Artist Sues FIFA Over Dallas Whale Mural Painted for World Cup
Marine artist Wyland has filed a $25 million federal lawsuit against FIFA and others, alleging that World Cup organizers illegally painted over his giant mural of life-sized swimming whales on a building in downtown Dallas to promote the city’s upcoming World Cup matches. The mural, known as “Whaling Wall 82” or “Ocean Life,” was created […]
Pelé’s 1958 World Cup Shirt Heads to Auction with $6 Million Estimate
The match-worn No. 10 shirt worn by the late Pelé in the 1958 World Cup final will go up for online auction between June 29 and July 16, Sotheby’s announced on Tuesday. Pelé was just 17 years old when he scored twice as Brazil defeated hosts Sweden 5-2 at the Rasunda Stadium in Stockholm, making […]
Edo NUT Protests, Demands Urgent Action Over Abduction Of Teachers, Pupils In Oyo, Borno.
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting Members of the Nigerian Union of Teachers (NUT), Edo State Chapter, on Tuesday took to the streets in protest against the abduction of teachers and pupils in Oyo and Borno states respectively, calling for urgent measures to address the growing insecurity in schools. The teachers, who assembled in large numbers at the […]
NIMC Alerts Citizens Over Scam Website Posing As NIN Correction Platform
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting The National Identity Management Commission says Nigerians should beware of a fake portal claiming to provide free NIN data corrections online. In a public advisory issued on its official X account, the commission described the circulating social media message and its accompanying web links as a phishing attempt designed to steal personal […]
Emeka Ike Vows Legal Action Against Wike’s Aide Over Alleged INEC Data Leak Scandal
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting Actor-turned-politician Emeka Ike has threatened to take legal action against Lere Olayinka, media aide to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, over allegations that he unlawfully disclosed his personal information obtained from the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) portal. Ike accused Olayinka of breaching his privacy by exposing sensitive […]
RCCG Sets Record Straight, Insists Adeboye Never Campaigned For Govt
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting The Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) has pushed back against claims that its General Overseer, Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye, endorsed or campaigned for the ruling government, stressing that the respected religious leader has remained politically neutral throughout his ministry. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the church said Pastor Adeboye has […]
Fayose Raises Alarm, Says Oyo Abduction Was Calculated Move to Smear Tinubu
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting Former Ekiti State Governor Ayodele Fayose has accused the Oyo State Government of masterminding the recent kidnapping of pupils and teachers in parts of the state in a bid to discredit President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Fayose made the accusation while speaking on a television show, where he questioned the Oyo State Government’s […]
Court Remands Five Police Officers Over Death of Delta Musician
Five police officers accused of involvement in the death of Delta State musician and delivery worker, Oghenemine Ogidi, popularly known as OG Millan, have been remanded by a High Court sitting in Asaba. The officers were arraigned on Monday, June 1, 2026, before Justice Marshal Onome Umukoro of High Court 5 in Asaba in a […]
Otti Backs Drive to Expand Insurance Coverage in Abia
Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has commended the Nigerian Council of Registered Insurance Brokers for its efforts to boost public awareness and deepen insurance penetration across the country. Otti gave the commendation on Monday, June 1, 2026, while receiving a delegation from the Nigerian insurance industry led by the President of the Nigerian Council of […]
Chelsea Open Talks for Osimhen as Galatasaray Demand €150m
Chelsea have reportedly made initial contact over a potential move for Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen, with Turkish champions Galatasaray said to be demanding €150 million for the Nigerian forward. The development comes amid growing speculation about Osimhen’s future following comments by Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle, who recently explained why the striker was […]