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World Cup: Spain Have Earned Their Place in Football History — FIFA President Infantino
Infantino says Spain’s World Cup triumph secures a lasting place in football history for generations to come.
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The University of Ibadan has appointed Prof. Peter Olamakinde Olapegba as its 14th Vice-Chancellor following a competitive selection process ahead of the expiration of the incumbent’s tenure.
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Infantino says Spain’s World Cup triumph secures a lasting place in football history for generations to come.
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Mixed reactions greet calls for FIFA President Gianni Infantino to resign after Spain’s World Cup victory.
Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim pledges to restore naira to ₦500–₦525/$ if elected president in 2027, blaming economic hardship on current government and promising reforms focused on stability, jobs, and improved living standards.
Anioma State advocates warn that the state creation project may suffer setback if Senator Ned Nwoko fails to return to Senate. They urge APC and President Tinubu to ensure political justice.
Oyo Police dismiss viral claims that abducted schoolchildren and teachers have been released, confirming rescue operations are ongoing. Authorities warn against misinformation, urging public to rely on official security updates only.
WAEC examinations across Lagos suffered major delays, forcing candidates to write papers late into the night. Parents and stakeholders protest poor coordination, urging reforms to prevent recurring disruptions and student distress.
Federal Government vows renewed crackdown on terrorism and kidnapping while launching rescue operations for abducted pupils in Oyo and Borno. Authorities deploy special teams, forest guards, and intensified security measures nationwide.
Dangote Refinery increases output to 700,000 bpd, surpassing capacity and strengthening Nigeria’s energy sector. Expansion plans target 1.4 million bpd, boosting exports, industrial growth, and regional fuel supply dominance.
Panic and protests erupted in Abuja as demonstrators demanded rescue of abducted schoolchildren in Oyo State. Chanting anti-government slogans, crowds called for accountability while police monitored and dismissed escalation concerns.
Panic spread across Abuja suburbs as parents withdrew children from schools over alleged bandit threats. Police later dismissed the reports as false alarm, confirming no attack or abduction attempt occurred.
Atiku Abubakar’s aide, Paul Ibe, has urged security agencies to question Sunday Igboho over claims that politicians sponsor kidnappers involved in the abduction of students and teachers.
Tension has gripped Osogbo after unknown gunmen on a motorcycle attacked and shot the Accord Party Local Government Chairman, Asimiyu Ajibola, leaving him hospitalised.
Anambra State Governor Charles Soludo has vowed to restore Nnewi's status as a major commercial and industrial centre through strategic urban renewal and the revival of abandoned public assets.
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has criticized the Federal Government’s security strategy, stating it fails to match the evolving tactics of terrorists, bandits, and kidnappers. He called for an urgent review of the National Counterterrorism Policy, advocating for intelligence-driven, community-based models, regional fusion centers, and addressing root causes like poverty.