Governor Biodun Oyebanji has described his re-election as a “humbling vote of confidence” after INEC declared him the winner of the 2026 Ekiti State governorship election. The APC candidate secured a landslide victory with 319,224 votes, defeating PDP’s Oluwole Oluyede (40,543 votes) and ADC’s Dare Bejide (12,872 votes). Oyebanji recorded […]
The fragile Middle East peace process faced a severe setback on Saturday. Iran announced the re-closure of the strategic Strait of Hormuz shipping lane, citing a US “breach of contract” and relentless Israeli airstrikes in southern Lebanon. The closure follows a wave of deadly bombardments near Nabatieh and Sidon that […]
Nigeria’s external reserves have surged to $51.04 billion as of June 18, 2026, marking their highest level in 17 years and signaling renewed investor confidence and stronger foreign exchange inflows. According to Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) data, reserves rose from $49.80 billion at the start of June to $51.04 […]
The Petroleum Products Retail Outlets Owners Association of Nigeria (PETROAN) has called on refiners, depot owners, and fuel importers to reduce petrol prices following the recent drop in global crude oil prices. PETROAN said Brent crude has declined to around $77–$78 per barrel after easing tensions between the United States […]
The Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi, has reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to restoring and modernizing Lagos’ critical infrastructure, spotlighting the rehabilitation of Eko Bridge and the construction of a new Carter Bridge. During his inspection on June 18, 2026, Umahi revealed that emergency interventions on Eko Bridge are […]
England launched their FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign in style with a thrilling 4-2 victory over Croatia, powered by a Harry Kane brace and inspired performances from Jude Bellingham and Marcus Rashford. Kane opened the scoring from a retaken penalty before adding a header to take his World Cup tally […]
The 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign for Les Bleus kicked off with pure cinematic drama at a sold-out MetLife Stadium. Facing off against African powerhouse Senegal in front of 80,545 fans, France secured a commanding 3-1 victory, fueled by a historic masterclass from captain Kylian Mbappé. With his explosive second-half […]
Nigeria’s long-awaited transition from analogue to digital broadcasting has taken a decisive step forward as stakeholders reaffirmed their commitment to completing the Digital Switch Over (DSO) programme. At a meeting convened by the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) under the Federal Ministry of Information and National Orientation, industry leaders endorsed a […]
The ultimate beauty of the FIFA World Cup lies in its power to turn regular humans into overnight global icons. That is exactly what happened to 40-year-old Josimar José Évora Dias—universally known as Vozinha—as he led tiny island nation Cape Verde (population ~500,000) to a historic 0-0 draw against powerhouse […]
A new chapter in presidential iconography has officially been unveiled. Celebrated Nigerian-born, Los Angeles-based artist Njideka Akunyili Crosby has made history by creating the first official joint portrait of Barack and Michelle Obama. The masterpiece is the crown jewel of 28 commissioned works celebrating the highly anticipated grand opening of […]
