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Gusau’s resignation offers fresh start for Nigerian football – Odegbami
By Tosin Omojola Former Super Eagles captain and Nigeria football legend Segun Odegbami, has described Ibrahim Gusau’s resignation as NFF president as an opportunity to address Nigerian football’s challenges. Gusau resigned alongside NFF General Secretary Mohammed Sanusi and Executive Committee members, ending his tenure amid concerns over the administration of the sport. Odegbami said the resignation could avert a FIFA…
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NFF appoints Ikpeme acting General Secretary
By Tosin Omojola The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has appointed Deputy General Secretary Dr Emmanuel Ikpeme, as Acting General Secretary following Dr Mohammed Sanusi’s resignation. Ikpeme will assume the role on Friday, August 28, 2026, and oversee the NFF Secretariat’s daily operations pending further developments on the proposed Normalisation Committee by the National Sports Commission (NSC). An experienced administrator and…
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LSETF enlightens 51 Ikorodu residents on loan opportunities, bridges finance gap
By Olatomiwa Osho The Lagos State Employment Trust Fund (LSETF) has enlightened 51 residents and business owners in Ikorodu on its loan opportunities and application requirements as part of efforts to expand access to finance for entrepreneurs across the State. The Application Readiness Exercise was held on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, at Igbe-Ilaara, Igbogbo, Ikorodu, where participants received practical guidance…
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NFF Scribe Sanusi resigns as leadership crisis deepens
By Tosin Omojola The General Secretary of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Dr Mohammed Sanusi, has resigned amid a major leadership shake-up, with reports also indicating that NFF President Ibrahim Musa Gusau and several Executive Committee members have stepped down. The development follows a difficult period for Nigerian football, including the Super Eagles’ failure to qualify for the 2026 FIFA…
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ICM conference to spotlight leadership, business transformation
The Institute of Change Management (ICM) is set to hold its 2026 Annual Conference from September 3 to 4 at NECA House, Alausa, Ikeja, Lagos. The two-day conference, scheduled for 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily, is themed: “Unleashing Change: Accelerating Impact — Harnessing Transformation for Personal Growth and Business Excellence.” The Group Managing Director of Sahara Group, Mr Kola…
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Obasa pays tribute to late Eagle Online publisher Dotun Oladipo
..urges media to uphold his legacy The Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Ajayi Obasa, has joined the Nigerian media community in mourning the death of The Eagle Online publisher, Dotun Oladipo. Oladipo, 56, died on Tuesday, August 25, after a brief illness. In a condolence statement by Adeshina Oyetayo, his Special Adviser on Media,…
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Gusau, NFF board members reportedly resign amid mounting pressure
By Tosin Omojola The president of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Ibrahim Gusau and other members of the board have reportedly resigned. The development comes amid mounting pressure on the NFF leadership following a series of setbacks and growing scrutiny over the administration of Nigerian football. The Super Falcons’ historic failure to qualify for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup…
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LASG reroutes traffic as Oke-Afa bridge rehabilitation begins Friday
By Olatomiwa Osho The Lagos State Government has announced traffic diversions ahead of the rehabilitation of Oke-Afa Bridge in Isolo Local Government Area, advising motorists to use alternative routes during the three-week construction period. The rehabilitation, being undertaken by the Federal Ministry of Works through Messrs Strabic Construction Limited, will commence on Friday, August 28, 2026, and end on Friday,…
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Falconets intensify World Cup training in Poland
…set for Poland, South Korea friendlies By Tosin Omojola Nigeria’s U-20 Women’s National Team, the Falconets, have settled into their training camp in Trzebnica, Poland, as preparations intensify for the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup. The two-time FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup silver medallists commenced training on Wednesday at the Stadion Miejski, Fair Play Arena, with the players and…
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CAF executive committee fixes virtual meeting to discuss African football affairs
By Tosin Omojola The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has scheduled a virtual meeting of its Executive Committee (ExCo) for Thursday, Augus026. The meeting will be chaired by CAF President Patrice Motsepe, with members of the Executive Committee expected to participate remotely. Although the agenda has not been made public, the meeting is expected to consider key issues relating to…
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