Homepage News from Friday, June 12th, 2026

The Independent National Electoral Commission says it is fully prepared for the Ekiti State governorship election scheduled for June 20.

As the world marks the International Day Against Child Labour, the Lagos State Government is calling for stronger efforts to protect children from exploitation.

Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has disclosed that pupils and teachers abducted from schools in the Yawota and Ahoro-Esinle communities remain held within the expansive Old Oyo National Park corridor, 27 days after their kidnapping.

President Bola Tinubu on Friday used his 2026 Democracy Day address to highlight his administration’s security efforts, economic reforms and power sector plans, while also paying tribute to pro-democracy activists who fought for the return of civilian rule in Nigeria.

Real Madrid officially announced on Thursday that Jose Mourinho has been appointed as the club's head coach.

Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan has been appointed to officiate the 2026 UEFA Super Cup, just days after being denied entry into the United States for the FIFA World Cup.

Co-hosts Mexico opened their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign with a 2-0 victory over South Africa in a fiery Group A encounter.