William Troost-Ekong Sets Sights on 2026 World Cup with Super Eagles
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William Troost-Ekong Sets Sights on 2026 World Cup with Super Eagles

In an interview, Super Eagles defender William Troost-Ekong revealed his dream of competing at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Despite missing out on the last World Cup in Qatar, the three-time African champions are determined to qualify for the upcoming tournament. Currently, the West Africans have yet to secure a victory in their initial two matches of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. Troost-Ekong expressed his optimism about representing Nigeria in the next World Cup, emphasizing his motivation to achieve this goal despite the team's slow start. Speaking with Segun Odegbami on Eagle FM, the center-back stated, “I will be participating in the 2025 AFCON, but my primary focus is on the 2026 World Cup. I believe I am entering the peak of my career. Physically, I feel strong and am recovering w...
Tragic Incident: Lagos Mourns Loss of Five-Year-Old Boy Who Fell from Fence
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Tragic Incident: Lagos Mourns Loss of Five-Year-Old Boy Who Fell from Fence

A heartbreaking incident occurred in the Igando area of Lagos State, resulting in the tragic death of a five-year-old boy known as David.According to reports, the unfortunate event took place on Friday.It was revealed that young David was playing with his peers in the neighborhood when he climbed a fence and perched on it. During the playful activities with his friends, David tragically lost his balance and plummeted to the ground.Upon discovering that he was unconscious, his companions promptly sought help from a neighbor, who rushed to the scene.Subsequently, he was taken to the hospital, where the attending doctor confirmed his unfortunate passing. The State Police Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hun...
Crackdown on Illegal Estates by the Lagos State Government
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Crackdown on Illegal Estates by the Lagos State Government

Illegal estate developments around the Epe corridor of Lagos State are facing crackdown by the state government. A statement from the Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Oluyinka Olumide, disclosed this over the weekend in Lagos. Olumide, leading a special joint operation to the area as directed by the state executive council, covered various locations such as Alaro City, Okorisan, Igbodu, Molajoye, Shaala, Ketu, and Epe. Notices were served to estate developments including Patriot Bay Estate, Smart City Estate, the Legend, and Hilton Royal Garden, among others like Greenland Estate, Legacy City, Isinmi Lagos, Dominion City, Topview Estate, and Ibi Alafia. It was emphasized that developers must secure proper approvals like layout approval, planning permit, and fe...
Appeal from Ododo to the Federal Government for Assistance in Addressing Insecurity and Flooding
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Appeal from Ododo to the Federal Government for Assistance in Addressing Insecurity and Flooding

The Governor of Kogi State, Usman Ododo, has made an appeal to the Federal Government to support his administration in addressing the challenges of insecurity and frequent flooding in certain parts of the state. A statement from the governor’s Special Adviser on Media, Ismaila Isah, revealed this plea on Friday. During a meeting with a delegation from the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission at the Government House in Lokoja on Thursday, Ododo emphasized the urgent need for increased financial assistance from the Federal Government due to Kogi's position as a transit state sharing borders with 10 other states. He highlighted the potential impact on neighboring states if these issues are not dealt with promptly. ...
Excitement as Tinubu Congratulates Onakoya for Achieving New World Chess Record
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Excitement as Tinubu Congratulates Onakoya for Achieving New World Chess Record

President Bola Tinubu has praised Tunde Onakoya, a skilled Chess player, for setting a remarkable new world chess record. Tinubu expressed his gratitude to Onakoya for showcasing Nigeria’s resilience, self-belief, and ingenuity on the global stage. This commendation came in a statement released by the President’s Spokesperson, Ajuri Ngelale, on Saturday. The statement, titled ‘President Tinubu congratulates Tunde Onakoya on new world chess record,' highlighted Tinubu's appreciation for Onakoya's achievement. Onakoya made history by breaking the Guinness World Record for the longest chess marathon, playing undefeated for over 58 hours. During the marathon held at New York's Times Square, Onakoya surp...
Condolences from IPOB on the Passing of Governor Ezeife
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Condolences from IPOB on the Passing of Governor Ezeife

