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Dikko: The technocrat in charge of the Nigerian sport revolution — by Ade Adefeko
In the ever-evolving landscape of Nigerian administration, few appointments have carried as much quiet promise as that of Mallam Shehu Dikko. For decades, the Nigerian sports sector existed as a “Ministry”—a bureaucratic structure often bogged down by political expediency rather than technical excellence. However, the recent shift back to the National Sports Commission (NSC) model, with Dikko at the helm,…
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FCT polls: Reality check for opposition’s 2027 ambitions? — by Ali Abare
The noise has been deafening. For months, the political airwaves have been saturated with talk of grand coalitions, strange bedfellows, and a united front to wrestle power from the All Progressives Congress and President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in 2027. We have heard the rumblings from the camps of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, Mr. Peter Obi, Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso, and…
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Sunday Igboho, Nnamdi Kanu: Comparing oranges with apples — by Bolanle Bolawale
I watched the video of a traditional ruler from Igboland, Eze Ogbunechendo of Ezema Kingdom, HRM Igwe Lawrence Okolie Agbuzu OON, CFR, making three controversial statements at the first National Traditional and Religious Leaders Summit held in Abuja last Tuesday. The first was his contention that there was nothing like the Southern Nigeria Traditional Council, which the Ooni of Ife,…
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Umahi confident of overcoming challenges on Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway
The Minister of Works, David Umahi, has expressed confidence in the ongoing construction of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway, assuring that the Federal Government remains committed to overcoming the engineering challenges along the route. Speaking on Saturday during an inspection of section one of the project at chainage 34, Umahi noted that the terrain, though demanding, is not the most difficult…
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New Electoral Act: Tempering ebullience with reason — by Tunde Rahman
A few days ago, the National Assembly completed the review of the 2022 Electoral Act, harmonising differences in the amendments passed by the two chambers. In a move highlighting the importance of the new electoral law that will guide the 2027 election process, President Bola Tinubu quickly followed up on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, by signing the amendments into law.…
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Today is special — by Dayo Olomo
At the first virtual meeting of the Black on Board Community — a thriving community of over 750 Black professionals in the UK whom I have the honour of serving as Chair — I shared something very close to my heart, a truth shaped by my journey from Lagos to London, from loss to leadership: Success is what you achieve.Significance…
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LASG refutes claims of resuming monthly sanitation exercise
By Adeola Ogunrinde – The Lagos State Government has denied reports circulating online that it has resumed the monthly environmental sanitation exercise. The clarification was made on Saturday in a statement issued by the Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab. Wahab said no official date has been announced for the reintroduction of the exercise. He explained that…
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Lookman scores first La Liga goal to equal Suarez’s record
By Tosin Omojola – Nigerian international Ademola Lookman opened his La Liga account, scoring in Atletico Madrid’s 4–2 win over Espanyol on Saturday night. Lookman continued his strong start at Atletico Madrid, taking his tally to four goals in his first six matches across all competitions with his strike in the 25th round of La Liga. The Super Eagles forward,…
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Title race thrown open as Manchester City beat Newcastle
Manchester City moved to within two points of Premier League leaders Arsenal with a tense victory over Newcastle United at the Etihad Stadium. The Gunners opened the door for City by squandering a two-goal lead against Wolverhampton Wanderers in midweek, but Newcastle made Pep Guardiola’s side fight all the way for a vital three points. Nico O’Reilly’s two first-half goals,…
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New Oluyole LG boss will help triple Tinubu’s votes in 2027 – Olaosebikan
A senior party chieftain, Alhaji Kehinde Olaosebikan, has said that the election of Prince Dotun Oladipupo as the new chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oluyole Local Government Area of Oyo State would help the local government fulfil its pledge to triple votes for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the 2027 general election. Olaosebikan, a former council chairman…
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