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Flying Eagles to open WAFU B title defence against Ghana
By Tosin Omojola Nigeria’s U-20 national team, the Flying Eagles, will begin the defence of their WAFU B U-20 Championship title against Ghana’s Black Satellites on July 27 at the Lycée Scientifique de Yamoussoukro in Côte d’Ivoire. The opening fixture is a repeat of the 2024 final in Lomé, where the Flying Eagles defeated the Black Satellites 2-1 to lift…
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NSC unveils massive welfare package for Team Nigeria ahead Commonwealth Games
By Tosin Omojola With six days to the start of the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, the National Sports Commission (NSC) has unveiled a comprehensive welfare and incentive package for Team Nigeria, reaffirming the Federal Government’s commitment to athlete welfare, elite performance and rewarding sporting excellence. The package, approved by NSC Chairman Mallam Shehu Dikko and Director General Hon. Bukola…
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LSSTF strengthens Lagos security with inter-agency training
The Lagos State Security Trust Fund (LSSTF) has concluded the fifth edition of its two-day Statewide Inter-Agency Training Programme for Security Operatives, held from July 15 to 16, 2026, bringing together security and emergency response personnel from across Lagos State for intensive capacity building, professional development and inter-agency collaboration. Addressing participants at the opening ceremony of the programme, the Executive…
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FIFA unveils officials for Argentina-Spain World Cup final
By Tosin Omojola The Federation of International Football Association (FIFA) has announced the match officials for the 2026 FIFA World Cup final between defending champions Argentina and Spain. According to the world football governing body, Slovenian referee Slavko Vinčić will officiate Sunday’s final as the centre referee. The appointments were announced on FIFA’s official X account on Friday. Vinčić will…
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NDLEA declares four wanted, blocks N9.8bn in accounts
…secures forfeiture of multi-billion-naira fuel station, buildings, SUVs The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has declared an alleged drug kingpin, Nnamuka Kelvin Uchenna (a.k.a Odogwu) and three of his associates: Emmanuella Chinonso Iroka; Nnamuka Ifeanyi Kingsley and Ekechi Franklin Chijioke (a.k.a Ekene Okwunaga) wanted over their involvement in the establishment of a clandestine laboratory, production of methamphetamine and drug…
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From rainbow to shame: How xenophobia betrayed the South African dream – by Seye Oladejo
South Africa today stands at a dangerous crossroads of its own making. Once celebrated as the Rainbow Nation and the undisputed economic powerhouse of Africa, it now finds itself grappling with the predictable consequences of years of populist politics, economic mismanagement, rising intolerance and self-inflicted diplomatic isolation. Nigeria, and indeed the rest of Africa, should watch events unfolding in South…
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LASG releases harmonised school calendar for 2026/2027 session
The Lagos State Government has approved and released the 2026/2027 Harmonised Academic Calendar for all public and private primary and secondary schools across the state. The approval was announced by the Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, Mr. Jamiu Tolani Alli-Balogun, following consultations with education stakeholders coordinated by the Office of Education Quality Assurance (OEQA). According to the commissioner, the…
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Abiodun pays glowing tribute to wife at 60, hails her compassion
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, on Thursday led an outpouring of tributes in honour of his wife, Mrs. Bamidele Abiodun, describing her as a woman whose life has been defined by compassion, integrity, humility, and an unwavering commitment to the service of humanity as she celebrated her 60th birthday. Speaking at a thanksgiving service marking the First Lady’s diamond…
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Abiodun extends one-day work relief, transport allowance for civil servants
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has approved the extension of the one-day-off-duty work palliative for eligible public and civil servants in the state. A statement issued by the Governor’s media team said Abiodun had also approved the payment of a ₦10,000 monthly transport allowance for an additional three months, covering July to September 2026. The statement said the measures…
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LSSC rallies Lagosians to embrace healthy living through sports
The Lagos State Sports Commission (LSSC) has reaffirmed its commitment to promoting healthy living and active lifestyles through sports and partnerships. LSSC Director-General Lekan Fatodu stated this during a courtesy visit by marathon runner, food enthusiast and Nestlé Pure Life Water ambassador, Ade Enioluwa, at the Commission’s office in Teslim Balogun Stadium. Fatodu said the Commission’s role goes beyond organising…
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