Voters in Ekiti State will head to the polls today, Saturday, June 20, 2026, to select a governor for another four-year term in an off-cycle governorship election. As announced by the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, residents of the state have collected their Permanent Voter Cards, PVCs, essential for …

South Africa defender, Ime Okon has revealed why he chose the South African nation over Nigeria. He also refuted claims that he was approached by those in charge of Nigerian football to change his international allegiance, emphasizing that his connection with South Africa was the key reason for his commitment to Bafana…

At least two countries have qualified for the Round of 32 at the ongoing 2026 FIFA World Cup tournament. They are Mexico and the United States of America, USA. USA is the latest team to qualify for the last-32 after beating Australia 2-0 in a Group D tie Yesterday. An own goal from Cameron Burgess and a goal from Alex …

United States President, Donald Trump, has unveiled a new Air Force One aircraft gifted to him by Qatar as a replacement for the older one, which has ferried US presidents over the years. President Trump did the unveiling on Friday. "The Air Force's VC-25B Bridge aircraft has officially arrived at the Presidential Airl…

Turkish Süper Lig powerhouse, Besiktas has identified Fiorentina midfielder, Rolando Mandragora as a replacement for Super Eagles star, Wilfred Ndidi, amid increasing uncertainty regarding the Nigerian’s future at the club. Ndidi, who made the switch to the Black and Whites from Leicester City, has become the focus of …

Haiti became the first team to be eliminated from the 2026 World Cup. The island nation suffered a 3-0 thrashing in the hands of Brazil on Saturday morning. Cunha scored twice within 13 minutes for the Selecao, before Vinicius Junior slotted home his second goal of the World Cup. It was Haiti’s second consecutive defea…

Brazil head coach, Carlo Ancelotti, has insisted that Neymar will be called up for his side’s final group game against Scotland. Neymar has been recovering from a calf injury he sustained before the World Cup started. The Santos forward missed Brazil’s first two games against Morocco and Haiti. Recall that Brazil playe…

The Federal Government has announced major update in Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board, CDCFIB, recruitment. The new update is contained in a statement by the Head of Press for the Secretary to the Board, Okeh Juliet, on Friday. The Board advised applicants to disregard unofficial directi…

Morocco captain, Achraf Hakimi, has become the most-capped African player in FIFA World Cup history. This comes after the defender reached a landmark of 12th tournament appearance for Morocco. The Paris Saint-Germain star entered the 2026 World Cup with 10 appearances. He moved to 11 after featuring in Morocco's 1-1 dr…

Nigeria’s former Minister of Petroleum Resources, Diezani Alison-Madueke, has lamented that the UK authorities destroyed her reputation in a failed prosecution that left her traumatic. Alison-Madueke said this on Friday in an interview with the BBC, stressing that the 13 year investigation by the UK's National Crime Ag…

Zadok Yohanna will be playing in the Premier League next season. This is an incredible statement in itself, as Yohanna was playing non-professional football in 2025. The 18-year-old began his career at the Ikon Allah Football Academy in Nigeria, before being recruited by Swedish club AIK last year. It was in Sweden tha…

Receiving the report on behalf of Governor Alia, Deputy Governor, Dr. Sam Ode commended the commission for what he described as a diligent and courageous assignment undertaken in public interest. The governor reiterated his administration’s commitment to transparency, accountability, and institutional reforms, expressi…

By Musa Ubandawaki, Sokoto SOKOTO:Former Deputy Governor of Sokoto State and former Minister of Water Resources, Mukhtar Shehu Shagari, has commended Governor Ahmed Aliyu for what he described as a remarkable record of achievements in infrastructure development, social welfare, security, healthcare delivery and agricul…

*I managed to swim out with my baby but she was dead when I made it out – another mother By Peter Duru, Makurdi The people of Daudu community in Mbalagh Council Ward of Makurdi Local Government Area had set out last Saturday on a solemn mission, to bid farewell to one of their own. They travelled across the River Benue…

•Victim's mattress gave suspect away - Villager By Evelyn Usman For decades, Abanyama community in Creek Town, Odukpani Local Government Area of Cross River State, was known as a peaceful riverine settlement where neighbours lived like one family. But that calm was shattered recently after the brutal murders of two pro…

Ahead of the 2027 general elections, the Delta State Publicity Secretary of the African Democratic Congress, Mr. Fred Akpewe, has said the silence of the party’s governorship candidate, Chief Great Ogboru over the alleged claim by Dr. Emmanuel Unuafe as the governorship candidate of the Delta ADC is not a sign of weakn…

By Dickson Omobola Skyway Aviation Handling Company Plc, SAHCO, has said it is willing to strengthen trade facilitation between Nigeria and the United Arab Emirates, UAE, while also exploring partnerships with Middle East Airlines. SAHCO Chairman, Dr Taiwo Afolabi, said the initiative was aimed at boosting passengers, …

What happens when democracy begins to distrust the people in whose name it exists? Every democracy begins with an act of faith. Not faith in kings, experts, judges, generals, or bureaucrats, but faith in ordinary citizens. The entire democratic project rests upon a remarkably audacious belief: that millions of imperfec…

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Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq on Wednesday implored school children across the state to embrace agriculture and see it as a catalyst of promoting food. He also encouraged them and the entire residents to cultivate the habit of planting trees, protecting green spaces, and avoiding indiscriminate waste disp…

By Jimitota Onoyume, Assistant News Editor The cult war in Warri , Delta state has continued unabated as two young men were shot dead last night around the 1st Marine Gate area by suspected cultists. Also on Tuesday another two young men were killed around the Cemetery road area of the oil rich city. The sad incidents …

Stories by Demola Akinyemi, Ilorin For 59 years since Kwara state was created by the Federal Military Government led by General Yakubu Gowon, land administration in the state had been associated with delays, uncertainty, missing files, middlemen interference and cumbersome documentation processes. Citizens seeking land…

… Describes 13-yr NCA probe as painful, traumatic By Nkiruka Nnorom Former Minister of Petroleum Resources, Diezani Alison-Madueke, said the UK authorities destroyed her reputation in a failed prosecution that left her traumatic, after she was cleared of bribery charges at Southwark Crown Court on Wednesday. Speaking i…

…over time. They must demonstrate respect for the law and maintain a non-violent lifestyle for a prolonged period. Even then, society still has a responsibility to protect itself. No one can guarantee the redemption of all former terrorists with one hundred per cent certainty. Intelligence agencies worldwide operate on…

Brazil 3 M Cunha (23'23rd minute, 36'36th minute) Vinicius Júnior (45+3'48th minute) Haiti 0