Month: July 2026
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Son of Teslim ‘Thunder’ Balogun Urges Preservation of Father’s Sporting Legacy
Fifty-four years after the mysterious death of football legend Teslim 'Thunder' Balogun, his son calls on the government to revitalize the stadium named in his honor and preserve his enduring sports legacy.
CAF to evaluate FIFA’s plan for private investment in World Cup
CAF plans to review FIFA's controversial proposal to bring private investment into its flagship tournaments, including the World Cup, following pushback from other global football governing bodies.
NLC Mobilizes Workers for Upcoming Wage Negotiations and 2027 Elections
The Nigeria Labour Congress is shifting its strategy ahead of 2027, urging workers to organize for better wages and greater influence in national governance.
Jamie Carragher Doubts Bradley Barcola Can Substitute Mohamed Salah at Liverpool
Jamie Carragher argues that PSG's Bradley Barcola is not a suitable replacement for Mohamed Salah because he plays on the left flank where Liverpool already has sufficient depth.
Fatal Altercation Erupts Between Tricycle Drivers in Jalingo
A 29-year-old man was killed in Jalingo, Taraba State, following a violent dispute with a commercial tricycle driver over daily operational permits.
Military forces rescue Zamfara polytechnic rector and thwart multiple abduction attempts
Military forces in Zamfara State successfully rescued the Rector of the Federal Polytechnic, Kaura Namoda, and thwarted several other kidnapping attempts, leading to the liberation of 22 civilians and the arrest of a suspected informant.
Infantino Claims FIFA Subsidiary Proposal Is Voluntary and Not Mandatory
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has defended the proposed FIFA Forward Enterprise, describing the potential commercial subsidiary as a democratic, voluntary opportunity to boost global football development.
EKEDP Attributes FESTAC Power Cuts to Transmission Upgrades and Cable Theft
Eko Electricity Distribution Plc explains that ongoing grid upgrades and recurring cable theft are responsible for the extended power outages impacting FESTAC and its surrounding communities.
Former Kumbotso Council Leader Resumes Tailoring Career Following Judicial Removal
After a court order terminated his term as Kumbotso Local Government Chairman, Abdullahi Gali Shitu has returned to his tailoring business, advocating for vocational skills as a more reliable career path than politics.
TETFund Imposes Strict Penalties on Incomplete Institutional Projects
TETFund will deny 2027 funding to universities and colleges that fail to complete existing construction projects, citing administrative neglect and mismanagement.