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By NAN The Senator representing Lagos East Senatorial District, Sen. Adetokunbo Abiru, said that President Bola Tinubu understands that sustainable national development cannot be achieved without the full engagement of young people. Abiru, who also serves as Chairman of the Senate Committee on Banking, Insurance and Other Financial Institutions, made this known at the inaugural Eko Parliamentary Summit of the Lagos State Youth Parliament, held in Lagos on Friday. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the event, held at the Lagos State House of Assembly. It had as its theme, “Youth Legislature on the Rise: Shaping Policies for the Future,” reflecting the urgency of the times. Abiru, who is also the Chairman of the Nigerian Southern Senators Forum, said that on this day, they had witnessed young Nigerians taking up critical roles in the Federal Executive Council and other key institutions. The federal lawmaker added that the President had demonstrated a clear commitme...

By NAN The Nathaniel Idowu-Ajegunle U-14 Football League on Thursday received a major boost with the endorsement of the Authentic Nigeria Football and Allied Supporters Club (ANFASSC).   The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the backing followed a high-profile courtesy visit to the club’s national secretariat in Surulere, Lagos.   League officials said the visit aimed to strengthen ties with Nigeria’s most passionate football supporters ahead of the grassroots tournament.   The delegation was led by Adedotun Coker, Vice-Chairman of the Lagos State Football Association, and McAnthony Anaelechukwu of the Ajeromi-Ifelodun Sports Council.   NAN reports that the team was warmly received by Abayomi Ogunjimi, National President of ANFASSC.   Ogunjimi pledged the organisation’s full support, describing the initiative as a vital intervention in youth development.   In a symbolic gesture, ANFASSC donated sets of Super Eagles replica jerseys and of...

By NAN Lagos, Feb. 12, 2026 (NAN) Nigeria’s most decorated young fencer, 18-year-old Inkosi Brou, will lead a four-man contingent to the 2026 African Junior Fencing Championships in Dakar, Senegal, from Feb. 16 to Feb. 20.   The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Brou, grandson of the late Prof. Dora Akunyili, former NAFDAC Director-General, is Nigeria’s first global fencing medallist.   He won silver at the 2024 World Tournoi Satellite Cup and is ranked 13th globally in the men’s sabre category.   Brou also secured bronze at the 2025 African Junior Championships and is viewed as a strong prospect for Los Angeles 2028 Olympic qualification.   Joining him in Dakar are Mahathir Idongesit (men’s épée), Sara Idongesit (women’s épée) and Adebodunrin Thomas (women’s épée).   The quartet will compete in individual and team events, with Brou featuring in men’s sabre and Mahathir in men’s épée.   Sara and Thomas will represent Nigeria in the women...

By NAN Eko United, a coalition of Lagos professionals and innovators, has urged professionals, elites and working-class residents to actively participate in electioneering ahead of the 2027 elections.     The convener, Mr Wole Olagundoye, made the call at the Strategic Convergence of Ideas Meeting under the Progressive Lagos Initiative, held in Lagos on Sunday.     The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports the engagement was hosted by Dr Abdul-Azeez Adediran (Jandor), a former governorship candidate.     Olagundoye said professionals and elites had remained largely absent from politicking and electioneering processes across the country over the years.     “From statistics to statistics, we discovered that elites participate less in electoral cycles     “Many believe politics is dirty, while others say they are too busy building careers,” Olagundoye said.     He said the observed gap compelled the group to encourage i...