MAPOLY Students Begin Sit-at-Home Protest Over Fee Hike
The Students’ Union Government of Moshood Abiola Polytechnic (MAPOLY) has directed students to observe a peaceful sit-at-home protest on Monday, August 3, 2026, in opposition to the institution’s recent increase in school fees. The directive was announced in a statement issued on Sunday, August 2, 2026, following unsuccessful engagements between the union and the management […]
Welsh FA Withdraws Support for Infantino’s FIFA Re-election Bid
The Football Association of Wales (FAW) has become the first national football federation to publicly withdraw its support for FIFA President Gianni Infantino’s bid for re-election following the collapse of his proposal to allow private investment in the FIFA World Cup. The FAW announced its decision on Monday, August 3, 2026, days after Infantino confirmed […]
Iran Denies US Talks After Trump Announces Fresh Negotiations
Iran has denied holding negotiations with the United States after US President Donald Trump announced that fresh talks aimed at ending the conflict between the two countries would begin on Monday, August 3, 2026. The Iranian Foreign Ministry’s response came after Trump said he had postponed plans for new military strikes on Iran to allow […]
NFRA Hails Edibe’s CAF Appointment As Boost For Nigerian Refereeing
As African football intensifies efforts to strengthen the quality of officiating, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) has appointed retired FIFA referee Peter Edibe of Nigeria as a Referee Assessor for the ongoing WAFU B U-20 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers in Côte d’Ivoire, a move that underscores the country’s enduring contribution to referee education and technical excellence on the continent.
Xenophobia: Falana Urges FG to Sanction South African Companies
Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana (SAN), has urged the Federal Government to impose economic measures against South African companies operating in Nigeria over recurring xenophobic attacks on Nigerians and the destruction of their businesses in South Africa. Falana said diplomatic protests alone might not compel the South African government to take decisive action against attacks […]
Makinde, Fayemi, Oyinlola Visit Obasanjo Ahead of 2027 Election
Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde, former Ekiti State Governor Kayode Fayemi and former Osun State Governor Olagunsoye Oyinlola on Sunday, August 2, 2026, visited former President Olusegun Obasanjo at his residence in the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library, Abeokuta, Ogun State. Makinde disclosed the visit in a post on his verified X account on Sunday, August […]