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LAHA 2027: I’m still in the race – Ogundipe dismisses withdrawal claims
The lawmaker representing Oshodi/Isolo Constituency I in the Lagos State House of Assembly, Hon. Stephen Ogundipe, has dismissed speculations that he has withdrawn from the 2027 legislative race, insisting that he remains firmly in contention for his party’s ticket. In a press statement issued on Monday, Ogundipe described the rumours as “unfounded” and “deliberate misinformation,” stressing that he is focused,…
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Ferguson hospitalised as Man United edge Liverpool 3–2
By Tosin Omojola Sir Alex Ferguson was taken to hospital as a precaution after falling unwell at Old Trafford shortly before Manchester United’s Premier League clash with Liverpool on Sunday. The 84-year-old former United manager, who led the club for 27 years, was attended to at the stadium before being transported by ambulance. Sources indicated the move was precautionary rather…
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Gallagher, Richarlison fire tottenham to vital survival boost
By Tosin Omojola Tottenham Hotspur climbed out of the Premier League relegation zone with an impressive victory over Aston Villa, as new head coach Roberto De Zerbi’s revival effort gathered momentum. West Ham United’s defeat at Brentford on Saturday opened the door for Spurs to move above their rivals—and they seized the opportunity in style with one of their most…
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NNL super four kicks off in Ikenne as title race begins
By Tosin Omojola The 2025–2026 Nigeria National League (NNL) Super Four tournament will kick off on Monday, May 4, 2026, at the Remo Stars Stadium in Ikenne, Ogun State. All four participating teams—Sporting Lagos, Inter Lagos, Doma United, and Ranchers Bees—have already secured promotion to next season’s Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL). However, the Super Four will determine the overall…
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SDP is Nigeria’s only true ideological opposition, says Adebayo
The 2023 presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Prince Adewole Adebayo, has declared that his party represents the only true ideological opposition in Nigeria as political activities gather momentum ahead of the 2027 general elections. Speaking with journalists, Adebayo argued that opposition politics in Nigeria has often been wrongly framed along ethnic and religious lines, rather than being…
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AFCON 2027 set for June kickoff as East Africa hosts tournament
By Tosin Omojola The 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) will kick off on Saturday, June 19, 2027, with the final scheduled for Saturday, July 17, 2027. The dates were confirmed by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) and recently ratified by the FIFA Council during its meeting in Vancouver, Canada. The tournament, tagged “AFCON PAMOJA 2027,” will be co-hosted…
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Nigeria’s mixed relay shines, secures world championships spot
By Tosin Omojola Nigeria’s mixed 4x100m relay team has qualified for the 2027 World Athletics Championships in China after an impressive outing at the ongoing World Relays in Gaborone. The quartet of Favour Ashe, Jennifer Chukwuka-Obi, Chidera Ezeakor and Maria Thompson clocked 40.24 seconds to finish fourth in Heat 1 on Saturday, delivering a performance that stood out among a…
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Saka stars as Arsenal go six points clear
By Tosin Omojola Arsenal moved six points clear at the top of the Premier League as Bukayo Saka starred and Viktor Gyokeres took his season tally to 21 goals in a comfortable win over Fulham at the Emirates Stadium. Mikel Arteta’s side seized the opportunity to pile pressure on title rivals Manchester City, who have two games in hand and…
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Falconets cruise past Malawi 2–0 in World Cup qualifier
By Tosin Omojola Nigeria’s U-20 women’s national team, the Falconets, delivered a dominant performance to secure a 2–0 victory over Malawi in the first leg of their FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup final qualifying round fixture in Ikenne-Remo on Saturday. The result significantly boosts Nigeria’s chances of qualifying for yet another edition of the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup, a…
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Ekiti Attacks: Adebayo decries governance failure, demands security reform
Former presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Prince Adewole Adebayo, has condemned the recent wave of killings and kidnappings targeting worshippers in Ekiti State, describing the situation as a tragic reflection of a nation where human life is rapidly losing its value. In a statement posted on his verified X account (formerly Twitter) , Adebayo expressed deep sorrow…
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