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Ndidi ruled out for season with hamstring injury blow
By Tosin Omojola Super Eagles captain Wilfred Ndidi is set to miss the remainder of the season following confirmation of a hamstring injury. Medical scans revealed that the midfielder sustained a Grade 2 hamstring tear, which is expected to keep him sidelined for up to six weeks—effectively ruling him out for the rest of the Turkish Super Lig campaign. Ndidi…
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Build local cloud or risk digital dependence – NITDA DG warns Africa
The Director-General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa, has called on African nations to establish domestic cloud infrastructure and ensure data sovereignty, warning that failure to do so could result in long-term digital dependence. Speaking at a high-level strategic session during the GITEX Africa 2026 summit in Morocco, Inuwa urged the continent to move beyond being…
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Lagos Lawmaker Saheed declares second-term bid, cites performance as key advantage
The lawmaker representing Kosofe State Constituency II in the Lagos State House of Assembly, Hon. Femi Saheed, has declared his intention to seek a second term, expressing confidence that his performance will earn him re-election. Saheed made this known while speaking with journalists on the sidelines of his declaration of interest held at his residence in the Agiliti area of…
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Top businessmen, Oba Otudeko, Kessington Adebutu visit Tinubu in Lagos
The Chairman of Honeywell Group, Dr Oba Otudeko, and the owner of Premier Lotto, Chief Kessington Adebutu, have both visited President Bola Tinubu at his Lagos residence on Wednesday, April 8. The duo’s visit was disclosed in a post via the X handle of the Special Adviser on Information and Strategy to the President, Bayo Onanuga, on Thursday, April 9.…
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Nigeria’s cyber survival depends on people, not just tech- NITDA DG
The Director-General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa, has raised concerns over the evolving nature of digital warfare, stressing that Nigeria’s survival in the digital age now depends on a strategic combination of policy, skilled personnel, and proactive defense mechanisms. Speaking during a panel session on Cyber Resilience at the 2026 GITEX Africa Summit, Inuwa described…
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PSG dominates toothless Liverpool FC to seize commanding first-leg advantage
By Tosin Omojola Liverpool’s UEFA Champions League hopes are hanging by a thread following a demoralising defeat to reigning European champions Paris Saint-Germain — their 16th loss of the season. Desire Doue’s deflected strike looped over the head of Giorgi Mamardashvili to hand the Ligue 1 leaders the lead, before Khvicha Kvaratskhelia doubled their advantage with a moment of brilliance.…
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Atletico Madrid stun 10-man Barcelona to seize Champions League advantage
Atletico Madrid took a significant step toward reaching the UEFA Champions League semi-finals with an impressive victory over 10-man Barcelona at the Nou Camp. The visitors, who had not won at the stadium since 2006, struck in each half through Julian Alvarez and Alexander Sorloth to secure a crucial first-leg advantage in their quarter-final tie. Barcelona were the better side…
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Western Post Reporter, Oyelola Adeola, gains global spotlight with UK Literary Prize nomination
A Nigerian journalist and Western Post reporter, Oyelola Adeola, has been nominated for the Editor’s Choice category at the 2025 Hammond House International Literary Prize for her short story, Unbroken Friendship. Adeola, who has covered Lagos State Government activities for Western Post, a leading online newspaper, for over a decade, earned the recognition among a highly competitive pool of international…
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Super Eagles face Zimbabwe in Unity Cup opener, set for poland friendly
By Tosin Omojola Nigeria will begin the defence of their Unity Cup title against Zimbabwe in the opening match of the invitational tournament. The encounter is scheduled for May 26 at The Valley, home of Charlton Athletic, with kickoff set for 7:30 p.m. The second semifinal, featuring Jamaica and India, will take place a day later. Winners from both semifinals…
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Sola Giwa quits Sanwo-Olu’s cabinet to contest House of Reps
Sola Giwa has resigned from his position as Special Adviser on Transportation to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State, citing a decision to pursue elective office. Giwa announced his resignation on Wednesday via his X (formerly Twitter) handle, stating that he stepped down from the role a day earlier after what he described as “deep reflection and wide consultations.” “It…
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