Edo Queens Clinch NWFL Premiership Crown
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Edo Queens have been crowned champions of the 2025/26 Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) Premiership after playing out a hard-fought goalless draw against Bayelsa Queens to seal the title. The Benin City side’s disciplined campaign earned them the league crown and reaffirmed their status among Nigeria’s elite women’s football clubs. The triumph […]
Reps to Hold Emergency Sitting on Budget Extension Bill
By Oluwakemi Kindness The House of Representatives will convene an emergency sitting on Monday, June 15, 2026, to consider legislation seeking a further extension of the implementation period for the capital component of the 2025 budget. In a notice issued to all lawmakers, on Sunday night, the Acting Clerk of the House, Ibrahim Sidi, said […]
IGP Disu Assures Safe Return of Abducted Oyo Schoolchildren
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has assured Nigerians that the schoolchildren abducted in Oyo State will be rescued unharmed, expressing confidence in ongoing security operations to secure their release. The assurance comes amid growing public concern over the fate of the pupils, with the Crime Correspondents Association of Nigeria (CCAN) describing […]
NDLEA Seizes 6.10kg Cocaine Concealed in Shirts, Towels
By Oluwakemi Kindness The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested a 41-year-old Brazil-based businessman, Abugu Oliver-Ikechukwu, for attempting to smuggle 6.10 kilograms of liquid cocaine concealed in shirts and towels into Nigeria. The agency said the suspect was intercepted at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos, on Thursday, June 11, 2026, shortly […]
Insecurity: Kalu Pushes Local Arms Production
By Oluwakemi Kindness Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, has called for increased local production of arms and military equipment, saying Nigeria must reduce its dependence on foreign imports to effectively address growing security challenges. A statement on Sunday by Levinus Nwabughiogu, Chief Press Secretary to Kalu, says he also urges the […]
New York Knicks Crowned NBA Champions After Ending 53-Year
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The New York Knicks ended a 53-year wait for NBA glory after rallying to defeat the San Antonio Spurs 94-90 in Game 5 of the NBA Finals, sealing a commanding 4-1 series victory and capturing their first championship since 1973. Jalen Brunson delivered a performance for the ages, pouring in 45 points […]
FIFAWC: Vinicius Saves Brazil from Morroco, Scotland Edge Haiti
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Brazil needed a moment of brilliance from Vinicius Junior to avoid an opening defeat at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, while Scotland marked their return to the global stage with a hard-fought victory over Haiti. The five-time world champions were held to a 1-1 draw by an impressive Morocco side in New […]
FIFAWC: Australia, USA Off To Flying Starts in Group D
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The United States began their FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign in style with a dominant 4-1 victory over Paraguay, powered by a brilliant first-half brace from striker Folarin Balogun. Playing in front of a home crowd in Los Angeles, the co-hosts took an early lead in the seventh minute when Paraguay defender […]
Democracy Day: Youth Leaders Demand Inclusive Governance Reforms
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Forum of National Youth Leaders of All Political Parties in Nigeria (FNYLPPN) has called for deeper democratic reforms and more inclusive governance structures, urging political actors to expand meaningful participation for young Nigerians ahead of the 2027 general elections. In a Democracy Day 2026 message signed by its Chairman, Comrade Eze […]
Civil Society Coalition Demands New Deal for Host Communities
By Oluwakemi Kindness The National Civil Society Coalition on Oil, Gas and Mining Host Communities has called for a renewed social contract between government and resource-producing communities. It is also calling for greater accountability, environmental justice, security, and inclusive development. In a Democracy Day 2026 statement signed by its National Coordinator, Lawrence Dube, the coalition […]