FIFA President Gianni Infantino characterized his Tuesday, September 1 meeting in Zürich with a Nigerian delegation at the Home of FIFA as successful, focusing talks on the nation’s football future. Led by National Sports Commission (NSC) Chairman Shehu Dikko, the discussions centered on institutional reforms, governance, football development, and strengthening collaboration between FIFA and Nigeria. Infantino emphasized his satisfaction with the meeting and the necessity of establishing stronger structures and clearer pathways for young Nigerians.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

The comprehensive talks covered governance, institutional and developmental topics, ongoing collaborations, and potential areas for expanded FIFA support. NSC Director General Bukola Olopade noted that the engagement at the Home of FIFA highlights the commission’s dedication to cooperating with international bodies and local stakeholders to enhance the administration and growth of the sport.

Additional members of the Nigerian delegation included Amaju Pinnick, Special Adviser to the CAF President and Deputy Chairman of the FIFA Men’s National Teams’ Competitions Committee; Dr Emmanuel Ikpeme, NFF Acting General Secretary; and Okey Obi, NFF Director of Legal Services. The meeting also featured Gelson Fernandes, FIFA Director of Member Associations for Africa, and Kurt-Okraku, CAF Second Vice President.

Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister Nyesom Wike strongly criticized African Democratic Congress (ADC) vice-presidential candidate and former Rivers State Governor Rotimi Amaechi during a media interaction in Port Harcourt on Wednesday, condemning him for closing the state’s courts during his time in office. Wike expressed disappointment to the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) leadership for inviting Amaechi—whom he blamed for shutting down the judiciary for nearly two years, an action he claimed resulted in a pregnant woman giving birth while imprisoned.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Additionally, Wike urged politicians to remain generous and open-handed toward the public and supporters who helped them achieve electoral success, emphasizing that politics inherently demands sacrifice rather than tight-fistedness.

Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister Nyesom Wike has criticized the leadership of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), accusing them of prioritizing politics over matters affecting the legal profession and labeling a recent NBA event in Rivers State a “flop”. During a media interaction in Port Harcourt, Wike challenged the NBA president regarding their legacy, contrasting it with his own administrative achievements in the FCT. He defended the Federal Government’s track record under President Bola Tinubu, asserting that all initiated projects will be finished before the administration’s term ends and daring critics to compare Tinubu’s accomplishments in Abuja to past governments.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