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Iyabo Ojo addresses speculations about ambassadorial deal with FAAN
By Folashade Olorunfemi – Popular Nigerian actress Iyabo Ojo has addressed speculations regarding an alleged ambassadorial deal with the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN). The actress clarified that the promotional video she made for FAAN was produced without receiving any payment. Shortly after the video went viral, Iyabo took to her Instagram page with a detailed post aimed at…
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Adeleke approves shorter work hours for Osun workers during Lent, Ramadan
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has approved a reduction in official working hours for public servants in the state during the Ramadan and Lent fasting periods. Adeleke, in a statement made available to newsmen by his spokesperson, Mallam Olawale Rasheed, said the adjustment was designed as a welfare measure to support workers observing the religious…
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FAAN partners MTN to launch free WiFi at Lagos, Abuja international airports
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), in collaboration with MTN Nigeria, has officially launched free WiFi services at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) Terminal 2, Lagos, and the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja. The launch ceremony took place on Thursday at MMIA Terminal 2, Lagos. The Managing Director and Chief Executive of FAAN, Mrs Olubunmi Kuku, was represented…
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Ekiti police arraign former speaker, three others over disputed PDP secretariat
By Boye Oyeyemi – The Rapid Response Squad (RRS) of the Ekiti State Police Command on Wednesday arraigned former speaker and acting governor, Tunji Odeyemi, alongside three others over an alleged dispute involving the PDP secretariat in Ajilosun, Ado-Ekiti. Others arraigned with Odeyemi include Chief Makanjuola Ogundipe, state secretary Mr Kole Abiodun, and Mr Gani Salau, personal media aide to…
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We narrowly escaped death during Ondo APC congress, says ex-commissioner
By Boye Oyeyemi – A former commissioner in Ondo State, Saka Yusuf-Ogunleye, has alleged that he narrowly escaped death during violent clashes that disrupted the All Progressives Congress ward congress in Akure North Local Government Area on Wednesday. Yusuf-Ogunleye, who also serves as director-general of the Grassroots Movement for Tinubu, disclosed that he and his supporters came under attack while…
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CAF secretary general Mosengo-Omba under fire amid NFF petition controversy
Fresh uncertainty within the Confederation of African Football (CAF) has heightened speculation over Nigeria’s chances of advancing to the FIFA playoffs, following renewed calls for Secretary General Véron Mosengo-Omba to step aside over questions surrounding the legality of his continued tenure. Mosengo-Omba, a Congolese administrator, has come under scrutiny amid allegations that he may have influenced the handling of a…
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Vinicius, racism and Mourinho’s hideous reaction — by Bamidele Johnson
There are managers in football who age and become statesmen of the game. Then there is Jose Mourinho, who appears determined to age into caricature. For years, Mourinho’s fans have conflated belligerence with brilliance and petulance with personality. The self-described “Special One”, who is actually the Specious One, has long cultivated the image of a misunderstood genius, forever persecuted by…
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Sierra Leone awards Nigeria’s CDS for role in ECOMOG peacekeeping mission
The President of Sierra Leone, His Excellency Dr Julius Maada Bio, has honoured the Chief of Defence Staff of Nigeria, General Olufemi Oluyede, with the prestigious Grand Commander of the Order of the Rokel. The award was presented during a colourful parade marking the 17th Armed Forces Day of the Republic of Sierra Leone Armed Forces. General Oluyede received the…
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JUST IN: Police launch manhunt for killers of Ondo monarch, Oba Faledon
By Boye Oyeyemi – The Ondo State Police Command has confirmed the killing of Oba Kehinde Jacob Faledon, the traditional ruler of Ahungha Village in the Agamo area, following an attack by suspected gunmen. Western Post had reported earlier that gunmen murdered Oba Faledon in his palace in Akure North Local Government Area of the state. In a statement issued…
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NFF committee submits list of recommended coaches for appointment
The Technical Committee of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has submitted its recommendations for national team coaching appointments to the federation’s Executive Board for final approval. The committee met on Tuesday in Abuja to deliberate on candidates for the vacant coaching positions across Nigeria’s youth national teams. The roles include head coaches for the men’s Under-17 and Under-20 teams —…
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