Homepage News from Saturday, June 13th, 2026

Nigeria and the United Kingdom have strengthened their economic partnership with the launch of a new £15 million Growth Programme aimed at supporting Nigeria's economic reforms, attracting investment, and boosting private sector development.

The Defence Headquarters has confirmed the death of retired Major General Rabe Abubakar, who died while in captivity after being abducted by gunmen.

Iranian authorities have announced a six-day programme of funeral and mourning ceremonies for Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei and other individuals described as martyrs.

The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) has expressed concern over rising insecurity, poverty, corruption and governance challenges in Nigeria, saying democracy must deliver tangible benefits beyond periodic elections.

A Lagos APC chieftain, Mogaji (Hon.) Seye Oladejo, has described President Bola Tinubu’s Democracy Day address as reassuring and inspiring, saying it reflected the courage, vision and determination needed to address Nigeria’s challenges.

A Professor of Water Resources and Environmental Engineering at the University of Ilorin, Adeniyi Saheed Aremu, has called for the adoption of smart technologies and increased private sector participation to improve waste management in Nigeria.

Retired Major General Rabe Abubakar, a former Director of Defence Information, has been killed by bandits while in captivity after being abducted in Katsina State.

Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate Peter Obi has moved to calm tensions within the party after a public disagreement between activist Aisha Yesufu and senior party leaders over the conduct of the party's recent primaries.

Veteran Nollywood actor, dramatist and theatre scholar Kola Oyewo has died at the age of 80, bringing an end to a career that spanned more than six decades in Nigerian theatre, film and academia.

Thousands of Nigerians joined Democracy Day protests in several cities on Thursday as human rights lawyer Femi Falana, musician and activist Falz, civil society groups and youth organisations demanded urgent action on worsening insecurity, hunger and economic hardship across the country.

American tennis legend Serena Williams has been forced out of the Queen’s Club Championships following the withdrawal of her doubles partner, Victoria Mboko.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup has been overshadowed by growing controversy over visa denials and entry restrictions affecting players, officials, and match personnel across multiple countries.

Nigerian music stars Rema and Burna Boy have helped bring Afrobeats to the heart of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, delivering standout performances as the tournament officially got underway across the United States, Canada and Mexico.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is officially underway, and two of the tournament's three host nations have already taken center stage.

One of the most anticipated matches of the opening round of the 2026 FIFA World Cup will take place on Saturday when Brazil face Morocco in a Group C clash that both teams believe they can win.