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Martinelli’s last-gasp heroics fire Brazil into Round of 16 after dramatic comeback
Brazil produced a stunning late comeback to book their place in the Round of 16 of the FIFA…
29/06/2026
FG Working To Scrap Fine Option For Convicted Drug Traffickers – NDLEA
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has disclosed that the Federal Government is working to remove the option of fines for convicted drug traffickers, describing the provision as a loophole that weakens the fight against drug-related crimes.
29/06/2026
FG Approves NYSC Reform, Agency To Be Civilian-Led, Skill-Oriented
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved a holistic reform of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) this is the first review of the agency in its 53-year history.
29/06/2026
Ikeja LG Empowers Pregnant Women, Nursing Mothers with Maternal and Child Wellness Programme
IKEJA, LAGOS – June 29, 2026 – The wife of the Executive Chairman of Ikeja Local Government, Mrs. Fausat Temitope Dauda, has reaffirmed her commitment to improving maternal and child healthcare through the organisation of a Maternal and Child Wellness Support Programme for pregnant women, nursing mothers and infants across the council area.
29/06/2026
2027 timeline: INEC, parties clash over access codes for candidates’ upload
THE Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, and political parties, yesterday, disagreed over issuance of access codes to parties to upload their candidates’ particulars on the commission’s portal.
29/06/2026
Lagos deepens partnership with UNICEF to improve emergency support for vulnerable residents
The Lagos State Government, in partnership with UNICEF, has trained government officials and other stakeholders on how to improve support for vulnerable residents during emergencies and difficult times.
29/06/2026
Lagos begins removal of illegal squatters along Lagos-Badagry Expressway
The Lagos State Government has commenced the removal of illegal squatters and shanties along the Orile–Okokomaiko section of…
29/06/2026
Saudi Football Federation Chief Resigns After World Cup Exit
The president of Saudi Arabia’s Football Federation has announced his resignation after the Green Falcons were knocked out of the World Cup in the first round.
29/06/2026
Petrol: FCCPC Warns Marketers Against Consumer Exploitation Amid Global Drop In Oil Prices
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) Sunday warned operators in the downstream petroleum sector against exploiting consumers following refusal to reflect the sharp decline in global crude oil prices at retail pump stations.
29/06/2026
South Africa Crash Out Of World Cup After Defeat To Canada
Stephen Eustaquio’s stoppage-time winner fired Canada to a 1-0 win over South Africa on Sunday in the first match of the World Cup knockout rounds, as the co-hosts advance to the last 16 for the first time in their history.
29/06/2026
