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2027: APM picks Grace Coker as Lagos deputy governorship candidate

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3 weeks ago

July 25, 2026

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The Allied Peoples Movement, APM, has named Grace Oluwatobi Coker as its deputy governorship candidate for the 2027 Lagos State governorship election.

Coker emerged as the running mate to the party’s governorship candidate, Prince Laja Adeoye, and pledged to work towards providing purposeful leadership if elected.

Reacting to her nomination on Saturday, she described her emergence as a great honour and responsibility, expressing gratitude to God, the party leadership, supporters and Lagos residents for the confidence reposed in her.

She also thanked Adeoye for selecting her as his running mate, describing him as her leader, mentor and principal, while expressing her readiness to work closely with him in pursuit of the party’s vision for Lagos State.

Coker reaffirmed her commitment to supporting the governorship candidate in securing victory for the APM in the 2027 governorship election.

She equally appreciated the leadership of the party at the national, state, local government, ward and polling unit levels, as well as other stakeholders and candidates, for their encouragement and unwavering support.

The deputy governorship candidate also commended members of the party’s campaign team, volunteers and supporters for their dedication, sacrifices and prayers, noting that their contributions would remain vital to the party’s success.

She extended her appreciation to her family, friends and associates for standing by her throughout her political journey.

Coker also thanked the people of Ibeju-Lekki Local Government Area, her home constituency, and residents across Lagos State for their trust and support, assuring them that she would not take their confidence for granted.

Reaffirming her loyalty to the APM, she pledged to work hand in hand with Adeoye, the party leadership and members to deliver victory in the 2027 governorship election.

According to her, the APM is offering Lagosians “a new direction anchored on purposeful leadership, accountability, inclusion and sustainable development.”

She also prayed for divine wisdom and guidance as the party intensifies preparations ahead of the 2027 general elections.

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NPFL: Rivers United sign Olasupo from Remo Stars

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3 hours ago

August 15, 2026

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Samson Olasupo has completed a move to Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, side Rivers United, DAILY POST reports.

Olasupo arrived Port Harcourt from 2024/ 2025 NPFL champions Remo Stars.

The striker becomes the latest addition to Finidi George’s side ahead of the 2026-27 season.

Olasupo will reunite with former Remo Stars players Alex Oyowah and Ekene Awazie at the Port Harcourt club.

The Port Harcourt-based side will open their NPFL campaign with a clash against Plateau United in Port-Harcourt on Sunday, 30 August.

Rivers United finished second in the NPFL last season.

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Super Falcons Were Determined To Win, But Lost To South Africa Because Of Individual Errors – Madugu

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6 hours ago

August 14, 2026

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Nigeria’s female national team, Super Falcons’ head coach, Justine Madugu has blamed his side’s loss to South Africa on individual errors by some of his players, but conceded that he has to take full responsibility for the defeat.

Sports247 reports that Thursday night’s 2-1 slump in Casablanca, Morocco means the Falcons have failed to reach the FIFA Women’s World Cup for the first time since it’s inception in 1991 and Madugu admitted he deeply regrets the setback.

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He, however, commended his players for what he described as their gallant efforts and determination, then repeatedly apologised for the unprecedented yet historic setback at this year’s Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON 2026).

“I have to apologise to Nigerians for our inability to make it to the World Cup,” said the WAFCON 2024 winner in the same North African country. “We are very sorry, because it was not our intention to lose.

“Our players were determined to win, and they gave their all, but individual errors cost us the game. I am sorry and I take full responsibility for what happened, but there will always be a next time.”

Madugu continued to reflect on what went wrong during the play-off fixture, which was a last chance for the Falcons to stay in the race to Brazil 2027, and the embattled tactician admitted that his players lost too many scoring chances during the game.

“There were individual errors in terms of decision making. We had some chances but conversion was our problem. We were determined to win and it’s something that we really regret.

“We wanted to win, but we could; and we are sorry about it. This is something that has happened already, and there’s nothing we can do about it. I am sorry,” Madugu reiterated lamely.