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NRFF, NIS explore partnership to boost Rugby development
The Nigeria Rugby Football Federation (NRFF) has opened discussions with the National Institute for Sports (NIS) on a strategic partnership aimed at strengthening sports development, coaching education and grassroots participation across the country. The proposal was tabled during a courtesy visit by an NRFF delegation to the Lagos campus of the Institute, where both organisations explored areas of collaboration, including…
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Messi’s Argentina fall as Spain lift World Cup
By Tosin Omojola Spain were crowned champions of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after edging Argentina 1-0 in Sunday’s final at the New York New Jersey Stadium. Ferran Torres scored the decisive goal in the 106th minute of extra time to hand La Roja their second World Cup title, having won their first in South Africa in 2010. The final…
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Tributes pour in as Ogun First Lady marks diamond jubilee
Prominent personalities have celebrated Ogun State First Lady, Mrs. Bamidele Abiodun, on her 60th birthday, describing her as compassionate, humble and committed to humanity. The tributes were delivered during a thanksgiving service at the Government House Chapel, Oke-Igbein, Abeokuta, on Speaker of the Ogun State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Oludaisi Elemide, praised her as a devoted wife and strong…
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Of Isaac Fayose’s sneeze and Peter Obi’s cold: Nigeria says no to leadership that panics – by Seye Oladejo
Politics has an uncanny way of exposing character. It is rarely the carefully choreographed rallies or rehearsed television interviews that reveal the true temperament of a leader. Rather, it is the manner in which he responds to pressure, criticism and uncertainty. It is in those defining moments that Nigerians are able to distinguish between a politician and a statesman. The…
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England beat France 6-4 to finish Third at 2026 World Cup
By Tosin Omojola England defeated France 6-4 on Saturday night at Miami Stadium to secure third place at the 2026 FIFA World Cup in a thrilling encounter. The Three Lions looked to be cruising to victory after racing into a four-goal lead before halftime, but France mounted a spirited second-half comeback that threatened to turn the match on its head.…
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SDP’s Adebayo backs State Police, calls for genuine federalism
….says State Police key to true federalism The Social Democratic Party (SDP) presidential candidate for the 2027 election, Prince Adewole Adebayo, has urged Nigerians to embrace genuine federalism, insisting that the country should stop treating state policing as a risky experiment. Adebayo argued that it is illogical to entrust the Nigeria Police Force to one individual while claiming elected state…
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Super Falcons, Ghana WAFCON warm up match cancelled
By Tosin Omojola The proposed international friendly between Nigeria’s Super Falcons and Ghana’s Black Queens, scheduled for Saturday, has been called off, Western Post gathered. The match was arranged as part of both teams’ preparations for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco. The reason for the cancellation has not been officially disclosed. The 2026 WAFCON is…
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Lagos flags off digital education data system
…begins digital annual school census The Lagos State Government has officially commenced the implementation of the Digital National Education Management Information System (DNEMIS) for the 2026 Annual School Census across all public and private primary and secondary schools in the state. The flag-off ceremony, held at Ikeja Junior Grammar School, Bolade-Oshodi, marked the state’s transition from the traditional manual school…
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NITDA strengthens Nigeria’s digital identity with PKI transfer
…hands over digital security infrastructure to NIMC The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has handed over its Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) framework to the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) in a major step toward strengthening Nigeria’s digital identity system. In a statement, NITDA said the transfer of assets, technology and ongoing operations is aimed at providing the secure digital…
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NCC wins stakeholders’ support for zero-rated education access
Stakeholders drawn from government, industry, international development organisations and the private sector have expressed strong support for the Nigerian Communications Commission’s (NCC) initiative to provide zero-rated access to educational platforms and digital learning content for students and learners across Nigeria. The endorsement was made during the first public consultation forum on the proposed framework titled “Zero-Rated Access to Educational Platforms…
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