FIFA World Cup 2026 Kicks Off June 11 as Africa Eyes History
MEXICO CITY / LOS ANGELES — The 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off on Wednesday, June 11, with the opening match in Mexico City. The expanded 48-team tournament, hosted jointly…
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THE ILLUSION OF GATEWAY SECURITY: Why Automated Customs Systems at Airports Cannot Stem the Flow of Illicit Cash
The federal regulatory architecture has proudly unveiled yet another digital milestone in its ongoing campaign against international financial misconduct. Speaking at an interagency security gathering earlier this week, the Comptroller…
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FG Declares June 12 as Public Holiday for Democracy Day Celebration
ABUJA — The Federal Government has declared Thursday, June 12, 2026 as a public holiday to mark Democracy Day. The Interior Ministry confirmed the declaration on Monday. The day honours…
POLITICS NEWS
Kwankwaso Names Kano NDC Governorship and Senate Candidates
KANO — Former Kano Governor and NNPP leader Rabiu Kwankwaso has announced his party's candidates…
Wike Has Shot Tinubu In The Foot, Says NIIA Research Director
ABUJA — The Director of Research at the Nigerian Institute of International Affairs, Professor Otubanjo,…
Atiku Meets Hayatu-Deen Privately In Lagos For ADC Reconciliation
LAGOS — Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar held a closed-door meeting with economist and fellow…
Sowore: I Would Appoint a Drone as Defence Minister If I Win
ABUJA — African Action Congress presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore has made one of the most…
Ogun Ranked Nigeria’s Second Best-Performing State in 2025 Index
ABEOKUTA — Ogun State has been ranked as the second best-performing state in Nigeria in…
Naira Holds Steady at N1,373 as T+1 Launch Boosts Confidence
LAGOS — The Nigerian naira maintained steady momentum on Monday, June 1, as markets reopened…
NGX Launches T+1 Settlement Today as Stock Market Resumes Trading
LAGOS — The Nigerian Exchange Group officially launched the T+1 equity settlement cycle on Monday,…
Naira Stays Stable on Friday as CBN Sustains Holiday FX Support
LAGOS — The Nigerian naira maintained relative stability against the United States dollar on Friday,…
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US Plans to Put Trump’s Face on a New Banknote, Treasury Confirms
WASHINGTON — The United States Treasury Secretary has confirmed that plans are underway for a new banknote featuring the face…
International Security Concerns Grow Across Sahel Region
Security concerns continue growing across the Sahel region as governments face rising instability, armed violence, and humanitarian pressure. International security…
US-Iran War: Tehran Threatens Strait of Hormuz After New Strikes
TEHRAN — Iran has renewed its threat to close the Strait of Hormuz following a new round of US and…
Ebola DRC Tops 1,000 Cases as WHO Rushes Vaccines to Ituri Province
KINSHASA — The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has crossed 1,000 suspected cases, according to the latest…
ADC Benue Primary Thrown Into Crisis as Waya Camp Rejects Result
MAKURDI — The ADC governorship primary in Benue State has been thrown into controversy. Vanguard confirmed on Sunday that the…
Ohanaeze Launches Rights Panel Over Alleged Abuses Against Igbo
ENUGU — The Global Executive Council of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide has inaugurated a Committee on Human Rights to investigate alleged…
Makinde Told to Resign as Ogbomosho Captives Enter Third Week
IBADAN — Calls for Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde to resign have intensified as abducted teachers and students from Ogbomosho…
Islamic Cleric Murdered In Kwara State, Community Grieves
ILORIN — An Islamic cleric has been murdered in Kwara State, triggering widespread grief and outrage among residents. Legit.ng reported…
Tinubu’s Weight Loss Starts a Major Health Conversation in Nigeria
LAGOS — President Tinubu's candid admission that his visible weight loss is the result of carrying the burden of economic…
Nigerian Startups Push AI Adoption In Banking
Nigerian financial technology companies are increasing the use of artificial intelligence tools to improve banking services and customer support. Several…
Charly Boy at 75: The Area Fada Who Rewrote Nigerian Pop Culture
LAGOS — Long before social media gave everyone a voice, Charly Boy was already shaking Nigeria with eyeliner, braids, heavy…
Nigeria and China Target Creative Economy as New Digital Frontier
ABUJA — Nigeria and China have agreed to make the creative economy and digital content a new frontier in their…
SPORTS NEWS
Tems Leads Nigeria at 2026 BET Awards Ahead of June 28 Ceremony
LAGOS — Nigerian music's dominance at the 2026 BET Awards is now fully confirmed. Tems leads the Nigerian contingent with…
Tems and Dave’s Raindance Makes Spotify’s 2026 Songs of Summer List
LAGOS — Nigerian Afrobeats star Tems and British rapper Dave have earned a place on Spotify's 2026 Songs of Summer…
Wizkid Hits 11 Billion Spotify Streams, First African to Reach Mark
LAGOS — Nigerian music superstar Wizkid has become the first African artist in history to reach 11 billion streams on…
Nollywood Producers Push Bigger Cinema Releases
Nollywood producers continue expanding cinema releases as filmmakers seek stronger local and international audiences. Industry stakeholders said cinema focused productions…
