From Mussolini to Trump: Four times politics hit the World Cup
US President Donald Trump's phone call to FIFA chief Gianni Infantino to have the red card for the co-hosts star striker Folarin Balogun reviewed is the latest instance of political interference in the World Cup.
Obi to Tinubu: Resign over governance failures or skip 2027
By Henry Umoru ABUJA — Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has called on President Bola Tinubu to resign over what he described as failures in governance or, alternatively, not seek re-election in 2027. Obi, the Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, said the President’s handling of national security and governance had […]
Why Tinubu trusted only Osinbajo, Aregbesola, three others as governor — Ex-SA
“The governor told me the names of the commissioners in the different categories, but in strict adherence to discretion, I will mention only the commissioners that were in category one,” Thomas wrote.
He identified the five as Wale Edun, Dele Alake, Yemi Cardoso, Rauf Aregbesola and Yemi Osinbajo.
FIFA have ‘crossed a red line’ in Balogun reprieve: UEFA
“Yesterday’s decision to suspend for a probationary period of a year the implementation of the one-match automatic suspension following the red card issued to the player Folarin Balogun crossed a red line,” read UEFA’s strongly worded statement.
Beating the bad economy: Artisans use plastic bottles to slash generator fuel costs
They are using discarded polyethylene terephthalate (PET) plastic bottles, to act as makeshift, gravity-fed fuel compartments
Tottenham sign Tonali from Newcastle
Tottenham announced Monday the signing of Italy midfielder Sandro Tonali from fellow Premier League club Newcastle in a deal that could go up to a club record £100 million ($133.4 million).
MISA Was Not A Good Man! His Intent Behind His 36-Apartment building Donation To National Orthopaedic Hospital, Igbobi, Says It All
By Richard Nyong, CEO, Lekki Gardens Estate Good is the enemy of great. A good man leaves an inheritance for his children’s children. A great man leaves a legacy and an indelible impact that outlives him. Three years ago, during a difficult season of illness, you heard about a young doctor, tired and defeated, complaining to no one in particular […]
2026 World Cup: What Neymar told Norway goalkeeper, Nyland during penalty kick
Fresh details have emerged about the fiery exchange between Brazil forward Neymar and Norway goalkeeper Ørjan Nyland during Brazil’s shock 2-1 defeat in the FIFA World Cup round of 16.
Court adjourns judgment in forfeiture suit against Malami
The Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday adjourned judgment in the forfeiture suit filed by the EFCC against 57 properties linked to former Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF), Abubakar Malami, SAN, until July 10.
Hamas dissolves Gaza governing body
Palestinian Islamist movement Hamas announced Monday the dissolution of the body that has governed the Gaza Strip for nearly two decades, clearing the way for a technocratic committee to implement civilian rule.
Nigerian newspapers review: How SGF’s office cleared Adeyemi for Canada summit
In today’s Nigerian newspapers review programme, Today in the News, Vanguard leads with an investigation on how the office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) approved the disowned Director-General of the non-existent Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC), Adeniyi Adeyemi, to attend the Canada-Africa Fintech Summit (CAFS) in August 2025.
