Wednesday, June 24, 2026

Mexico

March 17, 2026

Iran in talks with FIFA to move World Cup matches away from U.S.

“We are currently negotiating with FIFA to hold Iran’s matches in the World Cup in Mexico,” the Iranian embassy said.

President Donald Trump and Gianni Infantino
March 5, 2026

‘I don’t care’ if Iran play at FIFA World Cup in U.S.: Trump

“I really don’t care. I think Iran is a very badly defeated country. They’re running on fumes,” said Mr Trump.

Trump, Iranian players
January 26, 2026

Gunmen kill 11 people during football game in Mexico

In addition to those killed, 12 others were wounded.

Body bags
December 18, 2025

Nigerian migrants, others ‘stole American jobs’, says Trump; blames Biden, Democrats for U.S. economic woes

“Good evening, America. Eleven months ago, I inherited a mess, and I’m fixing it,” said Mr Trump.

Trump addressing Americans at White House
December 16, 2025
NFF
December 12, 2025

England, Argentina to participate in Port Harcourt International Polo tournament

Agbodjan said the tournament, with the theme ‘United by the Game’, aims to deepen unity and inclusiveness among the participating countries.

2026 International Polo tournament
December 6, 2025

World Bank, countries announce progress in improving health care for 1.5 billion people by 2030

The World Bank Group, global partners and countries, on Saturday, announced continued progress toward the goal of delivering affordable and quality health services to 1

WORLD BANK
December 5, 2025
World Cup draw
November 29, 2025

Tinubu nominates Mahmud Yakubu, Ikpeazu, Fani-Kayode, Omokri, 28 others as ambassadors

Mr Onanuga noted that the new nominees are expected to be posted to countries with which Nigeria maintains excellent and strategic bilateral relations.

Mahmud Yakubu, Victor Ikpeazu, Fani-Kayode and Reno Omokri
November 12, 2025

Tinubu owes Super Eagles allowances but wastes money on ‘needless lavish spending’:  Peter Obi

Former presidential candidate Peter Obi has condemned President Bola Tinubu’s government’s failure to pay allowances and bonuses to Super Eagles players.

Peter Obi