Politics

Ecuadorian World Cup fans takeover Philly’s Rocky Steps

Ecuadorian football fans packed Philadelphia’s Rocky Steps to cheer on the South American nation in its opening

Oshiomhole’s Rash Generalisation and the Damage Done to Nigeria’s Image

By Olufemi Soneye Senator Adams Oshiomhole is one of Nigeria’s most recognizable political figures. As a former labour leader, governor, national party chairman and now senator, his words carry enormous

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PFAs Deepen Influence as Exposure to Equities, Govt Securities Rises to N23.87tn

Kayode Tokede Nigeria’s pension industry has further strengthened its position as a major source of long-term capital for the economy, with Pension Fund Administrators (PFAs) increasing their exposure to equities

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CMTF-GoG: Setting the Stage for a New African Approach to Maritime Security

The flag-off of the Combined Maritime Task Force Gulf of Guinea (CMTF-GoG) in Lagos on June 1, 2026, marked a significant step in Africa’s efforts to tackle maritime insecurity through

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Unclear if US-Iran agreement will provide respite to Lebanon

Pakistan says the deal includes Lebanon, but recent ceasefires there have failed to take hold.

K-Content Powerhouse JoongAng Group Seeks Court Rehabilitation

The holding company of South Korea’s JoongAng Group, a sprawling media conglomerate and K-Content powerhouse behind hits like Netflix smash Culinary Class Wars, filed for court rehabilitation, signaling a deepening liquidity crunch.

Bloomberg•6/15/2026

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Egypt: President El-Sisi Meets the Prime Minister and the Minister of Electricity and Renewable Energy

CAIRO, Egypt, June 14, 2026/APO Group/ — Today, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi met with Prime Minister, Dr. Mostafa Madbouly, and Minister of Electricity and Renewable Energy, Eng. Mahmoud Ismat. Spokesman for the Presidency Ambassador Mohamed El-Shennawy said that during the meeting the executive status of the second phase of projects aimed at strengthening the national... This article Egypt: President El-Sisi Meets the Prime Minister and the Minister of Electricity and Renewable Energy was originally created by Converseer.

2025FY: FCMB Group Reports N202.1bn PBT, N87.0bn in Q1

Kayode Tokede FCMB Group Plc has announced its audited financial results for the year ended Dec. 31, 2025, and its unaudited results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026.

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AGSI's Roebuck on US-Iran Deal

William Roebuck, Former US Ambassador to Bahrian and Executive Vice President at Arab Gulf States Institute, discusses his outlook for the agreement between US and Iran to halt the war. He says the conflict is "moving into a new stage" and that is towards a "diplomatic track". He speaks with Shery Ahn and Haidi Stroud Watts on "Bloomberg: The Asia Trade". (Source: Bloomberg)

Bloomberg•6/15/2026

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Fixed-income trading surges to N1.06tn — CBN

Nigerian fixed-income trading volume soared to N1.06tn, driven by strong demand for short-term government debt. Treasury Bills led the surge. Read More: https://punchng.com/fixed-income-trading-surges-to-n1-06tn-cbn/

A BLOOD GIVER, A LIFE SAVER

Blood donation is good for the country’s health Yesterday, 14 June, the 2026 Blood Donor Day was held with the theme, ‘One Drop of Humanity. Give Blood. Save Lives.’ Even when less than 10

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