UK coroner rules Nigerian mother’s death was suicide after inquest
A coroner in the United Kingdom has concluded that a 27-year-old Nigerian woman, Beatrice Solomon, died by suicide following an inquest into her death. Beatrice, a mother of one, was found unresponsive at her home in Stoke-on-Trent on March 4, 2026, after her husband, Damian Michael Butler, returned home from work. Emergency responders were called to the scene, but she...
Three parties miss INEC deadline for presidential candidates’ submission
Three political parties failed to upload the names of their presidential and vice-presidential candidates before the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) closed its nomination portal for the 2027 general election. A senior INEC official, who spoke on condition of anonymity because he was not authorised to speak publicly, identified the affected parties as the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), the...
Pedri’s cryptic post resurfaces as Spain reach World Cup final
A social media post by Spain midfielder Pedri from more than a year ago has gone viral after La Roja secured a place in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final with a 2-0 victory over France. Pedri had shared a post on June 10, 2025, with the cryptic caption "19 07 26" — the date of the 2026 World Cup...
Oil prices rise as Trump reimposes Iran blockade
Oil extended gains on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, as United States President Donald Trump reimposed a naval blockade on all Iranian ports and Tehran launched strikes on U.S. infrastructure in the region. Brent futures climbed 99 cents, or 1.2%, to $85.72 a barrel at 0400 GMT, while West Texas Intermediate futures gained 64 cents, or 0.8%, to $79.98 a barrel. Oil...
Cleanwave launches climate education programme in Kano schools
Cleanwave Recycling Nigeria Limited, in partnership with Clean Technology Hub, has launched the Cleanwave Green Clubs for Schools Initiative in Kano State to promote environmental sustainability and climate education among students. The programme, which commenced at Yadudu Memorial Academy, is designed to equip pupils with knowledge on climate change, recycling, the circular economy, renewable energy, sustainable agriculture, innovation and environmental...
Stock market rebounds as investors gain N720bn
The Nigerian stock market rebounded on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, with investors gaining N720 billion as renewed buying interest lifted key performance indicators. The market capitalisation rose by 0.46 per cent to N155.849 trillion, from N155.129 trillion recorded in the previous trading session. The All-Share Index (ASI) also advanced by 1,121.33 points, or 0.46 per cent, to close at 242,870.44, compared...
How police tracked, arrested self-styled PFIPC DG in Osun
The self-styled Director-General of the controversial Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council (PFIPC), Prince Adeniyi Adeyemi, was arrested in Osun State on Tuesday after an intensive manhunt by operatives of the Nigeria Police Force's Intelligence Response Team (IRT). Adeyemi's arrest ended days of efforts to evade security agencies. He was apprehended hours after Justice Mohammed Umar of the Federal High Court in...
Joy as abducted Oyo pupils reunite with families after 56 days
Emotions ran high at the Ladoke Akintola University Teaching Hospital (LAUTECH), Ogbomoso, on Tuesday as schoolchildren and teachers rescued from kidnappers reunited with their families after spending 56 days in captivity. Parents, who had gathered at the hospital from the early hours of the day, broke into tears, prayers and songs of thanksgiving as medical officials cleared the victims for...
FG approves $11.50 per barrel tax credit for Shell’s deepwater project
The Federal Government has approved a special production-linked tax credit for Shell Plc's Bonga Southwest Aparo deepwater oil project in a bid to unlock fresh investment and boost Nigeria's crude oil production. According to a Bloomberg report, President Bola Tinubu approved fiscal terms granting Shell and its partners a tax rebate of $11.50 for every barrel of crude oil produced...
Spain beat France 2-0 to reach World Cup final
Spain secured a place in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final after defeating France 2-0 in their semifinal clash on Monday. The Spaniards produced a disciplined display to overcome the 2018 world champions, keeping a clean sheet while scoring twice to book their place in the tournament's showpiece match. The victory extends Spain's impressive run in the competition and keeps alive...
