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Ogun APC Primaries peaceful, reflect internal democracy – Abiodun
The All Progressives Congress (APC) House of Assembly primaries held peacefully across the 26 state constituencies in Ogun State on Wednesday, as party faithful trooped out in large numbers to designated voting centres from as early as 9 a.m. Reports monitored across the state indicated that the exercise was orderly, transparent and devoid of violence, with party members participating actively…
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Chelle unveils Super Eagles squads for Unity Cup, Europe friendlies
By Tosin Omojola Super Eagles’ head coach Eric Chelle has picked his squad that will battle to retain the Unity Cup Mini-Tournament that it won last year, as well as the team that will take on Poland and Portugal in high-profile friendly matches scheduled for Europe next month. For the Unity Cup that will have a semi-final and Final at…
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Aston Villa end 30-year trophy drought with Europa League glory
By Tosin Omojola English Premier League side Aston Villa ended a 30-year trophy drought on Wednesday night, defeating SC Freiburg 3-0 in the UEFA Europa League final at Vodafone Park to claim the club’s first major silverware since the 1996 League Cup and its first European title since the historic 1982 European Cup triumph over Bayern Munich. Goals from Youri…
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APC Primaries: Egunjobi, Ninalowo emerge winners in Agege
The immediate past Chairman of Agege Local Government Area, Ganiyu Egunjobi, and Barr. Azeez Yusuf Ninalowo have emerged winners of the All Progressives Congress (APC) House of Assembly primaries for Agege Constituencies I and II, respectively, held on Wednesday, May 20. Announcing the results for Agege Constituency 2, the Returning Officer, Barr. Ismail Yahaya, said the sitting lawmaker, Hon. Jubreel…
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Eti-Osa 2: Yishawu dominates APC primary as rivals stay away
The lawmaker representing Eti-Osa Constituency II in the Lagos State House of Assembly, Gbolahan Yishawu, on Wednesday, recorded a massive turnout of supporters and party members during the All Progressives Congress (APC) State Assembly primaries held across the 40 constituencies. The primary election, conducted in areas including Ikoyi, Victoria Island and Obalende, witnessed large crowds of residents and party faithful…
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APC Primaries: Desmond Elliot withdraws agents, plans to approach appeal committee
The three-term lawmaker representing Surulere Constituency 1 in the Lagos State House of Assembly, Hon. Desmond Elliot has withdrawn his agents from the All Progressives Congress (APC) primary election ongoing across the state. The actor-turned-politician announced the withdrawal of his agents on the day of the party’s primary election, alleging intimidation and obstruction during the process. He said that he…
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Alimosho: Don’t deny Ganiyu Ayuba his rightful mandate – Awori indigenes urge APC
The Awori Concerned Citizens (ACC) in Alimosho Federal Constituency in Lagos State, on Wednesday, called on the leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to uphold justice, transparency, and fairness by respecting the outcome of the primary election and protecting the mandate overwhelmingly given to Hon. Ganiyu Adele Ayuba. The Awori indigienes condemned what it described as alleged attempts by…
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2027: Obi secures NDC presidential ticket clearance
Former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi has been cleared to contest in the presidential primary of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) ahead of the 2027 general election. Chairman of the NDC National Screening Committee, Sam Egwu, formally announced Obi’s clearance in a video shared on the party’s official X account on Wednesday. The party’s screening exercise was held in…
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Lagos FRSC launches ‘Operation GUDUMA’, arrests 292 over fake number plates
The Lagos Sector Command of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has commenced “Operation GUDUMA,” a special enforcement exercise targeted at curbing the illegal use of fake diplomatic number plates and addressing the persistent issue of overloading across Lagos State. The operation, which is being carried out simultaneously in eleven states across the country, began on Monday, May 18, 2026,…
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Arsenal end 22-year premier league drought after City slip at Bournemouth
By Tosin Omojola Arsenal’s 22-year wait for the Premier League title is over after rivals Manchester City were held to a draw at Bournemouth in what is expected to be Pep Guardiola’s penultimate game in charge. Tuesday’s result on the south coast leaves Mikel Arteta’s side four points clear of City ahead of the final round of fixtures on Sunday,…
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