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 Abuja how she allegedly lost N58.1 million 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…
…the command's spokesperson, confirmed the development while speaking with newsmen on Monday in Minna. Abiodun said the incident occurred at about 4:30 p.m. on Saturday when suspected armed bandits blocked the Mokwa-New Bussa Road, invaded the village, and attacked the police outpost. He said a joint security team compr…
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 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 Lionel Messi today: “Most FIFA World Cup finals goals by a football (soccer) player…
…scoring twice to lead Argentina to a 2-0 victory over the European team on Monday evening. This outcome allowed the former Barcelona forward to establish a new FIFA World Cup record with 18 goals, while also extending his scoring streak to six consecutive World Cup matches. World Cup: Ex-Super Eagles star, Troost-Ekong…
…is a permanent necessity for the Islamic Republic of 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 ongoin…
…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 N1,369.11 against the dollar, compared to N1,370.46 traded on Friday last week. This means that Nigerian currenc…
…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 also congratulated Governor Oyebanji of the All Progressives Congress, A…
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…
…his subsequent apology as "perfunctory" and insufficient. In a statement issued on Monday by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Tersoo Kula, the government said Jime's apology was not properly directed at the Governor and the people of Benue State, insisting that it fell short of what is expected from a former…
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…
…energy needs. Oyekunle said the product was also critical to the clean cooking agenda and energy transition, noting that the recent price increase had raised concerns requiring urgent attention. She said the meeting would examine the factors driving the increase and identify practical measures to improve affordability,…
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…
…Relations Officer, SP Bashir Usman, said the clash occurred at about 3:00 p.m. on Monday and resulted in multiple fatalities. “The incident was a reprisal attack following the stabbing of a farmer by a herder. We are currently in control of the situation, and eight people lost their lives,” he said. The police spokespe…
…Registrar, National Business and Technical Examinations Board (NABTEB), said this on Monday while monitoring the ongoing 2026 examinations at Government Technical College, Kano. He said the rising enrollment reflected growing acceptance of technical and vocational education among Nigerians. Aminu said the board recorde…
…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 the immediate solution to the LPG supply shortfall…
…of suspected kidnappers operating within the area. According to a statement issued on Monday by the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), SP Alfred Alabo, police operatives attached to Bokkos Division acted on credible information and carried out the operation in the early hours of Sunday, June 21. The statement said…
…of institutional selling that had defined the preceding six sessions. Highlights of Monday's trading: All-Share Index: 238,219.19 points, up 0.97% Market Capitalisation: N152.79 trillion, up approximately N1.47 trillion Volume Traded: 489.1 million shares, up 11.07% Value Traded: N36.74 billion, up 48.86% Deals: 63,834…
…as childish, undemocratic and a distraction from governance. In a statement issued on Monday, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, faulted Obi's comparison of […]
…Community, Mr Tajudeen Faronbi, said the incident happened in the early hours of Monday while he was praying. "Early this morning, around one o'clock, while I was praying, I received a call that something unusual had been seen. When I got there, I saw a vehicle and people were afraid to go near it," he said. Faronbi sa…
…Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Sen 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 st…
…conducted professionally, responsibly, and in accordance with established operational standards. The government added that security operations should inspire public confidence rather than fear. It further assured residents of its commitment to their safety and wellbeing, urging them to remain calm and continue their la…
…Babajide Sanwo-Olu signed 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 oppo…