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Malawi shock Super Falcons 3-2 in WAFCON opener
By Tosin Omojola Defending champions Nigeria’s Super Falcons suffered a shocking 3-2 defeat to tournament debutants Malawi in their opening match of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) on Tuesday night in Morocco. The nine-time African champions produced an uncharacteristically poor performance, struggling to find their rhythm throughout the contest and paying dearly for a lack of cohesion.…
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Abiodun orders forensic probe into Ajuwon building collapse
Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State has ordered a comprehensive technical investigation into the collapse of a two-storey building on Baale Road, Ajuwon, in Ifo Local Government Area, reaffirming the government’s commitment to preventing similar tragedies and protecting lives. The building collapsed on Monday afternoon after a severe thunderstorm, claiming one life while several occupants escaped. Preliminary findings by a…
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Lagos strengthens safety measures for high-rise buildings
….rallies stakeholders on high-rise building safety By Adeola Ogunrinde The Lagos State Government, through the Lagos Safety Commission, has held a stakeholders’ forum to promote a stronger safety culture among facility managers and safety professionals. The initiative aims to deepen collaboration and reinforce best practices to prevent avoidable fatalities, especially in high-rise buildings. Speaking at the forum themed “Safe Building,…
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Kanyinsola Ajayi clocks 9.90s to claim Commonwealth Games 100m bronze
By Tosin Omojola Nigeria’s Kayinsola Ajayi delivered an outstanding performance to win the bronze medal in the men’s 100 metres, clocking a blistering 9.90 seconds in a thrilling Commonwealth Games final at Scotstoun Stadium on Tuesday. The 21-year-old sprinter had earlier booked his place in the final with an impressive victory in his semifinal heat. He maintained his fine form…
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Atiku, SOKAPU condemn Southern Kaduna killings, demand urgent security action
The presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar, and the Southern Kaduna Peoples’ Union (SOKAPU) have condemned the killing of at least 30 people in Narido community, Kauru Local Government Area of Kaduna State, calling for urgent action to halt the recurring attacks in the region. The attack, which occurred in the early hours of Sunday, reportedly…
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BREAKING: Appeal Court voids INEC deregistration of ADC, Accord Party, 3 others
The Court of Appeal in Abuja has set aside a Federal High Court judgment that directed the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to deregister the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and four other political parties. The parties whose registration was restored are the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Action Peoples Party (APP), Action Alliance (AA), Accord Party (AP), and Zenith Labour Party…
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3 dead, 12 rescued after Ogun building disaster
At least three persons have been confirmed dead after a two-storey building reportedly sank into the ground on Baale Road in the Ajuwon area of Ifo Local Government Area of Ogun State. The Chairman of Ifo Local Government, Kusimo Idris, said 12 occupants were rescued from the building, including two newborn babies who are less than two months old. Eyewitnesses…
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NFF slams racist abuse of Super Falcons star Okoronkwo
By Tosin Omojola The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has strongly condemned the racist abuse directed at Super Falcons forward Esther Okoronkwo on social media, describing the attacks as unacceptable. The online abuse followed an incident at the Marriott Hotel in Casablanca, Morocco, where the Super Falcons camped for 10 days ahead of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON)…
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Borrowing today, building tomorrow: The Tinubu development equation – by Seye Oladejo
The debate over national borrowing has once again dominated public discourse following the approval of additional borrowing requests by the National Assembly. Predictably, critics have seized on the figures to paint an alarming picture of a nation sinking under the weight of debt. While vigilance over public finances is both necessary and commendable, it is equally important to separate political…
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Nigeria seal first-ever commonwealth wheelchair basketball victory
By Tosin Omojola Nigeria’s women’s wheelchair basketball team made history on Monday, defeating India 7-6 to secure Nigeria’s first-ever Commonwealth Games wheelchair basketball win and a place in the Glasgow 2026 quarter-finals. The victory at SEC Hall 4 marked a turnaround after earlier defeats to Wales and Scotland, with Nigeria needing a win to stay in contention. In a tight…
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