Recruitment Announcement: The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has launched its 2026 recruitment drive for entry-level positions across Grade Levels 07 through 12.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

• Application Period: The portal opened on Monday, July 20, and will close on Monday, July 27.

• Positions & Qualifications: Openings exist for professionals (e.g., accountants, engineers, lawyers) at GL 09-12 requiring bachelor’s degrees and professional certifications, Administrative Officers (GL 08) needing a degree or HND, and Executive Officers (GL 07) requiring an NCE or equivalent.

• General Requirements: All applicants must be aged 35 or younger, possess a valid certificate of state of origin, be medically fit, have no criminal record, and be willing to serve anywhere in Nigeria.

• Application Process: Interested candidates must apply online via the INEC portal, create an account, upload required documents, and verify their information before the deadline.

• Important Warnings: The application is entirely free; submission is final (no changes allowed); and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for subsequent stages.

Marriage Breakdown and Depression: Music executive Ubi Franklin reflected on his severe depression and embarrassment following the collapse of his marriage to Nollywood actress Lilian Esoro.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

• Third Mainland Bridge Incident: In an Instagram video detailing his life experiences, Ubi shared that he drove to the Third Mainland Bridge to take his life, only to be saved by his cousin, Omini Stitches.

• Multiple Rescue Efforts: He revealed that Omini Stitches stepped in to rescue him on several occasions when he attempted suicide due to overwhelming public embarrassment.

• Current Relationship and Co-Parenting: Despite the past turmoil and an unexplainable split, Ubi noted that they are now good friends who co-parent effectively and support each other, with their son being the greatest outcome of the relationship.

• Life Lesson: He concluded by advising his fans not to harbor hatred when relationships fail, but rather to view such painful experiences as opportunities to learn and move forward.

Ethics Complaint: The Norwegian Football Federation (NFF) is organizing a formal ethics complaint to FIFA regarding Donald Trump’s involvement in overturning Folarin Balogun’s one-match suspension at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

• Red Card Incident: Balogun received a red card during the United States’ last-32 win against Bosnia and Herzegovina, which should have barred him from playing against Belgium, but FIFA suspended the ban for a year after a direct call from U.S. President Donald Trump to FIFA president Gianni Infantino.

• Integrity Concerns: NFF president Lise Klaveness criticized the decision, stating to The Times that letting political interference compromise fundamental rules and proper processes puts the integrity of football at serious risk.

• Push for Transparency: Klaveness emphasized that the governing body cannot sweep the incident under the rug, noting widespread concern among coaches, players, and fans over external political pressure.

• Additional Complaints: Alongside Norway’s planned actions through FIFA’s ethics channels, the human rights organization FairSquare lodged complaints with the International Olympic Committee, claiming Infantino violated political neutrality regulations in his interactions with Trump.