Homepage News from Wednesday, February 25th, 2026

FIFA President Gianni Infantino said Tuesday he was “very reassured” about Mexico’s preparations to host matches at the 2026 World Cup, days after deadly violence erupted following the killing of a major drug cartel leader.

U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday accused Iran of pursuing “sinister nuclear ambitions,” as Washington boosts military deployments around the Gulf ahead of renewed talks in Geneva. The third round of negotiations, set for Thursday, aims to reach a diplomatic solution to tensions over Tehran’s nuclear program.

The Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC) has condemned the alleged attack on former presidential candidate Peter Obi, former APC National Chairman John Odigie-Oyegun, and other leaders of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Edo State, describing it as a dangerous escalation of political intolerance.

The African Democratic Congress has asked the Federal Government to clarify international media reports alleging that more than N10 billion was paid as ransom to secure the release of abducted pupils and staff of St Mary’s Catholic School in Papiri.

The Peoples Democratic Party has accused the Federal Government of paying ransom to secure the release of kidnapped victims.

The Federal Government has responded to a joint report submitted to the White House by the United States House Foreign Affairs Committee and the United States House Appropriations Committee. The report raised concerns about alleged Christian persecution and security developments in Nigeria.