Homepage Lagos from Tuesday, June 16th, 2026

England have been forced into a late squad change ahead of their opening match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with Chelsea defender Trevoh Chalobah replacing injured Newcastle United full-back Tino Livramento.

A Federal High Court in Abuja has revoked the bail of online publisher and African Action Congress presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore and ordered his arrest after he failed to appear in court Tuesday for his ongoing criminal defamation trial.

The Lagos State Government has announced a temporary closure of Iddo Bridge in the Ijora area of the state to allow the installation of heavy steel beams as part of ongoing rehabilitation and reconstruction work.

National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu has warned that Nigeria’s porous borders are fueling terrorism, arms trafficking, smuggling, human trafficking and other transnational crimes, posing a growing threat to national security and stability.

The Senate Committee on Drugs and Narcotics has pledged legislative support for the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency as it intensifies efforts against drug abuse and illicit trafficking across Nigeria.

A Federal High Court in Katsina has sentenced a woman, Hauwa'u Mukhtar, to death by hanging after convicting her on terrorism-related charges brought by the Department of State Services.

Gunmen attacked the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS) in Kuru, Plateau State, late Monday, killing three people, including a police officer, security sources and institute officials said.

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has released the results of the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination mop-up exercise conducted for candidates affected by technical issues, absentee cases and other approved circumstances.

Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) 2027 general elections presidential candidate Peter Obi has welcomed the prisoner transfer agreement between Nigeria and Ethiopia while expressing sadness over the reported deaths of four Nigerians held in Ethiopian prisons.

Cabo Verde goalkeeper Vozinha has become one of the first breakout stars of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after a remarkable performance against Spain turned him into an overnight global sensation.

Senator Adams Oshiomhole has reignited the controversy surrounding the suspension of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, alleging that signatures were improperly included in the Senate report that recommended her removal, in a move that has added fresh pressure on Senate President Godswill Akpabio.

The Nigeria Police Force's Zone 2 Headquarters in Lagos has expressed grief over the death of Deputy Commissioner of Police Salihu Khan, describing him as a dedicated officer whose service left a lasting impact on the force.

African teams continued to make headlines at the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Monday as debutants Cabo Verde held European champions Spain to a shock draw, while Egypt came within minutes of a famous victory over Belgium.

Nollywood actor and politician Emeka Ike has filed a lawsuit against the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and Lere Olayinka, a media aide to Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike, over the alleged unauthorised release of his voter registration information.