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Latest News from Saturday, August 1st, 2026
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WAFCON 2026: Ten-Woman Super Falcons Defeat Zambia 1-nil
Nigeria's Super Falcons have won their second match of the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations, improving their chances of qualifying from their group and defending their title.
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Wike Leads Security Personnel to Demolish Suspected Criminal Hideout
FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, on Friday led security personnel to a suspected criminal hideout in a shanty located in Karmajiji, in Kukwaba District, near the Abuja City Gate, where he directed the FCT Department of Development Control to immediately demolish the illegal settlement.
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Wike: Fubara’s Biggest Mistake Was Trying to Build His Own Political Structure
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, says one of the biggest mistakes made by Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara was trying to build his own political structure too early after assuming office.
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65 of Nigeria's 69 Ambassadorial Appointments Accepted by Host Countries
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs says 65 of the 69 ambassadors-designate appointed by President Bola Tinubu have received the approval of their host countries, representing 97 percent of all appointments.
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Russian Court Seizes 123 Jehovah's Witnesses Properties
A court in Moscow has ordered the confiscation of 123 real estate assets belonging to Jehovah's Witnesses, transferring the properties to the Russian state.
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Army Rescues Kidnapped Lieutenant Colonel, Civilian in Enugu
The Nigerian Army has rescued a kidnapped senior military officer, Lieutenant Colonel Ofor Amobi, and a civilian, Ikechukwu Onwuanra, after a 10-day joint search-and-rescue operation in Enugu State.
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INEC Displays Tinubu, Shettima’s Credentials Ahead of 2027 Polls
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has commenced the public display of the personal particulars and academic credentials of presidential candidates for the 2027 general elections.
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Glasgow 2026: Team Nigeria Relay Quartet Sets Games Record
Team Nigeria continued its impressive run at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow on Day 8, adding more medals to strengthen its position as Africa's highest-ranked nation while producing another memorable moment on the track with a brand-new Games record.
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Bishops Disagreed With Tinubu on Economy, Insecurity – Cardinal Onaiyekan
President Bola Tinubu did not shy away from disagreeing with the Catholic Bishops' Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) over its assessment of the country's economy and security during a recent meeting at the Presidential Villa, according to Emeritus Archbishop John Cardinal Onaiyekan.
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FIFA Drops Investor Plan after Opposition from Football Bodies
FIFA has abandoned its proposed FIFA Forward Enterprise project after strong opposition from football confederations, national associations and other stakeholders, with President Gianni Infantino saying the plan had become too divisive.
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CJN Bans Lawyers From Using ‘Barrister’ at the Supreme Court
The Supreme Court has directed lawyers, court registrars and litigation staff to stop using the title "Barrister" as a prefix to their names in all official correspondence and engagements with the apex court.
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CAF Chooses Wole Soyinka Centre as Venue for 2026 Awards
The newly renamed Wole Soyinka Centre for Culture and Creative Arts in Lagos has been selected as the proposed venue for the 2026 CAF Awards as a Confederation of African Football inspection team begins assessing Nigeria's readiness to host two of African football's biggest events.
