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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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2026 FIBA: D’Tigress fall to Hungary 71-67, face knocknout blow
By Tosin Omojola Nigeria’s D’Tigress suffered a second successive defeat at the 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup, losing narrowly to Hungary 71–67 in a fiercely contested Group B encounter in Berlin on Saturday. After opening their campaign with a 99–81 defeat to South Korea, D’Tigress were desperate for a response against Hungary. However, the reigning African champions were left…
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NITDA, NACCIMA seal deal to empower Nigerian businesses
….move to accelerate Nigeria’s digital economy On the sidelines of GITEX Nigeria, the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) and the Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (NACCIMA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to accelerate Nigeria’s digital transformation, foster innovation and empower businesses. NITDA Director-General, Kashifu Inuwa, and NACCIMA Director-General, Engr. Olusola Obadimu, signed the…
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APC Eti-Osa Constituency 1 stakeholders demand Adams’ return, reject candidate imposition
Some All Progressives Congress (APC) stakeholders in Eti-Osa Constituency I, Lagos State, have urged the party leadership to restore its ticket to Noheem Adams, whom they claimed won the May 20, 2026 primary. At a press conference in Lagos, they said Adams polled 7,638 votes against his opponent’s 1,225, describing the result as a clear mandate from party members. Speaking…
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Ogun vows to sustain peaceful political environment ahead of 2027 polls
The Ogun State Government has vowed to sustain the peaceful political environment in the state ahead of the 2027 general elections, assuring political parties and their candidates of the freedom to campaign, mobilise and seek the support of voters without intimidation or harassment. The Special Adviser to the Governor on Information and Strategy, Kayode Akinmade, gave the assurance while featuring…
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Osimhen faces AFCON qualifiers doubt after injury
By Tosin Omojola Nigeria international striker Victor Osimhen is facing a race against time to recover in time for the Super Eagles’ 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers in September. Osimhen continued his blistering start to the season with Galatasaray, scoring the opening goal in the 16th minute to take his tally to six goals in four games. However,…
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2026 FIBA: D’Tigress fall 99-81 to South Korea in Berlin
By Tosin Omojola Nigeria’s D’Tigress suffered a disappointing start to their 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup campaign, losing 99–81 to South Korea in Berlin on Friday. South Korea dominated much of the contest with sharp attacking play, taking an early 26–22 lead at the end of the first quarter. D’Tigress responded in the second quarter, edging the Koreans 23–22,…
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NIJ Alumni pay tribute to late journalist Ademola Adetula, hail his legacy
The Nigerian Institute of Journalism Alumni Association (NIJAA) has paid tribute to the late Sir Ademola Adetula (KSJI, MFR), a distinguished NIJ alumnus and former President of the Institute’s Students’ Union Government. NIJAA was represented at Friday’s lying-in-state ceremony at the NUJ Press Centre in Akure, Ondo State, held as part of the funeral rites for the veteran journalist and…
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LASG clears air on Randle hospital patient-care dispute
..says patient got free emergency care By Olatomiwa Osho The Lagos State Ministry of Health has concluded its investigation into a patient-care incident involving Randle General Hospital that was reported on social media on August 31, 2026. The Ministry said the patient, 21-year-old Alimat Oshodi, was admitted as an emergency case at the hospital’s Mother and Child Centre on August…
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NASENI targets lower farm costs with solar-powered irrigation
By Olatomiwa Osho The National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) has demonstrated its solar-powered irrigation pump system to farmers in Kano State to promote climate-resilient farming, boost dry-season production and reduce costs. The demonstrations, held on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, at rice farms in Zakirai, Gabawasa LGA, and Kwarin Kaba, Kumbotso LGA, were organised in collaboration with the…
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