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Abiodun family awards over N100m scholarships to 831 indigent students
The family of Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has awarded scholarships worth over ₦100 million to 831 indigent students across different levels of education under the Gbemiga Abiodun Memorial Education Support Programme, an initiative established to sustain the humanitarian legacy of the governor’s late son. Abiodun announced this at the third edition of the programme, held at Christ Apostolic…
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Relief for students as LASU, LASUED, LASUSTECH lecturers end strike
Lecturers at Lagos State University (LASU), Lagos State University of Education (LASUED) and Lagos State University of Science and Technology (LASUSTECH) are to resume academic activities immediately following the suspension of their industrial action over staff welfare and outstanding agreements. The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) announced the suspension on Friday, bringing relief to students and parents affected by…
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NSC wins IJF support for Judo reforms
By Tosin Omojola The International Judo Federation (IJF) has backed the National Sports Commission’s (NSC) efforts to resolve governance issues in the Nigeria Judo Federation (NJF), endorsing a transparent, fair and inclusive electoral process. In a letter dated October 9, 2026, and addressed to NSC Director General, Hon. Bukola Olopade, the IJF acknowledged the dissolution of the NJF board, the…
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2028 Olympic Qualifiers: Alozie, Kanu shine as Falcons beat Comoros 2-0
By Tosin Omojola The Super Falcons defeated Comoros 2-0 in the first leg of their second-round tie in the 2028 Olympic qualifiers in Ikenne-Remo on Friday. Despite playing on Nigerian soil, the match was officially designated as Comoros’ home leg. Nigeria dominated under interim coach Augustine Eguavoen, with Michelle Alozie and Uchenna Kanu scoring in the second half. Former U-20…
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Osimhen returns, assists in Galatasaray win
By Tosin Omojola Nigerian international Victor Osimhen returned to action on Friday night as Galatasaray defeated Kasimpasa 3-1 in an Istanbul derby. The Super Eagles striker, who had been sidelined for a month after sustaining an injury in another Istanbul clash against Basaksehir, was introduced in the 77th minute. Osimhen marked his return with an assist for Mario Lemina, who…
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We’ve delivered 10,623 housing units in 7 years, says Sanwo-Olu
By Shayo Olatonmiwa Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has said his administration delivered 10,623 housing units in seven years, even as the government acknowledged that the state’s housing deficit remains above 3.3 million units. Sanwo-Olu, represented by the Commissioner for Housing, Moruf Akinderu-Fatai, disclosed this at the 2026 World Habitat Day celebration in Ikeja, themed “Adequate Housing for All.” He…
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Africa has talent to win World Cup – CAF President
By Tosin Omojola Confederation of African Football (CAF) President, Dr Patrice Motsepe, has declared that an African national team must win the FIFA World Cup. Motsepe made the declaration on Thursday at the CAF Strategy Conference in Cape Verde, stressing the need for African football to raise its ambitions and compete for the biggest prize in international football. He said…
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Lagos Assembly moves to recover state assets, targets undocumented govt properties
…warns MDAs against absentism The Lagos State House of Assembly has constituted an eight-member ad hoc committee to identify, document and facilitate the recovery of government-owned assets, warning that heads of Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) who fail to honour its invitations will face sanctions. The committee chairman, Hon. Obafemi Saheed (Kosofe II), gave the warning while overseeing the exercise,…
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Igando-Ikotun LCDA Chairman boosts livelihoods with empowerment scheme, honours outstanding staff
The Chairman of Igando-Ikotun Local Council Development Area (IILCDA) in Lagos State, Com. Lasisi Akinsanya, has empowered residents with deep freezers, grinding machines, sewing machines, motorcycles and other equipment to boost their economic well-being. The empowerment programme, held on Thursday to mark Akinsanya’s first 365 days in office in his second term, also featured an awards ceremony and mega fiesta…
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Ex-Flying Eagles Coaches, players urge NFF to pay outstanding entitlements
By Tosin Omojola Players and technical officials of Nigeria’s U-20 men’s national football team, the Flying Eagles, have appealed to the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) and the National Sports Commission (NSC) to settle outstanding qualification bonuses, daily allowances and match bonuses allegedly owed to them. Repeated appeals to the NFF have reportedly yielded no results, leaving players and officials who…
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