Nine people have died following the collapse of a three-storey building in the Alakija area of Lagos, according to The Punch on Sunday, June 28, 2026. One of the survivors, shop owner Kenneth Nwabueze, said he narrowly escaped the tragedy after leaving the building to deliver a client’s job shortly before the structure collapsed….
Nigeria’s 1998 FIFA World Cup record as the lowest-ranked nation to advance from the group stage in the modern FIFA rankings era remains intact despite Cape Verde’s impressive performance at the 2026 tournament. According to The Punch on Sunday, June 28, 2026, Cape Verde reached the Round of 32 after an unbeaten group-stage campaign…
Super Eagles defender Chibuike Nwaiwu has reaffirmed his commitment to Turkish side Trabzonspor amid growing transfer speculation linking him with several European clubs. According to Punch on Sunday, June 28, 2026, the 22-year-old has attracted interest from Premier League clubs West Ham United and Fulham, while Bundesliga champions Bayer Leverkusen are also reportedly monitoring his…
Former Anambra State Governor and Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate Peter Obi has alleged that forces within the Federal Government are working to prevent him from appearing on the ballot in the 2027 general election. According to Daily Post, Obi made the remarks during a leadership programme organised by the NextGen Mentorship and…
Victor Ochei, the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) candidate for Delta North Senatorial District, has described the Federal High Court’s ruling on the party’s registration as a temporary setback and pledged support for efforts to challenge the judgment through legal means. According to Daily Post on Saturday, June 27, 2026, Ochei made the remarks in…
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has urged President Bola Tinubu to uphold political pluralism, saying democratic governance requires opposition parties to operate freely. According to Daily Post on Sunday, June 28, 2026, Atiku made the remarks while reacting to legal efforts seeking the deregistration of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC). He warned that attempts…
Popular Yoruba Nollywood actress Aunty Ramota has expressed disappointment over not being invited to the burial of veteran actor Odunlade Adekola’s father, saying the omission left her unhappy. Speaking in an interview with Feel Right TV published on June 23, 2026, Ramota reflected on her experiences in the film industry, including her relationships with…
Rev. Dr. Okechukwu Christopher Obioha, leader of the Njiko Igbo Forum, has warned that excluding Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi from the 2027 presidential ballot could undermine Nigeria’s electoral process. According to Daily Post, Obioha made the remarks following a Federal High Court ruling in Lokoja ordering the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to…
Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf has directed all political appointees in his administration who are not members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to register with the party immediately. According to The Punch, Yusuf gave the directive during an interactive session with government officials at the Coronation Hall in Kano on Sunday, June 28, 2026….
Oil prices tumbled as markets bet Strait of Hormuz disruptions will ease, with Brent down 10% on the week and Middle East crude benchmarks slipping into contango. Friday, June 26, 2026 Whilst ship transits through the Strait of Hormuz remain a fraction of their previous norm (130-140 transits per day), plunging crude oil prices suggest…
