…on a separate Confederation of African Football controversy involving Morocco. Recall that Babajide had criticised CAF's decision to strip Senegal of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations title and award it to Morocco through an administrative forfeiture. Reacting to the development, the Nigerian forward questioned the decisi…

…Infantino defended FIFA's handling of the World Cup, stating that critics had "missed all that joy and togetherness" and said they had been "spreading hate and false rumours" instead of celebrating football. The post, which appeared to take aim at journalists and was shared on both Infantino's personal Instagram accoun…

…one fell swoop, unified the exchange rate without adequate safeguards, triggering a freefall that saw the naira lose over 70 percent of its value against the dollar. The depreciation was not an external shock imposed upon Nigeria; it was a policy choice made by this government, and its consequences, including the ballo…

…Nigerian Senate for passing a law penalizing anyone who preaches in commercial buses Recall that earlier this week, the Senate passed the redrafted Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) Act (Amendment) Bill, 2026, introducing heavy penalties for various road and transit-related infractions. Among the newly established rules…

…to prevent drug cartels from establishing clandestine laboratories in remote areas. Recall that in May, the NDLEA dismantled a methamphetamine laboratory estimated at N480bn, operated by a Nigerian-Mexican in Abidagba Forest, Ijebu East Local Government Area of Ogun State. Marwa said traditional institutions remain the…

…to be worked out ahead of the take-off.State police bill: List of 10 things to know Recall that the Nigerian Senate passed a historic State Police Bill into law following intense pressure from governors and a national rise in security challenges.The legislation transformed the nation's law enforcement framework by chan…

…of seven. Take us back to that day. What exactly happened during the hours of heavy rainfall that led to the landslide in Ikot Anwatim? I was not at home; I was in my shop where I sell foodstuffs. That is what I do to help the family survive. It was around 8.30 pm, and the rain had been falling heavily for days, not ju…

…it was my turn, my visa was denied. Others said maybe I didn’t meet the requirements and all that. So, I got the services of a visa expert who handles Mauritania visa applications. She told me that even if they denied a visa application, they would usually state the reason. But in my case, they didn’t give any reason.…

…between himself and his accuser.3 kidnap suspects sentenced to life imprisonment Recall that a Federal High Court in Abuja handed life sentences to three men convicted over the abduction of students and teachers in Oyo State.The trio pleaded guilty to membership of a proscribed terrorist group and concealing informatio…

…and keep key supply routes secure.Military airstrikes kill terrorist commanders Recall that the Nigerian military reportedly recorded massive success after killing scores of terrorist commanders in the Lake Chad region.Makama disclosed this in his report on Wednesday, June 3, adding that it was a major breakthrough in…

…to political affairs and chieftaincy matters.APC governor sacks 6 commissioners Recall that Governor Sule approved a cabinet reshuffle after the fifth State Executive Council meeting of 2026 in Lafia.Six commissioners lost their appointments across ministries, including Works, Information, and Lands and Survey.Governor…

…country’s external reserves, which increased to $52.04 billion as of July 22, 2026. Recall that the naira appreciated across both the official and parallel foreign exchange markets on Wednesday. Dollar to Naira Exchange Rate Today, July 23, 2026: Nigerian Naira extends appreciation against US dollar

…Isa Sanusi, made this assertion during an interview on News Central Television. Recall that Sowore, an activist and politician, is being prosecuted over alleged defamation of President Bola Tinubu. Speaking on the development, Sanusi said, “Our position is that Sowore is being treated differently. He’s been subjected t…

…to improve, our members were again hit by devastating floods caused by heavy rainfall that lasted for two days. “The disaster has resulted in the destruction of fish, ponds, solar pumping machines, solar panels, gas cylinders and other production assets worth over N700m.” He said farmers in Ijebu-Igbo alone suffered lo…

…of the remainder of the rainy season.Lagos issues warning as floods submerge homesRecall that heavy rainfall submerged homes and major roads across several Lagos communities, forcing residents to wade through floodwaters while motorists struggled to move around the city. Floodwaters affected facilities at the Oworo 132…

…of ₦8.05bn church-mosque budget. Photo speaks on escaping Tinubu's economic trap Recall that Atiku said Nigeria's economic hardship stems from policies that rewarded importation over industrial production.The former vice president cited food inflation figures and a ₦3.53 trillion raw material import bill as proof of a…

…even if the PDP had lost, the party could have remained strong,” Okechukwu said. Recall that Atiku’s emergence as the PDP’s presidential candidate in 2022 sparked controversy because many party members insisted the ticket should have been zoned to the South after President Muhammadu Buhari’s eight years in office. The…

…I’ve been paying. I can show you evidence of the last payment I made to him. So what is all that rubbish now? The person who introduced us together has even told him, ‘Don’t worry, I will bear the liabilities.’ So why is he going to journalists?” he said. He warned that he could also publicise his experience with the a…

…to Fushimi, describing him as a disciplined athlete whom many younger cyclists admired. "All that we who are left can do is work hard, and we have no choice but to show him that we can do that," he said. by Linda Ikeji at 20/07/2026 2:17 PM | Share this Story

…and Chief Executive of NABTEB, Dr Mohammed Aminu, disclosed this on Monday in Abuja. Recall that 15,290 candidates had earlier registered for the entrance examination, while 13,848 candidates eventually sat for the test nationwide. 10,426 candidates, representing 75.29 per cent, obtained scores of 50 per cent and above…

…Enugu, as well as extensive rehabilitation works on Wings A and B already in use. “Recall that the A and B wings of the State Secretariat Complex were completed and commissioned in May 2015. Since then, the C1, C2, C3, C4, C5, D1 and D2 wings have remained uncompleted and are currently in a deplorable state. “It is goi…

…to the surveyor council. Photo development as Tinubu approves 2 major appointmentsRecall that President Tinubu appointed Eyitope Kola-Oyeneyin as NIPC board chairperson and Muhammad Hadi Mutallab as NEPZA board chairperson The new chairpersons are expected to advance Nigeria's investment promotion, industrialisation, a…

…knees, the weight of it all crashing down on me. All those nights. All those questions. All that silence.And now — this.My daughter reached for her.For her."She was waiting for me," Maya whispered.I closed my eyes, my chest aching as I realized the truth settling in.She hadn't taken my daughter. She hadn't lured her in…

…we got to the second river. There were two or three children that couldn’t walk. Despite all that we went through, I carried one, Testimony. When we got to that river, nobody was able to cross, and they were crying saying: “is this the way they would die?” I was brought up in Ondo. So, I went directly inside the river.…

…reply was: “I will end poverty and fight corruption to a standstill”. History would recall that, during his administration’s eight years in office, poverty was not ended and corruption blossomed. It was under the government that $13-16 billion was allegedly taken from the Sovereign Trust Fund, STF, to increase Nigeria’…