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Super Eagles poised for World Cup Play-off glory, says NFF President Gusau
President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau, has assured that six-time World Cup finalists Nigeria will give their very best to secure Africa’s slot in the Intercontinental Play-offs for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, to be jointly hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Speaking on Wednesday, Gusau expressed optimism that, beyond the nation’s indomitable…
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Tinubu celebrates NASENI boss Halilu at 35, Alhaja Adiat at 80
By Kunle Sanni – President Bola Tinubu has congratulated two prominent Nigerians — Khalil Suleiman Halilu, Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI), and Alhaja Adiat Durorike Jokotade Subair, popularly known as Iya Sunnah — on their birthdays. In a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy,…
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New defence chief Oluyede reflects on challenges faced as COAS
By Kunle Sanni – The newly appointed Chief of Defence Staff, Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede, has described his tenure as Chief of Army Staff as one of the most challenging periods of his military career. Speaking during his Senate screening on Wednesday, Oluyede reflected on the difficulties he faced while leading the Nigerian Army and the lessons he drew from…
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PHOTO NEWS: Akande, Aiyedatiwa, Sanwo-Olu, Alaafin lead South-West leaders to citizen-government dialogue in Akure
Chief Bisi Akande, former Governor of Osun State; Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa; Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu; and prominent traditional rulers from Yorubaland led other stakeholders to a citizen-government summit in Akure, Ondo State, on Wednesday. Among the ministers who presented the scorecards of President Bola Tinubu’s administration were the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola; Special…
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Group urges political parties to uphold peace, democracy in primaries
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – The Civil Society Organizations Strategy Group on Sustainable Development Goals (CSOSG–SDGs), Osun State Chapter, has urged political parties in the state to place peace and transparency above personal ambition as they prepare for their governorship primaries ahead of the 2026 election. In a statement signed by the State Coordinator and Executive Director of the Development…
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FG, Stellar Steel ink $450m deal to revive local steel industry
The Federal Ministry of Steel Development has signed a Joint Strategic Cooperation Declaration with Stellar Steel Company Limited to establish a $450 million steel plant in Ogun State. The initiative aims to revive Nigeria’s steel industry and reduce reliance on imported steel products. The agreement, signed in Abuja on Tuesday, will see Stellar Steel — a Nigerian-based subsidiary backed by…
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Road accident claims life of Nigerian referee travelling for fitness test
Tragedy has struck the Nigerian football community following the sudden death of referee Awupri Antoniobob Omagu, who reportedly died in a road accident while travelling to Edo State for the 2025 National Referees Fitness Test. The heartbreaking news was confirmed by fellow referee Francis Finan Ofionor, who shared the details on social media on Wednesday, October 29. He wrote, “We…
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Adeleke laments seizure of N100bn Osun LG funds, alleges sabotage by opposition
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has accused the opposition of blocking the release of over N100 billion belonging to the state’s local governments, describing it as a plot to frustrate his administration’s ongoing infrastructure projects. Speaking during an inspection of the Lagere Flyover Bridge and other projects in Ile-Ife on Wednesday, Adeleke alleged that the…
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Governor Sanwo-Olu empowers 1,000 vulnerable Lagosians with ₦460 million distribution
By Adeola Ogunrinde – Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has empowered 1,000 vulnerable residents with ₦460 million in financial assistance, reaffirming his administration’s commitment to inclusive governance and the upliftment of disadvantaged groups across the state. The initiative, which provides targeted support in areas such as healthcare, housing, education, and small business development, aims to cushion economic hardship and…
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The new presidential pardon list at a glance
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, exercising the powers conferred on him under Section 175 of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (1999, as amended), has approved the 2025 presidential prerogative of mercy, granting clemency and pardon to selected individuals. The instruments, dated October 21, 2025, were issued under S.I. No. 78 of 2025. Persons granted clemency Oroka Michael Chibueze…
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