Didier Deschamps questions referee standards following France’s World Cup exit against Spain
Didier Deschamps criticized referee Ivan Burton after France's 2-0 defeat to Spain in the 2026 World Cup semifinals, casting doubt on the official's competency.
July 15, 2026
NANS Announces Emergency Over Campus Housing and Challenges Student Leader Detentions
NANS President Babatunde Akinteye has declared a state of emergency over poor student housing conditions and relocated the association's headquarters to Anambra to push for the release of detained student leaders.
July 15, 2026
Bala Gombe’s ADC faction demands INEC delist David Mark’s committee and cautions Atiku
Bala Gombe’s ADC faction is pressing INEC to remove David Mark’s NWC from its records, while also warning Atiku Abubakar to stop claiming the party's presidential ticket.
July 15, 2026
Discrepancy remains between Nigeria’s official identity claims and citizen reality
While the National Identity Management Commission claims Nigeria's fragmented identity systems are a thing of the past, citizens and experts argue that persistent administrative hurdles and data inconsistencies suggest otherwise.
July 15, 2026
INEC head requests additional resources for future electoral cycles
INEC Chairman Prof. Joash Amupitan has appealed to the RMAFC for higher funding, noting that governorship elections are more expensive to conduct than presidential contests.
July 15, 2026
Omoyele Sowore insists on coroner’s inquest regarding Mary Habila’s death
Omoyele Sowore is calling for a full coroner's inquest and forensic investigation into the death of Mary Habila, urging authorities to delay her burial until the circumstances at Minister David Umahi's residence are fully clarified.
July 15, 2026
Nigerian Returnees From South Africa Share Tales of Xenophobia and Betrayal
Nigerians fleeing xenophobic violence in South Africa are calling for government aid as they struggle to reintegrate, with 315 final evacuees arriving in Lagos.
July 15, 2026
Lagos Police Bust N1 Billion Vehicle Fraud Ring, Recover Stolen Cars
Lagos police have dismantled a sophisticated criminal network responsible for a N1 billion vehicle fraud scheme, recovering several luxury cars sold to unsuspecting buyers.
July 15, 2026
De la Fuente Hails Dani Olmo Following Spain’s Victory Over France
Spain manager Luis de la Fuente praised Dani Olmo and Rodri following a 2-0 victory against France, as the team advances to the final.
July 15, 2026
Police Apprehend PFIPC Chief Adeyemi in Osun Hideout
Authorities have taken Adeniyi Adeyemi, the leader of the purported PFIPC, into custody in Osun State following a court-ordered warrant for his failure to appear on fraud charges.
July 15, 2026