media platforms (Not Vanguard), that a wooping sum of N4 billion was approved for reconstruction of railway project in Maiduguri metropolis and Jere local g…
The candidate, Wole Oluyede, said the declared outcome of the election "does not, in our considered view, reflect the true will and democratic aspirations of the people of Ekiti State."
Nigeria has recorded 214 deaths from Lassa fever in 2026, with the Case Fatality Rate (CFR) rising to 25%, according
By Golok Nanmwa JOS - The Plateau State Government has condemned the attack on Kawel community in Mushere Chiefdom, Bokkos Local Government Area, which left over 22 persons dead and others injured. The government described the incident, which occurred on Sunday as a heinous and senseless act of violence against a peace…