…George Akume, disclosed on Monday in Abuja during the commemoration of World Refugee Day 2026, themed "Until Everyone is Safe." The World Refugee Day celebration served as a platform to highlight the plight of displaced populations and reinforce commitments by stakeholders to ensuring their safety, dignity and inclusio…
…a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Climate Group on Monday in London during the 2026 London Climate Action Week, marking the state's admission into the global coalition. The move reinforces Lagos State's commitment to climate leadership and sustainable development while creating new opportunities for collaboratio…
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
Majekodunmi was married to Victoria Majekodunmi. They had four children. He died on 5 June 2026, at the age of
…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, teasing the beginning of a new era with the message: "The journey to the throne begins. My next single I Know Who I Be releases Friday June 26t…
…Jude Onwuegbuzie of the Federal Capital Territory High Court, Apo, Abuja on June 22, 2026. According to the anti-graft agency, Ayeni was re-arraigned on an amended 18-count charge bordering on alleged criminal breach of trust, misappropriation and diversion of funds amounting to N15.6 billion following the filing of ad…
…General Hospital, Zuru. Justice Nusirat Ibrahim Umar adjourned the matter until July 13, 2026, following the absence of the defendant's lead counsel, who was said to be ill. James is standing trial on a one-count charge of "death caused in the act of committing an offence" contrary to Section 196 of the Kebbi State Pen…
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…
…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 finished off a flowing team move, to open the scoring. The goal saw Messi become the hig…
…candidates of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), who participated in the June 13, 2026, local government election in Adamawa State, have rejected its outcome. Describing the election as a charade, the candidates are calling for a fresh poll. The election in question produced chairmen-elect of the state's 21 local g…
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…
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
…scored his 17th World Cup goal during Argentina's 1-0 victory over Austria at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, surpassing former record-holder Miroslav Klose, who finished his World Cup career with 16 goals. Messi's latest milestone is another remarkable achievement in a career already filled with records. Having led Argentina…
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…
Students of the Department of Theatre Arts, Federal University Lokoja (FUL), have concluded their 2026 Community Theatre Project with a
…The lawmaker warned that the committee would intensify its oversight from July 2026, adding that it would compel trust administrators to explain how funds were being expended. He insisted that the National Assembly would deploy all available legislative measures to ensure compliance with all aspects of the implementati…
By Ikechukwu Nnochiri, ABUJA A fresh petition before the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has sought to reopen an investigation into the educational qualifications President Bola Tinubu used to secure clearance to contest the 2023 presidential election. The petition, dated June 19, was filed by a civil …
…The Man, the Myth, the Legend at 80 and Counting,” will take place on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, at the Princess Alexandra Auditorium (PAA), UNN. The monumental 411-page compendium, edited by Associate Prof. Greg Mbajiorgu and Chikaogwu Kanu, celebrates the extraordinary life, scholarship, and artistic genius of Emeritus…
…to participate in the African Cocoa and Coffee Fiesta scheduled for October 7 and 8, 2026, at NECA House, Ikeja, Lagos, with the theme, "Building a Sustainable Value Chain for Cocoa and Coffee across West, Central and East Africa." "We are not opposed to innovation. We are opposed to innovation that is used as a substi…
…academic and professional programmes abroad were allowed to participate in the Corps' 2026 promotion exercise remotely, in what the agency described as a major step towards digitising personnel management and eliminating barriers to career advancement. The Corps introduced real-time monitoring cameras and independent o…
…General Assembly, the union's highest decision-making organ, would meet on June 27, 2026, with security issues topping the agenda. It called on Ndokwa people to remain vigilant, law-abiding and supportive of security agencies in the collective effort to make the area safer and more prosperous.
…Seipolo, made the disclosure during the state's Transparency Briefing for April and May 2026 in Yenagoa. Giving a breakdown of the salary related components payments, Seipolo said salary of civil servants for April stood at N7.74b, and N7.78n for May, while salary of political appointees stood at N1.95b for April and N…