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NWFL Championship: Promotion Race Intensifies as Matchday Two Takes Centre Stage in Calabar

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July 13, 2026

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The battle for promotion to the Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) Premiership resumes on Monday as teams return to action for a decisive Matchday Two of the 2026 NWFL Championship in Calabar.

Following an entertaining opening day that produced 20 goals across eight matches, clubs will be eager to strengthen their promotion ambitions, while others fight to revive their campaigns after disappointing starts.

In Group A, all eyes will be on the clash between First Mahi Babes and DreamStar Ladies at the U.J. Esuene Stadium. DreamStar Ladies head into the fixture brimming with confidence after a commanding 3-1 victory over Rosaria Victrix, while First Mahi Babes will be desperate to bounce back from their narrow defeat to Delta Babes. Earlier in the day, Delta Babes face Rosaria Victrix in another crucial encounter.

Group B action begins with Gallant Queens taking on Pelican Stars, who opened their campaign with a hard-fought 2-1 win over Ikukuoma Queens. The second fixture sees Ikukuoma Queens battle Moje Queens, with both teams looking to improve their positions in the standings.

At St. Patrick’s Stadium, unbeaten sides Wazbak Int’l Sports Academy and Rangers Women FC lock horns in what promises to be one of the standout fixtures of the day in Group C. Wazbak will aim to build on their dramatic 3-2 victory over Fortress Ladies, while Rangers seek their first win after settling for a goalless draw against Unification FC. The other Group C fixture pits Unification FC against Fortress Ladies.

Group D also promises intense action as Chosen Generation Angels attempt to recover from their opening-day defeat when they face Ghetto Tigers, who edged Kwara Ladies 1-0 in their first outing. Meanwhile, Imo Striker Queens, fresh from an emphatic 3-0 victory over Chosen Generation Angels, will seek another maximum haul against Kwara Ladies.

With only one team from each group advancing to the promotion playoffs, every point is becoming increasingly valuable as the championship enters a pivotal stage.

Football fans can expect another day of high-quality action as the quest for promotion to the NWFL Premiership gathers momentum in Calabar.

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Police Arrest of Five Suspected Telecommunication Vandals, Recovery of Truckload of Suspected Stolen Iron Rods

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August 23, 2026

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BY SUNDAY SAMUEL—The Lagos State Police Command has arrested five (5) suspected telecommunication vandals and recovered a truckload of suspected stolen iron rods in the Ibeju-Lekki axis of the State, as part of its intensified efforts to curb the vandalism and theft of critical infrastructure across Lagos.

The suspects, namely Mohammed Shaibu, ‘m’, 26 years; Musa Zakari, ‘m’, 29 years; Abdullahi Bala, ‘m’, 22 years; Salisu Musa, ‘m’, 18 years; and Yahuza Bala, ‘m’, 20 years, were allegedly caught stealing iron poles meant for the construction of telecommunication masts. They were subsequently arrested while conveying the allegedly stolen iron rods in a truck.

The suspects are currently in Police custody, while the case is being investigated at the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Yaba. Discreet investigation is ongoing to apprehend other fleeing suspects and unravel the full extent of their activities.

The Command appreciates the 81 Division, Nigerian Army, for its robust synergy and cooperation, which contributed significantly to the successful operation and arrest of the suspects.

The Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, CP Tijani Fatai, psc, mnips, has reiterated the Command’s resolve to protect critical infrastructure and bring perpetrators of vandalism to justice. He also urged residents to promptly provide credible information on suspicious activities within their communities.

Members of the public are encouraged to report emergencies and suspicious activities through the Lagos State Police Command emergency lines: 07061019374, 08065154338, 08063299264, 08039344870, 08080193432 (Marine), and 09168630929.

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Who’s behind the new ‘stealth model’ Ox Alpha?

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August 23, 2026

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A mysterious new AI model called Ox Alpha has driven certain corners of the internet into a frenzy of speculation about who actually built it.

The free model was released on OpenRouter on Thursday, where it was described as “a reasoning model designed for coding, sustained agentic work, and production workload.” On X, Stripe CEO Patrick Collison (whose company is acquiring OpenRouter) described Ox Alpha as “very impressive.”

So who’s actually behind Ox Alpha? The OpenRouter listing described it as a “stealth model” and said it was “developed and operated by a third-party provider who has chosen to remain anonymous during this preview.”

Unsurprisingly, much of the speculation has revolved around China. AI analyst Andrew Curran posted on Friday that the initial speculation focused on the GLM models developed by Chinese company Z.ai, but “this morning people seem less sure of anything.”

Similarly, an article on Wccftech first suggested that the evidence pointed to GLM, but an update suggested that Ox Alpha could be an unreleased version of Microsoft’s MAI. And on Reddit, there’s at least one post declaring that Ox Alpha “can’t be the Chinese,” while another expressed “high confidence” that it is, in fact, Chinese.