News as it breaks
Former France defender Gaël Clichy has backed Bayern Munich forward Michael Olise to become one of the standout players of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, drawing comparisons with Kylian Mbappé’s rise to global stardom during France’s triumphant campaign. Olise, who is preparing for his first World Cup appearance, heads…
British-Nigerian singer and songwriter has died after being stabbed in East London, police have confirmed, prompting a murder investigation. The 35-year-old musician, whose real name was Mark Yinka Orabiyi, was attacked on Pankhurst Avenue in the Silvertown area of East London. Emergency services were called to the scene but…
A Federal High Court has declared the National Assembly’s N110 billion vehicle procurement and allowance scheme unlawful, ruling that it violated provisions of the Public Procurement Act. In a judgment delivered on Monday, the court held that the approval and implementation of the scheme failed to comply with established…
Three personnel of the Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC) have been killed in a bandit attack along the Tsamiya–Illo road in Bagudo Local Government Area of Kebbi State. The officers, identified as DCRMA Umar Aliyu, SRMA Ezra Manu Gona, and RMA I Mansur Ibrahim Nasir, were reportedly ambushed while…
Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodimma, has called on the Igbo community in Ekiti State to support the re-election bid of Governor Biodun Oyebanji, citing his administration’s commitment to economic development, business growth and inclusive governance. Speaking during the 2026 Igbo Cultural Festival in Ekiti State, Governor Uzodimma said the…
Former Senate Leader, Ali Ndume, has commended the Nigerian Army and other security agencies for the successful rescue of 360 residents of Ngoshe community in Borno State who had been held captive by insurgents since March. The victims, comprising men, women and children, were freed on Saturday during a…
A group under the aegis of the National PDP Consensus for the Survival of Democracy in Nigeria has called on security agencies to immediately investigate former Ekiti State Governor, Ayo Fayose, over comments he allegedly made concerning the abduction of school children in Oyo State. Addressing a news conference…
The Nigeria Police Force has successfully rescued Mrs. Olaide Busayo Adegoke John-Paul and her 12-year-old twin sons, Peter and Paul, who were abducted in Ibadan, Oyo State, on June 3, 2026. The rescue operation was carried out by operatives of the Force Intelligence Department Intelligence Response Team (FID-IRT) at about…
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission and OTL Africa Downstream Development Africa Ltd/GTE (OTL) have commenced discussions on a strategic partnership aimed at strengthening regional energy cooperation, enhancing energy security, and accelerating economic integration across West Africa. The engagement took place during an audience granted by the…
The ECOWAS Gender Development Centre (EGDC) has organized a major environmental campaign tagged “Plastic-Free ECOWAS” as part of activities marking the 51st anniversary of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) in Dakar, Senegal. The eco-citizen initiative took place on Thursday, June 5, 2026, at Hann Bay in…
