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Arsenal stumble as Scott seals surprise victory
By Tosin Omojola Arsenal’s Premier League title hopes suffered a significant setback as a second-half strike from Alex Scott secured a shock victory for Bournemouth at the Emirates Stadium. The defeat denied the Gunners the chance to open up a 12-point lead at the top of the table ahead of Manchester City’s clash with Chelsea on Sunday. Ahead of the…
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No anointed APC candidate yet for 2027 Lagos guber race- Jandor camp
The camp of 2027 Lagos governorship aspirant, Olajide Adediran, has dismissed speculations suggesting that a preferred candidate has already been endorsed within the All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of the race. In a statement issued on Saturday by his spokesman, Gbenga Ogunleye, the group reaffirmed that no aspirant has been anointed by the party leadership in Lagos. The statement aligned…
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NFF appoints ex-internationals to boost flamingos coaching crew
By Tosin Omojola The Executive Committee of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has approved the recommendation of its Technical and Development Committee for the appointment of assistant coaches to the U-17 Girls’ National Team, the Flamingos. Former international defender Joy Jegede-Idakwo has been named first assistant coach, while another ex-international, Aighewi Omodiaghe, will serve as second assistant. Former Nigeria international…
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Flamingos Coach, Busari, invites 36 players ahead of U-17 World Cup qualifiers
By Tosin Omojola Flamingos Head Coach, Akeem Ishola Busari, has invited 36 players to camp for the Nigeria U-17 girls’ team ahead of next month’s second-round qualifying fixture for the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup. Nigeria will face the winner of the first-round clash between Niger Republic and Guinea. Niger Republic are set to host the first leg this weekend,…
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Gateway International Airport: Ogun’s bold leap into global aviation and agro-logistics,-By Lekan Adeniran
The commissioning of the Gateway International Agro-Cargo Airport in Iperu-Ilishan, Ogun State, marks a defining moment in Nigeria’s aviation and economic landscape—one that signals a strategic shift toward regional connectivity, agro-export expansion, and infrastructure-driven development. Officially inaugurated last Saturday by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the airport is truly a legacy project with the capacity to reshape Ogun State’s economic future…
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Abiodun announces plan to restore missionary schools in Ogun
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has announced plans by his administration to return missionary schools in the state to their original owners as part of efforts to strengthen partnerships in the education sector. Abiodun made this known on Friday while receiving the Apostolic Nuncio to Nigeria, Michael Francis Crotty, during a courtesy visit to his office in Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta.…
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Marwa urges intelligence sharing to combat insurgency, banditry
The Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, Mohamed Buba Marwa (Rtd), has called for a unified strategic approach that brings together security agencies and civil society in tackling Nigeria’s growing insecurity. Marwa made the call at the opening ceremony of the Army War College interagency seminar in Abuja, which focused on bridging intelligence gaps…
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Bassey returns from injury ahead of Fulham’s anfield test
By Tosin Omojola Nigerian international centre-back Calvin Bassey has fully recovered from a back injury and is back in contention for selection as Fulham prepare to face Liverpool in a crucial Premier League clash at Anfield this Saturday. The 26-year-old was forced to withdraw from Nigeria’s squad during the March international break after sustaining the injury, missing the Super Eagles’…
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Adebayo warns of weak opposition, flags risk of one-man rule
Former presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Prince Adewole Adebayo, has raised concerns over the weakening state of opposition politics in Nigeria, warning that internal wrangling and poor organisation could undermine efforts to challenge the ruling party effectively. Speaking with journalists on the crisis within opposition parties, particularly the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Adebayo stressed that disputes should…
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Nigeria misses out on 2026 FIFA World Cup referee list
By Tosin Omojola The reputation and competence of Nigerian referees have suffered another setback, as none was selected to officiate at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The FIFA has officially unveiled the list of referees for the mundial, with seven officials picked from Africa. The selected referees come from across the continent, reflecting the growing recognition of officiating standards in…
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