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UPDATED: Oba of Benin backs continuity as Yari seeks support for Tinubu
By Olatomiwa Osho – The Oba of Benin, Omo N’Oba N’Edo Uku’Akpolokpolo, Oba Ewuare II, has called for continuity in governance, warning against seeking political change simply for the sake of change. The monarch spoke on Tuesday at the Benin Palace when the Director-General of the Presidential Campaign Council, Abdulaziz Yari, led a delegation to the palace to seek royal blessings,…
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Lagos Assembly passes revised 2026 appropriation bill, prioritises key projects
The Lagos State House of Assembly has passed into law the 2026 Budget Reordering Bill presented by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, following consideration and adoption of the report of the House Committee on Economic Planning and Budget. The report was presented by the committee’s Chairman, Hon. Lukmon Olumoh, during plenary presided over by the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, on Tuesday.…
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No casualty as container truck crashes into six vehicles on Kara bridge
The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) has confirmed that no life was lost and no one was injured when a 40-foot container truck crashed into six other vehicles at Kara Bridge, inward OPIC, along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, on Tuesday morning. In a statement, the agency said the container truck reportedly developed a mechanical fault while in motion, lost control…
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NIJAA unveils global directory to reunite alumni
By Olatomiwa Osho The Nigerian Institute of Journalism Alumni Association (NIJAA) has launched a global Alumni Directory to reconnect more than 10,000 Nigerian Institute of Journalism (NIJ) graduates and build a stronger, data-driven network. NIJAA President Muyiwa Akintunde said the directory would provide a reliable database of alumni, their professions and locations to support networking, welfare, mentorship and access to…
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FIFA/CAF assess Nigeria football reform roadmap
By Tosin Omojola The National Sports Commission (NSC) on Monday received a joint FIFA/CAF delegation at its Abuja headquarters for a working engagement with Commission Chairman Shehu Dikko, marking the start of the delegation’s assessment visit to Nigeria. Discussions focused on proposed comprehensive reforms to reset Nigeria’s football ecosystem, including legal structures, governance, football development, stakeholder collaboration and practical solutions…
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Uzodimma inaugurates APC Imo Campaign Council, targets 2027 sweep
The governor of Imo State, Sen. Hope Uzodimma, has inaugurated the All Progressives Congress (APC) Imo State Campaign Council, charging members to extend the party’s operations to every ward, community and polling unit across the state ahead of the 2027 general elections. Uzodimma said the council’s primary mandate was to secure victory for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and all APC…
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Abiodun charges Ogun Judiciary to uphold justice, rule of law
The governor of Ogun State, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has charged the state judiciary to uphold justice, fairness, accountability and the rule of law, saying public confidence in democracy depends largely on the ability of institutions to discharge their responsibilities impartially and responsibly. Abiodun gave the charge on Monday at a thanksgiving service held at the Cathedral Church of St. Peter,…
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LASG tasks women entrepreneurs on AI adoption to improve productivity
By Olatomiwa Osho The Lagos State Government has called for greater adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI) among women entrepreneurs, stressing that access to technology is critical for improving productivity and scaling businesses. The Commissioner for Commerce, Cooperatives, Trade and Investment, Hon. Folashade Bada Ambrose-Medebem, made the call at the closing of the third edition of the W.O.M.A.N. 2026 programme, organised…
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Nigeria draw Algeria, Chad in African volleyball championship
By Tosin Omojola Nigeria have been drawn in Group C alongside Algeria and Chad at the 2026 African Men’s Volleyball Nations Championship in Tunisia. The championship begins on September 15 and will also serve as a qualification tournament for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games. Nigeria men’s volleyball head coach Ryan Masajedi said the team’s immediate goal was to advance…
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Flamingos arrive Cote d’Ivoire for U-17 girls tournament
…as WAFU B picks 14 young referees for tournament By Tosin Omojola The West African Football Union (WAFU) Zone B has selected 14 referees from the regional ‘Young Talents’ refereeing course held in Ghana six months ago to officiate at the second edition of the WAFU-B U-17 Girls Tournament in Yamoussoukro, Cote d’Ivoire, from September 15 to 28. The initiative…
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