…Infantino. UEFA has previously threatened a boycott of FIFA competitions, and PA understands that its decision to hold preliminary discussions with AFC and CONCACAF about coordinating their own tournaments is to make sure the players under their jurisdictions have meaningful opportunities to compete. UEFA runs football…

…especially during the rainy season when road conditions can become hazardous. He commended the FRSC and local volunteers for their prompt intervention following the crash. It was learnt that the remains of the 15 victims were later given a mass burial in the area. At the time of filing this report, further details from…

…nightclub where he was scheduled to perform. She allegedly arrived unannounced and demanded to see him after struggling to reach him for some time. Reports suggest the couple's relationship has been strained for months. Watch the video below View this post on Instagram A post shared by Lindaikejiblog (@lindaikejiblogof…

…into financial difficulties after marriage, especially women who were financially independent before getting married. "Nobody borrows money more than married women. And I'm not even saying this from a place of insult. I'm saying it from a place of concern," she said. According to her, marriage and motherhood can affect…

The operatives of the Ogun State Police Command have arrested one Kehinde Makinde popularly known as Pastor Kenny in Ibadan, Oyo State for allegedly obtaining ₦2.5 million from 18 fellowship members in Saje, Adatan, under the false pretence of organising a government-sponsored pilgrimage to Jerusalem and promising each…

…arrived at the station. She said the actress was on her way to meet a prophetess, Kehinde Osoba, whom she regarded as family, after being advised to seek spiritual intervention for strange dreams she had been having, prompting her not to eat for days. “She (Temitope) would complain of not being able to sleep, seeing mo…

Why Founders Rant X Is Redefining What a Business Event Should Be. Every founder has had one. That conversation that changed everything. Sometimes it happened over coffee, sometimes it happened after a conference, long after the keynote had ended. Sometimes it came from a mentor who asked a question no one else had ask…

Human rights lawyer, Deji Adeyanju, has condemned the provocative comments by Islamic cleric, Sheikh Yahya Jingir, in support of the continued adoption of Muslim-Muslim presidential tickets, warning that religious rhetoric capable of deepening divisions could threaten Nigeria’s unity. Adeyanju, in a statement on Sunday…

…marking the 74th Annual Convention of the RCCG, which began on Monday, August 3, and ended on Sunday, August 9, 2026. The convention, themed "Mountain Movers," was held at Redemption City, Mowe, Ogun State, and attracted worshippers from Nigeria and other parts of the world. The ordination of deacon and deaconesses at…

…to encourage the agberos. He wrote: "The state government has consistently apprehended and dislodged these street urchins from various locations across the state. "However, the continued financial support and patronage they receive from some influencers, celebrities, and members of the public, as seen in this video, in…

…look to the world premiere of The End of Oak Street sparks backlash Anne Hathaway attended the world premiere of The End of Oak Street in an ensemble that has got people talking. The premiere held at the Steven J. Ross Theater on August 09, 2026, in Burbank, California. She was there alongside her co-stars Maisy Stella…

…Gaza's day-to-day administration to a technocratic Palestinian committee operating under the oversight of the Board of Peace. But the board has "very limited power" to move forward without Israeli support. "Netanyahu has hit the reset button." Since Hamas and Israel agreed to a nominal ceasefire last October, experts h…

…it, medical reports," she said. The US Army member said she had reached out to her commanders and Senator Amy Klobuchar, but was told that the visa process was progressing as planned. Appealing directly to Trump, she pleaded for her daughter to be granted a visa on humanitarian grounds. "Please, Mr President, help me r…

…recently signed between the two countries, stressing that no negotiations are currently underway between the two sides. Earlier, Trump said that Iran will be "hit very hard" if the Strait of Hormuz is not reopened "very soon." In an interview, Trump said the United States is "having very good discussions" with Iran, th…

The Executive Chairman of the Nigeria Revenue Service, Zacch Adedeji, has dismissed concerns over the alleged lavish lifestyles of public officials. Adedeji said President Bola Tinubu does not live extravagantly despite his position. He stated this during an interview with Channels Television, on Sunday, where he was q…

…to raise concerns about the influx of imported rice, warning that cheaper imports could undermine domestic production if local farmers are not given adequate support.The latest price decline therefore presents a dilemma for policymakers: consumers are benefiting from cheaper rice, but domestic farmers and millers say t…

…It cited the case of a single mother and her three children who were deported from the Sindelfingen district in Stuttgart despite reportedly having documentation relating to their residence status. According to the report, the family subsequently returned to Germany after intervention by a volunteer and confirmation fr…

For independent oil and gas players in Nigeria to optimise the value of their assets, boost returns on investments and ensure resilient systems, they must get asset integrity right, fix obsolescence in their operations and consciously work on life extension of their assets, the CEO Seplat Energy, Engineer Effiong Okon,…

…involved in an argument with some of his colleagues over a missing phone after they attended a party. The source said the argument later degenerated into an assault on Azeez by some of the suspected cultists, said to be his friends. “We got a report that he passed away as a result of an assault on him by some suspected…

…has confirmed the death of a 23-year-old student of the Nigerian Law School, Faith Alayande, who reportedly died after allegedly jumping from the rooftop of a four-storey hostel building at the institution’s campus in Victoria Island, Lagos. PUNCH Metro learnt in a telephone conversation with the command’s Public Relat…

…described as Tinubu’s economic management acumen and determination to implement reforms under his administration’s Renewed Hope Agenda. According to the report, the administration inherited four major economic distortions which had continued to undermine government revenue and economic growth. It identified the challen…

…startups, digital skills and technology-driven enterprises. The arrangement is intended to turn the facilities into platforms for innovation, entrepreneurship and human-capital development, while supporting Enugu State’s ambition to attract investment and build capacity in emerging areas of the digital economy. The Exe…

…ever." Edoho has been married twice. His first marriage to broadcaster Katherine Obiang ended in 2011, while his second marriage to interior designer Sandra Onyenucheya recently collapsed amid intense public scrutiny. The separation was heavily weighed down by allegations of infidelity involving Afro-pop singer Chike,…

…Magistrate's Court on Friday, 7 August 2026, on a charge of m8rder and was remanded in custody. The matter was postponed to 13 August 2026 for pre-trial profiling and further police investigation. According to the State, members of the South African Police Service responded to a complaint at a residential address in Ha…

…cutting off boyfriend's genital A Magistrate Court sitting at Gyadi-Gyadi, Kano, has remanded Maimunatu Idris, a 25-year-old woman accused of cutting off her boyfriend's genital with a knife. Presided over by Justice Sadiya Usman of Court No. 40, the accused was brought before the court on charges of causing grievous b…