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Salah scores again as 10-man Egypt beat South Africa 1-0
Mohamed Salah’s penalty gave Egypt victory over South Africa as the seven-time champions survived playing the second half with 10 men to book a place in the knockout stage of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) with a game to spare. Having gone ahead through Salah’s controversially awarded spot-kick in the 45th minute, the Pharaohs swiftly found themselves at…
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PHOTO NEWS: Tinubu, Ribadu, Gbajabiamila observe Juma’at prayers at Lekki Central Mosque
By Kunle Sanni – President Bola Tinubu on Friday observed Juma’at prayers at the Lekki Central Mosque in Lagos, accompanied by top government officials, including the National Security Adviser, Malam Nuhu Ribadu, and the Chief of Staff to the President, Rt. Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila. Also in attendance were the Deputy Governor of Lagos State, Dr Obafemi Hamzat, the Principal Private…
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Sanwo-Olu commissions Eyo monument, reaffirms commitment to Lagos cultural identity
By Adeola Ogunrinde – Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State on Friday commissioned the Eyo Monument at the John Randle Centre for Yoruba Culture and History in Onikan, Lagos Island, describing it as a powerful symbol of the state’s heritage and a boost to cultural tourism. The governor said the nearly 40-foot-high monument would serve educational and tourism purposes while…
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AFCON: Angola, Zimbabwe share spoils in Group B tie
Talismanic forwards Gelson Dala and Knowledge Musona both scored as Angola and Zimbabwe each earned their first point in Group B at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Marrakech. Dala, who netted four times at the 2023 finals, rifled Angola in front from To Carneiro’s chipped delivery as part of an incisive move, but returning Zimbabwe legend Musona…
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Tambuwal urges calm after US airstrike on ISIS in Sokoto
By Kunle Sanni – Former Governor of Sokoto State and Senator representing Sokoto South, Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, has urged residents to remain calm following reports of an airstrike linked to ongoing counterterrorism operations, assuring the public that such actions are targeted strictly at criminal and terrorist elements. In a statement on Friday, Tambuwal noted that it was important to reassure…
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Shettima, Zulum visit victims of bomb blast in Maiduguri
By Kunle Sanni – Vice President Kashim Shettima and Borno State Governor Prof. Babagana Umara Zulum on Friday visited victims of Wednesday’s bomb blast at a mosque in Maiduguri, who are receiving treatment at the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital (UMTH). The visit followed the deadly explosion at a mosque in Gamboru Market on Wednesday, 24 December, which left several…
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Dangotes allegation: Why is Farouk Ahmed silent on the corruption claims, by Yushau Shuaib
When a billionaire suddenly becomes an overnight anti-corruption crusader, one should pause. Not because activism is wrong, but because power rarely moves without an agenda. In Nigeria’s oil sector—where money, regulation, and influence intersect—nothing happens in isolation. I was drawn into this debate long before the current drama peaked. In July 2024, during the first public clash between Alhaji Aliko…
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Governor Sanwo-Olu orders demolition of fire-ravaged insurance tower in Lagos
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has directed the demolition of the 25-storey Great Nigeria Insurance House on Martins Street, Lagos Island, following a devastating fire that engulfed the building on Wednesday. Visiting the scene on Thursday, the governor expressed sympathy for those affected, noting that the full extent of the damage could not be captured in reports alone. He revealed…
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Police arrest two notorious bandit, kidnapping kingpins in Kwara
The Nigeria Police has announced the arrest of two notorious bandits and kidnapping kingpins linked to violent crimes across Katsina, Zamfara, Niger and Kwara states. In a press statement signed by the Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, the police disclosed that operatives of the Force Intelligence Department–Intelligence Response Team (FID–IRT), attached to Kwara State, carried out the arrests…
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Akeredolu’s widow pays tribute to late ex-Ondo governor
By Boye Oyeyemi – Wife of former Ondo State Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, Betty Anyanwu-Akeredolu, has paid an emotional tribute to her late husband, reflecting on his life, ideals and enduring legacy. In a post sighted by WESTERN POST and shared on her verified Facebook account on Friday, she described December 26, 2023, as the day her “world came crashing,” admitting…
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