The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Akeem Owoade, has demanded a public apology and retraction from Professor Ademola Dasylva following comments accusing the monarch of arriving three hours late for the inauguration of the Alaafin’s Institute of Yoruba Studies at Emmanuel Alayande University of Education.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

In a statement released by his Director of Media and Publicity, Bode Durojaiye, the Alaafin labeled the professor’s remarks as “reckless” and factually incorrect. The Palace explained that prior notice had been officially communicated to the university organizers, informing them that the monarch’s arrival would be adjusted to accommodate an imperial procession traveling alongside other paramount traditional rulers from outside Oyo State.

Criticizing Professor Dasylva—who was neither an event convener nor part of the protocol team—for launching into public castigation without verifying facts, the Palace emphasized that royal movements involve established protocols that cannot conform to unconsulted timetables. The Alaafin concluded that the remarks disregarded established communications and demanded a formal apology to protect the dignity of the Yoruba traditional institution.

Following his stellar victory at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, Corporal Ezekiel Nathaniel has received warm congratulations from the Nigeria Police Force.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Nathaniel delivered an impressive performance in the men’s 400-meter hurdles final, clocking 48.47 seconds to claim the gold medal and improve significantly upon his previous sixth-place finish at the 2022 Birmingham Games. Inspector-General of Police Olatunji Riliwan Disu praised the athlete for flying the national and institutional flags with excellence, highlighting the achievement as a testament to the Force’s dedication to sports development, personnel capacity-building, and supporting talented officers globally.

Following the collapse of a controversial plan to sell stakes in its competitions to private investors, UEFA announced it has lost trust in FIFA President Gianni Infantino.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

While UEFA welcomed the withdrawal of the proposal as a victory for the sport, the European governing body heavily criticized Infantino for failing to uphold transparency and campaign commitments he made during his 2016 election. UEFA accused the FIFA leadership of pursuing opaque, back-room deals and failing to properly utilize funds for football development and grassroots needs.

As pressure mounts on Infantino ahead of the upcoming FIFA Congress in March—where he is anticipated to run for a fourth term—UEFA has called for accountability and emphasized that rebuilding trust in FIFA’s leadership remains a critical task.