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  Cameroon Crown a New WAFCON Era as Malawi’s Fairytale Ends in Rabat By DD Media Insight Cameroon have finally conquered Africa. The Indomitable Lionesses were crowned champions of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations after producing a devastating first-half display to defeat debutants Malawi 3–0 in Sunday’s final at the Prince Moulay El Hassan Stadium in Rabat, Morocco. Marie Ngah was the star of the night, scoring twice, while Naomi Ndjoah Eto added the other goal as Cameroon turned the final into a one-sided contest before half-time. Cameroon struck in the 20th minute after Eto created danger down the right and Grace Mendoua’s header was saved. Ngah reacted quickest to head home the rebound and give the Lionesses the breakthrough. Ten minutes later, Eto doubled the advantage after pouncing on a loose ball following Malawi’s failure to properly clear a corner. Ngah then completed her brace on the stroke of half-time, sending Cameroon into the interval with an emphatic 3–0 adva...

SHEU CLOSE CROWNED CHAMPIONS OF LAGOS STREET SOCCER 2.0 Two Goals Seal Oshodi Glory as Street Soccer Fiesta Ends in Style By DD Media Insight Sports Desk Sheu Close emerged champions of the Lagos State Street Soccer 2.0, Oshodi Edition, after defeating Amusa Street 2–0 in an exciting final played on Saturday, August 15. The victory earned Sheu Close the ₦1 million grand prize, while Amusa Street settled for ₦750,000 as first runners-up. The final was kicked off by Hon. Maruf Akinderu, Lagos State Commissioner for Housing, before a capacity crowd that created an electric atmosphere throughout the encounter. Earlier, Oremeji Street secured third place with a commanding 6–1 victory over Salawu Street, earning ₦500,000. Individual brilliance was also rewarded. Chizom Kalu (Eto) of Sheu Close was named Most Valuable Player and received ₦100,000, while Fawaz Abayomi claimed the Golden Boot with ₦100,000. Man-of-the-match winners throughout the tournament also received ₦10,000 each. The grand...

  2027 Elections: Renewed Hope Ambassadors Oshodi-Isolo LG Intensify Grassroots Mobilisation, Court Eze Ruben Ibeakamma for Tinubu, APC Victory As part of ongoing grassroots mobilisation ahead of the 2027 general elections, the Renewed Hope Ambassadors, Oshodi-Isolo Local Government Chapter, paid a courtesy visit to Eze Dr. Ruben Ibeakamma Ezeudema I, Eze of Ezinifite Ezendigbo, Oshodi-Isolo LGA, to seek his support for the re-election of President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the electoral success of all candidates of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Leading the delegation, the Local Government Coordinator of the group, Kayode Tinubu Esq., explained that the Renewed Hope Ambassadors was established to promote and communicate the achievements of the Tinubu administration across every part of Nigeria while also serving as a vital feedback channel between the people and the government. According to him, the organisation operates a well-defined leadership structure from the natio...

Hundreds Benefit as Ope-Oluwa CDA, LUTH Pakoto Annex Provide Free Healthcare in Ogun  By DD MEDIA INSIGHT Residents of Ope-Oluwa Community Development Association (CDA) and neighbouring communities in Sango, Ogun State, turned out in large numbers to benefit from a free medical outreach organised to improve access to quality healthcare and support vulnerable members of the community. The one-day outreach, held on Tuesday, July 21, 2026, was organised by the Ope-Oluwa CDA in partnership with the LUTH Annex Pakoto Outreach, Ifo, Ogun State. The initiative attracted hundreds of residents who received free medical consultations, blood pressure and blood sugar screenings, health education, and prescribed medications at no cost. Medical personnel at the outreach attended to a wide range of health concerns, with malaria, hypertension and diabetes emerging as the most common conditions diagnosed during the exercise. The programme particularly benefited elderly residents, nursing mothers, c...

 * 2026 1xBet Cup Kicks Off as 100 Teams Battle for ₦20 Million Grand Prize*  By DD Media Insight The much-anticipated 2026 1xBet Cup officially got underway at the Inspire Sports Arena, Cappa, Lagos, with 100 grassroots football clubs beginning their quest for the coveted ₦20 million grand prize. The competition opens with a knockout qualifying phase, scheduled to run from July 23 to September 4, 2026, after which 24 successful teams will advance to the group stage, which kicks off on September 11, 2026. Speaking at the opening ceremony, Waheed Akanni (MON), Chief Executive Officer of 1xBet Cup, explained that all 100 participating teams would compete in the knockout qualifiers before the remaining 24 clubs progress to the group stage. He revealed that the qualified teams would be drawn into six groups of four teams each, with the top two teams from each group progressing to the knockout rounds. Akanni further disclosed that four matches will be played daily every Thursday, F...

  Renewed Hope Ambassadors Inaugurate Lagos Secretariat, Swear in Directors Ahead of 2027 General Elections By Renewed Hope Ambassadors, Oshodi-Isolo LG Media Directorate The Lagos State chapter of the Renewed Hope Ambassadors has officially commissioned its state secretariat in GRA, Ikeja, marking a significant milestone in the group's mobilisation efforts ahead of the 2027 general elections. The event, held on Saturday, July 12, was attended by the Coordinator of Renewed Hope Ambassadors in Oshodi-Isolo Local Government, Kayode Tinubu, Esq., alongside party leaders, government officials, traditional rulers, and stakeholders from across Lagos State. The ceremony also featured the inauguration of the organisation's Directors, Deputy Directors, and Secretaries, who were formally entrusted with the responsibility of strengthening grassroots mobilisation in support of the re-election of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the emergence of Dr. Femi Kadir Hamzat as Governor of Lagos State,...