Cristiano Ronaldo has sparked fresh debate on social media after liking a post that described FIFA as “one of the most corrupt institutions on the planet.” The post, shared by a journalist, criticised FIFA’s governance and decision-making, accusing the world football governing body of widespread corruption. Ronaldo’s verified account was seen among those who liked…
A cruise ship has been hit by its third norovirus outbreak since May, raising fresh concerns about the spread of the highly contagious stomach virus onboard. The latest outbreak occurred aboard the National Geographic Sea Bird during a voyage that began in Sitka on July 10. According to the US Centers for Disease Control and…
The Adamawa State Police Command has arrested a 26-year-old cleaner, Mohammed Dan-Azumi, for allegedly stealing a 2016 Toyota Corolla Sport worth about ₦18 million belonging to a medical doctor serving under the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC). In a statement issued on Tuesday, July 21, the command’s spokesperson, SP Suleiman Nguroje, said the suspect was…
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has retained the Monetary Policy Rate (MPR), its benchmark interest rate, at 26.5 per cent. CBN Governor Olayemi Cardoso announced the decision on Tuesday after the conclusion of the 306th Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting, held in Abuja from July 20 to July 21. “The committee decided as follows:…
The Cross River State Police Command has arrested a 39-year-old man, Udeme Emmanuel Ekpeme, over allegations of impersonation, obtaining money by false pretence, and the unlawful use of medical equipment. Ekpeme was arrested by officers attached to the Uwanse Division in Calabar South following a complaint filed by Mrs. Edemawan Samuel, 45. She alleged that…
La Liga President Javier Tebas has launched a scathing attack on FIFA and its president, Gianni Infantino, accusing the governing body of damaging the football industry and calling for a change in leadership. Speaking after the conclusion of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Tebas criticised FIFA’s management of the game, including reports that the 2030…
Two Nigerian nationals have been sentenced to seven years and six months in prison after a Kuwaiti court upheld their convictions for an armed robbery at a currency exchange shop. The suspects were arrested by the Kuwait General Department of Criminal Investigation in Ahmadi Governorate following the robbery of a currency exchange office in Mahboula…
The Kebbi State Hisbah Board has rescued a newborn baby who was abandoned behind Zinari Hotel in Birnin Kebbi. The Director of Shari’a at the Kebbi State Hisbah Board, Surajo Usman Kamba, confirmed the incident in a statement issued on Monday, July 20, 2026. Kamba said the board received a report on Monday morning that…
A 25-year-old woman, Erdoo Ugede, has been arrested for allegedly killing the two-month-old son of her husband’s alleged mistress in Ankyoov, Ikyogbaji Council Ward of Gwer East Local Government Area of Benue State. According to community sources, the incident occurred after the suspect allegedly invited the child’s mother and her baby to live in her…
The Bayelsa State Police Command has arrested three staff members of the State Ministry of Labour, Empowerment and Productivity over the alleged theft of government equipment valued at more than N500 million. The command’s spokesperson, DSP Musa Mohammed, disclosed the arrests in a statement issued on Friday, July 17, 2026. The suspects were identified as…
