August 2026

Mexico Breaks with CONCACAF to Back Infantino Amid FIFA Leadership Row

The Mexican Football Federation (FMF) has broken ranks with regional governing body CONCACAF by declaring its support for FIFA president Gianni Infantino amid mounting criticism over his leadership. Mexico, one of the co-hosts of the 2026 FIFA World Cup alongside the United States and Canada, threw its weight behind Infantino after CONCACAF called for a […]

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Nwobodo Counters Bonfrère Over Claims of Unfulfilled Atlanta ’96 Rewards, Missing Olympic Gold Medal

Former Minister of Youth and Sports, Jim Nwobodo, has disputed claims by former Super Eagles coach Johannes “Bonfrère” Jo that he was denied promised rewards after leading Nigeria’s Dream Team to Olympic football gold at the Atlanta 1996 Games. The two men have offered conflicting accounts nearly three decades after Nigeria’s historic triumph, with Bonfrère […]

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FIFA Reaffirms Support for Infantino, Apologises Over Abandoned World Cup Privatisation Plan

FIFA has reaffirmed its full support for president Gianni Infantino while apologising for the controversy surrounding its now-abandoned proposal to open the World Cup to private investment. The governing body issued the statement on Wednesday after a high-level meeting in Rabat, Morocco, where senior officials acknowledged that mistakes were made in handling the proposal, even […]

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Real Madrid Submit Improved Contract Offer to Vinicius Jr

Real Madrid have presented Vinicius Jr with an improved contract offer after previous negotiations over a new deal reached a standstill. The Brazilian forward is understood to appreciate the revised proposal, with the club now awaiting his decision. Senior figures at the Santiago Bernabéu, including returning head coach Jose Mourinho, are increasingly optimistic that Vinicius […]

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Wenger releases statement on Infantino’s failed attempt to sell World Cup stakes

Former Arsenal manager, Arsene Wenger, has distanced himself from the failed attempt by the FIFA president, Gianni Infantino, to sell stakes in the World Cup to private investors. Wenger works with FIFA as the Chief of Global Football Development. The Frenchman has now explained the role he played at the world football governing body and […]

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30 years after Atlanta gold, I’m yet to be rewarded – Bonfrère Jo

Thirty years after guiding Nigeria to its first and only Olympic football gold medal, former Dream Team coach Johannes “Bonfrère” Jo has expressed disappointment that the Nigerian government is yet to recognise or reward his role in one of the nation’s greatest sporting achievements. Bonfrère led a talented generation featuring Nwankwo Kanu, Austin Okocha, Daniel […]

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IGP Deploys New Commissioners of Police to Eight States, Strategic Formations

The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has approved the deployment of Commissioners of Police (CPs) to eight state commands and several key police formations across the country as part of efforts to strengthen operational effectiveness and deepen ongoing reforms within the Nigeria Police Force. The deployment, which received the approval of the Police Service Commission, […]

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August 7, 2026
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Reps Probe: FRSC Confirms Issuing Seven Official Number Plates to PFIPC

The House of Representatives Ad Hoc Committee investigating the Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council (PFIPC). The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has confirmed issuing seven official Federal Government number plates to vehicles linked to the controversial Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council (PFIPC), insisting the approval followed established procedures. Corps Marshal Shehu Mohammed disclosed this on […]

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PFIPC scandal: Tinubu receives ICPC interim report, anti-graft agency recommends Adeyemi’s prosecution

President Bola Tinubu on Thursday received the interim report of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) on its investigation into the controversial Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council (PFIPC), with the anti-graft agency recommending the immediate prosecution of Mr Adeniyi Adeyemi Matthew. Briefing State House correspondents after presenting the report at the […]

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PFIPC: State House Disowns Alleged Agency, FRSC Explains Number Plate Approval

The House of Representatives Ad-hoc Committee investigating the controversial Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council (PFIPC) on Thursday uncovered fresh inconsistencies in documents used to establish the purported agency. At the investigative hearing held at the National Assembly Complex in Abuja, the State House denied any role in creating the council or requesting a budget code […]

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