Homepage Lagos from Thursday, July 30th, 2026

European football is facing one of its most serious governance tensions in recent years after UEFA signaled it could boycott major competitions organised by FIFA, including the FIFA World Cup, if a controversial commercial proposal goes ahead.

Team Nigeria enjoyed another memorable day at the 2026 Commonwealth Games, with medals, personal milestones and promising performances underlining the country's growing success in Glasgow.

Tobi Amusan moved one step closer to making Commonwealth Games history after cruising into the women's 100-meter hurdles final in Glasgow.

The Super Falcons will look to put their opening-day disappointment behind them when they face Zimbabwe in their second Group C match at the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations, knowing that victory would put their title defence back on track after a difficult start in Morocco.

President Bola Tinubu has dissolved the Presidential Implementation Committee (PIC) on the Alienation of Federal Government Properties, bringing an end to the operations of the committee set up to oversee the sale, lease and privatisation of federal government landed assets.

Marcus Rashford has confirmed his departure from Barcelona after the club decided not to trigger the option to sign him permanently from Manchester United.

The Armed Forces of Nigeria have reaffirmed their commitment to neutrality, professionalism and respect for human rights during the 2027 general elections.

Chelsea have completed the signing of France international defender Maxence Lacroix from Crystal Palace in a deal reportedly worth £52 million.

An online petition using the image of Nigeria Info presenter Ireti Bakare Yusuf is raising questions over what appears to be a misleading campaign.

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) says it will review FIFA's proposal to open the commercial operations of the FIFA World Cup and other major tournaments to private investment.

The Nigerian Army has been recognised as Africa’s Best National Army in Counter-Terrorism Operations for 2025 by African Security Watch.

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says it is fully prepared to conduct a free, fair and credible governorship election in Osun State on Aug. 15.

The Federal Government has approved the implementation of the 2026 Fiscal Policy Measures and Tariff Amendments aimed at strengthening Nigeria's fiscal and trade framework, boosting competitiveness and increasing revenue generation.

The Nigerian Army has announced a major restructuring of its operational commands with the creation of new divisions and the appointment of General Officers Commanding (GOCs) to strengthen security operations across the country.