Month: June 2026
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World Cup Review: Best Players, Goals, and Highlights So Far
BBC Sport breaks down the most memorable matches, standout player performances, and top-tier goals from the first two weeks of the World Cup.
Oyo State Assembly Flags Insecure Borders Following Kidnappings
Oyo State lawmakers have highlighted security failures at state borders following a school abduction, while the police have officially denied viral rumors that the victims were moved by air.
Northern Groups Pivot: Former APC Backers Throw Weight Behind Olawepo-Hashim for 2027
Former APC stakeholders in Kano, Jigawa, and Katsina have pledged their support to the Accord Party's Dr. Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim for the 2027 presidential election, citing dissatisfaction with the current administration.
Okpoko’s remarkable journey from neglected slum to thriving urban hub
Governor Chukwuma Soludo’s administration has transformed the once-neglected Okpoko slum into a vibrant urban area, boosting property values and improving local infrastructure.
Onanuga Claims Peter Obi Misunderstands Nigeria’s Power Capacity
Presidential aide Bayo Onanuga disputes Peter Obi's power generation goals, arguing that Nigeria already possesses sufficient installed capacity but faces structural and financial hurdles.
Onitsha Main Market Traders Face Hardship Following Mass Demolition
Displaced traders at Onitsha Main Market are struggling to survive after the state government demolished over 10,000 shops four months ago without beginning promised reconstruction.
Isaac Fayose asserts that Ayo Fayose played a key role in Seyi Makinde’s governorship victory
Businessman Isaac Fayose claims his brother, former Ekiti Governor Ayo Fayose, was the primary architect behind Seyi Makinde's 2019 rise to the Oyo State governorship.
Isaac Fayose claims responsibility for Seyi Makinde’s gubernatorial victory
Isaac Fayose asserts that his brother Ayo Fayose was instrumental in Seyi Makinde's 2019 gubernatorial win and calls for reconciliation between the two parties.
Assessing Scotland’s path to the World Cup knockout rounds as a third-placed side
Scotland currently sits in a strong position to reach the World Cup knockout phase as a third-placed team, though their progression hinges on their final group match against Brazil and the outcomes of other matches.
Parties Clash Over Fatal Shooting of Teenager in Ilobu
Political tension escalates in Osun State as the APC and the Imole Campaign Council trade accusations following the tragic killing of a 14-year-old boy in Ilobu.