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2027: Adebayo’s intellectual edge stands out among presidential candidates — Kavwam
With its ethnic, religious and political diversity, as well as its strategic geographical position, the Middle-Belt region has historically played an important role in shaping Nigeria’s political direction. Stanley Kavwam, Ph.D., Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the Middle-Belt Forum, university lecturer, and World Bank consultant, in this interview with journalists, explains why the region’s engagement with Prince Adewole Adebayo, presidential…
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LASUBEB, UBE strengthen safeguards in Lagos, target inclusive environment
The Lagos State Universal Basic Education Board (LASUBEB), in collaboration with the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC), has organised a one-day capacity-building programme on Environmental, Social Safeguards and Best Practices in public primary schools for key education officers across the state. The programme aimed to strengthen the capacity of Basic Education Quality Assurance Officers, Heads of Sections in Local Government…
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NFF probes Nigeria’s poor national team run
By Tosin Omojola The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has constituted a fact-finding committee to investigate the poor performance of the country’s national teams in international competitions, with particular focus on the Super Falcons’ failure to qualify for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup. The Super Falcons, 10-time champions and holders of the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), were eliminated…
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Shooting Stars appoint Salisu Yusuf as Technical Adviser
By Tosin Omojola Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) of Ibadan have appointed experienced tactician Salisu Yusuf as the club’s new Technical Adviser ahead of the 2026/27 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season. The appointment comes shortly after the Oluyole Warriors parted ways with head coach Nurudeen Aweroro, bringing an end to his spell in charge of the Ibadan-based club. Yusuf…
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Obasa calls for stronger African parliamentary cooperation at 55th CPA
The Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, has called for stronger parliamentary cooperation, dialogue and collaboration among African legislators to address challenges confronting the continent. Obasa made the call in a statement on his official Facebook page on Friday while commenting on the ongoing 55th Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) Africa Region Conference and Annual…
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NITDA urges stronger collaboration on Startup Act implementation
…urges MDAs to remove bottlenecks The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has urged stronger inter-agency collaboration to ensure effective implementation of the Nigerian Startup Act (NSA) and deliver real benefits to entrepreneurs and investors. The call was made at the NSA Incentives Activation Co-Creation Session in Abuja, organised by NITDA’s Office for Nigerian Digital Innovation (ONDI). Representing the DG,…
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2027: Adebayo unveils 5-point agenda, pledges jobs, security, stable electricity
The presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Prince Adewole Adebayo, has unveiled a five-point agenda for transforming Nigeria, promising to tackle insecurity, unemployment, low productivity, poor electricity supply and weak institutions if elected president in 2027. Speaking during an interactive session with journalists and the Middle-Belt Forum, he criticised the Tinubu administration, saying economic growth figures are meaningless…
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Abiodun welcomes OGD, Kashamu allies into APC ahead of 2027 elections
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has welcomed members of the Otunba Gbenga Daniel (OGD) political family and the Buruji Kashamu political group into the mainstream of the All Progressives Congress (APC), describing their decision as a significant step towards strengthening the party ahead of the 2027 general elections. Abiodun received the groups at a meeting held at the Presidential…
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Play-Off: Super Falcons miss 2027 World Cup as South Africa beat Nigeria
By Tosin Omojola For the first time in FIFA Women’s World Cup history, Nigeria’s Super Falcons will not feature at next year’s tournament in Brazil. South Africa’s Banyana Banyana secured qualification for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup after beating the Super Falcons 2–1 in their playoff in Casablanca on Thursday night. Both teams had been eliminated in the Women’s…
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LASTMA intensifies traffic advocacy, engages transport unions in Ikeja
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) on Thursday intensified its traffic advocacy with an engagement involving transport unions and stakeholders in Ikeja. The initiative promotes voluntary compliance, responsible road use and collaboration alongside enforcement. Officials sensitised union members on traffic rules, disciplined driving, proper loading/off-loading, responsible parking and avoiding congestion-causing behaviour. LASTMA stressed that transport operators are key partners…
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