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Lagos speaker mourns father-in-law, High Chief Majowogbe, at 95
The Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, has been bereaved following the death of his father-in-law, High Chief Hamza Alimi Majowogbe, the Olu of Ibido-Omu in Odogbolu Local Government Area of Ogun State. High Chief Majowogbe, the father of Chief Mrs. Bukola Taibat Obasa, wife of the Speaker, died in the early hours of…
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UK appoints Vicky Seymour Deputy High Commissioner to Nigeria
The United Kingdom Government has appointed Ms. Vicky Seymour as its new Deputy High Commissioner in Abuja, succeeding Mrs. Gill Lever OBE, who completed her diplomatic assignment in June 2026. The UK High Commission announced the appointment in a statement on Thursday, noting that Seymour has assumed office and will help strengthen the longstanding partnership between the United Kingdom and…
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Super Falcons crush Egypt 6-2, set up Cameroon clash
By Tosin Omojola Defending champions Nigeria’s Super Falcons produced a scintillating attacking display on Wednesday night, thrashing Egypt 6-2 at the Stade Moulay Hassan to book a mouth-watering quarter-final clash against Cameroon at the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON). Nigeria dominated from the outset and took the lead in the 21st minute when Asisat Oshoala calmly converted a…
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Lagos exceeds global breastfeeding target with 57.4% EBF rate
Lagos State has recorded an Exclusive Breastfeeding (EBF) rate of 57.4 per cent, surpassing the global target of 50 per cent, as it renewed its commitment to strengthening proven interventions that improve infant nutrition and child survival during the 2026 World Breastfeeding Week celebration. The Special Adviser to the Governor on Health, Dr. (Mrs.) Kemi Ogunyemi, disclosed this during a…
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NITDA reaffirms Nigeria’s AI vision for MSMEs
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to an inclusive, innovation-driven AI ecosystem at the launch of the ECOWAS Small Business Coalition (ESBC)-INNOPOWER Free MSMEs AI Master Trainer Programme in Abuja. Speaking through the Director of Digital Development Services, Mr. Oladejo Olawunmi, the Director General, Kashifu Inuwa, described AI as a transformative force reshaping economies and…
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Flying Eagles edge Côte d’Ivoire to reach WAFU B final
By Tosin Omojola Nigeria’s Flying Eagles on Wednesday defeated hosts Côte d’Ivoire 4-3 on penalties to book a place in the final of the WAFU B U-20 Championship after an enthralling 2-2 draw in the semi-final. The victory sends the Flying Eagles into the final of the WAFU B U-20 AFCON Qualifying Tournament. A win in the final will secure…
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Flying Eagles, Côte d’Ivoire clash for WAFU B U-20 final ticket
By Tosin Omojola Nigeria’s U-20 national team, the Flying Eagles, will be aiming to secure a place in the final of the WAFU B U-20 Championship when they face hosts Côte d’Ivoire in a semi-final clash on Wednesday evening at the Stade Charles Konan Banny in Yamoussoukro. The Flying Eagles finished second in Group B after suffering a 2-0 defeat…
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Bishop Onaiyekan again: The hand of Esau but the voice of Jacob – by Seye Oladejo
In every democracy, the voices of religious leaders matter. They often provide the moral compass that reminds governments of their obligations to the people and calls society back to the ideals of justice, compassion and accountability. Nigeria has been fortunate to have eminent clerics whose interventions have enriched national discourse over the years. Among them is Bishop John Onaiyekan, a…
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Super Falcons target quarter-final spot against Egypt
By Tosin Omojola Nigeria’s Super Falcons will be aiming to secure a place in the quarter-finals of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations when they face Egypt in their final Group C match on Wednesday. The defending champions have put their shock opening 3-2 defeat to tournament debutants Malawi behind them and are now fully focused on advancing to…
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Lagos renews commitment to improving mental health support services for residents
By Olatomiwa Osho The Lagos State Ministry of Women Affairs and Poverty Alleviation (WAPA) has reaffirmed its commitment to promoting mental health awareness and strengthening educational support systems. Speaking at the event titled, “More Good Days Together: Restoring Peace, Reclaiming Joy”, held at the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) on Nurudeen Olowopopo Way, Alausa, Ikeja, the Commissioner for Women…
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