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21 Super Falcons ready for Comoros Olympic qualifying clash
By Tosin Omojola Super Falcons’ camp has swelled to 21 players ahead of Friday’s 2028 Olympic Games qualifying clash with Comoros. Captain Rasheedat Ajibade, Michelle Alozie, Christy Ucheibe, Toni Payne, Jennifer Echegini, Folashade Ijamilusi and Janet Akekoromowei are among the latest arrivals, with five more players expected. The first leg, originally billed for Comoros, will take place at the Remo…
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LAWMA withdraws licences of 6 PSP operators over poor performance
The Lagos State Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has withdrawn the operating licences of six Private Sector Participation (PSP) operators for failing to meet required standards for effective waste collection. The State’s Commissioner for Environment and Drainage Services, Tokunbo Wahab, announced the decision on Facebook on Tuesday, saying it was part of efforts to build a cleaner, healthier and more sustainable…
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Somolu Legislative Council raises alarm over waste, demands road project completion
By Shayo Olatonmiwa The Somolu Local Government Legislative Council has called for the speedy completion of ongoing road and infrastructure projects across the area, while raising concerns over street lighting and environmental challenges. The issues dominated the council’s plenary session presided over by the Leader of the House, Rt. Hon. Tunde James Oyeyiola. Members reviewed the progress of projects on…
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Super Eagles return driven by passion for football – Iheanacho
By Tosin Omojola Super Eagles forward, Kelechi Iheanacho, has said his return to the national team is driven by his love and passion for football, rather than any individual or personal interest. Ahead of today’s international friendly against Russia, Iheanacho expressed delight at rejoining the Super Eagles, describing representing Nigeria as a long-standing dream dating back to his early days…
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Edo moves to harness digital technology for tourism
By Shayo Olatonmiwa The Edo State Government has renewed efforts to harness digital technology and artificial intelligence (AI) to boost tourism, preserve the state’s cultural heritage and attract more visitors and investment. The initiative was highlighted during activities marking World Tourism Day 2026, organised by the Edo State Tourism Agency, including an awareness walk through Benin City and a symposium…
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Nine die in Ijebu-Ode-Ore expressway crash
The Ogun state Sector Command of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has said nine passengers had died in a road crash along the Ijebu-Ode/Ore Expressway. The spokesperson of the command, Afolabi Odunsin, said this in a statement, explaining that a preliminary investigation identified speed violation as the probable cause of the crash. “The crash involved two vehicles, namely a white…
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Sand Eagles suffer 4-6 narrow loss to African champions Senegal
By Tosin Omojola Nigeria’s Beach Soccer national team, the Sand Eagles, put up another spirited performance before losing 4-6 to African champions Senegal in their second friendly at Murtala Muhammed Square, Kaduna, on Monday. Senegal had also won the first leg on Saturday, but the Sand Eagles showed little sign of a team that had been inactive on the international…
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NSC DG charges Golden Eaglets To conquer WAFU B
By Tosin Omojola It was a pleasant surprise for players and officials of Nigeria’s U-17 national team, the Golden Eaglets, when the Director-General of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Bukola Olopade, watched their training session at the FIFA Goal Project, MKO Abiola National Stadium, Abuja, on Monday. After watching the team’s final training session before their departure for Burkina Faso,…
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CAF bans Guinea Bissau stadium over waterlogged pitch
By Tosin Omojola The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has banned the Estádio Nacional 24 de Setembro in Bissau from hosting further matches due to the extremely poor and waterlogged condition of its pitch. The decision followed strong criticism and complaints from the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) and Super Eagles players over the substandard and uneven playing surface during their…
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NITDA urges AI driven agricultural extension, seeks digital infrastructure for farmers
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has called for the development of integrated digital infrastructure to expand agricultural extension services and provide millions of Nigerian farmers with timely and reliable information. The Director-General of NITDA, Kashifu Inuwa, made the call at the Africa Agribusiness Extension Summit (AAES) 2026, organised by Extension Africa in partnership with NITDA in Abuja. Represented…
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