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Pressure is mounting on FIFA president Gianni Infantino ahead of the 2027 presidential election after England, Wales and Serbia became the latest football associations to withdraw their support, intensifying calls for a change in leadership following the collapse of FIFA’s controversial World Cup investment proposal. The growing opposition comes after Infantino was forced to abandon plans to sell minority stakes in a new commercial subsidiary that would have managed the commercial rights to the FIFA World Cup and other major tournaments. Read Also: UEFA declares no confidence in Infantino’s FIFA leadership England, Wales and Serbia withdraw support According to BBC…

Former Abia State Governor and Senator representing Abia North, Orji Uzor Kalu, has commended the meeting between President Bola Tinubu and the leadership of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria (CBCN), describing it as a positive step towards strengthening democracy and promoting national development. In a statement, Kalu said sincere engagement between government and respected institutions remains essential to nation-building in every thriving democracy. He noted that the Catholic Church has continued to play a significant role in promoting justice, peace, moral values and national unity, while acknowledging the enormous responsibility President Tinubu bears in steering the country through economic…

Your editorial rightly criticises the decision to cease funding the Lovell telescope from March 2028 (The Guardian view on the Lovell telescope: budget cuts to physics are bad science and worse politics, 31 July). There are additional reasons why this decision is so shortsighted. Modern astronomy is no longer simply physics. It brings together physics, chemistry, biology and computing to understand how the universe evolved and where we came from. The universe is an inexpensive laboratory in which we can study the interaction of physical, chemical and biological processes under conditions that can never be reproduced on Earth. Understanding how…

Amstel Malta has congratulated Nigeria’s Super Falcons following their hard-fought 1-0 victory over Zambia at the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), with special recognition for its brand ambassador, Asisat Oshoala, whose early goal secured the vital win. The result was an important response to Nigeria’s opening defeat to Malawi and revived the Super Falcons’ hopes of reaching the knockout stage as they continue their quest for a record-extending 11th WAFCON title. Oshoala scored the decisive goal in the eighth minute after connecting with a well-worked assist. The Super Falcons then showed resilience to protect their lead despite playing…

By Sharon Adeleye A Nigerian influencer, Hameed Hamidat Oyindamola has revealed spending N2.19 million on outfits, beauty services, content creation, and accommodation to attend the wedding of social media personalities Jarvis and Peller. The expenditure was aimed at achieving a glamorous appearance and creating premium content for the highly anticipated event. The disclosure was made after the wedding ceremony, which drew widespread attention on social media. The influencer shared a detailed breakdown of the expenses incurred while preparing for the occasion. Breakdown of Expenses Dress Making — N400,000 Asoebi — N350,000 Videography — N300,000Hotel Accommodation — N200,000Photography — N200,000 Studio…

The Judicial Commission of Inquiry established by the Oyo State Government to investigate the abduction of schoolchildren and teachers in Oriire Local Government Area has invited members of the public to submit memoranda and evidence to aid its investigation. The commission said it is seeking information from victims, witnesses and other members of the public with relevant knowledge of the incident as it begins work on uncovering the circumstances surrounding the attack and recommending measures to prevent similar incidents. In a public notice issued on Monday via the state official Facebook page, the commission said submissions should include facts, evidence…

A new study by Australia’s internet regulator has revealed that more than eight in 10 young Australian teens and preteens are continuing to use social media platforms despite the government’s prohibition for children under 16.The ban came into effect in December last year.Here is what we know about how it’s going.What did the latest report find?Australia’s internet regulator, eSafety, said it had found that more than eight in 10 Australian under-16s are continuing to use social media despite being banned from doing so.The report also found that most of those children aged 10 to 15 were using social media just…

Renewed heatwave conditions are due to continue for at least another week, pushing temperatures above 40C in many central and southern European countries.Germany’s Low Water Information System (NIWIS) said that 44% of the Rhine measuring stations and 78% of those on the Danube had recorded extremely low water levels at the end of July.The Rhine – which starts in the Swiss Alps and empties in the North Sea – is one of Europe’s busiest waterways. Decreasing water levels have sparked concerns about the economic fallout of having to limit navigation and shipping.On Friday, the navigable water depth at the chokepoint…

*Calls for post-summit investment partnerships*Proposes dress code for future investment summits to drive jobs By Babajide Komolafe, Economy Editor & Egufe Yafugborhi, Ochuko Akuopha ASABA—Governor Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra State has called for deeper economic collaboration between Delta and Anambra states, describing both as natural “twin growth hubs” capable of driving regional prosperity, while urging organisers of investment summits to focus on concrete business deals rather than speeches. He also proposed a “Made-in-Nigeria” dress code for future investment summits to stimulate local manufacturing and create millions of jobs. Speaking at the Delta State Economic and Investment Summit in Asaba, Soludo…

Once a cheap part used to provide computers and a range of gadgets with short-term memory, random-access memory (RAM) has shot up in price due, in part, to demand from AI firms.Prices for graphics cards, a key component of consoles and gaming PCs, have also gone up because of their use in generating AI content.But large tech firms have faced criticism for passing such costs to consumers – particularly when it can mean paying eye-watering amounts for products released years ago.X user @BlackPanthaa called the new Xbox Series S price, external “absolutely disgusting”, while a Reddit user said, external it…