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U-20: Falconets will fight for World Cup glory – Coach Aduku
By Tosin Omojola Nigeria’s U-20 women’s national team coach, Moses Aduku, has assured Nigerians that the Falconets will give their best to win the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup in Poland. The team departed for Poland ahead of the tournament, scheduled to run from September 5 to 27, with Aduku insisting that his players are determined to fight for glory.…
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UN Envoy praises Abiodun over Ogun airport, road projects
The Nigerian Ambassador to the United Nations, Senator Jimoh Ibrahim, has commended Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, for executing strategic infrastructure projects designed to drive the state’s economic growth and position it for the future. Ibrahim gave the commendation on Monday during a visit to the Gateway International Airport, where he described the airport as a major infrastructure investment…
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Yakubu Mohammed’s family donates memoir to PAAU as Dean honours late journalist
The family of the late veteran journalist and co-founder of the defunct Newswatch magazine, Alhaji Yakubu Mohammed, on Monday donated copies of his memoir, Beyond Expectations, to the Faculty of Communication and Media Studies of Prince Abubakar Audu University (PAAU), Ayingba, Kogi State. Mohammed passed away in January 2026 at the age of 75 and is widely celebrated for his contributions…
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Olaopa tasks civil servants on continuous learning, knowledge driven-reforms
…commends Walson-Jack’s leadership Chairman of the Federal Civil Service Commission, Prof. Tunji Olaopa, has urged Nigerian civil servants to embrace continuous learning and knowledge-driven reforms. He spoke Tuesday in Abuja at the presentation of two books by retiring Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Mrs. Didi Esther Walson-Jack: Beyond the Mandate – A Memoir on Leadership and I…
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Scrutinise programmes of candidates before voting in 2027 – Adebayo tells Nigerians
…calls for competence not empty promises The presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Prince Adewole Adebayo, has called on Nigerians to scrutinise the programmes and records of political parties and candidates before voting in 2027, saying the country’s future ultimately depended on the quality of choices made by the electorate. Adebayo who made the call on Monday at…
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NITDA unveils taskforce for sovereign cloud initiative
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has inaugurated a taskforce to implement Nigeria’s Sovereign Cloud Initiative, aimed at strengthening digital sovereignty, attracting investment, creating jobs and retaining technology talent. Speaking in Abuja, NITDA Director-General Kashifu Inuwa said the initiative could transform sectors including education, finance, healthcare, agriculture and manufacturing. He said the taskforce would prioritise compliance with the Central…
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LASG secures community support for Agbowa waste project
By Olatomiwa Osho The Lagos State Government has secured the support of traditional rulers and community leaders in Owu-Ikosi and Agbowa-Ikosi for a proposed Material Recovery Facility (MRF) in Agbowa, Epe. Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Mr. Tokunbo Wahab, said the government would address stakeholders’ concerns and ensure both communities were involved. He described the facility as a…
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Palmer inspires Chelsea to victory in Alonso’s debut
By Tosin Omojola Cole Palmer stole the show as Xabi Alonso began his reign as Chelsea manager with a thrilling Premier League victory over London neighbours Fulham at Craven Cottage. The 24-year-old delivered a superb performance, setting up Joao Pedro for Chelsea’s opener just 31 seconds into the match before scoring the decisive goal with a composed finish through Bernd…
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Obasa mourns Nollywood icon Ogogo, hails legacy, cultural impact
The Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. (Hon) Mudashiru Obasa, has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of veteran Nollywood actor and cultural icon, Alhaji Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo. Ogogo died on Sunday, August 23, at the age of 66, following a courageous battle with what his family declared was stage-four cancer. Ogogo’s death, announced…
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Pay our benefits or face protest- Pensioners warn Sanwo-Olu
The Nigeria Union of Pensioners Contributory Pension Scheme (NUPCPS), Lagos State Council, has issued Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu an August 31 ultimatum to pay their long-awaited pension enhancement and wage award or face what they described as the “mother of all protests.” The ultimatum was announced on Monday by Chairman of the Lagos State Council, Michael Omisande, after a meeting with…
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