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Finance

June 20, 2026

Diezani: UK authorities destroyed my reputation after failed bribery case

Former Minister of Petroleum Resources, Diezani Alison-Madueke, says UK authorities ruined her reputation and integrity through a prolonged investigation that ended with her acquittal on bribery charges. Alison-Madueke made the remarks in an interview with the BBC on Friday,

General News

June 19, 2026

Tinubu Extends Customs CG Adeniyi’s Tenure by Six Months

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved a final six-month tenure extension for the Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Mr Adewale Adeniyi, allowing him to remain in office until February 2027.s The extension, according to a statement signed by

World News

June 19, 2026

US lifts blockade on Iranian ports as peace deal takes effect

The United States has lifted its naval blockade on Iranian ports near the Strait of Hormuz after Washington and Tehran signed an initial peace agreement aimed at ending more than 40 days of hostilities in the Middle East. Confirming

Sport

June 19, 2026

World Cup 2026: Piers Morgan defends Ronaldo, criticises Bruno Fernandes

British broadcaster Piers Morgan has defended Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo following his side’s 1-1 draw against DR Congo in their opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, insisting Bruno Fernandes delivered the poorer performance. Speaking on Sports Uncensored,

Politics

June 19, 2026

NDC disowns fake candidates’ list circulating on social media

The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has disowned a list of purported candidates for elections in Imo, Abia and Anambra states circulating on social media, describing it as fake and unauthorised. In a statement issued on Friday, the party’s National

Security

June 19, 2026

Ethiopia prisoner transfer deal reflects Tinubu’s citizen diplomacy policy – FG

The Federal Government has said the Transfer of Sentenced Persons Agreement with Ethiopia, aimed at repatriating convicted Nigerians, aligns with President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda and its citizen diplomacy policy. Minister of Foreign Affairs, Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, disclosed this

Diezani: UK authorities destroyed my reputation after failed bribery case

Tinubu Extends Customs CG Adeniyi’s Tenure by Six Months

US lifts blockade on Iranian ports as peace deal takes effect

World Cup 2026: Piers Morgan defends Ronaldo, criticises Bruno Fernandes

NDC disowns fake candidates’ list circulating on social media

Ethiopia prisoner transfer deal reflects Tinubu’s citizen diplomacy policy – FG

Kwara approves cash backing for 2025 TESCOM promotions

World Bank approves $1.25bn loan for Nigeria amid

World Cup 2026: Zlatan Ibrahimovic names 5 best

2026 World Cup: Mbappé surpasses Klose, moves ahead

Suspected Thugs Attack Oriyomi Hamzat’s Supporters During Ibadan

2027: Adeleke Backs Tinubu’s Re-Election, Says ‘Nobody Can

2027 Elections: IGP Disu Promises Professional Policing, Says

ICPC Opposes Jimi Lawal’s Bail in El-Rufai’s Alleged

How Rauf Aregbesola Sparked Nigeria’s Sukuk Revolution-

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