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AFN president Okowa emerges CAA senior vice president
By Tosin Omojola Nigeria’s athletics community has recorded another major continental milestone following the election of Tonobok Okowa as Senior Vice President of the Confederation of African Athletics. Okowa, who currently serves as President of the Athletics Federation of Nigeria, emerged victorious during the Executive Council election after defeating two other candidates in a keenly contested vote. Results of the…
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Agege: Obasa secures APC House of Reps nomination
The Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt (Hon) Mudashiru Obasa, has emerged as the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the House of Representatives seat in the Agege Federal Constituency following the party’s primary election conducted across the 13 political wards in the constituency. Obasa emerged unopposed after delegates and party members unanimously endorsed his…
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Abiodun lauds orderly conduct of APC primary election in Ogun
Members of the All Progressives Congress in Ward 3, Ikenne Local Government Area, on Saturday participated in the primary election to choose the party’s candidate for the House of Representatives election scheduled for early next year. Speaking after participating in the exercise, Dapo Abiodun lauded the peaceful conduct of the primary, describing it as a reflection of the party’s orderly…
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Salawu withdraws from Somolu Reps race, backs APC unity
The immediate past Chairman of Somolu Local Government and House of Representatives aspirant, Abdul Hamed Salawu, popularly known as “Dullar,” has withdrawn from the House of Representatives race under the All Progressives Congress (APC), reaffirming his commitment to party unity and democratic stability in Somolu Federal Constituency of Lagos State. Salawu’s withdrawal was announced in a statement issued by his…
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LAWMA clears illegal structures along Alaba Rago corridor
The Lagos State Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) says it has cleared illegal structures and activities along the Alaba Rago setback on the Lagos–Badagry Expressway. The Managing Director of LAWMA, Dr Muyiwa Gbadegesin, disclosed this in a statement on Saturday while giving an update on operations carried out along the Alaba Rago corridor. According to him, the removal of unauthorised traders,…
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APC Apex leaders push unity in Somolu federal constituency primary
Apex leaders of the All Progressives Congress in Somolu Federal Constituency have reaffirmed their support for the party’s decisions and stressed the need for members to uphold party supremacy ahead of the 2027 general elections. The leaders made their position known on Saturday at Ward A and B polling units in Somolu, Lagos, during the House of Representatives primary election…
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Nigeria women win fourth straight African relay gold
By Tosin Omojola Team Nigeria delivered another impressive performance on Day 4 of the CAA African Senior Athletics Championships in Accra, Ghana, clinching gold in the women’s 4x100m relay and silver in the men’s event as Nigerian athletes continued their strong showing at the continental competition. Nigeria’s women’s quartet of Rosemary Nwankwo, Obi Jennifer Chukwuka, Rosemary Chukwuma and Miracle Ezechukwu…
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Falconets draw Spain in tough World Cup group
By Tosin Omojola Nigeria women national U-20 Football team, popularly known as the Falconets, have been drawn in a challenging Group F alongside former champions and debutants for the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup in Poland. The draw for the 12th edition of the tournament was conducted in Lodz on Thursday, ahead of the competition scheduled to hold from…
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Man United close in on Carrick deal
By Tosin Omojola Manchester United are in talks with former midfielder Michael Carrick over a two-year contract to appoint him as the club’s permanent head coach. Senior officials at the club are understood to have identified Carrick as the preferred candidate to take charge following his spell as caretaker manager since January. Speaking at a press conference on Friday, the…
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Maikaba invites 35 players to Flying Eagles camp
By Tosin Omojola Head Coach Abdu Maikaba has invited 35 players to the camp of Nigeria’s U-20 national team, the Flying Eagles, as preparations begin for the 2026 WAFU B U-20 Championship scheduled to hold in Côte d’Ivoire in July. The invitation marks the beginning of a new era under Maikaba, who recently took charge of the seven-time African champions.…
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