Edo Guber: Who succeeds Obaseki?
THE stage is set. Voters across the three senatorial districts, 18 local government areas, 192 wards and 4,519 polling units of Edo State will troop out to elect a successor to Governor Godwin Obaseki.
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President Trump to attend World Cup final, present trophy – FIFA
US President Donald Trump will attend the World Cup final in New Jersey on July 19 and present the trophy to the winners, FIFA President Gianni Infantino announced on Tuesday.
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Tinubu urges investors to harness Nigeria’s tech-savvy youth workforce
The president welcomed Mastercard’s proposal to train five million businesses and equip them with digital skills, describing the initiative as timely and beneficial to Nigeria’s economic transformation agenda.
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‘I’m back’, says Ronaldo as Portugal run riot against Uzbekistan
Cristiano Ronaldo became the first player to score in six World Cup campaigns and silenced his critics after “a dark week” as the Portugal captain struck twice in a 5-0 annihilation of Uzbekistan on Tuesday.
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Trade, tax, economy take centre stage as ACCI announces 21st trade fair
The Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) has announced plans for the 21st Abuja International Trade Fair (AITF), scheduled to hold from September 25 to October 6, 2026 in Abuja, with a focus on strengthening trade, attracting investment and deepening policy dialogue around taxation and the wider economy.
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Xiaomi Unveils Xiaomi 17T Series, Bringing Dual Sizes, Telephoto Capabilities Across the Lineup, and Leica Live Moment
Xiaomi today unveiled the latest additions to its T Series smartphone lineup with the brand new Xiaomi 17T Series, including Xiaomi 17T and Xiaomi 17T Pro in Nigeria. Combining an advanced Leica 5x telephoto camera and eye-care display with an ultra-large capacity battery, Xiaomi 17T Series comes as an imaging flagship encased in a refined […]
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DIG activates violent crime response unit in Kebbi
The Police chief said that his visit to Kebbi and lunch of the violent crime response unit was based on the inspector General of Police directive to show his commitments to reducing crime in the country.
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World Cup: Ronaldo scores brace as Portugal thrash Uzbekistan 5-0
Cristiano Ronaldo became the first man to score in six World Cups as the 41-year-old netted twice in Portugal’s 5-0 win over Uzbekistan in Houston on Tuesday.
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Rivers Bye-Election: AA candidate Douglas petitions INEC, IGP, rejects result
One of the candidates in the June 20 Rivers South-East Senatorial District bye-election, Dr. Douglas Fabeke of the Action Alliance (AA), has petitioned the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and the Inspector-General of Police over alleged irregularities during the poll.
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Elimination of mother-to-child HIV, hepatitis B, syphilis achievable — Soludo’s wife
The Wife of the Governor of Anambra State, Dr. Nonye Soludo, has called for increased investment and collective action toward eliminating mother-to-child transmission of HIV, hepatitis B and syphilis in the state, saying the goal is achievable with sustained commitment.
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Husband of lynched Kaduna woman alleges DPO sent her back to mob
The husband of Ummulkhairi Muhammad, the woman lynched and burnt by a mob in Maraban Jos, Kaduna State, has alleged that a Divisional Police Officer (DPO) removed her hijab and sent her back to the crowd shortly before she was killed.
Edo Decides
Edo Poll: I’ll be servant of all, ready to work with opposition —Okpebholo
THE Governor-elect of Edo State, Senator Monday Okpebholo, yesterday, promised to be a servant to all people of the state.
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Dollar to Naira exchange rate today, June 23, 2026
The Nigerian naira traded at relatively stable levels against the United States dollar on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, across both the official and parallel foreign exchange markets, as market participants continued to monitor liquidity conditions and foreign exchange demand.
Metro
Edo declares war on kidnappers, vows special court, death penalty
•Okpebholo accuses locals of importing criminals from the North •Police parade suspects, recover vehicles, cash By Ozioruva Aliu BENIN CITY— Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State has revealed a disturbing new dimension to the insecurity plaguing the state. Speaking at the 2026 Ministers Conference, organised by the state chapter of the Christian Association of Nigeria, […]
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Entertainment
Burna Boy becomes African artiste with most Billboard Hot 100 entries
Ogulu, announced the milestone on his social media platforms on Tuesday, describing it as a significant achievement in his career.
