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target=_blank>World Cup: Bosnia hold Co-hosts’ Canada to draw in opening match
Canada missed a host of chances and had to settle for a 1-1 draw against Bosnia and Herzegovina in their first match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Despite outplaying their European opponents, the World Cup co-hosts fell behind to Jovo Lukic’s first half but secured a point with a second half Cyle Larin. It
target=_blank>June 12: Nigerians Now Used to Going to Bed Hungry, Says Atiku
Former Vice president and Presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar, has said Nigeria’s democracy is yet to translate into prosperity for the citizens. He also blamed some political actors for their behaviour, saying it has betrayed the ideas of those who fought and died for democracy in the country. Atiku stated
target=_blank>Ghanaian midfielder to miss World Cup opener over visa denial
Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey has been denied visa to enter co-hosts Canada for the country’s 2026 FIFA World Cup participation. The former Arsenal player will therefore miss Ghana’s first World Cup match against Panama on Thursday. The Villarreal midfielder will however face England in the second match on June 23, and Croatia on June 27,
target=_blank>Mutfwang: I will never negotiate with terrorists
Governor Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau State has declared that his administration will not negotiate with terrorists or criminal elements, insisting that government will sustain ongoing security operations to restore lasting peace across the state. Mutfwang made the declaration on Friday in Jos while speaking during a Democracy Day Town Hall Meeting, where he also highlighted
target=_blank>Sad story of Kano vigilante commander abandoned after thugs chopped off his hand
A Kano-based vigilante commander, Abubakar Mohammed, has narrated how he was allegedly left without support after losing his hand in a violent attack by suspected thugs in Kano State. Mohammed, who was a vigilante commander in Dorayi community of Kano State, disclosed this in an interview with Blue Lens. He said the incident has left
target=_blank>Insecurity: Falana, Falz lead protest in Lagos, VDM mobilises crowd in Abuja
Prominent lawyer, Mr Femi Falana (SAN), his Afrobeats singer son, Mr Folarin Falana, popularly known as Falz, alongside civil society organisations, youth groups, among others, on Friday staged a protest in Lagos. They demanded urgent action to address worsening insecurity and economic hardship in the country. The protest came as Nigeria marked Democracy Day, set
target=_blank>Hajj: We Disbursed N76 million To Kaduna Pilgrims—Chairman
The Executive Chairman of Kaduna State Pilgrims Welfare Agency, Malam Salihu S Abubakar, has revealed that N76 million was realised from the foreign exchange differentials of pilgrims’ Basic Travelling Allowances(BTA). A statement issued by Governor Uba Sani’s Chief Press Secretary, Malam Ibraheem Musa on Friday, recalled that the equivalent of the N76 million has been
target=_blank>Court affirms dismissal of ex-JAMB deputy director
The National Industrial Court sitting in Abuja has upheld the sack of a former deputy director at the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), Yisa Usman, from service. The court also awarded costs in the sum of N250,000 against Usman in favour of the examination body in the judgment delivered on June 2, 2026 with
target=_blank>Kogi varsity student gunned down on campus
A 300-level student of Prince Abubakar Audu University ( PAAU), Anyigba in Kogi state, David Ocholi Solomon, has been killed on campus. The deceased was killed during Final Year Brethren (FYB) celebrations, on Thursday night. Trouble was said to have started when some students believed to be members of a cult group reportedly appeared in
target=_blank>June 12: Sowore stumbles as police disperse Abuja protesters with teargas
Activist and African Action Congress (AAC) 2027 presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, reportedly stumbled on Friday after police fired teargas at protesters during a Democracy Day demonstration in Abuja. The protest was part of a nationwide action organised by a coalition of civil society organisations, labour activists, youth groups and social movements. The coalition had designated
target=_blank>2027: Obidient General, Azomchine warns Nigerians against blind support for any presidential candidate
Political strategist and former supporter of Mr Peter Obi’s presidential project, Mr Ikenna Azomchine, has warned Nigerians against supporting any presidential candidate blindly. Azomchine, who spoke on a Trust TV political programme during an interview, said he has decided to reassess his partisan loyalties ahead of the next electoral cycle. The coordinator of the Obidient
