…support for president Gianni Infantino following a meeting in Rabat, Morocco, where officials discussed the organisation’s governance, communication processes and the fallout from the withdrawn FIFA Forward Enterprise proposal. The meeting, held on Wednesday, was attended by Infantino, FIFA Secretary General Mattias Gr…

…into a physical confrontation before prison staff intervened. Neither prison officials nor Combs' legal team have publicly commented on the reported incident. by Linda Ikeji at 05/08/2026 9:52 PM | Share this Story

…Marcos said he had always tried to support his son's dreams despite the family's financial difficulties. He said: "I brought all my children up with humility, showing them how to be good people. It's not easy to lose a son who had so many dreams." Witnesses who saw the shooting are being interviewed, while officers are…

…removal of the safe harbour clause gives the green light to file FIRs directly against social media platform officials. The central government will provide the green light, the committee warned. Dubey said Meta has been "misusing" the "privilege" of safe harbour protection. "We wrote to the Ministry of IT and the Minis…

…Thorne reflected on a period in her life when she was focused on music and frequently socialised with music producers and artists, including Snoop Dogg.When asked whether it was true that she could "smoke" as much as the rap icon, Thorne responded that the rumour was accurate.She also recalled spending time on Snoop Do…

…facilitate a N2,874,590,261.70 contract for the refurbishment and furnishing of an official residence purportedly allocated to him in Abuja. Collins further informed the lawmakers that Prince Adeyemi was accompanied by some of his staff, who allegedly used official vehicles with customised government number plates whil…

Nigerian Breweries Plc has deepened its recovery from recent financial headwinds, posting a strong half-year performance that saw revenue rise to N804 billion while restoring its retained earnings to a positive position, a milestone that signals renewed financial stability for Nigeria’s largest brewing company. The bre…

…leaving her restaurant to encourage people nearby to come in for lunch, offering them special discounts. Hilda Baci invites customers into her restaurant In the video, Hilda Baci is heard saying: “Hello! It’s lunch time. I will give you discount.” While she was speaking with people outside, some customers drove into th…

…trillion in the first quarter of 2026. Reacting, the presidency said the strong financial performance recorded by many companies listed on the Nigerian Exchange in the first half of 2026 was attributable to several key economic reforms implemented by the Tinubu administration since 2023. The presidency noted that its f…

…wave of global fury over the scrapped plan, which called for the creation of a new commercial subsidiary, called the FIFA Forward Enterprise, to run events such as the World Cup. AFP

…24-year-old Yusuf Christopher Beskeni, a University of Jos Faculty of Arts Students Association (FASA) presidential aspirant, was arrested following credible intelligence gathered by detectives investigating the case. Four other suspects were earlier arrested in connection with the k!lling. The spokesperson for the com…

…detention centre as investigators continue to determine what led to the incident. Officials have not disclosed a motive. Makayla's family said she was preparing to start high school and was looking forward to going back-to-school shopping before the tragic incident. They described her as a kind and cheerful girl who lo…

…timeline that differs depending on an applicant's immigration route.According to the official guidance published by the UK Home Office, most foreign workers must reside in the UK for five years, obtain Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR), and then wait a further 12 months before they can submit a citizenship application.…

…and confiscating proceeds of crime would be deployed in the state to dismantle the financial networks sustaining drug trafficking syndicates. “I have come to fight drugs, and there will be no room for compromise. If anyone has information about any of my officers engaging in shady deals, report directly to me, and appr…

…did not travel back with his teammates and was not found in his accommodation when officials went looking for him. Meanwhile. Police Scotland said investigations were underway to establish the circumstances surrounding the athletes who have not returned with their respective delegations. “Police Scotland has received r…

…on Wednesday, said he has the mandate of the governor to sue the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission after the anti- graft agency froze government accounts. Jimi-Bada said a 'Post no debit' letter from the EFCC was forwarded to the management of the First Bank where Osun government accounts were domiciled on Wedne…

…such views are unfair and hypocritical. The video has since sparked mixed reactions on social media, with users debating age-gap relationships and personal preferences. Watch video below: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Lindaikejiblog (@lindaikejiblogofficial) by Linda Ikeji at 05/08/2026 7:05 PM | Share t…

…warrants before entering hotels or residential premises in the course of their official duties. The directive was contained in an internal circular dated August 4, 2026, and addressed to all local government commanders and headquarters personnel of the board. According to the circular, the decision followed a resolutio…

…I did everything I could, but unfortunately my knee just isn't ready to compete.'I'm especially grateful to tournament director, Jamie Baker, and the entire tournament team for giving me every opportunity to recover. Thank you to the fans for your incredible support and for making this comeback so meaningful...All I ca…

…he transferred N400 million to a man who presented himself as a federal government official in connection with a contract to renovate and furnish an official residence.Collins appeared before the House of Representatives ad hoc committee investigating the Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Councilc) and the N1…

…Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda. According to a statement issued by the Minister’s Special Adviser on Media and Communications, Ikharo Attah, the programme is designed to integrate quality education with elite sports development by establishing specialised Sports and Education Centres of Excellence in selected tertia…

…resident, Mrs. Ngozi Nwankwo, said the prolonged blackout had placed additional financial pressure on her family. She explained that her household could no longer cope with the high cost of fuel needed to power their refrigerator and preserve food items. Some residents called on the Federal Government to grant a licenc…

…health authorities. Such acts pose serious health and security risks to the public, especially when large crowds are involved,” he said. Kiyawa added that the command would not tolerate activities capable of endangering public health or disrupting public order. He urged residents to report any suspicious medical outrea…

…as Chairman of the Forum of PDP State Chairmen. In a statement circulated on social media, Aziegbemi questioned Nwachukwu’s status, alleging that he had been suspended in October 2025. He also said he was nominated as chairman of the forum at a meeting and argued that the party’s leadership dispute remains before the c…

The presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party, Adewole Adebayo, has blamed corruption for Nigeria’s lingering economic and security challenges, saying the country will struggle to overcome insecurity and poverty without transparency, accountability and integrity in public service. Adebayo stated this on Wed…