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Chelle names Ozebagbe, Ortega as Olympic Eagles assistants
By Tosin Omojola Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has appointed Bright Osehai Ozebagbe and Deniran Ortega as his two assistant coaches for the Nigerian Olympic team. Chelle, who also doubles as head coach of the Olympic Eagles, described Ozebagbe and Ortega as two of Nigeria’s brightest young coaches with impressive profiles, expressing his delight at working with them. Ozebagbe…
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Lagos inaugurates 39-member taskforce on patient safety to strengthen healthcare standards
By Olatomiwa Osho The Lagos State Government has inaugurated a 39-member Task Force on Clinical Governance and Patient Safety to strengthen healthcare standards, accountability and patient safety across public and private health facilities in the state. Inaugurating the task force in Ikeja, the Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi, said the initiative would adopt a system-wide approach to healthcare delivery,…
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No tear gas fired at pensioners – Lagos police
The Lagos State Police Command has debunked social media reports alleging that members of the Nigeria Union of Pensioners (NUP) were tear-gassed during their peaceful protest at the Lagos State House of Assembly on Monday, August 31, 2026. In a statement issued Tuesday, the Command Spokesperson, SP Abimbola Adebisi said no tear gas was fired during the protest, describing the…
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Rights group slams alleged teargassing of Lagos pensioners during protest
…urges Lagos govt to pay pensioners’ outstanding benefits The Committee for the Defence of Human Rights (CDHR) on Tuesday condemned the reported use of tear gas and force against pensioners protesting on Monday over unpaid pensions, gratuities and other entitlements at the Lagos State House of Assembly. The rights group, in a statement signed by its National President, Yinka Folarin,…
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SORA wins NCC 2026 hackathon, bags N3m prize
By Olatomiwa Osho SORA won the fourth Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) Hackathon Live Show 2026, securing the N3 million grand prize for its inclusive technology solution for persons with disabilities. Clear Signal and IKOR placed second and third, winning N2 million and N1 million, respectively, at the two-day competition themed “Technology Without Barriers.” The event brought together 20 teams to…
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Ogun warns of flooding, urges residents in vulnerable communities to relocate
The Ogun State Government has issued a flood alert ahead of the second phase of the 2026 rainy season, urging residents in vulnerable communities to remain vigilant and relocate where necessary. The warning followed a Nigeria Meteorological Agency (NiMet) forecast predicting heavy rainfall in Ogun. In a statement, the Commissioner for Environment, Ola Oresanya, said the first phase recorded intense…
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Saka fires Arsenal to narrow Aston Villa win
By Tosin Omojola Bukayo Saka scored the only goal as Premier League champions Arsenal secured all three points with a narrow victory over Aston Villa. The England international slid the ball into a near-empty net from Riccardo Calafiori’s cutback, producing the first shot on target of the match. Villa came close in the first half when Emiliano Buendia’s effort struck…
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Lagos Assembly moves to raise Magistrates’ retirement age to 65
…seeks better welfare for Magistrates The Lagos State House of Assembly has initiated moves to improve the welfare and working conditions of magistrates in the state as lawmakers consider an extension of their retirement age from 60 to 65 years. The lawmakers on Monday during plenary session debated the Magistrate Courts Amendment Bill 2026, which seeks to strengthen the magistracy,…
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Nigeria briefs FIFA on NFF leadership crisis as Dikko, Ikpeme arrive Zurich
By Tosin Omojola Nigeria is awaiting a decision from FIFA following the arrival of key officials of the National Sports Commission (NSC) and the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) in Zurich, Switzerland, to formally brief the world football governing body on the latest developments in Nigerian football. NSC Chairman Shehu Dikko, NFF Acting General Secretary Dr Emmanuel Ikpeme and the federation’s…
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LASBCA urges Lagos Developers to comply with building setback rules
By Olatomiwa Osho The Lagos State Building Control Agency (LASBCA) has urged property owners and developers to comply with approved building setback requirements to promote safety and orderly development across the state. The Agency’s Acting General Manager, Bldr. Florence Gbaye, said building setbacks provide essential space for ventilation, natural lighting, drainage, maintenance, accessibility and emergency response. Gbaye explained that setback…
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