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Mace Club elects Varsity Don, Odunmbaku as 12th president

Members of the Mace Club of Nigeria have elected Mace (Chief) Aliu Ajani Odunmbaku, PhD, as the twelfth president of the club following a hotly contested election held in Abeokuta, Ogun State. PLATFORM TIMES reported that the elections, which attracted members from within and outside the state capital, were conducted by a three-member Mace Election Commission chaired by Mace Soji …

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Ikorodu City move up to third place after home win against Rivers United

Today, Ikorodu City moved up to third place in the NPFL after edging leaders Rivers United 1-0. The winner of the match was Folarin Temitope, who scored in the 52nd minute. Ikorodu City are third with 48 points from 30 games, while Rivers United remain at the top of the table with 52 points. Enugu Rangers are in second place …

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Trump pressured allies to show ‘greater enthusiasm’ for Hormuz security efforts

President Donald Trump on Monday urged his allies to play a more active role in securing the strategic Strait of Hormuz, and criticized what he described as a weak response from Western partners to US-led efforts aimed at protecting shipping through the vital waterway. The call comes as several European countries refuse to launch a mission under the banner of …

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Motorists and commuters groan as petrol reaches N1, 350 per litre

Motorists and commuters in Lagos are facing rising transportation costs following another increase in the pump price of petrol, which now sells for between N1,250 and N1,350 per liter at petrol stations. A survey on Sunday showed growing concern among road users as the increase, driven largely by global supply pressures and domestic price adjustments, continues to impact transport spending. …

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