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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.
Resident doctors at OOUTH have called for a minimum ₦1 million monthly salary for doctors, citing poor welfare, brain drain, and worsening conditions in Nigeria’s health sector.
Suspected bandits killed one resident and abducted two women during an attack on a Fulani settlement in Lafiagi, Kwara State, sparking renewed concerns over insecurity in the area.
Police in Yobe State have uncovered an illegal firearms fabrication workshop in Potiskum, arresting seven suspects and recovering locally made weapons, gun parts, and blacksmithing equipment.
A PDP faction has criticised Festus Keyamo for advising Goodluck Jonathan against a 2027 presidential bid, insisting Nigerians have the right to support leaders of their choice.
Air Marshal Sunday Aneke says allegations of civilian casualties during military operations threaten mission legitimacy, public trust, and the Air Force’s reputation, urging stronger civilian protection measures.
Nationwide protests over the Oyo school abductions intensified as lawmakers renewed calls for state police, while the Senate, teachers, and government officials demanded urgent action and victims’ rescue.
Governor Seyi Makinde has dismissed Ayodele Fayose’s comments on the Oriire abductions, describing them as reckless and misleading, while assuring residents that efforts continue to rescue victims.
The Presidency says Nigeria has made significant security gains under President Tinubu, citing improved road travel, military successes against terrorists, and ongoing efforts to combat insecurity nationwide.
Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim says Nigeria cannot defeat insurgency alone, urging stronger regional cooperation and international collaboration to tackle terrorism, extremism, and growing insecurity across the Sahel region.
Babafemi Ojudu has criticised the emergence of Kingsley Chinda as APC’s Rivers governorship candidate, questioning party democracy and describing the development as evidence of growing political dominance.
Uncertainty has gripped the NDC after delays in announcing primary election results, with aspirants and party members raising concerns over transparency, internal democracy, and candidate selection.
Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has urged Nigerians not to politicise insecurity, calling for unity and cooperation among governments and citizens to address rising abductions and violence.