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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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NSC backs D’Tigress for World Cup opener against South Korea
By Tosin Omojola The National Sports Commission (NSC) has expressed confidence in Nigeria’s D’Tigress as they begin their FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup campaign against South Korea in Berlin later today. The African champions will be hoping to start their campaign on a winning note when they face their Asian opponents, with revenge on their minds after losing to the…
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2027: Adebayo unveils new federalism blueprint, pledges stronger federal-state partnership
The presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Prince Adewole Adebayo, has proposed a model of Cooperative Federalism in which the Federal, State and Local Governments would work as development partners while retaining their constitutional responsibilities. Contained in his 2027–2031 blueprint, Farewell to Poverty and Insecurity, Adebayo promoted joint planning, counterpart funding, shared standards and performance-based partnerships where responsibilities…
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LASG confirms Gbaye as LASBCA General Manager, tasks her on professionalism
By Olatomiwa Osho The Lagos State Government has confirmed Bldr. Florence Omolola Gbaye as the substantive General Manager of the Lagos State Building Control Agency (LASBCA), with her appointment taking effect from August 19, 2026. The appointment letter was formally presented to Gbaye by the Head of Service, Mr. Bode Agoro, on Wednesday, September 2, at the Office of the…
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Eaglets face Niger Republic, Côte d’Ivoire in WAFU B
…as Flamingos draw Ghana, Togo, Niger Republic By Tosin Omojola Nigeria’s Golden Eaglets have been drawn in Group B of the 2026 WAFU B U-17 Championship scheduled to take place in Burkina Faso. The five-time FIFA U-17 World Cup champions will face Niger Republic and Côte d’Ivoire in the group stage of the regional tournament. Hosts Burkina Faso, Ghana, Togo…
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2027: Beyond ‘Tinubu must go’, what is the opposition’s alternative? – by Seye Oladejo
There is something increasingly fascinating about Nigeria’s opposition as we approach the 2027 general elections. Everybody appears to know what is wrong with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration. Everybody appears to know why the All Progressives Congress (APC) should be defeated. Everybody appears to know why Nigerians are supposedly yearning for a change. But ask the more important question –…
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LASAC backs campaign against gender violence, canvasses respect, peaceful conflict resolution
By Olatomiwa Osho The Lagos State Audit Service Commission (LASAC) has joined the campaign against Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV), urging its staff to promote mutual respect, self-restraint and peaceful conflict resolution in the workplace and society. The Permanent Secretary of the Commission, Mrs Oluwakemi Amudat Garbadeen-Adedeji, gave the charge on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, as the Commission joined the…
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LASU conference calls for integrated mental health services
By Olatomiwa Osho The Lagos State University (LASU) has hosted the 11th International Conference of Community Psychology (ICCP 2026), bringing together scholars, policymakers, psychologists and community leaders to examine psychology’s role in improving community well-being. Held at the Femi Gbajabiamila Hall, in Ojo campus, the conference was themed: “Gathering in the Motherland: Celebrating Lifeways, Ways of Water and Reconnecting to…
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Eaglets, Flamingos set for WAFU B draws, eye favourable opponents
By Tosin Omojola Nigeria’s Golden Eaglets and Flamingos will on Thursday, September 3, discover their opponents as the West African Football Union (WAFU) Zone B conducts the draws for its U-17 boys’ and girls’ competitions in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso. The draws, scheduled for the Stade du 04 August, will determine the group-stage pairings and pathways for the two Nigerian sides…
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