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The Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, on Friday, called for more patience over the ongoing efforts to rescue teachers and pupils abducted in Yawota and Ahoro-Esinele communities in Oriire Local Government Area of the state, noting that all hands have been on deck towards bringing the abductees back safely. The governor stated this while receiving a delegation of the Nigerian Air Force led by the Air Officer Commanding, Logistics Command, Abubakar Suleh, which paid him a courtesy visit at the Governor’s Office, Secretariat, Agodi in Ibadan. Makinde, in a statement issued by his Special Adviser on media, Sulaimon Olarenwaju in…

The Labour Party has fixed June 11, 2026, for a crucial meeting of its National Executive Committee (NEC) to formally ratify the results of its recently concluded nationwide primaries, paving the way for the submission of candidates for the 2027 general elections. The meeting, which will be the party’s first NEC session following its national convention and the emergence of candidates for key elective offices, is expected to mark the beginning of a new phase in the party’s preparations for what promises to be a fiercely contested electoral cycle. In a statement issued by the National Publicity Secretary, Ken Eluma…

The Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr Bosun Tijani, has expressed confidence in the ability of young Nigerian girls to lead innovation and provide solutions to national challenges. Tijani said this at the grand finale of the National Girls in ICT 2026 Competition, on Friday in Abuja which had as its theme: “Code, Create and Inspire”. The News Agency of Nigeria (reports that the event was sponsored by the Korea International Cooperation Agency, National Information Technology Development Agency and the Nigerian Postal Service. The technology innovation competition for girls, where teams from across the six geopolitical zones, showcased…

The Concerned Lagos People’s Assembly has called on the lawmaker representing Ikeja Federal Constituency, Hon. James Abiodun Faleke, to concentrate on his responsibilities in Lagos and reduce his involvement in political activities in Kogi State. The group in a statement signed by it’s President Abayomi Odukale expressed concerns over what it described as Faleke’s increasing engagement in the political affairs of Kogi despite holding an electoral mandate in Lagos. He said people of Ikeja elected Faleke to represent their interests in the National Assembly and expected his full attention to issues affecting the constituency and Lagos State. Odukale mentioned that…

Nigeria’s Super Falcons continued their preparations for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations with an impressive 2-1 victory over Senegal in an international friendly at the Remo Stars Sports Complex in Ikenne on Friday, Soccernet.ng reports. Goals from veteran striker Asisat Oshoala and Everton midfielder Toni Payne secured the win for Justine Madugu’s side in a match that largely reflected Nigeria’s superiority from start to finish. Madugu handed goalkeeper Comfort Erhabor her senior Super Falcons debut, with the young Portsmouth shot-stopper trusted between the posts. Up front, Oshoala spearheaded the attack alongside Francisca Ordega and Funmilayo Ijamilusi, while captain…

Ogochukwu Onyema, former Deputy President-General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo and chieftain of the Labour Party (LP) in Enugu State National Democratic Congress (NDC) Senatorial aspirant for Enugu West in the 2027 elections, Ogochukwu Onyema has said he has lost confidence in the party even as he announced his exit from the party. Onyema, a lawyer, who was among those that ported to the NDC from the ADC, stated that the party (NDC) was not real and has fallen short of his expectations. In a media chat, he titled, “My experience with Nigeria Democratic Party (NDC), in the recent past”, which he presented…

Angela Onwuzoo The Director-General of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention, Dr Jide Idris, has said the agency has intensified preparedness activities nationwide to prevent the importation of Ebola into the country following the confirmation of an outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Idris maintained that Nigeria remains ready to rapidly detect, investigate, contain, and respond to any potential importation of the disease. He cited strengthened infection prevention and control measures, particularly at points of entry, as well as the availability of well-equipped laboratories and health facilities across the country. Speaking at a briefing in Lagos on…

The Federation of International Football Associations has announced a new pre-match ceremony format for the 2026 World Cup that will involve all players named in a matchday squad rather than only the starting line-ups. The new format marks a departure from the traditional World Cup pre-match routine, where only the starting 11 players from each team line up near the centre of the pitch before kick-off. Under the arrangement, every player in both teams’ matchday squads will walk onto the pitch through a dedicated arch alongside youth escorts before assembling around the centre circle for the national anthems. FIFA said…

Super Eagles and Millwall winger Femi Azeez has spoken about the rising comparisons amongst Nigerian fans likening him to former Stoke City forward Osaze Odemwingie, Soccernet.ng reports. The 24-year-old earned a maiden call-up to the Nigerian National team last month, ahead of the 2026 Unity Cup tournament, and was a starter in the semi-final against Zimbabwe. In the game against the Warriors, the Millwall winger scored a brace to help Chelle’s side seal a 2-0 win. The reactions from fans affirmed that they’d like to see Azeez more in a Super Eagles jersey. Nigeria forward Femi Azeez celebrates after scoring…

Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) As anxiety continues to mount over the results of the primary election conducted by the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, last week, a lawyer , Abomah Vivian, has warned the national leadership of the party against announcing candidate for any position in the state. Abomah’s demand followed claims that election officials never showed up in designated venues for the primary election in Enugu State. There have been controversies over the list of candidates, with attention shifted to the National Secretariat of the party which is expected to announce the final list. In a letter addressed to the…