…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…

…expected to resolve by describing appointment letters and other documents linked to the controversy as forged before any inquiry had begun. As the statement put it, “The investigation must be allowed to independently determine whether the documents were forged, improperly issued, fraudulently obtained, or lawfully issu…

…their World Cup defeat to Argentina, demanding the officials at the heart of the controversy be kicked out of the competition. The defending world champions looked set for a shock Round of 16 exit in Atlanta on Tuesday before producing a stunning late comeback. Trailing 2-0 with just 11 minutes remaining, Argentina ral…

…and on the brink of a place in the last eight for the first time but there was further controversy in added time, after Cristian Romero and Lionel Messi had brought the champions level. In the build-up to Argentina’s winner scored by Enzo Fernandez, Egypt believe they should have instead been awarded a penalty for a pu…

…star Zlatan Ibrahimovic. The latest incident comes just days after another racism controversy at the tournament involving France captain Kylian Mbappe. Mbappe condemned comments made by Paraguayan senator Celeste Amarilla following France’s victory over Paraguay in the Round of 16, describing her remarks as “despicable…

…suffered a heavy 4-1 defeat to Belgium after a match overshadowed by the Folarin Balogun controversy. Tournament favourites France edged Paraguay 1-0 to reach the last eight, while Argentina produced a remarkable comeback from two goals down to beat Egypt 3-2, with Messi once again proving decisive. Norway delivered on…

…exits of Canada and Mexico. The build-up to the game in Seattle was overshadowed by controversy after forward Folarin Balogun was cleared to play despite being sent off against Bosnia and Herzegovina last week. It emerged that the bombshell ruling followed a personal call by President Donald Trump to FIFA chief Gianni…

…in shock, but we have moved her away," the resident said. The development comes amid controversy surrounding the purported PFIPC, which the presidency has described as a fictitious agency. Adeyemi is facing charges bordering on alleged forgery, impersonation and related offences over his purported appointment as direct…

…the legendary k-leg. If you expect Long Range to serve as an undertaker in the raging controversy surrounding the metamorphosis of a non-existing office to a ghost agency and the ultimate transmutation into a key office of government, I may have to disappoint you. This is not because of a reported court case, which is…

Solly Malatsi, South Africa's Communications Minister, has said the Starlink licencing controversy has evolved from a satellite broadband debate into a political battle over his reform agenda In a sharply worded letter, dated Sunday and addressed to Parliament’s communications committee chairperson Khusela Sangoni, Mal…

…of the alleged N1.3 billion “ghost agency” scandal, resurfaced online on Monday as controversy over the purported Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC) deepened. The development came as the office signage directing visitors to the council’s purported office remained mounted at the Federal Secretar…

…Balogun remains eligible to play despite his red card, and why the ruling has sparked controversy across the football world. The normal rule The FIFA World Cup Regulations are straightforward. If a player receives a direct red card, he is automatically suspended for the team's next match. The regulations state: "If a p…

…deliver even greater value to Nigeria," the statement said. Expressing concern over the controversy surrounding proposed changes to corps members' uniforms, the group said the debate underscored the need for broader consultations. "It is telling that what was introduced as a comprehensive reform quickly became a nation…

…the Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila. The opposition party said the controversy leaves the Presidency facing two equally damaging possibilities. If its own account is correct, it points to a catastrophic failure of government safeguards after an alleged impostor gained access to the highest levels of…

…- The Resource Centre for Human Rights and Civic Education (CHRICED) has described the controversy surrounding the Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC) as a significant governance issue, calling for an independent investigation into allegations linked to the body. In a statement issued on Sunday,…

The Kwankwasiyya Movement has called on the Presidency to provide a full account of the controversy surrounding the alleged Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council, saying the matter has gone beyond one individual and has become a test of the Federal Government's transparency and accountability. The movemen…