SERAP Demands Sowore’s Release, Condemns Remand and Cybercrime Charges

 

NESREA Defends Plastic Waste Rules, Says Policy Targets Pollution Not Manufacturers

 

Egpt vs New Zealand

New Zealand (1) Egpt (2)

Argentina vs Austria

 

Argentina (2) Austra (0)

France vs Iraq 2026 Fifa World Cup

 

France (3) Iraq (0)

France dominated Iraq with a 3-0 win in their FIFA World Cup 2026 Group I match, securing their spot in the Round of 32. Kylian Mbappe scored a brace, with goals in the 14th and 55th minutes, while Ousmane Dembele added the third goal in the 63rd minute. 

Match Highlights

First Half

France took the lead through Mbappe's stunning strike in the 14th minute.

Weather Delay

The match was suspended for 130 minutes due to severe thunderstorms and lightning in Philadelphia.

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Nigerian Oyo State Police Command has dismissed claims circulating as regards Sunday Igboho and Kidnapped victims

Sunday Adeyemo aka Igboho

President Tinubu Congratulates Oyebanji on Re-Election Victory in Ekiti

 

Ekiti State Governor Biodun Oyebanji

Former Deputy Governor of Bauchi State, Audu Sule-Katagum, has died at the age of 69

 

Former Bauchi Deputy Governor Audu Sule-Katagum in Nigeria dies

FIFA rule changes eliminate Turkey and Haiti from the tournament

 

Troops of Sector 2, Joint Task Force North West under Operation FANSAN YAMMA have rescued 22 kidnapped victims

Scotland vs Morocco

Scotland (0) vs Morocco (1)

USA vs Australia

USA 2 - Australia 0

Mexico vs South Korea

 

Mexico 1  South Korea 0

Nigerian international Peter Osaze Odemwingie

 

Peter Osaze Odemwingie

Norway secured a convincing 4-1 win over Iraq

Norway  4-1 win over Iraq
FIFA 2026. World Cup

Today's FIFA World Cup 2026 matches (Wednesday, June 17) are Group Stage games across Groups J, K, and L.

 

Fifa logo

Key fixtures (all times ET):

• Austria vs Jordan (Group J) — Levi's Stadium, Santa Clara, CA (~12 a.m. ET / late night June 16–17) → Austria won 2-1 (Romano Schmid 21', own goal 76'; Jordan's Ali Olwan 50').

Oshiomhole Revives Natasha Suspension Controversy to Deepen Rift with Akpabio

 

Senator Adams Oshiomhole

UK Appoints Peter Vowles as New High Commissioner to Nigeria

Peter Vowles

The United Kingdom has named Peter Vowles as its new British High Commissioner to Nigeria.

Omoyele Sowore and DSS

Omoyele Sowore and Nigerian President (Sen. Ahmed Bola Tinubu) 

Fifa 2026 match Senegal 1 vs France 3

France took on Senegal in their Group I opener at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, and it was a thrilling encounter that saw Les Bleus come out on top 3-1. 

Japan and the Netherlands in 2026 Fifa World Cup

Japan 2  vs Netherlands 2

Japan and the Netherlands played out a thrilling 2-2 draw in their Group F opener at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. 

CBN Proposes New Rules to Tighten Separation Between Banks, Fintechs

 

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has proposed new guidelines aimed at strengthening regulatory oversight and drawing clearer operational boundaries between banks, fintech firms and other closely linked financial institutions.

The proposals are contained in the apex bank’s Exposure Draft Guidelines on Ring-Fencing Operations of Closely Linked Entities in the Nigerian Financial System.

Consequence of being silence

Akeem alias Judgement

Scotland Edges Haiti 1-0 in World Cup Opener: McGinn Scores Late Winner

Haiti  0 vs Scotland 1

Brazil 1 vs Morocco 1

Morocco 1. Brazil 1

Retired Major General Rabe Abubakar killed by bandits

Retired Major General Rabe Abubakar

President Tinubu Highlights Security Gains, Economic Reforms in Democracy Day Address

Nigeria President Bola Ahmed Tinubu

Lagos Urges Action Against Child Labour

 

As the world marks the International Day Against Child Labour, the Lagos State Government is calling for stronger efforts to protect children from exploitation.

Kidnapping in Oyo State, Nigeria

Oriire Abduction: Governor Makinde Confirms Old Oyo National Park as Location of Captives

Seyi Makinde
Governor of Oyo State Nigrtia

Breaking News

 

Beyonce 

Rite Food Ltd, visited Opebi Senior Grammar School, Opebi

 

Portugal head coach Roberto Martinez views about Super Eagles

 🚨🇵🇹 Portugal head coach Roberto Martinez has heaped praise on the Super Eagles of Nigeria after their intense international clash.

Delta CP Decorates 457 Newly Promoted Corporals, Urges Professionalism and Dedication

 

Delta State Police 

Small Messi the Cultist

 

Small Messi

SMALL MESSI /ORILE IGANMU..Earlier today, NC received reports that the networks notorious NBM (Aye) cultist known as Small Messi, who has been terrorizing residents of Orile Iganmu and has been linked to several kilings, was arrested by the Lagos State Police Command. 

ILORIN, KWARA: On Sunday, June 7, 2026, Eiye (ACN) cultists k**led a man named Idris Idris

 

Idris

The Life of Aisha Bakari Gombi: Hero

 

The Life of Aisha Bakari Gombi: Hero of Sambisa, the Fearless Hunter  Who F0ught Boko Haram While Pregnant .

Job Opportunity (Vacancy)

DSS, forest guards intercept large consignment of medical supplies

 

Suspected Kidnappers Arrested

 

ARRESTED..Suspected k!dnappers in viral video wearing military camourflage and brandishing AK-47 rifles

Oil Palm Farming

 Oil Palm Plantation  #oilpalmpla... https://vt.tiktok.com/ZSQRWxmM4/

The Kidnapped that that took place in Kwara State, in Nigeria

Pastor Sunday Timothy Omole

Group of people protested in Abuja over the Kidnapped school students and official in Oyo State

Obi Urges Youths to Reject Ethnic Division, Warns Against Political Manipulation

 

Peter Obi

Nigeria Super Eagles and Polish National Team

 Przemysław Wiśniewski struck four minutes into second-half stoppage time to deny Nigeria a hard-fought victory, as the Super Eagles played out a thrilling 2-2 draw against Poland at the Stadion PGE Narodowy on Wednesday night.

Nigeria Super Eagles 

"The first time I faced Ronaldo was in Parma. The game started and I immediately noticed the way he got the ball, it was mesmerizing.

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