Politics

Court Sentences Three Terrorists to Death

The Federal High Court in Abuja has sentenced three terrorists to death by hanging after they pleaded guilty to terrorism-related offences during the ongoing mass trial of terrorism suspects. The convicts — Danladi Lawal, Abdullahi Mohammed and Mohammed Gulama Shaibu — were found guilty by separate judges of the court. The cases involved offences linked

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Education

Lagos Announces 2026 BECE Timetable

The Lagos State Government has announced that the 2026 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) will commence on Monday, June 29, and end on Monday, July 6, 2026. The Lagos State Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education, through the Lagos State Examinations Board, disclosed the schedule in a statement shared on its official platforms on Thursday.

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Education

Gombe State University Sets 18-Year Admission Age Limit

Gombe State University has announced that candidates seeking admission into the institution for the 2026 academic session must be at least 18 years old. The university, however, said exceptions would be made for underage candidates who demonstrate exceptional academic ability by scoring 300 and above in the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). The policy is

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Sports

FIFA Removes 388,000 Harmful Posts During World Cup

FIFA says its Social Media Protection Service has identified and acted on more than 388,000 harmful comments and posts since the 2026 FIFA World Cup kicked off on June 11. The world football governing body disclosed that over 3.8 million comments and posts linked to the tournament had been reviewed, with abusive content removed to

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Economy General

Nigeria’s Revenue Rises 49% Above Projections

Nigeria’s revenue grew by 49 per cent in the first five months of the year, surpassing government projections despite challenges in the global oil market. The surge was attributed to the government’s ongoing tax reforms and the introduction of new levies targeting key sectors, including petroleum and mining, aimed at expanding the country’s revenue base.

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Economy Politics

Tinubu Appoints Kunle Elebute as FRCN Chairperson

President Bola Tinubu has appointed Mr. Kunle Elebute as the Chairperson of the Financial Reporting Council of Nigeria (FRCN). Elebute, a seasoned financial expert, is expected to provide leadership for the council in promoting transparency, accountability and high standards in financial reporting across the country. The appointment forms part of the administration’s efforts to strengthen

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General Security

Police Arrest Suspected Bandit Logistics Supplier in Ilorin

The Nigeria Police Force has disrupted a suspected bandit logistics network with the arrest of a key suspect in Ilorin, Kwara State. Police said the suspect was allegedly involved in supplying logistical support to bandit groups operating in parts of the country. The arrest followed intelligence-led operations aimed at dismantling criminal networks aiding armed gangs.

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Sports

Ivory Coast Edge Ecuador 1–0 in Hard-Fought World Cup Victory

Ivory Coast secured a narrow but valuable 1–0 win over Ecuador in their World Cup Group E opener, grinding out a disciplined performance to claim all three points in a tightly contested encounter. The African side showed strong organisation and defensive resilience throughout the match, limiting Ecuador’s attacking threats while remaining patient in their build-up

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Sports

Edo Queens Clinch NWFL Super 6 Title After Dominant Campaign

Edo Queens FC have been crowned champions of the 2025/2026 NWFL Premiership Super 6 after an impressive campaign that ended with a decisive result in the final matchday of the competition. The Benin-based side sealed the title following a hard-fought draw against defending champions Bayelsa Queens in a tense final clash, a result that was

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Sports

Germany Crush Curaçao 7–1 in Dominant World Cup Statement Win

Germany delivered one of the most emphatic performances of the World Cup so far, sweeping aside Curaçao 7–1 in a one-sided Group E encounter. From the opening whistle, Germany imposed total control of possession and territory, breaking down their opponents with quick passing, high pressing, and relentless attacking movement. The breakthrough came early, and once

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