One of FIFA’s vice presidents has withdrawn his support from the world football body’s embattled president Gianni Infantino, saying the “unexpected dismissal” of critic Kevin Lamour was the “final straw”.

The 23-year-old Germany international revealed he is suffering from a “neurological disorder” which can lead to “temporary but treatable seizures”.

Reports said Al Qadsiah paid around 61 million euros ($71 million) for the 28-year-old, who represented the Netherlands at the 2026 World Cup in North America.

THE Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, on Wednesday, warned that Nigeria cannot reach a $1 trillion economy without women’s full economic participation, and has launched four strategic platforms to close the gender gap in financial inclusion and convert women’s economic potential into enterprises, jobs, and sustainable growth.

By Vincent Ujumadu AWKA — The Anambra State Police Command has killed two suspected armed robbers and recovered an AK-47 rifle during a shootout with suspected criminals at Eziowele, Idemili North Local Government Area of the state. The command said the incident occurred after operatives of the Rapid Response Squad, Awkuzu, received credible intelligence about […]

…Govt saved N15.8trn from subsidy removal, naira floatation …FG got only N5.43trn, borrowed N11.85trn …No large pool of cash available to FG By Emma Ujah, Abuja Bureau Chief ABUJA — The Federal Government has clarified that the N15.8 trillion saved from fuel subsidy removal and the flotation of the naira between June 2023 and December […]

By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA: Minister of the Federal Capital Territory FCT, Nyesom Wike, has defended the ongoing demolition of structures blocking water channels in Abuja, telling critics that those who erected the structures were themselves acting outside the law. Wike spoke on Wednesday while responding to questions on the demolition exercise, which began after his […]

The Ogun State government has declared Thursday, August 20, 2026, a public holiday to commemorate this year’s Isese Day celebration.

…Deploys additional troops, equipment to troubled communities By Golok Nanmwa JOS — The Joint Security Task Force, Operation Enduring Peace (OPEP), has relocated its tactical headquarters from Jos to Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State following a recent surge in insecurity in the area. The move followed a series of security breaches in Mangu, […]

Former Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Solomon Dalung, has said the outcome of the Osun State governorship election has laid the foundation for what Nigerians should expect in the 2027 general elections.