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WAFU B: Nigeria thrash Togo 3-0, book semi-final spot
By Tosin Omojola Nigeria’s U-20 team, the Flying Eagles, have reached the WAFU B U-20 semi-finals after a 3-0 win over Togo in Yamoussoukro, Côte d’Ivoire. Abdul Maikaba’s side, fresh from a 4-2 win over Ghana, secured qualification with a game to spare. Togo started brightly and threatened in the first half, but the match remained goalless at the break.…
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Lagos ramps up hepatitis prevention with free screening, vaccination campaign
By Olatomiwa Osho The Lagos State Government has intensified efforts to combat viral hepatitis through free screening and vaccination campaigns across Ikorodu, Agege and Isolo, urging residents to know their hepatitis status and seek early treatment to prevent life-threatening liver diseases. Speaking at the 2026 World Hepatitis Day commemoration held at Ikorodu General Hospital, the State AIDS Programme Coordinator, Dr.…
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Adebayo describes late Sardaunan Sokoto as national icon, hails legacy of service
The Social Democratic Party (SDP) presidential candidate for the 2027 general election, Prince Adewole Adebayo, has expressed sadness over the death of a former Minister of Finance and Sardaunan Sokoto, Alhaji Abubakar Alhaji, describing him as a distinguished statesman whose lifetime of service left an enduring legacy for Nigeria. In a condolence message issued on Thursday, Adebayo said he received…
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NCC, REA sign MoU to drive digital infrastructure expansion
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) have formalised a strategic partnership to accelerate the deployment of sustainable digital infrastructure across Nigeria through the integration of renewable energy solutions and telecommunications infrastructure. The partnership was sealed with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at the NCC–REA Stakeholder Workshop held at the NCC Annex Office…
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Nigeria’s Amusan cruises into 100m hurdle final
By Tosin Omojola Nigeria’s athletics star Tobi Amusan is one race away from Commonwealth Games history after winning her women’s 100m hurdles heat on Thursday. The world record holder ran 12.19 seconds to beat South Africa’s Marione Fourie (12.50s) and Jamaica’s Kerrica Hill (12.69s), qualifying for the final at 9:49 p.m. at Scotstoun Stadium. With a +3.8m/s tailwind, Amusan led…
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WAFU B: Flying Eagles target last-four berth against Togo
By Tosin Omojola The Flying Eagles of Nigeria will be aiming to secure a place in the semi-finals of the WAFU B U-20 AFCON qualifiers when they take on Togo later today in Yamoussoukro, Côte d’Ivoire. Coach Abdu Maikaba’s side made an impressive start to the tournament with a 4-2 victory over arch-rivals Ghana in their opening Group B fixture.…
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Forget Malawi defeat, focus on trophy – Shaibu tells Super Falcons
By Tosin Omojola Director-General and Chief Executive Officer of the National Institute for Sports (NIS), Comrade Philip Shaibu, has urged the Super Falcons to put their defeat to Malawi behind them and focus on winning the tournament. He described the loss as a temporary setback meant to inspire a stronger response. Reacting after Tuesday’s game, Shaibu urged the players not…
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CAF Fixture delays NFF elective congress
By Tosin Omojola Nigeria’s football governing body, the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), has postponed its Elective Congress and Annual General Meeting (AGM) by 24 hours due to scheduling conflicts. The Congress, initially slated for Saturday, September 26, 2026, in Lafia, the Nasarawa State capital, will now hold on Sunday, September 27, 2026. The Elective Congress will usher in a new…
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Lagos seeks stronger partnerships to strengthen talent management in creative industry
By Olatomiwa Osho The Lagos State Government has identified talent management as a critical pillar for the growth of Africa’s creative industry, calling for stronger collaboration among government, the media, private investors and industry stakeholders to build sustainable careers for creative professionals across the continent. The Commissioner for Tourism, Arts and Culture, Mrs. Toke Benson-Awoyinka, made the call through the…
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Glasgow 2026: Nigeria’s Nwachukwu sets new world record, wins gold
By Tosin Omojola Team Nigeria’s campaign at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games hit another milestone on Wednesday as Goodness Nwachukwu broke the world record to win gold in the Women’s Discus Throw F42-44/F61-64 event. The Nigerian para-athlete threw 39.66 metres at Scotstoun Stadium, with the scoreboard confirming a new world record. Competing under the para-athletics points system, Nwachukwu scored 1,130…
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