Cardoso launches Nigerian overnight financing rate
Iran executed 18 protesters in 2026 – United Nations
US, Iran set to sign peace deal Friday

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Edo Queens clinch second NWFL premiership title, secure continental ticket
Edo Queens have been crowned champions of the 2025/26 Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) Premiership after finishing top of the Super Six playoffs in Port Harcourt.
Real Madrid confirm Cucurella signing from Chelsea
The 27-year-old left-back joined Chelsea from Brighton in 2022 after coming through La Liga champions Barcelona’s academy and moving to Getafe.
Crude oil prices fall as US–Iran peace deal boosts global markets
Oil prices fell sharply on Monday while global equities rallied after the United States and Iran announced a deal to end their conflict and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, easing fears of supply disruptions. The two countries confirmed the agreement following a mediation effort by Pakistan, with a formal signing ceremony expected in Switzerland on […]
UK to ban social media access for children under 16
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced plans to introduce a total ban on social media access for children under the age of 16, citing concerns over child safety and mental health impacts.
‘Supportive boyfriend duties’ – Ex-Canada PM explains why he missed Canada World Cup opener for US match
“Sometimes supportive boyfriend duties call. But you know who I’m rooting for to take the Cup,” Trudeau wrote.
World Cup: Davido’s security gesture commended — Obi
Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has commended Nigerian music star Davido for drawing global attention to Nigeria’s security challenges during the ongoing World Cup tournament. Obi made the remarks in a post shared on his Facebook page on Monday, where he reflected on Nigeria’s absence from the FIFA World Cup and what he […]
Tomato price’ll crash in October, farmers assure Nigerians
“Our small-scale farmers are working very hard. Nigerians should have patience with us, as all of us need to come together to make sure that we solve this problem together.
‘This is our culture’ – Japan fans clean up World Cup stadium
Japan fans left the stands spotless after their World Cup opener against the Netherlands in Texas on Sunday, saying it was “Japanese culture” to tidy up after themselves.
US, Iran reach deal to end war, reopen Hormuz
“The Deal with the Islamic Republic of Iran is now complete,” US President Donald Trump posted Sunday on social media as he marked his 80th birthday.
Okpebholo condemns Edo kidnapping, orders police probe
The governor also warned that the Edo government would not tolerate any act that threatened public safety and security or disturbed the peace of the state.
‘Insecurity: Forest guards are environmentalists, can’t protect Nigerians’
“The forest guards you mentioned, who are they? They are environmentalists, not combatants; their constitutional duty is not to fight terror, they are to protect wild animals and go against deforestation, etc,” he stated.
Diallo’s late strike ends Ivory Coast’s 12-year wait for World Cup victory
Ivory Coast claimed Africa’s first victory at the 2026 FIFA World Cup after substitute Amad Diallo scored a dramatic late winner to secure a 1-0 triumph over Ecuador in Philadelphia on Sunday.
Healthcare redefined in Borno: Zulum sets timeline to complete 400-bed teaching hospital, others
By Ndahi Marama Come May 29, 2027, Governor Babagana Umara Zulum of Borno State is expected to draw the curtains on governance, having served his eight years/end of second tenure in a state hitherto characterized by challenges associated with insecurity and paucity of funds. In tidy up to the task, the governor, who vowed not […]
Sweden demolish Tunisia 5-1 to seize control of World Cup group
Sweden crushed Tunisia 5-1 on Sunday to leave the North African nation’s defensive reputation in tatters and seize control of World Cup Group F.

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