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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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Ogun governor hails IGP Disu over police aircraft deployment
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has commended Inspector General of Police, Mr. Tunji Disu, for deploying a police aircraft to support security operations in the state. The deployment followed the governor’s request to strengthen security and combat criminality, banditry, and kidnapping, and was swiftly approved. Secretary to the State Government, Mr. Tokunbo Talabi, who received the aircraft and crew,…
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CAF delegation wraps inspection of Nigeria’s General Assembly facilities
…approves host venues for 2026 awards By Tosin Omojola A five-man CAF delegation on Tuesday concluded inspection of Nigerian facilities proposed to host the 48th CAF Ordinary General Assembly and 2026 CAF Awards. Led by Dr. Christian Emeruwa, the team—Hervé Dassoundo, Inas Ahmed, Salah Mostafa, and Mohammed Bakeer—inspected venues in Abuja and Lagos alongside NFF officials. In Abuja, they visited…
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NPFL set to unveil $7.5m title sponsor before AGM
By Tosin Omojola Chairman of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), Otunba Gbenga Elegbeleye, has revealed that negotiations with a prospective title sponsor are at an advanced stage, with the official unveiling expected before the league’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) on August 7 in Ibadan, Oyo State. Elegbeleye disclosed this during an interview at the Maldron Hotel in Glasgow, Scotland,…
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South-south won’t forget Ameachi’s role in Jonathan’s 2015 defeat – Wike
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, (FCT) Nyesom Wike has slammed the vice presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) Rotimi Amaechi for allegedly working against the re-election of Goodluck Jonathan in 2015. Wike, who spoke on Tuesday at a media chat in Abuja, said the South South people have not forgotten Amaechi’s role in Jonathan’s defeat. According to…
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Wike blasts Bode George over Lagos PDP poll failures
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Nyesom Wike, has berated a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Bode Goerge for describing himself as a founding father of the party. Wike said George claims to be a founding father of the party but PDP has failed to win any election in Lagos State since 1999. The Minister spoke…
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Edo reaffirms commitment to Universal Health Coverage, strengthens healthcare delivery
The Edo State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening the state’s healthcare system and achieving Universal Health Coverage (UHC) through transparency, accountability, evidence-based planning and strategic partnerships. The Commissioner for Health, Dr. Cyril Adams Oshiomhole, gave the assurance while declaring open the 2026 Edo State Joint Annual Review (JAR) on Universal Health Coverage on behalf of Governor Monday Okpebholo…
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NAF gets operational boost as LSSTF delivers vehicles, ballistic helmets, others
The Lagos State Security Trust Fund (LSSTF) has reinforced its unwavering commitment to strengthening Lagos’ security architecture with the presentation of five refurbished operational vehicles, ballistic helmets, bulletproof vests and raincoats to the Nigerian Air Force (NAF), 651 Base Services Group. The vehicles and operational equipment were presented by the Executive Secretary/CEO of the Lagos State Security Trust Fund, Dr.…
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Kano Assembly moves to curb arbitrary school fee hikes
….passes Bill to regulate private schools The Kano House of Assembly has passed the Kano State Private and Voluntary Institutions Board (Amendment) Bill, 2026, with recommendations aimed at strengthening the regulation and management of private and voluntary educational institutions across the state. The bill was passed during Monday’s plenary after lawmakers considered and adopted the report of the House Committee…
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