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83 Nigerians to return from South Africa Wednesday – FG
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced that a new batch of 83 Nigerian nationals will arrive at the Murtala Mohammed International Airport, Lagos, on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, via South African Airways. A statement signed by the ministry’s spokesperson, Kimiebi Imomotimi Ebienfa, said the returnees are expected to depart Oliver Tambo Airport in Johannesburg at 3:35 p.m. local time…
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NFF axes Super Falcons technical team after World Cup miss
By Tosin Omojola The Executive Committee of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has asked members of the technical crew of the Super Falcons to step down with immediate effect. It, however, did not give a reason for the decision. “The Executive Committee of the Nigeria Football Federation has asked members of the technical crew of the Super Falcons to step…
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Adebayo congratulates Babangida at 85, hails his place in Nigeria’s history
The presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Prince Adewole Adebayo, has congratulated former Military President, General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida (rtd), on his 85th birthday, describing him as a significant figure in Nigeria’s modern political history. Adebayo, in a congratulatory message issued on Monday, said Babangida’s decades of service as a soldier, military leader and elder statesman had left…
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Adeleke’s re-election: A triumph for democracy, a defeat for one-party myth – by Seye Oladejo
Democracy is not measured by how often the ruling party wins elections. It is measured by whether the people retain the freedom to choose who governs them-and whether that choice is respected, even when it produces an outcome inconvenient to those in power. The re-election of Governor Ademola Adeleke in Osun State is therefore much bigger than the victory of…
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Cameroon win first-ever WAFCON title, thrash Malawi 3-0
By Tosin Omojola Cameroon have been crowned Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) champions for the first time after defeating Malawi 3–0 in the 2026 final in Rabat, Morocco. Marie Ngah Manga scored twice, while Naomi Ndjoah Eto added the other goal as the Indomitable Lionesses delivered a dominant first-half performance to secure a historic victory. The triumph ends Cameroon’s…
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Lagos targets better hospitality through private partnership
By Olatomiwa Osho The Lagos State Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture has received a delegation from The Festival Hotel, Conference Centre & Spa to explore collaboration and strengthen partnerships in the state’s tourism and hospitality sector. Receiving the delegation, the Permanent Secretary, Mrs. Bopo Oyekan-Ismaila, reaffirmed the government’s commitment to partnering with private operators to promote tourism and improve…
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Rangers, 3SC shift CAF home games to Abeokuta
By Tosin Omojola Rangers International of Enugu and Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) of Ibadan will host their respective continental opponents at the MKO Abiola Sports Arena in Abeokuta, Ogun State, after selecting the venue for their upcoming CAF inter-club fixtures. The decision means both Nigerian clubs will move away from the Remo Stars Stadium in Ikenne, which had earlier…
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Arsenal thrash Man City 3-0 to win Community Shield
By Tosin Omojola English Premier League champions Arsenal made a bold statement about their readiness for the new season with a comprehensive 3-0 victory over FA Cup holders Manchester City in the Community Shield. The Gunners demonstrated their superiority over the Citizens, scoring two goals in the first half of the encounter, traditionally staged as the curtain-raiser for the new…
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Lagos moves to upgrade General Hospitals as Ojo facility hits 85% completion
The Lagos State Government has intensified monitoring of major healthcare projects as the 280-bed Ojo General Hospital nears completion and work continues on the 180-bed Somolu General Hospital. During the inspection of the project, the Commissioner of Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi said the Ojo facility is about 85 per cent complete and may be ready for commissioning by late 2026…
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2027: Why Adebayo offers Nigerians a cleaner choice – by Adedayo Olalekan
Nigeria’s 2027 general election may ultimately become more than a contest of political parties, ethnic calculations, religious sentiments and campaign promises. It could become a referendum on something Nigerians have repeatedly demanded but rarely received from their political leadership: credibility without asterisks. For years, Nigerian politics has been characterised by candidates whose biographies, qualifications, records or personal histories become subjects…
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