2027: Obidient General, Azomchine warns Nigerians against blind support for any presidential candidate
target=_blank>Police arrest four suspects over criminal activities in Ibadan
Men of the Oyo State Police Command have arrested no fewer than four suspects over various criminal activities. The suspects were arrested in Ibadan, the state capital. The Public Relations Officer of the State Police Command, Olayinka Ayanlade, disclosed this in a statement. The statement was made available to DAILY POST on Friday. Ayanlade said
Police arrest four suspects over criminal activities in Ibadan
target=_blank>President Federation Cup: Ogenyi delighted with Wikki Tourists win over Flight FC
Wikki Tourists technical adviser, Evans Ogenyi has expressed satisfaction with his team’s win over Flight FC in the quarter-final of the President Federation Cup. The Bauchi Elephants defeated the Benue-based side 4-3 in a penalty shootout in Jos on Thursday. The fiercely contested match ended 1-1 after regulation time. Ogenyi described the victory as hard-fought
President Federation Cup: Ogenyi delighted with Wikki Tourists win over Flight FC
target=_blank>BREAKING: Veteran Nollywood actor, Kola Oyewo dies
Nigeria’s entertainment and academic communities have been thrown into mourning following the death of veteran actor and scholar, Professor Adekola Akangbe Gabriel Oyewo, popularly known as Professor Kola Oyewo. He was 80 years old. The news of his passing was announced on Friday by his son, Adetoyese Oyewo, through a message shared on Facebook, where
BREAKING: Veteran Nollywood actor, Kola Oyewo dies
target=_blank>Transfer: Arsenal eye €40m move for Christos Tzolis amid interest in Morgan Rogers
Arsenal are exploring a deal to sign winger Christos Tzolis from Club Brugge. According to The Athletic, a move for Tzolis would not impact the Gunners’ interest in Aston Villa’s Morgan Rogers or an alternative target. The club’s sporting director, Andrea Bertea, continues to work in the market to strengthen their attack. Sources believe a
Transfer: Arsenal eye €40m move for Christos Tzolis amid interest in Morgan Rogers
target=_blank>US, Iran address conditions as Pakistan confirms peace deal
The United States and Iran separately commented on the conditions of the peace deal confirmed by Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, the mediator. On Friday, Sharif indicated that “a final, agreed-upon text” of the pact has been reached, with Pakistan now working closely with both sides to finalize the next steps. In a post on
US, Iran address conditions as Pakistan confirms peace deal
target=_blank>Police arrest man over alleged false alarm of bandits’ invasion in Ebonyi community
The Ebonyi State Police Command has arrested a man identified as Nwali Nwibo for allegedly circulating false information claiming that bandits and suspected Fulani herdsmen had invaded Nguzu Edda Community in Edda Local Government Area of the state. The arrest followed what the Command described as a thorough intelligence-led investigation, which reportedly found the claim
Police arrest man over alleged false alarm of bandits’ invasion in Ebonyi community
target=_blank>My father’s detention shows Nigeria’s democracy far from complete – El-Rufai’s son
A member of the House of Representatives from Kaduna North and Chairman, Committee on Banking Regulations, Mohammed Bello El-Rufai, has disclosed that his father, Nasir El-Rufai’s continued detention shows that Nigeria’s democratic journey is far from complete. Bello noted that democracy can only thrive in Nigeria when the country’s leadership is accountable. El-Rufai has been
My father’s detention shows Nigeria’s democracy far from complete – El-Rufai’s son
target=_blank>Democracy Day: Gov Nwifuru deploys 31 patrol vehicles to security agencies in Ebonyi
Ebonyi State Governor, Francis Nwifuru, has deployed 31 security vehicles to security agencies in the state, reaffirming his administration’s commitment to strengthening safety and protecting lives and property.The brief ceremony, held at the New Government House, Abakaliki, as part of activities marking Democracy Day, also featured an inspection of a guard of honour mounted by
Democracy Day: Gov Nwifuru deploys 31 patrol vehicles to security agencies in Ebonyi
target=_blank>Democracy Day: Imo PDP accuses Uzodinma of undermining rule of law, separation of power
As Nigeria marks its 27th Democracy Day celebration, the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Imo State chapter, has accused the administration of Governor Hope Uzodinma of undermining the rule of law and neglecting democratic principles, including the separation of powers. The party further accused the administration of eroding public confidence in governance through its style of
Democracy Day: Imo PDP accuses Uzodinma of undermining rule of law, separation of power
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