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Nigeria’s Onyinyechi Mark has set a new Paralympic record in the women’s 61kg powerlifting category by lifting an impressive 145kg. This remarkable achievement surpasses the previous record held by fellow Nigerian athlete Lucy Ejike.With one lift remaining, Mark is well-positioned to secure Nigeria’s first gold medal at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games. Her closest rival is set to attempt 138kg on her final lift, while Mark will aim to extend her record further wit...

The Ogun State Independent Electoral Commission (OGSIEC) has revised the age requirement for candidates in the upcoming Local Government elections, reducing the minimum age from 30 to 25 years. This change aligns with Section 7(4) and Section 106 of the Nigerian Constitution, which states that candidates must be at least 25 years old to qualify for election.In light of this adjustment, OGSIEC has extended the deadline for party primaries by one week. Originally scheduled to conclud...

The Board of Nigeria’s second-tier league, the NNL, has announced that its Annual General Meeting (AGM) will take place later this month. This decision was made during a virtual board meeting held on Wednesday, September 4, 2024.According to the communiqué released after the meeting, ...

Following a petition against former Ewekoro Local Government Chairman, Mr. Sikiru Adesina, the Ogun State House of Assembly has summoned him to appear before the Assembly during its next session next week.Adesina is accused of unlawfully selling local government property while in office. The petition, filed by a group called 'Concerned Citizens of Ewekoro Local Government,' alleges that Adesina was involved in the illegal sale of government land, neglect of public in...

As Ogun State's local government elections approach, the group 'Concerned Progressive Persons with Disabilities' is urging Governor Dapo Abiodun to ensure that people with disabilities are represented in elective positions across all 20 LGAs.In an open letter signed by Kamaldeen Olatunji Lawal, Dr. Michael Ebonhor, and Abiodun Adebesin, the group highlights the significant impact that including PWDs in local governance would have on the community. They specifically ment...

Swedish Car Company, Volvo abandons its target to produce only fully electric cars by 2030, saying it now expects to be selling some hybrid vehicles by that date. The company blamed changing market conditions for its decision to give up a target it had announced onl...

CRISTIANO RONALDO has become the first men’s player in history to score 900 goals in official matches. ...

Vice President Kashim Shettima has summoned the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Senator Heineken Lokpobiri, and Group Managing Director of Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Mele Kyari.Also summoned on Thursday at the Presidential Villa is the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu over the recent hike in the price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), popularly known as petrol.The Vice President is meeting with the trio in his o...

Germany secured a 3-1 win over Nigeria in their FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup Group D match at Estadio Metropolitano de Techo in Bogota on Wednesday night, thanks to two decisive goals in the final half-hour.Nigeria had an early opportunity to take the lead in the second minute when they intercepted the ball from Germany. However, Chiamaka Okwuchukwu missed the chance to score, opting to take the shot herself rather than passing to teammates in better positions, allowing German ...

The Nigeria Customs Service has made a major breakthrough in national security by intercepting twelve containers filled with illegal goods at Onne Port, Rivers State. Comptroller-General Bashir Adewale Adeniyi revealed this significant seizure during a press conference in September 2024.Adeniyi an...