…William Troost-Ekong has reacted to the decision to award Argentina a penalty against Austria, saying it was a “straightforward” and accurate judgment by referee Amin Omar during their FIFA World Cup encounter. It happened early in the match when Inter Milan forward, Lautaro Martínez, fell inside the penalty area follo…
Iran has maintained that it has no trust in the United States of America, a country it described as an enemy. Iran's Vice President, Mohammed Reza Aref, said that the country has 'no trust in the enemy'. "Even in the event of an agreement with the United States, there is no guarantee that hostile actions will stop," he…
Dollar to Naira Exchange Rate Today, June 18, 2026: Nigerian Naira appreciates after four days of decline 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…
…public confidence in democratic institutions, advancing Nigeria’s development, and sustaining its leadership role in Africa. It reaffirmed the UK’s commitment to supporting Nigeria in promoting credible elections, strengthening democratic institutions, and advancing a more inclusive and accountable electoral system. Pe…
…Dr Dalhatu Aliyu Sani, who led an enforcement team, said the facility posed a serious risk to schoolchildren and nearby residents. "This is very serious. When you talk about a school, there are many children there. Anything can happen, so we have to stop it immediately," he said. The action followed the sealing of abou…
Ranchers Bees have announced the signing of experienced defender Kabiru Mohammed, DAILY POST reports. Mohammed, who joined the newly promoted side from Kwara United signed a two-year contract. The 28-year-old has also played for another NPFL club Abia Warriors. The defender brings a wealth of experience to Rancher Bees…
The Benue State Government has criticised former Speaker of the Benue State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Emmanuel Jime, over his recent remarks describing Governor Hyacinth Alia as "this thing terrorising us," describing his subsequent apology as "perfunctory" and insufficient. In a statement issued on Monday by the Chi…
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…
…LPG prices, following deliberations with regulators, producers, marketers and other industry players. The authority identified several factors responsible for the current rise in LPG prices, including global supply disruptions and price volatility arising from the Israel-Iran conflict. It also linked the situation to s…
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…
…heat. Average daytime and nighttime temperatures reached 29.2C, beating the previous high reached on June 30, 2025, according to provisional data. Meteo-France expanded its heatwave red alert to more than half of France’s departments, affecting some 39 million people. Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu was scheduled to h…
…to our correspondent, the Kebbi State Police Public 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 pe…
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…
…and enforcement across the LPG supply chain to curb diversion and other market abuses. He said the authority would support the expansion of LPG storage, terminal and distribution infrastructure, accelerate domestic gas processing projects, prioritise local LPG supply and facilitate access to foreign exchange for critic…
By Golok Nanmwa Plateau State Police Command has arrested a suspected kidnapper and recovered 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…
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.
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What the report shows The June auction shows sustained investor interest in Federal Government securities, with both instruments attracting subscriptions above the amounts offered. The 2035 bond recorded an oversubscription of N105.22 billion, while the 2037 bond was oversubscribed by N108.27 billion. Investor particip…
…(0.57x) Top 5 Gainers: First HoldCo (FIRSTHOLDCO) - up 10.00% to N60.50 Guaranty Trust Holding Company (GTCO) - up 10.00% to N127.10 International Energy Insurance (INTENEGINS) - up 9.88% to N5.56 McNichols (MCNICHOLS) - up 9.56% to N7.45 Zenith Bank (ZENITHBANK) - up 7.09% to N117.80 Top 5 Losers: Zichis Agro-Allied I…
…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 praying, I received a call that something unusual had been see…
…for public engagement and feedback, enabling citizens to contribute to policy discussions and communicate their concerns directly to government. He stressed that such engagements help government remain responsive to the needs and aspirations of the people while promoting inclusive governance. On security communication,…
…agricultural, commercial and social activities across communities that were previously cut off, especially during the rainy season. Residents who commended Governor Uba Sani's rural transformation drive described the bridge as a critical lifeline that has restored access to markets, healthcare facilities and farmlands.…
…macroeconomic level. "Things might look difficult today. Yes, as you can see, I am an industrialist. The macroeconomy is doing well, but the microeconomy is not doing well. I told the President this." He further explained that while the economy appears strong at the top, its benefits are yet to adequately reach ordinar…
…and reinforce commitments by stakeholders to ensuring their safety, dignity and inclusion. Akume reaffirmed the Federal Government's commitment to protecting, supporting and empowering refugees, asylum seekers and internally displaced persons in line with the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's adminis…
…lives and combating 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 com…