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Lagos marks World Safety Day, reaffirms workplace protection
By Adeola Ogunrinde The Lagos State Safety Commission has joined the global community in commemorating World Safety Day, reaffirming its commitment to promoting safer and healthier workplaces across the state. In a statement signed by the Director of Public Affairs of the Commission, Mrs. Adewunmi Okoh, the Director-General, Mr. Lanre Mojola, congratulated workers, employers, and safety advocates worldwide on the…
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Tinubu’s aide hails NNL progress, set to grace Super 4 tournament
By Tosin Omojola The Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Media and Public Communications, Sunday Dare, has confirmed his attendance at the opening ceremony of the Nigeria National League (NNL) Super 4. The season-ending tournament, scheduled to hold at the Remo Stars Complex in Ikenne, will feature four Nigeria Premier Football League-bound clubs, Inter Lagos, Sporting Lagos, Doma United,…
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Nigeria eyes Beijing 2027 tickets at World Relays showdown
By Tosin Omojola Nigeria will depart for the World Athletics Relays in Gaborone, Botswana, with a clear focus on securing qualification slots for upcoming global competitions and challenging for podium finishes. The 24-athlete contingent, made up of a blend of emerging talents and experienced performers, is scheduled to travel on Monday via Ethiopian Airlines, with a stopover in Addis Ababa…
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Onyeka joins elite list as Coventry clinch championship title
By Tosin Omojola Super Eagles midfielder Frank Onyeka has joined the growing list of Nigerian players to have lifted the EFL Championship trophy, further cementing his place among the country’s notable football exports. Coventry City were confirmed winners of the Championship on Sunday, with Onyeka playing a key role throughout the campaign as the club sealed promotion to the English…
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Lagos APC: Group rejects imposition of candidates in Oshodi/Isolo
A group within the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos, operating under the umbrella of The Mandate Movement (TMM) in Oshodi/Isolo Constituency 1 and 2, has rejected any attempt to impose candidates through undemocratic means, warning that it would strongly resist efforts to manipulate the party structure for individual interests. The position was made known in a communiqué read by…
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Ex-Lagos commissioner declares 2027 Reps bid in Alimosho
A two-time commissioner and chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Alimosho Federal Constituency in Lagos State, Pharm. (Mrs) Uzamat Akinbile-Yussuf, has declared her intention to contest for the House of Representatives seat in the 2027 general election. Akinbile-Yussuf, who served in various capacities as Commissioner for Youth and Social Development, Wealth Creation and Employment, Home Affairs, and Tourism,…
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SERAP, NGE drag NBC to court over ‘Unconstitutional’ broadcast threat
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) and the Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) have jointly sued the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) over what they described as an “arbitrary, unconstitutional, and unlawful” threat to sanction broadcast stations and presenters. This was disclosed in a statement signed by SERAP Deputy Director, Kolawole Oluwadare, and General Secretary of the Nigerian Guild of…
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Osimhen shines as Galatasaray crush Fenerbahçe
By Tosin Omojola Nigerian international Victor Osimhen made a commanding return to the starting lineup, scoring as Galatasaray thrashed rivals Fenerbahçe 3-0 in their Turkish Süper Lig clash on Sunday. After a brief substitute appearance in midweek, Osimhen was handed a start and made an immediate impact, breaking the deadlock just before halftime. The striker showed composure and sharpness, controlling…
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Rocchi suspends self amid Italy referee fraud probe
By Tosin Omojola Gianluca Rocchi, the official responsible for appointing referees in Italy’s top flight, has suspended himself following a reported investigation into alleged sporting fraud. According to Italian news agency AGI, the former international referee is under investigation for “complicity in sporting fraud” during the 2024–25 season. A preliminary hearing in the case has been scheduled for Thursday. The…
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Fernández fires Chelsea into FA Cup final
By Tosin Omojola Enzo Fernández scored the decisive goal as Chelsea FC edged a scrappy FA Cup semi-final against Leeds United at Wembley, marking a winning start following the departure of Liam Rosenior. Interim boss Calum McFarlane has been placed in charge until the end of the season and will lead Chelsea into the final against Manchester City on Saturday,…
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