July 9, 2026 - SOMOLU NEWSPAPER

Egypt cry foul after dramatic World Cup exit, allege rigging

Sheriff Owolabi BadaJul 9, 20260

Egypt have reacted angrily to their dramatic FIFA World Cup Round of 16 elimination, accusing the match officials of bias after surrendering a two-goal lead

WAFU B U20 Championship: Ahmed Musa motivates Flying Eagles with cash gift

Sheriff Owolabi BadaJul 9, 20260

Former Super Eagles captain, Ahmed Musa has gifted the sum of two million naira to players of Nigeria’s U20 national team, Flying Eagles, as the

Double celebrations as Gafara set to mark one year in office, birthday anniversary

Sheriff Owolabi BadaJul 9, 2026July 9, 20260

Residents of Okesuna-Alase Ward in Somolu Local Government Area of the state are set for a double celebration as the Councillor representing Ward E, Hon.

Gov. Sanwo-Olu congratulates SWDC MD/CEO Dr. Charles Akinola at 70

Sheriff Owolabi BadaJul 9, 20260

Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has congratulated Dr Charles Akindiji Akinola, the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer (MD/CEO) of the South-West Development Commission

NFF set to organise FIFA capacity-building programme for women football administrators

Sheriff Owolabi BadaJul 9, 2026July 9, 20260

The Nigeria Football Federation has concluded arrangements for a three-day capacity-building programme for women football administrators in Nigeria, which is at the instance of the

Sanwo-Olu, Umahi dismiss claims linking Lagos-Calabar coastal Highway to flooding

Sheriff Owolabi BadaJul 9, 20260

The Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, and the Minister of Works, Engr. David Umahi, have dismissed claims that the ongoing Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway

Siblings celebrate father’s 70th Birthday with heartfelt tributes, prayers

Sheriff Owolabi BadaJul 9, 20260

There was an outpouring of joy, gratitude and heartfelt tributes as members of the Adebayo family came together to celebrate the 70th birthday anniversary of

Drum for peace set to unite Osun through culture ahead of governorship election

Sheriff Owolabi BadaJul 9, 20260

As Osun State prepares for its upcoming gubernatorial election, a unique cultural initiative aimed at promoting unity and peaceful coexistence is set to take centre

Lagos boosts emergency management with additional fire stations, modern equipment, others

Sheriff Owolabi BadaJul 9, 2026July 9, 20260

…Saves N118bn in Property, Rescues Over 1,900 Lives in 2025 Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, has disclosed that the state government has added