Minister of Works David Umahi has filed a defamation lawsuit at the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court in Abuja against media entrepreneur Linda Ikeji, Linda Ikeji TV Limited, and Stella Ifeoma Okengwu over a series of online publications.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

• • Lawsuit Details: Filed on August 24, 2026, and marked FCT/CV/264/26 by his legal counsel Abiodun Owonikoko, SAN, the suit claims the defendants launched a coordinated campaign of malicious statements against the minister between March 2025 and March 2026.

  • Allegations: The suit centers on videos posted by Okengwu—CEO of Winhomes Global Estate Services—on her Instagram handle, which were subsequently broadcast across Linda Ikeji’s media platforms, containing severe accusations including bribery, corruption, land grabbing, and misconduct.

  • Demands and Relief Sought: Following the defendants’ failure to comply with prior demands for a public retraction and apology, Umahi is seeking an order for formal retractions, a perpetual injunction against further publications, and a total of ₦3 billion in general and exemplary damages alongside legal costs.

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Tottenham Hotspur have finalized the acquisition of 22-year-old Brazilian winger Savinho from Manchester City for an initial fee of £75 million, with an additional £10 million in potential add-ons, pending a work permit.

• • Transfer Background: The move successfully concludes Spurs’ long-term pursuit of the player, following an unsuccessful bid last summer. After joining Manchester City from Troyes in 2024, Savinho made 84 appearances, scoring seven goals and providing 16 assists, though he struggled for consistent starts under Pep Guardiola last season.

  • Player and Manager Remarks: Expressing enthusiasm for the transfer, Savinho highlighted manager Roberto De Zerbi’s influence in convincing him to move to north London. De Zerbi praised the winger’s energy and creativity in wide areas, while sporting director Johan Lange noted that the player’s profile fits seamlessly into the club’s ongoing summer squad rebuild.

  • Summer Recruitment: Savinho becomes the latest high-profile addition to Tottenham’s squad, joining a wave of new arrivals that includes Mateus Fernandes, Sandro Tonali, Jan Paul van Hecke, Marcos Senesi, Andrew Robertson, and Martin Dubravka.

A collective of current and former football stars have amplified demands for leadership reform at FIFA, intensifying pressure on President Gianni Infantino.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

• • Player-Led Intervention: Former France defender Mikael Silvestre released a statement titled “Enough is Enough!”, which gained backing from England’s Lucy Bronze, former France star Emmanuel Petit, and ex-England goalkeeper David James.

  • Core Grievances: The players criticized Infantino over controversial plans to sell stakes in premier competitions to private investors, arguing that major decisions are made without consulting players or respecting fans.

  • Institutional Turmoil: The pushback coincides with growing pressure from associations like UEFA and the football bodies of England, Wales, and Scotland, while figures like former Cameroon striker Samuel Eto’o continue to voice support for Infantino’s leadership.