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Tradition Meets Football: Lagos Fa Cup Unveils Iconic Eyo-Themed Trophy
The 2026 Lagos State Challenge Cup draw ceremony delivered a perfect blend of football, culture, and unity, as stakeholders gathered at the Indoor Hall of the National Stadium, Surulere, for a memorable event that officially set the stage for Nigeria’s foremost grassroots football competition.
Osimhen confirms surgery decision, out for six weeks
Victor Osimhen has confirmed he will undergo surgery on his fractured right forearm and expects to be sidelined for a maximum of six weeks, while also revealing that two Liverpool players apologised to him following the incident that caused the injury during Galatasaray’s 4-0 Champions League defeat at Anfield,
Senate explains delay on dual party membership ban
The Senate has explained the reason it refused to take a position on the proposed amendment to the Electoral Act seeking to criminalise dual party membership, insisting that it could not deliberate on the matter until it is formally transmitted from the House of Representatives.
Police bust kidnapping ring in Ondo, rescue 3 victims
The Police Command in Ondo State says it arrested three suspects and rescued three victims in connection with an alleged kidnapping incident in Oda community, Akure South Local Government Area.
Trump gives Iran 48 hours to open Hormuz as Tehran strikes Israel
US President Donald Trump on Saturday gave Iran 48 hours to reopen the Strait of Hormuz to shipping or face the destruction of its energy infrastructure, as Tehran launched its most destructive attack yet on Israel.
NDLEA Uncovers Hidden Opiod Shipments In Cream, Jackets At Lagos Airport
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) operatives intercepted large consignments of opioids, cannabis, and methamphetamine. at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Ikeja and a courier firm in Lagos.
M/East war: Dangote announces petrol price hike to N1,245/litre
Dangote Petroleum Refinery has announced a fresh increase in the price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), citing escalating global geopolitical tensions and rising crude oil costs as the driving factors.
LAMATA denies inducement allegations in Blue Line project
The Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA) has rejected claims that compensation for affected tenants and property owners in the Ojo area is linked to inducement, emphasising that all payments follow Lagos State Government-approved policies.
Lookman braces for Barca Champions League test
Atletico Madrid forward Ademola Lookman is eager to go again after reaching the quarter-finals of the UEFA Champions League with the Spanish club, even as a tough battle against La Liga champions Barcelona awaits them in the last eight.
Eid al-Fitr: IG orders deployment of policemen to prayer grounds, recreation centres
The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has ordered the nationwide deployment of tactical assets to ensure the safety and security of lives and property during the Eid-el-Fitr celebrations.