The Nigerian equities market closed on a positive note on June 15, 2026, as renewed investor confidence pushed the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) All-Share Index (ASI) higher, reflecting continued recovery in the country’s capital market. Trading data from the Nigerian Exchange showed that the benchmark index recorded a modest gain during the session, supported by buying…
Global pop icon Taylor Swift and NFL superstar Travis Kelce are officially married after exchanging vows in a lavish, celebrity-filled ceremony at Madison Square Garden in New York City. The couple, whose relationship has captivated fans since 2023, tied the knot on Friday in one of the year’s most talked-about events. The ceremony was officiated…
Nigeria’s latest private-sector numbers offer one of the clearest signs yet that businesses are beginning to regain confidence. Business activity reportedly reached a five-month high, while the Nigerian Exchange Group’s market value has climbed to about ₦160 trillion. But the more interesting question is whether this improvement is the beginning of a broader economic recovery…
The World Health Organization (WHO) has confirmed that more than 1,300 excess deaths have been recorded across Europe since June 21 as an unprecedented early-summer heatwave continues to grip the continent with record-breaking temperatures. According to WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Europe is warming faster than any other region globally, with the current heatwave exposing…
Nigeria has issued a strong diplomatic warning to South Africa following the killing of two Nigerian citizens amid renewed anti-immigrant violence, demanding a thorough investigation and justice for the victims as tensions between the two African nations continue to rise. In a statement released by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Federal Government condemned the…
Former Big Brother Naija housemate Angel Smith has publicly condemned celebrity designer Luminee for welcoming a child with Nollywood actor Baba Ijesha, who was convicted of child sexual assault. The controversy erupted after Baba Ijesha announced the birth of his baby boy with his partner, fashion entrepreneur Abiodun Tokunbo (Luminee), on June 15, 2026. The…
The controversy surrounding the alleged Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC) has intensified after the Senate declined to immediately investigate how the non-existent agency secured a ₦1.3 billion allocation in the 2026 budget, opting instead to await the outcome of an ongoing ICPC investigation ordered by President Bola Tinubu. The motion, sponsored by Senator Kawu…
By Izuchukwu Okosi England secured a place in the semifinals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup late Sunday night with a 2-1 win over Norway at the Miami Stadium. Jude Bellingham scored England’s two goals in the game after the Three Lions went down to Norway’s lead. England had more possession of the ball in…
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has ordered an immediate crackdown on illegal street car racing in Abuja’s residential neighborhoods, saying the activity puts lives and property at risk. Speaking after inspecting ongoing infrastructure projects on Monday, Wike said motorists had turned some of the capital’s newly constructed roads into racing…
The Federal Government has suspended the proposed increase in registration fees for the 2027 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) and the National Examinations Council (NECO) Senior School Certificate Examination, following widespread public opposition to the plan. The Federal Ministry of Education announced that it has withdrawn its June 18, 2026 directive, which proposed…
