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‘Terrible mistake’: Trump rallies behind Infantino amid FIFA crisis

US President Donald Trump has backed FIFA president Gianni Infantino amid mounting pressure on the football governing body’s leader over allegations of a workplace affair and criticism of a failed private investment scheme. “FIFA would be making a terrible mistake if, for any reason, they even considered replacing President Gianni Infantino,” Trump said in a […]

NLC to Reopen Talks with FG, Demands N500,000 Minimum Wage

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has said it will soon reopen negotiations with the Federal Government over a new national minimum wage, insisting that the current N70,000 wage is no longer sufficient to meet workers’ basic needs. The NLC President, Joe Ajaero, disclosed this at the Rights of Workers Summit in Birnin Kebbi, Kebbi State, […]

‘I Wanted a Better Nigeria’ — Ma’aji Explains Involvement in Alleged Coup Plot

A Nigerian Army colonel, Mohammed Ma’aji, accused of involvement in an alleged plot to overthrow President Bola Tinubu’s government, has said his actions were driven by patriotism and frustration over what he described as worsening conditions in the country. His explanations were contained in fresh court records, which provided new details about how investigators said […]

‘I Take Full Responsibility for Our Loss,’ Says Madugu After WAFCON Exit

Super Falcons coach Justin Madugu has apologised to Nigerians following the team’s 1-0 defeat to Cameroon in the quarter-final of the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) on Sunday. Madugu, while fielding questions from journalists after the match, said he took full responsibility for the defeat. The loss means the 10-time WAFCON champions missed out […]

WAFCON: Nigeria Lose to Cameroon, Miss Automatic 2027 World Cup Ticket

The Super Falcons have crashed out of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) after losing 1-0 to rivals Cameroon in their quarter-final match in Casablanca on Sunday. The defeat means Nigeria have missed out on an automatic ticket to the 2027 Women’s World Cup in Brazil. Cameroon’s Myriam Nyadjou scored from a free […]

INEC Grants Parties Three-Day Extension to Submit 2027 Governorship, Assembly Candidates’ Lists

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has extended the deadline for political parties to upload the names of their candidates for the 2027 governorship and State Houses of Assembly elections from August 8 to August 11, 2026. INEC announced the extension in a statement issued on Sunday by the Chairman of its Information and Voter […]

Sanwo-Olu inspects vandalised Festac-Alakija Bridge, assures Lagosians of safety

Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has inspected the Festac-Alakija Bridge following an attempt by suspected vandals to damage portions of the structure, assuring residents that the bridge remains safe and structurally sound. Sanwo-Olu made an on-the-spot assessment of the bridge alongside contractors, members of the State Executive Council, and local government chairmen. In a post […]

‘I’m coming back better, stronger’ — Broda Shaggi reassures fans after prolonged absence

Popular Nigerian skit maker and actor Samuel Perry, better known as Broda Shaggi, has broken his silence after spending months away from social media and public appearances, thanking fans for standing by him and promising to return stronger. The comedian shared an emotional message on his WhatsApp channel on Friday, saying he had been unable […]

Three years without prolonged strikes show new era for Nigerian universities — Presidency

The Presidency has declared that the era of prolonged strikes by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), which repeatedly disrupted academic activities in Nigeria’s tertiary institutions, is over. The declaration was made during the North Central zonal edition of the Renewed Hope Student Leaders Engagement and Digital Acceleration Programme, held at the Federal University […]

Atiku Raises Alarm Over ‘Mysterious’ Credit Into Private Bank Account

Former Vice-President and African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has raised concerns over what he described as a suspicious and unauthorised payment into one of his private bank accounts. In a statement issued on Friday by his Senior Special Assistant on Public Communication, Phrank Shaibu, Atiku said the transfer originated from an individual […]

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