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Shettima assures Nigerians in diaspora of robust engagement under Tinubu
By Kunle Sanni – Vice President Kashim Shettima has reassured Nigerians living abroad that the Tinubu administration is committed to strengthening engagement with the diaspora community to position Nigeria more prominently on the global stage. Speaking at a meeting with Nigerians in the United States on the sidelines of the 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York, Shettima…
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Oyetola: The underrated, yet impactful leader at 71, by Ismail Omipidan
He is underrated, and he prefers it that way. After all, a good leader should not be defined by noise or flamboyance. True leadership is often underrated because the most impactful contributions like active listening, empathy, humility, and resilience, are easily overlooked in favour of more visible traits like charisma or stirring rhetoric. But underrated leaders often excel at skills…
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AFN chieftain Okon tasks NSC on proper funding of athletics, athletes
By Tosin Omojola – The Technical Director of the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN), Gabriel Okon, believes athletics can strongly and positively impact the Nigerian sports economy, and has therefore called for adequate funding of the federation. Okon, who just returned from the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, noted that Nigeria is endowed with numerous talented athletes who are making…
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Nigeria, AfDB seal deal to extend agro-industrial zones to 24 states
Nigeria has secured enhanced financial backing from the African Development Bank (AfDB) to roll out the second phase of its Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zones (SAPZ), extending the programme from seven states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) to 24 states. The approval followed Vice President Kashim Shettima’s meeting with AfDB President Sidi Ould Tah on the sidelines of the 80th…
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Oba Rashidi Ladoja pledges industrial revival, job creation for Ibadanland
By Adejayan Gbenga – The newly installed Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, has pledged that his reign will prioritise economic growth, investment, and youth empowerment as part of a broader agenda to revitalise Ibadanland. Speaking at a thanksgiving service held in his honour on Sunday at the Ascension of Christ Catholic Church, Bodija, Ibadan, the monarch said reviving dormant…
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FIFA U-20 WC: Flying Eagles aim for winning start against Norway
By Tosin Omojola – Nigeria’s U-20 national team, the Flying Eagles, will begin their campaign in the FIFA U-20 World Cup in Chile today with a Group F game against Norway. The Nigerian side will file out against the Norwegians at the Estadio Fiscal de Talca, in what will be the first-ever clash between both teams in the history of…
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At 65th independence anniversary service, Aiyedatiwa pledges equitable development
Ondo State Governor, Dr. Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, has assured residents that no community in the state will be excluded from his administration’s development plans. Speaking on Sunday at the Chapel of the Annunciation, Archbishop Vining College of Theology, Oke-Emeso, Akure, during a thanksgiving service to mark Nigeria’s 65th Independence anniversary, the Governor said governance for him had only just begun…
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Overconfidence, missed chances led to Kwara Utd’s elimination — Coach Sanni
By Tosin Omojola – Kwara United’s head coach, Tunde Sanni, has blamed his team’s loss to Ashanti Kotoko, which led to their exit from the CAF Confederation Cup, on the complacency of his players. The former Kwara United player criticised his team’s attitude after their 1-0 defeat to the Ghanaians in Sunday’s second-leg clash at the MKO Abiola Stadium, Abeokuta.…
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FG intervenes to resolve Dangote refinery dispute, assures steady fuel supply
The Federal Government has moved to avert a fuel supply crisis, assuring Nigerians that there will be no disruption in the availability of petroleum products despite disputes involving the Dangote Refinery. In a statement on Sunday, the Ministry of Finance said the Steering Committee of the Domestic Crude Oil and Refined Products Sales in Local Currency Initiative, chaired by Minister…
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NPFL: Enyimba maintains unbeaten run as Barau stuns Kun Khalifat
By Tosin Omojola – Enyimba FC of Aba maintained their unbeaten run in the six-week-old 2025/26 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season after holding Ikorodu City of Lagos to a 1-1 draw in a matchday six fixture. However, the People’s Elephants were displaced from the top of the table, with Nasarawa United taking over first place. The Lafia-based side secured…
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