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Edo seeks stronger support for persons with disabilities
By Olatomiwa Osho The Edo State Commission for Persons with Disabilities has called for stronger collaboration with the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation to improve support for persons with disabilities across the state. Chairman of the Commission, Hon. Theophilus Egbodion, made the call during a courtesy visit to the ministry, where he led a delegation to meet with…
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Lagos APC dismisses NDC’s Obi victory prediction
..says 2027 election is a fresh contest The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos State has dismissed the National Democratic Congress (NDC) prediction that its presidential candidate, Peter Obi, will defeat President Bola Tinubu by a wider margin in the state in the 2027 election. Lagos APC spokesman, Seye Oladejo, in a statement on Sunday, said that the 2023 presidential…
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Awoniyi replaces Osimhen in Super Eagles squad against Madagascar, Guinea Bissau
By Tosin Omojola Coventry City striker Taiwo Awoniyi has been called up to replace Victor Osimhen in Nigeria’s squad for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers against Madagascar and Guinea-Bissau. The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) confirmed Awoniyi’s inclusion as the Super Eagles prepare for the crucial qualifying fixtures. The striker returns to the national team after missing recent…
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FIFA U-20: Falconets crash out after Colombia 1-0 late strike
By Tosin Omojola Nigeria’s Falconets suffered a heartbreaking exit from the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup after Colombia scored a dramatic stoppage-time winner to secure a 1-0 quarter-final victory. Valerin Loboa struck in the 90+2nd minute to send Colombia into the semi-finals and end Nigeria’s hopes of reaching the last four for the first time since 2014. The Falconets…
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FIFA U-20: Falconets battle Colombia for semi-final spot
By Tosin Omojola Nigeria’s Falconets are in high spirits ahead of Sunday’s FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup quarter-final against Colombia in Łódź, following their emphatic 3-0 victory over England in the Round of 16. The two-time runners-up return to familiar territory with history on their side, having defeated Colombia 1-0 in the semi-finals of the 2010 edition. Ebere Orji scored…
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Adebayo’s Presidency: The promise that must answer to a stopwatch – by Olalekan Adedayo
From campaign promises to quarterly targets, public scorecards and consequences for failure. One of the most striking features of Prince Adewole Adebayo’s Farewell to Poverty and Insecurity is not merely the scale of what he proposes to do, but the emphasis he places on how government should deliver, measure and account for what it promises. At the heart of the…
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UNIOSUN Alumni induct fresh graduates, promote career skills
By Olatomiwa Osho The Osun State University Alumni Association has inducted fresh graduates of the institution, equipping them with employability and workplace skills to compete in the labour market. The induction, held on Friday at the Multi-purpose Hall, Main Campus, Osogbo, was part of activities marking the university’s 16th Convocation. The programme, organised in partnership with Jobberman, focused on digital,…
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Abiodun signs Education, Skills Trust Fund bill into law
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, on Friday signed into law the State Education and Skills Trust Fund Bill, creating a framework for sustainable funding and improved management of the state’s education and skills development sector. Speaking with journalists after the signing ceremony at the Governor’s Office, Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta, the Speaker of the Ogun State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon.…
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Brighton shock Arsenal with 3-0 rout, end winning run
By Tosin Omojola Arsenal suffered their first defeat of the season after Brighton stunned them 3-0 at the Amex Stadium. The Gunners, who had won their previous nine league games, struggled to cope with Brighton’s intensity from the start. Pascal Gross put the hosts ahead in the 31st minute, firing from the edge of the box with his shot going…
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LASG intensifies drive for safer NCD care as Taskforce targets patient safety
By Olatomiwa Osho The Lagos State Government has intensified efforts to improve patient safety in the treatment of non-communicable diseases (NCDs), with stakeholders calling for stronger regulation, medication safety and better continuity of care. Speaking at the 2026 World Patient Safety Day commemoration in Alausa, the Special Adviser to the Governor on Health, Dr. Kemi Ogunyemi, said patients managing hypertension,…
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