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CAF clears NFF to resume CAF A coaching courses
By Tosin Omojola The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has readmitted Nigeria into the CAF A Coaching Convention, paving the way for the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) to resume CAF A coaching courses after years of delay and anticipation among the country’s coaching community. CAF’s Coaching Education Project Manager, Jaida Zakaria, conveyed the approval in a letter to the NFF…
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Senate passes ₦2.2tn FCT 2026 budget
The Senate has passed the 2026 Federal Capital Territory (FCT) budget of ₦2.2 trillion, with 76 per cent of the allocation — amounting to ₦1.7 trillion — earmarked for capital projects. The appropriation bill scaled third reading during plenary on Thursday after the Senate considered and adopted the report of the Committee on the FCT on the 2026 FCT Appropriation…
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2027: Adebayo decries siege on SDP secretariat by security operatives
Former presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Prince Adewole Adebayo, has decried the alleged siege on the party’s national secretariat by security operatives on Thursday. Adebayo, in a statement by his media team, alleged that the action was part of a coordinated attempt to disrupt the SDP’s presidential nomination process ahead of the 2027 general elections. According to…
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Hamzat submits APC governorship forms for Lagos 2027 race
The Deputy Governor of Lagos State and consensus governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the forthcoming 2027 general elections, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat, has submitted his expression of interest and nomination forms on Thursday, ahead of the party’s primaries. Hamzat, in a statement on his facebook page, shortly after the submission, described his ambition as a continuation of…
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NSC DG Olopade praises First Lady’s commitment to girl-child sports development
By Tosin Omojola The Director-General of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Bukola Olopade, has praised Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, for her unwavering support for sports development in the country. Olopade made the remarks as the First Lady received Nigeria’s victorious women’s wrestling team following their triumph at the recently concluded African Wrestling Championship in Egypt. Nigeria secured a…
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I’ll consult widely before taking decision on 2027-Jonathan tells youths
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has responded to growing calls by some Nigerian youths urging him to contest the 2027 presidential election, saying he has taken note of the appeals and would consult widely before making any political decision. Jonathan made the remarks on Thursday at his office in Abuja while receiving youth groups who visited him to press for his…
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Akwa Ibom approved 1,000 teachers recruitment, priorities ICT graduates
The Akwa Ibom State Government has approved the recruitment of 1,000 additional teachers to address the shortage currently affecting public schools across the state, saying priority would be given to ICT and computer science graduates as part of efforts to strengthen digital education in schools. The Chairman of the State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), Rt. Hon. Anietie Etuk, PhD,…
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NNL Super Four sets new standard, says Ex-Kwara United Coach
By Tosin Omojola Former Kwara United FC Coach, Abdullahi Usman Biffo, has praised the Nigeria National League (NNL) Board for setting a new benchmark with the ongoing Super Four Championship in Ikenne, describing the tournament as historic, highly competitive, and a proper preparation ground for life in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL). Biffo, who monitored Matchday Two proceedings at…
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LASPA seeks stronger LG support for parking reform
The Lagos State Parking Authority (LASPA) has intensified efforts to strengthen stakeholder collaboration aimed at improving parking management across the state. As part of the initiative, the General Manager of LASPA, Mrs. Adebisi Adelabu, paid a courtesy visit to the Chairman of Ikeja Local Government, Akeem Dauda, to discuss strategies for effective parking regulation and traffic management. Speaking during the…
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Ogun targets 24-hour electricity with new power expansion plan
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has announced plans to conduct a comprehensive power audit to determine the state’s actual electricity consumption and improve supply efficiency. The governor made this known during an unscheduled visit to the 4-megawatt gas-fired Independent Power Plant in Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta, on Wednesday. Speaking during the inspection, Abiodun said the audit would enable the government to…
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