…political interference if adequate safeguards are not put in place. It maintained that criticism of government policies and demands for accountability should not be criminalised, insisting that citizens have a constitutional right to speak on issues of public interest. The group called for Kurfi's immediate release, th…

…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 Balogun, 25, was expected to serve…

…should avoid marrying certain single mothers, with her remarks drawing both support and criticism. In a video circulating online, the woman advised men to be cautious when choosing a life partner, making a distinction between widows with children and women whom she claimed intentionally became single mothers. Lady expl…

…Pastor Enoch Adeboye, over his recent comments regarding President Bola Tinubu. The criticism follows a June 23 address delivered by Adeboye at the U.S.-Nigeria Faith Heroes Award Gala, where the RCCG leader defended the presidency against critics of Nigeria's worsening security. Adeboye argued that President Tinubu ha…

…him. What ultimately separated Ronaldo from countless gifted footballers was not that criticism failed to wound him. It wounded him deeply. The difference was that he treated criticism not as a verdict upon his identity but as information that could help reshape it. That capacity became even more evident after the Worl…

…admitted it should have informed him in advance that his credibility and previous criticism of President Tinubu would be a major focus of the interview.According to Bwala, he rejected the private apology and demanded that it be made public. "They apologised to me privately. I said they should put it on social media. Th…

…while the nearest beach was around an hour's walk away. The accommodation change sparked criticism in Norway, with football analyst Jesper Mathisen describing FIFA's choice of hotel as inappropriate given the significance of the upcoming quarter-final. He argued that players should have access to the best possible envi…

…the refereeing team led by French official François Letexier, who 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…

…strengthened by reasoned engagement, not by invective. A government that answers every criticism with abuse projects insecurity, not confidence." He further argued that administrative focus has been severely misplaced, stressing that political rivals are not the true threats facing the federation. He urged the Tinubu a…

…than 200 domain names linked to illegal sports streaming websites. Responding to the criticism, FIFA said it carried out thorough due diligence before signing the sponsorship agreement and had carefully assessed its potential impact.The governing body said it had taken steps to ensure the partnership does not undermine…

…Ahmed Tinubu will earn him a landslide victory in the 2027 general election, despite criticism from opposition parties. The party's State Publicity Secretary, Auwalu Soja, said the Federal Government's ongoing development projects across northern Nigeria demonstrate the administration's commitment to the region and con…

…of democratic progress," he said. While acknowledging that INEC had previously attracted criticism over attempts to deregister some political parties, Ojo maintained that the commission remained bound by judicial pronouncements. "INEC has no choice other than to obey the law, especially judgments of competent courts,"…

…national team's historic World Cup campaign. The South American side came under heavy criticism for their combative approach during the Round of 16 clash with France, with many accusing them of repeatedly crossing the line in an attempt to unsettle their opponents. They were widely condemned for persistent fouls, alleg…

…of change. Let this country be turned around." The exchange followed Obi's repeated criticism of President Bola Tinubu over worsening insecurity and his call for the President to resign if he is unable to protect Nigerians. Sheriff, however, argued that Obi was the least qualified person to demand the President's resig…

…was won by her National Rally (RN) party in municipal elections, Le Pen brushed aside criticism of her candidacy. Convicted again on appeal on Tuesday over a fake European Parliament jobs scame, she was cleared to run for office but said she would take the case to France’s highest court, allowing her to avoid wearing a…

…on their own merits it would have been very different for us.” Hassan echoes player’s criticism Egypt coach Hossam Hassan also criticised the officiating during his post-match press conference, claiming his side did not receive fair treatment. “We haven’t seen respect or fair play. There seems to have been pressure on…

…and the shortcomings of society. Rather than delivering his message through hard-hitting criticism, he wraps it in a sound that’s easy to enjoy, proving that conscious music can still be fun. It’s a fitting conclusion to the EP. Instead of ending on a heavy note, Falz leaves listeners with a track that celebrates rhyth…

…and malicious nature of the publication. “The publication goes far beyond fair comment, criticism or political discourse. Rather, it consists of grave allegations of criminality, corruption, abuse of office, bribery, extortion, obstruction of justice and official misconduct made without any lawful justification or supp…

…into the attempted kidnapping of a senior journalist in Kenya that followed angry criticism of his newspaper by President William Ruto. Rights groups have reported dozens of abductions of government critics in Kenya in recent years. Alex Kiprotich, associate editor of The Standard newspaper group, says that heavily arm…

…him if he aligns with Peter Obi," he said. Sheriff also pushed back against Obi's recent criticism of President Tinubu's handling of insecurity. Obi has repeatedly faulted the administration over worsening security challenges, arguing that the President should relinquish office if he cannot ensure the safety of Nigeria…

…and then bully themselves into political power.” Responding to a question on whether his criticism stemmed from his perceived disagreement with Obi’s supporters, Awosanya dismissed the suggestion, saying he had no personal conflict with the Obidient movement. “There’s no friction between me and anybody. I don’t even re…

…career with the Brazilian national team isn't marred by this mistake." Despite criticism surrounding Brazil’s tactical decisions during the tournament, Vinicius expressed full support for Ancelotti, who took charge of the national team ahead of the competition. "He's a manager who gives me a lot of confidence." The 26-…

…former President Goodluck Jonathan, Obi recalled that the incident attracted widespread criticism, including from Tinubu. He added that Tinubu had been among those who strongly criticised Jonathan at the time. "I remember the only case of a school kidnapping during President Goodluck Jonathan's era - the Chibok girls.…

…challenges, its efforts deserved recognition and encouragement rather than constant criticism. He also commended security agencies in Kogi for their commitment to maintaining peace and security despite prevailing challenges. Ibenu expressed hope that security personnel would be provided with additional resources, equip…

…with Saudi Pro League side Al-Nassr until 2027, also expressed gratitude for the criticism he has received throughout his career, saying it has helped shape him as a person. "I'm thankful even for the attacks I receive, turning 40 - and I hope to live another 40 years - with the criticism, that's how you grow the most…