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 My Argentina future uncertain after Lionel Messi retirement and suspension - Leandro Paredes hints at retirement Argentine midfielder Leandro Paredes has said it will be difficult to keep playing for Argentina after receiving a 10-match suspension for his role in a brawl following the World Cup final defeat by Spain. The 32-year-old also noted that Lionel Messi’s international retirement was another reason he would have to consider his future with the national team. Paredes received the suspension in August, weeks after an altercation erupted at the final whistle when he shoved Spain midfielder Gavi to the ground as the champion’s substitutes rushed onto the pitch to celebrate. Paredes faced three assault charges, while teammate Nahuel Molina faced two. Both players were also fined $90,000. “It’s going to be difficult for me to stay with the national team,” Paredes told Argentine media on Tuesday. “Because of the suspension as well, because of Leo’s decision... It’s going to be di...

 SANWO-OLU INAUGURATES 44 SPORTS ASSOCIATION CHAIRMEN •Governor charges them to nurture talents, strengthen grassroots development   The Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Tuesday inaugurated 44 chairmen of sports associations in the State and urged them to bolster grassroots development, identify emerging talents, and develop sustainable pathways for athletes to achieve national and international excellence. Speaking during the official inauguration of the chairmen of the sports associations at Lagos House, Ikeja, Governor Sanwo-Olu described the appointment as a significant step towards repositioning sports administration in Lagos. The Governor encouraged the new sports administrators to set clear and measurable objectives for their respective associations, implement succession programmes, and establish systems capable of identifying, nurturing, and transforming raw talent into elite athletes. He emphasised that Lagos’ reputation as a Centre of Excellence mu...

 SGBV: LAGOS PROVID‌ES HOLISTIC SUPP​O‌R‍T TO 33,009 SURVIVORS  … Commemorates Five Years Of DSVA Achievements  … Unveils September Awareness Month Activities  The Lagos State Government‌ has provided holistic support to 33,009 survivors o‍f Do​me‌stic and Sexual Violence through the Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency (DSVA) be​tween September⁠ 2021 and July 2‌026. This was revealed while‌ unveiling ac​ti⁠vit‍ies for the 2026 Dom‍es‍tic and Sexual Violence A‌war⁠eness Mont‌h sch‍eduled fo‍r Septembe​r and  commemorating five years of interventions. ‌ ⁠The d‌isc‌losu⁠re was made on Monday‌, August‌ 31​, 2026, at a Media Parley o⁠rganised by the Lagos State‍ D‍omesti‍c and Sexual Violence Agency to mark t​he commenceme⁠nt of the 202‌6‍ Awareness Month, w​ith the Att​orney-Gen‌era‍l‍ and Commis⁠sioner for Justice⁠, Mr. L‌awal Pe⁠d‍r‍o, SAN, highl‍ighting the State’s‍ a‍chiev⁠ements and renewed commitment to prevent‍in‍g D⁠omestic a‌nd S‍exual Vi⁠ol‍en⁠...

 DG OF LSSC MEETS MOTHER IN VIRAL VIDEO ON DAUGHTER’S ORDEAL Honourable Lekan Fatodu, the Director-General of Lagos State Sports Commission (LSSC), has paid a visit to the mother in a viral video on her daughter’s ordeal to assure her of the Commission’s intervention in the matter as well as prevent similar future occurrences.  A video went viral recently showing a mother expressing her grievances on social media about how her daughter, a Lagos State athlete, was prevented from participating in a crucial sporting engagement due to the actions of personnel of a local government. Hon. Fatodu, who was at the premises of the woman at Rabiatu Street, Shitta in Surulere, Lagos, assured the family of the Commission’s resolve on the matter; expressed deep concern and empathy, particularly with the young athlete involved and promised immediate action on reaching out to the agency involved.  “The dream of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and the mandate of the Commission is to see young...

 Ezinifite New Yam Festival Rewards Three with Motorcycles, 22 Others with ₦100,000 Each By Anastasia Ezenwa  Three Okada riders in Ezinifite, Aguata Local Government Area(LGA) of Anambra State, have received motorcycles, while 22 others were awarded ₦100,000 each at the community’s 2026 New Yam Festival. The empowerment programme, which injected ₦2.2 million in cash support into the community, formed a major highlight of the festival held on Aug. 28, at the palace of His Royal Majesty, Igwe Bob Vincent Orji, Ezeugoato II of Ezinifite. The motorcycle beneficiaries were Chibuzo Umeojiege of Aku Zone, Chukwuebuka Umezinwa of Amaekwulu Zone and Azubuike Nwokedike of Ifite Zone emerged through a ballot system, with each zone producing one beneficiary. Chief Sunday Agwa of St. Global sponsored the cash support for the 22 other participants, giving the festival a strong community development and livelihood support dimension. Beyond celebrating the harvest, the festival brought toget...

 FRSC ANAMBRA SECTOR COMMANDER COMMISSIONS NEW SECURITY GATE, SOLAR STREET LIGHTS AT ORAIFITE UNIT COMMAND The Sector Commander, Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Anambra State Sector Command, Corps Commander Bridget Asekhauno, has commissioned newly completed infrastructure projects at the RS5.36 Oraifite Unit Command as part of her third quarterly visit to the Unit in 2026. The commissioned projects include a new entrance security gate, four solar-powered street lights, and a mini connecting gate, all aimed at improving the security, visibility, functionality, and overall outlook of the Unit Command. The commissioning ceremony was held on, 1 September, at the Oraifite Unit Command. High Chief Chudi Ufondu (Ichie Odogwu Oraifite) donated the newly constructed entrance security gate, while Chief Donatus Ndukwe donated four solar-powered street lights. The Unit Commander, CRC Ogechukwu P. Nwolisa, sponsored the mini connecting gate. In her welcome address, the Unit Commander express...