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Super Falcons edge Senegal in WAFCON warm-up
By Tosin Omojola Nigeria’s Super Falcons began their preparations for the forthcoming Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) on a winning note, defeating Senegal’s Teranga Lionesses 2-1 in an international friendly match at the Remo Stars Stadium, Ikenne-Remo, on Friday. The nine-time African champions asserted their dominance early in the contest, controlling possession and dictating the tempo for large periods…
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Super Eagles arrive Lisbon ahead high-stakes friendly with Portugal
By Tosin Omojola Nigeria’s Super Eagles have arrived in Portugal ahead of their international friendly against the Portuguese national team, who have already secured qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Fresh from their successful outing at the Unity Cup in London, the three-time African champions were held to a 2-2 draw by Poland in an international friendly played in…
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345 Ogun pilgrims return safely from 2026 hajj
The first batch of 345 Ogun State pilgrims who travelled to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to perform the 2026 Hajj has returned safely to Nigeria after successfully completing the spiritual exercise in the holy cities of Mecca and Medina. The pilgrims, comprising 151 males and 194 females, arrived directly from Saudi Arabia at the Gateway International Airport, Ilisan-Iperu Remo,…
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NITDA seeks massive investments in AI, broadband, data centres
The Director-General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa, has underscored the importance of digital infrastructure as a critical driver of economic growth, innovation, competitiveness, and national development. Inuwa made this known during the closing keynote panel session of the Datacloud Global Congress 2026 held in Cannes, France, where he joined global industry leaders to discuss the…
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Lagos guber race: Hamzat names Obanikoro Campaign Director-General
The Deputy Governor of Lagos State and governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Obafemi Hamzat, has appointed Senator Musiliu Obanikoro as the Director-General of his 2027 governorship campaign. Western Post gathered that the appointment was announced at an expanded meeting of the campaign council as preparations for the 2027 polls continue. The appointment comes as Hamzat intensifies preparations…
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APC Primaries: Alimosho monarchs, stakeholders urge Tinubu to uphold Ayuba’s mandate
Traditional rulers, community leaders, and youth groups in Alimosho Federal Constituency have called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to intervene in the outcome of the All Progressives Congress (APC) primary election held on May 16, 2025. Speaking at a stakeholders’ engagement held on Thursday in Egbeda, Lagos State, the Chairman of the Council of Obas and Chiefs in Alimosho Federal…
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Lagos Assembly adopts committee report on Wealth Fund Bill
Members of the Lagos State House of Assembly on Thursday adopted the recommendations of the House Committee on Finance on the Lagos State Wealth Fund Bill, 2025, as the resolutions of the House, with amendments. The resolution followed the presentation of the committee’s report during plenary by the Chairman of the Committee on Finance, Hon. Saheed Obafemi. The report was…
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Lagos LG Chairman Balogun empowers traditional rulers, council officials with cars
The Chairman of Egbe-Idimu Local Council Development Area (LCDA) in Lagos State, Idris Balogun, has empowered three traditional rulers and 15 council officials with official vehicles to enhance service delivery and grassroots governance. Among the beneficiaries are the Elegbe of Egbe Kingdom, Ashimiu Dada Ota; the Aigbo of Agodo, Mudashiru Odejobi; the Onidimu of Idimu Kingdom, Surakat Olayiwola; the Vice…
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FG, Edo rally South South on climate resilience plan
The Federal Government of Nigeria and the Edo State Government have sensitised stakeholders across the South-South geopolitical zone on the National Adaptation Plan (NAP), a strategic framework designed to strengthen climate resilience and prepare vulnerable communities for the growing impacts of climate change. The sensitisation workshop, organised by the Federal Ministry of Environment through its Department of Climate Change, was…
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Poland snatch late draw against Super Eagles
By Tosin Omojola The Super Eagles of Nigeria were held to a dramatic 2-2 draw by Poland after conceding a stoppage-time equaliser in an entertaining international friendly. Despite taking the lead twice, Eric Chelle’s side were unable to hold on for victory as the hosts fought back to earn a share of the spoils. Both teams began the match brightly,…
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