Atiku demands Independent probe over ₦6.44bn failed World Cup Budget and PFIPC controversy Former Vice President of Nigeria, Atiku Abubakar has demanded an independent investigation into a controversial ₦6.44 billion budgetary allocation earmarked for a "Special Presidential Support Group for the 2026 World Cup Qualifi…

…face justice without delay, The Nation reports.NURTW President MC Oluomo responds to controversy surrounding Ijaya's death. >Comrade Ajiboye was reportedly shot on Sunday by unidentified gunmen in Lagos. He later succumbed to his injuries at St. Nicholas Hospital, Lagos Island.MC Oluomo said Ajiboye’s death was a tragi…

…Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission to investigate the PFIPC controversy but argued that the anti-graft agency could not conduct an independent investigation because it operates under the Executive arm of government. He therefore urged the President to constitute an independent panel of inquiry, ins…

…affected USA before Belgium defeat US striker Folarin Balogun has admitted the controversy surrounding the suspension of his World Cup ban affected the USA before their last-16 defeat to Belgium. The USA striker became the focus of one of the World Cup's biggest controversies after FIFA overturned his automatic one-mat…

…doctor of nine years 'is a gynaecologist' in inquest over disastrous World Cup A major controversy has erupted within the Senegalese football community following the national team's exit from the World Cup in North America.Senegal Football Federation (FSF) president Abdoulaye Fall revealed that the squad's chief medica…

…Tinubu to establish an independent, multi-stakeholder investigative panel to probe the controversy surrounding the alleged N1.3 billion budget insertion in the 2026 Appropriation Bill. In an open letter dated July 13, 2026, and addressed to the President, Adeyemi commended Tinubu for directing the Independent Corrupt P…

…on INEC’s portal”, the senior INEC official emphasised. PUNCH Online reports that the controversy stems from a statement issued on Monday by Atiku’s Media Office, which alleged that Gombe had claimed to have uploaded the names of ADC candidates to INEC’s nomination portal, an action the former VP described as evidence…

…Congress, APC, Osita Okechukwu, has said Nigerians are no longer focused on the controversy surrounding President Bola Tinubu’s Muslim-Muslim ticket, insisting that they are now more concerned about stomach infrastructure. Speaking during an interview on Trust TV’s Sunday Politics programme, Okechukwu said the rising c…

…the alleged Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC), saying the controversy raises broader questions about institutional accountability and government oversight. Okenile made the call in a public statement, arguing that while the ongoing criminal proceedings against Adeniyi Adeyemi will determine th…

…should be suspended, the Presidency cannot investigate itself’ By Gabriel Ewepu The controversy over alleged fake agency, Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council, PFIPC, said to have been facilitated by Matthew Adeniyi Adeyemi, who claimed assistance from the Chief of Staff to the President, Mr Femi Gbajabi…

…decision to overturn United States striker Folarin Balogun’s World Cup suspension. The controversy has continued to attract criticism after Balogun was allowed to play despite receiving a red card for serious foul play during the United States’ round-of-32 victory over Bosnia-Herzegovina. Official offers no explanation…

…the stadium and sat there for about five minutes. It was a very nice red carpet.” The controversy highlighted communication difficulties between referees and players from different countries, prompting FIFA to introduce the yellow and red card system at the 1970 World Cup.

GistReel A Nigerian woman has stirred controversy on social media after defending comments she made about infidelity and marriage. In a video, the woman questioned why many people reacted strongly to an earlier post in which she said she could not wait to get married so she could cheat on her husband. She argued that,…

…her Instagram page, Anita claimed Caramel’s picture only gained attention because of the controversy involving her, insisting she was the reason it trended online. According to the actress, she had already apologised over the incident, but Caramel’s response prompted her to address the issue again. “Nobody knew you too…

…of Danish Mormon immigrants, fourteen years, from 1927 to sculpt the figures. However, controversy persists as the Sioux Indians, who rejected a 1980 Supreme Court compensation of $102 million, continue to insist that their confiscated ancestral land be returned to them. It was this monument President Donald Trump chos…

…came under heavy criticism after Argentina's dramatic 3-2 comeback win in Atlanta. The controversy erupted after Egypt head coach Hossam Hassan suggested the match officials may have been subjected to "external pressure" to favour the defending champions. Hassan's remarks followed a series of contentious decisions, inc…

…Joseph has issued a public apology to content creator Caramel Plug, following a viral controversy over an edited photograph. This comes hours after Caramel Plug publicly called out the movie star for taking a photo she had originally shared online, removing her face, and superimposing her head onto the image. Anita has…

…Infantino to face ethics complaint over Trump involvement in Folarin Balogun red card controversy FIFA's president, Gianni Infantino, is being referred to Olympic ethics investigators for a possible breach of political neutrality after U.S. President Donald Trump's involvement in striker Folarin Balogun's red card cont…

PFIPC Controversy: Stop running, substantiate allegations against Gbajabiamila - Wike challenges Adeyemi The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has challenged Adeniyi Adeyemi, the Director General of the Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC), to step forward and substant…

…Appeal Court The Federal High Court's judgment in FHC/ABJ/CS/2637/2026 did not end the controversy. The African Democratic Congress, Accord, Action Alliance, Action People's Party and Zenith Labour Party have approached the Court of Appeal seeking to overturn the judgment directing their deregistration. INEC is one of…

…of the NBA published the final list of qualified candidates. The election comes amid controversy over alleged attempts to postpone the exercise after a purported report linked to a mediation meeting convened by the Attorney General of the Federation However, the NBA and the Electoral Committee have rejected the purport…

…has launched another scathing attack on France captain Kylian Mbappé, escalating a controversy that has sparked international condemnation and a criminal investigation in France. Amarilla, who came under fire after making racist remarks about the French star following Paraguay's 1-0 defeat to France in the 2026 FIFA Wo…

…legal representation, family visits and bail where applicable. The appeal follows the controversy surrounding El-Rufai’s prosecution over allegations of unlawfully intercepting the telephone communications of National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, as well as concerns over his health and the recent arrest of his person…

…before the Senate as a substantive motion. Presenting his argument, Sumaila said the controversy surrounding the PFIPC had raised serious concerns about the integrity of the nation's budget process. "I rise today under Order 9 and Rule 9(c) of the Senate Standing Orders, 2026, to draw the attention of this Hallowed Cha…

…at critics who mocked her relationship status following her recent advice to women. The controversy began after Nkechi publicly cautioned women against financial dependence, warning them not to support or settle for lazy partners as it never ends well . In response, social media critics quickly dismissed her counsel, a…