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Abiodun hails Yilwatda at 58, praises APC leadership
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has congratulated APC National Chairman, Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, on his 58th birthday, describing him as a focused leader strengthening the party ahead of 2027. Abiodun said Yilwatda has shown capacity, maturity and political skill since assuming office, helping to deepen unity and strengthen APC structures nationwide. He noted that the party, under Yilwatda, is…
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Lagos NUJ sets up credentials committee for upcoming council elections
The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Lagos State Council, has inaugurated a five-member Credentials Committee to oversee the electoral process for the council’s next leadership. The move follows constitutional provisions that mandate the establishment of an electoral committee three months before the expiration of the current administration’s tenure. The committee was formally constituted during the August Congress of the union,…
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Lionel Messi’s father Jorge dies at 68
By Tosin Omojola Jorge Messi, the father and agent of Argentine football star Lionel Messi, has died at the age of 68 following a long illness. The death was reported by Argentine outlets Infobae and Diario Olé, which said Jorge had been receiving treatment at a hospital in Rosario. He reportedly died at around 10 p.m. on Friday. Beyond being…
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NCDMB trains 50 Kaduna youths in GSM phone repairs
The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB), in collaboration with Ofy Multi Dynamic Ltd, has trained 50 youths in Kaduna State on GSM phone repairs and maintenance. The two-week programme equipped participants with practical skills in phone hardware and software troubleshooting, screen and battery replacement, soldering, unlocking, flashing, virus removal and customer service, alongside basic business management. Speaking at…
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Nigerian U-20 striker Adams joins Scottish Dunfermline Athletic football club
By Tosin Omojola Scottish Championship club Dunfermline Athletic Football Club have announced the signing of Nigerian striker, Olamilekan Adams. Adams, who had represented Nigeria at the U-20 level, linked up with the Pars from Czech side SK Dynamo České Budějovice. The 21-year-old signed a two-year deal, with an option for a further extension. The striker made 18 appearances in the…
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NCC transfers Digital Park to Enugu govt on 15-year lease
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has handed over the NCC Digital Industrial Park and Learning Centre in Enugu to the Enugu State Government under a 15-year operational lease, in a move aimed at deepening Nigeria’s digital economy and expanding technology-driven opportunities. Speaking at the handover ceremony in Enugu, the Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the NCC, Dr…
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NITDA, UniAbuja to deepen research collaboration on emerging technologies
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening research collaboration with Nigerian universities to develop technology-driven solutions to local challenges. The Director-General, Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, said this when the management of Yakubu Gowon University (UniAbuja), led by Vice-Chancellor Prof. Hakeem Fawehinmi, visited the agency in Abuja. He said NITDA is ready to partner with universities…
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Abiodun commissions Adesan road, announces arrest of 4 more kidnap suspects
…vows war on criminals Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, on Friday commissioned the 3.3-kilometre Adesan Road in Mowe, Obafemi-Owode Local Government Area, as he announced the arrest of four additional suspects linked to the abduction of seven students of Gateway ICT Polytechnic, Saapade. Governor Abiodun described the rescue of the students and the arrest of the suspects as a…
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Lagos moves to boost project delivery, accountability
….adopts stronger M&E for better project delivery By Olatomiwa Osho The Lagos State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening monitoring and evaluation (M&E) to improve project delivery, accountability, and evidence-based decision-making across MDAs. The commitment was reiterated at the 2026 Monitoring and Evaluation Stakeholders’ Forum organised by the Ministry of Economic Planning and Budget in Ikeja, themed “Leveraging Monitoring…
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3SC, Inter Lagos open 2026/27 NPFL season
By Tosin Omojola The 2026/27 NPFL season kicks off on Friday, August 28, with Shooting Stars (3SC) hosting Inter Lagos in the opening South-West derby. Fixtures were unveiled at the NPFL AGM in Ibadan. Matchday One continues Sunday nationwide with key fixtures including Ikorodu City vs Ranchers Bees, Abia Warriors vs Kun Khalifat, Barau FC vs Nasarawa United, Rivers United…
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