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 […]
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 […]
Northern Christians Rally Behind Catholic Bishops, Condemn Bwala’s Divisive Politics
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting The Northern Christian Association (NCA) has declared its unwavering support for the Catholic Bishops following their recent meeting with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, warning the President’s Special Adviser on Media and Public Communications, Daniel Bwala, against engaging in what it described as divisive politics aimed at sowing discord within the Christian community. […]
SERAP Presses Tinubu To Launch Probe Into Alleged N6.79bn Diversion, Missing Weapons
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to order a comprehensive investigation into allegations that more than N6.79 billion in public funds were diverted, misapplied, or remain unaccounted for within the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) and the Federal Ministry of Police Affairs. The civic organisation called […]
Oriire School Abduction: Oyo Panel Appeals For Public Evidence To Aid Investigation
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting The Oyo State Judicial Commission of Enquiry investigating the abduction of schoolchildren and teachers in the Esinele and Yawota communities of Oriire Local Government Area has invited members of the public to submit memoranda containing relevant facts, evidence and recommendations to support its investigation. The commission said the public engagement is intended […]
Panic In Enugu As Armed Gunmen Invade Catholic Church, Abduct Seminarian, Worshippers
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting Panic erupted at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Inoyi, Affa, in Udi Local Government Area of Enugu State on Sunday after suspected armed kidnappers reportedly invaded the church premises and abducted a seminarian along with several worshippers. The incident, which residents said occurred as congregants assembled for Sunday Mass amid heavy rainfall, plunged […]
Amaechi’s VP Nomination Not Electoral Advantage, Says Wike
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has dismissed the emergence of former Rivers State Governor Rotimi Amaechi as the vice-presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress for the 2027 general election, describing it as offering no electoral advantage to the opposition. Wike made the remarks during a media chat with selected radio […]
Anambra Security Outfit Destroys Gunmen’s Camps, Recovers Rocket Launchers
The Anambra State security outfit, Agunechemba Security Squad, says it has dismantled suspected gunmen’s camps in Orumba North and Orumba South Local Government Areas, recovering a cache of weapons, including two General Purpose Machine Guns and locally made rocket launchers. The operation, announced on Sunday, August 2, 2026, followed intelligence gathering and undercover missions carried […]