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Lagos, NIFEST forge partnership on food sector growth
By Olatomiwa Osho The Lagos State Government has expressed readiness to collaborate with the Nigerian Institute of Food Science and Technology (NIFST) to promote food processing, enterprise development, innovation and investment. The Commissioner for Commerce, Cooperatives, Trade and Investment, Mrs Folashade Bada Ambrose-Medebem, stated this during a courtesy visit by NIFST officials. Represented by the Director of the Agribusiness Support…
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PSG face Man City, Barcelona in Champions League
By Tosin Omojola Paris Saint-Germain will face Manchester City, Aston Villa and Barcelona in this season’s Champions League league phase. PSG will host Barcelona and travel to Villa Park and the Etihad Stadium. Arsenal will host Real Madrid and travel to Bayern Munich. They will also face Borussia Dortmund, Real Betis, Lille, Napoli, Sabah and Slavia Prague. Manchester City will…
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NFF reshuffles NPFL leadership, appoints Abdulrahaman Chief Operating Officer
By Tosin Omojola The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) on Friday appointed Dr Ayo Abdulrahaman as the Chief Operating Officer (COO) of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL). The appointment came as the new NPFL season kicked off with a star match between Nigeria’s CAF Confederation Cup representatives, Shooting Stars, and newly promoted Inter Lagos FC at the Adamasingba Stadium in…
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NITDA DG charges Jigawa govt, Galaxy ITT on digital Transformation
The Director-General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa, has challenged Jigawa State and Galaxy Information Technology and Telecommunications (Galaxy ITT) to adopt a strategic approach to digital transformation and economic development. Inuwa made the call at the Galaxy ITT Repositioning Retreat held in Abuja on Thursday, where he expressed concern over the continued dependence of Jigawa…
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LSSTF, Yabatech strengthen fight against cultism, drug abuse, other social vices
The Lagos State Security Trust Fund Campaign Against Crime, Cultism and Other Vices (LSSTF-CACCOV) and Yaba College of Technology (YABATECH) have forged a stronger partnership aimed at tackling cultism, drug abuse, crime and other social vices threatening young people within and around the institution. The renewed collaboration followed a special appreciation and partnership meeting between the Governing Council and management…
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NDLEA equips counselors with modern clinical skills
…moves to strengthen drug rehabilitation care The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has begun nationwide training for more than 100 counselors to standardise practices and strengthen clinical skills in line with global best practices. Coordinated by the Directorate of Counseling, Treatment and Rehabilitation, the programme began at the NDLEA Academy in Jos, Plateau State. It is the Agency’s first…
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Police, Army restore peace in Lagos’ Ikola community after violent clash
The Lagos State Police Command and the Nigerian Army have deployed security personnel to the Ikola area of Lagos following a violent clash that left three people dead, two others injured and some buildings burnt. The police command said in a statement that calm had been restored in the area after the incident, which occurred on Thursday, August 27, 2026. According…
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NSC endorses appointment of Ikpeme as NFF acting General Secretary
By Tosin Omojola Following Thursday’s resignation of Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau as President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Dr Mohammed Sanusi as General Secretary, and members of the Executive Committee, the National Sports Commission (NSC) has endorsed the appointment of Dr Emmanuel Ikpeme, the former Deputy General Secretary, to oversee the NFF Secretariat as Acting General Secretary. Dr Ademola…
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Soname, Pinnick, Odegbami in race for interim NFF presidency
By Tosin Omojola The race for the interim presidency of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) is gathering momentum following the reported resignation of NFF President Ibrahim Gusau. Amid the emerging leadership vacuum, prominent football figures, including Kunle Soname, Amaju Pinnick and Segun Odegbami, are reportedly being considered for the interim position. Sources indicate that the National Sports Commission (NSC) is…
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Lagos unveils blood transfusion campaign, urges residents to donate regularly
The Lagos State Government has launched a campaign to promote regular voluntary blood donation, with the State’s Blood Transfusion Service urging residents to donate to ensure adequate supplies. The campaign began on Monday, August 24, with an advocacy walk and sensitisation at Jubilee Bridge and Jubilee Market in Ajah, Eti-Osa Local Government Area. Executive Secretary of the Lagos State Blood…
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