Mexico’s Julian Quinones Scores First Goal Of 2026 World Cup
Mexico’s Julian Quinones has scored the first goal of the 2026 World Cup. Co-hosts Mexico kicked off the 2026 World Cup against South Africa in Mexico City’s Estadio Azteca on…
Burna Boy, Shakira Thrill Spectators In World Cup Opening Ceremony
Afrobeats star Burna Boy and singer Shakira had the spectators out of their seats in the opening ceremony for the 2026 World Cup in the Estadio Azteca on Thursday ahead…
Insecurity: Senate Asks States To Halt Peace Deals With Terrorists, Bandits
The Senate has urged state governments across the country to stop negotiations and peace accords with terrorists and armed bandits, warning that such arrangements often fail to yield lasting results…
Somali Referee Banned By US To Officiate UEFA Super Cup
Somali referee Omar Artan, who was denied entry to the United States for the World Cup, was on Thursday named to officiate UEFA’s Super Cup, European football’s governing body announced.…
June 12: FG Declares Friday Public Holiday
The Federal Government has declared Friday, June 12, 2026, a public holiday to commemorate this year’s Democracy Day. The announcement was made in a statement issued on Thursday by the…
UK Defence Minister Quits With Stinging Rebuke Of PM Starmer
British Defence Secretary John Healey sensationally quit on Thursday, accusing beleaguered Prime Minister Keir Starmer and the finance ministry of failing to commit enough money to protect the country. His…
UK Probes Ryanair Over Fees For Parents To Sit With Children
Britain’s competition watchdog said Thursday that it had opened an investigation into Irish carrier Ryanair over fees that parents must pay to sit with their children. The no-frills airline requires…
Reps Pass Bill On State Police
The House of Representatives has passed the state police bill. This resolution followed the voting on the floor during the plenary session on Thursday, presided over by the Speaker of…
Kebbi First Lady Donates 600 Calibrated Drapes To Reduce Maternal Deaths
The Wife of the Kebbi Governor, Zainab Nasir Idris, has donated 600 calibrated drapes to nine maternal and child healthcare facilities across the state as part of efforts to improve…
Access Holdings Appoints Abiodun Adigun As CEO Of Oxygen X
Access Holdings Plc has appointed Abiodun Adigun as the new Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of its digital lending subsidiary, Oxygen X Finance Company Limited. The appointment was announced…
Europe Makes First Rate Hike Since 2023 To Tame Iran War Inflation
The European Central Bank on Thursday raised its benchmark interest rate for the first time since 2023 as the Middle East war stokes inflation, despite concerns the move could hit…
Wimbledon Prize Money Pot Increased To £64.2m
Wimbledon’s prize money pot has been increased by 20 percent to a tournament-record figure of £64.2 million ($85.7 million). All England Club chiefs revealed the substantial cash boost for players…
2026 World Cup: Full Fixtures, Match Dates, Venues And Kickoff Times
All is set for the 2026 World Cup, which begins in the Americas on Thursday. South Africa and Mexico will lock horns in the opening fixture of the competition, a…
Xenophobia: First Batch Of Nigerians Evacuated From South Africa Return Home
The first set of Nigerians evacuated from South Africa has arrived at the Murtala Mohammed International Airport in Lagos following renewed xenophobic attacks in the country. The returnees arrived at…
Customs Intensifies Crackdown On Vegetable Oil Smuggling
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) said it has intensified efforts to combat the smuggling of vegetable oil into the country. The Comptroller-General of Customs (CGC) Adewale Adeniyi disclosed this during…
NRS Launches Rev360 To Identify Tax Defaulters, Ease Compliance
The Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS) has unveiled its digital tax administration platform, Rev360, to identify tax evaders, while also delivering a more integrated, intelligent, and taxpayer-centric tax administration experience. Speaking…
Naira To Dollar Exchange Rate Today, June 11, 2026
Data from the Central Bank of Nigeria’s exchange rate portal, Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM), showed that the naira rate remained around the ₦1,360 per dollar mark in recent trading…
NAF Air Strikes Kill ‘Scores Of Terrorists’ In Lake Chad Region, Destroy Enclave
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has killed “scores of terrorists” in “precision strikes” in the Lake Chad region, which also destroyed their enclave. In a statement on Thursday, NAF’s Director…
Xenophobia: 262 Nigerians To Arrive From South Africa On Thursday, Says FG
Two hundred and sixty-two Nigerians, out of around 1,000 who have said they want to leave South Africa, are expected back in the country today (Thursday), following a fresh wave…
OPEC May Output Lowest Since 2000
OPEC oil output in May hit its lowest in more than two decades, according to a Reuters survey. The survey is based on flow data from financial group LSEG, information…