Homepage News from Friday, July 3rd, 2026

The FCT Administration Enforcement Taskforce has impounded 40 commercial vehicles for operating outside Mabushi Bus and Taxi Terminal.

The Federal Government says its ongoing evacuation exercise from South Africa has continued, with a third flight from Johannesburg bringing home 266 Nigerians.

The Oyo State Government has dismissed reports alleging that it paid ransom to secure the release of pupils and teachers abducted by bandits in Oriire Local Government Area, describing the claims as false and misleading.

The Federal Government says it will institutionalise the National Learning Assessment every three years as part of efforts to reduce learning poverty and improve education quality across Nigeria.

The media office of ADC presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar has called for an independent forensic investigation into the controversy surrounding the alleged Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council.

The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has called for the immediate removal of President Bola Tinubu's Chief of Staff, Femi Gbajabiamila, over allegations linking him to a corruption scandal involving an alleged non-existent government agency and the sale of public appointments.

Education advocate Similoluwa Adekoye has urged the Federal Government to address poverty, insecurity, teacher shortages and poor school infrastructure as it moves to replace Nigeria's current primary, junior secondary and senior secondary school structure with a continuous 12-year basic education system.

An African football analyst has said the continent's teams showed they have the quality to compete at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, but a weak mentality stopped many from reaching the latter rounds of the knockout stage.

President Bola Tinubu has urged Nigerian journalists to avoid reporting what could amplify terrorists and criminal groups, saying irresponsible coverage could undermine national security and democracy.

Pregnant women traveling to the United States could face tougher visa restrictions under proposals being considered by President Donald Trump's administration as officials step up efforts to curb what they describe as "birth tourism."

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has warned that lecturers in several state-owned universities could begin an indefinite strike if state governments fail to implement the 2025 Federal Government-ASUU agreement.

Cristiano Ronaldo's future with Portugal has become a major talking point at the 2026 FIFA World Cup after his sister, Katia Aveiro, said the tournament will be the final chapter of his international career.

Portugal, Spain, and Switzerland secured their places in the Round of 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Thursday after impressive victories across North America.