Month: July 2026
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APC Governors Supporting Local Government Autonomy, Says Chairmen Forum
APC local government chairmen claim that party governors are actively working toward implementing the Supreme Court's mandate for local council autonomy, dismissing reports of resistance.
Aviation Minister Keyamo Confirms Continued DSS Detention of Crew Following Delta Emergency Landing
Aviation Minister Festus Keyamo has confirmed that the crew involved in a Delta State road landing is still being questioned by the DSS, while also outlining new infrastructure plans for Lagos airports and addressing domestic airline debts.
Concacaf Unanimously Opposes FIFA Plan to Sell World Cup Equity
Concacaf's 41 member associations have formally rejected FIFA's plan to sell World Cup stakes, citing governance concerns and a lack of transparency.
Kwara Kidnapping Crisis: Families Say N155 Million Ransom Payment Rejected
Families in Kwara State report that kidnappers rejected a N155 million ransom payment, leaving 176 residents abducted since a violent February attack.
President Tinubu Advises Governors to Prioritize Road Networks Over Unneeded Flyovers
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has urged governors to shift focus from building unnecessary flyovers to developing essential road networks, noting that state revenues have significantly increased.
MACBAN Reports Rising Criminality in Benue South
MACBAN asserts that violence in Benue South has shifted from traditional farmer-herder conflicts to organized criminality, prompting calls for urgent government intervention.
European Football Nations Unite Against FIFA World Cup Commercialization
European football federations, including those from England, Germany, and Norway, have united to threaten a boycott of FIFA tournaments over controversial plans to sell World Cup commercial rights to private investors.
BBNaija Season 11: Men Secure First Wager Debate Victory Over Women
The male housemates of BBNaija Season 11 outperformed the female team in a debate on Nature versus Nurture, securing their first Thursday wager win of the season.
MACBAN Denounces Benue South Violence and Requests Peace Committee from Governor Alia
MACBAN has condemned the recent violence in Benue South and called on Governor Hyacinth Alia to form a joint peace committee involving local ethnic groups to improve security.
Ribadu: Citizen Reports Essential for Rapid Security Response
National Security Adviser Mallam Nuhu Ribadu urges citizens to report suspicious activities to help security agencies thwart criminal threats and reduce the impact of illegal weaponry.