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Lagos AG Pedro seeks justice reforms to boost investment
By Olatonmiwa Osho Lagos State Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Mr. Lawal Pedro, SAN, has called for sustained reforms and stronger collaboration among stakeholders to build a justice system capable of supporting investment and economic growth. Pedro made the call at the 2026/2027 Legal Year Summit in Lekki, Lagos, themed, “Justice as an Economic Infrastructure: Strengthening the Judiciary for Africa’s…
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INEC records 10.7m new voter registrations, warns staff against partisanship
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan SAN, has said three phases of Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) had produced 10,772,421 new registrations, subject to Automated Biometric Identification System verification. Amupitan made the disclosure on Monday in Kaduna at the North-West Zonal Interactive Meeting with Staff and Readiness Assessment for the 2027 General Election. The Chairman called for…
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APC will retain Southwest in 2027 – Sen. Adeyeye boasts
A former member representing Osun Central in the Senate and Southwest Coordinator of the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential campaign council, Sen. Olusola Adeyeye, has said the party is working “very hard” to win and will win “big”. Speaking as a guest on Channels TV’s Sunday Politics, Adeyeye said President Bola Tinubu will coast to victory in the South West…
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CAF annuls Edo Queens’ shootout win, orders final to resume
By Tosin Omojola The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has annulled Edo Queens’ 4-1 penalty-shootout victory over Ghanaian side Ampem Darkoa Ladies in the WAFU Zone B qualifying final for the 2026 CAF Women’s Champions League. In a ruling dated September 26, 2026, CAF’s Organising Committee for Women’s Football ordered the final to resume from the start of extra time,…
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Flamingos thrash Togo 4-0 to win WAFU B cup
By Tosin Omojola Nigeria’s Flamingos completed their WAFU B U-17 Girls Cup campaign on Sunday with a 4-0 final victory over Togo at the INPHB Centre in Côte d’Ivoire. The win capped a perfect tournament, with Nigeria claiming five victories. The Flamingos started brightly, winning their first corner in the eighth minute. Oluwakemi Adegbuyi went close two minutes later before…
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Lagos moves to strengthen child protection, proposes tougher laws
By Olatonmiwa Osho The Lagos State Law Reform Commission (LAWRECOM) has proposed stronger safeguards in the ongoing review of the Lagos State Child’s Rights Law, including mandatory reporting of abuse, improved mental health support and enhanced protection for children online. The proposed reforms are aimed at making child protection more preventive and responsive to risks facing children at home, in…
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Nigeria must embrace AI-powered jobs, says NITDA DG
…urges shift to higher-value AI jobs By Olatonmiwa Osho The Director-General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Abdullahi, has called for Nigeria to move beyond traditional outsourcing and embrace higher-value, AI-powered digital services to strengthen its position in the global digital economy. Abdullahi made the call during the “Hire from Nigeria” session organised by the Nigeria Economic…
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Super Eagles fly out for crucial Guinea-Bissau clash
By Tosin Omojola The Super Eagles will depart Nigeria for Guinea-Bissau on Sunday afternoon ahead of their second Group L fixture in the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign. The three-time African champions are scheduled to hold their final training session at 10:00 a.m. before leaving for Guinea-Bissau at 3:00 p.m. The session comes after a recovery workout on…
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Lagos marks pharmacists day with deworming drive, promotes medicine safety
By Olatonmiwa Osho The Lagos State Ministry of Health recently celebrated World Pharmacists Day 2026 with an engaging awareness walk and a free deworming initiative, shining a light on the essential role pharmacists play in ensuring medicine safety, preventing diseases, and enhancing community health. The event took place at the Lagos State Secretariat in Alausa-Ikeja, bringing together pharmacists and various…
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Digital identity can unlock economic opportunities – NITDA DG
By Olatonmiwa Osho The Director-General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Abdullahi, has called for greater use of digital identity infrastructure to expand access to services and unlock opportunities in Nigeria’s digital economy. Abdullahi made the call at a high-level panel titled “Identity in Action and Access to the Digital Economy,” convened by the National Identity Management…
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