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FIFA President Gianni Infantino reacts to Somali referee Omar Artan’s recent refusal to enter the United States for the 2026 World Cup. Earlier this week, Artan was not allowed to enter the US despite being named Africa’s best referee of 2025 at the CAF awards. It is worth recalling that President Donald Trump imposed a travel ban on Somalia and …

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun has condemned what it described as a growing culture of intimidation, harassment and violence ahead of the state’s August 15 gubernatorial election. Director General of the APC Governorship Campaign Council, Mr. Oluwole Oke, warned at a press conference in Oaogbo that intimidation of party supporters by criminal elements in the state must stop. …

Nigeria’s Super Eagles lost 2-1 in their international friendly against Portugal on Wednesday night. More to follow…

The Federal High Court, Abuja, on Wednesday dismissed cybercrime cases against 24 other foreigners charged by the police. Police in 2024 have charged 109 foreigners with cybercrime. 85 of the defendants were later convicted, fined and ordered to be deported. The defendants were arrested for their involvement in protests against bad governance in August 2024. Police on October 23, 2025 …

The People’s Redemption Party (PRP) on Wednesday issued certificates of return to its presidential candidate, Donald Duke, and other candidates who won in the party’s recent primaries. In his remarks at the event, the party’s National Chair, Dr. Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, said the development marked an important milestone for the party, as it positions itself as the main ideological alternative ahead …

Members of the Accord Party in Osun State on Wednesday declared their support for Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim as the party’s presidential candidate for the 2027 elections. The members, who spoke at a rally held in Osogbo, said they were confident in Olawepo-Hashim’s capacity to lead the party to victory. Speaking at the rally, the spokesperson for the Accord Party in the …

The Super Eagles may have “signed” a three-way deal in North America, but they will only be there in spirit. The world gathers again to celebrate world football in the USA, Canada and Mexico without the Nigerian flavors as the three-time African champions were stopped by the Democratic Republic of the Congo. But the spiritual men will be there to …

President Bola Tinubu said on Wednesday that his administration is determined to transform Abuja into a model capital with rapid urban development. Tinubu stated this in Abuja, Wednesday, when inaugurating the N5 Arterial Road (Obafemi Awolowo Way), starting from Life Camp Junction to Ring Road III Section of Dape District. The President, who was represented at the event by his …

Senate leader Opeyemi Bamidele’s proposal to introduce a single six-year term for Nigeria’s president and state governors has drawn sharp criticism from public affairs analysts and citizens, who have described the move as a misplaced priority amid pressing national challenges.. Bamidele on Monday unveiled plans to sponsor a constitutional amendment bill that seeks to replace the current two-term, four-year tenure …

Commissioner of Police in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Ahmed Mohammed Sanusi has revealed that officers rescued five abducted residents of Paze community in Bwari council area of ​​the FCT. He said this happened after a shootout with bandits which resulted in two people suspected of being members of the gang being killed, while two others were arrested. This was …