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2027: SDP’s Adebayo unveils ‘New Nigeria’ blueprint Tuesday
The Social Democratic Party (SDP) will on Tuesday unveil its presidential blueprint, Farewell to Poverty and Insecurity: Governance & Accelerated Development- Blueprint of a New Nigeria, 2027–2031, authored by its candidate, Prince Adewole Adebayo. The presentation will take place at 2 p.m. on September 8, 2026, at the Yar’Adua Centre in Abuja. The document outlines the party’s plans to tackle…
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NFF applauds Edo Queens, Nigerian clubs in CAF wins
By Tosin Omojola The Acting General Secretary of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Dr Emmanuel Ikpeme, has congratulated Nigeria’s flag-bearers, Edo Queens, on winning the WAFU-B Women’s Champions League tournament in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso. Edo Queens on Saturday night reclaimed the WAFU-B trophy they won in 2024, defeating Ampem Darkoa Ladies of Ghana 4-1 on penalties after both teams played…
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Rangers stumble as El-Kanemi claim 3-0 CAF win
By Tosin Omojola Nigerian clubs recorded contrasting results in the CAF inter-club competitions on Sunday, with Rangers International held to a 1-1 draw by AS SOBEMAP, while El-Kanemi Warriors secured an emphatic 3-0 victory over UDIB. Rangers International were forced to settle for a 1-1 draw against AS SOBEMAP of Benin Republic in the first leg of their CAF Champions…
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Arsenal fight back to sink Chelsea 2-1
By Tosin Omojola Reigning champions Arsenal came from behind to beat big-spending Chelsea 2-1 in a pulsating London derby at the Emirates Stadium. Chelsea stunned the home fans by taking a second-minute lead through £117 million summer signing Morgan Rogers, whose volley followed the Gunners’ failure to clear Reece James’ free-kick. It was the first goal Mikel Arteta’s side had…
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Edo first lady’s office backs stroke prevention campaign, pushes for early detection
By Olatomiwa Osho The Office of the Edo State First Lady has pledged its support for a preventive physiotherapy campaign by the Nigeria Society of Physiotherapy aimed at reducing the incidence of cardiovascular diseases and stroke among women across the state. The Coordinator of the Office, Mrs Edesili Okpebholo Anani, made the commitment when she received a delegation from the…
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NDLEA busts fuel tanker used to smuggle 2.1 tonnes cannabis
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have intercepted a 20,000-litre fuel tanker fitted with a concealed compartment used to transport 2,145 kilogrammes of cannabis, in one of several major drug seizures recorded across nine states. The tanker, marked MKA 960 XC, was intercepted along the Akoko/Lokoja Expressway in Ondo State on Friday, September 4, 2026, after its…
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Edo govt, Nigerian Correctional Service partner on inmate rehabilitation
…target skills training for female inmates, youths The Edo State Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development has commenced plans to partner with the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) in strengthening the rehabilitation, empowerment and reintegration of inmates, especially women and youths. The proposal was discussed during a visit by the Edo Controller of Corrections, CCS Julius Osemwegie, to the ministry…
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Newcastle fight back to draw Bournemouth 2-2
By Tosin Omojola Newcastle United fought back from two goals down to earn a hard-fought Premier League point at home against Bournemouth, with Jacob Ramsey scoring a late equaliser. Bournemouth took an early lead when Alex Scott’s deflected shot looped into the box, allowing Marcus Tavernier to get ahead of Amar Dedić at the back post and poke the ball…
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Shooting Stars mark continental return with victory, beat CS Sfaxien 1-0
By Tosin Omojola Shooting Stars of Ibadan defeated CS Sfaxien of Tunisia 1-0 at the MKO Abiola Stadium, Abeokuta, on Saturday in the first leg of their CAF Confederation Cup tie. The Oluyole Warriors marked their return to continental football after a 27-year absence with a commanding performance in front of an enthusiastic home crowd. The atmosphere was electric as…
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LASU condemns student assault, begins disciplinary action
By Olatomiwa Osho The Lagos State University (LASU) has condemned the assault of one of its students by fellow students following the circulation of a video of the incident on social media. LASU said the incident involved students of its College of Medicine (LASUCOM), Ikeja, but occurred at a privately owned hostel located outside the university’s campus. According to LASU,…
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