Argentina will “submit a special request” to FIFA before to the England semi-final in the 2026 World Cup

Ahead of their match against England in the 2026 World Cup semifinal, Argentina has submitted a specific request to FIFA about their uniforms. To secure their spot, the current holders defeated Switzerland 3-1. The Three Lions, who defeated Norway 2-1 in the quarterfinals, will play Albiceleste. Journalist Gaston Edul claims that Argentina has informed FIFA … Read more

Tinubu accepts Wadada’s proposal to upgrade Federal Polytechnic Nasarawa to a Specialised University

The Federal Polytechnic, Nasarawa would become the Federal University of Mining, Engineering, and Technology, Nasarawa, with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s approval. According to the presidency, this will significantly increase Nigeria’s attempts to utilise its abundant solid mineral resources and its technical education sector. The idea, which was supported by Senator Ahmed Aliyu Wadada of the … Read more

Lagos launches workers’ village and gives contractors weeks to complete the Egan-Igando housing project

The Lagos State Government has begun construction of a new workers’ village at Ajasa, Command, in the Ipaja area of the state as part of efforts to increase access to affordable housing, while also directing contractors handling the Egan-Igando Housing Scheme to complete the project within the next few weeks. Moruf Akinderu-Fatai, the Commissioner for … Read more

Senate authorises N404bn Police Trust Fund allocations for 2025 and 2026

The Senate has approved a total budget of N404.07 billion for the Nigeria Police Trust Fund (NPTF), providing the go-ahead for its 2025 and 2026 spending plans targeted at enhancing policing, security operations, and infrastructure nationwide. The authorised amount is N170.10 billion for the fiscal year 2025 and N233.96 billion for 2026. The permission came … Read more

Military recovers bandits’ APC loaded with motorcycles after killing over 100 militants

Following a counter-ambush operation in Zamfara State that purportedly killed more than 100 terrorists, security forces recovered an armoured personnel carrier (APC) filled with motorcycles from suspected bandits. Bakatsine, a writer who covers war and insecurity in Nigeria’s North West, revealed the incident in a Thursday post on X. According to Bakatsine, the recovered APC … Read more

Support Tinubu for a brighter future, says Akpabio urges Nigerians

Godswill Akpabio, President of the Senate, assured Nigerians on Thursday that supporting President Bola Tinubu beyond 2027 will make their future brighter. Akpabio made the comment while pointing out that Tinubu’s philosophy has resulted in Nigeria no longer being a mono-economy dependent on oil. He addressed at the inauguration of the PBAT Door-to-Door Movement’s National … Read more

INEC says 2.3 million registered voters are qualified for the Osun governorship election

The Independent National Electoral Commission, or INEC, has confirmed that 2,339,233 registered voters are eligible to vote in the August 15, 2026 Osun State governorship election. Oluwatoyin Babalola, the INEC Resident Electoral Commissioner for Osun State, revealed the information on Thursday during the presentation of the Electronic Register of Voters to political parties in Osogbo. … Read more

We have no business in opposition, say Kogi APC stakeholders

Prominent APC stakeholders in Kogi East Senatorial District, under the aegis of the Kogi Progressive Stakeholders Forum (KPSF), have proclaimed that they have no business with opposition political parties ahead of the 2027 elections. The APC stakeholders also declared their support for President Bola Tinubu’s re-election in 2027. The declarations were included in a statement … Read more

PDP tells Niger candidates to avoid personal attacks

The Niger State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has charged its candidates for the 2027 general elections to focus on issue-based campaigning and embrace inclusive leadership as they receive certificates of return. Hon. Aliyu Halidu Mohammed, the party’s State Chairman, delivered the charge while handing certificates to candidates who won the primary polls. … Read more