News as it breaks
Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury’s long-awaited heavyweight showdown is increasingly likely to take place at New York’s Madison Square Garden, with Netflix reportedly pushing for a United States venue instead of the United Kingdom. According to Sports Illustrated reporter, it is “almost certain” the blockbuster contest will be staged in…
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has unanimously endorsed FIFA’s admission that mistakes were made in handling the proposed FIFA Forward Enterprise (FFE), while reaffirming its support for FIFA President Gianni Infantino and its commitment to governance, transparency and due process. The decision was reached during a meeting of the…
The Tinubu Light Initiative, launched under the Federal Ministry of Innovation, Science and Technology, aims to support homegrown innovation, strengthen local manufacturing and connect young innovators with investors and industry partners. Nigeria has intensified its push for indigenous innovation and clean energy development, with the National Board for…
The Federal Government says federal public servants will begin receiving their outstanding wage award before the middle of August, while payment of promotion arrears is also being processed as part of efforts to fulfil outstanding commitments to workers. The assurance was given during a meeting between the Minister of Finance…
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has said he no longer has confidence in FIFA President Gianni Infantino, intensifying growing international pressure on the football chief following the collapse of a controversial plan to open the FIFA World Cup to private investment. Carney, whose country co-hosted the expanded 2026 FIFA…
President Bola Tinubu has welcomed the rescue of 308 Nigerians abducted in separate attacks in Niger and Kwara states, describing the operation as a major success in the country’s ongoing fight against insecurity. The Presidency said the victims—163 abducted from Woro Community in Kaiama Local Government Area of Kwara…
No fewer than 176 people abducted during a deadly terrorist attack on Woro and Nuku communities in Kaiama Local Government Area of Kwara State have been freed, the state government has announced. The victims, most of them women and children, were kidnapped by armed bandits during coordinated attacks on…
President Tinubu said the pay review reflects his administration’s commitment to supporting troops engaged in the fight against banditry, kidnapping, terrorism and other security threats. President Bola Tinubu has approved a fresh salary increase of up to 80 percent for junior personnel of the Nigerian Armed Forces,…
President Bola Tinubu has approved a salary increase of between 30% and 80% for members of Nigeria’s Armed Forces, with about 250,000 military personnel set to benefit from the new pay package beginning next month. The announcement was made in a statement by the President’s Special Adviser on Information…
The United States has revoked the visa of Brazil’s ambassador to Washington, Maria Luiza Ribeiro Viotti, escalating a diplomatic dispute between the two countries just months before Brazil’s presidential election. A US State Department official, speaking on condition of anonymity said the decision would be reversed if Brazil approved President…
