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Support Adebayo for Nigeria’s transformation in 2027- Mulikat Akande tells Nigerians
Former House of Representatives Majority Leader, Hon. Mulikat Adeola Akande has urged Nigerians to support the Social Democratic Party (SDP) presidential candidate, Prince Adewole Adebayo in 2027, describing him as an opportunity for genuine change. Speaking at the launch of Adebayo’s book, Farewell to Poverty and Insecurity: Governance and Accelerated Development – Blueprint of a New Nigeria, 2027–2031, Akande said…
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Raphinha stars as Barcelona thrash Feyenoord 5-1
By Tosin Omojola Raphinha continued his remarkable goal-scoring start to the season with another brace as Barcelona produced an impressive display to defeat Feyenoord in the Champions League. Former Arsenal and Manchester City forward Gabriel Jesus also opened his Barcelona account late in the game, after his fellow Brazilian had already put the hosts in firm control. Raphinha produced an…
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D’Tigress thank Tinubu for fulfilling AfroBasket rewards
By Tosin Omojola Players and officials of Nigeria’s Senior Women’s Basketball Team, D’Tigress, have thanked President Bola Ahmed Tinubu after receiving the financial rewards promised for winning the 2025 FIBA Women’s AfroBasket. The payments were the final tranche of the Presidential Rewards. Following arrangements concluded by National Sports Commission Chairman Shehu Dikko and Finance Minister Taiwo Oyedele, D’Tigress and the…
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NITDA DG champions co-regulation to unlock digital investment
The Director-General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, has called for a unified regulatory framework to attract investment and accelerate Nigeria’s digital economy. Speaking at the ITW Data Cloud Africa 2026 event, Inuwa said investors face challenges navigating multiple government agencies. He urged government to operate through a single regulatory interface to reduce duplication, speed…
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Osimhen, Lookman miss 2026 Balloon d’or shortlist
By Tosin Omojola Nigeria’s failure to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup has cost its players recognition, with none making the 30-man Ballon d’Or shortlist. Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman were absent despite strong club seasons and starring roles at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. Osimhen recorded 30 goal contributions in 2025/26, while Lookman had 12 goals and…
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2027: Adebayo pledges 36 modular refineries, N200 petrol if elected president
…challenges Tinubu to a debate on economy The Social Democratic Party (SDP) presidential candidate, Prince Adewole Adebayo, has pledged to revive four public refineries and establish 36 modular refineries, while creating opportunities for private investors to build refineries and export petroleum products. Adebayo made the pledge while unveiling his Farewell to Poverty and Insecurity: Governance and Accelerated Development — Blueprint of…
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Beyond politics: Lagos APC sets 2027 campaign in prayer mode
With the 2027 general elections drawing closer, the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos State has taken an unusual but familiar first step in Nigerian politics. At the Onikan Stadium on Tuesday, party leaders, religious organisations, traditional institutions and supporters from across the state gathered not to unveil campaign posters or deliver political manifestos, but to commit the party’s electoral…
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Real Madrid edge Inter Milan as Mbappe makes history
By Tosin Omojola Kylian Mbappe moved joint-fifth on the all-time Champions League and European Cup goalscorers’ list as Real Madrid defeated Inter Milan. The France captain, 27, opened the scoring for Jose Mourinho’s side in the 14th minute with a clinical finish from just inside the box, taking his tally to 71 goals in 99 appearances in the competition. Only…
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Eguavoen takes charge of Super Falcons for Olympic qualifiers
By Tosin Omojola Former Super Eagles head coach Augustine Eguavoen will lead Nigeria’s Senior Women’s National Team, the Super Falcons, on an interim basis for their 2028 Olympic Games qualifying fixtures against Comoros in October, as the search for a substantive head coach continues. Eguavoen, popularly known as ‘Cerezo’, brings a wealth of experience to the assignment, having managed at…
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El-Buba endorses Adebayo for 2027 presidency, says only SDP can fix Nigeria
A Christian cleric and political mobiliser Prophet Isa El-Buba has endorsed Social Democratic Party (SDP) presidential candidate Prince Adewole Adebayo, saying Nigeria needs a new political direction to overcome underdevelopment. Speaking at the launch of Adebayo’s 2027–2031 policy blueprint, Farewell to Poverty and Insecurity, El-Buba said he supported the candidate after studying his proposals, which he described as a credible…
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