Month: July 2026
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CAF President Patrice Motsepe Endorses Gianni Infantino Amidst FIFA Criticism
CAF leader Patrice Motsepe has publicly defended FIFA president Gianni Infantino, praising his contributions to African football despite mounting criticism from European counterparts.
CREDICORP Introduces C.L.I.C.K.D. Initiative to Boost Digital Device Access via 3MTT
CREDICORP partners with the Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy to launch C.L.I.C.K.D., a device financing scheme designed to provide Nigerians with affordable access to digital tools through the 3MTT programme.
Global Cyber Scam Syndicates Traffick 300,000 People Annually, Says NAPTIP
NAPTIP reveals that 300,000 people are trafficked into global cyber-scam hubs annually, prompting the agency to launch new nationwide awareness campaigns and crackdown efforts against digital criminal networks.
British woman sentenced to six years in Hong Kong for rape hoax and blackmail
A 26-year-old London woman has been jailed for six years in Hong Kong for making false rape allegations and attempting to extort £100,000 from a banker.
Historical Milestones and Records from the 2026 FIFA World Cup
Spain claimed the 2026 World Cup title in a tournament defined by historic goal-scoring averages, Kylian Mbappé's record-breaking performance, and shifts in tactical play.
Ogun PDP Chairman Abayomi Tella warns against electing outside candidates in 2027
Ogun State PDP chairman Abayomi Tella urges voters to reject external governorship candidates in 2027, advocating for local leaders who understand the state's needs.
Federal Government Acts to Prevent Strike at FUTATH
The Federal Ministry of Health is working to avert a strike at the Federal University of Technology Teaching Hospital in Akure after labor unions issued an ultimatum regarding transition agreement concerns.
Kano Governor Launches Anti-Drug Task Force and Signs Anti-Thuggery Order
Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has launched a new multi-agency task force to combat drug abuse in Kano State while signing an executive order to curb local thuggery.
Federal High Court Dismisses Uncertified Evidence in Sowore’s Defamation Case
The Abuja Federal High Court has rejected uncertified defense documents submitted by Omoyele Sowore in his ongoing cybercrime trial regarding social media posts about President Bola Tinubu.
Cleric advises against same-faith tickets for 2027 elections in diverse Nigerian states
Sheikh Haliru Maraya has called on political parties to avoid same-faith tickets in religiously diverse states ahead of the 2027 elections to ensure social harmony and inclusive governance.