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 cooking gas and stabilise prices nationwide. Umar said the regulator had engaged terminal operators, domestic producers and other suppliers, leading to an improvement in LPG supply sufficiency from 11 days to 22 days, while efforts were ongoing to address profiteering by marketers. "Profiteering by marketers is bein…

…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 kidnappers operating within the area. According to a statement issued on Monday by the Police…

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.

…yet investors submitted sufficient bids to fully absorb the offer and support additional allotments. Yields climb as borrowing costs rise While demand remained robust, the June auction reflected a higher return requirement from investors. The marginal rate on the 2035 bond increased from 17.00% in May to 18.34% in June…

…banking and telecoms stocks drove the day's gains, reversing the pattern 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 millio…

…the command's promise to protect lives and property across the state and warned criminals to stay away from Lagos. Also speaking, the Baale of Oke Mushin 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 pra…

…Katsina State to reach our destination, increasing fuel costs and exposing us to additional risks. "The situation affected our income because transportation costs became too high and many people avoided travelling," he said. A farmer and resident of Marabar Yakawada, Mallam Ibrahim, said the failed bridge frequently st…

…countries within the Lake Chad Basin region, while also grappling with millions of internally displaced persons (IDPs) affected by insecurity and other humanitarian crises. The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Sen George Akume, disclosed on Monday in Abuja during the commemoration of World Refugee D…

…crime, the state government maintained that such exercises must be 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 saf…

…to demonstrate what occurred and what attempts were made to resolve the issue. When internal resolution fails Not every complaint is resolved through customer service channels. In some situations, customers may feel that the courier company has ignored their concerns, failed to investigate properly, or refused to provi…

…sustainable development while creating new opportunities for collaboration with subnational governments across the world on climate action, resilience and green economic growth. Convened by Climate Group, the Under2 Coalition comprises more than 180 states and regions representing over half of the global economy. The n…

…said her love life has been affected by her tendency to develop feelings for fictional characters instead of real people. According to her, she has not yet fallen in love with a "real man." "The reason why I am still single is because I went to go and fall in love with a fictional character. And it is not only me, a lo…

…I Be" marks the singer's first new release since his recent project, '5ive' and could signal the start of another major chapter in his career, as hinted by his "journey to the throne" message. With anticipation building ahead of the June 26 release, fans will be watching closely to see what Davido and his collaborators…

…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 additional proof of evidence. At the resumed proceedings, prosecution counsel, Abba Mohammed, SAN, informed the court tha…

…in shaping public accountability and democratic development. Adebutu lamented that journalists are operating in "one of the most difficult periods" globally, particularly in Nigeria, and called for greater sacrifice across sectors in the face of the country's economic and governance challenges. "This is not a good time…

…that it wished to clearly articulate its position on the matter, reaffirm its institutional stance on national unity, and address matters of governance, development, and political responsibility. Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide considers Mr. Peter Obi's comparison and subsequent call for resignation as misplaced, politically…

…caused in the act of committing an offence" contrary to Section 196 of the Kebbi State Penal Code Law, 2021. She had earlier pleaded not guilty to the charge. According to the prosecution, the defendant allegedly caused the death of seven-year-old Zulaihat Sale and three-year-old Mufida Sale on March 18, 2026, after ad…

…(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." According to reports, a Federal High Court in…

…assure themselves of progressing to the last 32 with a win over New Zealand in their final group match on Friday. AFP

…included a machete, a bag containing ammunition, food items, cigarettes, and other personal effects. The injured victim, whose identity was withheld, recounted his ordeal, saying he had gone out to buy food for his three-month-old baby when he was accosted by three armed men. "They ordered me to follow them, but I refu…

…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 highest goalscorer in the history of the World Cup with 17 strikes. The Inter Miami added a second in sto…

…for 226 wards, all from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Addressing journalists in Yola, the candidates alleged that the exercise conducted by the Adamawa State Independent Electoral Commission (ADSIEC) lacked the basic ingredients of credibility. One of the candidates, Abubakar Ahmadu, who spoke for all the candida…

…his first with Ghana — having taken charge in April in what is his ninth role as a national team manager. The former Real Madrid boss and Manchester United assistant led Iran at the past three World Cups, suffering a 6-2 hammering by England in the group stage of the 2022 tournament in Qatar. “In football, four years i…

…area but to no avail. Prof. Usman A. Tar, Commissioner, Ministry of Information and Internal Security, Borno State made the clarification in a press statement on Monday. The statement reads: “The attention of the Borno State Government has been drawn to recent reports circulating in the public space alleging that the s…