"Oyebanji made history in Ekiti State as the first governor to be re-elected back-to-back since 1999, a testament to his approach to governance and his ability to unite the state's stakeholders across party lines."

…recorded in the nation’s capital. Delivering judgment in the case marked FHC/KNJ/CR/985/2026, Justice Omotosho imposed varying penalties on the defendant across the five counts. The court sentenced Garba to 35 years imprisonment each on counts one and two, life imprisonment on count three, and death by hanging on count…

A train driver was killed and 99 passengers injured after two trains collided near Bedford in the United Kingdom, triggering what officials have described as one of the country’s most serious rail accidents in recent decades. British Transport Police confirmed that nine passengers remained in critical condition, while …

…statement on Sunday said Pa Obiora was arrested by NDLEA operatives on Friday 19th June 2026 following credible intelligence that he was selling illicit substances to young students and others in his patent medicine store located at 4 Club road, Umuahia, where 4.64 kilograms of opioids including tramadol and diazepam w…

An Abeokuta Chief Magistrates' Court on Friday sentenced eight persons to community service over indiscriminate disposal of waste. The convicts are: Abidemi Oyebanjo, Aminat Adewusi, Aminat Olarewaju, Omolana Olusola, Abiola Moridiya, Mary Olaogun, Abiodun Aromokun and Sylvester Iwenya. They were sentenced on a two-cou…

Leader of the Senate, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele, has congratulated the governorship candidate of All Progressives Congress, APC, and Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji on his re-election, describing it as a clear endorsement of his leadership and governance records. Bamidele, who chaired the APC Governorship Election…

Troops of the Nigerian Army have arrested three suspected female collaborators of ISWAP terrorists during an operation in Konduga Local Government Area of Borno State. This was made known in a post on X by Zagazola Makama, a counter-insurgency and security expert in the Lake Chad region. Makama disclosed that the suspe…

Nollywood actress, Nancy Isime has shared her opinion on the role of finance in relationships and marriages. The movie star said she doesn’t believe that marrying a poor partner can make a woman live a fantastic life. Speaking in a recent episode of the Tea With Tay podcast, Isime explained that financial pressure can …

…issued and served on parties in the suit. Kingsley, in the suit marked: FHC/ABJ/CS/1234/2026 and filed by his lawyer, D.A. Sulyman, had sued PRP, Mr Duke and Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) as 1st to 3rd defendants respectively. He sought three questions for determination in the originating summons fil…

…in Oyo State. According to the agency, Obiora was arrested on Friday, June 19, 2026, following credible intelligence that he sold illicit substances, including opioids, from a patent medicine shop located on Club Road, Umuahia. A search of the premises reportedly led to the recovery of 4.64 kilograms of substances incl…

The Group F encounter carried added significance as it became the 1000th match in FIFA World Cup history, but it was Japan who ensured the landmark occasion would be remembered for their ruthless efficiency and attacking brilliance

…tools in shaping society and strengthening democracy. The call was made during the 2026 International Campus Journalism Conference (ICJC), held at Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, where student journalists and media professionals converged to discuss […]

...Says it provides statistical evidence of educational policy planning, resource allocation Education stakeholders in Kogi have pledged full

The management of Prince Abubakar Audu University (PAAU), Anyigba, Kogi, has announced a raft of new security measures,

Germany secured their place in the Round of 32 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup after coming from behind to defeat Côte d'Ivoire 2-1 in their second Group E match on Saturday. Julian Nagelsmann's side, who opened their campaign with an emphatic victory over Curacao, were made to work harder by the Elephants after falling beh…

Former Minister of Foreign Affairs, Amb. Yusuf Tuggar has expressed sadness over the passing of former Deputy Governor of Bauchi State, Audu Sule-Katagum. Tuggar said this in a condolence message issued by his media aide, Alkasim Abdulkadir, on Sunday in Bauchi. He described Sule-Katagum as a respected elder, a trusted…

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared the All Progressive Congress (APC) candidate, Rabiu Shuaibu, winner of the Dawakin Kudu/Warawa Federal Constituency by-election. The Returning Officer, Prof. Umar Sani, declared Shuaibu the winner of the election held on Saturday. He said that Shuaibu po…

…voter turnout for the Ekiti governorship election that took place on Saturday, June 20, 2026. The election monitoring organization indicated that its preliminary estimates suggest that the turnout for this election ranged from 34.0% to 38.1%, based on data it gathered from polling units utilizing the Process and Result…

…Tunisia will face the Netherlands in its last Group F game in the coming days. World Cup 2026: 3 countries eliminated from tournament

…Tsamiya Town following an attack by suspected terrorists in the late hours of June 20, 2026," Usman stated. He explained that security agencies responded swiftly after receiving reports of the attack and moved to reinforce security in the area. "Upon receipt of the report, the Commissioner of Police immediately directe…

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) and BAT Nigeria (BATN) have formally signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at deepening

The Oyo State Police Command has recorded another significant breakthrough in its sustained efforts to combat cultism, violent

The Kogi State Police Command has commenced a statewide enforcement exercise targeting vehicles with covered, obscured, unauthorised, defaced, or no

The Kogi State Government has announced sweeping security measures in Kabba/Bunu Local Government Area, including a ban on commercial motorcycle

The Conference of United Political Parties (CUPP) has thrown its weight behind the House of Representatives Minority Caucus’