GOVERNOR Ademola Adeleke of Osun State, yesterday, received scores of allies of erstwhile National Secretary of All Progressives Congress, APC, Senator Iyiola Omisore, into the Accord Party, declaring that he will not be excluded from the ballot ahead of the 2026 governorship election despite recent disregistration verdict of five political parties.

By Yinka Kolawole The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) has faulted the proposed implementation of the National Environmental (Plastic Waste Control) Regulations 2026 by the National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA), warning that the measures could have far-reaching consequences for the country’s manufacturing sector and economy. Under the proposed regulations, NESREA plans to […]

By Idris Salisu, Gusau The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has pledged intensified collaboration among security agencies to end banditry and other violent crimes across Nigeria, declaring that “enough is enough.” He made the statement in Gusau, Zamfara State, shortly after attending the funeral prayers of three police officers killed by an improvised explosive […]

Lionel Messi scored a dazzling hat-trick for Argentina on Tuesday to equal Miroslav Klose’s all-time record of 16 goals at World Cups as the defending champions swept Algeria aside 3-0.

•Says Oyo ‘ll never be another Chibok•Vows safe return of abducted teachers, pupils•VeryDarkMan leads protest over insecurity•Oyo govt demolishes building used as arms depot•Ondo govt moves against school attacksBy Dayo Johnson & Adeola Badru IBADAN— GOVERNOR Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, yesterday, declared that the state “is not Chibok and will never be Chibok”, vowing […]

•128,930 smallholder farmers in 25 states, FCT to benefit By Gabriel Ewepu ABUJA — Vice President Kashim Shettima yesterday  flagged off the nationwide distribution of 515,720 bags of fertiliser under the National Agricultural Development Fund’s (NADF) Renewed Hope Farm Input Support Programme (FISP). Represented by the Minister of State for Agriculture and Food Security, Dr […]

Senegal goalkeeper Edouard Mendy said his side had paid for taking their eye off the ball at critical moments in the 3-1 defeat by France in their opening World Cup match on Tuesday.

By Obas Esiedesa, Abuja Dangote Petroleum Refinery has reduced the ex-depot price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), popularly known as petrol, by six  per cent, or N75 per litre, following a sharp decline in global crude oil prices triggered by easing tensions in the Middle East. The refinery said in a circular to marketers that the […]

The Nigerian naira remained relatively stable against the United States dollar on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, across both the official Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM) and the parallel market, as traders continued to monitor foreign exchange liquidity and demand conditions.

FOR most people, old age is a season of rest, dignity, and the comforting embrace of family. But for 90-year-old Mrs. Comfort Nwanchioma Okwuonu, popularly known as Danchama, the twilight of life has allegedly become a horrifying tale of abuse, loneliness, and unending violence.

Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey, who is facing trial on rape charges in Britain, lost a court challenge on Tuesday that would have allowed him to enter Canada for his side’s World Cup opener in Toronto.

With the 2026 FIFA World Cup underway, attention has once again turned to the players whose goals have defined football’s biggest tournament, with Lionel Messi’s latest exploits bringing the race for the all-time scoring record back into focus.

By Kingsley Omonobi The Nigerian Navy has recorded another operational success under Operation Delta Sentinel with the discovery of a concealed crude oil storage site used for illegal oil theft activities in the Niger Delta. Director of Naval Information, Navy Capt. Abiodun Folorunsho, disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday, noting that personnel recovered about […]

Erling Haaland struck his first World Cup goals as Norway beat Iraq 4-1 on Tuesday in their first game at a major tournament in 26 years.

•Flags risks to monetary policy, financial integrity •As Nigeria ranks 2nd globally, with  $59bn  crypto inflows  By Emma Ujah &   Elizabeth Adegbesan  The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has disclosed that Nigeria accounts for about 60 percent of stablecoin inflows into Sub-Saharan Africa,SSA, while warning that the growing use of dollar-backed digital assets could pose risks to […]