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Commission cautions against multiple, underage registration in Lagos The Labour Party (LP), under the leadership of Julius Abure, has warned the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) that any attempt to conduct the August 16, 2025, by-election without its candidates’ names and logo on the ballot papers will trigger a legal battle that could nullify the entire exercise. In a statement, yesterday, by the National Publicity Secretary of the faction, Obiora Ifoh, the party accused INEC of “gambling with the nation’s resources” and acting “for interests that are anti-democratic.” He urged Nigerians to prevail on the Prof. Mahmood Yakubu-led Commission to…

The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has confirmed a fatal accident that occurred yesterday on Egbe Bridge, inward Ikotun, involving a Toyota Venza (registration number GWA 659 RD) and a commercial tricycle, locally referred to as a “Marwa” (registration number EPE 245 QM). Preliminary investigations by security operatives revealed that the Toyota Venza, coming from the Ejigbo axis, in an attempt to overtake another vehicle on the bridge, veered into the path of an oncoming tricycle heading from Ikotun. The collision killed the tricycle operator instantly, while two passengers, one male and one female, sustained serious injuries, including multiple…

2024 UEFA Europa League winners Atalanta have raised their asking fee for Super Eagles and Inter Milan-linked forward Ademola Lookman, Soccernet.ng reports. The 27-year-old has scored 52 goals and provided 25 assists in 118 games for La Dea and is adamant his time at Bergamo has come to an end as he attempts to force a move to Inter Milan. The 20-time Serie A winners have lodged three offers for Lookman, but Atalanta declined all of them, revealing they won’t sell the Super Eagles star to another Italian club. Ademola Lookman celebrates after scoring 1-3 during the UEFA Champions League…

• Atiku, Obi condemn detention of Tambuwal, allege plot to decimate opposition• Political statements won’t stop our mandate, anti-graft agency tells coalition• Alleges politicians declaring assets they’ve not acquired The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has accused the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) of using the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to intimidate and investigate its National Chairman, David Mark, and other notable chieftains of the coalition movement, including Imo State’s former governor, Emeka Ihedioha. It would be recalled that the EFCC had on Monday arrested former Sokoto State Governor and member of the coalition, Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, over allegations…

Gbenga Oloniniran The Lagos State Government has attributed the recent flooding in parts of Ikorodu to a contractor’s decision to dam a downstream waterway, obstructing the natural flow of the stormwater during heavy rainfall. The Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, made this known on Monday, as the state reaffirmed its commitment to building resilient infrastructure to tackle recurring flood challenges across the metropolis. Speaking through a statement issued by the ministry’s spokesperson, Kunle Adeshina, Wahab explained that the 14-hour torrential downpour, which recently affected some areas in Ikorodu, was worsened by human interference in the natural…

With former presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso and former Kaduna State governor Nasir el-Rufai slugging it out in the race for northern political dominance, the contest is sapping momentum from President Bola Tinubu and the All Progressives Congress’ (APC) efforts to gain more support in the region ahead of the 2027 elections. LEO SOBECHI reports. Never before has the northern part of Nigeria been in such a fervent political pitch since the immediate post-independence era. The build-up to the 2027 general elections, in which a southern political leader from the famous Awolowo enclave…

Super Eagles head coach, Eric Sekhou Chelle, has suffered a big blow ahead of Nigeria’s World Cup qualifiers in September, Soccernet.ng reports. The three-time AFCON Champions are set to take on South Africa and Rwanda next month as they look to claim a place in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, but could be without their talisman in the process. Nigeria’s Unity Cup hero, Cyriel Kolawole Dessers, picked up a nasty injury in Rangers’ UEFA Champions League qualification clash against Viktoria Plzen at the Doosan Arena. Cyriel Dessers looked in pain as he was helped from the pitch with what appeared…

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has announced the appointment of Abdulrahman Bashir Haske as Chairman of the Youth Advisory Committee for the August 16, 2025, Ganye, Adamawa State Assembly Constituency by-election. The appointment, signed by the National Vice Chairman, North-East, Mustapha Salihu, underscores the party’s commitment to youth empowerment and inclusive leadership. Members of the National Campaign Council Sub-Committee, with whom Haske will work closely, comprise Nuruddeen Hamanyero; Dedan Pwadi Hoki; Dr Tahir Abubakar Girei; Dr Musa Terrang; Lamido Hamza Abdullah, and Salihu Mohammed Harbingiwa. Others include Huzaifa Sanusi; Idris Zubairu Numan; Sa’adu Adamu Namtari; Khalil Sajo; Dauda Kushu; Isah…

The Lagos State Government has released a plan to divert traffic around Osborne Road in Ikoyi, Eti-Osa Local Government, for two days, specifically Friday, August 15, to Sunday, August 17. The Commissioner for Transportation, Mr Oluwaseun Osiyemi, said this in a statement on Tuesday in Lagos. He said that the plan became necessary to minimise the disruption that would occur from connecting the drains along Modupe Alakija Crescent to the drains along the median on Osborne Road. “In line with efforts to improve the drainage system on Modupe Alakija Crescent and its environs, there is a need to connect the…

The Super Eagles Team B (CHAN Eagles) have been knocked out of the 2024 African Nations Championship following a 4-0 loss to Sudan in their second game of the tournament, Soccernet.ng reports. After a heart-breaking 1-0 loss to Senegal in their first game of the CHAN tournament, Eric Chelle and his Super Eagles B lads returned to action for their second game against Sudan at the Amaan Stadium in Zanzibar on Tuesday. Following the result from the opening game of the tournament, coach Eric Chelle made two changes to his lineup, with Hadi Haruna and Taofeek Otaniyi replacing Jabbar Malik…