Infantino’s wager: Reforming football, risking legacy
By ANTHONY KILA Every significant reform begins with a wager. Some leaders wager that technology will solve yesterday’s problems. Others wager that money can accelerate tomorrow’s possibilities. Some gamble on persuasion; others on popularity. The most ambitious wager, however, is the belief that an institution can be fundamentally changed without changing what it is. Gianni […]
S/AFRICA: A bond that must never be broken (1)
By Femi Fani-Kayode In 1988, Mr. P.W. Botha, who was President of apartheid South Africa from 1984 till 1989, said the following: “Black people cannot rule themselves because they don’t have the brain and mental capacity to govern a society. Give them guns, they will kill themselves. Give them power, they will steal all the […]
Omo-Agege’s legacy’ll endure in Delta – Oyemike
Valentine Oyemike has described former Deputy President of the Senate, Ovie Omo-Agege, as a leader leaving a lasting footprint in Delta State, saying his exposure and invaluable lessons are incomparable. Oyemike, while felicitating Omo-Agege on his birthday, expressed happiness for his commitment to service, especially in Ndokwa nation. His words: “On a personal note, it […]
Qatar Airways faces N11.8m claim over missing luggage
By Innocent Anaba A Lagos-based law firm, Brown & Cooper Solicitors, has given Qatar Airways a 14-day ultimatum to recover and return a passenger’s allegedly missing luggage or pay N11.812 million in compensation. The demand was contained in a letter dated July 25, 2026, addressed to the airline on behalf of Mr. Peter Fowoyo, who alleged that one […]
2027: Lagos NDC candidates seek divine backing, promise people-centered governance
.As Doherty flays APC 25yrs admin By Olasunkanmi Akoni Three candidates of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, ADC, on Saturday, sought prayers and divine blessings at a Lagos church ahead of the 2027 elections, pledging service-driven leadership focused on jobs, education, healthcare and security. Meanwhile, 2027 NDC governorship candidate for Lagos State, Funso Doherty, Lagos Central […]
Ex-NIPOST boss seeks identity-linked national address system
By Henry ObettaA former Postmaster-General of the Federation, Bisi Adegbuyi, has urged the Federal Government to expand the newly announced partnership between the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) and the Nigerian Postal Service (NIPOST).He said Nigeria needs a comprehensive digital location infrastructure rather than a postcode system alone to drive economic growth, security and public […]
