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President Tinubu pays tribute to Hannah Awolowo
By Kunle Sanni – President Bola Tinubu has paid a glowing tribute to the late Chief (Mrs.) Hannah Idowu Dideolu Awolowo, describing her as a pillar of courage and dignity, and a source of inspiration to generations of Nigerians. In a statement marking the tenth anniversary of her passing, President Tinubu said Mama H.I.D. Awolowo, wife of the late sage…
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U-20 World Cup qualifier: Falconets train in Kigali ahead of Rwanda match
Nigeria’s Falconets have commenced training in Kigali ahead of Sunday’s 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup second-round, first-leg clash with the Rwandan U-20 girls. The match will take place at the Kigali Pele Stadium, formerly known as Stade Régional Nyamirambo. On Friday morning, the players held a recovery training session at the hotel gym. They were full of energy, zeal,…
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Nigeria’s Nathaniel misses World Athletics Championships medal by 0.05 Seconds
By Tosin Omojola – Nigeria narrowly missed out on a second medal at the ongoing World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, after Ezekiel Nathaniel fell just short of a podium finish. In a controversial turn of events, Nathaniel was denied a medal despite breaking the Nigerian men’s 400m hurdles record. Running the race of his life, Nathaniel clocked 47.11 seconds to…
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Insecurity forces Kwara corps members out of Yikpata Camp
By Oluwatoyin Hawal Momolosho – The spate of insecurity sweeping through communities in the Edu, Patigi, Ifelodun, and Baruten Local Government Areas of Kwara State has now taken its toll on the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) orientation camp in Yikpata, Edu Local Government Area. No less than 1,800 corps members had to be moved from Yikpata to Ilorin, an…
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Tinubu arrives Kaduna for Senator Yari’s son’s wedding
By Kunle Sanni – President Bola Tinubu on Friday arrived in Kaduna State for a one-day visit. The President’s aircraft touched down in the state capital at about 1 p.m., ahead of his attendance at the wedding of Nasirudeen Yari, son of Senator Abdul’aziz Yari, who represents Zamfara West, and his bride, Safiyya Shehu Idris. Tinubu’s trip was announced in…
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Ekiti bans graduation parties for nursery, primary, secondary pupils
By Boye Oyeyemi – The Ekiti State Government has outlawed graduation ceremonies for pupils in kindergarten, nursery, primary, and secondary schools across the state. The directive, which affects both public and private schools, will take effect from the 2025/2026 academic session. The policy was communicated in a circular issued by the Office of the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Education, Mr.…
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Police arrest 55-year-old man for murder aassault in Lagos Island
The Lagos State Police Command has arrested a 55-year-old man, Samsideen Oladiti, popularly known as “Shamelon,” in connection with two violent incidents on Lagos Island — one resulting in death and the other in serious injury. According to a statement released on Friday by the Deputy Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Bababseyi B. Oluseyi, the suspect was apprehended and is…
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CBT exam scheduled as Oyo Assembly Commission advances recruitment
By Adejayan Gbenga – The Oyo State House of Assembly Service Commission has released the list of shortlisted candidates for its ongoing recruitment exercise. In a statement signed by the Chairman, Hon. Femi Julius Okedoyin, the Commission directed all shortlisted applicants to log in to their recruitment portal dashboards to confirm their examination schedules and other vital details. According to…
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Remo Stars, Rivers Utd, Kwara Utd, Abia Warriors set for continental campaigns
By Tosin Omojola – The quartet of Remo Stars, Rivers United, Kwara United, and Abia Warriors will take a break from the NPFL this weekend to commence their campaigns in continental competitions. League champions Remo Stars will host Comoros side U.S. Zilimadjou in the first leg of their CAF Champions League tie at the M.K.O. Abiola Stadium, Abeokuta — their…
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Man arraigned in Ondo for posting ex-girlfriend’s nude video
By Boye Oyeyemi – 19-year-old Joseph Shittu, was on Tuesday arraigned before an Akure Magistrate’s Court sitting at Oke-Eda, Ondo State, for allegedly posting a nude video of his former girlfriend on social media. The prosecution alleged that Shittu uploaded the explicit clip to three of the victim’s institutional platforms, causing her emotional and psychological distress. According to the prosecutor,…
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