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CHAN Eagles Will Play for Pride Against Congo – Chelle

Nigeria’s Super Eagles B, popularly known as the CHAN Eagles, may be out of the ongoing African Nations Championship (CHAN) in East Africa, but head coach Eric Sekou Chelle insists his team will fight for pride when they face Congo today in their final Group B fixture. The Eagles have already been eliminated after back-to-back defeats — a 1-0 loss to Senegal and a heavy 4-0 defeat to Sudan — conceding five goals in total. Despite the disappointment, Chelle says

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Lagos, Ogun, Oyo, Osun Declare Public Holiday for Isese Day

Four South-West states — Lagos, Ogun, Oyo and Osun — have declared tomorrow a public holiday in honour of Isese Day, the annual festival dedicated to celebrating Yoruba culture, religion and traditions. In Lagos, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu approved the work-free day to allow residents, particularly traditional worshippers, to take part in the observance aimed at preserving and promoting indigenous heritage. Similarly, the Ogun State Government, through a statement signed by Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Kayode Akinmade, announced the

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Sport

Leeds Agree Personal Terms With Okafor, Await Milan’s Nod

Leeds United have reportedly struck an agreement with AC Milan striker Noah Okafor over a potential move, though the Italian giants are yet to give final approval. Italian journalist Luca Bianchin of La Gazzetta dello Sport reports that the English club are pushing for a permanent deal but must wait for Milan’s clearance before completing the transfer. Okafor, who returned to San Siro this summer after a title-winning loan spell with Napoli, was part of the squad that lifted the

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Entertainment News

“Single Mothers Can’t Raise Boys Into Men” – Jim Iyke

Nollywood actor Jim Iyke has stirred conversations with his recent remark that single mothers cannot fully raise male children into men without a father figure. Speaking in an interview with Okay 101.7 FM, Accra, Ghana, Iyke argued that women, by nature, are built to nurture and show affection, but a boy needs consistent male influence and discipline to grow into manhood. “A woman can’t raise a man properly,” he said. “There has to be a male presence – a father,

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Olubadan-Designate Ladoja Returns to Ibadan

Former Oyo State governor and Olubadan-designate, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, has returned to Ibadan, the state capital. On Monday, Ladoja was received at his family house in Isale-Osi, Ibadan South-East Local Government Area, before heading to his private residence in Bodija, Ibadan North Local Government Area. Confirming his arrival, Adeola Oloko, media aide to the monarch, said, “The 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Ladoja, is in town right now. He is at Isale-Osi. From here, we are moving to his house

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US Embassy: Nigerian Visa Applicants Must Submit 5-Year Social Media History

The United States Mission in Nigeria has directed all visa applicants to provide details of their social media activity covering the past five years as part of the application process. The directive, announced on Monday via the Mission’s official X handle, requires applicants to list every social media username or handle used within that period when completing the DS-160 visa form. According to the embassy, the measure aligns with the U.S. Department of State’s efforts to strengthen national security through

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Politics

Lagos APC Hails By-Election Victories, Sets Sights on 2027

The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has described the party’s performance in Saturday’s by-elections as a major boost ahead of the 2027 general elections. APC spokesperson in Lagos, Seye Oladejo, said in a statement on Sunday that winning 12 of the 16 contested seats across federal and state constituencies reaffirmed the party’s dominance and renewed public confidence in President Bola Tinubu’s leadership. “With APC dominance reaffirmed, the stage is set for a grand 2027 showdown,” Oladejo

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NSITF moves to avert strike, assures AGF will refund workers; NLC reviews response

The Federal Government has agreed to refund deductions made from the Employees’ Compensation Scheme, managed by the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF), in a bid to ease growing tensions with the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), which had threatened a nationwide strike. The NLC recently accused the government of diverting 40 percent of NSITF contributions into the federal treasury. The labour body described the action as a violation of workers’ social protection rights and demanded an immediate refund as well

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Tinubu’s $100k Reward Reflects D’Tigress’ Five AfroBasket Titles – Kida

President of the Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF) and Chairman of NNPCL, Musa Kida, says the $100,000 gift to each D’Tigress player from President Bola Tinubu should be viewed as recognition for a decade of dominance in African women’s basketball, not just their latest win. Speaking to M4S TV, Kida noted that the gesture was proportional to the team’s achievements, highlighting that the players have clinched the AfroBasket title five consecutive times. “If you ask me as basketball president, I would

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