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AFN sends 41 athletes to Ghana for continental athletics showdown
By Tosin Omojola Team Nigeria will depart for Accra, Ghana, on Monday, for the 2026 African Senior Athletics Championships, where 41 athletes will represent the country at the six-day competition scheduled for May 12 to 17. Some foreign-based athletes have already arrived in Accra ahead of the main contingent. According to a statement by the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN),…
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Strong digital infrastructure key to startup growth – NITDA
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has reiterated that strong and reliable digital infrastructure remains critical to attracting investment, improving competitiveness, and driving sustainable growth in Nigeria’s startup ecosystem. The agency reaffirmed this position during the Africa Fintech Foundry Ecosystem Roundtable 7.0, a virtual engagement themed, “The Capital Reset: What Technologies Are Still Fundable in Africa?” Speaking on behalf…
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Emergency responders avert disaster in Lagos pipeline blaze
The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) has confirmed that the gas pipeline fire that erupted along Agege Motor Road, Ile Zik inward Agege, was successfully extinguished without any casualty. The Head of Public Affairs at LASEMA, Mr Olawale Afolabi, disclosed this on Monday in Lagos, noting that the affected facility belonged to the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC…
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2027: SDP will win presidency, national assembly seats- Adebayo
….accuses APC of crushing opposition The presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party for the 2027 general election, Prince Adewole Adebayo, has said the party would win the presidential election, pursue majorities in the National Assembly, governorship victories and state assembly seats across the country with a focus on welfare, accountability, economic recovery and security. Adebayo warned that Nigeria is…
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Lagos APC begins preparations for party primaries, sets up 31-man committee
The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has constituted a 31-man Local Organising Committee ahead of the party’s primary elections across the country. The committee will oversee preparations and coordinate activities for the conduct of the primaries in the state. The Secretary of the Governance Advisory Council (GAC), Mutiu Are, was appointed as chairman of the committee,…
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Barcelona crush Real Madrid to seal La Liga title
By Tosin Omojola FC Barcelona clinched their 29th La Liga title in style after defeating arch-rivals 2-0 in a decisive El Clasico clash at the Nou Camp. England forward opened the scoring with a sensational free-kick before added a second as Barcelona sealed the title with three matches still left to play. The victory capped a remarkable run for coach…
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Arsenal edge West Ham to tighten title grip
By Tosin Omojola Arsenal FC moved a step closer to the Premier League title with a dramatic late victory over at the London Stadium, while the defeat pushed the Hammers deeper into relegation trouble. After dominating large spells of the encounter, Arsenal finally found the breakthrough in the 83rd minute through . The Belgian winger, who had struck the woodwork…
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2027: Renewed Hope Network endorses Tinubu, Hamzat
The Renewed Hope Network (TRN), led by its state convener, Hon. James Faleke and other eminent politicians in Lagos on Sunday endorsed President Bola Tinubu and Lagos deputy governor Dr Kadiri Obafemi Hazmat as President and governor respectively . The endorsement took place during a special congregational prayer organised by the Renewed Hope Network in honour of President Tinubu and…
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NFF President Gusau laments Nigeria’s poor stadium facilities
By Tosin Omojola The President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Ibrahim Gusau, has expressed concern over the poor state of stadium facilities across the country, describing the situation as a major obstacle to the growth of Nigerian football. Gusau made the remarks during an interview with Nigeria and United Kingdom-based journalist Osasu Obayiuwu, where he lamented the lack of…
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2027: APC screens Hamzat ahead Lagos governorship primary
The Deputy Governor of Lagos State, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat, has successfully completed the screening exercise conducted by the All Progressives Congress (APC) Governorship Screening Committee in Abuja ahead of the party’s 2027 governorship primary election in Lagos State. Speaking after the exercise on Saturday, Hamzat described the screening process as comprehensive, transparent, and in line with the democratic principles of…
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