In a statement released on Saturday, the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) expressed their deep appreciation for the late former Anambra State Governor, Chukwuemeka Ezeife, highlighting his significant contributions to the well-being and welfare of the Igbo community. The group mourned his passing, referring to him as a father figure. According to IPOB, Ezeife was a staunch advocate for the Igbo people and had been actively involved in championing their cause since Nigeria gained independence. Today, Ezeife, who recently passed away, will be laid to rest in his hometown of Igboukwu Aguata in Anambra State. IPOB's spokesperson, Emma Powerful, fondly recalled the wise counsel and encouragement that Ezeife often shared with members of the group, urging them to pursue their go...
Tragic incident at Iraqi military base claims 1 life and leaves 8 wounded
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Tragic incident at Iraqi military base claims 1 life and leaves 8 wounded

An overnight explosion at an Iraqi military base housing a coalition of pro-Iranian armed groups resulted in the death of one individual and injuries to eight others. The Kalsu military base in Babylon province, located south of Baghdad and home to Iraq’s Popular Mobilisation Forces (Hashed al-Shaabi), was struck by the explosion. This incident occurred shortly after Iran's recent attack on Israel, to which Israel reportedly responded with a drone strike on the Islamic republic, further escalating tensions exacerbated by the conflict in Gaza. According to the Iraqi security forces media unit, the explosion and subsequent fire occurred at the Kalsu base in the early hours of Saturday, resulting in one fatality and eight individuals sustaining injuries. A statement from the air defence c...
Lagos State Governor congratulates Tunde Onakoya for setting new 60-Hour world record
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Lagos State Governor congratulates Tunde Onakoya for setting new 60-Hour world record

In breaking the world chess marathon record in Times Square, New York, renowned chess master Tunde Onakoya has received accolades from Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu. Sanwo-Olu took to his X account to commend Onakoya for his achievement and praised his journey from Lagos, Nigeria to global recognition, which he described as embodying the spirit of the city. He emphasized that Onakoya's feat illustrates that greatness can emerge from humble beginnings and serves as inspiration for the city’s residents. The Governor's statement read, “Congratulations to chess master, Tunde Onakoya, on breaking the world chess marathon record in Times Square, New York. Your journey from Lagos, Nigeria to global recognition embodies the spirit of our great city. “#Tunde_OD continues to demon...
Four Men Apprehended by Police for Tricycle Theft in Lagos
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Four Men Apprehended by Police for Tricycle Theft in Lagos

Reports from the Lagos State Police Command reveal that four individuals have been taken into custody for the alleged theft of three tricycles from a mobility company based in Ojota. SP Benjamin Hundeyin, the spokesperson for the command, confirmed the arrests during a briefing with journalists in Lagos over the weekend. It was disclosed that the company's secretary filed a report with the Ogudu Police Division around 10:00 am on Tuesday regarding the incident. Hundeyin revealed that the secretary was alerted on Tuesday at approximately 7:00 am that three tricycles belonging to the company had been taken by unidentified culprits. Following the report, a team of detectives swiftly launched an operation which resulted in the apprehension of four suspects (identities withheld) at differen...
Tragic Accident Claims Two Lives in Ogun State
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Tragic Accident Claims Two Lives in Ogun State

Tragedy struck as two individuals lost their lives, with three others sustaining injuries in a horrific accident that took place around 8:24 pm near Ogbere Junction on the Ijebu-Ode-Ore-Benin Expressway. The fatal victims were reportedly trapped inside one of the vehicles involved in the collision. The incident, believed to be caused by route violation and excessive speeding, involved a DAF truck bearing the number plate AYE886ZQ and a Volvo truck with the number plate MUS246YH. Florence Okpe, the spokesperson for the Ogun State Sector Command of the Federal Road Safety Corps, revealed these details in a statement provided to the press on Saturday. Okpe confirmed that the three injured victims were rushed...