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The Governor of Lagos State, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has pledged the State Government's full support for the successful hosting of the prestigious 2026 Confederation of African Football (CAF) Awards in Lagos on December 7. Project Lead for the CAF Awards and CAF General Assembly, Dr. Christian Emeruwa (left) receiving a souvenir from Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu during a courtesy visit to the governor ahead of the 2026 CAF Awards in Lagos, at the Government House in Marina, on Sunday, October 18, 2026. Governor Sanwo-Olu assured a CAF delegation visiting Lagos that key arrangements, including security, logistics, branding and venue access, would receive the necessary attention. He gave the assurance while receiving the delegation, led by the Project Lead for the CAF Awards and CAF General Assembly, Dr Christian Emeruwa, during a courtesy visit at Lagos House, Marina, on Sunday. The Governor described Lagos as a major commercial, cultural, entertainment and t...

Governor of Lagos State, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has mourned the passing of ex-Super Eagles goalkeeper, Peter Rufai, describing his demise as a great loss to Nigeria, especially football fans.  Governor Sanwo-Olu said the death of the Nigerian football legend is painful. He sympathised with the deceased's family, friends, colleagues, the Nigerian Football Federation and the Nigeria Sports Commission. The Governor, in a statement issued on Thursday by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr. Gboyega Akosile, said Peter Rufai, fondly called Dodomayana, is a legend who wore the Green-White-Green with passion and pride.   He said: "The death of Dodomayana, as Peter Rufai is fondly called, is a painful loss to our country, Lagos State and Nigeria. The country has lost a legend and national icon. He was one of the best Nigerian goalkeepers in football history. "Peter Rufai served Nigeria passionately, winning many laurels for the country in international compe...