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Lagos graduates first National Health Fellows, inducts new set
..as Abayomi, Pate urge them to drive reforms, accountability The Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi, the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Ali Pate and the State Coordinator of the World Health Organisation (WHO), Dr. Chinyere Okafor, have urged graduates of Cohort 1 of the National Health Fellows Programme to serve as change agents, noting…
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Italy’s World Cup nightmare continues after 4–1 shootout loss to Bosnia
By Tosin Omojola Italy’s World Cup drought continued after they suffered a 4–1 penalty shootout defeat to Bosnia and Herzegovina in their playoff final on Tuesday, following a 1–1 draw in regulation time. The four-time champions, who also missed the last two editions of the tournament at the playoff stage, have now failed again to secure qualification, with their last…
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Satellite Week: Nigeria’s digital future hinges on partnerships, says NITDA DG
The Director-General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa, has underscored the importance of collaboration between government institutions and emerging startups as a key driver of Nigeria’s digital transformation and national development. Speaking at the Nigerian Satellite Week 2026 in Abuja, themed “Harnessing Space Technology for an Extraordinary Nigeria,” he urged stakeholders to embrace partnerships as a…
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LAGFERRY hosts LJLA Fellows on Lagos waterways, showcases growth, governance insights
Lagos State Ferry Services (LAGFERRY) has hosted Fellows of the Lateef Jakande Leadership Academy (LJLA) on the Lagos waterways as part of efforts to deepen their understanding of governance and public sector operations. The engagement, held under the academy’s Brown Bag Series, offered the Fellows a practical experience of water transportation while providing direct interaction with leadership across Ministries, Departments…
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Afenifere, ACF, NEF leaders back SDP ahead of 2027
Three of Nigeria’s most influential socio-political groups—Afenifere, Arewa Consultative Forum and Northern Elders Forum—have endorsed the Social Democratic Party (SDP), signalling a rare alignment of northern and southern interests ahead of the polls. The endorsement, announced at a high-level stakeholders’ meeting in Ilesha, Osun State, drew political actors and opinion leaders from across the country, including delegates from all 19…
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World Cup: Bosnia, Czechia, Sweden, Turkey qualify as Iraq, Bolivia clash looms large
By Tosin Omojola Five countries have officially secured qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup through the intercontinental and European playoff routes, with just one spot still up for grabs. Bosnia and Herzegovina, Sweden, Turkey, Czechia, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo confirmed their places on Tuesday, March 31, following a series of decisive playoff fixtures. The final remaining…
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DR Congo edge Jamaica in playoff to secure World Cup spot
By Tosin Omojola Africa’s representation at this summer’s FIFA World Cup has risen to 10 teams after the Democratic Republic of Congo secured a hard-fought 1–0 victory over Jamaica following extra time in a tense Intercontinental Playoff clash in Guadalajara, Mexico, early Wednesday. The decisive Path 1 encounter, which kicked off at 10 p.m. GMT on Tuesday, was settled deep…
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Debut goal, red card drama as Nigeria draws 2-2 with Jordan
By Tosin Omojola Three-time African champions Nigeria concluded their March international window with a thrilling 2-2 draw against Jordan’s senior men’s team at the Mardan Sports Complex in Antalya, Turkey, on Tuesday night. Jordan, who are bound for the 2026 FIFA World Cup and currently ranked 64th in the world, signaled their intent early with an impressive display. In the…
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Adelabu dismisses claims of resignation amid 2027 speculation
The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has denied reports claiming he has resigned from office, describing the allegations as false and misleading amid rising political speculation about his future. The clarification comes against the backdrop of a Federal Government directive requiring political appointees with ambitions for the 2027 general elections to step down from their positions. Responding in a WhatsApp…
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Lagos Police withdraws taskforce from traffic enforcement duties
The Lagos State Police Command has ordered the immediate withdrawal of the Lagos State Environmental Sanitation and Special Offences Unit, popularly known as the Taskforce, from all traffic control and enforcement duties across the state. The directive, issued by the Commissioner of Police, Tijani Fatai, forms part of ongoing efforts to streamline Lagos’ often chaotic traffic management system and ensure…
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