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Misuse of stadia threatens Nigeria’s sports future- Shaibu warns
By Tosin Omojola Director-General and Chief Executive Officer of the National Institute for Sports, Comrade Philip Shaibu, has expressed concern over the deteriorating condition of Nigeria’s sporting facilities, particularly the MKO Abiola National Stadium and other national stadia across the country. Shaibu attributed the decay largely to the frequent use of stadiums for political and religious gatherings, urging authorities to…
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Lagos issues March 31 deadline for elevator registration, warns uncertified lifts
By Adeola Ogunrinde The Lagos State Government has issued a final warning to building owners, facility managers and developers across the state to register and obtain safety certification for all elevators and vertical transportation equipment (VTE). The directive was announced on Friday by the Director-General and Chief Executive Officer of the Lagos State Safety Commission, Lanre Mojola, who said the…
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At 71, Sports Administrator Ojo-Oba enrolls to study Law at UI
By Tosin Omojola Former Secretary-General of the Nigeria Football Federation, Bolaji Ojo-Oba, is among the 4,430 newly admitted students at the University of Ibadan for the 2025/2026 academic session after securing admission to study Law. Ojo-Oba, a former Sports Commissioner in Oyo State, was formally admitted alongside other fresh students during the university’s matriculation ceremony held on Wednesday in Ibadan.…
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D’Tigress must Learn from 77–60 loss to South Korea women’s national basketball team, says Wakama
By Tosin Omojola Head coach of Nigeria’s women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, Rena Wakama, has urged her players to quickly move past their defeat to South Korea women’s national basketball team and focus on improving in their next game against the Philippines women’s national basketball team at the qualifying tournament for the FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup in Lyon, France. D’Tigress…
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Adebayo faults National Assembly Bill barring party defection, calls it unconstitutional
The 2023 presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Adewole Adebayo, has criticised a proposed bill by the National Assembly of Nigeria seeking to prohibit political defections, describing the move as unconstitutional and a threat to democratic freedoms. Speaking during an interview on Thursday, Adebayo said the bill, which proposes sanctions against politicians who defect from one party to…
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Oyedeji urges D’Tigress to move past Korea defeat, focus on Philippines clash
By Tosin Omojola NBA and FIBA ambassador Olumide Oyedeji, a leading candidate for the presidency of the Nigeria Basketball Federation, has called on D’Tigress to put behind them the 77–60 defeat to South Korea at the FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup Qualifying Tournament 2026 in France, but to remain focused ahead of their next game. Speaking after the game played…
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NURTW Crisis: Court recognises Baruwa group, orders rival faction out of national secretariat
A Federal court sitting in Abuja has ordered members of a faction of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) occupying the union’s national secretariat to immediately vacate the premises. The ruling followed a legal dispute over the control and leadership of the transport workers’ union at the national level. The court directed that the group led by Tajudeen…
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Trump raises safety concerns over Iran’s participation in 2026 FIFA World Cup
By Tosin Omojola United States President, Donald Trump, said on Thursday that Iran’s national men’s soccer team would be welcome to participate in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, but suggested that their presence might not be appropriate due to safety concerns. In a post on Truth Social, Trump wrote: “The Iran National Soccer Team is welcome to the World Cup,…
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BBL Tragedy: Lagos govt orders full investigation into socialite’s death
The Lagos State Government, through the Health Facilities Monitoring and Accreditation Agency (HEFAMAA), has launched a full investigation into the reported death of a Lagos socialite popularly known as “Elena,” who allegedly died after undergoing a Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL) cosmetic procedure at a clinic in the state. The development follows reports circulating on social media claiming that the young…
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PDP failing as credible opposition-Lagos APC
The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has said the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is gradually sliding into political irrelevance across Nigeria due to persistent internal crises and lack of direction. In a statement issued on Thursday, Lagos APC spokesman, Seye Oladejo, said the opposition party had declined from what was once considered a major national political…
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