Argentina's attacking play was led by captain Lionel Messi, who remained the focal point of their attack throughout the match

Crisis is brewing in the Plateau chapter of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) as David Dama, a leading aspirant for

Africa’s economic future is increasingly being shaped by ambitious entrepreneurs, expanding financial institutions and corporate champions pushing beyond their home

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has ordered all airport cab operators across the country to upgrade their fleets

Argentina captain Lionel Messi further strengthened his claim as one of football’s greatest-ever players after becoming the FIFA World Cup’s

…when Argentina face Jordan in their final group game in the coming days. World Cup 2026: Messi becomes third player in history to score in six successive matches

…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 challenges associated with the ongoing dualization of the Makurdi-Enugu Expressway passing through the community, left many families homeless and caused widespread dest…

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…

…in an investment scheme linked to the defendants. The development emerged on June 22, 2026, during proceedings before Justice Ekerete Akpan of the Federal High Court, Abuja. According to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, the defendants and their companies are facing a seven-count charge bordering on a…

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…

…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 tweet read: “All the records broken by Lion…

…Iran." The United States on Monday lifted the sanctions on Iranian oil till August 21, 2026, stressing that the temporary suspension is to make Iran to produce, sell and deliver crude oil and related products. The US attributed the move to Iran’s commitment in ongoing negotiations to free and open transit in the Strait…

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…

…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 commended Ekiti voters for participating in the June 20 election and exercising their democratic rights. It al…

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…

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…

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…

…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 during an emergency stakeholders' meeting on rising LPG prices convened by the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas), Ekperikpe Ekpo. Umar described imports as…

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 …

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.

…gain is the market's largest recovery move since the correction began following the May 2026 all-time high, though it recovers only a fraction of the estimated N16 trillion lost since the peak. The year-to-date return has recovered to 53.08% from 51.62% at the prior week's close, reflecting the scale of Monday's reboun…