FIFA Blasts UEFA ‘Smear Campaign,’ Fights World Cup Plan Disclosures
FIFA has accused UEFA of a “smear campaign” and a “fishing expedition” after European football’s governing body asked US judges to force it to hand over documents related to its failed World Cup investor plan.
Presidency explains: Washington FOIA case not criminal trial against Tinubu
The Presidency on Thursday moved to puncture growing speculation surrounding an ongoing case involving President Bola Tinubu before a United States court in Washington, D.C., insisting that the matter is neither a criminal trial nor evidence of any judicial finding of wrongdoing against the Nigerian leader.
No reprisal for journalists who criticise me — Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu has assured journalists of his administration’s commitment to press freedom, saying those who criticise or attack him should have no fear of government reprisal.
Police arrest three suspected Lagos carjackers, recover pistols
The Lagos State Police Command has arrested three suspected members of an armed robbery and carjacking syndicate operating in the Alakuko area of the state.
Workers demand N300,000 minimum wage
The Federal Workers Forum has written to President Bola Tinubu and the National Assembly, demanding an immediate review of the salaries of federal civil servants and an increase in the minimum wage from N70,000 to N300,000.
Reforms have put Nigeria on path to $1tn economy — Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday said the economic reforms introduced by his administration have placed Nigeria on the path to achieving a $1tn economy by 2030, despite the hardship and challenges confronting Nigerians.President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday said the economic reforms introduced by his administration have placed Nigeria on the path to achieving a $1tn economy by 2030, despite the hardship and challenges confronting Nigerians.
Lagos begins enforcement of 2026 parking permits, warns defaulters
The Lagos State Parking Authority has commenced enforcement of the 2026 parking permit regulations across its operational zones in the state, warning defaulters of substantial fines and immediate suspension of operations.
JAMB introduces facial scan, to phase out fingerprint for UTME
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) is introducing facial biometric verification for the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) and will gradually phase out fingerprint authentication in the next two to three years as part of measures to curb impersonation, examination malpractice and persistent biometric verification failures among candidates.
Tinubu: Kogi kidnappers’ll face full weight of law
President Bola Tinubu has vowed that those behind the abduction of 15 members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) and six other Nigerians in Kogi State would face the full weight of the law, as the Defence Headquarters (DHQ) confirmed the rescue of all 21 victims and pledged to sustain operations to free abducted residents of Niger State.
FIFA Has Accepted Resignation Of Gusau, Other Principal Officers – NFF
The Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) says world football governing body FIFA has formally accepted the resignations of its former principal officers and members of the federation’s Executive Committee.