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Sanwo-Olu approves key commission appointments, targets improved service delivery
Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, has approved the nomination of five members into the Lagos State Local Government Service Commission, in a move aimed at strengthening grassroots administration and improving service delivery across the state’s councils. The nominations were conveyed in a circular dated Thursday, April 16, 2026, issued by the Office of the Head of Service at…
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Sporting Lagos seal dramatic NPFL return with crucial final-day victory
By Tosin Omojola Barely two seasons after their demotion to the Nigerian National League (NNL), Sporting Lagos have staged a sensational return to the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL). The Lagos State-based side secured promotion on Thursday following a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Osun United of Osogbo in a tense encounter played at Ile Ogbo. The decisive clash proved crucial…
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NSC backs Enugu for landmark 2026 sports festival, announces official dates
By Tosin Omojola The National Sports Commission (NSC) has announced that the 2026 National Sports Festival, tagged Coal City Games, will hold from November 27 to December 11, 2026. The Director-General of the NSC, Bukola Olopade, made this known on Thursday during the first Main Organising Committee (MOC) meeting for the Games held in Abuja. He said athletes and officials…
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Lookman hits new heights, eyes Martins, Osimhen in UCL goal race
By Tosin Omojola Atletico Madrid forward Ademola Lookman has climbed to third place on Nigeria’s all-time top scorers list in the UEFA Champions League. Lookman, who joined the Spanish giants during the mid-season transfer window, scored the decisive goal that secured Atletico Madrid’s place in the semi-finals at the expense of Barcelona. His crucial strike in last Tuesday night’s clash…
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Lagos 2027: Jandor meets GAC leaders, deepens stakeholder engagement for APC ticket
A governorship aspirant of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos State, Olajide Adediran, popularly known as JANDOR, has intensified his stakeholder engagement with a high-level consultation visit to the Chairman of the Lagos State Governance Advisory Council (GAC), Prince Tajudeen Olusi. The visit also included interactions with other eminent members of the council, as part of his strategic consultations…
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Relief for Ogun Workers: Abiodun grants weekly break, transport support amid rising costs
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has approved a set of palliative measures for public servants in the state, including a weekly day off duty and a ₦10,000 transport allowance, to cushion the effects of rising fuel prices and increased cost of living. The initiative, which will run for three months beginning in April 2026, is aimed at easing the…
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Abiodun commissions Elega–Saje Road, unveils Ago-Odo–Lafenwa reconstruction
Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has commissioned the 5.5-kilometre Elega–Miliki–Saje–Bode-Olude–Alhaji Sugar Road and announced plans to commence the reconstruction of the Ago-Odo–Lafenwa Road in Abeokuta. The governor made this known during the commissioning ceremony of the road, which cuts across Abeokuta North and Abeokuta South Local Government Areas, noting that the project is part of his administration’s drive to improve…
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Lagos APC denies candidate imposition plot, insists on due process
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos State has dismissed allegations of a plot to impose candidates ahead of the forthcoming legislative elections, describing the claims as false and misleading. In a statement issued on Thursday, Lagos APC Chairman, Cornelius Ojelabi, condemned the publication, which he said was based on claims by a faceless group of “concerned and vigilant members,”…
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Pro-business laws driving Lagos economy, Obasa tells LCCI leadership
The Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. (Hon) Mudashiru Obasa, has reaffirmed Lagos as the heartbeat of Nigeria’s economy, stressing that despite Abuja’s status as the Federal Capital Territory, the state continues to drive the nation’s economic strength. Obasa made this declaration on Thursday, April 16, while receiving the new leadership of the Lagos Chamber of Commerce…
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FIFA President Infantino confirms Iran’s 2026 World Cup spot despite US entry restrictions
By Tosin Omojola FIFA President Gianni Infantino has confirmed that Iran will participate in the 2026 World Cup, with group matches scheduled to take place in the United States despite tighter entry restrictions for Iranian nationals and heightened security concerns surrounding the tournament. Infantino made the remarks in Washington during a CNBC forum, stating that Iran’s participation is settled and…
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