ICYMI
Court remands Sowore in Kuje prison over alleged cybercrime
Sowore had earlier opted to represent himself before the court after his legal team withdrew from the case
Business
Wema Bank secures €50m EIB facility to support SMEs
By Henry Obetta Wema Bank has secured a Euro 50 million (N78.5 billion) financing facility from the European Investment Bank’s development arm, EIB Global, to expand access to credit for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), with a strong focus on women- and youth-owned businesses. The agreement, signed in Lagos, marks the first transaction between EIB […]
Sports
Barcelona sign Egypt teenager Abdelkarim
Currently at the World Cup with the Pharaohs, the 18-year-old Abdelkarim has seen playing time in both of his national team’s matches, against Belgium and New Zealand.
Special Report
Lost to poverty, rescued by hope: Giving Osun’s out-of-school children second chance
Each morning, she watched other children leave for school while she remained behind, trapped by circumstances beyond her control
Kidnapped Schoolchildren: Rage over terrorists’ toxic demand
By Esther Onyegbula In homes scattered across Nigeria, telephones have become symbols of both hope and terror. Every ring sends hearts racing. Every unknown number triggers fear. Every silent night stretches endlessly for families whose loved ones remain in captivity. For parents whose children have disappeared into forests controlled by armed groups, for wives waiting […]
Live Elections Updates: Oyebanji wins ADC candidate Bejide’s ward in Ekiti
Whatever happens from Ekiti to Kebbi, Rivers to Nasarawa, Ondo to Kano, back to Enugu, we bring you the live update in text pictures and videos. So stay with us.
Is the Nigerian Army above the law? – Okuama elders still in detention
The Okuama crisis began in March 2024 when 17 military personnel, including senior officers, were brutally killed while on alleged peace mission in Okuama
Technology
Meta AI agent to help businesses handle customer engagement
Facebook, Instagram, and whatsapp users may now face AI customer Agent when they have issues or seevice inquiries.
Guarantees SpaceX’s new $75bn IPO
Elon Musk’s SpaceX is seeking to raise approximately $75 billion through what is projected to be the largest initial public offering, IPO in history.
AI demands today’s graduates to be deep thinkers — Dzidonu
By Prince OsuagwuThe President of the Accra Institute of Technology (AIT), Professor Clement K. Dzidonu, has stated that the rapidly evolving world of artificial intelligence, automation, and digital transformation requires graduates who are capable of independent thinking, continuous learning, innovation, and responsible leadership. According to Professor Dzidonu, universities exist not merely to award degrees but […]
Telcos allay fears of tariff increase as NCC begins mobile termination rate review
Telecommunications operators in Nigeria has dismissed notions that the recent attempt by the Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC, to commission a cost-based study to determine fresh mobile termination rates, will lead to increase in telecom tariffs in the country.
Education
SS2 student from St. Gregory College emerges winner of maiden Sterling Bank Maths competition
By Elizabeth Osayande Josiah Ebuka Chukwu, an SS2 student at St. Gregory College in Ikoyi, Lagos, has won the top prize in the inaugural Sterling Bank Mathematics Quiz. He triumphed over competitors from across the country in this virtual quiz competition held last Saturday. The announcement was made by Nigerian educational advocate Alex Onyia on […]
Why kidnappers are raiding schools; way out — NAPTAN boss
They know that when they go and abduct school children, it would raise so much attention that won’t die down quickly.
Etiwa Tech partners Alaro City to empower graduates with international trade certifications
By Elizabeth Osayande & Ifunanya Ndigwe Etiwa Tech, a technical training academy, has partnered with Alaro City, a multi-billion-dollar mixed-use city development firm, to equip a new cohort of vocational graduates with international trade certifications, aiming to combat youth unemployment in Nigeria. The graduation ceremony celebrated 44 young men and women who had successfully completed an […]
Appointments: University administrators reiterate need for due process
UNIVERSITY administrators have said unilateral appointments into key academic offices contradict established governance procedures across Nigerian universities. The administrators, who reaffirmed strict compliance with Conditions of Service, made the assertion in separate telephone interviews with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Akure. Registrars and senior university officials said appointments of Deans, Provosts and Heads of […]