The Ekiti State chapter of the Accord Party (A) has formally refuted allegations that its gubernatorial candidate, Opeyemi Falegan, has withdrawn from Saturday’s election to support the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate, Wole Oluyede.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Party Denies Withdrawal

• The Accord Party’s state chairman, Adeniji Philip, characterized reports of Falegan’s withdrawal as entirely false and urged the public to ignore them.

• Philip emphasized that Falegan is still actively in the race and fully prepared to participate in the upcoming election.

• This statement served to counter a viral Facebook video posted by Isaac Fayose, the younger brother of former Governor Ayodele Fayose, which claimed that Falegan had stepped down.

PDP Campaign Clarification

• While the Oluyede Campaign Organisation confirmed receiving support from certain Accord Party leaders, they clarified that Falegan himself has not issued a formal endorsement of the PDP candidate.

• Campaign spokesperson Idowu Adelusi noted that Accord’s deputy governorship candidate, Bayo Omoniyi, and other party officials have officially declared their support for Oluyede at his residence in Ikere-Ekiti.

• The PDP campaign expressed optimism that this support, along with endorsements from the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), the National Democratic Congress (NDC), and the Young Progressives Party (YPP), significantly bolsters their prospects for victory in the election.

On Thursday, the Federal High Court in Abuja handed down death sentences to three individuals following their convictions for terrorism-related crimes. These rulings occurred as part of a broader series of terrorism trials, with the defendants receiving their sentences after entering guilty pleas to charges brought by the Federal Government.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

The individuals condemned to death by hanging are Danladi Lawal, Abdullahi Mohammed, and Mohammed Gulama Shaibu.

Case Summaries

• Danladi Lawal (alias Dankawu): Presiding over the case, Justice James Omotosho sentenced the 33-year-old to multiple penalties, including death by hanging, life imprisonment, and additional prison terms, following his guilty plea to a five-count charge. Lawal was accused of abducting an elderly man in Katsina State in 2020 and collecting a portion of the demanded ransom, an act prosecuted under the Terrorism (Prevention Amendment) Act 2013.

• Abdullahi Mohammed and Mohammed Gulama Shaibu: Justice Salim Ibrahim issued death sentences to both men after they pleaded guilty to their respective terrorism charges. In addition to the death penalty, Shaibu received a sentence of life imprisonment.

• Additional Convictions:

  • Mohammed Dezami Sherife was sentenced to life imprisonment by Justice Ibrahim across three counts of a ten-count charge.

  • Shamsudeen Muhammad Ibrahim (alias Abu Harira) received a life sentence and an additional 35-year term from Justice Omotosho for supporting the ISWAP terrorist group and failing to report information regarding their activities.

  • Lawi Abubakar Mohammed was sentenced by Justice Emeka Nwite to a cumulative 40 years in prison—running consecutively—with a mandate that he undergo rehabilitation and deradicalization prior to his eventual release.

On Thursday, June 18, 2026, the parallel market (black market) exchange rates for the U.S. dollar to the Nigerian naira were reported as follows:....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

• • Black Market Rates: Players in the Lagos parallel market sold the dollar at ₦1,405 and bought it at ₦1,393.

  • Official CBN Rates: The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) recorded rates ranging between a low of ₦1,361 and a high of ₦1,366.

  It is important to note that the CBN does not officially recognize the parallel market and advises individuals seeking foreign exchange to conduct transactions through their commercial banks. Additionally, because forex prices can fluctuate, the specific rates available to you when buying or selling may differ from these figures.