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North London turns red as Arsenal mark title triumph in style
By Tosin Omojola Tens of thousands of Arsenal supporters set aside the disappointment of missing out on European glory to celebrate the club’s first Premier League title since 2004 with a jubilant parade through London on Sunday. Large crowds lined the streets of north London as fans gathered to watch their heroes display the Premier League trophy from the upper…
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LASTMA rescues two victims from Ogudu truck-bus crash
Two persons have been rescued from a serious road traffic accident involving a truck and a commercial bus along the Ogudu-Alapere axis of Lagos. The incident, which occurred inward the Toll Gate corridor, involved a 12-tyre DAF articulated truck and a Volkswagen T4 commercial bus with registration number AA 60 YF. According to the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority, preliminary…
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Group accuses opposition of exploiting insecurity for politics
… condemns ‘sponsored protests’ against Tinubu govt A civic organisation, Democracy Watch Frontiers (DWF), has condemned what it described as opposition-sponsored protests aimed at undermining the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, saying such actions amount to a cynical exploitation of the suffering of victims of insecurity. In a statement issued in Abuja on Sunday, the group’s Publicity Secretary, Danjuma…
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Flamingos crush Guinea 11-0, reach final qualifying round
By Tosin Omojola Nigeria’s women’s U-17 national team, the Flamingos, have advanced to the third and final round of the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup qualifiers following a dominant two-legged performance against Guinea. Having secured a convincing 5-0 victory in the first leg in Abidjan, the Flamingos completed the task in emphatic fashion with a 6-0 triumph in the…
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Osimhen, Lookman ruled out of Poland, Portugal friendlies
By Tosin Omojola Influential attacking players Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman will not be available for Nigeria’s forthcoming international friendlies against Poland and Portugal. The Super Eagles are scheduled to face Poland on June 3 before taking on Portugal on June 10, 2026, as part of preparations for future international assignments, including the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers and…
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Edo, NDPC push full data protection compliance
The Edo State Government, in collaboration with the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC), has renewed its commitment to full compliance with data protection standards as part of its ongoing digital governance reforms under the Edo Cloud initiative. The State Head of Service, Anthony Okungbowa, gave the assurance during a recent meeting in Benin City with representatives of the NDPC and…
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Champions League final loss devastating – Arsenal Midfielder Rice
By Tosin Omojola Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice has described his side’s Champions League final defeat on penalties as “devastating”, while expressing support for teammates Eberechi Eze and Gabriel Magalhaes, whose missed spot-kicks proved costly. Speaking to TNT Sports after the match, as reported by UEFA, the England international said both players were heartbroken following the shootout but stressed that the…
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LAHA 2027: Tinubu meets Lagos APC candidates ahead general elections
The 40 candidates of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the Lagos State House of Assembly on Saturday met with President Bola Tinubu in Lagos. The strategic meeting, attended by key party leaders and stakeholders, provided an opportunity for the candidates to receive direct guidance, encouragement and direction from the President ahead of the forthcoming elections. Among those present were…
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Super Eagles crush Jamaica 3-0 to retain Unity Cup
By Tosin Omojola Nigeria’s Super Eagles delivered a commanding performance on Saturday at the Valley Stadium in London, defeating Jamaica’s Reggae Boyz 3-0 to successfully retain the Unity Cup title. The Eagles, who secured a 2-0 victory over Zimbabwe in the semi-finals, produced another impressive display to overcome the Jamaicans, who had booked their place in the final with a…
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Chelle names Squad for Poland, Portugal friendlies
By Tosin Omojola A full-strength Super Eagles squad will depart for Warsaw, Poland, on Sunday for an international friendly against the host nation. The Nigerian contingent is expected to leave London for the Polish capital just hours after Saturday’s Unity Cup final against Jamaica. The friendly encounter is scheduled for June 3. Head coach Eric Chelle has included Femi Azeez,…
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