Homepage News from Saturday, June 20th, 2026

Despite decades of research output from Nigerian universities, many innovations remain trapped in academic journals and library shelves, failing to generate the economic and social impact needed to drive national development.

Paraguay midfielder Miguel Almirón became the first player sent off under FIFA’s new rule banning players from covering their mouths during confrontations after a dramatic 2026 World Cup match against Türkiye.

Iran has filed an official complaint with FIFA over travel restrictions imposed during the 2026 World Cup, arguing that the measures have disrupted the team’s preparations and created unequal conditions for competition.

Hundreds of pupils at Kauyan Mai Unguwa Primary School in Danbatta Local Government Area of Kano State have dropped out after a devastating rainstorm destroyed key parts of the school nearly a decade ago, worsening the state’s already alarming out-of-school children crisis.

Residents of Ohuhu community in Umuahia North Local Government Area of Abia State have been praised after local youths joined security operatives and helped rescue two kidnap victims during a search operation that ended with the abductors fleeing into nearby forest areas.

President Bola Tinubu has approved a final six-month extension of the tenure of Comptroller-General of Customs Adewale Adeniyi, allowing him to remain in office until February 2027.

The Nigerian Data Protection Commission (NDPC) has launched an investigation into the alleged leak of actor Emeka Ike’s voter registration details, widening scrutiny of a controversy that has raised concerns about the security of Nigeria’s electoral database ahead of future elections.

The Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) has postponed the start of its 2026 Commonwealth Games national trials by one day after severe weather conditions in the United States delayed the arrival of several Nigerian athletes.

Haiti and Türkiye have become the first two countries to be eliminated from the 2026 FIFA World Cup after suffering their second defeats of the group stage on Friday.

Former Petroleum Minister Diezani Alison-Madueke has accused British law enforcement authorities of damaging her reputation and integrity after a London court cleared her of all bribery charges following a trial that lasted several months.